tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244422525357946182024-03-05T15:02:08.172-07:00Day to Day with JoeJoe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-61458418863960646872013-11-21T19:33:00.000-07:002013-11-21T19:34:59.447-07:0020 questions for Josee #9 & #11So, I haven't blogged in a while and I was trying to think of an inspiration to write. I came to an idea the other day with my good friend, she has a blog as well and said she struggled thinking of what to write SO..... we decided to do 20 questions. Through blog posts we will each answer the questions. We might answer one, we might answer more than one, it's kinda up to us. Her questions for me where about a billion times better than mine so hopefully I can do them justice with my answers. Also, her blog can be found <a href="http://just-josee.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
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I think I will answer 2 questions tonight, I am not answering them in order and I have decided I'll probably preface these two.<br />
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I am a student at BYU those who know me best know that I am not super passionate about the university, and I am not a "loyal cougar" don't get me wrong, I like the school, I am just not your typical BYU obsessed provo-ite. I will be graduating in about 3 weeks and it is kinda freaking me out so these two questions are perfect.<br />
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#9 <i>What has been your favorite class at BYU?</i><br />
<b><u><span style="color: red;">Political Science 101R:</span></u></b> I don't even know if this class is still offered but it is one that I think should be required for all students to take. The class is once a week, there is no homework, there are no tests, and you don't even have to take notes. The class is a lecture class which is hosted by the one professor, however there are guest speakers well over half of the time. These guest speakers, are political scientists, political refugees, democrats, republicans, environmentalists, individuals involved with the civil rights movements, muslims, and many other people who have been intimately involved with the current/historical events that have shaped our country (I can only imagine the topics this year). The class is emotional, and encourages interaction that is unlike any that I have ever experienced. I feel like my understanding and tolerance of different people, and different political ideas was opened up more by this one semester class than any other influence. I have always been involved politically and have loved to dig into deeper political issues and this is the class that fosters that type of curiosity. Literally you just show up once a week, put your name and student ID on a piece of paper and you get an A. I loved this class so much that I took it one semester and have sat in on the class 2 other semesters. I would very highly recommend that you take this class!!!<br />
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I have a tie on classes so I'm gonna share two<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">Recm 223R </span></u></b>(nature photography) The professor for this class is Peter Ward, I would recommend you take any class that is taught by this professor. He is probably one of the BEST professors at BYU. His other classes can be very academically challenging but you will learn more than in most other classes, I can't say enough about how great he is as a professor. This class is nature photography and it is easy, you get to go on field trips and you learn to take photographs you can be proud of, these are some of mine.<br />
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not the greatest works of art, but I thoroughly enjoyed the class.<br />
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Question #11<br />
<i>If you could start BYU over, what would you do differently?</i><br />
I don't feel like there is just one thing that I would do differently so I will share a few.<br />
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<li><b><u>I would move out</u></b></li>
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<li>I know that I have preached the glory of living for free at home, but in reality moving out would have helped me get to know people and I would have gone outside of my comfort zone and maybe I would be able to say that I made more than approximately 5 friends in my time at BYU </li>
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<li><b><u>I would become more involved</u></b></li>
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<li>All of my current friends have come from my involvement with teams or organizations. I don't really know what team I would join, but I do know that it might have made my experience better. I wish I would have worked a little harder in high school so I could have done swim team, or stayed with ballroom. Realistically maybe I could have just found a student organization to try out.</li>
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<li><b><u>I would try a little harder</u></b></li>
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<li>once again I feel like a hypocrite. I have spent my time in college preaching that C's and D's get degrees. But I feel like I've kinda cheated the system by graduating with a 3.3gpa with relatively low effort. I would feel a little more valid if I had experienced the stress, late nights, and cramming that most college students experience.</li>
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<li><b><u>I would have changed looked a little harder into degrees and careers</u></b></li>
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<li>I feel like I chose my degree pretty quickly. I love it, don't get me wrong. But there might have been a program that fit better. I would have loved to explore writing, advertising, and marketing a little more. I would have loved to explore programs that work more with physical labor, or with creativity. I dunno....I just have no idea what I want to do with my degree, and I don't know what I want to do with my life and I think a little more exploration would have been beneficial</li>
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<li><b><u>I would have dated a little more</u></b></li>
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<li>I know.... if you know me you are screaming HYPOCRITE but it's true. I finally have realized that I would love to have a relationship, or a .......girlfriend....., I know that this isn't possible without dating so I should have given it a little more effort. Who knows, maybe I'm doomed to a permanent state of "flyin solo".</li>
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These are just a few little nuggets of wisdom gleaned from my experience at the buffet of BYU. Take 'em or leave 'em you've got your choices. But feel free to ask me more about these things.<br />
<br />Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-4295005167198540392012-02-15T01:01:00.000-07:002012-02-15T01:01:00.648-07:00Lamest holiday ever = pretty good dayHappy valentines day<br />
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p.s. I hate valentines day<br />
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I know, a lot of you are thinking that i hate the holiday because i have no one to share it with. You would be wrong, I hate the holiday because i hate all the "Fake-ness" in peoples actions on this holiday. Dumb jr. high and high schoolers saying they are in love, creepy guys sending valentines to girls who aren't into them, and couples needing security in their relationships so they post weird stuff on Facebook. Again, don't take what i'm saying wrong. I love love, in fact anyone that knows me knows that i'm actually a very romantic person. I just don't understand the super cheesiness that comes out because someone decided to make a holiday about it.<br />
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Anyways there is my rant on valentines day.<br />
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Guess what, I didn't spend today skiing. it's probably the first day i haven't skied (besides sundays) in like two or three weeks. I didn't ski because i decided i needed a sabbatical from skiing. The past few days i feel like i've been skiing poorly, i haven't been at the top of my game, i've been struggling. So i figured a nice break might clear my mind and body; allowing me to return back to my regular performance level. It was difficult, but i think that the break will only help me in the long run.<br />
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Summer is coming. Ok it's not that soon, i've still got a few months to go but i'm kinda nervous/anxious. Never in my life have i been so unsure of how a summer will be. I've got my job at the pool lined up, do i want another? i'm still living with the fam, do i want to move out? i'm loving the single life, should i attempt a relationship? so many questions run through my mind every day. So what do i do to de-stress????? SKI, it's the only solution. If you have never tried it, you should probably go out and give it a go, you might find a new passion.<br />
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well friends, it's late, i'm tired, and i need to get up early to go ski tomorrow.<br />
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Have a wonderful evening/day (depending on when you are reading this)Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-15671574039314099052012-01-24T08:58:00.001-07:002012-01-24T09:01:03.132-07:00People<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1JiqQtXYE1hX3XfqEn92tTelDlMpCaci3X_2f046MrT2Cyf5r9pMyDQwGwdBcP13GxjURcKhqrIniVGCsiaJiwiDtfIx9NFqu2sIXNb2K9iKz8IyXQuxg1lWIJXJpmugI_um9ip_PJua/s1600/busy+byu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="214" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1JiqQtXYE1hX3XfqEn92tTelDlMpCaci3X_2f046MrT2Cyf5r9pMyDQwGwdBcP13GxjURcKhqrIniVGCsiaJiwiDtfIx9NFqu2sIXNb2K9iKz8IyXQuxg1lWIJXJpmugI_um9ip_PJua/s320/busy+byu.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Q: What's the similarity in these two picture??<br />
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A: In my opinion there are way to many people in them.<br />
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I've realized that I really really need to move somewhere without so many people. Some small town USA will do. OR... some small town in british columbia. Have you seen pictures of that place? it's BEAUTIFUL. Think about it, what are the pro's of living in a busy city??? <br />
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Here are some pro's of living in a small town:<br />
1)you know your neighbors<br />
2)you can probably trust your neighbors<br />
3)less traffic<br />
4)less social drama<br />
5)more outdoors<br />
6)slower lifestyle<br />
7)small stores<br />
8)away from the rush!<br />
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I really think that sounds awesome.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-69046318069799518682012-01-05T08:43:00.001-07:002012-01-05T08:46:22.299-07:00It's come to my attention that i might have a slight addiction to work, that is to say that i'm a work-a-holic. but i don't care, I just love being up at Sundance, it is my paradise. As a matter of fact it has ruined my view of Utah valley, have you ever noticed how busy it is around utah valley? i've learned that i'm not a people person. I love being up in the mountains with few people and lots of nature. And skiing, I LOVE SKIING it is the best thing on earth. if you haven't tried you should probably get out on some skis and enjoy utah's number one pastime; however, I would really really recommend you wait till we have any snow. On that note WHEN IS IT GOING TO FREAKING SNOW?? i've never seen a winter this poor. I cry every morning when i wake up and listen to the news on the radio and tv. high 50's in january? this is the worst. Evidently my friend calvin agrees <br />
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well friends it's time for me to go to work. :)<br />Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-9429107805684307522011-12-07T10:43:00.001-07:002011-12-07T11:08:56.978-07:00Venting timeHeads up there's a little bit of anger in this post, but that's why I made this blog in the first place, so that I could share thoughts that I can't say out loud. So this is just a little venting for the day and I'll do it in categories.<br />
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<b>Parking at BYU</b><br />
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parking at this university is hell, there is no other way to put it, I got to campus 10 minutes before my class today, I know, that's pretty close, but it doesn't matter because it took me 40 minutes to find a parking spot. That's ridiculous. I have a pass to any spot on campus and it took me 40 minutes. What a joke, the thing that bothers me the most is that I watched several people with liberty square stickers, and university villas parking stickers parking their cars. In my opinion the university should not give anyone parking stickers if they live within 1 mile of campus. They can walk. There are students like me who HAVE to drive 30 minutes to get to school, i don't really have a choice but i can't park because some student who lives a few blocks from campus is to lazy to walk to school. if you're one of those students, I hate you right now.<br />
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I finally found a parking spot, it was to late to go to my first class, so instead i missed it and now i'm writing this post<br />
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<b>College students</b><br />
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I'm so sick of hearing students tell me how busy they are because they are taking 15 credits and that's just so much. I ask them if they are working a job and most of the time they aren't, and if they are they are working like 10 hours on campus. I ask them how they are affording school and they tell me they work during the summer and once they run out of that money their parents have given them a credit card so they don't have to work a lot during school. That's retarded, I have had a job every day of my life since 1 month before I turned 15, I work 30 hours a week currently and my job is 40 minutes from campus. I'm starting a second job right now, and I'm also taking 15.5 credits, so i'm kinda tired of people telling me how crazy their life is because they have to manage 15 credits and......a social life? what's a social life?<br />
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I know I just spent a whole paragraph complaining but i don't think i'm better than them, in fact I don't think it's even really their faults. I blame it on the parents. By raising a generation of college students who don't work and think that money is just alway going to be there when they need it they are doing a huge disservice to our community. And sadly these students will get married and have kids and in 18 years there will be even more students who are living the same way. <br />
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I don't have a solution other than parents need to stop it.<br />
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<b>Hipsters/preppies</b> <br />
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<i>Hipsters</i>, let's get real, your not original you're just pulling fashions from the past, and there are so many of you that it's not original anymore, so in reality you are conforming just as much as the rest of us, you are just conforming to the wrong decade<br />
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<i>Preppies</i>, put on a t-shirt and some jeans, instead of your shirts and ties, your a college student not a freaking CEO. I get it, you're studying business, but you aren't graduated yet, you're still a normal student. <br />
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I really shouldn't be mad at the way they dress because that isn't the problem it's the attitude they have, and both genres have a sense of letting everyone know that they are better than everyone else.<br />Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-31842532963062189132011-12-05T16:49:00.001-07:002011-12-05T16:53:38.981-07:00Last 2 weeks of the semesterThe countdown is on, this semester is almost over. I feel like I have so much to do, so many final group projects which means...... I have a new best friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmBGJNTwaa1vF33tqbAVGm-65UGGAOxOE0Qzzbzs_xEMyNh-eawtHbdVj6VZqQAIPkeBzb-PMVXpX9wZEFEe7XgvHA8-eFici59G1lYH33UOplO3ggxfahLVVOK6IHBbPaUT6wCR8-9pY/s1600/monster+khaos.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="310" width="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmBGJNTwaa1vF33tqbAVGm-65UGGAOxOE0Qzzbzs_xEMyNh-eawtHbdVj6VZqQAIPkeBzb-PMVXpX9wZEFEe7XgvHA8-eFici59G1lYH33UOplO3ggxfahLVVOK6IHBbPaUT6wCR8-9pY/s320/monster+khaos.jpeg" /></a></div><br />
This stuff is the best, it tastes like orange/pineapple soda. I drank one last night around 12:30 because I had a lot to do. Unfortunately this stuff is like aderall to me, so I was able to focus super well and I was able to finish a lot of my work by 2:00. Problem, I was ready to go to bed but my newly energized body was not. So I tossed and turned until I finally submitted and took 2 all natural sleeping pills. Probably not the best thing I could do to my body but I needed to sleep. <br />
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I woke up around 7:30 and got ready for school, I've been here since 8:30 and it's not looking like I will be leaving till around 10:00 or 11:00 tonight, then I have a 5 page paper to write. which means another date with my new friend. <br />
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I love the last two weeks of the semester......NOT<br />
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Ski season can't come soon enough (4 days away)Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-33367630345691702592011-11-27T20:50:00.001-07:002011-11-27T20:50:20.429-07:00I'm kinda liking this song and the message it hasWell I don't know what I'm looking for<br />
But I know that I just want to look some more<br />
And I won't be satisfied 'til there's nothing left that I haven't tried<br />
For some people it's an easy choice<br />
But for me there's a devil and an angel's voice<br />
Well I don't know what I am looking for<br />
But I know that I just wanna look some more<br />
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Well I don't know what I'm living for<br />
But I know that i just wanna live some more<br />
You hear it from strangers<br />
And you hear it from friends<br />
That love never dies<br />
And love never ends<br />
I don't want to argue<br />
No, I don't want to fight<br />
'Cause you're always wrong<br />
And I'm always right<br />
Well I don't know what I'm living for<br />
But I know that I just want to live some more<br />
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I used to be involved and I felt like a king<br />
Now I've lost it all and i don't feel a thing<br />
I may never grow up<br />
I may never give in<br />
And I blame this world that I live in<br />
I visit Hell on a daily basis<br />
And I see the sadness in all your faces<br />
I've got friends who are married and their lives seem complete<br />
And here I am still stumbling down a darkened street<br />
A darkened street<br />
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And I act like a child<br />
And I'm insecure<br />
And I'm filled with doubt<br />
And I'm immature<br />
Sometimes it creeps up on me<br />
And before I know it I'm lost at sea<br />
But no matter how far I roam<br />
I always find my way back home<br />
But I don't know what I've been waiting for<br />
But I know that I don't wanna wait anymore<br />
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Looking for<br />
What I'm looking for<br />
Looking for<br />
What I'm looking for<br />
Looking for<br />
What I'm looking for<br />
Looking for<br />
What I'm looking for<br />
Looking for<br />
What I'm looking for<br />Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-57558304831754028932011-11-20T22:27:00.001-07:002011-11-20T22:37:08.963-07:00My FutureIt's my future, key word in that phrase is "<b><i>MY</i></b>" <br />
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I am so sick of people/parents telling me what I should want and what I should do. I'm sick of hearing how I should be pursuing marriage, I should be going on dates, I should be taking more classes, I should be more social, I should be more socially involved with school, I should want to make friends, I should want to have a girlfriend, and that I should be doing better. Who defines better? It's my life, I think my definition should suffice. And by my definition I'm doing pretty damn good. <br />
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I'm not in any extravagant debt. <br />
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I love my life.<br />
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I don't have social drama in my life.<br />
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I don't have relationship drama.<br />
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I don't have to worry about anyone else.<br />
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I'm actively pursuing a degree.<br />
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I'm doing well in school.<br />
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I do what I love 5 days a week during the winter.<br />
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I base my decisions on the joy they will bring me.<br />
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I have an awesome place to live.<br />
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I'm not paying rent.<br />
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I'm not paying for food.<br />
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OH and did I already say I ski 5 days a week or more. And better yet, I'm getting paid to do it.<br />
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Sounds like a damn good life to me. So how about ya'll just back off and let me live <b><i>MY</i></b> life the way <b><i>I</i></b> want to<br />Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-40723573979291149852011-11-13T02:00:00.001-07:002011-11-13T02:02:10.435-07:00AmericaI've been really confused lately. I'm not sure what I believe, or what I trust. But one thing is for sure. I love and believe in america and that is one thing that will remain true my whole life<br />
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This song says it all, I love it.<br />
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God bless americaJoe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-42927915647993136682011-11-07T18:01:00.003-07:002011-11-10T17:53:57.460-07:00Life lesson learnedI've realized that I was happier when I was closed to people, so that's how I'll live my life till I know for sure that I can trust people.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-31919840875224098312011-10-17T16:24:00.005-06:002011-10-17T16:41:51.771-06:00Great day<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/q7QQLsC7QEw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />this song was playing on my ihome when I woke up this morning; It was a sign that today would be amazing. <br /><br />Q: Is there a reason that today was is so great?<br /><br />A: No not particularly.<br /><br />Fall is here and that means that ski season is near. Also I've made a new friend, YAY!!! If you know me you know how rare this is, (i'm not really much of a socializer). <br /><br />I work tonight, and I packed a dinner to bring with me, progresso's loaded potato soup, i'm excited to try it. It looks delicious.<br /><br />I managed to pay attention in most my classes (except the one I'm sitting in right now).<br /><br />My PB&J was especially delicious, and the goldfish that accompanied it were extra crunchy and cheesy :)<br /><br />Also, my homework for tomorrow is done already, an even rarer event.<br /><br />Oh, and if I can survive till wednesday I get work off for the rest of the week and i'm going to............<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg127C0zXrmrZZ9g2JoWExYQ3I3SfFaLmxrzcmm6keJ-68rJSadmTZwaCYIeQiTc4aFmsEuaJAvZpsGuvqPwR7XH7Xi2fWEd4yDbcfOOvf_Vk9X8fVHZGepaDIFqHnRX_h8knHwVItS6uuK/s1600/P1000280.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg127C0zXrmrZZ9g2JoWExYQ3I3SfFaLmxrzcmm6keJ-68rJSadmTZwaCYIeQiTc4aFmsEuaJAvZpsGuvqPwR7XH7Xi2fWEd4yDbcfOOvf_Vk9X8fVHZGepaDIFqHnRX_h8knHwVItS6uuK/s320/P1000280.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664593918652409314" /></a><br />THE CABIN!<br /><br />And this last weekend I bought, read, and finished....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDM6OLLKTT-IlUAL3UIBuyYmIuPo4NQ5ui1ycgXc9Q83Isry2sZCOEogsBwntPcWvLZnwv9gzVdk6gz8wyUpRwWNOtoTu3CzUhhyDIWy_GiDw49rllQ3hPRnPt20p8CXhgHSpxPVlszwW/s1600/room.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDM6OLLKTT-IlUAL3UIBuyYmIuPo4NQ5ui1ycgXc9Q83Isry2sZCOEogsBwntPcWvLZnwv9gzVdk6gz8wyUpRwWNOtoTu3CzUhhyDIWy_GiDw49rllQ3hPRnPt20p8CXhgHSpxPVlszwW/s320/room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664594531337969074" /></a><br />It was an amazing book, I would highly recommend reading it. It is not difficult (thus it only took me a day and a half to read) and it really is a book that makes you reflect on all your blessings.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-82651046796302314402011-10-10T14:01:00.003-06:002011-10-10T14:08:37.863-06:00Celebrity CrushI was once asked who my celebrity crush was. At the time my mind couldn't even comprehend the idea of a celebrity crush. That is not the case anymore; I am in love with.............<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAkUOkqGtCPUfochY1G2lE2dCUq7C0R6U0oUOXMAJeBvQ7Hw8Dva-cgykqR6GNezbScFzdb5si3va8VB3LsuNT-CnGQqeIlE3RoBB_xcm94k2bcvDb68zachSFttlftpzrr4VZAglzFEq/s1600/natalie+portman+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgAkUOkqGtCPUfochY1G2lE2dCUq7C0R6U0oUOXMAJeBvQ7Hw8Dva-cgykqR6GNezbScFzdb5si3va8VB3LsuNT-CnGQqeIlE3RoBB_xcm94k2bcvDb68zachSFttlftpzrr4VZAglzFEq/s320/natalie+portman+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661957894444470850" /></a><br />She is beautiful, and I love who she is when she is in character. She is a crazy liberal, and a member of PETA, so I know that things would never ever work out in the real world. But to have one date with her, I think would be nice.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-16584401342337969442011-10-06T23:59:00.001-06:002011-10-07T00:01:45.837-06:00InspirationIt is sad that a man had to die, so that <a href="http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html">this</a> speech would come to my attention. But I'm glad that i stumbled upon it. This is probably the most inspirational speeches that i've ever heard.<br /><br />Now I just need to figure out what i love.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-32913273209423477562011-10-05T14:43:00.001-06:002011-10-05T14:44:41.951-06:00Song of the dayThis song makes me want to drink, maybe that's bad. But at least I haven't acted on my desire.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yuh9gREm2YI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-24674926920033797162011-10-04T14:02:00.001-06:002011-10-04T14:02:49.110-06:00song of the day<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0igTfnw0I5I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-88457726180684891872011-10-03T12:18:00.006-06:002011-10-04T13:56:18.126-06:00GETTING CREATIVEAre you tired of a smashed sandwich when you go backpacking, or skiing, or even when you have to toss your lunch into your backpack?<br /><br />Solution:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy48X_imY7gr9O5pLtFqVhdNh05CVsGETMbcTnzDCjJ-cLDN_Z66x2ZE3HLoee1GjJsdtiXXv58cA1yn0_pHel0DrkI1uaZqCcjMAptnwdA4LPHcnlJb0VMcTKyDEAQa8Tcvq0ZoxSao2F/s1600/cocoa+hershey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy48X_imY7gr9O5pLtFqVhdNh05CVsGETMbcTnzDCjJ-cLDN_Z66x2ZE3HLoee1GjJsdtiXXv58cA1yn0_pHel0DrkI1uaZqCcjMAptnwdA4LPHcnlJb0VMcTKyDEAQa8Tcvq0ZoxSao2F/s320/cocoa+hershey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659332193542620834" /></a><br /><br />if you have an empty cocoa container you can say goodbye to smashed sandwich syndrome. After washing out this beautiful container it is the perfect size to hold a sandwich, a few chips or goldfish, a granola bar, and maybe some swedish fish (or others small candies. (all of the above being individually bagged.)<br /><br />It's a beautiful thingJoe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-10190324105019155062011-10-03T11:45:00.001-06:002011-10-03T11:46:04.817-06:00AWESOMEThat's all i'm going to say. <br /><br />Awesome <br /><br />Sometimes I love it when people lie to me.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-77138940847710503582011-09-28T16:36:00.002-06:002011-09-28T16:39:01.658-06:00GLEEIt's back, unfortunately I have class during the time when it is on tv so I have to watch on the internet. Problem with that is, there is a lock on the episodes so you can't watch them till 8 days after they air. <br /><br />I guess I will have to be a week behind this season.<br /><br />Whatever, it's not like i've got anything better to do, I can wait 8 days.<br /><br />I'm just happy it's back, it gives me something to look forward to every week. (which is nice)Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-257994662020912572011-09-26T16:23:00.002-06:002011-09-26T16:31:36.133-06:00Group ProjectsThey will be my demise<br />I know the real world is one giant group project but I hate them. They are awesome when you have a good group, but when you have one that is out to screw you over; it's no fun. I have 3 semester long, grade changing, life destroying group projects.<br /><br />Project 1.<br /><br />This one is good because I have an awesome group. It is terrible because the organization we are working with does not have a date or a venue for the event we are supposed to have planned in a week. AWESOME<br /><br />Project 2. <br /><br />This one isn't so bad, the group is awesome, and we are working with Alta ski resort. (I love skiing in case you didn't know). The downside, it's a ton of work, lot's of research, and just lame.<br /><br />Project 3. <br /><br />This is the one that inspired my hatred towards group work. I spoke with 2 fine individuals 2 weeks ago about needing a group, they said I could join and sent out an email with all of our information so that we could correspond. Today I emailed them and said we should probably get started. They informed me that they didn't realize I was in their group (keep in mind that i spoke face to face with them) and that they already started. So........ i'm stuck without a group, and I was not included in the group organizing assignment that was due last wednesday (I figured that I would have been included) so that means I failed the assignment. I hate groups.<br /><br />I just want to finish college and never be here again. I hate it here, well, right now I hate my life in general, I have no friends, I have no social life, and i am miserable every waking moment of my life. <br /><br />Can I just sleep till ski season?????? PLEASE?????????Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-2770338383547661382011-09-19T16:49:00.001-06:002011-09-19T16:50:48.994-06:00a friend wrote this and I like itHe would love to sing you a song, but you made fun of his singing voice.<br />He is dying to write you a note, but you laughed at his handwriting.<br />He wants to write you a poem, but you keep saying poetry isn't romantic.<br />He wants to see you constantly, but you said he is suffocating you.<br />He wants to give you a diamond ring, but the sparkle in your eyes when you see him has faded. <br />He wants to be your Prince Charming, but you make him feel like a frog.<br /><br />Sometimes the reason men don't rise up to their potential is because they haven't found a girl who will let them.<br /><br />I saw this on a friends facebook, and I liked it so I thought I would copy it to a more permanent place.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-66484847399393812492011-09-19T16:14:00.003-06:002011-09-19T16:19:43.132-06:00My lifeI wake up usually anywhere from 7-9<br /><br />Get ready<br /><br />Go to class<br /><br />Come home<br /><br />Eat dinner<br /><br />Sit and watch tv or a movie, or I read<br /><br />And I go to bed. <br /><br />That's life monday-wednesday.<br /><br />Thursday-sunday<br /><br />I do nothing, absolutely nothing<br /><br />sometimes I work (rarely)<br /><br />My life is pretty boring.<br /><br />Activities I could maybe use to try and beat boredom:<br /><br />Fishing! (always a good choice)<br />Hiking (in the fall it's the best)<br />Going to the gym (I want to get fit)<br />Finding a new job (I need more money)<br /><br />If any of you have any hobby suggestions I would love to hear them, I need to get out of this boring rut.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-9451756252002379762011-09-12T08:27:00.003-06:002011-09-12T08:35:03.744-06:00New LowI can't remember a time when i've ever felt so low in my life. I have zero desire to do anything, most of the time I wake up and I wish that it could just be night again so I could keep sleeping, because if i'm sleeping I don't have to face the world.<br /><br />I hate going to school, all of my classes seem to drag on, and I just don't fit. I have no friends on campus (and outside of campus I only have 1) I know most of you reading this are probably thinking, "So make new friends." I wish I could, I seriously do, I just have this fear/phobia of meeting people by myself. I have always made my friends through friends, so when i'm sitting at one friend total it's kinda hard to meet new people. <br /><br />I can't stand my ward <br /><br />the pool is closed (so there goes the final happy place I had in this world) <br /><br />until winter comes around I don't have a whole lot going for me. And even then I have skiing which is good cause it gets me out doing something I love, but it's bad because it just makes me hate school even more.<br /><br />I don't know what I want to do with my life. Nothing seems interesting at all. Like I said, can I just go to sleep and maybe not wake up for a while, Please?Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-55372182696916151072011-09-12T00:44:00.001-06:002011-09-12T00:45:42.544-06:00no videoBut the song of the day is:<br /><br />EASY -rascal flatts w/natasha bedingfieldJoe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-51926649743059102252011-09-10T00:40:00.000-06:002011-09-10T00:41:08.189-06:00yeah.... so the video says it all<iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KuEZYnrC-Fw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-624442252535794618.post-86193423899425661822011-09-08T23:47:00.003-06:002011-09-08T23:53:22.270-06:00yes!!I got an email from Sundance, I can't wait till winter. I wasn't sure about going back this winter but now I know that I need to go back, even if my only reason were, so that i can have some sort of a social life, it would be worth it. <br /><br />Please bless that I can just push through this long, lonely looking autumn.Joe Doriushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067788872165435404noreply@blogger.com0