i miss . . . provo.

So, I'm home for the summer. I'm happy to have a break after that killer semester. {18 credits plus 80+ hours of CNA classes on weekends is not the best idea for preserving sanity.} It feels great to be back in Colorado, my very favorite state. I love being home, hanging out with my family, sleeping in every day, reading . . . you know, summer. :) I do have a problem, though. I never thought I'd say it, I never thought it could happen, but I miss Provo. I miss all my amigas, and girls nights, and I even a little bit miss school. Basically, I miss all you guys that are in Utah. But anyway, here is what is happening over here in Colorado.

I'm still unemployed, and the job search is looking not-so-hot. I'm looking for a CNA job, hopefully at a hospital. It seemed to me that it shouldn't be a hard thing to get, but so far I haven't found a lot to apply for and I haven't heard anything back. I really truly hate applying for jobs, so that doesn't make it any better.

Also, I need to begin some sort of program because I need to lose a bit of poundage before June. Now don't go thinking I've turned anorexic or something. The problem is, I'm a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding on June 10th. This isn't a problem, but the dress is. I was measured for the dress in December, when I was quite a bit skinnier than I am now. The dress is strapless and has boning down to the stomach and it has to be tight to stay up, you know? Well we were at the seamstress because I'm having sleeves added and I was standing there in the dress {totally unable to breathe} and I legit almost passed out. My face went ghost white, I had to sit down and unzip the dress, my head was spinning . . . bad news. Basically I cannot pass out because of lack of oxygen during my dear friends ceremony, or reception. Therefore, I must lose probably about 5 pounds. Wish me luck!

I have lofty aspirations of completing approximately one million projects this summer. I'm going to work on my papers and such for my Honors great works experiences. I'm going to finally put together my Jerusalem scrapbook. I'm also going to learn to sew. I'm thinking I may give painting a try. I have a bridal shower to put together and weddings to help with. I'm going to start an independent study MMBIO 221 class soon. Oh yeah, and I was hoping to work full time. We'll see how much of this actually happens.

Oh, also I went to see a fun musical in Denver on Friday night with my mom. It's called In The Heights. The set was fabulous, the characters endearing, the story uplifting, and the music compelling. Tomorrow we are going to see a small play called Mama Hated Diesels. One girl in my ward said this one felt like "driving through Wyoming," but we'll see. It can't be worse than when I went to see the weird version of Death of a Salesman or the frightening Blood Wedding at BYU.  South Pacific is coming this summer and I'm so excited for that one.

Anyway
Home is lovely, but I sure miss all of you in Provo!