To quickly overview what I have done since I've last posted, I have:
1) Attended and completed community college at San Jacinto South Campus
2) Worked at Life Uniform for 1 year (I started July 8th, 2014)
3) Turned in my mission papers and received a call
I started community college with 12 credits to my name, thanks to Dual Credit, and was able to earn all 61 that I needed to receive an Associate's Degree in General Studies. My first semester I took 14 credits to get started. In the fall, I took 4 classes: US History 1, Anatomy and Physiology 1, Lifespan and Development, and Nutrition. I did well that semester and I was halfway done with the credits I needed. Over winter break I took a 3-week mini course for a business computer class that is required for my degree. I entered my last semester with a lot of anticipation and excitement knowing that I was close to finishing.
In my eagerness, I made a couple of mistakes that have taught me very important lessons.
1) Don't over-schedule yourself
2) Don't take 2 science courses at the same time UNLESS they are your only classes
3) Learn when enough is enough for you and have the humility to admit it
I was able to pass all of my classes, just not with as much grace and style as I would have preferred. BUT, college is not just about what you learn from the classes but rather important life lessons too. So, with the last semester ending with a BANG, I can official say that I'm a college graduate! =D
While I was in school I also worked to save money for my mission. I started working at a retail store called Life Uniform; I sell scrubs and medical supplies! I love my job and my fellow employees, including my awesome manager. I will be sad to leave them but I'm excited to go serve!
That brings me to my next big news...... I am serving a mission!!!!
In the past I mentioned that I planned to serve but now it's official. I turned in my papers at the beginning/middle of March and on April 7th, there was a thick envelope from Salt Lake City with my name on it! That night (which Caleb graciously shared with me, since it was his birthday), I opened my call in front of friends and family. And, this is what it said (roughly speaking):
I have been called to serve in the Utah Ogden Mission, Spanish speaking. I report to the Mexico MTC (Missionary Training Center) August 5th, 2015. I will serve for 18 months - August 2015 to February 2017 - in north Utah.
I am soooooooo excited to go! And kinda nervous..... BUT I can work past my nervousness because I know that I have been called of God to serve there. I followed the promptings of the Spirit to get this far and I plan to continue to be obedient. I am so grateful for the opportunity to show the Lord how much I love Him and how grateful I am for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I can't wait to serve my fellow brothers and sisters. Everyone deserves the chance to hear Christ's gospel and I am so happy to do my part in spreading the good news!
Because I do leave soon, I wanted to start blogging again so that my friends and family can see how missionaries live their lives through me. I plan to update my blog (or convince my mom to do it for me =) ) as often as possible so that you know what is going on. Right now, the official countdown time is 30 days. I will continue to blog my experience of getting ready for a mission and then about mission life. I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I am!
P.S. If you have any questions for me regarding missions, the church, and/or just what's gone on in my life, feel free to contact me any time. Or, if you'd like, I will link some of the Church's websites.
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