"I Bet My Life" - Imagine Dragons

Yesterday I saw this posted on facebook:

"I'm finding out that being an adult is a lot more than learning how to cook."

Ah yes. The secrets of adulthood that were so conveniently left out when learning to grow up.  It's like all things in life; we leave out the hard parts so we have the good things to look forward to. 

On a lighter note Rachel and I feel like we have been rocking the adult stage. As previously told we have managed to change the light bulbs, we changed our shower head and have proceed to clean out the shower/sink drain. Life points for us. 

On an entirely other note it's the middle of December and there is no snow on the ground. I'm slightly heartbroken yet grateful I don't have to deal with snow and ice. But this year I really will be wishing for that white Christmas. 

"Geronimo" - Sheppard

Okay so maybe it's been a while since I've blogged....haha that's an understatement. I'm playing the whole life got busy-working, moving, holidays. Not to mention that I have been working on other projects as well. The eternal working on my photography website and portfolio which I'm setting a goal to be done by Christmas. I'll report back later.

So like I said I've moved to Orem. Rachel and I are roommates again! Except this time in our own bedrooms which means I'm not going to have any awesome sleep-talking quotes. I really think we should record her or something.

Anyway, have your own place means taking care of maintenance right? Simple things like changing light bulbs? Sometimes it's just not that simple.

We live on the fourth floor and as the result we have vaulted ceilings. So it makes for reaching the lightbulbs a little difficult. Luckily my mom has this contraption that's like a basket. You fit it around the light bulb, twist it out, take it down, put the new bulb in the basket and insert it and viola it's done. It's almost too simple.

We had 3 bulbs out. One of the lower height and then two at the high point of the ceiling. I asked mom to borrow said contraption and I tried it on the lower bulb. I couldn't even get it around the light because it fit so tightly in the can. So I decided to try it in the one bulb that was actually working. Well I got it to fit around and then when I proceeded to try and remove it I pulled the light and the can off the ceiling. There was immediate panic and Rachel had to get a broom and push the can in with that while I tried to pull off the basket.

Needless to say we didn't bother trying that on any of the other lights.

Then I remembered my mom had a suction cup attachment we could use. Perfect!

I first tried it on the lower bulb. I couldn't get it to turn the bulb at all. So I tried standing on the counter and reaching but I was too short. So Rachel stood on the counter and was able to switch the light. 1 out of 3 done.

We moved onto one of the higher bulbs and got the suction cup on it and turning the light bulb. Then we had a major panic attack of what would happen if the light came off the suction after we remove and before we could reach it. So I ran and grabbed my laundry basket full of clothes to use as a receiver. After a little stress we managed to get the light done. Awesome.

So I put the new bulb on the suction and put it in and twisted it and we were home free!! Not. We couldn't get the suction off. I'm trying to move the pole every which direction trying so desperately to get an air bubble in there. I'm already standing on a stool and there is no way I'm going to be able to reach the bulb to try and remove it. I'm freaking out and Rachel decides to go find an old wire hanger and we're able to pull this little clasp that removes the bulb. Phew.

By the time we did the third one we had it down and managed to do it quickly and swiftly. Rachel and I had made it to the hysterical laughter stage by the time we were done. There was significant stress and breath holding and freaking out but we succeeded. I just kept saying thanks that our roommate wasn't home or walked in during that because it would have been soooo awkward.

"Play It Again" - Luke Bryan

It's a beautiful rainy day. 

Meghan started school today. The girl is starting her junior year people. My little baby is all grown up. 

I've started to notice the leaves changing at the very tippy top of the mountains. 

This has been one of the best summers I've had in the longest time. 

I make no qualms about not missing the Nevada weather. A visit this summer finalized that for me. I love Utah. 

I'm getting excited for Autumn -- the leaves, the cooler weather, hot chocolate, rainy days, reds oranges and golds -- it's one of my favorite seasons. 

I'm trying not to picture what comes after the gorgeous fall...while fresh power is just as gorgeous, it has its downsides. 

So here's to living up the last little bit of summer. 

"All About That" - Meghan Trainor

I've been off adventuring.

It's funny that when I get back from a supposed vacation I have to recover. Isn't the vacation itself supposed to help you recover?

In the last three weeks I have been to a ward camp out in the mountains, soaking up the sun at Lake Powell and most recently returned from the golden state of California.

I'm exhausted. And yet that's not enough to keep me from continuing on in daily life. I know it may appear that I do nothing but play but trust me when I say that there is enough going on in my life to keep the stress alive.

My next trip is in less than 2 weeks and quite frankly I have no desire to unpack my suitcase. So it will probably just sit on my floor until I start packing next week.

"Automatic" - Miranda Lambert

I know on Monday I said it was cold. 

Yesterday was colder. 

I sat watching the temperature drop all day till it hit about 40. It had been pouring rain all afternoon and then I look outside and the mountains were no where to be seen. 

Then later that evening the clouds started to lift and lo and behold the mountains were covered in snow. 

I was a little distraught at first considering the fact that Summer is officially starting in 3 days but when I woke up this morning to see all the clouds gone and the snowy mountains, I had a change of heart. 

Gorgeous. 

"Shades of Cool" - Lana Del Ray

It appears that it's been about a month since I posted last. Oops. My Bad. I've been busy with family working on some projects. 

I guess I feel weird posting without pictures which is why I so often don't.

Anyway today was a chilly 69 degrees. I even had to be a sweatshirt on it was so cold. I joked that maybe we should break out the winter clothes.

It's been cloudy, but the lack of rain is severely disappointing. I do miss the summer storms from Nevada although not enough to consider move back. 

Kaleen came home this weekend and I already miss her. It's a blessing to have her closer and be able to come home so often but then I just wish she could come home all the time. Luckily 4th of July isn't too far away.

My sisters are hilarious, or at least I find them hilarious. There's nothing better than all cuddling up together in a bed and giggling until we can't breathe at some insane hour of the morning. And once you get us going there's no chance of stopping it. I am lucky to have them. 

"Classic" - MKTO

As previously mentioned when Diane was here we took pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. And I'm fortunate enough to have wonderful models for me that love to pose for me. Thanks Erica and Meg! 

As we were walking around the sunset was just setting and it was gorgeous so I snapped these of Diane.