Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Social butterflying!
As of tomorrow night, I will have gone on 4 dates in 6 days, with potential for 5 dates in 8 days. They are all with different guys to different activities. Some of them were initiated by me, some by the guys. There are days where I really love being single! It has been such an interesting experience this summer, because I am actively not looking for a relationship. Therefore, I can date anyone I want to and just enjoy the experience. Some of the dates have been awkward, but I always learn something from them. I am really grateful I live in a place where there are enough single men to make this possible! Casual dating: It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it! I will take one for the team.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Stretchiiiiiing....Ouch!
Oh gracious, where to begin? Ok, breakdown of important events in the last three months:
My final quarter of massage school, complete with internship. As of last weekend, I am considered a college graduate with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Therapeutic and Clinical Massage Therapy. I should be getting a diploma in the mail here soon, all official-like. My walking ceremony won't be until sometime this fall, but that is ok. I did it!
I broke up with my sweet boyfriend of more than a year two months ago. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I knew (and still do) that is was the right thing to do, but somehow that knowledge pales at times when it goes up against the fact that I broke my best friend's heart. We had discussed it previously; we both knew that it was time to move on. But we also had a marvolous friendship and romantic relationship, and it hurt to be the one who changed that. He is a fantastic person, and I learned so much from being with him.
I having started studying for the NCTMB certification test, and also looking for a job. So far this whole "being a responsible adult" thing is not as cool as we are led to believe. I am also getting more into gear to go on my mission. After my break-up, I got a fair amount of flak for not staying home and getting married when I had a wonderful man who wanted to marry me. My response to that is this: I want to serve God, and this is the way I have chosen to do so.
As I have re-entered the world of single-ness, I am reminded of how crazy it is. Last night, I heard from both of my ex-boyfriends and the guy I have a crush on, all within 10 minutes. And that does not even touch on the other guy I haven't decided if I want to flirt with or not, the 2-5 I think might be mildly interested in me, and all the other crazy stuff happening! All of this means that I am having mental/emotional/spiritual growth spurts to the point that I am saying OUCH! Life is still crazy, but it is never boring.
My final quarter of massage school, complete with internship. As of last weekend, I am considered a college graduate with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Therapeutic and Clinical Massage Therapy. I should be getting a diploma in the mail here soon, all official-like. My walking ceremony won't be until sometime this fall, but that is ok. I did it!
I broke up with my sweet boyfriend of more than a year two months ago. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I knew (and still do) that is was the right thing to do, but somehow that knowledge pales at times when it goes up against the fact that I broke my best friend's heart. We had discussed it previously; we both knew that it was time to move on. But we also had a marvolous friendship and romantic relationship, and it hurt to be the one who changed that. He is a fantastic person, and I learned so much from being with him.
I having started studying for the NCTMB certification test, and also looking for a job. So far this whole "being a responsible adult" thing is not as cool as we are led to believe. I am also getting more into gear to go on my mission. After my break-up, I got a fair amount of flak for not staying home and getting married when I had a wonderful man who wanted to marry me. My response to that is this: I want to serve God, and this is the way I have chosen to do so.
As I have re-entered the world of single-ness, I am reminded of how crazy it is. Last night, I heard from both of my ex-boyfriends and the guy I have a crush on, all within 10 minutes. And that does not even touch on the other guy I haven't decided if I want to flirt with or not, the 2-5 I think might be mildly interested in me, and all the other crazy stuff happening! All of this means that I am having mental/emotional/spiritual growth spurts to the point that I am saying OUCH! Life is still crazy, but it is never boring.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Life at the moment
Really adorable strawberry jam-in a goblet with whipped paraffin on top and a paper fruit. Homework and final projects. Super cutie kids. Highly anticipated spring weather. Equally highly anticipated spring BREAK. One year dating anniversary with boyfriend M in a couple of weeks. New people in my branch. Finding my natural habitat-the spa. Thinking about the future. Finishing school next quarter. Finding a job (or three). Making $7000 for my mission so I can leave in January. Finding time to go out on splits with the missionaries. An amazing, inspiring, humbling "Why I Believe" fireside last night. Being in my branch RS Presidency with some incredible women. This is my life. It's crazy, but I love it.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Not dead yet!
I'm not dead. Just in case anyone was wondering. However, I am (shocker!) very busy. I am in the class that got me hooked into the Associate Degree massage therapy program at Harrison: Massage techniques. Otherwise known as SPA! And I have found that I adore things like hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and mud wraps. I am not particularly surprised by this, but now I know what I am doing!
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