How big of a nerd am I? You decide

So its the week of General Conference. Now I didn't get the weekend off like all of the normal people around. But I did get Sunday off. Saturday I had to work a swing shift. I was blessed enough to not have any calls until 4PM, so I was able to listen to conference in my car. Despite some of the challenges my job gives me, I am blessed to be able to listen to the radio so I don't miss out on some of the things I find to be important. It broke my heart to drive by all the Stake Centers and see the parking lots overflowing with the lucky people who got to attend the priesthood session. The night got busy. The end result of the night, 3 search warrants served. Just like in the movies, SWAT teams were out, doors were getting kicked down, people were wrestled to the ground. And at the end of the day, 3 drug dealers were arrested. Not bad for a day where I felt deathly ill. I have some evil plague. Rumor on the street is that its influenza A. To that I say; Boo, Hiss, Boo.

In January I aquired a new toy. Lord of the Rings says it best with, "My precious". Here it is;




It's so awesome. I have wanted an HDTV for 8 years now. I remember the first year Natalie and I were married, we went shopping with her Grandpa Shaw. Our quest, to buy a DVD player. They were the newest and hottest thing out. Grandpa Shaw was so cool, he had the big screen, he had heard about DVD, and was ready to have the newest and best. Mission complete, we got him a DVD player that is still runnning to this day. Thinking back, I remember walking into a show room, and I witnessed my first HDTV. It was amazing! Such vibrant colors, such crystal clear images, and it could be mine for the tune of around $6,000.00. Over the last 8 years I have watched better technology come out, and prices plummet. I saved and saved, and for not even near a 1/6th of the price, I have finally aquired my own.



So on a weekend where I am sick, and would generally have to miss church, What a blessing, I am able to enjoy General Conference at home. I even thought of the sacrifice Mom and Dad have to make living in Maryland. I don't think they can watch conference from home, unless they use their computers.

It doesn't get any better than General Conference. Well at least I thought so until this weekend.




I know whats better that General Conference.

General Conference in High Definition!!

Oh I love it. Never has the backdrop been so beautiful. I can see every wrinkle, every sparkle of the eye. I can truely admire the ties worn by the bretheren. I was even able to spot my choir teacher, Mrs. Bigler, singing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Since its in digital, we kicked on the surround sound. Oh mamma, the organ can shake my house! What a blessing. I can truely and honestly say I am probably more excited about Conference in HD, than I was about the super bowl, and am about March Maddness.

So I will let you decide; How big of a nerd am I?