It will be mine, oh yes..It will be mine!!

My new found love..Isn't she pretty? If only I can afford it!! I'm dying for a new bike these days. I've had my bike for about 6 years now, isn't it time for a new full carbon? I think so!

back to the grind

Outside my Window: I actually don't have a window at my new job:( but I guess enough time to put in a quick blog!!

I am Thinking: About my cousin Tiff's wedding this past weekend. It was beautiful!! She and Zack are a great couple and I couldn't be more happy for the both of them.

I am Thankful For: My family! We know how to party and tear up the dance floor:)


From the Kitchen: Just bought a great new cookbook! 3 new recipes this week..Wish me luck.

I am Wearing: Navy pants and my new fav shirt from jcrew.

I am Creating: Work list, after work list for when my replacement leaves at the end of the week! ahhhh..

I am Going: to attempt to head to the gym after a long weekend of not much activity besides eating and drinking!

I am Reading: The poison wood bible

I am Hoping: That I get back in the routine of life..A long weekend is rough on the everyday schedule.

I am Hearing: The hustle and bustle of crazy physicians.

Around the House: Laundry and healthy meals!

One of My Favorite Things: Camping in the CUB with Ben and Koda Bear!

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week: Hopefully getting the boat out and camping!

What are you doing Today? working for 45 more min, then off to the gym and grocery shopping.

I survived!

Phewwww.. I made it through the 103 mile bike race this weekend. The little red riding hood is an anual all women's bike ride through northern Utah. This year they had 2600 women participate in the event raising money for breast cancer. It was a thrilling 103 miles (some of the time). I couldn't have done the ride without the other 7 strong women who helped us all accomplish our 103 mile goal! Congrats to all of us!

I'm baaccckkk!

It's official! I'm moving back to Utah..A job opportunity at the University of Utah school of medicine presented itself and I took it! It's been a crazy week, but I'm excited to be back in SLC. My new job adventure begins June 29th. Jackson was a great experience and I'll be leaving behind some really good friends, but I'm ready to move on with my life and future plans.. For those of you who never made it to visit, you have 3 weeks and counting!!

Conference

Last weekend I had the opportunity to fly on a private plan (not kidding) and attend a holistic nursing conference. It was very inspiring and motivating. The concept is to integrate traditional medicine with hollistic approaches. Which means providing alternative therapies in a traditional hospital setting. Some examples include providing acupunture, aromatherapy, biofeedback, healing touch, music therapy massage therapy, yoga, etc. Wouldn't you all love to have these services if you happen to be in the hospital?
http://www.scripps.org/services/integrative-medicine

Here's a brief description of the integrative center in San Diego. The physician who started the center is amazing! I sorta have a crush on her:)
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine
Healing People and Changing Lives Through Science and Compassion

Our mission
The Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine offers the best of conventional and complementary medicine. We believe there are many paths to healing and that health is a cohesive balance of mind, body and soul. Through research, education and the design of healing programs, we value and recognize the wisdom of all healing traditions.

We take a holistic or “whole-person” approach to your health
At Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, we take a holistic or “whole-person” approach to health and wellness. We believe that health is dynamic, continually influenced by how we live our lives and how we relate to the world around us. And, we believe that healing starts from within.

From the moment you walk through the doors of the Health and Healing Center, you sense that the integrative approach is unlike any other. We blend evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western medicine in a “best of both worlds” approach to treating disease, healing and improving health. We care for people with heart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, diabetes, stress, women’s health issues and many other health concerns.

We empower you to promote your own healing with a full range of conventional and complementary treatments and therapies. Through clinical research, education, prevention and lifestyle changes, you’ll discover powerful new ways to take control of your health.

Teton Tiramisu

The most amazing "giant" tiramisu ever! Ben and I had a romantic mother's day dinner at a local Italian joint in Jackson. It was delicious..

6 months

Last week marked six months since my grandpa passed away. There still isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. I still find myself dialing his cell phone just to hear his voice. I have so many things to tell him about what's been going on the past six months.
the birth of another grandson
my older sister's success at her "big wig" job
my little sis and her dance career
haylee graduated
Ry dogg and his sweet lacross skills and becoming a teenager!
many trips to the desert
Moab
San Diego
grand canyon
RV camping
River trip, after river trip
many friend's weddings
me completing ALL my nursing pre-reqs!!
my dad's heart softening
exploring
appreciation
private jets
good food and wine (always!)


Love you gramps! I know you're here with us through all these experiences.