- Midnight Sun -

I head back to Kennewick, Washington tomorrow! So exciting! I just can't wait until school starts again, thought you'd all want to know :)

And.. I got glasses that make me look like Harry Potter, or something. I like them, ok? So, relax.

Levi's mom got a letter today, I still haven't gotten one. That makes me so sad. :( If I don't get one on Monday.. I might just die. Emotionally. Ha.

- Don't Tell Me It's Over -

Leish and I went to Viewmont this morning and chatted with Busk and looked through the new yearbook- Whoa, a lot better than ours? I think that might be so. The cover is kinda lame-- but the inside is dang cool for the most part. After, we went and chilled in the commons for a bit since school was out at 12:30 because of spring fling.

I seriously enjoyed seeing everyone that was still there. I saw my little brother, Rossy, then ran into Mc k, Bryson, Ali, Levi Johnson, Maryelle, Anna, Jared, Jessica Jones, Kim and just a bundle of people that I havn't seen for too long. Man, I miss all that. AS LAME AS THAT SOUNDS/IS-- I miss high school, Still, And I'm a sophomore in College.

I've been thinking a lot about that, high school I mean, and I should have juiced it for all it was worth. I feel like I wasted that totally awesome few years of my life. Now, hanging out with Levi and other people I graduated with, I compare my life to theirs and it's like- Hello- Why didn't I live it up before responsibility hit me in the face? Why didn't I talk to people? Why did I have a boyfriend basically my whole senior year? Why didn't I ever try to make friends in my grade? Why did I ever feel awkward or out of place? Everyone in high school was just as insignificant to the world as I was-- Why didn't I realize this? Ha. Regrets about high school... I just got to make sure that I don't feel the same way about college when it's all said and done.

A few updates:

I...
Leave back to Washington on the 31st, so- Sunday.
Got Megan Bell the most perfect birthday present while I was at the store yesterday.
Sent off a letter and a package to Levi already. I can't wait until he replies!!!!
Finally hung out with and saw Brooke's, Stef's, and Jackie's house. It's dang cool.
Have spent way too much money while I've been home.
Got glasses.
Got the new Sounds album. YA!
Loved the Keva I drank yesterday. Mm.. Another one please.
Got pooped on by a bird today! on my face :( EW.

- Beer Barrel Polka -

Happy Delicious Birthday Mom!

This year for moms birthday I took her to lunch.. well actually, it kinda ended up that she took me to lunch. Ha. But anyways.. We spent the afternoon eating Settebellos and desserting it up at some Thai resturaunt in SLC. Super fun! And WAY delicious. :)


This is my empty pizza plate. My first time ever finishing one by myself, I can't believe it- What an accomplishment, you know? My next battle will be with a Beto's burrito.. I WILL eat a whole one. One day.


Aww.. Look at her. Isn't she just the cutest birthday girl? Mom and I shared this awesome Thai dessert. Sweet rice with mango? Sounds weird but it's super amazing.

- Goodbye Waves And Driveways -

Levi and I have participated in plenty of final goodbyes during the past month.. but tonight was seriously our last goodbye, for two years. Levi was set apart as a missionary at 9:15 PM and leaves tomorrow morning at 10:00 for the MTC.
Mono and a plane ticket can't save separation this time.

Sad.
ULTRA Sad.

- Hunters Map -

Spent the day at the farm yesterday. Loved it. The farm is a great place.. Especially when you have mono and can't really do anything but sit.

View from the front porch

Levi and Me #1

Levi and me #2

Levi working on the weed wacker

HUGE bee I found in the cabin.

Levi and Mom mowing the lawn

- Later That Year -

Last night for family home evening.. or something.. we had a fire and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. Good weather, good company, good food (-ish.. i don't usually like hot dogs) - It was a good time. And side note: Levi was the master at roasting perfect marshmallows.

Levi and his perfect marshmallow.

My tongue was orange from Doritos. Mom eating a perfect marshmallow.

- The Words We Say -

Ok.. So, I flew home on Saturday. And I leave back to Washington on the 31st of May. Which is kind of a bummer, because Ben and Tammi get back SOMETIME the beginning of June and I'm going to miss them by [ ] <--- this much probably. That makes me sad because I have missed them and I don't want to wait another three months to see them.
I attended Levi's farewell yesterday- and he had no idea I was in town and didn't think I was coming so.. It was a surprise and surprised he was. He did a FANTASTIC job on his talk. Really really well done- especially considering he was on vacation for two weeks straight and threw his talk together the day before he had to give it. Super awesome.

Being home has been alright, it's nice to be here but at the same time, I just want to jump up and go play.. And I can't/ am not allowed :(. BUMMER.

I wonder if my swimming suit ever made it to my apartment in Logan.. I sure hope it did because I want it.

- Hospital Bed Crawl -

Anything to blog about would be nice.. Anything happening in my life would be so nice..
Heck, I'm in Kennewick, Washington. There has got to be SOME adventure I can experience while my body is in sick, mono, paralysis. .. Maybe I should go layout on the little patch of grass in back that all the little cute ethnic babies ride their scooters around nonstop.

- Swim -

'Swim'

You've gotta swim
Swim for your life
Swim for the music
That saves you
When you're not so sure you'll survive

You gotta swim
And swim when it hurts
The whole world is watching
You haven't come this far
To fall off the earth

The currents will pull you
Away from your love

Just keep your head above

I found a tidal wave
Begging to tear down the dawn
Memories like bullets
They fired at me from a gun
A crack in the armor

I swim to brighter days
Despite the absence of sun
Choking on salt water
I'm not giving in
I swim

You gotta swim
Through nights that won't end
Swim for your families
Your lovers your sisters
And brothers and friends

Yeah you've gotta swim
Through wars without cause
Swim for the lost politicians
Who don't see their greed as a flaw

The currents will pull us
Away from our love

Just keep your head above

I found a tidal wave
Begging to tear down the dawn
Memories like bullets
They fired at me from a gun
Cracking me open now

I swim for brighter days
Despite the absence of sun
Choking on salt water
Well I'm not giving in
I swim

You gotta swim
Swim in the dark
There's no shame in drifting
Feel the tide shifting and wait for the spark

Yeah you've gotta swim
Don't let yourself sink
Just find the horizon
I promise you it's not as far as you think

The currents will drag us away from our love

Just keep your head above

Just keep your head above

Swim

- Jack's Mannequin

I've been in bed since Tuesday morning. It's lonely, pretty miserable, yeah- mostly those two things. But I'm thankful that I didn't get this disease during my last semester of school (though it would have been a good excuse for my grades being what they were), I'm thankful that I have a good friend here, Megan Bell, who is taking pretty good care of me, I'm thankful there are worthy elders in our ward that could give me a blessing, I'm thankful I have mono and not some crazy unheard-of thing that requires more blood being drawn and more moving around. That's me trying to be positive :) .. maybe my list will be longer tomorrow.

- This Place Is A Prison -

Today would have been my third day selling, but unfortunately for me, my sore throat took me to Kennewick's Urgent Care center this morning.

I spent a total of probably.. 2 hours at the clinic. First thing there, I had to fill out paperwork. WEIRD. I've never had to do that for myself before. Next, they pulled me back to a room, got mad at me for using my phone in that room, and swabbied my throat for strep. When my test results came back negative, they drew a small sample of blood from my left arm (after miserably failing to find the vain in my right). OUCH. Then I waited. 20 minutes.

The blood test came back positive for Mononucleosis. Also known as the 'kissing disease'. Which is lame, because the only boy I kiss doesn't have it so that means I got it through someone coughing or sneezing or something and that's just disgusting.

What a bummer.. I drove to Washington so I could take part in a job, and now I've been advised by a nurse- that I am not well enough to knock doors, I'm contagious, I'm going to be very tired and sick, there are no antibiotics for this because it's a virus, and I'm out for 3 weeks of the season. I started to cry at the doctors office, that's embarrassing. But appropriate.

After the clinic, I went and bought myself a package of Mint Oreos to help me feel better but turns out they hurt my throat too badly to eat. I guess the only thing to do now is rest.

- Some Crap About The Furniture -

We have none. I sold two sets today- keeping me in the lead of all the girls teams. And my throat is hurting so bad-- that I make funny faces and shoot my neck back when I swallow. Gargling salt doesn't really work.. I'm so tired. And I miss Levi and my family and my home. :(

- Coat Check Dream Song -

Here are some pictures from our drive to Washington and adventures so far-

Zebra gum tattoos at the hotel before we left! Whoo!

My car was packed.


Some scenic view near Twin Falls, Id.



My service engine light came on halfway to our destination :( ha.


Nearing the end of day one in Parma, Id.


Super cool Chinese Pheasant that Jarna's neighbor had.


The Redneck Cafe- Middle of nowhere, Oregon.


Gas station next to The Redneck Cafe.
This sign says engine must be shut off during refueling.


Scenic view #2 in Oregon, I think, IDK maybe it's in Washington.


Nearing our final destination. Kennewick, WA.

Our first day of sales was on Saturday. My GPS battery ran out within the first few hours so I spent a lot of the day driving around trying to find roads on my list. But, I was the only one of the girls teams who sold sets (I sold 4 sets to one couple) and for that I just consider myself lucky. The day was very emotionally trying, and I've decided I'll NEVER be mean to a sales person ever again.

Our apartment is way ghetto but very spacious because there is absolutely nothing in it except what we brought with us.. So we have no furniture, microwave, anything. We live on W. Hood Avenue and the name is completely appropriate.

We went to the Richland, WA singles ward yesterday. Weird people go to singles ward. That's all.


* I miss my family A LOT.

Happy Mothers Day, Mom! I love you! You're wonderful!

- Day Two -

Day two of sales school:
This is how we feel.

- You Are The Moon -

Today was the end of my first day of sales school. Talk about a looonnngggg day.

- Darling Sisters -

These are my darling sisters and the wonderful breakfast they brought me in bed this morning. I feel like most of the time they are little boogers but really, they are pretty good to me. I've been really achy sick with a mean cold this weekend and beyond breakfast in bed, my sisters have been taking pretty good care of me. T helped me haul all my stuff from apartment out of my car (in the rain) to the house and she also went through some of my room mess for me helping me clean stuff up. P has come in and played with me while I've been sick in bed and sat with me after church for 45+ minutes while I waited to get a new temple recommend. They are so dear.

I go to my two day training in the morning.. And Washington (state) on Wednesday. :S scary.

- Dull Life -

Last night I left my apartment for the last time. I can't believe my Freshman year of college is already over. Kinda sad.. But I currently am liking the idea that time goes by so fast.

My first year of college was a real learning experience. I learned about roommate qualities that I hope I never have, and qualities that I hope I do. I learned never to take a 7:30 class. I learned if you always have a bad roommate, you probably are the bad roommate. I learned of the great Sully Sullivan. I learned high school is completely different than real life. I learned that I miss highschool. I learned that just because the class sounds fun - Computer Science, Poly Sci - doesn't mean it is. In fact, it probably means you're GPA will deeply suffer if you take those classes. ha. I learned that Logan isn't as cold as people say, it just has crappy weather all the time. I learned to more so appreciate my mothers cooking. I learned to cook. I learned to avoid all nighters. I learned to avoid The Howl. I learned to avoid Megan King. I learned that I love wireless internet.. which my family doesn't have- and my sister has to get on right now so... I'll add more later.

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