I did it.

Last year, when my sister and I were in Japan our first night.

In a hotel that was so nice. We met with the Area Authority of Asia.

With all of their efforts and their wives, they tried to keep our poor tired selves up (mom, dad, whit and I)

We had a seven course meal. It was like the seven course meal of death.

We were so tired. We wanted that sleep so badly. 

When we got to sleep it was late. They were good to keep us up.

We actually slept in late, Whit and I. Being in our own hotel room. 

We got a phone call, me picking it up wondering who could be calling me. 

It was a voice telling me that we were being loud that we needed to be quiet.

I apologized and then realized that voice was my mothers. 

She laughed and laughed. 

Well...

Yesterday morning. We went to Takayama for a festival and some fun. 

We woke up in the morning, early because we are still on that time frame. As in we I mean Lindsay, Cydne and I. 

I told them the hilarious story of our mother and that phone call our first morning.

One of my sisters thought it would be funny if we did it to her.

So I called her, I practiced my line I was going to use. That I have perfected.

Watashi wa ondori ga dai kiri des.

(I hate roosters)

When my mom answered the phone. I lowered my voice and made it raspy.

I repeated my line I had practiced several times to say it fast like the Japanese. Which lets be honest...it wasn't that fast.

After I said it to my amazement my mom bought it.

She replied with her "Oh one second".

My dad then got on the phone saying "moshi moshi" (how you answer the phone here)

I was dying of laughter. I couldn't stop. My mom bought it more then I did last year.

My sisters and I were are all dying of laughter and my dad put my mom back on the phone.

Where my mom said how she believed it because she is so use to answering the phone and hearing Japanese. That when she does she just passes it off to my dad.

But I did it. I got the prankster. Wa ha ha ha

Music Warms my Soul

Do you ever have that one song by Taylor Swift that makes your heart warm? Do you ever listen to Ingrid Michaelson loving every word she sings and thinking her voice is just so amazing? Do you ever Listen to that music that has the spirit fill your soul? Or when you have a bad day and you play "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper or "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas?

I love music! In my very early youth I was in a singing group called "Sugar n' Spice". I loved it, I sang solos. I know some of you out there reading this are shocked I ever did such a thing. When I was little I seemed to not be scared of anything. This group was awesome, I loved it. My ward member friends all gathering to go to our singing group. Wearing our cute outfits and sometimes they included props. For example paper plates covered with saran wrap attached to sticks. I loved singing. I did singing groups all through my school years. I like to sing my alto part and harmonize with the people who can sing so high. Probably one of the reasons I don't sing out loud much. Who knows If I'll hit that very high note. I know its a 2% chance.

When I was 8 years old I got this little tape player, I would take it EVERYWHERE! My family members could always tell where I was. I came with my own background music. I wish I had some pictures I could share with you with my ghetto tape player, but it was one of my favorite birthday gifts throughout my whole life.

I still love music so much. I love to just turn the music up and belt it. I won't lie. Its some kind of therapy for me. My friends and I would always do that. Just drive around and belt out the lyrics louder than the music was playing. We didn't always sound pretty, actually we probably NEVER sounded good. But we enjoyed it. I love music. I like the good stuff.

A Surprise????

(taken after 7 hours of training)

I have been debating about writing about my surprise, I don't do well with surprises. Last week Friday August 27th a day before Micah told me he would be home, he surprised me...at work. I wasn't really expecting it, but I knew something was going on at work. Okay I guess I should start at the beginning?? Friday Morning I woke up and was in a hurry to work. I got there and went right into the HUGE PILE of papers for me to file. I felt so accomplished ready to do the millions of books. If you don't know me very well I like to organize. I was the one to alphabetize my cds, parents movies and books and in categories. I know strange kid.. I still do it. Cleaning my room can take me forever just by finding a new thing to organize.(okay this really has nothing to do with my story. oops) Anyways, I couldn't find some of the things I use for the books, being gone for 2 months and passing it on to Marissa. I told the ladies in the office and they started acting strange. Asking all these questions example: "How long are you staying today?" "Do you have enough jobs to keep you busy til then?" and a few more. NEVER, have they asked me these questions. When I asked if they knew where Marissa had kept her stuff, that I needed the stuff for the books, they were all sure to help me find them. One was looking everywhere. They couldn't find what I was looking for so they made sure I was doing something. A few minutes later they told me they found them (later finding out Teri (Micah's mother & the top lady) had told them where they were). I headed off to do books only to get a call later to come back over to the house to do more busy work. When I was over there one of the employers came in using his great acting skills and asked me to go over to the other program and ask a question. I didn't know he told me to go downstairs so I just went right upstairs and asked the people I could find. They looked at me with these 'that was a stupid question' face. I headed back to see the Wiederhold car. I thought for a second maybe.. but I didn't want to get my hopes up. (Wiederhold's went to pick up Micah) I then went into the program ready to give the answer to the employee who asked me. I just got surprise faces. He asked me if I could go back over to ask another. I kept asking if I could just call. Then one of the office ladies (while on the phone with Teri) told me that 'Whitney' at the other program, wanted to know if I wanted to come over to meet the teens downstairs. I bought this all and I was told SPECIFICALLY to go through the downstairs. On my way back over saw the Wiederhold car still sitting there. Curious but knew it couldn't be them. As I was walking I was just hoping a rooster wouldn't attack. I proceeded inside wondering where everyone was. Then out from behind the table Micah popped up. After 2 years he was there and all I said was "Micah?" I was in complete shock. Now I wish I could say I freaked out and cried like everyone asks me. But I was just plain shocked. He then proceeded to, actually I should skip the tempt of kissing me..too late already mentioned. Guess I have to finish it now. His brother-in-law and sister popped up. Micah then proceeded to dip and kiss me, I refused it. Yep that's right. Felt bad. I then saw the video camera. That is right ALL recorded. And pictures too. Yikes. I have loved every minute with Micah since he has been back. And I know I will proceed to love them. :)

Bees..

The Nagoya Japan Mission had transfers this past week! And wow, its been pretty intense. A dinner every night. Breakfast every morning.

Tuesday night as we were coming home with 2 of the elders we got talking about majors. When I shared that I have a desire to teach Kindergarten kids, one of the Elders told me that his parents were both teachers in an elementary school. His mom teaches 1st grade and his dad teaches 5th grade. He laughed when he started talking about 1st grade and how all the kids believe anything the teacher tells them. Well I gave an example, and thought you'd all enjoy my hilarious moment when I was 6.

My first grade teacher was teaching us about allergies by using a story, it was about a man who was allergic to bees and on the 5th bee sting he DIED! Oh my goodness. I thought for sure that I was allergic to bees. And the 5th sting I would die. I was so scared of them. Well Let me tell you my bee stings came fast. All right next to each other. I even got 2 on the same day. When the 5th came I just knew I was going to die. I remember telling one of my siblings this. And them just laughing at me. Telling me that I was okay. I wasn't allergic to bees. Phew, Relief!

Okay back to transfer weeks! Its been eventful. I appreciate the mission so much more. Just even learning more about mission life these past few weeks.

Dinner. Don't the new missionaries look SO tired? Poor boys.

Another funny story. This picture is people in the Sharon East Stake that visited Japan or serving in Japan. The Oldroyds (couple front) they are the mission office couple, They are a funny couple and from the 1st ward. Sister Ige (front sister), also known as Deina Ige who was my visiting teaching companion in the 7th ward before her mission. Now is back home. We love her! And will miss her that is til we see her in 2 weeks. The Heatons (group of guys in the back) President Heaton served in our stake presidency, I also went to high school with Elder Heaton who is headed home after his fun time with his family, they are from the 9th ward. Then there is my family! We're from the 6th ward and my parents are the mission presidents! We took this picture the morning of the good-bye breakfast, we like to call it a stake picture.

It was fun to see what my parents will be doing on transfers. And I feel like I know how the mission works. I will miss Japan when I come home. Only 2 weeks left.

Memories?

Yesterday after my Stake Adult Conference I couldn't find anyone to do stuff with. They were all avoiding my texts so I knew I was going to be on my own once again. I put in my season one Gilmore girls and decided to go through a box that had my name on it in my closet. (my mom stores a lot in my closet) As I was going through finding pictures I had completely forgotten about things I did when I was young, my night was well spent. I laughed a lot and found out I really love my sister. Every story I wrote she was always the main character. Here are some I decided to share with you. I couldn't share all or scan them all in because this was already a long project. I will tell you, I found a program of a talent show I had participated in. All my piano recitals programs. I was student of the week more than once in my elementary career and even in middle school. All the letters that were written my my school friends was that I was bashful, quiet, and friendly. I was very quiet, when I was late to class it would take me hours to go inside I would be the one crying outside. I didn't want to get in trouble or be noticed.

Whitney and I: Matching of course! We always were twins up till I was in 4th grade. I love the style with sandals and socks.

Whit and I in our Christmas dresses!

me I believe 2nd grade..possibly 1st. I had hair past my bum. I really liked my long hair.

I was always sick on Christmas. So this pictures shows proof.

4th of July! Love my cousins! And my dorky looks :)

My birthday party! And my 3 best friends in the whole wide world! Love them, and I was so happy to find this picture.

Girls camp. My dad was the in High Council and part of his calling was to be the Priesthood holder at Girls Camp. So lucky us! He got to join on Spa Day!

My Grandma Francom! She was a wonderful lady and passed away my senior year of High School.

Me holding my first Nephew! I was 10 and so excited to have him in addition to the family. He is my best buddy! And I love my mushroom hair. I also found I used McKay in all my stories along with Whitney.

Me with my favorite doll Allie! She went with me everywhere. I have her packed up so when I have kids I can share her with them. She went everywhere with me for a very long time.

My poem I wrote for Reflections...I won some kind of an award! I really think its a funny poem.

My first hair cut when I was 2 years old...ha ha

My first piano teacher! She was hilarious and I was so happy to find this picture. but I am doing the classic katheryn look. (someone is taking a picture of me...be awkward)

My siblings and I. We took this picture for my parents for one Christmas!

hmmm... contagious laugh. Still curious on that one.

2nd grade my princess day! On your bday you were a princess/prince for the day. I don't know when they celebrated mine due to my birthday being in June. But I was very excited to find this picture!


We celebrated Chinese New Year in my 1st grade class. Learned how to use chopsticks and we were told our names. and here is my name!
Lindsay and I picture roll! I was excited to find this one too! ha ha.

Oldies ☮

I found these pictures the other day as I was going through albums and some of them I love. Its kind of fun to look back at the past and see how cute I am...most of the time. ha ha. I love my family and these pictures are winners. I've had a lot of fun memories in my life and these are some of them. I love looking at old pictures. But I am glad I am moving forward and going somewhere in life. Love those days. Enjoy.