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My new last name has lead to me really enjoying Valentine’s Day (even if t is a cheesy Hallmark holiday). Bring on the hearts.

This month was all about wellness. I attended 34 yoga classes and did my best to make healthy choices. I cut way down on my wine intake (upped the H20 intake) and logged lots of mindful moments in my Fitbit. I’m feeling like a million bucks and ready to retox tomorrow at my company’s 15th Birthday happy hour.

I have been feeling grateful that both my Hubby and I love our jobs. It’s rare to find a career path that feeds your soul in a positive way. We are both so lucky to work where we do.

Hope you had a fantastic February and you have fun on the horizon in March. Cheers!

Vegas. SJ. Palm Desert.

Just because my journal has ended doesn’t mean my blogging has to stop. I am going to continue to recap the things I am most grateful for each month. It makes me happy sharing my life.

January was a whirlwind. This month I found gratitude in:

• Peyton’s 5th Birthday.
• A successful work trip for CES.
• A second successful work trip in Palm Desert.
• Time reconnecting with dear friends.

Looking forward to some wellness in February. I am doing a yoga challenge and focusing on eating clean. My body is craving it after Italy and the holidays. Namaste! Thank you for stopping by.

SB. SJ. Big Sur. SLO.

I finished my journal. I have written 1825 sentences of gratitude for the last 5 years. I’m really proud of myself. When I look back through the journal I can’t help but get happy tears in the corners of my eyes. The last five years have brought so much joy and it’s all documented. Having a gratitude journal has completely changed my outlook in life. Without a shadow of a doubt I can say that I see the world differently now. Life is most beautiful when it is imperfect.

The last month of my journal was spent enjoying the holidays despite having the plague. My Husband (I still can’t believe I have one of those) and I traveled to Santa Barbara, San Jose, Big Sur, and SLO over Christmas.

I leave you with a grateful Hart. Thank you for joining me in my journey the last five years. It meant a lot.

Twelve Years Later

One month married. Twelve years as a couple. November was spent:

• Celebrating us.
• At Topgolf in Las Vegas.
• Enjoying Turkey Day with the Steels.
• In Mexico at Telefonica.

I am one month away from finishing my journal. I can’t believe it. Blows my mind. Thank you for reading.

Ciao.

Honeymooning is magic. I can’t say enough good things about Italy. My Love and I spent the first two weeks as newlyweds exploring Rome, Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast.

La vita è bella.

P.S. Happy 1st Birthday to my Beautiful Niece, Bailey Rae. I had an aperol spritz in honor of you, Sweet Girl.

Ciao, Bella!

 

Just Married

This month was my favorite ever. I married the love of my life in Santa Barbara and it was perfection. Excited to leave on our honeymoon to Italy tomorrow. My Hart is full of gratitude. I’m a wife. Bring on the carbs and the wine.

Ciao!

xo Mrs. Hartman

Something Old.

Something New.

Something Borrowed.

Something Blue.

First Look.

The Tile.

Santa Barbara.

All Smiles.

Sunken Gardens.

Our Ceremony.

Just Married.

Pure Bliss.

Holding Hands.

First Dance.

Husband & Wife.

And they lived happily ever after.

Petite Pearl

It’s the last day of August. Holy $hit. I can’t believe it’s about to be September.

Every night before I go to bed I write one sentence in my journal. This sentence is the happiest part of my day. This month has been so much fun that I typically have had more than one sentence to jot down.

The Dip

I lost my beloved Fitbit in San Francisco during a boozy Birthday bar crawl. May it rest in peace. Not to worry, I already bought a new one.

The Bursts

August 2017 was the best and here’s why:

• I picked out jewelry for my wedding and when I went to pay I was told my WONDERFUL Fiance was taking care of the bill (so gangsta)!
• I got to see Metallica in concert for FREE!
• My love and I ordered our wedding bands (YAY)!
• I spent ten days in the Bay Area with my family and framily!
• I rubbed Mags’ baby bump!
• I had a sleepover with my Nephew!
• I made my Niece smile!
• I got to camp out on the field at Petco Park!
• My ClassyWAGs threw me an unbachelorette party!
• AND THE BEST OF ALL, Petite Pearl was born today! I can’t wait to meet her at our wedding.

That’s it for August. I have a feeling next month is going to be my fave ever.

The sunrise on the day Petite Pearl was born. Welcome, Little One.

 

 

 

Birthday Boy

July was cray cray. We had company every weekend. We are blessed to have so many people we love come all the way to San Diego to hang. Let’s dive right in.

The Dip

Mike and I have been too busy to plan our Italian honeymoon. It’s a good problem to have. I know we will sort it our eventually. I did order a book to help us plan. If only the book  would plan it for us.

The Bursts

The love of my life’s sign is a Cancer and his Birthday always kicks off July. I firmly believe Cancer is the best sign. My future Hubs is patient and kind. He calms me when I am freaking the F out. I celebrate his Birthday all month long. I do little things to treat him and make him feel special. We spent his actual Birthday weekend at a VERY Classy wedding and celebrating the 4th of July. In my universe the fireworks are all for him.

Thank you to Yayo, Nats, Sarahbutt, my Ma, Peyton’s Butler, and Jess for making July the BEST. We are so lucky to have so many incredible people enrich our lives.

Bring on August. Two months to go before I’m wifed up. Mildly excited.

Marry me.

June was really fun. No dip to mention. I got to spend time with my two Besties in the Bay Area, rub a baby bump, watch some baseball, happy hour with my Classy WAG tribe, eat tacos in Tijuana, and finalize elopement plans in Santa Barbara. The pics say it all. Life is pretty awesome right now. Can’t complain.

Not You. Not Me. Litter.

May 2017 made for a super fun month. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much. My abs still hurt from this past weekend.

The Dips

May 9th always makes me sad because that is the anniversary of my friend’s passing. I felt like she sent me little signs all day that she is with me. The life and death of Sarah Faye Hurth is something I think about daily but this time of year more than ever. The jacaranda trees in bloom throughout San Diego bring me comfort. I like to think she is saying “hi”.

I slipped down some stairs in Mexico and sprained my second toe on my right foot. I have to wear a super sexy boot for the next two to four weeks. I am grateful its not broken.

The Bursts

gap intelligence’s 5th Annual Drives for Rides raised $57,650 for the Emilio Nares Foundation. Hartman’s office showed up in full force. It was a fantastic day of fun while raising money for my favorite local charity.

Hartman and I have been taking trips across the boarder to Mexico and have had THE BEST time. Mexico adventures are magical. We enjoyed a day trip to a very sketchy water park and also rented a beach house in Punta Banda over Memorial Day weekend. I will forever be grateful for someone littering on the beach since it led to the most epic rap of all time. Not you, not me, litter.

I have been exceptionally happy with work lately. It’s nice to love what I do for a living. My office has the best company culture and I feel so grateful for be a gapper.

I am a little less from four months from marrying the love of my life. I am very excited to be Hartman’s Wife.

I head to the Bay Area tomorrow afternoon to spoil my college Bestie who has a bun in the oven. I will also be lucky enough to brunch with my high school Bestie too on Sunday. Can’t wait!

Hope May brought a smile to your face and June is your best June yet! Thank you for reading.