My Long Summer Part 1/4: The Beginning

As many close to me have known, summer has never been my favorite time of the year. It is the time when the NBA season is ending, the time is kind of dull and many days seem draggy, and it is the time of year when my personal progress seems to halt for a bit. I don't mind breaks but I prefer week long or no more than two. I like growing and learning maybe almost obsessively so when ever that slows down, I feel kind of bored. Plus many of my favorite things are on vacation as well. Thank goodness WWE has no off season!

So far, this summer is not starting out as dull as some years have. I look at the calendar and I find it hard to believe it has only been about 3 weeks since school has ended. It feels longer than that. This one is mainly feeling long because of the excitement and anticipation of moving up to Salt Lake and attending the University of Utah. I also just recently had another thing added to make the move up exciting and that is I have basically been hired by Indian Hills Elementary to be a part time P.E. Instructor. They will be working me 29 hours a week at a base salary of 10.50 an hour but the secretary there just recently told me if I bring up my transcript showing I have an Associates degree, they may be able to pay me even more. I will be meeting with the principal in early July. Lets hope he's as nice as he sounds on the phone.

One big factor that has prevented this summer from becoming as dull as I originally predicted is being hired to work for Danville for the summer. If you do not know what Danville is, it is a service corporation that provides assistance for people with severe disabilities. My job is basically being at one of the houses owned by the business and take care of the clients living there and being like there big brother in a sense. I keep there house cleaned, take care of them hygienically, behaviorally and help make sure they are staying healthy. My co workers and I will also take them out on activities like to the park, the movies, grabbing beverages, etc. so I basically am like a big brother to them even though some may be older than me. It is a lot of fun, but can admittedly be tiresome at times. The coworkers are really great people and we look at each other more as friends than co workers it seems. Two of them have shared there steam accounts with me so we can play games online during our free times. That is quite nice because it makes working with each other that much more enjoyable.

Admittedly I have been having periods of emotion where I already miss working for Snow Canyon High. Resigning from there was not an easy decision but what is coming will all be worth it, I am sure. I sometimes dream in my sleep of still working there, or announcing that I am staying one more year, but after a bit, reality hits. I am not depressed about it, but it sure has personally testified how much being apart of that school has meant to me. I am glad to have many supporters from there who have helped me along the way to get where I am now.

I have had a few fun times this summer. Just this last week, my step grandparents, Burt and Mary came for a visit. Burt was as funny as ever, and Mary is the same smart woman I have heard about many times. We had a great time while they were down here exploring the new park by Dixie Rock and then afterwards getting some Italian Ice at Zeppe's which was rather tasty. I recommend stopping there for dessert sometime if you can.

My mother has been a major help in getting me ready for my move up. She seems to be having a fun time searching apartments for me which is good because she is doing an amazing job. Much better than I would if it was me looking. I would probably just pick the first I noticed that looks good but she is looking at a bunch of them and noticing many great options. Out of all my supporters, she is my number one and I appreciate her tons even when I argue with her on occasion like pretty much any son does. It is awesome knowing she is there for me when ever I need her to be.

One nice thing about residing at her house for the summer is I get to spend time with my brothers, Parker, Brennan, Cameron, and Jackson more often than I ever got to living on the Dixie State University campus. I am definitely enjoying that while I can because I will only get to see them holidays when I attend the U.




For the first time, I have tried the Brandin' Iron with my good friend Jon Graf who has been a major help along the way during my time here at Dixie. We had great conversation and the steak was delicious. Good luck trying that place because they are only open on weekends and they aren't open at all during the winter. It is worth a try though if you ever get the chance.

Well, so far that just about sums up my summer for now. I will be writing another entry at about the 2nd week of July. Thanks to all of you who read my blog entry's. It is nice having you all as amazing supporters. Feel free to comment anything. Advice, ideas...anything. I love hearing from all of you. Thanks for all you have done!