Yesterday, Sunday, April 13, 2009, a date which would live in infamy...for the Applewood Ward, Golden Ward, Red Rocks Ward and Denver 2nd Ward. The Golden Stake has changed our boundaries, reducing the four Wards to three, essentially dissolving the Applewood Ward, the Ward I grew up in, the Ward I dubbed the Psyche Ward (we seemed to attract some crazy people), the Ward I called home for (almost) all 21 years of my life.
The new Ward boundaries are as follows:
CLEAR CREEK WARD: (Formerly known as Golden Ward)
-South Border: 6th Ave to I-70 to 27th/26th Ave.
-West Border: Lookout Mtn Park
-North Border: Same as before (Stake boundaries stayed in place)
-East Border: Wadsworth Blvd
FOOTHILLS WARD: (Formerly known as Red Rocks Ward)
-South Border: Same as before
-West Border: Same as before
-North Border: 6th Ave to I-70 to 27th/26th Ave.
-East Border: Wadsworth Blvd
MOUNTAIN VIEW WARD: (Formerly known as Denver 2nd Ward)
-South Border: Same as before
-West Border: Wadsworth Blvd
-North Border: Same as before
-East Border: Same as before
The strangest part about the boundary re-alignment was the fact that I'm not even in the same Ward as my Grandpa anymore. That has NEVER happened!
The meeting was more emotional than I expected it to be. I mean, I was a little sad to see the Psyche Ward be dissolved right in front of my eyes, but I didn't expect the effect it would have on everyone in the Chapel. After the boundaries were announced, the noise of sniffles steadily grew louder, until Bishop Spencer got up to bear his testimony.....that was the hardest part for me; the realization that not only will he not be my Bishop anymore, but he also is no longer in the same Ward as me! Staying on the Spencer track, the Heinys and the Spencers always sit next to eachother because the Spencer kids love to sit with my mom and me. So after the meeting, I saw James struggling through the crowd, head bent to the ground, wandering like a long forgotten son. Once he found me, he just collapsed into my arms and quietly sobbed for a solid five to ten minutes.
That did it for me. It brought back so many memories, both bad and good (but mainly good, of course!) of the good old Psyche Ward. It brought me back to the days when my childhood hero, Andrew Elldridge(sp?), left for his mission, and I thought he'd never be back. It brought me back to the days when we moved from the McIntyre Building to the new Stake Center, how sad I was to leave the only building I ever knew, but excited to be going to a refreshingly NEW building! It brought me back to the Mutual days, the Stake Dances, the Basketball Tournaments, the EFYs, and the Youth Conferences.
It reminded me of the friends I lost, especially when the Farias left and when the Archbolts left (Lance had been my best friend since the day I had been born), but it reminded me more of the friends I made. Back in my middle school/high school days, I never really thought I'd actually keep in contact with the people that I still talk to today.
Then I realized that, although all of this happened while I was in the Applewood Ward, these are typical memories that can be created at any other place and any other time. I felt strongly then that everything would work out, not for my sake, but for the sake of all the snifflers in the Chapel, especially James, the sobbing Spencer resembling me in so many ways so many years ago.
I'm saddened to see the termination of the Psyche Ward, but I'm looking forward to the new adventures my new Wards will have for me in the future. Bring on the Clear Creek Ward!
And the Ward that I'm a part of when I move out the Provo:D
Monday, April 13, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
One Down, 89 to Go/The World You Love
It's only been two games, but the 09 Rockies look good.
Really good.
Today they shut out the D-Backs, 3-0, thanks in large part to the stellar pitching by our future ace, Ubaldo Jimenez (7.0IP, 4H, 0R, 0ER, 3BB, 8K). And even with the Rox falling short in the Opening Day slugfest, there's already one crucial difference between last year and this year. They can HIT.
In the 9-8 loss on Opening Day, C Chris Ianetta, LF Seth Smith and our beloved SS Troy Tulowitzki went yard. Today, against one of the best pitchers in baseball (Dan Haren), Tulo did it again, bringing his total to 2. Hey, right now he's on pace to hit 162 HRs in a season:). This is exactly what the Rox need to be in contention this season; a healthy Tulo, a smart Tulo, and a 2007 Rookie of the Year Tulo (07 ROY was really Ryan Braun of the Brewers, but he didn't deserve it). Last year, Tulo only hit 8 home runs the entire season. He's already a quarter of the way there and we've played just 2 games!
I know. Only two games. But if we can learn anything from two games (like we have the last few years), it's that our hitting is, and will be, 125% better than last season. Pitching doesn't look too bad, either, especially if Ubaldo can come out and pitch as well as he did. Our new closer, Huston Street, looked dominant. Who knows, maybe the losses of Matt Holliday (A's) and Brian Fuentes (Angels) will actually make us a better team.
If you're still reading this post, congratulations, you can withstand my barrage of Rockies info:). If not, then I should probably start putting life updates in front of Rockies updates. Anyway, here's my life update:
-I'm leaving for Provo in exactly two weeks, and it couldn't come at a better time. While I love my job at Dick's, I'm definitely ready for a vacation. It's not like the job is hard or anything, all I have to do is be nice to customers, make sure they have a Scorecard and avoid screwing up transactions. I'm just a lazy bum who's not the biggest fan of working 5 days a week. I'm excited to get out there, look for an apartment with Mike, job search a bit, golf a bit, and relax the rest of the time!
-Speaking of golf, I'm now a Cashier AND a Golf Associate! It's loads nicer being able to at least walk around while being at work, instead of just standing at the cash register for 6-8 hours. I also get a wicked good discount through the brand, Taylor Made, which basically the best brand in golf. So with that discount, I was able to buy a new set of Irons - the 09 Burners! I can't wait to get out and hit 'em!
-I just realized that the Seattle Mariners are coming into town for a 3-game set June 12-14. That means I'll be at Coors Field from June 12-14 because this will probably be the last time Ken Griffey, Jr., my all-time favorite athlete, ever plays at Coors. My life would be complete if I found a way to get an autograph!
-Little shift towards music...I've been a fan of Jimmy Eat World for awhile now, know most, if not all, of the songs, and have seen them live. But for some reason, I couldn't really call them my favorite band (probably because I just couldn't have the same favorite band as my brother!). I remember listening to Futures when it first came out and thinking there wasn't really anything special about the album. Not too long ago, Bryan had Futures blasting on our stereo, and it started to catch my attention. So, naturally, I started listening to it...again...and it's about as good as Chase This Light. The song that caught me by surprise was The World You Love. In the span of one lunch break at work, the song turned from an afterthought to a gem of a song. It ranks among the best of them, including Always Be, If You Don't, Don't, Hear You Me and Firefight. So if you haven't heard of this song, go listen to it. Right Now. It's as good as it gets.
I got a story it's almost finished,
now all I need is someone to tell it to,
Maybe that's you.
Really good.
Today they shut out the D-Backs, 3-0, thanks in large part to the stellar pitching by our future ace, Ubaldo Jimenez (7.0IP, 4H, 0R, 0ER, 3BB, 8K). And even with the Rox falling short in the Opening Day slugfest, there's already one crucial difference between last year and this year. They can HIT.
In the 9-8 loss on Opening Day, C Chris Ianetta, LF Seth Smith and our beloved SS Troy Tulowitzki went yard. Today, against one of the best pitchers in baseball (Dan Haren), Tulo did it again, bringing his total to 2. Hey, right now he's on pace to hit 162 HRs in a season:). This is exactly what the Rox need to be in contention this season; a healthy Tulo, a smart Tulo, and a 2007 Rookie of the Year Tulo (07 ROY was really Ryan Braun of the Brewers, but he didn't deserve it). Last year, Tulo only hit 8 home runs the entire season. He's already a quarter of the way there and we've played just 2 games!
I know. Only two games. But if we can learn anything from two games (like we have the last few years), it's that our hitting is, and will be, 125% better than last season. Pitching doesn't look too bad, either, especially if Ubaldo can come out and pitch as well as he did. Our new closer, Huston Street, looked dominant. Who knows, maybe the losses of Matt Holliday (A's) and Brian Fuentes (Angels) will actually make us a better team.
If you're still reading this post, congratulations, you can withstand my barrage of Rockies info:). If not, then I should probably start putting life updates in front of Rockies updates. Anyway, here's my life update:
-I'm leaving for Provo in exactly two weeks, and it couldn't come at a better time. While I love my job at Dick's, I'm definitely ready for a vacation. It's not like the job is hard or anything, all I have to do is be nice to customers, make sure they have a Scorecard and avoid screwing up transactions. I'm just a lazy bum who's not the biggest fan of working 5 days a week. I'm excited to get out there, look for an apartment with Mike, job search a bit, golf a bit, and relax the rest of the time!
-Speaking of golf, I'm now a Cashier AND a Golf Associate! It's loads nicer being able to at least walk around while being at work, instead of just standing at the cash register for 6-8 hours. I also get a wicked good discount through the brand, Taylor Made, which basically the best brand in golf. So with that discount, I was able to buy a new set of Irons - the 09 Burners! I can't wait to get out and hit 'em!
-I just realized that the Seattle Mariners are coming into town for a 3-game set June 12-14. That means I'll be at Coors Field from June 12-14 because this will probably be the last time Ken Griffey, Jr., my all-time favorite athlete, ever plays at Coors. My life would be complete if I found a way to get an autograph!
-Little shift towards music...I've been a fan of Jimmy Eat World for awhile now, know most, if not all, of the songs, and have seen them live. But for some reason, I couldn't really call them my favorite band (probably because I just couldn't have the same favorite band as my brother!). I remember listening to Futures when it first came out and thinking there wasn't really anything special about the album. Not too long ago, Bryan had Futures blasting on our stereo, and it started to catch my attention. So, naturally, I started listening to it...again...and it's about as good as Chase This Light. The song that caught me by surprise was The World You Love. In the span of one lunch break at work, the song turned from an afterthought to a gem of a song. It ranks among the best of them, including Always Be, If You Don't, Don't, Hear You Me and Firefight. So if you haven't heard of this song, go listen to it. Right Now. It's as good as it gets.
I got a story it's almost finished,
now all I need is someone to tell it to,
Maybe that's you.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Opening Day!
With the first game of the 2009 Major League Baseball season only hours away, it's time to get out my predictions!
NL WEST:
1- Colorado Rockies (90-72)
2- Los Angeles Dodgers (88-74)*
3- Arizona Diamondbacks (85-77)
4- San Fransisco Giants (83-79)
5- San Diego Padres (67-95)
NL CENTRAL:
1- St Louis Cardinals (87-75)
2- Cincinnati Reds (86-76)
3- Chicago Cubs (86-76)
4- Houston Astros (82-80)
5- Milwaukee Brewers (73-89)
6- Pittsburgh Pirates (68-94)
NL EAST:
1- Philadelphia Phillies (93-69)
2- New York Mets (87-75)
3- Atlanta Braves (84-78)
4- Florida Marlins (79-83)
5- Washington Nationals (74-88)
AL WEST:
1- Oakland Athletics (91-71)
2- Los Angeles Angels (90-72)
3- Texas Rangers (76-86)
4- Seattle Mariners (74-88)
AL CENTRAL:
1- Minnesota Twins (89-73)
2- Cleveland Indians (85-77)
3- Chicago White Sox (80-82)
4- Kansas City Royals (78-84)
5- Detroit Tigers (75-87)
AL EAST:
1- Tampa Bay Rays (94-68)
2- New York Yankees (90-72)
3- Boston Red Sox (89-73)
4- Baltimore Orioles (72-90)
5- Toronto Blue Jays (70-92)
PLAYOFFS:
NL DIVISION SERIES:
Dodgers over Phillies (3-1)
Rockies over Cardinals (3-2)
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
Rockies over Dodgers (4-3)
AL DIVISION SERIES:
Rays over Angels (3-2)
Twins over A's (3-2)
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
Twins over Rays (4-3)
WORLD SERIES:
ROCKIES over TWINS (4-3)
ROCKIES ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! Holliday seen crying in Oakland residence. Helton rides off in the sunset on his white horse with his WS ring. Took 13 years but it was worth the wait. I'm thinking these would be great headlines to see in Rocktober, as seen below:)
Ideally, this is exactly what I want to see; my two all-time favorite teams playing in the greatest World Series since '01 (D-Back's over dreaded Yankees in 7). Ok, this most likely won't happen, especially now that I've predicted it. I have a horrible curse of jinxing the teams I pick...just take a look at my March Madness bracket. Other teams that could walk away with a WS ring: (not including Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Phillies) LA Dodgers, LA Angels, Oakland A's, San Fransisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds.
NL WEST:
1- Colorado Rockies (90-72)
2- Los Angeles Dodgers (88-74)*
3- Arizona Diamondbacks (85-77)
4- San Fransisco Giants (83-79)
5- San Diego Padres (67-95)
NL CENTRAL:
1- St Louis Cardinals (87-75)
2- Cincinnati Reds (86-76)
3- Chicago Cubs (86-76)
4- Houston Astros (82-80)
5- Milwaukee Brewers (73-89)
6- Pittsburgh Pirates (68-94)
NL EAST:
1- Philadelphia Phillies (93-69)
2- New York Mets (87-75)
3- Atlanta Braves (84-78)
4- Florida Marlins (79-83)
5- Washington Nationals (74-88)
AL WEST:
1- Oakland Athletics (91-71)
2- Los Angeles Angels (90-72)
3- Texas Rangers (76-86)
4- Seattle Mariners (74-88)
AL CENTRAL:
1- Minnesota Twins (89-73)
2- Cleveland Indians (85-77)
3- Chicago White Sox (80-82)
4- Kansas City Royals (78-84)
5- Detroit Tigers (75-87)
AL EAST:
1- Tampa Bay Rays (94-68)
2- New York Yankees (90-72)
3- Boston Red Sox (89-73)
4- Baltimore Orioles (72-90)
5- Toronto Blue Jays (70-92)
PLAYOFFS:
NL DIVISION SERIES:
Dodgers over Phillies (3-1)
Rockies over Cardinals (3-2)
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
Rockies over Dodgers (4-3)
AL DIVISION SERIES:
Rays over Angels (3-2)
Twins over A's (3-2)
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES:
Twins over Rays (4-3)
WORLD SERIES:
ROCKIES over TWINS (4-3)
ROCKIES ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS! Holliday seen crying in Oakland residence. Helton rides off in the sunset on his white horse with his WS ring. Took 13 years but it was worth the wait. I'm thinking these would be great headlines to see in Rocktober, as seen below:)
Ideally, this is exactly what I want to see; my two all-time favorite teams playing in the greatest World Series since '01 (D-Back's over dreaded Yankees in 7). Ok, this most likely won't happen, especially now that I've predicted it. I have a horrible curse of jinxing the teams I pick...just take a look at my March Madness bracket. Other teams that could walk away with a WS ring: (not including Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Phillies) LA Dodgers, LA Angels, Oakland A's, San Fransisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds.
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