Garrett's friend asked him to be Santa at their family Christmas party. He did a very good job.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Prison Reform- A Mother's Journey
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Dec 24, 2011
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Jun 25, 2011
Amber had a birthday!
This is a tribute to my best friend. We spent her birthday on a plane going to North Carolina and eating shrimp boil. Those are actually two of Amber's favorite things, traveling and experiencing new things like amazing southern food.
Pictures tend to tell a story better than writing can but my favorite qualities about Amber are her love to try anything once and make an adventure out of any unexpected situation. She is kind to others and helps me become a better person each day. She's a thoughtful sister, very talented singer, her friends turn to her for trustworthy advice and opinions, and all I can say is I am very lucky to have her as my wife.
Happy twenty-two!!
Mar 24, 2011
Summer is ...
mountain bike adventures &
shooting the tube
Went for my first ride a week ago and found some really fun trails in the gully near suicide rock at the mouth of Parleys. Decided not to go to school summer semester so we've got plans to travel, bike, and finally have some time to hang out together.
Mar 15, 2011
Response to Dad's Comment
I think there was a spring in my step for a lot of reasons. My study abroad in France is one of my favorite memories.
Just so you know, I was thrilled to be there with you, Dad. I'll prove it.
Friday, June 17, 2008
I met up with my Dad on Sunday and he and I have been enjoying ourselves since. It is very relaxing for me, I am enjoying be done with the school work part. I also love the "discovering" Dad and I are doing. For some reason, things are cooler when we happen upon them.
The Alps are amazing. I can't believe how green everything is. The whole mountain is just covered in green and sometimes a cloud will mist over the top so that it almost looks like it's just a mirage, too good to be true. Often, there are little villages that are on the side of the mountain; farming communities, usually growing grapes. I've never seen anything like it. I wish I could bring these beautiful images home with me. Pictures don't even begin to do it justice.
We found a castle today and I am glad because Dad hasn't been on a good castle tour before. It was interesting, very fun. I liked how thorough the tour was. (An audio guide.) It answered some questions I had about people in the middle-ages, such as toilets and bath tubs. I think Dad really liked it too.
To get an idea of what we decided to do this week (probably should have started with this) we drove through Nice to Geneva through Italy. That was really cool. I love the houses in Italy. We ate some Italian pasta and gelato, and climbed up to some random Italian castle. Now we are circling the lake in Geneva and seeing whatever. We ran into that castle today and have driven through some very beautiful places. Tomorrow we will take a tram to the top of Mont Blanc, which I am very excited for. We're right in the Alps right now, in a very cute little hotel. This is a very awesome experience.
Tomorrow, by the way, is my birthday. I'll be 19. I guess there isn't much significance to that age. But it is my birthday and that always makes me excited. I've made it 19 years, what's not to be excited about? Ha ha.
I've had this funny emotion this week being with my Dad. I don't feel homesick. It's kinda weird. When I was in Nice last week I did feel home sick. I wanted to be back in Utah. But Dad makes me feel less in a hurry to get home. I guess it's because he is part of "home." I've always felt such a strong connection to my Dad. He is a very special person. It's a different and important bond that we have.
Yup, I was excited to be there with you Dad. I love you.
Just so you know, I was thrilled to be there with you, Dad. I'll prove it.
Friday, June 17, 2008
I met up with my Dad on Sunday and he and I have been enjoying ourselves since. It is very relaxing for me, I am enjoying be done with the school work part. I also love the "discovering" Dad and I are doing. For some reason, things are cooler when we happen upon them.
The Alps are amazing. I can't believe how green everything is. The whole mountain is just covered in green and sometimes a cloud will mist over the top so that it almost looks like it's just a mirage, too good to be true. Often, there are little villages that are on the side of the mountain; farming communities, usually growing grapes. I've never seen anything like it. I wish I could bring these beautiful images home with me. Pictures don't even begin to do it justice.
We found a castle today and I am glad because Dad hasn't been on a good castle tour before. It was interesting, very fun. I liked how thorough the tour was. (An audio guide.) It answered some questions I had about people in the middle-ages, such as toilets and bath tubs. I think Dad really liked it too.
To get an idea of what we decided to do this week (probably should have started with this) we drove through Nice to Geneva through Italy. That was really cool. I love the houses in Italy. We ate some Italian pasta and gelato, and climbed up to some random Italian castle. Now we are circling the lake in Geneva and seeing whatever. We ran into that castle today and have driven through some very beautiful places. Tomorrow we will take a tram to the top of Mont Blanc, which I am very excited for. We're right in the Alps right now, in a very cute little hotel. This is a very awesome experience.
Tomorrow, by the way, is my birthday. I'll be 19. I guess there isn't much significance to that age. But it is my birthday and that always makes me excited. I've made it 19 years, what's not to be excited about? Ha ha.
I've had this funny emotion this week being with my Dad. I don't feel homesick. It's kinda weird. When I was in Nice last week I did feel home sick. I wanted to be back in Utah. But Dad makes me feel less in a hurry to get home. I guess it's because he is part of "home." I've always felt such a strong connection to my Dad. He is a very special person. It's a different and important bond that we have.
Yup, I was excited to be there with you Dad. I love you.
Mar 11, 2011
The Day I Met Garrett
At Naomi's request, here is the journal entry of the day I met Garrett. He has read this, so don't worry. This is actually a week or two after meeting him but it is my first mention of him in a journal.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
It is 1:48 in the morning, Bri is not home and I can't sleep. So I thought I'd write a little bit.
I'll admit to being lazy today. It is the first day of finals and I haven't been able to focus on anything. I am really bad at studying, probably because I never needed to in high school, and now all those kids that did need to are the ones with good habits. Funny how that turns out. I'm working on it though.
I guess I wish that I was more motivated. I need to be pushed to do things but I hate to be pushed.
There may be another reason for my distraction. It's time to introduce another character into my love life, please welcome Garrett Glissmeyer! (Don't you love my cheesiness due to fatigue?) I don't know exactly why, but my experience with Garrett so far is rather enjoyable for me. Garrett was one of Chris's mission companions. (Oh yes, the plot thickens!) We decided to meet one day, just because we had both heard so much about the other. Well, that same day he asked if I wanted to go to a movie with him the next day, so I did. We've hung out several times since then, we've gone on a bike ride, ate Mexican food, watched movies, mini golfed and eaten frozen yogurt. He is so much fun and very attractive. My mom really likes him, well, all of my family likes him. After one movie (during which we snuggled) he just leaned over and kissed me. I haven't felt twitterpated in a long time. But now I think I'd better get to know him a little more, before we kiss again or become closer. (Which is likely) I laugh at the irony of the situation. We'll see how everything works out. I've decided to definitely take relationships slow from now on. Hopefully I can stick to that.
I am looking forward to summer. First of all, I leave for France in a week, and I can't wait. I am also very scared. I can't speak French very well. It is reassuring sometimes because sometimes Garrett asks what a word is in French and I can usually give him an answer.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
It is 1:48 in the morning, Bri is not home and I can't sleep. So I thought I'd write a little bit.
I'll admit to being lazy today. It is the first day of finals and I haven't been able to focus on anything. I am really bad at studying, probably because I never needed to in high school, and now all those kids that did need to are the ones with good habits. Funny how that turns out. I'm working on it though.
I guess I wish that I was more motivated. I need to be pushed to do things but I hate to be pushed.
There may be another reason for my distraction. It's time to introduce another character into my love life, please welcome Garrett Glissmeyer! (Don't you love my cheesiness due to fatigue?) I don't know exactly why, but my experience with Garrett so far is rather enjoyable for me. Garrett was one of Chris's mission companions. (Oh yes, the plot thickens!) We decided to meet one day, just because we had both heard so much about the other. Well, that same day he asked if I wanted to go to a movie with him the next day, so I did. We've hung out several times since then, we've gone on a bike ride, ate Mexican food, watched movies, mini golfed and eaten frozen yogurt. He is so much fun and very attractive. My mom really likes him, well, all of my family likes him. After one movie (during which we snuggled) he just leaned over and kissed me. I haven't felt twitterpated in a long time. But now I think I'd better get to know him a little more, before we kiss again or become closer. (Which is likely) I laugh at the irony of the situation. We'll see how everything works out. I've decided to definitely take relationships slow from now on. Hopefully I can stick to that.
I am looking forward to summer. First of all, I leave for France in a week, and I can't wait. I am also very scared. I can't speak French very well. It is reassuring sometimes because sometimes Garrett asks what a word is in French and I can usually give him an answer.
10 Years Ago Today
Saturday, March 10, 2001
Today I woke up at Amanda's house of course Because I had a sleepover. Then we went on a "Scooter Trip." We went all the way to Albersons on the bike trail! I bought a cute little doll named Ginger. We at at "Wendy's" and the we went home. We rode ten whole miles in 3 hours! Then I took a nap and just rested the rest of the day; until I had to babysit. I babysat at Wendys. When I came home my grandparents and cousin David were hear and will be hear until Next Saturday. (I think.) Good night!
This will probably be a little more meaningful to those who know me well. I've kept a fairly regular journal since I was eleven years old. This is one of my first entries.
If my house was burning down and I could save only one thing, it would be my box of journals. I think I have eleven or twelve completed journals spanning ten years. To celebrate ten years of solid journaling, I thought it would be fun to put a few past entries from some of the most important years in shaping who I am. And yes, the spelling and punctuation are as they are in my journal.
Do you have any date requests? Here's another.
March 25, 2001
Today I made more pancakes, then I played Chinese Checkers with Gramma. Me and Shauna beat her, a rare occasion, so we got to go to All A Doller to get a "prize." I got "War Heads" and friendship rings. Then we went to feed the horses, down the street from my Grand parent's house. They liked it.
Then we left. We rode a plane. Then we went to T.J.'s scout thing. He's turning eight soon. Now here I am.
Today I woke up at Amanda's house of course Because I had a sleepover. Then we went on a "Scooter Trip." We went all the way to Albersons on the bike trail! I bought a cute little doll named Ginger. We at at "Wendy's" and the we went home. We rode ten whole miles in 3 hours! Then I took a nap and just rested the rest of the day; until I had to babysit. I babysat at Wendys. When I came home my grandparents and cousin David were hear and will be hear until Next Saturday. (I think.) Good night!
This will probably be a little more meaningful to those who know me well. I've kept a fairly regular journal since I was eleven years old. This is one of my first entries.
If my house was burning down and I could save only one thing, it would be my box of journals. I think I have eleven or twelve completed journals spanning ten years. To celebrate ten years of solid journaling, I thought it would be fun to put a few past entries from some of the most important years in shaping who I am. And yes, the spelling and punctuation are as they are in my journal.
Do you have any date requests? Here's another.
March 25, 2001
Today I made more pancakes, then I played Chinese Checkers with Gramma. Me and Shauna beat her, a rare occasion, so we got to go to All A Doller to get a "prize." I got "War Heads" and friendship rings. Then we went to feed the horses, down the street from my Grand parent's house. They liked it.
Then we left. We rode a plane. Then we went to T.J.'s scout thing. He's turning eight soon. Now here I am.
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