My #1 lady...

Tovah Teuila turned ONE!! My sister Teresa worked so hard and put together the cutest "pinterest" party ever! Tovah's a lucky girl to have such a fun, loving, creative, talented mom! Here are a few of my favorites from the night!

 We love you SO much sweet girl! Thanks for making our lives so exciting and fun. I love watching you grow and change every single day. I can't wait to see you turn into a little lady! Love you to moon and back! - Auntie Stace

#endofanera

Well ... it's been a minute since my last post. A lot has happened in the past two months. I'll start with the obvious being my last night performing with Viva Elvis. August 18th was a day I will never forget. My heart races just thinking about it. Elvis had been my whole world for almost 4 years. I heard his music everyday. My body did those dance moves 2 shows a night 10x's a week for 3 1/2 years. (no wonder we had so many surgeries;).  I saw and laughed and cried and grew with those same sweet faces every day. I met thousands of people from all over the world. I did my makeup and put on my wig until I was no longer Stacey Clark but now "Amber Jensen" the character I created 4 years ago during creation in Montreal. I got to pour out my heart and soul on that stage each night. What a journey and a blessing that I will eternally be grateful for. I grew as an artist and performer in ways I never thought possible. I am SO grateful for Viva Elvis. I am equally as grateful for my family who supported all along the way. Having them all standing with that huge banner and the smiling faces cheering me on one last time is unlike any feeling I've ever felt. Sadness, gratitude, relief, love, passion, fear and a very very full heart are only some of the feelings I felt that night. It was overwhelming to say the least.

My final dancer meeting as Dance Captain

(flowers and Pizza)

The "ugly' cry

My sisters forver! 

Wouldn't have made it without these 2

(oreo cookie)

The ladies

My Boo's

My final bow! 

Goodbye Las Vegas 

(apartment 1129 at 11:29)

I am thankful for my time in Vegas for helping mold me into the woman I am today!
                             xoxo - a girl in the city 

Juicing

For my last month in Vegas I have a special new roommate. She happens to be married and has cool married people stuff like a juicer. (lucky me) We decided to juice together for out last few weeks and its been so fun trying all sorts of different fruit and veggie combos. My favorite is anything green cause that means no beets or dirt taste haha. But oh do I love what those beets do to ya. Gag it down or slurp with a straw its totally worth it! Plus the pretty fuschia color doesn't hurt. Anyways lets talk about bigger, stronger, hotter, better things like Ryan Lochte....oh I mean the Olympics! I love the Olympics! Wish I could sit home all day and watch. There is just something about seeing hard working, athletic, totally awesome people fulfill their dreams! I'm a fan! #GOUSA

You're welcome:) 

Getting myself ready for Ryan! #imsurehejuices

xoxo - a girl in the city 

My favorite Marine.

It's been awhile since my last post and I have so much to catch up on. One of these days I will sit and take the time to fill you in. One thing I do want to post about is my little brother Cameron, or Cam-marine as we like to call him. On July 9th he left his family, friends, and normal everyday life to join the U.S. Marine Corp. He has been in basic training boot camp for 3 weeks now. Only 10 more to go. I had so many fears and worries before he left. I hated not knowing how bad it would really be. We watched youtube video after video which only made it harder for me. Not sure who would choose to still go after seeing those. YIKES. I am sure it's worse than any of us will ever know. I know he is being tested both mentally and physically every single day. I am positive this will be the hardest time of his life. We have received a few letters and I can already tell he has changed. I absolutely love reading and being able to hear his testimony growing stronger every day. He is being such a good missionary and really using this experience to bless the lives of those around him. He is learning things about himself that will bless and change his life forever. I couldn't be more proud to be his sister. I can't wait for his graduation day when we will get to see him all dressed in uniform and standing with his head held high as a U.S. Marine. Oct. 5th couldn't come soon enough. Can't wait to give him the biggest hug! Love you to the moon and back. xoxo - Stace

'Call Your Girlfriend' Robyn/ Erato cover by Lennon & Maisy Stella

Obsessed...Enjoy and then go to youtube and join the obsession!! 

One date...is that too much to ask for?!

Ok ladies...how much do we love him? How much do we want him to win tonight?!?!?! Not to mention that this song has a special place in my heart.
I danced to a very different version at my sisters wedding but this one may be my new favorite. Keeping my fingers crossed for you tonight Phillip Phillips! #myamericanidol

Happy Wednesday!! xoxo - a girl in the city

FOMO...YOLO

I found this article the other day in my Women's Health magazine. I loved it so much that I have decided to dedicate an entire post to it. It's something I believe myself along with a lot of people I know have or deal with to SOME degree.

 FOMO: the fear of missing out. 

CONTRIBUTORS: facebook, instagram,twitter

"Today, I promise myself, will be FOMO-free. No worrying about what others are doing. No stressing about what else I could be doing. No second-guessing the invites I've declined. Me. Today. FOMO-free."

- Women's Health mag

Sometimes social media can bring unwanted negativity. We are always checking  what others are doing and we're so worried about posting what we're doing that we don't actually enjoy "it". We never really sit and be in the NOW. I am 100% guilty of this. Another harmful aspect is feeling left out, not good enough, or even envious of others. Sometimes to the point of resentment. We often feel the need to post something in return to lift our spirits or to remind us that our life is good or fun too in its own way. 

In the article it explains how to use FOMO in a more positive way. Maybe others photos or posts can inspire and motivate you. Maybe now you'll try harder to make it to the gym, or spend a night a with your siblings, or plan a fun vacation. We always have the choice of turning our negative thoughts into a positive. 

"Your goal is to let FOMO inspire you to live better, not let it ruin your fun."

- Women's Health mag

 I was finding myself letting these social media's get me down rather than using them for good. I have taken this month off from Facebook for this reason exactly.

 It's been fun focusing more on what I'm doing and really enjoying the moment rather than what my next status should say. haha 

(hey you know we ALL do it)

 It's seriously been so refreshing..I may just keep it up!

On the flip side I realize how awesome these sites can be to help us stay connected with friends and family. Sometimes my favorite part of the day is checking instagram to see my cutest niece or catch up with old friends. I'm just glad I found this article to use as a reminder in times of envy or negativity to quickly switch my way of thinking. We should always be happy for the success or happiness of those around us. Other peoples money, or dream vacations, or marriage, or beautiful home, or body, or sense of fashion, or adorable child, or healthy home cooked meals, or fun hot date, or girls night, or dream job should only inspire us to live, love and dream BIGGER! 

After all YOLO....  (you only live once)

xoxo - a girl in the city 

An insta overload!

Never too old for mommy and daddy...

The past two weeks my parents have been a huge support for me. Two weekends ago I completed my first RhinO- course. It was something I decided to do with a few friends in my show. The Rhino consisted of 5 miles and 100 military style obstacles. I trained the best way I could for months before. As my dad and I watched youtube videos the week of...Lets just say I was scared out of my mind. With a smirk on his face he asked, "Are you sure about this..you could seriously get hurt?".. haha. It wasn't until about 2 nights before that I decided I really wanted my parents to be there for a little support. I text my mom that night and sure enough she jumped right in the car. The course was set up in a big circle so they could watch and see every obstacle. After each one I would look out to see their smiling/shocked faces and it kept my tired legs and sore arms moving. I was beyond grateful to have their support that day. It meant more to me than they'll ever know!

How cute are they?! 

Then this weekend over our 3 day dark I got my wisdom teeth removed. My friend Tovah was also getting hers taken out and basically we can't do anything without each other lol so naturally I jumped on the band wagon.  I thought I was now a tough girl having completed the rhino and all but I guess not. My mom called the night before saying if it was really bad she'd drive up. I was like no no I'll be fine;). Sure enough as soon as the Dr. woke me up I looked right at my dad and said, "call mom". HAHA Being the amazing nurse/mom that she is she jumped right in the car. There is just something about having your mommy and daddy around that makes everything better. Even as a 21 yr old I'm not ashamed to admit that sometimes I need them. Lately I have realized what a blessing it has been to have them living only a few short hours away. And especially the blessing of having my dad as a temporary roommate. At the drop of a hat they would do anything for me. I am oh so grateful for my parents. 

Tweedle dee and tweedle dum headed in for surgery! 

I got little to no sleep the night before..

 I've never been good with the dentist LOL

After surgery ..haha check out those cheeks..yikes

Nurse GG

And my cute dad who missed work to be my designated driver;) 

Seriously my parents are one of a kind. I don't know how I got so lucky. 

I am soaking up all I can for one day when it's my turn to repay the favors! 

xoxo - a girl in the city