This is one of my favorite quotes this year since I have had a lot of change. I really, really do believe that there are great things ahead for all of us as we move forward. We may miss the things we've left behind, but new memories will be made, and new experiences will be had.
With that being said, it's been awhile since I've updated this thing, but I've moved to Utah! I was working for Gymboree in San Francisco and falling in love with living in the city when I received a job offer to work as a designer for
Shabby Apple. It was such a tough decision because I loved my job, friends, apartment, and city. But I realized that working for Shabby Apple was the perfect opportunity to do what I love and what I have been wanting to do with my career.
So with a brave heart I left San Francisco to move to Salt Lake City and it has been an adventure! I am still adjusting but so far it's been fun. Luckily Utah Summers are so much fun--hot days, warm nights, hiking, swimming, and tons of outdoorsy things to do! I miss San Francisco a lot--the interesting and quirky people, all the events, nightlife, dancing, pretty sites, my friends and family....i can go on and on....but moving here was definitely the right choice.
Anyway, living in San Francisco, I saw a lot of strange things and met a lot of odd people. I totally miss all of that--right down to my favorite homeless man. (pictured below) Utah has some odd things about it, but very different than SF. Here's a list of observations I've compiled:
- Utah drivers. TERRIBLE. You have no idea how many times I've avoided a car accident / how many times I've seen car accidents.
- So many people don't wear helmets when riding their scooters, motorcycles, or bikes. Seriously? They need to reference number 1 on my list.
- Girls wear pajamas and basketball shorts out to the grocery store on the regular. I'm all for casual, but at least put on some yoga pants instead. I'm seriously thinking about starting a no basketball shorts campaign. (sorry if this offends anyone, but you need to know there are better options out there!)
- On the contrary, big hair and pounds of makeup. 'nuff said.
- Lots of babies and kids everywhere you go.
- Hiking is the thing to do in the summertime (no complaints here, I love it)
- If you see a cute guy at the grocery store or anywhere, he's most likely married. Look for rings.
- I know there's more, but I'm tired and my brain is slowing down. ;-)
Anyway, I am really excited about all the adventures to come here in Utah. Change is always good.
I will always cherish the adventures I had in San Francisco. The people I met, the memories I made, and the hard times that helped me grow.
Here are some pictures of some of my favorite times in SF and the latest here in UT.
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| flutag |
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| swimming alcatraz. MAJOR bucket list item. |
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| florence in concert |
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| running in golden gate park |
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| running through 'hippie hill' can be a little scary. be prepared. |
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| nerds! my co worker jared. |
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| giants win the world series. again! yaaa. |
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| i like you too san francisco. |
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| day of the dead in the mission. |
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| gymboree halloween |
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| giants half marathon with my faves |
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| cracked mirror in my apt building. |
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| <3 butters="" p=""> |
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| christmas decor. |
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| my christmas outfit. |
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| cheeese |
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| just a normal day. |
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| my favorite pantone |
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| soccer! |
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| mybreastest friend. |
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| DNA lounge. drag queen night. classic sf. |
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| mud run! |
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| Running at sunset at Quarry Lakes |
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| Running to Ocean Beach |
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| Walking to work |
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| Gymboree parties in all their ridiculousness |
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| Drunk Santas on the Muni |
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| DEBBIE Q |
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| early morning workouts. sunrise. boom. |
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| Again, Quarry Lakes |
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| So many cool places to run to from my apt. 5am runs! |
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| So much construction walking to work |
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| Sunny days at Ocean Beach |
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| Humphrey |
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| Being a diva with Elizabeth and Jordan! ;-) |
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| We run hard, play hard, and eat WELL |
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| being a dork (luckily i can do this anywhere) |
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| this city |
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| ocean beach |
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| this beautiful bridge |
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| valentine's day pillow fight |
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| running path to the golden gate bridge |
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| this view |
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| city |
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| can i ever get sick of this view? |
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| nope. great from every angle. |
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| baker beach. aka nudist beach. fun times. |
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| running on the sand |
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| seagulls! |
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| exploring. |
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| pictured right. my favorite homeless man. so happy all the time. weirdest guy(?) on left. |
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| the GIANTS race |
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| bob's donuts. YUM. |
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| butters |
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| making butters wear hats |
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| bike rides to the other side of the bridge |
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| adventures to "santa cruz" |
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| aka monterey |
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| dancing with bethy boo boo bear. |
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| watch out saddle rack |
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| trouble |
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| ocean beach + seagulls = <3 td=""> |
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| sailboats |
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| freaking DNA lounge. bootie sf will always hold a special part in my heart. |
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| view from the Marriott in Union Square |
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| coit tower in the distance. |
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| nightlife at the exploritorium |
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| exploring with australian tim! |
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| 1/2 marathons #modestohalf |
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| this girl. favorite running buddy. |
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| we place at every race |
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| beth! karaoke at the mint. |
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| quickly became my favorite place. |
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| things get weird. |
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| and goofy |
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| so many nights/early mornings spent running around this track #kezar |
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| butters |
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| best.dog.ever. |
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| PD team karaoke at the mint. falling in love with karaoke. |
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santa cruz beach boardwalk
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| giant dipper! |
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| santa cruz |
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| ryan gosling love. co workers know me so well. |
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| driving to the BART station with butters. |
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| karl the fog |
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| running on the embarcadero. cupids span. |
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| karl the fog creeping below |
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| being a gringo |
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| roof top parties |
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| giants games |
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| at&t park |
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| HELLA NUTELLA. YUM. |
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| ocean beach. beautiful blues. |
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| 80s dancing at the cat club. beth and kelsey. |
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| things get a little blurry |
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| pool club 2013. |
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| 3 members. |
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| going strong. |
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| this anchor at aquatic park. |
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| aquatic park |
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| sorry. this view again. |
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| party heaven. |
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| on wednesdays we wear pink. gymboree. |
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| my going away party. |
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| cloudy mornings at ocean beach |
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| going away lunch with co workers |
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| 1st week at gymboree |
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| fantastic co-workers |
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| we have fun |
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| so much fun. our token male co worker. |
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| running route through the golf course en route to the bridge. |
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| the marina |
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| swimming SKINS at aquatic park with my swimming buds. |
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| adventures with beth. |
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| sailing! |
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| city scape. |
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| bay bridge and sailboats. |
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| going under the bridge |
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| sailing with emily 101 |
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| i drove! |
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| sailing |
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| riding this eliptigo. google campus. |
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| hanging with butters. |
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| quarry lakes |
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| quarry lakes |
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| oh karl |
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| fog |
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| sausolito |
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| FIDM |
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| francesca. classmates. bffs. |
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| visiting Facebook HQ |
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| we are awesome. |
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| oh hey fb |
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| surfing 101 with the brother |
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| shark warning? we are SO there. |
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| this dog. |
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| last triathlon before moving...the day i moved. |
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| this isn't even all my hangers. |
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| shadow of my favorite bridge. love you and miss you san francisco. |
OK, so now some UTAH pics. It's been way fun so far!
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| 3 years ago i started a money jar to visit Laura in UT. Then i moved in with her instead! |
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| temple square. love. |
