It's All About Having Fun...

So last weekend I went bowling for the first time in a long time. I wasn't really that nervous though, because my date just got home from a mission. So even if he WAS good at bowling, he's probably lost his touch because he hasn't played for a while. These were my thoughts walking in to All Star Lanes Saturday night. 

After carefully selecting my bowling ball (getting the right poundage and finger holes) I stepped up and threw down everything that off-track bowling taught me all those years in elementary school. 

Line up your target

Take a few steps forward

Bend your left leg...and release the secret weapon in your right hand

Let me be the first to tell you this is easier said than done. Let's just say, my hot pink bowling ball became very acquainted with the gutter very quickly. Meanwhile, Trevor is not only kicking my trash, but he's doing it with style. He's throwing down the spin action...

So I decided I needed to do something different...switch things up a bit...So I had him show me "the spin." I quickly decided that I should stick to what I knew best. 

I walked in to the bowling alley feeling pretty confident that I hadn't lost my touch from 5th grade. I was trash talking and willing to throw down a bet. But after bowling 4 straight games in a row, it doesn't really matter what the final score is right? 

It matters that we all had fun!

The 80's

So, I recently got talked in to going 80's dancing, tonight actually. I've only ever been once, and it was a long time ago. But I've often thought of life as young adult in the 80's and I can't help but think how much fun it would have been to grow up during that time. The 80's rocks.

Very bold, groovy, fashion statements
Awesome hair styles
Timeless dance moves
THE BEST MUSIC EVER

So much goodness has come from the beloved 80 decade. All those that grew up during that time...London is bitterly jealous. Life back then just seems better. And correct me if I'm wrong, but for the most part, wasn't dating actually normal then? Dating has turned in to mind games and "hanging out" now.

I could just be living this fantasy in my head, and if I am, leave me be. But life just seemed simple and FUN in the 80's. One big dance party.

All I have to say is:
What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing?
Can't you tell that your tie's too wide?
Maybe I should buy some old tab collars?
Welcome back to the age of jive.
Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey?
You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money.
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound
Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me.

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Utah County Child Abuse Prevention Team is hosting three special events to promote child abuse awareness this month. The UCCAP team coordinates efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and has put together a special luncheon, a 5k race, and a 2008 Blue Ribbon Day.


UCCAP's Luncheon will be held April 14, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. It is open to the public. UCCAP will honor individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to protecting and advocating help for children.


The 5k race will take place at 9 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Paul Ream Wilderness Park. Runners must turn in registration forms prior to the race. Registration fee is $15 for adults, $5 for children under 12.


The Blue Ribbon Day will be held April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It involves several activities for the entire family.

February

So I decided today that February is just a hard month. It's hard for a lot of reasons (at least in my opinion).

1. Winter is still very much here, and it's kind of annoying because it's when we're close to Spring--like we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but Winter won't move its butt.

2. For those that are in school...It seems like February is when classes get harder. There are tests and big projects to work on that, seriously, are no bueno.

3. Ok I know this is stupid, but it is the holiday month of Valentine's Day--which may or may not be amazing, depending on if you've found that significant other.

4. Did I mention it's still freezing outside?

5. I had to say goodbye to a cousin who recently decided her fiancee was cooler than me.

6. I know I had like 10 other way good reasons, but I can't remember them.

I guess what I am getting at is that I am exhausted. I feel like my days are planned for days longer than 24 hours, and I can never accomplish everything that I want to. February has been good to me though--it hasn't all been hard. We had a fun time celebrating birthdays and weddings with family from out of town, and that has been fun! But I really cannot wait for a break. For those of you that are wondering, Spring Break is in one month. Yes.

Te Amo Mi Misionario!

So...got home from school today...and there was an awesome letter from mi hermano with 2 memory cards loaded with pictures and videos!  After spending an hour looking through pictures and stuff, I just felt so blessed to have a brother serving a mission.  

My brother, Chance, is serving in the Chile Santiago North mission!  He left April 9, 2008, and has been out about 10 months!  For those of you will siblings that have left on missions, we all know what a glorious fun-filled day it is to drop them off--yeah right.  Until this day, I did not know my body was capable of crying out that much moisture.  But like most things...time made it a little better.

I think it was only the first few months that I really really missed him, and longed for him to be back home.  But when I left for China and started that adventure, I was pre-occupied with so much that I didn't have time to mourn over his absence.  Since I've been home from China things have been better.  Christmas was hard...I still miss him so so much, but it isn't as painful now.  I really, more than anything, am just proud of him and the good decisions he's making.  He is such a good missionary and example to me!  He's one of my best friends!  Love you buddy.

(This is Chance on his balcony with the Hipodromo in the background)