Genesis

January 1, 2012
I wish that this blog post was as cool as the title promises it to be but, unfortunately, using the name of a biblical text to signify the beginning does not guarantee a "righteous" post... *sigh* I'm sorry for that horrible pun, I'll repent later. Fortunately, most of the posts from here on out will not be this long, this is just an intro.

I had the goal to write a blog post 365 days this year...we'll see how far that goes since it's already January 2nd and I've already missed a day... however, I took courage when I remembered that 2012 is a leap year, thus 366 days allowing for me to screw up once. Isn't it just like me to use my "free life" on the first day of my goal...oh well, it's only 3 hours past January first so I'm just going to play ref and say "It's January 1st!"

This blog is just as it promises: my random thoughts in text form, most likely spewed forth like unto my random thoughts that accompany my normal speech. Perhaps an introduction is necessary for anyone new to me.

I'll keep this simple since it's 3am and I can't sleep.

I'm a pretty simple guy. Probably the biggest thing about me is I'm Mormon, it has kinda made me who I am and explains a whole lot of the "Why the heck do you do what you do, Caleb?" I served a mission in Bolivia...that's a country...in South America (I'll save you the time you were about to spend googling where it was located). Most everything I do, and coincidentally why I am so stinkin' happy, is because I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the length of the name affects the validity of the church in no way...though that is a really long name isn't it?!)

I'm trying to become a teacher. I just finished my Bachelors Degree and I am working on my credential now.

I have a beautiful, wonderful, funny, awesome chick who is merciful enough to let me call her my girlfriend...catch is that I gotta live like 4 states away from her...not exactly the trade-off I was hoping for but she's worth it.


THE ROOMIES
I live with three dudes and one chick... one dude is married to the one chick so it's kosher, right? I try not to analyze it too carefully... One dude is a swing dancing guru extraordinaire who seems to be hindered little in his wooing of the ladies by any follicular challenges he may or may not experience and who is probably one of the greatest guys you can have in your corner should you need a favor. Another dude goes by the pseudonym G-Dub but coincidentally is, externally, the whitest you can get before crossing into albino territory but internally is equivalent to Wesley Snipes, he is also the resident spiritual buoy/gospel doctrine teacher of our ward. The aforementioned dude and chick who are married are recent newly weds who do not seem to have qualms about eating in front of the hungry, flaunting how in love they are in front of two single guys and a guy who spends every evening cuddling with a pillow cuz his girlfriend lives four states away. Said dude and chick can get away with such cruel and unusual punishment because they just so happen to be two of the coolest people ever invented.

Appearance
Height: 6'3
Weight: ~190
Hair: I say brown whilst some argue blonde...bronde then.
Genealogy: Irish, English, Native American and I'd argue a bit of troll (we're all quite tall in my family and there was heavy drinking in my family tree).
Attractiveness (as decided by a polling of chicks who couldn't care less): 8
Coolness (as decided by my 4 roommates): 8

First Date Q&A
From: The part of California where people don't have tans and where dudes don't say "Hey Bra!"
Family: An older brother who's far more attractive than I am and whose sanity I applaud considering the amount of drugs he's imbibed, a sister who is far too witty and cynical considering she's not even old enough to drive.
Also, two parents, still married after 27 years, consisting of a father whose spirituality and intelligence tower over the masses but whose sense of humor leaves said masses wondering if he meant for the joke to be so bland (Heck, he probably inspired that genesis/righteous joke!) and a mother whose dizzying intellect, wit and compassion make her the funniest person I know while being an example of love and care. I'd like to think that I am a personality-frankenstein who enjoys equals parts of all aforementioned people.
High School: Didn't go... Got my Associates degree instead of a HS diploma...shh, don't tell any of my employers.
LDS Mission: Bolivia Santa Cruz (2006-2008)
Church Calling: Elders Quorum President
Education: Bachelors Degree in Bilingual Education
Job: Lackey at Sherwin Williams (If somebody calls in SherMAN Williams one more time I'll probably shank a foo'!)
When I Grow Up: An elementary school teacher
Music: I don't like everything but almost. I hate it when people say "I like everything!" ...No, you don't. Listen to 1980s era Lady Gaga and tell me that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-i35k4vX8
Motto: A day without sunshine is like...night.

So, before this night becomes day, I'll bid y'all adieu! Here's to day 1 of 365!