SUMMER.. yes.

Due to my lack of motivation when it comes to sitting in front of a computer screen for longer than my online classes permit I have been an all caps LAME person when it comes to updating. The only thing that inspired me to update now is the fact that I am overrrr writing another reflection paper about the same topic I have already written countless reflection papers on.. ya dig?? However, for the record - - - I am "officially" a completed graduate this Sunday when I have turned in every last piece of school work I EVER will have to take again. Praise the Lord.

--- Graduation BBQ with cohort


--- First trip to AZ with Kell on a hike SB 2009


--- Second trip to AZ visiting Jules. June 2009.

--- Goodbye party I threw for bestie Janelle. May 2009.

--- Welcoming precious baby Isaiah. Love at first sight :)

--- Wedding party for Mal bride to be :)

--- Vegas to visit Janelle. July 2009.
--- On stage with the band at St Paul Rodeo. July 2009.

So my life since my last update in uhh... December? Wow. Lot's has changed. Quickly pull up to speed until current: completed student teaching, went on some vacays, began tutoring again, said goodbye to two of my besties, welcomed new babies, engagements and weddings for my friends, continued mentoring, had a love/hate relationship with the gym, rocked it on stage with the band at the RODEO and of course had three ear infections. (That was completely worth mentioning because they never leave me alone...everrrr.)

So where am I now? Pretty much 2/5 of my Salem life has left me for Spain (in case you failed to get the daily updates for the past month from Jamie about where she is going... LOVE YA JAMES...) I have found a new love in my life: ZUMBA. Have you tried it? It's a dance/workout thing. I am convinced that I have a few signature moves while in the class - otherwise I try and blend in orrr stand out by my lack of understanding. Nonetheless it is fun and here is a video link to watch "skilled zumba-ers" on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6SN3I8kTn0

I have been housesitting the past week and it's been super nice and relaxing having the house to myself. I have been watching these two hellian dogs. Actually one of them is super sweet and the other one is a handfull. CURRENTLY: the handfull has escaped somehow (first time for me this week) and is wandering the streets of Illahee. I already searched, now I am leaving it up to good faith that she will return. Pray about that. I've had some visitors this week - last night my sister came and that was fantast. She has been at camp allll summer and I have missed our bonding moments - BEST SURPRISE EVERRR. She is such a blessing in my life. I love talking to her because she always presents so much wisdom in everything she says. I needed that last night. Anyway.

I am about to draw this whole journal thing to a close for the day (promise to be better about this update stuff again..) BUT first I want to share some valuable Megan insight with you:

1. No one is there for you all the time like Jesus <3

2. Actions speak louder than words

3. It is okay to say "NO" to people hahaha

4. Laugh at least every hour... if possible every 5 minutes (I prefer this one)

5. Grass isn't always greener on the other side

6. Get some form of exercise everyday - not only is this essential for health, but also for sanity :)

7. Practice what you preach

8. SMILE

9. Express how you feel - you don't want to live with regrets

10. It's okay to not be perfect - everyone makes mistakes... move on with class

So there was my insightfulness for the day... bahaha. On the days grind?? DOG SEARCH (clearly) - running in the heatttt - PDX for some bachelorette party planning (ideas??) - Dinner date - Wanna blade for dayz (takers??) - projects (booooo) - cozy up in the hammock for a good read.

Ciao!