7.09.2009
RoAd tRiP !i!i!
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Tomorrow Nick and I are heading east to Denver, CO to meet up with his sister and friends at a Rockies game. They are playing the Braves! Two teams I've not seen yet... scratch that - seen the Rockies, but haven't been to Coors Field. Then we are heading down south to Colorado Springs for some fun on the incline and then...... more fun doing something else!
7.08.2009
Family History
A few days ago, I read my grandpa's personal history for the first time. I've had it for about 4 years now, but have never had a desire to read it. I know what kind of person he was. I know what he did, said, thought and how he acted. I didn't need to read it.
He died on July 2 - 4 years ago, and I've just been thinking about how he has changed though my eyes in the past 4 years, and it's been for the better. I've had dreams and thoughts and He's been getting better.
While he was on this earth, many people viewed him as a great great man with outstanding accomplishments. He was a C130 pilot in the Air Force for 20+ years. He was a high school teacher, councilor, football coach, traveled around the world, was active in church and loved numbers, big money saver, loved horses. He did in fact live a full life.
In my eyes, those things listed above are all great things. There were times though were he wasn't so great. At all. He wasn't afraid to tell you what he thought, hurtful or not. He lacked compassion for the people close to him and didn't want to get hurt. He was very controlling. He didn't seem to want to fix relationships, rather he would slam them into the ground. He personally told me some things about close family members that I will never forget and how he could say those things was beyond me!
When he died, I wasn't sad to see him go. I knew it would be hard for my grandma, because he did everything.
In reading his personal history, I learned a lot. He didn't think he had what it took to become a pilot. That was a shock to me. I guess I figured he was the kind of guy that always knew what he wanted and got it. It was neat to read about some of his war experiences flying during Vietnam and the places he traveled to.
He did have his favorite things/people. He raved about them, and not much else. I guess it does make scene to talk about the things you like. I was disappointed to not read about more of his family. It's not really a surprise though.
I am bitter when it comes to my grandpa's life and my grandma's. Once my grandpa died, my grandma changed.
She and I used to hang out. We would have 6-8 hour phone conversations every weekend. I would go visit them in Washington and we'd go to Walmart, I'd tell her to look old so we could get a wheel chair and take turns pushing each other. We'd listen to Elvis and sit out on the back pouch. We'd bake. We'd go shopping. In Panaca, she would drive us to my house and not ever push on the gas pedal, so we would go like 2 miles an hour. We'd play jacks with rocks and a golf ball. We had a lot of fun.
There were a lot of cats that came out of the bag once she was alone. My relationship with her began it's ending one Sunday morning in 2006. It was over something dumb. A few months later, we got into a large argument about attitudes and that Sunday morning. We talked about 2 more times in 2007 and now nothing. I heard that she has got remarried and is very happy. I don't really have a desire to talk to her. I fell that there would a be a ton of tension if we were ever in the same room.
I have been so bothered by all this stuff for the past few days, that I had to write about and get it out.
Like I said before, my outlook on my grandpa has changed over the past 4 years through dreams and thoughts. I know that he is hanging around and I know that he now cares.
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I have thus had a desire to want to work on my family history projects again. We have all the dates, names and places - but I want the personal histories. I want to know all I can about my past. Personalities, body shapes and features are carried on. I have a collection of photos and info already in Reno that I need to add to. Living here in Salt Lake - the core of family history - I should probably do something about mine.
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My family is far from perfect. I wish we could all be in the same room and not have grudges or jealousy thoughts. I wish we could all just get along and like each other for who we each are. Maybe we should have a family reunion or something. It's been years since we were all together for a happy cause.
He died on July 2 - 4 years ago, and I've just been thinking about how he has changed though my eyes in the past 4 years, and it's been for the better. I've had dreams and thoughts and He's been getting better.
While he was on this earth, many people viewed him as a great great man with outstanding accomplishments. He was a C130 pilot in the Air Force for 20+ years. He was a high school teacher, councilor, football coach, traveled around the world, was active in church and loved numbers, big money saver, loved horses. He did in fact live a full life.
In my eyes, those things listed above are all great things. There were times though were he wasn't so great. At all. He wasn't afraid to tell you what he thought, hurtful or not. He lacked compassion for the people close to him and didn't want to get hurt. He was very controlling. He didn't seem to want to fix relationships, rather he would slam them into the ground. He personally told me some things about close family members that I will never forget and how he could say those things was beyond me!
When he died, I wasn't sad to see him go. I knew it would be hard for my grandma, because he did everything.
In reading his personal history, I learned a lot. He didn't think he had what it took to become a pilot. That was a shock to me. I guess I figured he was the kind of guy that always knew what he wanted and got it. It was neat to read about some of his war experiences flying during Vietnam and the places he traveled to.
He did have his favorite things/people. He raved about them, and not much else. I guess it does make scene to talk about the things you like. I was disappointed to not read about more of his family. It's not really a surprise though.
I am bitter when it comes to my grandpa's life and my grandma's. Once my grandpa died, my grandma changed.
She and I used to hang out. We would have 6-8 hour phone conversations every weekend. I would go visit them in Washington and we'd go to Walmart, I'd tell her to look old so we could get a wheel chair and take turns pushing each other. We'd listen to Elvis and sit out on the back pouch. We'd bake. We'd go shopping. In Panaca, she would drive us to my house and not ever push on the gas pedal, so we would go like 2 miles an hour. We'd play jacks with rocks and a golf ball. We had a lot of fun.
There were a lot of cats that came out of the bag once she was alone. My relationship with her began it's ending one Sunday morning in 2006. It was over something dumb. A few months later, we got into a large argument about attitudes and that Sunday morning. We talked about 2 more times in 2007 and now nothing. I heard that she has got remarried and is very happy. I don't really have a desire to talk to her. I fell that there would a be a ton of tension if we were ever in the same room.
I have been so bothered by all this stuff for the past few days, that I had to write about and get it out.
Like I said before, my outlook on my grandpa has changed over the past 4 years through dreams and thoughts. I know that he is hanging around and I know that he now cares.
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I have thus had a desire to want to work on my family history projects again. We have all the dates, names and places - but I want the personal histories. I want to know all I can about my past. Personalities, body shapes and features are carried on. I have a collection of photos and info already in Reno that I need to add to. Living here in Salt Lake - the core of family history - I should probably do something about mine.
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My family is far from perfect. I wish we could all be in the same room and not have grudges or jealousy thoughts. I wish we could all just get along and like each other for who we each are. Maybe we should have a family reunion or something. It's been years since we were all together for a happy cause.
7.06.2009
Grilling: The one that got away
Over the weekend I wanted to grill some chicken and some hamburgers. No one was home. I had to take matters into my own hands. I found the charcoal and lighter fluid. I then proceeded to read the directions.
During my reading, Anthony called to ask me something and so I asked him how to start the grill. He said something like put the charcoal in the grill, pour lighter fluid on and light it up. He did mention to make sure the wind isn't blowing. (A few weeks ago he lost some hair.)
So I put the charcoal in the grill and put a little lighter fluid on and let it sit while I went to go get the matches. I lit a few matches and nothing. I called my dad.
He said the pyramid the charcoal and pour the lighter fluid on for like 5-10 seconds and start it on fire fast. Huh... ok
So I did it and it all worked.
That was on Thursday or Friday with chicken. On Sunday, I wanted some hamburgers and the whole process went smooth. As I was flipping a yummy burger, it totally fell through the grill and devastated me. I felt so helpless.
None the less, things were ok.
During my reading, Anthony called to ask me something and so I asked him how to start the grill. He said something like put the charcoal in the grill, pour lighter fluid on and light it up. He did mention to make sure the wind isn't blowing. (A few weeks ago he lost some hair.)
So I put the charcoal in the grill and put a little lighter fluid on and let it sit while I went to go get the matches. I lit a few matches and nothing. I called my dad.
He said the pyramid the charcoal and pour the lighter fluid on for like 5-10 seconds and start it on fire fast. Huh... ok
So I did it and it all worked.
That was on Thursday or Friday with chicken. On Sunday, I wanted some hamburgers and the whole process went smooth. As I was flipping a yummy burger, it totally fell through the grill and devastated me. I felt so helpless.
None the less, things were ok.
7.03.2009
Projects
I've recently been working on redesigning the Wasatch Speed Skating website and accessories. By accessories, I mean these:
cute little business sized handout cards. All the race posters that I make this season will match, but I think I'll use different skaters. Anyways, these cards just arrived in the mail today from my new favorite printing place: WHCC They do photos and paper stuff, along with 2 day free shipping = I'm down!
cute little business sized handout cards. All the race posters that I make this season will match, but I think I'll use different skaters. Anyways, these cards just arrived in the mail today from my new favorite printing place: WHCC They do photos and paper stuff, along with 2 day free shipping = I'm down!
6.25.2009
6.24.2009
New Fav Food: Fries
Today is Wednesday and ever since Monday - so 3 days, I've made french fries for dinner. These are homemade fries! Here's what you do:
1) cut up potatoes in fries shape
2) arrange on baking sheet
3) spice it up with whatever you want. I choose: season salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and I think that's it.
4) put a bit of water in and some butter
5) cover with foil
6) bake for 20-30 mins at 350
SO GOOD!
1) cut up potatoes in fries shape
2) arrange on baking sheet
3) spice it up with whatever you want. I choose: season salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and I think that's it.
4) put a bit of water in and some butter
5) cover with foil
6) bake for 20-30 mins at 350
SO GOOD!
6.21.2009
Neck Guards save Lives
A few times a week I go film the FAST short track practice so they can analyze themselves. A couple weeks ago there was a life threatening crash and if not for protective equipment there would have been a slight decapitation.
The girls group was coming into the corner and one of the boys wasn't paying attention while resting and made a sudden move in front of the girls group. It resulted in Vicky falling and cutting KD's shoulder and under her chin. The whole thing would have been a million times worse if KD wasn't wearing her neck guard.
Here is an image from the video:
The girls group was coming into the corner and one of the boys wasn't paying attention while resting and made a sudden move in front of the girls group. It resulted in Vicky falling and cutting KD's shoulder and under her chin. The whole thing would have been a million times worse if KD wasn't wearing her neck guard.
Here is an image from the video:
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