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MY ADVENTURE IN DENVER TO SEE MY SISTER AND HER 2 LITTLE MONKEY MEN


So my vacation started out as another episode in life of Hurricane Hillary. I met my brother in law at his house in South Jordan so we could car pool to the airport. Well I pulled my car into their garage for safe keeping while we were gone for the week. I decided to leave my keys in my car since it was in the garage and I wouldn't have to worry about taking my keys through the airport or risk losing them while i was gone. Well i got my carry on bag out of my car and into Tyler's when i realized my boarding pass was still in my car so i went back into the garage and surprise my car was locked with my keys and boarding pass inside. Tyler tried to break in for 20 minutes with a hanger but it did not work. So we headed to the airport and luckily i was able to print a new boarding pass.

So our flight was delayed an hour. YOu always meet interesting people at the aiport. Like this guy that was dressed like a woman in pink shorts and a think v-neck white t-shirt. WE met this guy on the plan who, when he found out tyler was married and from utah, asked if he only had one wife.


Day1
 We took all of the kids to the park. Tristan and Isabel walked around hand in hand like best friends until they actually started playing on the playground and then went into WWF smackdown over some dinky toy. We then went to Cheesecake Factory for lunch. Jack was struggling and we had 6 kids with us that one group sitting next to us moved and everyone else the hostess tried to seat by us refused. Ha ha i thought it was genius. Then Lindsay and her kids and I walked around the mall and then looked for the Denver temple for over an hour. We stalked someone in the garage to ask them directions, and we yelled at at least 3 people while we were stopped at red lights for more directions. The next day we discovered that we had practically driven past it and had driven in a big old circle around it.


DAY 2
The Mitchells and I went to the Museum of Natural History and Science. There were dislplays of animals from North America, Australia, Water Mammals. We also saw a Native American exhibit about how early Indians lived. We saw samples of their clothes, cradle boards, tents, etc. It was very interesting. Then we went across the street to a park so the Mitchells could have batting practice with Jake.



Day 3
We headed Town Town (what Tristan calls Down Town) and went to the 16th street Mall, which is a mile long strip mall. Quite Impressive. I was forced to go into Coyote Ugly Saloon and buy a freaking awesome t-shirt. Then we rode the bus to look at the Botanical Gardens. We went through the tropical conservatory, the Japanese style garden, the Lilac Garden and the Rose Garden. It was quite beautiful but the kids started going crazy. Jack insisted on pushing his stroller along the trail. AS we got back to town the monsoon started and we were afraid the baseball game would be rained out. The game was played. We headed to Coors Field where everything is very expensive. I bought a gatorade and a pretzel and it cost me 9 dollars. People were paying 6 dollars for a bottle or glass of beer. Insane!!!!!! The Rockies slaughtered the Diamondbacks 5-0. There was an amazing fireworks show afterwards. Great music and the finale set to Ode to Joy was so loud you could barely make out the music. This was Tristan's first fireworks show and he was clapping and laughing. He's adorable.
Saturday we headed headed out at 6 in the morning, stopped for food, watched movies, and played the license plate game.
It was a fun filled week and I'm so glad I went.

Baby Raccoons and Other Animal Tales from Central Bank

Alright so today at work we found 4 baby racoons nestled all snug in our stairwell with no mama. They were all one huddled pile/mass so I'm pretty sure they were terrified. We called animal control and they never came. They referred someone at the bank to the police department so nothing got done. We don't know how long they were in the stair well so we fed them some dog treats and they started to eat them. Then the little fuzzy things moved up to the parking lot under some bushes. Nate and Cameron went out to inspect and some lady and her daughter had gotten out of their mini van and were watching the raccoons. She and her daughter had towels and were trying to catch and gather the little dears up. So Nate and Cameron came in and got boxes and went to help with the hunt. They caught the first 3 pretty easily with the towels. Granted the use of a golf club was required. Not to hit them with, just to herd or nudge in the right direction. The last little guy put up quite a fight. It was trying to scratch and bite cameron. but cameron finally pinned up and got him in the box and in the back of the van. So If Cameron comes down with rabies, we'll know why. So good so far though The Little girl sat in the back of the van with the box of raccoons. Cameron and I were talking we so could imagine something off of Tommy Boy happening. You know that part with the dead deer coming back to consciousness in the back seat and ruining the car. Ha Ha.
This incident got me thinking of last year while the bank had construction going on for the new addition and a bird got loose inside. It zoomed across the whole building like an airplane. The sad thing is it kept running into windows head first trying to get back outside. Not just once, but repeatedly. OH good times. =-)

Palm Reading and continuing adventure of Hurricane Hillary

So more adventures of my wonderful car, which I love. So the battery in my car has been replaced within the past year but is starting to freak out. I think there's a short in it. The battery light came on when I was driving home from my sister's house and I was afraid my car was going to stop right in the middle of the free way. So my car went psycho as I got halfway to church on Sunday. All of the light and symbols on the dash kept flickering and blinking, the battery light came on, and my gas gauge kept going up and down and oscillating. It was like my car was possessed. Luckily my car made it to church without stopping on me. Then as I went to get in my car to drive home my car was dead. It wouldn't start. So my friend had to drive me home and then my dad came over with me when he got back from my sister's house and jumped my car. After that its acted like a peach and I haven't had problems starting it. It swear its got major mood swings.
So I was helping one of the regular customer's at the bank and while i was running her deposits, she took my hands and started examining them. I was confused at first and then i realized she was reading my palms or something like that. She asked if I was a musician. I told her yes, I play the piano and violin. Then she started telling me I needed to go get a check up and have my heart checked. I told her that i had been to have my heart checked recently and then she starting asking me all sorts of things. She started asking me all sorts of questions about my health and my condition. This really surprised me because she barely likes anybody but Kelly, our head teller, or let's anybody help her but kelly. She then had me sort of make a fist and she told me that i was going to have 3 children. It was a bit spooky but interesting at the same time.

Motorcycles and Margaritas

So Friday the 22nd. the most embarrasing thing happened. One of our customers Brandon, who is about 10 years older than I am comes up to my window and starts acting like a doofus. He's like. Hillary. . THat's not your name is it. I was thinking "duh, moron, that's what my name tag says. Then he started asking me if i was afraid of motorcycles. I guess he was trying to be cool and to strike up a conversation. I could tell he wanted to ask me out or take me on a ride. I ran away and hid in the vault til he was gone. He gave mary jo his number to give to me. Apparently he didn't get the hint.
Memorial Day was my birthday and I turned the big 21. The Saturday before that, the gang threw me a birthday party. Holly and Sara and Chelsey, and Luke, and Aubrey and Travis were there. We roasted Hotdogs. Holly made us some margaritas. It was fabulous. They were chilled, refreshing and just what I needed ha ha. Luke made me a birthday cake. Chocolate banana. 2 words Yum-my. We played Scum and it was a blast. I was Queen for a glorious while. I was only scum once thank you very much. Then Monday on my birthday, my family came over for a bbq. My sister made me a plaque that's cream and blue and green (my favorite colors) that says Hurricane Hillary. This was to helpe me keep track of all of my valuables. THen we had apple pie for dessert. It was so wonderful. I've been on a little shopping spree for my birthday. Like a week long shopping extravaganzza. i bought some cute clothes though. I did need the new clothes. Ha Ha

Reach for the stars, or for mediocrity

So for those of you who don't know my biggest pet peeves is lazy people who think they are entitled and that they are better than everybody else. Some examples from. I get really irritated when I see people come through the drive-up at the bank with handicapped stickers in their car who are perfectly healthy and capable of walking around. There is a lady who will remain nameless who is so lazy that she expects us to do money orders for her at the drive-up because its too hard for her to walk inside. Go get some Exercise!!!
I also really get annoyed with people at grocery stores who make their own "cart return" because its too hard to walk the 5 or 10 feet to the real designated cart return.
Another thing that amazes me about people is how screwed up their priorities are. Never mind thousands of dollars spent on cigarettes, or people who don't want to work because they don't mind living in a trailer as long as they have their dish to watch t.v. For example. I had this kind of hick guy come to my window at the bank. He had one tooth. He had a tooth, one tooth, sticking out from his bottom jaw. Yes just like my little niece Bianca. He then proceeds to tell me he just sold his house/estate in Italy. Okay. How does this make sense. He can buy a house in Europe but he can't afford to take himself to the dentist. Maybe after he gets his 2 million from selling the house he can buy himself some dentures.

Anyway. I realized this week that I love playing my violin. I haven't actually hard core practiced since high school but I practiced the Bach Double with a friend yesterday. It hurt my wrist and it started out as a train wreck but we practiced and worked at it. By the end it actually sounded like music. It was a freaking blast! So much fun. I need to start my own private practice.

Thanks for listening to my latest rant gentle reader.

Why I'm called the drastic fantastic

So if anybody was ever wondering why I named my blog the drastic fantastic its kind of a running joke. Trouble and disaster seem to follow me and some think its funny. For example last October or so I was driving down University Parkway in Provo and my tire came off of my car.
So this week I had a really really awful day. It first started on Sunday when I discovered why my new laptop had been acting so crappy. Well it was ambushed and attacked by viruses. NOt just a virus but many as in plural. Just my luck. Then while my computer is taken away to get fixed I leave my phone at work. Just to top off my week I took my car in to get inspected. My car is worn out and the front tire that hadn't popped off of my car was going to in the near future. It kind of makes me scared to get in my car. What if my tire decides to come off while i'm cruising down the freeway.

Anyway a bright spot or few in my week. I saw Star Trek. I knew nothing about it but surprisingly I thought it was really good. My computer is back finally and is running beautifully.

You probably think this song is about you

Anyway. Friday was happy. I went and saw Marley and Me. THat is a very good but very emotional and depressing movie. YOu go through all 10 or so years that this couple has this dog. Then Marley ends up getting old and dying from some stomach problem. They have his funeral and the kids all said precious things like "We'll love you forever Marley", and "I hope you like Heaven and there are lots of things to chew on. Sadness.
Saturday. I babysat for my sister. My niece Isabel kept telling me that she didn't want me at their house. So the two little girls went to bed. I watched part of kung fu panda with Jake and Liv. AFter they went to bed i watched part of a Cinderella Story. THe movie is incredibly cheesy but cute. i wanted to buy it this week but target had almost every single movie but the one i was looking for.
Sunday I almost did going to Alpine. I took canyon road thinking it would be faster than the freeway. The roads ended up being so horrible i almost slid off the road 3 times. THen i took the freeway home and the roads were beautiful and clear,

Monday I had an ASL Test. I got all the finerspelling and missed only one of the 20 vocab words. The calende was a little more tricky but it'll be okay

Today I went and saw Thoroughly modern Millie. It was so awesome. THe music is so fun. Mrs. Meers and her 2 brother cronies are hilarious. Trevor Grayden was pretty awesomely funny as well. I highly recommend seeing it. it runs until saturday. My friend danica is in it. And Millie and Jimmy (aka jeff and courtney) were in one of my classes last semester and they are married in real life. Its so precious.

I was planning on going to Logan This weekend but holly is stressed out with 5 tests she has to study for so I'll being staying home. ITs good though because i was able to go to my cousins murder mystery. it took place in the 20s. i went shopping all day at DI. i found some stuffed animals. I bought this awesome black flower for my hair. I got my hair all curly. i wore all black and I wore my mom's awesome fur coat. It was so much fun and I actually guessed the murderer correctly

So i caused contention this week. My cousing works with me at the bank and we were talking right by my station when some customer asked us if this is where the hot chicks hang out. First of all i hate both of those words but i really don't like hott when used to describe people. Then my friend and I and I had a disagreement because they didn't see how hott is deragoatory or disrespectful

So jura and I hung out last night. we went to cafe rio. Luke made cookies last night and was taking them over to Holly A and his car got booted. its sad but really funny.

So my sister erin blessed her baby Bianca today. I was supposed to have jordan and his roomates over for dinner but it got canceled once again. So instead, i took a nap a did 3 hours of labs and quizzes today.

I've read 4 awesome poems recently
The Weary Blues
One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
And the Alan Doll Rap
and the Highwaymen
I also found this awesome song called Hey Hey Hillary. I know its conceited to like this because it uses my name but it made me smile so enjoy.
Until next week gentle readers

I met my love Hillary at the local distillery.
She was leaning so languidly, on the window sillery.
And I was glued to my seat as I gazed at her feat.
Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.

My heart was hi-jacked. My lips were gobsmacked.
Her hair was shimmering. My brain was simmering.
Then my blood began to boil. My desire would not be foiled.
Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.

Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.
Right then and there I made a vow.
I'm gonna make her mine somehow.
Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.

My head was spinning like a top, as I offered her a cough drop.
And as she placed it on her tongue,
My stomach did a flip-flop.
When I invited her to dance,
That was the start of our romance.

Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.
And though she's got her share of quirks.
Living with her has got its perks.
Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.

Now we live the way we do, in our cozy little igloo.
Feasting on corn flakes, marzipan and hot cakes.
And when she leans against the sink, she's my saucy little sausage link.

Hey, Hey, Hillary, Hey, Hey, Hillary.
And though it may sound strange to say.
I thank my god everyday.
Hey, Hey, Hillary. Hey, Hey, Hillary.