There is something about getting out doors and in to the mountains that invigorates and refreshes the mind and spirit. Not the body so much...sleeping on a hard surface with only a half inch of padding while being eaten alive by mosquitoes isn't very conducive to rest of the body. But, it's always worth it to get out there and get closer to God and nature. So, thanks to all the great people who made the H-4 Summer Rendezvous a great success.
On a side note, my birthday just passed, so Happy Birthday to me!
On a related note, happy birthday to my newest nephew. I'm glad to say that both mother and baby, father and brother are doing well and are healthy. I'm excited for this newest addition to the family and can't wait to hear his name. My sisters' blogs have more details so check them out.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Today I Bid Farewell...
Today I bid farewell to a good friend that has been with me for many, many years. We started our friendship when I was only 16 years old and since then I've changed and matured a lot. But we remained friends.
We've shared good times and bad, me and my friend. When I got my first speeding ticket, my friend was there just as he was there when I got my second ticket (no details need to be disclosed about that one). My friend was right by my side when I had my parking "accident" at Triangle Square. Those were some of the bad times. But my friend was there on numerous road trips (like the one to LA to see Wicked), sporting events and scenic drives through mountain passes. Those were some of the good times. And we remained friends.
My friend ratted out my identity once to the cops when they were called out to the park where some other friends and I were playing capture the flag late one summer night. But my friend also gave me and and my other friends some great opportunities for fun and perhaps slightly mischievious doings. So we remained friends.
My friend has stayed with me throughout all the moves I've made in life, from CA to UT, and even for two years in Japan when I never had need of or called on my friend. Still we were friends.
But today I have to say goodbye. I delayed doing so for as long as I could because I held my friend so dear to my heart. But there are forces and powers that I have to obey and they are forcing this friendship to end. Thus I bid farewell to my good friend: my CA driver's license.
On a side note, I welcome a new friend: my UT driver's license. May our good times be as good and may there be no bad times (though I know there will be).
On another side note, what's up DMV? Did I REALLY have to wait 3 freakin' hours while giving up my lunch break to switch my license? Isn't there a quicker way to move people through the maze of lines and numbers, desks and paperwork? Or are you in a competition with other states to see who can be more devious and cruel to the people who have no choice but to enter your cursed doors??? I'd say you're pretty high in the rankings. Go DMV!!!
We've shared good times and bad, me and my friend. When I got my first speeding ticket, my friend was there just as he was there when I got my second ticket (no details need to be disclosed about that one). My friend was right by my side when I had my parking "accident" at Triangle Square. Those were some of the bad times. But my friend was there on numerous road trips (like the one to LA to see Wicked), sporting events and scenic drives through mountain passes. Those were some of the good times. And we remained friends.
My friend ratted out my identity once to the cops when they were called out to the park where some other friends and I were playing capture the flag late one summer night. But my friend also gave me and and my other friends some great opportunities for fun and perhaps slightly mischievious doings. So we remained friends.
My friend has stayed with me throughout all the moves I've made in life, from CA to UT, and even for two years in Japan when I never had need of or called on my friend. Still we were friends.
But today I have to say goodbye. I delayed doing so for as long as I could because I held my friend so dear to my heart. But there are forces and powers that I have to obey and they are forcing this friendship to end. Thus I bid farewell to my good friend: my CA driver's license.
On a side note, I welcome a new friend: my UT driver's license. May our good times be as good and may there be no bad times (though I know there will be).
On another side note, what's up DMV? Did I REALLY have to wait 3 freakin' hours while giving up my lunch break to switch my license? Isn't there a quicker way to move people through the maze of lines and numbers, desks and paperwork? Or are you in a competition with other states to see who can be more devious and cruel to the people who have no choice but to enter your cursed doors??? I'd say you're pretty high in the rankings. Go DMV!!!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Olympics #whatever...
Despite the title of the post I am really excited for the Olympics this year. I'm just too lazy to take the extra couple of seconds and find out what number it is. I want to say #28 but, whatever.
I can't explain why I'm so excited this time around, especially considering I couldn't care less about the games in Athens four years ago. Maybe it is the political intrigue and tension surrounding the hosting country. Or, maybe it's nice to have a reason to cheer for the U.S.A. Or, maybe I'm just bored with everything going on at work, life, the world and this is a welcome break from the routine.
So, best of luck to all the athletes and Go U.S.A!!!
I can't explain why I'm so excited this time around, especially considering I couldn't care less about the games in Athens four years ago. Maybe it is the political intrigue and tension surrounding the hosting country. Or, maybe it's nice to have a reason to cheer for the U.S.A. Or, maybe I'm just bored with everything going on at work, life, the world and this is a welcome break from the routine.
So, best of luck to all the athletes and Go U.S.A!!!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Dark Knight...
Yep, it totally rocks. Everyone has said it. There isn't much more that I can add except to say that it is the first movie that has lived up to and even exceeded the hype that preceeded it. It is a must see in the theaters and if you have IMAX nearby, spend the extra couple of dollars and go see it on the truly big screen. WOW! WOAH! WOW!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Work is...
Work is a vampire sucking the good out of life.
Work is torture, plain and simple, and yet each day, Monday thru Friday and sometimes Saturday, I get up in the morning and willingly submit to it's diabolical, mind-numbing tedium.
Work is a black hole, crushing and compressing all the goodness of life to a pinprick of joy known as The Weekend. Oh, how I love and yearn for the weekend!
I tried to capture how I feel at the end of a typical workday. This picture just about sums it up:
On a brighter note, this weekend is the 4th of July, which means BBQ's and fireworks. That should be enough to get me thru the next 3 days...I hope.
Work is torture, plain and simple, and yet each day, Monday thru Friday and sometimes Saturday, I get up in the morning and willingly submit to it's diabolical, mind-numbing tedium.
Work is a black hole, crushing and compressing all the goodness of life to a pinprick of joy known as The Weekend. Oh, how I love and yearn for the weekend!
I tried to capture how I feel at the end of a typical workday. This picture just about sums it up:
On a brighter note, this weekend is the 4th of July, which means BBQ's and fireworks. That should be enough to get me thru the next 3 days...I hope.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Timber!!!
The Stihl Timbersports Series made it's way to the beautiful state of Utah this past weekend. Being a city-boy my whole life, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to watch a bunch of men hack through lumps of wood with axes, saws and chainsaws and connect with my long-supressed inner-woodsman. Here are some pictures from my phone to document the experience.
The last one is an event called the Speed Climb, where, believe it or not, the object is to climb the poles as fast as possible and then drop back to the base even faster. That was the most impressive event of the day and kudos to the guys who can do it. I must admit that I enjoyed the day. It was something different, and not something I would/could ever do, but I can appreciate it all the same.
The last one is an event called the Speed Climb, where, believe it or not, the object is to climb the poles as fast as possible and then drop back to the base even faster. That was the most impressive event of the day and kudos to the guys who can do it. I must admit that I enjoyed the day. It was something different, and not something I would/could ever do, but I can appreciate it all the same.Thursday, June 5, 2008
Fish Tacos and Volleyball
I enjoyed two of my favorite things tonight: volleyball and fish tacos. Not much to comment on volleyball except that it was a blast and I am very, very glad the weather decided to be nice so we could play in the sand. I guess some things don't change the older we get: I loved playing in the sandbox as a kid and I love playing in the sandbox as an adult.
Now, my thought on fish tacos in general is rather simple and straight forward: don't bread the fish!!! It's already wrapped in a tortilla so we don't need a second layer of breading around the fish. And, if you have to disguise the quality of fish you are using in my tacos, then I would rather not partake thank you very much. My thought on the fish tacos I had tonight is also rather simple: mmm, delicious!
Now, my thought on fish tacos in general is rather simple and straight forward: don't bread the fish!!! It's already wrapped in a tortilla so we don't need a second layer of breading around the fish. And, if you have to disguise the quality of fish you are using in my tacos, then I would rather not partake thank you very much. My thought on the fish tacos I had tonight is also rather simple: mmm, delicious!
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