Things I Have Learned...
Things I have learned on my recent trip to Utah, in no particular order:
- I can stuff an entire Hostess SnoBall in my mouth
- Sometimes a friend just needs a hug
- Fudge brownies also help
- Sometimes it is best to TRY the flavor of the day before ordering it
- A cherry tomato when properly forked, can squirt a very long distance and cover a large area of a shirt
- My sister's taxes were easy to do
- My friend's taxes were not
- Chocolate + Caramel = Happy Girl
- "Enchanted" is a funny movie
- Technology can be impressive
- Bryce Canyon was named after Ebenezer Bryce
- When asked about the canyon, Ebenezer's only comment was, "It's a hell of a place to lose a cow."
- Even after 11 years...Ruby's Inn is still one of the greatest places to visit
- Monica L. is my Guitar Hero
- I can still hike 6 miles through the desert and still want to do more
- Even General Authorities have a special reverence for the office of Patriarch
- It takes a very special man to be called as a Patriarch
- My Uncle Bob is a very special man
- My
Nephew Jake is easily thrown around a pool
- He will keep coming back for more
- He is an awesome kid
- My Niece Gabby is no longer a baby girl...or even a toddler.
- She can read very well
- My Nephew Alex can reconnect vital parts of a computer, mess things around in the system, and then pull the parts back out so it appears he was never there
- He is 2
- Even though he won't admit it, my Uncle Karl would prefer to be with his family in Southern Utah than "working" in Hawaii
- Hot Tub Suction units certainly do suck
- "Hickeys" left over from hot tub suction units, don't go away quickly
- My Aunt, for one brief moment, actually thought I had gotten a large tattoo on my back
- I probably won't let her forget that
- Even Boy Scout Silver Beaver Award winners sometimes forget to "Be Prepared"
- My Uncle David is the quietest sleeper I have ever roomed with
- He also goes to bed really early
- My cousin Whitney doesn't like it when I win at cards
- I win at cards a lot...even games I have never played before
- In the game, "President/Scum", I prefer to be President
- The California Highway Patrol is hiring
- No, I didn't get a speeding ticket
- No, I didn't get pulled over
- Having a movie play in your car can be distracting...unless it is a boring movie
- Veggie Tales movies aren't boring
- My Cousin Jamie makes some REALLY delicious cupcakes
- The Easter Bunny found me in Southern Utah and was VERY generous
- Henrieville is still one of my most favorite places on Earth
- Calf Creek Falls is worth the hike
- Cinnamon Granola bars taste better than Peanut Butter ones
- Spanish is a useful language to know
- Russian isn't very useful
- You can run into Russians from Moscow at a gas station in Baker, CA.
- Volkswagen recommends that all cars year 98 and newer should be using synthetic oil
- Synthetic oil is expensive
- My parents are wonderful
- So is the rest of my family
- My sister is dating a pretty cool guy
- My Cousin Esther still looks too young to be a college Grad, a wife and a mother
- My Cousin Ruth needs a 10-Key
- My Aunt Sandy dresses very hip
- My Aunt Marilyn puts her grandchildren's sun protection above her own
- My Brother-in-Law Erik still amazes me with his knowledge and selection of music
- The common denominator of all my failed relationships is me
- Communication is vital
- So is Honesty
- There are some amazing young women in this world
- No matter how many times I read it, the Book of Mormon still has something to offer
- Wal-Mart brand socks make your feet stink
- So does hiking 6 miles
- Water baseball and basketball are fun
- Speedo Home Runs are hilarious
- My Aunt Carol is a Saint
- So are all my aunts
- When it comes to Girl Scout Cookies, there is one very distinct favorite
- Peanut Butter Sandwich is not that favorite
- Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry Chocolate isn't very good
- Jackson Hole Huckleberry Soda is
- Sometimes waiters forget your drinks
- But they still make a killer salsa
- There are two sides to EVERY story
- My Grandpa was an interesting character
- My Grandma has earned a Sainthood and a Fast Pass to the Celestial Kingdom
- A little progress in the right direction is a good thing
- Egg Salad Sandwiches from gas stations shouldn't use sweet pickles
- Most girls like chocolate...unless it is used to remind them of their age...even when they are younger than you
- Some people automatically revert to being mean and sarcastic when they see you for the first time in several years
- They are still happy to see you though
- Habanero Hot Sauce is stinking hot
- Even though they are old enough to vote, my roommates still struggle with aim and toilets
- Most people younger than me can play video games better than me
- Over 18 Easter Egg Hunts are fun
- It's important to watch where you step when running on asphalt
- The Church is still true...even in small towns
- I really do have the greatest family (immediate and extended) that anyone could ever hope for
- This includes everyone who married into the family too.
