So, it's summertime, which is usually an awesome time. This summer, however, has not lived up to expectations and it's probably all my fault. See, I don't have a job, which means no means of paying for my room and board next year. I've looked for one and applied at several places but I haven't been altogether diligent about it. I just wish finding a job was easier. Like you could take a series of exams that looked at your skills/intelligence, entered important info about experience, awards, location, and hobbies/interests and have it all stored in some database that matches you up with the most suitable jobs. Bleh.
I also haven't been the best person this summer. I've been really lackadaisical with my scripture study and journal writing. But on the other hand, I feel like I've learned a lot and changed a lot. For example, my mom recently remarried a man that has four kids of his own. As you can imagine, it's been a challenge to try and blend families. Through it all, I've been able to really treat my new step siblings and stepfather with the respect and love that I know they deserve. It hasn't always been easy and I know I haven't been perfect, but I have been definitely acting more mature and considerate. I've also been treating my little brother better (we used to have all out brawls) and I like our relationship a whole lot more now. So in lots of ways I've grown, and in some ways...not so much. Yeah, I have some things to work on.
Just for fun, I thought I would go through all my friends on facebook (which happens to be a whoping 708) to find out who is engaged/married/on missions/about to be on missions. It took a very long time, but I have it all nice and organized in a spread sheet. Here are the statistics: 18 friends are engaged (I don't know exactly when each one is getting married, some of their weddings are really soon and some are a ways away, but it would be good to figure out), 18 friends are recently married ( some of the people I knew were getting married and some were surprises to me), 17 friends on missions, and 9 friends soon to be missionaries.
These numbers will most likely change in a couple of days. I have two friends that are expecting mission calls in the next week or so. I thought I would post these stats because I just feel so grateful to have these people in my life and because I'm so excited for them in the individual stage of their life that they're in. I know eventually I'll get to experience what they're all going through and they'll be just as excited for me as I am for them.
Also, seeing the stats made me think about my life. I'm only 18 now but everyday I get a little older and each day I'm one more day closer to a big landmark in my life. I just don't know which one yet or when it's coming. I just know I want to be more ready than I am now.
