Today was one of the best fridays I've had in a while. Let me just remind you that it was February 6th and 65 degrees.
That obviously deserved a celebration. I started out the morning by doing some homework and going to my violin lesson. I absolutely love taking lessons this semester! It continues to amaze me how much I don't know about my instrument! So that was very productive. And then I came back home and watched a show and cleaned my room.
At noon, I went with Elijah to hike the Y. It's been 3 1/2 years so I figured it was about time that I do it again. I was wrong. But at least it reminded me of how much I don't like it haha! I don't know what the deal is, but there's just something about that hike that is not my friend. Once you get to the top, it's not even bad! But the whole way up, you just want to die. But we did it! And we sat on that spray-painted white concrete on the mountain and looked over the whole valley. It was beautiful. Utah, you're almost as good as WA.
Elijah has almost mastered the selfie. I was just proud of him for actually smiling. It's a struggle sometimes! He even sung a few songs on the way back down. He is always so optimistic!
We came home and made smoothies. A healthy choice. I was thinking about how warm weather totally changes people's moods. There's just a certain feeling in the air that seems to say, "Everything's going to be ok!" "Go adventure, be free" "Count your blessings and be grateful"
It's quite devine. and even though there's a time and place for each season, I am thoroughly ok with the sneak peak of spring.
Next stop of the day was long boarding the canyon with Aaron and Tyler. Pretty sure it's on my bucket list. Definitely thought I was going to die. Mary + long board + speed/turns = no bueno. I like to think I have good balance and control of myself. That is, until you put me on a board with wheels. But I'm brave and courageous and adventuresome, so it needed to happen. Right from the get go, I hopped on the board, tried to go down this little mini hill, totally panicked, lost my balance, was going way too fast, and in a whirlwind of events, I ended up on the ground with a very bruised boo-tay and sore neck. I told the boys right there that I was done and that there was no way I was going to make it 45 min down the canyon. (who in their right mind would do that??) but somehow they convinced me that I was going to be ok and so on our journey we commenced. And it was an absolute BLAST! Seriously, I loved it! There was just something about that freedom and being in nature and that weather and the wind in my face that was liberating. And the boys were so helpful and patient with me!
Moral of the story. Never give up. What may seem impossible or painful at first always ends up being rewarding. You just have to believe in yourself, have a little faith, and keep going. Today, I'm in a lot of pain. Like as in I've only left my bed a grand total of 3 times the whole day and when I did, I walked around like an old lady. But it was so worth it.
I rushed home after that, showered, and then headed over to the WILK to have dinner with Bryan. Then we went to see Big Hero 6 at the Varsity Theater. Such a good deal. Only $1 tickets! The movie was super cute and hilarious! And yes, Bryan was right, it makes you want to be an inventor and change the world for good! We also got to sit by Jared and Amanda which was fun. Freshman year reunions are always so good. Then off to the other side of campus to get Bryan's car and then to Pizza Factory with all his roommates for Brayden's birthday! They even brought him a pizza in the same of the number 22. It was the coolest. I had never been there before so Bryan and I just split a mini Hawaiian pizza and a couple breadsticks. It was very good! To finish the night off, we went to their apartment and they were just watching youtube videos. We weren't so sure about that so we were just talking and then started playing ticket to ride. I absolutely love that game. And I always win...(most of the time)
It was a jam-packed, fun-filled day! I am so so grateful for my amazing friends and for the quality time we get to spend with each other! Days like this fill you with hope, with joy, and with a sense of fulfillment. Here's to the many more to come!
That obviously deserved a celebration. I started out the morning by doing some homework and going to my violin lesson. I absolutely love taking lessons this semester! It continues to amaze me how much I don't know about my instrument! So that was very productive. And then I came back home and watched a show and cleaned my room.
At noon, I went with Elijah to hike the Y. It's been 3 1/2 years so I figured it was about time that I do it again. I was wrong. But at least it reminded me of how much I don't like it haha! I don't know what the deal is, but there's just something about that hike that is not my friend. Once you get to the top, it's not even bad! But the whole way up, you just want to die. But we did it! And we sat on that spray-painted white concrete on the mountain and looked over the whole valley. It was beautiful. Utah, you're almost as good as WA.
Elijah has almost mastered the selfie. I was just proud of him for actually smiling. It's a struggle sometimes! He even sung a few songs on the way back down. He is always so optimistic!
We came home and made smoothies. A healthy choice. I was thinking about how warm weather totally changes people's moods. There's just a certain feeling in the air that seems to say, "Everything's going to be ok!" "Go adventure, be free" "Count your blessings and be grateful"
It's quite devine. and even though there's a time and place for each season, I am thoroughly ok with the sneak peak of spring.
Next stop of the day was long boarding the canyon with Aaron and Tyler. Pretty sure it's on my bucket list. Definitely thought I was going to die. Mary + long board + speed/turns = no bueno. I like to think I have good balance and control of myself. That is, until you put me on a board with wheels. But I'm brave and courageous and adventuresome, so it needed to happen. Right from the get go, I hopped on the board, tried to go down this little mini hill, totally panicked, lost my balance, was going way too fast, and in a whirlwind of events, I ended up on the ground with a very bruised boo-tay and sore neck. I told the boys right there that I was done and that there was no way I was going to make it 45 min down the canyon. (who in their right mind would do that??) but somehow they convinced me that I was going to be ok and so on our journey we commenced. And it was an absolute BLAST! Seriously, I loved it! There was just something about that freedom and being in nature and that weather and the wind in my face that was liberating. And the boys were so helpful and patient with me!
Moral of the story. Never give up. What may seem impossible or painful at first always ends up being rewarding. You just have to believe in yourself, have a little faith, and keep going. Today, I'm in a lot of pain. Like as in I've only left my bed a grand total of 3 times the whole day and when I did, I walked around like an old lady. But it was so worth it.
I rushed home after that, showered, and then headed over to the WILK to have dinner with Bryan. Then we went to see Big Hero 6 at the Varsity Theater. Such a good deal. Only $1 tickets! The movie was super cute and hilarious! And yes, Bryan was right, it makes you want to be an inventor and change the world for good! We also got to sit by Jared and Amanda which was fun. Freshman year reunions are always so good. Then off to the other side of campus to get Bryan's car and then to Pizza Factory with all his roommates for Brayden's birthday! They even brought him a pizza in the same of the number 22. It was the coolest. I had never been there before so Bryan and I just split a mini Hawaiian pizza and a couple breadsticks. It was very good! To finish the night off, we went to their apartment and they were just watching youtube videos. We weren't so sure about that so we were just talking and then started playing ticket to ride. I absolutely love that game. And I always win...(most of the time)
It was a jam-packed, fun-filled day! I am so so grateful for my amazing friends and for the quality time we get to spend with each other! Days like this fill you with hope, with joy, and with a sense of fulfillment. Here's to the many more to come!
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