Dwyane!

It has been a real good couple of weeks for me. First, I got engaged, and then I found out I was the first alternate for UNLV's program, which was my top choice. They rank their alternates and I was ranked number one. Last year, they got to the 26th ranked alternate, so being number one means I am pretty much in, which is very relieving news. Plus, it is kind of cool to be ranked one, I don't think I've been ranked number one in anything before.

Not only have these two very crucial life matters worked out lately, but the sports world has been treating me well too. The Saints won the Super Bowl. Even though they aren't my favorite team, Drew is definitely my favorite player, and it was great to see him win. Also, tonight when the All-Star game started, I thought, "I don't really care what happens with the game, but I just want Dwyane Wade to win MVP." And then, sure enough, he did. He deserves it for being a good guy and an often under-appreciated superstar in the league.

Man, I just don't know what I've been doing to deserve all this good fortune, but it's been nice. The sports is enjoyable, but of course, the other stuff is a whole lot better. I feel very blessed right now and hope the good times continue. Oh, and congrats again, Dwyane.

I'm engaged!!!

Well, I have been quite busy these past few weeks, so it is a good thing I got ahead on my blog for class. The reason I was so busy is mainly because I have been planning and executing my engagement. Last Saturday, I reserved an hot air balloon ride for me and Angela, my fiance. We drove down from Idaho to Heber, where the balloon was waiting, very early in the morning (sorry about waking you up so early, Babe). She was blindfolded when we got to Heber because the main surprise was the ride and not the actual proposal (she knew that was coming once I woke her up at 1:30 in the morning). When she took the blindfold off after a short speech, there was the balloon about to be blown up, and I proposed. It turned out amazing even after days of me stressing over everything. Hot air balloons are dependent on good weather, and the end of January in Utah doesn't exactly offer that stable weather. The ride was good to go, than not, and then good again. It was crazy and I was worried sick things would all fall apart; but like most engagement stories I've heard, the madness stopped and things worked out in the end. I'm sure she would describe it as magical, but I would describe it as really hectic, but magical in the end. It seems that's how lots of experiences that are worth it usually go though. Now, I'm just grateful and excited to be engaged to the most amazing girl I know.

Well, the other reason I've been busy is interviews for physical therapy programs. I went down to Las Vegas to interview at UNLV, my top choice among schools, a few days ago. I think it went well, but I will hear back tomorrow about acceptance. I am nervous, but feel confident about things. Since I am getting married soon, it is the plan that is most convenient for what I and Angela want to do; and just like the proposal, although it is stressful now, I feel it will work out in the end. I really hope so.

Oh, the last thing I want to say this week is "Go Saints!" I am really happy for my favorite quarterback and one of the classiest players around, Drew Brees. He deserves it, but it's too bad for Peyton to lose that way. I still think he'll be the greatest, but it's Drew Brees' night tonight.