The biggest event is, with no surprise, my graduation from Brigham Young University. I graduated April 24-25 with a Bachelor's Degree in Art History and Curatorial Studies.
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A few nights ago, I was skimming some old journals and I was reminded of the numerous times I wanted to quit school; the countless excuses I came up with to justify my internal plea. I am so grateful for the countless people that helped me accept that diploma in April. It is an accomplishment I am thankful to have earned.
I turned 22 on May 15th. For my birthday, the favorites - Caroline, Landon, Taylor (and Hailey in spirit) - and I went paragliding on the point of the mountain. Whew - what a neat adventure that was! I thought I'd educate anyone who is considering going paragliding in the future:
1) Go to the Utah Paragliding Company. They were fabulous! And ask for the boss man to take you up. He was with me and we had a blast.
2) Take off is not jumping off the side of the mountain, as I originally believed. More like you just run (on firm, even ground) and then sort of just lift up. I imagine being "twinkled" will be something like that
3) When the instructor tells you it's time to come down, but he's going to do some tricks on the way, politely decline. You might get a little queasy and even revisit your lunch from 4 hours earlier. Just some friendly advice :)
This was the first time my entire family could be here for my birthday in many, many years. We visited the new Living Planet Aquarium. I think Jacob enjoyed the penguins and sharks most. The family and I went to Bombay House for my birthday dinner and then back to Melina's house for cupcakes. My day was pretty close to perfect. Thank you to all for making me feel so special.
About a month after graduating, I began working for Jamberry Nails in Lindon. My Aunt Sara has been working with them since Christmas time and helped get me my "in". Since I began in May, I've worked in 2 different departments. Now, I guess you could say my childhood "dream" has come true, as I have my own desk with the pictures frames and two computers and phone and blah, blah, blah. Grandma Dixie, I'm more than a secretary, but I certainly get to "play" out my childhood Saturday afternoons at the "office". I work with wonderful people and I feel very blessed. It's not teaching Art History to High School students like I hope to do in the future, but it's certainly something I enjoy doing and could see myself doing for many more years to come.
When I graduated, I moved into a cute little house in south Provo with my friend, Amelia. At the beginning of July, we had an unexpected house guest arrive. The owners were re-landscaping the front / back yard and a mouse landed its way into Amelia's bedroom. Here was my barricade for bedroom / mouse prevention:
Though it was not the reason, a couple days after our house guest arrived, I made the decision to move back home to Draper. If you know me well, you know that I've made waiting for the opportunity to get back to my "roots". While I've enjoyed my time at BYU and Provo, it's never been a place I've wanted to stay. After graduating, I believed the best place for me to be was still in Provo (I am still single after all...). It occurred to me, however, that I want to be where I'm most happy and where I'm going to feel and be my very best. That self wasn't necessarily in Provo. So, I am back as a Salt Lake County resident and overall, really enjoying it. I'm very thankful to have such supportive parents who love and support me. I'm also grateful Provo isn't too far away so I can still see my favorites :)
Loves to all!
