10.23.2009

Thanksgiving

Ya okay I know, it isn't even November yet but I feel like there is a lot to be grateful for this fall. Fall, like many other people, is my favorite time of the year. The leaves are falling, the temperature is getting cooler (but not yet frigid), there are haunted corn mazes all over town, its pumpkin dessert season (yum yum), Halloween is just around the corner, Thanksgiving and Christmas will come soon (which means a 2 yr anniversary for me and Jo) and Logan UT is absolutely GORGEOUS this time of year.
Along with all of this we have weddings in the family, some of my best friends are having little ones, and I have three awesome trips planned.


November:
The first trip planned is to a place I have been dreaming of going for a long time.
Tokyo, Japan.
I almost can't believe that I will be here in a couple weeks.

December:
This trip has been booked since February.
For me and Jo's 2 anniversary we will be going on the same cruise we went on for our honeymoon. I'm ecstatic and Jo can't stop talking about the food.

end of January beginning of February:
Most recently I found out that the Utah Association of Conservation Districts (UACD) will be sending me here
Okay... not exactly here but 3 miles from it.
Orlando, Florida.
My baby GIS project that I have been working on for a year now has been chosen as one of the top 5 success stories to be featured at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) meeting in Florida.
What does this mean?
That I will have to go to a convention for 3 days, and give a 20 min. presentation one of those days.
But after that...its a party for me and Jo for 4 days at all the awesome theme parks in Florida.

I am so excited for this fall season.
It is beautiful and there is so much to look forward to.

7 comments:

richandteri said...

what are you doing in Japan? Have fun!

TODD + ANNIE said...

I am jealous, ok! I can't believe you are going to Japan. What are you doing? Are you just going with Jo? Holy cow girl. Yay for you, how exciting! I have a feeling I am not going out of town (and by out of town I mean not even St. George) for a long time now. Sad! miss you!

"Ashley Anne" said...

lucky bum

janece said...

I'm speechless...which doesn't happen very often. You're one lucky girl!!!(and smart too)

McKensi said...

Whitney! i was super excited to find out you had a blog too! You guys look like your having so much fun being married!

Anonymous said...

NUMBER ONE-
I expect a couple of gifts. Some Japanese Candy and a art magazine.

NUMBER 2- Next year, I'm coming with you.

Number 3- Make sure wear your hair in a high bun so you "blend in". You got the squinty eyes- you just need the bun. and maybe a kimono.

karlee said...

Fun trips! Way jealous!!!
Cruises are fun.. and to be hones, my favorite part was the food too. Those sour dough rolls on Royal Carribean are to DIE for! Yumm. Have so much fun and be safe on all your awesome trips!