"Fitness Orb"

I was in Wal-Mart the other day and as I was walking around looking at not much I came across a "fitness orb"/exercise ball. It was $10 and I always liked playing with them, but thought maybe I should give the exercise side of it a try as well, so I bought it.After pumping it up and trying a few things I came to see how well it really does work your muscles. Anyway, suddenly, as I was sitting on it I thought of my favorite clip from The Office. So, for your viewing pleasure and sake of the fact that I just bought one, here is the cl...

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What a holiday!

With presents under the tree and snow on the ground, I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!I got to spend some wonderful time with my parents and my dog this holiday season.  Last time I was home for both holidays was my last year of high school... wow, it's been a while.  Anyway, being home and being able to not have to actually do anything was fantastic.  But, I did end up doing a good bit.  I...

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One good-bye means another hello...

Well, today was the final step of my move to Illinois.  Granted I have only been here now for almost 4 months.  Yesterday I went and got my license making me a resident.  Today I registered and titled my car here.  So, it is official... I live in and am a resident of the most corrupt state in the nation.  I feel so privileged.  I just hope it doesn't rub off on me.As you can see I was quite excited to get rid of my Utah...

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These are the four pictures that will soon adorn the walls of my little apartment. I like the black and white theme as you can see, and I really think that these are good expressions of my style of life and photograp...

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Apartment update

Well, I've been in Chicago now for 3 and a half months and things are starting to come along in my apartment.  It is starting to turn into a place I live now, at least looks wise.  So, I thought I would give you an update of what it looks like (well, just the living room).  I am still in the process of getting things on the walls and such.  I actually decided to print out 4 of my pictures that I took and like for the wall.  That...

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My world travels

Well, I have added another stamp to my passport this past week.  Granted it was for business purposes, and it wasn't too far... but international travel is international travel.I was in Canada, a city called Kitchener.  It is about an hour or so outside Toronto, Ontario.  It was a great trip, although really only work related.  The people were great, I learned some new pronunciations of words that make me laugh, and ate at one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at (4 times in 5 days isn't bad).On the way home I sat next...

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First Thanksgiving at home in 8 years!

I wanted to share a brief part of my Thanksgiving weekend with you.  I haven't been home for Thanksgiving in 8 years.  It just never worked out, and the last 2 years I haven't been home for that or for Christmas.  So, this year is quite the joyous occasion as I get to go home for both!  As a result I wanted to share some of my mini vacation with you.  First, because of commitments to work I wasn't able to leave for home until...

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This is by no means all of the pictures that I took while on my trip to Costa Rica, but these are pictures that I think will give you an accurate idea of what I did and saw while on my trip. All in all, it was amazing and I hope to go back. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells were incredible. Definitely an experience I will never forget.Also, the pictures are in no particular order, so I hope you enjoy them as they show up.Some of the coolest...

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Tico-land photos and stories are coming...

I just got home from Costa Rica... and what a trip. I need to get my photos up. It wont be all of them because I took 200+, but I will get my favorites up for sure. So look for those in the next few days. Due to needing to catch up with work I can't do it right now. I will get it up though, promise. I just wanted to make the note that they are comi...

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I just thought I would would post a few pics just before I leave from a recent photo adventure I had with a good friend of mine...

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This is a warning!

I just wanted to forewarn everyone that reads this blog.  It may not be many of you, but still, consider yourself warned.Starting this coming Tuesday, November 4th, something will be different for a while.  Blah, blah, blah, the election this and the election that... I know.  But the while is only a week.  What will be different for a week?  The fact that you wont be able to get a hold of me because I am going to be in Costa Rica my friend!!So, from the 4th until the 11th my phone will be off, I won't be on the internet,...

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Playing with light

I've been playing with the setting on my camera a lot lately and really trying different things. I have come to find in my photography that I always in corporate different lighting into what I do. Obviously is takes light to take pictures, but I think that most people use light to compliment the scene. They set up the light to get the picture they want. I think that I have been using the scene to compliment the light and set up my scene based...

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Blogger composition page

I've decided that I hate the composition page here in Blogger.  And quite honestly, I don't care if they read this and delete the post or get rid of my blog all together.  Here are my complaints, and if anyone knows how to fix this, PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME...1. The area that I can use to create and edit a post is way to small.  It is hard to see what you are actually doing without hitting preview 5 bazillion times.2. You can't pick the spot to upload your pictures.  You put your cursor where you want the picture and hit upload and...

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The power of a smart car...

Have you ever googled your own name to see what comes up?  Well, I just did mine and there were 427,000 pages.  Now, of those I am sure I only actually have maybe 2 that are anywhere related to me.  In fact I know of 1 for sure.  The second hit that came up was my facebook profile.  Hmmm... very interesting. Also, the other day I got hit by one of these...Yeah, a stupid little Smart Car.  Now, it wasn't like I physically...

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1 month in Chicago... what have I learned?

Well, I have been in Chicago now for a month. And as I was reflecting on that I started thinking about what I have done since I have been here and what I have learned. So, I have decided to make a list of those things.1. It was finally brought into perspective how much I travel and am NOT home. How did this happen? Well, I just finished my first roll of toilet paper since I have been here. The same roll that I put on the thing the first day I moved in.2. It isn't that you shouldn't talk to strangers, you really just can't. I was on the train...

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Weekend with the rents...

So, a few weekends ago my parents were in town. They came to see my new place and spend some time downtown. The last time they were in Chicago was last Christmas and it was too cold to be outside really, so they were excited to be downtown when it was nice out. We took the Metra down and walked around to see a few different things. We saw the Bean and Crown Fountain at Millennium Park, Navy Pier and a few other things along the way. As we were...

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Latest and greatest!

I thought I would put up some of my favorite pictures that I have taken recently.  That's really all this post will be. ...

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I hate vintage door locks

So, I just got back from Greenville, SC last night and got back to my apartment around about 2:00am.  Yeah, late I know.  Anyway, I walked from my car with all my travel stuff, into the building and up 3 flights of stairs to find out that my door did not work properly.  I was able to unlock it, but I was unable to open it.  I tried for a bit but the nob would not turn.  After a couple minutes of trying I thought I would go try the back door.  So I go down the stairs, outside and around the building and then up the...

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Huntington Beach, CA to Chicago, IL... what a ride!

Alright, here is the long awaited story of what happened as I drove from my home in Huntington Beach to my new one in Chicago. Hopefully I remember all the details.I woke up early Tuesday morning, 26 August 2008, to hit the road. I hadn't planned on moving until the 1st of Sept because I couldn't be in my new place until then. But, due to needs of the company they asked me to move a week early. So, I went all the way to Michigan instead to see...

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