First of all, I'd like to wish my sister-in-law Shayla a happy birthday! Sorry I am a day late. :/ The Internet was down all day yesterday...
Last night, we had the missionaries over to meet Tara and what not. The whole family sat with Tara and the missionaries, and they taught Tara her first discussion. It was POWERFUL. The Spirit was so strong, and I know Tara could feel it, too. Tara said the closing prayer (her FIRST prayer, might I add), and I was so proud of her!
It was definitely one of the greatest experiences I've ever had as a friend, and I look forward to continuing to work with Tara. The missionaries are coming back Friday night, and I am looking forward to it! :) Tara is also planning on coming to church with us on Sunday, and I am excited for that, too.
Keep me, the missionaries, and Tara in your prayers. :)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Provo's Decision
Today has sure been an emotional one for me.
Late last night, Provo finally filled me in on my decision: declined.
Ever since I was in middle school, I've always dreamed of going to BYU for college. When I hit high school, I wanted to go even more.
And while this is a very sad thing for me, I realize that I could have worked harder and it's really no one's fault but mine that I am not happy about Provo's decision.
With that--I am glad to finally know where I will be going after my mission, and it'll be nice to finally get back to BYU-Idaho to let them know that I will be attending their school.
Late last night, Provo finally filled me in on my decision: declined.
Ever since I was in middle school, I've always dreamed of going to BYU for college. When I hit high school, I wanted to go even more.
And while this is a very sad thing for me, I realize that I could have worked harder and it's really no one's fault but mine that I am not happy about Provo's decision.
With that--I am glad to finally know where I will be going after my mission, and it'll be nice to finally get back to BYU-Idaho to let them know that I will be attending their school.
Friday, February 6, 2009
New Desktop Background
I made this one last night. Timmy and his friends and really weird, and they like to yell "TWO BLADES!!" and "TWO SWORDS!!" while walking onto campus after seminary.
Well, the two lines stuck with me, and Timmy and I have been saying them back to each other a lot the last couple of days. Yeah, I know--we are weirdos. But it is a sign of our friendship. And so I made a background!
Well, the two lines stuck with me, and Timmy and I have been saying them back to each other a lot the last couple of days. Yeah, I know--we are weirdos. But it is a sign of our friendship. And so I made a background!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Trip To Provo
First of all, I want to apologize to everyone (especially my Mom) for not filling anyone in on my trip to Provo for the BYU vs. Wyoming basketball game. It was a last-minute thing that my friends and I decided to do, and we were only there on Saturday, and then we came home today.
But it was a lot of fun! It was good to take a tour of the whole campus and to see what I hope is a future home of mine. I've never been one of those Mormon kids who worships Utah and thinks it is the best place ever, but I really do like Provo. Hopefully we hear good news from them this month. :)
My good friend Tara really liked Provo as well, and she came to church with us this morning. Although we were visiting a ward with a bunch of people I didn't know, I felt impressed to go up and bare my testimony because it was Tara's first time to church. :) It was sweet! Tara told me she enjoyed my testimony, and then she told me that she really wants to transfer to BYU after starting out at UNLV. :) I am grateful for friends like Tara, and I hope she continues to show interest in the Gospel and what not!
Well, here are some pics for everyone to enjoy! :) (P.S. KT, I am sorry I wasn't able to call you last week. It was one of my busier weeks!! :/ )
Me and my friend Tara.
Me and my friend Tara (again).
TAB!
TAB's tennis match. (We went to this before the b-ball game.)
The Smith Field House's indoor track.
The Marriot Center!!
Scott and his sister Janelle.
Me and my twin/pal!
This is the room Scott, Walter, and I stayed at (at Scott's cousin's house). There was a futon, three love sacs, and a projector. It was sweet!
The two-er!! (At Arby's!)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Destroying A Rumor :)
One of the greatest friends I have made while living in Henderson is my excellent friend Tara Richards. She and I have been in classes together since Freshman year, but we didn't ever say a word to each other until sophomore year when we would talk every now and then.
Tara moved to Coronado High School after sophomore year, and I thought I'd never see her again. However, one day during the second semester of junior year, Tara returned to Foothill, and she was in a few of my classes. And that was the beginning of what became an excellent, excellent friendship. (First Climax, BTW: Working at El Pollo Loco together during the summer!)
Tara and I do almost everything together. We hang out during the weekdays when most people our age don't. And we are always making each other laugh. We tell each other everything, and we trust each other. :)
Well, our best-friendship caught people's attention, but they didn't exactly get the right idea of it all. At school, rumors are spreading about me and Tara like crazy--We have both had multiple people come up to us and say, "So how is Tara/Ben? I heard you guys were dating?"
Tara and I were talking about it tonight after the Foothill basketball game, and we were talking about how funny everyone was for thinking that she and I were dating. While in the bathroom at El Pollo Loco, I thought of an excellent idea that would help me and Tara get rid of all the rumors: We would both wear shirts with the words "No, I am not dating Tara/Ben" on them tomorrow at school. And so we got to work...
The back of our shirts FTW.
Tara moved to Coronado High School after sophomore year, and I thought I'd never see her again. However, one day during the second semester of junior year, Tara returned to Foothill, and she was in a few of my classes. And that was the beginning of what became an excellent, excellent friendship. (First Climax, BTW: Working at El Pollo Loco together during the summer!)
Tara and I do almost everything together. We hang out during the weekdays when most people our age don't. And we are always making each other laugh. We tell each other everything, and we trust each other. :)
Well, our best-friendship caught people's attention, but they didn't exactly get the right idea of it all. At school, rumors are spreading about me and Tara like crazy--We have both had multiple people come up to us and say, "So how is Tara/Ben? I heard you guys were dating?"
Tara and I were talking about it tonight after the Foothill basketball game, and we were talking about how funny everyone was for thinking that she and I were dating. While in the bathroom at El Pollo Loco, I thought of an excellent idea that would help me and Tara get rid of all the rumors: We would both wear shirts with the words "No, I am not dating Tara/Ben" on them tomorrow at school. And so we got to work...
Tara working on her shirt!
Me and Tara!
The Back of My Shirt!
The front of my shirt!
The Back of Tara's Shirt!
The Front of Tara's Shirt!
Me and Tara modeling our sweet shirts!
The back of our shirts FTW.And one more thing about Tara: She isn't LDS. :) But she is very interested in the Gospel, and I have taught her a lot. She has been over for a few Family Home Evenings, and she is now wanting to take the discussions! She said I could baptize her, too. ;) It is all very exciting, and I hope everything works out. If you guys don't mind, could you pray for me as I continue sharing the Gospel with Tara? This has been an excellent way for me to prepare for my mission!! :)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Memory Lane: August 30, 2004 (AKA "The Day Without A Dinner")
Another entry from my past. Yesterday's was hard to beat, but this one is pretty rich!!
Da Journal,
Today was good. I went to school, and it was educational. I had a couple make up thangs to do, due to my absence Friday. Twas good. I took this test in Algebra, and I didn't know the last four questions, so I just sat there staring at my paper until the class period was up. Then, I gave it to my teacher and informed her I wasn't finished and demanded more time tomorrow to finish it. So now I can get the last four questions on the test tonight. YAY. Yes, I know it's kinda bad to do thangs like that, but I need to get A's in there since we are getting interims/progress reports soon, and I want to have decent grades. So yeah. I also talked to a few buddies. It was nice. We went to to Sam's Club for FHE, to get some ice cream. It was really fresh and tasty! And then, when we got home, we continued FHE by reading from Mosiah Chapter 17. Twas a good chapter. The good man, Abinadi, suffered and burnt to death just because he was telling the people the truth! Very horrible. Anyways. Other than that, all I did was sit on my computer all day and Jig to some funky fresh music! haha. Well, I better go, for I have another long day of lonely school tomorrow! (STILL no friends in any classes, dangit! Oh Well.) Take it easy, take it easy.
B.D.N.
Da Journal,
Today was good. I went to school, and it was educational. I had a couple make up thangs to do, due to my absence Friday. Twas good. I took this test in Algebra, and I didn't know the last four questions, so I just sat there staring at my paper until the class period was up. Then, I gave it to my teacher and informed her I wasn't finished and demanded more time tomorrow to finish it. So now I can get the last four questions on the test tonight. YAY. Yes, I know it's kinda bad to do thangs like that, but I need to get A's in there since we are getting interims/progress reports soon, and I want to have decent grades. So yeah. I also talked to a few buddies. It was nice. We went to to Sam's Club for FHE, to get some ice cream. It was really fresh and tasty! And then, when we got home, we continued FHE by reading from Mosiah Chapter 17. Twas a good chapter. The good man, Abinadi, suffered and burnt to death just because he was telling the people the truth! Very horrible. Anyways. Other than that, all I did was sit on my computer all day and Jig to some funky fresh music! haha. Well, I better go, for I have another long day of lonely school tomorrow! (STILL no friends in any classes, dangit! Oh Well.) Take it easy, take it easy.
B.D.N.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Memory Lane: October 29, 2004 (AKA "Many, Many Days Without Writing")
Wow. Just wow. I hope everyone enjoys this one. I read it, and I about peed myself. I can't believe some of the stuff I wrote!! :)
All Y'all!,
WOWzers! It has been a while journal! Well, nothing has really happened lately. I am keeping in touch with the election, and I am looking forward to Tuesday. However, the upcoming election is also making me quite nervous and a bit depressed, for if Kerry wins this election, I fear what will become of our country. But I have faith in America and I know they will let the best man win. (And when I say let the best man win, I mean President George W. Bush.)
So yes. We had the school election today, and I got a headache because there were so many Kerry supporters and alot of the black people were saying stuff like, "Bush is gonna get shot if he is re-elected." Or: "We need to take Bush to Iraq so he can be blown to bits." And all these people's remarks gave me major headaches (they were making me so mad), but I often wonder: "What can these liberals be thinking? How can you possibly vote for a man who thinks God made it where there would be some homosexual people. How can you vote for a man who supports MURDER,abortion. How can you possibly vote for a man whom the terrorist WANT to win? WHY? So we can have more attacks here in our country? We need a President who is kind. We need a President that shows the terrorist that we mean business. We need a president who has a straight, and not a messed up way of thinking! If the democrats truly loved their country, they would vote for President Bush! And that is why I like the "Democrats for Bush" Program."
Well, as you can see, my mind, at the moment, is mostly focused on this election. I know not many kids care about their country much at their age. But I am one of those 'early bloomers.' I love my country alot more than most my age!
B.D.N.
All Y'all!,
WOWzers! It has been a while journal! Well, nothing has really happened lately. I am keeping in touch with the election, and I am looking forward to Tuesday. However, the upcoming election is also making me quite nervous and a bit depressed, for if Kerry wins this election, I fear what will become of our country. But I have faith in America and I know they will let the best man win. (And when I say let the best man win, I mean President George W. Bush.)
So yes. We had the school election today, and I got a headache because there were so many Kerry supporters and alot of the black people were saying stuff like, "Bush is gonna get shot if he is re-elected." Or: "We need to take Bush to Iraq so he can be blown to bits." And all these people's remarks gave me major headaches (they were making me so mad), but I often wonder: "What can these liberals be thinking? How can you possibly vote for a man who thinks God made it where there would be some homosexual people. How can you vote for a man who supports MURDER,abortion. How can you possibly vote for a man whom the terrorist WANT to win? WHY? So we can have more attacks here in our country? We need a President who is kind. We need a President that shows the terrorist that we mean business. We need a president who has a straight, and not a messed up way of thinking! If the democrats truly loved their country, they would vote for President Bush! And that is why I like the "Democrats for Bush" Program."
Well, as you can see, my mind, at the moment, is mostly focused on this election. I know not many kids care about their country much at their age. But I am one of those 'early bloomers.' I love my country alot more than most my age!
B.D.N.
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