Another day, another year....

It's crazy to think that my checks and my reports will no longer read, 2010. 2010 was a year of ups and downs for us all. I had the opportunity to transfer and start my studies at Brigham Young University. I was able to serve a summer service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints as a band member in Nauvoo. I did marching band, started dating a girl somewhat seriously and I rang in the 2011 playing charades.

But now a new day and a new year has started. I feel more confident at the start of this year then I did at the start of 2010. I think this confidence stems from a few things....

1: Though not perfect I have a better and deeper understanding of life, the meaning of it and why I'm here. I feel a closer connection to God and have a greater desire to live like He would want me to.

2: I'm happy with my major, even though I'm somewhat uncertain as to what job I will hold and which career path I will follow I'm happy with my chosen study field.

3: All of my professors. The ones who day in and day out teach and lead me. I've been blessed to have wonderful professors who not only are experts in the fields of science but are experts in life. Truly they are men to pattern a life after.

4: Last but not least I appreciate more than I have in the past those around me. Namely, my friends and my family. The ones who never give up on me and who always encourage me and brighten my days. My family and my friends are my anchors to reality when the sails of my dreams may take me to harms way. Yes, how blessed I am!!

These are just a few things that have been on my mind as we've celebrated the birth of our Savior and as we have reviewed the past and as we make plans for the future.

Here's me hoping and wishing for a happy and joyful New Year for us all.