I had ski patrol last night. I have been skiing almost every other night. Its been good that no one has seriously been hurt. Last night was interesting. A little girl 10 years old fell and broke her leg. We got her in the medical room and was helping her feel a little more comfortable and getting her information. Her leg had a break. She was in so much pain I know but she didn't cry. She didn't have any tears in her eyes. She sat there and held her Dad's hands tight and was really hanging in there. She was so cute and so tough. I was really amazed watching her. I don't think I have ever seen a tougher 10 year girl in my life. Well we got her to the hospital and got her leg casted up. She is fine. But such a brave little girl. It was touching.

Tonight is Friday night. I am watching a basketball game and the Austrailian Open Womens final on tv at the same time. Its a busy night for sports on TV. So I have my coke and popcorn and just relaxing. Tomorrow I have a lot to do to prepare my house to leave. I had all my clothes and things sent yesterday to my new place in Nagoya. I only have a couple days left in this office and I am gone. I feel a little lonely and nervous about this whole thing. I guess the working environment scares me the most. Our office here in Utah is really laid back. But the offices in Japan are very different. Still, it will be a good experience and I am looking forward to it.

Well.... what can I say....?? I love Friday nights!!

DAMN!!

DAMN the New England Patriots just lost!!! So the Superbowl is the Chicago Bears vs. the Indianapolis Colts....

GO BEARS!!!...... i guess...

Sore Sunday....

It's Sunday night. My most unfavorite part of the week. But tonight is worse than other Sunday nights. My body is soooo sore!! Yesterday I had some ski patrol tests to get a higher certification. It was a killer. I had some ski tests and then some patient assessment tests. It took almost all day. Then at the end of the day I had to hike from the bottom to the top of the hill at the ski resort. I had to do this with my skis one. It was a killer and took me a couple hours.

Today my legs and arms are so sore. I can't even move. I have basically just relaxed all day unable to move. I soaked in my tub for a while too. But... I passed and thats the main thing. So I am glad thats over. I wanted to get this upper certification completed before I move to Japan. So I accomplished my goal and that feels good.

Well next week is basically my last week at work here in the US. Then off to Japan. I am really not looking forward to the long hours I will have to work while living in Nagoya. But thats life. For now I just hope that Monday is not a Sore Monday!!!

Back from the North American AutoShow:

Well I got back last night from the North American Auto Show in Detroit. It was a busy trip but interesting and always fun to see the latest cars and trucks from all the makers.

I had a scary experience though. My first night I arrived I decided to walk about 2 blocks away from the Hotel to the restaurant. It was dark and while I was walked a car pulled along side of me and turn out its lights. A black guy opened the window and asked if I needed a ride. I said no I was just going to a nearby restaurant. He then asked me what I was doing. I told him I was ok and just walking. He then screamed at me "Get in my car!!". I couldn't believe it. My heart was pounding. I thought, "here we go". "I might have a problem". I thought I would have to fight this guy but I was scared thinking he would have a gun. He screamed at me again "Get in my car". I yelled and told him I was fine and then started walking back to the hotel. He backed up in his car and followed me. I ran across the street and started running to the hotel. He yelled at me again then he left. It was a little scary. I thought "Todd you are so damn stupid!!! This is Detroit!!" I think I have pretty good street smarts. But I should have just drove to the restaurant. Anyway, I got in my car and drove the two blocks. I felt I was a little lucky.

The show was good. I was busy with customers and colleagues. Below are a few pics I took.


New Audi R8

New Chevy Camero

New Jeep 4 Door

I liked the Audi and the Jeep. I bought a new jeep a couple years ago but after seeing the new 4 door Wrangler I think I want to trade it in. But that will have to wait until I get back from Japan in a few years.....

Back to Work:

Well the New Years is over. Its back to work. I have been back for a few days. Not too busy yet. But I know everything will start to become busy real soon. I had a good quiet New Years. I just watched some movies and relaxed. Really nothing special. I went to a lot of movies during the holidays. I think I saw maybe 5 or 6 movies. A few I really liked were "Casino Royale" (new James Bond), "Pursuit of Happiness" and "Rocky Balboa" (The new and last Rocky movie). These were my top favorites. But my favorite from these 3 is the Pursuit of Happiness. A great story and Will Smith and his real son was excellent in this show.

I have almost finished packing up my stuff to ship over to Japan. I can't believe the time is almost here. I have already said goodbye to my parents. They left for Mexico. They already had reservations and could not change them so we said goodbye. It was hard on my Mother of coarse. But it looks like they will be coming to Japan to visit me so that will be fun. I will also be returning back here once every couple months for business so its not too bad. Still working back in Japan makes me nervous. The business and working culture is very very different. But hey the food is excellent!!!!!! hehe....

Well... I guess its off to work... another day another dollar.