Yeah, it was gross.

This semester I'm in 3 health classes and I've definitely learned a lot (I know I promised once that I would post some stuff but sorry, I just didn't get around to it!)  It's been nice because we have pretty much talked about the same things around the same time (a little more or a little less in depth on some topics, depending on the course),in all my classes, so the material has stayed in my brain a little better.

One of the more recent topics was on STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections).  We discussed some alarming statistics, and saw some pretty nasty photos.  I wanted to throw up.  I was squirming in my chair because it was so gross.

It's hard for me to wrap my mind around some of the crazy, and in my opinion, reckless habits and lifestyles that are out there in the world.   I just don't see how people can meet someone and choose to sleep with them that same night.  I mean, I have a hard enough time holding hands even, sometimes! (just kidding)

Seriously though, with all the crap out there, I worry about people NOT worrying about stuff like that.  But anyway, what kept popping into my mind over and over again was, how grateful I am for the way I was raised, for what the doctrine of my religion  that has taught me about virtue, chastity, and most importantly I think, what it all boils down to: knowing I AM A CHILD OF GOD.  This knowledge is everything.  It's like Mufasa in the Lion King telling Simba: "Remember who you are".  When we remember who we are life makes sense.  Knowing this, everything else falls into place and explains WHY we should be virtuous an chaste. We have purpose and we have potential.