2014

It's already that time of year again where another year has just slipped away right in front of my eyes. I can't believe how fast this year has gone. It's been quite a year with good times, some changes, and lots of new things.
So I started off the year of 2014 with my boyfriend getting a new job at a pretty awesome company and I was still working at my same work place as a pharmacy technician. I liked my job but there were some parts of it that just weren't me. I did like the people I worked with and some of the customers that I had.
Not much happened within the next couple of months besides getting used to my boyfriends new work schedule and me having to work the opposite times as him. It was hard to plan things with family and it really sucked that I still had to work the weekends when he had them off.

So in January my niece (she's not my real niece yet =]) turned 1 and I got to take pictures of her party. That was pretty fun and she was adorable. I actually got the chances to take formal pictures two different times this year. Made my dream of wanting to become a photographer that much more into a reality. I could do it every day. I did family photos for a family that I have known since I was born and I also did their daughters senior pictures. In February my boyfriend and I hit 5 years together.
So the year kept going on with me working and waiting patiently for summer to get here. In May though something big happened for Sean and I. We had been looking into purchasing a place but didn't think it would happen this year. It actually happened quite fast, we went and looked at a place one weekend and put in an offer that day. It was pretty stressful though because other people had put in an offer that same day. Luckily everything worked out for us and we are both home owners at the age of 20 and 21. It was a huge step for us but I wouldn't want it with anyone else. Our house is a three bedroom two bathroom place which is the perfect size for us. We have a spare room for visitors and our game room for all our electronics.
We moved into our place in June. In June also happened to be my 22nd birthday which we spent here with family and a few close friends. We had some cake and went to a pizza place for dinner where I got to go on a motorcycle (first time ever). For my birthday I got a patio set for our new house from my parents and grandparents, a plate set from my sister, and pink Astro headphones from my boyfriend. I had a pretty great birthday even though I hated turning another year older. Next was my first experience going to Hoopfest in Spokane Washington. I can't wait to play next year instead of being a spectator. It was fun though because it wasn't too hot and I got to take pictures during it. For the fourth of July I went on a drive with my family and boyfriend, it was quite entertaining and just overall a fun day. Then we had a BBQ later that night.
Then it was my sisters 21st birthday in July and we ended up going to Las Vegas with my mom, grandma, and my sisters friend. It was pretty fun even though I didn't go out clubbing or drinking. I did gamble though and ended up winning $50 and had a blast shopping. I also went sliding down Fremont Street which freaked me out but was also so fun. We did a lot of walking and seeing things this trip.

When we got back home it was only a short two weeks until The Color Run! This was my second time doing it. This year I ended up walking it instead of running. We got lots of color this year and it was super fun. I also really enjoyed that my sister got to do it this year with us and that my boyfriend could also go too! It was a lot of fun.
So then it was back to work and the summer was basically over. During my trip to Vegas though I had started the process of applying for another job since I wasn't really feeling any growth in the company I was working for. I landed myself an interview and ended up getting the job at this amazing company (which is the same company my boyfriend works for). It's so nice being able to have a consistent schedule and weekends off. There are a lot of opportunities for growth and we just got an awesome bonus. The only crappy thing is I have to travel about 45 minutes to get there and I work the swing shift which I end at 11:20 pm. I really enjoy my job though and I feel a lot happier now then I ever have.
Mid August my boyfriend turned 21 and we ended up going to my grandparents house to have a BBQ and go swimming. It was pretty fun day with close friends and family.
After that we both worked and I got adjusted to having a new job. In between that we visited with family and had some pretty great times. Like recently it was just my moms birthday and we went out there and had an awesome dinner and played board games. Now we are looking at Thanksgiving coming up this week and I can't wait to be with family all together even though my sister won't be there for the first time ever.
Looking back I had a pretty eventful year so far and it's not even at the end yet. I still have Thanksgiving and Christmas to go through but I wanted to post this now. I can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for me but it can slow down a bit.

Here are some of my favorite things this year:

• Favorite color is sea green, bright green, pink, and blue. 
• Love anything sparkles or glitter
• I'm into animal print still but also chevron.
• My favorite song is The Heart Wants What it Wants by Selena Gomez
• I'm into owls and birds
• I've been watching a couple of TV shows The American Horror Story, The Vampire Diaries, and Grey's Anatomy.
• I'm into Spiderman or super hero things like clothing and really anything to do with them.