Summer Lovin

Unfortunately this post has nothing to do with the typical association with the title.I just needed to list some of the things I am loving this summer.

1. My sewing class - I am learning new things that I actually might use later on.I find myself looking at clothes and saying "I could make that". I think I might have found something to add to my hobby list. Plus the girls in my lab are awesome!

2. Friends - I have gotten to know some wonderful girls. First my friend Rachel who has been in my ward, but I didn't get to know until we have been in the same sewing class this term. We are kindred spirits and she is such a good example to me in so many ways. She is also an awesome friend and helps me in any way she can (boys to school to life in general).

My roommate Erin is also such a good friend. She makes me laugh and helps me keep things real and in perspective. Old continuing friendships are also priceless.

3. Tennis - I am taking a tennis class and as I slowly progress I LOVE playing!Overall I actually like all of my classes.

4. My Ward - I have gotten to know more people through my dinner group and through attempting to be more social. Great people. Unfortunately there will be a lot of turn over this fall, but I guess it is another opportunity to meet new people. In addition last night I helped and participated in a murder mystery dinner.
I ended up being the murderer - with the knife in the garden.

Profits

So in my strategic management class we are doing a simulation where we

develop a strategy and implement it in a business for 8 years. Because of

our strategy we have had a lot of investing to do the first couple of years,

but today we had our first year with PROFITS!! I know it's nerdy, but

so wonderful!

4th of July

Just some pictures that remind me of the great country I get to live in and the freedoms it provides. Happy 4th of July!

Flag with fireworks in front.

Washington Monument

Capitol Building - Washington DC

Korean War Memorial

Flags on the mall - Washington DC

Arlington National Cemetery

Summertime

This summer has flown by. Not much has changed

since I am still doing classes. I did take the CMA exam

which is a certification exam for managerial accountants.

I did finish my spring classes, but there is only a weekend

between that and summer classes.

I am LOVING my summer classes though. I am taking a

strategic management class which seems like it will actually

be useful. I am also taking a clothing construction class that

is awesome! I get to learn how to sew different pieces of

clothing and some basics to sew other things. I also get

to sit by a friend from my ward which is great! My new

hobby/class is tennis! I love it!

Earlier this month my grandpa passed away which is the first

death/funeral I have had to go through so it was a hard, but

peaceful experience.

I had another roommate change, but this time it is just a new

person in the apartment - I get my own room again!

Gotta love summer!