This and That

This is my dear Courtney

I'm going to TENNESSEE! On our year mark of being home Courtney (my MTC companion) and I will be heading back to the South. Technically this is supposed to be hush hush because we are going to surprise one of our companions at her farewell transfer meeting. But, since I know she doesn't read my blog I think I'll be safe. What makes it even better is that if all goes well, I'm going to make my way to Washington D.C. for a week before and meet up with Courtney in Tennessee and we'll fly home together after our adventures.

Now that I am working full time and still living at home, I have had the chance to make this all possible and still save a good chunk of my income. Until recently, I hadn't decided whether or not I was going to move out or travel, but the travel bug overtook me. I couldn't resist! So, I guess I'll be living at home a little longer.  It's not exactly what I had planned but I sure am grateful for my parents willingness to have me home.

Quicken is my new best friend. Actually it's a love/hate relationship we have. My sister-in-law Annie has used it for years to budget and see where the money goes. I bought it last week and have come to a harsh reality of my spending habits, and let's be honest here...I have never been good at budgeting and keeping track of my money. It has been hard for me to see how frivolous I've been but I've got to start better habits sometime right?

This weekend I'm getting together with most of my MTC district. We have all ended up in Utah which is bizarre and wonderful at the same time because it provides us with fun get-togethers where we can not only reminisce, but get to know each other on a different level than we could in the MTC. 

My District

Now, I'll leave you with this. I hope it touches you the way it did me. Thanks Suz.