Oh my goodness.
So aside from the fact that I always have so much homework to do every day, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go on a field trip to the Spiral Jetty. After going there, I can honestly say it is one of my favorite places to go & hang out. It is cool because every time you come, it always looks different in that area. I was expecting to see the spiral jetty, but it won me over completely when I got there. Robert Smithson picked the right place for this.
There is something about this place that is so peaceful & surreal.
I couldn’t believe the beauty & nostalgia while I was there.
Salt crystals were everywhere to be found.
The water looked pink, & it looked like we were walking on the clouds.
It brought me back to my childhood.
We would imagine we lived in a magical place, but I found the real place when I came here.
I HAVE BEEN AWAY A WHILE
So school started.
I am so beyond busy, I have yet to keep up on this blog! But that’s okay, because it really is for me anyway. & since I have been busy, it has been super hard to sit down & think.
We also haven’t been going on any fun trips or weddings since the school year began, & so pictures are a little scarce. The holidays are coming up though so be prepared.
I cut my hair! I have been thinking about it for months, & finally did it. I don’t know why, but I all of a sudden hated my long hair. I donated 14 inches off, & I feel so proud. Literally feel like a huge weight has been taken off of me. I feel free!
Everyone around me was NOT supportive of my idea of cutting my hair. I combatted their disdain by replying that I was going to donate my hair to cancer children. I am so happy I went ahead and cut my hair against everyones wishes. Seriously, sometimes when you want to do something, just do it. Sometimes it is necessary to take advice with a grain of salt. I have cut my hair and haven’t looked back.
I also was worried about having to do my hair every day. Because I am not a morning person, & so I usually skip the getting ready on school days, ahh or maybe it is because I am a super senior & know that my sleep really is THAT important. Good news though, I only do my hair twice a week, and I think it looks pretty decent every day. Hooray!
On a side note, we had a visiting artist come talk down at the BYU Museum of Art. She gave me some insight that I just haven’t forgotten. It is nothing new, but the way she said it really made an impact for me. She was talking about who you want to be. She mentioned that if you want to be a spiritual person, or lead a spiritual life, you have to be spiritual. You need to be constantly spiritual, reading your scriptures, and always doing what a spiritual person would do.
Someone who sometimes opens up their scriptures, or sometimes prays, or half heartedly tries to do what is right. Are they really spiritual? It kind of hit me because I want to be a spiritual person & so that means that is something I need to be doing in my life every day. So great! This has changed my focus every day to try and act like the person I want to be one day at a time. It didn’t overwhelm me with how many ways I can improve, just made me think that I am the person I act and think like every day.
WE MADE IT TO SAN FRANCISCO
Seriously? I had no idea my hair looked like this. So. Much. Hair. |
I had to take this. A cute old asian having a smoke break. I don’t know why, but I love this picture. |
So school is about to start next week. I am excited, sad, happy, never want to leave, and never want to go back. How does that work? I am grateful that I can go back to school, because I really want to finish my degree.
& school doesn’t start until Tuesday, and I had an assignment due last night. Given it wasn’t very hard, but I already have negative feelings towards that teacher.
We went to California a last time for a wedding. They got married in the Oakland temple, and we got there a day early so we would be able to spend one day in San Fran. I love this city. The MOMA is going to be closed for a long time, but there was still plenty else to do.
We went down to Pier 39, ate at my favorite Bistro Boudin. Because who can say no to San Francisco sourdough pizza? Not me. Because by the way, the air is so different in San Francisco that the sourdough here is unique to San Fran. If that is a sales tactic, they got me because I get it every time I am here.
If you have been following any of my recent posts you can obviously tell my love for good food. & pastries. You have to have 1 pastry on a vacation I say.
We took the trolley down to China Town, & strolled through the alleyways. We found the Fortune Cookie Factory, & it was free to go to & fun to be in.
SANTA BARBARA BABY
Singing & having deep conversations with my husband. Sometimes roadtrips alone together are a whole new ball game. |
We went and visited the mission in Santa Barbara. It was a very beautiful place. Can’t believe people still live here. |
There are so many awesome plants in Santa Barbara. Taylor & I were literally drooling after every stinking unique one. |
Let’s rewind back to the olden days. Seriously? If I had a theater this cool looking I would probably dress up like I was in the sixties. |
Taylor found his favorite restaurant probably in the United States. Their Acai bowls are almost identical to the ones to Brazil. We are there twice that day, & we still didn’t get enough. |
After eating dinner at the Brazilian restaurant & dancing to the live music, we headed over to get some danish pastries. Hello dessert. |
& then we ended with my favorite. An outdoor movie with Cary Grant while eating some pastries. |
OUR FIRST DRIVE TO CALIFORNIA
I was having way too much fun taking pictures while I was riding my bike. Perhaps not the smartest thing to do, but it made for a fun challenge. |
Our sweet group we spent time with. So glad we had all of them there. |
The San Diego temple is one of my favorite temples. I am so glad I had the opportunity to go inside. It was so beautiful, & their sealing was a special one. |
What a gorgeous couple. Some people just look extraordinary on their wedding day, this was one of those times. |
So we went to the beach in Laguna while we were here too. Our friend Brooke let us all stay at her parent’s house. We were very lucky to spend time with them, & we were able to hang out at this private beach here. Needless to say, it would be fun to live here.
This is the view from the house we stayed at. They love it i’m sure. I had a hard time leaving my window when we had to leave. It is beautiful in the morning. |