mission dreams

Every so often I dream of being on my mission again. This morning I dreamed that I was nearing the end of my mission and I didn't want to go home. Sister Ashby said that I could just pick another mission to go to.. and in my dream I choose to serve in the Radiohead Russian Mission.

What a mystical land that would be!

eeks

I am so busy.

the deck swing

All my crap is in the garage in boxes and bags and I can't find anything I need. And I can't bring it in and organize because my mom is re-doing the basement... and doesn't want my stuff in the way. I slept outside on the swing Mark brought over to the house. But I came in at like 5:30am not because I was cold, but because the swing is actually not that soft and I got a dead butt.

I am making Sam give me back my bed, because the one I came in and slept on was on a tilt, and I felt like I was going to roll off of it. I had to sleep real careful so I didn't end up rolling onto the floor.

later Provo

I secretly am excited to move back home. In fact, I am skipping out on Diegos right now because I want to pack up and get going. It will be a hard-working summer since I am working two jobs, but I think I am going to enjoy it.

Warm weather makes me pro-active. In the winter all I want to do is watch Smallvile DVDs with Kaylene...

I like working, and I will have two jobs that make me very happy and bring out different sides of me. Kohlers makes me happy because I see tons of people and interact with tons of people. And working at Horrocks Engineering will let me just listen to my music and sit and figure things out.

I had my interview with Horrocks today. The interview went wonderfully well... I always have such laid back interviews, I don't think I have ever had a formal interview since working at the Purple Turtle. And during my interviews they just tell me that I have the job, there is never any suspense. Because of the lack of formality I've experienced in obtaining jobs I have no trust in attaining "interview skills" or writing a "professional resume". Is that crazy? I just don't think it matters. Do people really get hired because they have a good firm hand shake, and maintain good eye contact? I don't know, it seems weird to me.

Needless to say, I got hired on Horrocks Engineering and start on Monday. I'll be working there about 25 hours a week. And I'll work at Kohlers at night.

Oh, but there is also a part of me that is really sad to leave Provo. I really like the house that I live in and my bedroom, and I love p-town bike rides. And just recently I have discovered two things about Provo that I didn't know about before, and I thought I had Provo figured out!

The first is the running trails up above seven peaks. I think they are wonderful! And I wish I had known about them sooner because they give you such a beautiful view of Provo, I may drive down just to go on a few runs there.

The second is the Food and Care Coalition! This week I volunteered there with Lily and Lindsay... and I loved it! I have always known that place existed, but I never knew where it was. And it was so fun serving those people and making the trays of food. I even ran into a Romanian woman who was shocked that I could speak her language. And after only 25 hours of service they give you a free apron. Frick! Why did I just find out about this 2 days ago???? I have been living in Provo for almost 3 years!! I could have earned a bazillion aprons!

Oh well. I'll be back. I won't be able to stay away for long... especially when McDoodle gets back to ta-ooooooooowwwn. She may even love Provo more than me, this is a quote from her most recent email:
last night i had a dream i went home and i was so mad casue i wanted to go explore provo, but you wouldn't take me and i didn't have a car and i was all "Whitney please! i haven't seen provo forever" and you still wouldn't take me. . .

Golly, I miss McKay... she is fabulous to the tenth power.

I love sun bathing.

I hope that these blue skies are here to stay! I just love sunshine, lately I have been craving it. My skin just wants it! The weather this afternoon is gorgeous, and the tulips along center street are glorious.

Work was frustrating today. I guess it is good to get yourself thinking and frustrated every once in a while. The sun is helping my knot I received in my stomach from work to loosen and to relax.

The sun just makes everything better. Right now I am so in love with people, I just love them. I love knowing people. I love not having a phone and only communicating with people I run into. The weird thing is that I feel MORE connected to people without my phone. I feel like I have to make time for people more. And when I see people I know I talk to them longer face to face. Perhaps I won't fix my phone.

I freaking love my roommate Lindsay Esplin. And the good Lord has called her to serve in China... how amazing.

gmail paper

I swear this will be the last blog I do about google for a bit. I just love them so much... I thought this was the funniest thing ever: gmail paper
be sure to click the learn more button and read the testimonials.

I especially enjoyed the "keep it secret, keep it safe" comment that they made on it. Those words are taken straight out of Lord of the Rings from Gandolf the wizard (proof that nerds and geeks are what is keeping google going). I know this because that is what Aunt Donna quoted when she gave us the phone number to Mary's apartment on Christmas day. Frick, I love the Wollenziens!

papi

I'm just glad the little babies aren't going to hell anymore.

limbo