Lessons Learned

Since being home, I have come to the realization that I do miss many aspects of Provo. This is not meant to take away from what my mother and father do for me; I do love being at home. I have noticed that almost all of my friends are located in Provo or the close vicinity. I am grateful for them and for the relationships I formed with them. Here at home I have not made that many friends. I notice how much I miss my Provo friends when I am out on my back deck making smores all by myself.

Despite missing my friends and the time they consume in my life (which is a great thing, even though it may be phrased as if it were a bad thing), I learned a great and necessary lesson from one of my old-time Provo friends. She counseled me to be involved and to look how to help and serve others, and think less about myself. This is not new advice to me. My being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taught me that being idle is not smart or wise. I have been instructed to actively participate in wholesome activities. I just needed the reiteration from my friend. I have decided now to become more involved in church activities and helping in any way I can along with volunteering at a place that sounds appealing and interesting to me. Lastly, I have decided to think about and serve my close family members here more. I won't spend the day participating in useless activities, but I will do think of how I can help others, especially my family.

One last note, I have successfully not partaken of a single soda beverage since my last post about quitting. It has not been easy, but has been worth it.

One final last note, I decided to start playing tennis. My father graciously purchased me a racket and I plan or becoming as good as Roger Federer (when he was in his prime, of course).