My how things have changed...

So I was looking at the Notes on my facebook account and found this from a few years ago. I thought it was funny how some things have changed so I'm sharing it with my updates in purple...

25 Random things about me
by Lorien Petersen on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:27pm
I've been hit... Once you have been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about yourself. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. I am a Director of Christian Education NOT a Youth Director (although that is part of my Call)HA! Now I am a Youth Development Leader...guess I'm over that "don't put me in the youth ministry box" phase. :)
2. I don't like odd numbers Still don't, although my 27th year has been a good one
3. I like things to be balanced, although I can't seem to balance my life Yes, but I'm trying to balance my life!
4. I was born in Oregon City and Bend is the farthest I've ever lived from home Nope, now instead of 155 miles away I'm 1220 miles. :(
5. I have a dog named Oreyo, he's pretty amazing He is totally amazing! And now we've added Sam to our family
6. I have been in 7 musicals, mostly community theatre And I've directed one, and assistant directed one with two awesome casts of kids
7. I have worked for a professional theatre company twice doing props And I MISS theatre!
8. I love to dance and take classes in tap and jazz Can't wait to start again!
9. I was the captain of the Mt. Pleasant Safety Patrol when I was in the 6th grade And I still like to be in charge...
10. I hate running But now for some odd reason, I'm motivated to run a 5K in October
11. I love to sing, especially really high (as in high notes, not while on drugs) :)
12. I hate shrimp And probably always will
13. I love horseback riding and used to take English riding lessons But now I'd rather ride western
14. I love snow, not driving in it, but watching it and playing in it I'm thankful that I learned to drive in the snow in Bend
15. Clouds are my favorite thing in God's creation YES! And I've seen some sunsets here in Rapid that rival Central Oregon's :)
16. I love the ocean and don't ever want to live more than a few hours from it Yea...now I'm at least 20 hours away
17. My favorite color combo is brown and teal Yes!!
18. I hope to get married some day and have kids Hopefully sooner rather than later
19. I love history and have worked in history for over half of my life Yep, still a history nerd ;)
20. As sappy as it sounds, Dirty Dancing really is my favorite movie Now I've had the time of my life...
21. I love to go to rodeos Yeehaw! Can't wait for some in SD this summer!
22. My favorite holiday is Easter, gotta love that resurrection! He IS Risen!
23. I love to laugh, especially when i laugh so much that it makes my stomach hurt Especially with good friends!
24. I love going to art galleries But I haven't been in forever, maybe I should do that
25. I play the clarinet, and have for like 13 years It's been a good year since I've picked it up though.
Hope you enjoyed the randomness! ;)

It's always fun to go back and read things you've written a few years ago. Makes me think of my "man list" that I shared with my HS Bible study girls. That's one I will NOT be sharing on here though. :)

Volksmarch

This morning I joined new friends, Lacey, Barry, & Natalie for the annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch. This is a 6.2 mile organized hike that happens once a year. It is the only time during the year that you can go up on top of the arm (well what will eventually be the arm) of the Crazy Horse Monument and look at it up close. The hike was pretty easy for most of the way but the last bit was steep and steady...kinda reminded me of Pilot Butte, but steeper for sure. But it was totally worth it when I got to the top. It was pretty cool.

The weather has been pretty nice here the past few days which is so nice after the rain last week. I'm starting to get a little more settled in at home and once I paint then I'll be able to get the rest unpacked and stuff up on the walls and that will be awesome. I worked all week and It was really good to get going in that area as well. Sr. High Youth group begins Wednesday and I'm really looking forward to that!

This past Monday I was able to attend my Bible study back home via Skype. It was SO SO awesome to see my friends and "be there." It makes it a little easier to be so far away. I'm looking forward to seeing them every Monday. I think that's all I have to report for now. Life in SD is going great. :)