Bits of light

Right now I feel like my life is kinda a mess...I'm still living by myself in the middle of nowhere and I have no idea what my plans are for next year. I'm trying to stay positive but with no one to talk to and only myself to figure things out, I start to feel like the dark clouds are rolling in.

But every once in awhile there are little bits of light that poke through those clouds and remind me that things are going to work out the way that they are supposed to.

My lights this weekend:

-A visit with Nicole, an amazing person and friend who lets me be me without judging. Hanging out with her reminds me that I'm worthy of happiness and love (another bit of light...a conversation with her little boy that went like this: "when this caterpillar sheds his skin, guess what it will turn into?" "a butterfly" He looks at me like I'm stupid to which he replies "no, a butterfly")

-A simple text from a friend I hadn't heard from in awhile...it's always a treat hearing from old friends!

It's Official

My baby sister is officially engaged and will be getting married on May 21 in SLC. Hooray for weddings! And for being another bridesmaid (this will be my 5th time...is there a limit as to how many times you can be a bridesmaid????).

Here's a pic of the happy couple:



I'm officially the only single Rowley left...anyone know any good guys for me?

Does anyone else feel like March 25 is a significant day? I keep looking at the calendar and thinking "Oh no, it's March 25, that means...." And then nothing. I can't think of a single reason that March 25 sticks out in my mind. My calendar says that it is the Feast of the Annunciation but since I don't know what that means, I'm guessing that is probably not why today seems important to me. Any ideas? Am I forgetting someone's birthday?

One good thing on this particular March 25? Cute little Lola is still here visiting me...check out this adorable picture!

Mesa Verde

One of the coolest places I've ever been. It was so amazing to walk through there and remember the people who first lived in this country and the way they lived. This one consisted of a whole village that you could walk through (at least most of it) and explore.




Hopefully these pictures will inspire some of you to get out here and visit me!

It's cool to be in four places at once....

But other than being cool, four corners is not much to write home about. You pay a bunch of money to go stand on a little plaque and take pictures. Then again, it was probably worth it.

Just in case you wondered...

I am, in fact, still alive. The past week has been crazy with a trip to Mesa for work followed by a visit from my brother, sister-in-law and cute niece. We've been so busy that I haven't had a moment until now to even get on the computer!

Since they've been here, we've hit Goosenecks, Natural Bridges, petroglyphs in Bluff, Thin Bear, Monument Valley, and we've managed to eat at and explore pretty much everything else that is close.

I will be posting pictures just as soon as we get back from yet another trip (camping in Cortez, day trips to Durango and Mesa Verde). Look forward to it!

Happy birthday (a couple days early) to this gem...



"And we make a great team. We’re like one of those classic famous teams. (S)he’s like Mozart and I’m like...Mozart's friend. No. I’m like Butch Cassidy and (Megan) is like...Mozart. You try and hurt Mozart, you’re gonna get a bullet in the head courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
(quote courtesy of Dwight Schrute on the Office)

Why I'm feeling the way I do...

I spent the entire morning in a meeting which is not the most pleasant way to spend a morning. But then I went into the 2nd grade and taught them how to make origami frogs in order to work on their listening/following direction skills. And having an origami frog race is a much better way to spend the working hours.

I officially bought my ticket for Hawaii! I had a few moments of buyer's remorse but got over that pretty quickly thinking about how much fun I will have there.

I got two phone calls last night that really made me re-evaluate my life and what I'm doing with it. One of my very best friends just got some sad news about her sister and it reminded me how important my friends and family are and how precious life is.

I'm headed for a fun weekend in northern UT to celebrate some birthday's and get away from the land of nowhere! I can't wait to see old friends (and to see city lights).

The million dollar question (okay, more like the $322 question):

Should I go to Hawaii this year?

In order to answer this question, you might need to have some background information. I have gone the past two years because my friend Rachel can get us a great deal on some lodging (aka...free). She has invited me to go once again and at first I was thinking that I probably couldn't afford it. Then I found a sweet non-stop flight from Phoenix that would only cost $322 including taxes. Not that I can really afford that (that money should be going toward my mountain of debt), but I'm kinda thinking...with that kind of deal, can I really afford not to go?

And in case you need even more information to make your decision, here are some pictures of one of my favorite places on earth:

A girl just told me that she wants to be single forever just like me because boys are stupid.

And some part of me agrees just a little.

"You are like a great meal. You make me feel stuffed.....with feelings!!
Plus I don't need to unbutton my pants."

**This movie was pretty entertaining, just in case you were wondering**