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