a new experience

So, I hope that you never have to experience what I experienced today. Though it was my choice, but nonetheless, I hope you don't have to. Today, I visited a friend in jail. About 3 weeks ago, I was told that a friend of mine, Nate, was back in jail due to a DUI. Now, from the beginning... About a year ago, I met Nate and we became friends. I learned that he had just been released from jail from a DUI, and was on probation. He was working really hard to live day to day, but still wanted to have fun while living. We saw each other every once in a while, and developed a good relationship. Well, right before Christmas, Nate was drinking, and driving, and wrecked his car, again. He is lucky to be alive. It broke my heart to hear a friend of mine would be so wreckless. It took me a few weeks to decide to go visit him. Well, today was the day. I went. It was a new and different experience for me. I of course was naive to the entire process. It took about an hour to actually get into the visiting area. Once I got there, I walked through a door, and saw a bunch of "booths" which I had to walk around to find Nate. I finally found him, and he seemed really excited to see me. There was a glass door between us, and I had to pick up a phone to talk to him. Just like the movies. We had one hour to visit, and I had to stay the entire hour. At first, I was worried I wouldn't be able to fill that hour, but once we started talking, it was easy. I don't know what I was worried about. He told me that he was over the drinking, and the problems that come with it. He knew he had a drinking problem, and was ready to face it head on. He wants to get into a rehab once he gets out. I saw the sadness that such a life had passed over his eyes. He told me that he was reading The Bible again, and can't wait to start over. I felt the desire in him. I could see the happiness coming out of him when he talked about his new life.

I can't stop thinking about how blessed I am to be free of such addictions in my life. Growing up in the church, we don't really get exposed to situations and "friends with situations" like others do. These "situations" are such a stress and headaches in lives, that it just doesn't make much sense to me. I have been blessed with wonderful parents to teach and show me the way. I have been blessed with wonderful sisters that set such a great example to me. I have been blessed to have the knowledge of the gospel that teaches me from right and wrong. I have been blessed with friends that have made it easy to choose the right.

Thank you all.

Finally

So, I finally got my computer back :) I was the unlucky recipient of a virus. Yes, a nasty, unwelcome, spineless, and horrible virus. I have no idea how I got it, but it destroyed my computer. From the very smart mouth of Rithavy "This is the smartest virus I've ever seen". This virus hid from any attempt to find it, it blocked any attempt to download an attack! But thanks to Rithavy, he was able to wipe my computer clean, and I can start over. Now I just have the wonderful task of trying to put my programs back on the computer that I need. Gosh, what a chore... So, here's whats been going on...

First I am returning to school. I've decided to go back to school and get my Bachelor's Degree in Business, with an emphasis in Small Business. I chose to go with the University of Phoenix! Everything about this school and this opportunity shouted: HELLO, THIS IS PERFECT! So, what more do I need?! It will fit very well into my schedule, I can focus all my classes to my business, thus improving my business, AND, I only take one class at a time, so I won't be too overloaded! I am very excited about this. My first class starts at the end of this month on the 26th. I can't wait to gain more knowledge to expand my dream!

About a week and a half ago, I was invited to see my Grandfathers Headstone. It was such a touching site. This headstone was like none I've never seen before, it was truly a work of art. The intricate detail was amazing, and I was moved by the beauty of it. Here it what it looked like, so you can get a feel for what I saw...Wow. I am still awe struck from the details. My grandmother is such an amazing woman. She went to the temple the day before, and then we had a wonderful afternoon with family having Chilli and Chocolate Cake, a Dunn Tradition! It was very delicious!

My photography business is slowly growing. I am getting my name out there without too much trouble right now. Right now, I have about 3 weddings on my book, and trying to get a few more! If anyone knows of someone in need of a photographer, please send them my way! I have updated my website, and it looks great (I think, as much as I can do). Click here to view it!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day, night and Valentines weekend!!