a dream is a wish your heart makes

Here are a few fun things I'm dreaming of right now:

A nice hot bath [with a good book, of course].

A lovely new tattoo.

A pair of sassy wedges.

A couple of fun outfits for summer [and the roadtrip].

A mint green manicure and fun statement rings.

A pair of crazy leggings.

A trip to the beach [via Los Angeles].

What are some things [silly or serious] you've been dreaming of lately?

Things I Want

great books to read

coffee

to take a trip to the beach

a cute guy (haha, a girl can dream)

cute, comfy shoes

a cute kitty (okay, i already have two)

a hand to hold

a cupcake

an awesome camera collection

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Fashion Friday: Swim Suits & Bikinis

One of the things I miss the most about California is going to the beach or the pool and wearing one of my many bikinis. I accumulated so many while I was there. Thankfully, it's finally starting to feel like summer here in Idaho. I think in July Heather and I might go to Roaring Springs with our cousins. I told her that I wanted to bring all my bikinis with me and change into a different one every hour because I won't be able to decide which one I should wear. Wouldn't that be amazing? Haha!

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six months

You might have seen Heather's post today that it has been six months since we've moved home. If you read Jenny's post in February I finally figured out how to explain how I felt about leaving California. It was like breaking up with a boyfriend (not that I would know, but I can imagine that it's a similar feeling). Some people assumed that we left because we didn't like California and that is DEFINITELY NOT the case. We LOVED it!! We were adventurous and did and saw so many things I never thought I ever would. It was gorgeous and there was always fun and amazing things to see and do. I miss it terribly. Life has changed a lot in the last six months. I still don't really know what I'm doing or what's next for me. But as Heather said, "I am in God's will and there is no other place I would rather be."

In a week it will be exactly a year since I was let go from my job. I remember sitting in my car bawling my eyes out, knowing I had to go back inside and turn in my parking pass, etc., trying to breathe and praying, "God, you are in control. I don't know why this is happening, but You do. I'm trusting you." In the last year I've completed my first year in an online Master's program at Academy of Art University and I moved home. I'm starting my photography business and it looks like Heather and I will be working at the National Interagency Fire Center Return Warehouse this summer. It's definitely not what I thought I would be doing, but I know I'm where I'm supposed to be.

Indonesian Model Cool Holiday Beach

Novie Amilia Hot Bikini On The Beach

5 Things I Love: California

I hate to admit it but I do miss California, especially my girls. These are 5 things I love about California.

1. Ketchup: This was one of our favorite restaurants to go to when we'd hit up Hollywood for shows or fun nights out. They have classic American food with a gourmet twist. We'd always get their three kinds of fries served with their five types of ketchup! So good!

2. Beach: One of our favorite beaches to go to was Corona del Mar. It's usually not too crowded and feels somewhat secluded. We went there on November 1st when our Seattle girls came to visit. Janelle and I were taken out by a wave. It was pretty EPIC and a fun last time at the beach.

3. DISNEYLAND: I had never been to Disneyland before I moved to SoCal, just Disneyworld. We all had season passes which was great. We could go whenever we wanted, for however long, without any pressure to have to see and do EVERYTHING. We got good at strategizing though, so we could make the most of the time we had there. I love that place. Favs include: Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story Mania, Soarin', Mulholland Madness, Matterhorn, Indiana Jones, Pirates, and Thunder Mountain Railroad. I could go on and on. Jenny's mom wanted to go when she came to visit a couple weeks ago, so that's how Heather and I spent our last Saturday in California. It was perfect!

4. Griffith Observatory: The girls and I went here twice, the first time we didn't make it inside. It has the most gorgeous view of Los Angeles (when it's not smoggy) and a great view of the famous Hollywood sign. I wish we had lived closer just so I could have gone more often. It's a must-see if you visit L.A.

5. Concerts/Hollywood Nights: Los Angeles is, as Jenny said, the mecca of good concerts. There's always great shows happening. We're lucky we got to go to as many as we did. Some of the people we've seen include: Barcelona (MANY times), She&Him, Ashley Tisdale, Mitchell Musso, Miley Cyrus, HoneyHoney, Lenka, Owl City (twice), Relient K, This World Fair, Mae, RunnerRunner, Frank&Derol, Billy Ray Cyrus and Landon Pigg. Besides just the shows, we had some great nights in Hollywood. Mostly, what made it so fun and usually EPIC was the people I was with. My girls are amazing and I love them so much. I'm going to miss our fabulous times together. These crazy times over for now, but not forever.

First Hollywood Night: Barcelona at The Viper Room (included first celebrity siting: Amy Adams)

Barcelona

Barcelona

Adam Young of Owl City

Billy Ray Cyrus (what a freaking ROCKSTAR!)

Frank & Derol (Brandi, Codi, Megan)

Adam Young of Owl City

At Owl City, the last show we went to at The Troubadour (one of our fav venues)

Landon Pigg at House of Blues Anaheim, our last show together in California!