Dear NY Trip

Although I like the theory of moving out and living in the city, in practicality, I think I would go crazy. Rain in the city is no fun. Well, rain in the city w/o an umbrella is no fun. No AC in the city is no fun. Climbing 6 flights of stairs and reaching the top drenched in sweat is no fun. True - these are all character building experiences, but I think my parents would agree that I already have too much character for my own good...so I think I'll stay in UT for a little bit longer.

That being said, thank you for the great time (hot, humid, thunderstorms excluded).

The happy couple Noelle and Matt Lybbert (aka the entire reason I was in NYC - thanks for getting married guys!)



Laura, Noelle and me outside the temple after a Nicolai crossed over to Lybbert side. Best bridesmaids dresses ever: looked great on everyone, lasted through the entire day looking fabulous, it was great to dance in - so much room, really is re-wearable and don't you worry, it will be worn again and again and BEST of all, it had POCKETS. Thank you Noelle.

My hero, Getting Low, Dance Captain L. Rees.















Of course, the wedding didn't last all weekend (sadly) so I was able to spend some time with another dear friend, Alicia, who suffered through a 4-hour concert because I wanted a NY experience with her. And what better NYC experience than a true Rock concert. I didn't know any of the bands; Alicia was acquainted with ONE. It was a great evening that started with Fixer, the opening band, fully clothed....

...and their set ended with the lead singer, NOT so fully clothed. Best quote of the evening was from him: "In case you have forgotten, this is effing (edited) New York City. We're here to rock all day, every day, all the time."

Dear I'm Coming to NY

Dear Bride-2-Be,
I can't wait to see you.
I might even let go of my personal boundary walls and let you give as many touches as you'd like [it's not perverted for you perverts out there].



Mon Amie Parisienne,
Merci pour me permettre à rester chez toi. Tu es tellement gentille.

Dear Former Supervisor,
Here's to a true business lunch - under 30 minutes in the heart of the financial district. You'll realize how much I've grown since my internship days. Bring on the networking. Bring on the industry connections.

Dear Former Traditional Mascot of UHS,
Reminiscing over salads about the good ole days sounds quite delightful. Remember the spandex? The lilac spandex?

Dear everything I hope I can do while I'm in the city,
If I am unable to do/see/eat something, consider it on the itinerary for my next trip out.

Dear New Car,

I. Love. You.
Even if you are another monthly payment I have to make AND the main reason why I am no longer debt free.

I’ll make sure you stay clean if you promise to run for a really long time.

Here’s to a wonderful life together.

Dear Black Wednesday,

There are no words.
No words.

Except for maybe WHAT THE %&*@

Dear rainy day at work,

Here's hoping a game of 'Heads up, Seven up' breaks out during lunch...since we can't go outside for recess.

Dear Lagoon,

Any day now.
You + Me = Roller coaster riding funnel cake eating bliss

Dear dating,

Congratulations. I've found one more thing in life that is more frustrating and exhausting than you.
Car shopping.