OHIO

I fail at blogging. I knew I would. I fail at writing in my journal so of course, failing at writing a blog would happen as well.

In my last post (about 5 months ago!) I said that I would be spending my summer in Ohio. WELL.... It was amazing.  One of the best summers of my life.  For about 4 months I lived in Dublin, Ohio (20 miles from Columbus) I lived with Ty and Megan (my brother and sister) and their two kids Scott and Ben.  I was an OA (office assistant) for AMP security. It was a new experience, and so much fun.  I experienced so many new and exciting things and met some amazing people.

 Living with Ty, Meg and the boys was one of the greatest parts of my summer.

Meg and Ty during a Sunday trip to Chillicothe

I have some amazing nieces and nephews.  Brooke, Jack, Scott, Ben and Kate can make me smile and laugh at even my hardest times.  They all make me so happy.  SO living with 2 out of 5 of my little cuties, was definitely a benefit in my life.  They are so sweet and pure.  I love their young curiosity.  I am so happy I had the chance to bond with Scott and Ben this summer. I loved the times I found myself sitting on the couch snuggling with both of them.  These boys were always there for me.  This summer had some intense, crazy moments.  But with a flash of their sparkling smiles we knew everything would be okay. They will forever be my little Ninja and Party Rockers.

I am equally happy for the opportunity to live with Meg and Ty! When Megan and I lived together before it was "awkward" (according to my mom ;)..)  because of the age difference.  Well, I wouldn't really call it awkward, but we weren't able to connect on a deep level.  We are 12 years apart and while she was the best sister, that's all she really was back then. It was fun to be able to live together again. AND this time she wasn't only the best sister, but she was the best friend.  She still is the best friend.  Ty and Megan have truly become my best friends.  I miss them so much.  It is difficult to be here in Cedar City, and have them in Orem.  When I do go home they are the first people I want to hang out with.  Its always the best just relaxing, watching some tv, laughing and joking and drinking Diet Dr. Pepper (and occasionally the goldon liquid. aka Diet Mt. Dew).

Jamie and I on High street

Another important person in my Ohio-summer life was Jamie!  She was the Inventory OA.  We instantly became best friends! She is hilarious.  I love her so much.  She made such an amazing impact in my life.  I love all the times we spent at the mall, watching glee, riding our bikes, acting crazy, eating, hanging out in the office, relaxing by the pool etc.  I also love our trips to Blacklick, OH where we would listen to some music and talk about life.  Jamie taught me how to be a little more fearless.  She definitely doesn't back down from what she believes is right.  She is passionate, beautiful and brave. I am so greatful for her.  She is a real, genuine friend and her friendship means the world to me.
I'm also greatful I was able to meet Jeremy and Ian.  They are the funniest boys I know.  There is never a dull moment. Never a time where I DON'T laugh.  Definitely had some good times.

Some of my greatest memories:
-Cedar Point. in Sundusky, Oh with Jamie and her cousin Nick
-The Reds game in Cincinnati, Oh with Jamie, Andrew, Scott, and Blake (techs)
-Jeni's Ice Cream, Chipotle, Firehouse Subs, Stake n Shake nights, mejier, buckeye doughnuts
-Bike rides around Dublin
-Geoff (brother) coming to visit
-OSU
-Walking High St. at night.
-The malls: Polaris and Tuttle Crossing
-Racing a frog
-The gigantic fake field of corn
-Meeting "Orlando Bloom" ;)
-Jamie's "you worry about me" voice.
-Taking down the office/ water fight
-Tornados
-Midnight Denny's trip (20 miles away)
-paperwork, equipment, iPhones, techs, reps etc.
-The "Lingo":  L3000/5000, Vistas, Schedule Outs, Smokes etc.
-Living by the Wendy's Headquarters
-Fireflies
-HUGE thunderstorms

Ohio was a great experience. I am so greatful for everything I went through, for all the good times, and all the amazing people I met!

Bahamas.

SO, in my last post I mentioned I was going to Florida/the Bahamas with a BYU Geology field trip (Seriously, I love that my dad is a geology professor.) The trip was amazing. One of my all time favorite trips.

Here are just a few picture from my adventure in the Bahamas:

Snorkeling with Aubrey

       

The BEAUTIFUL Florida waters.

                                         

Life can not get much better then Robert is here milkshakes. Keylime Coconut milkshake. Amazing.

Quite the big crab chillin in cabin eight.

Blue Hole.

                                           Some of my favorite Bahamains.

Ms. Marshel

Daddy Cool

Kara :)

Worth getting up at 6am. The sunrise is amazing in the Bahamas.

THEN i was enjoying this trip, which was incredible. Wish I could go back....  NOW I am finishing up finals, packing up my room, and getting ready to say goodbye to my good friends here in Cedar.  It's gonna be difficult to say goodbye.  NEXT up is Ohio for the whole summer. I am super stoked for Ohio. 

Welcome to the Blog World?

Apparently blogging is fun.  I have been semi-interested in making a blog for quite some time now, however, I've always been too lazy to actually do it.   I guess maybe I will start out my blog by giving some background information.


Hello.
I am Amy Ritter. 18 years old. SUU student.  I LOVE SUU.  It is an excellent school, and I am actually really enjoying small little Cedar.  I am a Special Education major.  I have an excellent family, and I have fantastic friends.  I'm intrigued by life and love to travel and explore it.  Basically.... Thats the condensed version of my life. 


Speaking of travel.  In less then 48hrs.  I will be on my way to FLORIDA and the BAHAMAS.  I am so excited.  It will be my 3rd time going to Florida and my first time going to the bahamas.  I will be going with a BYU geology field trip. (Having a geologist dad "ROCKS" sometimes. Pun intended.) ;)