The Year of 2011

I can hardly believe that another year is over and how much has happened. If anything, this year has taught me that the Lord is really in charge of my life. It is fun to look back and see how everything has progressed this year.

I quit my first job. After a year and a half of doing IT Audit for KPMG, I gave my two weeks notice the last week of January in pursuit of a new opportunity.

I got a new job with a healthcare software consulting company. At the end of February, I started my new job as a support analyst for Huron Healthcare. It was a little rough in the the beginning, but things are better now.

I moved to Portland, Oregon. I honestly never imagined myself living in Oregon with all the tree huggers. But despite the weirdness, I have learned to really love Oregon. Of course, the rain hasn't returned yet.

I traveled to Chicago and Nashville. To feed my appetite for traveling, I got to visit Chicago and Nashville with work. I stayed a few extra days in both places to see the sites. Chicago was pretty amazing because I got to be with longtime friends and eat pizza!

I paid off my car. It is so nice not having any debt or interest over my head!

I attended the temple at least twice a month. The temple has become one of the greatest blessings in my life. Moving from Oregon, I actually live closer to the temple than I did in Utah, but I miss having so many to choose between.

I got a new sister. Landon married Shelley in August in the Mount Timp Temple.

I have updated my style to include skinny jeans and boots. I didn't really see it coming, but with my fear of the rain, I was determined to stay dry. So far it has worked out well. It has also been one of the driest falls and I am completely fine with it.

I started dating Bryce. There are some good guys out there!

Even though this has been one of the most challenging years of my life, it has also been very blessed. In some ways, it is easier to see the Lord's hand when things are hard and confusing, but I have grown and learned a lot. I am so grateful for my testimony and the Gospel. I wouldn't be able to survive without it.