If you've never heard of Montezuma Creek, UT, that's no surprise. Every state has it's more obscure cities and places, and for Utah, this is almost as far southeast as it gets- right in the middle of nowhere in the empty desert. Although it would fill up at least an entire blog's worth of ranting, I'll suffice to say that, being an Indian reservation, the housing there is pretty meager. You know- looks like it was built in the 40's and updated in the 70's... at best. Well, we were setting up a StarLink dish for one of our client's remote branches, and boy was it a trip. Aside from the fact that it took hours of driving through... scenic... Utah, the location itself was just a run down house (again, a rant for another time, perhaps). The process of getting the dish setup wasn't all too bad, though finding a place to mount the 6-U network rack was a little tricky- plus running and routing wires. By far, though, the most face-palmingly funny thing about it all was the sign on the front of the building. There it was, a big white sign with unmistakable letting, saying, "We are proud to be a TOBACCO FREE campus". ......right above the ashtray and countless cigarette butts scattered everywhere.......... oh, and the two or three people smoking underneath it. Just.... wow.
And it was my wife's birthday this week. Of all of the great accomplishments I've made, of all of the against-all-odds situations I've found myself in and succeeded, of all of the bragging point I have in my life- she is by far the greatest. We've only been together for 5 years, but those years with her have changed the course of my life for the better in ways I wouldn't have imagined.
I know most of whoever may be reading this may or may not have much connection to her, let alone know her, but if nothing else, take away from this blog two things: 1, be the kind of person who will change your spouse (or future spouse's) life. It's not a matter of being something amazing, or changing yourself to be some magnificent, inspirational person. Just act in kindness, with the intent to support all the good that exists in your partner, and help them to become their best selves. And 2, if you have not yet found a spouse, remember to look for someone who will support the good qualities in you, and will help you through the highs, the lows, and the in-betweens. That's an easier thing said than done, of course, to just find and recognize a person like that; but just keep it in mind, and you'll be glad you did.
Anyways, enough rambling for now. Happy May, and enjoy the coming warm weather!