Sunday, July 1, 2012

Mission Prep

Just in case you didn't know.... getting ready to leave on a mission is freakin' hard.

(I know that is not mission appropriate language, so I'm trying to get it all out before I can't in three weeks. freakin'. freakin'. freakin'. I feel better. )

My mom and I have been spending our lives going shopping, which is highly unusual if you know anything about me and my mom. Luckily, we have found many awesome outfits!

an assortment of my clothes. best believe this girl isn't gonna be frumpy.
unless I accidentally am. it's a huge possibility.

Also, my daddy bought me my luggage yesterday!!! (thanks Dad!) I was mucho excited. As soon as I got home, I had a luggage photo shoot. The following are some gems:


these two babies are going to carry all my worldly possessions for 18 months. ah.


Another development in my mission plans is that tonight I found out that it's highly likely I could be doing a lot of bike-riding on my mission.  I previously believed I would always have a car.  So everyone begin praying for me immediately, while I go buy spandex shorts and practicing riding bikes in skirts.

I am making magnets with my mission address to send out so everyone can put it on their fridge. This way, every morning when my friends and family open the fridge to get out the OJ, they remember that they should probably write me a letter! Updates to come!

In short, my life feels surreal right now, and getting ready for a mission is overwhelming, yet exciting.

I even wrote a haiku about it.

I am overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed with excitement.
It's overwhelming.

You're welcome for that haiku.
Sorry my blog posts are random and scatter-brained; welcome to EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE right now.
I'm just doing my best.
It doesn't feel like much most days, but oh well. 
Have a fantastic day!
The end.

3 comments:

ashley. said...

your outfits are freaking cute. yes. i said freaking.
i want a magnet. super bad.
one time i spoke in haiku's for a whole day. it was bad.
and i miss you every day. and i go to text you and then i'm like "what do i even say besides 'i miss you'". and so then i don't. but really. i miss you every day.

erin said...

i agree with ashley. :)
and i also just wanted to give you a hug when i read your post and come shopping with you and help you pack your suitcases. so just imagine that if i was there i would. :) and i wish i could hop on a plane and come visit. but enough wishing...i think you are awesome and inspiring to me!
love you! --erin

Kailee said...

Cute clothes!! I am really going to miss your blogging when you leave :(