you're next

so you all probably know i went back to g.r. because my sister got married. This was a little weird because i have only seen her once in the last three years (she has been in bolivia working with a mennonite peace corps sort of thing) and i had never met my now brother-in-law. also, anita has always been very private and introverted, especially about any romantic entanglements, so there has only ever been vague rumor about the possibility of her in a relationship. that said, they seem very happy together, and saul (pronounced sah-ool for those not born in tucson), although pretty quiet at first, especially since his english is basically nonexistent, is very easygoing and likable. i won't see them much since i they'll be living in bolivia (where saul is from and they met) for the foreseeable future, but it's good to see my sister happy and with a decent guy.

the wedding itself was pretty hectic for me and there were some hiccups, but it all turned out ok. I did get pretty tired of greeting people from my old church who i don't really know, all of whom seem to want to take a "special interest" in my heathen ass, but i guess they mean well. also, i don't really want to hear, "the oldest is married, now you're next, ha ha ha..." ever again. that prospect seems unlikely, but who knows? the cardinals are in the super bowl, after all. maybe the next sign of the apocalypse (right before the lions winning a super bowl) will be me married. maybe just a girlfriend. well, maybe, to start, conversation with a female not married to one of my friends. baby steps.

favorite part of the reception (other than spectacular food from tom neinhuis): this video, made by some of anita and saul's friends and shown during the meal (it takes a bit to load). just imagine the conservative dutch crc crowd sitting in the church gym listening (saul is a big 80s and 90s american rock fan). it basically consisted of slightly surprised and polite silence, except for the wedding party table (me, my other sisters, and the best man and his wife) trying not to laugh at the weird juxtaposition.

day 100-feeling a little yarr

i look a little like i've been on the high seas for a while. in other water related news, i actually have hot water in my "new" apartment now. this only took 9 weeks and nearly 10 inquiries to accomplish. apartments are no good.

day 35-for the ladies

yes, it's slow. but it's worth it. you know what i'm talking about.

the shaving

okay, here it is. i cut the hair and shaved at midnight of 6/4. i'll update whenever i'm i can borrow a camera and computer. now, there's still time for anybody to get in on this, whether it be no haircut, no shaving, or both. even if you don't make it a year, see how far you can go.

ta da!

i'm not angry.

is there no sick, old woman who can stand before me?

yes, my last sears link was taken down. somehow management found out about it, took exception to the light in which their company was cast, and forced undefeated g to take it down. having learned his lesson (note the 5% reduction in sears signs/references), he's back with more.

p.s. take some time with steve oedekerk today. you may regret it.

at first sight

i haven't posted much about the new job at sears since i started in april. yes, yes, i haven't posted much about anything since april. you like it. more specifically, i haven't posted at all about my new sears auto center in tucson. i have to get from the library to my apartment, eat lunch and get to work on my bike in less than an hour (yes, i prepare and consume my meals on a bicycle. adds challenge). so right now i will give you a sample of what its like. there's plenty of gold in them that hills; this is just an appetizer.

go here and watch.

p.s. this is my actual sears and fellow employees.