Those Utopian people

Have you ever met one of those Utopian people who you just want to be?

James William Claflin III is one of those guys for me. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. If I could be James, I would. I have never met a more amazing guy if you put it all in perspective. James is one of the most funny, loving, kind, handsome, and lovable guys you'll ever meet. He really is so kind to everyone. I respect him so much. When I first met James, it was Sophomore year 2nd Semester. From then I have just grown to love him more and more. Here is the kind of guy who was as low in life as you practically can be, and now he is at the top demonstrating everyday the power of the atonement through his example and power. One day, I hope that James and I can be best friends, because honestly I could spend all day with this guy. I really just wish he was my brother. I know he'll be one of the best missionaries in the field in just a few short months, and boy will Utah miss him.

Dream On

This week I learned/decided something about myself. It all started when Moe Gonzales tied me up to a chair and blind folded me in Student Council for a lesson she was teaching. Next the class (not according to Moe's plan) decided to abuse me. They put a target on my chest and goop down my shirt. They also put me out into the hallway, as I could do nothing to stop them. Then I patiently scooted back into the classroom. Moe gave me the instructions that I was to untie myself from the chair without breaking the yarn, and they I had to run down the hallway get a drink of water and then run back to the classroom and spit it all over Steve, the whole time wearing a blind fold, and in 5 minutes. I began attempting to slip out of my bonds when I heard someone say, "He won't be able to get out of it." Then, I heard Jared say, "Ya he will. It's Greg." I did succeed eventually and I did it in just under 5 minutes. I learned something in that moment though. Moe's lesson was on persistence, and in that moment I guess I kind of realized, I am a determined person.
      From there, I began to realize, I can do anything I believe I can do. I can repair any friendship, I can be in a band, I can be a model, I can hit any note, I can fly, I can save the world, and I can help save the souls of my friends.
      Then I sang dream on, on Friday night at the Senior Dinner Dance, and it was a witness to me that my dreams can come true if I work hard enough for them. It has always been one of my dreams to be in a band, and now I am, and I had the time of my life. One day all of my dreams will come true and I will be a singer and I will write music, and I will be one of the Lord's greatest servants because I love him, and I can do anything I believe I can do. Dream On.

"When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes" Story of our senior year

       This senior year has been great With You Around. I tried to Hide from my future, but my consience reminded me it was all For You And Your Denial. I broke your heart when I decided to Hang You Up, and for that I'm sorry. As I graduate everyone will See Me Smiling, and I'll always remember The Sound of You and Me and that we'll forever Be The Young, while The Life Of Leaving Home becomes our Soundtrack. But before I finish, please Sing For Me.