Summerrr
Well let's start with the last summer since that was semi major. Hmm, well I remember I worked two jobs, the main one being at DQ and the other one was the Cedar City Summer Lunch Program through RHS. I honestly did not want to work DQ at all. As in, I wanted to quit it. And here I am still workin' it. I can't complain. I actually enjoy it for the most part (aside from the occasional customer who makes it difficult). "I admit it's getting better all the time." :] Yes I did reference the Beatles. I was actually just listening to that song. I have to admit that co-workers really make a difference. In my case it's a large reason why I don't mind working at DQ-because we have fun.
The summer lunch thing was easy but man, did it get boring. I felt like all we did was play on our phones. There was that and I was a new addition who didn't work with everyone else at their other jobs...it was alright regardless because, free lunch! I worked for a couple hours either at Main St. park or Enoch park Monday through Friday, usually. Easy job, but real boring at times. My co-workers I couldn't relate much with. I got along with them fine but I just didn't have much in common with them.
Hanging out this last summer was alright...when I actually did hang out. Ha. Melody spent the summer working on a ranch with some friends in Jackson, Wyoming. So I didn't see her. Harm I did spend a few days with here in Cedar at my parent's house. It amazes me just how well we get along and can relate to each other (all three of us). While it is true I've known these two for most of my life, I think we knew each other before we were here on earth. Do you ever feel like you've known someone for a long time even though you just met? Yeah.
Anyways, the two times I hung out with Harm...we spent a few days here in Cedar (as I said). We hiked Kannarraville Falls and later went swimming. The next time we hung out (in August) we went up Cedar Mountain to a place called Mirror Lake and had a photo session. It's really what our relationship is built upon, photos. It's how I learned what I know now. :]
Fall Semester 2015.
To sum up this last semester, I learned some very important things. It was the first time I failed two of my classes. I had never felt so down about school before then. I did have some very hard classes. Physiology and Chemistry. I have to say that who teaches your class really does make a difference. I had a first time professor teach my chemistry class (not by my choice I might add). I had a hard time learning from her. There's a difference with those who have experience teaching and those who do not. I also worked tons last semester, having two jobs. A very bad combination.
In spite of everything I had a wonderful institute class that I still thank myself for taking. I also had it with Jaycee, so that made it more enjoyable. "Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel" was the course. We each got a booklet filled with great talks by general authorities. Something I really appreciated was that we really dove into Christ's Atonement. I cried almost every class period. What we learned about was enhanced with bible videos which really helped me visualize what things may have been like to some degree.
This was also the time that I received certain revelation to go on a mission. I'll admit I was taken back and scared. I was just getting ready for church listening to a Mormon message in my bathroom when I was overcome with an urgent feeling. Mission was all I could think about. I spoke with my bishop the same day about my revelation, in tears I might add. I was still trying to wrap my head around the idea. We talked and he gave me a blessing and resource manuals. I prayed about whether to go or not, and the answer felt right. It still feels right every time I start thinking of it. So I've made appointments that I'm itching to go to (I guess haha). I'm a little nervous but I'm eager and excited.
Spring Semester 2016
This semester I'm trying to change some things up. Like using a planner. How did I ever not use one of these??? Dunno. I have one now and it's making things a lot easier to see. Today I worked furiously to fill the entire semester out. That was tiring. I'm going to fill out my planner monthly so I can focus more on the present. I feel like an idiot retaking my classes but oh well I guess. No judging here. I have different professors, so that should help me.
Classes I have are physiology, chem and stats. My day starts daily at 8 am. I'm not even mad. I think that will help me adjust to the missionary life, kinda. I'm typically more of an evening person (thanks to my DQ night job). I admit it did feel good to be ready quarter to 8 this morning. Another advantage to that is all the parking that's available. (YES). I'm also going to be taking a mission prep class and the Eternal Family course from the institute. Bring it on. I'm ever eager.
