Ridiculous Hard Labor Let me tell you a little something about my friend Anna before I share this story. Anna is one of those people who does things when she says she'
Ironman So Hot So so so hot. I'm not talking about myself. I'm talking about the weather. It has been so bloody hot here in Salt Lake City. Like, jaws of Hell hot. Like, so hot that if The First Eye tried to
The Siblings Kitty Texts My sister Krisanda received a strange text from an unknown number over the weekend. Never one to pass up on a good opportunity to weird others out, she responded. Below
Ridiculous Joyful Noise? Last Friday night I did my Christian duties for a friend in need. Actually, I don't know if I can count this as Christian duties because I had ulterior motives. My good, and hysterical, friend Mal (who you can find here [http:
Law In Which My Life Takes A Sharp Turn Several months ago, sort of on a whim, I applied for a job in a country called Palau. Palau is an island nation in Micronesia, 500 trillion miles away from where I currently live. Why did I apply to work there? 1. It never
The Siblings The Mexican Ritz Last week I adventured through the jungles of southern Mexico with my sister Krishelle, my uncle Will, and my 6 foot 5 long lost brother Daniel. We arrived late Saturday
Russia The Banya Archive I'm heading off to southern Mexico in about 30 minutes after a very frantic weekend of trying to pull a million things together all at once. I just got back from a wedding of one of my very best friends of all
Facebook List Strangest Foods On Friday I asked you to share on the Facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/itjustgetsstranger] the strangest food you've ever been encouraged to eat (not literally share--but tell us about it). You people have had some terrible life experiences. This reminded
Videos A Horrific Birthday Surprise I have the best of friends; I have the worst of friends. It was my birthday on Friday. I turned 275. Things I remember from my life: 1. When my
Ironman Ironman St. George Videos Daniel and I recorded 7 short videos in St. George in the days leading up to the Ironman, shortly after our disqualifications, and the day after, discussing our experience and attempting to show parts of the course. In two of the videos there are
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part III I pulled into the next aid station, having gone a while without seeing any spectators or support staff since we were now somewhere on the back side of a very windy canyon. The small crowd was a welcome sight. I got off my bike
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part II The man sitting next to me in the changing tent was probably 60 years old. His face was completely white and he didn't respond to me when I turned to him and commented on the water. He stared at me, with his
Ironman Ironman St. George, Part I Well it happened. The much anticipated Ironman St. George came and went this weekend, taking a part of my soul and happiness with it. The race and event proved to
Ironman Ironman Final Thoughts Dear strangers, I write this now on the eve of our Ironman departure. In a few short hours we will head south, Paul Cyclemon and Larry in tow, off to war. I'm freaked out. Like, really freaked out. Over seven months ago
Ironman Strangest Human Names Last Friday I went to the Facebook Page and asked you for the strangest name you've ever heard parents give their child. You did not disappoint. I think we're going to have to do more of these brain storms together.
Ironman Willard Bay I know you may be tired of hearing me talk about swimming. If so, just replace the word "swim" with "Polka Dance" throughout this post. I
Ridiculous Free Screening On Saturday my friend Dan told me he had a big surprise for me. He provided no hints and loaded me into his car at 11:00 AM. I was sure the surprise was food related, which is why I obliged without hesitation. But
The Great Barf Lake Ironman is now 3 and a half weeks a way. No joke. I've started referring to the day as "Satan" because this word much more accurately
Yahoo Answers Yahoo! Answers II Happy Easter. To kick off Good Friday, I sought my good friends on Yahoo! Answers to help me out with some problems I've been having with my cat.
Ironman Not Far from the Tree Years of speculation that I might be adopted were suddenly halted on Sunday when I watched Bob attempt to use technology. My sister Krishelle and I sat in the back seat of his car while Cathie subtly mocked his repeated failed attempts to use
Ironman Omelets Another week of training is rounding out to be another dark mark on my past. I kid. Mostly. Ironman training overall has been a good experience. The same way everything crappy I've ever gone through that has made me "stronger"
Store T-Shirts Now Exist I have incredible news: We've made t-shirts. I know what you're thinking, "But Eli! I just bought 13 Snuggies! I don't even wear
Ridiculous Eli Poppins This weekend I spent some quality time with my 7 and 3 year old nieces. My sister and brother-in-law skipped town and their responsibilities for the weekend and asked if
Ironman Biking in Moab Last weekend I went south with a number of friends (Dan, Anna, and Emma) to give Paul Cyclemon a spin in Moab. I hoped Paul and I would hit it
Ironman Paul Cyclemon I purchased a bike last week. Before registering for the Ironman, I thought there were exactly 3 kinds of bikes: 1. Tricycle: I had one of these as a very small child. One day I hooked a wagon up to it, loaded my baby
