Life in the Valley

I realize that not many people read this blog. But I'm okay with that. I need to be able to type things out and let some of my feelings out. Granted, what I write here is watered down at times depending on content. I don't feel that there is any reason to show the world all that you feel, unless you really want everyone to hear what you're saying. I can be impulsive, so I try really hard to not write anything that could be offensive. Okay,I'm getting carried away.
I am currently in Lehi,Utah. I spent all day in Salt Lake City and came here to spend the night with some family members, my mom's cousin Michelle Saluone. I got to hang out with some cousins that I haven't seen in a couple years and just relax with LDS family members. It is so refreshing to be here. I can't even explain how in awe I am when I walk into a Dress Barn and hear a daughter telling her mother she can't buy a shirt because it's sleeveless. Or going into another store and overhear women discussing their stake. What really makes me laugh is walking into Wal-Mart and seeing DVD and book shelves dedicated to LDS titles. I know that this may be the "norm" for many people, but for me it's just incredible. It's great to be out here and just be reminded that there are more people out there that share my values. I have many good friends in Arkansas that share my values and are members, but they live so far away from me. I am the oldest young woman in my ward. So, needless to say, I am much looking forward to going to YSA activities and going to college. I need to start going to these things. I still have one efy and possibly two Youth Conferences left in me. So, I've still got a few things to do in the youth program. I still feel that I have something to contribute to the program in our stake. I was just a YCL in Girls' Camp last week and had a blast. I ended up having to go to the hospital twice during the week but that's another story. ;)
Well, this post had gone off and been quite random. I have to admit that I have a hard time staying focused when I write. I try to look at that fact optomistically however. If my unedited thoughts were focused, wouldn't that be a false representation of what's on my mind? If anyone has an always focused mind, I'd like to meet them.
The only truly sad thing about today is that it is Father's Day and I was not able to spend it with my dad. Our session of efy happened to fall on the week of Father's Day. I talked to him on the phone while walking Temple Square, but I still feel bad about not being there. Having my dad be the Bishop of our ward makes it difficult to spend time with him on a daily basis, let alone on special holidays. So, dad, even though you probably won't read this, this is for you.

Reasons why my dad is the only one I'd choose as a "daddy":
-He is worthy to give me a Father's Blessing
-He chose my mom as an Eternal Companion
-He loves me and my siblings and lets us know
-He takes the time to talk to me even when I know he could be spending the time doing something else.
-He is so charitable. He gives to everyone and takes seldom time for himself.
-He is the BEST Bishop I've ever known.
-I love him.
-He has a good sense of humor.
-I can really relate to him.
-He treats me as an equal.
-He is willing to do anything and everything for me.

There is so much more that I could mention, but I would spend all night here typing it out. I love you Dad and I've decided that I'll just send what I've posted to you anyhow. ;)

Wish me luck at efy this week. I'll write more of today's adventures and the ones to come when I get home!

Jessica is...

...in Utah! And I know that it has been a very long while since I have posted anything. I'll have to post more later! I hope everyone is having a fabulous week! I go to efy monday morning. I really hope that I am able to make this efy a better one that years previous. G'night!