Hello everyone!
We are a little family of two, studying at BYU. Matt's going into Film, and I am earning my degree from the School of Family Life with an emphasis in Human Development, possibly going to to earn my masters in the same thing. We are also both working two jobs right now: Matt works part time from home for a company called Vivid, doing computer stuff, and he also is the videographer for a group at BYU called YServe. I coach for Orem Timpanogos Aquatic Club (OTAC) and work at a swim equipment shop called Poco Loco. We don't have much spare time, but what we do have is always spent together.
The big news right now is that we're working on our applications and (if we're accepted) traveling to India for a semester. We will be doing individual field studies. Matt will be working on a film, and I will be conducting interviews and observations regarding parenting styles and/or education in the culture. We'll be way way North in McLeod Ganj, located in the Himalayan Mountains. This is where the Tibetan Community in Exile is located, and is where the Dalai Lama lives. We'll be there for three months, starting in September, 2011. Nothing is set in stone yet, however. We'll keep you posted as the application process continues.
Other than that, life is pretty swell here in Provo! I'm starting to swim a little again, just a few times a week. My first competition is next month. Matt and I are both working hard in school and both doing well. We'll hopefully be done in just a year and a half!
Well that's all for now, We love you all so much!
Love Julia and Matthew Merrill
