Senioritis!

Sunday, October 1st, 2006 @ 10:06am

So I went bowling this past weekend (twice), once with Dana on Friday and once by myself on Saturday. I did pretty decently on Friday bowling an average of 130~140 or so, which is pretty normal for me. But it would figure on Saturday, when I was by myself that I bowled the best game I’ve ever bowled. For years, I’d been trying to break a score of 200, and I finally did it on my second game by hitting 211.

Anyway, I guess not too much exciting has really been going on. I finally got my car back, so I’m pretty happy about that. Although it’s making some strange noises now here and there so I’m not quite sure what to do about that.

I feel like I’m starting to have senioritis in a sense. To think that this is my last year of school kind of makes me sad. At times, school can really be frustrating, with all the homework, projects, and deadlines, yet I still really enjoy it. To think that I’m in my last year in college before I’m really out on my own, it’s quite a different feeling than anything I’ve had before…

And I just now happened to glance at the calendar on my computer. Is it really October already? It doesn’t feel like it should be October yet. The weather is still quite warm, and it feels like school has just started… Hard to believe it’s already been five weeks since.

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Random Videos

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 @ 7:12pm

First off, here’s an awesome Honda commercial from Germany. Why doesn’t the US ever get commercials like these?


I also found this video as well… of someone who had a little bit too much time on their hands. The first level of Super Mario Bros. 3, all in legos? Yeah… take a look! http://www.bitflicks.com/2006/09/13/at-what-price-innovation/

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I Miss My Car!

Monday, September 11th, 2006 @ 4:01pm

You don’t ever know how much you love something until it’s gone. I put my car in the shop today and I miss it already. Sure, it’s 5 years old and has a few dings here and there. But it’s my car with its own personality. Its green (which is the perfect color I might add…), small, compact, and gets great gas mileage for a small SUV. And it has awesome pickup too!

The car rental place set me up with a Jeep Laredo, and I really don’t care for it. It’s too new, and gets pretty much the same gas mileage as when I was driving the truck. And it feels big too… which I don’t like. But, I guess I really can’t complain too much since at least I have something to drive while my car is in the shop… and it’s only for one week! But I can’t wait to get it back!

Also, not that it’s of any interest, but I thought I would let you know anyway. I’ve finally put up an archive (not that anyone would want to look at) although, it’s one number off… so just add “1″ to whatever month it is you’re looking at. Also, I’ve almost finished the projects pages except for the graphics portions of it…

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Finding Direction

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006 @ 9:29pm

I must admit, it’s been quite an interesting week… or weekend, or whatever. But I can only say so much. I really don’t know if that many people read this, other than a select few but I guess it’s here for those of you that are interested, or bored, or just don’t have anything better to do.

Here am I, a college senior contemplating life… imagine that? God has impacted me a lot this weekend in ways that I can’t even begin to imagine. Yet oddly enough, I am okay with it. I was reading through Philippians and happened upon this verse which just kind of struck me out like a lightning bolt out of the blue, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11) Do I still have questions? Yes. Will they ever be answered? I honestly can’t say. Yet even through all that, I can be content, because I know God will provide for me, even when I don’t deserve it. I was also read the following verse as well, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33, see also Psalm 37:4) Now, I don’t think that if I put God first in everything He’ll just give me whatever I want… I certainly don’t expect that. But if I seek after God, my desires will become His desires, and that to me is just truely amazing. To be so closely in tune with God that His desires become yours. That is what I want to strive for, to seek God first in everything I do, then naturally everything else should fall into place. It’s just amazing what happens when you do give everything to God, all of a sudden you know everything is going to be okay, even when you still have doubts. It’s something I wish I could really put into words…

I’ve also come to realize what amazing people God has placed in my life. My friends are just amazing and are there for me when I’m down, and are there to pick me up no matter what condition I am in. I am really undeserving to have such friends that have to put up with me, because I know I’m not simple to deal with, but I’m thankful that they are willing to give up their time… for me. I pray that I will be available to do the same for them if they ever need it. I’ve also come to realize how amazing my Dad is. I mean, I like my Dad, and I always have. Even though we didn’t always get along he really has always been there for me, and always gives up time for me even with his busy work schedule. It just astounds me sometimes…

Anyway, sorry you had to read through all of that. I just wanted to jot some of my thoughts down so I could go back and look at them at a later date so I won’t forget anything. If you did read through all of that long post… yeah sorry about that. I know it’s not very entertaining but God’s doing something… I just don’t know what yet and it has me all excited. Anyway, on to other news…

My car got hit last week. But tomorrow, I might be finally putting it into a shop so I have to deal with that and get a rental car at the same time. It’s just been interesting to deal with insurance and all that, real excitement there. Also, we (Samford Band) get to go to Georgia Tech this weekend. I’m all excited about that, except that I have to drive the truck all the way over there so I’m going to have to drag someone along to keep me company. Any volunteers? Clint might show up as well, considering that Toccoa Falls is void of any entertainment apparently. So I’ll be glad to see him at the very least.

And if you did happen to read through all of the above, congratulations, and yet I apologize again for a third time. Just let me know what you think about all of that and if you have any suggestions (verses, opinions, ect.) or at least let me know that I’m just not talking to myself all of the time!

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To Far Away Times

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 @ 8:05pm

To Far Away Times… (The Place We Knew)

Yeah, I know it’s old but Chrono Trigger was a great game and has such an amazing soundtrack. Today I just happened to run across this absolutely amazing remix of one of the songs from the game. It has a mix of piano and an amazing vocalist. You can find a whole writeup of the song on OCRemix.org. And while you’re at it, you can also check out Chrono Symphonic a collection of more Chrono Trigger remixes.

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Lazy Monday

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 @ 9:36pm

“Some tortures are physical
And some are mental,
But the one that is both
Is dental.”
~Ogden Nash

I had to go to the dentist today. I think the above poem accurately describes my experience.

School started today, and it was somewhat… refreshing I suppose. It doesn’t really feel like I got much accomplished though, even though I really did do a good bit today. It appears as if my two computer science courses with Toone won’t be too difficult, so that is certainly a blessing. The only one I really have to have any concern about is current topics with Donaldson. But that should be okay as well.

I had an amazing weekend however. Got to go to the beach for the first time in two years. Even though it was only for about a day, and the drive was long it was certainly well worth it. I guess I kind of needed the short break after the busy summer and two weeks of band camp.

I really need some way to end this, but I don’t really know what to say. I have things I want to say but don’t really know how to say them. I hate sometimes how I want to communicate something to someone, and I’m actually thinking it in my head, but I don’t know how to formulate it into words…

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New Stuff 2.0

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 @ 7:13pm

Now that I have a little time to myself, I’ll make an update to the blog about what’s been going on in the past week or so…

These past few weeks have been a little crazy. I finished up work a few weeks ago only to jump right into band camp. There’s a lot of new freshmen in the band, which is a great thing and I’ve had a good time getting to know a lot of them. I do miss a lot of people though who graduated last year and it almost doesn’t seem the same without them. I’ve been playing the timpani, but have been at the tenor sax a time or two. I’m having a blast, and can’t wait for the whole season to get started.

Went to White Water (Six Flags) this past weekend with Dana, Deidre, Beth Ann, Amber, Brett, and some other friends of Deidre’s from Huntsville. It was my first visit to White Water, and I had a great time, even though it was cut a little short by a pretty nasty thunderstorm at the end of the day. But all went well!

Things for the next semester seem to finally be coming together. My schedule is almost finalized, and school is all paid for. The hardest part I guess is just trying to be patient with everything and not rush it all. I know I’m going to need lots of prayer as I take a lot of steps I haven’t before in this next year of school.

It’s amazing though as I think back on the past 3 years of school and how much it has changed and shaped me. The person I was 3 years ago was almost a completely different person. I’m still me, but I’ve broken out of my shell a lot more than before, which I think is a good thing. It’s just so amazing to think that if that much has happened in the past 3 years, what more there is to happen in the 3 years to come. I’m excited!

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New Stuff

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 @ 1:25am

I’m testing out some new things now. There’s an RSS feed on the right that is now available to use if you like to do that kind of thing. If you’re having issues with the feed let me know and I can take a look at it. I’ve also plugged it into facebook as well, so I’ll be playing around with that to see what happens.

Band camp has been going on, but I’m really too sleepy to post anything new about the on going of my week. Maybe I’ll get around to it, maybe I won’t. We’ll see.

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One time at band camp…

Sunday, August 13th, 2006 @ 9:59pm

Yeah, work has officially ended and school has officially started with the start of band camp. Not much has really gone on in that department yet, but I’m sure if anything happens you’ll be sure to find out.

I got to also tour the new music building on Samford, and it’s just amazing. The new recital hall will be really nice once it’s finished, and I’m sure all of the instrumentalists will enjoy the new practice rooms. The building is still a long way from being finished, but it will look really nice once it’s complete.

I also met with our new band director, and he was really nice. He seems like he really wants to work at what he’s doing. I just only hope he works as hard as Dr. Min did.

So yeah, I guess this next two weeks will kind of be the start of my last year in school. It’s kind of refreshing, yet at the same time a little sad. If you really think about it, I’ve been in school for at least 18 years and it’s almost over. This year is going to be tough, considering I’ll have a lot of things going on, and a lot of things on my mind in general. I have to think about what I’m actually going to do once I get out, and some things to settle this coming semester as well. But I’m trying not to push too hard to do things, and keep myself calm. God will lead me through it I’m sure…

On a little side note as well, pit should be entertaining at the very least. Beth Ann and Justin are on the marimba. Anna is on vibes, and the new freshman we have coming in is either on vibes as well, or maybe xylophone. And me? I’m on timpani, exactly where I wanted to be, so this should be an exciting two weeks.

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8 Treadmills of Fun

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 @ 5:44pm



I don’t know why, but I find the above video really captivating. I don’t normally watch a lot of music videos, but the idea of using eight treadmills just looks really cool!

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