Everyday I tell myself that I need to update my blog; and then I don't do it! I guess you guys are just going to have to expect that I won't be writing on a regular basis until work slows down. I know, I know, I had all summer to write. I didn't do much this summer, so there really wasn't anything to write about! I am pretty sure that I can recap my summer in one paragraph:
I went home and immediately threw off my sleep schedule by staying up too late and sleeping in. I told myself that I needed to go running; but didn't because it was way too hot in So. Cal. I got to hang out with my family; which was great! I bought a new cell phone with a touch screen. I went to the beach twice (with Mom and Danielle). Every time we made the trip it was freezing at the beach! On the way back, on the second trip, we got into a small car accident. No one was hurt, but it was a little scary. We were in stop and go traffic and a guy in a van behind us wasn't paying enough attention. He couldn't stop in time and hit the back of our car. I hung out with family some more when we went up to the cabin in Idaho. We went canoeing (Danielle and I saw a moose on one of our trips), rode the quads, enjoyed nature, and relaxed! Then they dropped me off at my apartment and they continued to drive home to California.
I am planning on driving home for Thanksgiving; and I already have a plane ticket for Christmas. I had to fly for Christmas because last year I drove and got stuck in a horrible, traumatic, blizzard on the way back. I can't do that ever again! After the family dropped me off, I got all of my shopping and cleaning done. Then I was bored for two weeks, while I waited for the new school year to start. I did get things ready for school (I did a TON of work during those two weeks); but you can only look at school stuff for so long before you start to go crazy! Before I knew it I was back at work, wondering where the summer had gone.
Since I have been back, life has gotten very expensive. I had so many annual bills due, all at the same time! I am looking forward to getting my budget under control and getting back into the swing of things. I am glad to be back with my co-workers; they are so great. I can't believe how lucky I got with having them on my team! My new class is off to a good start as well! There are a few behavior problems; but NOTHING like last year! I just feel bad because we have yet to have a normal day. I am hoping to really show them what our schedule is supposed to look like by next week. I need to hurry though; my JPAS window opens on September 26!
As far as church goes, things are pretty much the same. Everyone in the ward seems really young, and I feel really old when I am there. I was released from my calling while I was gone over the summer; so I am no longer the temple prep teacher. I can't say that I am too upset. I didn't really want a teaching calling on top of the teaching I already have to do during the week. Plus, it was a lot of pressure! The temple is such a holy and important place. I feel like I am still new at it and am still learning everything that I need to know! However, I did have a "get to know you" meeting with a member of the Bishopric this week (on the same day that I met my first home teachers in a year). He hinted that a new calling would be forthcoming. He said that he has heard me mentioned by others and that I was considered "highly qualified." Whatever that means. I guess it is because I have my recommend and am considered old in a single's ward. ;P
I did make a friend a couple weeks ago. It only took me a year! Her name is Jennifer and it turns out that she lives in my apartment complex. She is very nice and we have fun mocking the flirting of the other girls while we are at church. Hmm... maybe that is not appropriate Sunday behavior...I am giving her rides to church, because she is currently car-less. It forces me to make up on time and not ditch church early. ;P Anyways, hopefully I will be a little more social this year! So, that is life right now. Work and church. I am taking the Praxis test in November and will be attending a class right before so that I can prepare. I just need the stupid study guide that I ordered to show up already! I will not promise to update more regularly; because I am tired of lying. I guess you will just have to check to see if there is anything new every so often! Take care, all!
