so after what seemed like an eternity, I never told them. I was telling them about it without telling them anything when my dad said that he thinks I shouldn't tell them. so the perfect solution came out. I'm not stressed, they don't know, and I, for some reason, will be going on some sort of major trip. if things turn out the way I want, the the trip will be Colfax WA, San Dago, SLC, home, and finally South Africa. seriously, my life just got awsome!!!