Memories of Megan

So... Megan is moving away from SLC (for the second time). It's always sad when a friend moves away and being a grad student it's something that happens quite frequently and I should be used to it (ironically though Megan isn't a grad student so SHOULDN'T be moving). Anyway, I thought I would compile a list of my favorite Megan memories / stories.

1) Right before she moved away from SLC for the first time a couple years ago (it was one of the first times I met her) we went on our first hike with Lis. Among some of the ridiculous moments of that day the one that stands out is "My family come from Miami" incident.

2) When Megan moved back to SLC a few months later she fell madly in love with me. Not knowing much about each other, Jenny set us up on a hike in Neff's Canyon. Megan has a Moose hat and she wore it the ENTIRE hike. One of the most ridiculous things ever.

3) I wrote a short story about Megan because she wanted me to. To this day it's one of my favorite stories I have ever written. That also sparked a big creative burst (I was in quite a drought) and went on to write several more stories I'm proud of within a short period of time.

4) Even though I wasn't there, the story about the three-centers is a classic (made even more classic by Sameera's claims that "I was there... I was driving behind you" a couple years later).

5) Megan was responsible for my favorite quote of 2007 (and possibly of the decade)... "I have to get my mouth ready". I giggle every time I think of that. HILARIOUS!

6) For our birthdays in 2007 we had a sleepover birthday party. We played games and our pinatas hooked up in Megan's bed. Steamy night for sure.

7) Megan had never heard of Slush Puppies. She thought they were just called Slushies. I told her I would google it and she said "it's going to say... 'did you mean Hush Puppies?' ". Needless to say, I was right.

8) Our last hike together: "I've been on this hike three times... three times"

9) The hiking game we made up (which we only played twice... but can't remember the name to save our lives)... It was basically exactly like rollerderby, except completely different.

10) The email from Megan's mom this week, which states: "Who is this new Pete guy with all the photos??? You and Greg didn't break up did you??? Just wondering..... Love, mom". Too funny!

I'm sure there are plenty of other things that I am forgetting here. Too bad Megan has to move, but at least Julie is coming to replace her. Megan doesn't think she can be replaced; but we'll see... we'll just have to see. But seriously, Megan has one of the sharpest / unique sense of humors I know and I for one will miss her quick wit.

Should Be Working, Blogging Instead

Since last post I've taken two great trips down to southern Utah. One to Moab with Jenny for four days and the other to Escalante with Sebastian, Sameera, and Dina for a weekend. Both were excellent trips! I'm thoroughly convinced now that southern Utah is one of the most gorgeous places on Earth; I simply cannot get enough of the place.

On the way back from Escalante we were discussing our best and worst trips we've ever taken. Everyone had lots to chose from for their best trips, but no one could think of anything for their worst trip; including me. I'm so thankful that I've had so many great trips; especially since I've moved to Utah. Knock on wood of course! Don't want to jinx myself for future trips.

I also feel so grateful that I live in such a beautiful state. People travel from all over the world to visit southern Utah and for me it's just a few hours of driving. Plus I have the beauties of mountainous northern Utah right at my door step. I'm just trying to explore as much as possible while I'm here cause I know when I move I'm going to terribly miss all the wonders of the west.