2009 is coming to an end...

SO, 2009 is coming to an end, and I have decided that it is about time I update this lovely blog of mine. I know Anie will be very happy about this.. (Love you girlie) haha anyway, it has been a few months, so here is a brief Reader's Digest version of what life has been like for me.

August 2009 - My friend started taking the missionary discussions, and I was able to be apart of that amazing experience. After a few weeks Christina decided to get baptized!! I was very excited about this, never in my life had I been apart of something so incredible, just to see how the Lord and the Gospel can truly change people, including myself has probably been one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had. It has made my testimony grow so much stronger, and has given me an incredible love for the Gospel.

September 2009 - I finally started to make new friends again! haha since everyone decided to go off and get hitched ;) It had been a little while since I had gone out and met new people. I will admit, it was a weird adjustment at first but, I did it! I started to feel like I had a fresh start. I decided to become more involved with the branch again, and to start going out again. It had been so much fun! We had scavenger hunts at Walmart, Zona Rosa Trips, Christina and I taking mini roadtrips in her new Honda Fit! and so much more. I was able to become more involved at school too, like Photoshoots, and salon visits.

October 2009 - Very good month!We participated in "Free Hugs Day" everyone went down to the Plaza and hugged anyone and everyone we could find! We also had Zombie day at school, everyone dressed up as Zombies and did the Thriller Dance in the parking lot! haha never in my life had I expected to do that! Did I mention they posted it on Youtube?? This month was a bit more relaxing than the others, with Pumpkin Carving, Corn Maze adventures, Halloween Parties, Dances, and Pumpkin Houses, I was able to just enjoy the Fall Weather!

November 2009 - Getting ready for the lovely Turkey Day! This was my last full month of school, and was I ready! I teamed up with a local salon in Independence, and was able to go and shadow and basically was able to get my feet wet in the industry. I loved the people and friendships I created this past month! I was also able to prepare more for my Stateboards.. which are coming up very soon....

December 2009 - I officially completed a goal in my life!!! haha.. I have been known to set a goal and never quite complete it, but this time I was sucessful!! On December 12,2009 I officially reached my 1500 hours which I needed to become a licensed Cosmetologist in Kansas and Missouri! I also was able to do hair for the first time ever in a salon.. and was on the News for it.. YAY! Christmas was also wonderful! My dear cousin Angela was in town and we all just played this whole weekend! The past few weekends this month have been wonderful too.. I have been able to hangout with old friends again! With Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties, Gift Exchanges, Christmas Musicals, Snowman Building, Family Movie Nights, and Christmas Parties.. I would say this month has been wonderful!

So there you have it.. my life from the last few months summed up into a Blog Post.. I hope you weren't bored by this, but if you are reading this sentence, then I know you made it through my novel!