random blurb time (4-30-10)

*it's officially "get my concert fix" week

• Sunday night I went to a free Four Year Strong concert @ Penn State (to close out a weekend spent with Abby!)
• last night I went to see Paramore and Relient K in Charlottesville
• aaannnd tomorrow night I'll be in the 757 @ my favorite concert venue (the Norva) to see Angels & Airwaves

*I should have kept a tally of all the miles I docked on the car thus far this week. I made it from PA back to Lynchburg in a record 5 hours and 15 minutes (possibly less).... without stopping once! my bladder-control is straight up ninja

*purchased my ticket for the midnite premiere of Iron Man 2 next week. let the summer movie season BEGIN! (also snuck a peek at the post-credits scene in the movie via Youtube.... I approve!)

*I want one of these!

 best potential side-kick.... ever?

*experienced some incredible jelly beans over the weekend. Buttered Popcorn, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Grape soda. mmmmm-licious

*the anticipation is building daily for the semester to be over, summer to begin, and my internship w/ LSM to kick into gear.... I can't wait!

*watch this - http://wimp.com/thoseninjas/ ... 'nuff said

*recently made aware of a new social-networking site on the scene (Empire Avenue). it combines your overall web-presence via Twitter/Facebook/Blogging and allows people to invest in "stocks" of you as an individual. Steven Sherman got me hooked. Access is gained by applying for a spot, or getting an invite-key from a current user (p.s. - I have 3 extra invite keys if you want one! lemme know)

*I refuse to try that new KFC Double Down "sandwich"

I'm a fan of an un-clogged heart... and being alive.

..... aaaaand on that note, it's time to wind down towards slumber

first-time experience

While visiting Abby this weekend in PA, we went to a carnival near the Penn State football stadium. Amidst all the rides, carnival games, and food vendors... there was one thing that stuck out like it never has before.

the FERRIS WHEEL

Was there something different about it compared to other ferris wheels? Did it look all shiny and neat? Was it faster than normal? Exactly why did this ferris wheel stick out to me?

Plain and simple.... I suddenly realized that I'd NEVER been on one before! It wasn't a case of fear, or dis-interest in riding one in the first place... I guess I just never thought about it until right then & there while roaming the carnival grounds with Abby. Without further delay, we snagged some ride-tickets and got on board. It also helped that we got there as the carnival was winding down.... so there wasn't a line! I'm a fan of sweet rides with no lines.

Side note: I also experienced the un-healthy glory of fried oreos for the first time on that same night. WOW... they were almost too amazing

Anywho, is there anything that comes to mind for YOU that falls under the category of something you've never experienced/eaten/watched.... for no other reason other than you've just never really thought about it? Post your responses in the replies!

new header!

just a quick post to point out the new header i made today while bored in class.... lemme know what you think!

*(i might try a couple more out in the days to come.... but then again, i might NOT)

now it's time to go snag this week's batch o' comics, and then head to class. God bless and have a fantastic day, rain or shine!

hakuna matata, fer sure

Worrying is pointless (as I've said many times before)... especially when there's blatant reasons stacked in your favor.
 

real-life Timon & Pumbaa!

The point is... I got the summer job! I will be interning with the ridiculously top-notch student ministry back home @ Liberty Baptist, as they gear up for a huge summer (new student center opening the week after I start in mid-May). I guess I was less worried that I wouldn't get this job.... but rather, I was more worried I'd have to crawl back to Friday's and spend another summer doing the restaurant thing all over again. Not that working at a restaurant is a bad thing! I've just closed that door and don't have any intentions of opening it again... unless it's an absolute must. I cherish my years working @ TGIF, and all the awesome people I met and friendships I still have... definitely a rewarding experience, and it truly stretched me as a person and I feel better for it. Plus I know what it's like to be in a server's shoes now, after several years waiting tables... and will forever tip graciously, regardless of the circumstances.

*In closing... I leave you with some countdowns:

4 days until I head to PA to see Abby!

10 days until a concert-tastic weekend in VA Beach (and hopefully Jersey!)

17 days until Iron Man 2 hits theaters!

24 days until my summer begins!

49 days until Conan O'Brien's live tour in D.C.!

belated anniversary gift

I recently arranged (secretly) for a mutually favorite artist of Abby's & mine to dedicate an acoustic performance of his new single to Abby from me for our 8-month anniversary... (what can I say? i love coming up with top-notch surprises)... so without further adieu, here's Dave Barnes performing "God Gave Me You"



I am SO glad that worked out, and extremely pleased/amused with Dave's delivery of the dedication I wrote.... now if you don't mind, I'm going to go start figuring out how to top this....

Do yourself a favor and check out Dave's music. I finally saw him live in concert last semester, and I was blown away.... SO good

www.davebarnes.com
www.youtube.com/THEdavebarnes

(fun fact: I was previously only aware of his comedic Youtube videos.... and had no idea he was a musician until months later. definitely check out his videos.... HILARIOUS)

"Absurd Image" Fridaaaay (4-16-10)

I'm going to attempt a new weekly tradition. I'll aim for Fridays, but motivation may inspire me to publish an "Absurd Image" post earlier...

r e g a r d l e s s !

I want to know what YOU think the caption should be for this picture..... 3, 2, 1... GO!

I'll post my caption later 2nite or tomorrow!

people amaze me

Sometimes.... okay MOST of the time.... I find videos of people that simply stun me, out of pure bewildering amusement. This video takes the cake for recent youtube discoveries



I dunno about you, but I would love to have a crazy grandparent/relative like that..... just imagine the family reunions!