Geocaching Adventure

I'd say the highlight of my day was a geocaching adventure on campus. Found some and didn't find some, but I discovered new places on a campus so familiar to me. :)

Going to the Temple Together

My local congregation organized a trip to the nearby LDS temple tonight. I make the effort to serve in the temple regularly, but this time was special because I was going with lots of my friends. This temple trip made this night very special and inspiring for me. I always walk out of the temple a better man, and tonight even more so. I feel happier because I came. It is a special thing to worship and serve with good friends while I'm out here going to school. I am grateful for tonight's special temple trip.

Nerf Gun Toys

I really don't think I'm too old for this sort of thing. I was sitting with some friends, working on plans to set up a Nerf gun war! I am grateful for Nerf gun toys and the adventures that can be had with them! They are so fun to play with, and if you can get a bunch of people together you can set up an epic battle! I also have a blow gun, made of a PVC pipe, that can shoot foam Nerf darts and marshmallows. I am also grateful that all this adventure can be had with very little harm or danger. :)

Doubley Classy!

It was Wednesday, so naturally I dressed up for Classy Wednesday! My internship interview today gave me a second reason to dress up. I was classy for two reasons, one serious (internship interview), one silly and fun (Classy Wednesday). I am grateful that I had not one but two reasons to dress up today!

Sharing Goodness--A Wonderful Example

A few days ago, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf (a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) created the following post on his Facebook page:

"During a family lunch last summer, a man dressed as a superhero introduced himself to me. Many people around the world see these popular characters as “heroes.” However, I was blessed with the opportunity last week to celebrate the life of a real hero, Wallace “Wally” Leroy Price — a humble, unassuming 99-year-old usher for the Utah Jazz basketball team who passed away recently.

Wally was a wonderful man who tried his best to live the gospel and teach his children and grandchildren gospel principles. At a basketball game soon after the funeral, an empty chair sat alone in the usual place where Wally sat for so many years. Like Wally, we all have the capacity to be everyday heroes. Real heroes are those who try their best to inspire, uplift, and improve the lives of others, and who seek to love their fellowmen as the Lord loves them."

This is a great example to me. President Uchtdorf shared a small, humorous life story and tied it in to an aspect of goodness and truth he witnessed or felt that day. This is a wonderful example to me of how day-to-day experiences can be appropriately shared and used to expand one's influence for good. That's what I hope to do as well. I am grateful for this delightful and inspiring Facebook post by a man I admire.

Origami

Had a fun evening of origami with friends today! Some people were more serious with their craft, making complicated dragon figures and such. I had fun making silly and simple things, like paper airplanes and those four-way fortune tellers. I am grateful that origami exists. It can range from the silly things I made to great works of art (I believe there's an art exhibit in town dedicated to origami).

From a Friend, with Hope

There was a time today when I felt very upset and frustrated about something. The worst part was that I knew I shouldn't have been upset about it, but I was nonetheless. Then I received a note from a kind friend, a tiny message of hope and encouragement. Soon after I read the note I became less upset and more grateful for what I do have, and the hopes I have for the future became stronger. I am grateful for the thoughtful words of a friend.