This past semester at BYUI has been awesome. I finished off the semester great. I got all As and one A- on my online math class.
I rode down to AZ with a friend from High School we spent the night in Provo area where I spent then night at my uncle matt's house and he stayed with a friend. On the drive there we talked a lot about our mission and we bonded. I always enjoy getting to know someone a little better. When we were pulling into Matt's neighborhood we were in a huge snow storm trying to go up a hill. After Jordan (Fields the driver) tried for about 10 min. we saw it was useless and he apologized and suggested I just walk the rest of the way due to icy roads. I did and but I got a little lost. I had directions but I was still a little lost which was unfortunate because of the heavy snow and the lack of winter clothing I had on not to mention the fact I had to use the restroom. So I started running to get there faster and also to warm up my body. After 10 minutes or so I couldn't hold it any longer so I knocked a random door where a Hispanic woman opened the door while talking on the phone.
"Lo siento, tengo que ir al bano. Puedo pasar?" I said (I am sorry I have to use the bathroom can I come in)
" No soy la duena, puedes aguantar? She said (I am not the owner, can you hold it?)
" No..."
She graciously let me in. After I found Matt's house and my hair was icy. I hadn't been that thankful for heating in a long time. I then had a lovely time spending time with my cousins before I had to leave to AZ the next day. Something that stuck out to me though is while I was there Matt asked " Do your Dad ever argue with your Mom in front of you?" I paused for a moment and before I had a chance to answer " Actually I already know the answer." It helped confirm to me how lucky I was to have parents that loved and respected each other. And a father that treasures his wife (my mom). I used to think that this was the norm or the standard for society but more and more I realize how it is becoming the exception.
The break was good. I organized some pick up basketball at the church a few times. It was fun. This gave me an opportunity to be more of a leader than I typically am. I usually just hope to find an activity someone else is putting on but over the break I organized the fun. It was pretty cool. I got to see some of my church friends as well as see my friend Justin Cushing and Brian Thompson. I also had lunch with my friend Kaelyn from High School (we actually wrote occasionally on my mission which was fun). I also saw a girl named Victoria who I taught on my mission a couple of times before her parents politely said they weren't interested. She in the Baylor University band which played in Glendale for a College Bowl game.
We also had a lot of great family time. We played some games we got for Christmas (guillotine, ticket to ride, and Jenga with Michael). I also went golfing with Brian, and Dad. And the Suns game with everyone except Mom and Michael. We also saw some movie like Ender's Game and Saving Mr. Banks.
Olive announced that her little sister Abigail was transferring from Utah State University to BYUI so everyone was telling me that I needed to take her out. BYUI is a pretty big school so we will even see if I have the opportunity to see her at all. But I did get a good chance to go on a date I would take the chance.
In conclusion Winter break was great and I enjoyed spending time with family and also got some very needed winter clothing (shoes and a scarf) for Christmas. Now I am ready to start 2014 with a Bang!
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