Wisdom Teeth... :/

I had to get my bottom two wisdom teeth pulled. I had to go to an oral surgeon, which I was a little nervous for. Because I've never had surgery or anything like that before. But it really wasn't that bad. My aunt was my "designated driver." All I remember is they took me back, and there were two nurses helping prep me and the room. Then the doctor came in and tied a tourniquet right above my elbow, and then inserted the IV, which I didn't know I would have or need. Then I was awake, and it was over. The nurse asked if I could get up. I went to get up, without her help, and I think I kind of made her nervous. I just assumed I could get up, like I always do without help, but since I was given anesthesia, I went to get up and was a little tipsy.

Then I went back to my aunt's house, and I ate something and took the meds they had prescribed me. Then I fell asleep to Harry Potter. I woke up, and I felt fine. I actually was going crazy that I was just supposed to sit and rest. I wanted to be doing stuff, going places. The idea of someone taking care of me was great for a couple of hours, and then I realized I didn't really like it. Me at my aunt's house... (I don't look too bad.)

I went home Monday night, and the next morning I went to the beach with the Densley's. I still felt great. Then Wednesday, the left side of my mouth started hurting, but only when I didn't take the pain meds. Yesterday though was a different story. I don't know why, but the left side of my mouth continues to hurt really badly. I don't want to open my mouth for anything - to eat, to talk, to brush my teeth, to yawn, etc. It all is so painful. I iced it, which helps just because it kind of numbs it so I can't feel it. But I woke up so many times last night. I was hot and my mouth hurt. Maybe I have dry socket or something. Time to see the dentist...

Densley's "Remodel"...

I don't have a job, and I have realized that it might be impossible to get one since both of my former employers have turned me away. Plus, who wants to hire someone for a month and a half. I've put in some applications, but I'm leaving soon. I don't see myself getting a real job before I leave.

I've had a lot of extra time on my hands. Besides preparing to go on a mission, I've spent a lot of time with the Densley's. Randal and Shelly keep asking why I come back. They say it's so crazy at their house, and who would voluntarily come join the craziness!?!!?!? Me!

Anyway, they have been kind of busy moving furniture, painting, remodeling the front bathroom, etc. I didn't realize how much they had to do until I was at their house about a week ago. I was kind of having a rough day, and I was getting ready to go home. But then I asked Randal if I could help. Sure enough, he put me to work. I'm so glad he did because helping them made me happy. I was no longer sad, and I had so much fun.

My job was to find a way to move the bunk bed from the front bedroom to the little boys' new bedroom, taking it apart as little as possible, but labeling it to remember what pieces go where. At first, I thought, I can just take this apart. I don't need to draw a picture or label things. But Randal told me to draw a picture and label the parts, so I did. Then I needed to take apart the daybed and move it from the little boys' new room to the front bedroom.

I got to this point...

and I realized this was at least a two man job from here until the pieces were moved to the other room.

Same with the daybed. I got here... (Notice the soda on the floor behind the bed. Hansen and Owen got a 12 pack of orange soda from grandma, and they hid it. When I took the mattress off, I found it. Hehe! They're so funny!)

and then realized I would need at least one other person's help to move the bed and/or take it apart.

I recruited Shelly, Randal, and Tavin to help me. Once I started, I was on a roll, and anxious to get it done. I was kind of leading the process though. While we were taking the beds apart, moving pieces, and putting them back together, I remembered something someone had said in my prep for marriage class at BYU-I last fall. I think it was a student, but it might have been the teacher. They said that you should build a piece of furniture with your boyfriend/girlfriend to know if you two are good together before you get married. Haha! Tavin came to the conclusion, when we had finished putting the beds together, that he and I could never get married. Haha! Good times!

July 18, 2009 - The best day of my life!

Saturday, July 18, 2009 was an unforgettable day! It was the best day of my life, up to this point! I got to receive my endowment in the temple! Shelly was my escort. The whole day was absolutely perfect! The only thing that would have made it better was if my immediate family could have been present.

Left to right: Rhonda, Jackie, Shelly, Me, and Randal

After the temple, we went out to dinner at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant! It was delicious!
Left to right: Jackie, Tayler, Jarom, Rhonda, Me, Shelly, and Randal

And it was the perfect ending to a perfect day! :)

I have no idea what I was looking at, but I was one happy girl! :)

Mt. Helix

I had never EVER been to the top of Mt. Helix. The closest I had been was a friend's house, which is close to the top. I couldn't believe it. How could I have grown up in La Mesa, spent 18 out of almost 21 years here, and never have been there!?!!?

So the other day, I can't remember what I was doing, but I was close, so I decided to drive to Mt. Helix. Here are some pictures:

Right next to gate to Mt. Helix...

The top...
Downtown San Diego...
Balboa Park...
Coming down...
Drain for drinking fountain...
Amphitheater...

Mission Call and Map!

Call letter... (click on the letter to read it)Map of my mission, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! The gray area is my mission. The white is outside of my mission. (Again, click on the map to see it closer.)

And I'm going to...

Drumroll please.....

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Spanish speaking! I report to the MTC on September 9, 2009 (9-9-09)!

I'm SO excited! I can't even tell you! Here are some pics from the night I opened my call!

It has been opened...

I opened my mission call last night! I know you're all dying to know where I'm going, BUT I'm not going to post it yet. But soon...

Last night was so awesome though! Tavin had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor with Forrest, and that was great! It brought back so many good memories, and it made me miss Corey a little bit. It felt weird to not have him here yesterday since it was kind of a big day. But it was a great Court of Honor!

Then we came back to my house and waited for Shelly and Randal to come so I could open my call. I was so happy, and it was so fun to be surrounded by so many great people who love me! I'm so glad I could share that moment with so many! I wish everyone could have been there! It was an unforgettable night! I feel so lucky and so blessed! I am so excited to serve a mission! One of many exciting things about the mission, is that Corey and I won't miss each others lives since we'll both be on missions at the same time and we'll get home at about the same time.

I'm SO excited! Less than three months...