Just plain a good day!

Today has been awesome! 

I wrote a letter to my favorite missionary, I helped my dad and little bro unpack from Scout Camp, and I cleaned my room. 

Sounds simple, but it's really been a great day!  I'm off to work here in a little bit, and I hope I make lots o' money!!!  :)

Yummy!

The Greek Festival was EVERYTHING I could have ever hoped it to be.  :)  I ended up going twice (no complaints here!  Well....I'll complain when I look at the scale tomorrow...yikes!), on Friday at around 7:30 pm, and again on Saturday at 12:30.  Even though the food is wonderful, the best part really is being able to spend time with really good friends in such a fun, exciting, ethnic atmosphere.  Friday night I got to go with good friends Meg, Paul, and Kim.  We had a great time, and I really enjoyed the live greek band that was playing while people danced.  Saturday I went with my Fa'ah the Beast, V2, and Carrie.  We had the BEST baklava ice cream ever, and then got to go on a tour of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and I actually found it very interesting.  I'm pretty excited for it to come again next year!

Kody did really well at the Stockshow, with one of his lambs receiving a Blue Ribbon and selling really well at the Auction.  He's excited to get his lambs ready to show at the State Fair in September, and I'm sure he'll do great!

Good luck Kod-Man

My little brother is at the Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock Show in Ferron, UT this weekend showing lambs, and I just wanted to wish him Good Luck!  I'm sure you'll do great!  :)

Has it really been a week since I last posted???  Wow, I guess that's what happens when life is BUSY!  I'm seriously sitting here thinking about what to write and it seems like everything that has happened recently is one MASSIVE blur...Haha. In short, my days have been spent working with my dad, and most of my nights have been spent working at the wingy (a.k.a. "Winger's" (have I mentioned that is the place of my employment?  Well, anyway I'm a server there, and actually enjoy it...sometimes...lol).  We're basically finished with the renovations at my Uncle's restaurant and can now begin full force work on the house.  There is now a covered and uncovered patio (complete with massive flag pole that requires only two words of description: oi vei!), and horseshoe pits (that required installation of a sprinkling system and laying sod...lame...).  Hopefully it will really help business for them down there.
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Ever since my last blog post that probably made me sound like a manic depressive to most of you (sorry about that by the way...) I've tried really hard to have a more positive outlook on life, and I can honestly say that I am really doing much, much better.  I actually went to church today because I wanted to and not because my mother guilted me into it, and that, my friends, is a huge step!  Haha.  Thank you all for your words of encouragement and friendship; you really make life a whole lot easier and much more of a joy to tackle.  I can do it, and I will.

I caused a bit of facebook drama this week...oops.  Haha.  I had logged on to the blog to check on the progress of some friends' poor hurt dog, and noticed that I had one less follower than I had the day before.  I was just curious, and eventually realized it was my ex.  When the relationship ended, although I had my reasons to not want to be with her anymore, for the most part everything was okay, and we've even talked a bit since the "break-up".  So I logged on facebook and was going to teasingly leave a post on her wall about it, but oops, she BLOCKED ME!  Haha!  I really thought it was funny, so immediately posted the following status: 

"So, it's a weird feeling to realize your ex has blocked you on facebook and stopped following your blog...but even more weird of a feeling to realize YOU DON'T CARE! Haha! :)"

And it's true, I realized at that moment that while curious about the reason she felt the need to shut me out from her life I wasn't offended, nor did I wish to fix the problem.  I don't mean for that to sound heartless, but only to mean that it was the final confirmation that I had made the right choice in wanting to end the relationship.  I'm happier now, and I have a better sense of self-worth, and in my book, if you don't have that, what else matters?  Life is really interesting how it turns out sometimes...

By far the best part of my week was the end of year choir concert at my old high school.  Call me lame, but I have made it to both of these end of year things since I graduated myself, because the Vocal Jazz traditionally sings an awesome arrangement of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and invites all alumni of the group to come on stage and sing it also.  First of all I love this because I love my high school choir teacher; he is one of the most amazing individuals who is always there for his students, and I feel like singing this song is just a little "thank-you" to him every year.  He is truly amazing.  (I've been given the assignment more than once by him to organize an Alum Choir to sing this song at his funeral.)  Secondly, this song just has an amazing message of friendship and the power that it can invoke.  I love it.  It was a good reminder about how important the people we let into our lives are.  After the concert I went to dinner with four of my best friends ever, and it was great to rekindle old friendships, and relive the memories.  Two of my other best friends were out of town most of the week, and I missed them terribly.  I also owe one of them a sincere apology for doubting their loyalties...I'm sorry, and I love you.


This week is looking like it will be just as hectic as last...I work everyday except for Thursday when I'm planning to go up to Salt Lake for a day trip with some friends to see a movie (hopefully Letters to Juliet...haha) and go to a good friends wedding reception.  Good luck to you Carly and Chace!  I'll try to get at least one mid-week blog in though...

:)

Happy Mothers Day :)

To all of you who are blessed with the choice calling of mom, Happy Mother's Day!

Although I don't always show my appreciation, I truly have the best mom in the entire world who I love with all of my heart.  She is AMAZING!  :)  She has always been my number one fan, and has always made sure I succeed in whatever I desire to accomplish.  Thanks for everything mom, I love you.

It takes a lot to know what is love
It's not the big things, but the little things
That can mean enough
A lot of prayers to get me through
And there is never a day that passes by
I don't think of you
You were always there for me
Pushing me and guiding me
Always to succeed

You showed me
When I was young just how to grow
You showed me
Everything that I should know
You showed me
Just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were
The perfect fan

God has been so good (ohh)
Blessing me with a family
Who did all they could (ohhh)
And I've had many years of grace
And it flatters me when I see the smile on your face
I wanna thank you for what you've done
In hopes I can give back to you
And be the perfect son

 
You showed me
When I was young just how to grow
You showed me
Everything that I should know
You showed me
Just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom yo always were
The perfect fan

 
You showed me how to love (you showed me how to love)
You showed me how to care (showed me how to care)
And you showed me that you would
Always be there (always be there)
I wanna thank you for that time
And I'm proud to say you're mine


You showed me (you showed me)
When I was young just how to grow
You showed me
Everything that I should know
You showed me
Just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were
The perfect fan

'Cause mom you always were
Mom you always were
mom you always were
You know you always were
'Cause mom you always were
The perfect fan

I love you mom!

My favorite pic ever of my mom and dad 

at sunset on the Mississippi River.  :)

What does Tuesday mean!?

What does Tuesday mean you ask?



gLee!  :)  I'm slightly obsessed....oh well.  Haha.

In other news, my parents are building a new house, and today was the first "official" day of work on it.  Not going to lie, I'm pretty dang excited!

The first load of lumber and goods to begin work.

This is where it will be, right across the street from our current house.

The loan is approved, blueprints in hand, and it appears the Wells Family is out on a new adventure!  It's going to be a lot of work, but honestly, I'm kind of looking forward to learning from my dad (he's built dozens of houses over the past 30 years) how exactly to do this sort of thing.  He absolutely loves building, and although hard I think it's going to be a lot of fun.  

Anyway, off to watch Glee!!  :)

Commencement, The Beginning

Well, it was commencement today!!!  While I actually graduated back in December, the JC only has one Commencement Ceremony each academic year.  It was actually a pretty sweet day!

(By the way, this is the most picture rich post I've ever created, so my apologies, but at the same time, who cares!  Haha.)

This is me before the procession from the auditorium to the athletic center. (The gold cords are for graduating magna cum laude, the blue cords are for graduating as a service learning scholar, and the medal is for my service as a JC Ambassador.)

So, I actually really, really like all of the traditional ceremonial shiz associated with the commencement ceremony.  It's weird, but I really think it's cool.  I loved the procession, and being able to see all of my professors decked out in all of their Academic Regalia was way fun.

Me, my best friend Whit, and my best friend Davey during the Processional.

This is what it looked like from the head of the line.  The students all split in two lines and applaud the faculty while they march through us.  Later, the faculty split in two lines and applaud the students.

The head of the faculty line.

Two of the Theatre Professors marching.  Head of technical theatre on the left, and head of acting on the right.  They are seriously my favorites!

The Governor of Utah was the Commencement speaker this year, which was a real honor, and despite my worries, his speech wasn't boring at all!

Me and Whit after commencing and receiving our "degrees".  

(The folder that your degree will one day go in...haha.)

Me, Fa'ah, Whit, and the other KW at the reception following graduation.

My Ambassador Family!  I'm going to miss all of these people sooooo much!!

(Not everyone was there for the picture...but here are part of us anyway.)

In a nutshell, Commencement was way, way fun!  I had a fabulous time walking with some of my best friends ever, and the feeling of happiness and accomplishment has been so intense.  I've been contemplating all the memories I have of my friends over the past two years at the Junior College, and I seriously feel so blessed.  My friend Nick was co-Valedictorian, and his speech was funny.  The governor delivered a very nice address discussing the future of Junior College, and it was very inspirational.  Even the speech from "President Wilford Woodruff" was good.  ;)  

After the reception in the student center I went to lunch with the family, and it was just overall a fabulous day.

The past year has been sooooo amazing!  It is really crazy to look back and see how much you have grown over a year.  One year ago I had no intention of graduating this spring, and I had no intention of  being at the Junior College this year (and here I am planning to attend a third year...What the Crap!?  Haha.).  Life is very interesting, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  :)

Happy Birthday!

Even with all of the other crazy things going on today, I didn't think it would be right to not pay homage to my father without recognizing that today is his birthday!  Happy Birthday Dad!!  Although I hate to admit it, he's the big 5-0 this year...wowsa!

(This was my fathers first and only attempt at a "self portrait".)

I hope your day was everything you hoped for!

The Beginning of the 20th Year

Well, no matter how much I hoped it wouldn't come (why would I waste energy on something as futile as that anyway?) it came...I am now officially 20 years old.

My day started out wonderfully with my good friend Meg (as stated in my previous post), and we watched re-watched (again) the season finale of gLee for the actual "ringing in" of my birthday, and it was truly amazing (including this drink that Meg made up that had Sprite, Mango Nectar, and Orange/Pineapple juice which was truly delicious!)  I went home shortly thereafter, but had to be up and to class by 8 this morning.

Now, going in to the birthday, I had known it was going to be a rough day, but I should not have set myself up for failure like I did by staying up until almost 1...snap!  Needless to say I did not get up to be ready for Anatomy by 8, but I did get to school by 9 for a booth hour (one of my Ambassador responsibilities).  I had a break at ten which I spent on the computer, until my wonderful girlfriend came to find me and presented me with a wonderful coupon for "One Birthday Lunch", and I was very happy.  I then had Ambassador Auditions (the process of selecting the Ambassadors for the following school year, of which I have to attend every day... :/ ) starting at noon, and they did not finish until after 6, at which point I busted butt home to change my clothes for play rehearsal at 7.  Luckily my director let me leave after running the first scene, so I was able to go with my family to the traditional birthday dinner at 8.  We ate at the Cowboy Club (one of my favorite restaurants ever!) and luckily alot of my family was able to be there (all of my moms siblings and their families, and both sets of grandparents), and can I tell you, I LOVE FAMILY!  I had a realization during dinner that if the world were to end right at that instant at least  I was there with the people that truly matter the most.  I seriously love my fam so much, and can't imagine life without any one of them; they are always there for me, and are just so totally amazing.  All in all, my birthday was a fabulous day, and although I didn't get to spend too much of it with family and friends, they were all great to get me through the day.

Now, in spirit of beginning a new decade of my life, and in somewhat response to a previous post about trying to be a better person, I have made a few goals for my twentieth year.  Some are indeed very cliche, but please don't mock and laugh, because I am sincere in every one of them and have given each one a great deal of thought.

1) One year from today, I will be 100 pounds lighter.  I am truly done with living with myself the way I am.  I want to finally be able to do what I want to do with no reservations.  I will be free!

2) I will be in the mission field by the end of summer 2010.  I've spent plenty of time feeling sorry for myself and trying to blame God for my misfortunes.  I need to realize that the Lord in all of His infinite wisdom is just trying to prepare me to be the best missionary possible, and humility through trial will be the best thing to ever happen to me.

3) I will not take my family for granted.  They mean the world to me, and I intend to let them know that every single day.  Nothing is worth alienating those you love.

4) I will read at least a portion of the Book of Mormon every single day.

5) I will strive to become a more spiritual person through fasting and prayer. I will strengthen my relationship with my Heavenly Father because I love him and do what he has asked me to do because I WANT to in reverence of the countless blessings which he affords me every day.

6) I will be a 100% Home Teacher.

7) I will strive to be happy.

8) I will love others unconditionally like Christ loves me.

9) I will not gossip for the sake of backbiting.

10) I will be a fiercely loyal friend.

Well, that's the list in short...pretty lame yes, but nonetheless there it is.  I truly want to do everything on the list.  It won't be easy, but oh so worth it.  :)

Well...Here Goes Nothing...

Well, here I am...blogging...I never thought I would be a blogger, but my friend, the other KW [I will attempt as much as possible to not use peeps first names in my posts. :) ] got me somewhat interested in it a couple of months back, and the other day as I was reading hers and marveling at how nice it is to be able to keep up with what is going on in her life I decided to start one, albeit begrudgingly. Haha.

Anyway, I'm a sophomore (kind of...it's a story, one that will require a further post) at a junior college in the hometown...approximately 3000 students, and I LOVE IT! I'm an Ambassador for the college, and love getting to meet new people. I'm a Biochemistry major who wants to go to medical school eventually and become an Orthopedic Surgeon empasizing in Sports Medicine. I love the performing arts, and am in Chamber Choir, Wind Symphony, and the occasional play (currently 1776)...it is fun, and I enjoy myself. I am a chill guy who loves to just hang out but also go on the occasional adventure! :) I'm the oldest of three children, 2 boys, 1 girl. Sister is the middle child and she has special needs, and Brother is the youngest, 11, and a handful! I love them both however. :)

Human Physiology lecture begins in t-minus 12 minutes, so I will have to finish later...