The secret life of Brad my "Fon-Fon Rue"

So how I got to this post, I'll explain:

Many of my friends and family that read my blog know I'm a strong member of my church. I have a fairly demanding calling within it, which is very rewarding. I work with the youth of our church, specifically the young women ages 12-18. I often tell people I have 2 counselors and an assistant, Brad being the assistant. He helps me with everything, and I mean everything; from picking out fabric, to chaperoning, to gathering and returning 9 (7 ft) artificial trees for decorations sake.
But getting to Brad's secret life. Brad likes to portray an image of a tough guy (mind you a nerdy tough guy) his secret: he is actually and secretly a softy. He helps others without needing or wanting validated or praised for doing it (in fact he hates attention on him), it is really quite impressive. In a world where people are motivated by self interest it is quite refreshing to have someone like Brad around.
Now getting to this picture of a chocolate cake. I had to bake a chocolate cake tonight for mutual with the youth. Problem: not enough time, so Brad baked the cake for me, and it was a darn good cake. Mind you not a real big deal right? But let me give you a little bit more information on Brad - if he is hungry (and he does not complain about this) but if he is hungry instead of taking the time to make a pb&j (because that's a lot of time) he would rather just down a half of gallon of milk to feel full, AND he is completely content with this. So anyway after this long post, that I'm sorry you have to read I'm just grateful I've got an awesome as well as, but not limited to, witty, charming, logical, and good looking assistant ; )

Random Thoughts

So I was running late for work, I didn't have time to grab my book or my ipod for the train, so I was stuck with nothing to keep me entertained but my own mind. Enjoy the randomness:

1. Why must teenagers claim that they are expressing their individuality when they dress like the rest of their friends - there is nothing individual about that.

2. While running late on the train, I was wondering if everyone else on the train are running late too.

3. Overhearing a conversation (remember no ipod) I heard a guy say, "slim chance" and that made me wonder: why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?

4. Applying some Bath and Body Works lotion I noticed a label that said "This finished product is not tested on animals" - so what parts of the lotion are?

5. Why do some people try so hard to be different? You know, those people who just can't wait for a chance to tell you their peculiarity (honestly, who doesn't have something peculiar about them). But yet these same people don't realize how obvious it is, and you sit and wonder do you tell them its obvious, but realize that is rude and so you never do because it may embarrass them so you just go along with it, but then isn't a disservice to not tell them because at least then they know that people know it's obvious? You know the kind of disservice you feel when you don't tell a complete stranger that his/her fly is down. And then isn't this the same as the teenager thought - isn't trying to be different conforming in a "non-conformist" conformist way?

Just around the corner!

So our long awaited trip to Disneyland is finally here!! Next week we leave, and I can't tell you how excited I am. The funniest part about this trip is Brad 's inner child leaps out when we enter the gates, it's hilarious. But that is what makes the trip so much fun, we get the most out of it and we have a blast doing it. During our last trip to Disneyland, on the last day we finally got seeing the park down to a science (I'm not exaggerating, Brad found a schedule online to follow so you can maximize your time there it was great!). Also in this trip we will head down to San Diego and enjoy Sea World for a day, which is one of my favorite places. I have a love for sea life. Any way I can't contain my excitement, after months of pinching our pennies for it I just can't believe it's so near!

What has made me happy this morning

1. My cup of Stephen's Gourment Hot Cocoa Mint Truffle - yummm it warms my insides up on this bitter cold morning.

2. Wool socks - toasty

3. It's THURSDAY!!!

The 44th President of the United States

Yes, I'm happy about it, and Brad and I feel like we are the only ones in this state of Utah that is, but we stand our ground we felt he would be best for our country and we agreed with most of his policies and his plans. However, he has daunting challenges ahead of him.

Barack Obama

Tagged!

Okay so this is how it goes. In your pictures: 4th folder, 4th picture.

Here is Brad and Sydney, Syd showing her affection. This is when Brad thought he would grow a beard, it lasted a month, I'm so glad he shaved it!

I tag anyone who reads this blog and has a really cool 4th picture in their 4th folder.

HALLOWEEN

So I'm a little late on the Halloween festivities. But at my work Halloween is huge! There are costume contests, lunch for the company and families are invited in to go trick and treating to all the different departments. Here was my costume for the holiday.

See no evil; hear no evil; speak no evil

Or NOT!

And the best costume of the day, Nancy the crazy cat lady - and yes she brought in her real cat!

WOO-HOO!!!

I wish I could be there in the celebration... Philly fans are cRaZy!

Where in the World is Brad?

Now this one is too easy so no hints.

(No matter what pic I got you could guess it).

This is sad

It's only 9:25 AM and I'm drinking a diet coke but I'm wishing I had something stronger.