Big Decision

Well friends, it was a long and much harder decision than I thought it would be, but here is the firm I've decided to start my career with:

I feel really good about my decision and am excited to start my internship with them in January! Crazy that it'll be here so soon, but I'm excited! Now I just have to find some housing there and try to sell my Provo contract so I don't have to pay rent in two places :)

Life. Is. Busy.

Well, once again, I am going to attempt to play catch up. But this time, via pictures.

For starters, I'm and AUNT!! Cosette had little McKay on October 1st. I'm lucky to live a few minutes from the hospital where he was born, so I got to go see him shortly after he came into this world. I am also fortunate to live a few blocks from them, so I have become a regular visitor to their apartment. I could cuddle with him all day long!

My mom sent me this adorable 'good luck with school' package. Isn't she the cutest?? I think so too.

 A few weeks ago, some friends and I went up to Sundance for their moonlift ride. This happened to be a day after I had bunion surgery and could hardly walk, but it was so pretty! It was a perfect night and it was so fun to just be with friends.

Speaking of friends, I had our monthly swimmer dinner just last Sunday. Can I just tell you that I have some of the greatest friends in the entire world? Crazy that I'll known them now for over 6 years! I absolutely love that we still get together on a regular basis and catch up on each other's lives. Joining swim team my freshman year of high school was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made; some of my best friends have come from those years!!

And finally, what has been making life so busy? Recruiting. I am seriously so blessed to be in such a great program that provides a lot of job opportunities, but it sure is busy. I applied with Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and PwC for an internship, which will hopefully turn into a job when I graduate. I've been busy with dinners, socials, and interviews on campus. And then more dinners, socials, and interviews on my two fly outs to San Jose for second-round interviews. It's been such a blessing, but it's hard to try and juggle all my regular homework and group projects with them. And now, the waiting game begins. I have one offer and am waiting to hear back from the other two firms. Next time I post, it'll probably be with my decision of where I want to begin my career. Scary for being three semesters away from graduating!

Also, in honor of Thanksgiving, here are a few of the things I've been grateful for:

(1) The Gospel. I feel so very fortunate to have been raised in a family that was strong in the Gospel. I can honestly say that I have no idea where I would be without it. Yes, there are so many hard times where life doesn't seem to be going the way I want it to, but I am so very grateful for the eternal perspective the Gospel provides. I am so grateful to know that I can be with my family forever and that I will receive all the blessings I have been promised if I am obedient to His commandments. 

(2) Fall Weather. I absolutely love fall! I love the changing leaves and all the different colors we get. More than anything, I want to go running in this awesome weather. The good news is, my cast comes off tomorrow. Running shoes, here I come! 

(3) Speaking of casts, having this bunion surgery and being in a cast for 4.5 weeks has really made me appreciate the little things in life: walking without waddling, being able to walk up stairs without holding on the handrail, taking a normal shower, and putting pants on without having to sit. It has taught me to slow down in life and just appreciate the little things. I have also been blessed with so much kindness from people around me opening doors and coming up and talking to me asking what happened and just being a friend. Or people texting me asking how I'm doing. It's just nice to know that people think about you. Such tender mercies!

My Cousin's Wedding

Well, as of four days ago, my very favorite cousin got married to her best friend, Sam! I was lucky enough to get to spend the day with them and I couldn't be happier.

I've been so lucky to be able to grow up with this girl. She has definitely been a huge part of my childhood and I always looked forward to when the Moon's were going to come visit. We have so many fun memories with each other and I am just so happy that she has found her eternal companion. I'm excited to get to know Sam even more and for the many, many memories to come!

Love you Bam!

 I also just have to throw in this lovely picture of my sweet sisters. Jenn came down from Utah State and it was great to see her for a little bit! I have some of the cutest sisters, don't ya think?!

Red Rock Relay

Last weekend, I drove down to Southern Utah to run Red Rock Relay. Ever heard of Ragnar? Well, it's the same idea: 12 people, 2 vans, 187 miles, just down south instead. And it was so much fun! I ended up running a total of about 17.5 miles and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. My legs didn't get too tired or sore until my last leg. I think the hardest part was probably just the lack of sleep - three hours on a church lawn just doesn't quite cut it. But, it was all worth it! Next time, I would probably want to do it will a van of people I knew, but I still had a blast! 

Run #1 - 8.4 miles

Me and my brother after the first leg. Love him!

 Run #2 - 4.6 miles

 Run #3 - 2.6 miles

 The whole team at the finish. They had some sweet shirts this year!

Red Rock Relay 2013? I think yes!

Welcome Senior Year.

As of six days ago, I officially began my senior year of college. I cannot believe how fast time has flown by. Didn't I just start my freshman year like a year ago? Crazy. Before I go any further, I should mention that I am starting the first year of my master's program. So, while it is technically my senior year, I do have one more year after this one. Still weird that I'm a senior though. I feel like I will be off into the working world before I know it. Speaking of, I have to decide by Thursday where I want to go for my internship. And I just can't decide. I'll have to make a decision within the next four days though. Once that's decided, I feel like life will be just a little bit less stressful.

I've moved once again and now live pretty far south of campus. We live in a cute little condo apartment complex and I have my own room which is pretty nice. I now live with Tracie and Brittany, two of my cute friends from high school, and then another Brittany, one of Tracie's good friends. 

It's weird to not be with Sarah this year though! She's been with me since freshman year and has been a big part of my college experience. Miss these two lovely ladies dearly, but they are amazing missionaries. 

 That said, I am excited for what this school year has in store for me!

My Best Friend's Wedding

This past Thursday, one of my very best friends got sealed in the Mount Timpanogas Temple. I was lucky enough to spend the day celebrating with them and absolutely loved being there! Taryn and I have been besties since the good 'ole days of high school swim team. 

And then her husband (crazy!) was in the Accounting Junior Core with me, so I got to know him pretty well too. Taryn looked absolutely beautiful and I am just so excited and happy for them.

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Lewis! I love you both so much! Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day. 

Overdue Updates

Just about every time I see my dear friend, Tracie, she ever so kindly reminds me that I have been terrible about updating my blog. And she's right. So, Trace, here is your update!

Life has been good over the past few weeks. I flew out to San Francisco for my final Summer Leadership Adventure Program. This last one was with PwC and I really enjoyed it. They had some great events planned for us; I learned a lot but also had a lot of fun!

For the 24th of July, I left work several hours early and went boating with some friends. It was a great day on the lake and it was nice to just relax and be with friends!

Haha for some reason I really liked to fall straight back.

Tubing with the future roommies!

Longtime besties. Thanks for taking us, Zach!

And then this past weekend my family and I went on a quick trip to Arizona to my cousin's house for a blessing and baptism. My aunt wanted us to come down for both and since she's been begging us for a while to come down, I promised I would come down if she had her baby on the 4th of July (my birthday). Well, sure enough, I got a text early that morning that she had her baby. My mom said I should be careful with what promises I make in the future :)

So, we all went down for a quick trip and it was fun to be with family for a few days. I also got to do lots of this all weekend:

I was in heaven.