How could you go on a hike through the mountains without at least one bigfoot picture? I am sure he was just paying his respects to Old Ephraim.
"Neil! I am going to fall!"
"Wow."
"Neil, careful. Don't slip. If you fall, how am I suppose to get you off the mountain? Please be careful." Why do guys have to climb on everything?
"Let's just take one more." In which Neil said no.So I got my hair cut this weekend. I like going to someone regular because they know how to do your hair and what you like. I finally found a fabulous stylist and have been very happy with how she has done my hair. But the girl who usually does my hair is gone for the summer so I went to someone else at the salon. The only person available was someone who charges more than I normally pay but I thought, well then she must be better, so I will pay it. Well, the whole time she keeps trying to get me to pay more for an eyebrow wax or a deep conditioning. Then while she is washing my hair she asks what I use to wash my hair. I tell her and she is like, "Oh, that's not good. You should use professional shampoo and conditioner. Pantene Pro V adds waxy deposits to your hair. I'm going to have to use a purifying shampoo to get that out." Seriously, she said that. I told her that it wasn't in my budget to spend that much money on shampoo. Then, she proceeds to tell me all about how it is worth it. Like how it lasts twice as long but realistically I could buy a years supply of my normal shampoo for the price of one bottle of the “good stuff.” For those of you who use professional shampoo and conditioner, that’s great, I bet you have fabulous hair and I wouldn’t mind using it but at this point I would rather buy other things. Besides, she probably gets a discount and doesn’t even pay full price. Anyway, the whole time she is trying to convince me to buy the products. Even when she is done she takes me over to the products to show me what she recommends. I figured it would be around $20.00 for a bottle of shampoo. Boy was I shocked when she showed me the price tag for a bottle of shampoo and conditioner--$65.00! She then uses the classic salesman line, “Are you interested in purchasing these today?” Of course, I say no. Then she takes me over to the other product display and says, “These products are still good but a little more affordable.” Then she proceeds to show me the price of that line—definitely cheaper but certainly not affordable. I'm sorry but I would never spend that much money on hair products, I would rather put food on my table, pay bills and use it for more exciting things. For a second, I thought I may have wandered into a used car dealership. I had no idea that hair stylists were becoming high-pressure salesman.
It’s just one of those days. I worked hard all week to clear my desk and now I find myself on a Thursday afternoon feeling the blahs. Maybe it has to do with the fact that all week I thought I was one more day ahead then I really was. I blame it on Monday being a holiday last week. Every Monday should be a holiday. Mondays are just a cruel way to make you forget about your fabulous weekend and wish you could just be a beach bum your whole life.
I did want to report that Hairy (my office plant) is still alive. I had my reservations about accepting another plant that would just inevitable die. But somehow, this one has managed to hang on longer than normal. Maybe Hairy just has a very strong desire to live or he just likes the sailboat and ocean Monet picture he accompanies on my desk.
I am seriously hearing voices in the ceiling. I know that there is some working going on on the roof of my building and some noisy neighbors did move into the suite next door. But it is kind of weird to hear random muffled voices coming from seemingly nowhere.
Neil is back from Wyoming again. Hopefully, he won’t be going on anymore work trips for awhile. Because when he is gone I revert to my OCD self and check the locks at least 3 times at night. I even have the ritual of checking under the bed and in my closet just to make sure no scary person is waiting to harm me. Yes, I have watched too many horror movies in my youth that has turned me into a raving lunatic when left alone.
If that wasn’t random enough. There are 86,400 seconds in day.
Yesterday, as I drove the deserted streets of good old Kaysville, I smiled. I smiled remembering all of the memories of the town I was born and raised in. I love my hometown! I have only lived in two other cities other than Kaysville and I found things about them that I loved but there is just something about Kaysville that I love going back to. I will admit that I would love to move back to K-town some day. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I loved growing up there and I would to raise my family there. For those of you who have not had the “Kaysville Experience,” I will tell you a few reasons why K-town is the best. First and foremost and in one word: Tasty’s. On a different day Tasty’s may not be number one but I am sure craving a good donut. Tasty’s has the best donuts, I have ever had. I have had lots of donuts in my lifetime. Kaysville housed the first Tasty’s. I really could us a chocolate glazed donut right now. Plus, there breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Second, Bowmans. I have been to all three locations that Bowmans has been in Kaysville. I remember when it was the only grocery store in Kaysville and vowing to boycott Albertson’s when it came to town. Why is Bowmans so great? Well, I love that they aren’t open on Sunday’s and don’t sell alcohol. How could a grocery store survive by keeping such a rare standard? I don’t know but they seem to be doing great. Plus, half of the high school worked for Bowmans including my best friends Neil and Ian. I spent many hours hanging out with them while they worked. I even ditched school to hang out there. Then there was the tradition of renting a movie and getting drinks and treats from Bowmans. Bowmans was the place to be Friday night. Third, Cosmos. Seriously, how could a video store survive these days still using a card system instead of a computer? But Cosmos, has the best selection of horror/mystery movies. Plus, you gotta love the brown cases your movies come in. Finally, the Kaysville Theater. It used to be a dollar theater but now the price has doubled. I remember the days when it was just one big theater and everyone in Kaysville went there for family night. Although, I think it was a good move to divide it into more theaters. I miss seeing movies there. Plus, who can forget the legendary scene shown before every movie. Two guys are watching a movie and all you see is their feet as one neatly puts down his treats while the other throws them everywhere and as he slowly lifts up his foot revealing a giant wad of pink gum stuck to his shoe and everyone yells, “EEWWWWWW.” I love it!
Kaysville sure isn’t the same anymore. It is no longer the one stop light and one grocery store town that I grew up loving. But I still love Kaysville and I can’t complain that a Pizza Hut finally came to town. Tell me about your hometowns on your blogs!
