I leave on my mission in about two days!! Can you believe it?! It's finally here.
I am SOOOOO excited and can't even wait.
Just skip the MTC and get me to Chile please.
Ok, not really, I'm excited for the MTC. I've only heard wonderful things.

So, I guess it's time for me to give up this blog (for 18 months).
To follow my mission and hear all about my adventures please follow:

www.vivavina.blogspot.com

I'll be back in 1.5 years! Chau :)

Repelling is fun.

byron and savannah--so brave! 

love these kiddos. 

proud daddy. 

kayla and i

Aussie Style!! meaning, face first repelling. 

brother. 

On my Bucket list I started in 2008,  I only have 11 completed.
1. Study abroad
2. Hitchhike
3. Read Book of Mormon in 2 months
4. Learn to Ski
5. Enjoy the Met
6. Meet some famous (is it bad I counted Jimmer for this??)
7. Record something musical in a studio
8. Be Hypnotized
9. Build a 6 ft. snowman
10. Perform in a Flash Mob
11. Go on a mission (this one is in progress)

It makes me sad to think that's all, but I know the others are obtainable.
Some of these include:
- Attend a fashion show
- Either ride or pet a Zebra
- See 7 wonders of the world (I'm at 5)
- Learn a new language (give me a year and a half)
- Get stuck on a roller coaster
- Rome, Rome, Rome
- Go to DASH (kardashian store)
- Floating Lanterns, preferably in Thailand but I'd be okay with anywhere.
- Pick fresh berries and make a treat from them. Pie anyone??

Obviously I have MANY MANY more, but these are some.
I find it so good to have a bucket list.
Brings a happiness to life. Helps with my imagination.

If you don't have one, start one.
If you do.... what are some??

p.s. mission in 17 days

How can you go a valentines day without hearing this song?

I know it's not the famous Nat King Cole...

but really, this is amazing. Have a listen and Happy Heart Day! 

This was in the scroll my owl brought me...

 Happy Valentines Day!

I miss these folks... we're seriously spread all over the world doing different things.

Melissa:soon to be in Spain (once her visa comes) , Madison: Logan, to be wed in June, Me: one month= Chile, Talia: Logan: graduated this year on to great things, Ry: Ogden: she has a grown up job, Jennifer: home from New Zealand in August

Kristin: finished nursing school (three cheers for that), Quincy: Sao Paulo, Brasil

Brooke: Leaving Thailand today for India (p.s. isn't this photo priceless?=our friendship)

Last week I enjoyed a wonderful trip up to Utah.
It was so great to see all my old amigos and enjoy time with the sis and fam!

on the trax

had the chance to go on splits with one of my best friends.

Have NO CLUE how this happened. it's all hair.

Ry, me, and Lori

half of last years rickity. 

Melissa, geez I love this gal.

Ryan Snow. great guy. 

I'm sorry but shouldn't this say...
"EVERYONE must wash hands before returning to work or your MEAL"

Seriously, you just went to the bathroom. Wash the germies off.

Please excuse the look of no shorts, but seriously how fabulous is this?
clutch and bracelet cuff.
oh my. I'm in love.

off to cold dreary Utah tomorrow!! might miss this sunshine.

These are some of my favorite quotes as of late. Enjoy!

Sometimes I wish they'd have a modern day Woodstock.

 

I know I've made reference to my family and the Kardashians on this blog before.
Forgive me, but I love that show, that family, and everything.
Tonight another HUGE characteristic was shared that resembles my family.
I've always thought Bruce Jener (step father) and my dad resemble each other:
They both put up with women all around them, all the time.
Have very patient and calm personalities.
Take control when needed, ect.
But the most crazy thing of all was revealed and that is....
Bruce Jener plays the ACCORDION.
Seriously, my dad plays the accordion.
Isn't that a little ironic. Who plays the accordion?

**Kris (the mom) also used to spend ALL her time on La Jolla Shores Beach.
My families annual beach destination that we love.**

Call me crazy for picking up these things and applying them to my life.
Honestly though, sometimes its creepy crazy how much we're alike.
Obviously, the ridiculous HM(high maintenance) purchases and life style,
crude and vulgar language, and high fashion christmas card are different.   
But....

they love each other.
realize importance of family.
do weird stuff.
talk in accents.
mothers= similar looks. (my mom is prettier though... au naturel baby)
abbreviate words.
enjoy family dinners.
take vacations together.
"Ding ding ding"... i found a match.

Kardashians.... maybe one day we'll meet. Heaven maybe?
We can sit back and laugh at our lives and the similarities that we have found.
Or if you'd like you can take us all on a trip to Bora Bora.
I guess I could handle that.
Til we meet......