Last Friday, I went to Triple S Polaris and I traded in my 2006 Sportsman 700 for a new 2008 Sportsman 800 Twin Touring Edition ATV!!! I love this 4 wheeler. It it about a foot longer and has a second seat on it. I also added a few things to it:
14 inch wheels and tires
Front and rear racks
Gun holder mount (left mount)
Semi hard case for the back
Fender bag
Handle bar warmers
Throttle Warmer
Full Front Brush Guard
Wench
Blue Head Lights
Rear Working Lights
It is totally tricked out! On Sunday my Dad, RJ, and I went 4 wheeling and I was able to see just how well my ATV could ride. I took out my second seat and placed Scooby (my German Shepherd) on the back. We road the trail a couple of times and then I took him up a big hill and down the other side. I'm not sure if he totally loved it; however, he tolerated it pretty well. I let my brother take a turn driving it and a turn riding in my second seat. He approves of it :)!
Later Sunday, my Dad and I took Cuyler (my oldest nephew) his birthday present. He turned 5 years old on March 3rd (I cannot believe he is that old! That means that I am just that much old-er!!!). My Dad and I bought him a whole bunch of baseball stuff. It wasn't expensive, but it is something to start out with. It all came inside a clear plastic bag that has a handle on it, so Cuyler can carry it like a one-strap backpack if he wanted to. Inside, there is a baseball tee that hooks to the home plate that is in there, there are 2 bats, 5 balls, and 1 glove. There is also a small 6 inch-ish devise that you place on the ground, put a ball on top of it, and press down until it clicks. The ball slowly starts rising and then the device pops it up into the air, so the batter can hit it.
I thought he would enjoy starting with the tee and working into the second device; however, Cuyler hits pretty well with the second device. He hit every ball! A couple of them went really far too. It's a good thing my sister has a big evergreen in her backyard that stops them, otherwise we might have lost a couple of balls. Cuyler loves baseball! And I believe he is going to be really good at it!
On another note...
This week was Spring Break for WSU. It was very refreshing to not have to go to classes or submit homework! Even though I did not go anywhere are do anything extraordinary, I have had a really good time. I needed some relaxation and time to catch up on other aspects of my life and Spring Break gave me that chance!
Starting again next week, School will start again... The good news is that I will only have 6 weeks left until Summer Break!!! :)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Half Way There and a new life!!!
Spring Semester is almost half way done!... I cannot believe that I have been juggling 24 credit hours for half a semester, and been good at it. I thought it would have been harder than this; however, the online classes seem to be going well so far.
My brother just transferred schools. He is no longer at Davinci; but is now a Lancer for Layton High School. I hope everything goes well. He really seems into the switch and has already made new friends. I can honestly say, "RJ is trying." He just wants to break all old ties and try again. It's going to be a new start and, hopefully, a good one!
As Mom and RJ came out of Layton High, RJ striked up a conversation. "Look at those kids!"
Mom, "what about them."
It broke my heart when RJ's response was "they are just normal kids. They aren't goths, brainiacs, or gang related. They are just normal... I want to be normal again!"
It was amazing how in depth RJ was already reading the school and the people surrounding him. He was so intrigued that teens could exist without being in a gang or looking as if they worshiped the devil all day, every day. For the first time in quite a while, RJ's face was lighting up with total bliss about something and I could look at him and see my little brother's soul shining from within!
It's amazing how sensory oriented teens are to different things. Also, it's very interesting how little details, like kids sitting on a lawn of a high school, stimulate the mind to create a truly genuine response.
My brother just transferred schools. He is no longer at Davinci; but is now a Lancer for Layton High School. I hope everything goes well. He really seems into the switch and has already made new friends. I can honestly say, "RJ is trying." He just wants to break all old ties and try again. It's going to be a new start and, hopefully, a good one!
As Mom and RJ came out of Layton High, RJ striked up a conversation. "Look at those kids!"
Mom, "what about them."
It broke my heart when RJ's response was "they are just normal kids. They aren't goths, brainiacs, or gang related. They are just normal... I want to be normal again!"
It was amazing how in depth RJ was already reading the school and the people surrounding him. He was so intrigued that teens could exist without being in a gang or looking as if they worshiped the devil all day, every day. For the first time in quite a while, RJ's face was lighting up with total bliss about something and I could look at him and see my little brother's soul shining from within!
It's amazing how sensory oriented teens are to different things. Also, it's very interesting how little details, like kids sitting on a lawn of a high school, stimulate the mind to create a truly genuine response.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Life...
Someone once said that "life is like drawing without an eraser" and they were completely right. In life, there is no going back and taking out all of the mistakes, the bad times, or the things you just don't want to remember anymore. Your past is what makes you unique; it is what makes you who you truely are.
Lately I wish there was some sort of "eraser" that would permanently make things disappear. If there were, I would be making some serious corrections in my life; one being my family. I really wish that I could just erase everything from the beginning from December 2007 to today; however, I know that is not plausible so I have a few other ideas.
First, I would go back and erase whatever it was that happened on July 1st 2008, while I was working. Something major, some kind of conflict, occured between my parents and my brother. When I got off of work that night, I arrived at home to find out that my mother had taken my brother and left. They had taken their things and just moved out! It was a very devistating thing in my life that threw me into a depression stage for a few months.
Second, I would rewind another month and a half to May 16th, when Ryan told me that he did not want to see me anymore; that after 2+ years, he was dumping me so that he could see another girl down in Draper. That cut deep, really deep!!! I had given him my heart; the year before he dropped it, but he picked it back up, cleaned it off, and held it close. On May 16th, he had dropped it again, and he did not even bother to pick it up. He just stomped on it and left it to bleed.
The Third thing I would correct is the day my brother was expelled from SJCES. I would take the day out completely. My parents were mad at me earlier that day for some sort of minor thing (I can't even remember what it was), they were arguing with each other over some other minor thing, and then to top it all of RJ was kicked out of school. It was a bad day for my family and I believe it was what led RJ to a much deeper use of drugs and also led him to the gang crap he was (and may still be) involved in.
I wish I could erase these 3 major things in my recent life; but, I know I cannot, and that is ok. As I said before, my past is what makes me who I am today. I am unique and I am me; either deal with it or don't. I don't really care!
Lately I wish there was some sort of "eraser" that would permanently make things disappear. If there were, I would be making some serious corrections in my life; one being my family. I really wish that I could just erase everything from the beginning from December 2007 to today; however, I know that is not plausible so I have a few other ideas.
First, I would go back and erase whatever it was that happened on July 1st 2008, while I was working. Something major, some kind of conflict, occured between my parents and my brother. When I got off of work that night, I arrived at home to find out that my mother had taken my brother and left. They had taken their things and just moved out! It was a very devistating thing in my life that threw me into a depression stage for a few months.
Second, I would rewind another month and a half to May 16th, when Ryan told me that he did not want to see me anymore; that after 2+ years, he was dumping me so that he could see another girl down in Draper. That cut deep, really deep!!! I had given him my heart; the year before he dropped it, but he picked it back up, cleaned it off, and held it close. On May 16th, he had dropped it again, and he did not even bother to pick it up. He just stomped on it and left it to bleed.
The Third thing I would correct is the day my brother was expelled from SJCES. I would take the day out completely. My parents were mad at me earlier that day for some sort of minor thing (I can't even remember what it was), they were arguing with each other over some other minor thing, and then to top it all of RJ was kicked out of school. It was a bad day for my family and I believe it was what led RJ to a much deeper use of drugs and also led him to the gang crap he was (and may still be) involved in.
I wish I could erase these 3 major things in my recent life; but, I know I cannot, and that is ok. As I said before, my past is what makes me who I am today. I am unique and I am me; either deal with it or don't. I don't really care!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Then there were 4...
I went to cadaver class this week; and sad to say, we lost Matt. He didn't show up and so now we are down to just 3 students in my class. :(
My class is so small that they are considering shutting it down. They currently are trying to get people to transfer from other labs to mine; allowing large sized labs to downsize. I hope it works! I really can't attend any other lab offered.
I hope everything works out ok! :)
My class is so small that they are considering shutting it down. They currently are trying to get people to transfer from other labs to mine; allowing large sized labs to downsize. I hope it works! I really can't attend any other lab offered.
I hope everything works out ok! :)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The long weekend
This past weekend was great!
I had classes on Friday from 9am to 5 pm, but was able to hang out with Chance between my first and second class. After my classes were over, I went home and cleaned up for a girls' night out with Jess. I only stayed out until like 10:30, but it was fun!
On Saturday I went to work at 7am, was finished at 1pm, and spent a lot of the afternoon at my Nana's house; spending time with my grandparents and mom.
Sunday, the day of rest, was spent cleaning non stop around my house. By late afternoon I had the whole upstairs spotless and was working on my room. Around 4pm my dad came down and asked what I wanted for dinner. I came up with a great idea; I wanted to make a homemade pizza! So, we went to the store and bought all of the ingredients. We went home and made the masterpiece of a pizza. It was huge! We were only able to eat about 1/3 of it!
I spent all of Monday with my Mom. We started out the morning by going and getting pedis from a great little nail place at 36th and Washington BLVD. After, we went to the mall to get my dad's glasses repaired. We stopped by Merl Norman's why we were there to try and get some makeup; but they were REALLY busy, so we left.
I went back home and packed up my car with Scooby and the things I would need to keep him busy at my Nana's house; then Scooby and I were off to Nana's. Why I was there, RJ and I took Scooby for a walk to the duck pond. He was just thrilled. He had never seen ducks before and was very curious as to what they were. We put a muzzle on him; just in case he got close to one of them. He chased them for quite a while, trying to sniff them; however, he never got close enough to them. When we got back, Scooby helped my granddaddy put the christmas statues (from the front yard) away. He walked back and forth with my Granddaddy; he kept trying to carry the cord like a leash, in his mouth. Most of his day was spent in the vast and gigantic backyard, running the north fence line with our neighbor dog, Max the Akita. Max and Scooby look a lot alike; seeings how both of them are 1/2 german shepherd; but Max has the coloring and the tail of an Akita and scooby's body is built and has fur like a Collie. Their statures are the same and their heads are identicle. They had so much fun together!
The big debate, that I hear everywhere I go today, seems to be about our new President. I don't know why EVERYONE is judging him by the color of his skin.
Whatever happened to, "a person should not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character?"?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I had classes on Friday from 9am to 5 pm, but was able to hang out with Chance between my first and second class. After my classes were over, I went home and cleaned up for a girls' night out with Jess. I only stayed out until like 10:30, but it was fun!
On Saturday I went to work at 7am, was finished at 1pm, and spent a lot of the afternoon at my Nana's house; spending time with my grandparents and mom.
Sunday, the day of rest, was spent cleaning non stop around my house. By late afternoon I had the whole upstairs spotless and was working on my room. Around 4pm my dad came down and asked what I wanted for dinner. I came up with a great idea; I wanted to make a homemade pizza! So, we went to the store and bought all of the ingredients. We went home and made the masterpiece of a pizza. It was huge! We were only able to eat about 1/3 of it!
I spent all of Monday with my Mom. We started out the morning by going and getting pedis from a great little nail place at 36th and Washington BLVD. After, we went to the mall to get my dad's glasses repaired. We stopped by Merl Norman's why we were there to try and get some makeup; but they were REALLY busy, so we left.
I went back home and packed up my car with Scooby and the things I would need to keep him busy at my Nana's house; then Scooby and I were off to Nana's. Why I was there, RJ and I took Scooby for a walk to the duck pond. He was just thrilled. He had never seen ducks before and was very curious as to what they were. We put a muzzle on him; just in case he got close to one of them. He chased them for quite a while, trying to sniff them; however, he never got close enough to them. When we got back, Scooby helped my granddaddy put the christmas statues (from the front yard) away. He walked back and forth with my Granddaddy; he kept trying to carry the cord like a leash, in his mouth. Most of his day was spent in the vast and gigantic backyard, running the north fence line with our neighbor dog, Max the Akita. Max and Scooby look a lot alike; seeings how both of them are 1/2 german shepherd; but Max has the coloring and the tail of an Akita and scooby's body is built and has fur like a Collie. Their statures are the same and their heads are identicle. They had so much fun together!
The big debate, that I hear everywhere I go today, seems to be about our new President. I don't know why EVERYONE is judging him by the color of his skin.
Whatever happened to, "a person should not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character?"?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Cadaver Class...
I went to my first cadaver class for this semester. It was fun!
There are 2 student teachers, Justin and Jaren; and then I have three classmates, Devin, Dan, and Matt. It sounds like it is going to be a great class and, yes, I am the only female in the class!
I cannot waite to see the all guys next week!!! :)
There are 2 student teachers, Justin and Jaren; and then I have three classmates, Devin, Dan, and Matt. It sounds like it is going to be a great class and, yes, I am the only female in the class!
I cannot waite to see the all guys next week!!! :)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hump Day...
Well, Wednesday is almost over. Now I'm on the down hill slide to the weekend!!! I can't waite. I know I've only been back at school for 3 days; but these longer days are killing me!!! I cannot wait until friday at 5 because that's when my last class ends for the week!!!
Today I looked up that new dinosaur thing that is comming to the Energy Solutions Arena next week. It's that "walking with Dinosaurs" exhibit. I want to go see it soooo bad; however, the tickets for the lower bowl seating is like $75 per person plus a $7.99 "convenience fee" per person. Come on!!! I know it took a $20 million budget, but that is a ridiculous price for tickets. Some Utah families have close to 100 kids these days. Families like that would have no way to afford to take their family to this show!!! I don't agree with the prices. It is supposed to be an educational family event! I think they are wrong to ask for that amount of money!
I am not looking forward to starting again next week!!!
Today I looked up that new dinosaur thing that is comming to the Energy Solutions Arena next week. It's that "walking with Dinosaurs" exhibit. I want to go see it soooo bad; however, the tickets for the lower bowl seating is like $75 per person plus a $7.99 "convenience fee" per person. Come on!!! I know it took a $20 million budget, but that is a ridiculous price for tickets. Some Utah families have close to 100 kids these days. Families like that would have no way to afford to take their family to this show!!! I don't agree with the prices. It is supposed to be an educational family event! I think they are wrong to ask for that amount of money!
I am not looking forward to starting again next week!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Back to real life...
Christmas vacation was very exciting. The 11 days went by really fast; but, I had a lot of fun.
My Christmas day started at midnight between the 24th and 25th. I went to work with my dad at Free port Center to help keep him awake. While I was there, I finished my mom's Christmas present. It turned out really cute. Around 8am, I left Free port and went to my Nana's house. I spent most of the day there, celebrating Christmas with my Nana, Granddaddy, Mom, and my brother. Later in the evening, my brother came home to my Dad's house with me to celebrate with my dad.
When we got home, my dad was on the phone with my Grandma Bright. Apparently she was without power and heat for 14 hours that day. As soon as he hung up the phone, we were headed over to dig out their generator and warm up the house. It was about 8:30 before we could begin to feel heat. I felt so bad for their neighborhood. Most of the people who live around my grandparents are elderly and have no family. That means around 75 of the ruffly 100 people in that neighborhood were elderly, with no family, and had no power or heat for 14 HOURS on CHRISTMAS!!!! What a bummer!!! My brother stayed the night at my dad's house for Christmas. It went really well and I think my dad and brother both had a really great time.
Right after Christmas I became really sick. One day, I slept for 16 hours straight! I ended up at the doctors on Dec. 31. I was poked with so many times because they kept not getting enough blood or kept missing my veins. I was miserable. Later that night, my best friend MyKale and her bf Brandon came to visit me and my dad!- YAY!!! Brandon and my dad talked for quite a while about car stuff while Kale and I chatted about other things. They didn't stay until midnight; but it was the highlight of my night.
Now I'm back at work and school. It is weird to have such a tight schedule. I went from having almost 2 weeks with nothing to do; to having no time at all to get anything done. I already have 6 papers to write by Friday and I have no clue what my main topic or thesis is going to be on any of them.
I guess that is how life goes though. People have to rush to get everything done, just so they can make a decent living in this world.
My Christmas day started at midnight between the 24th and 25th. I went to work with my dad at Free port Center to help keep him awake. While I was there, I finished my mom's Christmas present. It turned out really cute. Around 8am, I left Free port and went to my Nana's house. I spent most of the day there, celebrating Christmas with my Nana, Granddaddy, Mom, and my brother. Later in the evening, my brother came home to my Dad's house with me to celebrate with my dad.
When we got home, my dad was on the phone with my Grandma Bright. Apparently she was without power and heat for 14 hours that day. As soon as he hung up the phone, we were headed over to dig out their generator and warm up the house. It was about 8:30 before we could begin to feel heat. I felt so bad for their neighborhood. Most of the people who live around my grandparents are elderly and have no family. That means around 75 of the ruffly 100 people in that neighborhood were elderly, with no family, and had no power or heat for 14 HOURS on CHRISTMAS!!!! What a bummer!!! My brother stayed the night at my dad's house for Christmas. It went really well and I think my dad and brother both had a really great time.
Right after Christmas I became really sick. One day, I slept for 16 hours straight! I ended up at the doctors on Dec. 31. I was poked with so many times because they kept not getting enough blood or kept missing my veins. I was miserable. Later that night, my best friend MyKale and her bf Brandon came to visit me and my dad!- YAY!!! Brandon and my dad talked for quite a while about car stuff while Kale and I chatted about other things. They didn't stay until midnight; but it was the highlight of my night.
Now I'm back at work and school. It is weird to have such a tight schedule. I went from having almost 2 weeks with nothing to do; to having no time at all to get anything done. I already have 6 papers to write by Friday and I have no clue what my main topic or thesis is going to be on any of them.
I guess that is how life goes though. People have to rush to get everything done, just so they can make a decent living in this world.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
The night before christmas
'Tis the night before christmas and all through the house... JENNI WAS RUNNING 'ROUND AND 'ROUND GETTING PRESENTS FINISHED!!!
I swear that's going to be me this year. I finished my brother's present; however, my parents' and Kale's gifts are still waiting to be finished! There is just not enough time in the day anymore.
Merry Christmas to all; and to all, a good night!
I swear that's going to be me this year. I finished my brother's present; however, my parents' and Kale's gifts are still waiting to be finished! There is just not enough time in the day anymore.
Merry Christmas to all; and to all, a good night!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
One week 'til christmas
I've been working all day on my parents' gifts. I can't waite until I am finished. Today I have spent about about 8 hours on them and I probably have about 3-4 hours to go before I will be finished. Man, I wish this would go faster!
I can't wait until christmas is over!!!
I can't wait until christmas is over!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Yearly Tribute to the DMV
Don’t you just love it when the time comes to get your emissions and inspection done on your car? Every year millions of cars MUST go through this process; it is REQUIRED in order to be able to legally run your car for the following year.
Today, I helped my father change the oil, rotate the tires, run a fuel injector through, check all the lights, and top off all fluids in my grandma’s 1993 Chevrolet Pickup. I cannot believe that we did all of that, just to get the truck to pass emissions and inspection! At least in the end it was worth it, the truck passed and my grandma will be able to drive it at least one more year.
Next month I will be doing the same thing to my 1995 Toyota Corolla and my 2006 Polaris 700 Twin Sportsman ATV. Fun fun fun!
Today, I helped my father change the oil, rotate the tires, run a fuel injector through, check all the lights, and top off all fluids in my grandma’s 1993 Chevrolet Pickup. I cannot believe that we did all of that, just to get the truck to pass emissions and inspection! At least in the end it was worth it, the truck passed and my grandma will be able to drive it at least one more year.
Next month I will be doing the same thing to my 1995 Toyota Corolla and my 2006 Polaris 700 Twin Sportsman ATV. Fun fun fun!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Christmas time
Christmas is coming fast and I am rushing to finish my presents. A lot of my gifts this year are homemade. I am making quilts, cross stitch projects, paintings, picture collages, and stuffed animals; all by hand. I need to complete at least a few of them so I can feel somewhat acomplished.
Next year, I swear it is all going to be giftcards!... LOL!
Next year, I swear it is all going to be giftcards!... LOL!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Fall Semester 2008
Well, Fall semester at WSU is finally over. The weeks went by slowly; however, I did it! Now comes the fun part, WINTER BREAK!!!
Hmmm, what should I do over break? :-?
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