To avoid small talk...

So maybe I should let people know that in the near past I enjoyed a birthday - October 10th to be exact. Oh, you know, I didn't do anything too amazing for the epic 10/10/10, 21st birthday of mine - just Vegas. My dearest roommate Kathy Le, friend Ale and I drove down to Sin City and met Barret, who is amazing and flew out from Atlanta. Chris joined us later the next night for some clubbing. I didn't get much picture time since I was too preoccupied enjoying myself, but here are a few.

Chris and I drove home together and had a memorable meal at the last Popeyes in Mesquite before we hit the barren no-Popeyes land in which we live. We also explored the beautiful Kolob Canyon.

What else is going on in my life... Oh yeah. I also go to school. Sometimes. I've been pretty engrossed with a particular research paper for my History of Photography class regarding Duane Michals. It was actually a pleasure researching his work and becoming familiar with him as a photographer/artist/expressionist. It reaffirms my belief that it is not the medium that defines the artist, but the artist that defines the medium. Unfortunately, I haven't had any similar experiences in any of my other classes.

Congrats to my cousin Rowena on her 6th kid Tifaimoana. She's a perfect addition to a beautiful family. I did happen to meet some new cousins of mine while at the baby shower, so I have much to be grateful for! My Gifford and Dallin are still in Logan, and I still rarely see them. Barret is a precious first year law student in Atlanta and I think it's about time I visit him. Probably the best news, though, is that of Tiare! She's el preggo so now I finally have a baby I don't feel weird about stealing! I plan on hitting up Hawai'i next summer and being there for the new kid. It will be mine.


Haven't done one of these in a while... Song of the day: Ten Cent Pistol - The Black Keys