Tuesday's class was interesting. And it looks like I wasn't the only one who asked a friend to come to class. I think Jeff (the friend I brought) had more fun than I did. He even took notes during the lecture portion! When my instructor gave examples of possible disagreements, such as in-laws ("Your mother never invites me to..."), Jeff jokingly said: "Your mother never invites me to dinner!" I said, "Well, she hasn't exactly seen you since you were twelve..." (which is true). He then turned his back to me. It was pretty funny.

After the lecture portion, we were assigned to MFT students who were to facilitate our communication practice and to give feedback. Jeff and I were with another pair. In this setting, we first had to role play and then talk about a real issue and receive feedback about how we did. I do not like performing for an audience, so it was pretty weird for me. Then we had to set up a time outside of class to talk about relational issues and use the skills we learned that day. I think I did a lot better in that part because I didn't have an audience. But it is kind of odd to talk about relational issues when you're not dating! However, it was quite enlightening and we chose topics that weren't oh-so-serious (personal habits and similarity/difference). I think my communication skills will be better thanks to this class. I seriously owe Jeff for this.

I have to tell y'all, I think Marriage Prep should be a required class. No joke. It is so good. Yeah, there are awkward days, but the class is so worth it. I also took the Marriage and Family class offered through the religion department a few years ago. Also a good class. It talks about marriage and family through a gospel perspective.

I'm feeling even more motivated to study my French. This last week at the MTC was a little easier because the missionaries were practicing their door approach (these were brand-new missionaries). Is it just me, or are the missionaries getting younger? Perhaps I'm getting older. My mom also sent me my Livre de Mormon, La Sainte Bible, and Les Cantiques (French hymnal). Thanks Mom!

I also ordered a diffuser. I know, ideally I could just go to the store and buy one, but I have a Conair Infiniti:

It's one of those that comes with a straightening attachment. The straightening part doesn't work so well on my hair. It straightens the bottom layers just fine, but the top layer is difficult to straighten. They don't sell the diffuser that goes to it in stores, so I ordered one. One of my friends dried my hair with a diffuser a few weeks ago, and it looked so good! And it didn't take very long. I like my curls. The diffuser should come in a few days.

I've been a good girl and exercised every single day this week, even on Memorial Day. I alternated between jog/walking and Pilates. When I say jog/walking, I mean mostly walking with a little bit of jogging. Right now, I limit my jogging to doing it across intersections (legally, of course). I don't want to hurt myself. It feels good to exercise! I've also been pretty good about eating healthy and drinking lots of water too. It feels good.