September 2010
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Seriously? This was my morning?
1. The fire alarm
I shower at work after I go to the gym in the morning. This morning just as I stepped out of the shower the fire alarm went off. I thought to myself “Do I get dressed or head out naked with only a towel?” I chose the option to get dressed because I’d rather die in a fire than let my coworkers see that much of me. Fortunately it was false alarm.
2. My badge
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January 2010
1 post
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RIP kittygutz
In a Tarot reading last night I selected the Death card. It’s really not as bad as it sounds. In fact, it sent me down a road of thought that is good for me.
The Death card is symbolic of a change or transformation. Full description here.
Initially my mind wandered to a promotion which I was recently overlooked for. However, there has been a more troubling matter in my life recently: my...
September 2009
4 posts
My cat Stubbs, purring. You’ll have to turn...
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India - Day 2, Shopping!
On day 2, the boys & girls split up to go shopping for clothing fit for the wedding ceremony. For the boys this meant pyjamas and a type of shoe called jutis. For the girls, saris and lots of jewelry! Why is it the boys are so easy?
Mysore Saree We started our day at Mysore Saree, located on Commercial Street in Bangalore. Commercial street is an unpaved road with a mess of haphazard...
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India - Flights & Day 1
For my 32nd birthday, I decided to give myself a very special present.
On August 29, 2009 I embarked on a trip to Bangalore, India for the Hindu wedding of Karthik and Vyshnavi. Karthik is the brother of my good friend Archana. I’m so very appreciative of them for inviting me to participate in this wonderful event.
I traveled by myself and have had several people comment on how brave I am....
Road sounds in Bangalore, India. I recorded them...
August 2009
2 posts
Your Guide to India
As you may well know, I am on my way to India today. I was invited to a Hindu wedding & could not pass up the opportunity. I can not contain my excitement!
I am hoping to keep everyone up-to-date on my trip as much as possible. However, I will not be as readily available as usual as the cost of international data coverage on my iPhone is prohibitive.
I will, however, have Internet at the...
Remember your pill!
I am taking an oral typhoid vaccine for my upcoming trip to India. The vaccine is to be taken on an empty stomach every other day for 7 days.
Apparently, this is a hard thing for people to remember. So, the pharmaceutical that produced the vaccine was nice enough to include some handy items to help me remember.
1. Pamphlet containing full instructions on when to take the vaccine, as well as a...
July 2009
4 posts
Power Bump
My dad is an Electrical Engineer who has worked really hard to become the industry’s leading expert on High Voltage Protection at power substations and cell sites.
What does that mean? You would think I would know - he talks about it all the time. I unfortunately have learned how to drown it out and think about things like… boys… dogs… wine…
However, when we had our...
Memories of a Trailer
I recently acquired a refurbished 1979 Coleman tent trailer from my parents. This isn’t just any trailer - I grew up with it.
My fondest memories of this trailer?
Chicken Pox My brother and I were covered from head to toe in chicken pox… in July… and my parents decided to take us camping. I remember laying in the bed on the right, groaning in agony with my brother by side....
A Vow to Myself
One day I will meet my soul mate. He is out there - it’s just taking a while for us to cross paths. When that happens, I vow to myself that I will not…
Let him define who I am as an individual. He will love me for the unique person that I am.
Disappear on my friends. I’ve done it and had it done to me. It’s a lose-lose situation either way.
Treat single women like they...
June 2009
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My Pappy
It’s been a while since I’ve written a post, so in honor of...
April 2009
2 posts
Dream a Little Dream
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Comatose
I love dreaming. My dreams are vivid & full of life. They’re...
Living with Misconceptions
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My cousin Jenn — Walk MS Utah 2009
As many of you know, I was recently...
March 2009
3 posts
Chance of a Lifetime: Indian Wedding
I can’t believe I’m doing this… but my wonderful friends on Twitter (@youtah, @bunnieblog, @nicktjohnson) encouraged me.
A very good friend has invited me to her brother’s wedding in Bangladore, India. I really want to go. It’s definitely a chance of a lifetime.
But, unfortunately, I really shouldn’t spend the money on such an extravagance.
Luck would have...
You smell like a part.
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Metal
Throughout my life my dad has spent much of his free time in his garage or...
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The pasketti doesn't go in the cotzi bozo
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Yes! That’s me!
When I was a munchkin, I had my own language. Some of my...
February 2009
8 posts
Mawwiage is what bwings us togethew today
Forewarning: This post contains politically charged material & requires an open mind. The purpose behind this post is not to change anyone’s mind, but to instead demonstrate an alternate point of view.
A little over 3 years ago I went through a “divorce.” I put the word in quotes because legally we were never married. But when the relationship ended, we had 6 1/2 years...
"Someday all this will be yours."
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A Lathe In Bill’s Workshop
My dad’s workshop is larger than the...
Coffee and Chrome: Restaurants From the Days... →
I adore 50’s nostalgia. Brad McCall shared this fabulous link with me.
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy.”
– Giuseppe Verdi
Italian Toes
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‘Venus and Cupid’, oil on canvas painting by Battista Dossi...
January 2009
4 posts
“The universe may not always play fair, but at least it’s got a hell of a...”
– Sex and the City
Happiness in a town called Salt Lake
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Gillian & I in 2006
This evening I enjoyed a delicious dinner at...
The rudest question
A conversation with my cousin earlier this week prompted quite a bit of thinking around this topic. There is a bad habit amongst Utahns, LDS and non-LDS alike, to ask the following question:
“Are you Mormon?”
As my cousin put it, when a person asks you this question they are trying to fit you into their narrow minded view of the world.
Next time you have the urge to ask this...
Toads & Tattoos
I am a fan of tattoo art. Good tattoo art. I’m not talking the typical skull & crossbones or “I love Mom” tattoo. I’m particularly fond of abstract tattoos… in particular, I once saw a Cubist Hannya that just amazed me.
As much as I can appreciate the art, I have never been able to see myself with a tattoo. I change my mind so often, I have found it hard to...