5 things for 3-16-09

1. KT and I scored $400 vouchers by staying an extra night in Orlando on Delta. I think that just paid the airfare for our next trip.
2. Saw the shuttle launch last night from the hotel terrace. I'll have to post some pics later - very impressive, even from 50 miles away.
3. Starting to like No Line on the Horizon.
   
4. Had the inspection done on the new house - next step . . . lock in a sweet loan rate.
5. I'm really excited about putting to use the training I went to Orlando to get. A lot about how to engage classes and structure training. Doesn't sound exciting, but it is.
   

5 Things to get me for Christmas

Just in case anybody wants to get me a last-minute gift, I wanted to throw out some ideas (in no particular order):


I have asked for it before, but I am still hoping for the Chewbacca backpack. Whether it would be holding my work items, carrying scriptures to church, or just functioning as a man-bag - there is no better way to be a geek than with this. Plus there is free shipping on this item if you follow the link. How can you beat that? You can't, so what are you waiting for?





While we are on the subject of the Star Wars, I am still waiting for these sheets. No explanation necessary. They are just awesome. On the Potter Barn Kids site they have an entire Star Wars system that would be awesome. The only trick would be trying to get KT to go along with a SW themed room. She is pretty cool though, I think it would be fine . . . and tastefull.






I was thinking also that a nice vacuum tube amp for my iPod would be awesome. This one would be awesome too.




What would a Christmas list be without some Legos? If anybody is interested, I would LOVE this new Death Star kit. Of course the Millennium Falcon would be pretty cool as well.








OK, so many of these items are pretty expensive. So what about a budget option? A t-shirt of course. Then I could be just like Seth.




I figured I would limit my list to just 5 killer items, but I think you get the idea. So if anybody is wondering what to get me, now you know. Really, I think this list would be pretty universal for any guy. Feel free to use it for your husband/boyfriend/nephew/etc.

5 things on October 6th

1. Rode to and from work on the Sandy Trax to BYU express bus. It does take longer to get there than if I was driving, but it is also nice not to have to worry about traffic or driving.
2. Tried to have lunch with KTC but she was tied up with student counseling. Bought a year-long bus pass instead.
3. Attended my benefits orientation meeting. It was a lot of information and a lot of pieces of paper being thrown at me.
4. Made tacos for dinner. I'm trying not to eat red meat for my health so it was made with ground turkey. Found out that the Old El Paso seasoning isn't as good as others and we are going to make soft shell tacos next time - but still pretty good.
5. Watched 2 episodes of Heroes season 2. I know a lot of people didn't like season 2, but so far it has been really good.