I'm being a brave girl. and it's terrifying! I'm trusting, wishing, praying, hoping, and believing that it will all work out. Like I said before, I know with complete confidence that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be this summer. I am so lucky and blessed to be where I'm at. I have the best roommates ever. Katie, Steph, Ashley, and I are having a blast living together. I miss Alyssa everyday but am so proud of the amazing work she is doing in Russia. I get to wake up at the crack of dawn (that's probably my least favorite thing right now, but it makes me feel so productive!). I get to feel the spirit of the MTC every single day (and sometimes even see fun friends that are just beginning their mission adventures). I teach violin to the four most adorable kids which just makes me so happy. Working with kids is something that actually re-energizes me. It's like another confirmation that I chose the right major and that I'm pursuing the right things in my life. Surprisingly, I am beginning to love alone time. I get home from work around noon everyday but none of my roommates are home until at least five, sometimes later. I've never really been an alone time girl, but I'm thinking after this summer I'll be loving on my alone time a little bit more. I love that I am learning how to cook nice meals for myself and that I am learning what it's like to be the "mommy" of the apartment. I spend the most time at home, so if my roommates leave messes they start to bother me so I just end up cleaning everything. Yesterday that was really driving me crazy; today I realized that it's perfect practice for when I get to be a mommy. and I really love that I get to go outside for at least thirty minutes everyday and get some sun! I got sunburned on Monday and it feels so good to get some color and some much needed Vitamin D.

I'm learning bravery and it is so good for me. I'm doing things every single day that scare me. Whether that's venturing somewhere new all by myself or texting a cute boy first *true story, (now just ask me on a date mister) I'm learning! I'm being especially brave in that as of last night at midnight I have sworn off of sweets for the entire month. This includes candy, cakes, cookies, brownies, and sugar cereals. I realized last week that I have a serious addiction and I don't like how that feels. I am doing this to prove to myself that I have control over my body (although I am definitely praying for heavenly help). I've been off sugar for sixteen whole hours now and I'm feeling pretty good. I've only craved like once or twice today, but eating a little clementine was just enough to satisfy. Ash and I decided that we can partake if it's on a date...so I just need to flirt it up with anyone and everyone (jk).

A cute girl from my ward last semester calls this the twenty second rule. Starting now, this is my new motto.

The twenty second rule: