Following the Play!

                                             
Ocean in Alabama!!!!
So I was nervous once the play was over that I would start struggling with my old habits of nonproductive and get depressed with nothing on my plate... but the Lord will provide! To days following the play I was off to Mississippi with my family for a vacation! We had a wonderful time going to the beach in Alabama and  going to a mini zoo, put put golf, cleaning out my brothers pool, BBQ's, great food and great company! When we got home, I felt I should go audition for a job at Disney World, who I have worked for before... Within one day the Lord had provided a means for me to audition. The thought kept coming back to me, so I said if there is a way please show me because I knew there was no way I could afford to buy a ticket to fly to Salt Lake just after our vacation and audition within three days. A ride was found to Portland because a group of kids happened to be going to Portland the day my uncle and his family were driving to Salt Lake for the week for spring break! I went to the audition and didn't get in... I was pretty discouraged after I got a way there so perfectly, but what a great experience it was! I never thought I would say being "rejected" or not offered a job would be a good thing, but it taught me a great lesson. First off there were 2000 people who auditioned for 200 spots. 10% didn't get in, so I was not the only one who wasn't chosen this time. Next off I had worked for them before and had a great time, I though I did better at this audition than the last time, so I know it just wasn't meant to be. Anyways, I meat two other girls who happened to not make it as well, but we had a good time supporting one another through the process. Also, I learned, even though I was  sad and it took a few days to get over I realized my life was still good. My life was right back to the way it was. That sounds so simple but it was such a great perspective! I had been fine five days ago before I even considered auditioning, so I can be fine again. I have been really nervous to audition for anything at BYU-IDAHO up to this point but this taught me that if I don't get it it will just be one less thing on my schedule and  I will still have school, church, friends and family. Rejection can be a great lesson. It doesn't define us. We can always try again or decide we want to try something else but it is okay! It doesn't define us and isn't what's most important. After the audition I was able to see some of my best friends that I don't normally get to see and have a great week staying with my Sister Covina who lives there. Ice cream is a love of our families, but it is especially a thing between me and Covina. Whenever we get together we get ice cream. That started when we lived together in college for two semesters, we left our three hour class that we took together early sometimes and went out for ice cream:) good old times. I Love every moment that I get with my sis, she is fun and funny, loving and so thoughtful! I learn so much from her and enjoy her excitement for life!.... One thing she gets excited about in particular would be dancing... The one artsy thing I am not fond of because I am not the greatest at it and feel awkward... but we did end up country dancing with some girl friends from back home and I will admit I had a really good time. I don't like putting myself on the line and getting that anxiety of being with new people over and over again, but we had a great group there that night, I got asked a lot and they are super nice! It was really good for me and I am glad I got to go with her and my friends... who by the way made sure we got to take the lesson before the class started so I would feel more comfortable.. I also wasn't the only one in our group that doesn't dance, so that was comforting and we both had a blast! Try new things! Do things that frighten you! Don't live your life in fear, enjoy it. Be good and clean and try out new wholesome activities, its good for ya!
My amazing Sista Covina!!!!

Following a fantastic week in Utah I was blessed to see my mom for a night before I drove home to Oregon and before she headed off to Idaho to go be with Allie, Anthony and new baby Jadeilyn.... But I will give more details of the baby later.... First I have to tell you briefly about my two weeks of being "mommy" while mom was gone....