S.S.S. Vol. 3

Well, I said I would blog before Sunday came around, and here we are! But at least I'm consistant with one thing so far.

Today is quite the day, it's father's day and my mom's birthday! I love you both, so much.

On to today's festivities- 

Favorites from Pinterest this week:

This outfit 

This room.

I'm pretty sure I would like to dress like this everyday. 

written on my face

A video to change your life for the better:

Current (well, constant) wannabe love of my life:

What's not to love? His album has been on repeat in my car which brings me to the next catagory:

Favorite song:

Oh this song just melts my heart and turns me into butter. Plus when I sing it I feel like I have some soul and flava in me!

Tried and true recipe that you should try too:

Avalanche bars! They are so easy, so delicious, and quick. Here's a link to the recipe. It says no bake, but I put in the oven for a minute or two to melt the marshmallows and chocolate chips. They taste even more amazing the next day and if they are put in the fridge.

A new week is here, my summer break is what, nearly half over? Good thing there is a lot more to look forward to!

Love,
MM

Just get on the 105 and get outta here!

So the semester ended, I packed up all my belongings, and then our road trip began! Jeni, Bayley, Jordan, Caleb and I left Friday and made it to California that night. 

The next day our adventure continued-

Back home to Laguna Beach at last! My brother lived there for a few years and I would visit him often.

The beach at the Montage Hotel is divine.

Officially Salt Watery!

After the beach, we drove up the PCH to Fashion Island. We ate at this cool vegan place called Native Foods, shopped around, and then stopped at Sprinkles for cupcakes (after a 30 minute worthwhile wait).

On Sunday, Jeni had her farewell. Everyone met up at Golden Spoon afterwards (since her parents own a few). That day was spent with the family hanging out and eating delicious food.

Monday was Jeni's 19th birthday! We first went to breakfast at this place in Dana Pointe called Stacks. Then we drove down to San Diego. We stopped in Coronado and visited the hotel and the beach. 

We then met Jeni's brother and his wife for sushi at Sushi Deli and ridiculous dessert at Extraordinary Desserts.

Monday night we made it to Anaheim! Tuesday and Wednesday were spent at the happiest place on earth. The weather was perfect, overcast on the first day and sunny but not to hot on the second. We ate to our hearts content and walked until we couldn't walk anymore. 

It was 7:30 that night and Jeni and Bayley were done in. I, being the hardcore Disney maniac I am, hit up a few more rides and World of Color.

Day two!

We ate lots of  Golden Spoon. Peanut butter, salted caramel, and black cherry suit my fancy.

We had half of a day left and we got perfect Boba (bubble tea, coconut is my go-to), saw The Incredible Burt Wonderstone at the dollar movie, and did some last minute shopping.

The Californians.

Oh how I miss these two. Jeni is owning it up in the Philippines. I am so, so glad that we got to have this time together before we all went our separate ways for the next two years. California has my heart.

Hello all!

Today was a successful Monday. Success including making to all my classes, eating good food, and looking presentable. I've been working on this Lazy Man Iron Man and spent two hours at the Richards Building. I biked 6 miles while reading this book and watched this on the elliptical. Then it was my first pool time! I had to get a BYU approved swimming suit (ended up with this one, it fits my extra long torso perfectly!). I absolutely loved swimming. I could do it everyday, and I probably will! I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed about my essay due and my trig test coming up, and afterwards my head was clearer and more optimistic. It's nice to know I have this new outlet!

So this weekend was a keeper! Friday morning I went to see C Jane (happy birthday!) speak at the women's conference. While resting between laps tonight, a thought occurred to me. Why should I spend anymore time hating things about my body? I challenged myself to stop it. Who told me that I should hate my extra fat, or my acne, or my fair skin? I've wasted so much precious time believing I was not worth loving, because I perceived something was wrong. If I only could shed that Freshman 15, cure my pimp(le)s, and did my makeup just right, I would be content. C Jane's words at the conference inspired me. She said to the extent, love your body the way it is currently. Our bodies are just what we need right now. I'm too tired to paraphrase it completely, but I've been motivated to love myself more, and stop the hatin'.

 (Greatest picture of your life, I know.)

On Saturday, I headed up to Salt Lake with Baylee and Jeni. We hit up the Vintage Whites Market at the fairgrounds. I purchased two adorable vintage dresses for $35, curtains for $8, and gluten free cookie bar, and a ring from Ruche. 

Afterwards we went to the Happy Sumo at the Gateway for sushi. Wow man, get the Mango Mama rolls! We came out of Urban Outfitters empty handed, but then we ventured on to Decades. Jeni bought the cutest l'il hat!

 We stopped by Trader Joe's (chocolate covered potato chips...) and then we spent the night at Baylee's house. We played pool, watched The First Wives Club for some reason, ate nachos, drank pop, hot tubbed, watched SNL, cursed daylight savings, and ate a delicious breakfast before we headed back to Provo for church. Sunday night I hung out with Maddie and did my laundry, (also ate Mini Eggs).

Sunday also happened to be this little punkin's birthday! I love you Bentley Bee!

I love you all!
Megan