Trade Places with For a Day

I would love to trade places with this woman just for a day. Think of all the things I could say to clean up the mess of a world we have created for ourselves on moral standards and politics just by being Oprah for a day. Her "power" or "spoken word" is stronger than the President of US and she is wealthier than 99% of population in the world. I don't envy her childhood or the lifestyle she leads, I just want her fame to do good and watch the women and people who follow her do my bidding. WOW! I never really thought of this but she could be the coolest super villian ever!

Most Memorable Moment

My first daddy-daughter outing with Avery has to be one of the most memorable moments of my life. I have spent plenty of time with Avery but we had never really gone out on the town without mom. We went to Baiyun Mountain which is the largest mountain in Guangzhou. It is not that tall but it is expansive and has a ton of recreational activities to do and even has some authentic Chinese architecture from the old dynasty era.

I must admit I was a bit nervous taking Avery on this adventure as it was the first time I had been to the park and did not know its exact location or what to expect when we got there. But as you can see in the picture it turned out great! We shared snacks, took a ton of pictures, laughed, and enjoyed the sights. She eventually passed out on the way home, for a minute I wasn't sure who was going to last longer between the two of us. I love my daughter and I look forward to more daddy-daughter outings in the years to come.

Person you have "Liked" the Most

The smoking hot, super talented, baby mama, angrier than a badger, book worm, and my wife.....Kathryn Sauter Jackson. My like as finally grown into LOVE for her as well.

Favorite TV Show

My favorite TV show is Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. I love reality TV! You can learn so much from it. I can watch HGTV, Discovery, sometimes Bravo all day long. Mike Rowe just seems to be the most fun to watch though. He is comedic, informative, and does some crazy things. Plus, he does a tib-bit on the surrounding area too of where he is working. I like to see new places and new jobs that I would have never dreamed of doing or thought existed.

Person I Used To Be Close With

Well, I know I am supposed to post a picture with these blogs, so, I had to select from a smaller group of people I used to be close with. I have been close with alot of people and grown apart from alot of people. Most of which I really still have things in common with but just don't seem to have the time to stay in touch. The group of people I chose for this particular blog are my friends from University of Phoenix. UofP was not a very fun job, being on the phone all the time and dealing with academic issues and complaints from students, however, these folks made it fun. I miss all of them! They could always make me laugh, go for a walk in the sun, grab a bite to eat, or just chew the fat. Thanks for the good times Scott, J.R., John, Kris, Daniella, Elizabeth, and Lauren.

15 random facts

1. I dislike taking formal pictures, especially with kids, they never cooperate.
2. I enjoy taking road trips. It gives me time to think, reminisce, and be awed by Earth's beauty.
3. I learned how to rock climb from a book and just did it.
4. I have a phobia of sharks, in fact, I think one day if I actually scuba dive it will be the day a shark gets me.
5. JAWS and bad dreams caused this phobia.
6. I claim to have many ex -girlfriends but most people say a two week relationship does not count. UMMMM, it does if it meant something to you.
7. I believe my wife to be very talented but she claims she is not.
8. I love the smell of fresh cut grass, it brings back memories of baseball season starting. Though I don't care for baseball anymore.
9. My favorite sport to play is competitive volleyball, emphasis on the competitive part.
10. I have a broken pinky that I thought was sprained, never has been fixed.
11. I like to play role playing games on computers and board games. Arkham Horror for example.
12. I feel like I have been helped out a lot in my life and now I finally feel I can return the favors.
13. A Chinese star is not actually Chinese, they are Japanese. Crazy, I know!
14. I fell out a two story window when I was two, but I did not get hurt.
15. I once was able to bench 300lbs and the most I ever weighed is 180lbs.

Resolution to BLOG!

Alright! I am going to try and do this as well. I think it is an awesome way to re-evaluate life and get to know family and friends better. I feel bad that my wife blogs consistently and I never read her thoughts. So, it is time to get participating and stop hating.

day1 - yourself with 15 random facts
day2 - you and the person you used to be close with
day3 - the cast of your favorite TV show
day4 - the person you have "liked" the longest
day5 - your favorite memory
day6 - a person you would love to trade places with for a day
day7 - your most treasured item
day8 - something that makes you laugh
day9 - person that has gotten you through the most
day10 - person you do the silliest things with
day11 - something you hate
day12 - something you love
day13 - your favorite band or artist
day14 - someone you could never imagine your life without
day15 - something you want to do before you die
day16 - someone who inspires you
day17 - something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
day18 - your biggest insecurity
day19 - you, when you were little
day20 - somewhere you would love to travel
day21 - your favorite night
day22 - something you wish you were better at
day23 - your favorite book
day24 - something you wish you could change
day25 - your favorite day
day26 - something that means a lot to you
day27 - you and a family member
day28 - something you are afraid of
day29 - something that always makes you smile
day30 - someone you miss