So something incredible happened this weekend... It became fall in Utah!! Yep. That's right. Basically what that means is that it's been soo cold and raining like crazy. I could live without the wind, but yesterday after church the Rogers, McHenrys, and myself went to Starbucks. I love sitting in a coffee shop in the cold. I drank my pumpkin spice latte and we all talked about what we're gonna make for our huge Thanksgiving party for all of us who can't make it home (or, since Utah is home, to our place of origin) for Thanksgiving. My mom will be happy to know that I have volunteered for desserts so I'm carrying on the tradition. Yesterday I also went on another shopping spree, but I'm finding that it's necessary due to the coldness that is taking place around me. For instance, it's currently coming up on 10:00am and it's 46 degrees. FORTY SIX! That's cold! REALLY REALLY cold!
So quick update on other things: Robyn, Bethany, Jill and I are going to start truly pursuing a place to live for November. Hopefully we will find something nice, affordable and with 4 bedrooms. Work stuff is going all right, but I definitely need to have a conversation with my bosses at P.F. Chang's as they've been scheduling me for near 35 hours a week for the past two weeks and when you add 25 hours at k2 on top of that, it's a whole lot of work, no time for play, and I feel really tired just about all of the time.
Well, I'm off to go get ready for work and frolic in the rain! Joy!! Miss everyone so very much!
Peace,
Cat
P.S. Nicole and James, I'll post a picture of Millie, the crazy dog, soon!
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Oh, and by the way
Tonight I was driving home after the sun had set, and I could just see the night light outlining the mountains. It was incredible!! Scenery like that and you have to believe in something so much greater than ourselves.
An Actual Update on my Life in Utah
I figured after my last post maybe some of you are interested in life in Utah! Well... it has been pretty great.
Working at P.F. Chang's has been busy and kept me pretty well exhausted, but it's good. It's nice to get out of the K2 bubble and meet some new people. Although, having all my time to devote to K2 would be nice.
About a week ago K2 threw "Crash the Party." The party was an event to celebrate and thank all the Crash members of K2 who are the leaders and volunteers at the church. The party was on the 23rd floor of the Wells Fargo building downtown. It had the most amazing view! It was so awesome to be at a church that really celebrated the dedicated members. They gave out awards, the pastor spent some time casting the vision for this upcoming year, spent some time in worship and then danced the night away! It was so much fun meeting more people.
My boss, Ryan, and his wife, Clarissa at Crash the Party
Tricia, the girl whose house I live in, and I at the party
As for my job, this past week we had our kick off for our jr high group, Vertical. We had about 20 kids come out and we rode the Trax (Utah's equivalent to Los Angeles' Metro system) to the Gateway (the big shopping center downtown) and played in the arcade and got some ice cream. I got to spend a lot more time with the girls and get to know them so much better. It was great. Next week we're going to Lake Park (a low income apartment complex) to deliver food and help pick up trash around the place. I'm looking forward to it and I'm really hoping the students will find the value in serving.
Other than work and work, things are going pretty well. Chipotle opens in SLC soon, so that's WAY exciting! And... for all you Office fans, here are some pictures from relocating Erik's desk. Erik is the guy APU works with when we come out on our trips with Standing Together. I have a couple friends who work there, and we went in one night and put his desk in the bathroom... If you've seen the office that will be a little funnier to you.
We even up the Nebraska flag up there
We had to put the return on it halfway in the stall because otherwise it wouldn't fit
Hope things are going well with all of you! Here are some prayer requests: That God would continue to impress upon me His vision for Utah; that my relationships out here would be strengthened; that I wouldn't get too lonely or homesick or beach sick; and that Robyn, Bethany, Jill and I would be able to find well located and affordable housing. Thank you!!!
Peace,
Cat
P.S. This is the house I live in
P.P.S. This is Robyn... she is great!! I really think Utah would be nowhere near the same without her.
Working at P.F. Chang's has been busy and kept me pretty well exhausted, but it's good. It's nice to get out of the K2 bubble and meet some new people. Although, having all my time to devote to K2 would be nice.
About a week ago K2 threw "Crash the Party." The party was an event to celebrate and thank all the Crash members of K2 who are the leaders and volunteers at the church. The party was on the 23rd floor of the Wells Fargo building downtown. It had the most amazing view! It was so awesome to be at a church that really celebrated the dedicated members. They gave out awards, the pastor spent some time casting the vision for this upcoming year, spent some time in worship and then danced the night away! It was so much fun meeting more people.
My boss, Ryan, and his wife, Clarissa at Crash the Party
Tricia, the girl whose house I live in, and I at the party
As for my job, this past week we had our kick off for our jr high group, Vertical. We had about 20 kids come out and we rode the Trax (Utah's equivalent to Los Angeles' Metro system) to the Gateway (the big shopping center downtown) and played in the arcade and got some ice cream. I got to spend a lot more time with the girls and get to know them so much better. It was great. Next week we're going to Lake Park (a low income apartment complex) to deliver food and help pick up trash around the place. I'm looking forward to it and I'm really hoping the students will find the value in serving.
Other than work and work, things are going pretty well. Chipotle opens in SLC soon, so that's WAY exciting! And... for all you Office fans, here are some pictures from relocating Erik's desk. Erik is the guy APU works with when we come out on our trips with Standing Together. I have a couple friends who work there, and we went in one night and put his desk in the bathroom... If you've seen the office that will be a little funnier to you.
We even up the Nebraska flag up there
We had to put the return on it halfway in the stall because otherwise it wouldn't fit
Hope things are going well with all of you! Here are some prayer requests: That God would continue to impress upon me His vision for Utah; that my relationships out here would be strengthened; that I wouldn't get too lonely or homesick or beach sick; and that Robyn, Bethany, Jill and I would be able to find well located and affordable housing. Thank you!!!
Peace,
Cat
P.S. This is the house I live in
P.P.S. This is Robyn... she is great!! I really think Utah would be nowhere near the same without her.
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