Present and Future: Jenna Jones

The past month has been filled with so many wonderful moments. Life has been falling into place perfectly. I’ve recently gotten my 10 year plan up-to-date so with no further ado here we go:

1)   This fall I will take prep for marriage for my religion class and then take my needed medical classes.

2)   This winter I will take mission prep for my religion class and then I will take the last few classes that I will need for my associates in medical assisting.

3)   This spring I graduate with my MA certificate and I can turn my mission papers in.

4)   I will turn 21 and go on a mission, and I WILL love every second of it.

5)   I will come home get back into school and finish with my OP (Occupational therapy) degree.

6)   Get married.

7)   Travel the world.

8)   Have kids.

As you can see I’m well on my way to success but there is no way I would be able to accomplish this without the wonderful support system I have. I would like to thank my mom and dad for making me believe in myself and making me dream big. There were times where I thought I would never be able to do any of this and look at where I am now. I’m so thankful for my parents and everything they do.  I love my parents more than anything and I really hope they know the reason I keep going is because of them. Mom/Dad- I love you!

Okay let me clue you in to what has been happening in my life.  As you can see I’ve got a plan but for right now, in present day, I just live day to day. I should be more organized with my time and serving others but it hasn’t happened this semester. Anyways I work at the most amazing salon in salt lake and I live in one of the most amazing apartment complexes in downtown. I know that downtown is more expensive but it’s worth the price. I’m 2 blocks away from work and temple square so I can walk instead of wasting gas. I am currently trying to stick to my gluten free diet- the outcome of me being diagnosed with celiac disease.  It’s one of the hardest things to do because everything has gluten in it but I notice the world of difference when I stop eating it so I’m going to be working on that. As far as everything else I’m trying to get better with writing my missionary friends and with attending the temple. Both still need work but they are in progress.

I know that life is precious and that it’s a gift so I want to thank everyone in mine for being in it. I love you all. 

Experiences

Life’s been GREAT. It’s been full of opportunity and more love than I deserved. I’ve gotten the amazing opportunity to take a trip to Hawaii with my amazing family and I have the most incredible best friends in the world.

I’ve recently learned that no matter where I am, all that matters is the people I choose to be surrounded by. In a world so massive it’s important to find my place wherever I am. Moving away from home was one of the hardest things that I’ve ever had to do and even though I’m not too far from home, I’m still not home. I can’t go to my mom when I need a hug and I can’t play with my nieces and nephews whenever I want. It sucks but it’s okay because again, another learning experience.

 This experience was moving in an apartment with complete strangers. At first I was skeptical but little did I know the girls I moved in with would become my best friends. After adjusting to the craziness of my freshman year in college I realized that I had made a new home away from home because of the people I surrounded myself by. I no longer had to worry about being alone, or being singled out by my standards, I was happy and I had created a sisterhood with the most amazing people ever.  Over the last year and a half I’ve taken being with Allie, Annmarie and Victoria for granite. They are the girls I’ve talked about in this post, anyways I had this mindset that we would stay roommates forever and that the life away from home would never be hard again. Something you should know about me is that I absolutely hate change, and goodbyes. I finally realized that I couldn’t avoid it so I did get to spend some time with them before they left. I miss them more than they will ever be able to know but I want them to know that I’m proud of them for their accomplishments. I know that all three of them will go far in life and they will succeed in everything they decide to do. Love you guys!