I Love To See The Temple...

So I (Char) logged in to make another post and saw that my page was viewed 74 times!! I got way excited then realized that most of them were probably me. I can't count how many times I would visit my OWN blog and read my OWN post and think to myself, "Man, I'm good!" Full of myself much? Psh! Naaahh! But for those who did read the first post and those who are reading this one as well, my heart goes out to you because you care... hopefully.

Now, I was hoping to have some background information on our lovely jacket by now (-cough-Brittney!-cough-) but since we don't thought I would give you all an update on what I'm up to far as mission goes.

Yesterday, after receiving my call almost three weeks ago, I finally logged into my missionary portal. The first thing I saw was "You report in 104 days." Aaaaahhhh! That's it?!?! So yeah, guys, you have now 103 days left of this hot stuff so stock up on your Charlee time! I have also made a countdown on my phone so I can see how many days are left EVERYDAY! Ooh! Fun fact. The reason its taken me so long to actually sign into the missionary portal is because I don't have internet at mi casa (look at me speaking Spanish!) So I have to wait till we go to the warehouse to have internet. We go almost every weekday so I really don't have an excuse but hey that's mine. I also made my mormon.org profile! (Hi I'm Charlene Durfee | Student, Musical, Horses, BYU, Missouri, Family, Mormon.) Yeah, I'm Mormon! Ha...ha...ha... but that's all I have done and there's a ton more to do! No video games for you Char!

Another important thing! I have my big girl temple recommend! For those of you who are like, "whaaa?" Let me explain... No, no too long, let me sum up! When you go on a mission or before you get married, if a member of the church, you receive your endowments (special blessings) in one of the LDS temples. To go into the temple you need a special recommend to get in. So last Thursday I had my last interview and wore the Traveling Jacket and, because I did so I can say, "I passed! There are two of these interviews, one with your local bishop and then with your stake president. Each interview is about the same and they ask the same questions. Questions such as, "Do you obey the Law of Chastity?" "Do you live the Word of Wisdom?" "Do you believe in God the Father, his son Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost?" ect. Pretty simple interview! Now this Saturday (tomorrow! Eeek!) I will head to the St Louis Temple (and wear the Jacket) and make big and special covenants and promises with my Heavenly Father. I am so excited and nervous! But I'm pretty sure that is a good thing at least being nervous. I will also have to now wear garments, special underclothing that Mormons wear. It will be a big change but not one I'm sure I can't handle!(:

The last thing I've BEEN meaning to do is attend my old Spanish I class. My awesome Spanish teacher, Ms. Madison err.... Mrs. Wattenbarger, in high school, offered to let me come, sit and listen to her teach the Spanish I students. How cool is that? And what an amazing opportunity to brush up on my Spanish before I go to the MTC. Unfortunately I've been sick for about two weeks now. One week with a weird stomach ache and then next with a really bad cold. So really I've gone only once. I do, however, plan to go more often as soon as I get better! Hopefully that is soon. BUT! I did just get a call (not two minutes ago) from the Provo MTC and they tested how well I spoke Spanish and I got placed in the Intermediate class! I remembered more then I thought! Its a step.

Just last night my mom threatened if I didn't get better she would take me into the doctor. I haven't gone to the doctor because I wasn't sick since I was like 7! Not breaking that streak now! Though there is this stuff she's wanting me to take. It's called thinkcher (spelling?). Its this nasty vinegar base concoction that reeks and tastes like old farts! O.o You want to know what old farts taste like? Take this stuff. I only took it once but she wanted me to take it every hour. Do you know how long it took just to get the courage to drink it? Yeah, well I went through hell and back before I got the nerve. Maybe it really will help though, if I let it.

Anyways, hopefully we can get some history about the Traveling Jacket for you soon! Until then bottoms' up!