Paper, after paper, after paper....

Greetings, programs! How's that for a TRON reference! It feel like this week, we have found our groove. Nothing really extraordinary happened.

Except.... I had to write so many papers this week! For my english honors class, I had to write four papers, all at least three pages, in six days. Not to mention the paper for my chemistry class. Or the five hours of reading for the same english class. Or the online homework assignments for my math and chemistry. Or the daily reading for chemistry.

But, everything turned out ok. I have definitely been able to grow my testimony of daily scripture study here! I remember a promise we were given at the beginning of the semester that said the hours will seem lengthened so that we can do all of the things we need to do. When I start my day with a prayer and good scripture study, I can accomplish so much more! I am amazed at all the work I can do and how good I feel throughout the day! Next, maybe I should work on my testimony of going to bed early...

This week, I think I finally settled on a career. I know that I still have lots of time to, and probably will, change my mind, but I think a doctor sounds good for now. I wanted to take a lot of different classes this semester. Some that I haven't taken in a long time. During my freshman and sophomore years in high school, I was in a lot of math and science classes and enjoyed them. They were easy for me. But, my junior and senior years, I took more english and history classes and enjoyed them as well. My senior year, though, I took a human biology class and that really fascinated me. I also got to spend time with some great people in medical school or a little farther in the process. I saw how hard it was, but the things they did were so amazing. So, I wanted to test which I enjoyed most this year. I went back to math and science to test an engineering career and discovered it's not for me. I think I'll stick with bones and muscles, thank you very much.

I love the devotionals here. Our first one was given by President and Sister Samuelson, the president of BYU and his wife. Today, I get to listen to Elder Dallin H. Oaks, and on tuesday Elder Neil L. Anderson! I am so excited to get to listen to these leaders of the church!

BYU also played their second game of the season this week against Texas. We won our first against Ole Miss by only one point. However, we were Ole Miss in our second game. We dominated the first half, but Texas came back with fire in their eyes and beat us by a point. Still, I think we played well. My favorite part was getting to spend time with my roomies and our fhe sisters. It was tons of fun!

I am so grateful for the opportunity that I have to be here. I am constantly being lifted up by the people around me. They are so great and help me to become better. Overall, BYU = a good experience.