The last time that I blogged after a substantial pause I ended up posting an encyclopedic episode that bordered on the insane in length. To avoid a similar outcome I will fight every innate impulse to embellish a list of recent facts and happenings with overwrought turns of phrase. So, bare bones... here it is.
1.) I accepted an internship for next year.
2.) I will not return to LHS.
3.) I will no longer be teaching ballroom.
4.) My last dance concert is on May 21st and 22nd at 7pm... it is going to be an amazing show... hint hint
5.) The Mazda 5 only has one physical key hole, it is on the driver's door.
6.) My keyless entry system never worked since we bought the car a couple of years ago.
7.) It was not worth a few hundred dollars to have the remote key replaced.. for half that I would happily still just use the key.
8.) A popular method of breaking into a car is to take a screwdriver or similarly shaped object and slam it into the key hole with a hammer.
9.) Even when the handle is broken and the key hole is now laying somewhere inside the door, the Mazda locking system keeps the car locked.
(did I mention only one keyhole?)
10.) Not all police officers can open all cars with a slim jim.
11.) If you need to break into your own car call Brent Brown, the guy who runs their towing service didn't charge me the $20, figuring my day was already going down hill.
12.) Kristen does not like being baby puked on, three times in a row... weekly.
13.) It's either reflux returning or the asparagus.
14.) The Southern UT Ballroom tour we took the dance team on was amazing, so wonderful it was almost spiritual.
15.) We talk a lot about respect in Ballroom, it's a sport born from chivalry.
16.) I about cried with pride when my boys started, without being asked, to offer their arms and escort the little grannies who were shuffling past on their way to take a seat for our show.
17.) Walking in on two teenagers making out is uncomfortable for everyone...
18.) We now own a foundation and by Monday will own a frame.
19.) By mid June we should be residents of Saratoga Springs.
20.) We will actually be residents of Eagle Mountain, literally on the border of Saratoga Springs.... but Eagle Mountian could mean that weird area another 50 miles away called city center... I'm sorry, but it creeps me out out there... Maybe I will tell people we are moving to Saratoga Mountain... or Eagle Springs...
21.) We were not planning on buying... but everything kept falling into place to the point of being hit over the head with star alignment. More details would fall dangerously close out of the bare bones definition.
22.) I live away from most of my family
23.) That bites.
24.) The family that is close I have not had time to visit almost since I started school and they probably have disowned me
25.) When taking Greydon to visit grandparents in Grand Junction, CO a cousin who lives in Denver drove four and a half hours to come visit us.
26.) Ben rules.
27.) No more classes at UVU... well one little one while I intern, I just got my grades all A's and one B... I'll take it
28.) I look to graduate suma cum something or other... that should mean I know if it is suma or summa... but I don't...
29.) I have even started doing a little packing already... I don't normally tout a "Prepared" banner
30.) We will be having a huge yard sale full of good stuff, furniture included
31.) I have to find a washer, dryer, fridge, whose price makes me happy and quality doesn't scare me... Fridge... check... washer and dryer... not so much yet...
32.) Wearing a pedometer makes me want to walk more..
33.) Strolling around Walmart can earn the couple of thousand steps I am short for a day.
34.) Not wearing the pedometer equals instant reversion
35.) Parking on the far side of the parking lot can earn a few hundred extra steps
36.) Not wearing the pedometer, parking close to the Mall entrance next to a huge truck that blocks your car from view means that someone tries to break into your car
37.) I take it as a sign that I should not purchase the Sears washer and dryer
5 comments:
I love this blog!!! Fun, Fun, Fun,
As part of the far away family I affirm; it bites.We'll make up for it while you guys are here.
The girls may be going home by the 16th. of this month if Kina gets a walking cast; if not.............
Why are you feeding an innocent child asparagras???? You deserve the pukes!! Love, Muzz
You have a lot going on in your life right now. Good post. What time are the ballroom recitals? My girls love it as you may remember and Justin will be out of town those two days. I am thinking it might make a fun distraction. Congratulations on the internship and being basically done with school.
Calvin, so glad you're back on the blogging trail. But I need more than the bare bones. I love your rantings. So maybe next time you'll expound more. Congrats on the new house, the internship, being done with school AND introducing Greydon to asparagus. Good stuff.
Yes, us folks who do live 50 miles from S.S. are SCARY!!!
Congrats on the house, and the internship but I need more details! I agree with Diane. I like the ranting blog posts more then I should probably.......
sounds like you better put 2 keyhole car on your shopping list along with foundation and frames.
congrats on the foundation, frames and internship.
I'll be over to sift through your yard sale stuff.
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