Arden's Place

Maybe we will have a new home by Monday?

2011-08-20T14:16:00.002-06:00

Man, I can't believe this part of my life came up. Buying a house is pretty awesome, what I hate are the things that happened before closing. We put a bid on a house and now waiting for a counter offer, well counter offer came and we then countered that offer. Waiting by the phone for 3 hours and my stomach is turning and twisting. We will have to put money down on a lot of expections. But this is all part of growing up right? Well, I know it's the right choice. I just don't know how to live without ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNNEWS, ESPN U, ESPN CLASSIC. as you can see, I will miss sports :( I need to come up with a good argument for cable tv. Any suggestions?

BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!

2011-08-13T02:02:00.002-06:00

It's been forever since I last blogged. I have been busy. Looking for a new job, deciding if law school is even worth pursuing and finally looking for a house. I have been busy writing, re-writing and then editing and re-editing my resume. I wish jobs were easy to come by, but in this market, it's tough.
The summer has been great, I only worked one job and it has been easy. I have one week left of summer vacation and not looking forward to August 22nd. I know that it will be fun working for IHS, but I need to make more money. Don't get me started about looking for a house. I love the houses we are looking for, but it's either expensive or a short-sale. For a short-sale, it is not short at all. It's almost the middle of the month and we have to leave our apartment. I just hope that with all the hard work and dedication, the lord will bless us. Like the saying goes, keep the faith! This is the most I have written and I am surprised. I promise to keep it up.

Arden

Making a Comeback!

2011-02-17T09:14:00.002-07:00

Today, I actually felt that I needed to write on my blog. It's been so long and I want to apologize to everyone. It's been an awesome year. I am happily married to my beautiful wife and I am so happy that I can go home to her and be with her. School is going well, I am pretty tired and feel like I need a new change. I have been working on Law School applications and might even consider going into Administration. I like sports and I am wondering how I can do that as a career. Hm, any suggestions? I will write more tonight, but in the mean time. Thanks and I will be writing more.

The Married Life!

2010-07-05T11:23:00.002-06:00

I haven't posted a blog in a while. Well, let me tell you. I GOT Married! I love it! I was married on May 8, 2010. Torie and I got married in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in South Jordan! I love it! I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with Torie! We talked about having kids last night, and man, I could not believe how I feel. I want kids! why??? I am too young, lol, not really, but I want kids! who know? Well, back to more cleaning and fixing the apartment up. Love it!

Getting Married!

2010-04-21T23:20:00.002-06:00

17 days left to marriage...What is going through my head at this very moment. We got a lot of work done and send a lot of announcements. However, Torie and I still have to double check on everyone and make sure that we still have a photographer, musician and whatnot...its crunch time! we have a little over 2 weeks to go and I am super Excited! Secretly, I am excited to eat my Laker Championship Cake :) I am super excited! Well, I should blog more, but I have been so busy! Love you and God is good! Peace!

It's Fall and it's looking good!

2009-09-26T10:24:00.004-06:00

Dear Blog,

So, It's a Saturday morning and I am sitting at work while the guys still sleep. I've hadn't written to you in awhile, so, let me catch you up on things. I am happy to say that the Owlz are Pioneer Champions! Game 1 was played in Orem and they lost. I was sad, but still hopeful they could pull it off. Then, I went home to Page, Arizona. I love Lake Powell, I miss it a lot, but I hate the drive down to Page...SO Long and Boring!!! While at home, I only got to visit my nephew for a couple of hours and it was fun! While visiting family, I participated in a Golf Tournament for the Boy Scouts. It was fun, but I golfed horribly and the heat got the best of me. Besides my golf score being the worst part of the trip, My Mom. I love her! She made Navajo Tacos and I loved it! My mom takes good care of me :)Now that I am back in Provo, I've been busy working with IHS and studying for both my last History class and the LSAT. I am a little nervous about the LSAT, It's such a huge test and this could determined my fate in Law School, hopefully it goes the way I want it. Today, is an exciting day, let me tell you why? OK, I have tickets to the BYU game and they play Colorado St. I am looking forward to it, because I miss the atmosphere of a live football games; Hot Dogs, the noise of the crowd and the game. I Love it! Well, this is it, I am glad to write you this letter. I will continue to write as long as I remember too. Later, Dude!

Arden

School!

2009-08-25T21:15:00.002-06:00

It's been a week and let me tell you. It is so tough! lol. Not really, but I forgot how stressful and hard it was. I am glad to be working and teaming up with Dave. I just wish it was the weekend already. However, It doesn't help to be working at chrysalis still and put in a full time shift, but that will soon go down. I have been sick also, but it was Hay-fever. I hate being allergic to whatever is in the air and then I break out with runny noises, scratchy eyes and of course my favorite...Headaches! I am looking forward to Labor Day, so far I have options, but not sure what to do, but I am looking forward to the break. I finally get an afternoon off tomorrow and I will take that time to go shopping for new clothes. I am really tired and I don't know if I have ever work 38 hours straight in my life!!! I am kind of impressed, but I am tired. Sleep sounds good. Night!

Arden.

My Idea of a Playbook.

2009-08-11T00:03:00.002-06:00

So, I was reading this book called the Pink Bible and got to thinking of writing a book called The Playbook. This account comes from every single guy and their ways of luring a beautiful girl into a relationship. However, it's more of the pick-up lines and tactics for men to be successful at dating.
Now, Why would I ever think of writing a Playbook? I thought it would be fun, but seeing lately how we live in Utah and the center of Dating, why not? I like the idea because, then maybe someone could read it and see how silly it is or how serious guys can be while dating. I have some ideas for the book, but to give you an
example, here are some do not's of dating.
1. Do Not Kiss her on the first date. Let the girl know you respect her, but you have to be smooth and pull that card later.
2. Please do not ask the girl, are you okay? or any other questions during the date. The girl is going to be turn off with less confident men!
3. Don't scare the girl. In Utah, please don't bring up the topic of marriage, especially for all you RM's. Let the girl bring it up and then you can talk about it.
4. Be active in dating. Be confident in yourself! Let the girl know that you are serious about dating, and whoever it may be, there is no such thing as an Unreachable girl!
5. Love yourself! you can't love anyone until you love yourself.
These are some of the things I might put into a book, but in all honesty, dating can be fun. It all depends on your attitude and actions. No girl is unreachable, trust in yourself!

ScottPete Comeback!!!!

2009-08-06T09:22:00.003-06:00

I really should be sleeping, but it's hard to sleep when you are sore. So, that is why I am blogging about Scott Pete. Let me tell you about Scott Pete, he is pretty much the only friend I have left, that's not true, but he is not married. Yet. I love this guy a lot and he is a fun guy to go on road trips. But, this is more of a petition to Scott Pete to come back to the blogging world and just write.
Scott Pete is the only man to tell it how it is, no sugar coating or anything, straight forward and to the point. His blog brought hope into my life, knowing that every single time he went on a date, he blogged about it. I also liked the Uke and his many musical skills played on the blogspot. What happened to Scott Pete? So, for many of you Scott Pete followers, lets leave a comment on this Post and show that Scott Pete needs to come back to blogging and share with us his life.

On My Mind!

2009-08-05T22:54:00.002-06:00

A lot has happened and a lot is on my mind. So, to run things down, let me tell you all that is on my mind. 1. I don't blog enough, as I read a lot of blogs, I am the last person to be consistent with it. However, I also can look at it as a good thing, because I am actually out doing something rather behind the computer. 2. Weddings, yes, Weddings. Nuff said! This whole summer has been one wedding after another, when will it stop? At a positive view, I am blessed to have so many friends, but seriously, why did you all wait till the Summer of 2009 to get married? I don't get it, but then again, I may never will, which I am fine with. 3. Felicia Day, okay, My friend suggested I watch Dr. Horrible Sing-A-long-Blog and of course there are some characters I recognize. One being Neil Patrick Harris and the other guy lol, But Felicia Day. She is awesome, check her out on her YouTube hit The Guild and also watch Dr. Horrible blog. 4. Law School, I have been asked by many people where I want to go to Law School. If you asked me last year, I would have said anywhere. But, as of late, I really can't answer that question. Why? I have no idea. I might have to go visit law schools around the country this year, I have already been to Columbia Law, BYU, UofA, UofU, UCLA, Stanford and University of Chicago. But lately, I don't have any clue as to where I would like to study. I might have to seriously investigate a school and stick with it. LSAT are coming up in December. And finally number 5. my blogs. I re-read all of my blogs and quite surprise I am still writing on here lol. I forgot how I always had a topic in mind and just wrote how I felt about it. I will bring that up again, some of the future topics will be, Scott Pete 2. My life and 3. The future lol. I made those up, but it's always fun to write about stuff, especially stuff that is on the mind. Check you all later. Excuse the horrible grammer.

California Trip!

2009-07-15T12:03:00.018-06:00

So yeah, I thought I should post this and show some pictures of a weekend trip to California. I might not be in any of it, but trust me, I took the pictures. We (Travis, Ryan and Myself) left for California Thursday and it was to celebrate our boy Ryan's bachelor party. Keep in mind, I was told by a little Miss. Someone that I can't 1. Get Drunk or was it I couldn't drink? and 2. No Strip clubs. So this was hard, but we made it work.
Thursday we drove forever to get to California, but it didn't help waiting for Ryan to get off of work. Travis and I decided to play blackjack and it was fun, made $40. Then we arrived in Ca.
Friday was a busy day. First we went to Hollywood and went site-seeing. Check the photos.

That's right, and then we saw a Sand trooper and Nacho Libre in the streets.
Then we walked on the side walks and saw stars on the bottom of our feet, this one is of the late Michael Jackson. Everyone was there to see it and everyone was crying. RIP Mike, you have some awesome songs!
So then we went to Santa Monica and hung out by the beach. We had Bubba Gump shrimp and it was huge! Just like Bubba said in the movie, all sorts of shrimp in da house. Then I had to take some pictures and you have to see it. Check it. Also the black brotha jumped over 5 guys and that jump was amazing, I don't know why I did not record it. Oh well.

Then It was Saturday. Let me tell you, Torrey Pines is a nice golf course and I am sure it would be nice on any other day except Saturday. Let me explain, There was a Junior National Championship tournament going on...We were rushed right after another and another...And well, I sucked it up big time on the back 9. By the time I got done, I was like, Tiger Woods ain't got nothing on me! Next year, we are doing Pebble Beach in February, Save up the $$$$. Here are some pics of Torrey Pines. The old white man who is golfing is my Grandpa Dunn. He is a Stud! He beat us.

Then afterwards we drove along the La Jolla coast and checked out La Jolla Coves. Afterwards we went to the Gas lamp District in San Diego. I should have taken pictures of that place, it was happening that night! However It was a fun night. Well I know I left some stuff out cause well, you should have been there to experience it. It was fun! Fun trip with the guys.

Pray Always!

2009-07-03T01:36:00.004-06:00

I never imagine myself writing anything spiritual or personal on the Blogger, but I have been thinking as of late, Why don't I pray? I know I have been very awful at it and when I do pray, it is short and quick. I just wanted to share how a simple lesson in Institute made me realize I needed to pray.

First, the teacher asked me, how often do I call my parents? I answered to myself, not very often or never. Then the teacher asked, who would you call for help? I then thought of a few people. Then the teacher asked, who will always be there for you? I know this question, but we are not talking about God yet. So, I remember an experience when I was devastated and heart-broken, I remember not thinking right and just would not stop crying. I had a hard night that night and I called my Mom. My Mom, answered the phone call and knew something was wrong. I love her for this, she drove 8 hours through the early morning so she could be with me. When the teacher asked me those questions, I thought of my Mom.

Now the teacher uses Heavenly Father to tie the lesson in, we read in the Book of Enos in the Book of Mormon. Enos, as we all know, prayed all day to his father in heaven. While hunting and his soul hungered, Enos cried unto the Lord in a mighty prayer. The Lord listened and forgave Enos.
How do we pray? I have not been the best at praying, I know I can do so much better, but there are ways we can offer a sincere prayer. The five A's is what the teacher said, those 5 A's are:

1. Alone. We must pray alone and use that time to offer a prayer.
2. Aloud. This is what struck me the most, I have never thought to pray aloud to the lord, the teacher said, if we pray silently we tend to lose focus or get distracted. See Doctrine and Cov. 19:28
3. Always. Pray always, when Enos was praying he was praying all day. The lord in 3rd Nephi 18:15-21, tells us that we must pray always, lest we be tempted by the devil. The Devil is smart and knows us very well. In 2nephi 26:22 "he leadeth them by the neck with a flaxen cord." Always pray so we must also resist the work of the Devil.
4. Abide. Another word for Abide is to wait. Wait to listen after we pray. Elder Boyd K. Packer had an experience were he was praying and while visitig a Mission, an Elder excused himself and apologized to the President. Elder Packer told the young Missionary, I was not praying, I was listening.
5. Answers. I love this part of the A's, The lord promises us answeres if we are sincere, here are some examples of how the lord manifests unto us. In Doctrine and Cov. 85: 6, we to be "still, a small voice which whispereth through and pierceth all things." Then we go to D&C 8:2, he will give us 2 witnesses that these things are true, in your "mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost..."

Like I have said before, I never write anything spiritual, but for the first time I have and I wanted to share this to any of those who are wanting to pray but can't or have trouble recognizing the spirit. I know one thing, God loves us to pray. He wants to know how we are doing and just like any conversation with our parents, he will listen to us and help us if he needs too. I love my father-in-heaven, he is a stud! Just like my earthly parents, God loves us. God Bless and Pray Always!

The Good Times!

2009-06-18T11:57:00.008-06:00

So as I prepare this blog, let me inform you how awesome last weekend was...That Awesome! It started off with a great service project with the Winters family, then on Friday, a group of us got together and digged a pit for a pig roast under ground, sounds awful? Nope, quite the contrary. Then here is a young lady who supervised the digging and cooking of the pig, we call her "The Boss". So after digging a hole for the pig, we all got together and sat around Old Mill and had fun, we grilled some hot dogs and ate junk food. The company was awesome, that reminds me, what happened the next day? Saturday? MIKE'S Wedding!!!! Let me tell you, this day was awesome. It started with a cloudy morning which turn into Monsoon later, but the two; Mike and Natalie were married June 13th in the Mount Timp Temple. I got to see it all and was so blessed to them get married.
It was a beautiful wedding and also an awesome reception. We lifted Mike and he was heavy lol...ha ha ha... Overall last week, it was a good week. However, I will have more pictures to put up when we go to California next month...Those pictures will be fun. Peace!

It's been one awesome week!

2009-06-05T19:32:00.003-06:00

I might have to start blogging once a week, but with all my time on my hands, I am trying to focus on staying proactive and productive. I have started to work more on my homework assignements and also going to class. LSAT is a tough test and I will prepare myself. My brother is coming to town this weekend. I am looking forward to seeing my nephew, he is probably the cutest little Redshirt there is. I wish I had a photo, go look on my facebook. Can I tell you how glad I am that the Finals are on!!! The Lakers won and we only have 3 more games to win! I have an excited weekend plan for the family, We are going to check out the Air Show and then catch a Real Salt Lake game. I am looking forward to it. Well, I must go and eat some dino bytes. See you later blogging world.
Arden

The End is Near!

2009-05-26T17:44:00.003-06:00

I will be unemployed very soon, well not really, I will be out for summer when school ends and I am looking forward to the break! I am so exhausted and I look forward to going to Owlz games and chilling with friends. Even though I have a ton of married freinds getting married, I am glad to make new friends. I know a lot of you are bummed that I don't keep up with my blogs, But I will do better. I have pics that I need to put up and stories to tell. I have twitter now, so you can read my every move at Cherrycloud98. I will probably do that more than blogging, but for all those who don't have twitter, I will do my best to update you my every move on here.
I am glad for all my friends, I am excited to golf and work with the trouble kids again. I am wondering who is still reading this? If so, leave a comment and I will then continue to blog, if not, then it will be harder for me to keep up with this. Peace yo!

Arden

May!

2009-05-17T01:10:00.001-06:00

I am horrible to write stuff on my blog, I have tons of pictures and stories to tell. Hopefully I can write them soon.

GO TO THE POW WOW!

2009-03-24T00:06:00.001-06:00

Hertiage week at BYU, go out and support the Multicultral Clubs!

Forever and a Decade!

2009-03-10T00:55:00.002-06:00

SO yeah, I am not good at keeping up with this site, but let me get the run down for you. I had no date for my Birthday, It's okay, I had fun at the Flash game though! I have been traveling everywhere. Especially to California. I was in the Bay area in January, in February I was in San Diego at my Grandma's beach house. I love her and she loves me! I am spoiled, I will admit that! Scott Pete and I have been doing the same amount of traveling and I am glad cause we Love Rugby. I have never been so happy in my life when the Super Bowl was over and then the Super 14 was on! Rugby is my saving grace! I was at Nascar a couple of weeks ago, Mom hooked me up and I got to see Dale Jr. Dude, if I was girl, I would go crazy over him...However, It was cool to see Jimmy Johnson spin out and not win! I won't be traveling as much, only back home to Lake Powell in a couple of weeks. I will put up my ringtone song for the next weeks, I love them, it's The Veronicas! enjoy!

yeah promise not kept

2009-01-27T23:48:00.003-07:00

So, I have been looking at my blog for the first time this year and I want to say, Sorry for the delay. I have not written in forever and I know all my fans like Peewee have to live on my blogs. I have not much to report, I tried the dating, oh wait, I have not tried dating because for some reason I am shy. When a beautiful girl shows little interest, I turn dumb and ruin it by asking early or not asking at all. However, this is what I like to do, ASK A GIRL out for my birthday, I have 2 in mind and I need to pick myself up and JUST DO IT (trademark approval). My goal is to go on an awesome date for my birthday. I believe it will happen, I just need to do it. Well enough wishful thinking, I will promise to write more and keep everyone updated. Blogging is like my praying, I hardly do it lol.

long time no Blog!

2008-12-23T20:04:00.003-07:00

I have been pretty busy the last 2 months, friends getting engaged, traveling to Arizona, Nevada and so forth. I have done a lot of things like, Coldplay concert, Las Vegas Bowl, tons of dating (lol) and working. Now it's Christmas time and I am enjoying time with my little nephew, we just got done playing with light sabers after 3 hours...the more I spend time with him, the more I forget about the kids I take care of in Provo lol. Happy Holidays and I promise to write more in my blog.

CHange

2008-11-05T00:33:00.003-07:00

As the Nation votes and elects new officials, we have seen history take place and to see both McCain and Obama speak, I am very optimistic for our future. Though the person I voted, Ron Paul was not elected, i still feel that we as people can help build a strong nation for our future pros tarty. I know people have different views and beliefs, but it's OK, we, as a people need to work together and support our government.

oh my dreams!

2008-10-01T18:32:00.003-06:00

okay, I had a friend suggest that I blog about my dreams, but I have not dreamt of anything lately so I would like to jot a few things down. I have dreamt most of my friends future spouses. Usually I won't mention it to them cause it's bad luck, but I am good of dreaming of all my friend marriages. One of my other dreams was bishop Mcgarr, I had this weird dream of him and his wife, well they were looking over me with my girlfriend in bed and they said I should not be making out like that on my bed, so I stop and he and his wife left for the bathroom, I saw his harry back. Bishop says he does not have a harry back, but I think he really does. So I have had good, bad, sad and some funny dreams. I will post them up and share with you all my dreams, I dreamt of one of my friends getting married? Who could it be? Check back soon to find out. Only if I can dream of my wife and wedding! However, I did dream of a little girl in a park and she was on the swing set and she said "daddy come push me" that's the only dream of comfort for me! Check back soon!

Toilet Paper!

2008-09-29T09:03:00.003-06:00

So when I used miss plowman's restroom, I have notice this in every girls bathroom, girls put the tee pee on the roller and I have notice in my restroom and all my guy friends places that the toilet paper is on the counter instead of the roller. So, I wonder why it is? From a guys point of view it's just easier and convenient for us to have it on the counter. Some girls might find it lazy for us to roll it up, but when you are standing and peeing, it's just easier, cause when we stand and pee, I don't want to have to bend down and dribble on my pants where if the toilet paper was on the counter, I Don't have to bend down. So yeah, toilet paper is cool on the counter, until the day they raise the roller on the wall, I pefer my toilet paper on the counter.

The Office!

2008-09-25T12:30:00.002-06:00

The office will be showing tonight and I am so excited cause where do Jim and Pam go? Will Michael hook up with the new HR? Man, it's finally here, my summers of baseball, working and traveling have come to an end and the office and football has started. So now that the office is starting, let's talk about my office. My office is buried under paper and more paper. There is so much to do and I wonder how teachers do it. The more I spend at the office the more I think this is a profession for me. I know having nice things like a huge house and nice car, well all that might be cool, jut more importantly I know I can live a simple life, just as long as I know teaching will benefit the kids and I can be happy with that. So yeah, two different things about the office, but both I like! Anyways, I am rambling. It's like Scott Pete said, I have a direction, you might have to be patient, but something will come from it.

5 things of what I like and dislike about girls!

2008-09-24T10:23:00.008-06:00

I had a talk with my bishop, who by the way is an awesome man! Challenge me to write a list of things we like about the opposite sex and well, I thought I give it a shot! The top 5 things I like about the opposite sex are; 5. Eyes! Okay, might be a little selfish but as a physical feature I love the eyes the most. 4. Integrity, just like my golf score, a woman who is honest is very attractive. 3. Compassionate, I understand that in a relationship both couples have to give 100% into the relationship. 2. Diversely culture in sports, music and movies. 1. A Testimony! Romans 1:16. Now the 5 things I don't like about girls. 5. Ignorance. 4. Pride. 3. Dishonesty. 2. One who does not love herself. 1. Who does not believe in Christ. The last one can be put into many subjects but mostly I know that religion is a huge part in my life. Those are the things I have listed and it's good to look at this as I continue to date (barf).

Its been a while!

2008-09-18T19:40:00.002-06:00

So I have been thinking when the last time I went on a date was oh I don't remember, I don't think I have been this year and well, I have kind of just said forget it and I can grow old and be single, but some situations have come up and I might have to reconsider the whole not dating thing. I don't think I can find a date for homecoming next weekend (sidebar), one of the students found a date and since dave and I said if any of the students find dates, well we go! So yeah, now I think it might be to late to find a date. I thought it would be lame to take a girl to Homecoming, but seriously, I might think it would be fun! So yeah, homecoming, should be interesting! Now the date I need to find a girl for, but this can't be any girl, this has to be someone with interest, ( I am sure every girl reading this is hoping it's not them), but it's a date to Coldplay. I have been thinking about what people have said about guys being accountable for not getting mArried, I don't want to face the big guy and tell him I tried but if I can give him evidence and show it to him, maybe he will by pass it, but unlikely. So yeah, I think it's time to date!

Krispy Kreme

2008-09-17T20:01:00.003-06:00

Okay, I remember back in my college days at BYU and Krispy Kreme was the hot thing. So times have changed and I still love Krispy Kreme, but I mention Krispy Kreme because I wrote a blog about "how one person knows" right? Well, I just might have a solution to this mystry call marriage. I was talking with my co-worker Dave and in the back of my brain I had several friends get married because their then-girlfriends bought them Krispy Kreme. Perfect example, Thomas Nehren and I were living at University Villa back in 2001-2002 and Leslie dropped krispy kreme and ran off, I happened to get them at the door and probably ate one before Thomas showed up. Well, they dated for awhile, got engaged and were married in October, Perfect example. My buddy Aaron, We worked at B-66 togther and we talked about a lot of stuff and he mention his friend trish, well he showed up and said he got krispy kreme from her, I told him, YOU ARE MARRIED! he did get married and totally happy for him. Okay, now lets look at my pass ex's, no krispy kreme. So yeah, Krispy Kreme, I guess if a girl wants to date and marry me, I better look for those krispy kreme's! However, I do like chocolate chip cookies with walnuts, but cookies are not marriage bound foods.

Start of a new school year.

2008-08-30T17:55:00.005-06:00

So I have not kept in touch with my blog and a lot has happened since I last wrote. I know I had a lot of doubts and some confusion of my path to whatever, but lately things are starting to make some sense. I quit one job and began a new job, this job is so cool, I work with the trouble teens (again) but in the high school setting. I work at 7am and get off at 230pm, and I have the whole afternoon to study and do whatever. I started school at Utah Valley and I just can't get the thought of teaching out of my head. The school has contacted me and asked why not teach? I like history a lot and I think I would be a good teacher, but more than anything instead of being called Mr. Redshirt all day, I like to be called COACH. Now that is what I like to do, Coach sports in the high school setting. Though my path is very immature now, but hopefully this school year can give me clarity of my outlook in life. I feel good being a teacher and I have register classes at UVU to get my teaching creditials. So I will keep in touch.

People are Funny!!!

2008-08-18T15:17:00.002-06:00

Okay, I understand how prideful people can be and I am somewhat prideful. To everyone who do not know me, I am Navajo Indian and I respect my culture, but I am not a hardcore Indian who gets offended at every small thing that is out there. For instance there is this Protest on Facebook about how a white girl from BYU wrote, Go back to the Reservation to the Utah Ute team. I look at it and just laugh, cause I know she was not thinking, will these damn indians go back to the reservation. No, She was referring to the utah team. Common People! Serious???

Next I want to go to the Olympics, Okay, I don't understand how so many Americans are on other countries. For example Chris Kamman. Okay, dude, You were born and raised in Michigan, you don't know german and even your own father is disgraced with the fact you are on the German team. Another is Melarod Cavic, okay, you might not know his name but he was the one that lost to Michael Phelps by 0.01 second. So, I read he is from Southern California, born and raised, swam for Cal swim team and he swam for Serbia. I understand that you are not good enough to make the swim team with Ian Crocker and Michael Phelps dominating the 100M Butterfly. But I can still cheer for an American swimmer representing a different country right??? Apparently not, I was with some friends at Jordan Commons and on the big screen they are showing the Michael Phelps race, well, with 50m left, Cavic was ahead and I started yelling, "GO CAVIC, GO!!!!" Then this mormon lady, you know the mormon lady type right, they always give stink eye to any kind of person, well yelled out Cavic, she turns around and gives me the biggest stink eye ever, like I was a non-mormon living in Utah County. Holy Crap, I started laughing cause I was cheering for Phepls, however, she gave me one of those looks like I was sinner and I was not good enough for repentance. That is how bad this stink eye looked. SO yeah, when she gave me that look I said, holy crap, I am cheering for phelps. anyway...I had to bring this up cause people are really funny.

So Now What?

2008-08-14T18:17:00.003-06:00

So yeah, I am sitting here on one of my rarest day off and I have nothing to do but workout, watch Olympics and text. I have a situation and I don't know what to do. I had 2 job interviews, I feel like I need more challenges and to help motivate me for better things. I feel like I have so much to look forward to but nothing is showing up for me. That is why I ask, Now what? I see these olympic athletes and chase their childhood dreams, only if I never got hurt in football and maybe who knows where that dream would have gone too....but as for now, I know I can do more, but there is no motivation to do anything. Dating, working, and everything else seems pointless. However, I do love my religion and I know there I can always renew my strength through the spirit to pick myself up and work towards that ultimate goal. I am ranting, so, the question is, Now what'?

Blogging from my iPhone!

2008-08-06T01:10:00.003-06:00

Holy crap, I am blogging from my phone! How fetching awesome is that? Serious, apple is the bomb! Not only did they make the iPod, but how smart are they to make the iphone? I know some just got their hanD me down iPhones, u guys are missing out with the new iPhone 3g. I love the new phone, hopefully now I can make smart decisions with money and start saving! Okay, I lied, peewee and I are going to australia to see rugby and hot girls, oh yes, to visit kerrilynn! So that will be my next splur! Get the new iphone!

Way long over due!

2008-08-05T00:43:00.002-06:00

Oh my, first let me tell you, It's been several weeks since I have posted a blog. So hear I go, Let me tell you, It's been an interesting few weeks and I know few have wonder where I have been, and I know some don't care where I have been, so stop reading. Okay. Let's see, I traveled to Chicago for several days and man, I love that city. The Cubs! Pizza! Downtown Chicago! The shopping and buildings and lastly the girls! Oh yeah, Chicago Girls, you are hot! So if anyone knows of a Chicago girl, who loves the Cubs, Bears, Lakers and has a nice butt....I am here. Call me! I went to Chicago for my mother's birthday, and I bought her Coldplay tickets. We sat in the middle and let me tell you, Coldplay ROCKS!!!!! I love Coldplay and being there at the United Center was awesome! Second trip was to Vegas! Okay, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, I will not disclose any information, just know I won on the Blackjack tables. Then recently, I was in Oregon. Oregon is very pretty, surely it was the southern part of Oregon, but I can see myself moving to Oregon for several reasons and one of them is NO SALES TAX and I don't have to pump my gas! I went to Oregon to drop Laura's stuff and it was fun hanging out with her briefly. I love Lewis and Clark College and hopefully soon I will be either living in Oregon or CHicago. I love traveling!

Why So Serious???

2008-07-18T16:25:00.005-06:00

OH MY HELL!!!!!!! BEST BATMAN SINCE BATMAN BEGINS! I AM WRITING IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE I AM SO FREAKING THRILLED WITH THE MOVIE! HOLY CRAP! CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, GENIUS! THE PLOT, NARRATION, ACTORS..OH MY, HEATH LEDGER, I HAD MY SUSPICIONS OF HIM AS THE JOKER, BUT I ALSO FELT THE SAME WAY WITH CHRISTIAN BALE. AWESOME! GO SEE IT, IF YOU HATE BATMAN OR COMIC MOVIES, YEAH, GO SEE MAMA MIA, BARF, THE DARK KNIGHT IS ONE FOR THE AGES!

I hate stupid people!

2008-07-16T01:24:00.002-06:00

Okay, I hate stupid people. I don't know anyone dumb enough to go around telling people stuff they should not be saying. I am sorry, I just hate stupid people! I hate when people tell stuff that is none of their business. I hate it when people ask stupid questions. Seriously, if you are a friend, stay out of my business and quit being dumb! Really, Do I go around telling people their deepest darkest secrets? Do I ask stupid questions? Do I go snooping around for gossip...Okay, I am done. I hate stupid people!

How do you "Know"?

2008-07-14T08:08:00.006-06:00

Okay, have you ever heard someone say about their spouse when they met them and marry them and said, you just "know" when you will marry them. Well, as for me, I am single and it's looking like that for a very long time. I understand someones reasoning when someone says, you just "know", sure, there is proof of it, I guess you just "know" right? How does someone know? I guess there are potentials of knowing, but nothing so far convinces me. "Praying" is different, and let's not bring religion, because I hate it when couples in Provo get engaged after months, weeks or even days of barely getting to know each other. Dude, serious? You just met at the temple doing sealings and you just "know" while helping out? My all time favorite is, wait a second, you went on a date last night and you have a ring on your finger? 1. what the hell? 2. seriously, do you have a ring in your sock drawer, oh wait, I do! 3. You just freaking went on a date! How do you "KNOW"???
As we get out of Provo and look out in the normal world, I guess I am completely normal because 1. I am 28 and not married 2. still in school 3. no signs of maturing, well not yet. So how does one just "know'? I know one has to date, both couples need common interest, I guess this is important, but both couples should love each other equally and you would have to "KNOW" each other. Well, since I am single and no signs of dating anyone, I guess I am on track, I have not met anyone at the Temple nor have I gone on a date and then right after grab my Tiffany ring and proposed that same night! So I guess I don't "know" what I am doing, I should stay single right? Hopefully not, maybe one day I will "know."

Challenges!

2008-07-14T01:46:00.004-06:00

I wanted to do something different tonight and just write what's on my mind. I wanted to write about my favorite comic book heroes, but I can wait till Thursday for that. I had some interesting conversations and also just reflecting back the pass few years of my life. I know my life has not been all "Sunshine's and rainbows," but it's good to have challenges in life. I know that I have been side track with my ambitions to become a lawyer, I have challenged myself to get back on track and persue my career as a lawyer. Then, there are small and simple things that also need to be checked on, one is to start my reading of the scriptures. I know life throws us curve balls and we miss striking out, but, there is one pitch you hit and it can be any hit, but it's something.
So by taking any pitch that life throws at me, I will start small by those small and simple things. It can be reading my scriptures, it could also include praying, going to the gym, being optimistc and helping others. I know I am not perfect, and looking back the last few years, I've noticed there are always room for improvements, I know I can step up and be the Old Arden of old.
I am sure many people from Arizona remember the old Arden and he was a different person than Provo Arden. I may have changed since leaving home, but there is a whole different person that people in Provo don't know about. I feel bad and since May of 2007, I have shut out everything close to me. So my time is now! Now to change, now to move on with life, now to accept challenges and now to improve!

Front Row Navajo

2008-07-13T04:19:00.002-06:00

This week movies reviews will include several movies I have seen the past week. Lets begin with "Son of Rambow" in this movie, two British boys become best friends and begin to shoot a movie of their own, Rescue Rambo. I give this movie 3.5/4 stars on this movie. Acting was great, story line awesome and it was bloody funny! Go see it, University Cinemas!
The next movie is Hancock, let me say this, Damn you hot Charlize! I don't blame Will Smith if he had an affair with Charlize Theron, She is hot! Oh yeah, back to the movie. A super-hero who is troubled with is identity, who is Hancock? The movie was well scripted and Jason Bateman was awesome. I can see some people not liking this movie but it's a movie to see. I give it 3/4 stars!
Wall-e, a very cute movie about a robot who discovers his one true love! It's pixar, what more can you expect from this movie? Go see it, but make sure you bring a date, you are bound to get action afterwards! I give it 3/4 stars!
Oh Angelina Jolie! Why o Why did you agree to make this movie? OK, this movie got mixed reviews, I know some people love this movie, but I kind of did not care for it. I like how their was a twist in the movie, but I can't stand James McAvoy's character. He was good in King of Scotland, I just have a hard time with WHINERS!!!! However, if you want to see blood and a good gun battle, check out Equilibrium! 2 stars!
My final movie review is Hell Boy 2. I went in with low expectations and after the first Hell Boy, I was expecting more crap. Well, no surprise, Guillermo Del Toro had a Pan's Labyrinth twist and very imaginary, which was fine, but Hell Boy is no super-hero. Sorry, but 1.5 stars!
Next week I will review Batman: Dark Knight, Oh man, I can't wait for that! I recommend renting Batman Begins and watch it 100 times like I have done since I bought it on Blu-ray. Check tomorrow about my all time favorite Comic Book movies and Heroes!

Fine Wine

2008-07-12T00:51:00.008-06:00

I hear that Wine taste better when it ages. Well, I have not tasted wine, so I will take someone's word for it. Though, this statement maybe true, I believe that older people can still be effective past their prime. A perfect example is Brett Favre, he is 38 and still wants to play football. Last year, Favre threw Pro-bowl numbers and led his team to the NFC Championship game. If someone, who is consider "Old" wants to keep playing football? Let him Damnit!

Tonight was a perfect example of "Fine Wine", Journey preformed tonight in Salt Lake City, by the way it ROCKED!!! I was excited not to see females at the concert but "cougars." I already know what most of you are thinking, COUGARS? I have to say, if a mature older lady who takes care of herself and looks like Carmen Electra, DAMN! As we arrived, I was with Ryan and Chris, we got to as close to the stage as we can. I notice that we were pretty young guys at a Journey concert. I looked around and see beautiful older ladies all around us. I have no problems with Cougars playing the field, I encourage them to find younger guys, if an older lady has "something in the basement" (see Rocky Balboa) go out and find those lost puppies. Sure, I can date someone my age at 28 or I can even date younger girls who are all attractive. Thus said, if you are a hot older cougar, by all means drop by Old Mill and we can go out. If wine taste better when it ages, I salute to you with my fake wine glass and toast to all cougars to keep on the prowl. Cheers to all hot Cougars!

Just call me RAY or Credo!

2008-07-11T01:31:00.006-06:00

My Name is Arden. Not Adrian, not Ernie, not Art and especially NOT Ardy!!! I understand that most new people have a hard time remembering my name, I don't remember most names. However, people who think its cute to give nicknames is just stupid! Let me explain!!!!
I know growing up my parents gave me several nicknames and especially my little brother, I will not reveal those names, however I am 28 and hearing some nicknames of me are just plain dumb! I have heard Ar-dog, A-train, Ardogan, and the dreaded name Ardy. Why do people call me Ardy? Serious, in all honesty, if I hear anyone call me Ardy one more time, I will punch you! As long as I remember, I hate being called Ardy! I hated it when my Professor at BYU called me Ardy, I hated it when my ex called me Ardy, I hated it when people from church call me Ardy! I don't know your reasons for calling me that dreaded name, my name is Arden!
Hopefully I don't have to hit anyone for calling me Ardy, cause in all reality you are not Abbie! She is the only exception to this rule, because when she called me Ardy, it was sincere and for the most part I felt comfortable with her saying Ardy. So if you are not Abbie, You know who you are, Don't CALL ME ARDY!!!
P.S. You can also call me Credo...This is an exceptional name because 1. Scott Pete has called me Credo since he can't type Arden on his Verizon phone and 2. It's my Jedi name.

Fat Men who Marry Thin Wives: They are my HEROES!

2008-07-10T00:21:00.005-06:00

OK, I just want to bring another interesting subject that suits me well. I know there are a lot of girls out there who are attracted to the muscular, chisel and cut men out there. It's OK, I like a girl who is thin and cut. However, I often ask myself, where are those girls who are so hot looking who likes a little cushion? As we look at a perfect example here, Doug and Carrie Hefernin. I know the world out there is not perfect and we are in many shapes and forms, but everyone has their preference. Like I said, we have our own preference.
So where are all these girls hiding? I don't know, but I know one thing for sure, it's not in Provo. Sure, I can lose weight and work out and eat healthy, that's no problem. I just want to know where are these girls? I have found out that many people are picky when it comes to relationships, including myself, I just love the classic example that TV shows bring us; King of Queens, The Honeymooners, The Flintstones, According to Jim, The Simpson's and Family Guy. Those guys are my heroes! And whoever said "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," that is not true today! Beauty can go either way and seeing how selfish we all are, I often wonder what my T.V. wife would look like? I know one thing for sure, she is NO Roseanne!

SCOTT PETE!

2008-07-09T00:29:00.006-06:00

Ok, this is my friend Scott Pete. This picture was taken back in August of '07 and he was 30 lbs heavier, just kidding, only 29lbs. As you can see, he works at a Warehouse and has no girlfriend. I believe one of his co-workers mentioned, "who wants to marry a warehouse worker?" well, I have to say, MANY girls like to marry a Warehouse worker. Come on dude, this sexy 6'4'' 191 lb stud is what all the girls should look for! So in reponse to the guy who dissed my bro, you have no understanding of what you are talking about. I don't understand why he is telling him this since he also works in the warehouse?!!! Oh yeah, I forgot, his daughter who is 19 and a Junior in college. You know what, I would rather marry a person who wants to have fun and is not a tight azz with everything. So what if Scott Pete is 25 and single with no college background and a future in the Warehouse business??? What I have to say is, where do you come off telling a person who pretty much is a stud in everything, he can make you laugh, he is a good listener and is straight up an awesome kid. I don't know anyone, besides myself, as to be a cool and unselfish dude. So, you know what you can do with your 19 year college kid? You know what? I don't care! Just as long as Scott Pete does not marry her, I am fine with that!

The Chicago Cubs

2008-07-09T00:10:00.003-06:00

I have to agree with the recent trade for Rich Harden and Chad Guidan. They gave up one of my favorite pitchers in Sean Gallagher, but happy to see Matt Murton and Eric Patterson leave. The recent addition for CC, not C.C., CC Sabathia brought a tremble in the North Division, how do the Cubs respond, yes, Jim Hendry pulled off another trade, Rich Harden. I love Harden with the Athletics, the guy has amazing pitches, he can go fast, slow and all over the plate. But...yes, But...will this be another Mark Prior and Kerry Wood pitcher? Let's hope not, Harden is way to talented to be going on the D.L. Like I said before, I will miss Sean Gallagher, cause if worst things comes to worst, Harden gets hurt, Marquis will blow his ERA to 5.00 and well, I never favored Rich Hill or Sean Marshall. The Cubs can't afford to lose this gamble and if anything comes from it, we can always trade Felix Pie and get another pitcher.

The Los Angeles Lakers....

2008-07-08T22:54:00.002-06:00

The recent lost of the Los Angeles Lakers is one that makes me hurt the most. I am a Laker fan for life, their lost sucks! However, 2009 looks so much better! Kobe Bryant coming back and with the addition of Pau Gasol, it's going to be awesome to see what the Lakers will do next year and this is how. Andrew Bynum was missed in the Celtics series, he will man down the 5 role. That will push Gasol to his natural position at 4 and with Odom, Turiaf and Walton can play the 3. Kobe, J. Farmar and Sasha V. Damn! I love the shooting guards and PG. If the lakers can't sign Turiaf and Sasha, the LAKERS NEED TO SIGN JAMES POSEY!!!! I hate to admit it, but James Posey killed us in the Finals, Garnett was weak, Allen was blah and Paul Peirce, OVERRATED!!!! James Posey, yes James Posey needs to become a Laker.
We are still talking about the Lakers, but in my own dream world, let's look at the free agents of 2010. I think with the Cap room freed up by Kobe Bryant's departure, the Lakers have more than enough money to sign Lebron James! Can you see or imagine Lebron wearing the Gold and Purple jersey, the number 23 and James name in the back? He is young, talented and far better than Kobe Bryant. Kobe will be already 30+ and James, in his 20's! I can't see James playing in New York, cause one, the Knicks and Nets suck! I don't care if you know Jay-Z, he is only good for one thing and that is being a husband to one of the hottest black girls out there! Yeah, I am talking about Beyonce! If L. James ever wants to win a championship, the Lakers, sign with the Lakers!