Tuesday, June 9, 2009

"Throw it like you would throw an infant...!"

Just a quick update because some awesome things have happened recently that i wanna get down before i forget.
Yesterday- a good day. loved it. for a variety of reasons.
Went to church, went to the grocery store to get chips for the picnic--got packages from mom AND dad!! :)
picnic fun... good food (NOT E-CAF, thank GOD.) met some locals, etc.. played frisbee in the road. SOMEONE threw the frisbee in a tree, it got stuck way up there... and about ten of us spend the next 30 (or more) minutes throwing rocks at it to try and get it down. it was hilarious... people almost getting hit with rocks, almost hitting the catholic church across the street-- it honestly just looked like we were chucking rocks at the catholic church. it was a lot of fun, i can't explain why. prior to this mike was trying to explain to lauren how to throw a frisbee...
"throw it like you would throw a saucer. throw it like you would throw an infant.... that's really flat. and looks like a frisbee!" uhh what!! hilarious. as usual.
then went to tusayan and saw the grand canyon imax. fo free!! for employees of course. i actually really liked it, it was a little corny but still kinda interesting. it made me realllly wanna go rafting though.
next awesome thing--- in my package from my mom....... a tamagotchi. that's right. i used to LOVE these things, and she saw one at the store and thought it'd be funny to send me. i loved it, i cracked up when i saw it. good ol mom. i turned it on today.... haaaaa its so funny. im pretty sure itll die pretty soon (tomorrow)- but i figured i'd turn it on. it brings back childhood quite a bit. ahh, i love my mom.
third (and most) awesome thing.... last night we went for a night hike because it was a full moon, and it was INCREDIBLE.. oh my gosh, in love. maybe the coolest thing i've ever seen. we reached this one point where you could just look out over the canyon, up and down on both sides, and it was soooo gorgeous. the moon was so bright, part of the canyon was in shadow but a lot of it was covered in moonlight. and it was cool and windy out, and quiet except for the wind. it was breathtaking. i could have sat on that one rock all night. honestly--- everyone must see that at some point. WOOOOWWW!!! then waited a long time for a ride back--- but worth it.

today was pretty fun actually, enjoyed work suprisingly. had a delicious black bean burger from the e-caf... just a good day. i think this is gonna be a good week.
i'll put pics up of my plateau point hike soon- promise!!

2 comments:

  1. Aww! That sounds awesome! Pretty sweet that your mom sent you a tomagotchi. I remember you used to have those in high school. Glad you're having such a wonderful time! You make me really want to go there sometime! Love you!

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  2. Hey Kathryn. I am loving reading you posts. A lot of it reminds me of when I moved out west, worked for the Forest Service, lived at a ranger station etc. I have also spent some time at GCNP and environs (once had a project just outside the park) so I am familar with many of the areas you are talking about and the unbelievable topography. Keep having a great time! love ya, Aunt Susan
    P.S. your email inbox is full and stop chasing elk through the parking lot.

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