Technology

It is so amazing how far the human race has come. As I sit here in my living room, I can access almost everything in the world from my computer, and also my smart phone. Twenty years ago, the internet and computers were in their infant stages, and today so much can be accomplished with just a touch of a button.

I watched a documentary several weeks ago that was about the 100 most influential inventions in the last several hundred years. It was curious for me to find out that the #1 invention is not electricity, the computer, or radio, but the smart phone.

As I thought about this claim, that the smart phone is the most important invention in recent history, I realized that the fact that we can access everything from a small hand-held device, is so amazing. Our smart phones have more computing power than the early super computers that filled an entire room.They can surf the internet almost as fast as our laptops and PC's. The smart phone has revolutionized the way the world operates.

I am so excited to see what will come in the future in the ways of technology. We truly do live in the Information Age.

(Here is the link to a survey regarding our MCOM 320 class: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDhZOUYxZVlRcUdOVTZCRFdoejIydlE6MQ) 

Thank You Notes

Thank you notes are so small, but they can mean so much. I spent my entire day writing thank you notes for the gifts that my wife and I received for our wedding. I didn't realize how long it would take to write 40 thank you notes, it took me about 5 hours to write and address all of the letters. However, writing those letter really made me think about how much I appreciate all of the friends that I have. They are such caring and loyal friends that will be there for us no matter what. 

As I wrote the letters, I realized that the thank you notes were such a small gesture compared to the gifts that were given. I almost felt as though I needed to give a gift of equal value just to show my appreciation, but the more I thought about it, the thank you note is all that is needed. Sometimes you just need to let someone do something nice for you to let them be charitable towards you. 

Now, it just feels good to be done writing them. My fingers hurt, but my heart is full and I am excited to send them out. I want people to know that I truly do appreciate their love and support.

Hackers

I have seen so many movies and commercials that talk about hackers and how dangerous they can be. Due to the massive population of the world, you never think that you will be a victim of a hacker or anything of the sort. Well, I am here to tell you that you better think twice.

When i logged on to my email today, I had a message from Google saying that there may have been unauthorized activity in my account. As I looked into the message a little more, I found out that someone or something (malware) had accessed my email account from India and again from Mexico. This really freaked me out because I had no idea what someone could do with all the information in my email account.

The first good sign was that they had not changed the current password to my email. I immediately changed the password to my email and did a Google search for "what to do if your email is hacked." I quickly followed the direction and changed all the passwords to all the accounts that I have on the internet. I checked my checking account and my credit cards. Everything seemed to be in order.

Now I will just play the waiting game and hope that none of  my information was stolen from any of my accounts.

It is a very nerve-racking experience to go through. Information is one of the most valuable assets anyone can have, so PROTECT IT!

Here are a my wife and I in Canada on a lighter note:

Long Night

I never thought in a million years that I would work 14 hours straight at any one job, but last night I did just that. I am employed by BYU Concessions as a production worker and it is hard work. My main responsibilities include setting up and taking down concession stands before and after sporting events. There is a lot of heavy lifting and the hours are contingent upon how fast the task are completed.

Yesterday, the football game started at 8:15pm but I had to be there at 1:00pm to set up and stock all the stands. It is funny though because I get to watch most of the game because all of my work takes place before and after the game. It can be very stressful at times because there are so many rules that I am not familiar with yet, but it is a good learning experience for me. The job really helps me to pay more attention to detail than I normally do.

Well, after the Cougs sealed up the victory against San Jose my work began. I didn't get out of work until 3:00am so it was a really late night. Then I had church in the morning at 8:00am, it was really hard to get up. Well, my feet are so and so is my whole body, but I feel good about the work that I did.

Special Someone

You know that you are loved when that special someone in your life sticks by you no matter what. I have recently realized how special that special someone is to me. That special someone is my wife Rachel and I hope that I will someday be able to comprehend the love that she has for me and for others.

It is so true that women have a capacity to love that men do not have. They also have a capacity to comfort and encourage that is unlike any other. I really wish that I knew how they do it but I think that is a secret that I will never know, which I am fine with as long as I have my wonderful wife.

Among all of the qualities that attracted me to my wife, her ability to love everyone and to bring a smile to my face was what sealed the deal. She is so beautiful in every way and she reflects her beautiful spirit through her actions. She often says, "Your actions speak louder than your words." This statement is a perfect representation of who she is and what she does. Her chosen area of study is Rec Therapy. When she first told me that this was her major, I just though, "What are you going to do with that major." But without hesitation, she spouted off a ton of things she wants to do to help others with this major.

This up-beat and loving attitude is a perfect representation of my loving wife. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I hope to one day be as loving as she is. I love you Rachel.

Here is a link to the LDS website, there is so much that we can learn from this website: http://classic.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e419fb40e21cef00VgnVCM1000001f5e340aRCRD

Here is a link to Rachel's blog:
http://racheltylermorrison.blogspot.com/