There's a chill in the air

With the Winter Olympics coming up in a few days, people are asking me if Korea is cold. The answer is YES! In winter it can be downright FREEZING!!! Even colder than Rexburg! But don't worry — summer makes up for winter's chill by being swelteringly HOT. Well, warm and humid, anyway. Those are the perks of living on a peninsula!

I've never been as far north as Pyeongchang on the east coast, but the people who have been there tell me that it's very beautiful. They've made a lot of improvements to host the Olympics, just like they did when they had the Summer Games in 1988 (if anyone can remember that far back!). They are proud and excited to host the Olympics this year.

It's that time of year!

One thing that was fun about Korea is that there are all kinds of celebrations in winter, and two new year celebrations! New Year's Day isn't as big of a thing as it is back home, hence the wild celebration at midnight. But when the Lunar New Year rolls around, it's party time!

In which we attempt to #LightTheWorld

I LOVE the #LightTheWorld campaign! What a great way to celebrate the Christmas season — giving selfless service.

The problem we encountered, though, was that not everyone wants to receive. But we keep trying!

By the way, if you want to learn how to participate in #LightTheWorld, visit mormon.org. There's a ton of great stuff on there!

Flavor of the month

I had almost forgotten that Sis. Bae had done this for me! She was so sweet trying to help me adjust, but I was really happy that the kimchi flavor burned off all the pumpkin spice!

I saved a lot of recipes from my mission. This was not one of them!

Perspective

I was pondering the other day about everything that's been happening in the world, and I tried to put it in a gospel perspective. It isn't easy when you see innocent people hurt or suffering. But if you step back from your limited human perspective and take it to Heavenly Father's longer view, you can feel a sense of peace.

One of my favorite scriptures is this: "Behold and lo, mine eyes are upon you, and the heavens and the earth are in mine hands, and the riches of eternity are mine to give." (D&C 67:2). It's good to remember that every now and then.

I knew them, Horatio

I love General Conference! I love the General Women's Session! I'm so excited for this weekend!!!!

With all your might and zeal

It's encouraging to see so many people helping in Houston.

How can you help? Here are 7 ways. And, as the hymn says, don't forget to pray!