Archive for May, 2009

Kids Say the Derndest Things

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

I’m in Colorado right now babysitting two of my nephews for a few days. Last night as I was tucking in the three year old we had the following dialogue: Josh: Woby? Me: Yeah Joshy? Josh: When I grow up, I want to be as big as a penis! (held hands wide in measuring form) [...]

Frightening

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

When I was in high school I never left the house without at least a little make-up on and some kind of fixed hair. In college I tried my best to keep up appearances for all the fellas I was watching. On my mission I was homely but well kept. I went to the store [...]

Almost Famous

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

We’ve all had our run-ins with famous people. I don’t know why it is I can remember every celebrity enounter I’ve had but can’t remember a single meeting with anyone one from any of my classes at BYU. So, in the tradition of self-indulgence, I will share with you some of my most memorable “famous [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

Monday, May 11th, 2009

My mom never reads my blog. But she just so happened to read my last post and wasn’t thrilled with my views on Mormon marketing. So Mom, this post is dedicated entirely to you. I’ll let the photos do the talking: And of course: Happy mother’s day to all!

Culture Vs. Faith: Deseret Book is not the Answer

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Well, I’m finally getting around to writing a post on my favorite topic here in the Utah Valley: my growing and ever present distaste for the way my religion is marketed around here. Yeah. I know. Its stupid and has been hashed around a ton all over the blog world. But I’m just a little [...]

A Room With a View

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Oh dear me. So, for the last few weeks I’ve been working mostly from home. Which means my desk is now my couch and my work uniform is a pair of old sweats and a T-shirt from the late 80s. Its hot. But the best part of working from my living room is that I [...]