How to:
- Live life fully - celebrate everyday, make the most of weekdays and don't just wait for the weekends
- Accept diverse people and ideas simultaneously while holding true to my own
- Accept that not everyone is going to like me and invest in the people who do
- Forgive myself for being imperfect
- Find joy in the process of discovery
- Pay for experiences that create wonderful memories
- Talk about my religion without feeling the pressure to convert everyone
- Build my hobbies and talents in a new direction to continue growing
- Withhold judgment and love people
- Appreciate the advantages of singlehood
- Be happy for people's achievements instead of being jealous or resentful
- Look for humor and kindness in everyday life
Learned that:
- Maintaining friendships is hard and only works if it's mutual
- Two great people could be incompatible
- Most of life is gray, not black or white
- On the job
- Speed without accuracy is very unprofessional.
- Confidentiality is super important, especially regarding HR things.
- Don't judge/comment on an office's culture and policies when you first get there; sit back, observe, and learn first before making recommendations.
- Always follow-up when given a task/assignment.
Reaffirmed:
- When things get tough, prioritize God
- As long as I pay my tithing, I'll be ok
- When I make time for the temple and scripture study, the other important stuff will get done
- God will magnify my efforts/skills to fulfill my calling
- God has a sense of humor
Gained:
- My temple endowment
- 1 master's degree, and 2 partial ones
- Job experience at 2 universities
- Lots of dating relationship experiences
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