NATIONAL PARK(S)

UTAH ROCKS.

Seriously, Utah has more National Parks

than any other place in the world.

My friends decided to venture down to Southeastern

Utah to check out some amazingly stunning landscapes.

The views did not disappoint.

1) DEAD HORSE POINT STATE PARK

According to one legend, the point was once used as a 

corral for wild mustangs roaming the mesa. cowboys rounded up 

these horses, herded them across the narrow neck of land and 

onto the point. The neck, which is only 30 yards wide, 

was then fenced off with branches and brush, creating a natural 

corral surrounded by precipitous cliffs. Cowboys then 

chose the horses they wanted and for reasons unknown, 

left the other horses corralled on the water-less 

point where they died of thirst within view of the 

Colorado River 2,000 feet below.

take one: SASQUATCH

 take two: MUCH BETTER  :)

So, considering it was Memorial weekend, all lodging

was SOLD OUT. 

And when I say ALL lodging, I am serious.

We were lucky to get the last cabin at Slick Rock campground.

But, when we opened the door to our little wee cabin,

the smell and sight were quite overwhelming.

(note: I have stayed in my fair share of hostels and 

unpleasant conditions, so I have seen gross things.)

However, something had to be done. 

We went to the nearest store, stocked up on clorox wipes,

new sheet covers and air fresheners.

MUCH BETTER. 

Looking back, it's quite hilarious.

2) CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

ISLAND IN THE SKY

#scared

cute little Cairns directing the path

(rainbow)

My favorite picture. I love sunsets.

MESA ARCH

 Aztec Butte Pueblo

3) ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

I love this panoramic shot.

balanced rock

GROWING UP

On May 1, 2015

I was able to Graduate with my

Masters of Education in Psychology

and School Counseling Degree

from 

Utah State University

GRADUATION.

With one word, life changes dramatically.

For two years, I have anxiously awaited this glorious ceremony.

However, it came, and just like that

IT WAS OVER.

Mama. My supporter.

my desk buddy and lifelong lovely friend, Julie

cute Megan

Lovely Molly

Dr. Carolyn Barcus - her influence is indescribable. 

Is this real life? 

I keep pinching myself in order to really grasp the concept of existence.

I do exist. 

TIME FLIES.

I am finished with classes, coursework, practicums and internships.

In all honesty, I was not prepared to have this

long awaited day be over in a matter of what seemed like SECONDS.

I wanted to relish in all its' glory.

It still seems surreal.

I am still processing. 

Don't get me wrong, I am excited for new beginnings

but I guess I didn't expect things to go by so quickly.

TIME FLIES.

THINGS CHANGE.

I AM GROWN UP.

I AM AN ADULT, MAKING ADULT DECISIONS.

AM I READY FOR THESE CHANGES?

I will miss my cohort. 

They are truly remarkable.

Truly BFF's.

To answer  the above stated question: 

YES!

I am ready.

For so long, I have doubted my abilities and

now I finally realize that 

I DO have potential. 

I AM a capable, hard working and responsible person.

I AM worthy of having a professional career.

I AM smart.

I AM good enough.

I CAN do hard things.

With God, all things are possible.

I feel blessed beyond measure.

The Lord truly has a plan for me.

He wants me to grow and become

the person He knows I can be.

Things have and will continue to work out, as

long as I have faith in His plan for me.

My family 

has also been such a support to me

during my Graduate experience,

but also with the upcoming changes that are going to take 

place in the next months.

I am fortunate to have such a wonderful family.