Urban Poly Princess

I went to the cultural hall and they were STILL setting up a "net" they created. I got there late BUUUT they were taking FOREVER!!! Instead I joined David & Ryan's group I saw setting up some sort of dinner. They didn't have anyone there so I stayed. David looked very nice as did the pretty girl he was sitting by.

I can't believe Ryan worked for 4 years with Victor Ludlow. That is sooo awesome. I can only imagine what he learned from him. Ryan and I have a lot in common. I love the way he loves the scriptures. He also worked on Jon Huntsman's campaign for Governor. I worked on Orrin Hatch's campaign for president and I also attended the Republican convention that year as one of the perks. We were served an o.k. dinner where the tickets were sold for A LOT of money that was raised for the Republican party. I was ushering for Salt Lake County then and I made sure to work all the political events. They had some event at the Rose Wagner Theater where Jon Huntsman spoke. He is an amazing speaker. He is David B. Haight's grandson. I think he's married to Neal A. Maxwell's daughter.

Huntsman dropped out of high school for a year to play in a band. Despite this he still went on to do well in college AND serve a mission to Taiwan. Rich white boy from a family with a lot of history in the church raised in Utah. Of course he turns out alright. I'm sure some pretty powerful prayers were offered in his behalf. He grows up to become Utah's governor and later the Ambassador to Taiwan. Thank You president Obama. Nepotism yes most likely although it was interesting for me to note how connected the leadership in Utah is and how much influence the church has although it may not be direct. Everyone knows everyone else in this little elite circle. I guess that's to be expected. If you work with someone in the church or anywhere it follows that your families will get to know each other too.

Prominent Utah families are prominent in the church, business AND politics.

I think David's working at the International Center since he said he's working near the airport. I don't think he gets how long his commute is going to be although maybe his commute from here to ATK is similar BUT I think Layton to the International Center is still longer. KJazz and Fox13 are there. When I first moved to Utah I worked as a collector first for 3 months there. I became a collections trainer pretty quickly and while I enjoyed the new position I made more through collections bonuses than I did on salary. That ticked me off. I did an internship at KJazz for a few months there too when I was actually working on my broadcast journalism degree at the U.

I can transfer up to 4 broadcast journalism classes to the U. I should probably finish those at USU then I'd have maybe 2 to complete at the U for that degree. I WOULD like to finish that one day although I think creating my own blog with video stories I shoot and edit myself sounds more fun. Journalism is something I just love. I know my interests lie all over the place but there's nothing wrong with that.

Since I set my own schedule I should probably take advantage of that by taking classes at USU. I never wanted to go to school there however. I do want to FINALLY finish that degree. I'd like to make money too now. I can ONLY take 4 classes so I should just take 1 a semester. Somewhere along the way I hope to get a job at Stevens-Henager College in Salt Lake City then I can FINISH this stupid degree I keep stopping to go to graduate school. Not that I regret getting my MBA at all. I will bring a lot to my next position I interview for.

I worked for Eastman Sports at the International Center when I was a librarian substitute. It was customer service on the phone starting at 6am with weekends off. My checks were very nice then especially since I didn't have to pay any bills except for my direct tv, phone bill and insurance. I ate lunch somewhere different every day. I didn't have any benefits then. My brother liked to tell me how homeless people didn't have insurance. He helped me get this job. I was sooo sick of applying and smiling and interviewing. It felt like I would NEVER get a full time librarian job.

If I hadn't just lost a county job to someone from out-of-state I don't think I would've even considered moving to Logan. I wouldn't have minded moving to Park City or California BUT I remember thinking I didn't want a job in Layton because the thought of living there was awful. I still remember my niece telling me she could NEVER live here. Uh huh, me too!!!

But, I have learned things I never would've had to learn if I didn't move. I have my mother in Salt Lake-actually 5 minutes from the International Center. YES, I would test that in the mornings, jump on I-80 then take the second exit. It's a good thing I traveled so early in the morning I would've had some tickets if I was followed by a highway patrol man. I think frontrunner goes to Layton. Maybe David can do that and sleep on the way. That commute is exhausting, especially if he does it during rush hour.

The airport Trax should be up and running directly to the airport. Lots of buses could take him to the International Center and he wouldn't have to wait more than 10 to 15 minutes. Lots of buses go to the airport and if the bus travels there it definitely stops at the international center. It would be worth it to me to sleep on the train BUT he might be like George who is going to drive because he's more comfortable that way EVEN if lots of other people take advantage of trax and express buses AND save energy AND money. Trax is pretty fast too. It may even save time. I am so happy my mother's house has a Trax stop right near it.