Neatest Place You were in 2015
Spain! During
my study abroad we went all over Spain. My favorite places throughout the
country (or at least the three I always tell people about) are Córdoba, Barcelona,
and Granada.
I was amazed by how much I loved the country. It was beautiful and it felt
almost familiar to me. It was a wonderful opportunity to work on my Spanish
(still needs work) and get cultured.
Biggest Surprise of the Year
My biggest surprise this year was
work. I quit my job at the MTC Bookstore back in April when I left for my study
abroad in Spain. Partway through my study abroad, I learned that I wouldn’t be
doing EFY as I’d planned (more on that later), so it became necessary that I
start looking for other work. I applied at company called Chrysalis (helping
clients with cognitive disabilities live as normal of a life as possible) and
got an interview with them shortly after getting back from Spain. I’d
originally thought I’d just work as a support staff until I graduated and then MAYBE
apply for a full-time position as a house manager or something at the office.
In November, the opportunity arose to apply for a manager position, so I
applied, because why not? I didn’t get the position I applied for, but they
offered me a different manager position at a new house they were setting up,
but wouldn’t be open for a couple months. I accepted and did manager training.
Then last week I got the news that the new house was taking longer to set up
than they originally thought, so instead they wanted me to be manager at the
house right next door to where I’ve been working. So I’m going into my last few
months of school with a full-time job. I’m both excited and scared! This will
be interesting!
Best Movie/TV Show You Watched
For this one I’ll just lump all of
the Marvel Cinematic Universe together. I started really getting into it this
year. I saw Avengers: Age of Ultron while I was in Spain (I thought I was going
to have to wait until the end of June to go see it) and then later on in the
year I saw Ant-Man. Loved both of them! Also, I got into Marvel’s Agents of
SHIELD show on TV. A lot of people had issues with season 1 of that show, but I
honestly loved it (granted, I also binge-watched the first two seasons of the
show over two grave shifts). This year I’m looking forward to Captain America:
Civil War and Doctor Strange.
Saddest Day/Time in 2010
Finding out I wouldn’t be doing EFY.
Still don’t know why. Probably never will. I am just grateful to my Heavenly
Father for helping me through that hard time. It still hurts at times (I
remember crying uncontrollably the day I found out), but at least I’ve been
able to see God’s hand through it. For example, if I’d done EFY this summer, I wouldn’t
be starting as a manager at work this month, having a full-time job secured
before I’m even graduated.
Happiest Day/Time in 2010
In August, my little brother Tyler
got home from his mission. That made it the perfect time for everyone to go
back to Alberta for the first time since our family cruise two years ago. With
everyone home, and both sets of grandparents there, we got a bunch of family
pictures done and I got to spend time with all five of my nephews (as well as
all of my siblings, of course). I’m grateful for my family and the temple
covenants that bond us. We have our issues, like every family, but I love them.
Best Book/Magazine You’ve Read
Oddly enough I’m going to pick a
textbook. “Spiritual Exodus” was the textbook I used for my Addiction Recovery
and Healing class. Great gospel perspective on addiction and finding recovery,
both for the addict and for the spouse. My professor from the class (the one
who wrote the book) is working on a website for it as well. So that won’t cost
$40 at least.
Things you will remember from the
news
What I will remember from the media
is the response to the new church policies this fall. I’ve intentionally steered away from this
subject on my blog, so I will just say this on the subject: I know that God
calls prophets and apostles to lead us and to teach us His will. I do not know
the meaning of all things, but I have a faith in God that includes the equal chance
for all of His children to reach the Celestial Kingdom, regardless of their
situations.
What would you like to do in 2016?
Lots of things I want to do in 2016.
I got accepted for the Hill Cumorah Pageant again, so (pending getting work
off) I’m going there. I’d also like to graduate (planning on walking in April).
I’d like to do another mud run this year, since I enjoyed the Dirty Dash. I
also wouldn’t mind getting a girlfriend or at the very least going to
Disneyland again. I’m mostly just looking to some more adventures and growth in
the next year.
