Here Goes

I've always wanted to do a blog, but I never have. I also only make one New Years resolution every year, and this is not it. I might keep this up, I might not. I feel that since I live so far away from my friends of so many years and my family, I should start something like this so people who would like to know what is going on in my life are able to. Sooooo.... Here goes.

2012 was pretty crazy. And by crazy, I mean my life completely changed for the better. I met the love of my life, was cast in a dream role of mine, discovered I was pregnant, was unable to do the show, married my best friend, moved from my home city of three years, transferred schools, switched majors, lost four people who were very important to me to cancer, old age, and life decisions when I had never dealt with death before, and I actually accomplished my New Year's resolution. Yeah. Pretty crazy.

But even though 2012 was the most stressful year I've ever had, I think this year was the best.

Erik. Is. Amazing. He is the second best thing that has ever happened to me (the first being Ingrid). I'll talk about how we met in a later post, but we both agree it was love at first sight. His presence in my life has changed me from the self-destructive, selfish, and unhealthy person I was to a person who is assertive in making their life better.

Us being fish on our honeymoon

He took me to the color festival for my first time. So much fun!!

We got married on July 9th. Even though it didn't work out exactly how we planned it, we are so incredibly happy.

In May, I found out I was pregnant, and my life completely changed. Erik and I had already talked about getting married (yeah, we move fast. Back off), and so deciding to get married this summer wasn't a hard decision to make at all. Getting from point A to point B was the hard part. Thankfully, we had so much amazing support from family and friends. And despite the animosity from some because of our situation, we have had a wonderful start on our life together.  

Ingrid at 20 weeks

I had lived in Ogden and attended Weber State University for three years. I met some amazing people, found out some interesting things about myself, and picked up some pretty bad habits. Most of the negative stuff has gone away by now, and I'm glad I have been able to stay in touch with at least some of my very good friends. It's hard to stay close friends with people who live so far away, and this blog me attempting to make it not be so hard. 

My Allsaburry. She has been one of the best friends I have ever had. This picture is from us freshman year. I think this was the first time we actually hung out together.

These chicks be cray cray. I miss them so much!! And I miss my blonde streak...

I only make one resolution a year.  Last year, my resolution was to get rid of a habit I had accumulated in 2011, and for the second year in a row I actually accomplished it! This year's has to do with all the weight I've gained being pregnant. I want to lose every single pound I have gained (which is a lot, if you haven't seen me lately). I'm trying to stick to the 9 months on, 9 months off thing. My goal is to run a 10K in August to kind of commemorate my achievement. Feel free to cheer me on. I'm going to need all the help I can get!

This past year had it's challenges, stress, panic attacks, and tears just like every other year. I also found the love of my life and will soon meet the person who changed the game entirely. In the end, it was the best year of my life (so far).