Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day!!!! I was reminded yesterday of my dad when I was at Old Navy. I was patiently waiting in the one line, that I thought serviced both registers, to purchase my clothing items. The lady at the one of the registers finished and I thought would call the next person in line. I was wrong, in walked this lady (ie my dad) and asked if the register was open. The cashier, I guess not realizing that there was a huge (like 10 people) line that she was suppose to call from, she let the lady buy her clothing. The real kicker is that she did not have all of her items and had to run to get one more. Come on lady!!!! Anyway, my dad would do this all the time and we called it "trying to get on". His most famous "trying to get on" was on the golf course where at the last second he would show up at the golf course and hope that there was an opening. He was just trying to get on. Usually this would work and we were always amazed Love ya dad!!!!

Friday the 13th (on saturday)

At times, I think have had some bad luck but then I read about this couple from Utah who won a radio contest for having the worst luck. I think I have to agree.

"The couple has had 12 cars in the last two years, as most of them broke down. Pike is on his sixth job this year, either because he was seeking more money or because of layoffs. Recently, he was in two car accidents, two days in a row, at the same intersection. After receiving treatment, the couple's medical records were stolen from the hospital. Two months ago, he learned of an episode of identity theft left him $10,000 in debt. They canceled their original wedding date June 4 after another family member decided to get re-married on that day. " (from the Salt Lake Tribune)

For the whole article go to http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_9577664

IKEA food adventure

Okay, so I love IKEA, particularly the food. I went today for an IKEA meal. Ugh, I was not happy after eating it. First, they got rid of the small potatoes and replaced it with mashed potatoes. 2nd, that meal is heavier than I remember. My tummy is really feeling it now. I am not sure what happened but the traditional Swedish Meal at IKEA has lost value with me.

Happy National Day

Today is Sweden's National Day. I want to wish you a Happy National Day. Go out there and enjoy Sweden!!!!!

Big Rain Storm

The Washington DC area had a big rain storm. I got my camera out and took a picture. I used the flash, which showed off the rain drops.

Enjoy

15 minutes of fame

Yesterday at work, this lady was explaining that she recently was on NPR explaining how she helped create spell check. She was saying that she hoped this was not her 15 minutes of fame (as Andy Warhol would say) and hoped to be remembered for something else. It got me thinking, have I had my 15 minutes of fame?

The only thing that I could think of was during the 3rd grade when I was interviewed by the Deseret News after my school group went to go hear President Regan speak at the American Legion Conference. The paper quoted me as saying that I thought President Regan was boring and that I would rather be in school than listen to the President. Now, I rally don't remember what I said (my BYU friends know that I sometimes have a hard time expressing my feelings and often make offensive remarks without realizing it), but I meant to say the American Legion speakers were boring instead. They published my remarks on the front page of the paper, with a caption that said; see if you can find the boy who would rather be in school than hear the President speak. Needless to say, I was not happy and it must have been a big shock in a very Republican state with a popular President. This was my first experience with the "liberal" media and might count as my 15 minutes of fame. I sure hope not.

Do you think your 15 minutes of fame has already happened? If so, what was it?

Favorite things about living in DC

One of my favorite things about living in DC are motorcades. It does not matter if it is the President of the United States (large motorcade with closed streets) or a member of the cabinet (with just a few cars), there is something exciting about them. Maybe it is the police sirens but I love watching the pass by. Today there was a motorcade of a few buses driving around the circle I pass on my way home from work and like a nerd I just sat there excited watching it pass. I think my excitement comes from the fact that I don't know who is in there and I really want to know. Anyway for those of you who don't have motorcades on a regular basis you are missing out.

BTW the Vice-Presidents motorcade is the scariest. One day, I was driving home from school and I came in contact with it while it was traveling on the other side of the street. What they don't tell you is that as the lead police come at you, they sweep the street, to push you off to the side. They are relentless. I thought they were going to kill me.

Change We Can't Believe In

Well, today Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination for President of the US of A. Unfortunately, Mr Obama should have any easy time winning the presidency because his campaign is based on his perception instead of reality. Obama's entire campaign is "I am not President George W. Bush," "Change" and "I will pull the troops out of Iraq." Every speech Obama has given, he has said these words at some point. Now come on people, even I could win on that platform. President Bush is extremely unpopular, so it should be easy for a Democrat to win the White House (in fact I think Obama will win no matter what McCain does or Obama screws up). I believe this because people want change (even though McCain has shown he does not walk lock in step with Bush), they want someone different in the White House and they love the possibility of the 1st Black man to be President of the United States. This election has nothing to do with past results (many of which shows that Obama is extremely liberal), nor what they will specifically do once elected (Obama has never explained that). God Help America when Obama wins. I think America will regret their decision.