Hambone

While the word hambone to most people would conjure up thoughts and pictures of this:

But in the simpson family we do things a little different. To us the one and only hambone is:

As I continue to learn and grow whilst away at school, I am able to call home and talk to family. Every time I call home, Sam's voice gets deeper and deeper. I bitterly notice that mine stays the same. It has taken me about 23 years to get my voice where it is. 23 years! It has taken Sam less than 15 to best me. But he is wise to not rub it in.

I remember very vividly the times just following my return from serving as a missionary. Sam was pivotal in my assimilation. Sam was the one who got me introduced to current music, cool movies, panago pizza, etc. I think I am a lucky guy to have a brother like Sam. He is a scholar and a gentleman, and he is my brother for eternity.

I consider myself to be very blessed in the brother category, cause lets be real here, both of mine are either an extreme sports enthusiast, or an international athlete.

Just for good measure, I will include another favorite picture of Sam:

Oh wait, thats me... lets try that again

And yes, I will openly admit, I miss Sam, and cant wait to see him again and push him in the snow.

To my Brosef, Joseph

Wanted to take a few minutes to say good job to my little brother. For those who dont know about him, he is an international athlete who went and competed in the Arctic winter games, winning three awards for sportsmanship, and placing in the top five in his races.

If you look closely, you can see the little tyke in the lower right corner lookin innocent, but we know he was really dukin' in his pants.

And here we have the infamous Captain Morgan stance the day after I came home from serving a mission. I will remember that day for the care and compassion that Joseph showed to me. Always one with a big heart, he is cool younger brother, even though he dwarfs me. And if you read this Joseph, know that I am still gonna kick your butt when I see you again, so look out. Love you buddy.

The Case for Warm Weather

Today, while walking home from school, I was caught in a minor storm. The snow was blowing, ice and snow in the face, complete with biting cold. I was reminded of a warmer time.

Reasons why the cold sucks:

Snow, ice, snow covered cars, iced over windshields, pain in face and other extremities, runny noses and sometimes totally frozen boogies, also whenever you go out side, you need layers, and it takes forever to get ready.

Reasons why heat is always better:

Sun, happiness, flowers grow, no pain in face or extremities unless you dont put sunscreen on and you get burned, no frozen boogies, less clothes, sunglasses, shorts, football, baseball, beaches, more happiness, bbq, frisbee, walks at night, etc.

I am mostly sure that hell is like this:

and heaven is more like so:

Combustible Ice

While looking for an article to share in my Environmental Stewardship class, I read about combustible ice.

"Combustible ice, or natural gas hydrate, is mainly found in deep seas and atop plateaus. Approximately one cubic meter of "combustible ice" equals 164 cubic meters of regular natural gas."

Another cool thing about the ice is that because its "ice" it has very low levels of impurities. About 100 countries around the world are looking into the possibility of using it on a wide scale.

China alone, in the territory of Tibet (So, in reality, Tibet owns the ice) China has enough ice to power themselves for 90 years. (Tibet can power its self for upwards of 400 years.)

New Tunes!

So far so good. I am on a roll with more frequent postings. Today was great, I got an email from i tunes telling me I had to use 5 bucks, otherwise they would take the credit away. (I waited too long to use a gift card), so I bought 5 songs.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's I aint the one,

The Raconteurs three of their songs, and one

White Stripes song. If Joseph or Sam or dad wants a cd with the tunes on it, just ask.

Another Day in Paradise

Today is sunday. I've been able to attend church, eat pancakes, nap, study some, update the blog, visit my home teachees, and now make a new post.

Right now, I am watching the Oscars while posting. Its been funny to learn about these movies that I never saw get all these awards. I wonder where I have been. I realize that I have been immersed in American Epidemic. Thus far, learning about things like ATP and how its made, insulin and its process in the blood, cells, etc. Also about Diabetes type 1 and 2.

Some of the blog followers may be noticing the new pics. They were taken by a friend of mine. I like them.

A special shout out for my mom and dad. I was looking at past postings on the family site, and I read how my dad kept mentioning how he wanted me to work, go to school, and he mentioned dating about a thousand times. Glad to report that I am indeed going on dates. I will not say with who, but we will see how it goes.

I also am glad to say that I got my package from home. Inside were slippers, shoes, my other skate, and most importantly, a big box of Red River!! Since then, I've been eating it. For those who are not familiar with the hot cereal, it looks and tastes like bird seed unless you add the goodness of Apple Butter. Anyone who wants a taste can stop by and I will make you some.