It's August!

     I apologize for not posting since we got back from the Czech Republic. To be honest, not much happened those first couple of days, so I didn't feel like there was anything to report. And after that nothing that I did seemed 'big enough' to be used for a blog post. So instead of a themed blog post I am going to give you a list (if you haven't figured it out by now, I like lists) to catch you up on what has been going on in my life.

1. The Olympics are going on!
     For my family, the Olympics are kind of a big deal. At least for me. :) Growing up we didn't watch much TV, but when the Olympics were on we were allowed to watch when we wanted. Not to worry, I am not wasting my days away in front of the TV, but my favorite events to watch are swimming, gymnastics, and diving.

2. I got a job!
     My job search has been going on all summer. I submitted the application at the end of May and I finally was able to start working! So far it is going well. It is my first time in retail, so there is a lot to learn and it can be overwhelming sometimes.

3. School starts soon.
     With the end of August approaching summer will soon be coming to an end. In preparation for school we have gone shopping for school supplies (which I enjoy) and I have started to order my books.

4. This year I am helping out with Sunday School.
    Yep. You heard me. If you know me (or rather, if you can read my mind) you will know just how weird this experience is. I like kids, I just don't know how to act around them. To help remedy this I think back to when I was a kid. I was pretty aware of the world around me. I mean, kids are just mini adults, right? Anyway, despite my weirdness over the subject I figured it was time to man up and contribute. And people kept asking me to do it. So I caved.

5. I voted!
     Personally, I think this is a great accomplishment no matter your age.

6. I am hoping to get a camera soon.
     I do have a camera already, but I would like a better one that I can use for school as well as my personal projects. I am still doing research on what make and model to get.

7. I went to Starbucks for the first time.
     Many will be surprised to learn that I have never been to Starbucks in all my time on this earth until this last week. It's not that weird, is it? Technically we did go a couple times in Prague, but one of them was in an airport. Either way, I am not counting them because they are not the 'quintessential white-girl Starbucks experience.'

8. I can't think of anything else...
     That is, unless you want to hear about the dead crayfish I found in my room upon returning from Prague. But I've told that story so many times everyone must be tired of hearing. Even though I still think it is pretty funny.