In class yesterday, we planned to plant potatoes for research involving plant density. Landon, a young father of 1 and 1/2, and I rode a Gator to the field, and a man named Jordan drove the
other Gator behind us, while Professor Willis took a pick-up in front
of us with everyone else in the truck bed. I didn't know this, but the
way to the field took a dirt road, and we ate a lot of dirt driving
behind the pick-up. Thank you for eyelashes. Landon and I sowed seed 8 inches apart, in staggered rows 15.5 inches apart. We did this on three plots of 10 by 10 foot.There were maybe 15 of us planting. Some of us were in class together, and then there was one other class. I just have to say: I love farmers. They are slow-paced, but know when it's time to get serious. They are friendly and genuine. We need more farmers.
It was fun. And I almost didn't go.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
One sheep
Today I went to the temple, because I am a Mormon. In it, we have rites that we perform to bring us and our families closer to God and Jesus. It is funny how doing something physical makes your spirit realize things.
Every week since I got off my mission two years ago, I went to the temple. However, this last semester, I didn't go but twice or three times. Now, I am back to a normal schedule; I go to the temple once a week.
Today, when I came out of the temple, it started to rain. I didn't mind. When I went to cross the 4-way stop, a mini-van stopped and a man in the passenger's seat asked if I wanted a ride. Of course, how could I say no? I opened the sliding door and inside were a handful of beautiful young teenagers. They were on their way to see the Illusion show. I asked them if they liked magic, and if they did magic. One of the boys said "I am magic." (:
Every week since I got off my mission two years ago, I went to the temple. However, this last semester, I didn't go but twice or three times. Now, I am back to a normal schedule; I go to the temple once a week.
Today, when I came out of the temple, it started to rain. I didn't mind. When I went to cross the 4-way stop, a mini-van stopped and a man in the passenger's seat asked if I wanted a ride. Of course, how could I say no? I opened the sliding door and inside were a handful of beautiful young teenagers. They were on their way to see the Illusion show. I asked them if they liked magic, and if they did magic. One of the boys said "I am magic." (:
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Horses and Cobbler
Tonight I went to help do yard work at one Mike Palmer's home. His
wife, Faith, busied herself creating Dutch oven chicken, cheese
potatoes, beans, and peach cobbler. My friend, Cathy, and I engaged in
stacking pallets, but were soon made obsolete by the three men in the
work group. They were strong, and I couldn't even carry a pallet by
myself, so I understand. We instead made ourselves useful by helping in
the kitchen.
Shortly after I grated a half block of cheese, their daughter Charly taught us how to ride horses. (I ought to be doing homework right now.) I had never ridden a horse before, and I felt pretty ridiculous trying to steer the thing and kicking it-only to have it move 10 feet and stop again. When I got the thing to trot, I experienced turbulence something like that of a baby bouncer seat, and then I nearly got my head kicked by another horse named Cinnamon, when I rode to close to her.
We ate.
The boys went off to ride, some of them, and Mike and James (?) shot hoops in the back yard, while the women stood by a campfire encircled by The One Ring and discussed books we had read and what's good. Nothing quite like that good old library feeling. When the boys came back, they joined us by the fire, and we slurped down peaches and cream, patted our tummies, and said good night.
Shortly after I grated a half block of cheese, their daughter Charly taught us how to ride horses. (I ought to be doing homework right now.) I had never ridden a horse before, and I felt pretty ridiculous trying to steer the thing and kicking it-only to have it move 10 feet and stop again. When I got the thing to trot, I experienced turbulence something like that of a baby bouncer seat, and then I nearly got my head kicked by another horse named Cinnamon, when I rode to close to her.
We ate.
The boys went off to ride, some of them, and Mike and James (?) shot hoops in the back yard, while the women stood by a campfire encircled by The One Ring and discussed books we had read and what's good. Nothing quite like that good old library feeling. When the boys came back, they joined us by the fire, and we slurped down peaches and cream, patted our tummies, and said good night.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Oops!
I haven't written for over a year. My apologies.
Here are the things that I have done in that time:
Did my internship time at Agriland Farm Management Company, Inc. (April-August 2013)
Finished 3 semesters, and started my final one for my Bachelor's degree in Horticulture.
Gone to dear Gini Bond's wedding. (July 2013)
Dated one boy, named Alex, and broken up with him. Breaking up is an emotional strain, even when you aren't happy in a relationship! (October 2013)
Moved four times.
Drove to Utah for a day to go to Ikea with the DeLora's, Bonds, and the infamous Cathy McKeen. (January 2014, I think)
Driven the California coast (heavens, that is the busiest and most beautiful state!). This includes excursions such as hiking in the Redwoods, a stop at the San Diego Botanical Garden, a bite at Phil's Fish Market, and of course, a day at Disneyland! (April 2014) I loved it, but I missed going to Comic Con with my friends!
Worked early morning custodial, gotten promoted to lead student, and quit for school.
Started working in the gardens with small fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, currants, etc. (April 2014)
Found ZZ Ward's music, which is nice and swanky.
It looks like I have done a lot, hm? Have I missed anything?
Here are the things that I have done in that time:
Did my internship time at Agriland Farm Management Company, Inc. (April-August 2013)
Finished 3 semesters, and started my final one for my Bachelor's degree in Horticulture.
Gone to dear Gini Bond's wedding. (July 2013)
Dated one boy, named Alex, and broken up with him. Breaking up is an emotional strain, even when you aren't happy in a relationship! (October 2013)
Moved four times.
Drove to Utah for a day to go to Ikea with the DeLora's, Bonds, and the infamous Cathy McKeen. (January 2014, I think)
Driven the California coast (heavens, that is the busiest and most beautiful state!). This includes excursions such as hiking in the Redwoods, a stop at the San Diego Botanical Garden, a bite at Phil's Fish Market, and of course, a day at Disneyland! (April 2014) I loved it, but I missed going to Comic Con with my friends!
Worked early morning custodial, gotten promoted to lead student, and quit for school.
Started working in the gardens with small fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, currants, etc. (April 2014)
Found ZZ Ward's music, which is nice and swanky.
It looks like I have done a lot, hm? Have I missed anything?
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