everyday ... in every way♥: half a year... say WHAT?

can't believe i get to say this, but... IT'S BEEN HALF A YEAR!!!! 6 months!!! done!!! check!!! my favorite elder has been gone for half a year and i miss him like crazy! he's doing fantastic and absolutely loves every minute of it as i knew he would. the people of Brazil are treating him kind (mostly) and i'm very grateful for that. he has baptisms often and says the people are so receptive while learning and accepting the gospel. i'm so happy for him:) letters take pretty long to send and receive so we've been emailing almost every week. i told him i'd always write to him, but he's okay not to write back some weeks because emailing home should be most important. (it takes up so much time to write home - he'll write me if he has left over time, or sometimes a minute before writing home.)
so randomly, i have already started on his Christmas package! how funny is that? i need to have everything ready to go so it will get there at a decent time. i made him a shirt on zazzle.com and me a matching sweatshirt. his says "Called To Serve" and mine says "Missionary Girlfriend." they are SO cute! (pictures below) i've already figured out how to make the package meaningful and everything. i will share my ideas with you once it gets closer to its departure date.

i've recently started my first college experiences. it has definitely helped move the time along. i started at UVU in orem on aug. 26th. the first week was a struuuggle. i literally spent hours in the counseling office fixing classes and rearranging my schedule. things were just not working out. i eventually got it fixed, but it was really really stressful. other than that, it hasn't taken too long getting used to the campus. i've seen a few friends and that's been fun. my days aren't too long either and i have friday's off. (thank the heavens!) best feeling ever. oh by the way, on the first day of school, i got a delivery:) i think the Lord knew i would need it because of all the chaos! FLOWERS & CHOCOLATE from my missionary!! love him. (picture below)

now, more on the personal side of things if anyone is interested, i started a nannying job this past wednesday. one of my friends sisters needed help. she has 5-1/2 month old twins and also a 2 year old girl. while the mom is busy with the twins, my job is to basically keep the crazy 2 year old under control. she is the most active - go go go - girl i have ever MET! she's adorable! the first day was a little overwhelming though. i felt like i needed to memorize everything the mom was telling me. it was also crazy because i worked from 3:30-9:00pm; one of my longer shifts for the first day. i will usually be working Mon: 3:00-6:00pm & Wed: 3:30-9:00pm. she is paying me pretty good, which i'm so grateful for because i am poor and all of the money for tuition, books, food, clothes, my car and just about everything has come from my parents. they're the BEST to help me out. i'm so grateful!
in other news, i have started my own Scentsy business. for those of you that don't know what Scentsy is, it's a party plan company. we sell wickless candles with super cute warmer designs, 90+ amazing fragrances and SO much more. seriously! we have stuffed animals for kids, room sprays, car fresheners, plug ins, laundry detergent, lotions, body wash... the list goes on and on and on.

if you ever need perfect gifts for weddings, baby/bridal showers, birthdays, holidays... COME TO ME:) i promise you'll love what you get and see. if you're interested, visit my website at https://myrandat.scentsy.us/ :) there is an online catalog on the very bottom left - check it out!!! i have pictures of some of the products below as well.

thanks for reading this month friends. i'm so excited for what the next chapter of my life holds. school, waiting, friendships... i know i have been so blessed by my Heavenly Father. i give all my praises and thanks to Him.