I Left My Heart in...

San Francisco! As many of you know, I love San Fran. My family has been going there for years to watch our beloved 49ers, win or lose. Unfortunately, the family wasn't making the trip this year, so instead I recruited a few friends to travel north.
Since I was the only one who had ever been to the city, we had a whole lot to see in just two days! From biking over the Golden Gate bridge to Alcatraz to Union Square, we were exhausted by the end of the trip!
Despite a poor performance by the Niners, we had a great trip! And as always in SF, I ate WAY TOO MUCH!!!!

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker...

As my "dark day" approaches, I am reminiscent of the year that has passed. It is interesting to remember where I was, what I was feeling and what I wanted almost exactly one year ago.

Many things have changed, most obviously my zip code, but most significantly I am more willing to be vulnerable which ironically makes me feel more confident. However, many things remain the same. I love my Cougs and Niners, I love concerts, being with my friends and watching movies or reading a good book. I am sick of dating, not hopeless just tired of asking and answering the same first date questions over and over again. I still want to love someone completely and unselfishly.

Its funny, it isn't a matter of me feeling old, in fact, I am the baby of my friends down here. I am just done talking about the number of people in my family, what I like to do and where I went to school! Am I the only one that feels this way?

In talking with a few friends here, I have come to a conclusion--I would agree to an arranged marriage. It can't be that bad, can it? I have done the dating thing, I have felt completely myself and loved someone completely as I could and it still doesn't work out. I love those who don't love me and can't seem to love those that could love me. I have tried my best up to this point, but I think I might be cursed, so what have I got to lose?

I turn it over to you, my blog audience! Not just for myself, but for a few of my friends as well. I don't think our standards are too high, I want someone to love that is willing to put up with me, someone who loves the Lord and wants a family. Is that so difficult?

If you need visual reference, see below, we are all attractive, fun and successful chicas! Any suggestions? Send them my way, because somehow this feels less pathetic than online dating (it works for some, I know, totally not dissing it just can't do it!)

The Right Place for Me

Just a quick note, today we had stake conference adult session and it was AMAZING!!!! I felt so grateful to be a member of the Church and know the truth of who the Savior is and how well our Father in Heaven knows us. I felt as the whole session was being directed especially at me. So for if no other reason, today I know I am in the right place for me right now, and that feels good.

The Joys that Come from Disney

Most of you know, I HEART Disneyland! I can't really get enough of it! I am now an annual passholder and I love going to the "Happiest Place on Earth"! Some of my favorite moments since moving to the OC have been made at Disneyland. We going on a regular basis (2-3 per month) and I never get tired of it! The trip to D-Land always hits the spot!

But all the fun is not had in the park alone, there is a House of Blues in Downtown Disney! I love concerts and they do throw a good show! Recently, we saw my boyfriend, Joshua Radin! California Screamin' and Joshua Radin--it really is the happiest place on earth!



We even got a little time with Joshua and KS themselves, we were in heaven!!!! Good thing we got in good with his uncle for the introduction!

I Am Still Here...

I along with many others enjoy the art of blog stalking! I love to see what others are doing with their lives and I HEART pictures. Everytime I log on I am excited to see the new posts and adventures of my family and friends. Unfortunately, there are times when I click on the link anticipating that new post and am sorely disappointed to see that it is the same title and picture that I have been looking at for the last month. You know you have all done the same! For my fellow stalkers, I am sorry that I haven't updated lately! I thought about making seperate posts for everything that has occurred but that seemed too intimidating, SO I will make a photographic "highlights" post.

First, I have gained an AMAZING group of friends here in Cali. I have made some great memories with these guys!
Del Mar Races

Wendizzle, Marci and I

Surfing at San Onofre with Marci and Ali

Saying goodbye to my boy Willy!

Ali and Morgan-"the wet look"

Ali and Morgan-"the watermelon look"

Kristin and Morgan

Special of the Day-A Pete Sandwich

A few weeks ago, Ali, Wendy and I ran a half marathon on the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada. Yes, its random but it was fun! It started at midnight, people dressed up like aliens, we had to wear headlamps and reflective gear and we LOVED it! My knee wanted to kill me off, but we survived and it was a really cool race! I would love to do it again. When planning for the race we decided to make a weekend of it and stay in Vegas. Kristin came along for the ride and Aaron and Peter couldn't resist the opportunity to paint the town with us as well! It was a fun weekend despite the pitiful amount of sleep!
Highlights of the trip:

1. Cafe Rio(twice)
Ali and Diz

Morgan and Aaron

Peter and Kristin

Pre-race meal at the Rio

Kristin did not run with us-hence the fact that she is NOT in a ridiculously hot outfit like us! :)

2. Dancing in front of the Bellagio



3. Aaron's desperate attempt to be Billy Ray Cyrus



4. Great Company





And of course, THE RACE!!!! Look out! We were H-O-T-T!






There is so much more that I need to touch on as this has been a great and eventful summer! But I have no patience left to add any more photos or stories! I will try to update it more often from now on! My love to all who read this!