To start I just want to state that I'm still torn on this new state. Iowa seems to have many charms, but I'm not feeling them on a daily basis just yet. I made a few truly amazing friends, but sadly they have found new direction just as I have. Only their new direction is away from Iowa while mine is to stay. Bye-bye new cool friends. Hello square one.
A brief synopsis of my adventures thus far: Arrive in Iowa and tour it up with family and boyfriend. Family and boyfriend leave Iowa and I commence crying myself to sleep at night. Within the week a fellow fellow is ousted from her apartment owing to the epic flood of '08 and is sleeping on my floor. At week's end classes are canceled owing to the epic flood of '08 and I find myself on the road again to Sioux Falls, SD to enjoy the security and calming promise of electricity and untainted water. Welcome to Iowa. (View Slide show of the epic flood of '08 , right. The images don't do justice to the destruction.)
Commence week of boredom and attempting to complete as much homework as possible so as to not get behind, and feeling very blessed by the presence of my webcam so that I can still see Phil's charming features.
Once back in Iowa I attempt to establish a comfy living environment without unpacking too much as I will be moving again at the end of July. I miss Phil . His beautimous father offers to help fly me out over the weekend of the 4th. Yes, please? Blessed weekend of the comforts of home and boyfriend (which seem to be more and more synonymous with each passing day).
Cue pain of separation all over again. Cue boredom with classes all over again. Sigh.
Nonetheless, I have enjoyed learning some new things, meeting some amazing people and getting my new calling as 2nd counselor in the Branch (yes, Branch) RS presidency.
I move in exactly one week. Whirlwind set of months. (Or, should I say tornado? There have been plenty.)
Oh, and ps: I saw fireflies for the first time ever!! Thank you Tina and Jamie !! And, of course, Phil. Always Phil.
7 comments:
We miss you NickiBlair! I thought about calling you when we were at the Layton 4th of July parade, but thought you were in Iowa! Sneaky sneaky! J/k. I'm proud of you and wanted to let you know, you are our favorite Librarian!
Much Love,
-Gerbers =)
Thanks for the update. Send some rain our way.
Love ya,
Auntie B and Lynn
welcome to the blogosphere. It's so much easier to stalk you this way. :) much love.
Yeah!!!! you have a blog! You make me soooo sad to leave Iowa... I will miss you Nicki!
I'm so excited you started a blog. We are also in a branch and I got called as YW's president and David just received his calling as Elders Quorum President. While we have not experienced mother nature's furry we have had our car stolen, physical threats and as a resulted moved again and now are dealing with fleas and moss in our new place. The joys of life! I wish you the best.
-Miriam
Hello Nicki~
I found your blog! I hope that you are enjoying your new place of residence and that all is well.
Best
~George
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