Michael's Shower

Pest Problem

I was not surprised we still have a rodent problem. I'm not talking about my other housemates this time. I should move, I just feel i shouldn't have too. I've got to get rid of a lot of stuff.

I got a bunch of stuff done yesterday. I slept off and on too. I was really tired. Now, I'm ready to go back to my favorite building and work on my favorite project. :)

I need to do more on my own to keep up with technology because my current job doesn't seem to be going anyway anytime soon.

Tired of so many things

Got up this morning around 10am with a slight headache. I decided to go online and check my email. I wish I did not.

I tried calling someone I hoped would answer but did not. I tire of chasing water falls. I tire of trying to convince people I'm a good guy. Maybe, that's the wrong approach.

I tire of trying to figure it all out. I tire for going to work and tire of the lousy benefits. My boss has some nice cars I hear. Glad my 401k could help.

I'm going back to bed.

Mr. Belvedere the belvedere?

One day on my trip to Snowbird, I asked about the old TV show. I think it was because my sister told me about a site where I can watch old TV shows. When I got back I noticed that the word of the day for one of the days I was gone was belvedere. I wondered it was the same day I asked about the show. Odd occurrence, but not uncommon for me.

Anyway, the definition was particularly interesting. With my rather limited vocabulary, I just thought Belvedere was the guy's name. I figure it was a good insight to the show. Mr. Belvedere was like a window or viewpoint into the family he was serving.

I just remember how he wrote in his journal every night about what the family was going through. I want to see the show again, just to refresh my memory a bit.

Welcome?

It wasn't until after I thought about the encounter, that I was somewhat offended the greeter did not shake my hand. I briefly entertained the idea of going back and socking him in the jaw and ask where his Messiah was now, but that would not have but cool. Funny though.

Anyway, I was on a walk with the girls Sunday morning when I noticed a crowd migrating to some place. I decided to follow. There was a guy greeting everyone at the door, shaking hands and well wishing.

The sign stating there was a Church service confirmed my suspicions and what information I gathered from the guy who did not take my hand! I was actually curious about attending but when I called the girl's parents to see if they would join me both girls said they did not want to go.

Surprised, Shocked, or what?

I was pleasantly surprised to see a friend today. I thought she was out of town until September. Later I thought if she wanted to see me, she would said something before coming. I'm just glad she made sure I saw her. Of course, I got hug!

My nieces were not shocked or surprised when I showed up on their doorstep. The youngest probably thought "who are you?"

Oh well. I think we had a good time. I did anyway. I just feel bad for yelling at the whining niece. It's too bad I can't spend equal time with all of them. But that's life for ya.

Mexican Train Domino's

We played this game for 3 hours one afternoon. I had played some type of domino's before, but not with trains. It was actually a lot of fun.

One night my youngest brother and his wife came to visit. My sister-in-law, I suppose she still is that, also came with her boys. We eventually played domino's which was a lot more fun than the deceitful game of cards.

I'm curious if anyone has some domino's out here. Maybe I can try and get people to play. Like I try to do with almost everything else? OK, most of the time, i don't try at all; I just go by myself. More freedom that way, but lonely at times.

Worst Play Ever

So, I go back to the Kennedy Center last night. I got the email about the Oregon Shakespeare Festival play called Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter.

The first 10 minutes was almost a strip show. The lady changed in front of the audience. When they finally did speak, I wished the would not. Ever other word was a swear.

I was so emotionally detached from the it. King Pippin was bad because it was so out of control, but this play was just lame. More than twice i wished for a remote to fast forward.

Litle Cottenwood Canyon

Here is a picture I found of the view of Salt Lake. I miss being up at Snowbird. The views where very nice, I got away from the computer, and I was surrounded by people who loved me. Well, I suppose I can only speak for my nieces.

I put my brother-in-law through a lot over the years. Physically, I smashed his finger in the car door. I stepped on his ankle twice... Not sure what else I did or should admit too.

Before I went to Utah, I expressed how I would like my youngest niece to demand my time like her sisters. I've spent quite a bit of time with the oldest; she used to live out here. The middle child wants to do everything the oldest one does. I can relate to that, but I also feel the oldest gets frustrated. I can relate to that too.

Anyway, it did not take long before the baby noticed that I go places and wanted to come along. Sweet! I let her lead the way as we wandered around the building. She found the game room and loved the car racing game. or rather the steering wheel.

Snow in July?

I thought it was rather odd, but there was snow on the mountain's still. I wanted to touch it so I could brag that I touched snow in July.

Well, I got my wish. I actually got stuck in some snow on my ATV tour. The guide lady kind of freaked me out before we started, but after the first 10 minutes, I told her she could go faster.

I guess it was worth going on a tour, although I would have enjoyed going free style. Oh well, I got on another 4 wheeler. That was what was important.

Disney's Lion King, the musical

I loved the first half of the musical. It followed the movie very closely. The second half deviated quite a bit. Overall it was great. It filled me with several emotions. I want to see the movie again for the 15th time or so.

I also loved the music. I have the album on my hard drive. Why have I never heard it on my iPod? I checked the file extension: WMA! Windows Media!

I know I merged my Kenny G CD to the iPod, how did I do that. To my surprise, I have two copies of the album. One in WMA format, the other in M4A. What I need to do, is rip the CDs to MP3s.

Dark Knight

I asked a friend to wait to go see the movie with me. Not only did he wait, but he is going to go see it a couple more times. He bought his tickets already.

I admit I'm not the biggest Superhero fan, but I thought the movie was very well done. Very entertaining, very intense.

The Joker's performance was great. Too bad the actor OD'd! Typical Hollywood?

Tram club

My niece drew the tram on a T-shirt for a craft class. It was very creative. It was drawn very well too.

The general and I went to some bar when he came to visit. It was rather fun.

The tram has been a prominent image in my memory of Snowbird.

Rides and atractions

I was more scared about the ski lift than the zip line, slide, and even the ATV tour. Without the lap bar down I was afraid I'd fall out. I never did of course.

They never had those rides or the tunnel when we were kids.

Last time I was at the Iron Blossom, I was with a friend named Matt. We only went up for an afternoon. I have the picture I took of my grandfather somewhere. Shortly after we left, my grandfather's health started to fail and never recovered months later.

Last week

I had a great time with my sister's family. I got a few new blisters, lost my mind on the plane -- actually I slept most of the way back -- and ate way too much food. I should have looked over the food plan a bit closer.

Now I'm listening to podcasts, washing my clothes, and figuring out what to post. I made a few entries in my journal. I made a list of topics on a paper at the airport.

I saw most of the family. My parents came up for dinner twice. My youngest brother and his wife came up for fun and games with my sister-in-law. Two of my nephews came too.

Study group?

The other day, I started to ask a bunch of questions. I figured I already knew the answers but I just wanted some feedback. Well, I was listening to an old Kimball lesson that was on my iPod and most of the answers where there.

I also read up somewhat in Mormon Doctrine about the Resurrection. It came up ion the group discussion the other day. It's a long article. Look at page 3 of the article.

I figured I'd post it here so everyone cane read it.

5 years of blog entries

Waste of time? Privacy leaks? When should I stop? Got back ups? Need a woman?

My next toy

It's a friend's b-day. Listened to some funny podcast. I had some good stuff to do at work. I also had a rather good evening. This all helped when I hit all the down points.

I want to get one of these Eee machines. Just for email and stuff. Should get a Linux version.

Well, time for bed I guess. What I could do if I had more time. I could comment on all the movies i have seen lately. AMC is my second home.

Need more time

Where have I been? Movie theatre, probably... I've spent a lot of time on building up my website and time on facebook. I barely read my email.

Had some fun on the 4th of July. I saw a picture of the fireworks in the paper the next day, but I did hear the faint popping sound of the fireworks.

Saw a couple old Batman movies and cartoons. All in preparation for the Dark Knight movie. I was removed from the group list, but I could not have joined them anyway.