Hello!
I may have lied about being back in a few days, but in my defense, life has been pretty crazy since then.
Thanksgiving was so much fun. It's always good to spend time with family and even better when we get to be in Colorado. I was looking forward to it so much because I couldn't wait to get out of Cedar. (I love it, but I need a break.)
Everyone from my mom's side got to be there for at least a little bit, so it was amazing to see everyone. We did the usual things-- cook, eat, play games, pick on each other. It was great.
One night we did a Bob Ross Paint Night. It ended up turning out so well! We did a nice mountain scene, and I think everyone enjoyed the challenge. It was interesting to see all the different paintings at the end. We were all following the same tutorial, but every painting looked a little different.
Leaving is always hard, but Annie and I had to get back to Cedar.
Since then, life has been pretty interesting. I have been at my RE/MAX job for nearly 2.5 years. My original plan was to stay for a year, but my boss asked me to commit for another full year. A few months ago, he asked me again if I wanted to stay or if he should start looking for a replacement, and I decided I couldn't do another year. So, 2 weeks ago he hired my replacement and I've been training her since then.
At first training was fun, but now I'm just bored. My last day is Friday and it can't get here soon enough. The new girl has caught on really well for the most part, so there's not much I do during the day except answer questions. (And write this blog.)
-You may be asking, Sarah, what are you doing next??
Let me tell you, I don't have a clue! (My favorite way to fly is by the seat of my pants.) Right now, my plan is to move to Boise.
-But Sarah, why Boise??
Because I like it and I don't really have a burning desire to go anywhere else right now.
So I'm packing up the house and taking all my stuff to my dad's house until I can figure out housing and a job in Boise. I'm super excited to be moving up there for a number of reasons.
1. I can't wait to be closer to family. I've been living 7+ hours from them since 2011. That's a long time to live far away! This may sound bad, but this is the first time I'd ever stopped to consider that maybe I wanted to be closer to them? And now that I will be, I'm super excited and wondering why I didn't realize it sooner. I'm ecstatic to hang out with them regularly.
2. I need a change. Cedar is amazing. It has so much to offer and I've tried my hardest to partake in that as often as I can. I'm ready for something new now. I can't remember if I wrote this in an earlier post or if I just thought about it, but this year, a lot of the things I was really looking forward to kind of fell flat for me. I still had a great time, but it wasn't all that I expected or wanted. I think that's more a reflection on me than it is on the events themselves.
3. I crave growth. It's so easy to get comfortable when your life is fairly predictable. Cedar is predictable, my job is predictable. Predictability and comfort aren't bad things, but I think it's harder to grow in those conditions. It's part of why I want to leave RE/MAX-- there's no room for growth. I've learned so much here, but when I stop learning, I think maybe it's time to move on. I want to go into a different industry and learn new things. I want learn about what a new city has to offer. I want to grow as a person and meet new people. (Remind me of this in 2 months when I'm complaining about how hard life in a new city is.)
-Great Sarah, what will you do for a job??
You know, I'm not sure. I've applied at all kinds of different places (Except real estates offices-- I've been avoiding those.) I have an interview an a greenhouse/nursery in early January, so I'm excited about that. Honestly, I don't know what I want to do, but I know I'll find something.
Like I said, my last day at work is Friday, so I'm heading out Saturday. Last week I did a ton of packing, but this week I haven't done a thing.
Monday night, I went to dinner at a friends house. It's always a good time out there, and was so good to hang out. Tuesday night, I went to a different friend's house. They're amazing-- I've always considered them a second set of parents. I could go to them for anything and have, so I wanted to see them before leaving. Tonight I'm taking 2 of my youth girls out to dinner. Friday I've got open, so I guess I'll try to finish packing then. Zane is coming Friday night to help my get everything up to Idaho.
If you're curious, my roommate, Katie, is also moving from Cedar. She's not sure where yet, but has interviewed for several positions in different cities.
Everything is changing, and it sucks, but it's so exciting. Right now, I'm mostly trying not think too much about how sad the move makes me.
What a life we live.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Catching Up
Hello there!
Somehow it's December, and I don't know how we got here. Several things have happened in the past few months, so I'll just get into it. I drafted this back in Mid-November, so it doesn't say anything about Thanksgiving, but I'll be back in a few days to tell about that.
Farmer's Market job is still going well! One Saturday, we had a local yoga teacher come teach a class on the grass by the market. I wasn't able to be there for it, unfortunately, but people came to it and I can't wait to plan in again in the Spring. I reached out to the teacher about a month ago to see if she'd be interested in partnering up, and now she's as excited about continuing it as I am!
We had a musical guest the Saturday before and that went really well too. I just have to figure out how to keep things interesting, and I think it'll be a more fun place for people to hang out on a Saturday morning.
I ran another long distance! My mom and I did a 25K trail run (15.5 miles). I'll be the first to admit that I was not even near prepared enough to do it, but I was out there doing it. I didn't train the way I should have-- after the half, I just didn't want to train. My body hurt and I had lingering blisters, it was cold outside, and I didn't want to put in the work. But, I was doing it, and my only option was to finish it. I'll know better next time, and remember how awful it was not being prepared.
The weekend after that, I traveled to Idaho to see my sister play at the state volleyball tournament. Tournaments always have a fun energy, and it's so amazing to see so many talented athletes competing. Of course, Gracie was the most talented out there and also the cutest. They ended up losing in 3 rounds on Friday, so that was unfortunate, but it meant that we got to spend all day Saturday together!
My mom, sisters, and I went to the Boise Farmer's Market, which was so, so cool. There were tons of vendors with all kinds of things that I'd like to see at our Cedar Market. It was really inspiring and I left with a few ideas.
We ended up wandering around Downtown and happened upon a community working space that, weirdly, housed an antique tractor museum and a jungle gym. We played on the big net thing and climbed all the way to the top. Then we walked through all of the tractors. This was actually really cool, because they used a big parking garage structure to hold most of the museum, so there were 5 levels of tractors.
We did quite a bit more walking to a park, then decided to eat lunch and head out. The girls picked a sandwich shop and it was so delicious. I had a delightful chicken salad sandwich with the most amazing popcorn I've ever had in my life. I know, I know, you're asking how you could improve salt and butter popcorn?? I'll tell you, it's by adding curry seasoning. Strange? I know. But one bite of this popcorn and I was ravenous for it. I couldn't stop eating it. I was noisily shoving into my mouth because I couldn't get enough. I was like, sloppily licking my fingers just to get the last taste of that heavenly popcorn.
I've tried to recreate it, and mine's delicious, but I don't think it'll ever measure up the popcorn I had that day.
We went back to Twin Falls, and after getting bored at the house, decided to venture out again. Annie, Gracie, and I went to a pumpkin patch. It was really cute. We wandered through the field until we all found the perfect pumpkin. Next we went to the corn maze on the other side of town. There were something like 7 miles of path in this corn field.
We got so miserably lost. The field was split into 3 separate mazes. We did the first easily, but the second was our undoing. Through the 3 mazes there were place markers, so that you could look at a map to see where you are in the maze-- we found a place marker and we were on the far end of the wrong maze! Somehow we had transversed mazes and it was no wonder we couldn't find our way out.
By this time it was dark out and we didn't have a flashlight so we figured we better head toward the exit. We found it in about 15 mins, and it was great to be out of there.
The next day I had to come back to Cedar, but I stopped in SLC to see some friends. I only got to hang around for an hour or so, but it was so good to see them.
Since then, life has been slow. Festivals pretty much end in October, and it's too cold out to do much.
For your reading pleasure, a poem I wrote:
Somehow it's December, and I don't know how we got here. Several things have happened in the past few months, so I'll just get into it. I drafted this back in Mid-November, so it doesn't say anything about Thanksgiving, but I'll be back in a few days to tell about that.
Farmer's Market job is still going well! One Saturday, we had a local yoga teacher come teach a class on the grass by the market. I wasn't able to be there for it, unfortunately, but people came to it and I can't wait to plan in again in the Spring. I reached out to the teacher about a month ago to see if she'd be interested in partnering up, and now she's as excited about continuing it as I am!
We had a musical guest the Saturday before and that went really well too. I just have to figure out how to keep things interesting, and I think it'll be a more fun place for people to hang out on a Saturday morning.
I ran another long distance! My mom and I did a 25K trail run (15.5 miles). I'll be the first to admit that I was not even near prepared enough to do it, but I was out there doing it. I didn't train the way I should have-- after the half, I just didn't want to train. My body hurt and I had lingering blisters, it was cold outside, and I didn't want to put in the work. But, I was doing it, and my only option was to finish it. I'll know better next time, and remember how awful it was not being prepared.
The weekend after that, I traveled to Idaho to see my sister play at the state volleyball tournament. Tournaments always have a fun energy, and it's so amazing to see so many talented athletes competing. Of course, Gracie was the most talented out there and also the cutest. They ended up losing in 3 rounds on Friday, so that was unfortunate, but it meant that we got to spend all day Saturday together!
My mom, sisters, and I went to the Boise Farmer's Market, which was so, so cool. There were tons of vendors with all kinds of things that I'd like to see at our Cedar Market. It was really inspiring and I left with a few ideas.
We ended up wandering around Downtown and happened upon a community working space that, weirdly, housed an antique tractor museum and a jungle gym. We played on the big net thing and climbed all the way to the top. Then we walked through all of the tractors. This was actually really cool, because they used a big parking garage structure to hold most of the museum, so there were 5 levels of tractors.
We did quite a bit more walking to a park, then decided to eat lunch and head out. The girls picked a sandwich shop and it was so delicious. I had a delightful chicken salad sandwich with the most amazing popcorn I've ever had in my life. I know, I know, you're asking how you could improve salt and butter popcorn?? I'll tell you, it's by adding curry seasoning. Strange? I know. But one bite of this popcorn and I was ravenous for it. I couldn't stop eating it. I was noisily shoving into my mouth because I couldn't get enough. I was like, sloppily licking my fingers just to get the last taste of that heavenly popcorn.
I've tried to recreate it, and mine's delicious, but I don't think it'll ever measure up the popcorn I had that day.
We went back to Twin Falls, and after getting bored at the house, decided to venture out again. Annie, Gracie, and I went to a pumpkin patch. It was really cute. We wandered through the field until we all found the perfect pumpkin. Next we went to the corn maze on the other side of town. There were something like 7 miles of path in this corn field.
We got so miserably lost. The field was split into 3 separate mazes. We did the first easily, but the second was our undoing. Through the 3 mazes there were place markers, so that you could look at a map to see where you are in the maze-- we found a place marker and we were on the far end of the wrong maze! Somehow we had transversed mazes and it was no wonder we couldn't find our way out.
By this time it was dark out and we didn't have a flashlight so we figured we better head toward the exit. We found it in about 15 mins, and it was great to be out of there.
The next day I had to come back to Cedar, but I stopped in SLC to see some friends. I only got to hang around for an hour or so, but it was so good to see them.
Since then, life has been slow. Festivals pretty much end in October, and it's too cold out to do much.
For your reading pleasure, a poem I wrote:
Moving forward is scary.
Especially when you've been
stuck for a while.
It's usually for the best.
Forward is growth.
Standing still is stagnant.
Forward is difficult,
but standing still stinks.
There's more on the other side
of moving
And if you stay in the same place
you'll only ever
see the same things.
Movement takes will-power,
but that's better than
watching life pass by.
Taking that first step is hard, but
the next one is hard too.
And maybe it eventually gets
easier, but you'll never know
if you don't try.
I used to write poems all the time, but I somehow fell out of it. I want to start writing like that again. One of my major life goals is to publish a book and I'll never get there if I don't write.
What a life we live.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Festivals / More Festivals
Hello again!
I think I left off after the half, so I'll try to pick up there and tell you about the good stuff.
The day I ran the half, I went to a fancy dinner at Red Acre Farm. It was so amazing! There were fairy lights, and we ate amongst the sunflowers and it was just magical. The farm isn't allowed to serve alcohol, but in the event email, they encouraged us to bring our own, so basically it was a really good night!
The next weekend was quite busy. Every Saturday begins with the Farmer's Market, of course, but after that, a group of us went up to Brian Head for the annual Rocktoberfest. It's one of my favorite fests, but I think maybe I say that every time. It's gotten bigger every year, but it's still small and intimate, with a stage up on a hill and everybody gathering and drinking at the lodge. The view is amazing, especially in September, the leaves are turning and the air is crisp. It's a seriously good time.
Afterward, we headed to the first ever Cedar Music Fest. I must say, another good fest, but not up there in the favorites. We stayed long enough to visit the booths and watch a girl band from St George. They were pretty good and it was fun, but it was also very windy and I just hate being out in the wind.
We then went to the Red Rocks Improv Festival. Another favorite. Each night is about 4 hrs of improv, with groups from all over the country. They were all so, so good, and they each have their own spin on their show, so it's a lot of fun to see how creative people are.
The next weekend was a boring one, but sometimes those are good to have. I like to spend a Saturday deep cleaning the house. Or laying on the couch. Maybe a little bit of both, honestly.
This past weekend was actually amazing. After the farmer's market, we went to the Zion Canyon Music Festival. A true favorite. This one is set amongst the red rocks of Zion Nat'l Park-- a perfect setting to spend an evening. The amphitheater is literally surrounded by the rocks; the festival goers are shuttled up from the bottom. They have several food vendors, many craft vendors, and a side and main stage. It's amazing.
Sunday, I faced a very big fear, and I'm quite proud of myself. The youth group went on an adventure to Yankee Doodle Canyon. It's a slot canyon about an hour South of here. We had to rappel down to the bottom, then hike about a mile until it widens enough to climb out. I am very, very scared of heights. I'm also very scared of cliffs, especially when there are people around. Mostly because I really don't want to see someone fall off and die and I can't control if they're being reckless or getting too close to the edge.
Anyway, there were 11 people in our group, and they rappelled down one by one. The guy in charge gave us the option of rappelling or being lowered. I was absolutely convinced they'd have to knock me out and lower me down, but then I kept thinking that I'd rather be able to say that I did it myself. And I can say that! I looked over the edge, decided that I had to do it, and did it. My legs were shaking so bad and the rope was vibrating at the top, which is kind of embarrassing, but I was just that nervous.
But I made it all the way to the bottom! It was very empowering, and I'm so glad I did it. I've got a blister on my left hand from gripping the rope, but blisters heal. Once we were all at the bottom, we began going deeper into the canyon. There were maybe 6-7 more places were we had to hook up to the ropes to get down, but there was no more rappelling. I will say that I didn't particularly love scrambling over rocks or wading through waist deep, freezing-cold water, but it was an over all fun afternoon. (The water was stagnant and stanky.)
The hike out was almost scarier than the rappel. We had to scramble up slick sandstone and that just terrifies me because once you lose your grip and start sliding, there's no stopping until you hit the bottom. Nobody did, thankfully, but I just couldn't get that picture out of my mind.
I think that's about all I've been up to. Work has been pretty good, and the farmer's market is going well. This week has been gloomy and rainy, but that's the kind of weather I love.
What a life we live!
I think I left off after the half, so I'll try to pick up there and tell you about the good stuff.
The day I ran the half, I went to a fancy dinner at Red Acre Farm. It was so amazing! There were fairy lights, and we ate amongst the sunflowers and it was just magical. The farm isn't allowed to serve alcohol, but in the event email, they encouraged us to bring our own, so basically it was a really good night!
The next weekend was quite busy. Every Saturday begins with the Farmer's Market, of course, but after that, a group of us went up to Brian Head for the annual Rocktoberfest. It's one of my favorite fests, but I think maybe I say that every time. It's gotten bigger every year, but it's still small and intimate, with a stage up on a hill and everybody gathering and drinking at the lodge. The view is amazing, especially in September, the leaves are turning and the air is crisp. It's a seriously good time.
Afterward, we headed to the first ever Cedar Music Fest. I must say, another good fest, but not up there in the favorites. We stayed long enough to visit the booths and watch a girl band from St George. They were pretty good and it was fun, but it was also very windy and I just hate being out in the wind.
We then went to the Red Rocks Improv Festival. Another favorite. Each night is about 4 hrs of improv, with groups from all over the country. They were all so, so good, and they each have their own spin on their show, so it's a lot of fun to see how creative people are.
The next weekend was a boring one, but sometimes those are good to have. I like to spend a Saturday deep cleaning the house. Or laying on the couch. Maybe a little bit of both, honestly.
This past weekend was actually amazing. After the farmer's market, we went to the Zion Canyon Music Festival. A true favorite. This one is set amongst the red rocks of Zion Nat'l Park-- a perfect setting to spend an evening. The amphitheater is literally surrounded by the rocks; the festival goers are shuttled up from the bottom. They have several food vendors, many craft vendors, and a side and main stage. It's amazing.
Sunday, I faced a very big fear, and I'm quite proud of myself. The youth group went on an adventure to Yankee Doodle Canyon. It's a slot canyon about an hour South of here. We had to rappel down to the bottom, then hike about a mile until it widens enough to climb out. I am very, very scared of heights. I'm also very scared of cliffs, especially when there are people around. Mostly because I really don't want to see someone fall off and die and I can't control if they're being reckless or getting too close to the edge.
Anyway, there were 11 people in our group, and they rappelled down one by one. The guy in charge gave us the option of rappelling or being lowered. I was absolutely convinced they'd have to knock me out and lower me down, but then I kept thinking that I'd rather be able to say that I did it myself. And I can say that! I looked over the edge, decided that I had to do it, and did it. My legs were shaking so bad and the rope was vibrating at the top, which is kind of embarrassing, but I was just that nervous.
But I made it all the way to the bottom! It was very empowering, and I'm so glad I did it. I've got a blister on my left hand from gripping the rope, but blisters heal. Once we were all at the bottom, we began going deeper into the canyon. There were maybe 6-7 more places were we had to hook up to the ropes to get down, but there was no more rappelling. I will say that I didn't particularly love scrambling over rocks or wading through waist deep, freezing-cold water, but it was an over all fun afternoon. (The water was stagnant and stanky.)
The hike out was almost scarier than the rappel. We had to scramble up slick sandstone and that just terrifies me because once you lose your grip and start sliding, there's no stopping until you hit the bottom. Nobody did, thankfully, but I just couldn't get that picture out of my mind.
I think that's about all I've been up to. Work has been pretty good, and the farmer's market is going well. This week has been gloomy and rainy, but that's the kind of weather I love.
What a life we live!
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Birthday Weekend and the Half
Hey there!
It has been a very good 2 weeks.
Last week was my birthday, as you know, I'm now 25. I must say, I'm feeling pretty good about it. (Or maybe, I just don't feel any differently about it.)
My mom and Gracie came down for my birthday weekend, and we did lots of fun things. Saturday, we went to the farmer's market, then went up to Brian Head for the afternoon. They were having the country music festival and it was the most beautiful day. I love going up there-- it's such a short drive from Cedar, but it's a change of scenery and it's usually a lot cooler up there.
Sunday, we hiked Observation Point. I was super worried it would be busy, but we got there early enough that the trail was mostly empty. Once we got to the top, it wasn't overly crowded, but there were definitely people up there. It was seriously such a good time. The view from the top is always worth that hike. It's a brutal 4 miles uphill.
When we got home, we all crashed on the couches for a very long nap.
I was so glad they came down. Even though they only live a state away, I don't get to see them nearly as often as I would like. Gracie's a senior this year and I hate that I'm missing out on all of that. My family is some of my favorite people to hang out with.
This weekend was the Cedar City Half Marathon. Like I said last time, I was very worried about it and the closer it got, the less I wanted to do it. I was dreading it so much. I was dreading it all the way up to the start line. The thing is though, once you're up there, the only way down is to run. So I ran it. And it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I ended up running it a little faster than I did last year, but finishing is always the most important thing to me. I'm definitely not running to be fast, or to beat anyone. Mentally and physically, running that far is really, really hard, so going out there and doing it is success to me.
I'm so relieved it's over (except that I have another long run in October). I'm trying really hard not to leave the couch because I'm so ridiculously sore, but I have things planned and things to do, so I have to keep getting up. My knee and hip are very much in pain. My calves and shins, thighs, abs, shoulders and back are sore. I have blisters on both feet. But hey, I ran another half and survived!
I think I mentioned that two of my friends are moving from Cedar soon. I'm so sad about it. It's frustrating because I was really intentional about these relationships. You know how some friendships happen because you're in the same stage of life, or in the same place or job or whatever? Like they're born more out of convenience than anything else? These friendships weren't like that. I met one of them because I work with her husband. When we met, I instantly knew that I wanted to be around her more-- she's just that great.
The other friend just happens to be her sister-in-law and she's absolutely the best. (I also worked with her, but I'd like to think we'd have become friends even if we hadn't.) I cannot say enough how great I think these girls are. It's fun to have friends who will push you to do things you wouldn't usually do. That's what these two were for me and I'm so upset they're leaving. One is gone this week, and the other at the end of the month.
Anyway, that's all.
What a life we live.
It has been a very good 2 weeks.
Last week was my birthday, as you know, I'm now 25. I must say, I'm feeling pretty good about it. (Or maybe, I just don't feel any differently about it.)
My mom and Gracie came down for my birthday weekend, and we did lots of fun things. Saturday, we went to the farmer's market, then went up to Brian Head for the afternoon. They were having the country music festival and it was the most beautiful day. I love going up there-- it's such a short drive from Cedar, but it's a change of scenery and it's usually a lot cooler up there.
Sunday, we hiked Observation Point. I was super worried it would be busy, but we got there early enough that the trail was mostly empty. Once we got to the top, it wasn't overly crowded, but there were definitely people up there. It was seriously such a good time. The view from the top is always worth that hike. It's a brutal 4 miles uphill.
When we got home, we all crashed on the couches for a very long nap.
I was so glad they came down. Even though they only live a state away, I don't get to see them nearly as often as I would like. Gracie's a senior this year and I hate that I'm missing out on all of that. My family is some of my favorite people to hang out with.
This weekend was the Cedar City Half Marathon. Like I said last time, I was very worried about it and the closer it got, the less I wanted to do it. I was dreading it so much. I was dreading it all the way up to the start line. The thing is though, once you're up there, the only way down is to run. So I ran it. And it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I ended up running it a little faster than I did last year, but finishing is always the most important thing to me. I'm definitely not running to be fast, or to beat anyone. Mentally and physically, running that far is really, really hard, so going out there and doing it is success to me.
I'm so relieved it's over (except that I have another long run in October). I'm trying really hard not to leave the couch because I'm so ridiculously sore, but I have things planned and things to do, so I have to keep getting up. My knee and hip are very much in pain. My calves and shins, thighs, abs, shoulders and back are sore. I have blisters on both feet. But hey, I ran another half and survived!
I think I mentioned that two of my friends are moving from Cedar soon. I'm so sad about it. It's frustrating because I was really intentional about these relationships. You know how some friendships happen because you're in the same stage of life, or in the same place or job or whatever? Like they're born more out of convenience than anything else? These friendships weren't like that. I met one of them because I work with her husband. When we met, I instantly knew that I wanted to be around her more-- she's just that great.
The other friend just happens to be her sister-in-law and she's absolutely the best. (I also worked with her, but I'd like to think we'd have become friends even if we hadn't.) I cannot say enough how great I think these girls are. It's fun to have friends who will push you to do things you wouldn't usually do. That's what these two were for me and I'm so upset they're leaving. One is gone this week, and the other at the end of the month.
Anyway, that's all.
What a life we live.
Thursday, August 23, 2018
It's been a minute.
Hey there!
Turns out I'm really bad at being consistent at this. Here's how it happens: I have a few boring weeks so I don't write anything, and then by the time something interesting happens, I forget that I should write about it. Now it's mid-August and several interesting things have happened, and I haven't written about a single one of them!
Fun things that have happened:
-My dad came to see me! It was so fun spending the weekend just him and I. We went to all the farms and ate all the food and had a really good time. We also went to the Shakespeare Festival and saw Big River. (Spoiler: it was so, so good.) It's a musical, which I love, and the man who played Jim has the most beautiful voice. He and Huck singing together was Magical.
-I went to Texas! My best friend Jonna had her second baby and I had to go see them-- she's the cutest. I planned it so I would be there for most of XIT weekend and it was so good to be back. I forgot how much fun it is to be around all the festivities. It's strange because obviously, I don't live there and I'm not part of it anymore, but it's so comfortable and easy to slip back into Dalhart. I got to spend quite a bit of time with Jonna and family, but I also go to see a cousin I hadn't seen in a few years and spend some time with my Grandma. All in all, a very good trip!
-I got a new job! I'm still working at RE/MAX, but I got a part time job working for the local farmer's market. I've been at it about 3 weeks now, and it's so interesting to be behind the scenes. A lot more goes into it than I ever considered, and I'm really excited to make the market better! My title is Market Manager, and I'm working with another girl who has been at this job for almost 2 years. Right now we're working on getting more vendors and more sponsors, and we're going to get T-shirts!
I think that about covers the significant stuff. Other things have happened, I'm sure, but nothing comes to mind at the moment.
The Cedar City Half Marathon is in 2 weeks and I am reallllllly freaking out because I haven't been training like I should and I'm nowhere near ready. That blog will probably be mostly me complaining.
A few of my good friends are moving up North in the next month. I'm happy for them, because I think it's cool to move, but I'm also upset because I really would rather they stay here. (Because I'm here and I want to hang out.) But then, I guess, who knows how much longer I'll be here. My contract at my current job is up in December, so I could (probably) go anywhere.
I turn 25 in 9 days and I can't help but feel I've got a lot of decisions coming up. It also really scares me because 25 is mid-20's, and you know what comes after that? Late-20's.
What a life we live.
Turns out I'm really bad at being consistent at this. Here's how it happens: I have a few boring weeks so I don't write anything, and then by the time something interesting happens, I forget that I should write about it. Now it's mid-August and several interesting things have happened, and I haven't written about a single one of them!
Fun things that have happened:
-My dad came to see me! It was so fun spending the weekend just him and I. We went to all the farms and ate all the food and had a really good time. We also went to the Shakespeare Festival and saw Big River. (Spoiler: it was so, so good.) It's a musical, which I love, and the man who played Jim has the most beautiful voice. He and Huck singing together was Magical.
-I went to Texas! My best friend Jonna had her second baby and I had to go see them-- she's the cutest. I planned it so I would be there for most of XIT weekend and it was so good to be back. I forgot how much fun it is to be around all the festivities. It's strange because obviously, I don't live there and I'm not part of it anymore, but it's so comfortable and easy to slip back into Dalhart. I got to spend quite a bit of time with Jonna and family, but I also go to see a cousin I hadn't seen in a few years and spend some time with my Grandma. All in all, a very good trip!
-I got a new job! I'm still working at RE/MAX, but I got a part time job working for the local farmer's market. I've been at it about 3 weeks now, and it's so interesting to be behind the scenes. A lot more goes into it than I ever considered, and I'm really excited to make the market better! My title is Market Manager, and I'm working with another girl who has been at this job for almost 2 years. Right now we're working on getting more vendors and more sponsors, and we're going to get T-shirts!
I think that about covers the significant stuff. Other things have happened, I'm sure, but nothing comes to mind at the moment.
The Cedar City Half Marathon is in 2 weeks and I am reallllllly freaking out because I haven't been training like I should and I'm nowhere near ready. That blog will probably be mostly me complaining.
A few of my good friends are moving up North in the next month. I'm happy for them, because I think it's cool to move, but I'm also upset because I really would rather they stay here. (Because I'm here and I want to hang out.) But then, I guess, who knows how much longer I'll be here. My contract at my current job is up in December, so I could (probably) go anywhere.
I turn 25 in 9 days and I can't help but feel I've got a lot of decisions coming up. It also really scares me because 25 is mid-20's, and you know what comes after that? Late-20's.
What a life we live.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Catch Up
Hello and happy day!
It is definitely summertime here in Southern Utah. The days are hot, but it's also kind of rainy (which you might think would make it cooler, but doesn't).
The Utah Shakespeare Festival began last week. Katie and I went to two of the plays. The first was The Merry Wives of Windsor and the second was The Merchant of Venice. I feel that Shakespeare plays are hit and miss. Some are so, so good, like Hamlet. Others are the most boring thing in the world, like the Henry's. I was sure I would love Merry Wives, but of the two, I much preferred the Merchant. (And would definitely recommend it if you ever have the chance!) (Actually, any performance at the USF is extraordinary-- you won't be disappointed.)
I've spent time at 3 different farms in the last few weeks. A group of friends and I went to the farm in Parowan for a hamburger dinner Friday night. The weather was unbelievably perfect-- no wind, warm but not hot. The food was delicious. (The burgers were superb, but let me tell you about the strawberry pie! So sweet and fresh, I can't wait to go back.)
Katie and I went to a fundraiser at the Nature Hills Farm the next night. That one was fun because we got to dress up nice and listen to live music and drink Moscow Mules. We took a quick tour of the farm and got to see all the animals and crops.
Then, of course, we went to breakfast at Red Acre. Somehow they have the best sausage I've ever tasted and the pancakes are to die for.
Enough about food, although I could go on and on.
This past weekend I took a very quick and unplanned trip to Las Vegas. My Aunt Jen, Uncle Philip, and Katelyn were driving through, so I packed up and went down to see them. We had so much fun! First we went down to Fremont St. It was crazy busy, so after a bit went to the Strip. We watched the water show at the Bellagio and then ate dinner at Rainforest Cafe. It was the latest I'd stayed out in a long time, and it was amazing. So good to see them!
On the way home from Vegas, there's an exit sign that has a museum name on it and I've always wanted to stop, but I'm usually in a hurry to get somewhere. That day I was not, so I took that exit and I went to that museum. I love a museum. This one is called Lost City Museum, and it's all about the Anasazi people and the remains the left when they moved from the Moapa Valley. It was so interesting and crazy-- it's called the Lost City because, even though tons of people have travelled through the area over the past several hundred years, there's very little written record of anything there. But there's pithouses and pueblos just littering the valley, so archaeologists have plenty to study. I quite enjoyed it, and I'm glad to have sated my curiosity.
Improv this week was so good. (Much better than previous weeks.) I thrive on positive feedback and I got a lot of it this week, so I'm feeling pretty good about myself. I even (accidentally) stepped out of my comfort zone and played a character that I would usually stay far away from. It ended up being so fun! We've got two shows coming up and I'm very nervous and super excited.
Summertime is fun, life is good.
What a life we live.
It is definitely summertime here in Southern Utah. The days are hot, but it's also kind of rainy (which you might think would make it cooler, but doesn't).
The Utah Shakespeare Festival began last week. Katie and I went to two of the plays. The first was The Merry Wives of Windsor and the second was The Merchant of Venice. I feel that Shakespeare plays are hit and miss. Some are so, so good, like Hamlet. Others are the most boring thing in the world, like the Henry's. I was sure I would love Merry Wives, but of the two, I much preferred the Merchant. (And would definitely recommend it if you ever have the chance!) (Actually, any performance at the USF is extraordinary-- you won't be disappointed.)
I've spent time at 3 different farms in the last few weeks. A group of friends and I went to the farm in Parowan for a hamburger dinner Friday night. The weather was unbelievably perfect-- no wind, warm but not hot. The food was delicious. (The burgers were superb, but let me tell you about the strawberry pie! So sweet and fresh, I can't wait to go back.)
Katie and I went to a fundraiser at the Nature Hills Farm the next night. That one was fun because we got to dress up nice and listen to live music and drink Moscow Mules. We took a quick tour of the farm and got to see all the animals and crops.
Then, of course, we went to breakfast at Red Acre. Somehow they have the best sausage I've ever tasted and the pancakes are to die for.
Enough about food, although I could go on and on.
This past weekend I took a very quick and unplanned trip to Las Vegas. My Aunt Jen, Uncle Philip, and Katelyn were driving through, so I packed up and went down to see them. We had so much fun! First we went down to Fremont St. It was crazy busy, so after a bit went to the Strip. We watched the water show at the Bellagio and then ate dinner at Rainforest Cafe. It was the latest I'd stayed out in a long time, and it was amazing. So good to see them!
On the way home from Vegas, there's an exit sign that has a museum name on it and I've always wanted to stop, but I'm usually in a hurry to get somewhere. That day I was not, so I took that exit and I went to that museum. I love a museum. This one is called Lost City Museum, and it's all about the Anasazi people and the remains the left when they moved from the Moapa Valley. It was so interesting and crazy-- it's called the Lost City because, even though tons of people have travelled through the area over the past several hundred years, there's very little written record of anything there. But there's pithouses and pueblos just littering the valley, so archaeologists have plenty to study. I quite enjoyed it, and I'm glad to have sated my curiosity.
Improv this week was so good. (Much better than previous weeks.) I thrive on positive feedback and I got a lot of it this week, so I'm feeling pretty good about myself. I even (accidentally) stepped out of my comfort zone and played a character that I would usually stay far away from. It ended up being so fun! We've got two shows coming up and I'm very nervous and super excited.
Summertime is fun, life is good.
What a life we live.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Progress
Good day!
As far as Wednesdays go, this hasn't been a bad one. I never quite look forward to Wednesdays because Improv is Wednesdays and Improv stressssses me out, but class tonight was really good.
In fact, I think this course, as a whole, has been the best so far. While we're on the stage in a scene, the teachers are actively critiquing what we're doing and saying. They're teaching us how to make the scenes work better, and that's so helpful!
I also think I'm progressing! Not sure if I'm getting better at anything, except that I'm definitely getting better at leaving and not obsessing over every little thing I said (and whether or not I might have been wrong to say it). That's progress!
Other things that have happened this week include: a quick Father's Day trip to Twin Falls.
I hadn't been to Twin Falls in several months, probably since Christmas I think. It's always so good to go back. Dad and I went to the farm Saturday morning and it'd been even longer since I'd been there. I do love the farm. It's so green and beautiful and calming. Between that and the farmer's market I've decided that it's impossible to be unhappy when you're growing plants. I would like to be involved in something where I get to grow plants.
We also spent some time at the falls. I loooove the falls. They're so powerful. Even when they're not at full speed, the enormity and beauty of them is astounding. I love to stare at the water, but I also love to watch the tourists. They pose for pictures and get so excited and it's easy to make fun of (and I do), but it's also nice to see people excited about something so pure.
The best part, or course, is spending time with my siblings and parents. We played several rounds of croquet with dad, and it was so much fun. It was stupid and competitive and we laughed together. I love times like that. I love sitting and making fun of each other and chatting about everything. Time spent with family is so good.
That's been my week!
What a life we live.
As far as Wednesdays go, this hasn't been a bad one. I never quite look forward to Wednesdays because Improv is Wednesdays and Improv stressssses me out, but class tonight was really good.
In fact, I think this course, as a whole, has been the best so far. While we're on the stage in a scene, the teachers are actively critiquing what we're doing and saying. They're teaching us how to make the scenes work better, and that's so helpful!
I also think I'm progressing! Not sure if I'm getting better at anything, except that I'm definitely getting better at leaving and not obsessing over every little thing I said (and whether or not I might have been wrong to say it). That's progress!
Other things that have happened this week include: a quick Father's Day trip to Twin Falls.
I hadn't been to Twin Falls in several months, probably since Christmas I think. It's always so good to go back. Dad and I went to the farm Saturday morning and it'd been even longer since I'd been there. I do love the farm. It's so green and beautiful and calming. Between that and the farmer's market I've decided that it's impossible to be unhappy when you're growing plants. I would like to be involved in something where I get to grow plants.
We also spent some time at the falls. I loooove the falls. They're so powerful. Even when they're not at full speed, the enormity and beauty of them is astounding. I love to stare at the water, but I also love to watch the tourists. They pose for pictures and get so excited and it's easy to make fun of (and I do), but it's also nice to see people excited about something so pure.
The best part, or course, is spending time with my siblings and parents. We played several rounds of croquet with dad, and it was so much fun. It was stupid and competitive and we laughed together. I love times like that. I love sitting and making fun of each other and chatting about everything. Time spent with family is so good.
That's been my week!
What a life we live.
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