I'm off to the 602...er uh 623....no wait ...480.

Back in the diz-ay Arizona only had one area code for the entire state. Around the Mid-80's the boom to move out west hit, and Phoenix and the surrounding communities were growing like crazy.

I just remember that it seemed like overnight we went from one area code to several. I think it was when I was a freshman in college. Well, the 'rappers' liked to call Phoenix the "602" because...well... I guess it sounded cool. So, out of habit I call it the "602" 'cause I'm straight gangsta'. Technically though, my dad doesn't live in the 602 area code, but it just doesn't feel right to say that I'm gonna be kickin' it in the 480. So, for our purposes, I'm bouncin' to the 602.. ish.

Here are some fun Arizona images.

The Canyon (grand)
The Tempe Town Lake on New year's

Suh-weet
Palm Walk. You can see how it got its name. DUH! Runs north-south through campus. I've walked on it like....1,000 times.
The Bridge over University Ave. The beginning of Palm Walk.
A rare geological find discovered in Tibet and transported carefully back to ASU. They found it just like that, I swear.
Seriously... not at Thanksgiving though.
Go Devils!

Learner??

Today I'm having an internal struggle with what I know is true, and what I really believe. I've committed to be a learner for the rest of my life. But sometimes that's easier said than done. I know that God has put certain people in my life to learn from, but right now my pride doesn't want to hear it. Maybe I just need a vacation.

Lord, help me to learn all I can from everyone I can, not just the ones I choose to learn from.

Speaking of Pride, I've got plenty enough to go around lately, and I'm afraid to pray that God will humble me. So, I'm trying to 'humble myself in the sight of the Lord' so He doesn't have to.

Unconnected thoughts

Ray Charles. I like his music. His life was really messed up though. So was Elvis. Maybe that's the trade-off. Fame comes at a price.

Having a bad day? Need a cheer up? Watch this video. It'll make you cry, and yet you'll want to jump for joy simultaneously.

Po'. Where' all my money going? To McDonalds I think. Hope I can make it to the 480.. (slang talk for phoenix)

Vee Dubs, I'd really like to own one.