Today was a pretty good day. We went to the Referral Center for 1.5 hours. I am getting better at find out questions, “will you” questions, patience, Etc. I think it will help me a lot with my missionary work. I had a funny experience today. I got an outbound call to Florida and the lady being called wasn't at home, but I talked to the guy for about 13 minutes. his name was Willie Green and he was interested in talking with the representatives. During our conversation, he asked me if I was single and how old I was. He said he was 30 and unmarried and looking for a wife. I gave him encouragement in finding one. Then he said, “well, how about you?” I kind of started to laugh and then explain all the reasons why we couldn't get married: he's too old, I'm going to Spain, Etc. He told me I had a beautiful voice and thought that meant I was pretty also. Then he offered to fly me out to meet him. I finally let him down gently and told him he'd find a good wife out in Florida. My whole district and teacher were standing around be laughing, giving encouragement. I was blushing a lot.

Last night was culture class. Sister Allred and Brother Weight taught it. It was very informative. It helps my excitement to increase.

Yesterday I got five letters - from my mom, Jenny, Kay, Paul Hunt, and Sister Larson. Todd is doing so well. I was excited to receive it.

I was blessed with a lot of good family and friends who sent a lot of mail while on my mission. It was a gift on challenging days.

Today I got a letter from Markus. He mentioned Kellie’s phone call briefly and said he enjoyed it. HA! It probably freaked him out. (Kellie called him out of the blue and talked to him about me - She told him to “take her now or lose her forever.” She sent me a funny letter about it. His letter was sweet. He always compliments me and shares something inspiring with me.. This time he sent me a page of quotes by prophets about the temple. It was excellent. I love his encouraging letters. He’s a keeper for sure. Those were Kellie’s words, but truth is truth. There is an Elder here named Elder Flake who looks a lot like him. Every time I see him I take a double take. Weird.

My comp drives me nuts. I have a rotten attitude about it. I am sick of her double standard motherly ways. Hermana Wilson and I are getting closer, but that isn't how it's supposed to be. I almost don't want to mend our relationship because I enjoy Hermana Wilson so much. She's fun. We have more similar backgrounds, attitudes, humors. We are striving to not talk badly about them and to think of ways to be their friends. It's tough.

Overall, I'm happy and learning a lot. Spanish is coming along fine. I love my district.

Last week was Elder Tanner's birthday and all the hermanas threw him a party. We had several silly gifts - anything we could find at the MTC and a bowling set. 10 pins made out of 12 oz milk cartons filled with candy and a bowling ball made of rocks and plastic bags and film canisters. It was awesome. We made hats, put up a “feliz cumpleaños” sign and gave him 20 cupcakes for his age with fake toothpick candles. We had the party in the night class. Hermano Roche was cool.

 Elder Stoddard, me, Elder Seely by the door decorated for Elder Tanner's birthday

 We practiced bowling with items we had on hand

 Elder Tanner was a cool Elder. This is him pretending to teach class.

Last week on P day we went to the temple and did hermana Chelsea's family sealings. I had never done that before, so that was enjoyable. Most of our District was in the sealing room and overall, it was an awesome spirit and an awesome experience. I love the temple!