september

September is here.

(photo taken September 2009)

Late last night when we said goodbye to August, the weatherman brought cooler weather. With the drop in temperature, I feel like fall is actually upon us. I am devastated to say goodbye to summer. I am already having separation anxiety. 

We have had the most unforgettable summer! We spent hours in the car between California, Lake Powell, Arizona and Park City. We didn't have jobs or much responsibility and our lazy days were spent outside laying by the pool and soaking up the sun.

This summer was perfect.

Now real life is here. Just as we have to say goodbye to summer, I am saying goodbye to my lazy college days and entering a new season in life. 

I got a job!

I started a little over two weeks ago at an advertising agency north of Salt Lake. Now I go to bed at a decent hour, wake up with the sun, commute over an hour each way and work from 9 to 5. What a change it has been! But a welcome one. I feel so lucky to be employed. I feel so lucky to be working in advertising and advancing my career. I love my new job. I work with the nicest people and I have already learned so much. Some days fly by and others seem to drag on forever. The best feeling in the world is coming home to Ryan every night! We eat dinner, watch our shows, and sleep like babies in our big fluffy bed. I appreciate every single second that is my own and I live for the weekend.

This fall is so different because for the first time I'm not going back to school. It feels great! There are so many things I miss about BYU but truthfully, I am happy to be done with homework, exams, sitting in class, etc. For now Ryan will be the student in our family and I'll be the workin' woman!

I have always loved the fresh start that fall brings. As the calendar changes, summer is over and all of a sudden we are entering a new phase. I'm bracing myself for cooler weather, non-stop college football, fall leaves and everything this new season will bring.