Current Musical/Car Thoughts

So I've been thinking about some ways to spend my money, and some are slightly more pressing than others. I found out that the reason my check engine light has been on for a long time is probably due to the O2 sensors, not the catalytic converter. Which means the repair is more expensive because it's not under warranty. But, by replacing it my gas mileage should go up. That would be exciting.

I've also been thinking a little bit about buying a new stereo with an aux-in jack so that I can listen to my mp3 player in the car. I still don't know how likely that is, but I'm wanting to do it. We'll see what happens. And then I'll probably buy a small flash memory mp3 player, too. I like music.

New Tentative Feature...

So I've decided to try out putting bands and/or albums that I'm listening to and deciding whether or not to keep them/get more of their stuff. My music library is ridiculously bloated with music that I don't know yet (thanks to a couple of music binges that I went on), and I want to get down to stuff that I actually know and like (and someday might buy the cd).

Leave a comment if there are any suggestions... If I decide that I like the list, I'll keep it. If not, it's gone.

I really should be in bed right now.

Greatest Memorial Day Weekend EVER!!!

So this past weekend was absolutely amazing. Motorcycle riding and four wheeling not just once, but twice! Jessica came along on Saturday and it was lots of fun.

I even got a haircut! I don't know if life gets any better...

Oh wait, it does! There's an 8 for 8 sale on cereal at Smiths that started yesterday, and they've got Honey Bunches of Oats. Sweet!

A Beautiful Day!

Ok, so today was basically amazing. As I was driving to work, I saw the mountains and was blown away by how green they were. As I felt how nice it was, I knew that I had no choice but to go on a bike ride with my roommates. Yes, I had to give up the season finale of the Office, but it was only for a day. And also Jessica couldn't watch it because of work, so I guess that *may* have played into the decision a little bit...

So we went up to Alpine around 6:30 (passed a bummer of a car crash on the way there) and got there just as the sun was starting to set. Bishop Albrecht met us up there, which was pretty darn cool. There are a bunch of trails up there that intertwine and are crazy cool! We rode for a little more than an hour, and I was bushed, but it was so neat! There was sweet single track that went up and down with banked turns, jaunts through heavily wooded and green areas... wow. Wow. What a beautiful world we live in, and what a fun way to experience it. Now I've just gotta get into shape so I can keep up with everyone else...

The Last Mimzy

Ok, so Jessica and I went to see The Last Mimzy last night, and it was probably one of the weirdest movies that I've ever seen. We're talking ultra-strange. Pretty much the only thing that allows me to look back with fondness on it was the fact that Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office) was in it, and was funny. Oh, and the cute little girl who was in it.

Weird kids, weird rocks and toys, weird loud noises, weird alien costumes... Wow.

Happy Mothers Day!!

Moms are great. Mine's absolutely amazing! She's probably made more sacrifices for me than any other person on earth, from nearly dying when I was born to waking up early to make lunches all through school to taking care of me on my visits home. How do you repay all of that? Really, you can't. As I was struggling to think of what to get my mom for Mothers Day, the only thing I could think of that would mean the most to her would be my own time. Hopefully I understand her well enough to know what would be most meaningful, and I've chosen wisely. I think I'll probably take her out to lunch, and we can spend some quality time together.

I love my mommy!

Arranging life

So summer's started, and as of right now, things are about the same as they were last summer. I'm working 20 hours a week... and that's all. Sounds great, right? Plenty of time to bum around, just like summer should be, right? Wrong.

Too much free time = bad news and boring. So what to do? Get another job? If so, doing what? Start working in a cancer research lab on campus? Possibly. I'm not quite sure.

Not helping things is the fact that today's been pretty crazy. Life is good, but it's even better when enjoyed on more than 5 1/2 hours of sleep. I'm excited for bed.

I've also been reflecting again on my shift from reclusive introvert to more extrovertedness. I love being with people now, where it used to be a sometimes painful experience. I think that it helps that I know so many cool people now--I'm pretty durn blessed.

Other big decision for the week: Moab trip this weekend. To go, or not to go? My roommate and his girlfriend are going, as well as a former roommate and his wife. Hooray for being 5th wheel! Guess we'll see as it approaches.