Sooooo...I changed my hair color...true story. Mom hates it. What do you think? Oh yeah these are my pals...

Oh Jess...I'm sorry. That really sucks. But just think...every night...I pray for you to be happy:)SO of course you will be soon! I miss you. Wasn't Courtney supposed to be on a mission? Or is she in the process of leaving. Do you miss her or is she still being a brat?
Loves
Me:)

Dearest Erika, That is really neat. What a special experience. My life has been very...well we'll say interesting lately. As you probably know, nikole, kate and Courtney came up to visit. It was really great to spend time with some of the people I love most in the world. Also, it was really difficult because I got the distinct impression that this would be the last time we and my heart has been hurting ever since they left. Also, Robyn has really been struggling. I love her more than anyone, but she has really bad depression and it hurts to watch her struggle to accept her life. Sorry I don't have anything great to write, I wish that I was great and exciting and had interesting, important things to report on. But, sometimes life is difficult and sometimes you feel like it's crumbling around you. I feel kind of like for everything i love I have to pay a price, and that's a difficult thing to realize. I love you sis. I'm proud of you for being political-like ( ;) ) and figuring things out. I'll have to tell you what I think when I'm less depressed. How's school going? How are boys? Roommates? Sure love you, and I miss you like crazy.

Jessika...You are pathetic! I want you to write on the blog! How is your life? How was seeing the fam? Well, I've been working a story about a new heart pump that the U of U is working on. The 2.5 inch Ventrassist could replace heart transplants. That means, people who don't qualify for a heart transplant don't have to have a huge machine sticking out of their body for the rest of their life, they can actually do normal things again. I interviewed this old lady who reminded me of you. She came to Utah for the new pump and is doing much better. I asked if she liked Salt Lake and she said,"I'm not a city girl. You can't take the girl out of the country, or is it, you can't take the country out of the girl...I don't remember." This lady made me laugh so hard!
She was actually about to die and life means everything to her. Because of this pump, she is still alive. I don't think I savor every minute of my life enough, and I'm not connected to any tubes.

Yes. I know. I'm sorry I haven't written lately. You are going to be jealous of my life when I tell you this...last week I watched the Office and Simpsons in my popular media class. Then in my government and ethics class our professor bought the class pizza, breadsticks, and drinks. We have over 40 students, so that definitally equates to me having the best professor out of all of yours and mine combined;0 be jealous. I got a letter from Chase the other day. He is sick of cleaning up the Hurricane...that would really suck. I went on a date to Olive Garden last Thursday with a guy from England. He is pretty hillarious. We watched pushing daisies at his house after that, do you watch that show? It is my all time favorite.

Sooo....what did you think of the vp debate?

I’m not going to lie, this was a tough one. Considering I’m not completely siding with either one of the candidates even after they verbally fought it out, I would have to say they both showed their strengths and weaknesses. Sarah Palin seemed very open and able to relate with the American people. In my opinion she is definitely a people person, I believe that was one of her greatest strengths during this debate. However, her lack of experience showed as she kept referring to “What I did in Alaska….”. I understand she did many incredible things for the state of Alaska but I also believe the United States is bigger than just in Alaska. Someone running our country will need to know how to govern a nation rather than just a state.
But she brought a whole new look too politics. She has already turned many heads as a woman VP candidate, and I believe that is what McCain was aiming to do. But just the way she talks, dresses, acts, and lives, are all new to the political world. She kept saying that she wanted to bring something fresh to Washington. I believe she will do that, the only thing I am wondering, is if a hockey mom and Governor of Alaska has the skills to govern our nation. Joe Biden was definitely not a people person. He seemed very dry and I found myself almost falling asleep when he was talking. But I thought he had some good arguments and some good points. He looks like the typical VP candidate and has the experience from the senate. It is a tough choice but I think I’m slowly siding with Palin. Anyway mom loves Palin, so don't say anything bad about her around mom. She will chew your ear off.

Anyway...THANK YOU FOR THE GERBER DAISY AND HOW TO LOOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS. IT MADE MY DAY! You are the best sister in the world!!!! All my roomates are jealous;)