Date - Nov. 25, 2006
Place - MGM Grand Arena
The Event - Dixie Chicks, Accidents and Accusations Tour
An absolutely wonderful concert. Sound was good. The girls sounded great. The opening act was entertaining. All in all, well worth the money spent.
The bad of the whole thing? I had a somewhat large woman sitting on my left hip the entire night. She even acted offended when, after standing up when the DCX walked out on stage, I sat down. Like, how dare I want to sit in the seat I paid $100+ for. She was also nice enough to share the peanut shells with me from the peanuts she was eating. I think I have enough shell pieces in my shoe to make at least three complete peanuts.
The good? Again, an excellent concert. Loved spending the time with Terry away from the kids. Dinner with him was delicious. We talked about the new book and he helped me come up with an idea of how to get Shayanna to talk to me. She's a stubborn elf, but I think I've found the way to get to her.
Wonderful night. So glad we did it.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
Here's hoping each of you have a great Thanksgiving.
Try to be thankful for your family, as well as your friends.
Tell your family how much they mean to you verbally, not just in a blog or a letter. Remember telling them means more than having them read it.
Call someone you haven't spoken to in a long time and just let them know you care.
Move past those hurts you think you suffered, or the pain you think you endured and make it a good day. Remember, while you feel the hurt, you're not the only one.
Eat lots and look at the scale on Monday. Friday is a bad day to do that.
The shopping on Friday can be hectic and dangerous. Try to remember it's the thought that counts, not the time you spent in line waiting for the present.
Try for one day, just one day, to be happy without any strings attached. Enjoy the day, enjoy the food, enjoy the company. Save judgements and criticisms for another day.
Try to be thankful for your family, as well as your friends.
Tell your family how much they mean to you verbally, not just in a blog or a letter. Remember telling them means more than having them read it.
Call someone you haven't spoken to in a long time and just let them know you care.
Move past those hurts you think you suffered, or the pain you think you endured and make it a good day. Remember, while you feel the hurt, you're not the only one.
Eat lots and look at the scale on Monday. Friday is a bad day to do that.
The shopping on Friday can be hectic and dangerous. Try to remember it's the thought that counts, not the time you spent in line waiting for the present.
Try for one day, just one day, to be happy without any strings attached. Enjoy the day, enjoy the food, enjoy the company. Save judgements and criticisms for another day.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Birthday Fun
So, this year, Derek had to attend a campout with the Boy Scouts of Troop 430. Normally, I wouldn't make an effort to follow, but they were going to Zion National Park and I've always wanted to see it.
And was it worth it! I drove 2.5 hours and after leaving St. George, it is a very beautiful drive. I even found a parcel of land I would love to own, if only we could afford it. 78 acres, from the highway to the Virgin River. Well worth it in my opinion.
We stayed at the Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens just outside of the park. If we looked real hard, we could even see the campsite for the scouts. We didn't though. We were too busy enjoying ourselves. Turns out my parents once stayed there as well.
Springdale was a beautiful little town. No fast food, no shopping centers, just little stores and restaurants that could handle the traffic created by the park.
Friday, I drove up with Micaela and the son of a friend of ours, who was unable to be there. We had lunch at a place called Panda Garden Chinese, which wasn't too bad, though I have definitely had better in Las Vegas. Then I dropped the boy off with the scouts and Micaela and I drove through the park's scenic route, just to look at things. Terry was coming up later and we had a few hours to kill. She and I had dinner at the Pioneer Lodge and Restaurant. I had the prime rib, with a rosemary and thyme aujus. Though the meat wasn't cooked the way I like, it was still the best prime rib I've had. Mouthwatering and the aujus was just.... to die for. Terry showed up later and we watched TV, then went to bed. Well, ok, Micaela went to bed, but the rest (to quote Lela) is none of your business.
Saturday, we drove the scenic route again with our friends. We took the path to the Lower Emerald Pool, and even got to see the scouts. Derek made a strong effort to hug me and tell me happy birthday and that he loves me, in front of ALL the younger scouts. He made my day. I'm very proud of him. I got to talk to my dad and everyone else who called me got voicemail. I appreciate all the calls I got. All of you really helped to make my day special. After the Emerald Pools, we had lunch at the Zion Lodge, which was pretty good. Then we went to The Weeping Rock. A natural creation causes the water from 1000's of years ago as well as recent rainfall to come out of the rock and makes it look like it was crying. Terry called it a big crybaby and made us all laugh. You should also see his version of deer caught in the headlights of a car. We almost died as we were trying to cross the street. And I'm sure the driver of the car he did it in front of thought he was insane. Then we drove up to the Temple of Sanawava, which leads to The Narrows, where the older scouts were. We took the path to the Narrows, but I missed it because the wind picked up and got dirt in my eyes. Terry took pictures for me. Dinner was at The Bit and Spur, which my father tells me once was a real mexican restaurant. I had the Rib Eye steak with onion strings and a sauce that was great. Cooked exactly the way I like it. I enjoyed every bite and actually had to force myself to stop eating or I'd explode.
Sunday, we picked up the boys, which took way longer than we had expected and drove home. Then we watched the football game, GO BRONCOS! Had dinner with my dad and stepmother, brothers and girlfriend, then came home and just vegged.
Overall, a very nice weekend. I can't wait to go back to Zion. It's just really a great place to see. Pictures later!
And was it worth it! I drove 2.5 hours and after leaving St. George, it is a very beautiful drive. I even found a parcel of land I would love to own, if only we could afford it. 78 acres, from the highway to the Virgin River. Well worth it in my opinion.
We stayed at the Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens just outside of the park. If we looked real hard, we could even see the campsite for the scouts. We didn't though. We were too busy enjoying ourselves. Turns out my parents once stayed there as well.
Springdale was a beautiful little town. No fast food, no shopping centers, just little stores and restaurants that could handle the traffic created by the park.
Friday, I drove up with Micaela and the son of a friend of ours, who was unable to be there. We had lunch at a place called Panda Garden Chinese, which wasn't too bad, though I have definitely had better in Las Vegas. Then I dropped the boy off with the scouts and Micaela and I drove through the park's scenic route, just to look at things. Terry was coming up later and we had a few hours to kill. She and I had dinner at the Pioneer Lodge and Restaurant. I had the prime rib, with a rosemary and thyme aujus. Though the meat wasn't cooked the way I like, it was still the best prime rib I've had. Mouthwatering and the aujus was just.... to die for. Terry showed up later and we watched TV, then went to bed. Well, ok, Micaela went to bed, but the rest (to quote Lela) is none of your business.
Saturday, we drove the scenic route again with our friends. We took the path to the Lower Emerald Pool, and even got to see the scouts. Derek made a strong effort to hug me and tell me happy birthday and that he loves me, in front of ALL the younger scouts. He made my day. I'm very proud of him. I got to talk to my dad and everyone else who called me got voicemail. I appreciate all the calls I got. All of you really helped to make my day special. After the Emerald Pools, we had lunch at the Zion Lodge, which was pretty good. Then we went to The Weeping Rock. A natural creation causes the water from 1000's of years ago as well as recent rainfall to come out of the rock and makes it look like it was crying. Terry called it a big crybaby and made us all laugh. You should also see his version of deer caught in the headlights of a car. We almost died as we were trying to cross the street. And I'm sure the driver of the car he did it in front of thought he was insane. Then we drove up to the Temple of Sanawava, which leads to The Narrows, where the older scouts were. We took the path to the Narrows, but I missed it because the wind picked up and got dirt in my eyes. Terry took pictures for me. Dinner was at The Bit and Spur, which my father tells me once was a real mexican restaurant. I had the Rib Eye steak with onion strings and a sauce that was great. Cooked exactly the way I like it. I enjoyed every bite and actually had to force myself to stop eating or I'd explode.
Sunday, we picked up the boys, which took way longer than we had expected and drove home. Then we watched the football game, GO BRONCOS! Had dinner with my dad and stepmother, brothers and girlfriend, then came home and just vegged.
Overall, a very nice weekend. I can't wait to go back to Zion. It's just really a great place to see. Pictures later!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
If Your Life Was A Movie, What Would The Soundtrack Be?
Via Steve, Via Lela, Via BD... Thought I would give it a listen. See what kind of weird stuff I came up with.
What to do...
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, Etc)
2. Put it on shuffle/random.
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
Opening Credits:
Please Remember by LeAnn Rimes
Waking Up:
Cowboy by Kid Rock
First Day at School:
Because The Night by 10,000 Maniacs
Falling In Love:
As I Lay Me Down by Sophie B. Hawkins
Breaking Up:
Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd
Prom:
Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton
Life's OK:
Unusually Unusual by Lonestar
Mental Breakdown:
Come Together by Michael Jackson
Driving:
If I Can't Have You by Kim Wilde
Flashback:
I Stand Alone by Steve Perry
Getting Back Together:
Here I Go Again by White Snake
Wedding:
Vindicated by Dashboard Confession
Birth of Child:
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion (appropriate, Derek's fifth grade class sang this at their graduation to sixth grade ceremony)
Final Battle:
Tearin' It Up by Garth Brooks
Death Scene:
Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
Funeral Song:
Take It To The Limit by Eagles
Sex Scene:
Give Myself To You by Train
Dance Sequence:
Entr'acte by Andrew Lloyd Weber from Phantom Of The Opera
End Credits:
Against All Odds by Phil Collins
Not sure about this. Some of these just seem really WAYYY out there.
What to do...
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, Etc)
2. Put it on shuffle/random.
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
Opening Credits:
Please Remember by LeAnn Rimes
Waking Up:
Cowboy by Kid Rock
First Day at School:
Because The Night by 10,000 Maniacs
Falling In Love:
As I Lay Me Down by Sophie B. Hawkins
Breaking Up:
Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd
Prom:
Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton
Life's OK:
Unusually Unusual by Lonestar
Mental Breakdown:
Come Together by Michael Jackson
Driving:
If I Can't Have You by Kim Wilde
Flashback:
I Stand Alone by Steve Perry
Getting Back Together:
Here I Go Again by White Snake
Wedding:
Vindicated by Dashboard Confession
Birth of Child:
Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion (appropriate, Derek's fifth grade class sang this at their graduation to sixth grade ceremony)
Final Battle:
Tearin' It Up by Garth Brooks
Death Scene:
Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
Funeral Song:
Take It To The Limit by Eagles
Sex Scene:
Give Myself To You by Train
Dance Sequence:
Entr'acte by Andrew Lloyd Weber from Phantom Of The Opera
End Credits:
Against All Odds by Phil Collins
Not sure about this. Some of these just seem really WAYYY out there.
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