Hills and Valleys

SUMMER!!! I really can't get enough of it!

Spring semester is coming to a close, helping with BYU's Basketball camps has me busy, but not too busy to have some fun along the way. ENTER WORLD CUP!!! I loved watching the USA draw with England, as well as Brazil playing with the North Korean's defensive attack. Where have I been my whole life??? I love this!!!

Along with that, mini-golf has taken over my life. What a sweet game!!! I find myself migrating north

to take advantage of new scenes. GREAT sushi place in downtown Salt Lake, Shogun... great food... AFTER some putt putt...!

Its clear to me that I'm certainly more interested in the World Cup than the NBA Finals. I'm sick of the Lakers vs. Celtics jabber. I hope it goes to seven games then both teams lose. Props to the Jazz's new logo for integrating both the Celtics and Laker's colors into their new logo... or maybe they're feeling the Brazilian flavor?!

There's nothing like the temple, nothing like the Gospel, and certainly nothing like the Book of Mormon. What a great advantage I have as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ to be able to go to the House of the Lord, and counsel with the Lord about big decisions coming up in life. Currently I'm leaning toward bouncing to Louisville, Kentucky to sell pest control for a month and a half. I know, I know, I just barely said in my previous post how much I love being home, and despised selling, but the great thing about selling pest with my friend Ben is that I actually get both a summer home, and a summer working! It'll be nice to get some extra cash, and I think its definitely necessary for me to take the opportunity that has presented itself. On top of that, I'll still be in Utah for Independence Day and Pioneer Day --which

to me IS summer.

Among other things, a goal of mine for summer has been to remaster my piano skills. Last night I spent a couple of hours figuring out two Rocket Summer songs: Of Men and Angels, and Hills and Valleys. That guy has some special talent! I really actually enjoy playing the piano. I wish I had taken it more seriously when I had parents to pay for lessons and time to practice daily.

Back to the Book of Mormon. I'm restarting, so I just read I Nephi 1, probably for the millionth time. The final verse in the chapter never ceases to touch me: "...I will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their fath, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." Great promise. If we have faith, and follow Him, he will bless us in abundance with his mercies and we are delivered from our trials and weaknesses!

Of Men and Angels

I feel like this is a summer I'm learning more about myself than ever. Previously, summer was a time to just make money or vacation time. This year its been a time to meditate and build up my spiritual battery, doing my best physically, expanding myself socially, and figuring out my career interests. So far its been a great summer.

The summer started with my dad and I starting up our own Surveillance and Security Monitoring business, KRS Security. Its been an adventure getting our name out there. Our clientel has grown and we seem to be rolling.

It was nice being home so often so I could see Sean before he left on his mission to Washington DC South. He's as ready to serve as anyone I've ever seen. His farewell talk was outstanding! It was clear he was prepared, and he had complete command of the congregation. The Spirit was as potent as I've ever felt it during a discourse.

This was my first Mother's Day home since my senior year of high school in 2005! Same story with my mom's birthday. Its been great being home instead of out selling security systems door-to-door. I truly feel more at peace with myself going to school and preparing myself for a real career. I don't regret going out the last two years. I see them as a journey across the USA where I learned a lot about business and sales, as well as myself, my limits, integrity, friendship, and just how much I need to be at the top of my game to be successful in life. Regardless its been great to be home in Utah weather and having my family and friends so close by.

A typical Utah summer is full of vacations and fun summer activities. I totally forgot about that side of things, but some classmates at BYU reopened my mind to it. Flag football, late night basketball, hot tubbing, softball, and the highlight thus far has been a trip to Zion National Park. It was nice to catch up with some old friends as well as meeting a new crew. Angel's Landing is a great view for anyone who needs a killer great hiking place.

My summer is full of personal goals. Somehow, I believe I'll be more financially stable than ever after this summer. I also see myself at the top of my game spiritually. I want to visit every temple in Utah this summer, and hopefully stop by a few outside as well. Physically, I've been consistently hitting the gym and I hope to be in the best shape of my life by summer's end.