Hey... Hey... HEY!
I leave in 19 days.
Which is crazy.
I'm nowhere near ready. Mentally or even physically. There is so much that I feel that I have to do. I think I'm going to go crazy. I wish I had a little more time, but I also wish I could just leave now. I want to go. I'm excited to finally be leaving.
I was given an extremely short amount of time to prepare after getting my call. Most people have a couple months. I had 6 1/2 weeks. Luckily, I have spent a lot of time with the missionaries around me, so I've been able to prepare a little before even getting my call.
I can't believe this is happening. I feel like pretty soon I'm going to get this letter or phone call telling me that this is all one really sick joke. If that were the case, I would probably just get up and MOVE to New Hampshire, anyway.
My phone service will be cut off on the 8th, so don't try to reach me by my cell phone after that. I will be available on Facebook until the 17th or 18th.
My mind is going everywhere.
I'm excited. I'm excited as all get out. A little nervous. A lot excited.
I'm looking forward to what will happen in the next 18 months. I will probably have someone post the happenings and adventures of New Hampshire on here for me, so if you want to keep up with the adventure, you can.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Sneakers for Suitcases
So, I started out this blog when I bought a pair of orange high top Converses as I started my adventures down in Orlando. I know I've never really mentioned these shoes, but I just want to say that I still have them and I still wear them pretty often.
Today, I bought luggage for the mission. Guess what color they were. That's right. Orange. I'm trading in my orange sneakers for orange luggage. These suitcases basically are the marking of the beginning of another something new.
I'm going to have a family member or a friend post weekly or every other week onto here, so everyone who wants to will be able to read the adventures of the girl with the orange suitcases.
Today, I bought luggage for the mission. Guess what color they were. That's right. Orange. I'm trading in my orange sneakers for orange luggage. These suitcases basically are the marking of the beginning of another something new.
I'm going to have a family member or a friend post weekly or every other week onto here, so everyone who wants to will be able to read the adventures of the girl with the orange suitcases.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
I Think I'm Synching
I'm waiting for my iPod to sync with my computer and am looking for just about any excuse not to pack, so I think I'll write a little blog about what is going on in my life/mind lately.
First. I got my mission call! I have been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the New Hampshire Manchester area. I am incredibly excited.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Church, I'll explain a little. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is often referred to as the Mormon Church. Its members, often called Mormons. We are Christians, and many of us younger adults are given the opportunity to serve a mission to teach the Gospel to all those who are willing to listen. We do this because our religion is something we hold very dear to our hearts. It makes us happy, and we want others to be happy as well. Now, I am not saying that those who are not members of the church are unhappy. It's similar to finding a really good ice-cream flavor and wanting to share it with everyone, even though not everyone likes ice-cream. I get that.
I'm incredibly excited to be going to New Hampshire. I have always wanted to go to New England and cannot imagine a better reason to go. I am very aware of how cold it will be, but I'm willing to brave it, even though I tend to break out in hives when I get cold. That's how important this is to me. Now, I know all of you who have lived in cold climates are going to want to suggest what to do in order to stay warm. Please try to refrain from saying something like "get a good jacket," or anything about leggings, tights, long johns or thick socks or anything that I may have heard many times by now. If you have a good reference to an online store or actual store in Tallahassee or brand, I'm all ears.
Second. I'm flying out to L.A. tomorrow. One of my sisters is moving back to Florida, so I'm going to fly out there and drive back with her. I'm super excited. I love road trips. I just love traveling.
Third. My iPod is done synchronizing, so I'm going to go pack and then get some sleep.
I love you all, you're fantastic.
First. I got my mission call! I have been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the New Hampshire Manchester area. I am incredibly excited.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Church, I'll explain a little. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is often referred to as the Mormon Church. Its members, often called Mormons. We are Christians, and many of us younger adults are given the opportunity to serve a mission to teach the Gospel to all those who are willing to listen. We do this because our religion is something we hold very dear to our hearts. It makes us happy, and we want others to be happy as well. Now, I am not saying that those who are not members of the church are unhappy. It's similar to finding a really good ice-cream flavor and wanting to share it with everyone, even though not everyone likes ice-cream. I get that.
I'm incredibly excited to be going to New Hampshire. I have always wanted to go to New England and cannot imagine a better reason to go. I am very aware of how cold it will be, but I'm willing to brave it, even though I tend to break out in hives when I get cold. That's how important this is to me. Now, I know all of you who have lived in cold climates are going to want to suggest what to do in order to stay warm. Please try to refrain from saying something like "get a good jacket," or anything about leggings, tights, long johns or thick socks or anything that I may have heard many times by now. If you have a good reference to an online store or actual store in Tallahassee or brand, I'm all ears.
Second. I'm flying out to L.A. tomorrow. One of my sisters is moving back to Florida, so I'm going to fly out there and drive back with her. I'm super excited. I love road trips. I just love traveling.
Third. My iPod is done synchronizing, so I'm going to go pack and then get some sleep.
I love you all, you're fantastic.
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