Save the Date?

Well, I found out a few things today.

First, we might not be able to afford me going to school. Which means I'd have no chance of making it into the program next year/applying this year. What should I do? I can sign up and hope for a miracle or something. There is still the possibility of getting my record wiped because of my mental health at the time. Or I could just give up and go to EMT school. It's not so bad. I've always wanted to do that. I could be useful, but there's also the fact that I'd want to do mortuary school more, I think. I just want to work with dead people, why is that such a difficult thing to do?

Then again, Dr. Melinek started following me on Twitter. It's probably because I follow Ask a Mortician's Caitlin Doughty. They met at a book meet (I've only read Dr. Melinek's book, but it was fantastic!) and they became friends. I wonder if I can ask either of them for advice/help. I've contacted a few mortuaries. Maybe 10? Not one of them has gotten back to me yet. Maybe I just need to be patient...or more diligent?

Also, our bishop says it's possible to be sealed in 3 months. If we do everything we should and we go through all the preparation and stuff. 3. MONTHS. That's way sooner than I thought was possible! Awesome! It's just in time for the opening of the new temple. I'm so excited! I'm thinking May 24th? May 14th? I want it to be rainy, but I want there to be flowers. I guess it doesn't really matter. I just want everything my wedding didn't have: good weather, professional pictures, no stress, and enjoyment. There were moments and items at my wedding that I loved, but the rest of it makes me cringe. I hate thinking about my wedding.

And then, since it's so close, maybe we could have an open house at our place? That might be fun! Christmas lights, flowers, DELICIOUS food (maybe catering, even?), cake, and good times. No specific attention on me would be fantastic. Just a memorable gathering.

So...save the date?