Well sorry for my Debbie Downer post last time. I found something that will make me happy. This is what i'm going to do for the rest of my life. Enjoy!



Just kidding. Only on weekends.

:)

Things have gotten way too complicated. And it probably doesn't help the situation any that I've been up all night trying to study. I'm so ready for school to end so I can start on something else. That's my monthly alotted dramatic time. Thanks for coming by, I'll see you in April!

I thought I should at least post once in the month of March.
I got a job at NuSkin. I decided that Australian accents are hilarious, but even more hilarious when they intermittently change into a Korean accent. Oh what a world we live in.
Oh yeah, I work a graveyard shift too, so this is my post at four in the morning and it's likely that many will follow at such outrageous times. It's like I'm writing a newspaper and I have to get it out really early, except for the fact that only 4 people read my blog, as well as the fact that I can't write well enough to be in the news.
I mean come on, the only real award I won was the time I took a picture of Derrick jumping from the step, moments before he taught me the meanings of "Co-Cos, Noogies, Indian Burns, Purple Nurples, and the one I named and my personal least favorite, the ice cream sundae banana split (Ice in my little briefs followed by a wedgie). Oh what good times we had as kids.
The fact of the matter is, I deserved every beating I ever got from any of my family members. So I'm going to make it up to you. This week (ending 11:59 Saturday, March 21) any immediate family members may hit me once. This offer is only good for brothers and sisters. No spouses, roommates, Brett Sykes, or nieces/nephews allowed. Please make the beating interesting, because I've run out of good stories and everyone I know is getting bored of me. (You all know you've heard the camera/Derrick story at least 15 times)
Oh, and you should probably do it outside of earshot/running distance of Mom. I may be 19 but I will still play the "Mama's Baby" card.
Also, take a look at the NuSkin website. I have many many credits for free products, but just the right number of sisters to deplete it.

Much Love

Saturday Morning

Taking a test on the last day: $3
Energy drink to keep you awake for the test: $1.50
Finance Test: 30 questions
Testing time elapsed: 3 1/2 hours
Knowing your teacher curves the grade: Priceless

It's February and I still haven't made any new year resolutions. So, here it goes.

1. At least twice a week spend some time at the parent's house.

2. Go on a date at least twice a month.

3. Drop a few. ;)

4. Make sure Danielle doesn't get the name "Lorelie" or Stefanie get the name "Elise McKenna" (Don't worry. No kids for me for a while)

5. Wrap up school by Spring 2010.

6. Get a job.

(All of these listed consecutively makes me sound like a loser)

7. Stop being a loser.

8. Read 15 books. But still not be a loser.

9. Not sleep through church (Oops, starting next week)

10. Articulate my words

There it is. Any assistance would be much obliged.

Scenes that get me pumped:

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly



The Fall



Man from Snowy River

An oldie and a goodie

WHY ARE YOU SO FAT?

I've been gone for too long. And the australia thing was a little strange, I know. But I stand by it. Utah kicks Australia's Aborigini Ass.

Well, update on me. My hair is now about four inches and about 3 1/2 inches too long for my mom. I'm going through NFL playoff-itis and am pretty sure that this years superbowl will be watched for more than just it's commercials. (Hint Hint Stef)

I moved into an apartment across the street from UVU which smells like five bachelor pads put into one, which it is. My roommates are great. Nick 1 is from california and doesn't understand us utahns. Nick 2 is from Canada and just got back from a mission in Greece. Mike is quiet. Shane is fun but likes off-brand doritos. Gross.

School's fantastic this semester. I'm loving all of my classes. Every single one of them is harder than diamond in an ice storm but they're also interesting and a few are pretty fun.

Now something for everyone to enjoy:

Top 10 Reasons why Utah is better than Australia

10: Australia only has 5 temples. Utah almost has 13.

9: Australia has these:

8: Everyone knows that Crocodile Dundee doesn't exist, The Crocodile Hunter and Heath Ledger are gone, and the Turtle Man lives in America.

7: Utah has really great Apple Cider just around the corner, so long as you live in the right place. Specifically, Orem.

6: Utah has the best snow on earth.

5: Convicts were not sent to Utah for criminal behavior.

4: Utah is a part of the great USA.

3: UVU is in Utah

2: You'd have to change your watch with the hours, which can be extremely confusing.

1: These guys

Well, i just recently bought Casino Royale, and found out that it consolidates two of my favorite things into one super thing. James Bond, and Chris Cornell. Enjoy





Now to go see Quantum of Solace. I like Jack White (The White Stripes) and we'll see if Alicia catches my fancy.

Wait, and Henry Winkler who plays "The Fonz" is also on Arrested Develpment, via "Barry Zuckerkorn, Attourney at Law."

I am supposed to be writing a paper for my Principles of Management class, but I have to take the time to show you all the greatest announcement since EVER. They (a general "they", but specifically Micheal Hurwitz and Ron Howard) are making an "Arrested Development Movie"
This will change the world forever....


And I totally just learned who Ron Howard is, Richie from Happy Days. This is going to be a great day, a Happy Day. If you have any bad news for me today would be the day to tell me.

Well, it's a nice Sunday afternoon and I'm in Logan for the weekend. Want to know what Logan is known for?

The Logan Temple

Dairy Products

USU Aggies

AND SUPER BABES!!!!!

Why does no one else in this family blog anymore? Has everyone caught Brett Sykesitis? Blog already.

I have nothing more to say.

I Love Tina Fey

I also love Barry Manilow, Girlmore Girls, and to beat up my big brothers, but today I'm focusing on my SNL crush.

My love for Tina began with Stefanie's love for Tina. I do everything my family does as long as I think it's cool, and loving Tina is still cool in my book. So anyways, 30 rock is starting soon and I can't wait to see it again. My friend stole my first season and I'm getting it back soon, with or without violent force.

But look at me, I'm rambling again. So, Tina.

Again, love her. But when I found out that she's married, she has his daughter, and he writes all the music for 30 Rock I was heart broken. So I went out and found someone better, SO SUCK IT TINA! But I still really do love Tina. (OCTOBER 30TH for anyone interested, that's not Halloween right? There are 31 days in October right? I just did the knuckle count thingy and decided that there isn't, and then checked a calender and decided there are. So OCTOBER 30TH!)

My oh my what an impact she's made on my life. I wish she'd just date Alec Baldwin and get the whole ruse over with. We'll just have to see in Season 3 won't we?

So this is my lady love.

She's pretty great, and by that I mean pretty and great! I'm gonna get some kissin for that one. (My dancing in my chair in this computer lab has made everyone uncomfortable so I'm just going to move on)

We're gonna to get married on top of a mountain, and there's going to be flutes playing and trombones and flowers and garlands of fresh herbs. And we will dance till the sun rises. And then our children will form a family band. And we will tour the countryside and you won't be invited.

This is all true, except for the first person to guess this movie will be invited. VIP to our family band. Syd will be our lead Oboist. Jon might join in for some recorder work.

Just as a reminder to all of you, Sydney does have a blog but I can't currently let you all see it. So be sure to beg, nag, and agitate til she lets you.

I'm on a roll! That's 4 blogs in 4 days. Maybe I'll take a few months to calm down.

Well, i found a few of the classic videos that I'd love to show you. Here you go.













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You can't watch these and not smile ear to ear. I know I did. I like the Jonny Fedora one the best.

Hmmm, So i just found out that that babe I keep talking about, Syd, well she has a blog. But i'm the only one who's allowed to read it. You'll all have to beg her to read it next time you see her. She'd love to hear from you, not too happy that you're asking to read her blog.

Anyways, i just figured i'd write on one family that it kinda similar to my family. At least the brothers. The Bluths. My favorite past time.



The oldest bluth, Gob (Pronounced JOB hard "O") he's the oldest, the attention getter, the magician. This one is my brother Jon (Pronouned like John) Also he has a son, STEVE HOLT, the toughest most awesome high school quarterback to ever repeat his senior year 3 times. Like Roman, except that Roman will graduate high school early, just like his father.

Gob



Steve Holt



Secondly, is Micheal. He's very down to earth. He's an amazing business man and has a quick wit that rivals the gilmore girls. This is my brother Derrick.

Micheal



Finally, there is Buster. He's a momma's boy. He is scholar. He is awesome. He is ME.

This Is Me.....


These are the brothers of my family. Come to a Sunday dinner sometime, we'll be more than glad to show you....

Alright. I know, stop and take a breath, I'm back. My sister Stefanie tagged me and I don't think it fair to leave her to do this alone like I always do. I can't promise I'll keep updating often. I can promise that the next 21 questions will reveal the David Parker Raynes that everyone has known and lllllllliked for years, or months, at least since I passed the hump of my awkward stage. I never had a hump anywhere on my body, but now I'm just rambling.

1. Did you date someone from your high school?: Almost, many times. Damn teenage girls and their playful ploys.

2. What kind of car did you drive?: A '63 Ford Falcon, a'96 Jeep Cherokee. And I never wrecked either of them. I wish I could have driven the cow. (Reference to Stefanie's blog answer)

3. What is your most embarrassing moment in high school?: My date kissed another guy on the last dance of Homecoming. I suppress this memory, but thanks for bringing it back up.

4. Were you a party animal?: No. Just No.

5. Were you considered a flirt?: Probably. (Reference Damn Girls in the first answer)

6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?: 9th grade choir and thespian. But we don't talk about those days in my family.

7. Were you a nerd? : If I say yes, it's possible i wasn't but am just trying to sound cool like i was in high school. If i say no, i most definately was a nerd. No, i was not a nerd.

8. Were you on any varsity teams?: I went to one Ping Pong club meeting. That's half as many football games that i attended.

9. Did you get suspended/expelled?: Every teacher loved me. Or felt bad for me. The acne.

10. Can you still sing the fight song?: I graduated just 4 months ago, I couldn't do at graduation, i most certainly cannot do it here.

11. Who were your favorite teachers?: The one's who would let me eat at ernie's, slack off, and not tell my parents. Love you Mom.

12. Where did you sit during lunch?: 10th grade, i sat by my locker listening to hot hot heat. I would have rocked the 80's. (Hot Hot Heat is not now and has never been an 80's band) 11th grade I ate at home and 12th grade i ate where ever there was food enough to support me.

13. School Mascot?: A tiger. I won't capitalize tiger cause...... Really?

14. Did you go to homecoming and with who?: First time, CC. Second time, A total Babe.

15. If you could go back and do it again, would you?: I kind of am right now. I still spend more time with my high school friends than any college friends i have....

16. What do you remember most about graduation?: Everything. It was longer than most, and my gown was not comforable.

17. Where did you go senior skip day?: I think i slept in.

18. Have you gained weight since then?: No. I've been going to the gym lately. All of 3 times in the past two and a half weeks.

19. Who was your prom date?: Rachel Smith, i gashed her leg up long boarding. I still feel bad about that. Then the babe. Again.

20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?: Sure, if nothing's good on TV

21. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?: Wash your face more, and learn to coordinate clothing. (I know you're all thinking the same thing, but still no one's taught me. You're all lucky i don't wear my track shorts and disneyland shirt everywhere i go.(No i didn't run track and i've never been to disneyland (Yes, i just parenthed inside other paranths)))

Alright, i hope this suffices. I'll write next all about my High School ten year reunion.

Oh, and PS. Just so you know, i'm not even in my senior year yearbook. I really am just like buster from Arrested Development. Niether seen nor heard....

Imagine this. 14 hours at home alone with a slightly sane granny and a hankering for a nap. Now imagine this same granny finding a knife and searching the house for some meat to make some soup with. Imagine again as you argue with her nonsense while casually averting any cutting, slicing or swearing. What's next? let's find out.

Well I have joined the ranks of the facebookers. I just got on to see one person's page and suddenly i found myself with more friends than a knew I had and a wonderful game of Scabulous going. I don't know what is so addicting about it, but I do know that you will be seeing more of me in my facebook. I am creating a quiz about me, who ever gets the highest score and responds to this blog, will get a prize. But it's a secret prize that I can't say yet.