Wednesday

Truth Confirmed: Heavenly Father can help magnify or stretch our time. This happened all day today. I was able to memorize my monologue for auditions' class super quickly. Then in that class, the teacher gave us a good chunk of time so that I could finish memorizing my absurdist scene for "advanced acting." Then we got out of advanced acting 1/2 hour early so I could get things ready for my mask club. Then my 1st "August Rush" rehearsal went so well, we ended 25 minutes early. Then I BOOOKED it to Sakura. By the clock, I didn't make it in time to use the buy 1 get 1 free ticket that day. But once again, time seemed to be overridden, and I got to eat my philidelphia roll and crystal shrimp roll for one delicious price.

New friends: Today was my first day of "world religions." ( i added the class at 11:45 pm the night of the add/drop deadline :). Josh, became my friend out of necessity, as he filled me on the gems of Hinuism that I needed to know for the quiz. I think Josh will stay my friend, out of the bond made today. Then after the Noteworthy performance at institute on campus, I booked it to Sakura to get my anxiously anticipated buy 1 get 1 free sushi! Still in my Noteworthy getup, my new friend, Matt said he came to our tahitian noni concert and that we were also in D&C together last year. Wow. He said he remembered me because I was always late. Haha, this is true, however, he also remembered where I served my mission. Good memory? creepy? I'll go with good memory. Then as I sat at the sushi bar, the sushi chef kept me company. My new sushi chef friend is Danz. He is a speedy sushi maker, a delightful conversationalist, and has an easy laughter. What a day!

Tuesday

Truth Confirmed: No matter what the activity, giving of your time will always make a difference to someone. I wanted to see a friend before she went back home due to a lingering concussion, and they ended up being 1/2 hour late to the restaurant, which meant I had only 20 minutes to be with her. There was no time for me to order food, but I realized that just being there for a few minutes let her know that she was loved. It's the little things.

New friends: As I sat in the library in my nook, just a few chairs from sleeping beauty (Dan whom I met days ago), I became fascinated with the two guys in chairs near me. I let my laughter carry me into their conversation, as they revealed what free ads were on KSL, such as opened but barely used baby bottle formula, and dragon waterpots. Brilliant. Ben, Chad, and Brandon. thank you for an entertaining library break.

Monday

Truth confirmed &
New Friends: I met a number of great people on the lift at Brighton resort. My favorite was a cute family: mom, dad, and young son. They were super chill and just stoked to be on the mountain. They were born and raised in Utah, but are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They made a great observation, that things have gotten better in Utah as far as the diversity and the acceptance of that diversity goes. They feel less judged or isolated. I hope that all of us, no matter what we believe, or how we live, can find common ground through respect for those around us.

Sunday

Truth confirmed: I had a conversation with my brother. Good? Yes. Sad? Yes. No matter who we are, we need to find truth for ourselves. We need to let the truth that we find influence our actions. Believing is not enough. Believing in Santa doesn't mean he will bring you presents. "You better be good for goodness sake." Believing in God doesn't mean He will shower you with success and fortunes, you must show Him your faith through your actions. And even then, He will test your faith. :) This life is quite the adventure...with the final destination, a heavenly home with a Father who misses us greatly.

New friends: I texted with a friend I met online: Elijah. He is wise, thoughtful, loves music and his family.

Saturday

Truth confirmed: Family is not just biological. I know that Heavenly Father has given me friends to stand by me, believe with me, and live with me what we believe, to sustain and buouy me up when it gets lonely in my biological family.

New friends: At the Noteworthy retreat we had a few visitors that watched us perform. I think we will see them again soon!