Tuesday, May 26, 2009

life....do I really wanna know?

It seems about time that I fill everyone in on my 2009 summer plans...which may seem odd. You might think, "Why do I care what you are doing this summer? Everyone does STUFF...why is yours different? You think that everyone just has time to read about you most likely lame and same-as-everyone- else's plans for the 3 month gap between school sessions?" That is what you might think..I don't know... but I am dedicating this post to said content due to the fact that this summer is going to have an impact on me that I'm hoping with have life changing effects. I am hoping to..."grow up" I guess. Well...I'm not trying to be old or to leave my youth behind...but there comes a time in every person's life that they need to learn about life. The REAL life. 

Rent. 
Groceries. 
Laundry.
Cooking.
Being alone. 
Being a functional self- standing person. 

This summer, I will be moving to Hawaii, all by myself. I will be learning and experiencing all of the above in the time that I am gone. I am going alone.

I know one single person who will be living 6 blocks away. I will be paying rent. I am responsile for myself, which is both exhilarating and scary. I don't have to answer to anyone...yet, I have to find my way from Honolulu to Laie (an hour drive) on my first day, alone. Life is expensive. Holy cow..and I know that I really have not the slightest clue of how much MORE there is awaiting to suck my wallet dry. 

I am excited to experience all of it really...this is a once in a lifetime opportunity where I can just drop everything and leave. The original plan was to live with my best friend and just play all summer. However, it quickly turned into more work and learning than had been intended in the original plan. I will have fun..I think. I hope. I know I will be glad that I went and it will be a summer I won't ever forget...

But I am scared. out of my mind. for all of it.
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4 comments:

  1. dmmanninMay 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    You'll do fine. Besides, this could be the best trip of your life.

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  2. Shane Meredith Mason and KendallMay 26, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    that sounds like Soooooo much fun!!! just PROMISE me you wont come home engaged :) And dont say it cant happen :)

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  3. AshleyMay 27, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    What a fun adventure. Although my "after high school adventure" wasn't quite as glamorous (being a live-in nanny in Minneapolis, it was still so fun to get away and do my own thing. With that came a lot of responsibility and learning experiences (especially about money) but it's good to learn them. I hope you have an amazing time! Take lots of pictures.

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  4. JessicaMay 28, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Wow!!! This is going to be such a neat experience for you. And Hawaii of all places...pure PARADISE!! Are you going to BYU Hawaii??

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