We have a frog infestation in Sterling. My friend Shannon actually stepped on one and blood came out and we heard the bones crunch. They are everywhere. But they are kind of cool I guess.
Just to add an extra fact from the town of Sterling.
Besides the frogs, everything else is relativly similar. They were rapidly trying to finish up projects throughout buildings. Considering you could see the sky when walking into the gym, that could be a problem. It is still humid and hot and just when you get the right breeze it might smell as though 1000 cattle live outside your window. But besides all those, I am gotten to spend some amazing time with some of the closest friends I have. So that = bliss.
RA Training has been good. They want us to feel like a family this year and they are doing a phemonal job of that. Random wake up calls at 5 am to run and do abs and wall sits and carry each other and who knows what else. To bowling. To swimming. To laughing so hard we are crying. It has been great.
But that is over now. I guess our real job must start. Fall athletes moved in today. Freshmen come on Friday. That is will be fun. Seeing all the mom's trying to do every possible "mom" thing they can do before having to really let go, while the dad's wonder why their daughters need all the stuff they are carrying in. That is always hilarious.
So that is life now. Staying up late. Having great talks. Catching up on summers. I had friends half way across the world and hearing their stories is wonderful. My one friend was in Guinea Bassau all summer, the whole country doesn't have electricity or running water. One of the poorest countries in the world. Hearing her stories has been incredible. Another friend was in Turkey and Israel. She ran on the street where Jesus drug His cross. Another was serving her heart out at a camp with high school girls. It's amazing how many different experiences we had but yet we still come back like no time has passed.
Random thoughts for the day...hope you enjoyed them.
Today smile like you never ever before.
Love.
Monday, August 20, 2007
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Sounds like a relatively great start to another year. So cool to have friends who have done amazing things all over the world!
Frogs... we have that problem, too! Apparently there is an annual ritual for them which involves them trying to make it across our driveway to their 'mecca', which is our garage. Leads to something like a toad horror movie scene, on account of the vehicles that drive on the driveway, and the cats that hang out in the garage.
TMI? Possibly. :) Have a great week!
Love your random thoughts!
Aunt K
If we brought Emmett to Sterling he would go crazy with all the frogs...you would soon so a decrease in the number of frogs though!! :) Yeah, gross. Well, Erin, if you got a tattoo I would for sure pay for it, as long as I could go and watch :). Something to think about in ALL your spare time :) haha. Well I love you so much, hope your day is going great...
no roof on the gym? didn't it storm last night? i was waiting 3 months to check back...good thing Aunt Korrene gave me a head's up! Thanks for letting me read your blog! Kellie has better things to spend $$ on than your tatoo! :)
love you!
i smiled today because i had a dorm group meeting with you..
"so thats where you hid those"
"why can't we use her body? she has a nice body."
love you lots..
Well Erin , school is underway and we miss you very much. We will come and see you sometime or see you when you come home. On October 1-2 Uncle Gail will be here to visit. He is bringing his friend!!! I must get the house in order. I have had you in my thoughts and prayers all day. Take good care and remember we love you very much.
Love,
Grandma B
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