More Sushi, Please.
I never thought I’d eat Sushi. I’ve tried it from time to time, but never really found it very palatable… until now. My sister in law recommended Won Won Wok in Saratoga Springs. So Fran and I went and checked it out. Great Chinese food. I took the guys at work back later the next next week and one of then Got a Sushi plate. I tried one- it was delicious. So next time I got some Sushi for myself. Amazing. And I’ve been in love with the Won Won Wok’s sushi ever since. I’m especially partial to the Spicy Tuna, Avocado and California Rolls. I even use chopsticks.
I Like to Ride My Bicycle! I like to Ride my Bike.
I had a bicycle once- an old black Trek 21 speed that I rode around BYU when I went to school there. Those were happy times. So when my family decided we’d start biking together we headed over to the local Trek Store. Fran’s birthday was coming up so it was easy to justify getting her a new bike. Father’s Day was looming on the horizon so we rationalized my bike without too much trouble. We have a bike trailer that Claire and Gabe can ride in so that just left Mike. Obviously Mike got a bike too.
A boy’s first bike is a proud moment for a Dad. He put his helmet on, climbed on his bike and fell over. But he was right back on it and soon he was peddling around the neighborhood at a pretty good pace. I’ll leave the training wheels on for another few months until he can balance a little better. We got the trailer hooked up to Fran’s bike and went on a family ride together. Many more to come.
I splurged a bit and got a Gary Fisher Superfly. The 29″ over sized wheels really give it a great ride. The fame is all carbon fiber (I’m a carbon fiber nut- really) and the bike is incredibly light. I’ve ridden it to work a few times, but I haven’t been able to go on a serious ride yet. Hopefully next month. Anyone want to go?
Counter De Energy Drinks!
The store counters are coming along- everything always takes longer than we think it will. We were hoping to have the counters done by the end of last week. Today (Friday) is the end of this week and they still aren’t finished. No sweat though. We spent a good month just trying to figure out what kind of counters we wanted so there’s obviously no hurry. Word of the constuction is spreading… soon the customers will come. And they will not be able to touch anything!
The other day I was packing some orders and I turned my head and noticed everyone had an energy drink on their desk (some people had more than one). Go ahead- count them up. I don’t drink them, but apparently they keep me in business by providing energy to my people. Thank you Coca Cola.
Past its Prime Meridian
Meridian School. I don’t really know where to begin and I don’t want to ramble on (I’m not feeling very eloquent at the moment) so I’ll make this short and sweet.
On the 24th of May we visited the school building before it was torn down. In many ways visiting the building was like attending an open casket viewing. The body is not what defined the person, much like the building is not what defined the school. But it’s the last tangible thing that remains, and so it is to that shell that we say goodbye.
It was nice to be able to visit the old classrooms one last time and reminisce about all of our experiences there. Much about the school was still the same as I remember it, but many other things had changed and the school was in s state of disrepair. Each time I drive along 900 East in Provo I’m sure I’ll feel a little sad when I don’t see the old school building, but it was time for it go.
I’m glad I had the chance to attend the school in, what I would consider, its prime. I made friends I still have. I met my future (and current) wife. And I got a “real” education to boot. I often think back to my time spent at Meridian and I can’t help but smile.
And yes- I edited Andrew into the picture on the left. He was MIA when the picture was taken but he deserves to be in it.