Wow, another semester has come and just about gone! Finals will be over in a week from tomorrow!!! As I was studying for finals today, I was starting to realize everything that I have learned in a short few weeks. One particular chapter in MCOM really caught my eye. This chapter was about presentations and giving effective presentations. I realized how throughout my life, whether in my career, or in church, I will be giving presentations and how helpful the information that I learned this semester was. Eye contact, hand gestures, bringing emotion, and telling stories will all help me throughout my life. One thing that particularly hit me today was three major attributes that audiences look for in effective presenter. These are if the presenter is (1) knowledgeable, (2) likable, and (3) genuine. These will be important for me as I prepare to serve a mission for The Church as Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in Naga Philippines. I will be able to lose these traits as I teach the people the gospel that I love so very much.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
So What? Now What?
Wow, another semester has come and just about gone! Finals will be over in a week from tomorrow!!! As I was studying for finals today, I was starting to realize everything that I have learned in a short few weeks. One particular chapter in MCOM really caught my eye. This chapter was about presentations and giving effective presentations. I realized how throughout my life, whether in my career, or in church, I will be giving presentations and how helpful the information that I learned this semester was. Eye contact, hand gestures, bringing emotion, and telling stories will all help me throughout my life. One thing that particularly hit me today was three major attributes that audiences look for in effective presenter. These are if the presenter is (1) knowledgeable, (2) likable, and (3) genuine. These will be important for me as I prepare to serve a mission for The Church as Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in Naga Philippines. I will be able to lose these traits as I teach the people the gospel that I love so very much.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Christmas Spirit
Christmas for me always starts early, I love the sounds and sights of the season and the joy that it brings. A highlight of the Christmas season is the First Presidency Christmas Devotional when I hear the words of latter-day prophets and their thoughts and feelings of the season. It is always nice to remember that the season is not just about the hustle and bustle, but most importantly about the service that we give to others. President Thomas S. Monson today spoke about the spirit of Christmas, and what it means to him. The Spirit of Christmas makes our hearts glow. Why do our hearts glow so much? simply because we are serving others. It seems only natural then that we can keep the spirit of Christmas alive in our hearts by serving others. So what do I learn from this experience I think the most important thing is to remember the spirit of service throughout the year and live a life that so that you will be full of that spirit throughout the year. So now, this Christmas I want to focus serving others this Christmas season, particularly right now as college students about to have final exams. I don't want to get too caught up that I forget the Christmas spirit.
I recruited by roommates, to share a few thoughts about the Christmas Devotional!!! :)
I recruited by roommates, to share a few thoughts about the Christmas Devotional!!! :)
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