Rebuild

What started as a simple head gasket replacement has grown incredibly to encompass the entire engine of my car. Alright, I'll admit that replacing the head gasket isn't really a walk in the park, I think that you'd agree that it would seem that way compared to what we are now facing. I haven't had the most recent update because I had to go to work at 5:15. At about 4:37 I called home from Bethany to confirm the time that I worked. When I found out it was only 38 minutes until I had to be at my store Adam and I raced home at the speed of sound. A few moments later, at 5:22 I clocked into my shift. I was a few minutes late but in light of the situation I'd say it wasn't too bad.

John

Commemoration

Happy Birthday Noah! I hope that you had a whale of a day!

John

Trouble Maker

I already know that I'm going to get myself into a heap of trouble with this car. For example: On Sunday Adam and I were leaving church in my car and Adam to me to rev the engine and peel out in the parking lot. Not realizing I was in second gear, I tried in the parking lot but didn't succeed in peeling out. I knew I just couldn't leave it with a engine growl so I was determined to try again at the driveway to the parking lot. This time I made sure that I was in first gave it my best shot. Leaving a drifting cloud of white smoke behind me, I screeched out of the parking lot, sliding sideways just a little as I went. My adrenaline glands dumped their load as my entire frame began to shake with excitement. That was the beginning of the end, I had tasted it and I knew that I was sure to get in trouble in the future.

John

Wolfsurg Edition

Cherry Coconut

I have the solution to depression: buying a car. I finally got a new car on St. Valentine's Day, and ever since I have been really happy. Despite a few minor cosmetic deficiencies the car is so great. I drives amazingly; it is so smooth. I'm so happy I love my car so much!

John

The Big One-Eight

I'm finally eighteen! *Does a little dance* So much is going on. I went to the Beaverton City Hall two days ago to try and apply for my passport. Realizing that I needed my birth certificate and running out of time, Mom and I decided to go home and try the next day. Next Day: Mom and I spent two hours in the waiting area, when my number was called I checked my pocket and my wallet, with my ID, at home had been forgotten. I needed to be at work in less than a half-an-hour so I had no time to have my ID brought to me. The only positive side to those three wasted hours was that I started and finished Bob Shelton's book: Through a Great Door. We also gave a tract to a ninety-four year old man. After that my afternoon only began to improve. I made it to work on time and while I was there Hannah and Josh came in and visited me. It was great to see two familiar faces. Last night was my last night for fifteen minute breaks at work.

Having been torqued one too many time by the City Of Beaverton, and wanting just to be done with the passport application process, Mom and I went to the City Of Tigard this morning and got the whole thing done in about 5 minutes; that was easy.

Besides all that I'm working on finding out was courses I can take from my major while I'm in Mongolia, working for Starbucks, working for Mr. Dutton, preparing to go on a Senior Trip, the Utah Missions Trip, and finally to leave for Mongolia in the Fall.

And I went snowboarding on Saturday and had an amzing, great day.

John

Shoulder to the Plow

I've been really busy lately with school and work and more work lately and I just added another thing to my schedule. I had a meeting today with Pastor, Mrs. Marshman, Kevin, and Mom, the point of the meeting was to talk about Kevin's and my trip to Mongolia this fall. The closer it gets the more of a reality it becomes and the more preparation I put to it excited and commited I become. I'm looking to be really busy with spring and summer with senior fund raising, senior trip, Utah Missions trip, and preparing to go to Mongolia.

John