Homeless

For anyone who doesn't know yet, I was ousted from my old apartment last Friday, but I can't move into my new place till next Friday. That gives me two whole weeks of homelessness. So how do I like it? Not a lot!

It is very sad/unnerving to not have a place to call home. Luckily, I have some awesome friends in Provo who have lent me their couches, and one amazing sister in Spanish Fork who even has a bed for me! I feel blessed to know so many generous people who let me stay with them.

I guess I just wanted to give a shout out to all those who have lent me a pillow to lay on:

THANKS!

Things I Love About Summer in Provo

Music Videos!


Summer is full of free time that I can use how I want to...I use it making music videos! My roommates and I made a video to "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus.

FHE


Okay, this is at FHE. We are playing a game that I mastered as a freshman oh so long ago...just imagine, nylons filled with flour. Yeah, it is just that good.

Mountain Biking


Summer is a time of KILLER BIKE EXPOS! I rode mountain bikes ranging in value from $4 - $8 thousand dollars all summer long. Life was definitely good.

Pretty Little Girls in Pretty Little Dresses


I love spending time with Addison! This summer I have played with her every week, and sometimes more often than that. She is the greatest niece I have ever had! ;)

Le Tour de France


I know that this is technically in France, but I got to watch the race every day I was here because my boss was nice enough to change my schedule so I could watch! Talk about flexible. The best summer ever!

Mama Mia! What a show!

Wow! I went and saw this movie last week and I LOVED it! With songs like "Dancing Queen," "Super Trooper," and "Take a Chance on Me," who could ask for anything more?

The only mild disappointment is that Peirce Brosnan looks weird when he sings. This was definitely not his best screen moment. I like him better as Bond!



I like to think that when I have my midlife crisis, I will spend it jumping on beds, singing, dreaming of attractive men, and sleeping around on hidden islands just like Mama Mia!

Still Dreaming

So, after much deliberation, I decided that my dream bike would be this one. The Specialized 2008 era FSR Marathon, alloy pink. It goes for about $4,400, but Specialized has just come out with their '09 bikes, so this one should be going sale soon, right? :)

My Best Friend's Wedding

Ruth Decker became Ruth Plater on Friday, July 18, 2008.

Ruth and Jordan's reception was very bitter-sweet for me. Sweet because my best friend is starting the happiest, most fulfilling part of her life! Bitter because I am not moving along in the same stage of life with her.

I know I will miss the times we shared, and the silly things we used to do, but life is about changes. Marriage is truly one of the most joyful changes in life. I have always suppressed any desire I had move into this stage . . . I don't wanna grow up! But seeing my best friend make that commitment - to truly grow up and start living life how it should be lived - has really inspired me.

Don't get the wrong idea! I am not marriage crazy, but I think I am more open for change now. I am open to the idea that life could take me down a path I don't expect.

For now, I am doing my best. Where that will take me, I have no idea. Marriage, a career, a mission . . . I guess we will just have to wait and see. The suspense kind of keeps life interesting though, don't you think?