Secondhand Serenade-"A Twist in My Story"

Tonight I went and saw my favorite band...Secondhand Serenade! They're an acoustic rock group that is so amazing! I listen to them everyday, and sing in my car at the top of my lungs! I think I can relate to a lot of their songs! It was so much fun, and I loved every minute of it! I highly recommend everyone getting on bored the John Vesely train!!!

An P.S...Yes, I had a fabulous time in Boston! There is a massive post coming with lot's of pics, I'm just waiting to get my Mom's camera. Hers takes better pictures than mine!

Counting Down!

I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I am going to Boston in less than a week! I have always wanted to go, and now I finally get to! I'm going with my parents & Madi, and our flight leaves at 6:00 A.M. Wednesday morning! It's very early, but that's okay, because ya know how you couldn't sleep the night before vacations when you were little? Yah...I'm still like that! It will be so great to get away and shop, eat sea food, and of course...the highlight...watch the Red Sox play at Fenway! Hopefully the weather is good, and I get to wear my new capris! It says it's supposed to be high 70s to low 80s so cross your fingers! I'll let ya know how it goes when I get back, and I'll be taking lot's of pictures! Go Sox!!!

The Cure!

So I bought tickets to The Cure forever ago, and Friday was finally the day! I know, I know, it seems a little out of character for me, but I was introduced to them a couple of years ago, and I've loved them ever since! I'm actually kind of a closet "hard core" & "edgy" music lover. Anyway, Madi & I went together, and we had a blast! The concert definitely brought out all sorts of crazy people! But no one way crazier than the band! Robert Smith, the lead singer, sort of looked like a creepy, dark version of Hagrid, and Porl Thompson, the lead guitarist...well...we just couldn't quite figure him out! His mesh shirt, patent leather pants, and platform high heels said it all! But man, could he play! The evening was eventful, wild, and just one big party! Rock On!!!

Graduation Day!!!

Well, I've been done with school for a little while, but today I am an official Brigham Young University graduate! It's so strange when a goal you've had your whole life gets accomplished! Where do you go now? Only time will tell! But I'll tell you where I'm gonna go first! On a much needed vacation! So for part of graduation celebration my dad is taking us to Boston on June 4th! I'm so so excited! But in all seriousness, I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to study at BYU. I have learned so much over the past few years that I will carry with me my whole life. It's been a roller coaster ride-I've experienced my highest highs and my lowest lows, but I have to say that it has all been worth it. I want to thank all of my family and friends that have helped me reach this goal, and who have supported me through everything I have gone through to get to this point. It's all a little bitter sweet. I am thrilled to be starting a new chapter in my life, but I will never forget these past four years-the friends I've made, the experiences I've had, and the lessons I've learned. Congratulations Class of 2008!

Finally!

I got offered a new job today! The position is an Executive Assistant/Sales Coordinator for a training and consulting firm in Orem-Spencer Johnson Partners. Basically, they train companies and individuals that are experiencing change, and help them improve their business. My job will sort of be two jobs rolled into one. I will be the Executive Assistant to the VP of the company, and that is pretty much what it sounds like! The Sales Coordinator part involves a few things. I will coordinate all of the events, seminars, trainings, workshops, etc., and also be the go-to person for all the clients, acting as a liason between them and the other members of the company. The salary is great, and I also get full benefits: health, life, and dental insurance, PTO, a 401K, and a Money Purchase Pension Plan that pays out annually. Also, the people that I will be working with are great! Everyone that I have met so far has been extremely nice and down to earth. My official start date will be April 28, and I will be trained for a month before being released on my own! I know this job doesn't have much to do with my degree, other than I will be involved with people and relationships with them. I have planned on applying to some graduate schools to get my Masters degree in counseling, which I am still probably going to do & see what happens. Also, I may pursue my Interior Design interest more in the future, but until either of those things become more concrete, it will be nice to have the stability & gain more experience in the work force! I am so grateful for this opportunity, and am super excited to move forward with this part of my life!!!