I have been called to repentance. I am sorry for slacking. I am grateful for friends who call me out to help me change and be better. Don't worry, I will make up for each lost day. Let me start with Valentine's day.

TRUTH confirmed: Valentine's day is sometimes called "single's awareness" day. I don't like this. Ok, so let me rephrase. While that may be inevitable, that we recognize whether we are single or in a relationship, it is up to us what we do with that knowledge. Do we drown ourselves in chocolate and sappy chick flicks, or focus on the love we have to give and receive all around us? (You can opt for both...I did. :) Despite the absence of a man at my side to be my valentine, I had the best Valentine's day thus far in my life, I think. I started my day at work with 6 sister missionaries, and we discussed love and charity. I was taught a truth that influenced the rest of my day: the more we invite the Spirit into our lives, the more capacity we have to love and be loved in return. Love is a fruit of the Spirit of the Lord. If we start our day with this invitation, the rest of our day is influenced for the best. I lived this truth yesterday.

I ran into 2 dear friends that I have not seen all school year, and was blessed with unexpected time to spend talking with them. The love I felt was being exchanged in great intensity, producing joy and enlightenment. OH I LOVE IT! I was also blessed to exchange "time valentines" with a few other friends.

New Friend: Mikey. A BYU rugby player. He was so friendly and genuine. I was introduced to 6 of the rugby players by one rugby player in particular: Ray. I ran into Ray today, after only having met him once in the library a month ago. It was delightful to see him today, and become more than just "someone i met." This is what i am hoping now for the people i meet each day. That many will really become friends...or more. :)