My summer so far

I stayed in Idaho to take Anatomy and Physiology because I didn't think I could handle that class with a normal load along with it. I'm doing pretty well...could definitely be better on the lecture exams, but overall alright. I'm also taking a clogging class, which is kicking my butt! But I love it.

So this past semester I've been involved with a program on campus called the Heber J. Grant Program. It's a scholarship program that "assists individuals in their efforts to overcome disadvantaged backgrounds." It's not just the scholarship, but an entire program devoted to the scholars. There are 4 areas in it: Applications (students who evaluate the scholars applications), Mentors (students who assist new scholars in their transition into BYU-I), Ambassadors (students who publicize the program both on and off campus), and Instructors (students who teach a basic life skills class). Basically its THE best program on campus. It's ALL student run with ONE paid faculty. The leadership runs like this...So, this semester I was a coordinator in charge of pairing mentors with mentees and keeping contact with all of them; making sure the mentees are getting the service they deserve...etc. It's been quite the rollercoaster ride, let me tell you. But it's also been an AMAZING growing and learning experience, and I'm so glad for the opportunity. So then, we just had the whole selection process for the fall semester's leadership. I applied, interviewed, then was invited to be the Area Director over Ambassadors! EEK! So now next semester I will be in charge of presenting the program to potential donors and to potential students...and yeah. I'm way excited, but WAY nervous to be "in charge" instead of just a coordinator with an Area Director telling me what to do. It's gonna be fantastic though.

Aside from Heber J. Grant, I also had to find a job. If you've ever lived in Rexburg, you'll know what a task that is!!! I finally had to go with my very last resorts and try the local opinion center. You know those obnoxious people that call you and ask you to take a survey? Yeah, I was one of the obnoxious people for a whole THREE days! That's how much I hated it. If you know me, you know I HATE calling people. So then I had to go with my VERY VERY VERY last resort and go back to KFC. Ugh. So now I'm working at the good ol KFC again. But I recruited one of my friends so I'm not in the dump by myself. Plus it's money and free food...I shouldn't complain, right?

Church has also been quite the eventful place for me. My best friend up here, (named Rachel..and that's definitely not all we have in common...) got called as the Relief Society President. I guess I should have seen it coming when she called me to be her 2nd Counselor. So there you have it. After have 5 different callings since I've been here (a different one EVERY semester), might I also add they were the made up callings they give people JUST to give them callings? Well...now I have a "real" one that requires a whole lot more than I ever thought. But it's been amazing, and I'm serving with one of THE most amazing people I have ever met.

Well...that's my life as of right now. Hope it hasn't bored you too much. Lots going on!