Church was weird. . .

Maybe I lived in Utah for too long, but church was different today . . . more than usual. First, I got up thinking that church started at noon. Luckily, my mom found out from the Bishop that the singles ward in my stake started at 1:30pm. I could have been at church super early; good thing she double checked. I got to church at 1:25, only to discover that nobody was there. I thought to myself. . . Did I miss the meeting? So, I sat in the foyer not knowing what to do when I heard a young man ask, "What time does the singles ward start?" Another boy replied, "1:45 pm." Oh, man! I still had 20 minutes before church. I was still there super early. Oh, well. I got to meet the bishopric, and fill out a new member form, and transfer my records, and get my picture taken for the ward directory, and stare at everybody as they walk into the sacrament room and watch them stare me down . . . after all I am the new girl in this ward of 20 members. Maybe people are out of town this week, but there were only 20 people in church today. This is a really small ward.

One of the counselors started the meeting by saying, "You may have noticed that the program says that the speakers are to be announced. That's because we are just going to call on random people to come up and talk to us about setting goals and sticking to them. They can also share what they are thankful for if they'd like to." Okay . . . what? . . . I was confused. Did they really not have speakers? "Okay, the first speakers are . . . Kim, Ruth, and . . . Paul." They really called up random people to speak. Looking around for an exit I remembered that I just moved into the ward and they probably won't call on me because they don't know me. Wait! They do know me. I spent the last 20 minutes engaged in conversation with them. The minutes past… I was nervous. What would I say if they called me up? Then, something happened that made me forget all my worries.

*Latin Dance Music*
:)

Someone's cell phone had gone off. It was loud and it was definitely dance mambo/Latin/salsa music. I looked around to see who forgot to turn off their cell phone. It was . . . the bishop's wife. Not only could she not find her phone so it went off for a whole minute, but when she finally found her phone she answered it!! I was laughing so hard with the boys I was sitting by. We were so shocked, we couldn't help but laugh. This is going to be an interesting change and an entertaining ward.

No Snow? I love it here!!

After 15 long hours of driving through 3 blizzards on 3 hours of sleep, I am finally home . . . No snow, 60 degrees, sunny all day long . . . I could get used to this. :) I love Mesa.

The picture to the top left is a really big hill that my car got stuck on in the snow Monday Night. Because my family and I had driven through two blizzards all ready and was hitting our third one, we decided to stop in Flagstaff for the night. Unfortunately, my parents picked the hotel that was on top of a mountain!! I was stuck on the hill for 15 minutes waiting for my dad to come push me out of the snow. Lucky for me, a man who happened to be going to the same hotel saw my struggles and came to my rescue. I love random acts of kindness. What a good man. My family and I managed to make it home just in time for Christmas Eve Eve (The day before Christmas Eve.) I am so excited for Christmas. You know what they say . . . It's the best time of the year. I think so too. :)

Who are the Beatles?

Tonight was a great night. Me and my roommates were talking about George Bailey when the conversation quickley turned to George Harrison. "Who?", I asked. Camille looked and me and said, "You don't know who George Harrison is? You know . . . George Harrison?" (Blank Stare) "Do you know who he is Jessy?", Camille asks. (Blank Stare) Camille educates us. "George Harrison is one of the Beatles! Do you know any of the Beetles names?" I wasn't expecting a pop-quiz, but thinking quickly on my feet I made up the names Steve, Mike, and Chris. Thinking I was so clever, I was shocked when Camille broke out in a burst of laughter. I was completely wrong.
For those of you who don't know who George Harrison is like me, I have included a picture for your enjoyment. Also, I have included Camille's blog address so you can read her side of the story. :)
http://ms-mclaws.blogspot.com

2 more weeks of Provo!!

I just sold my contract today and it's sad to say, but I am leaving Provo December 19. I am graduating and plan to move to Arizona where my family is and find a teaching job there. I am sad to leave because all of my friends are up here, but I am sure I will make new friends and have lots of fun adventures with my family. Some of the fun times I have had in Provo include:
- Late night talks with roommates
- Hiking the 'Y' (In daylight and moonlight)
- Practical jokes that involve fish, peanut butter, canned peaches, light bulbs, hiding food in microwave/oven, dishwashing soap in dishwasher, and much more. :)
- Coming up with lame excuses to get out of dates
- Coming up with ways to get a certain boy to date me . . . not successful.
- Late night movies with friends
- Concerts!! (I have been to 6 this year).
- Laughing so hard that I cry. (I wonder if people cry from laughing so hard the tears just start flowing, or if it's because their side hurts so much from stomache compressions.)
- And many, many more Good Times!
Provo Rocks!