It seems to me that the year 2018 fits into some strange futuristic book. But it now means something to me:) I just got my passport in the mail!!! Not that at this moment I am planning to use it anywhere. In the past I would have loved filling it up with travel from all over but today I am thinking that America is really great and there are a ton of places I would like to visit in my own country. Too bad there is not a cool stamp for a USA passport from each state you visit. My cousin Kelly has been to every state, so his passport book could be all full, if we had the state book. I think it would be a big hit. There is just something really romantic to me about a passport. It is kind of like holding adventure in your hands. I wish I had a copy of my grandparents passports. I know my older brother had the Scharrier ones I need to get copies of them. I wonder where my dads is? I know he had one while he was younger. I don't think me mom ever had one. When I think of passports I imagine the old travel trunks covered in cool stickers and stamps from far off places. When I went
to get mine I laughed at the local office. They had up out dated posters from all over the world. The nice worker had never left Utah. It did not seem to bother her. I don't think I would like working in a dusty office with photos of far off places that I would never see. Another cool thing about this passport is the electronic feature that speeds up verification. I am now set until 2018, well in 2017 I will apply for a renewal since most countries won't let you in within 6 months of expiration. The other challenge I had was who to put for emergency contact. I choose Marlene as they keep saying they are not moving ever. I did it in pencil just in case:)
It seems to me that the year 2018 fits into some strange futuristic book. But it now means something to me:) I just got my passport in the mail!!! Not that at this moment I am planning to use it anywhere. In the past I would have loved filling it up with travel from all over but today I am thinking that America is really great and there are a ton of places I would like to visit in my own country. Too bad there is not a cool stamp for a USA passport from each state you visit. My cousin Kelly has been to every state, so his passport book could be all full, if we had the state book. I think it would be a big hit. There is just something really romantic to me about a passport. It is kind of like holding adventure in your hands. I wish I had a copy of my grandparents passports. I know my older brother had the Scharrier ones I need to get copies of them. I wonder where my dads is? I know he had one while he was younger. I don't think me mom ever had one. When I think of passports I imagine the old travel trunks covered in cool stickers and stamps from far off places. When I went 
to get mine I laughed at the local office. They had up out dated posters from all over the world. The nice worker had never left Utah. It did not seem to bother her. I don't think I would like working in a dusty office with photos of far off places that I would never see. Another cool thing about this passport is the electronic feature that speeds up verification. I am now set until 2018, well in 2017 I will apply for a renewal since most countries won't let you in within 6 months of expiration. The other challenge I had was who to put for emergency contact. I choose Marlene as they keep saying they are not moving ever. I did it in pencil just in case:)
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I got mine this year, too, with no plans to go anywhere. At least we can leave the country in a moments notice if needs be, huh? lol.
I want a passport! But I guess for the time being, I'm pretty much leashed to my life here with the kids, so I can hold off a little. I am so excited - and a little jealous - to hear that you're going to Heber Valley next year. You'll love it!
I'm in Providence right now, and went to a parade this morning and saw many dairy princess'... thought of you the entire time!!! I really enjoyed serving with you, you've always been a wonderful example to me! Thank you!
Miss ya
Jamie
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