Used Book Fair
I love shopping for books! It is so relaxing. Today I left a little early for school so I could walk to class. I happened upon a used book fair on the Hayden Lawn. I was glad I had left early and walked so I could peruse the books. Work has been stressful the last couple of weeks. I have been too busy, and out of town too much. Spending time at the book fair helped me relax. I even found an old linear algebra textbook for $5. What a bargain, a $100 dollar book for $5. Linear Algebra is the one class I never took that I wish I would have. It was not required for Civil Engineering students when I was doing my undergraduate studies. I have been using linear algebra more and more lately during my graduate studies. It will be nice to have a text to refer to instead of having to scour the internet for information. What a nerd I am; excited over a math book.
Modern Day Revelation
During the last general conference Elder Eyring spoke about keeping a journal which chronicled the hand of God in his life. This was kept so that his children could see the hand of the Lord in their lives. I have always kept a journal where I wrote spiritual experiences I have had, but I haven’t done it on a daily basis since I returned home from my mission. I should have continued it! I started writing again yesterday. It is a wonderful practice to force yourself, at the end of the day, to ponder over the days activities, and look for influences of the Lord in our lives. It provides the Lord and opportunity to teach us his will concerning us, and also help us realize the mistakes we have made so that we can right them and work harder at not repeating them. I am excited to be able to do this, not just for me, but so that my children will “know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins” – 2 Nephi 25:26. Also that they may know that their father strives to follow in the footsteps of the Lord.
I suggest everyone follow the counsel of a living prophet, and keep a journal of the daily influences of the Lord in your life. This activity has the power to bring anyone to Christ!
Back to the Grind
Where did Christmas break go? I feel like I’m in elementary school again with a two week break. Wasn’t it just new years last week? And school starts on Monday? What is going on? I don’t remember starting this early ever! I would rather go one more week into May than be stuck in school a week early in January. Oh well. Next Christmas break will last forever, so I guess I can endure one short break. I am disappointed because I just realized on Monday that school starts next week, I thought I had until after Martin Luther King day. So much for getting everything done I wanted to.
At least I did have a fun break. I did get more rest than I usually do during school, and I hope to continue that trend this semester.
Anniversary
Tomorrow is our anniversary. Our 5th Anniversary. As such, Laurie, I got you a special gift. But you get to figure out where it is. Have fun! (It will likely take you until tomorrow to find it.)
hint:
In brian lies the secret, kept, and hidden in the seeds.
Hannah’s Favorite Song
Hannah has been singing this song for weeks now and I finally recorded her singing it. Enjoy.
