Sunday, September 23, 2012

riding


I have frequently been using Free Fallin' as my theme song lately {see: "about me"}. I especially love the John Mayer cover, but that's another story. This post is about how the line: "loves horses and her boyfriend** too" also applies to me.

Around the end of April I decided that I needed to do something new and fun and just for me, so I decided to start taking horseback riding lessons. I have loved horses since I was little, but I never got to ride except for random special occasions here and there. I actually think the idea to start riding was inspiration because it was exactly what I needed. It's ridiculous how amazing riding has been for me. Riding builds patience, confidence, self control, trust . . . I could go on and on.

This is me getting Cheyenne ready to ride. In case you were wondering, that thing on her face is a fly mask. It's mesh so she can see through it and it protects her eyes from the flies. 

Cheyenne is my very favorite horse to ride. She's so pretty and sweet. Cheyenne is an Arabian and she's very smart and sensitive. She is a dream to ride and I love jumping with her! 

 That's my trainer Jessie and her silly dog Louise, who likes to try to herd the horses. 

This is the arena where I ride at Zephyr Ranch. It's the most beautiful setting and a great place to ride. 

 Isn't this beautiful? I love the little green tractor and the mountains and this pretty little horse. 


**I don't quite have a boyfriend at the moment, but I do have an update for anyone who has been wondering. I'm heading out to see my favorite Marine in November for the Marine Corps Ball. Whoo hoo! I'm not sure what will happen with us, but I'm excited for a fun trip!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

update overload

Well after not blogging for like two months, I'm going on a photo posting rampage. 
Here are some more pictures from the past couple months. 

 Bees game for Becky's birthday. We did more people watching than game watching, but it was great. And the fireworks were fabulous. I was a little excited about those. 


Robin with the Banksy in Park City


My brother

 The hippest little musician in Park City.

Climbing in Rock Canyon

I love the Colorado Rockies. 
I was excited to go to a game in August when I went home.

The view at Zephyr Ranch, where I've been riding. 

graduation





 With Grant & Robin. Occasionally we're actually really attractive & photogenic.



I can't believe how tall Grant has gotten. My brother is so handsome!

We saw Jimmer at Magleby's Fresh. Grant was pretty excited.

 Mom & Grandma

The Fam.

 My mom graduated in August 30 years ago. Crazy!

Becky & I at Helaman Halls, where it all began!

 With my grandma. She graduated from the U, but we're making her a BYU fan.



 I got this fortune the night before graduation: pretty much perfect.

twenty-three

Now that I've been 23 for two months, 
I figure it's about time I share some pictures from my lovely birthday back in July. 


I went in to work at midnight, and Becky solidified her position as Roommate of the Year by waking up at the crack of dawn to have this amazing crepe breakfast ready when I got home from work at about 6:30. She also had You've Got Mail playing. Can you think of a better way to start the day? I sure can't. 


For my birthday dinner I went to Gourmandise in Salt Lake with my awesome friends. 

1. Becky & Emme laughing at something  2. Abbey & some of our delicious desserts
3. Freshman roommates!  4. The porcupine: my chocolatey treat

Heather, Me, Abbey, Becky & Maddi. Freshman friends!

Heather, Abbey, Me, Becky& Emme.

I'm so thankful for my great friends and a fun birthday to kick of 23!
I tend to reflect more about the year on my birthday than I do with the new year in January, and I must say I'm hoping 23 will be a better year. I'm hoping for some great things ahead.

Monday, September 3, 2012

four years

Fours years ago today we arrived in Jerusalem. These first few days of September are always really special to me. 


I expected Jerusalem to be amazing, but I don't think I realized how much it would change my life.  


Even now, I hardly go a day without thinking about the city or my classes or my JC friends.  

JC friends, I love you and I miss you! I'm so glad we met 4 years ago. 


Jerusalem, I hope I get to see you again someday.