Come Sail Away With Me

Uhoh...

2006-05-19T01:12:00.000-05:00

I've been UNDONE.

I've Run Dry..

2006-04-23T01:25:00.000-05:00

I will return when I have something interesting to say..or discuss. I can say that it will definately be before the next presidential election ;)

Hit me baby one more time..

2006-04-15T01:52:00.000-05:00

Or maybe I'll just hit you...

That's right folks...NFB has wrecked his vehicle! But I swear to you it wasn't my fault!(However I was the one to recieve the ticket) Let me explain.

I am in the inside left turn lane turning off of a 4 lane road onto another 4 lane road with 2 lanes going each way. There is a median in between them. There are also 2 turn lanes and as I said I was on the inside one. I was the 2nd car, behind an Oldsmobile. Turn signal turns green, car in front of me proceeds and I do as well. One is not expecting a car to suddonly slam on their brakes in the middle of a busy intersection....one should have.

A pedestrian ran out in front of the woman in front of me and I did not see it. The woman slammed on her brakes and NFB had approximately .2 seconds to react. I braked as well but not in time. I nailed her. I banged her up real good. Half her trunk is smashed in, her rear and back windows busted out..yada yada yada. Oh and more fun news the "cause" of the accident, (The dumb earfoned pedestrian) fled the scene. Luckily we had witnesses.

So appearantly it's a rule in Carbondale(and probably everywhere else) that anytime there is vehicle damage a ticket must be issued. Well me being the one who rear ended the woman, I recieved the ticket. Yeah..I'm thrilled. So lets break this down for you here...

Someone can actually HIT a pedestrian and not recieve a ticket. (Not to mention go on living life as if nothing ever happened, never apologize about it, and continue their "my crap dont stink" attitude) *cough* cough*
But if someone aviods hitting the pedestrian, and it results in a vehicle collission, a ticket is issued.

Geez this world is messed up. Noone was injured in the acciden so for that I am thankful. Sorry for the little outburst above..just had to let it out ;)

Oh did I mention Nathan has liability only??....Yeahhhhhhhhh....

An Update...

2006-04-12T15:41:00.000-05:00

So the teacher posted the correct answers to my test this afternoon...Got a 55% Baby!! Yeah!! OVER HALF RIGHT!!!!

Thank God today is Wednesday and Lost is on otherwise I would be nearly suicidal.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

2006-04-12T02:12:00.000-05:00

So you might think I'm just being a baby...but in my opinion I've got a RIGHT to sing the blues. It's that time agin...another Microbiology test! This is Test 3...It is over Antibiotics, Chemotherapy, Microbe-Human Interactions:Infection and Disease, Classification of Infectious Diseases, and the Nature of Host Defenses....

So..not only am I forced to put up with this crap..but it is no longer going to be useful to me..YES FOLKS YOU HEARD ME RIGHT NFB HAS CHANGED HIS MAJOR AGAIN!! Well not really changed..but reverted. I have decided I no longer want to be in the medical field because I am too lazy to do all the work required..simple enough eh. So now NFB is in two classes, Microbiology and Medical Terminology which are absolutely worthless...I love my life.

For your viewing pleasure, I have enclosed a picture of my stack of notes that I have been studying for this test. And for size comparison, a DVD case.

Thicker than a DVD case...and thats on finely printed printer paper...and you know how small the font is?? 12 PT. Absolutely Rediculous.

PS? - Does anyone know if the Puckett Scholarship that is given out in Fairfield every year has a GPA requirement? I fear I may be treading on thin ice with this one..Oh and mother..you can kiss that "Good Student Insurance Discount" goodbye as well. Ciao!

Howdy Gang...

2006-04-06T11:31:00.000-05:00

Well the thunder rolled through again last night. The mighty winds weren't mighty enough...the trailer park still stands..:) Looks like another round is in the vicinity as i speak(or type) That's about all that is going on in the life of NFB at the present time. I am still recovering from the death of Whizzle Dizzle? And donations can still be made to the fund. The Leaky Couldron is also rumored to be going on hiatus...why people why?

I have made my Fall schedule...heres the rundown of classes:
Computer Concepts(Sorry had to throw an easy one in there)
Creating Ad Messages
International Media Systems(I'm somewhat worried)
Visual Literacy
Child Psychology(I love kids..couldn't care less about whats going on inside their heads...alas I shall learn)

Until next time..adieu.

The World Mourns...

2006-03-28T00:12:00.002-06:00

Man Discovers Best Friend's Blog Dead ; Thousand's Mourn

CARBONDALE (Reuters) - Nathan B., president of CSAWM International was on his way to a routine visit to the offices of Whizzle Dizzle? when he immediately noticed something wasnt right. "The parking lot was empty," he said "I knew something had obviously gone wrong." Upon arrival at the doors of their offices, Nathan says he saw what can only be described as a "scene from one of those creepy psychological thriller movies."

The photo above depicts the empty office space that was once occupied by the intellectual, inspiration, and insubordinate staff of Whizzle Dizzle? (Photo by Julie Shreve)

"It was all gone..everything was gone. So I called the president of Whizzle Dizzle?, Herschel French." Nathan says after discovering the office space abandoned. Herschel failed to give a comment that would justify such actions, the typical "It was time" was relayed. We later learned that appearantly, President Herschel arrived for work early this morning, and informed his staff that it was their last day. Many are left in wonder of the status of their retirement and pension accounts. "It's a real mess!" an editor tell us. "We thought we had one of the most secure jobs around. We were Whizzle Dizzle? Everything was only looking up." These events remind us of the horrors that occurred only a few short years ago of Houston based Enron Corp's filing for bankrupcy leaving thousands unemployed and penniless.

Above is all that the viewers were left with, a short message and a Closed sign.

"I guess one would call this a suicide," Nathan exclaims. "I just cant' believe it, I never knew Whizzle Dizzle? to be suicidal." An outpooring of greif and support for the family and friends of those involved has been expressed. Julie Shreve, an avid reader expressed her concern over not being able to hear about the Summer events that will take place. Dena G. loved Whizzle Dizzle? for its thought provoking and inspirational thoughts.

A memorial fund has been established in the name of Whizzle Dizzle? Monetary donations can be made to the "Whizzle Dizzle? Fund for the Advancement of Come Sail Away With Me Incorporated's President Nathan B. and His Ability to Pay College Tuition", or "WDFACSAWMIPNBHAPCT."

Prayer...

2006-03-27T10:29:00.000-06:00

I would like to ask that my dear readers pray for me this week as there are some things going on in my life in which I seek resolution.

"Teach me Lord to have faith in what you're bringing me will change my life and bring you glory"

Easter Flowers Anyone?

Perhaps this is why people don't like Christians...

2006-03-23T14:09:00.000-06:00

As many of you know, on network television today there are many reality shows. Many are copycats of each other. Such is the case with Wife Swap and Fox's Trading Spouses. Last Fall, Trading Spouses aired an episode that stirred up quite a bit of discussion at the dinner table.

As the title of the show suggests, the deal is the wifes from 2 families trade family's for a short period of time. The point is that they are to learn to appreciate what they have and all that yada yada. The producers of the show love to pick two completely opposite women, just to make it interesting. Well during said episode, they traded a very devout Christian mother with one who is into Scientology, hypnotism, witchcraft, and many others. We don't get to see this lady in the video, but I will say that she was an extremely nice individual. She did not push her beliefs on the family, and she was very kind.

The below video is of the Christian mother Margaret as she is returning to her family.

Did she just say "Get the Hell out of my house in Jesus name I Pray!"? I think she did.

Now I don't know Margaret from Adam, and I am sure that this ordeal was stressful, but man. If that aint just the best way to show Christ's love to the world I don't know what is! I'm sure any Non-Christian would watch that and think, "Hmm, Christians really are the loving people they say they are."

Why do we do this. You and I are included in this. We may not take it to the extreme but we still persecute against Non-Christians in our minds and actions. I don't need to get into it again I have mentioned it all before in previous posts.

Your opinions appreciated.

SIUC : On the Map!

2006-03-09T01:56:00.000-06:00

Changing tones a bit..

I'm sure you have all heard about the cheerleader accident last weekend at the conference game. If not, an SIUC cheerleader fell from a 3 story pyramid all the way down to the floor. She was injured pretty good, but what's really interesting is as she was being carried away on the stretcher, she was doing the cheers with her arms. Broken ribs, vertibrates, and neck didn't hinder her school spirit.

This accident has led to new rules being made regarding cheerleading pyramids and stunts. She has gained national attition. The video and news stories have been featured on all the major news networks (CNN, MSNBC, FOX, Headline News) The girl that fell was on the Today Show with Katie Couric, and the video was Ellen's "Video of the Week" on the Ellen Show. Also if you head over to MSN.com it is the main story on the page.

The world will forever remember SIUC and their ushering in of new cheerleading laws. I am proud to be a Saluki!

This is why I hate Wal-Mart.

2006-03-07T17:12:00.000-06:00

FACT: Nearly 65% of all marriages today end in divorce.
FACT: More people leave their spouse by means of divorce than death.
FACT: One can obtain a divorce by heading to their local Wal-Mart Store.
We've come a long way baby. We've come a long way.

So I am strolling down the stationary aisle at Wal-Mart looking for some address labels. I happen to come across one of the most disturbing things I have ever seen. A "Do-It-Yourself Divorce Kit." And it’s only $19.95. My heart beat a palpitation. I was shocked and angered. What is wrong with America?!?! Better yet..what is wrong with the church?!?!

Before I go on with this I would like to say that I realize in many situations divorce must happen. And I understand that. But the vast majority of marriages that end can and could have been saved.

I always use this as my comparison because to me it makes perfect sense. Gay marriage. No one will argue it has been a pretty hot debate in the last several years. Especially within the Christian world. I have been in church services where it is discussed, and we are told that as God's people are to fight it! "It's a sin!" "Stand up for your faith!" "BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA!" I don't ever recall hearing in a church service, "Divorce is a SIN!" "Divorce is breaking a CONTRACT that you made with your spouse and GOD!" Yep, I said God. God is part of that, personally I couldn't imagine breaking a contract with God..scary stuff.

It's pretty evident that the church has some wacked out priorities. Why aren't Christians out fighting divorce? Where are they? I'll tell you where they are. They are sitting at the dinner table in their broken homes or with their 2^nd or 3^rd husband/wife enjoying a meal with their children and step-children. WILL ANYONE DISAGREE WITH ME THAT DIVORCE IS A MUCH BIGGER ISSUE?

The American Christian Church does not understand homosexuality, and instead of reaching out to those people with CHRIST"S love and humility, we condemn them to hell. We put the message out there that those who want gay marriage to exist are awful sinners who will burn with Satan. Yep, that's some good ole Christian love I tell ya.

Here"s something else I love. Lately more and more movies have been released that focus on homosexuality. What does the church do? They go HAYWIRE! Protest, Speak Out, Get on the radio and say "Don't Go!" And yet, how many movies are released on a yearly basis that include character's having af'airs, or divorcing? TONS! It has become the norm, and we don't really care.

The church wouldn't dare discuss the evils and harmful results of heterosexual divorce because (gasp) they would be stepping on the toes of 2/3 of the church! Here are some numbers for you.

*Over half of divorces today involve children under the age of 18.
*More than 1 million children have been involved in a divorce each year since 1972.
*Over a third of the children of divorce will endure ANOTHER parental breakup.
*Children today are twice as likely to be living with only 1 parent as 10 years ago.
*Large amounts of children are growing up with little or no confidence that they could be, or even want to be in a satisfying and lasting marital relationship.
*The #1 cause of childhood depression is divorce.

MILLIONS OF CHILDREN HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY DIVORCE! WHERE IS THE CHURCH? WHY ISN"T THE CHURCH SPENDING MONEY ON THIS? WHY ISN"T THE CHURCH PREACHING AGAINST DIVORCE, AND ENCOURAGING STRUGGLING COUPLES TO SEEK COUNSELING!

If that isn"t the selling point of my argument I don't know what is. Here is my favorite line from a person who is against gay marriage. "Gay marriage is degrading the institution of marriage."OH REALLY? And the fact that two-thirds of your so called "Sacred Institution" end for ridiculous reasons isn't? Oh Please.

If we as Christians really want to preserve the word marriage we should be focusing our energy on what is truly destroying it. And that is divorce. It's pretty evident that when you can get your divorce at Wal-Mart things are not the way they should be.

With the Passing of Another Week...

2006-03-06T18:48:00.000-06:00

This post really has no rhyme, reason, or purpose. Just some random thoughts, ideas, and events currently happening in my happening life. :) I would first like to Congratulate Herschel on two victories in the land of Catan. After years of agonizing defeat the French's were able to band together as one people and conquer over the lands of the Brendal's and Vaughn's. Unfortunately for them however, several of the Brendal's escaped captivity along with the Sword of Catan and will soon rise again as the next great empire.

Yesterday was PJ's second Sunday at the church and every week I get more and more excited about what is in store for our church. As I type this the Session is in meeting. Pray for them, they will be needing it. :)

My upline and the originator of the Arbonne craze here in Fairfield, Misty has promoted to Area Manager. I just want to congratulate her! She is one step away from Regional Vice President which comes with a free shiny new Mercedes Benz. Can't wait! :)

This week is going to be rough. I have three tests and I know not a lick of the material that we will be tested on. Sure, I went to class and that yada, I just dont have the ideas organized in my head. Here's to a long week of studying!

Spring Break is next week and I couldn't be more thrilled! There's lots in store for Spring Break '06 including:
Star in a major motion picture. (At Dimaggio's)
Whip my butt into shape.
Wake no earlier than Noon.
Play lots of Settlers.
Organize my mp3 collection.
Get caught up on the reading challenge.

Until next time...NFB, Out!

Thank God I'm a Christian because appearantly we get lower mortgage rates.

2006-02-27T16:04:00.000-06:00

Is my junk mailbox the only one that is blessed daily with offers from "Christian Lenders?" "Christian Lenders Fight for your Mortgage" "Christian Lenders, Refinance Now & Save!"

Silly I know, but it got me thinking. The Christian church of America maybe packing the pews on Sunday morning, but are we there for ourselves or for the Lord. We all know the answer. Why do so many call themselves followers of Jesus and don't do a dadgum thing that Jesus has asked them to do? Where in the Bible are we told that putting on our fancy button ups and slacks every morning and sitting on our rear end nodding off for an hour is what it means to be a Christian? It makes me sick. I am up front of a church every Sunday morning and all I see are blank stares. I don't see worshipful hearts, I don't see willingness to serve. I don't see willingness to do whatever it takes to reach the lost. I see, "when is this song going to be over with?" "why are we singing 3 praise choruses?" "wow I have never noticed that mark on the wall before" "hey pass this note down the aisle to so and so."

I think you will all agree with me that the church in America is sleeping. And its a sound sleep. I hope I don't anger anyone when I say this, but The Church in America HAS....IT....ALL....WRONG! I am positive that God is not looking down on us and thinking "Ah, look at my beautiful creation, isn't it wonderful!" All my life I have gone to the same church. I love it dearly don't get me wrong, I love it so much I drive back to Fairfield every weekend to go. We do some amazing things, but when I look around I wonder.. are we(and myself included) doing this for our own personal gain or are we doing it to benefit the Kingdom of Heaven? I look around and wonder.. Where is the fire? Where is the passion? If we are truly Christians we should have that! The moment we let Jesus in that fire and passion was placed in us, but we have let it die, we have let it be held back because of our jealousy, hatred, politics, petty little differences of ideas or opinion. PEOPLE...IT DOESN'T MATTER! Let's put them aside and do what we are called to do, WORSHIP HIS NAME AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!

We have gone astray..from the way the church was indended to be. Look at the original church in Acts..what were they doing? "They priased God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers" (Acts 2:47) Whoah that's gotta be a typo! Every day?!?! Being saved?! Holy Macril! Couldn't you just imagine! People are still being saved, but is it a result of our churches reaching out? I think our church today would consider it a greater thing to pay off our building debt than reaching the lost. Where's the ugly wooden thermometer that shows salvations? I can't tell you how many times I have seen salvations and baptisms in the church and instead of everyone staying after the service and greeting them and WELCOMING THEM TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD, we scurry out the doors so we can hit the lunch buffet and make it home in time for the afternoon ballgame. (But the game is important you say..Oh I know...)

We were placed here for one reason and one reason only, to glorify the God that gave us life, gave us food, shelter, clothing, friends, family, cell phones, internet, and appearantly LOWER MORTGAGE RATES! God has given us beautiful buildings to come and glorify him and what do we do in them, WE INHIBIT HIS POWER! We hold him back! We keep him from actually moving in our lives!

So many times you hear people say, "The world is gone to heck." Well when you think about it, perhaps God intended for it to be this way. Perhaps God saw that we were not doing as he commanded, so he has allowed us to go astray in the hopes that we would see what we have done and turn back to him. God does all things for the purpose of his own will. Perhaps this is his will.

In the past few weeks I have been woken up, and things have been different. I have been talking with some friends of mine and I can safely say I feel that God is on the move in this nation. I am not the only one who feels change coming, good change. It excites me. I am very excited for our church in particular becuase I really feel some good changes will be happening, I hope my fire is contageous. I wan't everyone to catch it. Change must be done on a personal level..I'm ready for it. My mom always said, "If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the problem." I am not ready to give up on the American church. To do so would be Satan's victory.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, and them who are called according to his purpose"(Rom. 8:28)

"It is often merely for excuse that we say things are impossible." - Some French Guy

As it is my point of this post to be the longest in history(sarcasm). Here is a song from a cd that Katie gave me last night. A band called Downhere. I am enjoying them thoroughly.

When everything is wrong
The day has passed and nothing's done
And the whole world seems against me
When I'm rolling in my bed, there's a storm in my head
I'm afraid of sinking in despair.

Teach me, Lord to have faith
In what you're bringing me will
Change my life and bring you glory &

There on the storm I am learning to let go
Of the will that I so long to control
There may I be in your arms eternally
I thank you, Lord, you are the calmer of the storm.

You rebuke the wind and the waves
Once again I find I'm amazed & the power of your will
Cuz I'm a child of little faith
I feel the wind and forget your grace
And you say, "Peace, be still."

There on the storm I am learning to let go
The white wave's high, it's crashing o'er the deck
And I don't know where I go
Where are you Lord, is my ship going down?
The mast is gone so throw the anchor
Should I jump and try to swim to land?

There on the storm, teach me God to understand
Of the Will that I just cannot control
There may I see all you love protecting me
I thank you Lord, you are the calmer of the storm.

Dreams...

2006-02-10T00:30:00.000-06:00

We all have them. But lately I have been having bad ones. Not nightmares, but dreams in which close friends or family members die. You ever have those dreams that stick in your head, and you know they aren't real but you just always have the feeling in you that they happened? And you wonder what you would do if they happened? They make you worry about it possibly happening?

This is how many of my dreams have been lately, and it is really freaking me out. A friend of mine in our church interprets dreams. I am afraid to tell her mine becuase I am afraid of what they could mean. She believes that they mean something, and I do to, I just don't know what. I really do not want any of my friends or family members dying (especially some of the violent ways that occur during said dreams). So what do they mean? Also, sometimes I am the one who kills them. Or I will be killing something else such as an animal that is attacking me, and then all of a suddon that animal becomes a family member of mine and I have killed them.

The frequent nature of these dreams occuring is also causing me to sleep much less. I will lie in bed and worry about things. Worry about what I have seen in the dreams that I am having. Again, worrying that they could happen or that they already have happened. After my class this morning I came home and went back to bed. I had a dream right before waking up this afternoon that I had killed a bear that was attacking me and then all of a suddon that bear was a family member of mine. (Like I had mentioned above). In my dream, as she was dying I bawled and bawled and bawled. I was hoving over her holding her and just crying my eyes out becuase she was dying and it was my fault. I then woke up to the same thing. There I was at 2 in the afternoon in bed soaking wet because I had been crying the whole time. The hardest I have cried in years. I have worried about it the rest of the day.

These dreams are really starting to have an affect on my life. I keep having them. I am not on any medication, or under any more stress than I always have been. I don't want to be scared about this anymore. I want peace.

When Brian Boitano was in the Olympics skating for the gold....

2006-02-08T10:08:00.000-06:00

Let's be real..I LOVE the Olympics! I love rooting for the good ole' US of A. I love always having something to watch on TV every night of the week. Every two years, my eyes become attached to the TV. As I root and holler. I will be attending the next Olympic games held here in the U.S. (Which wot be until at least 2014, althouth the 2010 Winter games are in Vancouver.. beautiful city.. might go) I love the Olympics.

This Friday will kick-off the Olympics with the Opening Ceremony. Woot Woot! I can't wait!

Also, I don't really know what happened to my last post..apperantly some unhappy Settler hacked my blogger account and erased it.

Big thanks goes out to Justin(aka Camilla Parker Bowles)! He actually baked me a huge batch of cookies and mailed them to me here in Carbondale! That's more than I can say any of my other friends has done, so he will soon be the spotlight blog! Thank you Justy!

Also, normally I wont slander others on my blog(insert giggle here), but she asked for it. My friend Cheryl isn't too bright. In her latest blog she talks about OUR favorite billboard. Well originally she had what it said waayy wrong. It wasn't even funny the way she had it. So I politely corrected her in a comment. Well she then deleted my comment and changed her original post. And we are trusting this woman to educate our youngsters. Point and laugh children..point and laugh.

I just couldn't resist.

2006-02-02T18:30:00.000-06:00

So I was over at Google browsing the videos ( much like our friend Holy Crap Gruen) and I found several I just had to share with yall. Enjoy.

Walmart is its happiest at 12 AM.

2006-01-31T18:33:00.000-06:00

Sunday night I arrived back in the trailer court at around 11 o'clock. I had spent the day fixing a lot of things for a lot of people, including our new Tivo. I brought it down to hook it up here, and found that our wireless card we had for it was too new for the software version on the Tivo, so it wouldnt work. I was wide awake having drank 4 coffees to make the trip, so I ventured to Wally World to pick up a different adaptor. As I was strolling accross the store to the electronics department, I encountered a Walmart employee. I was not in any department, but an aisle, and the guy just stopped and the only way he would have been nicer would have been to offer to pay for my purchases. He stopped me, "How are you doing this evening?" "I'm doing fine." "Well that's great, have a good one!"

Never in my years have I experienced this at any retail establishment. No I am not changing my opinion of Walmart, its hiring practices, lack of healthcare, and generally unfriendly greeters. I just wonder how this guy slipped through the cracks. He needs to be working for a motivational camp or something.

And what is even more exciting, is my eBay account has been reinstated! Yes folks, the 62 days of sweet wonderment as to when I will be allowed back on are over. I am sure my bank account is about to take a hit, but I had managed to save a little having no eBay. PTL.

I have joined the book reading club. I dont know if I will make it to 50, but I will surely try. I am already halfway through my first. And will be starting a few more this week. I'll post a list on the navigation bar of the books I have finished and if I reccommend them.

Lastly, please pray for our dear friend Cheryl. She is sick, along with the rest of Fairfield it seems like.

Bam Bam Bam Slam Bam A Ram!

2006-01-26T00:09:00.000-06:00

Me and Mary sure know how to boogie down. I am almost turned on by myself. Almost. Anywho, not much is going on in the life of NFB. He's back in school which is a pain. Lost is back which reconciles the pain.

I am also excited to tell you that NFB is now debt free! That's right, all bills have been paid! AMEX, Citi Cards, Chase, Amazon, Discover got nothing on me anymore! Of course, the rent, utility, water, sewer, cable, and internet bills will still come monthly, but those are handleable (Thanks Ma & Pa!)

Well I got to see the good ole Rush family last week. That was nice. They tried to shun us this year, but I guess God had different plans. (Just kiddin folks, love ya buches!) Nancy is preggo if you hadn't heard. Looks like he/she will be born in the best month of the year! September that is. Unfortunately I had to leave town before they did, and the night I left Auntie Sue was making her orgasmic cinnamon rolls. I was very saddened. I just knew that mother would FedEx me a box, but alas they never came. I guess we all know where I rank in this family.

In other news, I have taken the Mensa Test mentioned over at Cheryl's Blog. According to my results, I am a genius. We always knew it. Congrats to Cheryl, Hersch, and Terr for also passing the test. Unfortunately Chet cheated, so his test does not count.

This weekend my friend Katie and her family will be heading to Mississippi to aid in the hurricane releif efforts You guys are awesome!! I am so jealous yet so proud to have friends with such servant like hearts! You will be truly blessed I am sure. Please pray for them and safe travels. Please keep my favorite two year old Macayle in your prayers also. She has been very sick lately. I believe she is spending the night at FMH but should go home tomorrow. From what I here she is also gettin to camp tonight. In the oxygen tent that is ;)

8 AM...Attendance Required....$600...Just Shoot Me!

2006-01-19T13:32:00.000-06:00

The new school year has begun! I have to say I'm not all that excited. Classes are much harder (300 Level Oooh), Longer, and the teachers accents are deeper. Among my list of complaints, the first is that my Microbiology class meets for 6 hours a week, including MWF at 8 AM. What is this high school? College classes should not start before 9.

Second on the list would be the fact that attendance is required in every one of my lecture classes. How insane. 200 students and they are taking attendance. Psh.

And last but certainly not least, my book bill. $600 on books this semester! Thank God for the Citi Card, they are footing the bill for a month. I had to buy over 10 books this semester. My favorite is my Microbio book. I opened to a random page to find a picture of the underside of a scrotum with syphillis lesions. Rockin!

So theres an update on school. Check out my spotlight section I have two new spotlights. Now for God sakes leave me alone wenches! NFB..Out!

I'm It!

2006-01-09T23:03:00.000-06:00

I've been tagged by Guy Titzer...bah!

Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Wal-Mart Piss On, Porn Salesman, Ice Shaver, Underappreciated waitor.
Four movies you could watch over and over: Erin Brockovich, Lord of the Rings, Edward Scissorhands, First Wives Club
Four places you’ve lived: Palatine, Fairfield, Carbondale
Four TV shows you love to watch: Golden Girls, South Park, Friends, Lost
Four places you’ve been on vacation: Virginia Beach, Gulf Shores, Chicago, Gatlinburg
Four websites you visit daily: Google, MSNBC, Yahoo Movies, Arbonne
Four of your favorite foods: Tortelllini, Poppyseed Chicken, Bread, Pizza
Four places you’d rather be: San Diego, NYC, Virginia Beach, Greece
Four albums you can’t live without: Abba Greatest Hits, X & Y, Passion, REO Greatest Hits.
Four magazines you read: Entertainment Weekly, Men's Health, People, GQ
Four cars you’ve owned: Grand Prix, Grand Cherokee. I like em' Grand.
Four people I'm tagging: Herschdog, Jules, Hovis, & Cheryl.

Who Knew?

2006-01-07T02:46:00.000-06:00

Dear Yankee Candle & Co.

I understand you are in the business of making our air smell good. I also understand you have a bottom line which is profits, profits, profits. But what I want to know is WHY do you sell a product that is illegal to use?

Who knew Terri's $2.39 purchase at the local Halmark store would result in a full background check on Rt. 15 at 2 AM? Not only her, but the other four passengers in the car. The officer informed us that it is illigal to have anything obstructing your view out the windshield. I feel that these products should be altered in a way in which they can provide the same benefits of a great scent, but in accordance with state and local laws.

Anxiously Awaiting Your Response,
NFB

A Look Back at 05

2006-01-05T03:56:00.000-06:00

Well, Justin beat me to it, but here is a look back at the previous year.

1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Lived away from home.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No, yes I am going a whole year without fast food.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Adam and Kari, Kyle.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No
5. What countries did you visit?
None
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
A structured daily routine.
7. What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Aug 23rd. Hurricane Katrina.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Moving Out!
9. What was your biggest failure?
History to 1500
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing out of the ordinary
11. What was the best thing you bought?
iPod Mini
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Those who risked their lives for freedom and others.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
The American People.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Buying stuff I thought I needed.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to a different school.
16. What song will always remind you of 2005?
Oh goodness so many! My Humps, Becuase of You, Dontcha, or anything from that new POS Mariah Carey CD.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Little happier
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same
iii. richer or poorer? richer
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Did something that would better this world.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Wasted time.
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I was at home. And PTL not at Movie Gallery!
22. Did you fall in love in 2005?
It's all so confusing...
23. How many one-night stands?
None!
24. What was your favorite TV program?
Lost
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No
26. What was the best book you read?
Well, I reread the Chronicles, I guess that.
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
I enjoyed Wicked the Musical, and Waterdeep the band.
28. What did you want and get?
A DVD Burner. (I couldn't think of anything sorry)
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Chronicles of Narnia
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
20, nothing special.
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not so Bitchy roomates.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
Jeans worn 5 days in a row, thrown in the hamper, and brought back out before they ever got washed.
34. What kept you sane?
Captian Morgan
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Jennifer Aniston
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
Hurricane Katrina
37. Who did you miss?
All my friends that don't live in C-Dale.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Kevin and Wendy are great people, I cant really remember any new people I have met.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Oh God, it hurts so bad to love anybody down here. Why dont you come and help me out? Cause I can't even see clear.

The King of Catan

2006-01-04T23:55:00.000-06:00

Not much is going on here. Once I am back in the swing of things and not sleeping until 3 PM there might be some action in the life of NFB. If you haven't already, be sure to read some of the latest by the Whizzle Dizzle. There are some humorous posts regarding my reign over the land of Catan.

The Denny's in Marion is my Favorite.

2005-12-29T01:28:00.000-06:00

If only there was one.

Last night after the Mules victory over Meridian at the Eldorado Tourney, Terri, Herschel, Joe, Eric, and myself decided it was a good night for Denny's. I was positive I had remembered passing a Denny's in Harrisburg, but I was told there is no Denny's in Harrisburg. I knew however, that there was one in Marion. Since Marion is only another 20 miles from Harrisburg we decided to go.

We had driven through Marion when I realized that there was no Denny's in Marion. Might as well head on to Carbondale I suggested, denied. We settled for Steak N Shake which is in Marion. (I later realized, what fools we were for not just going to Mt. Vernon, but we were in the "south" and I decided there was justification for us choosing the non-existant Marion Denny's over Mt. Vernons. Even though we passed the Mt. Vernon Denny's on our way home.)

Steak N Shake was good. I had a double bacon cheeseburger, cheese fries(and they no longer pour the cheese on, its in a cup) and a chocolate shake. My bill was $10. Outrageous. I am happy though that I can still yell at Herschel for never going to Denny's with us.

Herschel punched me 3 times for the mistake. I guess I had it coming.

So I guess I'll blog..

2005-12-12T01:25:00.000-06:00

Thank you to Justin for making me realize the true patheticness of this here stag blog. Also thank you to Matt for making me realize that I have obviously made friends with the wrong people. Either that or they are not impressed with me, I like to think its the first. There's a lot on the agenda folks, now would be a good time to refill your coffee(or tea) mug.

Sadness is never absent in the life of NFB and let me tell you about three weeks ago it came in full throttle. You remember my post about the iPod Video's and how we could all get one for free by signing up an yada yada. Well those sites really are legit, and I decided to use my good friend eBay as a marketing tool. Well APPEARANTLY eBay does not allow linking outside of their site. Especially to sites such as these. And they REALLY dont like it when they remove your auction and you repost it. SO..I had attempted to login to my account and I recieved a notice that my account had been suspended for a period no less than 60 days! I couldnt do anything. It also went on to say that attempting to register a new account under another name, or using another member's account would result in permanent suspension. How would they know you ask? Well they also own Paypal, so if I purchased something through Julie lets say, and I paid her over Paypal to pay the seller, they would know..Dang those corporate consolidations and conglomerates. They will be the death of me. I should get eBay back sometime in mid January.

Thanksgiving came and with its passing came the greatest adventure one can have in November. Shopping the after Thanksgiving sales. Now, I'm not one of those kitties who drives over at 5 to shop before sunrise. I drive over at midnight the night before, to camp outside Best Buy, to sacrifice my reproductive abilities, and to save a penny or two on gifts for people other than myself. This year, Cheryl, Terri and myself did just that. I didn't get a single thing for myself, just a new computer for the Squels. Better to give than to recieve I guess. The day progressed with several naps in random parking lots such as Macy's and Barnes & Noble. I commend all you girls who have ever had the pleasure and experience of sleeping in a room with Cheryl on the various church trips you have gone on. I swear she could put half of Washington's lumberjacks out of business!

A few Wednesday's ago, I happened to be back in Fairfield(such a non-frequent occurance) so I decided to host a Lost party at the Brendal home. In attendance were Cheryl, Terri, Katie, Jan and Becky, Jerad, Kelsey, myself and Rocko. We decided to have a themed Lost party. The theme was Lost. To enter, one must have been dressed as their favorite Lost character(or easiest to find the clothes, in my case). I dressed as Hurley, Cheryl as Charlie, Katie faked a bullet wound as Sawyer, and Terri whipped out her old stethiscope and dressed as Jack. As you can see in the picture below, we are just as sexy and water ravaged as the real Losties. We tried to look all serious and away from the camera..didn't really work out.

Lastly, The Chronicles of Narnia. I have now seen the movie twice and normally I would have said it was way better the second time, I cannot because for my second viewing I chose the Fairfield Cineplex. Folks, this movie is amazing! If you were like me and countless others and read this book as a child(or perhaps have reread them since) you will thoroughly enjoy it being brought to the big screen! I thought it was exceptionally written, a few things were left out, but nothing that ruined the story for me. The visuals were awesome, you fall in love with the characters, and you become captivated with the story. To see hwo the children grow and chage from beginnign to end is inspiring for both children and adults, and the magical aspect of the world of Narnia is sure to appeal to all. The "Big scene in which someone important dies" is so powerful! I felt chills through my body as the scene was playing out. Movie gets an A rating.

I know..

2005-12-05T09:20:00.000-06:00

What a terrible start to my second year of blogging. No, I have not been silenced, quite the opposite. I just haven't found the time to speak to you my fellow readers ;) Hopefully this afternoon after class I can satisfy your cravings for more NFB, but a nap is already looking like it will fall into the schedule, so we'll see.

Happy Birthday!

2005-11-30T01:19:00.000-06:00

I turn 1 today! Hooray! Hooray for school!!

Ok, but seriously, I was going to make a big fun post about how its my birthday(blog birthday that is) but I am just too tired to mess with that today haha. Gifts are appreciated. Here's to another year!

What I've Seen...Lately

2005-11-29T10:35:00.000-06:00

Wicked
Excellent musical. The soundtrack is great and very addicting. My only problem was at some points I could not hear their voices that well. Like Justin mentioned, that could be due to the Fox and their subpar sound.

Walk the Line
Fantastic movie! Jaoquin and Reese just blew me away! Not only did they both sing the parts, but they sang them well! I liked Reese singing June Carter better than June Carter singing June Carter!

Derailed
Well what can I say, my favorite leading lady just want blessed with the best script. Jennifer and Clive did a great performance, but the story and plot left a lot to be desired. I found the movie to be incredibly predictible and thought it was an insult to The 6th Sense to be compared to. I knew the "twist" 15 minutes in.

Jarhead
Boo! Jake what were you thinking? This movie has to be the most pointless, plotless, storyless and flat out vulgarist war movie I have ever seen. I felt like I was out in that desert dying throughout the whole film. And I wasnt all to fond of watching the main character pleasure himself in the bathroom.

Lets all set sail..

2005-11-21T00:06:00.000-06:00

Off to Catan! I reccommend CoolStuffInc.com for all your geeky game purchases. I ordered Settlers on Monday, it arrived Thursday. Could this week get any better? Well it did tonight when I witnessed Cathy Snyder as a 12 year old scarfing down a burger in her parents vehicle before a Martinsville sectional backetball game in 1992. Thank God for home movies. I laughed til I cried.

I am home all this week due to our generous Thanksgiving break, so If anyone back in the old sod is up for settling Catan, give me a ring(call that is, I dont wear jewelery, not since 5th grade when the Nike neclaces were cool.) I will warn you, after this week Cheryl and I will be pretty experienced Settlers. Thanksgiving is coming and that means After-Thanksgiving shopping! We will be heading for Evansville shortly after midnight to camp out at Best Buy to be first in line for the yearly sales. The event will be highly Catanized. Open invitation to anyone as well if you aren't man/woman enough to brave the shopping frenzy, I could pick something up for you(prepayment only + service charge) again, just give me a ring(call that is, I dont wear jewelery, not since 5th grade when the Nike neclaces were cool.)

Not so Biggie Biggie

2005-11-17T14:19:00.000-06:00

It's pretty funny to me that I eat healthier and better food when I am at school than I do when I am at home. Not to knock the parentals, we usually have at least one cooked meal on the weekends, but we are all such busy folk that the drive-thru is a very tempting and easy answer to our growling stomachs.

A few Sundays ago, we decided after church to hit the Wendy's drive-thru. You know Wendys, the restaurant that though it may try hard, will never be as fast or efficient as McDonalds. I dont know if its something that Wendy's everywhere do, or just ours, but it is so funny to see the workers scurrying around in there trying to make the fastest burger, precounting your change, and appearantly only half filling the fry cartons. I ordered a Biggie..this is what I recieved. I am guessing that they were short on fries, and since they did not want to make the drive-thru line wait, they just started splitting Biggies into more Biggies to accomodate the dinner rush. However, in their attempts to be the speediest, they've become the least efficient. This is not what I would call successful order fulfillment.

Wendy's, I would rather wait an extra ten seconds at the drive-thru than to recieve half of what I paid for. Oh and while your at it, how hard is it to place your tiny square burgers in the middle of the bun?

It was the best day of my life...

2005-11-16T18:34:00.000-06:00

Until the storm sirens went off. The mail lady came to my doorstep at 1:15 PM yesterday with the most beautiful brown package from Amazon.com Inside was the single most important compilation of 16 episodes. Friends Season 10 had arrived! Funny how the devil works. I had decided Tuesday was "Lets read that Marco Polo book I've been putting off since September but now have a 10 page paper due Thursday" Day. And yet, he allowed me to recieve this crown jewel of my collection..only to sit atop my entertainment center and tempt me with its magnificent bonus features.

However, Time Magazines person of the year(Mother Nature if you hadn't heard that already..OK tangent here..I'm sorry but thats pretty rediculous! Yes mother nature did do a lot this year..but was ANY of it GOOD?!?! AND..I'm sorry but I didn't realize that she was a person..with a body, and blood flowing through her veins..I cant wait to see her picture on the cover..I hear she's looking great these days.)...anywho, Mother nature decided to intervine. Southern Illinois as most of you know was slammed pretty decently yesterday with severe storm after severe storm. Beings I live in a trailer, I wasnt about to stay here and get a free ride to Carterville via tornado. We headed to a friends house and spent the day..Surprise, no reading was done. That night when I returned home, I had two options, read or the thing I really wanted to do. I began to read only to doze off after every page. I put the reading on hold, popped in a friends disc and watched 4 episodes..silly me.

Well now here I sit..still 50 pages to go, and have yet to start the paper. It's due tomorrow. Call me a fool for wasting my time on here, but I cannot stand to read more than 50 pages at a time of this freakin' book about the exploration of Marco Polo.

A Whole New World...

2005-11-05T10:55:00.000-06:00

In my life there are three inevitables; taxes, death, and Chinese food. Our local Chinese restaurant, "New World Chinese Restaurant" has recently completed a total renovation of their fine dining establishment. I tried out the New New World last evening. I walked out with an empty pocket, and a smile on my face.

Upon entering the New New World, ones eye might possibly be drawn to the three times larger buffet. A whole new plethora of food was awaiting my taste buds. Even a cold buffet! Once we were seated at our polished mahogany table, I immediately sprang up and was ready for my first round of the New New World's new food! What should I have? The peanut chicken? Or those chicken balls look appetizing, the choices were endless! Even their old favorites looked so much more appealing, I was in hog heaven.

Upon my arrival back at the table, I realized that the posterboard lunch specials that used to adorn the walls were no longer there. Instead beautiful 6 foot panoramas of Chinese architecture lit up the room with their magical glow. The entrancing atmosphere at the New New World is like none I've ever experienced.

I have also come to hear that another Chinese restaurant is coming to town. We must stay loyal to our New World! They were here when we needed them, not necessarily when the opportunity was great.

A dazzling place I never knew...

(tap, tap) Is this thing on??

2005-11-02T21:41:00.000-06:00

I apologize for my absence. I have had nothing to blog about lately. Judgment House has come and gone, it was an extreme success. I about killed me, but it was all for good :) I've got a blog I'm working on but cannot post it because I left my camera at home and I need the picture to go along with it. Look for that this weekend.

I really need to be focusing on my school work. It won't happen, but I feel better about myself having acknowledged that. I believe I am borderline losing my scholarship, so probably around the beginning of December I might get crackin'. We'll see.

Until next time.. NFB...OUT!

Only the Worst for Me!

2005-10-28T01:05:00.000-05:00

OK, so I have the worst kind of virus a person can have in my opinion. You know sometimes when you login to a site it asks for a verification code and you type in the alpha-numeric code that it gives you. Well I have adopted a bug that appearantly does not allow me to ever enter a code correctly and I get an invalid code message every time. I have tried this on several different websites, and I am unable to login to some things I would really like access to. If anyone reading this knows anything of this subject and how I can fix this issue it would be greatly appreciated! But for now, I will continue beating my head against the wall and typing in the given codes over and over while praying to Jehovah I am granted access to my credit card website.

Funny How That Works..

2005-10-24T22:37:00.000-05:00

Well I understand that my last post might have sounded like I had the knife to my wrists and unlike my usual postings, but its amazing how God reminds you of things when you ask for it.

Last night at Chet's he asked some form of the question, "Do we ever forget what God has done in our lives and those around us, and therefore lose faith that he is able to help us through hard times?" It was exactly what I needed to be reminded of. In reference to the previous post, I had began to feel as if there was nothing God could do for me.

Then this morning on my drive back to school, this very topic was being discussed on a non Christian radio station. More specificly, the recent things I've been struggling with. People were calling in and sharing their stories and it was just great to know that your non alone. And that God has the power to take it away. I was just baffled when I went from jammin' out to My Humps, to being ministered to. Funny how that works.

What if I Stumble..?

2005-10-23T23:17:00.000-05:00

Forgiveness. It's a struggle for many. I have realized that this is what is hindering me from becoming the person I am meant to be. Not forgiveness of others, but for myself. The other night I was talking with some friends and I said I wanted to go and get some kind of treatment/therapy/relaxation technique that will just clear your mind completely and in some way, allow for a renewed spirit to enter in.

I said this because on the way out to Laura's house, I decided that there was too much I was keeping to myself clogging my brain, thus influencing my every decision. Too many things that I had thought, said, or done that had become like "fat in an artery" of my soul. Building up until ultimately, boom.

Why do I always turn to science for an answer to my problems? I thought I needed some form of therapy or hypnosis. I had the idea in my head that what I needed was an act of another person, not that of God. Forgiving myself is what is holding me back. God is willing to take it all; I must learn to be more willing to hand it over. If not, I'll never recieve this renewed spirit a am desperatly longing for.

I Hear Wedding Bells

2005-10-22T01:49:00.000-05:00

15 1/2 hours til kickoff.

Yes, I'm up late due to the frugalness of the bride and groom and their unwillingness to hire a DJ. I am vivaciously compiling the playlists for the dinner reception and dance music. I enjoy a good restless night every once in a while. Especially one that preceeds a day in which I'll get to doll up in my pinstripe pants and polyester button-up, all whilst greeting wedding goers with the spirit of St. Patrick.

Bring on the booze!

So Shameless..Yet So Beautiful.

2005-10-17T13:10:00.000-05:00

OK folks. I made fun of those that did this, and I promised myself I would never go so low. But in my opinion there is now justification for doing this. I present to you, the new iPod Video.

(In the words of the woman on Napolean Dynamite) I want that!

What does it do? Not only does it store thousands of songs like the iPod, store thousands of pictures like the iPod photo, it plays 150 Hours of video! Movies, Television Episodes, Music Videos you name it!

Heres where it gets fun. FreePay.com is a website that gives out expensive electronics for free. All you have to do is apply for a credit card, and get many others to sign up and do the same, then you get it. It honestly works. I have signed up to get the 60gb iPod Video so I need some help!

Please Click Here And register, along with completing one of the listed offers. Most are credit card applications. It doesnt matter if you activate the card, you just have to apply!I live in a college town, and kids line up around the block to do this for free Papa Johns Pizza, so I am kicking in an extra incentive. I will personally give $10.00 to anyone who signs up and does this, and I recieve the confirmation that it has taken place. Thats more than a Papa Johns personal pan pizza. I will pay in cash, check, or Paypal.

To wrap this up, Click Here!

...and beer for my horses.

2005-10-12T09:36:00.000-05:00

3:15 Knock at the door.

"Well hello officer, how goes the day?"

"Did anyone in this house hear anything last night around 9:30 PM?"

"No sir we did not, what happened?"

"Your neighbor was robbed. She answered the door to 2 men wearing scream masks. Thinking they were just friends of hers, she began to laugh until they both pulled guns. They only stole money, and the girl said that when they left they rain right past your trailer."

"Oh my gosh! Well no I dont remember hearing anything last night..thats scary! So did she have any idea who it could have been?"

"No she doesnt."

"But they only took money from her?"

"Thats all she said was missing. Ok well thanks for your time."

"Uhh yeah.."
(We later found out from the girl that they also stole weed, which I'm pretty sure was their motivation.)

I Heart the Trailer Life!

Enough is Enough

2005-10-06T10:18:00.000-05:00

" On the 1st of november , we will have to pay for the use of our MSN and
email accounts unless we send this message to at least 18 contacts on your
contact list. It's no joke if you don't believe me then go to the site (
www.msn.com ) and see for yourself. Anyways once you've sent this message to
at least 18 contacts , your msn dude will become blue. please copy and paste
don't forward cos people won't take notice of it otherwise"

People..PLEASE! Do you really think that MSN would start to make us pay for their service?? Did any of you actually go to MSN.com and see that there's NOTHING there that mentions this news?? And don't you think that if MSN was going to start charging, we would recieve an email straight from them, and not a forward?!?! I have recieved this one over 8 times this week. USE YOUR HEADS PEOPLE!

Make It Stop!! Make it Stooooppp!!!!

2005-10-02T22:14:00.000-05:00

SIX HOURS!! For six hours our neighbors have been playing their music at near jet engine decibels!! It wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt the SAME EXACT SONG ON REPEAT!

I'm not kidding folks, its the same song, the same beat, playing over and over and its so loud in my bedroom that even my 2 fans on high do not drown out this noise. If you press your hand against the south wall of my bedroom you can feel it vibrate! I have two tests tomorrow, and this doesnt make for a pleasant studying environment!

I am not a happy person. I arrived home at 4 in the afternoon and the song was playing, I was told by a roomate it started at around 2. This is rediculous. If i wasnt a 115 lb pansy I'd march over there and yank that power cord right out of the wall!

MAKE IT STOP!! PLEASE MAKE IT STTOOOPPP!!!

A House is a Home When Love Dwells.

2005-09-27T17:59:00.000-05:00

There is no love in this college home. Not even mutual agreement. Sadness fills the land. I'm ready to look into a different arrangement. In other news, my internet has been sucking it up the past week, and allows me online for about 2 hours throughout the day. 2 hours cumulative. 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there. I've not been happy.

Finally, I've been meaning to post this for a while and haven't gotten around to it. Another reason to "Just Say no to Buffalo." And since I'm bored, it will be in play form.

Cast of Characters:
Friend, Friend's Sister, Friend's Grandparents

Grandparents are treating Friend and Sister to a dinner at the restaraunt.The group has finished eating, and grandparents have paid for the meal. The scene begins on the drive home.

Grandmother: You know, I dont think they charged us enough for our meal. Me and grandfather both had $10 meals and you both ate, but they only charged us $20 total. I think I will call them when we get home.
Friend: Don't do that. We dont really like that place, it was their mistake I wouldnt worry about it.
Grandmother: No, their computer will be off, this way they will know what happened.
Grandmother picks up phone and calls restaraunt.
Grandmother: Hi this is .. We were just in there and I believe you did not charge us enough for our meal.
Owner: Let's see...Yeah you had a new server tonight. It looks like you still owe us $17.xx Next time you are in here we will have you pay that...
End Scene

...Wait a minute WHAT? Oh no sweetheart, they won't be paying that! That would be a mistake on your part, and I dont know of a single business that would expect the customer to "come in and pay that." Some fine business managers we have in this town.

The D-List Blues

2005-09-19T21:59:00.000-05:00

Recently Bravo aired a six week series starring Kathy Griffin called Kathy Griffin : My Life on the D-List. The series was excellent. It perhaps takes the title of Nathan's Favorite Reality Series Ever. Kathy Griffin is absolutely hilarious. The show basically followed her around for six weeks in her pursuit to become an A-Lister.

The series recently ended and I have what can only be diagnosed as the D-List Blues. I miss the show. The constant airing of the reruns isn't enough to fill my craving for more Kathry Griffin. Christmas is coming, and tickets to see her live might be on the list.. One can only dream.

The King of Cartwheels

2005-09-18T12:06:00.000-05:00

Godstock has come and gone. It was an enjoyable day. I worked at three different booths throughout the entire concert, but I still had a good time ;) Several thousand attended the day which I believe was a success. My favorite part of the day, however, was not working or the music being played, but the following: (Thank God for camera phones)

Ahem.. Now Perfect Moments Staging is a beautiful name for a stage company, but I would like to know who was responsible for this decision. One that can only be described as an acronymial nightmare. Their semi was parked next to the stage so anyone who happened to be facing the stage could view the bus and its decals.

Above, the beautiful Chesnut proudly posing in front of the semi. Only in this town folks.

Baby save up all your tears, You might need them someday.

2005-09-17T01:02:00.000-05:00

Friday = Bad Day.

My day began when Cheryl called me at 8 am and woke me up to make sure I was going to class. I didn't go. I had my day all planned out. I was to be out of the house by noon, so I could get back to Fairfield rather early. Never make plans.

I was two miles outside Carbondale, when I hear this loud thudbangpop noise. Yes, I had a flat tire. I had no idea what to do(me being the preppy, automobile ignorant, id rather pay someone to do it person that i am,) so I called my dad. I told him I didnt really feel safe doing it myself considering its practically the autobahn between Carbondale and Marion. It was also lunch hour, and as the cars were flying by it was shaking the Jeep, so I was too scared to do it myelf. Also, my spare is one of those "emergency" spares, that are meant to just get you to a service station to get your other tire fixed.

I dial 411(there goes 75 cents) and I get connected with a Shell service station. I didnt know at the time it was on the complete other side of Carbondale near Murphysboro. 45 minutes later the guy arrives. He changes my tire, tells me their location, and drives off. LEFT ME THERE! He did not see that I got back on the road ok. I pull out off the shoulder, I got 5 feet, BANG! Spare goes flat! The jeep starts shaking severely because I was driving on the metal thing, "rim" whatever.

So I call him back and tell him to get his ass back here because I am stuck and have no tire. He takes my old tire and says he will take it back to the station to see if he can fix it, and come back and change it for me. After 2 hours of quiet alone time in the jeep, my tire is returned, changed, and I was back on the road! I left the house at 12, I got in Fairfield at around 4:45. Long trip.

I have chosen not to tell you some of the other bad things that happened to me today due to embarassment factors. Lets just say I nearly ruined my favorite pair of khaki shorts and my favorite leather flip-flops....It must be Karma.

Also, anyone else feel winter upon us? Brrr.

Meet Edvard

2005-09-15T15:12:00.000-05:00

adopt your own virtual pet!

Edvard is my new pet penguin! He is here to entertain all you readers! Get your own pet today!

For anyone who does, when you post the code in your post it will say the HTML is not acceptable, just go ahead and republish your blog and the pet will show up.

P.S. Theres a llama just for you Bethany..And I expect major llama points for that discovery.

This is just too cool.

2005-09-15T14:51:00.000-05:00

GULFPORT, Miss. - In an “unheard of” rescue operation, eight dolphins that were swept out of their oceanarium by Hurricane Katrina have been rediscovered hundreds of yards out at sea where trainers are tracking, feeding and caring for them.

Read the full article here.

Fall TV is Coming!

2005-09-14T12:41:00.000-05:00

It's finally here! Time for some much needed answers!
Whats down the hatch?
Is Grissom and the team going to be reunited?
Who will be the sole Survivor?
Why in hell does Martha have a new show?
Will they make more than 4 new episodes of ER this season?

Firstly, these Grade A shows are returning.
Survivor (Thursdays at 7, CBS - Starts Sept. 15)
Lost (Wednesdays at 8, ABC - Starts Sept. 21)
CSI (Thursdays at 8, CBS - Starts Sept. 22)
Joey (Thursdays at 7, NBC - Starts Sept. 22)
Will & Grace (Thursdays at 7:30, NBC - Starts Sept. 29)
Desperate Housewives (Sundays at 8, ABC - Starts Sept. 25)

And speaking of Thursdays at 7, whatta lineup! Its gonna be a heated battle. Alias, Survivor, Joey, Smallville, The O.C., and Everybody Hates Chris. It will be interesting.

These new shows look somewhat promising.
Prison Break (Mondays at 8, Fox - Debuted Aug. 29)
Reunion (Thursdays at 8, Fox - Debuted Sept. 8)
My Name is Earl (Tuesdays at 8, NBC - Debutes Sept. 20)
Invasion (Wednesdays at 9, ABC - Debutes Sept. 21)
Freddie ( Wednesdays at 7:30, ABC - Debutes Oct. 5)

OK I'm tired of typing, theres my fall preview...errr list ;) Must get back go my coffee and cigarettes.

Mr. McElroy, I Believe this is Yours.

2005-09-12T13:10:00.000-05:00

I've been busy.

School and stuff. Stuff and School.

I would like to share a story with you regarding the pathetic sadness of my life. I live in a trailer park (Hey, its a nice one). Our trailer is brand new so I'm not complaining about that either. We live on Lot #2. The people that own this park also own this house looking thing thats in the park as well, and they have converted it into three different apartments. Apartments #1, #2, and #3...Now, why would you, when you've named your trailer lots with numbers, also name the apartments with numbers. Why not letters? Or different numbers? Why must you make it so there are two buildings with the exact same address except that ours is Lot #2 and theirs is Apt #2..WHY! I'll tell you why, to confuse the mailman, and make me mad.

Like most apartment/trailer complexes, there is a huge mailbox by the street, divided up into our smaller mailboxes. We each have a key to our mailbox. So when mail comes to the wrong one, theres no way for you to just slip their mail in their box. It's so sad.

Pardon the metaphor, but I've baked you the cake and now its time to ice it. A gentleman now lives in Apt #2. Would you like to take a guess as to what his name is?..NATHAN! So now on a daily basis we are recieving each others mail items and the only way to exchange them is to go knocking on each others doors. I'm really looking forward to a year(or two or three) of this. I dont know who I'm madder at. The illiterate postal workers, or the owners of this park, who aren't too bright themselves.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2005-09-07T12:18:00.000-05:00

Today is my birthday :)

Ciao

Crisis Becomes Emergency When..

2005-09-04T09:06:00.000-05:00

Schools are closing due to the gas prices.

The NCOE (Norris City, Omaha, Enfield) School System was forced to cancel classes on Friday due to their busses empty gas tanks. The area's gas stations had ran out of gas before the busses could be filled. I doubt they count this as an "act of God day." Don't we have some million billion barrels of oil in a reserve somewhere for "emergencies?" President Bush, it might be time to dip into that a little bit. Before we come up with an alternative form of fuel and they are useless.

As Terr included on her blog, I feel this image represents the people(especially the SUV driving idiots like me).

Reminder:

2005-08-28T23:37:00.000-05:00

My birthday = 9 days

Standard deliver time for card w/money enclosed = 2 days.

Just so you know.

100th Post! Oh and pictures of my house because everyone kept bothering me about it.

2005-08-27T09:43:00.000-05:00

100TH POST! CONTEST? GIVEAWAY? DRAWING?.......NO! SORRY I'M POOR!

Ok now that thats out of my system, I have for you stunning images of my current homestead. Please don't get jealous, or memorize the layout for a quick heist, we have dogs..big ones..

Here be the room of the living.

The lovely kitchen.

My bedroom.

My bedroom again..excuse the mess.

Fightin' The Good Fight

2005-08-23T19:17:00.000-05:00

Well, as if listening to an angry Russian for 50 minutes wasn't enough of a treat this semester, the 26 minute walk I make to campus(and then back again) is gonna have me skinnier than Calista Flockhart with a crack adiction.

It's a heck of a treck I say! But as my good friend Cheryl says, I gotta keep on fightin' the good fight. This is my education, and my learning experience should not be hindered by a 3 mile hike.

I might post some pics of the house on here soon, haven't decided if I want to or not..

For You, Mr. Brandon Lee

2005-08-22T19:08:00.000-05:00

I decided yesterday to register for the Internet Movie Database. Again, they ask that you type in what you "see in the box." Well look what it was...

Just for you, Brandon Lee :)

Spotlight Revoked!

2005-08-18T14:38:00.000-05:00

Due to Mr. Marsh's recent preposterous acts, his spotlight status has been permantly revoked! Steven, you are pond scum. No, you are the fungi that feeds on the pond scum. No, you are the mucus, that infects the fungi, that feeds on the pond scum!

In your own words Mr. Marsh, "it had to be done."

2005-08-16T19:31:00.000-05:00

Get Back! I Say Get Back!

2005-08-16T14:03:00.000-05:00

Today be round 2 of my Hepatitis shots. The last one was not too bad. Although like I said, she had the needle inside of me for 4 whole breaths..seemed like a lifetime. I hear that shot #2 is the worst..why God why?! I am sure I will end up making a fool of myself yet again, but I don't care.

I just returned home from lunch at Tequilas and it's not lookin pretty. I sense I'll be hugging the toilet in about an hour. :(

A Night at the Drive-In

2005-08-14T00:57:00.000-05:00

Friday night, Terri and I drove to Robinson to meet Cody and Laura and see a flick (or two) at the drive-in. This was my first drive-in experience and I must say it was fantastic. The concession stand was phenominal except for the stale nachos, and I didn't care for the horse trough urinal that was 2 feet wide and expected to accommodate the 39 men who needed to use the restroom at any given time.

We saw Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Dukes of Hazzard. I thoroughly enjoyed both movies. I thought the boy who played Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was so good that it almost brought tears to my eyes. He was so convincing.

I know that the Dukes of Hazzard has been getting horrible reviews, but that is only becuase all the reviewers have seen a few episodes of the TV show. I, however, have not. I found it to be an enjoyable, sleezy nonsense movie with the typical nonsense humor. I cannot compare it to the original show so that is where I stand with my review.

We had such a good time that we decided to pool our money together and build a drive-in in Fairfield. We have about $400 total. Cody and I are going to build the wooden wall/screen out of trees we cut down ourselves from our farm. We just need some more startup money to buy a projector and a popcorn popper. If anyone is willing to go in on this with us it would be greatly appreciated.

< Giggle > You're So Kind..

2005-08-14T00:55:00.000-05:00

I go to my blog this evening to see...

Wow..not only is that a lot of visitors, but a neat number arrangement! Can't wait til there's a 6 at the end of that..keep em' comin!!

Walk-Off Slammer!

2005-08-09T16:15:00.000-05:00

Last Sunday, my family decided to take a mini-vaction to St. Louis to do some shopping and see the Cards play. I'm sure you've heard, the game was EXCELLENT! The Redbirds were down 3-1 in the bottom of the 9th inning. Bases were loaded and David Eckstein hits a grand slam homerun to win the game! His walk-off grand slam was the 7th time in club history that this had happened. I witnessed it! The Cards won 5-3.

I also have a slight complaint I might be writing to my congressman about. We decided to spend Sunday night in O'Fallon. We stayed at the new Holiday Inn next to the Target shopping complex in O'Fallon. We got handicap rooms, obviously, but they were on the 2nd floor...

There were elevators of course, but in the event of an emergency..when the elevators are useless, what are we supposed to do? A thought to ponder.

BKK2K5 = HALLELUJAH!

2005-08-09T15:56:00.000-05:00

In all my years of church camp I've never had an experience quite like this one. Camp could not have come at a better time for me. It was definately the boost I needed before heading off to Sin City, IL.

Camp was just awesome. Thats really all can say. God revealed so much to me this last week, and I can do nothing but praise him for it. I have such a peace about things now. About myself, my life, and my future. It's an amazing feeling. God has given me talents and gifts that I have used for every reason but to glorify his name. I've been foolish.

The thoughts in my head cannot be put into words. So I am leaving you with a song that is just rocking my socks off.

I once was fatherless
a stranger with no hope
Your kindness wakened me
Awakened me, from my sleep

Your love it beckons deeply
a call to come and die
By grace now I will come
And take this life, take Your life

Sin has lost it's power
death has lost it's sting
From the grave You've risen
Victoriously!

Into marvelous Light I'm running
Out of darkness, out of shame
By the cross You are the truth
You are the life, You are the way

My dead heart now is beating
My deepest stains now clean
Your breath fills up my lungs
Now I'm free. now I'm free

Lift my hands and spin around
See the Light that i have found
Oh the marvelous Light
Marvelous Light

Going Going Gone!

2005-07-30T11:52:00.000-05:00

Another week here, another week for me to be gone. I am leaving today for camp and will not return home until the 6th, which is also the day I move! Hopefully I'll be full of updates when I return. Peace out homies!

More Fun With the Fun Island

2005-07-26T23:23:00.000-05:00

The backyard pool was busy this week, and the Fun Island was even more! I decided it was time for you all to enjoy a good laugh, so enjoy these pictures taken at our last event. Oh, and I apologize for the red-eye, have no I time to edit them out.

Herschdog, Terr-Bear, Katie, and I enjoying the Fun Island.

Hershdog, Terr-Bear, and Katie enjoying the water.

Terr-Bear trying out her island standing skills.

What the WHAT?!

2005-07-22T13:03:00.000-05:00

I hate Hotmail. It serves no purpose but as a breeding ground for junk email. I could have gained approximately 45 feet of male anatomy if I had answered the enlargement emails I received this week alone. (Insert shameless plug for Gmail here) Folks, Gmail is great, I reccommend it to everyone tired of Hotmail. I have free invites, want one, just ask!

Anyway, today I decide to log into my Hotmail account to delete my junk mail and I see this screen..

I HATE WHEN WEBSITE MAKE ME DO THIS! Firstly, whats with the wavy letters, that just makes it hard to read. Secondly, why are there 10 extra dots and dashes in there? Just to confuse me?!?! Are they lines?? Are they L's?? WHAT THE HELL I'M SO CONFUSED!

To me, that looks like "3YNYTFHD". Notice it says there are 8 characters. I have 8. Are they correct? NO!

Screw you Hotmail. May you suffer eternal damnation!!

Just So You Know..

2005-07-21T13:19:00.000-05:00

Freakin Geez!

Dear Sears Roebuck & Co.

2005-07-20T14:18:00.000-05:00

I would like to express my overwhelming joy and gratitude of your decision to place the “Summer Escapes Fun Float Island” on sale this week. Mother gobbled up that deal faster than grandma’s Thanksgiving turkey. The fun we are having with this toy far surpasses the amount of fun to be had with any other inflatable toy. We’ve only had it a few days and it has already seen more action than the average Bangkok brothel. I ask that you would continue to carry these products until every pool owner in America has had a chance to experience this most life defining of toys.

Sincerely, Nathan
PS. As a thank you, I have enclosed a photograph of my sister and I recreating a most memorable scene from Titanic. Enjoy.

Doth My Eyes Deceive Me?

2005-07-17T16:59:00.000-05:00

Does that countdown counter say 19 days? Wowee! Folks..I'll soon be gettin out of this town! I'll be heading out on the great white way to Carbondale, IL! I am on my way to get meself and eggecation!

On another note, I watched Wedding Crashers last night. Excellent movie. I found it to be quite humorous. It's filled with the normal raunchy dialog, language, and nudity, but if you enjoy that stuff then again, you'll like the movie. I recommend it to all. If no other reason but to see Rachel McAdems with dark hair..she looks smokin'.

Remind me to not take naps over two hours..wow.

Jay Leno...Wayne County Style!!

2005-07-13T00:37:00.000-05:00

For those of you who don’t subscribe to the Wayne County Press, I have typed up portions of an article found in a recent issue. The article is entitled “Fine Art of Headline Writing” which we all know the WCP definitely has. :) (Raccoon Penis comes to mind). The article listed several headlines that had appeared in newspapers in the past. I found several so enjoyable that I have decided to pass them along to you.

“Headless Body Found In Topless Bar”
“Crack Found On Governor’s Daughter”
“Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says”
“Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers”
”Is there a Ring of Debris Around Uranus?”
”Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over”
”Miners Refuse to Work After Death”
”Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant”
”War Dims Hope for Peace”
”If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile”
”Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures”
”Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
"Red Tape Holds Up New Bridge”
”Man Struck by Lightning Faces Battery Charge”
”New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group”
”Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas on Spacecraft”
”Kids Make Nutritious Snacks”
”Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half”
”Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors”
Finally, my personal favorite..."Typhoon Rips Through Cemetary; Hundreds Dead"

I Always Cry..

2005-07-12T12:27:00.000-05:00

I am terrified of needles. Terrified. I nearly pass out when I'm watching the nurse prepare the vaccine. My last shot was in 2001 and it was renewing my tetanus and diphtheria vaccine. I sat on that bed (with my mother beside me) crying for 15 minutes before I would let the nurse impale me with that 6 inch metal object. It was awful. I was completely embarassed but I couldn't do anything about it. I hate needles.

Today at 2:15 I am getting the first of three Hepatitis B shots at the Health Dept. Again, I am terrified. This time, however, I must go alone for my mother is out of town. Whose arm am I supposed to bite on?

Lord, theres never been a better time for your second coming than now, and I'm ready. Take me away.

Maybe You've Forgotten..

2005-07-10T14:53:00.000-05:00

We as American's have many liberties and rights that those in other countries do not have. One being that if you are engaging in an activitiy that you do not find enjoyable, you have the right to stop at any time. The same goes for things that you may read. If you do not find the things in this site enjoyable, but you have found that they make you upset instead, you HAVE and I would expect you to EXERCISE that right and never come back here again. If you don't like what you're reading, stop reading. It's that simple.

I Can Never Pass Up a Mad Lib..

2005-07-10T00:03:00.000-05:00

Subject: The LUCKY JACKETS in the BREAKFAST NOOK and Other Business.

From: Mr. MAROON, BEACH TOWEL Supervisor

To: All Employees of FAST WALLABY Inc.

It has come to my SCARY attention that the BREAKFAST NOOK has been BUSILY RANSACKED ALONG with LUCKY JACKETS. I am tired of dealing with WACKY employees and their LUCKY JACKETS. The BREAKFAST NOOK is meant for PRANCING. It is not a PICTURE room.

On a more PERVERTED note, I would like to SCREAM all of you for the STUBBY work you all did on the PEWTER PYREX account. You should all be SHRILLY BANGED.

Also, be sure to welcome REGINA PHALANGE, the newest member of the TELEVISION department. They will be a FAKE DOLL to our family.

ENTHUSIASTICALLY Yours,
Mr. MAROON, BEACH TOWEL Supervisor.

You may create your own here.

TEN THOUSAND!

2005-07-09T22:03:00.000-05:00

Well, the hit counter reached 10,000 today! Thank you loyal fans! Blessings upon you all! Even my Texas readers!!

Secondly, I'm an eBay addict...I cannot be stopped.I've purchased 5 items in the past 2 days. I need professional help.

Or maybe a fatter wallet.

Thirdly, I decided it was time for a new look..I got tired of the old one. Enjoy.

Hurry! Time Is Running Out!

2005-07-06T18:08:00.000-05:00

To purchase your very own..

HOT DOG MAN!!!

I Love Quizzes!

2005-07-06T17:34:00.000-05:00

Yes Ross and Pheobe are my favorite Friends characters, but Jennifer Aniston is my favorite actress..I'm still holding onto my fantasy of becoming her husband. :)

Take the quiz yourself. Click Here.

One Badass Chick From the Moulin Rouge...

2005-07-06T16:41:00.000-05:00

Rapper Lil' Kim Gets 366 Days in Prison

Looks like I'm out the $80 for those concert tickets...

Want your business to flop faster than Boy George's musical?

2005-06-30T22:35:00.000-05:00

11 Easy Steps to Running an Unsuccessful Business:

Locate it in Fairfield, IL.
Open your business for only 11 hours a week.
Convince good people that working for you will be better, and offer them hours, but then never work them because you have….
Put a high school student in charge of scheduling.
Tell that high school student he/she can do “whatever he/she wants” with the scheduling.
Allow that high school student to not work half of your staff because he/she dislikes them.
Give your recent hires absolutely no training.
Curse at your employees.
Ask your employees to pick up supplies, but never reimburse them.
Make some employees a certain other employee's bitch.
Gloat to other employees when you’ve fired another.

Another good laugh..

2005-06-30T22:18:00.000-05:00

Ever flown and sat in the aisle next to the lavatory? Feel this man's pain while having a good laugh.

Complaint From Seat 29E

ALSO..I recently watched War of the Worlds. Recieves a B. I don't wish to ruin anything for you but let's just say we see a little too much of a "certain someone" and not enough of everything else going on in the world throughout the entire movie.

4H Camp...& Batman Begins

2005-06-18T12:40:00.000-05:00

I went to see Batman Begins last night. Good movie. Easily the best of all the Batman movies. The movie focuses on the story more than high-tech action and I believe that's just what we needed.

Sunday I will be heading off to 4H Camp for a week, along with Cody, Bethany, Laura & Holly. I was never in 4H as a child, but I'm cool enough to be chosen as a counseler now. We are also recieving a "stipend" of $200 for the week. Not bad eh. That'll pay off my speeding ticket ;)

Cya all in a week!

It's a pool!

2005-06-11T12:28:00.000-05:00

Good news and bad news. The pool is open! The liner got replaced Friday and has finally finished filling up with water! It's a little chilly right now but for those who went to camp thats no problem anymore. Please, do not come over unless I invite you, dont make me put a lock on the thing.

Here's the semi-bad news. On the south side of the pool along the property line we have a bunch of trees. Why did they stay? PRIVACY! The next house is but 15 feet away and who wants to allow them to watch our every move. Well we were informed by the installation folks that some of their root systems have advanced far enough that they are growing under the pool. They will eventually grow up into it and thats gonna be a big problem.. :( SO..all those trees must go. Sadness is in my heart. There will be no privacy. Less leaves..but no privacy.

So if anyone knows of a tall form of vegetation that has a short, shallow root system, fills out in the summer, and suitable for our climate, please let me know. Otherwise..sadness will stay in my heart.

One down...two to go.

2005-06-10T21:17:00.000-05:00

I have arrived home from Camp #1 of the summer. Jr/Jr High Church Camp. I was a member of the "adult staff". I had an enjoyable time, but it took a lot out of me. I'm dead dog tired. I was in charge of recreation and we did Survivor themed games all week. Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy it(except for the select few Jr. High boys who think they are way to cool to have fun with anything, and are really only there becuase A.) Their parents made them, or B.) There was a girl they like going.) All in all the camp went well. There was only one case of alcohol drinking and marijuana smoking, and they weren't even kids at our camp..long story.

June 19th I leave for 4H Camp, and later on July 30th I leave for Big Kids Kamp(church camp for older folks).

I happen to also be working all three days this weekend at Buffalo Country. So I'm sure I wont be scheduled again until July.

Until next time..

Just Say No To Buffalo

2005-06-01T09:59:00.000-05:00

Well I've about had my filling of Buffalo Country. This weekened will mark 3 weeks since I have been scheduled to work. 3 weeks! Here's how it works.

Buffalo Country is a small restaurant only open on weekends. Thats Friday-Sunday. There are only 4 "sections" of the place so only 4 servers are needed each night. There are 12 servers employed there...12! So complaint #1: You have hired way too many servers.

For some reason unknown to me, the person doing the scheduling obviously doesn't like me. She's also an 18 year old senior in high school. She's also a server herself! Hmm..who is she going to give preferential treatment to? Her and her friend that works there also? Or the other 10 of us on the sidelines waiting to be picked. This girl works herself and her friend EVERY DAY of EVERY WEEKEND and then leaves the other 2 shifts each night to 2 of the 10 of us remaining. Fair? NO. Complaint #2: Immature server chick doing the servers schedule.

Really people..it is not that difficult, and I dont see how the owners cannot be catching on to this. "18 year old senior does the schedule..and we also see her here every night...well the other 11 must have just asked off.." BLAH! This weekend I am going in and having a talk with the owner. It shouldnt be this way. We shouldn't have 12 servers, BUT since we do, I have came up with a schedule prototype of how we can ALL work an even number of hours each month. I would be a fair schudule man. My only fear is the owner will be like..um no. I think she really likes this other girl, but she would have to understand where I'm coming from on this.

Garh!

Let's see whatcha got part deux!

2005-05-28T17:35:00.000-05:00

Not much, but I have created another quiz! Be sure to take it and don't cheat! Click here. to take it! Good Luck!

Star Wars..Cardinals..& iPod Mini's

2005-05-24T14:38:00.000-05:00

Whoah there, its been awhile. I've been busy with doing nothing that I havent found time to blog. Here's a few updates:

I went to Chicago last week for a few days with a group from school. We shopped, saw some of the sights, and got lost. The best thing about the trip is that I did not spend a dime of my own money. I guess I didn't shop then, I browsed. The trip home seemed to take about 8 hours(maybe because it did..its a possibility).

This last weekend I went and saw the new Star Wars movie...twice. I went to the midnight show on Thursday, and then again Thursday evening. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I am in no way a Star Wars nut. I have only seen the other movies once each, but still knew enough to enjoy the movie. I would reccommend.

I have an iPod Mini!! My cousin E decided that she wanted me to order her one online..and I was lusting so badly over it that I decided to order myself one as well! Let me tell you all it is one of the best purchases I ever made. I love it!

Tropical Sno is now open daily! 12-10 Mon-Sat, 2-10 Sundays! If your in the Fairfield area stop by! I'll be posting my work schedule once again on the blog so you'll know when you can see my smiling face serving Sno Cones to the masses.

The neighbors dog has shut up..or possibly died. I haven't heard anything from it lately. Hopefully they just moved it inside like any decent dog owner will do, I'll investigate.

The pastor search is on! I was chosen to be on the pastoral search committee for our church, so pray for that whole situation lol. Finding a new pastor in the CP church can be difficult, there aren't as many out there as say the Baptist's. Hopefully things will work out well. Sure do miss Pastor Kevin and Mrs. Nancy though.

I am going to the Cardinals game tonight with Jimmy and Terri..it'll be a good time!

Well I guess that is about all I have to update you on at this time..I promise to get back into my blogging phase again. I don't want to lose any loyal readers ;) Ciao.

OK So...

2005-05-18T16:54:00.000-05:00

I'm Back..Stay Tuned..

ThreadBared.com

2005-05-07T01:15:00.000-05:00

OK Folks..thanks to Justin, I have found one of the most hilarious websites on the web! ThreadBared.com is a must see!! It is absolutely hilarious! Be sure to check out each decade and definately the craft section. IMO they are the best. Enjoy..Have a laugh..and pee a little.

Ugh.. FREAKIN! SHADDUP!!!

2005-05-07T00:42:00.000-05:00

Well it would appear that I will be getting absolutely NO SLEEP tonight. If you recall several months ago, my slumlords blog, I told you about the people living in the pink house behind me..Well I believe there has been a new addition to their family. What sounds like a chihuahua or another small dog is obviously chained up in their front yard.

BUT! Something is wrong with this pup..It sounds as if it is being skinned..Its wailing and barking uncontrollably nonstop! Over and over and over and over loud pitched screetches. So high that at first I thought it was a woman screaming. I have recorded this dogs cry for attention onto my cell phone, but have yet to figure out a way to transfer it to my computer for upload. Be sure to ask me about it next time you see me..and for my distant readers..I'll try to get it uploaded.

Down the Final Stretch..

2005-05-04T18:48:00.000-05:00

Well folks..the time has come...THE END OF THE SEMESTER!!!!! I only have ONE more class session, Monday evening! I'm So Excited!!... And I Just Can't Hide It!! Anywho....I dont know if the Friedman's Jewelers commercials air nationwide..or just here in the tri-state..But I'm about SICK OF THEM! "Its a feel good thing.." NO..No it isn't!

I failed my art final today..but passed my drawing final. Win some you lose some. Such is life.

I'm so glad we've had this time together..

2005-05-01T12:48:00.000-05:00

The pastor of our church whom I have known and loved for 7 years will soon be leaving our church. His last Sunday is May 15th. Either he wants to go out with a bang, or I am paying more attention, but his last few messages have been rockin' awesome, and exactly what I needed to hear. Today was THE one. Last night was a hard night for me and I lied awake for most of the night just thinking about my life and the storms that seem to be hovering overhead. He was preachin' to me this morning. It was good. I first heard this quote from Bethany at Bethel and I love it. Dont tell God how big your storm is, but rather tell the storm how big your god is. This needs to become my life motto.

I am deeply saddened that the pastor will be leaving. I feel that we have been spoiled for the last 7 years. Hopefully, a suitable replacemen will be found in good timing. Happy Sunday everyone..back to the homework.

Some guys have all the luck..

2005-04-30T21:35:00.000-05:00

As I sit here alone in my room on a Saturday night I have come to the realization that I only excell in things in which I couldn't give a rat's hiney. Why is the world so unfair. I am always asked to do things in which I respond "why? I'm not very good at it," which is basically me saying that I would rather castrate a horse. I then get the response "Oh no you do a great job..(yada yada)."

There's a nice long list of things I wish I could do, but cant. And an equally long list of things I wish I couldn't do, but can. Somehow things have gotten reversed. Such is life I guess. Back to my peas and carrots.

One of Those

2005-04-25T15:46:00.000-05:00

I got a Myspace..it can be found here. Enjoy.

When metal rods fly..

2005-04-22T00:05:00.000-05:00

As we entered the Evansville airport, we made our way to baggage check-in. I had 1 bag to be checked and 2 carry ons. I had parked my luggage a distance from the counter because Bethany was in front of me, and I assumed that they would check the luggage in the order that we came to the counter. Didn't happen that way. Appearantly they wished to go alphabetically...I needed to be in front.

Please realize that what played out from here is a much better reinactment in person, and if you see me sometime please ask me to do it for you, you will understand so much better.

The woman checking the luggage called my name first. "Could you bring your luggage closer to the counter please?" When I had parked my bag I left the retractable handle out because I did not feel like pushing the button and lowering it back into the suitcase. For that reason again, I decided to move the suitcase closer to the woman using the retractable handle, instead of the other handle that is meant to be used for acutally picking up the suicase and moving it.

(Everyone knows what handle im talking about right? The handle that comes out of larger suitcases with wheels to make rolling it easier. Got it? Good.) As soon as I picked up my bag with the wrong handle, the top of it snapped. Along with this snapping motion of the handle, was the releasing into the air of both metal rods that go back down into the suitcase. One of them hit the counter in front of me. The other....aimed higher.

We all of a suddon heard our baggage check-in lady screaming. "OH My God! OH My God! YOU HIT ME IN THE HEAD..YOU HIT ME IN THE HEAD!!" She was holding her hand on her forhead screaming like a bangkok whore. The 2 foot metal rod nearly impaled her about a centimeter abover her left eyeball. Luckily for all of us, the bar was flying in a rotating motion, so it did not hit her head on(no pun intended) but rather on a sideswipe. She then went on screaming, "WHAT IF THAT WOULD HAVE HIT ME IN THE EYE!?! OH MY GOD MY EYE! WHAT ABOUT MY JUGULAR! MY JUGULAR! I WOULD HAVE BEEN DEAD..DEAD!"

I was freaking out. FREAKING OUT!! I knew that I was not going to be allowed on the plane as I had attemped to harpoon the Delta baggage check lady. I was convinced they would acuse me of inventing a new form of terrorism. Merciless killings with baggage rods. I was already imagining watching the headlines from within my cell. When the dust had settled we all realized that the only thing I brough upon that woman was the fear of knowing what COULD have happened, but she was not injured at all in the incident.

I was freaked out the rest of the day. I knew that no good trip starts off like that. I was in for a rocky ride. As we waited on our plane, we could hear the lady going all over the airport waving the metal rod that nearly killed her, "This kid almost took my eye out with this rod! Look at this rod! It's huge! This kid hit me in the head with it!"

I was also rather pissed because I no longer had a handle to pull my huge suitcase. It was a bad situation. People..the retractable handles on suitcases are not meant to be used as actual handles for carrying, but rather a pulling device. Don't make the same mistake as me. Don't make a baggage check lady an innocent victom to your stupidity..as I did. Gotta love the friendly skies.

Back in Black

2005-04-19T23:38:00.000-05:00

Just a quick post. I have returned from Dallas..it was good times. I'll give you all some good reading material on that later. Meanwhile, a new pope has been elected! (reason for my black attire) I really feel this man has something that he is hiding from us. Look at him..definately hiding something..It's a hunch...

Dallas or Bust

2005-04-12T19:19:00.000-05:00

Heading to Dallas tomorrow to attend the Phi Theta Crappa Convention. I'll be gone til' Sunday. Pray that I keep my sanity and not want to kill myself while attending the "convention activities." I'm just going so I can go shopping ;) I'll cya all Sunday with a half-interesting blog I'm sure.

Hey, I might not be alone..

2005-04-11T10:35:00.000-05:00

Avoid Getting Fired for Blogging

I liked this line..

"Most firings are due to individual bosses taking drastic measures; it is rarely a higher company decision. When a blogger is going to be fired, the HR team needs to be sure it is for the right reason and that reactive measures simply aren't being taken due to fear or personal issues."

Happy Birthday Rachel, E, & Tea Leoni

2005-04-08T22:08:00.000-05:00

Give a quick shoutout to those I know who have birthdays! Rachel..turnin big 19! E, turning 23(wow) and Tea Loeoni the big 39! Sorry no gifts..got fard..

Wrentmore Will Rent No More......Is Back

2005-04-05T15:45:00.000-05:00

I understand many of you were unable to read the post that resulted in me getting fired from my job. I have reposted it, leaving out the person's full name. Enjoy.

Oh and to the one whom this blog is about, it's called freedom of speech, and if you have a problem with that, you can kiss my ass, or perhaps write a letter to your senator.

If you haven't met Wrentmore, you're missing out. He became a member of Movie Gallery about 2 months ago. I was working and created his membership. I knew I didn't like him from the beginning because he was excited about The Village coming to video. (I didn't care for the movie in the least bit.) He was just one of those annoying customers. Always too talky, and stupid talky. He was the type of person in which everything he said was just annoying, and only because it came out of his mouth. He was also extremely loud, which made a decent comment annoying as well.

For some reason, He was extremely excited about the release of Mr. 3000. A movie starring Bernie Mac in which he gets his baseball hall of fame status taken away becasue of a 3 hit error. The movie didn't do so hot in theaters, and we only got 6 copies for rental. He could never manage to catch a copy. They were always out when he came in to rent them. Three weeks went by and he still had not been able snag a copy of Mr. 3000. Thus he was forced to rent other titles instead.

He finally managed to get a copy. He rented it, watched it, and returned it. I happened to be working and decided to ask him how the movie was. He responded "Eh..it wasnt as funny as I thought it would be, wasn't funny at all really, It wasnt that great." Darn the luck, he had spent so much time and energy on getting that movie and it sucked.

I was not working the last evening that Wrentmoredecided to grace Movie Gallery with his presence. He appearantly came in seeking a game. He went to check out and Hannah informed him that he had a $3.79 late fee on....Mr. 3000. Since I was not there to witness the spectacle, I can't be specific. He appearantly threw himself into a arm flying frenzy and refused to pay the fee. He KNEW that he had returned it ON TIME and was outraged that we would try to make him pay a fee that he didn't owe. Remember, this man is LOUD and ANNOYING on a good day, imagine him angry. Hannah took the late fee off his account, and rented him the game. With this game rental he had accumulated 12 points, earning him his next rental free.

While I was checking in the movies on Saturday morning, I opened a game only to find this inside.

"I will not be using this free rental"

So. Wrentmore was so upset that we tried to con him that he is refusing to give us any more business, even if he does have a free rental coming. Later that day he called and demanded we close his account and not allow any further rentals by anyone. I was able to speak with him then, and he was charming. I do not understand people like this. I'm not saying Movie Gallery is the cat's meow, but come on people! To get this upset over a fee that he was responsible for..even though we took it off for him is somewhat childish in my opinion.

So now you have heard about the short lived rental membership of Wrentmore. And now you know why Wrentmore decided he will rent no more.

Whoever tries to bring me down, only makes me stronger.

2005-04-02T17:09:00.000-06:00

I was let go at Movie Gallery today. Good Riddance. I enjoyed the job at times, and didnt enjoy the job at times. I was let go because a previously mentioned customer just couldn't accept the fact that there are people in this world that might dislike him. Not that I am upset. Minimum wage jobs are a dime a dozen, and I already have another job. No sweat off my back.

It was an interesting day, I found out that I will not be recieving holiday pay for working on Easter because Movie Gallery does not consider Easter a holiday. New Year's Day however, is. I also did not recieve my tanning bonus that was supposed to be on this week's check. Amount was $30 or so. Will I ever get it? I doubt it.

Come see me at my new job. My new job in which I will be making much more money and working much less. A job in which I will not have half of white trash Fairfield coming in complaining about a late fee. A job that I will not have to look at smut movies all day. A job that will no longer require me to wear khaki's and a polo. You have done me a favor Mr. W. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for having the mental capacity of a 9 year old. I am most grateful.

Gather 'Round Children

2005-04-01T22:25:00.000-06:00

I'm normally not one for telling stories that make you think, wonder, or give you goosebumps, but I'll pass this one along beings it happened to me madre.

The other night Becky had a dream about the chicken dance. She woke with the song in her mind, and sang/danced the song throughout the day to herself in others. "What a strange dream," she thought. A few nights later, she went to visit Jerad, her son, at his rehab center 1.5 hours away. While speaking with one of the adult staff, the staff member told her she had to see something. "Jerad just loves this thing." She explained. She pulled out a stuffed chicken, and pushed its wing. The chicken dance began to play. Becky then went on to explain the dream and how strange it was that she would have dreamed that whenever Jerad discovered his love for the stuffed chicken dance singer.

Is there a mental connection between a mother and child? (doo doo do do doo doo do do)

All things are possible..

2005-03-31T00:00:00.000-06:00

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And be amazed...