April Favorites

1. Better Days 2020

I don't remember how I stumbled across this campaign, but I'm glad I did. Better Days 2020 is a non-profit organization seeking to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave American (white) women the right to vote, and the 150th anniversary of the first woman voting in Utah. They have a clearly organized agenda that includes museum displays, education projects, and plans for the future expansion of women's opportunities in Utah. I am excited to see what they come up with and to help wherever possible. It's got me thinking about getting a graduate certificate in Women's Studies...

2. Utah Valley Magazine

A few months ago, I heard Jeannette Bennett, the founder and editor of the Utah Valley Magazine, talk at BYU about her journey into starting and running a business as a woman. I've since started to read her publication, and I have loved it right from the premise: a magazine focusing on local people and local needs. The magazine is top-quality from design to writing to topics. It has helped me love where I live and connect to my community.

3. #PRINCEofPEACE

The Church has done a phenomenal job with their Easter and Christmas campaigns in recent years. I still think of the Easter theme "Because He Lives" from a few years back. This year's campaign emphasizes Christ's divinity, and I needed a reminder that He is indeed Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace.

4. "Let Peace Then Still the Strife"

Just listen and still the strife.

5. Faculty Women's Association Spring Retreat

This month, I attended an amazing retreat with other female faculty members. We learned about trusting Plan B (and even turning Plan B into Plan A), responding to sexual assault on our campus (start by believing), and designing meaningful life experiences. I had a blast, and I'm still thinking about how to design my life--whilst still trusting in Plan B. Hopefully, I'll have more to say about experience design later.

6. Target's Mother's Day Gift Bag Collections

So cute! And fairly cheap. Now, if I could only find a way to mail them safely to my mum and sisters...

7. Random Acts

This show on BYUTV is thoughtful, inspiring, and hilarious. I enjoy watching familiar faces serve random people. It makes me want to be a better person!