Gel-less

Let me just say that everyone around me has been blogging more than me and it has made me a little jealous (gel-less).

School went really well during spring semester, the only problem was it was too easy. All assignments were done in class. That would normally be a good thing, but I suffered come finals. During finals week, I sat down and said, "Self, it is time to study." I sat at my computer and for whatever reason, I couldn't find the on button for my brain. I literally couldn't study. I had a friend from class come and study with me. She excelled in the studying game, whereas I just sat and read the same sentence over and over.

I don't want to brag, but me and studying got along really well during winter semester. I dominated my classes and tests and enjoyed staying up until 2 AM studying. But somehow, since spring had sprang, my mind decided to no longer accept new information.

My internship is going very well. I don't think I have told you all yet. I have an internship. Isn't that swell. I work for KLAS. It is a healthcare IT research company. Don't worry, I'm not the one doing the research. I'm on the marketing team. I handle their internet marketing, facebook and twitter pages. It is pretty sweet. I love doing what I find great interest in doing.

My favorite thing to do is post things on twitter and watch as the clicks add up. It is like fishing. If I post at the right time of day and use just the right words (bait), then the clicks will roll in. But if I don't get the timing or words right, I get skunked. (a little bit of fishing language for ya)

Yo Ho from Provo

My sincerest of apologies for not posting for so long. So much has happened. I will try to give you the highlights without boring you.

I came home from Hawaii just before Christmas. It was so nice to see the good ol' rocky mountains again. I love the pacific ocean and the islands, but nothing compares with the beauty of the rockies. Having lived in Utah my whole life, I guess I took for granted the uniqueness and splendor of it all. 

I didn't get to go snowboarding as much as I'd like, but I was able to make it to the slopes and help my beautiful little sister Miranda. She takes after her older brothers and sisters and has a passion for snowboarding. I am also helping my father snowboard. His many years of advanced skiing helped him pick it up quite fast. I was amazed at how quickly he picked up the turning motions.

In January I moved to Provo to attend the school of my dreams, Brigham Young University. I have busted my kahootens all my life to get into BYU and it finally came to pass. 

School went very well for me. I was extremely busy and had little time for play, but I loved my classes and the BYU experience. I started the semester without a job and found it hard to find enough time to study, but that all changed around midterms. 

At midterms I was informed that I did not get the position I desired at the MTC. I was a bit saddened by that, but new something better would arise. The day after, I was eating lunch with my identically amazing twin brother Corey. We were just taking it easy and talking about life and it's mysteries in the cafeteria. He was all dressed up and ready to go to the career fair with his leather binder. He had been searching for an internship for a while. It was a big day for him. I, however, was wearing jeans and a T-shirt. 

Shortly after leaving me to find a job, he raced back to my table and said, "Clint, I have someone you need to meet, it could be a great internship opportunity for you."

I was really shocked, I hadn't been looking or desiring an internship until summer, but I went anyway. Apparently Corey's fiancé's cousin was looking for a marketing intern. Long story short, I go talk to her, she is unable to resist my writing experience, coupled with an eccentric sense of humor, and I get the job.

The company is KLAS. They are based in Orem, Utah and do research on healthcare technology. I am their marketing intern, but more specifically, my title is the Internet Marketing Specialist. It's a great title, but there's nothing special about my skills. I am learning much more than I know. The internship has been going very very well for me and will last until August 2011, but they like me so much, they aren't in any hurry let me go. I expect to be there a while.

 Surprisingly, my grades skyrocketed after starting the internship. I started working their midway through the semester as a full time student working 25-30 hours a week. That is a lot of time to be working, but apparently it has impacted my grades one way or another. 

After winter semester, I decided to move in with my cousin in the infamous Condo Row! It is just south of campus and is a definite hot spot for students. A lot of people want to get in to this place, I reserved my spot months in advance and was lucky enough to get in. 

I haven't thought this hard for a long time.

Mark Zuckerberg liked my cookie

During the summer I am working full-time and attending one class at BYU. It keeps me busy, but I really enjoy it. 

Justin, my cousin, leaves for his mission soon. Per a last request, he invited the guys in the family to accompany him to MOAB for a two day extravaganza. We did Hell's Revenge, Poison Spider, and Fins and Things. It was one of the best MOAB trips I have ever been on. My 1974 Yamaha didn't last too long, but was able to finish out our first trail, (thanks to Uncle Scott) but decided to give up the ghost after reaching the trailer. I hopped on my cousin Jason's four wheeler. If you ever need your back adjusted, realigned, or popped, you ought to consider riding on the back of a fourwheeler while Jason is driving. It is quite the experience! I actually enjoyed riding on the back. I didn't need to worry about the trail, I just sat and watch as the world passed by. We did trade off a lot, so I got to do some decent trail riding. There is nothing like MOAB. 

The Gang

This was a lot steeper than it looks.

Yes, that's a new helmet

I'm so glad we invited Superman!

Justin decided to go out with a bang!

The most surprising event of the trip is when my Dad and I ran into 9 people on Poison Spider. They stopped us along the trail and asked my dad for help with directions. He noticed their funny accent and asked, "Where are you from?" The second they said Paris my heart skipped a beat and I lost all control of my mouth. Before I knew it I was lost in conversation with them. I told them about my mission, the cities I served in and everything. It felt so good to unleash the French. It had been too long.

Before I let you go, I must inform you of a life changing diet circumstance. As of one month ago, I am 100% gluten free. That does not mean I have not eaten any gluten for a month, it just means that I have been diagnosed with gluten intolerance from my doctor and should abstain from anything with wheat or flour. It is curing the penetrating headaches that have plagued my life for the past couple months. The change was remarkable. When I am off gluten, I am a whole new man. 

Tune in next time for a real nice slice of my american life.

You should know that I am preparing for a 5K that will take place in Huntsville, Utah at the JULY 4th Celebration. I am really excited and have some good shoes that will take me there.