I Really Need To Be Better At This... Salt Lake Is Sucking Me In!!!

Ok... so apparently I am becoming an utter failure at blogging! I was doing so good and then I moved and didn't have access to the internet and then I move and have access but still can't kick my butt in gear to blog again! I really need to, since I struggle to write in a journal, I need to blog more to have at least something similar to a journal. So... here I go... attempt number (unknown)! Life has been so crazy lately! Which I guess is a good thing because I am becoming quite the social butterfly! For those of you that do not know, I moved out on my own last November. I first moved to a cute little townhouse in Magna and shared it with two girls, then in May, I had the opportunity to move a lot closer to work. So here I am, a resident of good ol' Salt Lake City! I love living in SLC!!! I am so close to work, fun and much more! I love my apartment to death... I live in a 2 bedroom apartment and share it with my awesome roommate Kamie! To answer the question of how we know each other... we worked together at IMC on the Maternity Unit for a few months... it has been a long time since we worked together, but I am so excited to have her join me in SLC! I really feel that Salt Lake is the place for me! I have felt ok in other places, but I have felt so much at home here... I really don't picture myself anywhere else. Here are some pics of my cute little apartment... that I just love!!!

This is the dining area that is just off of the living room and kitchen!

This is the living room... it looks super bare, but this is an older picture.  Now we have a treadmill, dvd's and a newer television there.

This is the kitchen, excuse the pile of dishes there! We have no dishwasher, so we wash everything by hand, which really isn't that bad!

Another shot of the kitchen... I love it! The kitchen I had in Magna was probably half this size, so I enjoy this one much more! I can actually cook and have counters to do so!

The bathroom, it's smaller, but I would have this small bathroom any day  if it included the next photo!

The vanity, my favorite part of the apt!!! I can get ready while someone is in the shower and vice versa... this area is pretty spacious as well!

My bedroom, this is a horrible shot. I don't think you can see how big my room really is from here. I can lay on the floor on both sides of my bed comfortably.

My walk-in closet... this is a close 2nd in favorite spots! I love it! As you can see... I store a lot of stuff in there because it is so big!

There you go... my sweet little abode in Salt Lake! I love living here! I am on my own and independent, which is such an amazing feeling! I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to have myself established and on my own!

I Am Back!!! And... I Have 24 Random Facts For You!!!

Well, we meet again! It has been far too long since I have posted on here! Now that I have the internet, I am back in action, ready to blog again! So I thought I would give you another glimpse into my life, by giving you 24 random facts about me. Today is my 24th Birthday, man I am getting old! LOL... no I am enjoying my life... It sure is amazing! I have many things that have happened in the last few months that I am going to be sharing on here... so stay tuned!!! I think they are amazing things to share! Ok... so on with the 24 facts!

1. I have lived in three different locations in the past year, but I am thinking that where I am now, it the best so far!
2. I accomplished my first big sewing project on my own this year. I made a car seat canopy and blanket for my nephew that is adopted out. And must I say, on a biased note, that it is adorable!
3. I am now working up at Primary Children's Medical Center on the Rapid Treatment Unit! I love working with kids... they are awesome, but there are times I come home thinking to myself... I think I just got some free, non-chemical birth control today!
4. I have finished all my pre-reqs for Nursing School and have been patiently and hard workingly waiting to get into a program so I can be an RN!
5. I used to be the girl that could sleep in all time... not wake up till 10 or 11am, but now my body wakes me up by 8:30am most days!
6. I have self diagnosed myself with OCD at times... One of my crazy little quirks? When I make my bed, or anybody's bed actually... it is made with hospital corners, I think it makes the bed look a lot neater.
7. I get cold easily... I am usually wrapped in a blanket at home and love it!
8. I am a music snob at times... I really hate it when the bands I like go big! I hate when a musician can no longer be as personal with their fans, as when they were smaller and less known!
9. I went on my first trip alone this past year... I went to Alabama to visit my cousin and her adorable family! I loved every minute of it and want to go back so bad!
10. I have become pretty active in life and love to run! Which, I never thought I would enjoy! I have a goal to run a complete 5k this year!
11. I moved out on my own in November... and it has been the best thing! I truly love my indepence and appreciate my parents that much more!
12. I have a favorite brother and a favorite sister... and they know who they are! I guess since I only have one a piece... I am kind of forced to pick favorites!
13. I have truly learned throughout life and the trials I have been given, that a positive attitude makes all the difference! I strive to keep a positive attitude as much as possible.
14. I love jewelry and have learned to make a ton of things myself! I haven't bought jewelry for a couple of years now, because it is so much cheaper to make!
15. I have never broken a bone in my life!!! I am clumsy, but just not enough to get more than bumps and bruises from.
16. I love the $5 movie bin at Wal-Mart! I have become a movie buff and have found many treasures there!
17. I ride TRAX to work a lot... I used to be afraid of riding it, because I thought there were a lot of bums on there, but I was wrong, and I save a ton of gas riding it!
18. I am an avid couponer! I have a coupon binder and everything! I love watching the total go down as they scan my coupons in... it's very rewarding!
19. I have been a CNA for six years now... yes, I said six! It is a long time, but I have learned so much from being a CNA, that will be super helpful to know as an RN. I just know that I in due time, when it is suppose to happen, I will get into Nursing School.
20. I used to always have sound going on in the background, but I have learned to enjoy the peace and quite sometimes! I love just sitting and listening to all the natural sounds around me.
21. I have already picked out a reward for when I hit my goal and achieve my lifetime at Weight Watchers, I am going to buy a whole new wardrobe... with lots of fun cute clothes!
22. I am slowly becoming a little more green and earth friendly... I am not a freak, but I love to do my part to make the world a little more green and to continue it's beauty.
23. I have lived in Utah my whole life, but have never been skiing or snowboarding! I hope to one day learn to do one of these!
24. I have become very proud of my sister! And now she is my hero! I look up to her with amazement as I have seen her place a baby for adoption. She is AMAZING !!! I will post about this later, but she is a true example of a miraculous women!

There you have it! You now know 24 random facts about me! I can't wait to share more of my life, now that I have internet access! So stay tuned!