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9 days until I leave.  This week finds we working in Dad's store, working to pay off a speeding ticket and working to earn some spare change for traveling to DC because apparently it's officially a go.

This winter has been wild, but the past six months have been even more so.

IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS I HAVE

-said bye to some of my best friends for two years

-gotten rabies treatment

-been attacked by my cat

-gotten my first speeding ticket

-been left home alone for the first time

-met one of the best friends i've ever had

-lived in a house at college

-decided i like apartments better

-jumped my car

-driven from Idaho to Utah

-helped the missionaries teach an investigator

-lost one of my best friends to death

-gained a new friend into the family

-had several prayers answered

-learned the importance of daily prayer and scripture study on a new level

-learned the power of fasting

-come to terms with a lot of things

-had a sister called on a mission

-have 2 epic weekends in rexburg

-only broken curfew twice (and one was worth it)

-learned to shoot an airsoft gun

-learned I am terrified of guns

-learned to knifty knit

-started reading again

-learned how to find some beauty in each day and in all things

I am so excited to get back out to school, and especially for the opportunity that my family has to go on one last family vacation before Christine leaves on her mission.  Summer 09, we are going to tear it up!