Kyoo 131

This video is hilarious:



And on another note, I was recently approached and given several options for how I wanted to participate in convocation this December. Among those was speaking. As I debated, I realized that it would probably be a long, boring ceremony and if I had to sit through it anyways I might as well make it as interesting as possible. So I'm speaking at my college's convocation. Sidekick put in the argument that if she's going to be sitting through it that she'd rather be listening to my voice and not "some other dope's". How kind.

Anyways, I see three positives:

1. I won't be bored (instead I'll be shaking and nervous).
2. I'm pretty sure I'll get to use a teleprompter for the first time.
3. It's one last chance to broadcast my single status and attract a mate.

Okay, so I'm definitely kidding about number 3 but I'm way excited about number 2! If you have any ideas on what I should speak on or how I could make this creative, share them. Especially "Miss Swan" because she's usually bursting with good ideas. This will be a speech remembered by graduates for years...

Have a great day :)

Kyoo 130

I love Google's book search. I was spending a lot of time trying to find answers in a textbook and finally remembered that Google has a book search that will tell me which page certain phrases are on. It's now saved me hours.

Also, I've recently been realizing that I'm becoming a pansy movie-watcher. I almost cried during the following movies:

• Rudy
• Behind Enemy Lines
• Cool Runnings
• Batman Begins
• The Dark Knight
• Forever Strong

And there's more. Ignore the black streaks and pass the tissues. I can run a 26.2 mile race with composure and compete in a predominantly male field with stoicism but lose all dignity in just a couple short hours of cinema magic. Thank you Hollywood.

I'm currently fantasizing over the possibility of owning my own house in a year, adding a cute little puppy to the mix, traveling a bit to compete in running races and triathlons, and enjoying a lack of winter. I am not fantasizing about all of the additional expenses that I don't even know exist at this point in time. And taxes.

Oh transitions. Life goes on.

Have a great day :)

Kyoo 129

Canyoneering in southern Utah this past week was nothing short of awesome. I got a school-excused absence from all of my classes, the weather was much warmer than in Rexburg (even at night), good food, plenty of adventures, and a really fun group of people to share it all with. While it was nothing short of exhausting, I would prefer canyoneering over classes anyday. And now I am forced to step back into classes and focus for another month before I graduate. It's a struggle.

These pictures are pretty low-quality but they're pictures. I didn't want to take my camera because the canyons can be brutal but Sidekick took her video camera and we were able to take a few still shots. I should have more pictures eventually from other people on the trip and our instructor.

This is a shot of one of the many "beautiful vistas" I got to enjoy. This one was especially enjoyable because we had just climbed up-canyon and it took some effort. I definitely got myself wedged and stuck a few times. It was nothing short of awkward.


My first (non-military-style) rappel! If I look cold, I'm not. It was windy and I didn't like the sound the wind made when it hit my helmet. Hence the hood.


A very attractive picture of me displaying the canyon. The walls were huge and painted in gorgeous colors. Probably one of my favorites though the pictures doesn't do it justice.


Tah-dah! Getting all ready for the first day of canyons. I'm being serious when I say I love camping in the desert in sand. It's a lot more comfortable than solid ground and just fun to play in. Plus, it's easier to bury your poo.


Sidekick and I loaded up and ready to go. We only had to walk a block with all of our gear but it was a really long block. We packed a lot of stuff...


In short, I fell in love with southern Utah and redrock. It will definitely be a vacation destination in the future.

Random note: Congratulations to Morgie and Smil and their volleyball team! I wish I had ~$800 floating around so I could go watch them in the 2008 State Volleyball Championships. I am way excited for both of them! I also can't wait to party with Morgie in Utah for a couple days before driving back to Nebraska for Thanksgiving.

These next 3 weeks are going to be exciting! Heck, I graduate in a month, these next few months are going to be exciting. And then I'll become a corporate citizen and be boring for the rest of my life.

Never.

Have a great day :)

Kyoo 128

Does anyone else find it scary that people at rallies shouting "Obama" actually sound like they're saying "Oh bomb us"?

I do.

And that's all I'll say about that.

Looking forward, I can run for president in 2024. My brain is starting to plan...

Ugh. I'm leaving on my canyoneering trip tomorrow afternoon which will take me out of school for the rest of the week. I have so much to get done before I leave and it doesn't help that the election coverage has been distracting me all night!

Focus time.

Have a great day :)

Kyoo 127

Happy Halloween!

It's still pretty warm and that means another weekend of hiking. Sidekick and I are going for an overnighter now. We'll see how it turns out. I'm taking my fleece footie pajamas and plenty of packages of hand warmers to stuff in my sleeping bag. We're going to freeze at night but it'll be fun.

And now to cut to the chase. I just made a connection. My parents let me sleep on my stomach and knees with my butt in the air like so when I was a child. I think that's why I have such a big butt. It received such emphasis when I was a young child and just got used to being pushed out. To all parents out there who want their children to have a normal size booty, do not let them sleep like this! That is all I have to say about that. I'm going to eat a couple scoops of icecream and a few bags of potato chips now.

Haha, kidding...

Pictures! Here's Big Burns creek (actually, this might be Little Burns...) from a hike last weekend. The cascading water is so calming. I could have sat on that log and watched it for hours.


Just me being a dork on one of the rocks next to the trailhead.


Sidekick performing an "operation" on my leg after the hike to remove a foreign object. A really sharp twig lodged itself in there. I was finally able to squeeze it out last night (which felt so cool by the way) after it had been festering all week. Obviously Sidekick did not get it all out during this attempt.


Climbing! Sidekick, Scott, and I went out to Heise Rock today to celebrate Halloween in only the best way. And the poetry is over. But this was a successful climb and I enjoyed it quite a lot. It's getting less and less scary each time.


Belaying Scott.


Me in all my action. The route was only about 40-50 feet tall and a 5.8 but it still took some effort. Top-roping is really enjoyable but I think it will be a while (if ever) when I feel ready to lead climb anything. I decided that I want to marry a good climber. Then he can do the lead climb to set up the route and I can just keep enjoying the safety of a top-rope.


I also got to enjoy a Pirates-themed symphony concert this past week and catch up with a few of my horn pals. I miss playing Calvin so much! I can't wait to get back home and start playing again. It's been too long.

Have a great day :)