Busy as a Junebug

Hi world!

It's been 3 weeks since my last post - my longest lapse yet! But I've been posting alot in my other blogs (see sidebar). I've been really busy with school/church/dance and haven't had time to do as many DC adventure-ish things so I wanted to wait until I accumulated enough fun things to blog about :) Also, some really exciting dance opportunities are coming up and I've been really focused on that: Wizard Girls auditions (see blog post) and jazz dance camp! Audition prep is serious stuff and I'll write about it more in my dance blog, probably after the craziness is over on July 13!

Til then, here are some highlights :)

Britt and I celebrated our 1 year friendship anniversary by doing exactly what we did when we first bonded (see blog post)! Rode bikes on the Mount Vernon Trail and got Thai food :D We also wore the exact same outfits as a year ago, the only thing that looks different is our hair haha - mine is longer and hers is blonder

Used up some vacation hours by taking a favorite dance class I don't usually get to take - Broadway jazz at Joy of Motion on Friday mornings! Super fun but I sprained my toe and am now waiting for it to heal so I can train more rigorously for auditions!

Did my church calling by helping put on the multi-ward summer soiree. It was a big success!

Went to an Interfaith Single Christian Women Panel. There was a nondenominational girl, a Catholic, a Presbyterian, and a Mormon. It was refreshing to see that there are other faithful young women out there who love the Lord and are trying to live by higher standards.

I got a group to go see Monsters University - delightful and hilarious. I highly recommend it to any age group!

Took a break from studying all Saturday to go to the Elders Quorum Pinewood Derby. It was highly entertaining and heartwarming seeing 30 young "fast and righteous" guys getting competitive over racing blocks of shaved and painted wood - I love wholesome Mormon activities :D

Speaking of Mormons, I would just like to reiterate that I love being one.

I love being in a community of people trying to be like Christ. I love that all of our social activities are clean and uplifting. I love that we can have so much fun and wake up with a peaceful conscience the next morning. I love having so many sources of guidance and inspiration - especially prayer - during challenging times. I love having commandments that keep us safe and free. I love this inexhaustible gospel that allows us to always be striving and growing. I love knowing who I am, where I came from, and my divine potential. I love my Heavenly Father for leading me to the Church and listening to all my prayers. I love my Savior for loving me despite my imperfections.

I'm happy to be alive today :)