Utah

I am now officially a 'Ute' so I guess thats pretty cool.

I spent my first month here in Utah living out of suitcases at my Sister's and then my Brother's house.

It was a really difficult transition if I'm being honest, 

and I regretted moving right away (I really hate the cold).

Eventually, after a lot of searching, I found my new Utah home.

Yes, I moved into a mansion, and I love it.

Then my car got hit by another car on the freeway and that was not fun.

Next, I got myself a job as a server at the Red Lobster.

The first table I ever served was Elder Richard Scott and his Daughter No Pressure.

So that is my life now. I realized I was being a huge un-greatful brat by being unhappy here.

I'm getting better at recognizing my many blessings.

I've been working really hard on getting good grades in school, 

and also on getting fit!

I've changed my diet and started exercising regularly.

It is not easy, but it has been so worth it!

I started out at 145 lbs and as of yesterday...

I'll try to keep sharing my progress as a way to keep motivated.

I found a recipe on Pinterest for this water that supposedly helps clean your system and speed up your metabolism-

I don't care if it works or not because it tastes great and reminds me of being at a Spa.

Simply add:

1 Lemon

1/2 Cucumber

6 Fresh Mint Leaves 

(I pressed the mint leaves a bit before adding them to water to get more flavor out of them)

To a big Jug of water and leave it in the fridge. 

In a few hours, the water will be infused with the delicious flavors and you can drink it all day!!

It is refreshing and amazing..

**Drinking water has helped a lot in my weight-loss!! I cut out all other drinks from my diet (except Milk in my protein shakes/cereal and sometimes unsweetened tea I make at home.)

Back to School

I love the fall.

I love that there are school supplies everywhere.

I love how its finally getting a little colder...

and I can FINALLY start counting down for the HOLIDAYS!!!

My semester of school started on Monday,

this semester is going to be a breeze-

the easiest semester of my college career (so far)

and I am sort of glad I did it this way.

I felt overwhelmed taking all of my difficult classes at once, 

so I am looking forward to break from that.

Since I'm only taking PE classes (and one online class)

my back to school shopping consisted of only

NEW WORKOUT CLOTHES!!

I love getting new stuff that gives me some motivation to go to the gym.

I am lucky to live near such great stores that have amazing workout stuff!

I went to Lululemon (my favorite) and Dick's Sporting goods.

iWatch

I havent posted about all of the GREAT things I've been watching.

Here goes nothin':

HILARIOUS. I absolutely loved this movie and have every intention of seeing it again!

I felt like the idea of this movie was interesting, but there was no real resolution.  I didn't really like it.

This was predictable, but funny! Easy going and fun to see the issues of the different relationships!

BEST MOVIE EVER. Honestly this film was HUGELY entertaining!! I absolutely loved it and am going to see it again and again!! I adored the dynamics between the Avengers and this movie was SO funny. The action was amazing, everything about it was extremely well done! (Be sure to stay after ALL of the credits for sneak peaks and a fun clip!)

A recent addition to my TV show addictions.. This show got me hooked after the first episode! Love it!

This is a really interesting concept for a show and Eddie and I have also been watching this together- Its really cool!

Yes I know the season is over now but MAN I love this show! It makes me super motivated to work out and be healthy- But also give me great ideas for workouts and diet plans. 

THAT'S ALL FOLKS!

5 days untill my cruise. I am so ready!!

OFF TO MY WORKOUT/ BEACH TANNING SESH!!

Summer Break

THE GOOD NEWS?

Finals are over.

THE BAD NEWS?

Another semester starts in June.

THE GOOD NEWS?

Ill be on a cruise in just 7 days!!!!!

So lately I've pretty much just been 

 Getting my Gym and Tan on. Either at the pool or beach.

The Climate has been nice and warm, to say the least.

 AND in an effort to get healthy and skinny before I'm Cruisin'...

I've been cooking a lot more!

Nearly burnt my apartment down make Ribeye steaks..

Did you know one piece of garlic bread has 140 calories?!?! I didn't find out until after I'd already eaten my piece...

 Trying DESPERATELY to avoid any lingering easter candy...

And also HOPING desperately to avoid any other encounters with live spiders in my bean sprout salads... YIKES!

Spring Break 2012

The previous were pictures of the last trip I took to Orlando! This was the best trip to Orlando ever! Since I'm not at UNF, most of my friends have a different Spring Break than me... So we decided to head down for Orlando for a night! We stayed at the Royal Pacific at Universal Studios and it was amazing! The hotel is so beautiful and everything was perfect. My friend from Colorado (Hannah) and her boyfriend came and I was so happy to see her and catch up. They didn't have passes to the parks so Eddie and I went on our own both days. We got to have dinner at Texas De Brazil, and it was delicious! We all relaxed by the pool, walked around City Walk and just enjoyed each others' company.  I got pictures at our Magic Game with my great 'Stuff' hat :) I really didn't want the weekend to end.

My actual Spring Break was much less eventful. I went to the beach and Gym almost every day, and got to spend a lot of time with my Mom. I am so thankful for her, and happy to have been blessed with such a wonderful, loving Mother.

I am ready to go back to school and be busy again.

In 48 days I'm going on a CRUISE!!!

Read All About It!

Last week...

Ed and I saw the movie Contraband!

It was predictable, but really fun.

Dinner at the Melting Pot, Lunch at CPK and breakfast at First Watch last week- those are my excuses for not having my 'Super Hot Bod' yet.

I also had a date yesterday shopping with Mom and Grandma. 

Then we watched Beauty & the Beast in theaters..

such a fun day, and cutest movie of all time!