{ Ambassadors...greatest people alive }

Is it truly all over? I can't believe it. Four years ago, the lovely Sam Spendlove made a road trip from Logan to my house in Salt Lake City to give me a Utah State University T-shirt. I remember exactly how it happened too.

Dad: "Kumi! The door is for you!"
Me (thinking): Crap... I'm still in my ugly dance clothes. I wonder who it is.
Sam: "Hi Kumi! Just wondering, what size of t-shirt are you?"
Me: "Um....small?"
Sam: "GREAT! Because I have a small shirt for you and you've been chosen to be an Ambassador for Utah State!"

It went something like that. I took the shirt from Sam and I think I was too shocked to express how excited I was but I remember that I couldn't stop smiling! My voice probably went really high like it always does when I'm expressing large amounts of emotion....don't know why it does that. It's a girl thing I think.

Four years ago, I was given one of the greatest opportunities of my life. I was chosen out of 450 students to be an Ambassador for Utah State University. My responsibilities were to recruit prospective students and to learn leadership, recruitment, and service skills. I can tell you now, that I have learned MUCH more than those things.

I have learned what it means to be a friend.
I have learned to appreciate my mentors.
I have learned to smile and enjoy work because technically, it isn't work!
I have learned to communicate with many types of people.
I have learned to speak in front of crowds. (Thanks to the million tours that I gave)
I have learned time management.
I have learned how to set goals.
I have learned to always set the bar higher.
I have learned to become a professional.
And I have learned who I am.

We had our end of the year banquet tonight and it made me realize how much of a family the Ambassadors team is. I came home and cried because I never understood how much the group meant to me until I had to leave it. It's my turn as a senior to move on in life and show off that A plate that I will soon be putting on my car. I'll always share my Aggie pride!

I want to give a shout out to each of my mentors because they taught me these things. This is cliche, but I am who I am because of my journey with the Ambassadors family. The people I've met, experiences I've had, will stay with me forever.

Until next time Ambassador fam,

KRR <3

Gave a tour to this gal. Her name was Kumi too!!

{ The Hubster }

Warning...

This post may be a little cheesy cause I'm dedicating it to my other half. I haven't blogged much about him but I want to start documenting our lives together. Here are some fun stories about Cam:

For the past few weeks I've been having these freaky nightmares about the strangest things. One, being about myself in the movie Wreck it Ralph. {Which by the way everyone should see because it is the CUTTEST most creative movie! I could watch it every day...literally. Cam can testify.} I dreamt that those mechanical monsters had babies everywhere and I had to kill all of them! First, I hate bugs. HAATE them. And second, dreams always feel SO real until you wake up right?? So, I finally wake up from this dream and roll over to Cam's side of the bed to say, "I had a bad dream". Immediately, I feel his arms wrap around me and I'm able to fall back to sleep. Like really?! Could he be any sweeter. And keep in mind this happens every two days or so. And every time I roll over he does the same thing. Every time. My mind likes to play tricks on me when I'm asleep. It's weird.

Another cute thing Cam does for me is warm up the bed. Don't jumping to conclusions people...he literally gets in bed before me and starts making snow angels to get the bed warm. Haha ok that was one time. {Name that movie} But still! It made me smile and it actually worked. Getting in a freezing bed when you're so tired and ready to just pass out is never ideal. 

Cam also takes me to get fro yo because yes, I am OBSESSED with it! I was taking weekly trips to Spoon Me before they went out of business because it was seriously an addiction. The original tart flavor literally has some drug in it that keeps me coming and I was so sad to hear they went out of business. Well this last spring break, Rach told me that frozen yogurt places have this flavor and I about died. So, now I will be visiting frozen yogurt places at least once a week thanks to Rach. But Cam deals with it. I've been begging him to go for weeks and we finally went the other day. My ice cream alone may or may not have been over six dollars...but hey. You love what you love right? I love tarty fro yo, so sue me. 

The list could go on and on about the adorable things my man does to make me happy. He's great at it and always tells me I'm beautiful. He knows exactly what I need when I need. I hope that everyone finds someone like him. Someone that treats them right and makes them the happiest person on earth. We all deserve that. 

I love the chump.

{ Baby sister is all grown up! }

My baby sister is going on a mission to Sapporo, Japan!

She left last Wednesday, March 13. This is crazy talk!

I'm seriously so sad that she is gone but have never been more proud. She's such a strong girl and has always been so independent, unlike me. My little sister has taught me so much and I have looked up to her my whole life because of the way she believes in herself. That is one thing that my sister taught me. She taught me how to be a an amazing dancer by letting go of what others thought of me and learning to dance for myself. To believe in myself.

Misa and I were lucky enough to be just two years apart so we went to Jr. high and High school together. I was able to look after her and she was able to look after me. We danced on Skyline's dance company and took many dance classes together after school. We were able to share the same passion and grow from that. She taught me to have courage in times when I was second guessing my leadership positions and this meant the world to me. I was the first one out of my family to go to Utah State, thinking I would make this journey alone...but nope. Misa came with me! This made me so unbelievably happy because my support system came with me! It was so fun having her up here with me, dancing together again, and watching cartoon movies with me when Cam said they were "too childish".

She has strengthened me when I was weak and she was my best friend in times of need.

I'm going to miss her so much!

She's goign to be an amazing missionary because of the light that she has carried through out her whole life. She has such a strong testimony and will be able to share that love with the people in Sapporo. I know that she is going to make a difference and will be remembered by those people. I just ask one thing...keep her safe!! Bring her back to my family when she's done serving. My family means so much to me and my sisters and I will be the "Osterloh sisters forever" no matter what. We're getting bigger each year but that won't break the bonds that my sisters and I have. We love our goofy selves too much to let go of that.

So, to the people of Sapporo Japan... Sister Misako Osterloh is coming your way! Get ready.

Until next time,

KRR <3 

{ Pretty Things }

I like pretty things. Things like:

My husband (I mean he's HANDSOME! Manly.)
Clothes
Make up
My mother
The snow (But then it should melt the next day)
Babies
Family
Dancing
Nude nail polish
My wedding ring
Sephora
Love
Health
Rain
Peonie flowers
Sparkles
Grandparents
High heels
Pink
My gold watch
Life (This is a good one. Very pretty and positive)

Practice the pretty test and tell yourself you're pretty everyday! Reminding yourself that you're pretty both INSIDE and OUT. My mom always told me, "Kumi, don't forget to make your insides pretty." I always want the cutest looks but my mom has always reminded me of what's most important. The inside.

Until next time,

KRR <3

{ The Lorax }

I know this movie has been out for a while, but oh. my. gosh! How cute is this movie!! Cam and I decided to watch it last night and I've already watched it again. The little bears and hilarious gold fish kept me laughing throughout the whole movie. And I'm a total sucker for these kind of movies. I'll watch them over, and over, and over, and over, until I'm singing every word to each sing a long. Oh and yes, I downloaded the cute, very catchy, songs that were from the Lorax. I've decided that I am a very childish adult. I'll watch Disney movies till the day that I die. Those sing a longs truly get me! For now, this is my new favorite movie. Seriously, if you haven't seen this movie....you should be ashamed. GO WATCH IT!! This is the best part of the movie...

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,

Nothing is going to get better. It's not.” 

― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

Dr. Seuss. What a man. He really did have a great mind for making real concepts come to life through simple examples. I've always been a Seuss lover because of that. 

Anywho, that's it for now. I need to get crackin' on homework. Worked a few doubles this week and did lots of school and passed out at 7:30 p.m. last night........yeah. I told you, I'm a child. 

Until next time,

KRR <3

{ Success }

Hey, here's a great thought...



My Grandpa Fred also sent me a letter with this inside:

"What is success?"

SETTING GOALS but not in concrete
STAYING FOCUSED but turning aside to help someone
FOLLOWING A PLAN but remaining flexible
MOVING AHEAD but not too fast to smell the flowers
TAKING A BOW but applauding those who had a part in your success

Just sayin', if Grandpa Fred is giving me this, it must be good. He has been the most successful man I know! So rich in life. Oh how I adore this guy.

My sweet husband also reminded me the other day to follow my dreams. I've been pushing them aside because they don't feel attainable. Where to start?! I've always wanted to do something with the cosmetics industry but guess what...I live in UTAH! There's not much I can do. Sadly, there are no business postions available here. It would be a dream come true to move to Cali or the big NYC and do marketing for a co. but it doesn't look like I'll be making the big move anytime soon. Blah. BUT, maybe my dream is retail? Make up artist? Who knows. I'm just excited for this obsession to become part of my every day life.

That's all.

Until next time,

KRR <3