Dizzy Talk

Well, I've been dizzy on and off for three days from some mystery something, but, it's time for some updates on the life of me and the lives of the ones I adore...

Violet...I hope you are here and we just haven't heard yet!!!

My little brother Scott got engaged to Christi last Thursday. Sure, he's only 21, has me beat by ten years in the whole engagement endeavor (okay, I was engaged once, but the whole follow through to the altar obviously didn't happen), and also spurred the awesome question from my father, "So, honey, when are you going to follow suit?" That all won't change the fact I'm happy about it...I'm pretty fond of officially adding another great person to the family. Congratulations guys.

On the wedding track...today I went to the wedding of my old friend Brian Beck. His new wife Heather has a son, and they included him in the ceremony, bought him a ring, and inscribed it with his new name (he's taking Brian's last name). I thought that was such a great idea to include him like that. Congrats Brian, Heather, and Casey...you guys make a cute family.

I only have a few weekends until Vegas. This year, we've got 24 people going. Last year was a blast, and I imagine this year will be just the same, if not better. I really need that break from work right about now, and the sunshine too...

Really, I have nothing more to write about right now other than that I'm pretty thankful for where my life is at the moment, the friends I have, and the family that seems to keep getting bigger and bigger everyday. I may exhaust people by saying that, but, I'm happy for all of this, everyday, and I kind of think that the day I start taking it for granted is the day that I'm not me anymore.

Last words...

A cute quote that I'll publish without giving away the author, other than that she's pre-kindergarten and was saying this to one of her favorite people..."Will you SHUT UP, I'm talking to God right now!" There's other quotes from her that floor me as well, but, that's the only one I'm offering up to public ears, just because it's so hilarious.

And to an old friend in SLC...I'll keep you in my thoughts until you weather the storms, and after of course.

My song of the moment (and if you make fun of me, I'm, well, nevermind...I deserve it)...I Hate This Part by The Pussycat Dolls. Yeah, once again, I find myself saying...huh?!

Happy Spring people...we made it out of winter alive. I mean, summer is only a few months away now.

Hope, Late at Night

I went to church today with three of my friends. This isn't something I do very often, but, I was invited and actually enjoyed it.

After church, we went to lunch and, as we usually do, got to talking about random things. The theme of the sermon today was 'hope' which was fitting considering the personal issues of some of us at the moment and the general state of the US as well. As we continued talking, I made the comment that "Life is frigging great right now." It was met with some giggles and laughter...I mean, who says 'frigging' right?

Well, the point of the statement was, and I said this...

I've got a job...friends and family I adore...a roof over my head...minimal debt...food anytime I want it...dispensible income...a nice and safe car...trips out of town as I see fit...a bright future, blah, blah, blah...

Most everyone reading this probably has something they're struggling with. Some much more than others whether that be not finding a job, grief, debt, illness, relationship woes. A friend of mine posted an article the other day that reported crisis call lines in Oregon are up 72% right now. People are thinking of giving up, they're crashing, they're lying in bed all day, they're isolating themselves from their friends. For lack of a better word, it kind of sucks.

Anyway, there's a line in a very popular song that I really like that says: "And while you're out there gettin' where you're gettin' to, I hope you know somebody loves you..."

No one is alone. And you're probably much more loved than you'd guess, even if you're an ass to people. I guess I just hope that people feel comfortable letting others know when they're struggling and need help, or if they're just feeling pissed and need someone to put their life in perspective for them. Whether your outlet is friends, God, a crisis line, or a random stranger on the street...find someone to help you feel better if you can't seem to do it yourself...and don't feel bad about it either...because eventually you'll get to a point where you'll make yourself feel better on your own...but that time doesn't always have to be right now.

At the end of lunch, one of the four of us stated that he's tattooing HOPE on his wrist now, and IDIOT of his forehead. We'll work on talking him out of the latter one...maybe.

Songs of the moment: You Found Me by The Fray, Cobwebs by Ryan Adams, Never Hold Back by Method Man. Don't ask about the last one...I just like it.

Baby Sischo is officially named Brayden James Sischo now. I'm still going to call him Love, at least until he starts telling me to quit when he is ten.

Oh, and I get to go see William Fitzsimmons in concert in a few weeks. For the few of you who know who he is, this is a cool thing. Everyone else can make fun of me. I'll get over it.

My New Love...

Occasionally, someone comes along who captures your heart, brings an instant smile to your face, makes you know that you are going to love them for as long as you live...this little guy is one of those people.

Introducing the first born son of Levi and Robin Sischo. He decided to finally come into this world 13 days late on Friday February 27, 2009 at 8:45 am by C-section weighing in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces. At press time, he is yet to be named, so I think my only name for him is going to be 'Love.' I've already warned him that he is stuck with me for the rest of his life...he seemed okay with this...I am pretty sure I got a thumbs up underneath his hand protectors.

As many know, Robin is one of my best friends, but also more like a sister to me...making Love an extra special addition to my life. To me, he's just another addition to my family. I couldn't put him down on Friday, and can't wait to see him again already.

Congratulations Robin and Levi!