Does anyone else find this as funny as I do? This is a list of most of the jobs I have held at BYU. And as you can tell from the list, I have been here forever.
Literally.
Please notice the start date and end date of my jobs at BYU.
beginning of time - 7/02/2005
FOODS ELWC/ELWC Catering
7/2005 - 7/2005
SPECIAL EVENTS/Special Events
7/2005 - 11/2005
FOODS ELWC/ELWC Catering
11/2005 - 1/2006
FOOD MTC PART/MTC Cafeteria Proper
1/2006 - 2/2006
CHURCH HISTORY/Church History & Doctrine
2/2006 - 5/2006
FOOD MTC PART/MTC Cafeteria Proper
5/2006 - 8/2006
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
8/2006 - 8/2006
PAYROLL/Cew Byu Provo
8/2006 - 9/2006
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
9/2006 - 9/2006
CHURCH HISTORY/Church History & Doctrine
9/2006 - 12/2006
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
12/2006 - 12/2006
KBYU ADMINISTRATION/Administrative
12/2006 - 5/2007
CHURCH HISTORY/Church History & Doctrine
5/2007 - 6/2007
HP Intra Extramurals/Invitational Track Meet
6/2007 - 8/2007
PAYROLL/Faculty Consolida
8/2007 - 8/2007
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
8/2007 - 12/2007
PAYROLL/Faculty Consolida
12/2007 - 12/2007
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
12/2007 - 1/2008
KBYU ADMINISTRATION/Administrative
1/2008 - 8/2008
ANCIENT SCRIPTURE/Ancient Scripture
8/2008 - 4/2010
PAYROLL/Faculty Consolida
4/2010 - 5/2010
DEAN'S OFFICE RELIGIOUS ED./Associate Dean
5/2010 - forever
I'm never getting out of here. I really will be here forever!!! (And no, I didn't add these in myself. They are on my job payroll login...)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Isn't BYU always home?
The other day when I stopped by the records office to get some issues figured out, I mentioned to the girl at the counter that I had just returned from my mission (thus the records issues). She said, "Welcome home! Well, if you call BYU home..." to which I responded, "Isn't BYU always home?"
It is for me.
But even BYU does not remain stagnant as I leave to explore other countries. I thought a list of things that have changed in the last two years would be fitting.
1. Motion-sensored toilet paper rolls in the bathroom? I must admit that I had never seen these before and was slightly startled when I put my hand near one and it moved automatically. Perhaps this is to cut down on toilet paper waste? The only place I have found this interesting phenomena is in the Wilk.
2. Snack zone in the library?!! I guess the complaints and suggestions finally made it through to the top, because the library now has an "official" snack zone--on the 3rd floor at the south end. When I first saw a picture of a chocolate chip cookie in this area, I thought perhaps the library personnel were mocking us starving students, but it is actually an official place for "sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and other non-messy foods." So I guess I can't bring in my sloppy joe or steak, but the good news for me is that now instead of leaving my LRC station for 10 minutes to run outside to eat a sandwich, I now only have to leave it for 5 minutes and walk down the stairs to eat. What a delight.
3. All A lots have changed their "Faculty parking only" hours to the late hour of 7pm. Even on Friday. It kind of bothers me--but some of the lots now no longer have "No parking 1-5 am" signs on them! Does this mean overnight parking is allowed?
4. The traffic office. It's gone. The other day I drove my car up by the bell tower to stop by the traffic office--an area I am quite familar with because I used to work there. And it was gone! All those houses (a little out of date for offices but quaint nonetheless) were razed. And the houses on the south end of campus were gone too. I guess they wanted offices where the bathrooms weren't pink and green?
5. No earphones in the LRC. Signs say this is to quell the spreading of "The Flu"...but still, the whole purpose of the LRC was the free and convenient headphones. Now you have to check out a "clean" pair if you want one...with disposable ear covers.
Well, that's about it. I wish I could list some great and wild things that have gone on while I was exploring distant lands, but I guess BYU really doesn't change that much in two years...
(Still no south entrance to the Library, which is at the top of my wish list.)
It is for me.
But even BYU does not remain stagnant as I leave to explore other countries. I thought a list of things that have changed in the last two years would be fitting.
1. Motion-sensored toilet paper rolls in the bathroom? I must admit that I had never seen these before and was slightly startled when I put my hand near one and it moved automatically. Perhaps this is to cut down on toilet paper waste? The only place I have found this interesting phenomena is in the Wilk.
2. Snack zone in the library?!! I guess the complaints and suggestions finally made it through to the top, because the library now has an "official" snack zone--on the 3rd floor at the south end. When I first saw a picture of a chocolate chip cookie in this area, I thought perhaps the library personnel were mocking us starving students, but it is actually an official place for "sandwiches, cookies, fruit, and other non-messy foods." So I guess I can't bring in my sloppy joe or steak, but the good news for me is that now instead of leaving my LRC station for 10 minutes to run outside to eat a sandwich, I now only have to leave it for 5 minutes and walk down the stairs to eat. What a delight.
3. All A lots have changed their "Faculty parking only" hours to the late hour of 7pm. Even on Friday. It kind of bothers me--but some of the lots now no longer have "No parking 1-5 am" signs on them! Does this mean overnight parking is allowed?
4. The traffic office. It's gone. The other day I drove my car up by the bell tower to stop by the traffic office--an area I am quite familar with because I used to work there. And it was gone! All those houses (a little out of date for offices but quaint nonetheless) were razed. And the houses on the south end of campus were gone too. I guess they wanted offices where the bathrooms weren't pink and green?
5. No earphones in the LRC. Signs say this is to quell the spreading of "The Flu"...but still, the whole purpose of the LRC was the free and convenient headphones. Now you have to check out a "clean" pair if you want one...with disposable ear covers.
Well, that's about it. I wish I could list some great and wild things that have gone on while I was exploring distant lands, but I guess BYU really doesn't change that much in two years...
(Still no south entrance to the Library, which is at the top of my wish list.)
Friday, May 14, 2010
I know where all the English majors have gone...
As much as I take pride in being an English major, sometimes I leave major errors in papers I hand in because of lack of time spent (or available) proofreading. Like last week. I turned in a paper that I had spent several hours on in to my professor. I had spent several hours writing it, but obviously zero hours proofreading it, because the FIRST LINE says "Aristotle puts asks the question"...I decided to change the wording last minute and didn't delete the old, obviously.
And so the professor circled it and wrote in huge letters, PROOF CAREFULLY.
Thank you. I know.
It was really embarrassing.
And so the other day in class, he had us pull out our syllabus so we could discuss a paper. And he had numbered things 1-6, and then instead of 7 there was another 6! Which was probably awkward for him, too, because he had to say, "It's under the second number 6..." clearly indicating that he, too, did not proofread carefully.
I felt vindicated. I wanted to say, "Ha! I'm not the only one who doesn't proofread!" But I didn't.
So I know where all the English majors have gone. They're still here, they just don't have time to proofread.
And so the professor circled it and wrote in huge letters, PROOF CAREFULLY.
Thank you. I know.
It was really embarrassing.
And so the other day in class, he had us pull out our syllabus so we could discuss a paper. And he had numbered things 1-6, and then instead of 7 there was another 6! Which was probably awkward for him, too, because he had to say, "It's under the second number 6..." clearly indicating that he, too, did not proofread carefully.
I felt vindicated. I wanted to say, "Ha! I'm not the only one who doesn't proofread!" But I didn't.
So I know where all the English majors have gone. They're still here, they just don't have time to proofread.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
My New Life
The other day I watched this "Mormon Messages" video. Can I just say that I think the Church is brilliant with staying up in technology? I love that they make all of these things available on youtube. And they are so artsy!
Anyway, it really helped me to put my life in perspective. And I realized that because of my Savior Jesus Christ, I really do have an awesome, awesome life.
Enjoy.
Anyway, it really helped me to put my life in perspective. And I realized that because of my Savior Jesus Christ, I really do have an awesome, awesome life.
Enjoy.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Middle Ages and the Middle East
For my avid readers, this post might be a little boring. For my Engl 291 class I wanted to show several pictures of how Christianity affected the life, and especially literature, of the Old English and Middle English period. So, with the danger of total-readership of my blog increasing from "one" to "more than one," I will proceed.
I've never been to Europe, but I did live in Israel, and throughout Israel are many churches built by the Crusaders and earlier groups of religious peoples. This means both that they had European influence, as well as influencing European architecture and ideals. Remember, many of the features in churches were made to represent places of interest in the Holy Land. At the very least it is a break from reading so much, right? :)
The following are pictures of some of those churches (they are all at least mostly Catholic--some also have Eastern Orthodox influence), demonstrating their architecture, the importance of iconic figures, as well as the influence of/beliefs about the Virgin Mary.
This is a monastary in Jericho, built into the cliff. Can you imagine the venerable Bede sitting in something like this writing his history?
Built by the crusaders in the Old City of Jerusalem, this is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of Mary.
Here you can see some of the painting on the apse of the church, surviving from the Crusader period.
These two are from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (outside and inside), which houses the spot believed by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox to be the spot where Christ was crucified, as well as where he was laid in the tomb. Thousands (maybe millions?) of Christians make pilgrimages to this site every year.
First built in the early 4th century, this church was rebuilt by the Crusaders (and then destroyed and rebuilt again, but they tried to keep with original design). This is the Church of Pater Noster, or the Church of the Lord's Prayer.
Also first built in the early fourth century, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem marks the spot believed to be where Jesus was born. The Crusaders did some updates and rebuilding, as have many others since then in efforts to preserve it.
The next few pictures are from a church in Nazareth dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I think it shows a lot of interesting things about how Catholics in their respective countries visualize the Virgin Mary.
And these last two are of St. George and the Dragon, which I talked about in a facebook post. Just thought it was a little interesting.
And finally, if you are really bored and were just hoping to see a visual representation of Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" and you don't mind Israeli/Palestinian conflict overtones, check out my other blog here. (It really is cool, by the way.)
I've never been to Europe, but I did live in Israel, and throughout Israel are many churches built by the Crusaders and earlier groups of religious peoples. This means both that they had European influence, as well as influencing European architecture and ideals. Remember, many of the features in churches were made to represent places of interest in the Holy Land. At the very least it is a break from reading so much, right? :)
The following are pictures of some of those churches (they are all at least mostly Catholic--some also have Eastern Orthodox influence), demonstrating their architecture, the importance of iconic figures, as well as the influence of/beliefs about the Virgin Mary.
This is a monastary in Jericho, built into the cliff. Can you imagine the venerable Bede sitting in something like this writing his history?
Built by the crusaders in the Old City of Jerusalem, this is dedicated to St. Anne, the mother of Mary.
Here you can see some of the painting on the apse of the church, surviving from the Crusader period.
These two are from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (outside and inside), which houses the spot believed by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox to be the spot where Christ was crucified, as well as where he was laid in the tomb. Thousands (maybe millions?) of Christians make pilgrimages to this site every year.
First built in the early 4th century, this church was rebuilt by the Crusaders (and then destroyed and rebuilt again, but they tried to keep with original design). This is the Church of Pater Noster, or the Church of the Lord's Prayer.
Also first built in the early fourth century, the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem marks the spot believed to be where Jesus was born. The Crusaders did some updates and rebuilding, as have many others since then in efforts to preserve it.
The next few pictures are from a church in Nazareth dedicated to the Virgin Mary. I think it shows a lot of interesting things about how Catholics in their respective countries visualize the Virgin Mary.
And these last two are of St. George and the Dragon, which I talked about in a facebook post. Just thought it was a little interesting.
And finally, if you are really bored and were just hoping to see a visual representation of Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" and you don't mind Israeli/Palestinian conflict overtones, check out my other blog here. (It really is cool, by the way.)
Finally....
Sunday, May 2, 2010
In Honor of Chen Zhen Hui
Today is a day of great importance. The day after May Day, a few days before Cinco de Mayo...today is the one year anniversary of Chen Zhen Hui's baptism.
I first met Zhen Hui (the Chinese put their last names first, so her first name is Zhen Hui) in March of 2009. It was the last Sunday of my second transfer as a missionary in Taiwan, and her sister, Rui Jun, brought Zhen Hui to church with her. Rui Jun had been a member for about 2.5 years and one day Zhen Hui decided to go to church with her.
Zhen Hui was one of the most amazing investigators I have ever met. The next week when we went to teach her the first lesson, we sat down and asked her what she knew about Joseph Smith. She answered with, "Well, not that much. I took a copy of that book home--Gospel Principles? And I read the Relief Society manuel about Joseph Smith. And I read his account in the Book of Mormon."
Before she even got baptized she bought a copy of Preach My Gospel. (It might come in handy, she said.) During the second lesson, we asked her if she would be willing to be baptized. She said yes but set a date for August or September. We felt that she was more than ready and asked her to pray about that. She did, said God had asked her "Why wait so long?" and changed the date to May 2.
I called her today to congratulate her on one full year of activity in the church. She laughed and said, "I am so glad this year of trials is over!" As most new converts know, the first year after baptism can be rougher than expected. But Zhen Hui pressed forward with courage and determination. With two girls (2 and 8 months) and a husband that she brought to church each week, she was the driving force in bringing her family to the gospel. Her husband was baptized 3 months later, after gaining his own witness that the church is true. He now holds the Melchizedek priesthood and they are preparing to be sealed in the temple this August, when he passes his one year anniversary.
Shortly after she joined the church, Zhen Hui decided to go back to work as a school teacher. She felt that their personal economic crisis needed 2 incomes instead of one. But after only 6 months, she quit her job so she could once again stay at home with her girls. She wants to raise her children to love the Lord and follow His commandments, and she realized that she can teach them that better than day care.
Zhen Hui was amazing not just as an investigator but as a member as well--shortly after she was baptized she accepted a calling, she faithfully attended institute, and she introduced us to many of her friends. We went to her house 2-3 times a week to teach lessons to her friends there.
Zhen Hui and her family were special to me for many reasons. Her daughter (Qiao Qiao) was born 3 days after I arrived in Taiwan, her other daughter (Qi Qi)'s name had the same "Qi" as my Taiwanese name (Qi Jun), and her sister Rui Jun had the same "Jun" as my name.
Weird, huh.
In addition, I taught their family from the time Zhen Hui started investigating the church (March 2009), through her baptism, and until her husband was baptized (August 2009). I was transfered two weeks after his baptism, but was transfered back to the area for the last 6 weeks of my mission, where I saw both Zhen Hui and her husband faithfully fulfilling callings and Zhen Hui's husband receive the Melchizedek priesthood and give a prayer in stake conference.
The gospel of Jesus Christ completely changed their family and the very atmosphere in their home. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent with their family and what I learned from their examples of faith, patience, and waiting upon the Lord with humility and gratitude.
Zhen Hui, congratulations.
I first met Zhen Hui (the Chinese put their last names first, so her first name is Zhen Hui) in March of 2009. It was the last Sunday of my second transfer as a missionary in Taiwan, and her sister, Rui Jun, brought Zhen Hui to church with her. Rui Jun had been a member for about 2.5 years and one day Zhen Hui decided to go to church with her.
Zhen Hui was one of the most amazing investigators I have ever met. The next week when we went to teach her the first lesson, we sat down and asked her what she knew about Joseph Smith. She answered with, "Well, not that much. I took a copy of that book home--Gospel Principles? And I read the Relief Society manuel about Joseph Smith. And I read his account in the Book of Mormon."
Before she even got baptized she bought a copy of Preach My Gospel. (It might come in handy, she said.) During the second lesson, we asked her if she would be willing to be baptized. She said yes but set a date for August or September. We felt that she was more than ready and asked her to pray about that. She did, said God had asked her "Why wait so long?" and changed the date to May 2.
I called her today to congratulate her on one full year of activity in the church. She laughed and said, "I am so glad this year of trials is over!" As most new converts know, the first year after baptism can be rougher than expected. But Zhen Hui pressed forward with courage and determination. With two girls (2 and 8 months) and a husband that she brought to church each week, she was the driving force in bringing her family to the gospel. Her husband was baptized 3 months later, after gaining his own witness that the church is true. He now holds the Melchizedek priesthood and they are preparing to be sealed in the temple this August, when he passes his one year anniversary.
Shortly after she joined the church, Zhen Hui decided to go back to work as a school teacher. She felt that their personal economic crisis needed 2 incomes instead of one. But after only 6 months, she quit her job so she could once again stay at home with her girls. She wants to raise her children to love the Lord and follow His commandments, and she realized that she can teach them that better than day care.
Zhen Hui was amazing not just as an investigator but as a member as well--shortly after she was baptized she accepted a calling, she faithfully attended institute, and she introduced us to many of her friends. We went to her house 2-3 times a week to teach lessons to her friends there.
Zhen Hui and her family were special to me for many reasons. Her daughter (Qiao Qiao) was born 3 days after I arrived in Taiwan, her other daughter (Qi Qi)'s name had the same "Qi" as my Taiwanese name (Qi Jun), and her sister Rui Jun had the same "Jun" as my name.
Weird, huh.
In addition, I taught their family from the time Zhen Hui started investigating the church (March 2009), through her baptism, and until her husband was baptized (August 2009). I was transfered two weeks after his baptism, but was transfered back to the area for the last 6 weeks of my mission, where I saw both Zhen Hui and her husband faithfully fulfilling callings and Zhen Hui's husband receive the Melchizedek priesthood and give a prayer in stake conference.
The gospel of Jesus Christ completely changed their family and the very atmosphere in their home. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent with their family and what I learned from their examples of faith, patience, and waiting upon the Lord with humility and gratitude.
Zhen Hui, congratulations.
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