Out of my comfort zone.

Most people don't know this, but I'm afraid of a lot of things. (I've become more aware of this over past few months.) I've spent too much time being afraid to try something new and I'm done with it. That being said, I'm trying to be more open to trying new things. I'm trying to make a more conscious effort to push away that awkward feeling of discomfort and just go for it!

Case in point:

•  I tried waterskiing. It was harder (but strangely alot easier) than I thought it would be. It was a really big step for me. 
• I drove the boat. That was way harder than I thought it would be. But I did it. 

(More lessons in both to follow)

This is how I felt afterwards. I still feel super accomplished!

Recap:

Ryan & I went to see Jurassic World on opening night and it was so fun! The theater was packed and the movie was great and Chris Pratt was super attractive and Ryan surprised me by buying me my fave candy. All makings of a great night.

Ariana (my sort-of niece) came to visit for the day/overnight, so we took the boat out. (as afore mentioned)

 We were all super hungry after, but were super bummed that Taylor's was closed. So we drove to In-N-Out, but the line for the drive thru was super long. (Like right-after-a-youth-dance long) So then we thought about going to Islands, but it was too late. We ended up at Five Guys.

 We ate peanuts while we waited for our food. I got a cheeseburger with grilled onions and jalapenos- which just for the record is super duper hot because they don't take out the seeds.

  Ryan made me breakfast. What a sweetie.

 We went grocery shopping and Ryan whistled The Wise Man Built His House Upon The Rock while he looked for the perfect carton of eggs. I'm pretty sure he's the most hilarious person alive (next to me of course).

  I also realized while we were in the ice cream section that we wore the exact same outfit. (blue shirts- same shade, black pants, sandals)

 I watched The Devil Wears Prada while I painted my nails and drank a milkshake. All was well with the world that day.

 I was having a hard day, so Bubs did me a huge solid and suggested we go to Walmart to get him some new polos for work. He even let me pick the ones I wanted him to get. What a sweetie.

 The final countdown!

 Then he surprised me by taking me to dinner!

 "Oh my gooooooooosh..."

 ...and another surprise...he took me next door for dessert!

 I'm a stalker...hehe...

 I may or may not have washed and kept these spoons to put in my lunches...

...for some reason they sell dodgeballs...?

Quotes I'm Liking:

Weekly Obsessions:

• Jurassic World Chris Pratt 
• Pickled beets
• Ryan making dolphin noises with my water bottle (when you tip it upside down and drink)

These hairbands.

Perfect for tying off braids, plus they blend in with my hair color, which is awesome.

Fresh fruit.

 

So yummy!

This water bottle!

My super fave work bestie, Tricia, got me this super cute water bottle as a souvenir from her Disneyland Trip. How awesome is that? I use it everyday!

This Pinterest mer-baby.

Aww...

Songs I Heard This Week and Liked:

• Rather Be by Clean Bandit
• Riptide by Vance Joy
• Sober by Childish Gambino
• Slow Motion by Trey Songz
• By The Way by The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Thankful Thursday: prayer, LDS General Conference, inspired hymns, hugs, my sweet/sassy Ryan.

I encourage you all to try something new and get out of your comfort zone within the next week!

XOXO,