It's a little tough to see out that window but trust me, its nice. Look for more photos as my trip to Maui progresses.
Jackson Paul (4 years 5 months)
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Monday, November 02, 2009
A Bathroom with a View
It's a little tough to see out that window but trust me, its nice. Look for more photos as my trip to Maui progresses.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Dusk and Summer
This song (probably playing or on my playlist) holds a bit of nostalgia for me. I wrote a poem called Down By the Shore because of this song. When I hear it I am taken to several different moments in my life. A concert or two where Chris Carrabba, of Dashboard Confessional, had everyone hold their cell phones in the air to represent the stars that were out when he was writing this song on his rooftop overlooking the ocean in South Florida.
The first and most powerful memory that enters my mind is being at the beach below the Carmel House. It was a moment of bitter sweetness now. While it was one of the best weekends of my life, though too short, now it represents all the things I want and wish I had in my life.
I spent this weekend with the only girl I have ever said "I Love You" to. And I meant it with all my soul when I said it. At this point, I hadn't yet emoted to her that this was the case but I felt it and I knew it was real. I finally had something worth losing. These were good feelings and I cherish them.
Eventually things transpired and our relationship didn't last. But this song, in its beauty, will remind me of that weekend where I spent it with the only girl I have loved. And though it didn't work out I have a hope that there will come a time when I can feel those emotions and hear these words and I won't think of her anymore but of the new love I have found. I know what I am looking for. And I know I am waiting for something new, something that will be more than a weekend. I don't know who she is or where she is but she's, to cop a line from An American Tale, somewhere out there.
The first and most powerful memory that enters my mind is being at the beach below the Carmel House. It was a moment of bitter sweetness now. While it was one of the best weekends of my life, though too short, now it represents all the things I want and wish I had in my life.
I spent this weekend with the only girl I have ever said "I Love You" to. And I meant it with all my soul when I said it. At this point, I hadn't yet emoted to her that this was the case but I felt it and I knew it was real. I finally had something worth losing. These were good feelings and I cherish them.
Eventually things transpired and our relationship didn't last. But this song, in its beauty, will remind me of that weekend where I spent it with the only girl I have loved. And though it didn't work out I have a hope that there will come a time when I can feel those emotions and hear these words and I won't think of her anymore but of the new love I have found. I know what I am looking for. And I know I am waiting for something new, something that will be more than a weekend. I don't know who she is or where she is but she's, to cop a line from An American Tale, somewhere out there.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Falling to Pieces
Good day my friends!
I am coming apart at the seams. This past year has been taxing on my poor body. Let me tell you about them.
1. Midcarpal Instability - this ailment that occurs in the wrist happened when I was playing football last October on Conference Weekend. Somehow, something went wrong when I either tackled someone or got tackled by someone. This causes my wrist to pop out of place whenever I put pressure on it. This has ruined my ability to throw a football and anything larger than a softball. The motion causes it to pop. It is painful and chronic. I was in a cast for 6 weeks which resulted in several hundred dollars of useless. It is extremely rare and nearly incurable.
2. Left Ankle - This has been an ongoing condition from my surgery back on 2007. The joint has be deteriorating slowly and the pain increasing. I need to get it scoped. In the meantime, because I can't afford it, I have been paying doctors $50 a pop to get steroid injections into the joint to alleviate the pain for a few weeks at a time. I've had 5 since November.
3. Torn Ligament/Tendon - I think I tore something in my right elbow at the end of June. I had to stop playing 3rd base on my softball team because I couldn't make the throws. I was resigned to playing catcher and opted to not play on an intramural football team because I didn't want the temptation. It is still on the mend.
4. Cellulitis - Some how in June I got cellulitis in my left elbow. Another random occurrence indeed. I think this may have been caused by some old lotion that I used to cure my exceedingly dry elbows. Any how, I ended up at the hospital getting an IV and spending another several hundred dollars. But I was cured.
5. Vertigo - I came down with a random case of Vertigo about 10 days ago. I was consigned to my bed for a long 4 days. I couldn't walk around with out nearly falling over and getting nauseous. I am finally over it 100% thanks to Rick Sampson MD, who provided me with some Meclizine. What ever it is it helped.
The question now is, What's Next? Hopefully someone else causes it so I don't have to pay for it. (like what happened to my car) I do have insurance but with Obama out and about trying to change everything who knows what is going to happen.
I am coming apart at the seams. This past year has been taxing on my poor body. Let me tell you about them.
1. Midcarpal Instability - this ailment that occurs in the wrist happened when I was playing football last October on Conference Weekend. Somehow, something went wrong when I either tackled someone or got tackled by someone. This causes my wrist to pop out of place whenever I put pressure on it. This has ruined my ability to throw a football and anything larger than a softball. The motion causes it to pop. It is painful and chronic. I was in a cast for 6 weeks which resulted in several hundred dollars of useless. It is extremely rare and nearly incurable.
2. Left Ankle - This has been an ongoing condition from my surgery back on 2007. The joint has be deteriorating slowly and the pain increasing. I need to get it scoped. In the meantime, because I can't afford it, I have been paying doctors $50 a pop to get steroid injections into the joint to alleviate the pain for a few weeks at a time. I've had 5 since November.
3. Torn Ligament/Tendon - I think I tore something in my right elbow at the end of June. I had to stop playing 3rd base on my softball team because I couldn't make the throws. I was resigned to playing catcher and opted to not play on an intramural football team because I didn't want the temptation. It is still on the mend.
4. Cellulitis - Some how in June I got cellulitis in my left elbow. Another random occurrence indeed. I think this may have been caused by some old lotion that I used to cure my exceedingly dry elbows. Any how, I ended up at the hospital getting an IV and spending another several hundred dollars. But I was cured.
5. Vertigo - I came down with a random case of Vertigo about 10 days ago. I was consigned to my bed for a long 4 days. I couldn't walk around with out nearly falling over and getting nauseous. I am finally over it 100% thanks to Rick Sampson MD, who provided me with some Meclizine. What ever it is it helped.
The question now is, What's Next? Hopefully someone else causes it so I don't have to pay for it. (like what happened to my car) I do have insurance but with Obama out and about trying to change everything who knows what is going to happen.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Car Status
Its been too long and I want to catch everyone up with my car.
Here is the story.
I'm minding my business driving north on Timpview Dr in Provo, heading to play some pick up soccer. All of a sudden, the Silver Toyota you see below, who was headed south on the same road, decided to make a left turn right in front of me. No blinker or anything. I see him turn and I react. I am passing 2780 North, where this guy is turning on to and I decide to try to turn right and miss him.
I didn't. Hit hits me on the driver's side doors which tosses me into a car that is stopped at the 2780 stop sign. I smash him on the back door driver's side and come to a stop. The Toyota hit the front end of the Black Honda. So all 3 cars are damaged in 2 places.
There were a ton of witnesses that will attest to the fact that the kid who decided to turn in front of me was at fault and that is what the insurance company decided as well. Luckily no one was hurt in the accident.
So I am still in a rental car because the repair shop is having trouble locating parts and will be for another 10 days probably. I got the quote the other day and damages came to $5,500!
The good news is that all the parts of the car that were damaged from the accident were parts that all had little dings and bruises on it to begin with. So when I get my baby back baby back baby back it will be in better shape than before the accident. I already got my deductible from the other insurance company so I am in good shape.
The only problem is that I miss my car.
Here is the story.
I'm minding my business driving north on Timpview Dr in Provo, heading to play some pick up soccer. All of a sudden, the Silver Toyota you see below, who was headed south on the same road, decided to make a left turn right in front of me. No blinker or anything. I see him turn and I react. I am passing 2780 North, where this guy is turning on to and I decide to try to turn right and miss him.
I didn't. Hit hits me on the driver's side doors which tosses me into a car that is stopped at the 2780 stop sign. I smash him on the back door driver's side and come to a stop. The Toyota hit the front end of the Black Honda. So all 3 cars are damaged in 2 places.
There were a ton of witnesses that will attest to the fact that the kid who decided to turn in front of me was at fault and that is what the insurance company decided as well. Luckily no one was hurt in the accident.
So I am still in a rental car because the repair shop is having trouble locating parts and will be for another 10 days probably. I got the quote the other day and damages came to $5,500!
The good news is that all the parts of the car that were damaged from the accident were parts that all had little dings and bruises on it to begin with. So when I get my baby back baby back baby back it will be in better shape than before the accident. I already got my deductible from the other insurance company so I am in good shape.
The only problem is that I miss my car.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
This was kinda fun.
RULES:
1. Put your iPod/iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
anything in RED is commentary.
IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY....?
What's the Difference - Eminem
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Change of Heart - Cindi Lauper
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Take a Little Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Twisted - Kieth Sweat
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Raise Up - Petey Pablo
WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
Where Da Hood At? - DMX say word son!
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
This is the Way we Ball - Lil Flip
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Every Rose Has its Thorn - Poison HAHAHA yeah right!
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Raining in Baltimore - Counting Crows
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
One More Chance - Notorious BIG
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
40oz to Freedom - Sublime HA!
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Widow's Peak - Dashboard Confessional
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler NO WAY!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Look in my Eyes - Obie Trice
WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
The Final Cut - Pink Floyd ooooo creepy, its not true!
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Rub One Out - 2ge+her
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Mel Carter
RULES:
1. Put your iPod/iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
anything in RED is commentary.
IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY....?
What's the Difference - Eminem
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Change of Heart - Cindi Lauper
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
Take a Little Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Twisted - Kieth Sweat
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Raise Up - Petey Pablo
WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
Where Da Hood At? - DMX say word son!
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
This is the Way we Ball - Lil Flip
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Every Rose Has its Thorn - Poison HAHAHA yeah right!
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Raining in Baltimore - Counting Crows
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
One More Chance - Notorious BIG
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
40oz to Freedom - Sublime HA!
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
The Widow's Peak - Dashboard Confessional
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
Total Eclipse of the Heart - Bonnie Tyler NO WAY!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Look in my Eyes - Obie Trice
WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?
The Final Cut - Pink Floyd ooooo creepy, its not true!
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Rub One Out - 2ge+her
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Mel Carter
Friday, July 17, 2009
BIG NEWS!
Caleb Reeve...Governor of Utah? Yes.
My Presidential Site contains the official announcement. You can donate to the Cause!
You can also join my group on Facebook!
My Presidential Site contains the official announcement. You can donate to the Cause!
You can also join my group on Facebook!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Name This Song!
On the day I left Cape Cod, my sisters somehow got an old song stuck in their heads. All the reminiscing must have spawned the memory somehow. I got a call while in the airport asking if I knew who sang the song. At that moment they all started singing into the phone and I instantly recognized the song. I had heard it many times before. The only problem was no of us could remember what the song was called or the band's name that performed it.
The next day I called Brittany back and talked to her a bit more about the song and did some searching. The only thing I could find in all the lyric search engines, google video, or youtube was this: SWEET JANE ID.
Apparently this person is struggling to figure it out too. So if any of you know who sings it holler at your boy! It may even be worth a prize. :)
The next day I called Brittany back and talked to her a bit more about the song and did some searching. The only thing I could find in all the lyric search engines, google video, or youtube was this: SWEET JANE ID.
Apparently this person is struggling to figure it out too. So if any of you know who sings it holler at your boy! It may even be worth a prize. :)
Sunday, July 05, 2009
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