A Poem for my Love that I wrote

For you, The One I Love

a poem written by me :

I knew from the moment I saw your face,

I had to get to know you in a haste.

I knew for sure that this wasn't wrong,
for the spirit at once spoke to me so strong.

I'll never forget the day when I first met you,
my heart swelled, and I knew what the Lord commanded me to do.
It wasn't easy, I know, at first...
Especially after eating that currywurst ;)
But the way you loved and held me near,
My love for you then became so clear.

I admire your talents that are simply amazing,

which have kept my motivation blazing.

I look forward to the day in dancing side by side,

That day will reward me and my heart with such pride!! :)

You have so many qualities that I desire,

For I know, never a day that comes, will I ever tire.

Sometimes months, sometimes days,
The Lord works in such mysterious ways.

During these times, I've been stretched to use my trust,

However, faith in these times is simply a must.

Darling, I know with our love and persistance,

It's definetly possible to conquer this time and distance.

My love for you has grown in doubles,

Even when I seem to create some troubles.

As long as we keep this love for eternity,

Our spirits as one will be blessed with prosperity.

Your patience and love has seen me through,

I promised once, and always will, give my heart to you.

I love you.

3 Random Thoughts of the Day

#1. Why do people from here think that Europeans don't take showers?! I have smelled more people in the last 3 weeks being here in Utah than I have in a whole year in Europe!!! It's almost like these people don't believe in deodrant, don't believe they smell, have gotten used to the smell, or just don't care. All of the above is gross, period.

#2. I was thinking today, if Utah would spend more money on more public transportation, wouldn't they be actually saving the economy and enviornment like 2 times over? We are spending so much money on rebuilding roads that keep getting torn up. (A utah favorite past-time for some reason..) when our buses are only going until 6pm at night!! ????

#3. I've been feeling really anxious lately, and not really for one particular reason!! I could barely focus today in school! Maybe its because I just need to get more sleep! I also started to exercise again with my first workout today! I feel great! I'm sure I'll feel it in the morning, but its good to get back into running and stuff. :)

Update on my Life

I thought I would give a little update on how my adjustment back into Utah has been going. So far, its been now 3 weeks tonight that I landed back into Salt Lake, and man, did I have a shock coming back! Of course I am American, of course I know my culture, but I forgot a- LOT of things that go on here since I was away and I could literally see the culture in front of me!

In the first week I would say, it was the hardest. Not only because of jet-lag (which did plague me for the first two weeks actually and surprisingly) but because I was having to re-learn or get used to things that were drastic. It might sound funny, but I actually felt uncomfortable around everyone speaking english! It was weird! Obviously I liked that if I had a dire need, I could express that with someone understanding right away, but it just felt strange being able to speak to anyone and everyone!! I still to this very day feel at ease a bit more when I hear german instead of english. *strange*

I have been excited though to spend time with friends that I haven't seen in so long! Only thing is..... I gotta stop eating out with them! haha There isn't much to do here in utah, but go eat somewhere so I will stop. I feel like I have gained about 10 pounds back since I have been here, but I am probably exaggerating a little...my jeans still fit me, only a little tight so I gotta start exercising again and I promise I don't eat out too often!! In fact, the first week I ate out 3 days in a row and then nothing at all until 2 days ago. Anyway, its very important to me to keep slim since it was really a great feeling! I have been seeing a doctor for my back and neck and I feel a little more confident in going running. I will probably just go on a treadmill though so its consistantly even ground for me. You know, I am sure that the reason I am eating so much anyway is emotional.....it's hard leaving someone you love so much! I miss him every single day!! So sometimes I eat when I'm sad...but this is stopping!!!! :D (the eating part of course....I will still miss him of course!)

Anyway, the good news is I am feeling much better about things. I have a job now, that is actually pretty sweet! I can read my homework, listen to my ipod and pretty much do whatever all alone in a little booth and take tickets from people and money! haha I really like it and so far have gotten alot of reading done too! :D

I have a WAY busy schedule though. A typical week goes like this:

Monday and Wednesdays are usually class in the morning, work in the afternoon to night. Tues and Thurs I have classes ALL DAY LONG starting at 9am to 7 or 8pm at night. Then Friday I have work in the afternoon till the early evening. I have a few projects going on this semester too. A research paper to write, a few projects and presentations, then on my free time self-teach myself german! I am taking a german class now, but its a simple class, so I am pushing myself a little more. THEN on top of all that I have an extra class in psychology that I originally had started when I was in Europe....but really, I am confident I can do this, and it really helps keep my mind off of being away from Germany and Florian a bit. It makes it easier, lets put it that way. I know that what I am doing has a total purpose in it, and it makes me happy every time I think about it!

Anyway, thats about it for now! I should probably update my life on here alot more! Last, but not least to end this blog with some fantastic news that I am very much so looking forward to!!! In about 15 weeks I get to be with my sweetheart again for a couple weeks!!! This is SO incredibly exciting!

Funny Wedding Video of my Friends Wedding!!

My friends wedding.....I just HAVE to show it because its crazy funny!! LOL :D Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Engstrom!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3E9U3GDrmI




Hahaha!!!