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Here is a quick update on the life of DPH since graduation:

1. I am making preparations to move to North Carolina to attend Duke this fall. This means I am driving across the country in July. If anyone has suggestions on where to go and what to see on the way, comment below!
2. I am working for the summer for inthinc Technologies in Salt Lake. It's a finance role, but I would have a hard time describing exactly what I am doing. If we have talked lately, you understand why.
3. I made a book. 
   
   
   
   
4. I got my diploma in the mail. I made a slight modification at Michelle's recommendation. 
   
5. I have been having fun outside. 
1. A hike up Mt. Olympus with Shawn Hallam. It was a little tricky with the ice.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. A trip to Bear Lake with friends. First pic is of Stephanie and I racing, with my roommate Jason giving us to green light.
   
   
   
   
3. Memorial Day services at the cemetery with roommates, Phil and Jason. We didn't coordinate our wardrobes. Promise. But it was pretty funny when we noticed it. 
   
4. A camping trip to Silver Lake, up American Fork Canyon. It's a 2 mile hike in (up), but worth every step. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Graduation

Last week was graduation at BYU. I'm done! Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure. Mom and Dad were nice enough to drive across Nevada to come for my graduation, and even nicer to sit through it.

 The M is for Marriott, no Melody. Or Mom.

The entire MBA program was an incredible experience. Another post is going to be in order for detailing everything I gained from this experience. 

A Tale of Two Cities: Part II

This week I visited Duke. A few things worth noting: 1) It is much more difficult to know where you are in North Carolina. There are trees and hills everywhere, and no mountains to keep you oriented. 2) It is totally worth it because it is beautiful. 3) The Duke campus is better than I imagined. You will see some pictures below. 4) The chapel on campus made me feel like I was in Italy again. 5) When I walked into Cameron Indoor Stadium had this euphoric rush. I have never even been a huge Duke fan, but there is a very cool feeling there.

Overall it was a positive experience. I enjoyed the students, the faculty, the campus, and the area. Here are a few pictures.

Pretending to teach in one of the MBA case rooms.

Just inside the Fuqua School. The stairs take you down to the PhD students area. 

A few of the Duke basketball trophies.

Pretending I am shooting over Jabari Parker to win the game.