It's been a while since I have posted a blog, but I feel like I should now. So much has happened since I last posted. Firstly, Thanksgiving. I went to Colorado with Rachel and her family. We had so much fun! Colorado is amazing, and I met some of the most awesome people there! I hope to go back VERY soon! Not that I would move there, Utah has a very special place in my heart. I don't think I will ever leave here. I love it so much. Then December was good! I spent Christmas with Sarin and Jed and Sarin's family. They are such amazing people. I am happy that I finally got to meet them! It was a little strange, watching them on tv first, but they are such an influence to me. I don't think that they knew when they decided to be on the show that they would influence or affect someone as much as they did me. I am blessed to know them and to be friends with them.
We have had quite a bit of snow! So different from Bama. I love it! Driving in it isn't too much fun, but playing in it is, and it is gorgeous! More specifically, when the sun starts setting and the mountains are snow covered.
I think everyone in my family has made this picture their background on their computers, haha! This is my view from the area I work in. It is in Provo on State Street. Gorgeous! The temple is behind one of the trees, but that is a sight to see for sure. How could you not love a place with such a view?
Have I ever mentioned that my roommates are absolutely wonderful? I love those girls so much. They are absolutely amazing. We have been going out to eat once or twice a month at different restraunts who have a different theme, or the food comes from a different country. So far we have had Thai, Japanese and Brazillian. It is such a good time to hang out with them. Those girls are my best friends. I am so blessed to know them. We also are having cooking nights, where I cook southern food, Nagisa cooks Japanese food and Rachel cooks Latvian food.
Rachel and I hang out quite a bit. I can relate with her so much. She has served a mission and so we have talked about that a lot, and my dreams of one day serving one myself. We have went to Salt Lake a few times and have had some amazing experiences. One night we stayed in the apartment next to President Monson. SO AMAZING! Salt Lake is beautiful!
This tree was in the Conference Center. I told Rachel that we are stealing it and putting it in our apartment for next year. HAHA!
So I talked with my bishop about a mission. He was talking to the stake president and he said no for right now. I admit I am pretty heart broken over it, BUT, last night after Institute, I met the stake president and he asked me when I was divorced and when I joined the church, and then he said for me to have a meeting with him tonight. So the doors are not completely closed. I am thankful! Some more good news is.... are you ready for this? In less than 5 months I get to go to the temple!!! How amazing is that?!? I am so excited and blessed. So now I am picking where I want to go, and I am leaning towards Salt Lake. That is the most beautiful temple I have ever saw. Rachel was talking about the spirit that is there, and she is right.. not even being inside the temple, I can feel it. So I called Sister Ross and Brother and Sister Frye to see if they would come and be with me when I go. Also, Rachel, Rob and Daniel are going. I have such an amazing support group.
I miss Cullman so much. My ward was my family, I wish everyone could come. Imagine that, the entire Cullman ward packed into a plane headed toward Salt Lake City. :) I have been spending time up at the Provo temple, not so much going in but just being on the property. I love it there. It is so amazing.
Well being at work, I guess this is all for now. I am not going to go that long again without blogging. It is such a good way to let things out while still letting people know what is going on in my life. Until next time..
Jenna
