I'm right now thinking of in the past year, but also since my last post. For one it's not October or anywhere close to November anymore.
It's December!
Okay, back up. November for me was pretty much a headache. I worked two jobs just about everyday. I was searching for a car forever then right before thanksgiving I found one but my loan didn't go through. So my parents felt like they needed to help me. Dad found a place that'd could put a new transmission in the '97 Buick, and we put new tires on
it, with help from a family friend. Thanksgiving was a good one. Pretty sad though, since it was the first Thanksgiving without Grandpa physically being with us, and you could tell everyone was missing him there. The Grandchildren that were there(and going to be there for Christmas)
all drew names for Secret Santa and they all went to the dollar store and picked something out for their person. I wasn't there(either in Utah or working) soo I've got to get my person something soon.
The first week in December was my quitting week my last day at Martiz was the first, and then my last day at Mcdonald's was the second. Welll... Thursday morning the second my check Sarah for lice. She had it. Yuck. Mom checked me too, I had it as well. Even worse! So I had to call in "sick" but I just plain told my manager what was up. We got all the lice medicine washed everything, and sprayed it too. They're gone (pretty sure for everyone) and for me they are completely gone. YES! Thank Goodness. Right? That was a hassle. Then the car was supposed to be done Saturday the fourth, but it kept on getting pushed back. Which was pretty stressful, but it worked out. I got to see one of my friends, Jordan who moved away for a couple years and
came back here and is working now.She has her own apartment and we went over and made pretzels dipped in white chocolate, talked, a lot, and tried to watch a movie, but for me and Kadi it was just too weird on the HD Tv. It was a great time.
The next day I spent packing and packing, and Laundry. Yuck. Then Wednesday the 8th my car was around 10 or 11, so Dad and I picked it up in Edina, and then on the way back I ran over to the Clarksons to say bye (for a week) and picking up a couple things. After that I went over to Hunter's Tires in Kirksville and put new tires on my Buick. YAY! After that I headed home and got everything packed into the car, which took forever. Then when I was getting ready to move my car I locked my keys in the trunk, and the only way
to get into the trunk is with the button on the key ring that pops it open or with the key. (which both were locked in the trunk) that was soo stressful and Dad was at
Uncle Thomas' funeral in Laplata. Well turns out Mom went to the store to return some stuff for me, and pick up conditioner, and I stayed back to get everything organized. Then Dad called back and told me where the spare keys were. whew! Got most of my stuff in my car, then I headed over to AT&T to pick up a car charger for my phone. Definitely needed. I also filled up on gas. Got home finished everything, got a blessing from Dad, and waited for Sarah to get home, because she'd be the one to be upset at not being able to say bye to me. After that I headed off. I went over to Maryville first, and I got to catch up with Ian and just spend some time with him, which was good. Too bad I was so crammed on time and everything that I didn't get to see anyone else :/ Then I took a mini nap at Ian's place and headed out about 3am. (I think)
I had the hardest time around 5-6 in the morning, which is when I pulled over in a Hyvee parking lot and took about a 30min nap...maybe? the most then I got something to eat, some caffeine and headed out again. From there I was good. I saw mountains for the first time in my life! They were sooo beautiful! But by the time I go to Rawlings, WY I just felt gross, no shower, my hands were sweaty, my face was greasing, everything. So I stopped atMcDonald's and I washed my face, changed clothes, and put some fresh make-up on. I felt much better after. I also go something to eat while there. It's hard to think drove to Utah by myself. crazy actually. It really is such a long drive. After that I don't think I stopped until I got to Provo, which was awesome I'd shed around 30-45mins off the actual time I was supposed to be there according to my GPS. Then I automatically met up with Courtney. We went and saw a Humor U, Divine Comedy, and Laugh out Loud groups. It was a fundraiser. I went with Courtney her friend Carly, her roommate Hannah, and Hannah was also with some other people. It was good! After we went back to Courtney's apartment, and then we decided we were hungry. So we drove around Provo/Orem area, and decided IHOP would be a good place. Which it was amazing! WE both really enjoyed it. It was yummy! We then quickly had to got back to the apartment so Courtney could pay rent. Then we drove over to the Provo temple and took some pictures. Afterwards we went back to her apartment and had a mini sleepover on her couches. We had to get up at a decent hour though, that way I could move in and head off to my orientation.
Well I went to check in and no one was in the
office so I took Courtney to work and
the I headed over to UVU for orientation. Which was pretty pointless for me, since I'd already done the college thing before, but I did get to get a tour of the campus, I got my I.D. and also a parking ticket. College is sooooo much money. ugh. After I went back to my apartment complex and moved everything in. Courtney came over and helped too! Which was nice. After I went over to Ashley's and we watched Meet Me in St. Louis. Loved it! Danielle and Courtney were there of course too! They're all in the same Ward. After the movie we talked of course and ate Snowballs, which is Ice cream rolled in cake. It was very yummy! They all had a a sleepover under the Christmas Tree in Ashely's apartment, but I thought it'd be a good idea for me to go back to my actual apartment. So I did. Which worked out great. Most of my stuff had been put away but Victoria (my roommate was still up) so I worked on putting away and hanging up all my clothes and we talked while I did this. It was a good way for me to get to know her more. I don't think we ended up going to bed until around 1am. ha. But we definitely slept in the next day. Courtney and I went shopping when we finally got up and going. It was fun, we found some great deals in the mall and grocery shopping too! That was a long day! Afterwards we ordered Pizza form Blackjack because they got a coupon a Large one-topping pizza for $5. It was awesome! We ordered that and some Cheese bread it was really good! We also watch a Tyler Perry movie, which is a movie from Georgia that Hannah has a mini collection of. It was a good movie! Danielle and Ashely also joined us for the movie and food. Ha (Courtney's other roommate) also joined us about, maybe half way through the movie. After the movie everyone was joking around and putting on the heels I bought. It was fun. Then we had this random idea that the roommates Hannah, Ha, and Courtney should all dress Asian for church the next day. And well they did, except Ha. Which is all good because she came to church I wore one of Hannah's oriental shirts and so did Courtney. I picked Hannah and Ha up for church the next day and it was their Christmas program. Which was really good, but for some odd reason all over us were pretty tired. Ashely, taught the lesson in Sunday School and did a good job with that! We all went to Relief Society, and after I took everyone home. And when I was dropping them off the passengers door of my car wouldn't open, and then a piece of the siding popped off, and then the door wouldn't open at all anymore. eek. It was because of my fender bender I had in Kirksville on my way out. oops. Then I went back to my apartment and took a good nap I was pretty dang tired. After I found spots for my dishes and cooked some food. The only things that don't really have a spot are my pots and pans. They'd just be left on the counter. So That'll take some time. After awhile I went over to Courntey's Ward Prayer that was cool! And after they had an Art Show. Then we ran around a was giving people their Saran Wrap body parts they made for FHE one time. It was quiet funny! After all that I went back and talked with Victoria for awhile then went to bed. Monday I caught up on sleep and went job hunting. Turns out all the McDonald's out there you just apply online. Pretty annoying but at least I got to figure out what I need to do for my financial aid to completely go through, and got to know the campus a bit better than the one tour I had. That Monday was just a lazy day. The next day was too! But I did remember Rick's birthday was coming so I went and got him a little something. Cake, Icing, candles, confetti, oh and a scarf. Just a little something. That night I helped Courtney study a little and we were looking at the weather for driving back. Then around 1am we looked for the waterless Shampoo online and turns out they had some at Walgreens around the corner. Then I dropped Courtney off and went back to my apartment to sleep. The next day Wednesday seemed to go on forever! I got up showered gathered everything up I needed to take home for Break. Then I mailed my package, and I got to hang out with Kyoo! Which was awesome! He grew up in the Nauvoo Stake with me and gone on his mission and came back. It was just great catching up with him! I really enjoyed it! After I picked up Courtney on Campus and we talked with Kyoo and before we let him out. haha. It was good. After that we went back to Courtney's and packed, took a nap, and cleaned. Then when Courtney took a shower I went back to my apartment to grab a few things I didn't get in my car earlier. Came back and loaded everything in the car. We were semi-watching a movie before it. And we got on the Road by 1:30am. Crazy. There was some Black Ice in the Mountains of Wyoming. but that was the worst of it. We pulled over in Little America for a nap 30-45mins and then got on the road again. It was soooo cold! But when we got on the road again there wasn't nearly as much black ice. Thank Goodness! We switched drivers every so often. But the drive wasn't too bad. We stopped in Rawling for Breakfast at McDonald's but they didn't have any Biscuits and Gravy!!! :O Boo! ha. Oh well then we got on the road and traveled for quiet awhile. We went through Lincoln, NE. and there was a little detour and we/GPS got a little mixed up, which was pretty stressful. But we got out of it, and kept on going. Right after we got into Missouri Courtney got a bit tired. Which is about when Wendy said Prayer for their family dinner and asked that Courtney and I would drive safely, or somewhere along those lines, but she had NO idea we were on our way. In Cameron we got gas, and switched drivers. I then drove all the way to Laplata, and we switched again so Courtney could drive on E. We made it to the Clarkson's safely and we tried soooo hard to hide from Kadi. But she was being a good sister and parking the car in the garage and saw my car. :( Boo! hahah. But it was worth the shot. Now on the other hand when we finally got to bed we did surprise Wendy, and Andy. Courtney tired crawling in bed with Wendy but she woke up. lol. And in the morning Wendy came and jumped on me and asked me how the trip was. I was totally confused because I thought Wendy was Courtney hahaha. It was funny. Then I crawled into Wendy's bed with Courtney and slept for another hour. We later got up and played a little with the kids Maddie, and Caleb. Then Holly made us Dinosaur and Heart Pancakes. Yummy! Then I got ready for the day and talked with Kadi we she was cutting up deer meat for Jerky. She makes really good Jerky. That was about Lunch time, and then I headed off for Kirksville picked up my paycheck dropped some stuff off at home, and then went over to the school and watched Sarah's Christmas play. It was cute. Then we went home and unpacked and i brushed and braided Sarah's hair.
Then I drove back over to the Clarkson's after picking up Matthew. I helped make food for Kadi Surprise going away party. Which was tons of fun! We really couldn't surprise her though because there was no where to put everyone's cars. But She was confused. ha. We all had a good time. Sarah had been sick lately and was having a hard time so Dad had to end up coming and getting her. I got home around midnight and went to bed. But I found my housing check went through too soon. So i've got to call and talk to them about that. Sighh. But on the Bright side I have an actual Job in Provo at a McDonald's!! When I get back they're going to train me on Grill. That'll be different but at least everything is set in stone now. whew!
But the main reason for the title is that in the past year seriously everything has changed. BUt today, really reminds me of how much. Since it's Rick's Birthday today. (and his Mother's too!) I mean a year ago, Rick and I just barely were dating, quietly, I was at Northwest, in Maryville. And I couldn't wait to get home for Christmas. Well now, I've driven across country twice in one week. Still, dating Rick (thank goodness, but he's mostly known as Elder Jensen now), I've seen mountains "Home" is in Utah. My room in Kirksville, is being transformed to JUST Sarah's room. I go to school out in Utah. I have a car, that's mine! I've had two jobs! And one's all set up for when I go back to Utah, there's just sooo many changes in the past year. It's crazy!
Well That's all for today I need to shower and stuff for the day. Woo.
