I honestly love to write.

At one point in time, I was really good at blogging.

Recently I haven't been near a computer for entertainment. So please excuse the lack of entries. I've been working a lot and hope to be writing more soon!

In the meantime, though, I am going to be re-doing the blog and will let you know when it is up and ready to go!

love, taryn

Because it's one in the morning.

I can't sleep and I haven't written much in a super long time on this here fine blog. Life has been feeling a little weird for me since graduating from Utah State. I though I had it all figured out, but things never seem to turn out the way I plan (which is probably a good thing). I feel like I've sent out an unlimited amount of resumes, had some hope a few times, had them dashed the next, and was grateful to find a job that pays well. By no means is it something I want to do for the rest of my life, but I am definitely grateful to have something to pass the time, and earn money for it.

The point I'm really trying to get at is I'm incredibly grateful for my family. They believe in me when I've let doubt and fear take over. If it wasn't for them, I'd probably be ready to go crazy, curl up in a ball and hope to wake up from an unfortunate dream.

My dad has always said to make the best of what you have and my mom has always had unwavering faith that things always work out....both happen as long as you look at the silver lining. It's there, believe me. However there is something called initiative that people are lacking these days. Stop waiting and start doing something. How else is anything going to happen unless you take action yourself?? Stop being bitter or sulking or saying "life is unfair." If life was always fair no one would learn anything. I know I wouldn't learn much. And stop looking at things negatively, that doesn't get anyone anywhere.

ok. I'll step down from my soapbox now. Just promise me to never, ever give up. Thanks.

Things that make me smile #10

A new found love that makes me smile....exercise. It makes you smile doesn't it? You feel better, you actually acquire muscles you never thought you had, and endorphins make you happy.

This is week 4 for me exercising and it is GREAT! Especially since I work from 6 in the evening to 2:30 in the morning. Exercising has helped me stay awake and alert.

Not to mention I'm felling pretty good about life right now. Seriously, exercise can cure a lot of things.

So there you have it. Now if only I could eat more veggies.

lemonade.

I know one thing I want for my b-day (besides getting a job)

A Fuji Instax Mini Instant Camera from Photojojo.

It's beautiful, I know.

A lot of things have happened recently that has made me realize that you need to just roll with the punches and try your hardest to look at the glass always being half full. Life never seems to turn out the way you planned it, but where is the fun in that?

Just a thought.

Pictures of New York.

Here are some pictures of the Family Adventure!

From the top.
At the airport heading to Chicago; Park Kiss 'n Ride sign to get on the L Train in Chicago; American Girl Doll heaven in Chicago; Riding the L Train in Chicago; New York welcoming us at JFK airport; On top of the Empire State Building; Macy's window display; Rainbow Room; Hard Rock Cafe (so delicious); Museum of Natural History sign for the Subway; New York Public Library; Dad back at the Museum of Natural History; Times Square (side note, we saw Sherlock Holmes on Christmas Day and it was AWESOME); Metropolitan Museum of Art; Serendipity; Courtney in the New York Public Library; Grand Central Station; and Cody, Courtney, and me at Times Square.

I. Love. New York.

I. Love. New York.


this welcomed us when we finally touched down at JFK

That is all there is to it. I could live there for a while and be totally content with life.

Needless to say, the trip with my family was amazing! Unfortunately it was cut a little short due to weather...We were supposed to fly out on the 19th of December, but the flight was canceled. However, we booked a new flight for the following day with a layover in Chicago. When we reached Chicago, our flight to NY was canceled again! Just our luck. Fortunately for us, it was Chicago; a place I went to when I was really little but have no recollection of. Basically big cities are so fun. I love all the hustle and bustle of things and the shopping is spectacular. The next morning we FINALLY made it to New York and what is there to take us into the city but a LIMO! That's right. I had never been in one of those, either, so my parents thought it would be fun and it most definitely was.

We went everywhere possible. Took the subway to the Natural Museum of History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art; walked through Central Park; visited Grand Central Station; saw the New York Public Library; went to the top of the Empire State Building; saw the Broadway show Wicked; and enjoyed living at the Marquis in Times Square.

I loved every moment and hope to go there another time in a different season (preferably a warmer one).

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and wish the best of luck to a New Year!

(pictures to follow)

modge podge

So it has been a few days since I last wrote. Here is an update.

1. I graduated!

So that was pretty exciting.

2. I AM GOING TO NEW YORK CITY!!!

Weather permitting we (as in ma familia and I) will make it there.

That is it for now. Sorry, kind of boring. But there will be lots of fun stories to tell soon!

And if I don't write anything soon. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!