What would it be like...

Today, a guy at my work walked in, picked up his computer and dropped it off at HR with the parting words of "good luck with busy season" and walked out. No 2-weeks notice, no hint of his plan to leave. He was just pushed to his limits and decided there were much better jobs out there. You may be wondering what the atmosphere at work is after such a blow. If I had to say it in one word - that would be "envious." All people can talk about is how they wished they had the guts to do that.

It really got me thinking "what would that be like?" And I can tell you this: it would be liberating... until the bills started piling up and I had no money to live in NYC anymore. But I do wish I had the guts and finances to follow his lead.

A "must see"

If you haven't gone to see this yet...jump in the car now and go. So good. Plus I really want to be her.

My Foot

My right foot can't catch a break! Over the past week it has suffered from unexplainable pain, shin splints, and bruising. Here's my sob story:

On my way to work the other day my foot started to really bother me. It'd happened before, so I figured I'd just wait it out until it went away. So for the next day or so I just walked around a little funny. However, due to my making up for my bum foot, I got shin splints. So now, my foot hurt and my shin hurt. Basically I didn't want to walk ANYWHERE (which, PS, isn't possible in NYC). After a couple of days, finally my shin started feeling better, but the foot pain continued on. Then today I added yet another layer of pain to my foot/leg. As I was shaving, the water turned extremely hot which caused me to drop my leg rather quickly. Unfortunately my foot was directly above the knob. Have you ever bruised the arch of your foot? Let me tell you...it's not fun.

I'm hoping that better times are just around the corner for Mr. Right Foot (apparently my foot is a guy - maybe because I walk all over it).

I've come to realize...

Whitney did this on her blog, and I liked it. So I stole it from her :). Plus I'm not wanting to do my work right now and need a break. Hehe!

1. I've come to realize that my toes...
are cute.

2. I've come to realize that my job...
is something that I don't want to be doing for much longer.

3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving...
I ALWAYS drive above the speed limit (that's when I actually get to drive a car which is rarely, considering I live in NYC and either walk or take a bus/subway/taxi everywhere I go).

4. I've come to realize that I need...
to go back to school.

5. I've come to realize that I have lost...
any will and/or motivation to do my work.

6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...
people suddenly stop in the middle of the sidewalk.

7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...
someone has spiked the punch.

8. I've come to realize that money...
is more important to me than it probably should be.

9. I've come to realize that certain people...
are easier to get along with than others.

10. I've come to realize that I'll always...
be a kid at heart.

11. I've come to realize that my sibling(s)...
live much to far away.

12. I've come to realize that my mom...
is a perfect example of the mother I hope to be someday.

13. I've come to realize that my cell phone...
is great as long as the email coming through isn't work related.

14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning...
I wanted to call in sick (again) and play with Jo.

15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...
my dinner consisted of a bagel and frozen yogurt.

16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking...
"is it time to go home yet?"

17. I've come to realize that my dad...
is a very generous man.

18. I've come to realize that when I get on Facebook or Blogger...
people's lives are so much more interesting than mine.

19. I've come to realize that today...
is one day closer to discovering what I want to do with my life.

20. I've come to realize that tonight...
I'll be watching the result show of SYTYCD with my cat.

21. I've come to realize that tomorrow...
is FRIDAY!!

22. I've come to realize that I really want to...
teach high school biology.

23. I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost this is...
just as bored as I am.

24. I've come to realize that life...
is too short to spend it doing something that you don't love.

25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
I'm going to follow my mom's advice and flirt more.

26.I've come to realize that marriage...
is a miracle and I hope to be blessed with it some day.

27. I've come to realize that my friends...
love me no matter how weird I might be.

28. I've come to realize that this year...
I've learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life.

29. I've come to realize that my ex...
isn't the one for me.

30. I've come to realize that maybe I should...
be more open to new ideas.

31. I've come to realize that I love...
tv waayyyy too much.

32. I've come to realize that I don't understand...
so many things it's amazing I got promoted.

33. I've come to realize my past...
has made me into the person I am today.

34. I've come to realize that parties...
don't happen as much as they did last summer.

35. I've come to realize that I'm totally terrified...
of the unknown.

36. I've come to realize that my life...
consists of so much more than work (contrary to what people at work believe).

Summer Vacation #2

My next summer vacation was a visit home to Utah for the 4th of July. Every day there was something fun going on with my family. We went to the Bountiful fireworks on the 3rd (at Eagle Wood). My aunt & uncle live near the clubhouse so we had a perfect view of the firework display. The fireworks were great! We had plenty of snacks and goodies (thanks Myra)! And it was fun to see some of my cousins I hadn't seen in a while.

Me and JordanMe and Kate
Me and Molly
The group (well a part of it)

Then on the 4th, my family and I went to the Centerville parade. The best part of the parade was the candy (isn't it always?) The only pieces of taffy that I got were the ones that flew over all the kids' heads. We got hit a few times by flying pieces of taffy, but that's all part of the 4th of July fun!

Kiersten, Rachel, Kate and me getting ready to watch the parade (Kiersten had just finished running a race!)
Rachel is the best little poser! She even agrees she's the cutest one in the picture.
Waiting for the parade people to throw out more candy.

That night we went to Grandma Erickson's house to have a little firework show of our own. We had a great time!! Good food (nice work Dad), great company (I love my fam), and decent fireworks. The night was made better by Cori, Hannah, Jordan, and me naming all the fireworks we set off. My favorites of the night was "James burning" and the sparkling tree.
Dancing like Genies with the smoke bombs.
Part of the crew chowing down on the grub.
SPARKLERS!!!
Jaron did a great job lighting all the fireworks.
Josh helped with the lighting too.
More of the group waiting for the show to start.

Of course I had to have a sleepover with my cute nieces. It wouldn't be a trip home if there wasn't at least one sleepover with Aunt Kristy. I was just sad not ALL my nieces could make it. We missed you Emma, Kiersten, Sadie and Rachel.
Jordan, Hannah, Molly, Kate, Calyn, and Jenna.
Calyn, me, and Kate

Homesick

I was just home about 2 weeks ago and I've never been more homesick than I am right now. I'm trying to keep back the tears while I'm at work. Maybe it's because it's Pioneer weekend and my family is having their big family reunion at my cabin and I'm stuck on the other side of the country. Maybe it's because I really just miss my family and want nothing more to be with them. Maybe it's because work has been really frustrating today. Most likely it's a combination of the three. Anyway you look at it you get the same result: one homesick girl stuck at work crying at her desk. Yep - pathetic.

My Summer Vacation #1

Back in June (I know...almost FOREVER ago) I took a little trip to Palo Alto/San Fransisco to visit my friend Mikey Page. Although I didn't get any pictures with Mikey, I took plenty of self-portraits and landscapes as I toured San Fransisco by myself. It was the first time I played a tourist alone and I have to say it was wonderful!! I loved having a car and being able to drive wherever I wanted to go and do whatever I wanted to do. For example, one day on my drive up to San Fran from Palo Alto I found some random beach and decided stop off. I ended up sitting on that beach just staring out at the ocean thinking about life for over an hour. It was amazing! Anyway...here are some pictures to document this fun trip to the Bay Area.

Fisherman's Wharf:

The beach:

Pier 39 & Aquarium:
Golden Gate Bridge: