SBO Christmas Dinner

I know this post is late...but it is so fun to keep in touch with old friends. Last month I went to dinner with the 7 of us that were officers our senior year in high school. It is good to be reunited again. Nick and Adam are back from their missions, Nick is dating Heather and might be the first to get married, I graduated and got engaged, Marielle went to Italy, got her real estate license and is just about done with estitition school, Katie, Whitney and Jenny are going to school and working.

How to become a Morning Person

I am so excited to have my job and have a full-time job I love with awesome people. But when I have to wake up before 7 am everyday it is tough. So if you are like me and need help waking up in the morning here are some tips that I read in a few articles in case you are not naturally an early-riser:

I think the best advice I've read so far is pretty simple but I'm sure its easier said than done (I'll let you know how it goes) Get up at a set time 7 days a week and go to bed when you are tired. Our bodies respond to routine and have a clock. If you are always going to bed and waking up at different times your mind wont be ready to go to bed and wake up when you need to. According to sleep study experts the body loves consistency. Another idea is have a time in the day, besides while you lying in bed, to have thoughts of what else you need to do or what bothers you. Before you go to bed think about what you are thankful for and all you have and you will have a more peaceful sleep. And know that tomorrow you will have time to think about the other things because you will be well rested.

The bed should be off limits to anything besides sleep (and other things...once you are married). Our minds get mixed up when we read, watch TV and do homework in bed and then a few hours later try to fall asleep there. Dont lay in bed trying to fall asleep. Get up and do something, clean, watch TV, read a book, until you are tired enough to sleep then crawl back into bed and fall asleep when your body is tired.

Give yourself time to wind down. Shut off your electronics, stop drinking caffine, shut off the bright lights, exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime and let your body relax.

Another idea is when your alarm goes off in the morning to wake up, get out of bed and go outside. Get some fresh air, take a walk to see the lights and get your body going. Light is how the body sets its clock.

Good luck! We'll see if I can follow my own tips. They are crucial for me if I want to achieve my being on time goal. And If I dont want to feel tired all the time.

learning something new...Dancing

This is going to be me and Matt in a few months!! On Friday night we went to King Studio on Foothill drive for dancing lessons. I am so excited. Matt took it seriously and actually loved it just as much as I did. We are going to start taking lessons. It was fun trying something new. And we want to dance for our wedding. We practiced the waltz, cha cha, tango, fox trot and more.

We didnt take any pictures but it was a great weekend. Before we went dancing we ate at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Saturday I helped Alicia move a few things into her new apartment. That night we watched August Rush. Sunday we went to my niece Kenzie's baby blessing and she is SO adorable. It was fun with the family.

Wedding Tips

We just had the bridal show at the Salt Palace and it was lots of fun and good ideas. As I'm planning a wedding here are some things that have helped:

• A wedding checklist. I found mine at LDS Weddings- http://www.ldsweddings.com/articles/4months.html. This really helps you prioritize and not feel overwhelmed. Also it feels great to see things crossed off the list.
• Use the website http://ourweddingday.com/ I used this to help us figure out our budget and it was so helpful!
• Look on KSL(http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=13) for great deals from anything to your dress to the centerpieces. You will find GREAT deals
• Find ideas online at great websites like http://www.mormonchic.com/special/weddings/
• Think of all of your family and friends and ask for help. They are a great resource and usually want to be a part of your special day. And it saves lots of money.
• Take dance lessons. It will be so fun to know a dance for your first dance http://www.ballroomutah.com/

Well that is all for now....... have a great day!

Happy New Year

I cant believe it's 2010! I am excited for a new year and fresh beginning. My friend Alicia and her family always pick a word for the year to focus on. For example last year hers was stretch. So she tried new things and reached out for new opportunities. I thought this was a great idea so I starting doing it too. Last year mine was balance. I honestly think life is all about finding balance. Its hard to do but really if you had balance between your work, love life, family, fun, education, church you would have a pretty good life. I think I did pretty well balancing being involved at school in my sorority, church, family and dating. but mostly I just loved hanging out with Matt once he got home from his mission. I could have more balance and will continue to work on that. I accomplished a lot in 2009- had crutches for the first time due to my amazing snowboarding skills, had the best roommates ever, loved Alpha Phi, placed in state and nationals in DEX a marketing competition, went to Universal Studios in CA, lived with my grandma, Matt got home from serving a full-time mission in Brazil, we got engaged, I graduated from SUU, turned 22 and got a full time job. Wahoo!

This year my word is TIME. I want to be on time to work, church, dates, activities, everything. I think it is important to make time for what is important. After I chose this word it reminded me of that comercial- Family, isnt it about...TIME? from the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. haha I agree. I want to spend my time wisely and prioritize. I have never been a really punctual person and this year that is my goal to become better. Thanks Melinda for our fun New years eve party that was revolved around clocks and made me think about time. We played twister on clocks, pin the time on the clock, made goals on paper clocks and more. It was fun!




Matts word for the year is Control. To have more control to do what he needs to do, work out, make decisions that he wants and save money and spend it wisely. I think it is important to have control and order in your life to get things accomplished and achieve your goals. We have to have self control and be determined to really be a success at anything such as an instrument, talent job, etc. I am excited to see what exciting things happen this year.

Christmas Eve, Christmas and Happy Birthday to me!

I love holidays! On Christmas Eve Matt and I went to a party at his grandparents house and had a blast. We ate dinner, did a white elephant gift exchange, gramee read a Christmas story, the cousins did a talent show, and we talked with everyone there. Afterwards we did the Romero gift exchange- I had Taylor and Cameron and Lindsey gave me and Matt gift card for dinner at Red Robin (which was Delicious!), a movie and itunes. Then we all got new pajamas! Thanks Greg and Karine!

Christmas Day was fun. I love my family so much! Thanks mom and dad for everything. Guess what Matt gave me for Christmas?!? A Wii. and his parents gave me a wii fit! It is the most entertaining, addicting thing ever and I feel okay about it because it's not just a waste of time video game I am being active and working out! I love it. Thanks so much! I love Christmas time and seeing people's reactions when you give them gifts and hope they love them.

For my birthday Matt, some of his family, my family and Caitlyn took me to Chef Tom's for dinner. It was so yummy! I LOVE garlic cheese pizza. The next day on my birthday we ate dinner over at Grandma Witts and Mom made a Cafe Rio meal. I need to learn how to make it. It tasted exactly like a Cafe Rio salad and burrito. Then we played games and opened gifts. Thanks again everyone. Now I'm 22! How crazy. This past year has been a good one and hopefully the next year will be too.

Are you the new girl?

As I walk through the huge halls of the Salt Palace I pass people and they say, "Hi are you the new girl?" Yes I'm the "New Girl." I started my job as events assistant and I love it. I have a real grown up job. YAY! This week has been pretty slow since everyone is still celebrating holidays instead of working but next week will pick up and we will have lots of events. Types of upcoming events- a bridal show, Outdoor Retailer Show, meetings and conventions for different companies, wedding receptions, Brand New Concert, stuff like that. And also, have you ever been to the Salt Palace? Its Huge! I almost get lost just walking around inside.

This is my cubical with my computer, filing cabinents, calendars, etc. I basically do the administrative work for the Events Manager and Sales Manager. For example I fill out deposits, update calendars, email people for insurance if they have an upcoming event, send out reports and help plan any non-contracted event. I keep them organized. Everyone here is nice and the best part is I get to work with Alicia! Cant wait til you get back from your break!I am so thankful for Alpha Phi and all the great people I met through being in this organization. I dont know where I would be without it. Thanks everyone who helped me get here. Also, its crazy to think school is starting next week and I wont be going back...I'm done. And I get a paycheck instead of paying. How exciting. But I will miss you all in Cedar City.

And another awesome thing is....I got an iPhone! From my work. Because hello, we need to keep in touch here at work and while we're not at work. Isnt technology awesome. I'm excited to work here. I'm one lucky girl.