Holly being the wonderfully smart little lady that she is felt it would be a good idea for the two of us to tell a little about ourselves so that those who don't know us can learn a little bit. For those of you that don't know me, but do know Holly, by the end of this you may be thinking "Why the heck is she marrying him?"
I was born and raised in Palmdale California. For those of you who don't know Palmdale, it's in the High Desert about an hour outside of Los Angeles. At this point in time my family consists of my Mom (Karen) and Dad (Steve), my older brother (Kevin) plus his better half (Erin) and their son (Logan), my younger sister (Jessica) and her husband (Mike Hill), and my youngest sister (Dianne), and then ME!!! plus my much much better half and soon to be wife Holly Nielsen.
I have never really been a fan of most of the popular sports, I am a "Lakers fan by association", basically meaning I really don't care about the Lakers or basketball at all, but I have many friends back home that are die hard Lakers fans. One sport I do love is Gymnastics, starting at a very young age I spent hours upon hours on the trampoline, then found myself doing flips and stupidly dangerous stunts off of tables or whatever tall objects I could find around me, and now just on the ground. (Random Side Note: I have never broken a bone, but I have had quite a few bad sprains.)
I do not stress very easily, but there are certain things in life I take very seriously.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is my foundation.
I served as a Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Richmond Virginia Mission. Over the course of my mission, but specifically during the nine months of those 2 years I spent serving as an Assistant to the President, I was stretched and refined in so many ways that I cannot even begin to explain. My mission, plus the examples of my parents have made me who I am today.
I enjoy literature and writing, but it is nearly impossible for me to sit down and read a book. It's very difficult for me to keep focused. The only book series that I have sat down and read out of my own desire was the Harry Potter series. I don't care what anyone says, that's a great story. I have recently started getting books in audio form and I listen to them as I go throughout my day. I find a lot of enjoyment in writing when it is what I want to write. Thanks to Holly and another good friend I started my own blog (thisiswhoiamspencerp.blogspot.com) and also resparked my intent to finish writing my book (even though it will still take a considerable amount of time to finish due to how little time I have...).
As of now I am studying at the LDS Business College and living in Salt Lake City. Which is an interesting story all on it's own. Long story short, for years I had planned on BYU Idaho, then within a few months of the time I would leave for school BYU Idaho just wasn't feeling right anymore. My best friend is here at the Business College and from talking to him, and the feelings I had, I found myself here. And I can truly say for multiple reasons that this is where God intended me to be. I found my wife, I got an incredible internship, and the schooling is more focused on what I really see in my future.
Life is incredible, I find the best in every situation and strive to always be optimistic. I am not perfect, but I have truly seen that life is too good to complain. Even when things seem to be at their worst, I can see the refinement of God making me a stronger person.
One last random fact about me... I am in love with an amazing individual named Holly Nielsen.
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