Adam Johnson
HELLO AGAIN,
dearest bloggers. I understand this post is more than overdue, but I figured I had to start somewhere. I'm sure I'll be the only reader for my own blog now since I refrained from updating for so long (although Cami will most likely read this...she seems to have a lot of extra time...ha ha) but I still feel the urge to update the world on my "dream life" these days. The most important thing right now is that school is officially OVER and my true summer is in full swing. It is definitely a relief to give my brain a rest after almost 2 straight years of school, and therefore I'm trying to avoid using it at all costs. The two jobs I'm working make that process fairly easy, since I'm working for BYU Intramurals and the information desk here in the RB. While these two jobs may sound strenuous and near impossible (ha ha) they are quite far from that. I actually really love both jobs and am glad I have 2 different ones to keep things interesting.
Intramurals definitely keeps things fun. Spring term is possibly my favorite due to the sports involved and the position I work. During fall and winter semesters my title only enables me to supervise, but during spring and summer I also get to officiate. I both supervise and ref softball and coed kickball (the best...) and the warm summer nights make things even better! I've only worked a few shifts so far this week, but I've already had quite the experience. I was umping in the field for a men's softball game and was positioned between the pitcher's mound and second base. There was a guy on first base and one up to bat, and a fly ball was hit toward the short stop and quickly thrown to 1st base to get the runner out. After turing to call the "out", I spun around and dropped to watch and cover 2nd base, since a force-out could occur there as well. Right as I bent over I got drilled with the softball, right in the middle of my back - making a very audible THUD.
At first I wasn't sure what had happened, but I could hear everyone on and off the field laughing at the situation while a few people came up to ask if I was ok. When it was determined that I was fine, the game went on, although I don't think the laughter ever stopped. Thankfully it was a softball and didn't do too much damage, but it definitely felt like someone kicked me square in the back and actually left a good-sized welt when I checked later that night. I'm going to do my best to avoid encounters like this in the future, but no guarantees will be made...what can I say? My job is dangerous and can only be done by those willing to take the challenge. :)
Speaking of challenging and dangerous jobs...I'd now like to talk about my second job - the RB info desk. It doesn't sound too bad, right?? I sit in a small room about 7 ft by 10 ft with a window open to the hallway and answer phone calls, process transactions and give out wristbands. When I'm not doing that, I can check my email, listen to pandora (which I've recently discovered and LOVE), blog (yes...I'm at work right now), watch movies, read, and anything else I can access from a computer. This job seemed to fit my perfect job description because I really want to read a lot of books this summer, and I figured this would be the ideal job for that. What I failed to consider, however, was the vast number of bold and somewhat strange males that walk this campus...and visit the info desk. Generally it isn't much of a problem, but occasionally if the line isn't too long, a guy will sit and chit-chat for a while. Seems harmelss, right? For the most part it is, but it begins to wear on you when you realize that you are stuck in a small room with nowhere to go, and a young (or old...) man is parked in the hallway in front of your window! Definitely a dangerous situation for me to put myself in. Ha ha. I'm working my 4th shift at the moment and so far this past week I have been asked out 3 times. :) The stories are pretty funny, but I won't bore any readers with them in case they are only amusing to me. You would be amazed, however, at how many guys fail to find it awkward to stare at me and then say, "you have REALLY beautiful eyes!" or, "do you whiten your teeth???" Ha ha. I try not to laugh, but I can't help it. Anyway - I really do love this new job and I'm excited for what it'll bring...regardless of if it's a few weird dates, a boyfriend, or just some extra cash. :)
The last update in my life deals with the wonderful Relief Society program we have in the Church. Brace yourself for this one, but I was called a few weeks back to be one of two relief soceity presidents in my BYU ward. I'm sure this news shocks you just as much as it did me...but it is somehow truth. It has been quite a challenge to learn the ropes of running a relief society, even though it's a student ward, but I am enjoying it. It definitely keeps me busy (especially on Sundays) but has already been a huge blessing for me. I'm still very new at it, and need a lot of help and guidance - so I'm hoping I'll survive this summer without messing things up too much. The sad part is I won't be able to go home for Sunday dinner as much with my new busy schedule, but I'll have to make due. Maybe I can try to get a dinner date from my RB job for Sunday night dinner, eh? ;)
All in all, things are good. Chels and Brian just got married this past week and we had our annual Anderson Family Reunion directly after. I have some pictures of that to post later on, but I don't have access to them on this computer. Anyway - regardless of what you all may believe, I am actually alive and doing well. I plan to update this at least once a week with my new "busy work schedule" here in the RB. Get excited for another phenomenal post in a few days... :)
