8.16.15

I have been thinking a lot about blogging lately, and what I want to end up doing with this blog here. I have such an attachment to this blog. I started it a couple years after I started college, and it has seen me through a lot of heart break, change, and growth. I feel like every blogger comes to a point where their old blog just doesn't seem to fit them anymore. In twenty-five days I will be married, and starting a new life with someone. This coming spring I will be graduating from college. There is a lot of change in the near future, and it just makes me wonder if this little blog I have here will fit with the coming change.

Zac and I started a blog together about a year ago, but we have rarely used it. I have thought a lot about possibly going back to that once we are married, and letting that turn back into a combined effort of our individual takes on our life and adventures we share. It just seems like it would be more fitting, but if I do decide to do that it means only a little time left on here and that is WEIRD! I don't really know why I am saying any of this anyway. It is just something I have been thinking about, and just recently talked to a friend about. I just remember how fun it was blogging together, but it would literally be starting from scratch. I think I am okay with that though.

Well enough about my random and unnecessary rambling! I had a few photos I wanted to share with you guys from a mini road trip Zac and I took a few weeks ago to Bear Lake! It was the very first time either of us had been there, and we LOVED it! We rented a kayak the night before we left from REI to bring along. We spent the whole weekend either in the water, or reading/taking pictures/water coloring by the campfire. I only brought my film camera, so the photos I have are ones that Zac took!

We were able to stay at an AWESOME campsite about 10-15 minutes from the lake. It was super shady, and it was a huge space! We definitely want to go back with friends, and actually utilize the space.

 This was me in the process of sticking my tongue out at the camera... haha

It was fun being a little touristy for this mini trip. We got the "famous" raspberry shakes which were in fact quite delicious. That was like the number one thing people told us to do, and it actually was worth it. Those shakes were heavenly.

My favorite moments were coffee in the morning, reading in the hammock, taking pictures on film, and exploring the lake via kayak. We did decide that next time we will probably just bring tubes to float around on. There weren't many places to explore with the kayaks, and we just loved being in the water. Also, we got an inflatable kayak, and that thing was a pain and a half to blow up, and then put away after. Overall, I would say it was a major success, and might just have to be a summer tradition!

3.31.15

I got this post idea from the wonderful and lovely Kayla.  I thought it was such a fun way to get all the things going on in life currently down in one post! So here I am trying it out!

I went to Moab this weekend with Zac and my best friend Emily. Zac had to go down for a week of work, so Em and I decided to tag along for the weekend. It was so nice being someplace so warm, and just spending all day outside. It was a much needed mini adventure, and I already want to go back!

loving: being able to wear shorts! I don't know what is happening with Utah weather right now, but I am all about it. It has seriously been so nice outside, and I spend all the time I can sitting outside on the hammock enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.

working: on getting through this current semester without completely going crazy. I only have 15 credits left until I graduate, and I am just so beyond ready to be done!

obsessed with: the new sheets I convinced Zac in letting me get for his (soon to be our) apartment. We recently made a quick stop at Ikea, and the sheets I have been eyeing for like a year now were on the most perfect bed looking so pretty, and I decided they finally had to be mine! They have yellow flowers on them, so obviously I am all sorts of happy!

cooking: lots of annie's mac and cheese. For some reason Smith's has decided to have like a super sale on them for like a month now, so Zac and I are all sorts of happy about it!

reading: Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler. I actually just finished this yesterday. I listened to the audio book in my car, and I have to be completely honest... I wasn't really a fan of it. I didn't hate it and at times actually enjoyed it, but it isn't a book I would recommend to a friend. I was pretty bummed, because I really wanted to like it! Oh well, you can't have everything.

listening to: Hozier's album. Zac bought it a couple of weeks ago, and I just barely downloaded it onto my phone to listen to while exploring Moab. Zac and I have family sharing on iTunes, and it is pretty wonderful. Thank  you family sharing!

a little sad at: Zac being in Moab for the entire week. I swear it is even harder knowing he is only a four hour car ride away! Like anytime I have ANY free time I think about just driving down just because I can. It is terrible you guys!

wasting time: on Instagram as always. I swear, I am always checking it! Mostly looking for new places to add to my list of places to explore. I probably need to stop seeing as the list is getting a little long. Anyone want to help me get cracking on all these hikes I have piled up?!

laughing at: Scrubs, Scrubs, and SCRUBS! Zac has gotten me hooked, and with him out of town (and our watching of Friends being put on hold until he gets home) I have been watching ALL OF THE EPISODES!

looking forward to: spending my REI dividend! New camping stove, and sports bras anyone?!

appreciating: best friends who take a break from homework to go search TJ Maxx for rompers even though all the ones they have are horrible, and instead having wonderful conversations on the car drive home.

excited: that the wedding date continues to get closer, and we are now down to 163 more days!! It finally feels like it is getting close you guys! Save-the-dates are currently being made, and it is like totally real now!

experiencing: horrible stomach shenanigans caused by dairy, and pretending that it isn't caused by dairy because cheesecake.

grateful for: a weekend spent with my best friend hiking around Moab, and Zac being able to sneak over and camp with us the one night we stayed. Also for my family (mostly mama) who took such good care of our plants and kitten while we were gone. I seriously have the most incredible humans in my life you guys.

Camping Suggestions?

This one here is for all of you in Utah (or those who have been to Utah). Zachary and I are trying to make a list of camping spots to go to this summer, and upcoming fall. We are looking for suggestions! It could be anywhere in Utah! Please let us know! Thanks all you wonderful humans.

P.s- Zachary and I have started a new blog together (yeah, I know), and you lovelies should check it out here!