Fall Break was filled with adventures in between bouts of sickness and stress. It's time to focus on the ACT and apply for BYU, but the last few days have been hectic.
Thursday I drove up the boys, my dad, and a friend to go camping at Christopher Creek. It's our favorite location. Only a few hours into our outdoors fun my dad got really sick. I was really thankful another family had followed us up there because my dad needed to be brought back home ASAP. That night he was taken to the hospital and has been there the last three days with pancreatitis. I'm not exactly sure what it is or how he got it, but it prevents him from eating or drinking anything. He's suppose to come home tomorrow, but he isn't able to eat food still, so we'll see. Well the camping trip proceeded without him and I was proud of Brianna and I for taking care of everything by ourselves without adult supervision. There were lots of card games, running around, star gazing, and building huge fires. Colton and Michael came up the second day and they kept everything real. I love camping.
Saturday I got to see Copperstar's Wizard of Oz and it was fantastic. Valerie and all the other munchkins were adorable. The costumes were gorgeous and I envied the detailed set. I'm also wondering if there is some way to test one of those fly harnesses or ride in Glinda's bubble because flying on stage looks sooooooo cool! I'm sad I didn't participate in the show, but I just did Wizard of Oz and things have been hectic enough. We're also sleeping at my grandma's house right now. Living fifteen minutes away from everything is a pain. I can't wait till we get our new house! In the mean time, I'm so thankful that things have been working out and that I have a family, ward, and friends that love me. Time for senior year, quarter two!
Come what may and love it. ~Joseph B. Worthlin
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Fall Break 2012, Weekend 1
We got the house! Better news really couldn't have come today. My mom received an email that said the family we're buying our new house from has accepted our offer. Success! One less thing to worry about.
Thursday, Elisabeth and I had a great time playing Life and I really want to have a Game Night. It's been too long! Friday, Laura had surgery on her gums. We made her pudding since she can't eat too much right now and I had fun voicing for her while she signed. Not talking really does stink. Saturday, I went out to lunch with my mom and sisters after Les Mis rehearsal ended. After that I went to volunteer at a band competition my school throws for the old band director who passed away a few years ago. It was really sweet to see so many High Schools around the valley supporting someone who stood for what he loved and contributed so much to music at our school. Having fun while racking up the NHS points is always a plus.
Every weekday before these adventures I have "The Man Who Came to Dinner" rehearsal. We open the first weekend of November. It's a great to show to be in. Every time we receive notes at the end of a run I'm flooded with compliments on how well I'm doing. I hope all the praise doesn't inflate my humble ego. ;) lolz jk I love myself. I hope the rest of the cast has as much confidence in their roles as I do. The timing needs to pick up to make the show more comedic, but I think we'll get their. Since I'm one of the servants I definitely draw a lot from Downton Abbey's downstairs staff. <3 <3 <3 I love that show.
So that night I went to USwirl with some friends and my mom gave me $1.75 since I didn't have my wallet on me. If you're unfamiliar with USwirl, it's a frozen yogurt store that allows you to fill your own bowl with yogurt and toppings and then pay based on the weight. I was determined to get as much out of my $1.75 as I could so some of the boys went to work with fractions to figure out how much yogurt I could put in my bowl without going over my budget. After a few minute of calculations and double checking I set my cup on the scale....
That's right! $1.74! I was very impressed by their math skills and reasoning. Later, someone needed to spend just over $3 and they calculated out how much yogurt to put in her bowl. $3.05 was the final outcome. I feel like there should be some prize for their consistency. That is awesome!
Thursday, Elisabeth and I had a great time playing Life and I really want to have a Game Night. It's been too long! Friday, Laura had surgery on her gums. We made her pudding since she can't eat too much right now and I had fun voicing for her while she signed. Not talking really does stink. Saturday, I went out to lunch with my mom and sisters after Les Mis rehearsal ended. After that I went to volunteer at a band competition my school throws for the old band director who passed away a few years ago. It was really sweet to see so many High Schools around the valley supporting someone who stood for what he loved and contributed so much to music at our school. Having fun while racking up the NHS points is always a plus.
Every weekday before these adventures I have "The Man Who Came to Dinner" rehearsal. We open the first weekend of November. It's a great to show to be in. Every time we receive notes at the end of a run I'm flooded with compliments on how well I'm doing. I hope all the praise doesn't inflate my humble ego. ;) lolz jk I love myself. I hope the rest of the cast has as much confidence in their roles as I do. The timing needs to pick up to make the show more comedic, but I think we'll get their. Since I'm one of the servants I definitely draw a lot from Downton Abbey's downstairs staff. <3 <3 <3 I love that show.
So that night I went to USwirl with some friends and my mom gave me $1.75 since I didn't have my wallet on me. If you're unfamiliar with USwirl, it's a frozen yogurt store that allows you to fill your own bowl with yogurt and toppings and then pay based on the weight. I was determined to get as much out of my $1.75 as I could so some of the boys went to work with fractions to figure out how much yogurt I could put in my bowl without going over my budget. After a few minute of calculations and double checking I set my cup on the scale....
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| My receipt |
Sunday, October 7, 2012
October 7, 2012
Today is Megan's 14th birthday. Ten years ago from almost this exact day Megan was turning 4 and we moved into our Islands house. I was in second grade. I don't remember too many emotions connected with moving besides the excitement of starting at a new school and perhaps being a little anxiousness. I remember walking around the house for the first time and determining where all my toys would go and which room I wanted to sleep in. Back then it was just me and Megan and Bryce was on the way. That day I asked my mom how long we would live here and she said she didn't know. Possibly forever.
Jump back to today... we're moving. Dad announced, "The grand experiment has failed! We're going back." Since my grandpa passed away last year in October and my uncle got married in the spring, my grandma and uncle with down syndrome have lived alone. That really hasn't been the best situation for anyone in the family. As of right now we are starting to prepare to move back into the Tempe house and make an offer on another home in Gilbert that will accommodate our new situation. I'm so thankful this change has come when it did, even though it is very stressful. I won't have to move schools and my siblings will continue to grow up with the kids from their home ward. Hopefully we'll just be across the main road from our old house once we move again. Even though this is the right decision, moving sucks! You have to go through everything in the crammed house and ask the question, "Do I need this?" Talk about a time consumer in our already busy lives! I'm so thankful for the people I've met and the friends I've made during this last decade. There have been ups and downs, but it was a wonderful place to grow up. Hopefully my siblings love the new house just as much as I am attached to the Burrow. <3
Homecoming yesterday was soooo much fun! We lost the game on Friday, but our after game adventures were very memorable. Note to self: Gas stations at midnight are CREEPY! Saturday I slept through some conference and then got ready to go ice skating! Balancing on ice is NOT one of my talents, but it was lots of fun. Our group was really big and no one was landing a triple axle to embarrass the rest of us. ;) Afterwards I went home and watched more conference. <3 Last year for prom Laura put her corsage in her hair so I created my own up-do and stuck the white roses there. I realized this would be my third dark blue dress to a dance and that somewhat bothered me that I don't have a larger scheme of colors, but I rock the blue.
All the couples met up at a park by an elementary school, where Andrew's dad took pictures. After dinner at the Steele's house and playing smurfs, we headed over to the dance. Student council did a great job dressing up the court yard. (I miss New York!!!) The dj was better than last year, but I think the music at Morp was the best. Maddy and I wanted to stay till the end of the dance cause we love to party, but everyone else was ready to head over to Chris's house and watch Avengers. I only consented because it is one of my favorite movies. Michael was a fun date and the boys did a good job planning everything. I can't wait to see the pictures we took in the park.
Jump back to today... we're moving. Dad announced, "The grand experiment has failed! We're going back." Since my grandpa passed away last year in October and my uncle got married in the spring, my grandma and uncle with down syndrome have lived alone. That really hasn't been the best situation for anyone in the family. As of right now we are starting to prepare to move back into the Tempe house and make an offer on another home in Gilbert that will accommodate our new situation. I'm so thankful this change has come when it did, even though it is very stressful. I won't have to move schools and my siblings will continue to grow up with the kids from their home ward. Hopefully we'll just be across the main road from our old house once we move again. Even though this is the right decision, moving sucks! You have to go through everything in the crammed house and ask the question, "Do I need this?" Talk about a time consumer in our already busy lives! I'm so thankful for the people I've met and the friends I've made during this last decade. There have been ups and downs, but it was a wonderful place to grow up. Hopefully my siblings love the new house just as much as I am attached to the Burrow. <3
Homecoming yesterday was soooo much fun! We lost the game on Friday, but our after game adventures were very memorable. Note to self: Gas stations at midnight are CREEPY! Saturday I slept through some conference and then got ready to go ice skating! Balancing on ice is NOT one of my talents, but it was lots of fun. Our group was really big and no one was landing a triple axle to embarrass the rest of us. ;) Afterwards I went home and watched more conference. <3 Last year for prom Laura put her corsage in her hair so I created my own up-do and stuck the white roses there. I realized this would be my third dark blue dress to a dance and that somewhat bothered me that I don't have a larger scheme of colors, but I rock the blue.
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