Utes!!!

The Utah football game was the biggest highlight of the week. So many Cewgs were smack talking before the game that I was going absolutely nuts. I have this friend named Ryan who I think might be the most annoying Cougar fan of all. After the game, I said on his Facebook page “48 – 24 no offense.” Apparently he was not happy with the outcome of the game and let me know it. I just said back to him that I couldn’t understand what he was saying because I was too busy booking my airline ticket to Phoenix, or is it Nawlins? Either way, I would get him a souvenir, one that will match his Quest for Perfection T-Shirt.”

I love beating the Cewgs. It’s like the best Christmas present ever. I have never seen Rice-Eccles stadium have so much energy as it did in that game. I keep thanking Utah’s MVP of the game Max Hall. He was such a great asset to the team. To think he helped us not only win the game, but become MWC champions and another BCS bid. Thanks Maxie!! Ok, so it wasn’t all Max Hall, as it was our awesome team. I really hope to go to the Fiesta Bowl, only because the turnout will be amazing. The Sugar Bowl will be a struggle to get to. I’m just really proud of my team. The Tate’s stick with the Utes through thick and thin, and this just happens to be one of the thick parts.

LOTR Hike

Wow what an incredible election day! At first I was not thinking much about it, but as Election Day drew closer, it was exciting to take it all in. Last weekend I went up to San Francisco with Brent for Halloween, and it poured and poured, but we still had a lot of fun. Brent and I went to one of my favorite places called Muir Woods, it's just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, We were able to see the Redwood trees and the smell was amazing. With the fog and the rain, it looked like a scene from LOTR. I even sang the theme song as we were walking through the woods. Brent seems to always get a little soundtrack whenever we go on hikes, he is grateful for it though, I mean who wouldn’t be. We were soaked by the time we finished the hike, but we were glad to get out of the city. The only regret I had over the weekend is I wish that we had flown. The Central Valley in California is one of the most boring drives in the world, it is worse than the drive to Vegas. Next time I am flying or taking Stacey's advice with the train.

On Election Day, even though I was more concerned about the Utah v. TCU game than the outcome of the election, it felt great to vote. I think one of the greatest things about America is the right to vote. Watching Obama with the acceptance speech was amazing to see how much the nation has changed. Almost like watching one generation pass the baton to another. Were in a lot different place than we were the last time we received a new President, I hope for the best.