Great Scott!

So, I recently bought this fabulous trilogy and although the future in #2 looks sadly like a more punk version of the 80s, I have to say it might not be that far off, seeing as the 80s are back now, and will probably make another appearance in say, 7 more years. I also decided that I am a big fan of Huey Lewis and his soundtrack additions. I just wanted to give a shout out to Back to the Future and my favorite celeb that I have had on a plane... Christopher Llyod. GREAT SCOTT!!

Let's hear it for the CNAs!!

I have spent the last couple of days as a CNA in a SNF. (To those of you who don't speak medicalease... that is a certified nurses assistant in a skilled nursing facility). Well, I am not a CNA, but I assisted them. I changed bed linens, gave showers to residents, dressed them, combed their hair, spritzed them with perfume, gave them their "nourishments" ( that is code for mid-morning, afternoon and bedtime snacks!), served them lunch and dinner and just provided conversation. I had a great time and I definitely have a new appreciation for those workers who do the majority of the work and get paid the least amount of money. I guess it just goes to show that until we walk a mile in someone's shoes, we really don't know how hard their job is or is not. So, let's hear it for the CNAs!!!

P.S. I just thought this guy was cute, so I put his picture in here... he he he he

Megan's in the O.C.

Well, its true! I am officially a Californian! I moved to Huntington Beach, CA about 3 weeks ago and I am loving it down here in the CA sun!! I said buh bye to the airlines for now and I am currently working for a Healthcare Company here in the O.C. (Yes, I had to throw that in, because I am still mad that show went off the air...na na na na na... na na na na na...CAliFORNia!!) Anyway.... I digress.

I moved into a small house here in the HB and my roomies are great and I live a mere 4 blocks from the beach in a cute little house with a front yard, back yard, cute patio, garage and a BBQ. You know, the necessities. It is so nice! I love the weather and the change and just a chance at a new start and a fresh social scene. I do miss all of my peeps back in UT, but it is always nice to meet some new friends.

So, I am working, or working it out here in CA. And, you are all invited down to visit and sleep on my two couches, but maybe you should wait until I know how to get around a little better. Right now I pretty much have the routes to church, work and the grocery store down. Okay, and the movie theater (are you even surprised?). So, if I veer off the path at all, there is a problem and I am lost. Just a head's up. But, I DO know where the beach is! 4 BLOCKS THAT A WAY!! Come on down and bring your swimsuit and lotion!

Settlers of Catan

So, my family and I only play one game together... and only when we get together on Sundays or on special occasions. It is SETTLERS OF CATAN. If you don't know this game, it is like a cross between Monopoly and Risk. It is completely addictive as well! We are fierce competitors at this game. The first game tonight was won by my brother, Randy.... everyone gets lucky from time to time. :) However, the second game was all mine!!

By nature, we Halls are competitive, but the best moments of the game had to be when Randy would buy a D card... every time he would buy one, he would pick it up in a manner that I could see what it was every time. For some reason, this was hilarious to me... I think it just been a long week... :)

If you are in for a good, competitive time... buy this game and enjoy the fun that ensues.

The Parking Spot

So, I hesitate to share this little bit of "good fortune" or karma with everyone out there in cyberspace... but here goes. I am a bit of a Parking Spot Phenom. Yes, yes, you read correctly. I always get good parking spots. Just tonight, I was pulling into Walmart... and you know there is never a parking spot to be found there... and right as I went down the left aisle... a car pulled out from the second spot and in my little Sentra went, happy as a lark!

As I say, I am leery to put this out to cyber space since it might jinx my good parking spot luck, but I had to share, because it makes my day.... EVERYDAY!! :)

Dan in Real Life... is kind of like Michael Scott

I went with some of my friends (Kristen, Don and Jeremy) to see "Dan in Real Life" this weekend. It was FABULOUS!! It had it all. As my friend Sara Wait was telling me about it, all she could do was sigh, and now I know why... It has everything... heartache and heartbreak, love, comedy, tragedy, bratty teenagers, a hilarious shower scene and an even more hilarious dancing scene in a bar. I know, I won't say anymore... just see it. That is all I can tell you. :) You will enjoy it and even shed a tear or two... or as Don said, "I didn't cry, I just got choked up."

Even better than the movie was going to the Mayan afterwards and watching the cliff divers.... Hmmm... guys in loin cloths climbing rocks right next to your table... What isn't there to like?? :) (that last part was just for my friend Don!!) ha ha ha

Sheri Dew... Just DEW it!!

After a rough Saturday night and an even harder Sunday, my cute as pie roommate, April, invited me to a fireside this evening. The guest speaker was Sheri Dew. I just love Sheri Dew. She just gets it. She is real and even though she does not hold back, she makes you feel like you can do it... you can accomplish what you were sent here to do.

She spoke about fulfilling our divine missions and roles. It was great! She definitely gave me some things to think about and it made me want to make those necessary changes in my life. I am excited to do what is right and to make those good decisions. She is truly an inspiration.

The highlight of her talk was when she reprimanded us for texting during firesides and in sacrament meeting... and lo and behold... the person right next to me was texting as she spoke! Ha! Talk about irony! :)