Jenkin

On my way to Utah for my long weekend I stopped in Malad once again. This time I was putting flowers at Jenkin and his mother and father's graves. While there I got a little shock to see others putting flowers down as well. I called Papa and found out that Jenkin does have kids that live in Malad still from his first wife... so that was kind of weird. I was too chicken to really say much and now I am wishing I had.

What a weekend...

Alright so Friday I headed down to Utah to spend my long weekend with Jayson. I got there and somethings happened to cause a change in plans. Jayson and I have decided to just be friends, so Saturday I headed back to Rexburg. On my way I stopped for a little walk and then one of my friends decided to make my day better and let me drive his truck! He retaught me how to drive a stick then let me go for it. It was the highlight of my weekend! Then I headed back home. The rest of my weekend wasn't all that eventful but I was glad to be around my friends to get my mind off of other things. Overall I might not like what was decided on Friday, but all things are there to make you stronger right?!?! I just have NO idea what to do about school and life after this semester now. I feel more than lost and I hate this feeling.

1,2,3,4...

I'm pretty much more than excited.... I get to see Jayson tonight!!!!!
I'm finishing up a paper about trust in a marriage... (thanks mom and granny great) then I am headed down to spend the long weekend with him and Heather! Thanks for letting me stay with you Heather and Bryan! I'm glad I am welcome in your home. I love you all tons!!!

8/12 hours until I see him.... I know I'm a dork but I miss him that much!

Fun filled May...

Alright so here is a little update on my life. I guess Mom thought it was about time for one, you can always tell because she starts to comment and ask if there is anything new going on... so here it is.

I made a little trip to Utah to see my sister Laura and her family who came in town for a wedding at the start of the month... fun right?! I also got to see Jayson!!!! Exciting...I know!!!

May 8th is my best friend Sean's birthday! So this year we got a group of us and went out to Olive Garden. I had gone on a date with this guy named Kainoa once before and decided to take him with us that night.

Kainoa and Me

Sean at a picnic a couple summers ago taking a little nap on the mayo! lol

Then 2 weekends ago Jayson called and asked if we could do something the next weekend... of course I jumped at the thought! So we made plans and the following Friday (5/21) I headed to Honeyville, UT to Crystal Hot Springs. I got there about 4 and we spent the rest of the night together. It was just really good to see each other and spend with one another. We also talked about somethings and in the end I left smiling from ear to ear. That man knows how to make me happy. There was one downfall to the night... I got a little sick. But it was so cute the way he took care of me. It meant a lot to me. Every time we are together I fall more and more for him! I miss him tons and hope to see him this coming weekend...it's a 4 day one for me :) Besides that not much is new with me. Hope all is well with you all!

Trying something new

Lately I have gotten these cravings for sushi... weird huh! Even more weird since I don't like fish. Well today I decided to try making my own. I wouldn't say it was pretty or as tasty as what you buy, however it wasn't too bad. Here's the shocker... I even handled the fish... Papa I held my nose so I didn't have to smell it (this does NOT give you the go ahead to cook fish when I am at home)!

Prayers ARE answered!

The reason why I moved up to Rexburg for the semester was so I could petition and get into the ONLY class needed to graduate this July. After many hours of prayers from myself and others, I have finally been given the OK and got into the class! Graduation here I come!!!!!!

The Ridge

So here is a little of what my place looks like as of this moment. Nothing too exciting... it's really big and doesn't have a lot of stuff yet, but my closet sure is SMALL! I'm use to my walk-in :(

My Room

My Bed

I had to decide what to keep out, what a sad day!

We have 2 bathrooms and 2 vanities, this is mine

Our very large living room with just a couch and table... we need a TV and what not!

Half the kitchen

The other half

Our Pantry :) VERY large, I love it!

Malad Idaho

Yesterday (Friday) was the official moving day. I left Utah and I am now in Idaho! On the way up to Rexburg I was thinking about Jenkin and wanted to visit him, so I made a stop by Malad. Since no one from our family was able to attend his funeral and burial I was lost as to where he was in the cemetery. So what else was there to do but start the hunt. I walked up and down every row. Now you wouldn't think this would be AS hard with the name Jenkin Jones, however half the town are Jones or Jenkins. Over an hour later I finally came to Grandpa Jenkin's headstone. He was burried by himself since he refused to be buried next to his first wife, and his family wouldn't let him be next to Grandma. Os I turned around and on the tombstone on the row before him his name was on the back listed as a child. I was glad to know he was around his family and next to his parents, he wasn't all alone after all. So here are a few pictures I took for family history and what not. Papa wanted one of Jenkins parents also, here they are!!! OH and the cemetery happened to also be on Jenkins Ave. Here's the sign....

Reality is Setting in

So here I am sitting in an empty apartment while I am getting my carpets cleaned and reality is hitting me; I am moving! I have cleaned this place from top to bottom and with the help of lovely brother in laws have loaded up my car (and theirs). My heart is dropping as I am leaving my home. I know this is what needs done, however that does NOT make it any easier. I have had amazing friends while living here and a wonderful man in my life. As much as I am going to miss them I will be back to visit, I will make certain of that!! Jay and I went out to lunch today and as we went our own ways today once again I had that feeling of a little piece of me was left behind. I had to laugh when I said I hated goodbyes, then said see ya in 2 weeks. I'm such a loser!! In the morning I will start the well known drive up to Rexburg. Anyway that pretty much covers what's on my mind.

Sushi and Lollicup

Last night I went out with Jayson and I had a really good time. We got Sushi for dinner and it was good. Well more like Jay got the Sushi and I ate some of it, and I got chicken teriyaki. However the sushi really wasn't too bad. I've had sushi before so I knew what I was getting myself into to a certain point but he got some things I hadn't tried before. I forgot to take pictures but here are some that I found that are of what I ate!

So if me eating sushi wasn't enough for a night here is more! Afterward he was excited about this slushy place and took me there. This was NOT a normal shlusy place! While on his mission Jay was introduced to Vietnamese food and likes it, so he wanted to share that with me. Lollicup is the place we went and they make their slushy's with boba. Boba are large black tapioca balls (compared to the small opaque balls of tapioca mostly found in puddings) that are chewy in texture. The boba balls were slightly warm and had a nice chew, but were a little on the mushy side. Would I just go get one for fun all the time... NO! However it was fun to try something new. You can see the boba at the bottom of the cup...

The rest of the night was spent talking and just enjoying the time together. At the end of the night it was hard to let go of each other. This might possibly be the last time we see each other for awhile as I am moving. As I drove away I felt like a piece of me was left behind, my heart. BUT I will be back in a couple of weeks since my sister Laura and her family are coming out, so it will be good to see him then also. I made sure last night he knew he HAD to make time for me then :) Overall I had a really good night with Jay and I miss him already!