Let's talk missions.

Since the age change of missionaries (to learn more, click here), when people learn I am 20 the first thing they ask is "Are you going to go on a mission?!" Let me answer. 

Just because I am of age does not mean I HAVE to go. Yes they changed the age. Yes missionaries are great and I hear it is quite the experience. But I am not going on a mission. I have prayed about it and it's just not for me RIGHT NOW. Maybe it changes in the future, maybe it doesn't but that is my answer.

But let's talk about other missionaries. 

At the beginning of the year, we got a set of sister missionaries (Sister Dunlop and Sister Solipo) in my home ward. I love having sisters instead of elders because I feel like I can actually be friends with them and it's not awkward when they come over for dinner hah.  Anyway, they asked me one day to come out teaching with them. At first it was a little weird just trying to get to know each other and what not, but after a while I started becoming their go to person to go out with them. If they had someone fall through, they would call me. As time passed, I started going out with them about once a week. They called me their "Friday night date". We became best friends and I love them both so much! Sister Dunlop is from Oregon and Sister Solipo is from Hawaii. For Valentine's day, I texted a picture of them to both of their families, I always hear stories of members of the wards contacting the families while on their missions and they love it. Anyway, Sister Dunlop's mom and I became pretty good friends and she texts me so I can get a package to her, or order her flowers. It's been so much fun!! About 6 weeks ago, Sister Solipo got transferred to another area and I was so sad! And now Sister Dunlop is being transferred, so now they are both gone. We really were best friends and I miss them already!

They have both promised to come back and visit so hopefully they do!

Sister Dunlop, me, and Sister Solipo

Sister Dunlop and I before she left

Onto other missionaries. 

My brother Darrell, who is just younger than me {but bigger than me}, got his mission call!
He is going to the INDIA BANGALORE MISSION. English speaking. He reports July 30. 
When he opened it, we were all in shock (I think he was too!) But he is going to be great and I will miss him so much! 

 Well, until next time.

xoxo

 

What I've Been Up Too

 So clearly I am terrible at updating this. I always come up with the greatest posts but when I go to write them, I can never express my thoughts how I want them! It's so frustrating, but here's what I've been up to for a while {mostly in pictures}

I have officially changed my major back to nursing. It's been a long road but I think I am sticking to it this time. I love psychology and was set on it but when my dad was in the hospital, I would just watch all the nurses and was torn. I want to help people and be a nurse, but I also want to do psychology. So now I can start the process of applying and waiting to get into a program!  

I also have a real "grown up" job! My neighbors own a commercial cleaning business called Bldg.Works. I mostly just do paper work and office stuff for them, but I love the people {mostly just me and another lady in the office} I work with! I have also learned that office relationships are a bad idea {I had to learn that one the hard way... Whoops!} But it's all good! 

Darrell graduated high school! {May 2013}

I bought a car the day before my 20th birthday! I had been working hard and saving my money for a while, so I was pretty proud of myself :)  {August 2013}

Kristen wanted to practice her photography. 

I went to Disneyland with Kristy and her family. It was so fun and I got to meet Belle! She is my favorite princess! {August 2013} 

California with Kristy, Cole, Ali, Emma, Laura, Megan and I! {August 2013} 

I got to visit my family in South Dakota in November. I seriously LOVE them so much and love visiting them! 

I went to Disneyland a second time with my besties; Sarah, Sharol and Lia. It was seriously a BLAST! I have never been to Disneyland at Christmas time so it was so fun to see all the lights up.  {December 2013}

My cousin, Jenson, returned from his mission in the Dominican Republic. It is so fun to have him back! He is my only cousin my age on my mom's side so we get along pretty well! {December 2013}

Temple Christmas lights with Ry! Love my little mini me! { December 2013}

Andrew & DeeDee had a precious little boy, Ruger James Porter, January 16, 2014. He is so much fun and I love him!

My sweet Grandma Porter turned 90 in February! She is my only living grandma and I love her so much! {February 2014}

...and that's what's been going on in my life lately!