New Friend

I just thought Randi and Heidi would be proud of me...a woman moved into our ward from Spain and so I have been helping her get settled here in London. I have been using my Spanish because she does not speak much English yet. It is challenging and sometimes depressing because I have forgotten so much. But, I am happy for the opportunity to practice.

I noticed neither of you commented on my last post...I hope you aren't offended...it was a joke, supposed to be funny. I love you all and miss you.

Kristen should be having her baby any day now! I find out the gender of mine in 2 weeks, just before I arrive in San Diego. Adios!

To My Single Roommates (especially those with long legs)

I have recently acquired a bit of knowledge that might tempt you to find a way to move to South Africa (besides the adorable accents). According to a mommy friend from Ethan's school, who is from South Africa, most S.A. men are well above 6ft. tall. And, I know this to be true because our landlord is from the S.A. (as it is called) and he is a very tall dude. I just thought you would like this snippet of information when planning future job employment or relocation opportunities.

hahaha! Love you all and miss you. Nothing new here. We will be in San Diego April 15-May 2 I would love to see you. We will be out of town with my Carter family for 5 days, the 18-22.

And for fun, here are my cute dudes pretending to be sharks.

Updates

Well I don't have many exciting things to say, at least compared to all the weddings and pregancies that are looming in the air. I am so excited for Tara and Kristen's new babies! Just FYI, Natalie is living the newly-married life in Hawaii. Yea, did I mention how rough that must be?:) I finally drove down to Arizona after all this time to visit Heidi. I went on a road trip with some random boys, which didn't amount to much, except a fun get-a-way from Provo. And of course seeing my long, lost BFF. She is a real working woman now, real car, real house, shopping at Costco and doing real adult things. I was slightly jealous of the no school part.

As for me, I am just trying to stick out my last semester of grad school. Yay, it's almost over!! And then I will be the proud owner of my very own master's degree. Sounds so serious and official. I don't know what my plan is after April, but I am for sure shipping out of Utah sometime in the near future. Time to go to a new city, and that is SO exciting to me. I'm not sure about jobs yet, or where I'll live. I'm hoping after summer to make the big move. If you have any ideas, let me know...I'm thinking Northwest or East coast (which as you all know, has always been my dream).

In the time being, I'm just researching terrorism and playing sports. Yes really. Oh, I decided to run another half marathon in April. I know, I said I wouldn't do it again, but it was just too hard to turn down this time. And so, if you want to cheer me on from a far, it would be much appreciated. Tara, I still can't overcome eating sugar. BUT, I am eating healthy besides that! I'm playing intramural basketball as always, and soccer for a change. I'm starting up running distance again, and hopefully swimming this week. So those are my current endeavors. I miss you all, and can't wait for our next reunion! 3/6 married now, not too shabby. Randi keep surviving law school. Heidi keep being the woman you are. Tara live it up in London!! Kristen get a facebook so we can contact you more. And Natalie, come back to the mainland.

Love, Beast

P.S. no boyfriends, husbands, prospects...I may be doomed.

Wedding Photos

Someone post some photos from Natalie's wedding, please!! :)

Just an FYI

Ladies-

I will be in California from April 9th to April 25, roughly. The dates are not set in stone yet. For the most part I think we will be in Southern California. I will get in touch with everyone to try to get together of course. I love you all and miss you!

Book Recommendations, Please.

So, my dearest and well-read friends...I decided that while I am here in England I would like to read a lot of British literature. I am sure that I could do a Google search and find out on my own, but what is the fun in that? I dare say, none. So, without further ado I make my request. Could you ladies be kind enough to recommend to me your favorites from the British author libraries? I can't wait to get started.

Right now I am reading Anna Karenina, a very long book, but a classic nonetheless.

I love you all and miss you. Don't forget that you are welcome to come and stay with me here in London.

It's a...

GIRL!!

We found out today we're having a little girl!

Finally I'll get to play with dresses and bows :)