Several hours were spent doing my homework. Looking for any and every radio job in the country and E-Mailing. I don't know why I still try that. Then finding every station here in Las Vegas. Then finding the ones in the towns I will be going to. I have become a real starbucks decoration.
I didn't do any in person Job hunting. I needed to take a bit of a load off and reorganize the vehicle and find resume holders, (which don't exist anymore). When I got through with that stuff, my old mission companion Scott took me to see the Hoover Dam. I thought it was pretty rad. I saw the new bridge they are building which looks like it will make traffic coming into Vegas a lot easier and the Hoover dam an even bigger tourist trap. But thats cool, its an impressive sight.
I didn't do any in person Job hunting. I needed to take a bit of a load off and reorganize the vehicle and find resume holders, (which don't exist anymore). When I got through with that stuff, my old mission companion Scott took me to see the Hoover Dam. I thought it was pretty rad. I saw the new bridge they are building which looks like it will make traffic coming into Vegas a lot easier and the Hoover dam an even bigger tourist trap. But thats cool, its an impressive sight.
Scott and I had some good discusstions on life. What you should know about Scott is, that he is a former minor league baseball player. He persued his dream, heavily. He never made it to the majors, injuries got in the way. He never doubted that he could have gone to the majors, actually he is quite sure of it. But he found it more important to be with his bride. He found the one thing that was greater than his life dream. I loved hearing his story.
Later on I met my old Highschool buddy Stephanie. I hadn't seen her since graduation and its now been ten years. We went to a park where her 3 kids played in the waterspouts and slides. Its funny how last time we saw eachothi er, our lifestyles were pretty similar, and only due to circumstance, they are now vastly different other than our religion. She is still as sweet as ever. We talked about the joys and challenges of raising a family. I always like hearing what it is like. Steph had three really good looking and healthy kids, living in Las Vegas which aside from the gambling, is a really nice place. Its great to see another one of my friends doing so well. It was great seeing her again.
I capped the night off going to the Las Vegas strip. I have never been there before. Every time I have been to Vegas, I never left the airport. But I parked at the end by the MGM Grand. I walked about one and a half blocks with my video camera. (on a side note, I have filmed a TON of this trip to be edited later for you goons. You better appreciate me looking like a dork in so many places for YOU!!) I saw the most impressive sights I have ever seen. So many bright lights and colors and amazing structures. The place was spackled with Brittney Spears look-a-likes and dudes in expensive hawian shirts holding their hands. Then right there next to me, short dudes everywhere shoving flyers in my face for prostitutes who will be at my door in twenty minutes. I forgot that its legal to do that in Nevada. You know, I have heard all kinds of things about Vegas. Some good some bad. I had never heard that. I have heard some people say, "Its so much more family oriented these days." I don't know where in the country they raise families like that, but in this entire drive, I have never come across those families.
When I found a good spot, that was free of large billboarded porn, I camped out with my guitar, hat, symbol, sign and smile. I used the same sign I used in Tempe to get money for a concert in San Juan Capistrano. That sign makes the sweet ladies really want to give me some change. And all of the Gin Blossom fans. And a few manly Johnny Cash fans. I made a good amount of money here in Vegas. I guess its better the money winds up in my hands than in the casinos. I'll make sure to make the most of it. Las Vegas is the first place that I have come out with more money than I left it with. And I didn't have to gamble a dime.
scripture: Alma 47:36
Later on I met my old Highschool buddy Stephanie. I hadn't seen her since graduation and its now been ten years. We went to a park where her 3 kids played in the waterspouts and slides. Its funny how last time we saw eachothi er, our lifestyles were pretty similar, and only due to circumstance, they are now vastly different other than our religion. She is still as sweet as ever. We talked about the joys and challenges of raising a family. I always like hearing what it is like. Steph had three really good looking and healthy kids, living in Las Vegas which aside from the gambling, is a really nice place. Its great to see another one of my friends doing so well. It was great seeing her again.
I capped the night off going to the Las Vegas strip. I have never been there before. Every time I have been to Vegas, I never left the airport. But I parked at the end by the MGM Grand. I walked about one and a half blocks with my video camera. (on a side note, I have filmed a TON of this trip to be edited later for you goons. You better appreciate me looking like a dork in so many places for YOU!!) I saw the most impressive sights I have ever seen. So many bright lights and colors and amazing structures. The place was spackled with Brittney Spears look-a-likes and dudes in expensive hawian shirts holding their hands. Then right there next to me, short dudes everywhere shoving flyers in my face for prostitutes who will be at my door in twenty minutes. I forgot that its legal to do that in Nevada. You know, I have heard all kinds of things about Vegas. Some good some bad. I had never heard that. I have heard some people say, "Its so much more family oriented these days." I don't know where in the country they raise families like that, but in this entire drive, I have never come across those families.
When I found a good spot, that was free of large billboarded porn, I camped out with my guitar, hat, symbol, sign and smile. I used the same sign I used in Tempe to get money for a concert in San Juan Capistrano. That sign makes the sweet ladies really want to give me some change. And all of the Gin Blossom fans. And a few manly Johnny Cash fans. I made a good amount of money here in Vegas. I guess its better the money winds up in my hands than in the casinos. I'll make sure to make the most of it. Las Vegas is the first place that I have come out with more money than I left it with. And I didn't have to gamble a dime.
scripture: Alma 47:36
If I implied that I envy you for being single, let me reassure you- I'm not. It sucks [but really, who would say that in conversation? gee dude your life totally sucks and mine rocks?!? (aside from just now) That's harsh.] But I envy the people who make the most out of what they have and you do. I enjoyed the park. I can't think of very many people these days that I can have a conversation with and come away feeling like I have the best life in the whole world (not comparing, simply uplifting). Thank you for that, I needed it.
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