Open House

What a great day! I feel like no matter how crazy busy I seem to get, I always have a smile on my face; I am just so happy!
Really happy.
I got myself up early and out the door on time this morning, rode the trax with some fun friends from my ward, and got to school on time.
In my public speaking class this morning, we had to present a speech about ourselves and bring a visual aid. I wrote and presented a speech about photography and how much I love it and want to continue to develop my talent. And of course I brought my camera.
I wasn't too nervous, but it was difficult for me to not read from my paper; to make eye-contact with my audience.
I got an A so that made my day.
After class, I went to our school's weekly devotional. Today the Temple president from the Bountiful Temple spoke to us.
So amazing.
I love our devotionals.
He spoke about the importance of the Book of Mormon in our lives, and knowing for ourselves-gaining that testimony-that it is true.
He explained the importance of knowing what the Spirit feels like, and we discussed how to maintain faith and never lose our testimonies.
He counseled us to immerse ourselves in the scriptures-the Book of Mormon-making sure that we take notes and read slowly.
He suggested five points to us about reading the Book of Mormon:
1. Don't hurry the journey- Slow reading. Take time to digest; don't speed read. The Book of Mormon is not to be briefly tasted, but savored.
2. Read out loud-Especially the words of the Savior. (3 Nephi 17)
3. Read with a pencil- Make notes in order to make sure that we remember. God will give to those who are ready.
4. Right time and with the right posture- Reading our scriptures in the morning. Twenty minutes every morning.
5. Pause and pray before you read- Look for messages-find treasures.
In conclusion he emphasized the importance of knowing what the Spirit feels like so we can know for ourselves; being an eye and ear witness of the Book of Mormon by reading it and knowing it.
Loved it.
Afterwards, I attended my Doctrine and Covenants class where my roommate volunteered me to play the piano for our opening hymn.
Awesome.
We discussed Doctrine and Covenants section 4; what a great missionary section. I remember going on splits with the sister missionaries when I was home over the summer, and reciting that with them.
It's really powerful.
I had an hour before my next class and my roommate and I went to Subway to get lunch. I met a guy who worked there who apparently goes to our school.
Cool kid.
I was next off to my mission prep class, where we discussed the first couple of pages out of the Preach My Gospel manual.
Greatest thing ever; I love that manual.
After class, I went grocery shopping with my roommate and then we went to an open house at our Bishop's home. One of the young men in our ward is serving a mission and is leaving tomorrow for the MTC. It was super fun to see our ward and to wish him well.
When we came home it was time (again) to work on homework.
So pretty much an awesome day. :)