{What I'm doing to prepare}

Mentally

Well there is not much to mentally prepare myself for... I know he's probably going to be a little bit strange, but that's how it is with all missionaries! The only other thing that I need to prepare for is the possibility of rejection-- but I'm not too worried about that. My new theory is that I wish that I was still apprehensive and scared because at least then time went a little faster... Now that I'm looking forward to it it's going to be the LONGEST 5 DAYS EVER!

Physically

Well the Head Nurse told me that her sister lost 5 lbs. the week that her mish came home... I wish that was true for me! ha ha I had all these goals this summer to be able to fit into some of the clothes that I fit into before he left--- not so much. I think I've gained a couple pounds since summer.. but what can you do??! Other than that I've been using my whitening strips ever day this week and my eyebrows are super nasty right now [not that that's in anyway different than normal] but I'll pluck them Monday so they'll be nice and pretty! I'm still debating on what to wear.. That could be a toughy.

Spiritually

Well this week I have caught up on my journal.. FINALLY! I practically skipped summer [not that I did anything worth writing.. so it's no big deal].. but I am caught up! I've also been reading morning and night and doing a morning devotional with me, myself, and I. There's nothing like singing acappella in your room right when you wake up. Let's just say I lower the song at least an octave! But I'm trying my hardest to have the spirit mostly so that I can just get through the week. Because the hardest thing is just STAYING FOCUSED! So this has been a factor in reducing that attention deficit... Have I ever told you that I'm self diagnosed A.D.D.? I really think I am.. but anyways---

and that is the update!