Though the year isn't quite over, I feel compelled to write about it.

As each and every sunrise welcomed the coming day, it all just felt the same to me. Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Nothing new. But in hindsight, it was probably the most important year of my life. I graduated school, moved to a new home, laughed, smiled, cried, sang, played, danced, drank, swam, relaxed, lived, fell in love, lost, given and suffered a broken heart.

I met new people. And left many behind. Tried new things, and broke old habits. Got tickets. Made money and made memories. Been influenced, and helped many people along the way. I've spoiled myself, but more importantly others (most important, the one I love).

I've been a hero, and been a failure. Been happy and sad. Crushed and Shattered. Hopeful and energetic. Strong and composed. Been amazed and stunned. Found hope and love. But, yet to find myself..

Graduating from high school was, at the time, nothing too major. I did it just the way anyone else before me and everyone after me will. The summer following was one I'll never forget.

I left home. But in reality, I left so much more. There are so many people that loved me and truly cared about me back there. People who relied on me a lot of times to help them when they were down. Friends who no longer had someone they could trust to talk about anything to. Friends who lost one of the most important people in their lives (so I've been told). To all of you, I'm sorry.

When I was in Michigan, I failed to realize any of these things. I felt I was taken for granted. I felt no one really appreciated who I was to them. I may have never been so wrong about anything in my life. It wasn't until recently that I became aware of what I did to everyone, and now I'm afraid it may be too late to fix..


Moving to Idaho may have been one of the best choices of my life, as well as one of the worst. It's really hard to believe that it has been six months since I started fresh. I've made a few really great friends and met a girl I've never felt so passionate about.

Stayed up way too late, and spent way too much money. But I don't regret any of it. Though I know I'll never be remembered by any of the people here the way I will be in Michigan, I know that I bonded with people that care about me.

Claire has shattered my world on more than one occasion, but my feelings for her will always remain unwavering. I've really never met anyone like her. And I know I will never forget her. I feel we will get another shot at things somewhere down the road. And I dream of that day every night.

It's going to be hard to leave these guys behind, but I know they were fine before, so they'll be fine after me.

"Raise our glasses to nights that turned to mornings, moments that turned to memories, and friends that turned into family." It'll be tough to forget you guys..


Again, I want to apologize to everyone I've hurt in any way over the course of 2007.
I want to thank everyone who supported me through times of need throughout this past year.

Mom, I love you and tell you that I admire your strength in life.

Dad, you know I love you too, and thank you for all the talks and wisdom you've shared with me.

Lenny, it sucks that you're so far away. It'd be nice if we could see each other more often.

Dave, you're an asset to any one's life. You bring a lot to the table that usually goes unnoticed. I want to thank you for all that you've provided me over this past year.

Ashley, I'm sorry for ever leaving you and hurting you.

Guys, it took leaving to realize that no one will ever replace you guys. Don't ever change your ways. I'll see ya soon enough..

Claire. You are an amazing person. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. The way you life people's spirits without ever trying is a gift not many people in life can share. No matter how many times you think I'm just saying it to get a smile, you truly are beautiful. You'll do great things in life and touch almost everyone's life you come in contact with. Stay strong and don't let anyone ever waver your dreams and goals. Simply put, never change the person that you've become.... I will never forget you, or Sophia...I will always, ALWAYS, stay true to my promise...


To everyone else, I hope you lived this past year without any regrets and I hope 2008 brings peace, health, and happiness.


Don't forget to remember me, everyone.

Love,
Tucker

You should hold to these for a while while I see if I still need them...

But, no one gives a shit about what Tucker wants..

And it said, I'll wait for you at Heaven's gate
Oh, I don't care how long it takes
And I'll tell Saint Pete I can't come in
Without my love and my best friend
Oh, this ain't nothin' new
Sweetheart, I'll wait for you
P.S. I love you, too
Sweetheart, I'll wait for you...

Heaven. I'm convinced

As I was gliding down thousands of feet of delicately dusted groomed runs today, I couldn't help but remember the smile of an angel I met.

I don't If I'll be with her again, but in that moment, I couldn't help but close my eyes and allow the feeling to set in.

There was no one else around, only me.
There wasn't a sound to be heard, only silence.
The only feeling present was the feeling that I was floating. The feeling that I was being lifted to the place where my "angel" will one day reside...

From my ashes I will rise.

Rise to become more powerful than before.

I can take the adversity.

I can take the challenges.

I will feel destroyed at times.

But I know the secret.

The secret of life, strength.

I am who I am.

Feel what I feel.

Do what I do.

You can slow me down,

But never bring me down.

For I always rise,

Rise with more power and strength.

With that I am invincible.

I will be remembered.

I will be the greatest...

I don't think I'm going to be writing a new blog anytime soon...

I should have kissed you good-bye anyways....

I should have told you I loved you anyways...

I'm sorry...

Stop.

Stop telling me what to do.

Stop telling me what to feel.

Stop talking to me like I'm some typical teenager.

Stop telling me to plan.

Stop telling me to save.

Stop telling me to do anything at all.

I'm not a screw up.

I know what the hell right and wrong is.

I have a conscience.

I have morals and virtues.

I know when I've crossed lines that shouldn't have been.

And I know damn well when I well within safe lines.

I'm a kid that has been working full-time since his 18th birthday. Months of that while playing two varsity sports and maintaining a 3.7 GPA. All the while, paying my own phone bill, buying my own clothes, paying for my own gas, and now paying my own car insurance. I buy my own food and brush my own teeth. I'm responsible, whether you think a teen can't be is up to you, but keep that to yourself. YOU DON'T KNOW ME!

I don't need people to tell me when something in my life isn't perfect.

I know when things are messed up.

I can fix my own mistakes, right my own wrongs.

I know when to keep my mouth shut and when to stand up for myself.

I'm sick of people not letting me be who the hell I am.

Just stop!

I don't need people in my life telling me where I can and can not sleep.

I know damn well when I'm tired and need to go home.

Stop telling me how I should feel.

Sorry I don't keep in contact with any of my friends back in Muskegon, but I just don't want to.

If you want to talk, then write me.

I don't have time to set aside everyday to try and talk to someone back there.

Be glad I'm not returning your e-mail right now..

I'll drive how ever suits my mood to drive.

If I'm driving too fast, live with it.

If I'm too close to the person in front of me, drive yourself then.

I know about dangers in life.

I don't need you to hold my hand anymore.

I know I need to save money.

I know I need to make money.

But stop acting like I haven't been grateful for everything everyone has done for me.

Anyone who truly knows me, knows I say thanks, and mean it, for everything someone goes out of their way and does for me.

If you feel I don't, it's because you don't know me.

So, stop acting like you do.

I could care less if you think you do.

I could care less if you "know" you do.

But don't come up to me and tel me about my life and act like you know me.

Drinking doesn't do anything for me,.

Neither does smoking.

I am not another teen statistic.

So live your own life and let me live mine. I'll let you know if I need anything from you.

Hmm...


I guess it's about time I wrote a new blog and all, but the reason I haven't is because I don't think I have much to say.

My Thanksgiving went really well. I had a good time with Cheryl and Hannah and, as everyone else did, ate way too much.

Targhee opened a few days ago, and I got up on Sunday with Claire. It wasn't the best snow I've ever had, but for this early in the season, it was alright. I'm looking forward to a lot more snow so I can get some good rides in on my new board.

I've really just been working and hanging around with Claire.

Still haven't been taking as many pictures as I would hope to, but here are a few more of stuff around here. Sorry if you've already seen some of them..

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/tstew4/Idaho/More%20Idaho/

Looking forward to getting back to Muskegon for a few days!

My mail ordered bride finally arrived the other day. She is even moire beautiful in person. Her smooth surface, and voluptuous curves are absolutely breath-taking. I can't wait to take her out of the package and give her that first long, passionate, heavenly ride up at Grand Targhee...

I was asked today what I wanted to do with my life. And as I gave the usual answer of "I don't know," I felt as though the people I was around looked down on me or my response. Although I know they didn't mean to, they almost made me feel small about what I wanted to do, or in this case not do in life.

We visited Humboldt State University, a college was looking at to attend and play soccer, and I realized that that is not a place I want to go to school. There only real reason I can conjure to defend my decision, is as simple as I felt I didn't fit in.

After almost being pelted with the "truth" that I needed to start planning my life and what I want to do and where I want to go and what I want to study, it hit me.

Why?

Why do I have to plan anything but today?

Why do I have to sit down and pick a career for me, when I don't know what the hell is out there for me to do?!

Why do I have to plan out my life and goals?!

Why the hell can't I just do whatever I feel like doing at any moment in time?!

If I want to travel in life, why can't I?

If I want to play soccer when I'm older, why can't I?!

I think too many people make the mistake of trying too hard to figure out what they want to do in life. Studying too hard to get the degree that will give them a high paying job. But let's look at it, how many high paying jobs are there as opposed to the number of people studying for them?! So, it is inevitable that there will not be enough positions to fills every ones needs. So why not go out and about and find a job that is needed.

Bottom line, the majority of people that push too hard to get the best degrees and try to get jobs that aren't available where they live, are not happy.

You will be disappointed with the outcomes of a number of events in your life if you base them all on one thing, one decision, one degree, on career.

You can't tell me you wouldn't be happier to have a job in a place that you love, that lets you be able to do the things you want to do.

So, after some thoughtful moments, I decided what I really wanted to do in my life...Whatever I want to do.

If I want to go to school, I will.
If I want to play soccer, I will.
If I wan to work, I will.
If I want to travel, I will.
If I want a wife and kids, I will.

I'm going to do whatever I want to do in life. That's it. I don't want to hear anymore advice about where I should go, or how I should get there, or what it takes to be on top. Because in reality, If you are sitting there telling me what to do and how I should do it, it is because you made mistakes in your younger years and you regret where they got you. So, why should I listen to you?!

Let me figure stuff out.
Let me make my own mistakes.
Let me regret what I did or did not do in life.
Let me live my own life.

I'll be okay, I promise.





This isn't directed at anyone or anything. This is just me venting.

Here is Day one and two of the Oregon/California...

WE MADE IT!!

Redwoods=HUGE




Redwood Highway

La Costa

Humboldt State (Disappointed)

I'll put up the next couple days pictures when I get a chance. Right now, we are in a hell hole that goes by the name of Klamath Falls, OR. We are going up to Crater Lake tomorrow and that should be a good time.

Take care,

Tucker

In unrelated news, today marks the beginning of a week long adventure. I am on my way to go visit Lenny with Dave for about a week. It should be a good time. Granted, I don't know how it could not be a good time when us three get together. I'll make sure to take pictures and share them all with you when I get home, or potentially during the visit as well.

Also, I voted for the first time in my life today. No big deal though.

I'll miss ya, Claire.

I took a hike today, which I wish I have done more of so far since I've been here. I parked the car at the top of the pass and wandered upward until I was at the top. These are the pictures from my digital camera. My film ones will be posted shortly...

I came, I saw, I conquered.

See...

Shack on Top.

So I added my name to a legacy..

The grand.

'Bout a third of the way up

The terrorists have won...

View from the Top (of the world?)

The night air breathes
But not so easy as before
Did you notice
Did you take the time to listen
To my breath or to my words
When I spoke
Explain my feelings and my reasons for the way I love you
I'm getting to the point
She's so sweet and
I'm leaving
Thinkin how I'm barely breathin'
Notice how your every look gives me tingles
And I wonder if your listening to what I'm thinking
We won't fade away
My feelings have not fallen away
You're my every thought here
Everything will go on it's own way
Everything is okay
We will try to make it
Everything will go
It's alright baby
It's alright baby
It's alright baby girl why don't you say
Feelings have not passed away
You're my every thought here
Everything will

(Photo Courtesy of: Me)

I think I'm going to stay for a while. A decision that will hamper the California residency, but none-the-less expedite the entire college process.

Since I am an Idaho resident, I can attend a select number of colleges in California at the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) tuition, which is 150% of the in-state tuition price.

So, I think I am going to stay here in Idaho, working and saving money, until mid-way through next summer. Where I go then will depend on if my soccer video gets any attention, otherwise I'll just go play for Humboldt.

Not only will I be able to have a full ski season, which I'm already stoked for, but Ed (my boss at the hotel) has offered several incentives for me if I stay for a while. I'll get a dollar raise, bring me to $14/hour, starting in January and if I were to stay though October (which won't happen) I would get an extra dollar bonus for every hour I've worked from January to October on top of my summer bonus which could potentially be another $50 dollars.

When I moved to Where Ever, CA, I would start school and soccer in the fall of 2008, as opposed to working for a year, gaining my residency and then starting the two in the fall of 2009.

As for present day life, not much is going on. Sports Authority is an alright job, but I don't know how much longer I'm going to stay there. I don't really need the extra money, I just though I'd try something new. The ski pass is a nice incentive, but when would I be able to use it?! Although, I am getting a sick set-up for this winter because of my discounts and stuff there. I got a few pairs of Burton socks, for $20 as opposed to $40, a nice helmet for $60 instead of $80, and of course some Oakley goggles for FREE instead of $125.

If nothing else, I'll at least look like I know how to snowboard...


In unrelated news, sorry I haven't uploaded any new pictures lately, I haven't been doing my part in taking them...


Other future travels may include a trip to, as the infamous Lenny would say, "N'Awlins" if Oklahoma or Oregon end up going to the big dance.

So Dad, I guess now is as good of time as any to tell you, I have four tickets to the National Championship. My treat to you (If OU goes) so you don't have to start pondering the idea. And if neither team goes, I'll just sell them, for probably double what I paid for them. We'll call it a short-term investment.

I'm really looking forward to going to see Lenny here if a few weeks. I need a break from work and everything. It'd be cool to get down to NoCal for a few days and wander around, but either way, seeing him is always a good time.


Don't have anything else to say,
Tucker

No amount of money will buy you a girl that gives a better ride than this foxy lil lady...

I'm in love with a supermodel...

Claire is adorable.

And that's all I have to say about that.

Well, it was that easy.

I start, or at least get an orientation, at Sports Authority on Monday. They want me to work in the Ski and Snowboard Department, which is probably the best choice, even though I don't really know diddly squat about ski's, boards, boots, etc., but oh well.

I'm not sure if I'll get paid more than their advertised $12/hour, but I know I get a ski pass to Teton Village. I should be working around 25 hours a week, but I'll fine tune all the specifics with them once I get rolling.

Anyway, its nice out today; not a cloud in the sky. And it's my second day off in a row! And to top it off, I have tomorrow to do nothing as well!! I know, I can hardly believe it either. I mean who gets three days off in a row? I don't really know what to blow my time on doing, but I'm not complaining.



Keep it real my homies..

Oh, I get my haircut tomorrow, keep your fingers crossed for me...

I'm just starting my third hour of work out of sixteen for the day and I had an overcoming sensation that I should post something. So, without further adieu, here are my thoughts?

I think I am going to get a second part time job at Sports Authority. It starts at $12 an hour and includes a free ski pass to Teton Village. I think it'll be a nice change actually getting a job outside of the hotel industry. It's a nationwide sporting good store with many locations; including one in Northern California.

I might be able to get a job transfer from the Sports Authority here to the one in Redding, CA. Which would mean that I would not be moving to Eureka right away, though Redding is just two hours due west. It is a larger town with more available jobs/rooms/activities. It might be good to get into a bigger town t start out with.

It has been snowing here the last week or so at night, which has caused the pass to be rather slippery, but beautiful. It's all getting me very excited for ski season. I'm looking forward to boarding up at Targhee, Jackson (If I land the job), and I want to get some boarding done on the pass.

I have a new coat on order (so mom, I don't need the one for Christmas anymore) so I should be all set to at least look like I can board pretty well.

Indoor soccer starts in about a month or so, so that should be fun!

Not too much else is going on, but I'll let ya know if that changes.


Peace out. A-Town down...

Pictures of Life after Muskegon (So far)

http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/tstew4/Idaho/


Enjoy.

A P.P.S to the last post.

I bought some new soccer shoes and they treat me very well!!

I realize that it has been way too long since my last post and for that I apologize.

Nothing new has really been going on lately.

The soccer team made the consolation tourney (yippee!!) and we've played two games, but I think we are done now. We won the first game 5-3, in which I had a hat-trick. The second game (yesterday) we lost 4-3. I did have one goal. So, I believe we are knocked out of the tournament which means I have a month or so before indoor starts in November.

I'd keep in shape by running and what not, but its been very cold. Actually, it snowed for the first time this season last night.



These are just pictures from my phone from my room. I haven't left my room yet today because I'm too cold to move. It is supposed to snow again to night with an overnight low of 26, so if it does I'll go out and take some better pictures and post them.

Dave came out last week which was a good time. We took a hike in East Yellowstone through Hayden Valley. We saw lots of Buffalo and Elk, but no Bears. Once I get those pictures developed, well.. you know.

Things with Claire are going well. She's a blast to hang out with. She wants to visit Michigan sometime so we'll see how that goes.

Work is overrated.

Oh, and Lenny? Since you took "The Ros" from me, no hard feelings when I trade in "The Punisher" at the ski swap and get a new board, mmk pumpkin?! Ok.

P.S. Happy Birthday, Dad!!

Kicked in the nuts

Pretty funny...These are the kinds of things I find when I'm bored.

So, I get to work my first double shift today. That's 16 hours of non-stop fun. I can't even start to explain how thrilled I am. No one would be able to fathom my excitement. When I get out of work tonight at 11, it will have been 24 hours of work in the last 32 hours of life. Incredible!!

Anyway, it'll be worth it to be able to fly out and see the milkman's son, Lenny.


Ciao

Out with the old....




In with the new(er)!!



Meet my 19 year old Isuzu Trooper! I'm yet to name her, but I'm sure a good name will come with time.



"Let's send it over to Rick in Sports!!"

"Thank you Roger. In Jackson Hole Men's soccer action on Sunday, the best game of the day was between Argentina and the Tecos. Argentina, lead by their experienced midfield capitalized early off of a cross from the corner. The tallied a second goal about midway through the first half. But they didn't stop there. It looked like they were on pace to an easy routing of the Tecos when the scored a third goal just minutes into the second half. That's when things started to change."

"About mid way through the second have, the Tecos got some momentum with a few shots the just rang wide of the target. Moments later, the team youngster, Tucker Stewart beat three defenders before burying the ball in the back of the net, giving the Tecos, and their fans, at least one good thing to talk about. It took only a matter of about seven minutes before Emilio struck from 25 yards out on an immaculate shot that simply froze the keeper. Trailing by only one now, the Tecos thought their comeback was complete when Tucker broke out on a breakaway from half field only to get fouled in the box."

"But what?! No foul was called! Fans had to be held back from protest by security officers. The ref soon realized his mistake and after a second foul in the box, awarded Rolando a Penalty Kick, which he characteristically put in the back of the net. The come back was complete."

"The game ended in a 3-3 draw as both teams give it their all in the closing minutes of play. But I'll tell ya Roger, that was a great game out there today. Good game, real good game."

"I'll bet it was, Rick. In World news tonight-"

"It was. Good game. Real good game."

"Uh, huh. We know, Rick. We know."

"No you don't. I was there. Not you."

"... Okay, Rick."

"Touche."






Anyway, we are unbeaten in our last 3 games, and are 3-2-1 since I've been playing. We may just make the playoffs.

Quite a bit has happened, so I figured it was time for an update.

The soccer game last Sunday went well. I ended my two game pointless with two goals and (if you count drawing the foul leading to a P.K goal) an assist. We won 4-0. I think we are right around the middle of the league, so we have to win out, I believe, to make the playoffs. I'm not sure who, or when we play this Sunday.

Kim came out after my game and stayed until Tuesday. It was a great, but short trip. We went rafting one day and hit up the town square for some shopping another day. Which is where the next event comes into play. I'll paint the scene for you...


Kim decides she needs to shop and get a few sweatshirts for herself and her boo, Andrew. So we pick up Claire after she got off of work and started to head over the pass. We aren't we just cruising along having a good time singing, laughing, and talking.

It started to sprinkle a little bit, which made me a little upset because of all the luxurious features the truck has, the wipers aren't the greatest.

So naturally, the farther up the pass we head the more it starts to rain. By now it is a consistent, yet not too heavy, rain. We we coming around a bend in the road and all I could see were break lights. A guy two cars ahead of us pulled to the side of the road, parked his car, and darted across the street. That's when we first saw the steaming car upside down in the ditch next to the mountain. Thank god it was that side of the road, had he chose the other side, it would have been lights out.

So anyway, the guy darts across the street and pulls a guy out of the rolled car. By this time, I had already stopped and started my way to assist in anyway I could, already dialing 9-1-1.

When I got off the phone and had an ambulance and squad cars coming and i went to see what happened. Well wouldn't luck have it that I get to use my three (like that's a lot...) years of Spanish from high school. The man in the accident could not speak any English, and no one that had stopped to help could speak any Spanish but myself.

Looking back, I found it interesting that I didn't hesitate speaking, or stopped to think about what I was saying, and if I was saying it correctly. It just happened. And as I heard myself speak, i listened to myself and realized that it was all correct. I chuckle because I'm always afraid I'll screw up "Que paso" when I just want to talk to the house keepers at the hotel.

Sorry, got off track again. Turns out the man fell asleep and drifted into the left lane and the rumble of the rocks in the ditch woke him up. Once he woke up, he over corrected his SUV and put all the momentum on the wrong side of the car and flipped it. He was alright, cuts here and there, but nothing too serious. How I understood that coming from a Hispanic speaking fluently while in shock, is still a mystery to me.

He was on his way to pick up his family in Teton Village and bring them home to Driggs.

Since no one else spoke any Spanish they all faded discretely, leaving me to have to give the report to the Police and translate a few questions they had.

So finally, after around a twenty minute delay, we made our way to Jackson and had a pretty fun day. Of course, it cleared up after we got out of like the second store. The rain was just there to give it that cinema effect during the whole commotion on the pass.

In unrelated news, today will be the last day I drive the truck (at least, that's what is planned). We go the pick up the Trooper on Monday! I'm excited for it, and so are most of my friends. But there are a select few that have grown attached to the truck...... Ahh well!!


Well I think that is about all I have to update, I'll let ya know how the game goes on Sunday.

Hah, now that I think of it, I believe I say that I'll update after my game every week, and I never seem to. :-)


Tucker

I just realized that I have not posted anything in a while, so here goes nothing.

First off, I'm going to throw this out there, anyone want to buy me this coat in white please?! I mean I only ever asked for a new coat like every Christmas. :-) http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AL8Z&language=en

I've decided to stay through December and work as much as I can, and get some good boarding in the interim. I'm going to buy a Targhee season pass in the next couple of weeks so I can get up there as much as I can with friends and what not.

I'm making progress on getting out to see Len for his big race. I started having to work two of the three days that weekend, and I've gotten it down to one. It's looking good though, I think Nick will be able to cover the first for me so I should be all set. That'll be a good time.

Miss Kimberly is coming out to see me with Dave on the 19th, I'm looking forward to that as well! She is going to try and con her mother into buying her a ticket home a few days later so she can spend a few days here. That'll be a good time either way, I miss her dearly.

I've still been playing in the Men's league and have become a full-game starter. I've played the entire game the last three games. Although my team isn't all that great, it is till a good time. I'm glad I'm playing, I can't see myself not being on the field. We are in ninth place I believe out of eighteen teams. The top eight teams make the playoffs in September, so it's time to step up and try to get some of the other guys to step up their game.
I've had a few guys form other teams say that I should be playing on their team because they were better and that I "would fit in better" with them.

Besides that, not a whole lot is going on. Pay day was a few days ago; I brought home $920. I've only been here about seven weeks and I already have three grand in the bank, so I'm pretty confident the December idea is the route to go.

Oh yeah, the Trooper will be done this week. It will be nice having a little improvement in the vehicle department so I'm not burning a quarter tank every day I work.

I think that's about it for now. I'll write again and tell ya how the game went.


Tucker

Why don't most people live for today?
Why do we not wake up and act as though it may very well be our last day?
I know none of us would want tomorrow to be our last day, but who knows what tomorrow is going to bring?
Why sacrifice happiness today because you know it may come to an end days, months, or years from now?
Why can't people just do what they really want to do?
Why do we start saving for retirement at 2 instead of taking our newly wed on another vacation or buying that new car?
Why not buy the brand name food? You know it tastes better.
Why don't people just jump already?
Or lean in for that first kiss both parties know they want?
What affect does any one person have on your life more than yourself?
Who cares if someone sees you dance?
Who cares if you can't sing?
Why stop looking like fool when you see the person in the next car staring at you?
Are they going to come up to your door 15 years from now and say only, "Hey, remember when we were at the corner of Broadway and Cache and I saw you singing and dancing? Well you're life was a failure because of that." No way in hell.
Why not take a night to yourself and watch the sunset?
Why not read a good book?
Why not try to cook something new?
Why not take a long weekend off of work just because?
Why not try and publish writings?
Why not speed once in a while to get some adrenaline going?
Break a few rules.
Sneak out. Blare your music. Go skinny dipping. Throw an egg or two. Eat too much junk food. Sing Karaoke. Laugh hysterically. Jump from a bridge. Hit the big jump on the slope.Just freakin' do something so you're not lying on your death bed regretting that fact that you never did any of it.
Excuse my cliche-ness about all of this, but its true; the majority of people live in fear. Fear of what? Death? Guess what? It's going to happen. It is inevitable.
It's time for parents to stop being for fricken paranoid. Let your kids get dirty and play in the mud. Let them scrap a knee, they'll learn. Let them off on their own now and then, they won't get lost.
I'm sick of the media putting fear into everyone household with nothing but negative stories. Now half of America thinks the other half is out to get them, because like one person in 79,000 is a sex offender. Screw the Judicial system. Peeing on a building should not get you put on the sex offenders list. Nor should streaking or flashing. That's just people having a good time, why punish that?

Queen Elizabeth once said, when asked on how to have a happy life, "Empty what's full, fill what's empty, and scratch where it itches."
Amen to that.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
So many people in this world are afraid to take that first step because they may not know exactly what the next thousand miles my hold. With the right mentality, you're going to have a better chance of finding great things in your life's journey than disappointments.


Now I'm not saying I'm freakin' perfect in this sense of life, but at least I can say try more often than not. I try not to live with any regrets, at some point I wanted it. What really bugs me is when people can't grow a pair and it somehow effects me. No, what bugs me the most, is how I let other people's actions (or lack there of) effect me.


Sorry for all the venting.

Car Maintenance Tip #84: To avoid going legally deaf in one or both ears, it is highly recommended that you do not lose a spark plug while traveling down a mountain pass.



The more you know...

It was quite an amusing day for me today.

Everyday I have to work, I stop at the Chevron to grab a dose of my new addiction, Starbucks Fraps. Anyway, I was on my work today and I decided to get some subway, who is conveniently located within this specific Chevron. As the cashier, Brittney (naturally), was examining my check she noticed that my phone number was not on the check. After asking for my number to write on the check, she looked up at me with a color in her face and asked if she could keep it for herself as well. I chuckled to myself a little bit and said yes because she was rather cute.

So, after getting my sub is when my addiction kicked in and I headed over to the gas station part of the store and grabbed my heaven in a bottle. When I got up to the cashier, Monica (all the cashiers know me there because of my daily addiction) said something about another worker there, Danielle. Danielle had asked for my number to put on my check a few days earlier when I filled up for gas. So Monica says, "Danielle thinks you're pretty cute. She wanted to know if she could take the number from the check?" Now this time, I thought maybe there was a conspiracy out there. But, of course, I said "yes" and landed a second phone number (most likely date as well) an a matter of 3 minutes or so.

I found it entertaining.


Besides that, we got a good dumping of rain today, which is awesome. We've needed rain here very much so it was nice to get more than a 5 minutes sprinkle.

Sorry, it's been a while since I've posted. I've been keeping pretty busy with work and friends and what not, and I guess the lack of desire might be playing a factor as well.

I brought home my first full pay check the other day, it was an astounding $857.80.

There is not a whole lot to do out here, it seems like on my days off we go swimming in the river somewhere, or just hang out at someone's house. It's always good fun though. I've put myself with good kids that don't make stupid choices and aren't trouble makers (for the most part).

I'm starting another five day stretch of work today, I'll be off again on Sunday.


Besides all of that, there is really not a whole lot to post about, sorry. But I will post about the next interesting thing that comes up!!


Tucker

I'm pondering a change in travel plans. Since I am making some good money here in Jackson, I may stay until the end of December. This way, I'll have most of tuition paid for (if i can save what I'm saving now).

In which case, I'd hang around here and board and what not.

I don't know yet, just a thought that keeps returning.


Tucker

So, I played to a new strategy this Sunday. Held back the first half and then took center stage when everyone was getting tired. It was a valiant performance in a losing effort if I don't say so myself.

These foreign players are a bunch of babies, they whine at everything. They are dirty too. You know, I'm just out there minding my own business, and its like once you get a goal (or two in this case) under your belt, their sole purpose on earth is to hack the bejesus out of your ankles, with or without the ball.

Anyway, we ended up losing to Mexico 5-3. It was a good game, we were down 3-0 early in the second half and we tied it up about half way through the half. I had the first two goals and the assist. Defense got tired and well, the score says the rest.



Work has been going pretty well, had a few days off this last weekend. Went wakeboarding with Paige again after my game, always a good time.

Besides that, not a whole lot has been going on. Sorry for the short post and lack of pictures again, I promise to get some up soon (cough cough mom, send the camera cough).

Hope everyone is well,
Tucker