My life as:

Last post.

2011-12-07T09:24:00.000-08:00

I see no further reason to continue this blog.

thehagenhunt.blogspot.com is the blog that Molly & I have together.

We'll just use that one :)

Truck woes

2011-11-23T20:50:00.000-08:00

My truck has been dying lately. It started stalling when I would idle. Still would start fine, and had no issue when I was driving. Then, one day it started squealing and smelling like burned rubber. I drove home as quickly as possible. After a day or two, when I turned in a paper and got some sleep--thereby reducing my stress--I popped open the hood. And viola:

The tension adjuster pulley siezed--nearly snapped my drive belt too.

R.I.P.

2011-08-16T07:45:00.000-07:00

My dearest VW, we called you Bug.

Many days were we together, coasting to a gas pump.

The rides to school from seminary I will never forget.

I hope to never see your frame in a lump.

I loved you from the beginning and will always regret

leaving you behind; I feel like a chump.

Tough Choice

2011-06-30T20:44:00.001-07:00

I've been working on to finish my New Testament class so that I can graduate--finally!

Doing so, I've been reading a lot about Paul. I've thought a lot about his work and missions, and the large amount of work he did to teach Jewish converts that with Christ the old law was fulfilled. Understandably, after hundreds or thousands of years of Judaism, there was some difficulty in breaking old traditions. Many of these traditions were based in good principles and there was no harm in them being practiced. The harm came from the insistence that these practices, now obsolete, were forced upon non-Jewish converts to Christianity, with the insistence that these practices were essential to salvation.

I distinctly remember the branch President in Constanta giving a talk on Easter Sunday about accepting the new testament of Jesus Christ and putting away the old traditions of the Orthodox church. He offended quite a few people with his insistence that the Orthodox Easter traditions did not need be followed--one of which being that the first words spoken to anyone (for two weeks) did not need to be "Hristos a inviat" (Christ has resurrected) and the response "Adverarat, a inviat" (True, he resurrected). Much like the insistence of some of the early Christians that the ritual of circumcision must still take place for salvation, this ritual of proclaiming Christ's resurrection causes no harm--it may, in fact, be something we *should* do--but it is not essential to salvation. To accept the restored Gospel most Romanians must put away their old traditions--it is commonly believed that St. Andrew (the Apostle) brought the Gospel to Romania.

I also really enjoy the writing of Peter. I believe that Peter's testimonies (especially the one in 2 Peter 1) are incredibly powerful. I struggle to decide if I'd rather hear Paul or Peter preach. Or Joseph Smith.

Also, 190 (in two hours) until Molly and I marry. I can't wait.

Must Avoid Farm Animals

2011-05-19T13:49:00.000-07:00

My great-grandfather apparently died from a pig-bite.

Molly's great-grandfather died from being kicked my a horse.

We, therefore, ought to avoid farm animals.

(How's that logic?)

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2011-03-01T17:52:00.000-08:00

I have about a hundred things that are amazing in my life.

And number one of all of them is my fiance Molly.

I love her so much.

But despite all the things going for me, I am just a little depressed right now.

I wish I could sleep all week.

UNLV

2011-02-04T18:50:00.001-08:00

I just heard from UNLV today and they have invited me to come down and interview with them or their Marriage and Family Therapy Program on the 25th of February. I am really excited. :) I thought I had a really strong application to UNLV and it has a lot of good things to offer. Both to me and to Molly. Plus it is also closer to home and family.

Still no word from Kentucky. But no news is good news right? At least they havn't rejected me yet. Here's hoping.

Alabama!

2011-01-30T14:28:00.000-08:00

I got accepted into the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Alabama!

When I read the email I couldn't stop bouncing in my chair.

Now, I still have to hear back from Kentucky, UNLV and Arizona State, but Alabama is one of my top choices. Life is great!

Roll Tide!

Oi.

2011-01-28T10:32:00.000-08:00

Well, last week I was complaining about having to wait to hear from all the grad schools.

But then I heard from 1 school. And now 2...

At least I won't freeze to death.

2011-01-26T10:27:00.000-08:00

Well I heard from NDSU today.

The good news is that I won't be freezing to death next winter in Fargo, ND.

It was, perhaps, the nicest rejection letter I've ever had though.

It was a little ironic, because I got the email while doing an exercise in one of my classes in which we write and discuss our plans in 5, 10, 30 years. As I had just finished writing about finishing grad school, I got an email letting me know I will not be going to one of the 5 places I applied. At least next year.

3.5/6

2011-01-14T00:26:00.001-08:00

University of Alabama, University of Kentucky, North Dakota State University applications are submitted.

I just have to pay the fee for ASU, but it's $70 and I just have to bite the bullet, but don't want to yet.

P.S. I'm a big fan of the anti-bullying and healthy eating spots on Disney Channel by Michelle Obama.

Alive; but barely

2010-11-01T17:05:00.001-07:00

I survived my mid-term week of 7 midterms; though I'm not sure how.

I forget when it was, but Molly and I went to the Utah state fair.

Mostly it was disappointingly small and overpriced (not that that is unusual at a fair) but still we had fun.

I tried to win the strong man award with the hammer and mallet, but had to suffice with beating a girl.

But I did get a tattoo. (Henna)

Also-- I am applying to grad school.

Honestly, I may not get in anywhere. My GPA is not stellar and I have no research experience. But I'm going to give it my best shot. I'm applying to Marriage, Family and Therapy programs--which would license me to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. Though I do want to keep my options open for post-grad work.

Places I'm looking at:

1. University of Kentucky

2. University of Nevada--Las Vegas

3. University of Alabama

4. North Dakota State University

5. Kansas State University

6. Syracuse University

Places I've also been thinking about:

1. Arizona State University-- (The option open for post-grad work is the only reason ASU is not #1 on my list; the program is not accredited and solely clinical)

2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3. University of Maryland

4. University of Florida

5. Utah State University

6. Brigham Young University (But honestly I'm ready to get out of here, but it is the best program in the nation--not that I'd get in.)

Graduation?

2010-08-26T01:51:00.000-07:00

If I take two semesters of 18 credit hours I can graduate in April.

Do I really want to do this?

Minnesota

2010-08-11T16:01:00.000-07:00

I realize it's been a while; but I've been trying to wait on a post until I have some pictures to post. I'm not so great at writing; but I can take a picture.

Molly and my mom came rafting--things went better than I ever could have planned.

Right now I am in Minnesota with Molly. Things are good ;) As far as I can tell. I guess we'll find out later if I can actually woo her family. Her friends like me ;) Though so far Molly's family seems as hard to woo as she was.

We went kayaking today. It was a blast. Just a float trip; but time on the water and being with Molly. So it therefore was time well spent!

P.S. Still no camera so still no pictures. I do hope to post some soon.

P.P.S. I never knew there was so much sky! And hundreds of 1x1 Mile squares of wheat is rather beautiful

Finally!

2010-07-14T22:32:00.000-07:00

Molly is coming to see me and go rafting with me tomorrow!

I am not really that excited; I just told all my co-workers all about it. Everyday. For the last month. And all the guests I've taken down the river for the past week. In fact, the guests I took down the river yesterday were so intruiged that I somehow convinced a girl to date me (one tooth and all) that when Sara asked when Molly was coming into town, before I had time to answer Rex piped in, "Thursday." We all laughed pretty hard about that. It was a physical therapy group that has been coming rafting with us for years, and one that I've taken down the river at least 4 times. Oddly enough, one of the couples that comes had a daughter on the BYU Cheer Squad with me. They are one of my favorite groups every year.

Not only is Molly coming, but my mom is coming rafting with her and friends Madison and Achylus and possibly roommate Christina--who has never said a word to me. And I'm pretty sure I terrify her. I'm pretty sure the trip is doomed to be awkward. But I think it is going to be incredibly fun.

1 more day :) WoOt!

FML.

2010-07-01T01:06:00.000-07:00

I have not posted in some time--mostly because I have wanted to avoid mentioning certain things.

Mostly that's just Molly.

I am absolutely and completely in love with her and have been since November sometime.

But the process of convincing her into liking me has been just that, a process. Which is actually odd for me.

In May I did the unthinkable and took her home to meet my family. And I fell in love with her even more. We stopped at part of the Grand Canyon on the way back to Utah and took a picture.

Earlier this week I flew down from Boise to Salt Lake to meet her parents. To say it frankly, they didn't like me and I am terrified my heart is going to get broken.

I hate my life.

WTB Rafting Guide!

2010-03-06T00:02:00.000-08:00

We, (Epley's Whitewater Adventures) are looking for at least 2 more river guides for this coming summer.

If you are interested or know of someone interested have them contact me. (That is Quintin Hunt, 520-450-1344)

I make no guarantees other than an interview. But I do hold a certain amount of sway with the owners.

There is an application, found here ->+<- (that's http://epleys.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ZxIi3LwBKSw%3d&tabid=91 )

P.S. On a funny note, while reading about the NFL Combine (found here)I came across some very poor logic and comparisons.

The 40 yard dash is on of the events in the combine (designed for players entering the NFL draft to showcase their strength and abilities). There is some discrepancy with the times of one player--a difference of .19 seconds. Which, as is well pointed out in the article, is a huge difference in a 4 second race. Then the author then goes on to state, "In Olympic Alpine skiing, the difference between a silver medal and seventh-place was .12 seconds".

Hello apples, these are oranges!

He should have at least done some research (which took me all of 30 seconds) to find out that in Olympic Sprinting in the 100 meter dash the difference between a silver medal and eighth-place was .14 seconds. (which is more than twice the distance) (source)

New Year

2010-01-14T23:52:00.000-08:00

Just for clarification--no, I'm not getting married; nor anything near it.

My possible new blog that I am thinking of creating is a commentary on relationships and things I learn about in school. It's basically and effort to help me to do better in school. Because the more I discuss the things I learn, the more proficient at them I become.

But as for now--I have yet to do it, but I will let you know if I do.

It's a new year!

There are obviously things I would like to change in my life and I think the new year is a great time to make new resolutions and goals.

I had a whole paragraph I wanted to go into about goals and life--but I'm just not feeling it tonight.

But I would like to say. I went snowboarding! And it is amazing. I can't believe I waited 4 years at BYU before I went. Though it's probably a good thing; because if I had learned to love skiing/snowboarding I am 100% positive I would never have left McCall and come back to school.

I am taking a ski class at BYU (we go to Sundance from 12-5 every Tuesday) which means I also have the same time off class on Thursday--which means more boarding for me!

I have made it a goal to on Tuesday and Thursday both--but never to ditch class to go. I have been 4 times this year. When I went on Jan 1 with some friends from my ward I though I was making a big mistake taking the class. Odd--I had the same thought my very first day of training when I was rafting.

My last thought for the night comes from some facebook correspondence I've been having with some random kayaker chic from Purdue. (She randomly came across my page from a friend of a friend somehow and sent me a message) Our conversation starting with rafting, but quickly evolved into this deep relationship oriented discussion. Which I seem to bring that out in everyone I talk to. I know speaking of past relationship is a big taboo on dates (early dates especially) but it is something I also get a girl to do. Minus one, but she frustrates me on more than one level. Anyway-- one particular thing she said, of which I am curious to hear some response to... She said, "As women we love to be pursued..."

Actually upon re-reading her email, I think the whole paragraph needs to be included.

"A large proponent of a successful relationship is the pursuit. As women we love to be pursued by our significant other. It’s the engrained fairy tale story from when we were children. This starts from the initial meeting and continues usually all the way until marriage. After a year or two people become lazy and forget that primal need, to be pursued, to feel needed, to feel special, to be desired, to feel intense passion for someone. I believe that both men and women have these needs just a different levels. Sometimes the pursuit is lost earlier, before marriage. This is an indicator that a person is not ready for what I like to call commitment."

The Pursuit.

I like that. When I write my book on relationships I'm going to dedicate a chapter to 'The Pursuit' and maybe more.

There is a lot of truth, well stated, in that wanting to be pursued--but one must realize that there is also a need to catch as well.

Finals!

2009-12-16T12:26:00.000-08:00

I could possibly be making a new blog-- I guess it will depend if I get kicked out of school this semester or not.

Until Friday, I wait. (And by that I mean not sleep and study)

Much like there is a great Circle of Life there is a great relationship Circle of Growth. The basics of it are:
We like to stay in a comfortable/safe spot. When one person gets bored the relationship is pushed from the safe spot into the Circle of Growth. There isn't anything the other partner can do about it; the relationship has already moved to a new place. Once out of the comfort circle there are 3 options:
1, pretend it never happened and go back to same comfort level as before;
2, end the relationship because it is just to great a change;
3, grow together, increase commitment and trust, after which the larger circle then becomes the new circle of comfort and safety.

And to answer your unanswered question. Yes, I am using this post as a mode of studying.

Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T09:15:00.000-08:00

On this day of Thanksgiving I would like to take time to express thanks for a few things I don't normally do enough.

Firstly-- I am thankful for God.
Several weeks my ward had ward conference. It was, in fact, one of the best conferences I have ever attended. In it, our Bishop and Stake President both spoke about getting to know God. The gist of it is; To know Him, is to spend time with Him. This principle is true in getting to know God, but is also true in developing relationships with people--and also one that I have been applying in my effort to be a more sociable person this year.

Out bishop listed 5 keys to getting to know God:

1. Daily prayer
2. Daily scripture study
3. Daily act of service
4. Daily acknowledge God's divinity
5. Increase your obedience Daily.

I have always been a fan of lists. I like to know where I stand and what I need to improve on. I have this list hanging on my bathroom mirror.

I am thankful for Christ.

I am thankful for my parents.

I am thankful for my friends.

Angst, Angst Go Away.

2009-11-22T03:38:00.000-08:00

So for two weeks I have been incredibly feisty. I thought it was worry over class or being sick.

I'm not worrying about class, nor am I sick anymore--yet I was still feisty.

The only thing I new to do was continue forward on the last course that felt right. But in this course I could not help but feel something to be amiss.

And in just a few moments--paradoxically both brief and gut-wrenchingly long-- I found myself moving from familiar territory to stepping off the edge, hoping the waves caused by my splash would carry me to shore.

They did.

What caused these waves-- an attempt at a dramatic exit along with stating,

"I do not play second fiddle."

But, oh how I love being first chair ;)

P.S. Angst is gone. Nice Quintin is back.

One Ring to Rule Them All.

2009-09-24T17:58:00.000-07:00

The title and topic of most of this post refers to my Forming Marital Relationships' class discussions this week.

But before I get into that, I have several comments:

1. I was called a slut this week. First time in my life. It was an interesting experience. But apparent proof that my experiment at being more social this semester is working; perhaps too well.

2. I find it is, indeed, addicting playing with a yearly budget and making my finances work into it; or rather wanting to pull my hair out because I don't know how they will. Either way--it's nice when the debt monster is no longer giving me an ulcer.

Anyway-- I absolutely love my classes this semester AND I'm doing all my homework/reading/attending classes. The latter being a huge deal for me; and also part of my little experiment. Though one of my favorites is the Forming Marital Relationship class; solely because of the discussion that we have in the class. Which reminds me of my third comment:

3. I was called a conservative for my beliefs on marriage. Especially funny for anyone that has had a discussion with me in my adult life. And even more funny because I don't see how views on the prerequisites for marriage or either conservative or liberal.

Back to my class. This week we've been talking about committing to a relationship. My professor consistently states, "There is something to be said about the commitment and dedication needed and shown by people who stay married; despite their difficulties." I don't disagree. All relationship require dedication and commitment--if they are going to last.

Where I do start to disagree with my professor is when he says it is a lot of work to stay married to someone you don't get along with. That doing good to those that hate you and spitefully use you isn't referring to your enemies, but to your spouse.

Are there are times where this is the case; of course. Should this be the norm? I sure as hell hope not. If it is; then an eternity with someone I don't get along with sure sounds a lot like hell and very little like heaven.

It is interesting to me and worth noting, that along with ever major technological and religious revolution the world changes--and with it, either because it is a factor of this change or a result. so do our relationships. The changes in the last 50 years have been the spread of secularism in our country, and obviously computers. Communications would be a third huge change, though at this point communication and computers are practically the same. Basically the spread of computers (tv, cell phones, internet) drastically reduce our family time. In fact, the amount of time spent together, and solely together, as a couple has gone down 2 standard deviations since 1980.

What did people do before T.V.? They talked and told stories. Why do I love being stuck in Riggins Idaho for 3+ months every year. There is no T.V. We read, we tell storied. We really get to know each other. That why I have met some of my best friends there. Especially on over night trips. You are trapped on a small boat or beach for 2-5 days. You tell lots of stories. Communication may be awkward and sparse at first; but those walls always break.

What is the One Ring that rules us all?

The cell phone.

Summer's over :( and back to school :/

2009-08-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

(Was supposed to be posted the last week of August--but I forgot)

The summer is practically over; in fact, I had planned for it to be over for me today. We all know things don't always go as planned, but here I am-- still in Idaho making sure things run smoothly. And I'm so sad to have to be in Riggins for a few more days. (Insert sarcasm) Though I am a little nervous about not knowing where I will be living once the semester starts, I am glad to have an excuse to stay in Riggins longer.

On a fan-freaking-tastic note I learned that I *will* be getting Pell grants.
I am going to testify to you for here. 1-- Karma. It will always come back to you. So tip and treat people well. 2-- Pay your tithing. A week and a half ago I was thinking about paying my tithing. Looking at it from a strict numbers perspective, I had enough to pay for tuition for the whole year. But after paying tithing I barely had enough for this semester. And then- 10 days later, I got Pell grants :P

On a sad note-- My beard is gone :(

And I miss it.

Prom!

2009-08-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

Tonight was the SRE Prom. (Salmon River Experience, our main competition)

So we all dressed in whatever stuff we had around.

Chris and I made it really classy in suits and ties.

Plus I thought I'd just include a nice picture of me looking guidey.

The Family Trip

2009-07-07T22:56:00.000-07:00

So I've been putting off posting about my family trip because...well... erm... I'm lazy.

But as I'm doing my best to shrug off a bit of insomnia this seems to be a very appropriate time.

But let's see if I can in someway get these pictures into a storytelling format.

To start us off you have the butterflies having a drink break at what we shall, from now on at least, butterfly beach.

Mom and dad taking a break while hiking up to the hot spring.

Josh forging the way to the hot spring.
The entrance to the hotspring.
Our friendly little bats. Can you find them?
There they are. The next week when Josh (Callahan aka Idaho Josh) went to the hot spring there were literally hundreds of them.
My Mom chillin in the hot tub.

Dinner. Josh and I bought a 34 inch salmon from the Indians the day before the trip. Then we cleaned it at the beach and cooked in the fire. Without a doubt--it was the best salmon I have every had.
A pleasant surprise we had on arriving at the campsite. Baby Jonah! NAKED!

A day to go down in history

2009-07-07T20:54:00.000-07:00

I won an argument with not just Chris--but also his brother Zach. I think this date should go down in history--for it is quite a feat.

Butting heads with the brothers Lewis is the only concern I had about coming back to raft for the summer--and it is the exact concern I expressed to Steve and Connie. (Steve and Connie are our owners)

As a follow up of my I hate the world posting.

As a boss I really want to be able to rely on people to work when they agree to. And not ditch out on trips they have already agreed to take just because they want to hook up with a girl (ala Vance Munson from Hitch) and didn't drive their own car and expect 4 people to sit around and wait until 6am for them to hook up.

1. You're 24 f*&^ing years old. Drive your own damn car if you want to go on a date.
2. You have a girlfriend. Need I say more?

Ugg.

2009-07-05T20:10:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it seems people are going to just let me down forever. It sucks.

I'm eating fish tonight!

2009-06-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

Ahh Idaho.

2009-06-15T18:36:00.000-07:00

So after work today (we had a walk-in--so it was a really good day) we went upstream to check out town. Basically everything is closed after 5--but we did pull over to watch some people fish.

We were there for a minute and saw a guy snag a 30+ inch salmon.
But he didn't keep it--it was too small.

Basically--I'm really upset my fishsticks arn't salmon right now :(

BYU...

2009-05-30T00:44:00.000-07:00

It is officially summer now. I am in Idaho for rafting.

I am really a BYU student again. I finally got all the holds off my record and am registering for classes.

What am I thinking?

Pop it, lock it, polka-dot it!

2009-04-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

I finally saw The Hannah Montana movie. Rose (the mom of one of my cheerleader's and a good friend) and I had made a date to see the movie opening weekend-ish. Though, when it came out I was rafting.

So when I was in Utah on my way back Raylene tried to convince me to see the movie with her. Well, I was being loyal to Rose and didn't. But I really kinda regret it now because--guess who showed up at the theater.-- none other than Miley Cyrus.

Oi! There went my chance to get an in with Taylor. Sad ;(

That's alright. I'm still holding out Taylor will return my myspace message...

Update, part deux

2009-04-28T09:53:00.000-07:00

So, I went to Paris for my spring break this year--yes, I know I'm not in school, but I still deserve a spring break. Donchathink? Iknowido.

Despite being quite apprehensive about going with my mom, it was actually a very pleasant trip. Though I never want to go anywhere with a person that doesn't know how to use a digital camera. It stressed me out to no end to not be able to get the few pictures of me that I wanted. While I am more than happy to take them all myself, my mom would get offended when I would not let her take my picture. (It never was my dream to goto Paris with my mom, but she'd never been out of the country, and the opportunity kinda just fell in my lap-- and WHO in the their right mind would turn down a free trip to Paris)

This little street was my mom's find. She liked to take a walk to a payphone and call home to talk to dad (and pay with her credit card, despite my advisement of buying a phone card... it was *quite* expensive) and she did a little exploring too. At least, once I made her memorize our metro stop, hostel name, and carry a flier--and her cell phone. Which was really hard to get her to do.

My emo-classic myspace/paris pic.

We did it! Climbed the stairs :)

This is Marc and Sara-- Sara was the reason we went to Paris to being with. Her little brother is doing an internship and she wanted to visit him.

Notre Dame-- I actually took about a hundred pictures inside Notre Dame (and outside) but not a single picture from inside comes close to accurately depicting it.

The "back side" of Notre Dame--and possible the side I prefer. Notice the park? How awesome would it be to take your kids to play in the park under Notre Dame on sundays.

The great thing about walking around Paris at night is the strobe around the top. You always have a point of reference. (well when you can see the tower at least)

A few pictures from the Louvre-- just some favorites.

My love. Venus.

Perhaps my favorite picture--though my mom could never not make it blurry. Nevermind the fact I did it on my first shot of her.

Update.

2009-04-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

Amazingly, I am updating this silly thing.

While I find I actually do a good job of it when I am lonely and missing my friends. Well missing Kim mostly-- I do want to keep it updated in some sort. So I'm making this a fairly eclectic post bringing stuff up to speed.

First--in yet another copy of my sister, my life as mosaic:

1. Quintin Castle, 2. Mexican Hat, Utah, 3. The BYU cheerleaders, 4. The red one, 5. Taylor Swift's Tour Bus, 6. Japanese Dr. Pepper Manga Can, 7. GLI UCCELLI, 8. Gelato, World's Best Ice cream: The Real Reason that So Many People go to Italy. PS What is You Favorite Flavor?, 9. [ S u p e r m a n ], 10. learning to ride a bike , 11. "THE KISS" (on Election Night, Times Square, NYC), 12. Quindi...Multa

To make your own:
step 1: go to flickr.com
setp 2: in another window open http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php
step 3: choose 4 columns, 3 rows
step 4: answer the following questions in the search bar of flicker. pick your favorite one on the first page and paste it into your mosaic
1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One word to describe you.
12. Your nickname.

Now the mosaic i think is cool--but some of the pictures that came up you would never guess from the word I used. And I was tired of looking for better words.

I also went to Paris-- I'll make another post with pics and whatnot later.

The Movie Game

2008-12-21T02:09:00.000-08:00

the movie game
I took this idea from Kim's page who stole it from her friend Danielle's Facebook note. Here are the rules:

- Pick 20 of your favorite movies.
- Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie (memorable quotes link located on the left).
- Post them for everyone to guess (just leave a comment).

1. Character 1: Just you reconsider playing that message for him!
Character 2: [beep]
Character 1: No, I don't think he likes you at all.
Character 2:[beeps again]
Character 1: No, I don't like you either. -Kim

2. I'm obnoxious! -Stephanie

3. Boy: No time to discuss this as a committee.
Girl: I am not a committee. -Kim

4. Look - I find some of what you teach suspect because I'm used to relying on intellect

5. I can be in the NBA. I'm tall, I like to wear shorts. Hook! Hook! Dunk! Dunk! Baby, I'm all about three points.

6. Man 1: Your nose is broken.
Man 2: How does it look?
Man 1: Ah, it's an improvement.

7. Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant and die! Don't have sex in the missionary position, don't have sex standing up, just don't do it, OK, promise? OK, now everybody take some rubbers

8. It's a trap! -Scott (bonus points for citing by whom)

9. So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause -Kim

10. You don't want to die, but you don't know how to take a life. Give it to me; these men would kill you, and take it anyway. Give it to me. You can tell 'em I took it by force. Give it to me, and I'll do what you shoulda did ten minutes ago. -Jenny

11. So you like to pick on little guys, huh? Well, why don't you pick on me? -Dumbo

12. Man 1: My son's coming over tonight, so I'm going to have something special made for him.
Man 2: Italian food made by a bunch of Mexicans doesn't sound so special to me, ____

13. Smite me, oh mighty Smiter -Scott

14. Boy: She would be eating if we were having Tony loaf.
Girl: That's it!
...
Woman: Both of you sit down
Woman: Bob! It's time to engage! Do something! Don't just stand there, I need you to.. intervene!
Man: You want me to intervene? [picks up table]
Man: Okay, I'm intervening! I'm intervening! -Stephanie

15. Man 1: I donna suppose you could speed things up?
Man 2: If you're in such a hurry, you could lower a rope or a tree branch or find something useful to do.
Man 1: I could do that. I have some rope up here, but I do not think you would accept my help, since I am only waiting around to kill you.
Man 2: That does put a damper on our relationship -Kim

16. Woman: That boy is your company. And if he wants to eat up that tablecloth, you let him, you hear? And if you can't act fit to eat like folks, you can just set here and eat in the kitchen.

17. But you know, the thing about romance is... people only get together right at the very end

18. Man 1: What in heaven's name brought you to _______?
Man 2: My health. I came to ______ for the waters.
Man 1: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.
Man 2: I was misinformed. -Kim got it but I had forgotten to edit it and can't figure out how to edit her post without deleting it so it's really only a partial guess :P

19. Girl: What is your sexuality?
Boy: Well, Jan's straight, and I'm... controversial.
Girl: Are you trying to tell me you speak fag?
Boy: Oh, fluently

20: Girl 1: What a prick.
Girl 2: But he was really nice about it.
Girl 1: Being nice when you say something pricky is even prickier -Kim

21: Boy: I think you're really beautiful and I feel really warm when I'm around you and my tongue swells up.
[pause]
Boy: So... do you wanna eat food? -Anna Lisa

To Dream the Impossible Dream

2008-10-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

The happenings of today--the knockdown, roll in the mud, dirty fighting b*ll$h*t of politics in school made me reminisce. Sabotage. That's what I saw today...

I once thought my best friend and I were going to save the world. We had it planned.

But we've grown apart--and continue to.

It makes me sad. I miss her. But how can I blame her. She's progressing. She's moving on with her life. She has a degree. She has/had a real job. She's married. She has a kid that I fear will be the closest I ever get to one of my own.

Me... I'm still in "college", and graduation can't be seen at the end of the tunnel yet. I'm still avoiding "big boy jobs". I'm still quite single.

I still am holding on to the belief that I can change the world--rather than growing up and accepting that it can't be done. And just living according to rules that society makes.

But I tire of doing it alone.

I used to think I was scared of commitment... and I have just realized I'm not. I'm scared I'll fall in love with someone who will make me grow up and give up on my greatest hopes. I *do* want a family. I want kids of my own way more than I think is normal for a guy my age. But I refuse to be involved with someone that will make me give up on my dreams. I want-- I need-- someone that will help me to make even more fantastic ones, rather than shooting them down.

I thought my sister was going to forever be my fantastical dream partner... but it seems our dream team is broken. And I can't blame her. She has almost everything I want. I miss her. I miss my best friend.

I'm starting to think I'll never meet anyone to take her place. In fact-- I've stopped expecting to. And it breaks my heart. I sometimes seriously doubt I'll ever meet someone that will work to make the impossible dream a reality with me.

I refuse to grow up and allow the world to dictate how I must act. I just fear I may sell out and grow up. But I pray I'll never have to give up on my greatest dreams... but I need a partner/ sidekick. No matter how much I try, I'm not Superman. No matter how much I want to be...

The end of 2008 rafting :(

2008-09-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

Rafting for this year is over. While there are like 300 pictures from rafting that I'd love to share--people just don't want to see all 300. Sooo-- I'm painstakingly going through them and narrowing my favorite to 10. 10 is just a good round number that people will still look at.

This is actually from last year. But this group came back again this year. And I didn't get this picture until this year. So let's pretend. This is Tight Squeeze.

My Aunt and Uncles (and cousin) with Josh in Time Zone.

My parents, Aunts and Uncle. It's rare to see my dad smile like this :)

This family comes rafting a couple of times a year with us. And I've taken them down almost every time--they have become really good friends.

The guy cackling in front makes this picture a favorite--and the legs in the air. :)

This is my sister and 3 of her kids. Eric in the middle was terrified at first. But you can see he was having a blast!

These 3 pictures are the same group. They came with us on Monday afternoon, then they came back Wednesday morning again they had so much fun. These two trips were the most fun trips I took all year. Just beacause we were "suicide boats" . We purposefully flipped in one of our rapids. On a side note--you can see the water is dirty here. There were mudslides upriver and so the river at this point was seriously a Willy Wonka Chocolate river--but much less tasty.

Now, I've always said that I think the clouds in Idaho are prettier than other places I've lived. Maybe it's just that I see them more often--but I sure do enjoy them.

Fishing!

2008-09-02T17:56:00.000-07:00

Well it took 25 years. But I finally went fishing. In fact, I even caught a fish. Actually I caught two. I'm happy to say that I'm a real man and had no qualms with picking up the fish and cleaning it.

Van cleaning his fish--and showing us something else.

Fish heads fish heads, rolly polly fish heads.

Van and I got bored--so he gave me head.

Now how it really went. Josh taught me and Van what to do. I cast. Van casts. Van doesn't like his cast--so he's reeling it in and says, "Josh something is wrong with my bobber." Josh, "Yeah--you caught a fish." So Josh pulls it out and pulls the hook out. Van sticks his finger in the gills and then I go to as well--and the fish wiggles. Van and I screamed like big manly men. (Not those girly screams you hear us do)

Rafting!

2008-08-26T20:13:00.000-07:00

So the bosses sister is up visiting for the week. (She and her husband are on vacation and the boss (Steve and Connie) are back in Nevada for school so it's just me and Chris running the show here) We had a few people walk-in to come rafting--so I invited Connie and Mark--yes, Connie is both the owner's sister's name and his wife's name. Odd huh?
Anyway. We had a blast--but she took a little swim in the second rapid. And luckily we got it on film.

These first three are from Timezone (our first rapid on the lower stretch)

Kid up front= just looking at dad.

The goofs up front really weren't paddling at all--so I had to yell at them.

Here we are set up and pushing in the first crashing wave in Tight Squeeze. (Rapid number 2 and also my favorite rapid)

Watch Connie--in the straw hat.

Now you see her.

*BIG WAVE*

Now you don't.

Flotsam and jetsam. (Not the eels)

You can actually see her holding on to the rope on the boat here. She's right on the top-left side of the boat (from my perspective)

Connie is actually one of my favorite people. We just get along really well. It's really hard for me not to like someone that appreciates my jokes so much. And someone that will tell me a joke that I really, really, really, *really* like.

Ok--since I know you're dying to know what it is, I'll tell you.

What are the sexiest animals on the farm?

Answer: Highlight below so I know you're not cheating.

Brown chicken, brown cow. (But say it with the rhythm of bow chicka wow wow)

Pictures from Idaho

2008-08-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

haha!

2008-08-19T22:10:00.001-07:00

So I forget how I stumbled upon this masterpiece--but I love it.

What makes Barats and Bereta even better is the fact that they are dressed like Mormon missionaries. And this is totally something that missionaries would do in their spare time. Plus it gives a little more credibilty to the relgious parody.

On the River

2008-08-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

I finally gave in and started one of these things. I'll blame it on my obsession with reading Kim's and Stephanie's. It's a good way to feel a little more connected. Which, considering my nomadic lifestyle as of late, is rather nice. Plus I guess it is a good place to share some pictures.

So the other day I took this boat full of crazy middle aged women down the river. It actually was a really fun trip--and the best part is this picture that they took.

We have three requirements to be a river guide at Epley's:

1-- Take six trips down the 70 mile stretch of river we are licensed for.
2-- Get in the boat by yourself (from the river)
3-- Do a backflip off the boat.

Now the first two are kinda self explanatory. Licensure and practicallity. The backflip is just as important in most trips. Simply because people like to see it. And there are times that you have to use every trick in your book to entertain people for 8 hours. Me being me, I couldn't just do a backflip--so I generally do a full. It's funny 'cause the first few times I did it off the boat last year I kept hitting my face on the boat because I'd land where I jumped from. I have since adjusted, and usually think it looks pretty cool--but had never really seen a picture that captured it well.