whats that you say? .... a real job!

I am sure most of you think the same thing every time you read any of my posts here on my blog, and that is....

"Will this girl ever grow up and get some responsibility? It seems like she is always traveling or playing around."

I can't deny it... For the last 6 months my life has been nothing but pure slackerness, and I have loved it all. But I am sad (and slightly happy) to say that those days of waking up whenever I want, working out any time I feel, watching morning talk shows while I work out, staying up as late as I want, reading book after book for pleasure, and really doing nothing have come to an end. Yes folks, Marci Wittwer has a real full-time job as a dietitian. I know you are all shocked. As much as I tried to make this day never arrive, it has come anyway.

There are some positives to this situation..
1. I get to do what I love doing. I did go to 7 years of school, I might as well use all that information that I crammed into my brain.
2. I get a real paycheck. $$ Okay this is a huge positive. I have lived as a poor college student long enough.
3. When people ask me what I am doing with my life, I won't feel like quite as big as a loser. I can actually answer them with an adult answer.
4. It seems like a great job, I will get great experience, and I love the atmosphere of the place. The hospital is small and only 3-4 years old.

Although it is a job... these are some of the negatives.
1. It is located in Mesquite, NV. All you have been here no how utterly Fantastic (haha) this place is. Too bad I am not into slot machine playing, BINGO with the old ladies, or golf cause there is plenty of that to do. I am hoping the commute isn't too bad. I think spending 2 years in Boston and having to commute to work and school (30-60 min) each way has made this 45 minute drive seem doable every day. I will def become a professional 'Gorge' driver.
2. I am a bit nervous... so I am working in a clinical setting. Not my best area of expertise. Luckily I will be doing outpatient counseling, teaching classes, giving presentations etc... so I won't strictly be doing patient rounds and nutrition care plans on the patients. I am going to learn a lot!

bits and pieces.

I figure once a month I need to do a quick post about what I have been up to... so this is a few bits and pieces about my life in the month of January. Life is still fantastic and I am loving being at home with the family and especially loving the AMAZING weather St. George has to offer. I have even been lucky enough to go running outside in only a t-shirt and shorts! I love my life. This is what else has been keeping me busy...

1. My sister Heidi and her Husband Tim moved back to St. George from Provo. So I have finally been able to take advantage of being an Aunt. I have always lived away from both my nephews so it has been so fun to see Henry at least a few times a week. He is such a cute kid and so fun. I love being able to see him grow. It's also been fun to have Heidi and Tim around. Now if Tyler, Erin,Jackson , and new baby girl were here. Miss you guys!

Henry!!

2. I have been hanging around with this kid quite a bit. Yes things are still going quite well! :)

3. I finally went SNOWBOARDING! The past two winters that I spent in Boston I never got to go Snowboarding. Everyone complained of the icy snow and weak hills in the Northeast, plus I was a poor college student living in an expensive city so I decided not waste my money on a less than par snowboarding adventure. Now being back in St. G and having the opportunity to go Snowboarding on the greatest snow on earth I was going to let the chance pass by. The first run down the hill I was hooked again. It reminded me of all the hours and good times I spent on the slopes previous to Boston. I look back now and realize I cant let another winter go by without at least one day on the slopes. I was definately not quite as brave as I have been in the past but I still felt like I had some pretty sweet moves and could hold my own. It was fun going with my little brother Jordan and showing him a move or two. haha. These pics are of Jordan and I up at Brianhead.






Adam and I then went for a day. Good times.. This is the only picture we got.

4. This last pic is really random I know. My little sister had an assignment for school where she had to get all the food out that her family would eat for a week, then take a pic of it with her family. So this is us. This is a perfect pic because it shows one more reason why I love living at home. I get to partake in some delicous food every day. One of the perks of living at home is having daily home cooked meals by my mom and having an unlimited supply of fresh fruit! I love food... especially when it is free. Why would I ever want to move from home. haha. Plus it has been great to spend time with my mom, dad, my little bro Jordan, and my little sister Whitney. Gotta love the family.

I figure that is enough info to keep you updated for the next month or so. Hope you all are staying warm where ever you are.... cause I know I am.

San Fran New Years!

I love having adventurous friends.  Makes for some pretty random and spur of the moment trips.  San Francisco for New Years was one of those.  There really are perks to not having a full time job.  So I packed up some stuff and met up with JoAnna and Blair in NorCal. Blair has a sister that lives just North of the Bay area so we stayed with their family for part of the time and then the rest with one of Blair's friend, Wes that lives right in San Fran.  So fun!  We had a blast and took lots of pictures.  Here are some of the highlights.

Golden Gate Bridge! 

Marci and B

Marci and JoAnna

Blair, Jo, and Marci

The Pacific Coast--- I love the ocean! 

Marci trying to look Hot! 

Jo and Marci at some random Lighthouse. 

This was our rental car.... haha.  We loved it. 

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Jo and Blair. I volunteered to take pictures....  The swings are def. not my thing. I would have been so Dizzy and Sick.

Marci and Blair on the Giant Dipper Rollercoaster. I was not going to opt out of this. 

Santa Cruz Boardwalk with Blair.  Such a nice day.  

 Fisherman's Wharf in San Fran.

Ghiradhelli Squre.... Marci and JoAnna

Yes it was a good as it looks. 

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Just hanging out/AT&T (SF Giants) Park

 Here we are on New Years Eve... The city was crazy busy that night. We had dinner somewhere and then wanted to go down by the Wharf to watch fireworks.... so we hailed a taxi and had quite the adventure with our awesome taxi-chic driver.  We almost made it to our destination but instead we made the countdown in the back of the taxi...... good times. We made it in time to watch some of the fireworks. Def. a New Years to remember.

Jo, Marci, and Blair--- HAPPY NEW YEARS

Such a fun vacation!! Love these girls.

2008.... really was amazingly GREAT!

When I sit back and think of the the year 2008 I know it will be packed full of nothing but good memories and adventures. I couldnt have asked for anything better and was truly blessed in every way. So here is a recap of some of the good times from 2008.
-Jan: Became an Expert on Guitar Hero. So fantastically pathetic.
-Feb: Finally took part in the great New England activity of Candlepin bowling. and ventured up to Maine and more importantly Costa Vida!
-March: Turned one year older... in style. 26 years old and no complaints.
-April: I walked for a cause, attended my first soiree, partied with Blue Men, and most importantly continued my love for my Sox at Fenway.
-May: Ran a half marathon, Got circus crazy, showed my family my life in Boston,

and became a MASTER! oh... how could I forget White Trash Road Trip part 2.
-June: Spent lots of time in the sports bars cheering for the Big 3, got Witchy, partied it up boston style with Jenni, Melissa, and Buffy. Relived Boston year one with Erica when she came and visited, Did as much site-seeing of New England that I could possible fit in, and said Goodbye to my home of 2 years. ...and had a little bit of a cross-country road trip!
-July: Arrived back in Santa Clara UTAH, spent the greatest few days ever at Lake Powell with the family, and became a hardcore fisherwoman in Alaska!
-August: Dont think I slept more than one day in my own bed... lots of travels... Family Reunion to bryce canyon, Zions hiking with Melissa, Salt Lake to hang with USU friends, and Visiting Tyler/Erin/Jackson in NJ and NY. Best month ever.
-September: Began much the same of August... Relaxing in COSTA RICA with Blair, Joanna, Robin, and Emily! Erica and Nick tied the knot! RED SOX TRIP DREAM COME TRUE, Boston revisited, and a Paris Sighting.
-October: took a break from traveling, hung with the family, and transformed to a hot 20's flapper girl.
-November: Got my family active, realized what love is, ate lots of delicious food, and took time to be grateful!
-December: Spent lots of time with my Mom celebrating the holiday season, had a white christmas for the first time in my life, reunited with College friends that I love so much,
and ended 2008 in SanFranciso!

I am BLESSED and I love my life! I hope that you all had a great 2008 and your 2009 is just as fantastic!