Dang.

So, the last major event in my life was the institute date night w/ Mike. Interesting date, I have to say. It's for a good way though! It wasn't at all awkward, surprising for a first date and I had maybe known him for like three weeks, and that's not hanging out or anything, just in our Isaiah class. Anyhow, he got lost trying to find my house. :p No surprise there, our house is hidden and it doesn't help that our address is basically a duplicate of another street. Whatever, keeps us safe I guess.

What I had to do was meet him at the district office and he followed me to where I was. Thankfully my parentals were not around, so I saved him the nerve wracking experience of meeting them. I hate doing that anyway, because it's just awkward. In a way, I would much rather hang out casually than to get all dolled up for a date and having to act all lady like. But that's just my opinion. I just hate awkward.

We were supposed to hike the C trail with the institue but we got all mixed up. Unknowingly, I led Mike to the top in mistake. We just hung out there, looking over the view. I took pictures of all the pretty leaves and the landscapes around us. We ended up hiking the trail from top to bottom, in the dark. Thank goodness we kept the conversation going the entire time. I wasn't thirsty from lack of water, but because of our lively conversation. I am so thankful that I was comfortable with him.

By the time we got to the bottom, my feet were on the verge of tears. My tennis shoes thankfully held well. His Jeep was at the top and we were at the bottom of the four mile slope. I am so thankful I took my phone with me because it provided light in the darkness and I was able to climb the invisible dirt hills.

It was rather interesting, for my mom had to find us in the dark. After a slightly awkward ride back to the top, we went to dinner at Costa. After it was good night, we hugged and went our separate ways. I haven't had that much fun with a guy before :)

School's been great, I have been keeping up with my institute class. I cannot tell you how much my classes have helped me in my daily life. Everything just falls together, I get things done I didn't think I could. My health and ablities have increased. I am happier. Institute has been the best thing that's happened to me. I do my studying there, I feel His presence. The friendliest people are there. You won't be sorry you went!

My relationships are very much strengthened. I have met so many new friends since I started. General Conference...I have no words to describe how awed and inspired I felt while listening to it. I feel that I have all the answers to my questions. It's an amazing feeling. The scriptures also help with that as well, but I think that the best thing is prayer. It's that moment when you connect with our Father in Heaven and he does hear and answer you. We are so blessed to have that.