Future in Disney?

So today I sang in Sacrament meeting for Tyler Whitaker's missionary farewell. I sang "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and suffice to say it was very moving, I was holding back tears at the end.

Well tonight at the Whitaker home for his farewell I was talking to Sis. Whitaker and she gave me some interesting news: her brother works for Disney and is very high up; in charge of their Tokyo, China, Anaheim branches and so on. Well, he heard me sing, and he LIKED ME!!! Sis. Whitaker went on to say that he is the "Simon Cowell" of the audition process, but he's not the final word, he sends you up to the final word. So I mean he's like almost the final word, right?!

I'm just so happy that he really liked me!! This could be my connection!! I'm so excited it's not even funny!!

So Disney? Yes?
YYYYYAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Important Announcement

This is Sir Reginald:

A beautiful 2006 Honda CRV.

Upon first receiving him I had initially found him to have something in regard of a male nature. However, recent feelings while driving Reggie has given him a more feminine feel.

Reggie.

Is.

Gay.

I know.


While disclosing this information to my friend Kaitlin she brought some interesting facts to my attention:

Elton John's real name is Reginald Dwight.

Elton John has been knighted.

Elton John is gay.

Oh my goodness! My car is

I was just as shocked as you.

Senior year

I know, you're all just as shocked as I am,

I'M A SENIOR.

As a Junior you're so happy and proud and make sure that everyone knows you're an upper class-man. Then you hit Senior year and your pleadingly saying that you're still a Freshman. Baby steps.

• 5 classes
• open 5th period
• an hour and thirty minute "lunch"
• 2 electives

They really do save the best for last.

Somehow I don't think that it'll be that hard to get used to. Sorry guys, but little sister Brooke is growing up! Full steam ahead!!

college?

So I come home from Idaho, relax for a day, and then was off to Utah! There is no rest for the weary traveler.

Purpose: see family and TOUR COLLEGES

Who decided that I was old enough to be doing this? 

What do I need to know?

A major? 

Cost?

Utah Valley University (UVU)

• nice campus, not so much from the outside, but the inside is nice
• EVERYTHING is under one roof
• help for anything and everything is EVERYWHERE
• is still in the valley
• good programs 
• good acceptance rate

Brigham Young University (BYU)

• beautiful, large scale campus
• campus population is larger than my high school population
• is 98% LDS
•  I already know it fairly well
• not as high acceptance rate
• I received a free T-shirt

After considering these two schools, among others, you'll be shocked to find out the my college of choice is:

Brigham Young University (BYU - Provo)

I know, you're all shocked.

So senior year begins, the 2nd half fun and lively, the 1st tormented waiting for school acceptances. So it begins.

Way-Da-Go-IDAHO!!!!

So last month, crazy that it's already been that long, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a week with Aunt JoAnne and Uncle Jerry. Suffice to say, I had a pretty great time.

1.   I flew into the Idaho Falls airport - now my EFY counselors, majority BYUI-ers, had warned told me about its micro mininess, it has 2 gates. Not until my return flight did I realize that since it is just so small and not as in demand as other airports, security doesn't open until forty-five minutes before your scheduled flight, depending on how many flights are departing. There's a seating area in front of security, not only for those to wait for incoming friends and family members (and missionaries) but also for those others that are waiting for security to open.

2.   Idaho Falls is not unlike Utah. I felt like I was almost in Provo. But then we drove deeper into Idaho and the difference of the two states become more apparent. Leadore (LEAD-ORE) is sandwiched between big and glorious mountains, its own little valley. When we'd leave the house the view you watched loom closer was beautiful: magnificent mountains, plateaus, tall grasses, grazing cows and horses, and lots of dirt.

3.   This trip gave me the most wonderful opportunity, to get to know family. I am, some say, the "Family Ambassador" ;) As JeriAnne said, "It's nice for a member from my side of the family to visit for a change!" and I'm so happy that I got to be that family member. It's funny the things that you remember as a kid, it's always the weird things. I was probably around four or so the last time we as a family went to visit Aunt JoAnne and Uncle Jerry; I don't remember falling off of Happy, a horse, but I do remembering eating cubes of cheese on the carpet, specifically that carpet! So when I we finally made it home - Idaho Falls to Leadore is a 2 hour drive - I was so happy to see the carpet I still remember from fourteen years ago!

4.    I'm mighty proud to say that I've learned quite about regarding livestock, in particular steers. I must admit that being licked by one is caught an experience. I mean I knew that they were fairly nice creatures, but licking me like a dog, who saw that one coming?!

5.    The fair was so fun! I've been to the OC Fair, but that's pretty fake, I've been to the Indiana State Fair, that was fun. But I can honestly say that I've been to no truer or funner fair than the Lemhi County Fair! What a ball it was!

6.    I did homework - Thank you Swenson for assigning me a good size load of summer reading and flashcards!!! But I did it! Ask Aunt JoAnne, I was a studious student in those few moments of spare time. I was even proud of myself.

7.    Definitely a highlight for me was being able to attend Uncle Jerry's Purple Heart Ceremony - It was 45 years late, but no less moving and I feel so blessed that I was able to be apart, in a small way, of this occasion. I have a very special place in my heart for our servicemen and our country, something I hope that you all do too.

8.    Back-to-school dinner - The perks of going to a small school (class sizes averaging from 5-10 or so) is the relationships. Teachers and students know each other personally and on a very one-to-one bases, there is no age line between the kids, everyone is friends with everyone kindergarten through 12. (Here's the school: elementary on the left, high school & middle school on the right, and the gym in the middle) Another perk is the nice lockers and equipments, not to mention books! But the big thing was the day before school started was registration and dinner for everyone. There was even a prayer! But absolute favorite was Jaidee, "Basically everyone here is related somehow, except the Jensons!" Everybody loves the Jensons because you can date them and it's ok! ;)

9.    Saying Goodbye - Although happy to be back home, I sincerely loved and enjoyed every second of my Idaho visit. I promised to come back and some day I will! Love you!

Just for laughs

While you're all waiting for my marvelous and life changing posts regarding Idaho and Utah, please enjoy this wonderfully hilarious video:

I laugh every time!
http://www.magtoday.net/more/75-3/The-ultimate-dog-tease