on balance

I think it is safe to say that we are all searching for balance in our lives. Whether we formally call it "balance" or time management or whatever it may be, it seems to be a stress factor in most people's lives. And if it is not...lucky lucky you. Please share your tips with me!

This year, the number one goal/resolution/word of the year for me is balance. Ever since starting my own business (tiny turbans-hair accessories), I have had the worst time management skills. I used to be great at balancing everything I loved, and now, not so much. I am constantly searching for ways to make my time stretch and to be able to do all the things I want to and well after months of searching, I am writing a blog about balance not using my time wisely...that's how well it is going for me ;)

Being a full time student, working 2 jobs, being involved in multiple things on campus and being married sure takes up a lot of time. I knew that my number one priority of course had to be my marriage and making sure that my husband knew he was the most important thing in my life (I am not sure I am always the best at showing it, but I sure try and he is great and always forgives me). So how do I find balance for everything else...well I will let you know when I have found a solution.

storm jonas

i have talked about my wonderful friends before, but they really are great. we are all at different places in our lives but still make it all work. one of our dear friends moved to virginia for school with her husband so we decided to make a trip to visit her. new york was our place of choice and the travel plans fell into place.

click below to read our epic adventure!

christmas 2015

christmas this year sure was fun. christmas eve we made gingerbread houses with my family, went to a family christmas party with david's side, and back to my parents. the christmas party with david's family is always so fun. there is a talent show, the nativity is acted out, and there is a white elephant. always a fun time with david's family. 

christmas day we woke up, opened presents and headed over to david's parents to hang out with them. we got to skype his brother who is on a mission in virginia. it was so fun to see him. 

december!

i wish i could post a thousand posts of all the fun festivities that december bring, but because i am constantly behind on this blog..i simply will highlight the month.

 david and i are lucky enough to live right own town and visited the light multiple times throughout the month. it is one of the most incredible sights year after year.

 one of our other favorite activities are the fun windows at the grand america.

 meghan, caitlin and i met one of our favorite bloggers one day at the mall.

 david started out christmas break with prk eye surgery. it made for a fun few days

 family was around quite often and seeing this cute girl so much sure made life great.

Christmas Bucket List, take 2

last year david and i celebrated our first holidays together. it was so much fun. we had a lot of plans on our christmas/ winter bucket list and were did most of them despite being in school and going through finals. this year we decided to make another list (surprise surprise). we have not forgotten thanksgiving by any means, but celebrating a joyful thankful season for two months is more our style.

-temple square lights 

-visit Santa

-elf date- from the movie elf:)

-make gingerbread men

-go sledding

-write a letter to Santa 

-look at the Macy's window display 

-snowball fight

-hatch's hot chocolate

-build a snowman

-watch frozen

-polar express night

-festival of trees
-tubing
-ice castles
-park city date
-sundance film festival
-lights at the gateway
-zoo lights
-take pictures with as many santa's as possible

-forgotten carols

-make sugar cookies 

-grand america display

-learn to ski

-christmas movie date night

football season

football season was bittersweet. i was so involved this year and it was so much fun. yesterday was the last game (rivalry week vs colorado) and it was hard not to be so sad that it was my last game ever in the muss as a student. i have loved my time being in the greatest student section in the country.

i got to run the flag for the muss on the field. it was a little embarrassing but what a great experience. heat, sleet, snow, rain, wind and everything in between, i have been in those stand supporting the greatest team in the country. thank you utah athletics for the best year of my life.

get up 4 game day

sometimes, really cool things happen in my life and i could not be more grateful. game day came to utah and it was so much fun to be apart of it. it has been such a fun football season so far, and i love my utes more than ever.

i had friends who camped out for game day 2 nights in advanced. that is three days of sitting outside waiting for this epic event. i was somehow chosen to compete in the cheez it fan of the week competition. it was pretty lame, but i did get to meet sam ponder and was on national television.

after that ordeal, i got to watch game day backstage in their vip area. it was awesome being able to see them from the front and afterward we got to meet them. what a fantastic morning.

the funniest story of the day was when john stockton was there as the celebrity of the week and he walked by us. he was sort of just standing there and i wanted a picture. i had no idea he usually didn't take pictures with people or autograph things either but i just sort of yelled to him "hey, john" (because apparently i am on a first name basis with him, and he looked over and i asked to take a picture with him. it was pretty hilarious.