I think it's time

This weekend has been just what I needed. With Jeff and I both working full time, we don't see each other as much as we would like. But with General Conference this weekend, we have had ample time to just be together, which is all we really need. It's such a blessing to listen to inspired words with someone you love, someone who supports you and is on your team. It's pretty awesome.

In other news, this month is bringing with it a few surprises and some awesome events. Last Wednesday the temperature dropped, and we had our first taste of winter. Idaho sometimes likes to entirely skip Autumn (the best of all the seasons). And yes, I'll agree that the first snow can be really beautiful, but sleet is another story. A wet, unpleasant story.

But the temperature has risen a little since then, and the air outside is cool and crisp, just the way I like it. And also last week, I blew out a tire on the way to work. Jeff and I decided to exchange cars for the week since it was his turn to drive his carpool to his work. So there I was, just barely out of Rexburg, and it felt as if I was driving on divets, when I realized, "Hey! I'm in the middle of the road, not veering off the side!" I started to see smoke, and I slowed down and pulled off to the side where I then proceeded to turn on my emergency flashing lights. To make a long story short, a kind young man who was driving toward Rexburg to get to his morning class saw me, pulled off on the exit, turned around and helped me on the other side of the highway. He told me "My wife drives to Pocatello everyday, so if she were in trouble, I would want someone to help her too." He then started to change the tire when a policeman came to assist and assess the situation. All the while, I was trying to dry my tears. I'm so glad that this good Samaritan came to help me because I was in such shock that changing the tire hadn't even occurred to me. Incredible? Yes, I know, that's how surprised I was. I couldn't even think straight. So if you're out there blog-stalking me, Dear Samaritan, thank you again for being so awesome.

Along with that, school has been going really well. My students are enthusiastic and the three hour class time just simply flies. I feel so great after teaching class that when I get home, between 9:00 and 9:30, I can't decide if I'm just simply exhausted or rearing to go for another round. Actually, I'm mostly just exhausted but thrilled to do and teach what I love.

And now here are a few things that I am looking forward to:

Last session of conference

Making and eating pork burritos with Jeff and Jaime

Working on our home decor--we are in desperate need of some shelving, pillows, and curtains.

Getting insurance!