Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Planner

If you know me, you know I love to plan. Planning out goals, vacations, a busy day. . . the list goes on. I often make a 5 year plan where I set goals and plan when I want to accomplish them. When I first graduated from High School I had a 5 year plan . . .
- Go to College
- Work and save up for my mission
- Graduate with my Bachelors in Psychology/Behavioral Science
- Go on a mission
- Come home and get my Masters
- Get married at age 23-25

As you can see, it all worked out. . . not! That's the funny thing, I love to plan and feel like I have thought out every detail perfectly. Then I have to humble myself and remember, I don't always know whats best for me. That is when prayer comes in.

My 5 year plan 2 weeks ago went kind of like this.
- Apply for the Dental Hygiene Program in the spring
- Begin the DH Program in the fall and finish in 2012
- Support Joseph till he has finished school
- Complete projects on the home during all of this

I really thought this plan ^ would work. I guess that's why we are moving to Arizona in a week and 1/2!
That's right, for the past few months, my Dad who owns Costa Vida Restaurants down in Arizona, has been mentioning to us that we should go down and work/own one of his restaurants. We were thinking that we would do it, just in 5 years or so. Before we knew it, we found ourselves talking and praying and talking and praying some more. We felt like we came to our conclusion. We are really doing it, and we have so much to do before we go.


That's why we are in Hawaii right now ha ha. Really, we are. We took off to Oregon the day after it was all decided and spent a week there, then caught a flight to Oahu. We are so happy to have some time to enjoy these trips because we haven't had a break from school or work since last year (literally).

We are trying to prepare ourselves for this big change and find ourselves getting a little sad about leaving Family, Friends, and Utah. But we will come visit and always welcome visitors, so don't forget about us :). We really are excited to work together and learn everything from my brothers so we can expedite the opening of Costa #3! I hope this clears things up for you. We love you all and hope things are great at home!

P.S. We will be leaving October 3rd, just to let you know.

11 comments:

  1. Yeah, you're moving to AZ!!!!! I'm so excited, now I can get to know you better.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Wow! Olivia! Great news. That should be fun to be with your brothers and cute nieces and nephews. . . Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Coming to visit! And FYI the past few days as I sit in Phys I get quite jealous of you! THANKS a MILLION for the study book... it really is helping tremendously..... now I have to go study some more for the quiz tonight! Have FUN in HAWAII!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. How fun to be so spontaneous! It's kinda hard to do that once you have a couple leeches--I mean cutest kids ever, tagging along...

    We'll miss you guys!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I am so sad, It hit me when I went to pilates the day after you left for Oregon. I sat out in the car and cried a bit and called your dad. He said "I don't mean to run all the kids off. . ." I laughed through the tears and thanked him for listening and assured him that I know he is wanting to do all he can to help all our children to get the good start.
    I will miss you everyday!





    '













    '

    ReplyDelete
  6. I am going to miss you guys so much!! But we can't wait to come down and visit!!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Take us with you! PLEASE!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wow!! I'm surprised, but excited for you! Ya'll will be a great asset to your branch or ward :] Are you still planning to get a BA in physicology/behavorial science?

    ReplyDelete
  9. That is so exciting!! Can't wait to hear more about store #3 as well as how you like living in AZ. Do you have a place down there yet?

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wow! What are you going to do about the rest of this semester? How fun, Hawaii is amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Keep us posted on your new adventures. BTW I love the picture from Hawaii.

    ReplyDelete