Bryce Avary: Singer, song writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist. Yup, how can he get better than that?
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Friday, July 08, 2011
Will Cars Ever Fly?
With my recent experiences of riding on airplanes, I have been considering this idea: Will we ever have flying cars?
To this, I say NO. I had two of the flights within the last week either delayed or cancelled because of the terrible airline service (which shall remain anonymous) I was with as well as the weather. It gave me plenty of time to think about the idea presented in the 1989 movie Back to the Future Part II:
In this movie, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, along with Steven Spielberg and other producers, came up with the idea that in the year 2015, when Marty McFly visited the future(the film takes place in 1985), there would be all sorts of "futuristic" things like hover boards, ovens that cook pizza in like 3 seconds, doors that open with the touch of your fingerprint, and of course, cars that can fly.
I have always thought over the years, that there is no way we could ever reach this point by the year 2015, granted that it is now only 4 years away. I have always threatened the idea of suing the director when that year comes to prove his idea from over 20 years ago was incorrect. I had always hoped that we would have flying cars. False hope is what they created in my mind.
SO here are the reasons in reality why we will never have flying cars:
1. People in this world do not have enough common sense to deal with cars that fly. They will kill themselves. It is just like when Utah decided to allow the new fireworks to be used, and half of Utah about killed themselves on the fourth of July this year, because they do not know how to handle new ways of life like that.
2. We cannot afford it. Think about how we would have to fund schooling to teach people how to drive a flying car. The government would not be happy with adding that to the national budget.
3. Weather would not permit it. There would be too many problems with bad weather causing people to not be able to fly. Not to mention the lightning that could strike a car flying in the air.
4. When it comes to cars crashing in the sky, you would have people crashing, and then falling from the sky, making those sky crashes even worse.
5. The energy needed to make cars fly.. who knows what that would be? It will take scientists years to figure out the best way to power a car enough to make it fly through the air.
6. Two words: Trailer hitch. How could you make cars travel through the sky with a boat or a camper hooked to the back?
7. Motion sickness.
8. Boundaries. Are we going to create some sort of force field to keep cars in certain areas of the sky? I mean the sky has no limits.
9. Having so many cars flying through the air will ruin my view of the sky, especially during rush hour traffic. Not to mention the noise it will create in the sky.
10. Save the birds!
11. Oil leaking from the sky.. No bueno.
12. I hate to bring this one up, but it will definitely become a high risk for terrorist attacks as it will be easier to crash a car into buildings.
That is all for my list right now. I would keep going, but my father has just informed me that I am wasting my time typing about a silly topic. As I sleep tonight I am sure that I will come up with more ideas. I am open to any other ideas that you may have as well! Just remember, as much as Marty McFly and the Doc make flying look so great in BTTF Part II, it is much more complicated than you think..
To this, I say NO. I had two of the flights within the last week either delayed or cancelled because of the terrible airline service (which shall remain anonymous) I was with as well as the weather. It gave me plenty of time to think about the idea presented in the 1989 movie Back to the Future Part II:
In this movie, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, along with Steven Spielberg and other producers, came up with the idea that in the year 2015, when Marty McFly visited the future(the film takes place in 1985), there would be all sorts of "futuristic" things like hover boards, ovens that cook pizza in like 3 seconds, doors that open with the touch of your fingerprint, and of course, cars that can fly.
I have always thought over the years, that there is no way we could ever reach this point by the year 2015, granted that it is now only 4 years away. I have always threatened the idea of suing the director when that year comes to prove his idea from over 20 years ago was incorrect. I had always hoped that we would have flying cars. False hope is what they created in my mind.
SO here are the reasons in reality why we will never have flying cars:
1. People in this world do not have enough common sense to deal with cars that fly. They will kill themselves. It is just like when Utah decided to allow the new fireworks to be used, and half of Utah about killed themselves on the fourth of July this year, because they do not know how to handle new ways of life like that.
2. We cannot afford it. Think about how we would have to fund schooling to teach people how to drive a flying car. The government would not be happy with adding that to the national budget.
3. Weather would not permit it. There would be too many problems with bad weather causing people to not be able to fly. Not to mention the lightning that could strike a car flying in the air.
4. When it comes to cars crashing in the sky, you would have people crashing, and then falling from the sky, making those sky crashes even worse.
5. The energy needed to make cars fly.. who knows what that would be? It will take scientists years to figure out the best way to power a car enough to make it fly through the air.
6. Two words: Trailer hitch. How could you make cars travel through the sky with a boat or a camper hooked to the back?
7. Motion sickness.
8. Boundaries. Are we going to create some sort of force field to keep cars in certain areas of the sky? I mean the sky has no limits.
9. Having so many cars flying through the air will ruin my view of the sky, especially during rush hour traffic. Not to mention the noise it will create in the sky.
10. Save the birds!
11. Oil leaking from the sky.. No bueno.
12. I hate to bring this one up, but it will definitely become a high risk for terrorist attacks as it will be easier to crash a car into buildings.
That is all for my list right now. I would keep going, but my father has just informed me that I am wasting my time typing about a silly topic. As I sleep tonight I am sure that I will come up with more ideas. I am open to any other ideas that you may have as well! Just remember, as much as Marty McFly and the Doc make flying look so great in BTTF Part II, it is much more complicated than you think..
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Domination!
I just dominated my 2nd year of teaching! Who would have thought I could make it through two years as a teacher?! I am so blessed in my life to be in the spot I am at. I am going to miss my students.. Those kids definitely left a spot in my heart. I feel like each year as a teacher I will be able to enjoy it more and more as I am learning how to handle teaching, as well as be able to enjoy the time I spend with my students. Each year is going to get better and better!
I didn't even mention another great achievement! On May 7th, I participated in my first cycling event.. 40 miles baby! I had never ridden more than 15 before this event, so I was somewhat nervous to push myself that hard. At about mile 32, I honestly though I was going to DIE. My muscle in my left leg tightened up and I had to stop to pound on it to loosen up. After about a minute it did, and I kept going.. surprisingly, I finished! I was so excited to dominate this challenge and to achieve something I had never thought I could do before.
It was an amazing exhilarating feeling to cross that finish line. I felt like I could do anything at that moment (except ride another mile.. ha)!
A few weeks before school got out, my dear friends of the SSS and I took a weekend trip to California just because we could.. :) It was a great time spent on the beach and just shopping at the normal H&M. It was another fabulous road trip dominated by the ladies.
Now, here comes summer. So many excited plans await for the next two and a half months! From trips to Oregon and Washington, to Washington D.C., to Bear Lake and to many other activities in the Salt Lake Valley.
I will be dominating the country from coast to coast! I hope you are all ready for this..
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| My wonderful team in third grade, Mysti, Christine, Jamie and I. I am going to miss working with Mysti and Jamie next year! |
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| Headstand to Academy Park! |
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| My teaching friends, Kristi, Jayme, and Cassidy, who all just finished their first year of teaching! Makes me so proud of them! |
It was an amazing exhilarating feeling to cross that finish line. I felt like I could do anything at that moment (except ride another mile.. ha)!
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| Goldilock's Bike Ride. May 7, 2011 |
A few weeks before school got out, my dear friends of the SSS and I took a weekend trip to California just because we could.. :) It was a great time spent on the beach and just shopping at the normal H&M. It was another fabulous road trip dominated by the ladies.
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| On Huntington Beach. May 14, 2011 |
Now, here comes summer. So many excited plans await for the next two and a half months! From trips to Oregon and Washington, to Washington D.C., to Bear Lake and to many other activities in the Salt Lake Valley.
I will be dominating the country from coast to coast! I hope you are all ready for this..
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Rescue, we must
This is what we have been counseled to do...
Check out this link:
M Russell Ballard Speaks to the Young Single Adults
Let us all begin this rescuing process if we have not already. I have seen many friends from my old ward come back to the church, all because of the examples of friends, and others in their lives that have shown them love and kindness. That combined with their own efforts to remember their testimony, and to not forget, helped them in the process to change their hearts and turn back to Christ.
The time is NOW to share your testimony, invite someone to church, or just simply show your love through the example of Christ. Whether you are a young single adult, or married with kids in a family ward, it is so critical to bring back those who need to be rescued.
Here is an amazing video of the power that a friend's influence has, plus a change of one's heart. Check out this link:
A Change of Heart
Check out this link:
M Russell Ballard Speaks to the Young Single Adults
Let us all begin this rescuing process if we have not already. I have seen many friends from my old ward come back to the church, all because of the examples of friends, and others in their lives that have shown them love and kindness. That combined with their own efforts to remember their testimony, and to not forget, helped them in the process to change their hearts and turn back to Christ.
The time is NOW to share your testimony, invite someone to church, or just simply show your love through the example of Christ. Whether you are a young single adult, or married with kids in a family ward, it is so critical to bring back those who need to be rescued.
Here is an amazing video of the power that a friend's influence has, plus a change of one's heart. Check out this link:
A Change of Heart
Sunday, May 01, 2011
On My Mind..
One of my favorite songs by Stars Go Dim. There are a few reasons why, but all in all, it is just simply amazing.
This week during the Royal Wedding, I was captivated by the amazing beauty of the whole event and all that took place. Most of all I could not get over how beautiful Kate was in her dress, as I know the rest of the world loved it as well. I won't lie, I got a little teary eyed after the ceremony. They are truly a couple who are in love, and I wish them the best!
This week during the Royal Wedding, I was captivated by the amazing beauty of the whole event and all that took place. Most of all I could not get over how beautiful Kate was in her dress, as I know the rest of the world loved it as well. I won't lie, I got a little teary eyed after the ceremony. They are truly a couple who are in love, and I wish them the best!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
It has already been a month!
March 22, 2011.. My dearest sister missionary came home! I can't believe that a year and a half has already come and gone, and it seems as if she never even left us!
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| She's home! |
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| The Crew after Sister Poole spoke in church. We are HOT. |
The Trio has been reunited and we have even had a chance to make it back to our old stopping grounds in Logan just like the good old days in college at Utah State.
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| Our traditional Papa Smurf drinks from the Quadside Cafe at the library on campus |
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| At "The Bench" in Logan.. |
Welcome home to the fish! Love, the giraffe and the chinchilla. May the next chapter in our lives be just as amazing as all the others in the past..
Saturday, April 23, 2011
To those who helped create the Best Few Months... EVER!
I think it is about time I blog about something.. Something that has taken over my life for the past few months..
So I feel like I have kind of been MIA in the blogging world since my birthday, and that is because I have been spending quite a bit of time with those people who have had a fabulous influence on my life, and have had an impact that has officially changed my life for the better.
So we can start with the group here in Salt Lake called the Fantastic Four. In February I found myself spending a lot of time with some friends that just always made me feel so positive and made me feel like I didn't have a stress in the world. We would always have a good time and never just gossiped about others, but always had thought provoking ideas and great conversations. To top it all off, we just had the Best Weekends Ever, EVERY weekend! These fabulous people named Tate, Ethan, Bronwyn and myself, along with a group of other friends, just seemed to really hit it off from the beginning. Through the month of February, March and April, we always seemed to be on the same page and had so many fun adventures every week, outside of our crazy working lives. We ended up at the cabin in Brighton, weekend trips to St. George, going to the movies, going to Park City, hitting up Mardi Gras in Logan, etc. It made it even more fun to get together and to talk about our different lifestyles, Morgan in the teaching world, Tate and Bronwyn in the business world with their careers, and Ethan, working, but preparing for his mission.
A quote I recently heard from a friend..
"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people" -Eleanor Roosevelt.
I truly believe in this quote, and I feel like our little group of friends for the past few months was full of "Great Minds" :)
What made it even better was to be with our other friends, and for Crystal to get back from her mission (That's right everyone! Crystal is home from Brazil now!) and for her to join us. Even when Steph would come down from Logan, and Jason and Shannon would take a break from their "engaged" lives to join us. It is always a pleasure for Halie, Ian, Teri, and Andreas to come along as well. It was just the perfect group of friends, and I want to thank them as well as others for their positive influence in my life.
Now things may be a little different with the group, Ethan has left on his mission to Eugene Oregon for two years, and things have not been the same. The group is going to miss that kid. I especially feel like I am going to miss him! Elder Collins is out serving the Lord, and we all know that he is there for the right reasons, and that we were in each other's lives for a reason before he left. Now the new adventure begins of writing and sending fun packages to him! It is time to move on with life, and hope for some exciting things to happen during the next two years! April 2013 can't come soon enough!
Other than this friend biz, I am loving the time I get to spend at home with my family, even if I am not around that much. It is fun to be with the new little niece, Amaia and to spend time with her and with Austin, the adorable big brother. I have about six more weeks of school left until summer break begins! Many fun plans are in store for this summer, but those plans will come in a post in the near future.
I have about 2 weeks left until my first bike ride called the Goldilocks Ride in Herriman. I hope I am ready! My new road biking hobby has become expensive, but I think it is going to be worth it soon enough!
Another post coming soon! Happy Easter everyone!
So I feel like I have kind of been MIA in the blogging world since my birthday, and that is because I have been spending quite a bit of time with those people who have had a fabulous influence on my life, and have had an impact that has officially changed my life for the better.
So we can start with the group here in Salt Lake called the Fantastic Four. In February I found myself spending a lot of time with some friends that just always made me feel so positive and made me feel like I didn't have a stress in the world. We would always have a good time and never just gossiped about others, but always had thought provoking ideas and great conversations. To top it all off, we just had the Best Weekends Ever, EVERY weekend! These fabulous people named Tate, Ethan, Bronwyn and myself, along with a group of other friends, just seemed to really hit it off from the beginning. Through the month of February, March and April, we always seemed to be on the same page and had so many fun adventures every week, outside of our crazy working lives. We ended up at the cabin in Brighton, weekend trips to St. George, going to the movies, going to Park City, hitting up Mardi Gras in Logan, etc. It made it even more fun to get together and to talk about our different lifestyles, Morgan in the teaching world, Tate and Bronwyn in the business world with their careers, and Ethan, working, but preparing for his mission.
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| Aggie Basketball Game in Logan. February 12, 2011 |
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| Mardi Gras in Logan! February 12, 2011 |
"Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people" -Eleanor Roosevelt.
I truly believe in this quote, and I feel like our little group of friends for the past few months was full of "Great Minds" :)
What made it even better was to be with our other friends, and for Crystal to get back from her mission (That's right everyone! Crystal is home from Brazil now!) and for her to join us. Even when Steph would come down from Logan, and Jason and Shannon would take a break from their "engaged" lives to join us. It is always a pleasure for Halie, Ian, Teri, and Andreas to come along as well. It was just the perfect group of friends, and I want to thank them as well as others for their positive influence in my life.
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| Ethan and I at the Lady Danville Show. February 17, 2011 |
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| Snowboarding at Brighton with the crew. Here is Steph, Ethan and I on February 19, 2011 |
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| St. George Trip! March 11-12, 2011 |
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| St. George with Bronwyn, me, Ethan, and Tate |
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| The end of the St. George trip with Shannon and Jason |
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| Our Farewell Dinner for Ethan before he left on his mission The Crew: April 9, 2011 |
Now things may be a little different with the group, Ethan has left on his mission to Eugene Oregon for two years, and things have not been the same. The group is going to miss that kid. I especially feel like I am going to miss him! Elder Collins is out serving the Lord, and we all know that he is there for the right reasons, and that we were in each other's lives for a reason before he left. Now the new adventure begins of writing and sending fun packages to him! It is time to move on with life, and hope for some exciting things to happen during the next two years! April 2013 can't come soon enough!
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| The night before he left. April 12, 2011 |
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| The last picture with the crew. April 12, 2011 |
Here is the video we took when we drove passed the MTC the Friday after Elder Collins left. With the air horn and horn honking, we found out he STILL didn't even hear us! At least we gave some of the other Elders who were sitting outside a great laugh :)
Other than this friend biz, I am loving the time I get to spend at home with my family, even if I am not around that much. It is fun to be with the new little niece, Amaia and to spend time with her and with Austin, the adorable big brother. I have about six more weeks of school left until summer break begins! Many fun plans are in store for this summer, but those plans will come in a post in the near future.
I have about 2 weeks left until my first bike ride called the Goldilocks Ride in Herriman. I hope I am ready! My new road biking hobby has become expensive, but I think it is going to be worth it soon enough!
Another post coming soon! Happy Easter everyone!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Birthday Business
The big 2-4 has now arrived. I had a fabulous weekend full of celebrations last week, and I LOVED every minute of it. I am so grateful for all of the people in my life who contributed to making it a great time. Whether you called me, texted me, or celebrated it with me in person, thank you for sharing the love.
From having a pizza/dance party with my students at school, "Fun Busing" to Wendover, to dinner with friends and an after party at my house.. It was a weekend to remember:
I was able to spend time with my family as well for my birthday, and I am so grateful to have them all in my life. You guys are my biggest support, even if you may think I think otherwise.. you are the greatest. Love you all!
This year I was able to spend a lot of my time with my good friend Cassidy Harris. She is a teacher at my school, who was born the exact same day as I, the exact same year. I do not know what I would have done at school with out her this year. I could go on and on about how we are kindred spirits, and how much I love her, but I will just say, she has climbed the charts of my favorite people in life. We had an excellent weekend sharing our birthday together.
Thanks to the Chinchilla and Halifax, you guys rock. Thank you for the love!
Only 40 more days until the fish comes home from her mission. This year of 24 is gonna be good. Yes yes it is.
From having a pizza/dance party with my students at school, "Fun Busing" to Wendover, to dinner with friends and an after party at my house.. It was a weekend to remember:
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| The group on the Fun Bus |
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| Wendover, baby! |
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| Headstand to winning! |
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| Dancing the night away as the only sober people in Wendover. |
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| Breakfast with the other half. Happy Birthday, Braden! |
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| Dinner at PF Changs with some of my favorite people. |
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| Happy Birthday to Cassidy and me! |
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| The scariest headstand I have ever tried.. Thank you Tate and Hales. |
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| My birthday after party that night. LOVE this group of people. |
Thanks to the Chinchilla and Halifax, you guys rock. Thank you for the love!
Only 40 more days until the fish comes home from her mission. This year of 24 is gonna be good. Yes yes it is.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Humans and Beta Fish
I always seem to find inspiration through the wonderful Stephen Christian, lead singer of Anberlin, one of my favorite bands. His words are so amazing! In his blog, "The Modesty Writers Guild," he always has thoughts that make you think. Make you think how to become a better person, or to simply just realize the deeper meaning of those experiences we have in this life.
Check out the post from December 27th:
The Modesty Writers Guild: mirror, mirror
His recent post refers to a beta fish and the effect that mirrors have on them. He also brings up the thought of attacking what flaws are pointed out about you in life, and not just taking it and humbling yourself. Stephen refers to the idea of a beta fish being territorial, just as we also can be territorial about ourselves personally when we feel like those "mirrors" in our lives are attacking us (i.e. friends, family and anyone else who truly show and tell us who we are).
We all do this, we all tend to feel attacked or offended for what others may say to us, especially if it hits SO close to home. When the imperfections come out in our lives, we respond in an attack mode. We are a protective people who defend what and who we care about. That is what makes us human.
If we are not careful though, we could end up breaking those mirrors, and losing those we care about in our lives, because we attack them so many times as they try to help us in life to become better people. Luckily, I have loved ones who care enough about me to stick around, no matter how many times I may blow up in their faces. We can't always feel attacked, and if we just continue to learn and avoid "attacking those mirrors" as Stephen would say, we can grow and reach our potential even more than we ever expected.
My food for thought, you can take it and gobble it up, or just leave it and say, no thanks.
Until next time.
This is just one of the Anberlin songs that has been hitting close to home for me lately. Have a listen.
Here is one more. I LOVE this one, especially when it is acoustic. Enjoy!
Check out the post from December 27th:
The Modesty Writers Guild: mirror, mirror
His recent post refers to a beta fish and the effect that mirrors have on them. He also brings up the thought of attacking what flaws are pointed out about you in life, and not just taking it and humbling yourself. Stephen refers to the idea of a beta fish being territorial, just as we also can be territorial about ourselves personally when we feel like those "mirrors" in our lives are attacking us (i.e. friends, family and anyone else who truly show and tell us who we are).
We all do this, we all tend to feel attacked or offended for what others may say to us, especially if it hits SO close to home. When the imperfections come out in our lives, we respond in an attack mode. We are a protective people who defend what and who we care about. That is what makes us human.
If we are not careful though, we could end up breaking those mirrors, and losing those we care about in our lives, because we attack them so many times as they try to help us in life to become better people. Luckily, I have loved ones who care enough about me to stick around, no matter how many times I may blow up in their faces. We can't always feel attacked, and if we just continue to learn and avoid "attacking those mirrors" as Stephen would say, we can grow and reach our potential even more than we ever expected.
My food for thought, you can take it and gobble it up, or just leave it and say, no thanks.
Until next time.
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| Stephen Christian and myself. November 2008 |
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| Anberlin, the Christian rock band from Florida. Their show in Salt Lake, October 2010 |
This is just one of the Anberlin songs that has been hitting close to home for me lately. Have a listen.
Here is one more. I LOVE this one, especially when it is acoustic. Enjoy!
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