Catch up!

Yeah, I know. It's been a long time. No internet connection. Sorry.
So here's whats been going on.
Temple View is great. I really liked it there and was making lots of good friends. But it was bothering me that I had been there for so long. Too long. So when the opportunity came for me to go back to Tologa Bay with my cousins I jumped on it. They asked if I wanted to come, I said yes! I threw all my stuff in my suitcase and 15 minutes later was on the road. Literally. That's one thing I like about my life right now. There is nothing holding me back, I can pack up and go anywhere in a matter of minutes. It's great. Anyways, that was friday.
Saturday we (me, and my six cousins, all girls ranging in age 21-11) went on a hike up to Cooks Cove. Saw the hole in the wall, sat and watched the ocean, chased some lambs, got chased by some seagulls, sprained my ankle. All in all, a good day. But at the end of it I wasn't 100% sure coming here was the right decision after all. But I decided to just wait it out and see how it went. Even if I didn't like it it would only be temporary.
Sunday was my little cousins birthday. She was turning 11. It was just going to be a little party but after the entire family, friends, neighbors and the branch were invited it turned into a group of about 30 people. A big marquee was set up by the water and it was a fantastic day with lots of food and laughter.

A few things I have recently figured out...

• Spontaneous decisions results in messy suitcases. I don't like messy suitcases. All my clothes are wrinkled and I can't find anything
• I also don't like sprained ankles
• Brussel sprouts make a good icepack
• I should have learned to play the guitar when I had the chance
• I don't like family drama
• goodbyes are sometimes better left unsaid

And the main epiphany of the week...

• If you ever find yourself staying at someone else's house and you don't feel completely comfortable just cause you feel awkward and are not sure what's going on- do the dishes. Seriously. Or help make dinner, or just clean something. Soon you will know how the house runs, where all the dishes go and will feel much more comfortable. And they will love you cause you are cleaning up.

Okay well that's all for now. I'm off to the beach