Category Archives: Random

Latest Invention: Compact iPhone Holder

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mike

I really wanted a stand for my iPhone one morning and so I started to think about the design and how I could make one. After finding some tape and 5 credit cards and a rubber band, I came up … Continue reading →

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Ouray Ice Climbing

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Mike

My Dad invited me to go ice climbing a few weeks ago, and without really thinking about it, I said I would go. I had no idea what ice climbing was, what equipment is used, how far away the place … Continue reading →

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My 2011 Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Mike

I have a tradition at the end of the year to review my journal and write down the highlights or interesting things that we’ve done. I did that this year, but as I was going through each day I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Journal Writing Day #1: Just Write

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mike

Several hours of my life have been spent arguing the merits of just getting something done no matter how good the result versus the thinking that if anything worth doing is worth doing well. There are truths to both of … Continue reading →

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2010 Year in Review Highlights and Randomness

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Mike

Life Changing Asked Michelle to Marry Me (January 9th) Sealed to Michelle in Draper Temple (April 17th) Learned we would be having a baby boy and selected name William Got PRK Corrective Eye Surgery Fun Activities Snowshoeing with the family … Continue reading →

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DO NOT PASS SNOWPLOWS ON THE RIGHT

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Mike

The sign reads “do not pass snowplows on the right.” As I read that a lot of thoughts went through my head and they were not limited to; “What a stupid sign,” “Who would ever do that,” I could picture … Continue reading →

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Encouragement after failure

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Mike

A word of encouragement during (or right after) a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. – Anonymous I couple of years ago I decided to run an Olympic triathlon, and so in preparation I signed … Continue reading →

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PRK Corrective Eye Surgery

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Mike

Last Wednesday, the 20th of January I went in for PRK (a similar eye surgery to LASIK) to correct my vision. I went to Hoopes vision and the experience was a good one, although I am still waiting for my … Continue reading →

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Double Rainbow

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Mike

Michelle and I went on a hike last week and as we reached the waterfall and started to eat our dinner a rainstorm urged us down the mountain. I was grateful to see this double rainbow as we drove back … Continue reading →

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April 2009 in Review

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Mike

More details and picture to come Ultimate Frisbee GMAT studying Michelle’s Birthday Bought Food Storage Dinner at Francks FHE Latin Dancing Play Basketball at the Energy Solutions Arena Fireside about Joseph Smith Ward Amazing Race (stopped to try and Win … Continue reading →

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