This weekend in Utah was just what I needed. I am so excited to be a BC this year for EFY. We get to go to so many awesome places around California PLUS a week in SLC and Hawaii. I love the other people on the team and I just think it is gonna be the best summer EVER. Even though I am totally wiped after this weekend, I feel so uplifted. It is such a pleasure to be in the presence of so many wonderful people and feel their spirits. It is refreshing to be with people that just "get me" after about one conversation.
I love EFY counselors. Best people EVER.
We talked a lot about ministry, which was very interesting and enlightening. It made me realize that there is so much to be done in terms of service. We have so much to offer and to give. Our focus should not be on ourselves, but on others. I know that we can find true happiness by following this simple principle! I am excited to start preparing NOW and to be able to give all that I can to these youth. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity.
Not only was training fun, but my weekend in general...a BLAST. I got to stay with my Aunt Bonnie who I love and adore. I just love having girl talk with her and get her advice. She is one funny, smart and sassy lady. And I just adore her for that. I love her advice to me and I just really look up to her so much! I also got to see my girl Shellie...we did a little shopping! LOVE. Lastly, I saw my girls Jen and Em. My soul sisters. I love these girls more than anything. They get me in a way that most people don't. Love you ladies!!
And always some interesting and funny things happened..
My rental car...a CUBE. But hey...the guy gave me a free gas tank because I work for the church!
I also got stopped by airport security at the bag check in SLC on my way home. They asked me if I had any sharp objects or weapons...then they proceeded to take me aside and open my suitcase. They found...my makeup, contact solution, body spray, moisturizer, toner, AND my scriptures (which they opened...). They then had to re-scan everything. And had to "test" my contact solution because apparently you can make a bomb with contact solution. Never would have thought.
But really...do I look like a terrorist? I mean I was just wearing my blue Juicy sweatsuit, had a flower in my hair and was carrying scriptures...how threatening is that?! LOL. Good times...good times.
Oh and...I noticed lots of cuties at BYU and sat their wondering...why did I never go to this school? Hmmmm seems to be thousands of more opportunities....But then maybe I would have been a 19 year old getting married and have 3 kids already. No thanks. I like the way my life has played out so far. Everything has happened for a reason...
I was in desperate need of a DC (Diet Coke)...so I pull up to the nearest McD's and find that a Large DC was only $1.08. Now that is a reason to move to Utah.
My summer is gonna be awesome. About 3 months and counting...
Love to all
Ashley
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