From the Mouth Of...

Well, okay, so the following quote isn't exactly from a child, but it had to be one of the most pertinent quotes to me in a very long time.

"I think being alone in a restraunt with a book is a good as it gets." This line was written by none other than John Cleese of the Pythons in their autobiography The Pythons Autobiography. He wasn't even writing about me, but himself! I just had to share since I happen to love to sit at a restraunt with a book and read for a few hours.

So I'm back from the trip to Utah. It was a really nice trip (aside from the 10 hour drive each way which wasn't so bad except for the 10 hours). I got to see my newest nieces (Rebecca and Brooke). They are so totally adorable. Not to mention 4-year old Bethany who was so excited to see me!

Well there was this other young girl I was anxious to see.
Isn't she cute? Perhaps that's the wrong word... HOT might be a better word.
We had a few times to get together and it was really, really nice to see her. I do wish the trip could have been longer than it was, alas, work for me and school for my roommate kinda killed that. Alas, we were able to vist each other and talk. It seems like we'd both like for something to work out. The distance is still an issue, but we'll cope as we can. So as I am now back in the Zona, and Quincy Jane is still in UT -- I am not nearly as happy as you see me in the above pic. I already miss her. *sniff* Alas, alas, I open tomorrow and am a bit tired so I'll close this one out.

Until next time, keep stompin'

~Gojira

That's Very Important, Write That Down

And so we find outselves in the third installment of the Social Godzilla. I am writing about this stuff that has happened and it seems a bit unreal. Heck, I lived through it and it seems a bit unreal.

So for the first time in a LONG time, I've got a "girlfriend" and she's terrific. Alas, due to life, we were parted a bit before expected. B&N called down from UT and her former job was opening up again and could she start the next week...

So she went back to UT and it is a good thing I have unlimited texts on my phone or I'd be deader than dead broke from paying the bill. We have been sending messages back and forth every day, a number of voice calls and I miss her terribly. She has been kind enough to send me a few photos via the cell phone.

I am thrilled to have the pics, though I just miss her all that much more.

Well, my roommate had planned a trip to Utah, leaving late this evening and invited me to go. How could I pass up a chance like that? We will be leaving whenever he gets home and we get the car packed. I doubt I'll be able to blog much via the Frozen North (not yet, I hope), but I will get to see the lady above and spend some time with her... and some other friends and family.

So that's it for this installment. Wish me luck. Wish us both luck!

~Gojira

Godzilla the Social, pt II

So, there we are in CA, the week is over and I've got to get back to AZ to return to work. Or so I thought. If I'd have called for the schedule I would have discovered I could have stayed a few more days. Alas, alas, there were things to be done here.

While I am not a big fan of driving distances anymore (not that I ever was, but coped better when I was younger), the drive to and from AZ to CA isn't all that bad. Having this cute girl in my passenger seat that wanted to hold my hand certainly didn't hurt either. What a marvelous way to travel holding the hand of the girl you're dating for hours on end.

So we got back to the 'Zona and did what dating people do. We dated. Watched some movies, played some games, spent time together, went to lunch or dinner... and as my car problems were not over -- she was incredibly kind and shuttled me around to and from work and other places a number of times (as did a few others who ought not be left out so thanks to Bryan and Wendy!)

So one day I'm at work and talking to some guy about how I am a recovering Warcrack addict and how I quit playing it. We were discussing the benefits of this and I mentioned that since I quit playing I had found a "girlfriend". A word that I had not used with Quicny yet, nor had she called me boyfriend. So the next time we were together I mentioned this and she said she was okay with that. So we had moved on from "dating" to being BF/GF. BOOYAH!

So, we had "upgraded" our relationship and this little Godzilla was pleased.

I think that's enough for entry number two. (Mostly because I'm about to fall over asleep!) Until next time, keep Stompin'!

~Gojira

Godzilla being social?

Years. Wow. Years it appears to be.

I am not going to promise I am going to be here all the time, cause I am not ready to make such a promise, but I am thinking perhaps I *ought* to be here a bit more often so we shall see. On the way home from my brother's place tonight I considered it and blew it off... and wouldn't you know it, this same evening my brother-in-law suggested I should update my blog.

So anyhow, here I am. And what a place to begin.

Set back the clock a few weeks (rather than the years you haven't been reading about) to the middle of July. I was over in California for a bit of vacation before taking a keyholder job at the game store. It was planned that I was going to Disneyland with my HS friend, Andy, on Wednesday and kind of jokingly I sent a message to a friend of mine in AZ telling her if she wanted to come out I'd take her to Disney. I wouldn't have sent it had I not been willing to follow through, but have to admit I was a bit surprised (thrilled, mind you but surprised nonetheless) when she actually came over.

So Quincy came out to CA from the 'Zona and the three of us went to Disneyland on the 16th. We had a very good day. There were times when I was kinda wishing it was just the two of us, but had already planned the day with Andy so couldn't just tell him to go away. He did go see a show so we had a few hours alone. Either way, was a fun day. We met a mother and daughter from Spokane who were there for the first time and got to play tour guide which was immensely fun for me. I really hope we were able to make their trip more enjoyable.

So anyhow, after 16 hours or so at Disneyland and being extremely beat, we headed home. That was the beginning of "dating" Quincy. The rest of the week we ran around various haunts. It was a little difficult as my car was in the shop so we had to borrow the folks' car, but it worked. We had a nice time and a nice safe drive back to the 'Zona.

Believe it or not, this Godzilla was (and is) actually social. It can be a wonderful thing. It has been a few weeks so there is more to say, but that will have to wait. Until then....