Thursday, March 24, 2011
Birthdays at College. Yeah, they're kinda a big deal
Today was my friend's 19th birthday. Last night a bunch of girls in our hall decorated her room like CRAZY! Today we all watched the basketball game together (I'm not going to say any more about that) and we went to the grand opening of the Progressive Power Tumbling gym at its new location. The new location has TONS of new stuff. There are more trampolines, and foam pits. There is also a rock wall; something the last one didn't have at all! The night was a lot of fun, and I learned how to do a front flip (into a foam pit)! After we partied hard in our dorm lobby with a delicious cake. We also bought our friend, the birthday girl, a piñata! She had no idea, and was very pleased to find a University Mall gift card inside. So yeah, birthdays at college are a big deal!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The best excuse for not doing homework
On Monday, my FHE family created accounts at the church's new family search site. All you need is your membership number and you can make an account too! Just click on the link. We also learned how to index. Go to the church's family search indexing site for a one time download of a software that will allow you to index. I don't know a whole lot about these things; I'm just learning myself! However, the first site will allow you to see how far your family line has been traced back, and the possibility of necessary names that need temple work. The indexing site allows you to look at documents and prepare information for other people.
Both sites are fantastic. Learning how to use them, even at a basic level, has been a huge blessing for me. I love looking at how far my family line goes back and where my ancestors came from. I have also started indexing and I really enjoy it. When I don't want to do my homework, I index--a great excuse for not doing homework because, I'm helping bring souls to Salvation!
Both sites are fantastic. Learning how to use them, even at a basic level, has been a huge blessing for me. I love looking at how far my family line goes back and where my ancestors came from. I have also started indexing and I really enjoy it. When I don't want to do my homework, I index--a great excuse for not doing homework because, I'm helping bring souls to Salvation!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sorry for the Lapse
Hey all! Sorry for the lapse in my blogging. Life caught up with me--hey it happens! hmmm, what has occurred in the past few weeks that you want to know about?
I could talk about all the tests and papers and projects I've had to complete, but that isn't interesting.
I could tell you that in the past week and a half there have been one or two nights in which I was able to get more than 6 and a half hours of sleep, but that is boring.
I know! I will tell you all about my social life as a BYU freshman. I have been extremely blessed with a great and totally fun ward. On Saturday night, around 10 P.M a huge group from my ward played fugitive (a cop and escaped prisoner game, in which the prisoners have to make it from point A to B without the cops catching them). It was a lot of fun and several of us are talking about playing again sometime. Last night, a group in my ward had a MAJOR food fight! I had always wanted to be in a food fight, and last night was no disappointment! Ammunition included cake, pudding, frosting, 7 and 1/2 dozen eggs, whipped cream, and unfortunately ketchup and easy cheese. By the end I was a sight! My hair was covered in egg, easy cheese and all. My face was hidden under a mask of pudding, ketchup, and easy cheese. Needless to say, I didn't smell so good. But I had fun doing something spontaneous and crazy, and that is what college is all about!
I could talk about all the tests and papers and projects I've had to complete, but that isn't interesting.
I could tell you that in the past week and a half there have been one or two nights in which I was able to get more than 6 and a half hours of sleep, but that is boring.
I know! I will tell you all about my social life as a BYU freshman. I have been extremely blessed with a great and totally fun ward. On Saturday night, around 10 P.M a huge group from my ward played fugitive (a cop and escaped prisoner game, in which the prisoners have to make it from point A to B without the cops catching them). It was a lot of fun and several of us are talking about playing again sometime. Last night, a group in my ward had a MAJOR food fight! I had always wanted to be in a food fight, and last night was no disappointment! Ammunition included cake, pudding, frosting, 7 and 1/2 dozen eggs, whipped cream, and unfortunately ketchup and easy cheese. By the end I was a sight! My hair was covered in egg, easy cheese and all. My face was hidden under a mask of pudding, ketchup, and easy cheese. Needless to say, I didn't smell so good. But I had fun doing something spontaneous and crazy, and that is what college is all about!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Adventure has Started!
I want to start my story with a most important moment: The fireside tonight.
Tonight was a CES Fireside with L. Tom Perry. Me and my friend went an hour and a half early because we have always been huge fans of church speakers and wanted good seats. I am happy to report that we got good seats (second row on the floor of the Marriot Center)!
The fireside was fantastic and so inspirational. It also answered a question that I had been pondering today. I was wondering if I had been doing enough service, and Elder Perry said that we should be doing daily acts of service. I'm not sure if I serve on a daily bases so I decide and felt the prompting to write in my journal every day and be sure to include a moment when I served someone.
If you have a desire to see this fireside here is a link: CES Fireside: L. Tom Perry. I encourage you all to watch it if you have not already. His message is truly inspired, and uplifting.
After the fireside, me and my friend were able to shake Elder Perry's hand. There was a group of about seven who got this privilege. He asked us how we were, and told us all that we had beautiful smiles. All I could do was smile, and after some time I managed to say thank you. Although, I spoke so softly that I do not think he heard me. His handshake was quick, but I could feel the warmth and I knew that he loved and cared about me.
Tonight was a CES Fireside with L. Tom Perry. Me and my friend went an hour and a half early because we have always been huge fans of church speakers and wanted good seats. I am happy to report that we got good seats (second row on the floor of the Marriot Center)!
The fireside was fantastic and so inspirational. It also answered a question that I had been pondering today. I was wondering if I had been doing enough service, and Elder Perry said that we should be doing daily acts of service. I'm not sure if I serve on a daily bases so I decide and felt the prompting to write in my journal every day and be sure to include a moment when I served someone.
If you have a desire to see this fireside here is a link: CES Fireside: L. Tom Perry. I encourage you all to watch it if you have not already. His message is truly inspired, and uplifting.
After the fireside, me and my friend were able to shake Elder Perry's hand. There was a group of about seven who got this privilege. He asked us how we were, and told us all that we had beautiful smiles. All I could do was smile, and after some time I managed to say thank you. Although, I spoke so softly that I do not think he heard me. His handshake was quick, but I could feel the warmth and I knew that he loved and cared about me.
My new blog
I am so excited to be writing this blog. For a long time I have wanted to start a blog to record the adventures I plan to have at BYU. I sincerely regret not starting last semester, because I have already changed and learned so much. And that is what this blog is all about. With this blog I want to tell my story as a student at BYU. I want to share with you all the amazing things that can happen here, and do happen here.
I don't know who you are. Maybe you once went to BYU, and hopefully you can relate to something, and remember you best experiences. Maybe you are currently attending BYU, and you can relate to my story, and take advantage of the blessing it is to be here. Maybe you want to attend BYU and one day will, and you will one day relate to my story, and someday be able to enjoy the amazing opportunity it is to attend a school so wonderful as BYU.
Whoever you are, this blog is for you.
I don't know who you are. Maybe you once went to BYU, and hopefully you can relate to something, and remember you best experiences. Maybe you are currently attending BYU, and you can relate to my story, and take advantage of the blessing it is to be here. Maybe you want to attend BYU and one day will, and you will one day relate to my story, and someday be able to enjoy the amazing opportunity it is to attend a school so wonderful as BYU.
Whoever you are, this blog is for you.
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