Hey!
So life is being very life-like. Busy. Accounting is taking over most of what I do. Including a 4 hour session of working on a presentation due on Friday that we started yesterday. I seem to be fitting things in between accounting rather than having free time. It's weird when I have a moment of free time. And that time itself is usually spent working, doing household duties, football games, intramural Frisbee games, hanging out with friends, spending time with a certain someone, and playing video games with my roommates. And that feels like a fraction of what I want to do. Or have an obligation to do. Here's a generic apology for those who care. I apologize for not being able to prioritize my time and being everywhere I need to be. I'm trying to do the best I can. I ain't perfect yet!!!
Besides that. Yeah. I enjoy hearing from my former residents on their missions and the old friends from wards past. I've just disappeared off the radar for a while. Maybe I'll be back after the good ol' Jr. Core.
Anyways. Love ya
Dave
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
So... I was going through some of my RA files on my computer, and look what I found! It's a letter my Hall Advisor had me write to myself more than a year ago. At many places, it surprised me at what I said, especially how frustrated I sounded in some places. 'Cause I sure don't remember being that frustrated. I guess memories fade, don't they? As long they're the bad ones, I don't mind one little bit. So here it is!
"David E. Watson
26 Heritage Halls #4215
Provo, UT 84604
Dear Dave,
Why, oh why did you choose to be a RA? WHY!?!?! After all, you are going to be living with a bunch of freshman. You’ll be living in on-campus housing, and you won’t meet many people your own age. In the ward, it’ll be introductions, learn what a testimony is, learn how to give talks, yada, yada, yada. Where is YOUR spiritual progression going to be? Are you even going to get much out of going to church besides what you study and what you teach? You will have to deal with a bunch of immature, apathetic freshmen, who care nothing more than to goof off and pretend that they are at EFY. That’s it! You’ll have a few cool guys, of course, but the majority? Good luck with that. And you will have to plan programs for them and try and get them interested in actually being college students and not high school students. You’ll have to deal with guys not paying attention to visiting hours and breaking the hours over, and over, and over again. Along with every other rule. How much of it will you be able to take before you go crazy?
But, you know what? Here’s the answer—being a RA is the opportunity of a lifetime. You will probably never again have the chance of being a positive influence on the lives of so many. Each of those guys will see you in a different light. Some, as an authority figure. Others, as a spiritual leader. Yet more who will see you as a great friend. You have the chance to change the course of these freshmen’s lives. But, don’t do it for the glory, or the reputation. Don’t even do it to hear praise. Do it because you want to help these young men become the best they can be and also to help them come unto Christ.
What else could be more important than bringing souls unto Christ? Maybe these young men are already members of the church. However, most of them are trying to find their testimonies. They need to know the truth for themselves. You can help them find that desire to come unto Christ. In that way, these young men can decide to serve missions and then, in turn, change the lives of countless other people. In a way, you are preparing these young men to serve the Lord. You can still be a missionary, but not to non-members. In strengthening these young men, you are paving the way for these future missionaries to change the course of the world.
Other benefits? Living close to campus. Having a flexible schedule. BYU is my employer. Even though I have to work on Sundays, it is focused on helping others to come unto Christ. I don’t have to worry about off-campus differences. I get to work with inspired men and women in helping the residents. I get to learn about myself through seeing the actions and character of the inspiring young men that I live with. The end it all off, there will be many moments of serendipity that I can’t even imagine as I enjoy every moment of being a RA! Well, you figure it out. Is it worth it? Definitely yes! The opportunity cost doesn’t outweigh the blessings. Just keep it up. You can do it! Life changes every minute, hour, week, and month. Keep progressing and getting better. Live it, and love it!
Hasta luego, Jajatopata, Chau,
Dave" Life update? Accounting program is taking over my life, but I'm learning how to balance it. Social life is good. I've made some good friends. Dating life? Good, I guess. Trying to fit in what I can between accounting, being a RA, and life itself happening. 22 is treating me well though. Let's hope it keeps up! Dave
"David E. Watson
26 Heritage Halls #4215
Provo, UT 84604
Dear Dave,
Why, oh why did you choose to be a RA? WHY!?!?! After all, you are going to be living with a bunch of freshman. You’ll be living in on-campus housing, and you won’t meet many people your own age. In the ward, it’ll be introductions, learn what a testimony is, learn how to give talks, yada, yada, yada. Where is YOUR spiritual progression going to be? Are you even going to get much out of going to church besides what you study and what you teach? You will have to deal with a bunch of immature, apathetic freshmen, who care nothing more than to goof off and pretend that they are at EFY. That’s it! You’ll have a few cool guys, of course, but the majority? Good luck with that. And you will have to plan programs for them and try and get them interested in actually being college students and not high school students. You’ll have to deal with guys not paying attention to visiting hours and breaking the hours over, and over, and over again. Along with every other rule. How much of it will you be able to take before you go crazy?
But, you know what? Here’s the answer—being a RA is the opportunity of a lifetime. You will probably never again have the chance of being a positive influence on the lives of so many. Each of those guys will see you in a different light. Some, as an authority figure. Others, as a spiritual leader. Yet more who will see you as a great friend. You have the chance to change the course of these freshmen’s lives. But, don’t do it for the glory, or the reputation. Don’t even do it to hear praise. Do it because you want to help these young men become the best they can be and also to help them come unto Christ.
What else could be more important than bringing souls unto Christ? Maybe these young men are already members of the church. However, most of them are trying to find their testimonies. They need to know the truth for themselves. You can help them find that desire to come unto Christ. In that way, these young men can decide to serve missions and then, in turn, change the lives of countless other people. In a way, you are preparing these young men to serve the Lord. You can still be a missionary, but not to non-members. In strengthening these young men, you are paving the way for these future missionaries to change the course of the world.
Other benefits? Living close to campus. Having a flexible schedule. BYU is my employer. Even though I have to work on Sundays, it is focused on helping others to come unto Christ. I don’t have to worry about off-campus differences. I get to work with inspired men and women in helping the residents. I get to learn about myself through seeing the actions and character of the inspiring young men that I live with. The end it all off, there will be many moments of serendipity that I can’t even imagine as I enjoy every moment of being a RA! Well, you figure it out. Is it worth it? Definitely yes! The opportunity cost doesn’t outweigh the blessings. Just keep it up. You can do it! Life changes every minute, hour, week, and month. Keep progressing and getting better. Live it, and love it!
Hasta luego, Jajatopata, Chau,
Dave" Life update? Accounting program is taking over my life, but I'm learning how to balance it. Social life is good. I've made some good friends. Dating life? Good, I guess. Trying to fit in what I can between accounting, being a RA, and life itself happening. 22 is treating me well though. Let's hope it keeps up! Dave
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