I know you're all dying to know. In case we aren't insta(gram)friends, and you don't get my daily updates, here is a run-down on what I have spent my days doing the past month or two.
Said goodbye to these dear angels (tear)
And these angels (tear tear)
Ran a Sprint triathlon
Felt *great*
Celebrated my 28th birthday by connecting with my inner-deer
and taking (feet) selfies in front of Old (not so) Faithful
and making some new friends
soaking in the breathtaking beauty
And backpacking at sunset
Through some wild country
I said goodbye to the trouse (tear) (slash no tears)
And moved here.
And since then, I've been enjoying a nice book at the pool...
visiting some lovely people in Moab...
Eating out like 10 times in one week (only had to pay for 2x, score)(and YUM)
Going on runs that make me feel temporarily like this (don't run on an empty stomach at 1 pm in the hot sun)
But have been enjoying the utter beauty of Utah nonetheless.
I've been visiting lots of old friends
And making some new friends.
Who take me biking in beautiful places
And then feed me the most delicious bacon I've ever tasted.
Yep, I think I'm ready to go to Beijing tomorrow.
Yesterday I was all sorts of nervous, and flustered, and insecure, and scared. I stayed up late with my mind racing with all sorts of doubts and fears. And today I woke up feeling totally calm and ready for this next adventure.
Sure, they have quoted the workload to be about "4-5 hours of homework a day" (not if I have anything to do with it), but I am sure I will find some time to drink in the Beijing pollution & see the sights of a new country. MAN! I am so excited for a new and different kind of challenge.
Until then, sayonara. I'll be back in August.
What a great time you've had in the couple of weeks since school let out! You really have soaked in some pretty spots in America before you head to Asia for an entirely new city-filled adventure! So exciting! Can't wait to hear about your adventures in Beijing!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Lindsey! So much has happened in just one year, and so much is yet to happen. I wish you well in China. It will surely broaden your view, teach you, and give you new opportunities to reach out to the people of China. I hope you the best Summer! Keep all that enthusiasm and come back to us safe and happy. We love you.
ReplyDeleteLove this awesome update! Makes me want to move to Utah! You're gonna ROCK CHINA!!!
ReplyDeleteLindsey, what a FULL summer and it hasn't even begun! You sure packed a lot into your two week break between school and the China trip! I love the picture of you with your class! Just look at all the little children you had the opportunity to impact for good! That bike ride with Ty looks like it was amazing! Where did you all go? I didn't know you could bike ride in country like that close to Provo! Man I missed out when I lived in Utah! I think I had my nose in a book too much!
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