August.

Oh... Hey there, blog.

Sorry I've been neglecting you so much this past summer, it's been crazy! An update on life is most definitely overdue so here we go...

Summer of 2013 was on of the best I have ever had... Actually it might just be the best summer I have ever had. For once, I wasn't worried about school (or in school like last summer) or AP Summer reading. I just got to work at school.. No but really it was great. After winter semester and completing my first year at BYU, I had the blessing of traveling back to the Golden State for a few weeks shy of two months to be at home. I spent time with family, worked out with my mom and did a whole lot of relaxing. Then when it was time to start sports camps, I went back out to Provo and worked for six weeks straight as a BYU Summer Sports Camp Counselor. As a counselor, not a coach which a lot of people seemed to think I was, I got to hang out with a group of about 10/12 girls varying from ages 12-17 for a week. In the mornings we went to breakfast together and then I dropped them off at practice, thus beginning my day of free time from about 9:00 in the morning util 3:00 in the afternoon (which was heaven, by the way). Then, I would pick them up from practice, take them to dinner, and then depending on the sport I would either take them back to practice and watch them play or have counselor (free) time with them. It was an AWESOME six weeks, to be clear. Yeah, at the end of the week I was a little tired and mostly mentally exhausted from trying to be a fun and energetic counselor but it was so worth it. Definitely something I would love to do next summer too.

When camps ended for me two weeks ago, it was really a bittersweet experience. I made so many great friends and had such a great time with my unique groups of girls, other counselors and it just being an awesome summer that when it ended it was really quite sad. But so sweet at the same time because I was done with the stress of it all too. Anyways, after camps ended I had the BEST opportunity ever to take a road trip from Utah to southern California where we had our family reunion. My grandparents are so cool. I love them so much and love hanging out with them so, as you can imagine, this trip was bliss. We ate good food, took lots of naps and got to spend quality time together. I cherished every moment. When we got to L.A. it was nice to be out of the car but still spending time with them. But what was SUPER awesome was seeing my family when they got to the hotel. I love my family. They really are my best friends and I feel so blessed to enjoy them and their company (and vice versa hopefully). Anyways, the reunion was so fun! I love my Filipino family. They are all so boisterous and loving and funny and just wonderful. The Filipino food is also a nice bonus. After the reunion we flew home into good ol' Oakland International Airport and I am now home, sleeping in my own bed. For a few weeks at least, and then it's back to my other home. Provo. I really do just love it there. I feel so blessed for all the opportunities I have had this summer and can't wait to get back to school.
(Some pictures for your viewing pleasure)