Still Alive and Kicking in Russia

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October is just about over and there is snow on the ground.

On Halloween, we are going to see Krymov's Opus No. 7.

I am working on a scene from Uncle Vanya for the rest of the semester, under the advisement of Igor, our other master and a famous actor in Russia.

Guys, life is unbelievable.

My Week in Utah

i spent a week in Utah for a business convention. doesn't that sound boring?

the opposite of boring, folks. the complete opposite. my family, and this company? boring is not an option.

how about a little rundown?

Monday, the 13th:

We left bright and early, as we were driving to the beehive state (seriously, utah? the BEEHIVE state?)
There was a quick stop at the oral surgeon's office, to get my new syringe toy to clean out the holes in my gums from the wisdom teeth operation. delicious, you say? i know.
we love roadtrips in our family. in 2009, we went on a road trip for a month. that's right, 30 states in 30 days. we've been meaning to write some sort of blog/book about it. yes, we know it has been three years. but i'll let you know if it ever comes to fruition.
so anyways, this 12 hour jaunt was really nothing too crazy for us. it was just my parents and me, as my brother would fly from san francisco to meet us in utah.
i've taken this specific drive twice before, but was still so incredibly fascinated by the world outside my window. maybe a little too fascinated. i had to delete many a nature photo. but i saved a few for you:

like... can you handle it? maybe you can. i couldn't. if you'd like to see a little more nature, click here.

also, on the trip up, we passed by one of the top earners in the company, in his RV and toy truck. as in, the trailer he keeps his fun four wheeler type things, not a tonka.

OH and I had CHIPOTLE.

we arrived in utah by 9:30, and slept in our family friend's father's house. ooh, say that five times fast.

Tuesday, August 14:

the morning looked a lot like this:

i was still in a little bit of pain, and also struggling a teeeensy bit with the altitude change. 

this is the house we slept in:

i know, right? perfect.

we made the short trip to the corporate offices:

they have the best little cafe(teria) in there: amazing salads, especially, plus REVS

 (oops, my 2nd that day)

we then checked in to our hotel smack in the middle of salt lake city, right across fromt the convention center. this was our view!

and this was my outfit:

we explored for a bit, and stumbled upon this adorable pastry shop.

did that 3 picture thing work?? great. it was freaking cute and also delicious.

what next?? whole foods, of course. i decided you didn't need pictures of that. this is already getting lengthy.

i did get some new running shoes that night at REI. fancypants:

Wednesday, August 15:

On this day, we registered for the convention and went to a few awesome breakout sessions/trainings:.

my brother and me, sort of color coordinating:

in the middle of the store! more fancypants. also! see that white-haired man in the pink/blue shirt? that's our founder. usually, he's in a lab coat. casual wednesday?

pretend you can see my face!

that night, we went to USANAfest, which was at the USANA amphitheater (are you sure it's -er, spellcheck?) outside the city. Belinda Carlisle, Eddie Money, Tommy Shaw, and Kenny Loggins! It was such a great time. 

the family! mom was looking at another camera...

OK I'm gonna stop here for a bit because we are halfway through and this is SO LONG already. i will pick up where i left off.

Another 365

Day 184 7.1.12

WHOA. Startin' July with my face in your face.

Day 185 7.2.12

Kelly came over and we created.

These are little (cookie dough) bites of HEAVEN. From Joy the Baker, obvi.

Day 186 7.3.12

Kelly was still here the next morning, so we created more.

Cinnamon bread.

Day 187 7.4.12

Oh, Mother. Makin' a Fourth of July spread to die for.

Day 188 7.5.12

Carryin' the patriotism to the next morning with my breakfast.

Day 189 7.6.12

A simply delightful picnic with Cortnie in Balboa Park.

One of my favorite summer afternoons.

Day 190 7.7.12

This is a close-up of my shell mirror that faces my bed.

Handmade by my mom.

This picture is ridiculously shitty, but that mirror is a work of art.

Day 191 7.8.12

Caprese salad at Nicky Rotten's after family tennis.

Day 192 7.9.12

Playing with my grandparents' russian dolls

Day 193 7.10.12

Homemade hummus

Day 194 7.11.12

Included in a birthday package from Danielle. 

It's on my nails now.

I'm obsessed.

Day 195 7.12.12

Kids whipping their hair.

My sister and her friend worked with them for a couple weeks to put on a recital of sorts.

Day 196 7.13.12

Marissa's birthday dinner at The Marble Room downtown.

Comic Con goers EVERYWHERE.

Day 197 7.14.12

Went for a run for the first time in.... oh, ever.

Day 198 7.15.12

Danae's going away dinner.

natalie being cute.

Day 199 7.16.12

I just..don't get some people.

Day 200 7.17.12

This is a great face for day 200. Girls night at Danae's.

Day 201 7.18.12

The day I FINALLY got my phone back. After 30 days.

This is a view from the Coronado bridge as I was coming home. Sometimes it really hits me that I live in paradise.

Day 202 7.19.12

I made (a vegan) dinner and it looked like the picture in the recipe book.

Felt very profesh.

Day 203 7.20.12

A huge prayer for Colorado and a simple meal for my dad and me.

I love appetizers as dinner. It feels naughty. <-what?

AHHHH I'M CURRENT. NEVER THOUGHT I'D GET OUT FROM UNDER THAT PILE OF PHOTOS (and screenshots shhh).

Also I severely missed Instagram.

That's real.

Where Has My Life Gone (365)

I know. I KNOW. I haven't posted 365 pictures since June 11. Who am I? I am the worst. I'm gonna take you through to the end of June and then do another post with July thus far. This should be interesting.

Day 165 6.12.12

I made black bean burgers.

Day 166 6.13.12

Peewee watermelon!

Jk it's a weird form of cucumber, but I was giddy all night because of this.

Day 167 6.14.12

Vegan veggie quesadillas. Guys they were so good. I should buy almond cheese again.

Day 168 6.15.12 

The day before my phone went byebye.

Day 169 6.16.12

Walking home from work.

Day 170 6.17.12

Father's Day. Lucky.

Day 171 6.18.12

LOVE the ads at the Village Theater. Vintage.

Saw Rock of Ages. Highly enjoyed the cheese factor.

Day 172 6.19.12

My sister does a great little dance for us in the midst of cooking dinner.

PLL Tuesdays.

Day 173 6.20.12

No comment.

Day 174 6.21.12

Tennis with dad.

Day 175 6.22.12

Sunrise photo shoot with the ever-fabulous Cortnie Dee. For the love of all things holy, book her! 

Day 176 6.23.12

Color coordination in the bedroom.

Day 177 6.24.12

Oh just the best mac ever, made by my mother of course.

Day 178 6.25.12

Don't even. I know. Gross.

Day 179 6.26.12

BEN from Love in the Wild.

Guilty pleasures are beautiful. Literally.

Day 180 6.27.12

lalala another screenshot. SO exemplary of my feelings, though. Slideshow issues always.

Day 181 6.28.12

Birthday lunch the day before my birthday to accomodate LIFE.

French cuisine. I chose it because it was fancy.

Ended up maybe regretting it a little bit because there were literally 3 vegetarian choices and I could have gotten away with picking a vegan place on my birthday if I wanted to!

But this cheese plate was fantastic.

Day 182 6.29.12

BIRTHDAY.

I turn 20 and throw a party. Posted about this already

Day 183 6.30.12

Danae takes me to see Wicked!

I like it but, for the second time, am not blown away.

What's up with that??

OK. June done. It was a fast month. But what does that mean?

On to July.