I went and saw U2. It was cool.

     Having a job in the radio industry certainly has its perks. Although I do work strange hours and haven't slept in on a Saturday for more than a year, I get to go to some pretty cool concerts. This time around was a pretty big show, I have always heard of U2, and been a fan, but never a die-hard, or someone who would actually purchase their CD.
     My dad always loved U2 and I recall purchasing him numerous albums for birthdays/Christmas because he loved them so much. I didn't know what to expect going to this show. Having been to Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Ingrid Michaelson, John Mayer and Jack Johnson in the last year, I didn't have high expectations seeing as I am not much of a fan. My mom got to come and I brought my friends Adrian and Chris.  I can only describe this concert in one word; phenomenal. They didn't waste my time by talking about nothing or some cause that they are pushing, but they just played music and they played it in a phenomenal way. If you ever have the opportunity to see U2, don't pass it up, go.

Why I believe Harold Camping's false prophesy was good for Christians

     I am a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I fully believe that one day Jesus Christ will return to earth, but as the bible says, no man can know the hour or the day, not even the angels  in heaven, but only the Father knows.
     When Camping made his prediction, I chuckled a bit, then I wanted to know why he thought the "rapture," which I do not believe in, seeing as it is not mentioned in the scriptures nor has it been mentioned by the apostles and prophets of today who lead the church I belong to, would occur May 21, 2011. His reasoning was a bit odd, with the numbering a bit random as it appeared to me, and claiming to know exact dates of biblical events is also a bit nonsensical. I asked myself, why am I taking such an interest in this?
     I discovered that my curiosity peaked, not because a false prophet had made a prediction that failed, but because God can send his Son to return anytime, and we must always be ready.
     My roommate mentioned to me that he hoped it wasn't on May 21, 2011 because he wasn't ready, I asked him why and he said that he wanted to be as close to Christ as possible when he returns. I thought for a moment and realized that this false prophecy is simply a reminder to me that I need to always be ready for the return of Christ.
     I don't consider myself a fanatical or extremist Christian, but I do consider myself a Christian, and like the bible says, no man can know the hour or the day...and with that being said, it's important to always be ready. If you are interested in the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, check out lds.org or mormon.org.

My Newspaper Articles

A few of you, seeing as there are only about three of you who read my blog, have requested that I put up links to all the articles that I have had published so far, so, after working tirelessly to locate all the links, here they are:


Churches seeking to be eco-friendly
Jive in concert
Students excited to learn about Utah Lake
Gov. Herbert defends new immigration law

Provo, SLC mayors take sunny Rivalry Ride

Community Action Month to raise funds for fighting poverty

Politicians discovering benefits of social media 

Mayor holds Bike to Work Day for national bike month 

Salt Lake Astronomical Society to host star parties 
Impact of former al-Qaida leader's death felt in Utah
Youth petition for climate change in Utah

I will keep updating this as more come in. Thanks for reading! 

I blog, I really do...just not very often

Spring term is in full swing and I cannot believe how much work it is to write for the Daily Universe. Although I do enjoy the writing and the experience I am gaining, I have come to the realization that I am thankful that I am not going into reporting. I would love to link you to all of my articles, but at the same time, I don't want to spend the time finding the links.
     In other news, I have somehow become obsessed with re-watching all of the episodes of The Office. My roommates and I love the opening scenes and the fact that they have nothing to do with the episode. Pure genius.Although The Office is an excellent show, I must say I am a huge fan of Community, but my all time favorite show is Parks and Recreation. There is nothing better.  Below are two amazing clips. Watch Kevin's face in the first video and after you watch the Tom Haverford clip, check out this website, Tom Haverfoods, it will make your day.