Shelby Abbott

New Postings

2011-02-23T19:15:00.001-05:00

Looks like I'll be starting to post here again very soon. We'll see how things go.

Spring

2009-04-20T17:58:00.003-04:00

An Afton Winery

2009-04-20T17:56:00.002-04:00

Emceeing Big Break

2009-04-07T16:20:00.002-04:00

Abbie

2009-02-23T10:28:00.002-05:00

Did You Know?

2009-02-16T09:42:00.002-05:00

Did you know that I am now blogging on a pretty consistent basis at my own website? Come on over and hear/see some of my thoughts on important things like cow pee, cheetahs, dating, and (of course) pictures of scary babies.

Grandpa In His Normal Stance

2009-02-02T11:20:00.002-05:00

This Guy I Saw in San Francisco

2009-01-28T16:12:00.002-05:00

The Stroke of Midnight, 2009

2009-01-26T15:38:00.003-05:00

Silo

2009-01-20T15:07:00.003-05:00

News!

2009-01-15T11:57:00.003-05:00

In a few short days I will be making the switch to blogging on my own website. I'm currently in the process of revamping my present website and it's gonna look a lot different in the very near future. Plus, my new site will give me the opportunity to blog within the site and not have to link it to a separate blogspot page.

I think I'll be keeping this blogspot page for posting pictures and what not, but the majority of my blogging will be happening at my website, which will still be www.shelbyabbott.com.

I'm pumped about the site and will post something about it when the time comes and the newness is revealed. Until then, keep an eye out for my refreshed site at the same address. Should be sweet.

Fans of Archuleta

2009-01-10T21:52:00.002-05:00

Apparently, I've drawn some favorable attention from some of the David Archuleta fan sites as of late because of my "Crush" parody. I'm a bit overwhelmed because I've never received this kind of public attention, but it's been fun and super encouraging.

Here are some of the sites: notingDavid.org, snarkyarchies.com, fansofdavid.com, and also idolforums.com

If you've seen this parody and were wondering where, when and why it happened, here's the info...

I am the emcee of an annual 4 day gathering of college students called RADIATE.
It's in Washington, D.C.
It's at the end of December.
My job is to entertain.
DTR stands for "Define The Relationship".
I love my job.

That about covers it. Here's the video, once again:

Crush Parody Lyrics/Chords

2009-01-09T15:51:00.001-05:00

In case you couldn't understand my squeaky singing, here are the lyrics to the parody I wrote for "Crush". (See YouTube link below for video).

Crush Parody

Bm B G
When I talked to her tonight
I used some words that might not be right
It was weird, I was weird
Cause when I spoke to her, I told her she
Should date me and be my girl
I was weird, I think she’s scared

Bm G
Why did I communicate the truth?
I just wanted her to be my boo
Now it’s awkward, I feel like a nerd, and I just got to know

[Chorus]
G D
When you tell a girl, that you smell her hair
Bm A
When she passes you, is it really fair
G D
To call you crazy and bizarre
Bm A
All I wanted to do was DTR
G D
Now when I call or just say hi
Bm A
She won’t talk to me, she just walks on by
G D
Cause God told me she’s my soul mate
Bm A G D
A G D Bm A G
But He forgot to tell her the same thing about me

Bm B G
Have I ever crossed your mind? I asked her
For the 5th time, She shook her head
Said, “Don’t text me anymore, anymore”
I said, “I’m ready to commit”
I want you to have my kids and I
Know that you’re just, just a sophomore, a sophomore

[Chorus]

Bm G
Why did say what I thought was right?
I just wanted her to be my wife
Now she’s running from me, trying to tazer me…and I just got to know

G D
When you tell a girl, that you dream of her
Bm A
Holding your hand, and giving birth
G D
As the mother of your little tots
Bm A
Is it normal for her to call the cops?
G D
Now when I call or just say hi
Bm A
She won’t talk to me, she just walks on by
G D
Cause God told me she’s my soul mate
Bm A G D
A G D Bm A G
But He forgot to tell her the same thing about me

Brian

2009-01-09T15:29:00.000-05:00

Crush Parody

2009-01-08T12:11:00.000-05:00

LIVE from RADIATE08!

Teardrops Parody

2009-01-08T12:10:00.000-05:00

LIVE from RADIATE08!

Student Walk Around

2009-01-06T19:21:00.000-05:00

Andrew Dutton. He knows what's up.

Dutton's Dating Advice

2009-01-05T11:10:00.002-05:00

The following list is constructed of dating advice given by WVU's own Andrew Dutton. He's a wise man and should be listened to.

1. Never tell a girl that they smell like food...especially onions.
2. When giving a gift to a girl, always tell them that you prayerfully considered it. For example: "After prayerful consideration, I bought you this Wal-Mart gift card."
3. Good gift for a girl: flowers. Bad gift for a girl: deer meat.
4. Never call your current girlfriend by your ex-girlfriend's name.
5. Never tell a girl that they remind you of your Mom.
6. If you see a girl having difficulty lifting a heavy box, offer to pick it up for her. If it's too heavy for you to lift, just sit on it and start talking to her about the cool clothes they have at Forever 21.

I think the men of the world would be a lot more successful if they just listened to this wisdom.

11 Things I Want for My Birthday

2008-12-15T16:33:00.001-05:00

Some of you may know that my birthday comes very quickly after Christmas. I will now make a list of things that I want for my birthday this year…and it’s a special birthday, you know. You only get to turn 25 once.

1. A case of Dapper Dan Hair Cream.
2. A fiddle. Not a violin, a fiddle.
3. A Fathead of Hugh Laurie’s face for the blank spot on my wall.
4. For “Arrested Development” to come back on the air.
5. For more than 50 people to wish me a happy birthday on my Facebook wall.
6. A 49ers sweatshirt that zips in the front…but not with a metal zipper, one with a plastic zipper…the metal zippers bunch up when I’m sitting down and I don’t like waves of sweatshirt cascading down my chest to my belly.
7. A size Small unicorn t-shirt (preferably a brightly colored one, like pink or orange).
8. The ability to see 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the future…like Nicolas Cage in the movie “Next”.
9. A Bright Copper Kettle.
10. For Lexus commercials to be permanently taken off the air.
11. Heelys.

14 Things on My Christmas List This Year

2008-12-12T15:12:00.003-05:00

In the spirit of creating lists (which seems somewhat popular this time of year), here's another one.

1. Already chopped wood.
2. A 365 day calendar of quotes from the movie "Elf".
3. A package containing 4 sticks of Mighty Putty (as seen on TV).
4. An electric guitar signed by the tall guy from Air Supply.
5. Fireworks.
6. Vinyl record of the soundtrack to "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo".
7. Season tickets to the 2009 Downingtown High School football season.
8. Warm woolen mittens.
9. A stuffed deer (preferably without spots).
10. Food rations from Superman's Fortress of Solitude.
11. A lock of Joe Montana's hair.
12. Pencil sketches from any of Matt Groening's notebooks between the years of 1994 to 1998.
13. New socks.
14. Antique sewing machine.

18 Things You Don't Want to Hear Someone Say As They Walk Out of Your Bathroom

2008-12-09T16:19:00.003-05:00

This list was inspired by Jake who was inspired by someone else. Bottom line: I was inspired to come up with a list of my own. Here you go...

1. Where’s the closest hospital?
2. Call a plumber…now.
3. I didn’t know it was possible to crack porcelain.
4. That smelled the same going in as it did coming out.
5. Boy, am I glad I took that Lamaze class!
6. Can I borrow a needle and thread?
7. That’s gonna earn me the blue ribbon!
8. I’m going to run to Target and buy you a new bath mat.
9. I was just visited by the ghost of Christmas past.
10. I’m surprised you’re here…I thought the rapture happened.
11. I need a cigarette.
12. You should install some handlebars in there.
13. It was like that before I got in there.
14. I think I’m now blind in my left eye.
15. How much bad luck is it if you break 2 mirrors at the same time?
16. Check mate.
17. Life goal number 44 is now completed.
18. Do you own a pressure washer?

Milk Cartons-Vs.

2008-12-08T15:18:00.001-05:00

The long debated subject of milk cartons and the effects light may have on the expiration of this fine beverage.

Bacon and Jesus-Vs.

2008-12-05T15:52:00.000-05:00

Bacon is the Ultimate condiment. Period.

Hot Dogs-Vs

2008-12-04T15:07:00.000-05:00

What's really in a hot dog? Find out here.

Care Bears and Veggie Tales-Vs.

2008-12-03T16:23:00.000-05:00

Cook 'em before you eat 'em, says I.

Mermaid Years-Vs.

2008-12-02T16:37:00.000-05:00

Boggs and I discuss how mermaids age.

Mimes-Vs.

2008-11-30T15:38:00.001-05:00

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008-11-13T11:41:00.002-05:00

Above are a couple of pictures that provide evidence of my newfound home ownership. That pile of leaves may not look like much from that angle, but believe me when I tell you this: it was bigger than my appetite for buffalo wings during a football game (i.e.-big).

Fall is a great time. I love the crisp air, changing colors, how everything becomes about pumpkins, and the setting of the stage for the holidays. It makes me happy to know that my heating and energy bills will inevitably go up while my tolerance for caffeine will do the same because I begin to enjoy hot beverages nearly every morning.

We are now in the center of all that fall has to offer, but something greater is on the horizon. That’s right, I’m talking, of course, about mall shopping. For some reason, I might be one of the only people in this country that actually enjoys going to the mall during the holiday shopping season.

Here’s my reasoning…it’s warm inside, all the stores are decorated for Christmas with lights and garland, Christmas music floods through the place and I LOVE Christmas music, I like snacking on Auntie Anne’s pretzels, I like buying things for people that I love. What’s bad about any of that?

Sure, it’s a madhouse of activity. Sure, there are screaming, snotty-faced children running around all over the place. Sure, the price for seeing Santa Claus has 9-tupled since we were kids. But it’s all part of the experience.
Fall leads us to the future my friends. And the future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades (undoubtedly purchased from my local Sunglasses Hut).

BURNIN' UP!

2008-11-05T11:47:00.001-05:00

This is the world premiere of the new music video for "Burnin' Up for You DC" by the Bridge Band and myself. Enjoy it, people...and pass it on.

Vote

2008-11-04T09:32:00.002-05:00

It's an important day, so I'm told. I should vote...Chris Berman on ESPN said I should. It's my right, my duty, my privilege. The media stressed its importance.

The media has also communicated quite a few things to me over the last few months:
1. I'm saved by zero...0% financing from Toyota, that is.
2. If I don't get Direct TV, ghosts will invade my bedroom.
3. I should fall in love with Barack Obama.
4. Tina Fey is really funny and I should think that she's really, really funny.
5. Regardless of who I vote for, my taxes will go up.

I'm so confused by the media. But my confusion has not deterred me from the honor I had today of voting. I waited in line for about an hour, but I cast my ballot and I did my duty as an American. Hooray for me.

Ed Herr

2008-10-27T13:33:00.001-04:00

I recently took a tour of the Herr's Snack Factory and had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ed Herr. The above video is a recording of the events that happened.

I like free chips.

Squirrels

2008-10-16T11:47:00.005-04:00

Why is it that squirrels can sense some very important things like when an earthquake is coming or when winter approaches, but they just can't seem to get out of the way when a car is driving at them at 20 MPH?

They store nuts in trees and bury them in the ground, remembering exactly where the are. They are clever enough to find bird seed that's almost impossible to get to. They easily balance themselves on wires that cross over 8 lanes of traffic.

But their Kryponite? Drive a 5 door hatchback toward them at an extremely slow pace. Kills them every time. In fact, they'll voluntarily run themselves toward the tires of the vehicle...that's how retarded my used sub-compact makes them.

Ocean City, MD

2008-10-14T14:09:00.002-04:00

This is worth another look. As the fall approaches, it's important to remember the summer and the type of fun we can have if we simply believe that life can sparkle.

I'm off to pose on a windy cliff.

Music Video Shoot

2008-10-13T10:50:00.004-04:00

I filmed a music video this weekend with the Bridge Band for a parody song I wrote. The song is promotional material for the RADIATE08 conference. It was all in good fun and everyone had a great time. At least I did.

What's That?

2008-10-06T10:15:00.002-04:00

In addition to a few things that I'm involved in, RADIATE08 is one that I'm particularly excited about. It's always a great event to be a part of and to tell you that I'm looking forward to it would be a gross understatement.

This year we've got Ed Herr of Herr's Potato Chips and Brenton Brown who wrote "Everlasting God"...among other great speakers and guests. The promo video for RADIATE is above. Watch and smile.

Hooray

2008-10-01T13:13:00.002-04:00

This was a little something that I was working on this last spring. A lot of people put in a lot of hard work to see this come to fruition. Hooray for you guys.

The Stock Market

2008-09-30T17:34:00.003-04:00

It's really no question that this whole stock market thing is totally bizarre. I can honestly say that I don't understand any of it. Don't get me wrong, I'm reading stories on it every day and trying to keep up with what's happening and how the world is reacting, but what does it really all mean to little 'ol me?

The Answer: probably nothing...unless I decided to sell my house right this very minute. Those "professionals" that are supposed to understand the ebb and flow of all things financial seem to have the backbone strength of my 89-year-old grandma. They panic at the drop of a mouse terd. Seriously, check the news online (not the NY Times if you actually want unbiased news) in the morning--stocks are down. Check it after lunch--stock surge with hope of bailout! Check it after dinner--stocks plummet for fear of Paris Hilton's emotional meltdown! It's ridiculous.

Me, I've now decided to invest all my money in concentrated orange juice and pork bellies. Not really.

Coffee

2008-09-29T15:15:00.002-04:00

There's a golden calf in the lives of a few of you out there and his name is "Joe"...that's right, I'm talking about coffee. I, myself, don't actually drink the stuff because if I wanted a hot, steaming cup of bitterness in the morning, I'd make my homepage the NYTimes.com. I'm more a fan of waking up and eating a bowl of cereal. My favorite is the kind that turns your milk into chocolate milk by the time you're done...you know, like Cocoa Pebbles or Count Chocula.

I guess I don't really like coffee because I chose to work for a summer at a Dunkin' Donuts in northern New Hampshire. Trust me, there's nothing more frightening than working the opening shift at an establishment that serves legal addictive stimulants to New Englanders each and every morning. This is the truth. We opened at 5:00am and we had a line at the door every single day. I served enough coffee to make me hate it and even now I shake my fist at every Starbucks, Caribou Coffee and Seattle's Best I pass.

Why? Because it's a drug, people, and I just say no. As far as I'm concerned, the coffee makers inside the homes of Americans might as well be meth labs on your kitchen counter. Kick the habit! It's time to start spending your hard earned money on other, more important things...like soda or perhaps candy bars.

PETA says "The Breast is Best"

2008-09-25T11:26:00.003-04:00

This is one for me to be seriously confused by.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., urging them to replace cow's milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk. The PETA officials say a move to human breast milk would lessen the suffering of dairy cows and their babies on factory farms and benefit human health.

Wow. Just, wow. I'm not going to even try and think what it would be like to walk into a Ben & Jerry's and say, "Gimme a scoop of the 'Mother's Milk Madness' please...make that two scoops." Talk about freakin' as many people out as possible.

The idea that a rational adult would think this is a normal request of Ben & Jerry has been eating way too many Lucky Charms Marshmallows in the morning and is in serious need of seeing a doctor (both medical and psychological). I mean, I'm all for treating cows nicely, but let's just think about how we would manufacture places to extract human breast milk by the gallon. I'll stop there and let your imagination skip down that jolly little mental trail.

I'm crazy, but I'm pretty sure PETA is C-R-A-Z-Y.

RADIATE08

2008-09-23T14:11:00.003-04:00

I will be starting to blog on another website in addition to this one in the very near future. Be sure to check out RADIATE08 this fall leading up the the launch of the greatest conference to hit these United States of America.

Too much hype?

2008-09-23T09:30:00.000-04:00

Last night was the big premiere event for season 3 of "Heros". They did a whole red carpet thing with screaming fans in bleachers with signs, the actors roaming around and talking to the camera, introducing clips and what not...it was okay. Then, at 9:00 (after a big hoopla countdown like New Year's Eve), the two hour opener happened.

There was some cool stuff with cool powers and such, but good gravy is that show violent. People are constantly getting shot, stabbed, decapitated, electrocuted, blown up...and then, of course, not actually getting killed. A friend of mine put it this way: "I don't like this show because people are always getting completely destroyed then coming back to life." Interesting point.

What makes you a hero on "Heros"? The ability to die in a fantastic and bizarre way? If this is the case, which character will actually EVER die? Silar's been killed a few times, Claire has tried to kill herself dozens of times, Peter blew up, and even Horned Rim Glasses guy got shot in the eye (he's just a normal adoptive parent from the suburbs!) and lived to continue wearing his glasses.

I think I might just stick with "Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles" and DVR "Heros". Yeah, that's a good idea...I need to watch a show with no violence in it. Oh, wait...

2008-09-17T16:10:00.000-04:00

I'm going to a recording session tonight with the Bridge Band. What's going on? Well, the plan is to lay down a track for RADIATE so you will be able to download and listen to it before the conference happens.

It's not really a big deal or anything, but the plan is to also make a music video to go along with the tune. I'll keep you posted on when that gets finished and where you'll be able to find both:
1. The Song
2. The Music Video to the Song

Oh, I'm so excited. This is what it must feel like to be a Subway Sandwich Artist at the end of a long hard day of crafting perfectly made Subway Sandwiches.

2008-09-16T13:24:00.000-04:00

Have you ever noticed that Samuel L. Jackson is in almost every movie ever made? And even though you would kind of consider him to constantly play the "one bad dude" roll over and over again, let's look at the variety of acting work he's put into the Hollywood machine...

One Bad Dude Roll: Too many to mention.
Kid Movie: The Incredibles
Geek Movie: Star Wars Episode I, II, III
Romantic Comedy: Die Hard with a Vengeance
Sports Movie: Coach Carter
Shark Movie: Deep Blue Sea
Awesome Movie: Unbreakable
Confusing Movie: Basic
Mail-It-In Movie: Jumper or xXx: State of the Union
Cameo Appearance: (spoiler alert!) IronMan
Drama: A Time to Kill
One of my Favorite Movies: Patriot Games
Goofy Movie: Loaded Weapon 1
Frog DNA to Produce Dinosaur Movie: Jurassic Park
Using the number "2" to mean "to" in a Movie Title Movie: Menace 2 Society
Snake Movie: (Take your pick) Snakes on a Plane or Black Snake Moan
And the list goes on...

See what I mean? He's everywhere! He even plays "Black Guy" in Sea of Love (seriously, check out IMDB). Obviously, the man can act and every producer in Hollywood has his celly on their speed dial. Good for him.

I just can't wait for "Deep Blue Sea 2: Deeper Bluer Sea". That one's going to be awesome if they can bring Sam's character back to life after being eaten by sharks in the first one. Whoops, spoiler alert again.

2008-09-15T15:20:00.000-04:00

"I miss my Uncle Charles, Y'all."

I was cruisin' like a fanboat on the glade today down...uh...my street. Sorry, I can't pull off the hip hop culture even when I type. Anyway, the radio busted out "Tha Crossroads" by Bone Thugs and Harmony and I immediately turned that junk up as loud as it could go. Me gusta mucho.

I did, however, listen to the words of this song a little more close than I ever had before and suddenly became overwhelmingly depressed. Never did I think that a jam like this could contain within its boundaries such dismay. The whole thing's about death and I should have known that a long time ago when the song came out (I think it was the 1990s), but I guess I was just too busy nodding my head and throwin' my hands up in the "aier" whenever my ears were graced with the track.

Regardless, it brought back some memories of my past and that made me somewhat happy. Whew!...it was an emotional day for me.

2008-09-12T14:35:00.000-04:00

Let's talk about something very important for a moment: The Jonas Brothers.

Disney has once again pumped out another money making machine here with these guys that throw tween girls into uncontrollable screaming maniacs. I saw a short clip on TV of the brothers signing some autographs outside near a city building with mobs of girls behind barricades yelling in pitches I had never heard before. It sounded like a scene from the Lou Diamond Phillips (LDP) movie, "Bats". Here's a picture of LDP, for those of you who don't know what kind of an amazing actor I'm talking about:

You can't deny that someone with a mullet like that is capable of bad acting.

Anyway, like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers are obviously capable of churning out somewhat entertaining and catchy tunes that millions of teenagers download on iTunes and make Disney's pockets all the more padded. Me? I love the song "Burnin' Up". It's catchy, clean and a refreshing escape from radio stations bogged down with remarkably inappropriate hip hop sex songs. Stay that way, Jonas boys...I'm still grieving over the lost innocence of Lindsay Lohan.

2008-09-08T15:54:00.000-04:00

So, it looks like Tom Brady was done for the season only after about 20 minutes into it. Do I feel bad for him? Hmmm...kind of. I mean, I don't wish a knee injury on anyone, but the fact of the matter is that he will bounce back next year and he'll still get his $75,000,000 (or whatever it is) as he stand on the sidelines with crutches this season.

I may sound mean here, but I really don't like the way the Patriots do football business anyway, so I'm extremely curious how they are going to do now that Brady is out. They'll probably still try to run up the score all season long, so the arrogance isn't going anywhere. Maybe someone will trip onto the sidelines and give coach Bill an ACL tear when they run into him. That would be much better than last year's MVP sitting out the whole season.

I'm going to stop talking about this now and move on to more important things like poetry, nature, and Drumstick ice cream cones. Mmmmm, ice cream cones. More on that later....

2008-09-05T14:18:00.000-04:00

So, what is water ice?

I asked myself that very same question about 4 years ago and thought that I knew the answer: it's shaved ice, right?...like a snow cone? Correct reponse: Wrong!

Water ice is a special blend of finely ground ice, flavoring of any kind (including things like root beer and mint chocolate chip), love, and smiles. May not sound like much, but believe me, when that all comes together, something very magical takes place when you eat it. It's all the flava of ice cream with 15% of the guilt. No fat, people! A very good thing for those of us who are trying to monitor our calorie intake (which is not me, but I've seen commercials with people that apparently do that...I just eat whatever).

If you have a local water ice shop near you, heed my advice: go get some before the fall rolls around. They will most likely close when it starts to get cool and then you'll be water iceless until the spring time. No one should be water iceless in 2008!

2008-09-04T14:23:00.000-04:00

Another thing to add to the list of "stuff Shelby likes": The Smart Car.

Last night, I was out with some friends enjoying a water ice (if you don't know what that is, I'll explain later) when all of a sudden, a Smart Car drove by. I interrupted the flow of conversation with an eloquent blurt out of, "Dude, there's a Smart Car!", and I'm pretty sure I peed my pants a little.

Smart Cars are indeed that--smart. What with about 50 miles to the gallon, who could resist something so cute? (Incidentally, I think they only have a 1/2 gallon tank, so when in Rome.) It's kind of like a puppy. Everyone loves puppies...even if you hate dogs. Puppies can't be resisted; you simply must pet it if you see one. The Smart Car follows in this line of thinking.

Sure, you can only fit two people in it. Sure those two people have to be under 5'2" (no problem with yours truly). And sure, the thing maxes out at the top speed of a grand 34MPH, but you simply can't resist wanting one.

Like the puppy, I'm sure the Smart Car will get old and start to go "number 2" on your carpet...okay maybe not, but I, for one, love these new things because it makes America look more like Europe. And who doesn't love all things European?

2008-09-02T13:50:00.000-04:00

I'm not going to lie...I'm listening to David Archuletta's newest single "Crush" as I write this blog. I downloaded it from iTunes about 16 minutes ago and I've already listened to it about 4 times.

I'll admit that I didn't vote for him at the finale last spring, but there's something extraordinarily mesmerizing about his voice that I couldn't resist slapping down my hard earned 99 cents for to hear his song whenever I wished. If I were a 13-year-old girl (and believe me, I really don't think I am), I would be in line at any Wal-Mart to buy up any and all Archy paraphernalia not excluding binders, backpacks, beach towels and David Archuletta antibacterial hand soap. He's awesome, just awesome!

This confession has no doubt boosted my dorkdom to soaring new levels, however you've got to admit that you like the new "Crush" song. If you haven't heard it, hop on iTunes and give it a listen. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

2008-08-27T11:35:00.000-04:00

The semester has started once again and I've decided to reconnect with the world out there. As you can see from the above picture, I've been spending my time doing various leisure activities such as hanging out with kittens, running through corn fields and picking blueberries.

I very much enjoyed my time off, but am now once again ready to stretch my cyber legs and run full steam ahead. To what? Oh, you'll see.

2008-06-10T16:24:00.000-04:00

I watched "House" last night on Fox. Yes, I know it was a rerun, but even in reruns, Gregory does a smash up job of entertaining. And the most brilliant thing is that he's British in real life.

A couple of weeks ago, I saw an old episode of "Friends" on TBS and it was the episode where Ross is getting married to Emily over in London and Rachel is flying from the USA to stop the wedding. Anyway, on the plane, Rachel is sitting next to this funny British guy who thinks she's a jerk for wanting to break up the wedding, and sure enough, that guy was played by Hugh Laurie (aka House)!

I was so excited when I saw him, I was like,"Hey! That's House! He's on Friends! He's a Brit!" I think those were my exact words.

Why do I type all of this? I don't know, I just like House is all. I'm just sayin'.

2008-05-20T15:08:00.000-04:00

So tonight is the showdown of the Davids on American Idol and I'm assuming that most of you don't care and think it's lame. I couldn't disagree with you more.

I think it's obvious that they both belong there in the finals, but I'm personally cheering for David Cook for one reason and one reason only: his favorite movie is probably "Point Break".

Now, I don't know that for sure, but he's more likely to be a Keanu fan than Archuletta. Archie wasn't even born when that cinematic masterpiece was created, so my vote swings to the Cook man. Plus I think Cook needs to be voted for more because every teenage girl in the country will be voting approximately 3800 times tonight for Little Ballad Heart-throb and I need to even the playing field a bit.

2008-05-19T13:30:00.000-04:00

There has been a lot of blame shifting going on these days in the circles I run in. I am aware that these circles, in particular, are somewhat small, but they are circles nonetheless.

People have problems, right? All people do, but for reasons I can't quite figure out, most of the people I know are blaming their problems on one little thing. No, not global warming. No, not John Travolta's performance in "Hairspray". I'm talking about gas prices.

Here's a small scenario of what I'm talking about that may have happened to you:

You:
"This sandwich that I'm eating right now from my local sandwich shop is delicious, however, today I paid more for this sandwich than I did when I bought one from the same store 2 years ago."

Gas Price Worrier (GPW):

"Hey, that's because of the gas prices. They're going up, you know."

You:

"Yes, I've noticed."

GPW:

"The rising cost of gasoline in this country makes me want to spit. Did you know that a gallon of gas is now more expensive than a gallon of tap water?"

You:

"What?"

GPW:

"It's true. Soon, gas prices will force us all to sell our homes, downgrade to dial-up internet access and get rid of our premium-package cable services. Most of the country will have no idea what's going on when the upper-middle class fat cats are talking about the latest episode of 'Entourage' on HBO around the bone dry water cooler."

You:

"I watch 'House' on FOX."

GPW:

"Gas prices are causing my chronic fingernail sensitivity."

You:

"I'm going to leave now."

See what I mean? Gas prices are causing a scare in this country like nothing I've ever witnessed before. I'm starting think that I need to buy back the moped I sold last year so I can get 70 miles to the gallon when I'm scooting around town. Right now, I have to send out another mass email about boycotting gas from Mobil/Exxon.

2008-05-06T14:58:00.000-04:00

I'm always curious why some things that are posted out there on the internet take off like a hoser from Canada, and some things just fizzle out with no exposure whatsoever.

I was looking at some really stupid stuff on YouTube the other day and was thoroughly confused because it had almost 500,000 views and I thought to myself, "Why in the world are so many people watching this ridiculous stuff?" Then I thought, "you just watched it, you moron."

I gotta admit, I got me on that one.

So maybe I should start posting more stupid things and people might actually respond to them, I don't know...what do you think? Ah, who am I kidding? I think only my Mom and and one friend of mine read this blog anyway. I gotta make an impact...so I'm thinking I might start a group on Facebook.

Has that been done already?

2008-04-15T16:18:00.000-04:00

There's been a lot of buzz lately about how Miley Cyrus and I are good friends and that I used to babysit her back when my dad was stationed in California. Unfortunately, these rumors are false.

There is an interesting little bit of information, though, about my relationship with her father, Billy Ray.

A few years ago, I was staying in a New England style hotel (because, well, I was in New England) that happened to be right across the street from a popular concert location. Sure enough, Billy Ray Cyrus was performing on the same night that I was there and before his concert that evening, I ran into him in the parking lot in front of my hotel. We exchanged glances, a hand shake, compliments and hairstyling tips from one another and that was the end of it.

So, sorry to disappoint some of you, but I've never met Miley Cyrus. However, if she ever was interesting in meeting me, I wouldn't object because I'm a big fan of her strangely similar looking sister, Hannah Montana. She sings well.

JK...I know they're the same person.

2008-04-11T15:05:00.001-04:00

Something a little extra that I just got my hands on.

I sing horribly.

2008-04-01T20:59:00.000-04:00

If you look closely, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of one of my nipples.

2008-03-25T19:35:00.000-04:00

This one's a bit strange. Watch with caution because you might just get "a fit" if you watch it for too long.

P.S.--I know I kind of look like I'm cross dressing in this video, but trust me, I'm not. At least I don't think I am.

2008-03-21T12:45:00.000-04:00

It kinda looks like I really know how to smoke in this video, however, this is just a small nod to my extremely vast acting talents.

JK.

2008-03-19T21:43:00.000-04:00

This is part two of five. It took me about 4 days to grow this beard...I'm very manly.

2008-03-15T17:04:00.000-04:00

A one-part synopsis (out of five) of my time at the Big Break. Enjoy this delicious little treat compliments of the 80s.

2008-03-05T17:54:00.001-05:00

Enjoying my spring break in Panama City Beach...wish you were here!

2008-02-25T14:38:00.000-05:00

So where the heck have I been? Well, honestly, I really don't have an excuse...other than the fact that a lot of my spare time has been consumed with preparations for the Big Break.

I will be emceeing the fast-approaching Spring Break conference from March 1-14 and I'm leaving for the beach this coming Thursday. Will you be there? If not, you can envy me and all the other people attending this year's blasty-blast conference, but if you are coming, I can't wait to see you there!

I have a few songs prepared for you and a few videos as well, so I hope that little tidbit of info whets your appetite for THE spring break adventure to end all adventures.

See you soon, suckas!

2008-02-10T16:56:00.000-05:00

Well, after today, the NFL season is officially over. Not that today's game is anywhere near exciting (the Pro Bowl never really has been), but I'm enjoying it regardless of the fact that a Rod Stewart concert would probably be more interesting.

For some reason, I really don't get a kick out of seeing multi-million dollar football players soak up the sweet life in Hawaii for a week and act like they deserve a break before engaging in an almost flag football like experience. Call me jaded, but...well, yeah, call me jaded.

This was, in my opinion, one of the greatest seasons in NFL history, and it ended in a very, very wonderful way. I couldn't have been more pleased with the Patriots getting spanked by the Giants in the last 2 minutes of the Superbowl. Delicious.

I am looking forward to next season, so until then, I'll just watch Peyton Manning commercials on YouTube to get my pigskin fix. (single tear)

2008-02-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

Also an image that forecasts future events at the Spring Break conference that will knock you off the table...whatever that means.

2008-02-05T14:43:00.000-05:00

Here is a little vision of the future...if you come to Big Break, that is. You'll understand, I promise.

2008-02-01T16:25:00.000-05:00

So last night was the season premiere of "Lost". This show has taken America by the scruff of the neck, thrown it against the wall and given it a few light slams every now and then.

Lost has been called "the best show on television" and "TV's greatest invention since the Cosby Show". I'd like to throw my hat into the discussion ring and agree with the rest of the world...only one problem. I've never seen one full episode.

Sure, I saw the YouTube "Lost in 8:15" video that caught me up, but for crying out loud, I just don't have the energy to pour my emotions into such an intense program...let alone the time to hang out with friends every Thursday night and eat Taco Dip while everyone makes comments while I'm trying to pay attention and catch up without asking ridiculous questions about the ghosts of Lost past. I can't do it.

I'm just going to sit at home and wait for the new season of "24". Of course, that means I'll probably be sitting until the Spring of 2009, but I'm good with that.

2008-01-29T15:57:00.000-05:00

As I sit at my desk typing this blog, sipping a hot beverage from my "World's Greatest Boss" coffee cup, and listening to a little Air Supply in the background, I can't help but think about a few things...

1. How tragic this writer's strike is (I'm starting to get the shakes for need of a healthy dose of Jack Bauer in my life).
2. I love General Food's International Coffee with an extra teaspoon or two of sugar per cup.
3. I'm a fan of the American Idol television program (some of you may have heard of this).
4. I like spring break.

Oh yes. It's coming 'round the mountain, kids and I, for one, am an excited little monkey boy. Get ready for March and some sun down in Panama City Beach. Get ready for the Big Break.

2008-01-21T13:21:00.000-05:00

What's up, suckas?

I took a little time off after the December holidays to regroup and make sure all the socks Santa left for me in my stocking fit correctly before I returned any of them to Kohl's. How did that turn out? Well, I have $11.14 worth of credit any time I want to use it at the "middle class" department store.

Above is a recent picture of myself at the Washington DC RADIATE07 conference. It was off the table, if you ask me (meaning "great").

Now I'm back in the lab again and guess what we all have to look forward to? That's right! Big Break '08, suckas! THE spring break conference to be at in Panama City Beach starts at the beginning of March just in time for the much needed injection of warmth and sunshine into your life.

More details to come. Stay tuned.

2008-01-08T16:25:00.000-05:00

If you, by chance, get bored in the next few days as school gets rollin' again, just have a look see at this video and know that you are in good company.

Happy mundanity.

2008-01-05T16:16:00.000-05:00

Special thanks to whomever filmed this!

2008-01-03T22:51:00.000-05:00

I'm a little ashamed of this one.

2008-01-02T23:36:00.000-05:00

2007-10-23T14:26:00.000-04:00

Do me a small flavor (I added an "l" to favor for emphasis). Head on over to www.radiate07.com to check on my blog from around now until the first of the year. I'll be spilling my thoughts and feelings there until after the conference. That may sound a bit scary to you, but it's Halloween time so I thought the idea of spilling my insides was appropriate.

Then again, what do I know?...I thought "Earnest Scared Stupid" was frightening.

2007-10-22T16:10:00.000-04:00

During the fall season, or as I refer to it, "autumn", it's pretty much a requirement for you to have your picture taken sitting next to/holding a pumpkin near a plethora of other pumpkins. Here is my contribution to that rule this autumn.

I think it is significant to note that this picutre was taken by an iPhone. No big deal...and by "no big deal", I mean "kind of a big deal".

Happy Fall.

2007-10-02T16:35:00.000-04:00

Today I had a spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy's. It was so delicious that I wanted to write a short poem about it.

Spicy chicken on a kaiser roll.
How the heat takes its toll.
My tongue on fire,
Feeling seared.
Good thing I washed you down with a small frosty.

It's a poem that partially rhymes and partially doesn't.

2007-09-25T20:39:00.000-04:00

I like swimming.

When you live in Florida, you are pretty much obligated to swim during any free moment of time you might run across. Because it's warm outside until January, that's why. (In case you asked why.)

I just got back from a dip in the pool for about 36 minutes or so. I swam laps for a bit, then I kept going to the bottom and pretending to fly at a 45 degree angle from the "ground" up into the "sky". Me gusta.

The cool thing is that most people can't go swimming right now. It's officially autumn and swimming is strictly forbidden when it's not the summer months and you don't live in a warm area...which is why life is very sweet to me at this moment.

I'm swimming and you're not. Eat your heart out (a gross cliche, but applicable nonetheless).

2007-09-10T21:44:00.000-04:00

Weeks in the '07 NFL Season: 1
New Peyton Manning Commercials Since the Season Started: 34

My oh my, has Peyton been busy. As if he needed more coin just for being Peyton Manning, he's in pretty much every commercial on tv right now earning millions for endorsements on top of the millions he already makes for being the best quarterback in the NFL.

That's cool and everything, but my question is, why? It's not as if he needs a few extra bucks to endorse a credit card company. Mastercard is doing fine...and so is Gatorade...and Sprint...and Direct TV. These companies are not hurting for business, so they really don't need Peyton either. I guess I just don't get how hollywood works.

This would be impressive, though: have Peyton Manning endorse your local Dry Cleaning place...or maybe a Comic Book store. That would be good for business all around. Mr. Manning would do it for fun, and Superman comic sales would go through the roof.

Everybody wins.

2007-08-30T21:51:00.000-04:00

I've been thinking a bit lately about what my destiny is. I'm pretty sure that that destiny is not to be a superhero. As much as I would like to tell you that I am a superhero in disguise or that I have aspirations to one day quit my day job and fight some crime in the inner city, I just can't do it. I can't for a number of reasons...I will list them now in no particular order:

1. I don't look good in tight-fitting clothes. I could work on that by going to the gym once or twice a week, but I don't like lifting heavy things unless I'm adjusting the TV to a position that it can be better seen by me on the couch.

2. I don't like fighting people. Granted, the last fight that I was in was when I was about 7 (and after the first punch I threw, my 8-year-old opponent was chewing on the dirt floor we fought on), but I didn't like it then and I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't like it now...especially if the people that I fought wore equally embarrassing tight-fitted clothing.

3. I couldn't make a living being a superhero. Uncle Shelby's gots ta pay da bills, y'all.

These are the main reasons not to be a superhero. For now, I will leave fighting crime up to fictional individuals drawn on the pages of my beloved comic books...and also the police department...

...and Denzel Washington. That guy's a freakin' stud.

2007-08-23T15:20:00.000-04:00

After a much needed break from the cyber-world (and by "break" I mean, "I didn't have internet access"), I have returned, suckas!

And I'm in a new location. Not that that means anything to you because regardless of where I am, you can still keep up with me being stationary where you are. This is all beside the point.

My point is simply this: I'm in one place...that place is airconditioned...it has internet access...I will be blogging a lot more.

Coming at you now from Orlando, Florida...keep up with me on www.shelbyabbott.com. Talk to you soon.

2007-08-06T17:21:00.000-04:00

I apologize for my lack of blogging. I've been engrossed in the latest Harry Potter novel and I can't seem to pull myself away from it as of late. I'm almost done with it, but my free time away from the 7th and final adventure of "The Boy Who Lived" has been spent eating, sleeping, and brushing my teeth.

Talk to you when I'm finished.

2007-07-20T00:15:00.000-04:00

I'm on the road and the place I presently call home is Fort Collins, Colorado. Funny, you would think that living in Colorado for the summer would provide me with a refreshing and cool summer environment away from the scorching heat and humidity of the east coast. You would be wrong.

It's as hot a Vietnam here.

I will admit that there is no humidity in the air, but a "dry heat" doesn't really mean a "pansy heat". The violently roasting temperatures in this state are in no way weak or sissy...they pack a strong punch. And this punch is usually to the gut, groin, kidneys and face. Exactly in that order.

It's hot here. Enough said for now.

2007-07-08T14:53:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I downloaded a widget for my computer (ahem, my Macintosh computer, thank you very much) that was essentially the old school (or is it spelled 'skool' now?) version of the Pac-Man arcade game. This, of course, took me back to my early childhood days when Atari was king and Playstation 1, 2, and 3 weren't even a glimmer in Sony's eye.

It's funny that when you look at a list of the most downloaded games on the web, you see things like "Asteroids" and "Pole Position". For some reason, these games are still remarkably entertaining and the world embraces them for what they are: mindless and mundane entertainment.

Speaking of which, keep checking back to the shelbyabbott.com blog for new posts this summer and also head over to Facebook and be my friend...God knows I need friends.

2007-06-29T22:30:00.001-04:00

2007-06-20T17:19:00.000-04:00

This is an example of how not to apply sunscreen.

If you look closely, you can easily tell that I missed the area directly in front of my armpits...and also a medium-sized area directly below my neck. I guess it could be worse, but I'm definitely having trouble putting on a back pack.

Plus, nobody gives you pity when you say stuff like, "My armpits hurt".

2007-06-14T14:35:00.000-04:00

This is a dock that is literally 75 steps from where I'm staying this summer.

Envy me...go ahead.

I often saunter to this dock and let my feet dangle from the edge while holding a cane pole, fishing for sea bass in the bay.
That's not true. I don't even own a cane pole.

2007-06-11T17:01:00.000-04:00

A few days ago I was out in the sun for a bit too long and I scored myself a nice farmer's tan. Today, I reaped the first of probably many negative consequences of my sun-going actions. I pealed.

Now, I know that this is commonplace for most of you when you burn your skin (in the sun, not with matches), but most of you just put aloe on the burn before you go to bed the very same day. Me, I can't stand putting anything on my body that when the application process happens, it sounds like you are stirring a giant pot of macaroni and cheese. So, I simply do without the aloe.

And again, I'm reaping the consequences. When I brush my hand over my arms, it is as if I have succumbed to a case of full-body dandruff issues. In addition to being bizzare, this topic, by the way, is also not a good conversation starter. Many a person have exited my personal space when I mention my body dandruff.

There is now only one thing to do--take my shirt off the next time I'm in the sun and have my chest and back follow suit.

2007-06-07T15:16:00.000-04:00

Last night was an adventure.

I was walking home to my summertime residence and I smelled something peculiar as I passed my car, which was parked on the street directly in front of the next door neighbor's small beach house...which I found out later housed approximately 26 foreign exchange students. Initially, I thought the strange smell was a bit of the "special plant" so many youths today are fond of (and what a tragedy this is), however, it turned out to be a window mounted air conditioning unit that had gone up in flames not 4 minutes after I walked by my car.

I immediately grabbed my camera on the approach of not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 fire trucks that poured onto my little street and started cranking out hoses to spray water on the flames that were literally shooting out of the upstairs window. I got some pretty good shots of the firemen that were much burlier than I (see above) and I found myself wanting to be these men who saved the day.

I nicknamed one of the firemen...I called him "Jack"...he looked like a Jack.

The good news was that my car (remember where it was parked) was in no way injured in this conflagration. Also, none of the students were harmed either.

2007-06-06T12:11:00.000-04:00

For the last two weeks, I have been actively pursuing the hobo lifestyle...meaning simply that I didn't shave for a very long time. Then, for a specific game I was involved in that I had to hide in a crowd, I decided to transform my facial hair into what I'm calling "The Orlando Bloom". Do you see any similarities in our scruff?

Yeah, I know, it's a stretch. But I think the wig suits me quite nicely...if I were going for the creepy surfer look. And I was, so I thought it worked rather well.

2007-05-27T18:36:00.000-04:00

Elaboration on the Pee Wee Herman Story:

I was about 12 years old and my parents and I got to be in the studio audience on a show called "Nashville Now". This show aired on the country music channel, so it was seen by over a dozen people every week.

There was a moment in the show when the host went out into the audience and talked to some interesting people that wrote interesting things on some note cards that we turned in before the program was aired. He called me up along with my sister and mother because we had written that we just flew into the states from Guam (which was true, and also another story). I happened to mention that I could do a spot on impression of Paul Ruben's beloved character, Pee Wee Herman (which was very popular at the time...little did I know that he would get arrested for performing ergregious acts in a very public "adult" movie theater).

He asked me to perform for him (subtitle: Dance, Monkey!), so I laughed just like Pee Wee Herman into the weird smelling microphone he held in front of my little face. Everyone laughed, including the Oak Ridge Boys, who happened to be a guest group on the show that evening, and the audience gave me a hardy round of applause.

Here endeth the Pee Wee story.

2007-05-24T21:16:00.000-04:00

This is the view from my backyard. Jay Kay.

This is a picture I took from my trip to the Smoky Mountains...a few days before I was attacked by a bear.

I'm very fond of this photo...some photographers say they "make" pictures. They are wrong. Pictures aren't made, they are taken. Especially when there are so many software programs that can make any kook with a 3 megapixel point and shoot look like Ansel Adams.

2007-05-22T21:56:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I would be attending an event that would force people to discover an interesting fact about myself. I did not, however, blog what that specific fact was...and now that detail of my life will be revealed.

I once did a Pee Wee Herman impression on national television.

I will explain more details about the specifics of this event in the future, but for now, just chew on the fact that I can laugh exactly like Paul Reuben's former beloved character.

2007-05-17T15:22:00.000-04:00

Okay, so I haven't blogged in a while, but hear me out on this because I have a really good excuse. Ready?

Here it is: I was almost killed by a bear.

Pretty good, huh? Let me explain the egregious details. I was on vacation in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and decided to take a little bike trip for an 11 mile loop around a place called Cades Cove. Off the beaten path of the trip was a small dirt road that lead to an old church that tickled my curiosity, so I took this road and drank in a very cool, old church (that actually had a grave stone in the back with my last name on it, but that's another story).

On the way back up to the main loop, my brakes suddenly were slammed on because a medium sized black bear stood in the middle of my only way back to the serene bicycling trip I was on. I pulled out my camera and took a few shots that were in some people's opinion, "too close". The bear stood happily on that road for what seemed like 10 minutes, blocking my escape (actual time? only 3 minutes). He then wandered a little into the woods (see picture above) and began to go "Number 2". I seized this opportunity to peddle fast and make my way back up to the main loop.

Why then? Because, silly, a bear can't kill you when it's pooping.

My sincere apologies for not blogging, but now I think you understand where I have come from in this intense drama that has unfolded in my life.

2007-05-03T09:31:00.000-04:00

Inspired yet again by recent events in my life, I've decided to express my thoughts and feelings through the art of poetry. I hope you like.

Pain in my side, funny smell in my nose
I am experiencing the ill feeling woes

Trip to the doctor with a poke and a prod
Peeing in a cup and feeling a bit odd

Results are negative, now take these drugs
Swimming in mid-air, not getting many hugs

How was it decided to take this course of action?
It was me, you see, compliments of reaction

I'm sick. I'm sick. I'm under the weather
Maybe watching Spiderman 3 will make me feel better.

2007-04-26T17:51:00.000-04:00

A Poem:

Itch then a scratch
Prickly hairs on my back

Annoying pieces stuck on my skin
Should I cut my own hair again?

Hour-long process that I think is funny
Showering off, saving some money

There's a patch on the side I think I missed
Snip it off with scissors and have a Sunkist

Dedicated to Jake: my friend who continues to blink, laugh, and swallow food everyday.

2007-04-25T17:19:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I had the blessed opportunity to visit my college, Virginia Tech. It was a very different atmosphere on campus from when I used to roam the acres and acres of land that housed students, academic buildings, dorms and dining halls. It was almost museum-like as thousands of people (who were obviously not students and faculty) toured the grounds, looked, took pictures and video and mourned those we lost a few weeks ago.

Despite the abnormal feeling, I loved being back on campus. So many memories flooded back to me and it was very satisfying to be "home" again and share in the prayers being offered up to so many hurting people.

What's a Hokie, you ask? I am. And I always will be. I am grateful to be one and I will pray for my fellow Hokies in this very difficult time.

2007-04-23T19:12:00.000-04:00

In preparation for an ice breaker game coming up at the end of this week, I spent a few moments pondering an extraordinary or bizarre fact about myself that I can share with a group of college students that will hopefully impress them. I came up with a few and I have decided to list them now and then give no explanation whatsoever to the details of their nature. I hope you enjoy. (P.S.--All of these facts are entirely true.)

1. I have met and had a conversation with Dave Matthews.
2. I once stood at the foot of the dormant volcano, Mt. Fuji in Japan.
3. My favorite cereal is Cinnamon Toast Crunch. (Not compelling, but very tasty.)
4. I teared up at the end of Titanic.
5. I have eaten shark.
6. I got beat up for tearing up at the end of Titanic. (This one's not true.)
7. My highest bowling score is 211.

That's enough for now. Maybe I'll share some more at a later date.

2007-04-18T19:17:00.000-04:00

It was bound to happen sometime, but I've broken down and decided to blog a bit about American Idol.

Sadly, the show has baited and hooked me. I started watching this season to get the customary chuckle by watching outlandish folks wait for days in line to sing horribly for 1.3 minutes on a low-level platform and get ridiculed by not-so-soft-spoken charmer, Simon. My humor fix was indeed attained.

Then the show completely shifted gears into a hyper melodrama of immense proportions; sparking tears, anger, fake smiles and even faker (is that a word?) hairstyles...and for two nights a week, no less. I get my fill of drama on Monday nights watching Jack Bauer take on the evil in this world and I don't need more intense talk about what kind of father Sanjaya will make one day because of his goofy mustache. No me gusta.

Alas, the show will soon come to an end. One person will win. The top 6 people will get record deals. Simon will continue to make billions, and Ryan Seacrest will continue to highlight his eyebrows and stretch the word "American" in "American Idol" much to my annoyance...and I will continue to watch.

I've got my fingers crossed for Blake, simply because he can beat-box.

2007-04-16T15:59:00.000-04:00

Please pray for all of the families and loved ones that have been affected by the tragedy at the school that is very close to my heart. I love being a Hokie and my prayers are with the students and everyone at the school.

2007-04-15T21:45:00.000-04:00

I have chosen to spend the last few days sitting around and watching movies on TNT, TBS, and FX. Time well spent if you ask me. The silly thing is that literally all of the movies that I've watched on tv (commercials and all) have been films that I already own on DVD.

For some reason, this weekend has proven to be a time where the flicks on television are more exciting to be watched than if I had popped them into the DVD player. Why? I don't know. I hate commercials, but for some reason, I like being able to flip the channel to Spike TV and watch Star Trek: Voyager when a Purina Cat Chow commercial comes on in the middle of Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. I like that kind of power.