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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Me and the Army


Me going to lab
Me and Bro before my lab

Well, I am still in a toss-up about joining the Army. I thought that I had finally decided to not do it, but somehow it keeps eating at me. Every time I hear a certain song or see the flag or anything that represents the military, I want to be a part of it. As you all probably know, I am in the Army ROTC program at Dixie State. In the ROTC, they train you in a specific class for four years while you are earning your degree. After the four years, if you have passed all of the requirements, you come out as an officer. As I have had a break from it for the summer, I have been freaking out about my decision. It is probably one of my biggest stresses! Last semester I passed the class with an "A" which was SO nice! WOOHOO! It was probably the hardest thing I've ever done! I did pass the class though and it was really a fun experience! There are some things that I would never want to go back and do again, but other things that I loved! The people, the paintballin, the shooting, the rapelling, the Military Ball, the Cadre, wearing that uniform, representing something that I love and respect and take great pride in! It was a life changing experience I'll tell ya that! I took Chad Clawson to the Military Ball! He was my escort and he was just a trooper to tag along! I was awarded a Service to the community award which was pretty fun...nothing big though! It is so important to me. Whether I decide to join or not, it will always be close to me. I love the Military without a doubt and have loved wearing that uniform with great pride! Representing the great country of the United States of America has made me so prideful! I can't even describe the emotions I have felt. This is truly a blessed nation, a nation under God. I am so blessed to be a part of it! We live in the land of the free because of the brave! God Bless our Troops!

My new calling!

Well, no more relaxing on Sundays. I was just called last Sunday to be the first counselor in the Relief Society Presidency in my college ward. Wow, SHOCKER! I feel completely inadequate. I am so super excited though! I have loved my college ward since the day I started going! I just love the liveliness there and how everyone is just trying to make friends and have a good time! This calling will definitely help me get to know people better and get out of my comfort zone a little more! I already taught my first lesson last week before I was even set apart for the calling. I was so nervous but I got through it and it ended up being half way decent! I'm very excited for the challenges ahead and the friendships I will make!

New to Blogging!



Well, I am finally getting a blog so I can stay in touch with my sister a little better! Life is going good! I am currently working two jobs: Superior Party Rentals during the day and good ol' Chuck-A-Rama at night! I work Monday-Friday which keeps me running most of the time since I work both jobs some days. It's not my idea of a fun summer, but it sure is nice to have extra money! Saturday's are my play days and Sunday's are my relax days! Usually when I'm not working, I'm spending time with my family which isn't like me at all! I've grown to love being with them! We have many good times together! I sure do love them!