Feel free to PANIC...this is NOT a drill!

Well folks, I finally did it. I took the big plunge or more appropriately...the BIG CHOP! I've always wanted to go into a salon and give them a very vague description of what I want and then let them just go for it on my hair (which is very surprising considering my emotions are almost completely correlated with how my hair looks :)

At any rate, I went into the salon today planning to "go crazy" and take off 4-5 inches. I told her that I wanted it shorter, but still vivacious and sassy! She said, "well I have an idea, but I think it'll involve a little more length coming off." She suggested I go for at least 8 inches off and to donate it. I had a panic attack, followed by complete agreement. This is basically what ALWAYS happens when I go to get a cut. I freak out, totally disagree with the suggestion (ie. BANGS) and then find myself nodding and saying, "sure that sounds great." Well before I could change my mind the hair was cut! Eight inches on the sides and TEN from the back!

You might think, what's left to cut, but there still ended up being QUITE a bit of hair on the ground when I left. It wasn't easy, but I think I really like it.

In case your thinking..."what, her hair wasn't really that long, was it?" Answer...yes, it was.

Coming soon....Preston's reaction!

Footloose

Dad and I and Annette and Preston went to see Jane perform in Footloose. She did a great job in her part as WendyJo.... a ditzy teenager. We had a great time and I caught a few video clips to share with those of you who were not able to attend.

Last "High Adventure"

Here is Tosh, off to his last High Adventure in Northern Michigan. Not what I would call a "happy camper". He did have a great time but this photo was taken early in the morning before departure.

Operation TOT (Take Over Tabiona) Part 2

So we took another trip down to Tabiona, but really Aubrey lives in Hannah, but it is easier to say that you are from Tabiona I guess. We took a trail down in Hannah and I found a sweet steel wire that was a zip line, but it didn't work which was lame, but it's all good I just improved. It was a great trip and I got to ride the 4 wheeler again, but this time the rain started coming down and it felt like needles hitting yor face. It was sick.

This was a picture at Ashley Wings birthday party. She is the girl in the pink on the right. I know that you guys have been checking face book to see what she looks like, but here she is. We have been dating for roughly a month or so.

This is the Bear Lake trip that we went on with the singles ward. Emily Marvin (the one that introduced Ashley and I) has a cabin up at Bear Lake and so we had a killer time on the boats and tubing and chilling at the beach of Bear Lake and then chilling in her cabin. This picture right here is Ashley and I getting some freckin sweet rasberry shakes at the Quick and Tasty. Suprisingly enough they lived up to their name. The service was pretty quick as you can see the giant line that was infront of us becaus their rasberry shake is so famous and it was very Tasty. That is all that is going on with me as of late.

La Nasty!

So upon moving here we went shopping and I HATE going grocery shopping for the first time in a new place because you need EVERYTHING. So I brought Preston because he doesn't get stressed about stuff like that. We grabbed some basics and also some quick meals. We ran across some La Choy meals in the asian food section that looked good and easy and Preston grabbed a sweet and sour one. Let the horror begin...
The other night we were starving and it was late so we tossed the la choy on the stove and cooked up some rice. Basically people, it was seriously the nastiest thing that has even gone into my mouth. I'm talkin REALLY nasty. Basically, even though I was starving, I couldn't bring myself to eat another bite. Who knew that Mac and Cheese would ever rescue us from an even more disgusting meal!
Consider yourselves warned.

Sugiyama War Heroes, well one of them

So, I have been trying to do some family history on the Sugiayma side. I have found some stuff which has been fun. For those of you who may not know about our great cousin Hiroshi, here is some information I found on him. The article was written in August 2006. He is a good lookin relative and sounds like he was a great medic.
Hiroshi Sugiyama was a combat medic in the 442nd RCT, 3rd Battalion HQ. He enlisted in 1941. While attached to K Company, he was the last 442nd medic to be killed in action, April 22, 1945, only 10 days before the armistice. While rushing to the aid of a wounded soldier near Tendola, Italy during the Po Valley Campaign, he was hit in the head and died instantly.
The Go For Broke National Education Center's Resource Center staff is slowly unfolding the life of Hiroshi Sugiyama. A collection of his belongings were recently acquired – including meticulous notes and carefully captioned photographs. There are more than 100 items in the collection including: Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medals, assorted badges and pins, knapsack, photographs, letters, and his handwritten journal. His stuff was bought at an estate sale and then sold to this Go For Broke company.
I think that Tim or Tad kind of looks like him. Anyway, Enjoy.

It Is Your Birthday.

The big 27. I started the morning sleeping as I enjoyed a week off of school. In the midst of my morning breakfast I looked up to see the "Dwight-esk" inspired sign celebrating my birthday. Connie went to work but quickly raced home for the opening of my presents. As usual, she was much more excited to see what was in each gift. Later on that night we went out to eat at The Cheesecake Factory, and somehow managed to squeak out of there w/out any cheesecake (though Connie eyed the ones on display for quite some time). Of course I totally fell in love w/ the Razzleberry pie ever since the Annette & Preston visit, and chose it for my birthday pie. And from the white line on my forehead, you can see that it's just getting bigger and bigger. Other highlights from the day included a fun filled car wash, and happy birthday singing from Ms. Roxy.

The following day w/ school and work both off we decided to take a trip to the lake. After gathering our things, we excitedly rented a boat and set out for a 7 hour fishing expedition. We cruised the lake, enjoyed a nice picnic on the lake, and basked in the pleasant scenery during a spectacular day. Pretty much did everything but catch fish. Connie hates it when I use my, "That's why they call it fishing; not catching" line, and gave up about halfway through the day. However, she did take control of the motor and steered us right along the banks as I continued to fish. Finally, in the last spot of the day near the docks we gave it one final hurrah. With only fifteen minutes to spar Connie landed the biggest bluegill I have ever seen. In the picture you can see that it's almost the size of her head. It was a really exciting end to a long fishless day. We each got a catch, though mine was no bigger than something you'd find in a goldfish bowl.

Our final adventure for the weekend came as we celebrated the 4th of July at our Nation's Capitol. We rolled down to D.C. just in time to catch Barry Manilow, Natashia Bettingfield, and good ole Aretha Franklin perform at the Capitol's festivities. We then meandered our way down the National Mall to snag a sweet spot for the fireworks over the Washington Monument. The perfect place to celebrate our freedom and independence.

So to please the masses. Well mostly mom I have decided to post what I have been up to. Here it goes!!!!!!!

Check that kid in the middle. Gangsta.

Let me tell ya. It wasn't easy climbing that rock with those shoes.

This was a water fall down a sick trail we hit up and it was pretty hard doing it with out getting wet.

WHO'S THE MAN!?

Capital Reef was pretty much the bomb!!!!!

This was me and Emily on my first ever 4 wheeling experience. I power slide a little bit down the mountain. Emily didn't appreciate that too much. But we were in Hannah or Tabiona?

And this is when I went shooting like a true Texan in Too3hilQa or however those crazy Utahns spell it. I went with my boy John Archer and for my first time I wasn't bad. I now love hand guns and shot guns. It is okay mom I haven't bought a gun.... yet.

Per your request mother...