Introduction

Greetings friends and fellow bloggers,

This is my first post of my site. This is not the first time I've attempted the pastime many refer to as 'blogging'. Hopefully this journey will be more successful than my last blogging attempt. While I toyed with the idea of making this an anonymous blog, I'll refrain and give you an introduction of myself.
My name is Elias Alan Beckstrand, I'm the son of Karen R. Gibby Beckstrand (one of the best women on the planet) and my late father Scott Alan Beckstrand. I'm the fourth child of eight. (five brothers and two sisters). I went to high school at Mountain Valley School ( a private school) and graduated in the spring of 2003.
I currently reside in Saratoga Springs, my former places of residence include Bluffdale (where I was born), Lehi ,Kearns and Cedar City. In my younger days, my family was constantly moving due to my fathers financial situations. So in a way, you could say I've been around the block.
As for my interests, I am a very athletic personality. With a few exceptions , I'll engage in almost anything that involves running or a ball. (or both). My particular favorite is football. In addition to playing , I consider myself a fairly avid sports fan. Teams that I follow include the Utah Jazz (NBA),the San Diego Chargers(NFL), and my personal favorite, the Utah Utes (NCAA).
My interests outside of sports are many as well, I consider myself a avid music lover: Music is one of the two things (my religion being the other) that I refer to as my sanctuary. while I have yet to have much talent in the playing department, I love to sing and listen to various types of music. I also consider my self a huge history buff.
As I mentioned , I also consider myself a very religious person as well. My beliefs are primarily Mormon, with that said though, I should note I am not a current member of the LDS faith. Although at times I don't always show it in my actions, I consider my religion and my savior Jesus Christ to be the greatest influences in my life. I know with a surety that I would not be the man I am today without my Lord.
Along with my savior, I would also wish to acknowledge many others who have made a tremendous impact on me: ( I do this in no particular order). My late father who has taught me many of life's lessons from his life and also from his death. My right hand man and cousin Jesse Raynor for being my rock and devoted friend.
There are also countless other friends who have been a great boon to me but it would take far too long to list them all. I'll just say, you know you you are. Thank you all.