It snowed today

We've had our first official snowfall here along the Y-mountain front according to my observations this evening. It lasted only a couple hours at most, maybe a bit more in the mountains. Naturally that means that it is quite chilly outside, and if there were any doubts that fall is here, that ought to have quenched them.

I can't think of much to post today...just that I was called a failure in life this morning at breakfast. I'm still taking stock of the significance of that, and making necessary adjustments in my long term goals. I've also decided that I really enjoy hiking. To my readers this may seem random, but I assure you it makes perfect sense to me, so please don't be alarmed. If you must you can just assume that it is an inside joke with myself. I think it is healthy to keep a few of those around every now and then.

There was another notable experience I had today; I went upstairs in the bell tower to practice at half past twelve in the afternoon. I started with a rousing bout of A Poor Wayfaring Stranger that was fit to kill any nearby cats. And possibly some dogs or small birds as well. There is a certain moth that I know of that is trapped in the tower at this moment, probably doomed to certain death due to imprisonment. Again, I am not quite sure how this relates.

In any case, it was a bit scary, but I lived through it to see another day. I did have some slight anxiety that some sort of secret agents or bell tower security squad would storm up the stairs and have a shootout with me trying to stop all the horrible racket, but that seemed only a bit far-fetched of a concern.

Overall, it was a classic rainy day, except it snowed for part of it, too. I should have gotten myself some hot chocolate. Someday maybe I'll realize that goal; although since apparently I am a failure in life, I might have to be careful what I expect of myself from now on.

Another day

While I feel thoroughly uninspired this evening, I still would like to fill this page up with as much stuff as I can so it looks cool. I call it a page because I have some strange personal vendetta against the word blog, probably because it makes me think of a bog, and maybe even some sort of strange man-eating creature.

As I think back over the day, there really isn't much to say--I went to class, had a good nap, went to work, had a good time working, then came home. After that, I did my laundry. What a life I lead--at least I have plenty of friends to spice things up every now and then. And I have the organ--I put on all the stops in Dr. Cook's office this evening and played Bach for at least twenty straight minutes. It was glorious.

I have also learned today that I should register as a nerd. I checked out a book on HTML programming so that I can figure out how to do cool stuff for this page; imagine that, checking out a programming book for fun! I'm becoming like my little brother.

Well, that's about all that I have to say now. I am sleepy. It is past my bedtime, and that's why I am sleepy. I think this will be a much more interesting post to read in retrospect. Or not at all. At least I posted something--Bran Muffin said I should. This was for you, my fruity friend!

Samoan class (vasega Samoa)

So I had a great time in my class today. We practiced our language skills by going through the newspaper and asking each other what the price was for various items in the grocery ad 'i fa'aSamoa. It was really fun, and I enjoyed it--especially when one of the other students asked me e fia muli o le pepa pepe?, which translated is "how many butts does the paper baby have?" He was trying to say e fia le tau o le pepa pepe, which would be "how much do the baby paper (baby wipes) cost?"

Just thought I'd share that pearl of life with you.

Daily thought

This will be the first full day of this literary receptacle for pearls of...well not so much wisdom, but at least it will bring smiles to your face and bring longer life with extended bursts of merriment. As a simple daily thought, (so what if it's only the second day? it's still a daily thought!), I put forward to you a line that can be used to overcome any social obstacle that you find impedes you. Simply say it out loud, and life will suddenly feel brighter.

Just remember this: "So, at least my deodorant smells good!"

Don't you feel better already?

Notable Quotes

"Do you ever wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and think 'that's so weird!'"
(yours truly)

"Brains have gender?!?"
(yours truly)

"We go to bed at night, and nobody's there. We wake up in the morning, and there's half-naked men lying all over the place!"
(yours truly)

"That's when you feel most lonely, when the shower curtain falls down--and you're so naked and vulnerable."
(Graham Cracker)

Notable Quote

As a general rule, I hereby decree that any and all funny quotes that last long enough for me to remember to post them will be posted, and each such quote shall have as a title "Notable Quote." As to the first such quote to grace this wall, Bran Muffin will have that great honor with his masterfully sensitive blurt as follows:

"What's true about you that's not mean?"

In honor of AHRRRRRRR Hall...

So here I am creating a blog...where that word actually came from, I'll never know. In honor of the glory days of my college freshman existence in Deseret Towers I've decided to christen my new found literary outlet after my own boat, the modern reincarnation of the greatest ship to sink twice and still beat the rest of the world in both the "cool" and "super crazy fast" categories. Therefore, for ever after this shall be a quiet estuary of eclectic commentary and contemplation. Take what you can, give nothin' back!!