Scandivian Festival 2011

One of my favorite festivals is the Scandinavian festival in the heart of Ephraim utah. I have moved on from this small town and from Snow college. Going back I realized that there will always be a part of me that loves the small town and the memories shared and the ones I created. 

I asked my amazing friend Ashley if I could stay at her apartment which worked out very well they had an extra room with no roommate yet. I got there and we talked and catched up. I love catching up with friends and hearing about what they have done. 

We decided to go and make some ablsciver’s. If you haven’t tried these they are the best. I admit the one’s we made didn’t turn out as well but they were still good. We cooked them in a cupcake tray which might have been the problem. It was fun to make them and take pictures and laugh. We got some Smore’s ice cream. The three of us never had tried it. Yeah we pretty much devoured the container of ice cream. We watched a movie and it was time for bed. 

me. ash. kristen.

best ice new ice cream :)

Don’t you hate when you have something you don’t want to miss in the morning or you can’t be late for? It seemed like every hour I would wake up in the middle of the night. I was excited for the race, but just couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to sleep in or miss my alarm. Then it eventually came every twenty mintues 3:20 3:40. ahhhh you have got to be kidding me. Yeah lets just say I didn’t sleep well. I didn’t even hear my alarm or turn it on. I got up at 5:15 and decided to just get ready. Thanks time for going by so so sloooow.

well The festival first started off with running bright and early in the morning.

I struggle at getting up early so this was the hardest part for me. I registered at 6:00 a.m and ended up getting number ONE.

Yeah baby! I was excited to wear that on my old running shirt from last year. I did the 5k this year was the 10k. The race started at 6:30 a.m. I had time to go get a drink and a protein bar. Before I knew it time was telling me the race was going to start soon. I wore my high socks so I wouldn’t lose my car key and had a place to put it while running. I had my tunes and to keep me going and jamming while running. There weren’t that many people doing the 10k about 25. I was quiet impressed most of them always do the 5k. I decided I needed a challenge. The race went great I loved running around town reflecting back on the time I was there. I loved running on the dirt road and through the neighborhood. I was able to pace myself and start the race of a little faster passing people and getting ahead. My goal was to run the whole thing. Yes accomplished! I did I ended up finishing at

55:20 seconds. I was so proud!!! 
left photo: getting ready for the race to begin. Right photo: just finished the race got my ten dollar shirt ;)

My favorite part about running is when you start the finish line and then end at the finish line. I love the feeling as if I accomplished something that can be hard. I feel as if it is a mind thing with me when running. I have to keep my mind positive and telling my self to keep pushing hard and to keep running and motivated. I am excited after finishing the 10 k to try and do a half marathon. Then after the half marathon I want to eventually do a marathon.  I’m excited and can’t wait!! 

After doing the 10 k I met up with Ashley and Amanda. The funny thing is we all three ran the 5k last summer. I’m glad we all 3 did it this year again. I just decided to challenge myself. This was the first 10k for me it won’t be the last ;) I caught up with them and we took some great photos as you can see below. We look great after the race.

Ate some breakfast then got ready for the day wearing my carpet hat because my hair just was working for me after the race lol. We went to the festival and the parade. I got some free candy which is the best part about the parade’s. Why wouldn’t you go if there was candy involved. My love is candy so it is perfect haha.

I saw in a distance my Ex-boy friends family. I think they new who I was we kind a looked at each other. I decided to keep walking with my head up high and a smile and not acknowledge them. I probably should have said hi right? Or is that weird to say Hi to the family that you dated their son then he was the one to call it off. Yeah awkward. I have moved on and it has been for the best. I hope the best for them they all looked great. Anways I bought this adorable thing at this cute shop on main street. Good thing it wasn’t there last year because I would have spent my money there. It is a cute little thrift shop with new and old clothing for girls. I got this cute necklace thing to hang all my necklace’s on. I’m pretty excited. It was 30 percent off to. I love saving who doesn’t. I love deals they are the best way to go. So I felt good for buying it. Ha ha after we decided to go back for lunch and chill at Ashley’s place.

It was a good weekend down in E-town with some friends seeing a couple old friends and saying hi to my old roommate Tc who is now married. So exciting. It was fun to see their married apartment.

You know when your driving and it consist of one or more hours you just tend to lose yourself in the nature around when driving seeing the mountains, houses, animals, other cars, tree’s. I am always amazed of the beauty that surrounds us. we really do live in a pretty state. I tend to listen to my Taylor Swift CD and enjoy the ride back home to good home sweet home in Salt lake.

Thanks ashley for letting me stay over at your place for a night!! your the best ;) thanks. 

Adventure accomplished.

Festival.10k finished.movie night.friends love.driving.relaxing