Trust

These last couple weeks have been interesting. Recruiting has been picking up and it seems there is some event or interview happening every other day of the week. During this brief break I have come to see that sometimes God has different plans than we intend. After having finally decided on what I might want to do with an accounting degree it seems that the Lord may have something different in mind. I am having to learn patience and to be able to let go and trust that the Lord does have something in mind even though I am not sure what it may be and it may not be as immediately apparent as I would like. This talk gives some great perspective.

Add to recruiting school. This semester I have great professors and the material is ok - there are still some classes I struggle with. I got a new group to work with and everyone else is married and working so it has been a new experience to figure out group dynamics. The junior core so far has definitely lived up to its reputation, but has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I have ever had. Plus the tax lab on campus is starting up so I will be in there a couple of days a week.

And from school to work. It is good. Office has a different dynamic with changes in people, but we now have online transcripts which is a beautiful thing!

In addition my roommates want me to run a 5k in March with them. I have

been trying to find time in my schedule to train, but it is small and far

between when I can so it will be interesting.

Finally, most importantly (at least I think so) the Cougars are 22-2 on the year and it is going to be a rocking end to the season! Jimmer delivers a show every time he is on the court and the team as a whole manages to find ways to win games. If you haven't seen one I would highly recommend finding a way to watch one if only for the entertainment value.

Life just keeps rolling on.

Amazing

I have found some things amazing recently.

Condoleeza Rice - She came and spoke at a forum this

week at BYU and gave one of the most amazing speeches

I have ever heard. Her views that just make sense and

her belief that it is our responsibility to shape the future

of our country. She is truly an amazing woman.

I took some pictures over the Christmas break and

although it has been absolutely freezing and I am in support

for above freezing temperatures, the cold and snow does

provide some nice scenery. Including some pictures of my dogs.

And last, but certainly not in any way least, this has been amazing . . .17 -1

and going strong. It has been a great ride so far and I am SO EXCITED

for the rest of the season!!

2011

In the spirit of the new year and after having read everyone else's blogs about the past year I decided to take a look back at what happened during 2010.

- Met great people in my ward winter semester.

- Went to DC and Virginia with my family.

- Got into the accounting program (probably the most impactful thing).

- Replaced the transmission on my car.

- Worked away the summer.

- Ran my first 5k.

- Moved in with new roommates.

- Made it through fall semester.

- Welcomed friends coming back to Provo and said goodbye to those leaving.

- Brother left on mission to Zimbabwe.

- Enjoyed time with family.

I am looking forward to a new year. Although I typically find new year's

resolutions trite, I do take the new year as an opportunity for a starting

point and a springboard to get remotivated. This year will be one with

a lot of decisions to be made and a lot of opportunity to see who I am,

who I want to be and how I can get there. I am excited for new

opportunities and chances to live life.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

I only have 2 days left of classes! I do have a presentation after that,

but then it is only finals that stand between me and freedom! This

semester has been one of the hardest ever, but has been so rewarding.

I am thoroughly enjoying the 8-0 basketball team and am looking

forward to the rest of the season! I am so excited for CHRISTMAS!!

Not only is it the end of school, but the spirit that is everywhere and

spending time with loved ones is wonderful! So happy holidays!

It's Gonna Be Good

Last night was this . . .

Tonight is this . . .

Tomorrow - pie at work, dreaded presentation over.

Saturday more of Cougar football and basketball.

Next week . . . THANKSGIVING!

I am definitely ready for a break. Accounting

is good, but there is a constant grind and push to

grasp something beyond my reach. It is a great

environment just exhausting. Good thing

I have some distractions.

It's Time!

COUGAR FANS . . .

IT's TIME!!!

Blessed

So life is nuts! Where to start - oh maybe with the thing
that has overtaken my life. My major - accounting. It
is insane! Granted I work 20 hours a week and that probably
doesn't help with my stress level, but from 12pm to roughly 9-10
pm I am all accounting. Add a tax policy competition this month
and here I go.

Amongst the insanity though, I have had a huge growing
experience. This year has been one of so much personal
growth. The jr. core, which is my set of accounting classes,
has pushed me beyond my limits already. I have had to
completely rely on my loving Heavenly Father to make
up when I can't do it by myself. I have had to learn and
am still learning to work with people who think differently
than I do and who I don't naturally get along with. I have
also been blessed with some of the best faculty on BYU
campus. They are so supportive of their students overall
and I feel it inparticularly. They encourage me when I
feel like I am incapable of meeting the expectations. They
are great.

Due this accounting overtake, I feel like my life has
been out of balance. I forget how much effort it really
takes to actually keep life in balance. My new goal
is to get life back in balance and make sure the other
parts of my life don't get too neglected.

Bottom line is I am blessed to be where I am at and
to have the gospel in my life. I have a great support
system from my parents to friends to faculty.
Even though life is hard it would be impossible without
these things.

-Other news: BYU football finally won again and
BYU basketball starts in a couple weeks!