I think I could really like teaching English.
I am talking with my friend in Ecuador who only speaks Spanish.
He says that he wants to visit the States, but I told him he has to practice his English first.
I am trying to teach him some phrases and I find it surprisingly fun.
I am also terribly happy that I am getting better at conversing in Spanish. I feel so accomplished.
"Jesus please take me to Ecuador now!!!!"

We are talking about our families.
It is great!
 :]

Somedays I want to be a trouble maker.

Had a work meeting this morning in a early AM.
I brought on some hard core nastalgia.
Made me think about work meetings with Niki and Courtney. How sad.

Came back home after and slept. I'm still not feeling well. I made myself get up at 11 and walked out the door, but not before telling Brenda that I was off to sell some books and then find some trouble.

I sold the books then wanted to find some trouble.
How sad is it that all I found was a used bookstore and a place wiling to give me a tattoo.
That is all!?!?!?!
How sad am I?
I cannot even find trouble when I go out in search of it.
Hmmmmmm now I have another idea.

I then came home and called my Uncle Chris's house.
Talked to my Aunt and Cousin.
I am so excited to see them all!
I cannot wait to hug all of my family and just bask in their company.....but enough of that.
I slept for hours after that phone call.
Brenda worries I may have a touch of Mono. AHHH
How would I even get the kissing disease?
I'm not kissing anyone these days.

I have to work until close tonight.
I'm down to my last week at work.

BRING IT ON!!

Almost packed up.

Look, you can see Down Town Boise in the background there!!

Yesterday we did manage to climb Table Rock (my manager and I).

I felt so foolish when 3/4th of the way up about about fainted...then a bit farther up I about fainted again. 

Maybe it was the not eating Breakfast or lunch, or the dry heat (it was 2 in the afternoon) or the thinner air. Whatever I blame, it was embarrassing. hahhaaha

 We did make it to the top. 

It was beautiful, and the walk down was fine. 

Note to self; always eat breakfast or at least lunch before hiking Table Rock.

We went all the way up there.....ALL THE WAY UP! 

I am such a pansy!

Well I'm off to bed. I have a very early work meeting in the morning. 

I'm thinking I may write a bucket list.

Have you heard about this?

ummmm brilliant!!!

This wall gets filled by random people who all write down what they want to do before they die.

I have been watching The Buried Life a lot over the last few days and it really inspires me.

It encourages me to continue being brave and even though I am a bit stressed trying to figure this all out, I know it is worth it and i have to push through it and do the things I am dreaming of.

Reminds me of my Friend Josh. One of his favorite quotes is "Do hard things."
Simple but brilliant!
(love that guy!)

What do you want to do before you die???

My answer seems to be the same as it has been for a long time.

"To do beautiful things in broken place."

or simply 

"To do what Jesus did."

and of course learn along the way.

How about you?

What are some things on your Bucket list?

Maybe I can write more later.

Just went to the UPS store to have the mandolin and violin shipped to the sister.
Expensive much. They charged me almost 8 dollars for each box alone, then more for shipping and what not.
60 some dollars later they are heading to my sister's loving arms.
I just have to keep reminding myself of all the ways I have been blessed in a money saving way.
In other news, My left ear is killing me!
This could complicate hiking Table Rock this afternoon.
My manager at work and I are going to hike Table Rock.
I haven't had many chances to really talk with her so it will be good to chat and have one on one time.

well it is official

I put in my two weeks notice yet again at work.
I gave my couch and a bunch of clothing away to a very special family.
I booked an airplane ticket for Wisconsin.
This is  so surreal.
How long until I am in Ecuador you ask.
I am not sure at this set moment...but sooner than I had thought.
I have a few things that I am thinking through and then I will head that way.

SO much to think about, but I know that BIG things are about to happen and I am so excited.

I just read an email from my Dad and it reminded me of what a great man he is.
I sure do love my Dad.
I wish everyone knew my parents.
If you don't know them then you are really missing out.
You should probably visit them, or email them, or get to know them somehow.
Really!

I am also wearing one of my favorite shirts! HOW GREAT!

Yesterday marked my one year anniversary in Boise.
How did I celebrate?
I told my manager that I am leaving Boise soon and need to put in my notice.
2-4 weeks and I am out of here.
I then had lunch with Jen. We picked up Gyros at this litter drive up place.
They were so delicious, and fresh, and really really well priced.
We sat down by the river and talked.

 It was great to catch up while enjoying wonderful food.
When I arrived back to the place I was house sitting at, the owner was home.
She and I chatted a while too.
I told her that I am leaving Boise sooner than I had planned originally.
About 2 months sooner.
I am really excited though.
Now it is time to start getting final things sorted, and pack.
Poor Brenda is not terribly excited at the thought of me leaving.
It is a sad thought to think of not being around and seeing her through out the week.
These new steps and chapters are always tough.

Well it is time to get back to other more important things.
Brenda and I just made Enchiladas and they will be done soon.

p.s. I also just carried on a some what decient conversation with a Spanish speaker.
Love this!!!