For those of you who haven't heard, the Provo Tabernacle started on fire a few nights ago and the inside is completely gone. So sad that such a beautiful and historical building was destroyed. Almost everything was destroyed, but this picture was pulled from the ashes. The painting is "The Second Coming" by Harry Anderson.

Perhaps we can all use this as a reminder to keep Christ at the center of our lives. Especially during this holiday season.

It's that time of year. The time of year where I should be studying for finals but would rather blog instead. I do have some biology I need to get back to, but first...

In the library today studying at a table with a random guy who has broken the ice by asking me a few questions randomly throughout the time we are sitting.

Him: So what year are you?
Me: Well, I'm working on my master's so I don't really know what that would classify as (sound familiar?)
Him: Wow, that's awesome. So what year did you graduate?
Me: '08.
Him: That's incredible! You graduated in '08 and you're already working on your master's?

Ohhhhhh, he meant what year did I graduate from high school. I forget not everyone around here is working on their second degree. I have got to get out of this place.