Slowing down

Sometimes you get so caught up in life you need to stop and enjoy the little things and moments

 

I took these pictures while Hayden and I were outside playing and on our walk. I realize I live in a place with beautiful weather year around---a place where the sun is always shinning and the flowers are always blooming and that's something i've wanted for a long time. I don't want to forget that. 

 

Last outing with Jay we rode the bike down the coast after work one night and just sat on top of this cliff by the ocean--a man sat in his truck behind us and played the guitar and we just sat and listened--talked about the days to come---and watched the two man peacefully fishing. 

XOXO

New Apartment---New Job---Many changes

 

Living room

 

Living room from front door

 

Hallway from living room

 

Kitchen/dining from hallway

 

My room with out new tv cabinet or bed yet..

 

Ror in love with the new cat tree

  

Rory and Diego

New place

As most of you know I have been moving into my new place with my so far awesome roommate Leslie! We have three cats total; you'd think it would be too much but honestly its not. Rory still sleeps in my room every night and Otis and Diego are normally hiding somewhere. They are starting to notice each other lots of hissing but nothing more..which is totally normal. I still need to move the bed, huge living room tv, and Jays boxes. Logan (my old roommate) got out of the Marine Corps and is on his way back to Kansas and with Jay being gone this month there are just so many changes! I also got a job at Nordstrom today which is going to be awesome! I cant wait to meet new people, be back in retail, and enjoy my new discount! I get a hourly rate + commission I think I will do great. I have attached a few pics of the new place--no where near decorated nor organized.! But the location is perfect..I walked to the grocery store today and felt totally safe. (That might sound weird to you guys back home but some towns out here well areas you dont feel that way..so im thankful for this location) YEA HILLCREST!

By the way for all my WI friends and family I will be back in 3 days!

Wine kinda night--

 If your heart is warm with happiness, you'll need a glass - if sorrow chills your heart, have two! (unknown)

Today over all has been really rough on me; Ive decided movies, wine, and more naps will cure my heart and head for now---

For a more normal update: Jay and I attended a Padres baseball game; over all it was great. The San Diego Padres won and we had incredible seats due to my awesome mom friend Sarah and her husband!  

 

Field over all

 

From his seat

 

From our seat

Apartment!

Well it is official ! I have decided on a apartment in San Diego...PERFECT location to say the least. 5min from down town (easy bike ride) 2min to downtown Hillcrest (gay/metro community that I think I will really enjoy great restaurants etc) and also near the zoo and balboa park. Very excited--- move in should be in about a week.

I am rooming with a awesome girl (so far hehehehe) whose older then me and has two cats.!

I don't have pictures of the apartment yet but it is a two bedroom, one bath, big living room, hardwood floors except living room which has new carpet, and huge windows. Over all perfect size for us :)

Stress level just went down 100 points !

Rorys newest obsession!

So as many of you reading my blog know..Rory is my baby and is sooo incredibly spoiled it's almost sickening! So first off he has been on a slight diet (he has gained quite a bit of weight and does have a little tummy!) well he isnt "digging" his new diet he cries all the time on top of crying about not being able to go outside which is his newest obsession!

The screen door is closed with a boxed fan in it... Rory has found out how to get behind the fan and paw his way into opening the door! He then explores outside which is totally okay since he has been coming home when it is time to eat (dinner or breakfast) or when I call him which is a chance and is so nice! But then two nights ago I hear cats fighting outside my bedroom door (Yes in the house) 3am mind you!!!! I go and he and another tabby cat are in the house wrestling! He had opened the door and let another cat in ! NOT OKAY!  I kick this HUGE orange tabby cat out and then shut the glass sliding door! and what does he do all night???? CRY AND SCRATCH THE DOOR! He is worse then a child I swear.!

Jordan was on base that night and didn't have to witness or deal with this at 3 a.m. so he of course makes fun on me! Well last night he got a dose of Rory's newest medicine! He pranced around the house whining and then proceeded to scratch at the glass through our entire movie then all through the night till I finally kicked him outside! UGH.

Beaches!

 

Laguna

 

Laguna Tide Pools

So far I have explored a few southern beaches ! Venice, Laguna, Encinitas, La Jolla, San Clemente we have been to all multiple times. Venice has a very cool board walk where you can rent beach cruisers eat foreign food and watch cool little music shows while shopping too. Laguna is breath taking but expensive.. the waves range in different sizes everyday and when they are low you can explore the tide pools. La Jolla is where I spot all the dolphins but you must hike down the cove to get there they also have paragliding on top of the ridge. Lastly, Encinitas and San Clemente are located about 40 minutes from each other and are really great beach towns! 

Multiple Hiking Trips & Many To Come!

 

Above: Myself at Ja holla

Below:Fall brook hiking

 

 

Above: Myself hiking La Jolla a second time

Below:Jay at La Jolla

 

Above: Hiking at La Jolla 

Hello Hello! So many posts tonight just trying to catch up and it is a pretty lazy Sunday at our apartment ! I have been hiking a few times since moving out here; once out in Fall brook which is about 30min in land depending on traffic it is nicely wooded and there is a small river you can walk in that is super clear--Second  is  a place called  La Jolla which is on the coast ! Personally it is my favorite because I see dolphins nearly every time I go and the views are incredible ! As soon as Jordan leaves for training in September and I get back from my Wisconsin trip I hope to start hiking a lot more.

Job:]

As pretty much everyone knows I am a live out nanny for a wonderful three year old girl named Hayden. She likes to read A LOT and do things like the park, swimming, beach, pet store, arts and crafts (is getting better) and then of course the library and her toys at home. We started out in February going to a little toddlers gymnastic class after that session was over we started swimming lessons and ballet-- over all they have been great experiences! The pictures are some of my favorites and trust me it is hard with her being so dang cute !

Vegas!

Recently I decided to take Jordan on a surprise weekend trip to Sin City :) I booked a room at the Bally's hotel and packed food and drinks. We left at 5am and got there by 10 checked in early; our room had a decent view--we then hit the strip...lots of walking around (since it was my first time there). We ended up buying tickets to Zumanity by Cirque Du Soile and it was awesome! We rode the New York New York roller coaster too it was fun but not as big as anything at Magic Mountain (six flags). Over all, it was a great and much needed getaway! The trip home back wasn't such a nice ride...8 hours due to traffic yikes!