12/28/2011

Just wanted to add on to my last letter about what's going on.

Today is P-Day, which is preparation day. It is an opportunity for us to clean, and do laundry, write letters, email and any other things we can't normally do, as free time. It is our first P-Day here, and we only have 2 total in the MTC, which Wednesday P-Day's are the only unfortunate souls, who have that lol. It's been really good though. We woke up at 6:30 today, instead of 6:00, because 4 districts left from our floor this week, which means no line for the showers, toilets, or sinks, so we enjoyed our little extra sleep :) Since then, we've eaten breakfast, cleaned our room(vacuuming, dusting, cleaning mirrors and windows), written letters, went to the store, and now we are emailing...and it's only 9:45!! :) It's amazing what you can fit into the very beginning of the day. We are pretty much free till 6:00, which we have class. But during class, me and Elder Foster are teaching Mark :)

Ok, so here's some details on the guys in my district. Elder Williams, our district leader, is from Silt, Colorado. He is 21 years old, and has worked for several years at an oil rig that his grandpa owns, which has made him quite wealthy, as well as made him very responsible. He's super funny! He fulfills his position of raising the spirits of the members of the district pretty well, because he always makes us laugh!

Elder Marberry is from Salem, Utah. He loves karate and Lacrosse and he's also really funny. Actually most of our district has a pretty good sense of humor...I stand out pretty badly as the smart guy...not nearly as funny as all of them. He is Elder Williams companion, and it is amazing how well they go together...From the first day, they looked like brothers lol!

Elder Eidom(pronounced Item) is from Idaho, and is actually a dancer. He's really small, especially next to his companion, Elder Oberley, who's looks a little bit like Andree Karalinko :)

Elder Oberley is from Sandy. I had actually met him before we came, in mission prep, which is when we found out we were going to the same mission. He's got a way different sense of humor then everyone, but because of his timing and the sarcasm that he uses, it tends to be the funniest things anyone says at the most random times. It's awesome.

These are all the elders who are going to St. Louis.

We also have 4 other elders who are going to Houston South mission. Elder Mitchem is a health nut from Rexburg, Idaho. He's super buff and avoids all unhealthy stuff like the plague. I've been talking to him a lot, comparing some of the things Shauna taught me, as well as some things I can do to keep my self on track and staying healthy and skinny.

Elder Hunt is from Riverton. Out of everyone, he seems to love doing so many things with his hands. He talks about weapons, wood making, metal making, cooking, building, etc. It's pretty cool to hear the things he's interested in.

Elder Alvarado is from Cali. He's super funny! We call him Elder Avocado and it just makes him laugh...His laugh is my favorite out of everyone here, because it just makes you want to laugh with him :)

Elder Nicholes is 25 from Cali as well. He's the most interesting Character here. He is into music like majorly and wants to do duets with everyone. He's got a lot of interesting things to talk about.

I have only a minute left. I love you guys so much! I miss you and I hope everything is going well.