The Golden Age For Socializing

Wow what a week!  I do believe that I could be in my golden age for socializing.  Right now I'm involved by either writing or dating with the following: Karen Pinegar, Shannon Lybbert, Valerie Evans, Anne Hiatt, Tracy Milligan, Paula Mayhew, plus Lisa Tate came over and we talked till 1:30 a.m.  I am enjoying it.  All of these girls are class A.

Tuesday we water skied at Deer Creek (Christine invited me), it was a blast.  Pretty girls, nice boat, good friends, great times.

I left there at noon then hurried up to Salt lake.  Mark Lybbert set me up with his sister, Shannon.  We went to the rodeo, watched glo-worms, ate dinner, watched fireworks, lit more off at Wayne's, played Trivial Pursuit then listened to records.

I called Paula Mayhew tonight.  Her roommate Lisa called earlier to remind me to call her.  Looks like we're on for a week from Saturday.


JC

On Preparing For Future Roles & Responsibilities

Today was the first time that I ever conducted a sacrament meeting.  I found it to be a nerve-wracking experience.  All in all it went ok.

I feel so inadequate right now.  There are so many small things at school, work and in church that I just don't seem to be taking care of.  I'm doing a satisfactory job but I'm not excelling in any particular area.

I guess the next stage in my life's progress will be learning how to become efficient in several areas of concern at the same time.  I think a couple of key words might be: administrate, delegate, concentrate, and follow through.

I do want to learn a great deal at this time in my life while preparing for the great challenge of being a husband and father.  This time I have to prepare is just too valuable to flutter away in idleness.

John A. is a great roommate to have around.  He is very diligent in his studies and keeps me on my toes.  Today is his birthday.  We went over to Suzie's old place and had ice-cream and cake.  I had to fix the toilet!

Valerie came down yesterday.  We watched the L.A. Express win their playoff game against Michigan.  Then we went to "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" - an incredible movie.  After the movie we took my guitar down to the elementary school.  It was a warm evening and Val looked good in my sweatshirt.  We sat on the merry-go-round and watched the stars.  She cried.

Lots of romantic (in the general nature of the term) feelings and events this summer.

Nighty, night!


JC

Coming To An End With Val

Val and I saw "Gremlins" last night.  I don't know why but I felt kind of uncomfortable.  I just don't feel like taking things any farther since she is going on her mission.

We watched teachers teach this afternoon in search of a replacement for Jim Dallysple.  Jim Lucero taught real well.


JC

Fun In The Sun & Thoughts About Marriage

I put a $100 deposit down on a computer today.  I guess that marks my attempt to move into the information age.

Lots of fun in the sun today.  Things started out with a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the gym.  Our team did poorly.  But we did beat the bounders (Shawn McCord's team).

After that our ward played softball against the other ward in The Elms.  We beat them.  In the first inning I caught three balls to the left field in a row.  I was rather impressed with myself!

Still later diving and watermelon at the pool then scriptures and reading at the library.  I fell asleep for awhile at the library and awoke with a genuine kink in my neck.  I hope that it is gone in the morning.

I am fasting as I didn't have a very good fast last week.

P.S. Letter from Anne, postcard from Val, book mark from Hermana Dalton

John is home to Idaho this weekend.  He is spending some time with his parents as he is trying to decide if he should Marry (with a capital) Suzy End.

That is a tough decision and I don't envy the mental anguish that it assuredly is causing him.  The concept of marriage still seems so distant and foreign to me.  I just can't see any girl I know right now as my wife.

I predict that I will be at least 27 before I do get married.  There is a lot that I can learn in 3 short years.

I'm slowly falling for Churchill.


JC

Blessings, Trials & An Awkward Date Dance

3:30, 3:00, 1:30 - that's my excuse for no journal entries the last couple days.  I can't believe how blessed I have been.

There have been some real trials for me to overcome in this life and I'm still working on quite a few.  The Lord has given me so much.

School is going well and my social life is going along after than I can manage.

Tonight I was asked if I would be the lead in the ward play, "Cinderella".  I am going to play the part of Prince Charming.  I don't know what to expect.

Valerie is on vacation and I'm looking forward to a letter from Anne.

Last night I doubled with Jim and Laneeda Lucero.  I took out Laneeda's friend, Mary.  We had a barbecue which was fun.  Then we went to a dance which was not fun because every girl I've ever met in the whole wide world (including Lisa) was there.  All of Val's roommates were there.  Founder Bridge was playing and I felt like everyone was watching me.

Luce and I went golfing for the first time on Saturday.  I haven't golfed for 10 years and it was a lot of fun to get out and hit a few.


JC

The DTR With Val

Val and I had a nice talk.  We decided that there would be no commitment of any kind when she goes on her mission.  We had a nice walk coming home along the walkway just above the tennis courts.  There Val, John A. and I went to Naughler for a date night snack.  Beautiful weather!

Anne's Letter, "Splash", Dating Preferences & Sir Winston Churchill

I received my long awaited letter from Anne today.  I wasn't disappointed.  She writes well and was able to explain a lot.  I don't know if I have ever felt so intimidated by a woman before.  To make matters worse she is three years younger than I am and she just keeps getting smarter!

I have dated Valerie for a couple of months now but she just doesn't do anything for me like Anne does.  It's interesting to see where life takes us.

John and I saw the movie "Splash"  tonight.  Madison, played by Daryl Hannah reminded me of both Anne and Sister Dalton.

Lots of women that have caught my attention lately are blonde.  That seems to indicate a change in my preferences.  I used to be a solid brunette fan.

I bought and started a biography of Sir Winston Churchill today.  I'm excited about it.  It promises to be good reading.


JC

"Life is nothing short of fantastic!"

Had a nice bare-footed walk with Valerie.  Mission prep went well and I believe that life is nothing short of fantastic!


JC

Stan's: A Restaurant Review

It is easy to take for granted the incredible beauty and joy of spring.  The sun just shined all day.  The flowers are out and at their brightest and the grass is warm and soft.  What a blessing it is to live in such a magnificent part of the world.  The changing seasons simply assure that one will not take nature as a constant.

Valerie and I went and ate at Stan's for lunch.  Stan's is one of those rare burger joints in this world, like the Charcol Burger in Glenwood Springs, that simply makes great food.  The atmosphere is that of a run down, small-town, greasy spoon.  The girls are all very young, of all shapes and sizes and not so much as a memorized "May I help you."  The grill is there but to my knowledge no one has ever seen anything actually being cooked on it.  Instead a hamburger patty disappears smoke and good smells rise and soon a burger materialized.  As good as the hamburgers are they simply can't compete with Stan's french fries.  They are long, greasy, hot skiing intact and yummy, especially with generous helpings of salt and special sauce (catsup and mayonnaise).

I've never seen Stan's advertised but I doubt it will ever come to that.  Stan's best advertising is the food.  It doesn't want a lot of one-timers it wants come-back people and that's what it gets.

Amen.


JC