Late again...whatever
10. Visit the temple 24 times=ONE
20. Go on one date a month=ROUND 5 COMPLETE
22. Explore my new city=ON GOING
I visited the Atlanta Temple and did baptisms for the dead. (If you have questions about what that means or anything related to the LDS church let me know, I would be happy to answer any questions. Or you can visit mormon.org) The temple is so beautiful. And it is a place with incredible peace. I recommend anyone who is working towards going back to keep striving.
Okay, I ask boys out I promise I am trying with this but they are just busy when I ask. So this month's date was actually with a new friend of mine, she is really cool. We went on a friend date. She came down to Griffin and I showed her the house I grew up in and my grandma's roof. I really enjoy showing my family property to friends. We then went 'mudding' in my jeep. Actually it was just driving around the property but the roads are in disrepair so I'm glad I have 4 wheel drive. No injuries to report and lots of fun times. Then we drove around Griffin and got lunch. I love the cemetery in Griffin and since I am a bit odd that's where we ate lunch. I think cemeteries are quite peaceful. I introduced all my family there and we just talked about our lives (real bonding time).
I know some might not think that was a 'real' date, because it wasn't meant to be romantic. But the real reason behind this goal is about making connections and getting out of my comfort zone. And I did that. This next month I am going to ask men out sooner so that they won't be busy. I am excited about what this goal has already led to though. It seems clear to me that I don't do typical and I'm okay with that. Everyone should go out on a date with their best friend once in a while and be comfortable with calling it that. Our society puts a weird amount of pressure on 'dates'. We put way less pressure on hanging out and hooking up. Sorry--soapbox.
I am still commuting from Orchard Hills, for church activities. I have found a few new roads and loved seeing where they go. I visited Zebulon the other day. I have been meaning to go there because ZEBULON! so cool. Now I know where it is I can explore at a later date. I also went and explored Duluth, with some friends. It's weird to be so close to different cities. The Pacific Northwest is pretty spread out. But here I have plans to head over to Savannah just for a weekend. I don't have solid plans for that yet but I am sure I will tell you all about it.
Only recently I realized that I am almost half way done with this year and I don't think I am half way done with my goals so I need to get on that quick.
