Looking Outward Together

"Love does not consist of gazing into each others eyes, but looking outward in the same direction." Today as I was driving I this quote came to my mind. I can't remember who said it, but it's one that I have loved for awhile now, but only now I am really beginning to understand what it truly means.

Six. Amin. Roku.

Six years ago today I entered the MTC. Six years...at times it feels like it was just yesterday that I was sitting in that basement classroom studying the scriptures and Tagalog and laughing with people who would become some of my greatest friends. I loved my MTC experience! I learned many things why I was there and since I have left. Serving a mission is the greatest decision and also a difficult one I have made in my life thus far. I do not regret at all choosing to follow the Lord's command for me and serve a full-time mission. I am the woman I am today, because of that decision and the experiences I had while serving and what I still learn from it today. It has helped me in other decisions and experiences. Each day I think of it and at times long for my friends in the Philippines. I'm thankful Heavenly Father lead me to serving a mission and for the experiences I had while serving- the awesome positive ones and the not so awesome positive ones. :) And the things I continue to learn from them. Masaya Ang Aking Puso :)

*This picture I took this morning- being late for class has it's blessings and this is one them.

Back to School

Yesterday was the first day of spring semester. This semester is going to be a great one, but also a weird one. I only have one class within my major- opposite of last semester when they all were. I like the variety, but I miss my peeps from HM. My Japanese class is exciting! I have it four days a week, which I like. Today we learned four characters. We are going to learn four each day until the end of January. A little intense, but after the eight-week MTC language immersion style/program I think it will turn out for the best. That experience helped me with many things- one of them is I now know how I learn a language and how to best study and use what I am learning. I am excited for this adventure! I know awesome things are going to come to pass these next few months in all things! Masaya Ang Aking Puso :) mapayapa