My brother loves me: Part 2

So, I had originally wanted to post this video with the "My brother loves me" post...but I wasn't able to figure it all out. So, now that I have, I want to share. I love Kevin. He's a stud. He made me promise...actually swear that I would never post this on facebook. But, he never mentioned anything about my blog, and since I'm 99% sure that none of his friends even know who I am, let alone read this blog, I'm going to post it here for the viewing pleasure of my fan base...all 2 of you. :)

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Reunion!

Yay! Happy day. Yesterday I was able to see my mission girl, Sista Joy Wiechmann (the one in the middle) for the first time in a year. It was lots of fun. She, Sis. Draper and I all hooked up for dinner and chatting at my place. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to train this individual. She's the most humble, forgiving, gentle, independent, spiritually in tune, confident woman I know. I admire her a great deal and hope to gain some of those qualities in the future.

My brother loves me

This is the lovely image that pops up on my phone whenever Kevin decides to call me. Well, that's basically never. But, on the rare occasion, I get to see this image, and hear his voice. Recently, I've been trying to get a hold of him to talk about some BYU-I stuff. And, we finally connected and were able to talk tonight. At the end of the conversation do you know what he said? He said...without me saying it first, or coaxing it out of him, "I love you." TENDER. My brother is a man of few words, but those words he deemed worthy to say. I love him dearly.

Surprise!

I have this friend. Her name is Monica. And I love her to pieces. You see, we've been friends for a short period of time. I suppose it's been about a month now. But what you must understand is...we're kindred spirits. Our spirits recognized eachother from before this life and now we're making up for lost time. Well, we were, before she left me for St. George. Just as we were becoming great friends, she decides she needs to move home for the summer. But, we've planned a few adventures for this summer, one of which is flying to Portland, OR for my brother's graduation. Anywho...this lovely friend of mine just happened to surprise me tonight. I was just working, minding my own business, when up walks her mom and sister. I'm like, "What are you doing here??? Is Monica with you?" Her mom can't lie and she's like, "Um...we're just here to buy some rolls." Right...you drove 3 1/2 hours to by some rolls? I couldn't concentrate on anything until I found the famous lady. And then, there she was...Monica Jones! The one and only. I love this dear friend of mine.

The ending peak

Sista Draper was the ending peak of my mission. My mission peaked in the beginning, and peaked in the end. I didn't think I would ever have quite as much fun as I had had my first few transfers. But, I was wrong. Sista Draper came along and helped me go out with a BANG. I love having her home.




I love having Lacey Jean around too. Who else could pull off those red spandex??? Gotta love out-doors adventures. :)

As single as they come: Part 2

Boys are dumb. When you want them, they don't want you. When they want you, you don't want them. So, I have embraced singlehood.

1. I'm making a quilt out of my mission t-shirts
2. I'm picking up cross stitch
3. I go wherever I want whenever I want...road trips are awesome
4. I'm meeting tons of new people
5. I've discovered I love working out; it's one of my weekly hobbies
6. I'm reading a new book every 2 to 3 weeks
7. I changed my major...just because I can, and the new one makes me more excited:Journalism!
8. When I'm done with college, I'm moving to Nashville to pursue a singing/songwriting career. I don't care if it's un-realistic, it's what I want, and I'm single.
9. I've realized I'm not desperate...I won't just settle. I didn't want to kiss that guy...so I didn't. He was goodlooking and all...but not the guy for me. Yay.

Becca's married!

Alright alright, these pictures are horrible. I'm aware. But I got there and realized I had left my camera at home...so luckily we live in the time era we do, and cell phones can be used as back up. Anyway, Rebecca Joy Falke is no longer Rebecca Joy Falke. I saw that girl for the last time this morning. She is now known as Rebecca Joy Sommers! :) What a beautiful, tender day it was. I bawled through the sealing
(not too unusual for me) but for some reason Becca's sealing was extra special for me. Becca symbolizes everything I want. No, she is not a perfect person. I lived with her for 5 semesters...believe me, I know. ;) But she's MUCH closer to perfection that I am...that is for DEFINITE sure. We were eachothers first real, long lasting college friendship. Neither one of us had dated much in highschool,
and never had a boyfriend. College progressed, and we still found ourselves in the same group...the VL group...if you don't know what that is, well, maybe you don't deserve to know. :) Anywho, life went on and I'll admit, I probably dated more than she did...had a few more flings I should say. But you see, Becca's a special lady.
I KNEW that when the day came, a "close-to-perfection" man would spot Becca and see the spectacular diamond that she is. Well, I was right. Rob Sommers is soooo in love with Becca, it's unbelievable. As I watched her during the father/daughter dance, and then the dance with Rob, I couldn't help but bawl again. Graduated from college, 24, never really had a boyfriend, followed the Spirit after
college, not really knowing what to do in life, she decided to move to Texas to work for her brother and build a life for herself. And then, who came along? Her eternal companion. This is what I want. This is what I hope for. I want to love life, and have people know I love life when they see me, like Becca. And then, while I'm happy and content with my life, I hope to find my eternal companion. What an inspiration this chick is to me.

I love her to pieces!