So, how do I tell my non-LDS family that I will be going on a mission in 6 months? And how do I convince them not to disown me while I do so? I rather enjoy having a family to come home to...

Focus, Jen. Focus.

So, as you can see, I like llamas. A lot. This little llama (that I've named Gertrude) will be my little mascot. Isn't she adorable? I stress that she isn't my llama. I found a webpage that had llama pictures on it and decided to use it as my backgroud because, as I said, I like llamas.

So, I've realized lately that I'm more of a red personality than I thought. For example, it turns out my perceived notion that scarcasm is green was kicked in the pants and it's purple. Funny, I didn't think I had a purple bone in my body. Oh well.

I remember when I first did the color test with some friends in Provo when I first arrived. I was white. Seriously 100% white. I think this stems from me knowing with the "right" answer is, even if I know another answer was more like me. How stupid is that?! (And very,very white!) Now, we add the whole blue-beta discussion and I thought I was getting it, but golly it confuses me. I need a tutorial with some hot blue-betaian to set me straight. (Kidding!)

So anyway, back to my life. It's going pretty well. I've been working a ton, so that's good but it doesn't give me much time to do stuff that I like. For example, I really want to do the set crew for the next Warner show (that's a huge community theatre group in my town), but I don't see my current schedule as conducive to such. Bah!

And, I want to finish my scrapbooking, but I left all of my stuff in Provo. I really need to go back out there and get it before I leave for my mission. Speaking of my mission, I really need to actually get the papers from the Bishop. And talk about my options. And freak him out when I tell him that I want to go to the island of Yap or somewhere equally far away. (Yes, I know this makes me more of a contender for some place like Boston, but hey, I'll go there too!)

I'd like to take this moment to say hi to Caroline. Hi, Caroline! Yis! She's my only SJC friend that knows this blog exists. She's fab. Really. It's her fault I have a love affair with Brook's Brothers. Oh, Care! I did buy that pink checker shirt, by the way...

Um, yeah. That's enough mindless drivel for today... :)

Rock on!

So, I was reading Laulau's blog today and she mentioned her food invention that could make her millions and I remembered that I had one, too. It's never been done, but I don't care if anyone steals it from me. I'll have this as proof that I thought of it first and can sue them for even more.

Here it is:

Fried bacon on a stick.

It'd be so yummy.

Ok, it'd basically be a piece of bacon skewered through a stick. Then, it'd be dipped into a maple syrup flavored pancake batter and baked until cooked all the way through.

I'm telling you, it'd be the PERFECT food for a county fair (the big E!) or something where people go early but don't have many breakfast options. The pancake part could be maple flavored or whatever. Or, there could be sausage instead of the bacon. Or canadian bacon (because I heart my Canadian friend, Mike). The possibilities are endless!

Here's a diagram that more fully illustrated the FBOAS concept.



Doesn't it just look yummy?!

So, I've decided to start reading more. And, in doing so, have picked out a few good books.

#1, Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (Blue-beta). Needs to be read by tomorrow. Haven't started. Haven't even bought the book yet. I do, however, have every intention of reading this book. By tomorrow night.

#2, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. By May 31. It'll be great. My friend Meghan and I will start talking about it in a couple of weeks.

#3, The Idiot (Blue-beta again). By mid-June. Haven't bought it yet. But I will. And I'll read it.

#4, Anna Karenina. Whenever I get a chance. I've wanted to read it for a long time, so I picked it up a couple of days ago. So far, the first couple of pages are really good. Really.

Anyone else have any suggestions for a book to read?

For some reason, I like having tons of books to get through. With deadlines.

Ok, so a few years ago (3 to be exact), I gave every YSA in my stake a Valentine's Day card. Well, this one kid (who shall remain nameless) came up to me and gave me this letter. I'd just like to say that I'd maybe talked to him once. Now, as I look back on it, I laugh. And laugh. And laugh some more, but when I first got it, I contimplated not going to church anymore. Seriously. I'd been baptized maybe 5 months when it happened, so I was thrown for a loop, but I continued to go to activities, I just ignored the freak. I still do.

"Hi, How are you? I'm doing good myself. Are you wondering why I decided to write this letter? Well the reason is because #1 I wanted to thank you for the Valentine you gave me. That was really nice of you to do. Thank you for thinking of Javier, and I, I definitely appreciate your kindness.

I kind of get the feeling that you want to become great friends and perhaps even more with time. The truth is I don't really know for sure unless you are willing to discuss this more in depth. It would certainly make me happier than I am already to know you're interested in me. I am willing to pursue a long lasting relationship beyond where we are so far if that suits your fancy. I believe communication is vital to any partnership whether it be family, friend, colleague or fiance. As much as I like no matter how hard I try I can't read minds. I don't know what you are thinking, but if its what I think all you need to do is come over and talk. You will find that I've very approchable, and easy to talk with.

The one deciding factor which gave me a little extra push to write you was when you were looking at me. So what's up Jen? Do you like me? Would you like to get to know me better? Are you someone that is aspiring to someday marry in the temple? If so, it would be a honor to support you every step of the way until that blessed day when being sealed to an eternal companion (hopefully me) for time and eternity becomes a reality. I'm not in any rush but personally temple marriage is definitely my #1 goal aside from the magnifying of my priesthood. I want to keep progressing all of my life and the good news is: "That I'm not along in this endevor." Christ is our covenant partner. All we have to do is our best we can. I learned about this when I read: "Believing Christ". I would definitely recommend this book because it really opened my eyes to many great truths.

I realize this is a lot to take in so you take all the time you need to think about take all the time you need to think about this.It was never my intention to come on too strong. This is just who I am. No lies, No deceit. Its just me. Totaly honest, open forthright, with absolutely no guile. Still interested? You kow I'm 28, right? Well, I guess I covered all the bases. I really hope you don't reject me like the many others since my return to CT back in 1997. No, I believe you're a special sister. I'm confident another door will not be shut on me by you. Further, I know we will make it to the temple. Maybe not today, or tomorrow but I'm sure it will take place in time. I promise too, to treat you really good with respect. Take care. Hope to hear from you soon."

Creepy, no? Boys, don't ever give this sort of thing to a girl you barely know. Bad form.

I have nothing to write. Life is going well. My friends are grand. My calling is stressing me out, but hey, what's so new with that, ya know?

Oooh, here we go. The brain juices are flowing.

So, I have two friends here (sad, huh? But it's true. All of my other friends are in Utah and I'm too lazy to be social to those I don't know here.) and we are all temple buddies. You know the type? The kind that you can just call up and say, "Hey, wanna go to Boston to go to the temple tomorrow?" and they say, "Absolutely!" so you cancel all plans and go party it up in Belmont for the day. Well, we decided to go the the Manhattan temple on Friday. I'm stoked! I haven't been there yet and I haven't been to The City in FOREVER (well, like, since I've been back)! (HAHAHA. I just used 'like'. I've turned 12 again!)

I downloaded Final Fantasy 3, thanks to Bawb, and so far...I haven't gotten past the intro. I really have no time to just read, I wanna PLAY dangit and I just close it out before I can. I need to work on my patience. Is there a way to bypass all that?

So, I've decided to give up on EFY and just plan the trip to Utah. If I do end up getting the job, then I'll push it back to August or something and then I'll be in Provo for a long weekend. I'm thinking coming in Thursday night, leaving Monday night would work (for me.) So stoked! I miss that city. I wonder who I can stay with... I'll check with Leila or Liz or ... Katie, maybe? Who knows...

The mission plans are in full effect. I need to figure out how the whole "insurance" thing works. I don't have it and I can't be put on my parents because of my age/not currently-in- school-status. I'm sure I'll figure it all out.

I took the quiz that Jade put on her site, and it says I'm from Saturn. The description fit quite well. "You're steady, organizes, and determined to achieve your dreams.You tend to play it conservative, going by the rules (at least the practical ones).You'll likely reach the top. And when you do, you'll be honorable and responsible.Focus on happiness. Don't let your goals distract you from fun!Don't be too set in your ways, and you'll be more of a success than you ever dreamed of." I see my self driven to fulfil my goals (mission, family stuff, etc) but I often forget how much fun life is as it is. I need to play. In sacrament meeting, this guy James, bore his testimony and he said that we need to be happier, show people that the gospel is the truth and fun. He also says he runs around skipping to show people that he's happy. The funny part, is that this guy is in his forties. Can you picture a 40 year old skipping down the street of a New England town? Oh yeah, this image is HILARIOUS! However, he was right.

Ya know that song, "His Hands" that is often played on LDS radio? By Kenneth Cope or Michael McLean (or whoever decides to sing it)? Well, I've been listening to KZION for an hour and I've heard that song TWICE. It's a good song and all, but there are others out there, people! Oh, speaking of LDS music: I'm still listening and Kirby Heyborne just had a song on the radio and DANGIT, I want that CD. Oh yes, it will be mine. Mwah hahaha.

Sorry, I'm over that. Thanks.

Ok, I'm tired and my throat hurts (strep, anyone?), so I'm going to bed now. Nighty!!