After all was said and done we spent the next hour in the parking lot getting chalk off our faces and cloths. We laughed and joked the entire way home. I can't describe how much fun it was. I'm really looking forward to next year.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Holi, the festival of colors
My wife wanted to go to a festival in Spanish fork this past weekend, I was reluctant to go but she convinced me and a group of friends to go. It's called The festival of colors. It's the festival the Hindu's have for a holiday called Holi, to celebrate diversity in life and the coming of spring. Even though I dragged my feet getting there I had an amazing time. We danced in the temple, played with friends, threw colored powder all over the place and danced in a crowed of over 5000 people, it was awesome.
After all was said and done we spent the next hour in the parking lot getting chalk off our faces and cloths. We laughed and joked the entire way home. I can't describe how much fun it was. I'm really looking forward to next year.
After all was said and done we spent the next hour in the parking lot getting chalk off our faces and cloths. We laughed and joked the entire way home. I can't describe how much fun it was. I'm really looking forward to next year.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Kids do the darndest things.
On KSL.com today was the following story.
"A 14-year-old boy faces DUI charges. Orem police say they were first alerted Friday around 11:00 p.m. to a report of a vehicle hitting a fence and backing into another vehicle outside a mobile home park near 500 North and 1200 West. The car was gone when an officer arrived, but another report of a suspicious vehicle helped locate the car. Later officers caught up with the suspect's car, pulled it over and were shocked to find out the driver was only 14 years old. A 13-year-old female passenger was also inside the car. "When the officer went up to speak to him, he could smell alcohol," said Sgt. Craig Martinez. Martinez also says the car was stolen out of Salt Lake City. Martinez says the teen faces many charges including DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He probably won't drive legally for awhile."
I'm sure there is plenty of blame to go around, bad parenting, living in the wrong place, bad schooling system, who cares who you blame it still comes down to a stupid 14 year old steeling a car, getting drunk and going for a joy ride. I'm not here to stifle the dreams of this young man wanting to become a life time criminal, but what the hell was he thinking? Obviously this kid isn't the brightest bulb in the box, but you don't need to be a genius to figure out that you don't jack a car get drunk and go driving. Yet another reason I don't want kids.
"A 14-year-old boy faces DUI charges. Orem police say they were first alerted Friday around 11:00 p.m. to a report of a vehicle hitting a fence and backing into another vehicle outside a mobile home park near 500 North and 1200 West. The car was gone when an officer arrived, but another report of a suspicious vehicle helped locate the car. Later officers caught up with the suspect's car, pulled it over and were shocked to find out the driver was only 14 years old. A 13-year-old female passenger was also inside the car. "When the officer went up to speak to him, he could smell alcohol," said Sgt. Craig Martinez. Martinez also says the car was stolen out of Salt Lake City. Martinez says the teen faces many charges including DUI and leaving the scene of an accident. He probably won't drive legally for awhile."
I'm sure there is plenty of blame to go around, bad parenting, living in the wrong place, bad schooling system, who cares who you blame it still comes down to a stupid 14 year old steeling a car, getting drunk and going for a joy ride. I'm not here to stifle the dreams of this young man wanting to become a life time criminal, but what the hell was he thinking? Obviously this kid isn't the brightest bulb in the box, but you don't need to be a genius to figure out that you don't jack a car get drunk and go driving. Yet another reason I don't want kids.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Reflections
Yesterday my good friends step father was killed in a car accident (For news story see: http://www.currentargus.com/ci_14516138 ). It's made me think about life and death and how life can flip upside down in just a moment. I've dealt with death before, but never as closely as a father, brother, or child passing away. I can't pretend to understand the pain it would cause to have my parents die, or one of my brothers be gone forever. Seeing death gives me a greater appreciation for life, I often forget just how fragile we are as humans. We make plans, we strive to complete our goals and we never realize how close we are every day to death. Some times it's a few inches, other times its a few seconds that separate life and death.
A poem that my grandpa had hanging in his office before he died, a poem that now hangs in my house that shapes my life is called "That man is a success."
That Man is a Success
Who has lived well
laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect
of intelligent men
and the love of children;
Who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task;
Who leaves the world better
than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy
or a perfect poem
or a rescued soul;
Who never lacked appreciation
of earth's beauty
or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had.
A poem that my grandpa had hanging in his office before he died, a poem that now hangs in my house that shapes my life is called "That man is a success."
That Man is a Success
Who has lived well
laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect
of intelligent men
and the love of children;
Who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task;
Who leaves the world better
than he found it,
whether by an improved poppy
or a perfect poem
or a rescued soul;
Who never lacked appreciation
of earth's beauty
or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others
and gave the best he had.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
The songs that mean the most to me
I want to share a few songs with you and explain why they mean so much to me.
1. Plain white T's - 1,2,3,4
This song got popular around the time I asked my wife to marry me. Every time I hear it it reminds me of how much I love her and how I want her to be with me for the rest of my life.
2. Chuck Wicks - Stealing Cinderella
This song is another one that reminds me of my wife. When I hear it I think about my wife and the special woman that she is and how the only person that her dad will listen to is his daughter, my wife. She is truly is a princess, and I hope I never forget that.
3. Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
This song is more about the video than the song. Louis Armstrong reminds me of my grandpa Speakman, and the lyrics are how he lived his life, full of joy and love. It makes me miss him, but also remember him.
4. Zac Brown Band - Chicken fried
Nothing describes how I feel about my friends and family like this song. I enjoy where I come from and the people I surround my self with. I happen to be very proud of the quality of people I spend my time with. We need to remember to enjoy the little things in life.
5. Zac Brown Band- Whatever It Is
Its fitting that I start and end with my amazing wife. The song says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RJrNnRpVHg
1. Plain white T's - 1,2,3,4
This song got popular around the time I asked my wife to marry me. Every time I hear it it reminds me of how much I love her and how I want her to be with me for the rest of my life.
2. Chuck Wicks - Stealing Cinderella
This song is another one that reminds me of my wife. When I hear it I think about my wife and the special woman that she is and how the only person that her dad will listen to is his daughter, my wife. She is truly is a princess, and I hope I never forget that.
3. Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
This song is more about the video than the song. Louis Armstrong reminds me of my grandpa Speakman, and the lyrics are how he lived his life, full of joy and love. It makes me miss him, but also remember him.
4. Zac Brown Band - Chicken fried
Nothing describes how I feel about my friends and family like this song. I enjoy where I come from and the people I surround my self with. I happen to be very proud of the quality of people I spend my time with. We need to remember to enjoy the little things in life.
5. Zac Brown Band- Whatever It Is
Its fitting that I start and end with my amazing wife. The song says it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RJrNnRpVHg
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