Hey everyone! Happy October! I would like to make an official request to all Missourians-please send me fall photos! I can't believe this is my fourth fall in Provo-I love BYU and the mountains have grown on me-but I still miss the Missouri autumns, with the beautiful changing leaves.
Today in my Forming Marital Relationships class, we talked about how technology changes the relationships we have with people. Far fewer families have dinner together than they used to, and of those that do, how many of those times are there no phones answered, no texting, and no TV on? I think a lot of great conversations happen at the dinner table, and that's one of the things I miss about living at home, is eating dinner and talking with my family. More than once this summer I got out four plates while setting the table-even though if Sarah were there, Kevin would be too and I would need five. It's just one of those habits, I guess.
I feel so fortunate to attend BYU for many reasons, but one thing I love about going to an amazing school is that there are so many opportunities for performances and plays and concerts and comedy shows and art exhibits and pretty much anything you can think of! It's hard to find time-and money-to attend them all, but I try to see as much as I can. In the last month I have done a lot! I have been to an Indian musical performance (Indian as in India), World of Dance (which exhibits many different types of dance at BYU such as ballet, modern, ballroom international folk dance, and others), a Japanese Art exhibit opening reception, and BYU's band/orchestra showcase. I just love it!
I like being happy.
*the title is from Taylor Swift's song Love Story.
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Maybe it's just how I grew up, but I hate talking when I'm eating. That's when my mom always wants to talk to me, and we always end up getting mad at each other because I get annoyed because I'm trying to eat. That's probably just me though. :)
I know what you mean. When David left on his mission, I was putting six plates out for months--then when he came home, it took me weeks to remember to get more than five out again! I guess we're creatures of habit. See you in a few hours!
As you may or may not know, I live in Atlanta now. I'm super excited to see a real Autumn again.
I agree with you about dinner. It's the one thing my family always did together; I think it's invaluable.
my family is always remarkably diligent about getting everyone there for meal times and not using electronic devices. However, they're also anxious that we should have good family discussion, to the point where i almost dread the history/economics/life lessons that go along with my food.
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