A Much Needed Vacation...

I have been kind of bad about updating this, but it has been a crazy week! Last Thursday was my last day at the bank, I moved into my apartment in KC on Friday, had Jessica's going away party on Sunday, didn't sleep at all that night and then left at 4 am for our 16 hour drive to Utah! So I would say that I have an excuse for my slacking!

We did make it to Utah in one piece (and without falling asleep at the wheel!) We have been running around what feels like the entire state of Utah trying to get Jess all settled into her new home. It has been wonderful seeing my family and friends since being here. We were even able to con a former missionary from our branch to help us move some furniture! Bless his heart. Now that we have most of the moving stuff done, we can play for the next week till the next leg of my trip to California. Can't wait!

Hallelujah!!

So...guess what?? I got a job today! I have been interviewing with this place for the past few weeks...and actually thought my last panel interview went

H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E.

Apparently I was wrong, because I received a formal offer today. I will be Grantham University's newest Admissions Rep (I know, I know...Admissions, again?? What am I thinking?!) I can't believe how much of a blessing this will be...the money is great, benefits are great, location is great...everything is great! I am pretty much the happiest girl on the planet right now! I will be starting there the day after I get back from my Utah-California trip. HOLLA!!

Know Thou My Son...

Last night our branch had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Liberty Jail for FHE. I have obviously been many times, but am always so amazed at how strong the Spirit is in that building. During the tour, there is a part where section 122 of D&C is narrated over the speakers. It is such a powerful section of scripture, and I always close my eyes and can just feel Heavenly Father's love for us as I hear those words. "Know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than He?" This has always been one of my favorite scriptures and one that has brought me much comfort during difficult times in my life. After our tour, we were able to have a little testimony meeting right in front of the jail. I am so blessed to be surrounded by such giants in the gospel! I know that my testimony was strengthened by those testimonies that were shared. I am always amazed by our little branch...and am so grateful for their examples and love for those around them! Just something I was thinking about a lot today...

Cute right?

So I went a little crazy...and bought some new bedding for my apartment! Oops. Oh well...I need it right? :) I will also probably end up getting this couch from NFM. Tell me what you think! I need your opinions!

Count Your Blessings...

I have been very aware lately of Heavenly Father's hand in my life. Everything has fallen into place for my big move to Kansas City...finding an apartment, tons of job interviews, getting the rest of my settlement money from the car accident (finally!) I am so grateful for all of the many blessings that I have been given and just wanted to make you all aware of that fact!

9 Days and counting...

I officially have 9 days left of work...then onto a much needed VACA!! I decided to make a little list of things I am excited about:

1. Moving into my own apartment
2. Not having to drive so far everywhere I go
3. Making the loooong drive to Utah with a crazy girl
4. Seeing my Utah fam
5. Utah Adventure #2 with Jess
6. Being in sunny California
7. Starting a new job
8. Buying new cute furniture

Yay for all of these things!! :) That is all...