It has been a crazy long time since I've posted. Reason being that my blog went on the fritz and I couldn't figure it out. Thanks to my wonderful sister Maggie, I'm back in business!
* First of all, Carrie is doing great. She is the miracle constantly in my life. Pretty soon, she'll be running circles around me.
* My best friend is engaged! Pixel (aka Jessica Taylor) is marrying Data (aka Doug Hendrickson) on November 19 and I couldn't be happier. I was priviledged to be able to go dress shopping this past week, and all I can say is that I wish I looked that good in a dress. I have gorgeous friends.
* Banquet Serving is a constant adventure. I'm so happy that I am meeting such wonderful people. Every event makes me smile. Well, almost every event. Either smile or grimace. And whenever my day happens- I want my luncheon to be on the 9th floor in the Harmony room. Seriously! How perfect is that??? It has my name and it has an AWESOME view of the temple. The room is smaller but more intimate. The kitchen is a beast on that floor, but I'm sure the servers working WHENEVER I get married can deal.
*BRIGHTON REUNION WAS AMAZING!!! I love that fact that even though I don't work there this summer, Brighton goes on forever. I'm always a part of it and it is always a part of me. Sounds a little cheesy, but I'm being completely sincere. I helped out some and felt a little bit of that ownership that I felt last year as a Program Director. I switched shoes with Splash so that she could climb up the perch- now that's true friendship. Love her! I was next to the Pixel as she led the Brownie Hike and it was amazing! Love her too! I hiked up Clayton's Peak (Jibber's Peak) for the sunrise and the sky was a BE-U-tiful shade of red. I bonded with Jeep and Kim who worked up at camp in the early 60s. I watched a 77 year old lady climb up the perch and realized I have no excuse for anything. If she can do that without a fret, I can do hard things too! I finally painted my name next to Rally in the Nibik from last year. I still have to paint it in the Pine, but I'll get to that sometime later. I loved when the committee did a "Remember When..." and we all sang songs together. All meaning- everyone that has ever worked at camp that was there. It was life changing. Quoting Pix- I love this moment! Then to top it off- the massive Shadows Creep that encompased the entire space between the rock and the barn. We even walked on the grass! (gasp! Don't tell Floss :) ) I love my Brighton friends, so dearly! And I will forever! Thanks gals and Maintenance men for constantly changing my life "for good."
*I spent Pioneer day with my best friends Darling and Jibber. We spent the weekend up in Logan at Willow Park and the American Heritage Center. I learned how to throw a tomahawk. Turns out I'm pretty good at it. The lasso throwing- not so much. We were able to go to a free Peter Brienholt concert. Usually he isn't my favorite, but I really liked listening to his music. More watching Jib's face when she figured out the song that was coming next by the first few notes or the intro. Sorry Peter. Your music's okay. Then to end the night and a great weekend we watched fireworks at Willow Park. We saved a spot but were too into the concert that we didn't have time to go all the way back to our chairs. We just laid down on some grass and truly had the best seats in the house.
So I guess- all in all- life is good. I'm still trying to figure out school and money and the job situation. And how NOT to fail in my calling. And boys...(what else is new...) But as my friend Asia says, "Everything comes out in the wash." I just have to work on my patience. Crap.
