Ok, so I have to agree with Jeffers, this year is going to be epic.
Today is the first day of the first full week of 2010, and it started with a bang. I just got home from an 11 hour day at work, and it was great. I love being covered in jet fuel and military grade Windex. Anyway, I really am excited for this year.
I start my private pilot licensing in the next couple of weeks, and am really stoked for that. I've only been up once, but it was enough to addict me. I won't feed you any fake beans though, it was pretty scary at first. Flying a plane is unlike anything I've ever been exposed to. It's totally 3 dimensional, you can go up, down, sideways, and all over the place. But the fear was soon over taken by pure exhilaration when my instructor showed me how to perform a zero-gravity maneuver. Talk about awesomeness.
Lets see, school is going to be good this year too. I'm finally getting done with those classes full of 18 year olds, man I don't like 18 year olds. I know for a fact I was not like that when I was their age, but who knows? I'm loving my interpersonal communications major and am excited to take one more step toward graduation. Class of 2011 baby!!
After this semester, I may get deployed to the Middle East or maybe Turkey ( I don't think Turkey is in the Middle East). I say "may" because I don't know yet. It's a volunteer thing and I just don't know if I'm going to do it. Part of me really wants to go, to really do something for this country that has done so much for me. Also, I hear Afganistan is a great place, if you don't mind the extremists shooting at you and planting IED's on the side of the road hoping for your demise!
Hua! ( thats the same thing as Hooah for the Army, and Hurrah for the Marine Corp)
If all goes according to plan, I will submit my first application to become a fighter pilot for the Air Force. I'm applying for an A-10 pilot slot at the Idaho Air National Guard base in Boise. And hopefully they take pity on me and give me a chance. It usually takes a couple of years to get the job, so I'm really hoping to just learn more about the selection process for becomeing a pilot. It should prove to be a worthwhile endevor.
All right, I've bored you enough, suffice it to say that I'm ready and willing to face the challenges that lie ahead in this up and coming year.
Monday, January 4, 2010
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Monday, December 28, 2009
2010 It's gonna be big
It has been about a month since I have last posted. Since then I have graduated form the University of Utah, Hooray!!! I cant believe that I am done. It is a bit crazy, but I am glad to have finished. Thank you to all who have helped me grow in my life. Especially Mac, Hank, Chase, and their Families. I would not be the person I am today without the great influence of those great people.
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
A long long time ago...
A long long time ago, I can't even remember, when it was I posted an update of my life. Sorry about that, getting a girlfriend and then engaged does something to free time. As in it makes it more scarce. But I decided to delay studying for my tests to write a bit.
My classes are finished and now I just have to think about the finals, much fun. I am glad, although my classes weren't too bad, except my math class which was brutal, I still so happy to be done with them. My next semester I think will be fun, at least the swimming class that I will be taking will be. Hopefully it won't be quite as busy because I don't have as many project classes, more busy work classes.
So Jennifer and I went and picked out my ring yesterday. It is nice, titanium band with a satin
finish on the outer surface. It feels really comfortable, which was the number one priority for me. Oh so I don't know if you guys saw the picture we chose for our wedding announcements but here it is. We like it a lot.
So guys guess what, I found this program that emulates a 64 that you download to your computer, and I tried paying Gauntlet legends, it was nice reminiscing but the game didn't really play right so I couldn't really play any of the levels, but it definitely brought back some good ol' time memories. Life isn't as simple as it once was. It was really neat to have us all together over Thanksgiving, all with a girl we were dating(/married to). Even though life isn't as simple as it once was I think that it is much better. There are experiences that we probably will never get to have again, but now we can have experiences that we could never have had before. I am excited for it though, I think great opportunities are ahead of us.(by the way I invited Hank to join again we'll see if he responds to it this time)
For Christmas we will be heading up to Oregon, till the 27th, it should be fun. Mac I am with you non-white Christmas' are a little incomplete. But really I am excited to spend time with Jennifer's family and get to know them better.
Well I think that my crunch for my test is long past due, so I should be get studying for that. But I promise to be better about writing on this. It would be nice to write really frequently so you know whats going on with me. I'll work on that.
Love ya bros
Chase
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tis the Season
I am going to admit something, I don't even remember the last time I wrote on the blog of blogs.
Oh well, I repent.
Ok, so I've got some good news. Christmas is now only 24 days away! It wasn't until last night that it hit me: The Christmas Bug. I really love this time of year and love the feelings of charity and love that seem to radiate from most of the people. The country may be in bad shape, but I still love being an American and all that stands for.
This is mine and Jaime's first Holiday Season together and we are going to sunny California for Christmas. It kind of saddens me, I mean, is it too much to want a white Christmas? I don't think so. But it should prove to be a great time.
School is almost done for the semester, that's good news. I'm so done with this semester and just want to start a new one. I'm finally getting to end of those classes that are filled with 18 year olds, and I'm glad for that.
Greg and Allice are coming out in a week or two and thats going to be a fun time. Me and Greg are going to go bowling like there's no tomorrow so he can go back to Clemson and kick some intramural trash! Booya.
Good on ya mates,
Mac, out.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Almost Done!!!
It has been a while since i have posted anything. Life has been good. I just been working and going to school. 6 more weeks and i will be graduating. Im just looking for a job and trying to find out where i will be in 2 months. Anyway, other than that life is boring. No trips lately. I need to go to Hawaii. Im itching to get back there. Love you all- RWH
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Hi, my name is Mac. You may remember me from such posts as "I love my Jaime, and my Jordans" and "Spring has been buried by Winter"
So, it's been many moons since the last time I graced this blog with my written presence. I apologize. Much has been going on the recent months, most importantly, I got married in June. Thank you thank you, it's all very nice and grand. Just as I imagined it. I live in Bountiful, with my wifey Jaime, and go to the U of U. I have a legitimate job now, which hasn't really been a factor in my life since 2005. So it's a little bit something I am getting used to.
I just got back from the deer hunt this week and it was highly successful. I didn't shoot a deer (yet) but I fired off several arrows that were hot in pursuit but failed to make contact with the intended target. Unless I can convince you I really was trying to shoot a tree and a few bushes. Anyway, it was a great time and I can't wait to get back out on the mountain in a couple of weeks.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Almost 24
I cant believe that i am the only one writing on this blog. What's happening? Anyway, I moved to 118th south in South Jordan. I live with 7 other awesome guys. We have a lot of fun. We have a pool, sauna, 2 big screens, poker night, we all dance, and have a blast doing many other things. Summer semester is almost over. I take my last final on Thursday. That means only 1 more semester til i graduate. Hooray! Hank and I have been rock climbing a lot lately. Today we climbed a 5.10., which is a pretty tough climb. Not the hardest by all means but still challenging and fun. I hopefully will be in Hawaii this Saturday to visit Marisa. Then off to NYC for my conference there. On August 19th I turn 24. Only 1 more year til cheaper car insurance. Football season is almost here!! Go USC! Anyway, thats all for now.
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