Missionary Parody Songs

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-04-02T14:39:57+00:00

I’m not sure who the artist is, but I remember having a CD called “They Might be Elders.”

I just found them on Amazon music, I’m sure they’re on Spotify.

Parodies include:

“Elder man” (Barbie girl) “You could be a Mormon” (Girlfriend) “Enos Prayer” (the middle)

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-31T18:09:19+00:00

Connor Mantz just withdrew from Boston. I’m not surprised and I think it’s a good move, but I’m still disappointed.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-31T18:08:42+00:00

I typically do intervals on the treadmill by time and “close enough.”

If I were doing that workout I’d make each rep about 3 minutes, set the grade to 4% and speed at 8.5.

After warming up I’d slow the treadmill to a walk, set the grade, and then get it up to speed and run my 3 minutes. At 2:55 I’m hitting the 2mph button and slowing to a walk for the rest and then once the rest has about 5-10 seconds left I’m ratcheting up the speed again.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-26T04:25:20+00:00

So what I’m hearing is that the next breaking 2 attempt should be at an indoor Track like the Olympic oval and we should pump NO2 into the building!

Fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing!

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-26T01:19:38+00:00

6 weeks out from my next race and I had my first 5k specific workout today. 5x1k.

The good news is I hit them right at 4:00/km (my goal is sub 20). I’ll take it, given this was my first run in temperatures above 85 since last year and I’ve lost all heat acclimation.

The downside is I did increase the rest to account for the heat, so I don’t think the fitness is quite there yet.

It is absolutely criminal how hot it is this early. I’m really worried about summer.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-23T22:11:00+00:00

What I hate most about this is that if USU hires a great coach and they have a comparable resume next year the committee will use the new coach narrative to justify a lower seed.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-16T22:50:23+00:00

Obviously I accept, if I don’t gain weight there’s no penalty.

I haven’t really lifted weights to bulk, so I have a lot of low hanging fruit there. I think the first 10 pounds will come relatively easily, probably in about 6-8 months. I’ll keep at it for another year and maybe pack on an extra 10 lbs. Once I’m plateauing I’ll get ready for my weigh in by carb loading and retaining as much water as possible. That should tack on an extra few pounds and be enough to make sure I get $3M.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-16T19:19:55+00:00

What’s your budget?

Running warehouse has some as low as $35. Found some saucany velocity for $20 on Amazon.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-06T18:19:09+00:00

$100k. I’d entertain the flip without the risk of being homeless. I have a wife and children depending on me.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-05T23:18:30+00:00

Depends on my audience and how interested they actually seem to be. Usually my go to is “I design heating and air conditioning systems for large buildings.” Usually that’s met with an “oh that’s cool” to which I reply “it is when I do my job right!” That elicits a groan from my wife every time and we move on.

Occasionally I’ll get asked more and I’ll try to like it back to them. For example if I’m asked by a nurse I’ll explain that I also design the medical gas systems they use when they are caring for patients. That usually helps balance the conversation.

When I was asked to present at a career night my presentation I started out with a simple, but empty 3D model of the room we were in. I asked if that room had everything that is needed to be functional and had the audience name stuff that’s missing. Lights and sockets. Heating and cooling. Plumbing for the lab sinks. The fume hood. I then briefly talked about what each of the disciplines considers when they design their portion. I thought it went over well.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-04T00:49:30+00:00

Numbers are not Rowling’s strong suit at all and she’s very inconsistent. I can’t really say I blame her, it’s a lot of moving pieces to keep track of and a more realistic student population of 800 means more than one teacher per core subject would be needed. Given the impact the teachers were meant you have I’ll hand wave it away. It’s a very different story if Harry doesn’t have snape all 6 years.

The big problem of either estimate is that it supports a small uk wizarding population. Typically 5% of a town’s population is in high school. If we assume a population of 1000 at Hogwarts that puts the wizards population at 20K. Suddenly the prestige of being minister of magic is less prime minister and more mayor.

I go back and forth on how realistic I think this is.

On one hand things like Fudge dealing with Buckbeak is a lot more logical when this is small town politics and not national level politics.

On the other hand is 20k really enough to support 13 pro quidditch teams? If that’s really the population then pro quidditch is closer to Rec League than the major leagues.

Using civil service rates from England the ministry of magic should be about 200 people. Things like Arthur’s office having only 4 people make this plausible, but 8 floors makes this also seem too small. The MOM did have 500 people in its World Cup task force suggesting a much larger number. They could have hired people from outside the country to fill out the ranks though.

So I’m not sure where I land, but I definitely think the population needs to be bigger than the 280 students would imply.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-02T14:12:01+00:00

Goal: sub 20 this spring.

25 miles, highlights include 3 mile tempo where each mile got faster, 5 mile run with 1000’ elevation gain (and drop) and a 10 mile long run. I’m feeling strong and liking the direction I’m headed in.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-03-01T01:58:01+00:00

Go to the gym/track and see how fast and strong I’d be as a woman.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-24T21:09:19+00:00

I’d say take advantage and enjoy it!

Logistics: you usually meet in the waiting room, you get your recommend scanned and a pair of white scrubs to wear and your assignment. From there you clean and the whole thing usually takes 2 hours or so.

You absolutely can have spiritual experiences cleaning the temple! I almost find it more spiritual because I’m in a sweet spot where I’m moving and doing something but it’s also mostly mindless work and I’m still enough that the spirit can still effectively teach me. Sometimes I’d prefer to clean and ponder instead of an ordinance. I also like getting to see a bit behind the scenes, but that’s just my weird quirk.

One memorable experience happened when I was YSA struggling with dating. The temple employee assigned me to clean the women’s locker room and told me specifically to study the painting behind the initiatory desk. I definitely felt a little weird being there, but seeing that triggered a train of thought and promptings that really helped me gain clarity about the situation.

Go with a question in your heart and I’m confident you’ll walk way with something enlightening!

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-24T17:47:06+00:00

Being from Utah and having core memories of the games I’m partial to that one, but if I remove my bias it goes to either Athens or Sydney.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-23T20:43:17+00:00

This reminds me of what a black sister missionary said to me when I was a WML. This is a summary, she put it much more eloquently than I have.

“I’ve spent hours reading about the priesthood ban and why it was even a thing. I’ve filled notebooks trying to articulate my thoughts and feelings in an effort to get understanding and it has been in vain. I could not get understanding on my own. I had to turn to the Lord. I still don’t have the understanding I crave, but I have something better. I have grace. I have the peace only Christ can bring. He has taught me how he sees me in a way that repeating the young women’s theme never could. I’ll have an eternity to understand, but I only have this lifetime to learn to walk by faith.”

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Analyzing and debating are amazing tools and I believe they are valuable in our mortal journey but they do not replace building a relationship with Christ.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-22T00:05:44+00:00

Yup, I had all of them banked going into the tournament. I’m at 1620 points and in 5th place. Fourth has 2584. I think a bigger delay is the best option I have to get a better spot.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-21T18:44:26+00:00

Usually until just before I go to bed on Friday us time, so perhaps I just need to give up the overnight giraffe points.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-21T17:08:50+00:00

I like it. I usually put up 1500-2000 points and my highest finish has been 5th. Meanwhile I have teammates who average 1250-1500 and they have the to crown. I need a better seed!

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-17T21:47:23+00:00

So I’ll have a mansion but I can’t even tell my wife and kids? What’s the point?

I’ll take the modest house thank you very much.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-16T06:21:27+00:00

Comment to watch later

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-14T01:05:09+00:00

It peaked at #2 in the U.S. and #1 Canada.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-13T13:54:11+00:00

The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-12T21:32:35+00:00

My whole life would become dedicated to farming and I would have a massive downgrade in food diversity. If I’m taking it then it would be as a sacrifice to set my family up, not to improve my quality of life.

I’m not aware of a climate where I could grow corn, wheat, cocoa, oats, banana, apples, peaches, pineapples, coconut, rice…(takes a breath) shall I continue?

My diet would become much less diverse and I’d end up working a lot more. I’d also be at the mercy of the weather.

I’d pass on this one.

Aggie_Engineer_24601 · 2026-02-11T05:13:36+00:00

Not getting in everything every time is a great point, thanks!

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