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Mariah Jean💗

My Happy Place

It doesn't matter where, as long as I'm on the beach, I'm at peace. All of the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders and have been forgotten for a few hours. The sand between my toes and the sun on my skin relaxes me and sound of the waves crashing soothes me.

Ever since I was a little girl, something about being at the beach calms me. I'm happy. No worries in the world. I don't even worry about getting a sunburn (which I did on Saturday, by the way. Haha. I've had worse and it's basically a tan already.)

I used to have to travel 2-5 hours to go to the beach and now I'm just a few minutes away. I can go whenever and where ever I want. I'm surround by beaches. I fall in love with this place more and more every single day. It's where I feel like I belong and I want to be here as long as I can.

Getting Into The Groove Of Things

It's been a while since I've updated everyone. I haven't been able to post anything on my blog yet. It's really hard to blog on my phone. I'll be buying a tablet this weekend to hold me over until I get a new laptop. (If y'all have any suggestions on what to get, that'd be great! -- looking into iPads & the Microsoft surface thing. Haha)

I've been here almost a whole month! It's so insane to think about. Time really has flown by & I really enjoy it here. I've met lots of amazing people & have already made some friends that I hangout with. Everything has just been so good. I'm so happy & I'm excited about each & every day here.

No, I am not super tan yet...no cute tan lines, more like a farmers tan from the many walks I take every day with the kids. I haven't been to the beach since my mom was here. I'm really hoping that will change soon, now that I've gotten myself adjusted & have people to hangout with.

I'm still trying to find my go-to Japanese place to eat here, since there isn't a Fuji. My favorite place to hangout is the mall just 10 mins down the road. I love just walking around, even if I don't buy anything.

Work & living with the family I work with has been so nice. It's nice that I work where I live because I don't have to get up an hour or so early to get ready and leave. The family & I get a long great. Finally found my groove with the kids & everything has been going smoothly, especially nap time now. I love snuggles from the 7 month old & the 2 year old is attached to my hip most of the day. She's my best bud. She comes into my room 20 times a day. She loves being with me when I get ready in the mornings or when I'm getting ready to go somewhere. She watches me as I do my hair & makeup & loves it when I pretend to put deodorant on her & do her makeup. She does get into my stuff a lot...that's going to take some getting used to. She took my shoes that I was going to wear the other day & threw them out the door as I was getting ready to leave for sports night...then went to go picked them up to give them to me & tried to hide them instead. Haha. This is definitely great practice for when I have my own kids someday, that's for sure!

Once I get my new iPad or Surface, I will be keeping everyone updated more often! I even plan to give my blog a new fresh look! I can't wait!

HELLO February!

I can't believe it's February already! It's going to be a busy month and full of changes. I am looking forward to every single day. My 25th birthday is this month and then two days after my birthday, I board a flight with my mom to Hawaii. I still can't believe I am moving to Hawaii, it's so surreal. 

There are a ton of things that I need to do and so many people I need to see before I move. I am constantly on the go and doing something. The past week or so, I've hardly took a moment to relax and take care of myself. And even when I do have time to myself, I am cleaning, or packing...I'm always doing something to stay busy and to prepare for Hawaii. My mind is cluttered and I have a million thoughts going on at once. I'm tired to the point my body is starting to shut down. I'm currently in bed, writing this blog post, when I have about fifty other things I need to be doing, but instead I'm going to rest. I have the day off, so why not? I'm going to do an unwinding yoga sequence, drink lots of water, watch Scrubs reruns and take a nap.  

Tomorrow, I will do what I can, but not everything. I don't want to stress myself out again. I need to take care of myself and take my time. I still have 16 days until I leave. I have time to get everything done and I have some amazing friends who will help me.

No matter how much you have going on or how stressful things may be, don't forget to take time for yourself and take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritual. You can't take care of the things on your to-do list or any one else, if you don't take care of yourself first.

• Buy shorts
• Pack
• Order contacts + glasses
• Farewell Parties
• Mani/Pedi
• Ultra Skin - Wax appointment

>>Read about my big move to Hawaii!<<

Keep Calm....I'm Moving To HAWAII!!!!

    This is a picture of me in Hawaii. I was only 7 years old and I was on vacation with my family. My mom had be cured of her colon cancer and my family spent a couple of weeks to go on vacation to celebrate. I remember being at the airport and my dad rented  a convertible mustang. I thought it was the coolest thing ever even though we had to sit on top of our luggage because not all of it could fit in the trunk. It was pretty funny and one of my families favorite memories to this day. I loved everything about Hawaii. Growing up, I always dreamed that I would one day go back to live there and it looks like my dream came true. 

    Over the summer I attended a church fireside, I'm not exactly sure what the fireside was about, but I remember how the couple who spoke said they met in Hawaii while they were there for school. They talked a lot about their experience there and it really got me thinking about how amazing it would be if I could just move to Hawaii. I never really thought it would happen but I kept thinking about it and talking about it to my friends and family. I wanted to move to Hawaii so bad and I wanted to move there by next summer. Eventually life kind of gotten in the way. I had moved in with my sister, I have had a lot of car problems and I wasn't making enough financially and exverythinfb that was happening made me feel like my chances of going to Hawaii were slim to none. I believed that it wasn't my time yet for something big, like moving to Hawaii. Eventually I gave up on the idea and ended up focusing on other things and getting my life in order.

     Recently, I was hanging out with a friend of mine. We were hanging out in my room talking and catching eachother up on what's been going on over the past week or two. I told her how I was stressing out about finding a new job and how I was struggling to find something that provided good hours and pay. I jokingly talked about how I wish It was possible for me to find a job in Hawaii and the all of the sudden I knew what I needed to do to make that happen. I searched online for a live-in nanny job. It was the first job that popped up and it was an amazing, once in a life time opportunity. I told my friend about it and I called to tell my parents as well. After talking to them, I knew I had to apply for the job, even if it was a long shot. I was brace and took a chance. Within 4 hours, I heard back from the family that I applied for and they wanted to INTERVIEW ME! How crazy is that!? I interviewed with the family via FaceTime and it went really well because a few days later, I got a call and the job was mine! I'm moving to Hawaii!!

Time next month I will be in Hawaii with my mom, moving into my new place that I will be living in for the next year or so. It's crazy to think about! The last few years, I've seen all of my friends have exciting and amazing things happen to them. They graduate from college, get really important jobs, they move, get married, have babies....the biggest thing for me was moving 20 minutes away from home and living with my sister, but still, it's be hard seeing these great things happening to others and I feel like I've been waiting for forever for something big and exciting to happen to me. I know things happen for a reason and I know that a year ago, I wouldn't have been ready for a big move like this. I have grown so much this past year. I'm ready. I'm ready for this big adventure that I'm about to experience. I can't believe it's happening!

I have a lot to do and people to see before I leave. It's bittersweet, but I know I will be back to visit soon. Subscribe my blog and follow me on social media to stay updated on my adventures in Hawaii. 

For those of you who have been to Hawaii, what are some places I should visit and things I should go do? I want to experience it all! 

A New Year. A New Post.

Now is the time for fresh starts, new beginnings, taking chances, making a difference and trying something new.

I am a different person than I was this time last year. I love the woman that I have become. I used to feel like I had to have control over everything in my life, that everything needed to happen a certain way. I would be very hard on myself and always felt like a failure. I was short tempered, impatient, and I would take on more than I could handle. As a result of that, I was constantly stressed out and had a hard time taking care of myself . I was depressed and had bad anxiety. I needed a change. I am changing and bettering myself daily and my 2017 goals are going to help me become even better. I wanted to share a couple of my resolutions/goals for the year on my blog. Maybe if I share them, I'll be able to stick to them.

One thing that I have discovered living on my own is that it's really hard financially. It never bothered me living paycheck to paycheck because I lived with my parents and I didn't have to pay rent. Not paying rent helped out a lot. It's hard living that way when you have to pay rent, buy groceries and pay my phone bill, fill your car with gas and only having a little bit left over. I love road trips, going out and having fun, eating out and shopping and to be honest I've been doing that a lot more than I should. I need to be saving my money instead. I need change something in my lifestyle if I want to be able to pay the bills and live a fun life. So, my first goal of the year is to work hard (without working myself to death) and save money! I want to be able to support myself, be prepared in case of an emergency and be able to do the things I want to do without worrying if I'm not going to be able to pay a bill if I go have a little fun.

When I was in college, I took a Yoga class and I fell in love it. Ever since, I've practiced on my own some, took a few classes and read a couple of books. I made a Pinterest board with different learning techniques and videos. I just did yoga as a workout and because it made me more flexible. I loved how my body felt so much better and looser afterwards. But recently I learned that it's a great escape. I do yoga to clear my mind, to let go of whats weighing me down. It's changed the way I think and the way I live my life. It's made me recognize that I need to love and take care of myself. That sometimes putting myself first isn't selfish, but necessary. The practice of  yoga is for the healing of the mind, body and soul. I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation of yoga and meditation. Now, do I do it all the time like I want to....no. I admit, I've been a little lazy. I've even gained 10 pounds in the past 6 months! Which is crazy cause even when I barely work out, I used to look like I did. I could eat whatever and not gain a pound. I am almost 25 and I feel so unhealthy. Which brings me to my next goal for 2017. Being dedicated to practicing yoga and meditation. I want to be physically, mentally strong and live a more positive life.

I want to prove to myself, family and friends that I can take care of myself...financially, physically, mentally and spiritually. I figured if I can stick to these goals that I made for myself I can accomplish so much more in my life and be able to achieve other goals I have set for my future.

What are your thoughts?... Did you make any resolutions/goals for 2017? 

Share them in the comments for me to read!