Whoa! I haven't blogged forever. Sorry! I have blogger's guilt, especially after I was told by many of you that you check often to see if I updated anything. There's been so much going on..where do I begin? November has gone fast.. My parents were here for a few days which was so fun..check out my Dad's flickr site for his amazing NYC pics. Then before I knew it, I was in Logan for Thanksgiving with the whole fam. I'm so grateful for my amazing family and friends...I love you all so much!! This week started out rough with a red eye flight and my suitcase zipper breaking..that's the worst feeling when you see your boot, then makeup bag coming down the baggage claim belt! Then on Tuesday I fell down the stairs at Anthropologie..yes, you can laugh..haha, the pain is gone now. Do you think that was a sign to leave?! Anyway, yesterday was magical with the tree lighting in Rockefeller center, we watched the celebration from my office and then the security guard hooked us up with a great spot when they actually turned on the lights. I'm so happy to be here for the Christmas season, there's something in the air! :) So, these are my random adventures and mishaps from the last month. I'm still waiting for my camera to be fixed..I do better blogging with my pics...stay tuned!

Just do it

This week has been a fun one for my runs through Central park. It's beautiful and I'm always discovering new parts of the park, but this week was especially interesting to watch the set up take place for the NYC marathon, which has more than 90,000 participants. It started with the finish line (that I pretended to run through after 26 miles..haha..really just about 26 min, but someday!), then tents were placed through out the park, tons of trailors were brought in, news interviews yesterday, and a line of 10 Polar spring water trucks. I could feel the excitement in the air yesterday as I walked home from work and saw many people picking up their marathon gear. This morning as I entered the park for my run I discovered a race already happening- the men's olympic team trials! I was able to cheer for Ryan Hall who took first place and to my suprise... my friend from BYU, Nick McCombs! I ran across the park to meet Nick at the finish line. I had no idea he was running this weekend, so it was a fun reunion. Nick already qualified at the St. George marathon, so this race was just for "fun"! amazing! Good luck to Keila, my friend from the ward, running in the marathon tomorrow! Running a marathon is on my "list" of 100 things to do in my life, this week definitely reminded me of that goal and inspired me to go for it!

The city that never sleeps...

I found out why New York is called "the city that never sleeps", this week! There is always so much going on and if you participate- you will not get much sleep! :) I had an adventure every single night this week after work..it was so much fun- but I'm definitely exhausted! Here's the week in review.. (my camera is getting fixed right now, so I'll try to round up some pics)

Monday- movie on the rooftop for FHE

Tuesday- Visiting teaching the lovely Tracy

Wednesday- Haunted House in the East Village with Leslie and Becky..I was so brave! :) ..too scary to put a picture on my blog! hehe.

Thursday- Cyrano De Bergerac with Leah, Erika and Karen

Friday- Red Dress Photoshoot with my work on Ellis Island (they opened up the museum just for us.. it was really neat)

Saturday-Stake Singles Halloween Dance (I went as a Christmas tree with these ornaments pinned to me, a gold headband, green skirt and silver tinsel- Halloween and Christmas decor shopping in one trip!)

Sunday- Bake- off after church, I made whole wheat oatmeal chocolate chip cookies- yummy and healthy! ;)

4:30pm

I love this time everyday at work because it means we get to go raid the EHE clinic for food. Today I got there early enough for some sushi..yummy! (it wasn't this fancy, but still good of course)

Cute

these two are getting married tomorrow morning on The Today show. I think I might just have to watch out my window.

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After lots of practice this summer I was finally able to hold this pose... besides looking really cool it makes me feel focused and strong. I love yoga!!

Don't be mad, Jess!

Jess cut her hair short this weekend. I thought I should post this awesome photo shoot from the cabin in August in memory of her long locks! hehe. Of course Jess looks gorgeous with the short hair too!

Always fun to start off the week with a little Barry -walked right past him on my way into work today. My co-workers still think it's funny that I get so excited to see celebs so often.

Health coaching advice of the week....

Eat your fruits and veggies!! :)

City life!

I'm finally getting settled into my apartment and I've been working now for three weeks. I really enjoy my job and I'm learning lots! Here are some pictures of where I spend most of my time...

my fun little cubicle..tiny kitchen/living room

my co-worker Krishna and I enjoying the US open at Rockefeller plaza during our lunch break..

I love the whole NYC experience- riding the subway to work, walking home through Central Park, chatting about fuji apples with an old lady in the market, eating delicious food, meeting people from everywhere doing just about everything... I'm just missing all of you! Come visit! :)