level-headed

So when I broke the news to my roommates Cierra and Hailey, I kind of got tackled.
With hugs. :]

I feel really good about this.
I think what I need to do is find a second job down here and work until May. That way I can continue working with my Bishop here in the Snow Canyon ward, take care of my roommates, save money and finish out my contract here at Raintree apartments. I think I may take next semester off from school, as well... so I can start focusing on getting myself in a mission state of mind.
If the stake president gives me the go-ahead... I'll start my papers and put my date of availability down as January 2012. That'll give me time to really prepare-- financially, spiritually... and I can spend a good amount of time with my family before I go as well.
Here I go... following in Francini's footsteps, working two jobs, preparing for a mission, getting all of my debt out of my way...

I don't think I've ever felt so mature or level-headed as I do tonight.
I told Hailey that if I go to a third-world country, I won't be able to be a blond anymore. I wouldn't be able to color my hair. So I'd have to go get the whole thing dyed to its natural shade before I left.
Cierra now has permission to jump on me every Sunday morning to get me out of bed. The Bishop gave me a calling today as well: he put me on the Music Council. I'll be leading hymns in sacrament meeting and putting up the numbers of the hymns on the board.
As a side-note, the members of the bishopric kept giving me candy today. I think it's because they were trying to convince me to keep coming back.
You guys, I think this is what's gonna happen. I've never felt so at peace about a decision.
But at the same time I'm trying not to get my hopes up, in case Stake President Gubler says no.