The Latest

It's been a while since I've blogged, but that is not because things haven't been happening. Here's the latest:

Although I was accepted to grad school at the University of Louisville, I will not be attending. I was recently hired by Utah Valley University (formerly UVSC) to work full time as a sports information specialist. That means I'll be the media liason of sorts for the men's basketball, women's softball, and possibly women's volleyball teams there at UVU. It's my first job with benefits, so I'm kinda stoked about it.

As part of my job search I had applied for a full-time internship at Notre Dame to do the same type of work. I actually applied to a number of schools, but Notre Dame and UVU were the only ones that called me back. I interviewed for both positions, and, to be honest, was kinda proud that I would be considered for either. I've worked pretty hard to get here. Anyway...

I felt really good about accepting the offer from UVU before I had even heard back from Notre Dame. I accepted the job and called Notre Dame to tell them my decision. The people in South Bend told me that I wasn't going to be offered the job anyway, so it worked out for me either way. The lady at Notre Dame actually apologized that she couldn't hire me and told me that she just had a gut feeling to go with someone else. I told her not to worry because I had that same gut feeling to stay in Utah. I just felt I really needed to stay here anyway.

BYU has been great to me. I did not want to come here at all when I was deciding where to go to school, but that same gut feeling (or prompting, if you will) told me that this is where I needed to be. It worked out marvelously, and I'm sure UVU will be the same, except I wanted the job in the first place and didn't dread accepting the position at all.

And now for the Mr. Rogers moment that I feel should be customary: I truly believe that when you work hard good things will come of it. I believe that if you're making an effort not only to be a good person, but a better person every day then God will bless you for it. I've made some pretty stupid mistakes, but He hasn't given up on me yet. Jacob 6:5 says that we should "cleave unto God as He cleaveth unto you." That is beautiful imagery. God won't dodge our advances. He's reaching out and grasping with all of His might, whether or not we may see it or believe it. I say believe it. If you don't trust me, try it. You've got nothing to lose and only the world to gain.

PS - For those of you who don't recognize that scripture, it comes from The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. If you'd like a copy, let me know. I'll send you one.