thanksgiving break is the one time (besides christmas) that every one comes home and reunites. delightful. as a result, the past two nights have been spent in the freezing cold that is the side yard of my friend's house, sitting on camping chairs and discussing...life? in 50 degree temperatures. and despite the fact that i couldn't feel parts of my body after i finally went home (around 1 or 2 in the morning), i have to admit: completely worth it.
things i've learned? reasons why those lining up in front of walmart for black friday HAD THEIR BABIES WITH THEM IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES:
"i don't even understand why they bring their kids with them."
"because then they each get a certificate for camcorder!"
and after three of us realized that in less than 7 months we were going to be officially "grown up", we devised a full proof plan that would ensure we all end up getting rich together...and pretty much never growing up. i can't really remember the last time our conversations have led to that much...creativity? that's really the only way to describe it...especially since our future jobs include becoming the king of laos, some kind of czar, car washer, dirt mover, mechanic...and despite all of that, the story somehow made sense. and that's why i prefer keeping company with those boys than girls.
black friday? not so much - but we did brave some stores. and i got the office season 3 for less than $15. so...perfect.
for family.
for friends.
for reunions.
for rosedale.
for the sonic drive thru right around the corner from my house (and the boys who took me through to get a cherry limeade because they felt sorry for my almost-anxiety-induced-breakdown i had wednesday afternoon).
for 50 degree weather. as a HIGH.
for knowing how to drive in the fog and rain on the grapevine...and doing it in pretty good time.
for a delicious meal - and 4 kinds of pies/cakes for dessert.
for home.
for love.
for random text messages all day long.
i should probably get to work on the massive amounts of papers i have to do. but i'm thinking of taking my mom to see twilight tomorrow...and of course there is the byosopf (bring your own slice of pie festival) tomorrow night...and coffee with cate (perhaps a little pumpkin spice love/therapy)...and the alabama game with sarah on saturday.
15 days and i'll be home for 3 weeks. reunions. tanning (indoors), and a wedding. tis the season!
don truex said something interesting last week during the gospel meeting. he asked us to imagine getting a phone call in the middle of the night from a friend who had just baptized someone, and they knew you knew that person, and they thought you would want to know right away.
who was the first name you thought of? because you may not be able to save every one, and you may not know how to start, but your answer tells you where you need to begin.
it gave me chills because someone did come to my mind. and i'm so incredibly frustrated with him, because every time i notice him express a conscious need for change, he seems to take 5 steps backwards and negate everything he talked to me about. the gospel isn't something to be taken lightly, but if you have the feeling that your lack of relationship with God is keeping you from feeling complete, like you KNOW what you're supposed to do...then what's stopping you?
or better yet, why would you let those things stop you?
emily came, partied, conquered, and then left. what a delightfully (extended) weekend. wednesday - sunday? yes please.
twilight at midnight with screaming 13 year old girls was...interesting. was i one of the screaming girls? heck no techno. did i cheer for the new harry potter trailer? oh my heck of course i'm not retarded.
emily and i saw twilight twice in less than 40 hours. and i plan on seeing it at least 2 more times with different people. :) hooray!
week 9 begins tomorrow, and then on wednesday i'm home home home. which is nice - i'm looking forward to church with every one again. although this morning's class was...interesting? it's good to know i'm not the only opinionated daughter in the family. i'm just more outspoken.
