A Place between Heaven and Earth

Hi Internet.

So, today I spend a large part of my day in the Hospital with Grandma. She's not doing so hot, but seems to be doing better.

While we were sitting in her room we heard Brahms Lullaby playing over the loudspeaker. It seemed weird, I mean it was like 9:10, so it wasn't on the hour, and it was after visiting hours were over. My Aunt, Grandma and I just thought it must have been some cell phone or "hospital-wide Bed Time."

However, while I was pacing the hallways a little later (Yes, I pace when I talk on the phone.) I saw a sign that explained that every time a baby is born in the hospital they play Brahms Lullaby over the loudspeaker to announce the baby's arrival. Cool Huh?

That got me to thinking about what I cool place hospitals are. I mean, granted there are smells, and blood, but also hospitals are often quiet and peaceful. A perfect place for Spirits that are leaving and coming to Earth. Like "Heaven's Customs." Makes hospitals less scary to me.

Well, I'm off to get some sleep.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Internet.

I'm Homesick.

Main Entry: home·sick
Pronunciation: \ˈhōm-ˌsik\

Function: adjective

Date: 1756
: longing for home and family while absent from them

Don't get me wrong. Remember how I was SO ready to leave? And how I'm having a great time here in Oregon, going to the coast, having major breakthroughs, and playing with family? Cause I SO am.

But, I miss real life. I miss my own bed. I miss my red pajamas. I miss Institute Classes. I miss Relief Society. I miss my Parents and little brothers. I miss my friends. And while I recognize it's probably not true, I feel like life in the 907 is going right along without me, like no one noticed my 7 week absence. (I know this probably isn't true.)

I'm glad I'm here. I just wish life could be a little more normal. But enough of this "Boobin!'" Here are the:

10 things I love about Roseburg

10. Movie theater in walking distance.

9. I'm on a first name basis with my Grandma's nurses, great ladies.

8. Faster NetFlix shipping

7. Happy Hour at Sonic

6. The Walking trails at Stewart Park

5. Pier 1

4. Actual fresh produce

3. The Coast!

2. No Snow! Just Rain

1. Extended Family- Including getting to spend time with my Grandma while she's sick.

Ok. I can do this. Feel free to come visit! Allegiant Air has AWESOME deals to Eugene/Medford!

Yes I know Heavenly Father Loves me!

Greetings Internet, from drizzly Oregon!

I've been so in awe the past 6 weeks here in Oregon of how beautiful the world is around me. It's been nice to enjoy an actual spring! The daffodils and tulips are blooming, all the trees are blossoming, and yesterday I even walked barefoot on green grass for the first time since August! Which reminded me of a song from when I was in primary:

My Heavenly Father Loves Me

Whenever I hear the song of a bird

Or look at the blue, blue sky,

Whenever I feel the rain on my face

Or the wind as it rushes by,

Whenever I touch a velvet rose

Or walk by our lilac tree,

I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world

Heav’nly Father created for me.

He gave me my eyes that I might see

The color of butterfly wings.

He gave me my ears that I might hear

The magical sound of things.

He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:

I thank him rev’rently

For all his creations,

of which I’m a part.

Yes, I know Heav’nly Father loves me.

I know that God loves me. I know he knows my name. I know that God has a plan for me. He sent me to Earth, to enjoy this beautiful world and to live with a family. I know that I can live with God again.

You were maybe wondering....

Internet,

Remember how I went on "vacation"? Well, I am still on "vacay." Taking care of Grandma. Living it up in Oregon. (Side note: it's kinda funny when people ask if I'm relaxing, cause I'm SOOO not. I'm busy, but having fun. But I am NOT lounging at a spa. Haha)But, I'm almost ready to come home. I've learned some interesting things about myself over the past 6 weeks. I can honestly say for the first time, in a long time, I feel HAPPY! And that feels great.

SO, to you in the 907, I AM coming back, contrary to rumors. ;) I just don't know when.

BUT, I'm Happy!

Later.

"We Could Live Beside the Ocean"

Well Internet,

As promised, here are the long awaited pictures from my trip to the Coast! It was MAGICAL! We spent the day in Bandon, Oregon and I am ready to move there! I think my sister said it best when she said that "Nothing bad could happen in Bandon!" I completely Agree! It's a cute little town about 60 miles from where I'm staying. It has old town charm and stunning scenery. Imagine if San Fran and Cape Cod had a baby. Haha

First thing we did when we got to town was find a place to stay. We went to several hotels and saw several beach front rooms, so I took a few photos for you to enjoy:



But then we settled on THE place to stay in Bandon! The Puffin Suite At the Table Rock Motel! The woman at the desk is ADORABLE! And super sweet. (She did all the decorating, and made sure to tell us that the house had a "Two Car Garah"...Say it with an Asian accent. haha)






1. The Puffin! Did you see the "Two Car Garah?" Haha 2. Some of the Art Work in the dining area...
3. The view from our deck 4. One of the Beds 5. The dresser in our room= LOVE!
6. The "Princess Bed" 7. Aunt Jessie not wanting to leave our Precious Puffin!


The Next morning we hit the beach. Ahhh, this Alaska girl needs to live closer to the beach. Stunning is the only word to describe this place!

And last but not least, we hit up old town. Loved the shops and the food. Here are my 3 faves.




A. Great Pizza, I recommend the Garlic Chicken. B. Super Seafood, and I'm not a fishy girl, so this is good. C. Great treats and an AMAZING mirror! It's worth a trip just to check yourself out in said mirror.

And there you have it! My Trip to Bandon!

We sure enjoyed it! Can't wait to go back!

Kissing and Such

Hi Internet,

I have FABULOUS pictures of my trip to the coast, but those will have to wait cause I need to shower and pick up Grandma from the Ambulatory... but here's a funny from last week.

I was talking to my 8 year old cousin Sadie...

Sadie: Krystal, how many boys have you kissed?

Me: Ummm, none actually.

Sadie: Well, you should kiss one!

Hahaha! Thanks Sadie!

A little slice of Heaven!

Internet,

I got a much needed pedi today. Ahhhh! I told my cousin once that when I'm rich and famous weekly pedicures would be a must! Makes it feel a little more like spring!

BREAKTHROUGH!!!

Internet.

I just want to share with you this- I had a major breakthrough today when I learned something about myself. Don't really want to share it with the World Wide Web... but I will say this, I am grateful for people who ask hard questions to make you think about yourself.

I. Feel. Awesome!

Later,
Me!

Be Jealous...Very Jealous

Internet,

I hope your Birthday was as awesome as mine was!

I woke up to a Birthday greeting in the WC:

I got to eat my favorite Breakfast!

My Family got me Gorgeous Flowers! Thanks Mom and Dad!

We had fantastic Italian food, and the table was set just right! Thanks to Aunt Jessie and Keaton!

My Uncle Val even made me a fantastic food cover, I always thought I would just be so fancy eating with one of these, and he made me one out of a bowl and a cabinet handle!

He's THAT awesome!

My Grandma made my favorite Cake!

And I got some FANTASTIC gifts, cause my family and friends are just that amazing!

And I got about a billion birthday texts and Facebook messages! Thanks to everyone for making it such a fantastic day!

Love,

Me!

Ps. The nurse at the hospital asked how old I was and when I said 26 she told me I didn't look a day over 19! SCORE!!

Late Twenties...

Gross Internet.

I think I'll go to the hospital in honor of being old. BUT, the Labor and Delivery ward is right next door... Maybe I'll stop by and have a birthday party with the other 5th of March bebes!

Happy Birthday!

What Have I Been Up To??

Well Internet,

Let me tell you. A week in the life of me has recently been looking like this:

Monday: Take Grandma to Doctor, Get People Magazine Crossword puzzle. Cook Dinner.

Tuesday: Take Grandma to Doctor's Office for transfusion. Cook Dinner.

Wednesday: Sleep in. Cook Dinner.

Thursday: Take Grandma to Doctor's Office, finish People Crossword puzzle. Cook Dinner.

Friday: Take Grandma to Doctor's Office for transfusion. Cook Dinner.

Saturday: See Grandpa. Go to store.

Sunday: Cook Dinner. Church.

Not too glamorous, but you know what? It's been exactly what I need. No drama, no stress. Just family, which has been pretty awesome.

And I do other things when I'm not at the doctor, ;) and some of them are AWESOME.

I will share:

*Go bowling with my cousin and eat DELICIOUS bowling Alley food!

*Watch funny documentaries with family

*Shopping (I got some fantastic new Hair product and shoes when my sister came)

*Daughters of the Utah Pioneers meeting= AWESOME! I will share more later ;)

*Song practice for my performance last week

*Read AND saw Dear John... LOVED it, Movie/Book review to come!

*Going for walks

*Watching Jeopardy and Wheel with Grandma

*Trying new recipes

*Enjoying the sunshine

*Watching the Magnolia Trees Bloom!

Wish you were here!

It's that time of year again!!

Dearest Internet,

I just wanted to remind you it is Birth-Week. Feel free to send well-wishes/presents. (To Oregon)

Love,
Me!