It's Jenna.
I'm laying in bed with Bean crashed on my shoulder right now. It's 1:10 AM in Provo, UT. I've been staying up way past my bedtime recently. A lot of it has to do with Jonathon's job but I also have this crazy little puppy who all of a sudden decided to have a personality.
Provo is still Provo. Things are still things. But life is movin. You guys wouldn't even believe the apartment I'm in. I never thought that I could miss University Villa, but by the second night I was here I was crying to Jonathon to not make me stay overnight. I know, it sounds ridiculous to me now but it was a little overwhelming at the beginning.
The management is really unorganized so the current tenants had no idea I was moving in. The girl's contract that I was taking (a certifiable shotput player. or female wrestler) was still living in my room. For the first 6 days I was rooming with Nancy.
Nancy is at least 45 years old. She leaves sometimes but most of the time she is on the computer. She studies computer science at UVU. She also eats in the room for every meal (yikes!), and she snores like a bear. Never heard anything like it. She really is very nice though. Doesn't talk much. She did yell at Jonathon for using our bathroom. No double sleepovers here.
The first thing I noticed when I got here was the smell. Melissa, you would have died. It was like hot dogs, maple syrup, and tuna fish. Sometimes it even smelled like hairspray and BO. I finally figured out that it was coming from the stove vent which hadn't been cleaned since the 1980's (along with the stove). I am proud to say I took an entire day scrubbing the apartment down, vacuuming, and organizing. 4 rolls of paper towel later its not so bad. Although, the stove is still sort of unspeakable.
There are 3 other dogs living here. It's kind of a mad house, and I'm pretty sure it's illegal. Now that the Trunchable girl moved out though, all of my roommates are nice and respectful. I'm even in another room now, although I can still hear Nancy snoring.
So I suppose this sounds a bit negative, and that wasn't my intention. I think its been an adjustment but I'm and I know this is temporary. Plus, I thought you guys might get a kick out of the thought of me pulling a Snow White on the place.
Things between Jonathon and I have been difficult. I won't sugarcoat it. It's hard. But I really love the guy more than ever. We're working through our challenges and becoming a lot stronger as individuals and as a couple. Sorry if that sounds cheesy.
Yesterday was the day I was supposed to arrive in Paris. I think it finally hit me yesterday and today. I've been seeing Claire posting pictures online and it is definitely hard to look at. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I missed out on and I'm pretty sad about it. I am so happy that all of you guys are out there doing your thing though. You guys should really be proud of the things that you have accomplished and the things you are going to do.
For me, right now things are pretty normal. I'm not sure what lies ahead. I'm scared, I won't lie. I am looking forward to change but also anxious as to what surprises will arise. Nothing ever works out perfectly of course. But I have a really good person in my life right now and a [sometimes] really good little puppy, not to mention a great family and supportive friends.
I really do miss you guys even though you packed away my stuff. Haha, okay okay, no hard feelings here. Seriously, things were rough this past year but you guys meant a lot to me. Jonathon and I ran into Linds at Cafe Rio (obvi) and both felt really excited to see a familiar face even though it had only been a few days since we had parted.
As for wedding plans, ughhhh. It's hard planning a wedding. Especially when you want it to be kind of cool but not expensive. I just want to win the lottery guys.
If you happen to find some cash in the rainforest or Dead Sea, hollllaaaaa.
Love,
Jenna and sleepy Bean
p.s. We went to a baby animal party at Thanksgiving Point today. Pics soon to come.
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