Paris with the Girls

In November I got the amazing opportunity to go to Paris with my Grandma, Auntie, and Cousin. It has been my grandma's dream to go there and this was the year to make it happen. At first I was stressed because I had to take 3 days off of work, make sub plans, travel 13 hours to meet them there and turn around after only 4 quick days. But in the end it was more then worth it. To spend that quality time with my grandma is something I will never forget. It reminded me that nothing is more important then family. 

I think we often take family for granted, especially those closest to us like Grandparents. However, they are the ones who are there when we need them. My grandma is my heart. She has been there for me through everything. When I needed a dress for prom to when I needed a shoulder to cry on after a bad breakup. I remember times that I would show up to her house in tears and lay in bed with her and just cry. I will never forget Paris and the time I have had with her. I will be making a much more conscious effort to spend more time with those I love. Who do you want to spend more time with? What will you regret if you don't? We get so busy with our lives, work, friends, boy/girl friends that we often forget what and who is important. Don't let that happen this year. Perhaps make a schedule and schedule your loved ones in. Anything to make it happen. Share Love:)

New Year.....again

If your like me your wondering.....Where has the year gone! I have totally slacked on my blog ventures. However, this is the beginning of a new year and maintaining my blog is on top of my list of things to do. I find its just good for my soul and helps me to get my thoughts out....and let me tell you, I have a lot of thoughts! So many that they drive me crazy!

So lets play a little catchup. Highlight of 2014....Switzerland.

In Aug. of 2014 I decided to set out backpacking through Switzerland for 2 weeks, alone. I find that when we travel alone we learn so much about ourselves. I probably put my parents through 2 weeks of torture worrying about me, but the feeling of strength and peace that I get from it is like no other. The trip was really the trip of a life time. I hiked the alps for hours on end, I went paragliding on a moments notice, I partied with my hostel mates and danced all night, I even fell in love....and quickly out of love when after two days of traveling together I was told my "soulmate" had 5 kids, was Mormon, and fixed! haha (But thats another story). Traveling and meeting new people makes my heart happy and it's something I am committed to doing for a lifetime. 

Hiking the Alps.....had a lot of time to think about life

Matterhorn

About to jump

Fun....Sun....Memories....Cabo!!!

Fun....Sun....Memories.....Cabo!!


Traveling to Cabo sitting on the plane and thinking About how blessed I am. I think we forget sometimes while going through our everyday hectic lives that we have so much to be joyful about. I caught myself yesterday feeling bad for myself. I had worked 11 hours in my classroom with only a ten minute lunch break . I did not get my second workout of the day in, I still had to pack, and I wanted to stop by and see my nephew. I was tired . But suddenly it hit me.... What am I complaining about? I choose to be in my class 11 hours because I love my job and I want to do the best for my kiddos. I work at a kick ass school with awesome co-workers. I have a supportive principle who allows me the opportunity to enjoy my friends and take vacations, and co-workers who support one another.I have amazing family, friends and most importantly my health.  God, I am blessed! And to top it off I get to spend three days relaxing on the beach and practicing my New Years resolution....  Balance. I am not going to freak out about not being on a schedule. I will not freak out about not being on my strict meal plan. Gaining a little weight is worth a lifetime of memories. (This is on constant repeat in my head).

 Life long memories with these amazing women. So blessed to call them my friends.

So remember friends.... We choose the lives we lead. Sometimes it's not the life we planned, but it's the only life we have . If your not happy then make a change.  It may take time, but time flies by. I love the quote ," doing the same thing repeatedly will offer the same results .