Magical Mystery Tour

I haven't done much blogging because I've been on the road working here and there. We went through Texas a few months ago and I just got back from Portland a few days ago and I'll probably be heading back up to Oregon again in August. Here are some pictures from the Texas trip. We hopped the border to Mexico a few times on our days off

Brent and I watching the motocross races from the top of the wall while Brad serenades us
We got addicted to Liar's Dice early on in this trip- and ended up buying those awesome dice cups later in Mexico.
Brad and I on the streets of Nuevo Laredo
These guys were crazy about the carne asada burritos

When I'm 64

Ok, so I've been temporarily valet parking in Vegas at a medical center. ( I have to say "temporarily" for my own sanity. Hopefully I won't be doing it too long.) First off, I would like to note that I am very grateful for this job and for the fact that I even have a job at all in a city with 13 % unemployment rate. With that said, let me bash a little. Somehow in my more youthful days I was eluded to think that valet parking was fun and exciting....and maybe it was once upon a time. However, now that the shimmer is long gone, I see it for what it is: a job. And an unimportant one at that. I was happy to opt for a full time shift off of the strip at a medical center instead of a casino. It allows me weekends and holidays off and a 8-5pm schedule. I can't complain. Now instead of working with horny bad mouth guys, I get to work solo. And instead of drunk, cranky, obnoxious tourists- I get to deal with old, cranky, obnoxious patients. My only concern with this job (besides death by boredom) is my obligation to hand over the keys of these weapons they call cars to people who can't walk or even move their legs! I'm telling you- these folks shouldn't drive! Its so scary to see some old dude shuffle with a walker slow as mollasses at snail speed over to the driver's side. It automatically makes me feel like a nervous parent letting a 15 year old drive for the first time-except worse!! Rule of thumb should be- if you can't lift (with the strength of your arms helping lift them even) your legs into the car, you probably shouldn't drive. Anyway, other than that minor concern and strain on my conscience (not that I can even do anything about it) my job is relaxing and I have finished 3 books already in the two weeks of working there.....and I'm about to poke my eyes out. Gets kinda boring. But its a job, and I have it. I'm trying to work up some magic elsewhere, but for the meantime- its good readin' for me

Back In the U.S.S.R.

Ok- I know its been a while. But I'm back from the dead. A few changes will be made to this blog. First of all- it will now be in use. Secondly, I might just ditch my beatle's blog titles out of laziness. (as if anyone cares)....and that's about it.

Real Love

Well, I know I have turned out to be an awful blogger. But I'm going to try to make a comeback. Jan. 17th, one of my best friends, Julie, got married in the Timpanogos temple to Aaron Dalley. It was a lovely ceremony and reception. As sad as it was to "lose a friend" to marriage, I highly approve of Aaron and I know they will both be happy. Julie's dress was beautiful. She's not a lot of fuss, so she found it and decided on it real quick...something that I'd be incapable of. Sarah and I were the bridesmaids and Julie was kind enough to let us wear black. (No offense but my worst nightmare is having to wear a very "bridesmaidy" dress....like periwinkle or pink) Well, congrats Julie and Aaron!!!



Julie and Sarah at the bridal shower
The last moments of Julie's "single life"
Me and Julie at the reception
Cutting the Cake
ride and Bridesmaids- best buds
It was a pretty cold day

What Goes On

I just want to give props to my cronies, Julie and Sarah....they've been my go-to buddies for years now. We have a good time and usually just hang out, go eat, go on soda runs, and watch Grey's anatomy and the Office together. We do other stuff too on occasion, but these guys don't need to be accompanied by a party or activity. Its fun just to sit and talk and laugh...usually at the expense of Sarah. Hehe...I spend most of my "down time" with these two-


Me and Sarah

Julie, Me, Sarah

Ob-la-di Ob-la-da...life goes on

So a few of us got together to watch the BYU vs. Utah game. I'm not really sure if any of us really cared much about it. It was more a good reason to have a party and at least acknowledge the importance of the event. But I have to admit, it wasn't all that important to me. For the record, we all root for BYU. I'm not too sure that their loss had any effect on the mood of the party. Amy had ordered hot wings from Wingers, there was soda in abundance, and T.R. and I picked up a Papa John's pizza. So, all in all, it was a good time. Maybe next year, Cougars...



As you can see, getting a soda was more impotant than the play that is taking place ....priorities, man.
Contrary to what this picture depicts, this party was out of control with enthusiasm...ok, maybe not
Aaron (her fiance) and Julie