Gooooaal Progress

Hi Internet, 

Happy 2013. The world didn't end. Christmas Break is 1/2 over and I already miss my kids and am ready to get back to school. 

In honor of the new year, and to help remind myself of my goals, I give you an update on my progress on my 29 before 29 list. Only 63 days to get it finished. Yikes!

 

Krystal’s 29 before 29 List

1.        Donate Blood (I'm gonna do it this week!)

2.      Get Associates Degree Diploma

3.      Beat my last year time in the Chena River Run (Didn't do it. Wish I had)

4.      Wear my Retainer 60 days in the year (My Teeth hurt cause I'm wearing it. 5 days down...)

5.      Make the Chancellor’s List

6.      Run the Midnight Sun Run, beat last year time Same time

7.       Sew Rag Quilt

8.       Run in the Beat Beethoven Race (See #3)

9.      100% Visiting Teaching (For December. Holla)

10.    Save more money for Europe (Unpaid internships and full time classes SUCK!)

11.      Go on a vacation outside of Alaska

12.    Go camping (aka sleep in a tent) Or a cabin with no heat

13.    Read/listen to 20 books for pleasure

8 Down, 12 to go... unless picture books count, then I'm DONE! haha

14.    Wear make-up more often

15.    Be on time

16.    Finish another Couch to 5k program (Exactly 9 weeks til my Birthday. Perfect!)

17.    Compliment 1 person each day

18.    Start my Internship year!  HALF WAY DONE!!

19.    Complete another online English Class With Divine Intervention! Must post about this.

20.  Pay off my car

21.    Read scriptures for at least 5 minutes a day (Try to use my phone for this)

22.  Learn how to make Cream Brulee

23.  Make my bed every morning (Epic FAIL)

24.  Own a pair of designer jeans (I'm a poor teacher)

25.  Buy teacher clothes Wear them every day!

26.  Go on 1 date- I might have been on a date? I never know if I'm being dated. He bought my movie ticket?

27.  Go to church activities Went to a few, could be better.

28.  Buy a little black dress

29.  Participate in Santa’s Mailbag program Not as many letters from the Bronx this year. WHEW!

No Excuses, Just Happiness

Hi Internet.

The only excuse I have for not blogging is that I have been so busy crossing things off my 29 before 29 List! Holla!

Check me out!

5.      Make the Chancellor’s List

 BOO-YA!

2.      Get Associates Degree Diploma

 Sorry, I just got out of the shower, BUT, if you had worked for 10 years for a diploma, you wouldn't care either!

11.      Go on a vacation outside of Alaska

Brace yourself for lots of pics from the family Vacay to So. Cal

First Stop. San Diego to visit Aunt Bev and Uncle Jack, complete with a visit to the Mormon Battalion site, Old Town, the BEST food at Fred's, San Diego Temple and the USS Midway

I'll be honest. When I heard we were going to the Midway, I wasn't excited. But, I was really surprised how cool it was! Not only did I learn so much (Like did you know the Midway Laundry did over 4,000lbs of laundry an HOUR??) But it was also the location of the American Idol Auditions where they found runner-up Jessica Sanches! Cool Huh?

Oh, and look who is my TWIN! Same gift shop!


After a visit to the mall and Balboa Park it was off to Anaheim! We rented a house less than a mile from the park. It was great! We were the first people to stay there after a complete renovation and it was a bummer that we didn't have more time to swim in the pool, play air hockey, ping pong and watch tv!

Because we had 3 amazing days at the Happiest Place on Earth!

A. Standing outside the Tower of Terror B. Us girls ready to ride the Winnie the Pooh Ride! C. Levi, pretending NOT to be excited. D. Tower of Terror, Aubrey and I were terrified! E. Magic Kingdom F. Captain EO... Movies have improved a TON in 30 years! G. Corn Dog, legendary H. Dad and Nate on Splash Mountain (Dad's arms are raised) I. Me and Jules before it's a Small World J. Jules and Aunt Aub K. Creepy Princess Aurora did NOT stop for pictures L. California Adventure at night.

Oh! And I went to church with this guy!

All in All, an incredible family vacation! Can't wait til the next one!

Ta Da! The 29 Before 29 list!

Well Internet,

Since I had so much fun doing my 28 things this past year, I've decided to wisely use the 730 days before I turn 30. (Gross, I know) SO, without further ado, I give you....

Krystal’s 29 before 29 List

1.        Donate Blood

2.      Get Associates Degree Diploma

3.      Beat my last year time in the Chena River Run

4.      Wear my Retainer 60 days in the year

5.      Make the Chancellor’s List

6.      Run the Midnight Sun Run, beat last year time

7.       Sew Rag Quilt

8.       Run in the Beat Beethoven Race

9.      100% Visiting Teaching

10.    Save more money for Europe

11.      Go on a vacation outside of Alaska

12.    Go camping (aka sleep in a tent)

13.    Read/listen to 20 books for pleasure

14.    Wear make-up more often

15.    Be on time

16.    Finish another Couch to 5k program

17.    Compliment 1 person each day

18.    Start my Internship year!

19.    Complete another online English Class

20.  Pay off my car

21.    Read scriptures for at least 5 minutes a day

22.  Learn how to make Cream Brulee

23.  Make my bed every morning

24.  Own a pair of designer jeans

25.  Read scriptures at least 5 minutes everyday

26.  Go on 1 date

27.  Go to church activities

28.  Buy a little black dress

29.  Participate in Santa’s Mailbag program