The Golden Age For Socializing

Wow what a week!  I do believe that I could be in my golden age for socializing.  Right now I'm involved by either writing or dating with the following: Karen Pinegar, Shannon Lybbert, Valerie Evans, Anne Hiatt, Tracy Milligan, Paula Mayhew, plus Lisa Tate came over and we talked till 1:30 a.m.  I am enjoying it.  All of these girls are class A.

Tuesday we water skied at Deer Creek (Christine invited me), it was a blast.  Pretty girls, nice boat, good friends, great times.

I left there at noon then hurried up to Salt lake.  Mark Lybbert set me up with his sister, Shannon.  We went to the rodeo, watched glo-worms, ate dinner, watched fireworks, lit more off at Wayne's, played Trivial Pursuit then listened to records.

I called Paula Mayhew tonight.  Her roommate Lisa called earlier to remind me to call her.  Looks like we're on for a week from Saturday.


JC

Fun In The Sun & Thoughts About Marriage

I put a $100 deposit down on a computer today.  I guess that marks my attempt to move into the information age.

Lots of fun in the sun today.  Things started out with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the gym.  Our team did poorly.  But we did beat the bounders (Shawn McCord's team).

After that our ward played softball against the other ward in The Elms.  We beat them.  In the first inning I caught three balls to the left field in a row.  I was rather impressed with myself!

Still later diving and watermelon at the pool then scriptures and reading at the library.  I fell asleep for awhile at the library and awoke with a genuine kink in my neck.  I hope that it is gone in the morning.

I am fasting as I didn't have a very good fast last week.

P.S. Letter from Anne, postcard from Val, book mark from Hermana Dalton

John is home to Idaho this weekend.  He is spending some time with his parents as he is trying to decide if he should Marry (with a capital) Suzy End.

That is a tough decision and I don't envy the mental anguish that it assuredly is causing him.  The concept of marriage still seems so distant and foreign to me.  I just can't see any girl I know right now as my wife.

I predict that I will be at least 27 before I do get married.  There is a lot that I can learn in 3 short years.

I'm slowly falling for Churchill.


JC

Blessings, Trials & An Awkward Date Dance

3:30, 3:00, 1:30 - that's my excuse for no journal entries the last couple days.  I can't believe how blessed I have been.

There have been some real trials for me to overcome in this life and I'm still working on quite a few.  The Lord has given me so much.

School is going well and my social life is going along after than I can manage.

Tonight I was asked if I would be the lead in the ward play, "Cinderella".  I am going to play the part of Prince Charming.  I don't know what to expect.

Valerie is on vacation and I'm looking forward to a letter from Anne.

Last night I doubled with Jim and Laneeda Lucero.  I took out Laneeda's friend, Mary.  We had a barbecue which was fun.  Then we went to a dance which was not fun because every girl I've ever met in the whole wide world (including Lisa) was there.  All of Val's roommates were there.  Founder Bridge was playing and I felt like everyone was watching me.

Luce and I went golfing for the first time on Saturday.  I haven't golfed for 10 years and it was a lot of fun to get out and hit a few.


JC

A Special Experience With Jeff Hafen

Jeff Hafen and I had a long talk today.  He bought me an ice-cream bar then we went to the custodian office and talked.  I was very frank in telling him about myself, my philosophies, and my sometime feelings of inferiority.  He reached out and touched me with his love and concern.

He told me of his father-in-law's father who had recently committed suicide.  Nobody in the immediate family was able to go into the room where the suicide took place to clean up.  Jeff was asked and responded.  He told me of the awful feelings of nausea that overcame him; how he was forced out of the room several times.  there was a lot of blood in the room and on the walls.  He told me of how, during this ordeal, the Spirit came to him reminding him of his baptismal covenants to mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort.  It was very touching.

He also told me of his feelings for me and how he saw in me some of Nephi's attributes.

I'm not sure that I have ever had an experience like that.  We knelt and prayed and I felt the Spirit very strongly.

I feel very weak and humble right now.

I got an A on my Stats test today which was sure a blessing.  I've been thinking about Anne a bit today.


JC

Anne's Letter, "Splash", Dating Preferences & Sir Winston Churchill

I received my long awaited letter from Anne today.  I wasn't disappointed.  She writes well and was able to explain a lot.  I don't know if I have ever felt so intimidated by a woman before.  To make matters worse she is three years younger than I am and she just keeps getting smarter!

I have dated Valerie for a couple of months now but she just doesn't do anything for me like Anne does.  It's interesting to see where life takes us.

John and I saw the movie "Splash"  tonight.  Madison, played by Daryl Hannah reminded me of both Anne and Sister Dalton.

Lots of women that have caught my attention lately are blonde.  That seems to indicate a change in my preferences.  I used to be a solid brunette fan.

I bought and started a biography of Sir Winston Churchill today.  I'm excited about it.  It promises to be good reading.


JC

Tensions In The Office

Tensions in the office have been running quite high.  Curt moved his desk which he is sharing with Jim without consulting Jim first.  That hurt Jim's feelings and so there are tensions there.  Paul and Steve have not enjoyed the most congenial relationships and the rest of us unwittingly get caught up in the middle.

I've been waiting for a letter from Anne Hiatt but it hasn't come very quickly!

Lots of stats to do.


JC