Wanderings

Seattle Storm. They are a WNBA team. They are currently in the WNBA Finals. The series is 2-0 for Seattle. They are playing the Atlanta Dream. The Storm haven't lost a game this year at home. Lauren Jackson, their center, was the 2010 MVP. And nobody knows about it. In fact, tonight was game 2 (in Seattle) and I, living in Seattle, couldn't even watch the game because I don't have a fancy cable package. And I find it to be ridiculous. (can you imagine the NBA or NFL or World Cup or any other FINALS of a popular sport not being on TV?!)

Wipeout is on right now. Hilarious!  My friend/old Brighton Camp Director is on there and I can't stop laughing. Teva, I'm envious. I would love to be on Wipeout- but Im convinced I would be in bed for a good week with an aching body if I ever did get on the show. 

I get family sick at least once a month. Which is better than daily-like I did about a year ago. I have an incredible family and I wonder when I will live close to them again. Sometimes I wish it was now. I wish it was now when I get family sick. When I think about other aspects of living in Utah, I hope never.

I got a new job a few months ago and couldn't be happier with my employment. I look forward to work everyday. And Im good at it. And I work with people who believe in me- which makes me believe in myself more. Isn't it funny how that works? 

Harley is still the cutest dog. I look forward to seeing him everyday and he looks forward to see me everyday too. People still stop me on the street and tell me he is the cutest dog they have ever seen. And I love it when that happens. Every time.

I worked out today. Twice. I did P90X and played basketball. I laughed a lot at work. I took Harley for a short walk. Becka sent me a really nice message that made me choke up a little. Friends came over for dinner. They left. My mind started to wander and this entry is the result.

Now it is time to relax.

Nie Nie

For the last year or so I have been a reader of the Nie Nie Dialogues and yesterday I clicked on the website and watched this amazing video. I am touched. I am inspired. I want to be more like Stephanie Nielson.

I want to know what my purpose is. I want to feel peace in what I am doing. I want to have my priorties right where (I think) they should be.

I like feeling inspired. I like wanting to be better. I love reading the stories of real life people who are changing the world with love.

I want to change the world with love.

Every time I see a nose qrinkle from a smile, I think of you. I think of you when I see the color green or talk to someone who I know won't let anything get in the way of their dreams. I think of you when I see a Sportage or a Dodge truck or a car that is that (ugly) purple color. When I see beautiful sunsets or people enjoying a meaningful, thought provoking conversation, or red rocks, I think of you. When I am having a bad day and want to be cheered up or have ideas about changing the world, I think about you. When I hear certain songs- particularly those funny heavy medal songs you used to like, I think of you. I think of you when I have good news or when people get sick or when I'm in the mood to goof around.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, even after all this time, I miss you.

It's too bad that some things change. Things like death and distance and differences. I guess its all part of life though.

I am better because of you.

Be remarkable.

Silly

I like to be silly.

When I hear music I like to dance- even when I'm alone. Even when I'm walking down the street. Even when I'm at work or with people I don't know. For date nights I like to finger paint. I like to sit on overpass bridges and watch cars go by. I like to get on my hands and knees and play with my dog pretending that I'm a dog too. I like setting my tent up on my bed and pretend I'm camping during the week. I like playing with Tol and Ad because I like playing imagining with them. I like to listen to the Glee soundtrack and sing every word while pretending to be a really good singer. Wouldn't it be fun if my life was a musical? I like to sing instead of talk. I like to cook dinner in the firepit in the backyard. I like to climb trees. I like to explore and find pretty rocks. and sticks. I like to lay on my back and see shapes in the clouds. I like to pick berries and I like to get dirty while doing it. I like to skip instead of walk.

I like to be silly.

I hope I always like to be silly.