Something So Easy

We all want to be someones hero, we all want to save a life, and one day we all want world peace. So what's so easy about doing it? Well we have to start somewhere. The other day I had what I call a "horrible" day, business is down, my team isn't where I want them to be, I didn't get to spend xmas with my family & my boyfriend had to go back to UT. Probably the worst thing you've ever heard right? No. I realized that night, while reading up on the news that millions of people lost everything on the day that millions of people were given more than they deserve.

If you haven't heard already, on xmas day.... there were a lot of murders, burglaries and crime that will always be there. What I read, changed my mentality on everything. There were a couple stories; one was about an 18 yr old teen who lost the battle of cancer after giving birth to her baby boy that the doctors said she wouldn't be able to have. Another one was a teenage boy from Idaho who lost his battle of cancer a week after xmas. Christmas will never be the same for these people. It was then that I realized how foolish I was being for crying over something so stupid. I didn't get to be with my family for Christmas, but i'm so lucky that they are all still alive. My boyfriend went back home to UT, but he made it home and he's safe. My business is down, but I have a job and a car, and a house to live in.

This year, my New Years Resolution is to put my mind on everyone but myself. I'm sure it's easier said than done, but that is why i'm challenging myself. I am going to challenge myself to do all of these things;

• Give to charity every chance I get- every transaction, every store, every time.
• Adopt a family in need during Christmas
• Start volunteering
• Not cry when things don't go my way
• Make a list of everything I have to appreciate-read it every morning.
• Remind everyone that the best things in life, aren't things.
• Skype with my friends & family at least once a week.
• Say thank you- to everyone.
• Smile for no reason
• Go out of my way to make someone happy when I'm having a bad day
• Choose happiness every morning
• One simple act of kindness every day.

These all sound so easy, but we never remember to do them. Life is so short, too short to be selfish & try to make yourself happy when it's so easy to reach out and touch the life of someone else. However, as much as I wish I could be the difference- I can only help. I need to get my word out. I want everyone to be able to pick one thing from this list & live it every day. One person can't change the world, but a group of people can change anything. Who's going to help me?

Remember: Everyone is facing a battle, and it's always worse than our own.

Busy Busy

Wow I haven't blogged for TWO months. I am really bad at this apparently... I just don't really have a lot to say. No one cares to know that I'm managing my ass off out here in Cali and it's not like I have kids or a husband to post about. ha. I think I just keep the blog to stay in touch with my friends who do have kids/husband to follow on here. But...heres an update:

• I live in Cali...and I love it here


• I manage @ The Buckle


• I love my team


• It's very hard, and very rewarding


• I have the best job


• I love the community

Things I have been loving:

• Cheese Quesedillas - this is a daily snack...or meal ha ha


• La Cocina Mexican Restaurant


• Lazy Dog Bar - right outside my mall, grab a margarita after work!


• Dink's WHAM breakfast burrito


• My days off: Wednesday/sometimes Sunday


• Phone calls with my Mommy


• Sleep


• Pandora - radio stations in cali =yuck


• Laying out allllll year long


• THE WEATHER!


• Fall dress code/ scarves, boots, sweaters, jackets, long sleeves! LAYERING!


• Boot socks! in love

Thats pretty much all thats going on out here, so far :)

Drum roll please

So...*drum roll*....I am the new MANAGER of The Buckle at Valencia Town Center located in Valencia, CA which is nestled right in the Santa Clarita valley. I am having a lot of feelings right now! Anxiety STRESS nervous.... but I am definately EXCITED! This is such a new road for me in my life, a great opportunity & the best part is...it's in CALIFORNIA! So it's got some pro's & con's....


PRO's :)

• It's 35 min from Santa Monica beach


• It's 1 hour away from Disneyland


• It's 45 min from L.A.


• 4 hours away from Vegas -which with traffic is probably 8 hours but I like the idea


• New restaurants


• More places to shop (yikes!)


• POTTERY BARN


• Pay raise :)

CON'S :(

• It's 11 hours away from my friends in SLC


• It's 14 1/2 hours away from my family & friends in Vernal


• I will miss my friends & family SO much


• I will miss my team at Buckle that developed me into the person I am


• I'm going alone

Well, no matter what, i'm going & i'm excited about it! Wish me luck! I will blog more when I can but I assume i'll be pretty busy for the first couple months.

Goodbye, SLC! Hello, California

Santa Clarita

DIY Curly Hair!

So I was on Pinterest today and I came across this girl with BEAUTIFUL curls and the caption said "sock bun secret" with this link. (<---click on that) Check it out! I'm trying it tonight :) If you try it, let me know how it went! I'll get pictures up as soon as it works!

The next big step

Some of you might already know this but I had the chance to take the "next step" in my job and attend what is called, Summer Management Meetings in Kearney, Nebraska (where Buckle began). I already blogged recently about attending leadership academy, well I thought I had fun there- this was so much fun! I learned so much and met so many great people. It was weird being the one that wasn't a manager, still attending, but that usually means they either have an idea for a store for you- or they are working on it. Let's cross our fingers :)

Some of the highlights of these meetings were:

• Free Stuff!!! Free Affliction, free ROAR, free Fossil watches, free jeans!! There was a surprise everyday!


• Hypnotist: this was our event for the last day


• We met UFC Fighters: GSP, Randy Couture, & Rich Franklin - sponsors of Affliction


• Fashion show for all guys and girls new product and a 3 hour presentation with all of the information, stay tuned for a lot of great new brands!

I am so grateful to work for such an amazing company, I was more and more amazed every single day. Being able to see and meet your CEO and VP is hard to come by- I met him last month, and ate dinner and lunch with him this month, and i'm traveling with them next month! It's amazing to see how much the vendors really pay us back and reward us for selling their product, and it's even more amazing to see people take the time and gather 500 people to recognize and appreciate all the managers of the company 4 times a year. I can't wait for all the new and exciting things to happen in my future with Buckle, if you are looking for a great job and or career, I would highly recommend this company. I will post pictures soon :)

2 Amazing Men

Happy Fathers Day to the two most important men in my life!

My Dad- He has taught me so much, and through all of his stubborness and manliness he has a heart inside that truly loves his daughter. I know that this guy would do anything for me, as long as I learned something from it. I regret the time in my life when I was growing up and I drifted away from my Dad... and I dated a guy he never approved of and I could tell everyday that It hurt him. He has stood with me through thick & thin, I am so grateful to have him in my life and I will always be here for him the way he is for me. I love you Daddy!

My Boyfriend Josh- Wow! Ya know, I never thought I'd date a guy who had kids with another woman, in fact- it was on my list of things I don't want for a future husband. I don't know if I was just thinking of how hard it might be, or having that kid accept me in my life... I don't know what it was but I wouldn't change it now that I have it. Josh is such an amazing father, he might not get to see his little girl as much as he wants but he does everything he can to call her & send her little gifts. I love seeing this part of him, I think you truly don't know a guy until you see the way he treats his kids...and I'm grateful to be able to see that now. I can't wait to have kids of our own because I know how great of a Dad he is to Alex, and how great of a Mom I can be with him by my side.

Ya know the best part of these two amazing men? They get along with eachother!...and they love me, of course :) I couldn't be more grateful!

*Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing fathers out there... If you haven't told your Dad you love them in awhile, today is the day! *

Obsessed

I am completely obsessed with the following (Iphone) apps:

Instagram- If you love taking pictures, you'll love this app! I don't use it as the camera, I use it mainly for editing pictures but you can do a lot of fun stuff with them. The following are some of my favorites that I have edited:

Pinterest- This app is like a virtual pinboard of all your favorites. It's a place to share and keep record of the things you love. You can pin anything that catches your eye and there is limitless categories to choose from!

Download Pinterest today, or click here to check it out!

....This sounds hypocritical based on my past, but I believe it now: "If you don't have an iphone, well, you don't have an iphone" :)