Socks, Hangers and Spiderman
HOLLLLAAAA AMIIGGOOOSS!!!!!
Greetings from the distant land of Provo! I heard lots of scary things about
the MTC before I came and how terrible it can be, but let me tell you, it's not
bad at all. Actually, I'm quite enjoying myself. We'll have to see how I feel
after a month of this, but the first couple of days have been awesome. Quick
note to everyone, when you come to the MTC you sometimes focus on all the
church clothes you need and forget you have exercise time every day. That's
what I did at least so I've been working out in church socks for the past
couple of days. Hopefully I can buy some normal ones soon!
The days here are packed with stuff
to do, but we have lots of accountability to make sure we make the most of our
study time. If you don't stay focused, it's easy to waste the day away. My
companion is Elder Fugal and we're super similar. So much so that it's a bit
creepy. We both played soccer and were center backs. We both LOVE "The Office"
and reference it quite a bit. We also both love to ski although he doesn't know
what the phrase "send it" means so I'm questioning the extent of his
skiing skills. When we first got to our residency (what we call our dorms) we
started unpacking and everyone was lamenting forgetting hangers except for me.
I was on top of it and feeling pretty good until I opened my closet. I
literally have the only closet without a bar going across it to hang stuff on.
That's what we call cruel irony. The only guy with hangers is the only guy
without a place to hang them. :/ Another fun thing in my room is I get to be on
the top bunk but there's no ladder to get up there. At first this bummed me out
quite a bit, but then I realized I get to start and end each day feeling like
Spiderman so it doesn't bother me anymore. Actually, if someone offered me a
ladder, I'd probably politely decline at this point.
So the first couple of days in the
MTC are kinda like being a freshman at a new school. You're always lost and
confused on where you're supposed to be. For me, it's worse. My brand president
made me District Leader on the second day, so it's kinda like I'm a freshman at
a brand new school and I'm supposed to give all the other freshman the tricks
and tools necessary to be successful. I absolutely love my district though.
Lots of us are going to Rosario. My entire room is actually.
I don't know if this is too long or
too short or just right or whatever on length or if anyone has made it to this
point. Hopefully you did and I'm not too boring. Please write me, email me or
use Dear Elder for me. Hearing from all of you makes it all a lot better over
here! The work is real friends. On our second day they gave us an investigator
who didn't speak English, so they definitely go for the whole throw you in the
deep end approach. I could use all your prayers I'll learn the language!
IF YOU STOPPED READING EARLIER AT
LEAST READ THIS PLEASE!!! I'd love for you all to send me your favorite
scripture for my personal scripture study and what it means to you so I can
learn from all you. The scripture I'll give this week is D&C 121:7-9. There
are hard times, but it'll all be good in the long run and we always have our
friends and family to support us. Thanks for all the support you all have given
me!!!!
HOORAH FOR ISRAEL!!!!
Con Amor,
Elder Nixon
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