Camping

Shawn and I have been camping. It is a camp that is different from what you might expect, but fun none-the-less. We get to see things in new and different ways and be creative in our approach to life. You see, we have been camping in our own apartment. We have had no forks, spoons, knives and no fridge. This last week we have seen the monkey inside of us. Trust me it provided great entertainment each night as we tried to eat dinner. Peanut butter and jelly spread with fingers, tomatoes eaten like apples, kiwi's peeled with fingers. Thankfully, two nights ago I buckled and bought utensils, life has been a bit easier since then. Oh the memories. I know that many years down the road we will look at these times with fondness. Now though, they are just pure humor. We have still not bought a fridge. I am afraid we will wait another three weeks, when we will be moving. You read that right. We are moving yet again to a smaller place with less rent.

Up Roar

So I hear that I have created some talk of unto which I had not idea I was creating. I am a bit naive and didn't see this one coming.  To one and all I say 1) I promise I was not lusting after a stranger while at the temple 2) I miss my roommate Shannon more than imagined 3) My email was an attempt to get her to come over and join me in this new land 4) I love Shawny Boy. I promise that I would not have given up my American life if I were not smitten.  If you spent an evening with us you would see how content and happy we are with each other. I need no other, I want no other.

Happy Tid Bits

1) We have a soft, comfy, fluffy bed.
2) Passed the english test! It was hard.
3) Turned in nursing registration application.
4) No sweater necessary today.
5) Our cargo arrived on the boat.
6) We have a washing machine.
7) We have a vacuum.
8) We bought a sleek dressing table.
9) Possibly I will be working in a short time as a CNA and ballet teacher.
10) Moving into our apartment today.

Thus, we will not have the internet for a time. Don't know when the next postage will come. I promise that it will involve photo's of our new oh so bare apartment. Speaking of which, I have spent the last two days scrubbing. BLEACH anyone?

The Day of My Birth!

Yesterday, October 5th, was my birthday in New Zealand. Today, October 5th, is my birthday in America. One of the great things about living here is I get to celebrate x2. Are you jealous?
It was a great day. Shawn made me breakfast. The breakfast consisted of: eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast and LEMON CAKE!

After breakfast we enjoyed ourselves some dark chocolate.

He took the day off of school and we headed to the east coast to a place called Tauranga.

We walked along the beach into town ate lunch and had gelato. We watched the surfers and kite surfers. I learned a lot about waves and surfing. Shawny boy is a great teacher of the ocean things.

We then stopped by some waterfalls. There was supposed to be a hike but we couldn't find it so we turned around. However, this little gem of a find was beautiful. We will be back.

 When we arrived home there were flowers on our door step from my parents.

I also opened a card from my Grandma and Grandpa Spanos. They are so sweet. We ended the day with skyping with my mom and Case and tacos with homemade salsa. Does it get much better than that? I say not.

Tramps and Rides

Last Friday, September 30, after school Shawn and I jumped on the tramp and went on a bike ride. I have not jumped on a tramp since the good ole days of Heber. It was pure bliss. I couldn't stop laughing. I really thought that I may pee my pants. Shawn found it to be entertaining as well, but I believe he was more entrained by me than the whole jumping up and down. We got off the tramp and got the bikes out of the garage. The people we are house sitting for also have a love for bikes. We pumped up the tires and headed on our way. We passed a lady on the street and she said to us "you two are happy aren't ya?" Our faces must have been showing our joy. What a wonderful evening it was. 

P.S. There is more room on the tramp and also more bikes. You are welcome to join next time. I promise it will be a good time.

FOUND!

(A recent email to one of my best friends) "I FOUND HIM! (and as much as i dislike all caps this email is going to be all capped) HE WAS AT THE TEMPLE TODAY. HE WAS DASHING. HE WALKED IN AND I WAS ALL "OH LA LA" I HAD TO FOCUS ON NOT STARING AT HIM... THEN I REMEMBERED I AM A MARRIED WOMAN AND MY HEART SUNK FOR A MOMENT! THEN I THOUGHT... OH NO LITTLE ONE NO NEED TO BE SAD HE CAN BE (insert your name). I AM NOT EXAGERATING WHEN I SAY HE WAS BEAUTIFUL. I MEAN WOWZERS. HE IS SINGLE THIS I DO KNOW AND HE IS AT THE TEMPLE... WHAT ELSE DO WE NEED... OH, YOU TO BE OVER HERE! HE HAD DARK SKIN AND DARK EYES HE WAS SUPER TALL BUT NOT TOO TALL. HE WAS JUST THE RIGHT THICKNESS, PERFECTION. HE WAS HOT, ADORABLE, FINE AND AMAZING ALL WRAPPED INTO ONE. I TELL YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD FLY OVER HERE ASAP TO GET TO KNOW THIS ONE. HONESTLY, THE ONLY PROBLEM THAT I CAN SEE IS... I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT HIM. I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE LIVES, I DON'T KNOW HIS NAME, I DON'T KNOW HIS AGE... BUT ALL THOSE ARE JUST LITTLE DETAILS... NOTHING THAT REALLY MATTERS. I KID YOU NOT HE IS GREAT. YOU TWO WOULD HAVE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN, AND I KNOW HE WOULD FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU.  THE BEST PART IS AFTER THE SESSION WHEN I WAS LEAVING YOU HAVE TO WALK THROUGH THE CHAPEL AND THERE HE WAS AGAIN GOING TO ANOTHER SESSION. MERCY! DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS... I SAY NOT!" And I can find you one too... just let me know! They are every where. I am working on getting to know their details though. You know... name, current relationship status, age and how much cash they bring in a year. I will continue working on that. But by  the time you get over here... I will have one all lined up.