So much to do. Never enough time.

Life update.

Work actually isn't horrible. I love the people I work with. I'm getting huge muscles. The worst part is the profanity, smoke, and getting up at 4:15 am.

I am saddened by the current state of my skin. I don't have any tan lines and summer is ending.....fast. I haven't spent enough time in the pool! I can't complain though, at least I'm not sunburned.

My current music obsession: Arms by Christina Perri

I have no social life. I wake up, go to work. work my butt off, come home, shower, eat, spend time with my family and maybe see a friend, try to go to bed early.

I did, however, get to hang out with one of the coolest six-year-olds on the planet! Weston was my preschool student during my senior year of high school. He has red hair and a couple people have actually mistaken him for my son.....I'm not old enough to have a son! He is shy until he knows you and then he is so awesome! Anyway, yesterday we went and saw Rio at the dollar theater. Then we went to Jungle Jim's to have pizza and play games! I love that kid. :)

Sometimes my dad has good days, sometimes he has bad days. Why are there so many more bad days than good days?

I am finally.....almost registered for my classes! I'm so excited for this semester! They are all education classes and I'm going to be so busy! Sixteen credits.

I still have SO much to do before I move back to Logan. I have a little more than three weeks to do everything. The problem is that I only have a couple hours in the evening to do them.

Out of sight, out of mind. I'm getting a little bit stronger!

I am currently in the middle of a project. I'm making a quilt. For my bed. In Logan. I'm so excited about it!......Now I need to find time to finish it.

Last summer I was on the Pepperwood Swim Team. Monday-Friday. 7:15- 8:45. I loved it. I haven't been swimming yet this summer. That makes me sad.

Best Friends....nothing will come between us.

I miss my roommate Makenzee Layne Kassing! I miss our girl talks, late nights, and funny times! I can't wait to move back up to Logan!

I also miss my other Utah State friends. I can't even write down all their names.

I especially miss the ones that are their mission. I miss Richie's smile and laughter. I miss Michael's hugs and sincerity.

I'm going to have overtime on my next paycheck!

Life is pretty dang good!

Droid Incredible 2

Smart phone. I got one. I'm still trying to figure out how it works. But I got one. Ah. Someone is going to have to help me. Anyway. It's way past my bedtime. Sweet dreams.


Incredible.

Kiss in the Rain

Someday.

Preferably a warm downpour.

Like today.

I Feel My Savior's Love: Trek 2011

Wake up at 3:15 AM.
Six hour bus ride.
Pioneer clothes.
Blue bracelets.
Hike around Martin's cove.
Eaten alive by mosquitoes.
All night long windstorm.
Pulling a handcart for two days.
Family Home Evening in a trailer during a thunderstorm.
Entire duffle bag drenched.
Pulling Jenn in the handcart up Rocky Ridge.
Very spiritual women's pull.
Play in the river.
"Kasteler's Smokehouse tri-tip."
Stake devotional.
Widow's Mite.
Testimony meeting.
30 degree night.
Pack up.
Six hour bus ride home.
Long shower.

Outcome:

17 mosquito bites.

Sunburned hands, nose, and calves.

Tan lines. :)

35 miles.

One blister.

Amazing trek family.

892 pictures.

Best ward family ever.

Love.

Many tears shed.

Countless whisperings of the spirit to my heart.

Answers to prayers.

Strengthened testimony.

I feel my Savior's love.

Remember.

trek

The pioneer children sang as they walked, and walked, and walked, and....

Bring out the bonnets, moleskin and camelbak, I'm goin' on trek! The next four days I will trek in my pioneer clothes across the plains of Wyoming. I am the ward photographer and the "aunt" in the Call family. I'm so excited!

p.s. Everyone please pray that it won't rain in Wyoming this week!

p.p.s I will talk to you on Thursday!

Ms. Kasteler

I AM GOING TO BE A TEACHER. its official.

I just got my acceptance letter to the Teacher Education Program at Utah State University. Yes, I was so excited that I screamed. For those who don't know how much stress, money, and time that went into getting ready to apply, its kind of a big deal. 

August, I will start Level II.

July 13, 2005

six years. six long years. six short years.

i miss playing games. i miss your smile. i miss your gratitude and charity.

i can't wait to see you again. someday.

thanks for still being here for me.

i love you so much.

forever.

2 Nephi 31:20

Wherefore, ye must press forward 

with a steadfastness in Christ, 

having a perfect brightness of hope, 

and a love of God and of all men, 

Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, 

feasting upon the word of Christ, 

and endure to the end, behold, thus 

saith the Father: Ye shall have 

eternal life.

Sometimes. I get scared.

So I pray.

America The Beautiful

Aren't we lucky?

We are so blessed to live in this incredible country where we are free do think, say, and do the things we want.

We don't have to fear for our lives when we walk down the street or go to church.

I thank all of the men and women who fight every day for those rights.

We celebrate our Country's Independence on this day but we should never take if for granted.

Take a minute during your barbecues, parades, parties, and fireworks to think about how absolutely blessed you are to live in the United States of America.

God Bless the USA.

a little bit stronger

i love this song

Woke up late today, and I still feel the sting of the pain.
But I brushed my teeth anyway, got dressed through the mess and put a smile on my face.
I got a little bit stronger.

Riding in the car to work, and I'm trying to ignore the hurt.
So I turned on the radio, Stupid song made me think of you,
I listened to it for minute, but then I changed it.
I'm getting a little bit stronger, just a little bit stronger.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay.
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.

Doesn't happen over night, but you turn around and a months gone by,
And you realize you haven't cried.
I'm not giving you a hour or a second or another minute longer.
I'm busy getting stronger.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay.
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger.

Getting along without you baby,
I'm better off without you baby,
How does it feel with out me baby?
I'm getting stronger without you baby.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay,
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger.

I'm just a little bit stronger.
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger. 

July

That means....

2011 is already halfway over.

I turn twenty in seven months.

We celebrate the Independence of our country and also the pioneers who came to Utah.

Approximately five more missionaries to send off.

My sister will soon be 17.

I need to renew my temple recommend.

Trek is in a couple weeks.

There are 8 weeks until I move back to Logan.