Monica  Alonzo  Cultural  &  Visual  Anthropology  

Dr.  Leanna  Wolfe  December  9,  2015  

“As I have studied the scriptures, that includes both the Book of Mormon and the Bible, I have learned more about who I am and who I can become.”

The  book  of  Mormon  and  the  Bible  are  both  important  to  her  because  they  both  help  guide  her  in  making  the  right  decisions.    

AHer  Prayer  every  morning  she  makes  breakfast.    

“Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. “

“I started to play the piano at age 6. It’s something that has always been natural to me. Playing the piano

brings peace and happiness in my everyday life”

Playing  the  piano  has  always  been  an  important  part  of  her  life.  

“Community service is a big thing in our church. We like to help out as much as we can. “

She  dedicates  more  than  30  hours  a  week  to  her  temple.  She  is  the  leader  of  there  youth  group,  they  meet  three  Nmes  a  week  to  go  over  there  new  project  they  are  about  launch  in  January.    

“Yoga brings peace and serenity and it’s Important to fill your mind with positive Energy.”

She  likes  to  try  new  things  everyday.  She  loves  to  surround  herself  with  posiNve  and  peaceful  energy.  Yoga’s  not  only  relaxing  but  it  brings  out  the  best  in  her.  

She  just  graduated  high  school.  She’s  majoring  in  accounNng.  School  is  her  main  priority.    

“It’s hard juggling your personal life with school and being religious. You just have to find the right amount of time to do everything… Come on Monica If I can do it. So can you!”

“I was in a meeting with the bishops of our congregation and other bishops from Utah and one of the bishops brought his 3 year old autistic son and as soon I walked into the room the child wouldn’t leave my sight. So I told Bishop Colima that if he wanted I could help him watch his son Chris and he said yes. When the night ended the little boy Chris gave me this horse to remember him. I never saw them again after that day. But I will never forget him. He brought joy into life for those few hours”

“I love kids… One day I’ll have kids of my own… Maybe four of five”

She  keeps  this  horse  next  to  her  bed  on  the  nightstand  hoping  one  day  she  will  meet  with  Chris  again  and  thank  him  for  the  impact  he  had  on  her  life  aHer  that.    

“I love Quotes especially the ones that hit you right in the heart. Those are the ones that stick

to you.”

She  collects  painNngs  and  frames  of  famous  spiritual  quotes.  She  has  about  25  of  them  around  her  house.    

“He’s My baby. I don’t know what I would do without him, he completes me. He’s the best part of my day, just spending time with him and the unconditional love he gives me… I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Teddy  is  the  best  part  of  Samantha’s  life.  She  walks  him  twice  a  day,  plays  with  him  for  two  hours  before  she  goes  to  school.    

“I love giving back to my community. Like I always say if you have time to do something nice why not? Wouldn’t

you like to make a difference in someone else's life?”

Once  she’s  done  with  making  dinner  and  is  done  studying  she  likes  to  make  different  arts  and  craHs  for  the  homeless  shelter  especially  right  before  the  holidays.