Florida Here I Come

I'm off to visit the grandparental units tomorrow in Florida. Posting will be sparse for a bit as they don't have Internet (*GASP*).

Oskee Wow Wow!!! Go Illini

And for another year Illinois has Bragging Rights over Missouri!!!

Hey Boo Boo

He's up there in a place with lots of pic-a-nick baskets.

Thank you Joe.

Joe Barbera (1911-2006)

Lyrical Thought #39

I'm All Alone
Spamalot

King Arthur:
I'm all alone
all by myself
there is no one here beside me
im all alone
quite, all alone
no one to comfort me or guide me
why is there no one here with me
on the long and winding road
to lift my heavy load
if there were someone here with me
how happy i would be
but im alone
quite all alone
all by myself im all alone

I'm all alone
(Patsy: he's all alone)
All by myself
(Patsy: except for me)
I cannot face tomorrow
(Patsy: he cannot face it)
I'm all alone
(Patsy: Though i am here)
So all alone
(Patsy: so very near)
No one to share my sorrow

Patsy:
You know it seems quite clear to me
because im working class
i am just the horses ass
he sells me down the river
so what am i, chopped liver?

Arthur:
But i'm alone
(Patsy: oh no you're not!)
So all alone
(Patsy: I'm here you twat!)
All by myself im all alone

Knights: he's all alone
Arthur: i'm all alone
Knights: all by himself
Arthur: all by myself
Knights: there is no one here beside him, He's all alone
Arthur: so all alone
Knights: apart from us,
No one to comfort him or guide him

Arthur: each one of us is all alone
so what are we to do
in order to get through
we must be lonely side by side
it's a perfect way to hide

Knights: we're all alone
Arthur: we're all alone
Knights: yes all alone
Arthur: so all alone,
each by ourselves
we're all alone.

New Years Survey

*New Years Survey*
So, are you excited for the new year?:	It's got to be better than this year.
What was your favorite thing about this past year?:	I finally worked my way out of tech support.
Who was your best friend(s)?:	Matt and Michelle
Did you fall in love this year?:	Only puppy love.
Did you get your heart broken?:	Thankfully no, but does one ever fully heal?
Did you get a new car?:	No
Go somewhere exciting?:	I went to Vegas for a Networkers Conference
Did you have a resolution for this year?:	Yes
Did you keep it?:	No
Did you dye your hair?:	No, but dang it I might need to next year.
Lose any friends?:	Yes, Nathan, may he rest in peace.
Make any?:	A few.
How much do you think you changed?:	Well beyond the shaving and the contacts I'd say a little bit emotionally.
Did you grow any?:	Yup, emotionally.
What month was your birthday?:	February
Was it special?:	Not really.
How were you in school?:	I went back to school just for Jazz Band. I got schooled.
Do anything you regret alot?:	Yes
Anything you regret NOT doing?:	Asking out a certain woman.
Was it a leap year?:	No.
What are you most thankful for this year?:	Friends
Did anyone you love die this year?:	No
How many significant others did you have?:	None
Did you get in trouble alot?:	Nope
Who are you going to kiss at midnight?:	Thin air.
Who do you WANT to kiss at midnight?:	I plead the fifth.
What is your resolution for next year?:	Find love.
Who's house are you going to party at?:	Michelle's
Going to watch the ball drop on TV?:	Maybe
Will this year be better than last year?:	I really hope so.
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I'm 1 of 32!

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Billy Joel!!!

I just ordered two tickets(being very optimistic, women may apply via e-mail :-p) for Billy Joel's concert in St. Louis April 25th. This is the first time he's been anywhere close since I went to see him during finals week my Freshman year with my buddy Brian Flowers. Woohoo!

Lyrical Thought #38

Angel

Sarah McLaughlin

Spend all your time waiting
for that second chance
For the break that will make it OK
There´s always some reason
to feel not good enough
And it´s hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
or a beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
Let me be empty
and weightless and maybe
I´ll find some peace tonight
In the arms of the Angel
far away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room,
and the endlessness that you feel
You are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
You´re in the arms of the Angel;
may you find
some comfort here
So tired of the straight line,
and everywhere you turn
There´s vultures and thieves at your back
The storm keeps on twisting,
you keep on building the lies
That make up for all that you lack
It don´t make no difference,
escape one last time
It´s easier to believe
In this sweet madness,
oh this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees
In the arms of the Angel
far away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room,
and the endlessness that you feel
You are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
You´re in the arms of the Angel;
may you find
some comfort here
In the arms of the Angel;
may you find
some comfort here

Silly String Saves Soldiers

Ok so I couldn't miss the alliteration. Soldiers are using silly string to detect trip wires and other booby traps. You can read more on MSNBC.

Pearl Harbor

Let us never forget the lessons learned 65 years ago today. Always be vigilant, always be prepared.

Lyrical Thought #37

Sleepyhead Sun

Chris Rice

Wake up you sleepyhead sun
Rise from your eastern bed
Stretch and yawn, now it's time to shine
And chase our shadows west
Burn in your pathway across the sky
And brighten up our stories
Wake the continents and oceans to
Another blessed morning!

You are the gift, you are the proof
The Lord looks down and warms my roof
You are the light, you are the sign
That I am loved and life is mine

You even played a part
On history's saddest day
You closed your eyes and the world grew dark
While the Father hid His face
And then two more circles around the world
To weep and wait for glory
And then you rose to show the way
On Resurrection Morning!

You are the gift, you are the proof
The Lord looks down and warms my roof
You are the light, you are the sign
That I am loved and life is mine

Evening so quickly comes
You're ready to kiss the sea
Enhancing the colors of our skin
You cast our shadows east
Your blankets are fading, their purple glows
Your sleepy head is turning
And to our dreams we'll gladly go
And see you in the morning

You are the gift, you are the proof
The Lord looks down and warms my roof
You are the light, you are the sign
That I am loved and life is mine

Lyrical Thought #36

Does Anybody Hear Her?

Casting Crowns


She is running
A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
She is trying
But the canyon's ever widening
In the depths of her cold heart
So she sets out on another misadventure just to find
She's another two years older
And she's three more steps behind

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even know she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

She is yearning
For shelter and affection
That she never found at home
She is searching
For a hero to ride in
To ride in and save the day
And in walks her prince charming
And he knows just what to say
Momentary lapse of reason
And she gives herself away

Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?
Or does anybody even know she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Can anybody see?

If judgement looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

If judgement looms under every steeple
If lofty glances from lofty people
Can't see past her scarlet letter
And we never even met her

Never even met her

Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?
Or does anybody even knows she's going down today
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me

Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?
Does anybody even know she's going down today?
Under the shadow of our steeple
With all the lost and lonely people
Searching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?

He is running a hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction