Back to School

When I told friends and family I was coming to visit I didn’t expect an invitation to speak at my alma mater. But my first day there, I got to visit my old BYU cartography professor (who happens to be my second cousin) and talk to his cartography class about what it’s like working in the NGO sector and using my GIS degree. Despite leaving all my notes at home and not being able to give them much career advice (have dream job given to you), I think it went rather well. Bonus: they had just held their own geography bee and were able to share questions with me for ours at work. Walking around campus I was surprised at how small it seemed, how young they all were, and how much had changed. But I finished off my day there with a visit to the Creamery and a familiar treat in honor of Papa Koenig.

Other than the almonds, dad would be proud.

On the drive back to my cousin’s house I drove past the Provo Tabernacle turned temple. I loved having Christmas Concerts there as a student, but I know it will be beautiful and important in this future use.

Tabernacle turned temple

As bookends to my day I was able to visit two DC friends who've moved to Utah. I miss having them close by, but it's great to see them thriving here.