Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Random Act Day 1 and 2

So last year a women I know did a 30 days of Random Acts of Kindness, for her 30 birthday. Since our birthdays over lapped, and she didn't talk about it until after her birthday missed my chance to do it then. So this year I plan on doing 31 days. So yesterday is my temple day, here are a few of the things I did. I let Clarissa, temple friend use my phone so we could arrange for her to be picked up by the driver for her apartment complex. I also directed two British people to the Conference Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Today, I helped my roommate Tiffany, pick up her car that she dropped off earlier to have body work done on it. Thankful, there were no cops there today.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Utah

I've been in Utah for over a year, and I've spent that time taking care of my big sister. I've been going to the temple weekly and met a new friend, who I'm now helping with her genealogy. I'm, of course, driving a few guy's crazy, while being driven crazy by them...but that's all good. I'm trying not to stress out my sister, or let our other roommate drive me crazy, which doesn't alway work well. But the best part is we're moving out of our current place into another apartment with just my sister and I. Which will in part take some of the drama out of our lives. What I really want to say, but not feel like I can put else where is this...So this summer my sister was promised a chance to talk to her old regional boss, about possible career changes, with her old boss relocated to the East Coast, she was hoping that meant she would be going back East, also. Which is really what she wants, she want's to be closer to family, but I feel that Utah is were I'm suppose to be for a little longer and I couldn't stay here on my own. I knew not matter what happened I would go with her, because she is tired of being alone. I remember some of the promises she was given if she stayed in Utah years ago, and I didn't want her moving away from those. Granted I also understand that she's given up on them and just wants to be closer to home. But I know my home is Utah, for the time being, so I've been trying looking for an apartment for us to move into since our lease was coming up, and not really sure where to look, or even if we would be staying. I've been trying to find a job, but also not wanting to start one, only to leave shortly after getting hired. I also have been dealing with a roommate, who as decided that I'm a great target for all of her unhappiness. And of course, trying hard not to get mad back, which didn't always work.

So after months of stress, my sister finally found out that the job she REALLY wants might be headed to Utah, anyway, and she could be in line for it, since she's already here. Which means I get to stay here also, which makes me happy, but also sad for her because I know she's ready to head back East. So I've been praying that we both can figure out why we're still in Utah, what is it that we need to do so can say that we've "Successfully, completed our mission while in Utah."