Another thing to cross off the bucket list.

Like many, I too have a bucket list. It includes such things as learn how to draw (can one learn to draw if one has no natural inclination whatsoever?), ride a camel across a desert, and speak five different languages (as long as I invent four out of those five, this seems almost doable). Needless to say, not many things on my bucket list have actually been accomplished. However, I bring glad tidings for I can officially check off another item on that list. 

• Be an EFY counselor. 

I had settled on being an EFY counselor when I went to EFY myself in 2007 because I had the most wonderful counselor named Ellie. I decided then and there that I would essentially become Ellie. Every year since I became eligible to be a counselor, my plans were thwarted in one way or another, but finally this year it happened (I admit to becoming slightly bitter and resentful towards EFY counselors for a short period of time). But now after nine weeks and over 200 different youth, I can count this goal as accomplished. 

 

Yes, it's all backwards, I know. 

It may seem selfish, but I feel this summer was as much for me as it was for the youth. This past year had brought out a few of my more unsavory qualities (which I will not divulge here), and EFY helped me to cease focusing on myself and serve others which has put me back in good humor. I made wonderful, lifelong friends will fellow counselors and met some of the most extraordinary youth. It was an incredible experience. Besides feeling a bit rundown and excruciatingly tired of certain songs, I feel back to my old self. And even better. 

Shadow Week: Me, Tanner, Ian, Olivia, & Marshall

Best EFY Buddies: Reagan & Lauren

First Co-ship, Provo 2A: Bryson, Me, & Lauren

Provo 2A

Provo 2A
It was my birthday, so my good friend Brett deigned to take a selfie with me. Happy 24th to me!

Flagstaff 1

Flagstaff 2

Provo 6B: Me & Josh (the sweetest human being on the planet)

Provo 6B

Provo 8A

Provo 8A: Payton & moi 

Provo 8A

Cedar City

Cedar City

Cedar City: Me, Jose, & Amber

Provo 10A: Me & Caden

Provo 10A

Twin Falls: Me & Taylor

Twin Falls

"Verily I say, men should be anxiously engaged in a good cause, and do many things of their own free will, and bring to pass much righteousness." 

-Doctrine & Covenants 58:27