The answer to the question you've all been asking...

Sigh... there sure is one thing I haven't liked about this summer. It's the fact that all of my guy friends are furthering their lives and their faith by serving missions. I go to all these farewells and see how excited they are to be doing what they're doing. It makes me soooo happy to see my friends happy! :D Then... After all the hugs, friends and parents of friends ask the question that just puts a damper on my day. "Derek, are you going on a mission?"

Today, I just wanted to answer that question once and for all, because I'm kind of really sick of getting asked that. My answer for you today is.... YES! However, in the past it was MAYBE. I couldn't really make up my mind. Because, well, I was scared. But I'm here today to tell you... I have made my decision.

Am I terrified? Very. But I feel like it's what I need to do for myself. There are some things I need to do to prepare myself to go.. But I suspect that I will turn my papers in by next march. :)

Which means, 1 more year of school. Which was my plan in the beginning. Get my generals done and my associates degree, then decide. But since I've already decided, my plans have kind of changed.

So. There is your answer. I hope you're excited, because I have the jitters about it. :D Haha