So much has happened.

Truly, in the last week or so my life has completely changed.  And I'm good with that.

It all started with my graduation.  That's right, I have finally gotten my Bachelor's degree.  Woohoo!!  I'd like to say that it was an amazing, wonderful experience but it was really more like a big blur.  I think I need a little more time to process it all.  There was a moment, though, where the significance of it all hit me and I felt pretty darn good about what I've accomplished.  But then life kicks in and there is just so much to do that you have no time to stop, breathe, and smell the roses.  

The day after Convocation I packed up all of my earthly belongings and moved home to Idaho.  I must admit that I was very scared about it.  The last time I came home after being away for a while (that would be after my mission) things did not go well.  But I feel such a peace this time.  My sister and I are living in the basement of our parent's house.  We've kind of got our own little apartment going on.  Sarah was good enough to get my room all cleaned out and ready for me, so I was able to set myself up in there quite easily.  And I like it.  It's comfortable and peaceful.

The last few days have seen me making small attempts at finding employment, getting a bit of a cold, and visiting my grandparents and brother and sister-in-law.  Oh, and taking Sarah to work.  I really feel like I'm where I need to be for right now.  I don't know that it will last very long - me staying here, I mean - but it's good in the meantime.  

Some things I really need, though, are: A JOB!!!, internet access on my computer (I'm using Sarah's right now), a door for my bedroom, to figure out the future.  That's about it for the mo-ment.  When I do finally get the internet on my little Mac, I'll post some pics of graduation and my new room.  

I have the feeling that I know where life is going to be taking me in the near future.  And I feel it powerfully.  I don't use that word lightly.  I just don't know how I'm going to get there.  I can see the end, but just not the in-between.  And, strangely enough, I'm okay with that.  I know that the Lord is taking good care of me.  I know that He'll make it happen somehow.  I just have to have faith, be patient, and act when He tells me to.  A lot easier said than done, I know, but that's my plan.

One last thing...  It feels so stinking good to be out of Utah!  Maybe it's just the "Happy Valley" that's so hard to be in, but it does feel good to be away from there.  I miss so many people that are still there, but I don't miss the place much... except maybe the dollar theater... :)