Homework

So Saturday, I sat down to do my math homework (remembering that I hardly understood a single thing on Friday's lecture) but as I read the first problem my resolve began to waver a bit. Just as I was about to write things down, I received a text from a guy in my class asking about our study group we are trying to start. He asked me if I had completed the assignment, I was so happy this guy was going to help me get through this assignment lickety split and then I could do other homework. So I said I was just starting it and that we should do it together. Well it was just after 3 pm when we met on campus and started this 6 problem assignment. Unfortunately he was just as lost as I was on this assignment, but we had two minds we should still get it done in a reasonable amount of time. WRONG! around 3 and a half hours later we "finish" the assignment, I say "finish" because we still didn't answer 3 parts of some of the problems. I couldn't believe that I had just spent 3 and a half hours on 6 stupid problems, and that was with 2 brains, if it had just been myself, tap on another hour or two. Homework isn't what it was for me, hopefully though it will get better and not take me so long, I can't imagine spending 3 hours a night on homework, I would have zero time for everything else. Anyway that is my rant. I'll write again soon.

Old Men Play Dominoes, Real Men Play Mexican Train

The other day I was down at Jeff's house in the ghetto of Salt Lake County. For reals, to get there, you have to drive by a huge wrecked car lot, a few used car lots, and three or four bail bond businesses. It was sketchy to say the least. But thats besides the point.

When I arrived, we played some X Box for a few minutes then decided to play dominoes. I guess Jeff had been playing recently and wanted to impress me by destroying me every match. Which happened, for approximately two games. After those two learning rounds by me, I wiped the table with him for the next eight straight rounds, after which he won one, and I won a couple more. The night ended in destruction all right, Jeff's! Ha!

When will he ever learn that old dudes play dominoes, and real men play Mexican Train? Ole!!

P.S. I cut my finger on his gay stool/chair thingy and it still hurts.

2K10

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.

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.

Now what to do? Well, I am applying for advertising jobs right now. Hopefully one will come through soon so I can start paying off those student loans. After many conversations with my good brother Mac, I have decided that I am going to attempt to get a Fighter Pilots spot. So I am going to study for the next few months for the qualification test, keep working out so I can ace the fitness tests, and then pray like none other in hopes of being able to fly. I also am attempting to learn French and Italian as I try to improve my Spanish. Hopefully one day I will be flying an F-35, be able to speak Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese, and have a great family. Obviously the family part still needs some working on :) I guess now that I am graduated It needs to be a more important goal in my life. We shall see in the next few years what happens.

Christmas was great! Happy Birthday Jesus. I am go thankful for not only his atoning sacrifice but his amazing example as well. I have such a wonderful family, and second families.

I look forward to the upcoming year. It shall be one full of adventures, testings, and triumphs. Chase is gonna get hitched, maybe even Hank as well. Thats 2 great bachelor parties Mac and I get to throw. Plus possibly 2 more amazing women that I get to become close to. I meant to make this post succinct but my thoughts ran wild. -RWH

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

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.

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