Tuesday, October 30, 2012

oh LA.

i miss friendly, geniuine people.

fortunately, i work at a company that has a lot of kind individuals.
however, we are growing so fast that each week brings seven to ten different faces.

today i was chatting with one of the new people we brought on.

she told me that she worked for the obama campaign for a year and a half and absolutely loved the time she spent in iowa.

she explained that she had never met such nice people before and loved all of the cute, quaint little towns.

it once again reminded me of how much i miss iowa. or missouri... lets just go with the midwest in general.

i hate having conversations about celebrities.
i don't own designer clothes and handbags.
my parents don't own a beach home.
and no...i don't want a boob job. 

seriously, some of the conversations i have out here have absolutely no depth.

LA continues to live up to its stereotype.

people think i'm crazy when i tell them i don't love this city.

but i don't.
and i won't lie. 

i feel like i'm over the 'honeymoon' stage of moving and have sunk into 'reality'

i'm very fortunate to have a job and i am very very blessed.

the beach keeps me sane and knowing that the big beautiful moon i saw as i drove away from work is the same moon that shines brightly back home.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

lunch at the beach

yesterday we had lunch at the beach.
because ya know, you can do that when your office is only two miles from the ocean.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Meffords




 




big thanks to holly for letting me practice my photography skills on her family.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

greetings from california


did you know...

the population of LA is nearly 4 million.
the population of the state of Iowa is a little over 3 million.

today i went for a walk and found this beautiful red leaf.
it is the only sign of fall i have found in so cal.

people always ask me "how do you like LA?"
to which i reply "i love my job, but i don't love LA"

i'm itching to get out of the city for the day.
i need some wide open spaces.



Thursday, October 11, 2012

my mama came to visit me!

and it was the best!
we ate, sat by the beach, shopped, got our toes and nails all pretty, went for walks and caught up.
i love her so much.
she is my best friend.
come back soon mama, the beach is calling your name.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Mariah's Wedding Part III

 Northwest Bearcats reunited...!
My trip to Missouri reminded me once again that I have such incredible friends.
I am so blessed.
So many good memories with these three.
Natalie is finishing up her teaching practicum and student teaching this year.
Dave starts Chiropractic school this month.
Brady just started medical school at The University of Missouri.

Crazy how much our lives have changed in the past four months...
Ashley Herring.
The girl who always tests my patience but keeps me grounded.
She reminds me to slow down and take my time...
and to always eat a cupcake ... or two.


Ashley on the left is now an FCS teacher in Kansas City.
She loves teaching and I have no doubt that her students adore her.
She has such a big heart.  She told me she is at school every morning by 6:30 AM and doesn't leave some nights until 9:00 PM (she is also a volleyball coach).
Dedication right there.
I thought this 9-6 thing was a bit challenging...
 The first girl I met at college.
She took me under her wing and our friendship continues to stay strong even though we are miles apart.
Whodathunk that one day I would be standing next to her as she said "i-do"... ?!
I'm so happy for her and her new hubby!

Congratulations Mariah and Jesse!


Monday, October 1, 2012