The good, the bad, and the rest of it

Yes, I'm still here - just not being inspired to post much these days. Sorry! I've been caught up in job applications, summer planning, itching crazy rashes, etc. etc. etc.

The good news is (da da dada): I passed my licensure exam!! Another check mark toward graduating this summer and becoming full-fledged.

The bad news is (du du du): Jon's leaving me for 8 weeks this summer to travel to China/Japan. Now, I know, that may seem like good news to some, but it is bad for 3 very important reasons. 1. That's a very long time to be apart from my love. 2. Going to China and Japan is so totally cooler than going to Ephraim for the summer (no offense, Kaitlyn and Christian). 3. What was the third? what was it, what was it? (don't you hate it when that happens?!) But, all is well, and I'll be honest, I'm secretly kind of excited (emphasis on "kind of") to be able to spend some quality time with the sibs.

Lest this become all about me, though -- do you want to know why Jon's going to China and Japan this summer? Well, let me tell you: he's going on an all expenses paid trip to study the exotic subject of Paleography (don't ask, I don't really know) in China for 2 weeks, then 6 weeks in Tokyo brushing up on his Japanese (answer: because he needs to know it to do research). It really is a great opportunity -- just don't expect me to smile when I say goodbye.

A parting photo of our latest outing - to the Jelly Belly factory with my old friend (Mrs.) Wendy Sue. For some reason we have a tendency to move near famous factories that you can take tours of. Don't feel bad, though, you don't have to live in California to experience the joys of Mr. Jelly Belly... you can take the virtual tour and it's like you were really there (minus the jelly bean shaped pizza for lunch)!