Day 7: Week 1 Complete

As usual, I had a few pretty neat things happen today. Today when I went to the temple, I saw a girl from one of my classes last year. We were never friends and to be honest, I don't really remember her name. We talked like we had known each other always. When I first saw her, I was so excited. I cannot explain why I felt so genuinely happy to see this young woman or that I was able to have a full on conversation and enjoy it. I had forgotten about her until I saw her. I want it to be like this with most people I meet. Is it possible? Well, I have a goal to remember every person's name that I meet this year by the second introduction. I  want to do this so that people can feel important and loved. I know I feel flattered when other people remember my name. So maybe with this goal, I will be able to have that kind of reunion with people I meet.

I woke up pretty sick this morning. I was bummed! I knew that tonight was our ward activity which just happened to be riding a zip-line down Provo canyon. I started feeling worse as the day progressed, but I decided to go anyway. Seriously, when would I ever get a chance to go on a zip-line for free?! It was one of the funnest summer activities I have ever participated in! The sun wasn't out and there was a cool canyon breeze. I could see down the canyon with all the pines and the river at the bottom. It was so beautiful! I wasn't even afraid of the heights and normally I feel a sense of danger up that high. I actually felt safer (more safe?) on the zip-line than on the gocart ride up the mountain. I had so much fun! It was also great to meet new people (ask me their names I dare you!) and get to know previous acquaintances even more. What a great activity!