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cowboy boots, belt buckles, and country dancing

So my time at home has flown by, and it's just about time for me to leave again! I leave tomorrow morning, bright and early, to head down to DC. Friday will be filled with sailing, hopefully. I'd better bring sunscreen, or I'll get to EFY as a tomato.

I haven't done much since I've been home. I worked a total of 4 hours at Hannaford...that'll be a small paycheck tomorrow, though I won't get it for 3 1/2 weeks. I did some painting projects at the Youngs', though, which has been helpful to my financial state! They're great people, so it was fun to hang out and catch up with them too. It's always better to work for people you like! I've attended the Singles Ward a couple times, and it's great to see old friends and make new friends! I'm looking forward to going there weekly in August and the fall. I really love that ward, and I'm glad to be back!

Other than that...oh, I've taught Steven and Michael some country dancing that I know, so they're pretty pumped and want to "own" everyone at EFY with our sweet moves. Now I just have to break the news to Jazon... :)

Well, I've got a list of things to do, and it's a mile long, so I really need to go cross more things off of there. I'll be back in a few weeks! Oh- yeah, I think I'm going to leave my computer here during EFY. Less to lug around and worry about, and I won't really use it anyway.

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  1. DC. I was there once. For six freaking hours in the airport! gah.
    Hey, have fun at EFY. You'll rock it up for sure.

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