Despite my best efforts, I have not seen hide nor hair of Jared, although I know he is here because I've heard him called to the front desk a few times.
I received the package that was sent me. The pumpkin seeds are very delicious, and it is good to be able to have good paper. (I do limit myself to Tuesdays and Sundays for drawing. this past Sunday I drew little lemmings over my notes... in a spare moment, of course. I'm particularly good at the ones with umbrellas.) I am thankful and remember you in my prayers. (Although I still want some of those Halloween pictures! ^_^)
Language is going. I know most of the tenses (except the subjunctives, which I keep coming across in my reading, but which no-one will explain to me, and since I'm still struggling with irregulars, I have no time to explore, myself...) but frequently get the preterit mixed with the imperfect (if anyone knows what that means) especially in the irregular verbs.
I'm doing well enough, although I miss the boys from D&D, and sometimes when I am frustrated wish I could pick up a controller and kill a few pixels. Hna is driving me to new levels of diligence, constantly reminding me not to waste a single second of time (we spend all our time in line for meals memorizing verbs.) and for some unknown reason, my handwriting has improved drastically. (In my eyes, at least)
I would again (how many times is this?) ask you to tell EVERYONE about DearElder, especially Grandpa and Grandma. I would also like to have the e-mail addresses for some of the other family members (Jemile, Carmen, Larson, and Myrddun especially. They'll write back. I think.)
I do not know If I have mentioned this, but every Sunday, while the men are in priesthood meeting, the sisters go to listen to motab's "Music and the Spoken Word," which is beautiful and uplifting. this week, for veterans day, they did entirely patriotic songs, which included a medley of the fight songs of the US armed forces, and John Williams' Hymn for the Fallen. I was again reminded of how much I love orchestral stuff (small orchestra, preferably) and wondered if the orchestra at Temple Square ever released their own music... sans motab. (It’s just not my thing...)
Which brings me to my Christmas list (I can't believe I'm starting this already...):
Scarves (long AND wide, made of soft, gentle fabrics, preferably not wool) black, gray, and white preferred (although red would be nice...)
Orchestra at temple square CD (If it exists)
John Williams CD.
Warm hats (I wouldn't say no to a black beret)
I love you all and you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Hna. Maren Jones
P.S. Happy holidays. I never know when they happen.
