As I was looking for my pants (I only wear AE relax style. Two SLC malls didn't carry them. Thank you Cache Valley Mall.), a girl in front of me was asking if "jeggings" came in a tall. I look down; she's already wearing a pair. The employee began to tell her they didn't come in a tall, but if you roll them up, they look cute. I said to myself, "Wait a minute. I know about jeggings." I proceeded to tell them that they do in fact come in a tall. I saw Conan wear them on his show, & he's a tall drink of water. Proof...
The girl just ignored me & got her handling advice from the girl at the register. She really was too cool for school.
No offense ladies, I luv you in your skinny jeans. Trust me, I do a few double takes. I even luv you in leggings: black, grey, blue, or whatever. BUT jeggings, except on Bergen, are ridiculous.
Also, the Cache Valley Mall has killed another store that I like to peruse. Hot Topic is on it's way out. Thanks for the cheap records that no one would buy except me when on discount. I'll remember you fondly. I've come to realize that Cache Valley can't keep anything cool within their mitts. So long... Fair well...
I was born 32 years ago today. Looking back it seemed so far away. Thank you to all those who said, texted, phoned, or emailed me birthday tidings... You all important people in my life.
As you may all know, after my final, I jetted down to Los Angeles & up to Castaic to be with some of the greatest people, the Wildes, & Meldrums. (Totally surprised to see MeMa the first night.) This is the 9th year in a row I've been, & I plan on doing it every year going forward. (Dear Future Wife, I hope that's ok, or that's a deal breaker.) Our group has almost tripled since our trips inaugural time, December 28th, 2001. That first trip to Uncle Wlat's was Me, Melanie Ledingham, Tim LaRue, & Kelsi Doolittle-Meldrum. Now, there's husbands & kids. Every year our group has added to it. I was told it's up to me for next year. Here's to hoping...
I know you're all dying to see pictures. A little warning, I don't really like taking pictures. I rarely smile as it is & to force it for a picture is hard. So, if I'm not smiling, don't think I'm not having fun. I AM.
We got there at 900am...
The wives & Mel luv this photo; I can guarantee that. This is me, Lin, & John pushing the kids (Minus Naomi) on our way to "Mall World".
This is T & T2. I'm the original, Terminator, but not as good as the sequel, Terminator 2. What am I saying? Thomas Scott (T) & Thomas Murray (T2) on "Mall World".
Here are the Meldrums on the Tea Cups. It was advised I not to ride due to my stomach. I didn't want to soil Uncle Walt's sacred land; I've already marked California Adventure. Damn you, Churro's!!!
Melanie & Norah on Sleeping Beauty's (Aurora) Carousel. I'm right in front of her. I guess I won the race.
Moms, "Nieces & Nephews" (from L to R) Norah, Tommy, Georgia, Naomi, & Jake. Thanks, Jake for looking at the camera. Good boy.
Me & Jake on Buzz Lightyear
Me, Mel, Lin, & John on Space Mountain. The bicthinest ride of them all. If I could stay on & go around as many times as I want, I so would. Tongue's waging was NOT planned by Lin & I.
Me & my Uncle Walt
There'll be more to come. (Missing pictures... Hint, hint.) I just want to give you a little taste. This was on a Thursday. The next day it started raining & hasn't let up.
I'm sorry. I've been lazy to say the least about this. First, Thanksgiving has come & gone which in my mind is a relief. School is coming to a close. I just finished a final today, & I'll finish up next Tuesday. After, I'll hop in my car & begin some much needed time away from my life. I'll be seeing some of my favorite people... Lin, Melanie, John, Kelsi, Jake, Norah, Georgia, Tommy, Naomi, Uncle Walt, Cinderella, Snow White, Jasmine, Belle, Mickey, Minnie, Winnie, Tigger, Eyore, Goofy, Alice, & many, many more.
So... Just knowing Christmas is coming has got me in a funk. I don't know how to step out of it. It always comes the first sign of Christmas. Sadly, this year, it was right after Halloween. I try my hardest to ignore it, but some people & places want to always throw it in my face. I saw Santa on campus one night. He said, "Merry Christmas." I said, "It's November." I really don't know what has happened to me. I think I used to like the Holidays. Maybe, it's spending a few alone that has hardened me. Or the fact I was born 3 f---ing days after the fact. Ever had your returns from Christmas given back to you for your birthday with a TV Guide? I have. I swear to the good people of the internet, if I have kids (That's still up in the air in my mind.), I WILL NEVER HAVE A DECEMBER BABY. Yes, I'm yelling it. To me, it's just another day.
Off my box...
So with the end of the semester, I've started to accumulate the mass of books I will read. I'm hoping to read one a day, but it's not likely. I've accumulated a few & in need a few more. Here's what I'm gonna dive into on December 14th...
Those three so far... If you've got suggestions, send 'em. I've heard Hunger Games. I've picked it up many times, but the cover is la....me. Let me know.
I'll leave you with a top 10 band of mine. I talk about them a lot; it's because I luv them so much. If I could see them once a month, I'd be happy. I guess I'll settle for once or twice a year.
It's The Ettes. Plus, it's at The Ramones museum. I'm gonna have to put on my list of things to see.
