Sorry

My apologies for not being able to update this in so long. The internet was horrible for awhile and is now seeming to be consistently better. I've also been busy and was pretty sick last week. Either way, here is a quick update and I will do my best to update much more frequently as there is always so much to update about. I'll just list things and briefly describe them this time:

I am doing great in the kitchen and have earned a small raise and will get lots of quality learning time cooking with the chef.

I went on an amazing hike the other day. I felt totally amazing during and after the hike. I'm in pretty good shape, even after being sick.

After 2 consecutive weekends involving a couple inches of accumulating snow, this week has been warming up. Looks like summer may finally be here to stay. The evenings are beautiful right now. Tonight we played ultimate frisbee and volleyball for a few hours. It was loads of fun.

By the end of this summer, I should be a pool, poker, basketball, volleyball, hiking, and cooking master.

I have come to an absolute, 100,000,000% for sure conclusion that being here this summer is, without any sliver of doubt, the best and right place for me to be at this time in my life.

That's all I got for today. Look for frequent updates here on out. As long as the internet goes strong, so too will my blog. To conclude, I leave you a poem I wrote about the recent weather:


Summer Weather Blues
By: Jon Meier

I took myself a summer job, I thought it would be hot,
But since the day I got here, it really has been not.
Several days the temperature went down into the blue,
And more than once the white stuff fell; accumulated too!

Even when it’s warmer, the rain comes falling down,
Which makes for lots o’ misery this far away from town.
I used to go out in the night and see the moon and stars,
But recently the clouds have blocked both Jupiter and Mars.

The mud is deep and everywhere, RVs can’t come and park,
And danger lies in going out with puddles hid by dark.
The sunsets were so pretty, now they don’t exist,
They too are hidden by those clouds of rain and snow and mist.

They say it will get better; I’d like to think they’re right,
I want to sleep without the worry of freezing to death at night.
I guess I’ll give this weather a chance to turn around,
So I can live this summer, warm and safe and sound.

Mother

A very brief update on the resort: Had yesterday (Saturday) afternoon and today (Mother's Day) off. Went to St. George yesterday. Bought 2 for $5 flip flops at Old Navy and a sweet polo from clearance for $8. Got a haircut. Bought shampoo. Saw Thor at the movie theater. Had In n' Out for dinner. Bought some crackers and cheese packs for snacks and a bit of candy from the dollar store. All in all, it was a good afternoon.



HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!


A Quick Poem to My Mother
By: Jon Meier

Mother you're the very best,
You're always very nicely dressed.
You taught me how to do what's right,
Like when you scared me for breaking curfew that one night.

You always cook delicious food,
You're always in a happy mood.
You're always looking out for us,
And work hard without a big fuss.

For all you do throughout each year,
I want to make it very clear,
I'm grateful for all you have done,
To shape me into a great son.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM! 
I LOVE YOU!
~JON

Cinco de Mayo

 

I couldn't decide which picture was more awesome...so I put 'em both up!







Sorry my updates have been sparse. I'm still working long hours and the internet has been awful this week. I've only been able to check my email a couple times. Today, it's suddenly working, so I better update before it's gone. That and I only have 1 hour between shifts and most of that has been spent taking care of more important things. 

Today is Cinco de Mayo, but, sadly, this year I am not having any kind of party. That means no sweet pork burritos. Sad, sad day. It's ok though, I'm not Hispanic...

The past two days we've had a diabetic group here doing some sort of a camp thing. I haven't had much time (or internet) to look it up, but they have a website called insulindependence.org. It's interesting being around them a lot. You would think it's just a normal group of kids and adults, but they all have Type 1 Diabetes and either have insulin pumps in them or they take insulin shots. It's just been interesting watching there process while here. They are counting their carbs and doing these journals and it is eye opening to see a little into their world living with diabetes. They have been having a great time here though doing all our activities. Aside from regular meals in the dining hall, we've done a dutch oven dinner and a hamburger lunch out at our big campfire/picnic area for them. I was in charge of running those meals, so that's when I spent a couple hours hanging around them.

With that group here, we've also had a different group that we are doing off-site food for. The diabetic group also comes to breakfast early so they can do their carb counting, insulin counting, journal writing and all that. So, for the past 2 days and then again tomorrow, I've been coming in at 6 am rather than 7. It's tiring, but I'm starting to really learn the kitchen, so things are going great. Next week I'm even helping train someone I think. 

Well, it's time to head back to work. Happy Cinco de Mayo to you all.

Sunday Off

Today was my first day off. I at first thought I was supposed to work the morning and have the afternoon off, but then realized that changed and I had all day off. I didn't sleep in too much because messing with a good sleep schedule on a non-Friday night is never good for me. I went to stake conference in Kanab and just chilled. I played a wholesome Sunday video game, Monkey Island, and took a nap. I also have Monday morning off and a couple evening's off this week, so things are settling a bit. In 5 days I got over 40 hours in, which is twice as many hours than I've worked since last summer, and easily more than 4 times the amount of work...calling washing cars work is laughable...though it's the best job to have if you're in school. Anyway, some time off has been nice and I'm looking forward to getting back in the kitchen.

It's been pretty cold the past 2 days, but it's warming up and will get right on up there to 70 and 80 this week, like it should be. More guys are moving in the dorms which means a couple things. One, more people means a little more heat in here. Two, it means we don't have to hole up in our corners, we can start playing cards and such. We're going hot tubbing tonight, which will be fun until we get out. The wind has been howling, so I may freeze solid. I'll probably go from the hot tub to the pool house right up from it and shower. That will keep me warm...and clean! I think I'll end the night with a movie in bed. That sounds like a good day off to me.

Everything looks good for me to be able to go to church and stay active. That'll be good. I need to talk to the chef to see if I'll have the same sunday times off consistently so I can be in one ward and not bouncing between the two. Then I'll talk to the bishop of that ward and figure out mission stuff.

Goals for me this summer are:
-Pay off bank and tuition (should take only 2 paychecks)
-Forward my mail with the post office (which I may email someone at home to do for me since I didn't get a form when I moved and I don't have a dollar to do it online
-Save $$$$$$$$$$
-Get out and enjoy the best area mother nature has to offer...national parks every direction, lakes, sand dunes, hikes, ATVs, climbing, rappelling...I'm going to have fun!
-Get them mission papers in for pete's sake!
-Not die...this goal carries over for all seasons...I gave away my book about death-free living, but I think I can manage without it


I left the song of the day alone...I figure Dad would want to hear it one more time...

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