The Great White Nothing

Aid in the Shade

2007-04-22T20:45:00.000-05:00

So, I didn't get the Terry scholarship, which pretty much sucks because it means I'll actually have to get loans for college. Good news, my aid package from UT has minimal loans, but still covers at least my first year there, so score. OMG, gambas al ajillo was on Iron Chef: America.
Ok, but I am so excited to actually be this far along in the process of going to college.

Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Follow with Conditional Love

2007-04-22T14:27:00.000-05:00

Guns don't kill people, people kill people. People are so fatal that they don't even need guns. I think I have finally learned that nobody is ever alone, and that everything you do affects someone else. I really don't want to end all my friendships, but they seem to be coming to a natural close. In my entire life, I have never felt more abandoned than I do at this moment. Whether it's guys or girls, I always seem to love somebody that can't ever love me in return. It is not that they don't want to I am sure, it is that they are physically incapable.
There is nothing more devastating to one's pride and self worth than to be betrayed, led on, and abandoned. And Chris, if you read this, Disturbia was not good at all, it was only disturbing. Why I was surprised to see that a movie called Disturbia was, in fact, disturbing, I'm not sure, but I was.

So Long, but not farewell

2007-04-08T17:43:00.000-05:00

I think more has happened in the past month or so than I would have ever imagined.
I always felt that I would end up going to UT, but I never imagined that I would be in such great programs. I have probably told everybody that I can that I'm getting a business honors and a plan II honors degree in 5 years because I could never pass up the chance to boast :-)
What makes me even happier (in the worst way) is when people that I don't like have to settle for a crappy college. Does that make me a bad person...I don't care. However, I am so afraid of having to start all over and make new friends, but I hope it'll work out better in college than in this crap town. Who knows how many guard guys I'll meet to add to the 3 existing ones.
For those of you out of the loop, here is a breakdown of the gayest people we meet:

1) Fruty McChildMolester hangs out at Brookshires late at night and frightens Jessica while Parris is passed out and drooling on my lap

2) Guard Guys: Currently there are 3-- Zach, the guard captain at Abeliene Wiley, Some guy from Impulse the DCI corps, and Carl from Whitesboro. As we meet them, the list grows

3) Happy McTennisShoes is the really happy guy that helped run the most recent OAP contest that was held in Princeton. He is too happy for his own good.

I often have to remember that I am still in high school and need to finish enjoying my time here despite the fact that on any given day I feel ostrasized by my own friends. Nobody ever tells you how to deal with coming into your own and dealing with things that may never change. Not to mention the fact that I feel like shit due to the fact that I am really excited that the One Act Play is going so far, but that I am hardly even a part of it. It takes a lot to keep my ego and pride at bay.

I would like to say that I am totally loving Cain's friend John, and I hope he comes to Prom. Speaking of which, I need 700 dollars to pull off everything I want for prom, how rediculous is that.

Since nobody really reads this, I feel somewhat confident in saying that some people just have to get over themselves. If 23 out of 24 hours in the day you act like a complete asshole and the only reason people tolorate you is because they are forced to be around you.

Finally, to my fairest, I have to implore you hereby the fluency of text to align your wayward desires and to open your eyes to your great worth and never to settle for something that doesn't match the value sewn in your footsteps.

Tomorrow I have my interview with the Terry Foundation. If it goes well, I will get a full ride scholarship to UT with living expenses for up to 6 years. Wish me luck.

Some People Never Change

2007-02-17T15:10:00.000-06:00

I'm sick of people telling me what I want to hear. I just want to be real sometimes. Some people think that they can seduce their problems away, that simply the passage of time will fix all their problems. Time does not always mean progress. Even when you think that you situation is looking up, and things will finally change in your favor, all that is obliterated by selfishness and lack of understanding. Some people don't know how to show that they care.

Take control of me

2007-02-14T16:00:00.000-06:00

Does everybody feel like their friends are always changing. Like suddenly nobody is who you thought they were? What's worse is when you step back and wonder if they are the one's who are changing or if it's you. Maybe you aren't the same person, and you need different things from people now. The people you always felt right with somehow are wrong now. It makes me just want to be rid of this place.

I wish I didn't care what others thought of me, but I do.

Open Wide

2007-02-09T00:32:00.000-06:00

I've just noticed that it's nearly a requirement for a group of people to be laughing in alcohol ads (with the exception of beer). This drew my attention becauseI just watched a Disarano commercial that tries very hard to be seductive and serious, then the last second is a flash of people laughing, and I just love how it preys on the misery of the target clientelle.

Speaking of alcohol, the new mint mohito flavor of Orbit is pretty kick-ass. I must admit that it's my favorite gum.

Is Hell Endothermic or Exothermic?

2007-02-02T20:44:00.000-06:00

I've read this before, and I love it. I hope y'all enjoy it as I have.

Dr. Schlambaugh, a senior lecturer at the Chemical Engineering Department, University of Oklahoma, is known for posing questions on final exams like: "Why do airplanes fly?"

In May a few years ago, the "Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer " exam paper contained the question: "Is Hell exothermic or endothermic? Support your answer with proof." Most students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's Law or similar. One student, however, wrote the following:

First, we must postulate that if souls exist, they must have some mass. If they do, then a mole of souls also must have a mass. So, at what rate are souls moving into hell and at what rate are souls leaving? I think we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it does not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving. As for souls entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today. Some religions say that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there are more than one of these religions, and people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all people and all souls go to Hell.

With the birth and death rates what they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change in the volume of Hell. Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay the same, the ratio of the mass of the souls and volume needs to stay constant.

[Answer 1] So, if Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.
[Answer 2] Of course, if Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase in souls in Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over. So which is it? If we accept the postulate (given to me by Teresa Banyan during freshman year) that "it'll be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you", and taking into account that I still have not succeeded in having sexual relations with her, then [Answer 2] cannot be correct; ...... thus, Hell is exothermic.

The student got the only A.

I have a new love

2007-01-28T23:33:00.000-06:00

I just saw a movie starring Chris Stafford. Itwas old, but he's made a few more recent films. He is so amazing, I don't know why he isn't more widely used. Go see everything he's in.

Apparently, Australia is in need of a football player like me

2007-01-24T23:56:00.000-06:00

I received some time ago a letter asking me to participate in a world football cup held in Australia wherein I would be a representative of Texas. Here is a clickable pic in which you can read the whole thing. I cannot believe how an organization could be more off the mark, and where they got the idea that I cared about sports...

To be random, Conan just referenced an earlier interview with Alan Cumming while interviewing Stephen Colbert. And, Ima Robot is currently my favorite band (this is subject to the whims of my fancy). I have to see Smokin' Aces and Alpha Dogs.

Who Knew?

2007-01-24T22:37:00.000-06:00

I have to take a moment to dote on BPA. I think its so cool that I actually get to make real decisions as President and do actual things that effect the club. I also like that I've found success in the competitive events, for a change. I think it's funny that the business club is the most fun.

I'm so lonesome

2007-01-18T22:13:00.000-06:00

I cry when I watch Ten Things I Hate About You
I wish I had a stalker
The Bell Jar makes sense
I should be an emo kid

Snow Day...

2007-01-17T10:02:00.000-06:00

...or I guess its really an ice day. This is awesome, becasue yesterday I was sick *cough**cough*, but now I don't know what to do with myself. I have to thank Trisha, because she called me when I was about to leave at 7 this morning and told me we were delayed. So, I'm glad I didn't get to be the loser that went all the way to Celina.

Fundamentally Flawed

2007-01-13T21:34:00.000-06:00

So, BETA convention, even though it was cut short, was awesome. I had so much fun, and I don't even know why. I met the most awesome people from Aubrey (I swear I knew some of them, already, but couldn't place them precisely), I chilled with Paige, and voted for my next BETA idol, LorAnn Garrett. I know I sucked at the math competition, but I was actually excited to use my derivative, integral, and sigma rules. I even got to implement Pascal's triangle. (I'm sure y'all are on the edge of your seats about the math test). Of course, on the trip down, we broke one of Mrs. Carey's blacklights and had to replace it. I don't know where we'll find another shaman to bestoy the powers of bobcat spirit on the new bulb, though.
The stupid ice forced us home early, so I'm hiding out with Trisha for the night so I don't have to go home. My parents still think I'm in Dallas--tee hee.
So, all my high spirits came crashing down when I realized about 90 minutes ago that I am only good at being people's friends. I am doomed to wander the planet alone like the incredible hulk or something.

That Hat

2007-01-10T20:27:00.000-06:00

Deferral

2007-01-09T20:07:00.000-06:00

So, as it turns out, I am now an understudy in this year's One Act Play. While I was getting used to the idea of having free time, I am now thinking that I'm actually happy to be a part of everything once again. I have minimal commitment, and it allows me some undivided time to work on schoolwork and library work.
I am, however, somewhat worried about Jazz Band, because I don't really feel like I'm going to be able to be into it, you know. I just have to make it to the end.

It takes time to look this good

2007-01-08T21:54:00.000-06:00

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then, find someone who life gave vodka and have a party.

2007-01-07T17:05:00.000-06:00

So, I had the pleasure of accompanying Trisha to her best friend, the lovely Phillipino, Nicole's, birthday party yesterday. All that I knew about Nicole was that she liked purple childish things, so I got her a sparkly purple My Little Pony, some spearamint Orbit gum, an eyelash curler, a "birthday princess" party hat, and a hello kitty bag to put it all in.
Being there made me realize that there is close to no diversity in Celina, and that all the colleges that talk up their diversity may not be trying to spin a negative thing after all. It was fun to meet people who were...different. Not bad, not weird, just different.
So, after we left, we were disheartened to find that McDonald's was closed at 12:30. However, the one is Frisco was opened, which officially makes the score Frisco: 1 Richardson:0

10 Reasons Why Gay Marriage is "Wrong"

2006-12-12T20:45:00.000-06:00

01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

03) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

04) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

05) Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

06) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

07) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight
children.

08) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

09) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans.

2006-11-30T17:46:00.000-06:00

Psycho

2006-11-20T21:42:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, my sister was involved in an accident on 1461. She was alright, but one the way to the scene to pick up my nephew, I asked my mom about the white pickup that hit her. She asked me what white pickup; my sister didn't mention that a white pickup hit her. I told my mom I just had a feeling that it was a white pickup driven by some Prosper kid that hit her. When we pulled up to the accident, I saw my sister's car, and the white pickup with a kid in a Prosper football letter jacket standing outside of it talking to the police. I think that is pretty freaky.

On a completely different subject, I hope I'm able to try out for OAP early so I can still have a chance to be in the play and go to college.....

High School Never Ends

2006-11-16T20:43:00.000-06:00

Four years you think for sure
That’s all you've got to endure
All the total dicks All the stuck up chicks
So superficial, so immature
Then when you graduate
You take a look around and you say HEY WAIT
This is the same as where I just came from
I thought it was over
Aw that’s just great

The whole damn world is just as obsessed
With who‘s the best dressed and who‘s having sex,
Who‘s got the money, who gets the honeys,
Who‘s kinda cute and who‘s just a mess
And you still don’t have the right look
And you don’t have the right friends
Nothing changes but the faces, the names, and the trends
High school never ends
-by Bowling for Soup

Check out the popular kids
You’ll never guess what Jessica did
How did Mary Kate lose all that weight
And Katie had a baby so I guess Tom’s straight
And the only thing that matters Is climbing up that social ladder
Still care about your hair and the car you drive
Doesn’t matter if you’re sixteen or thirty-five

Reese Witherspoon,
She’s the prom queen
Bill Gates,
Captain of the chess team
Jack Black, the clown
Brad Pitt, the quarterback
Seen it all before I want my money back

The whole damn world is just as obsessed
With who’s the best dressed and who’s having sex,
Who’s in the clubs and who’s on the drugs,
Who’s throwing up before they digest
And you still don’t have the right look
And you don’t have the right friends
And you still listen to the same shit you did back then
High school never ends
High school never ends

The whole damn world is just as obsessed
With who‘s the best dressed and who‘s having sex,
Who‘s got the money, who gets the honeys,
Who‘s kinda cute and who‘s just a mess
And I still don’t have the right look
And I still have the same three friends
And I’m pretty much the same as I was back then
High school never ends
High school never ends
High school never ends
Here we go again

Cognition

2006-11-12T22:28:00.000-06:00

Have you ever been somewhere and seen something that just took you back so instantly to a moment in your past that it was almost unbearable?
This weekend, I was driving by the mall, where I passed Haverty's, and, while this may seem uneventful in the eyes of many, it was enough to cause me to experience a strange sentiment for the past. Maybe it was the fact that I had just finished an interview for college, or perhaps it was my solitude at the time that caused me such a sudden turn in emotion. Whilst depressively jumping into a new life chapter, I can and do find humorous comfort in that fact that everyone is accepted at Haverty's.
If you don't get that joke, then it is not meant for you to get...

Thinking about the mind started me pondering on brainwashing and imprinting, dependencies and other learned behaviors. It is amazing how people respond to certain stimuli, as students to a bell or a marching band to a call to attention. In this particular instance, I speak about a phone. I have gotten so used to the ring of my phone that it can be in another room and it can still wake me up in the morning; my body is so trained to answer. My body is so trained that it almost needs the ring as some sort of catharsis. Sometimes I just want to hear my phone to know that I still matter to some people. My phone lies silent, I know I've lost, I never could win.

AUBURN SAID I WAS A MANWHORE

2006-11-08T18:35:00.000-06:00

Exchange Rates

2006-11-02T16:09:00.000-06:00

Today I have learned a valuable life lesson. I am not allowed to have friends. In fact, even my best friend it seems doesn't wish to have anything to do with me. I try to live my life with a reasonable amount of joy, however that is presently marred by the workings of hypocritic people who I am not, for the record, angry with. I am not going to ask for forgiveness because there shouldn't be anything wrong.

I'm Just Not That Into You

2006-10-06T01:24:00.000-05:00

So, does it make you suspicious when colleges are way too eager for you to apply. Example: "If you apply today, we'll waive your application fee, and you don't have to write an essay, and we'll tell you our decision in 3 days, annnd you'll automatically be considered for these scholarships, annnnd we'll send you a free sweatshirt and a new car so you can get to our college!" Sometimes when people seem desperate, it turns you off of them even more, and the fact that these school haven't learned this disturbs me, and may serve as the main reason I don't attend. I wouldn't waste 4 years learning how to write an infomercial...

When I come to the club step aside

2006-10-01T19:35:00.000-05:00

When we were freshmen, we were the dirty freshmen, and we were hated by all. Every year since, we've been so inclusive to the freshmen classes that I feel somewhat offended by comments that they feel picked on. They don't know what being outcast is like.
I really think that the freshmen will get more into it when ever we travel more for games. The band bus is where it happens

Check it Out

2006-10-01T15:28:00.000-05:00

So, I thought about becoming anorexic today, but it takes way too much commitment...

Fashion is a form of ugliness so unbearable that it must be altered every 6 months

2006-10-01T02:40:00.000-05:00

--Oscar Wilde

In a land with such freedom of choice, I am glad that I have enough sense not to let myself look as hideous as some of those that can be found clotting the thoroughfares of Stonebriar mall. It was only today (well, yesterday by now) that I saw a woman in a bright purple tank-top (and trust me, the last thing this woman needed was a tank-top) with a metallic dinosaur on it paired with black capris and brown cowboy boots. This is only one of many: people wearing gargantuant fanny packs or denim shirts...with jeans...........matching jeans.................worn at the natural waist.......................................tucked in....................................with a leather, silver-star-spangled belt; people with hair that looks like it was the product of an overdose on heroin chic. Not that there is anything inherently wrong with wearing unflattering things, but the fact that you're doing it in public...

Changing the subject: Why is it that the one thing you want people to know is the thing you always have to keep a secret, either because of friends or personal reasons? All the effort you put into thinking about whether you should come out and say something overshadows the actual issue.

Just in case you hadn't heard.....I'm applying to UT, USC, Carnegie Mellon, U Penn, and Harvard. I have a strange feeling that nobody is going to want me, and it kinda frightens me. I realize that I'm automatically accepted to UT, and that most people get in somewhere, I just feel like I'm not enough of a star for some places. Either way, I'm ready for high school to end.

Hangin' Out

2006-09-24T20:04:00.000-05:00

Soooooooooooooooooo

One friend says no, the other yes
Which one of us will you call your best?
Weekends and weekdays. Nights and mornings
Phonecalls and messages, all without warning
Who do you love? Who do you hate?
When I'm around, aren't things great?
When your not around, however, I play
Talking about you, in such wretched ways.
Spreading around speculation and lies
all while maintaining such glorious ties
"I am so thankful, to be your friend"
"We have something I do not want to end"
But I don't hear, how your other friends talk
Relaying to you ev'ry hurtful remark
I hope your eyes open, before it's too late
and your closed mind is rewarded with proportionate hate.
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Silly boys, they think they know it all
They don't mind their own business
They don't laugh where they ought
Don't worry, one day the axe will fall
They will be trapped
Slaves to their own hypocrisy

So, how was your day.

2006-09-14T21:43:00.000-05:00

Have you ever lost your phone and stopped to reflect about life? I hate cliches. Maybe the one I hate most is that of the depressed teenager. However, I cannot help but succumb. I have moments where I am strictly surviving. I don't know if I'll ever feel successful again. Often I feel like I'm not allowed to have issues, but I do.

My Senior is inflammed!!

2006-09-04T18:24:00.000-05:00

The man at the door says, "Only time will tell", while
the woman at the table comforts; says "All is well;" now
the schoolbus fills, "You can't sit here." What
will become of my terminal year?
"Pick me," I yell, as the dodgeball hits
Reach, target, safety apps. by me sit
I'm going away, don't try to stop me

So, even though I love it, I'm ready for high school to be over. It seems like I don't have the energy for one more year. It already seems like I have "let myself go," but I maintain that it's just a lack of novelty. Since UT's application is submitted, I can leisurely complete the others because they don't have rolling admissions and all use the common app (which shouldn't be confused with the Texas common app) In fact, I'm really not sure why they haven't integrated the common apps, because it's such a bother to repeat myself.

OMG, if you haven't been in North Texas today, you completely missed out on the best biblical-grade flood since Noah (at least it was a flood compared to our drought). Now, I know the question on all your minds is if it'll be enough to lift the burn ban, so that we might terrorize children outdoors once again as God intended, but only saturation will tell if North Texans are again cleared for rape and pillage of the land.

Nothing says love like Devil's Food and Myspace

2006-09-03T13:24:00.000-05:00

Isn't it the greatest feeling in the world to log on to myspace and have a bunch of messages just for you? I think that is why its so successful. Its like when people come back to visit the school, and they come and find you. As though you where the one they ment to visit.
On another note, I'm never going to be a baker, because I can't even frost a cake.

First F Game

2006-08-31T23:22:00.000-05:00

You think you can handle it. Do ya, do ya, do ya? I reserve all comments and judgements until after the game. If I don't make us look like idiots, I consider it a job well done. Pride, Trust, Respect, no sex.

B vs. J

2006-08-24T19:43:00.000-05:00

So, John Tucker Must Die, despite having the girl who played the drum major in American Pie: Band Camp, was pretty bad. That guy who plays John Tucker should stick to non-speaking parts. Certain gems could be scrounged out of the dialogue however. "Slut in truck!"

However, Accepted may be the best shallow-teen-comedy-with average-box-office- sales of the summer. Shockingly witty dialogue, and a non-disgusting performance from the overweight loser friend. He even gets the girl with minimal embarrasement, not to mention a mentioning of Jazz trombone. Despite its cast of unknowns, the ensemble performance was surprisingly on the mark. I loved it.

Now, for Little Miss Sunshine, what more can be said about a revolting little girl who gets to compete in a state beauty pageant and must be driven from New Mexico to California in a yellow VW bus (with clutch problems) with her gay uncle, overbearingly positive father, mute (temporarily) brother, dirty old grandfather, and pushover of a mother; all the while encountering heartache, death, peer pressure, failure, anger, sadness, illegal activity, contemptful people, and ultimately finding yourself. Magic. One of those "quiet" movies that has a very realistic feel to it. Despite the inhumane treatment of the beauty pageant girls, it was original and terribly funny.

Jupiter might be rising in my 5th house!

2006-08-24T19:33:00.000-05:00

After much trial and other type hardships, we have succeeded in getting someone to join band late. My favoritestestest color guard member from pierce. Its exciting to get someone new; it brings the novelty back to band and gets me excited again. I hope she can do a solo in the Prod. #, plus I hope we can get together so I can learn guard.
I finally had a very brief conducting lesson w/ the R. Hopefully I'll get better. To the band: I'm sorry I suck, its like being a freshman all over again :-)
Still can't pick a college, but I really like how they make us tirelessly research and compare.
I am toying with making a major lifestyle change, but can't decide if it's the right time...

This is great, now I can get hepatitis

2006-08-20T01:21:00.000-05:00

so basically, lunch sucks. There are too few band kids to claim a table, and apparently, its not cool to sit with your friends anymore. When the phalanx of freshmen come and shove you out, you feel pretty crappy as a senior. I just take solace in the fact that there is only one year left, and we've just made it through the last first week of high school

Subsitance

2006-08-17T19:28:00.000-05:00

School is crawling by, and my double life as a white, jamaican rapper is starting to get to me. I feel like I'm just doing what I have to for to get by. I think I'm ready to graduate...and its the 3rd day back.

On the positions of attention

2006-07-31T18:03:00.000-05:00

I think the coolest thing that one could ever do is to lead a drilling of the positions of attention. Y'all really must try it sometime. I hope everyone is just exhilarated about our pre-camp rehearsals tomorrow. If anyone feels like getting up early, I'm gonna be up at the band hall around 4:30 if anyone wants to come keep me company...

Fish, Fish Everywhere, and not a bite to eat

2006-07-30T13:31:00.000-05:00

So, the first day of New Student Orientation went well enough not to be discouraging. I think we have a group that can catch on quickly. However, we still have no music, stands tunes, or drill, and I don't have a cape that fits (I know the last one's what is concerning everyone). It feels like this marching season is gonna be tough to get off the ground, but I know it'll be fine once we get going.

"London Bridge"

2006-07-25T22:01:00.000-05:00

Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit
When I come to the clubs, step aside
Pop the seeds, don't be hating me in the line
V.I.P because you know I gotta shine
I'm Fergie Ferg
Give me love you long time

All my girls get down on the floor
Back to back drop it down real low
I'm such a lady but I'm dancing like a ho
Because you know what, I don't give a fuck
So here we go!

[Chorus (x2)]
How come every time you come around
My London London Bridge want to go down
Like London London London want to go down
Like London London London be going down like

Drinks start pouring
And my speech start slurrin'
Everybody start looking real good

The Grey Goose got the girl feeling loose
Now I wishing that I didn't wear these shoes
It's like everytime I get up on the dude
Papparazzi put my business in the news
And I'm gonna get up out my face (oh, shit)
Before I turn around and spray your ass with mace (oh, shit)
My lips make you want to have a taste (oh, shit)
You got that? I got the bass

[Chorus x2]

Ice is back with my brand new invention

2006-07-16T07:23:00.000-05:00

The longer I know my parents, the more it seems like we've never met, but that's beside the point. The point is that Texas Tech Band and Orchestra Camp rocks not only my socks off, but the socks of anyone in Texas and part of New Mexico. I won't bore with an excessively long post, but here goes the week:

Monday

met people from The Colony that were at the same Pirates 2 premier as us (they were the ones who stood up to cheer for the guy dressed up in the contest)
10 arm circles
common time pattern
Met Christopher M. Anderson-director of the Goin' Band from Raiderland and associate director of bands at TTU. He may just be the coolest person I have ever met (no joke), and on top of that, he gave every DM a free DVD of highlights from the 2005 marching season.
Met Phil and Aaron (last year's and this year's drum majors for band II respectively) and Scott (the director at Frenship)
ate every meal alone
didn't go to dance
thunderstorm

Tuesday

20 arm circles
3,4 pattern
met drum major team from Steele
ate breakfast and dinner alone
saw talent show!
thunderstorm

Wednesday

30 arm circles
2, 4 and 6, 8 pattern
met drum major team from Poteet, North Garland, Post, Sweetwater, Idalou, Argyle, and Abiliene-Wylie (including the only guy in all day color guard class)
got to eat dinner with some people
saw faculty fun band (they played rolling thunder)
caught in dust storm, so I went to dance

Thursday

40 arm circles
saw awesome twirlers at assembly
Learned names: Jose, Brooke, Thi "Tea Bag", Ryan, Matt, and Zach
learn to conduct a routine and salute
ate breakfast, luch, and dinner with awesome people (stayed way too long at dinner)
loved camp

Friday

50 arm circles
saw cool flag corps at assembly
conducted my evaluation
couldn't believe how awesome band camp had become, and was relieved to find awesome people
watched Phil and Aaron lose the the high school drum majors at volleyball
went to the symphony orchestra concert with people from Abiliene-Wiley

Saturday

hung out with my awesome drum majors
stayed way too long at lunch
put on my new Texas Tech shirt
flew back to Love Field with the drum majors from DFW (the descent into LUV was horrible and I thought I was going to die)
went to dinner with my Parris and my family at Half Shells in Legacy Town center. While waiting for a table we went into Merge, the coolest store that sells expensive jeans, in which the sales people thought I went to Texas Tech.

In closing, nothing even comes close to the experience of this camp. Everyone is so excited to be at TTU, and it almost makes you want to go there. While I don't plan on going to TTU, the goin' band will always hold a special place for me (especially as long as Mr. Anderson is directing)

Camp post

2006-07-14T12:41:00.002-05:00

Ttu is awesome

Camp post

2006-07-14T12:41:00.001-05:00

Ttu is awesome

Camp post

2006-07-14T12:41:00.000-05:00

Ttu is awesome

Back to Lubbock

2006-07-08T17:56:00.000-05:00

So, tonight at midnight I will again begin a treck to tech for drum major camp. I will be gone until the 15th of June, let's hope I have fun.

He Can Be My Superman Anytime

2006-07-03T00:11:00.000-05:00

So, tonight I saw the new superman movie, and I must say that it was better than the old ones. Brandon Routh (i think) was Christopher Reeve. Throughout the movie, there were moments that seemed as though it wasn't a new superman at all. Everything worked out beautifully in the end, and it was just cheesy enough to remind you that it was a comic book. However, whoever decided to take away Kate Bosworth's bangs made a bad choice becasue it made her forehead seem larger than her entire body and wasn't a good look.

Do you have some hideous skirt festival that you have to attend?

2006-07-02T12:20:00.000-05:00

I give "The Devil Wears Prada" 317.5 out of 318 rhinestones for quality. I thought the end could've been a little more uplifting, but I loved it anyhow. The only thing that was bad was the fact that people avoided me and Keyes because somebody soaked me with gasoline earlier, and the smell was killing small animals as we passed by. At least the mall is an accepting place, and, after all, the sales people left us alone.

But...you chased a bottle of asprin with a bottle of vodka...

2006-06-28T21:48:00.000-05:00

I had a headache

Less Miserable than what?

2006-06-26T18:44:00.000-05:00

Like I said last night, I am an uncultured pig who can't appreciate good art, because I really am not gonna join the lovin' les mis myspace group. If you did like it, that doesn't make you a bad person, I hear its legal to like les mis in Canada, Spain, and even Massachussetts...

Something Dave Letterman said was actually funny

2006-06-25T10:52:00.000-05:00

Top Ten Ways George Bush Can Regain His Popularity
10. Dip into social security fund to give every American free HBO
9. Use diplomacy to bring peace to Brad, Jen and Angelina
8. Try fixing Iraq, creating some jobs, reducing the deficit and maybe capturing Osama
7. Figure out a way for the Yankees to win a game
6. Replace his "country simpleton" persona with more lovable "hillbilly idiot" image
5. Use weekly radio address to give Americans a Van Halen twofer
4. Get Saddam to switch to boxers
3. Ditch the librarian and make Eva Longoria First Lady
2. Resign
1. Jump on Oprah's couch while professing his love for Katie Holmes

I don't care if you don't

2006-06-24T13:57:00.000-05:00

So, not like anyone is interested in my loser self that doesn't drive yet and his driving conquests, but I get to tell you anyway. So, today I went through a drive through for the first time, and I think that it should be put on the skills test for obtaining a license...along with eating.

Mas Caliente

2006-06-23T17:51:00.000-05:00

I'm not normally one enjoy images of myslef, but this one's pretty nice.

Fakers

2006-06-22T13:22:00.000-05:00

Do you ever feel like you don't deserve to be called a fan of something. For example, even though I like coffee, I usually get frappaccinos @ Starbucks, and it makes me feel like I can't call myself a coffee drinker. I also like to buy boxers at some places where I really don't shop, so I don't like to say that I wear that brand of clothes. Its kinda trivial, but it makes me selfconscious sometimes.

!5 Minutes of Fame

2006-06-19T14:00:00.000-05:00

This is what that guy was talking about when he said everyone has fifteen minutes of fame: Being a Senior. No, not the part about breaking free or dominance over the underclassmen, but the fact that almost every day you can go to your mailbox or letter carrying burro and retrieve a letter from some college that may just be the perfect fit for you. Doesn't it just make you feel special. By the way, Baylor, Baylor Medical, Louis and Clark, Clark, Arcadia, Princeton, Cornell, A&M, A&M Commerce, UNT, OU, OSU, UCLA, Graceland Baptist Academy, Case Western Reserve, and Washington University in St. Louis, y'all can all rest assured that I will never attend your establishments....now get me a latte.

Psuedologia Fantastica

2006-06-17T17:51:00.001-05:00

How do we ever know when people are being genuine? Those with the ability to read people fascinate me, because I take tactlessness to new heights of imposition. I can never tell when to quit, or when people are not being truthful, or how I can help people.

Psuedologia Fantastica

2006-06-17T17:51:00.000-05:00

Pretention Batlle

2006-06-16T16:12:00.000-05:00

So, if you know me, you know that I would lay down in traffic for Starbucks. Not only do I love their coffee, they are one of Fotune magazines best companies to work for (I've tried to get a job there a coulple times). Well, for the first time I went to the Nordstrom in-house cafe, and, despite the slightly wider variety of offerings and market, I must say that I will from now on have trouble picking just which coffeehouse I wish to patron.

Guilty Pleasure

2006-06-06T20:31:00.000-05:00

Good Ol' Mexico

2006-06-05T17:49:00.000-05:00

You know, I can't explain the desire to order the same thing every time I go to a certain restaurant. Maybe I've been there so many times I just feel that its the best. I've tried to break myself, but I fail miserably.

2006-06-02T00:34:00.000-05:00

Anchor Leg

2006-05-31T14:22:00.000-05:00

So its official, Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest is over and I am officially a senior. Each year, the state trip serves as a final goodbye, and it gets harder every year to realize that things change. I have a feeling that we won't be missed very much when our time comes. Summer begins. (I don't care what anyone says, I liked X-Men III)

They always tell you not to...

2006-05-17T22:45:00.000-05:00

...but I guess it has to happen at least once in your life. Today, I actually fell into a toilet because I didn't realize the seat was up. I'm actually interested to know if there really are people that fall in...

Lead or Follow, just don't sing, Antonio.

2006-05-14T00:45:00.000-05:00

So, tonight's feature film was TAKE THE LEAD with Antonio Banderas. While the acting was good (I don't smell Oscars mind you), it didn't ever make me laugh, and I wish the relationship between Antonio and his love interest could've developed more. At the mall, there was this coulple that we walked in behind, then lost sight of after going in to Barnes & Noble to talk to Auburn, but not get her fired. Then when we went up the escalator to the theatre, they were in front of us and wispered to each other a comment about us following them which we overheard and smartly rebutted. Then, we saw them outside the movie theater an entire hour later, and while they weren't in our movie, we saw them in the parking lot on our way to harass Auburn one last time before she left us dancing in the parking lot. While movies about dancing are the best, and I now wish to take a ballroom dancing class, the movie wasn't quite good enough to purchase when it comes out on dvd.

G Flat

2006-05-11T23:47:00.000-05:00

Officer elections are tomorrow.
Our G Flat scale series test is tomorrow.
The last part of our oral Spanish final is tomorrow.
We probably have a Pre-Cal test tomorrow.
We probably have a word roots test in English tomorrow.
We have a Physics test tomorrow.
--**--A Final Sprint to the end--**--

Not coolness of the day: Not being commended on the English/Lang. Arts portion of last year's TAKS test.

Y to the izzay, E to the izzo, A to the izzay, H to the izzo

2006-05-10T20:04:00.000-05:00

For the past week there has been static on my phone line, so my little ol' dialup modem was too overwhelmed to log on to anything. I feel like I may have missed somthing important, and I know that I must have over 1000 spam emails because it would be too easy if I got real emails. On my agenda for this week: find a non-superficial critiron for a college choice.

I guess I'm a wildcard

2006-05-01T20:52:00.000-05:00

Am I the only one that likes Martha Stewart and Anna Nicole Smith? I'm glad that she has claim to the money that was gifted to her by late husband. Now I know others agree with me on the issue of the illegal alien rallies. Come on, people, you can't excersice a right that you don't have.

Stick It to the Gymnists

2006-04-30T21:22:00.000-05:00

Sooo, I saw "Stick It" last night (It's the gymnastic equivalent of "bring it on"), and not only did they impress me with their soundtrack, but I am in love with the movie, gymnasts, the star of the movie, and I want to be a gymnast (I think I'm totally built for it---and I'm short enough). It might have been a little cheesy, with underdeveloped romances and an ending that left you feeling unsatisfied, but the message is what counts. I give it the seal of approval. For those of you that have seen it, don't you think that would be a great thing to do to Marching Band judges?

Is the DPS Kosher?

2006-04-28T10:46:00.000-05:00

So, I broke down. I empowered myself not to be lazy and I actually got my learner's permit today. I may be two years late, but at least I don't have to take a skills test administered by a state trooper when I'm 18.

Appoggiatura

2006-04-27T18:11:00.000-05:00

Here are ten things I did today, doesn't my life sound interesting?

1. Got my chest measured by a Russian woman

2. Stole free coasters from Starbucks that say appogiatura

3. Bought some more white pants

4. Looked at British food

5. Photographed a dog

6. Camouflaged my undergarments

7. Bought supposedly British clothes

8. 4 stores and 7 hours ago, I got yet another red polo

9. Bought a guide to Purgatory by Dante

10. Realized that, while tasty, Diet Dr. Pepper doesn't taste more like regular.

Don't Suck, Blow

2006-04-27T12:07:00.000-05:00

Finally

2006-04-26T19:20:00.000-05:00

So, I finally have finalized my Prom plans. Julia is supposed to type up our itenerary so there is no confusion. I really feel bad for those who got so stressed out this whole thing.

Mandate of Heaven

2006-04-26T19:16:00.001-05:00

So, 1/2 of my officer poster fell off the wall this morning during rehearsal(I wonder if it's a sign) :-( now I'm gonna have to reprint it. I'm glad that the band isn't big enough for the campaign to count too much.

Fishing for Help

2006-04-26T19:16:00.000-05:00

I really enjoyed Mr. Fisher being there and clinicing the band today. I admit, I may have phased out at a few points in Be Thou My Vision, but I always like to have a different person give their input.

Invasion

2006-04-26T19:08:00.000-05:00

So, apparently blogger is some agent of mass evil and should be shut down and regulated so that only words that are related to extreme happiness should be allowed thereon.

Exodus

2006-04-21T19:23:00.000-05:00

So, Juniors all over Texas just got to take the Exit-Level TAKS, and let me tell you (I know you can't hear it, but my voice is dripping in sarcasm) I don't think I'll be able to graduate. So what do we have to look forward to after TAKS, CSEC. I can't hear anything because of some sinus infection and its making me crazy. I am gonna have to find some way to make my hair look good while being colored black and hanging down in my face because I guess I just have to become emo and start crying into my guitar every night because life is stupid

Horray Japan

2006-04-17T22:36:00.000-05:00

So, I finally got my camera today, its the sony DSC-N1, and its just in time for.............CSEC, how nice. I also have succeeded in receiving either a towel or a matching pen and pencil set every year, and this year didn't disappoint (the writing set was from Korea, though). Brian knows that everytime I receive such a gift I cannot help but think "just the thing I need, how nice." So I have a picture of my camera taken from the sony website, because unlike our brain, cameras cannot study themselves.

You know who you are

2006-04-16T21:00:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry, in one of those ways that hopes for resolution. I don't want to lose a good friend over something stupid.

Another Complaint About Band

2006-04-12T19:59:00.000-05:00

I think if I didn't love band, I wouldn't complain about it, but it is such a necessity. The reason people make fun of inbreds in the South is akin (no pun intended) to the reason people make fun of the band. I swear----we are inbred, and it is too dramatic. I don't mind hearing about it so much, it just makes me sad. That and that fact that nobody wants to go with me to Prom. Apparently I suck, and not in a good way, soooooo I get to be the 22nd weel of a group of people :-(

I also feel like a total band librarian failure because I haven't done hardly anything since november.

Come to my birthday party

2006-04-12T18:37:00.000-05:00

or else. Its at jenny's on friday at 7. I know its insanely short notice, but me and jess still want good gifts, so there. (jk)

Lonesome

2006-04-05T16:55:00.000-05:00

Ok, so all of my friends have paired off, and it leaves me as the lonely rapist, but I'm fine. Phantom was neat and moving and all (except for the part where I almost fell asleep). I think I've developed a chronic fear of being at home, and now I must find somewhere to be.

Nice Work, Paul!

2006-03-27T20:09:00.000-06:00

My failure to singe you
fuels the flames you send upon me.
I should have dnown you can't fight fire
with fire.

What are we,
some tragic operetta?
One where all but I know you don't share
my desire.

Artful sin bearing "no
hope of hole or heliotrope."
(I hope to choke your "impious lamps")
You are not fit for flame
or pyre.

Sorry mom, I have a strict "No Ruffles" policy.

2006-03-26T20:19:00.000-06:00

Oh my goodness gracious, She's the Man is hillarious! I loved it too much for a teen movie. I want the acadamy to hear me when I say that it was much better than Being Julia. I didn't really like Amanda Bynes before this, but her performance and the way they handled the "cat coming out of the bag" made me love this movie even more. I want to go to Illyria.

Snow Day

2006-03-23T06:15:00.000-06:00

Alright, what's up. I sent out invitation months in advance and Winter is still late. This morning at about 5:00, it was snowing in Weston! This is the same Weston that was 79 degrees on Christmas morning. I don't understand. Congratulations to the OAP people, myself included--I'm sure other people have long-windedly talked about it, but I'll fill in the gaps. Tortilla Moon (Prosper's play) was a little.......~~Mexican~~strange, but I loved Alonzo and Underdog and I want their costumes. I didn't see the other plays and I did not like our judge very much--mainly because he is old, creepy, long-winded, and of questionable morals.

2006-03-19T13:59:00.000-06:00

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free.
In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.
You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.
In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

You Are 52% Evil

You are evil, but you haven't yet mastered the dark side.Fear not though - you are on your way to world domination.

How Evil Are You?

You Are Chinese Food

Exotic yet ordinary.People think they've had enough of you, but they're back for more in an hour.

What Kind of Food Are You?

You Are 72% Open Minded

You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded.Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints.But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line.You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to yourself.

How Open Minded Are You?

You Are 52% Abnormal

You are at high risk for being a psychopath. It is very likely that you have no soul.
You are at high risk for having a borderline personality. It is very likely that you are a chaotic mess.
You are at high risk for having a narcissistic personality. It is very likely that you are in love with your own reflection.
You are at low risk for having a social phobia. It is unlikely that you feel most comfortable in your mom's basement.
You are at low risk for obsessive compulsive disorder. It is unlikely that you are addicted to hand sanitizer.

How Abnormal Are You?

Your Scholastic Strength Is Deep Thinking

You aren't afraid to delve head first into a difficult subject, with mastery as your goal.You are talented at adapting, motivating others, managing resources, and analyzing risk.
You should major in:
PhilosophyMusicTheologyArtHistoryForeign language

What Should You Major In?

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Very popular, one of you is not enough.

What Kind of Candy Are You?

Spring Cleaning

2006-03-14T18:21:00.000-06:00

Have you ever started to clean out your closet and wonder "What was I thinking!?" Well, as I thumbed through oddly colored T-shirts and a Hawaiian print, short-sleeved orange button down, I could not help but wonder why these purchases were so misguided. I guess it's a good thing that I never wore any of these things. Some things, no matter how ugly, I just can't seem to part with, so here they are, taking up space in my closet with no hope of ever gracing my body. Maybe I'll take pictures of them and then throw them away...

Zeb, the albinoblacksheep is on the roof again!

2006-02-28T22:09:00.000-06:00

I think that the internet plays too large of a part in my life. On my bookshelf, I have a badger stuffed animal and a Jesus Christ action figure.

My, those shoulder pads are sexy

2006-02-26T22:32:00.000-06:00

Why is everything an uphill battle? I'm self-diagnosing myself as being bipolar and here is why

What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings—from overly "high" and/or irritable to sad and hopeless, and then back again, often with periods of normal mood in between. Severe changes in energy and behavior go along with these changes in mood. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression.

Signs and symptoms of mania (or a manic episode) include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Distractibility, can't concentrate well
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong

Signs and symptoms of depression (or a depressive episode) include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts.

Kinda creepy. I think it's because of loneliness. I need a girlfriend...or boyfriend for that matter. I'm really picky right now.

Failure

2006-02-26T11:26:00.000-06:00

I would like to take this time to lament for John and Porche, for their inelligability to participate in their respective events. Will are sorry.

Room Raiders

2006-02-17T12:25:00.000-06:00

Ok, so I admit I like to watch a few cheesy MTV shows. So I was watching room raiders, texas today and I fell in love with Stephanie who goes to UNT; I was so sad she wasn't picked. Now I'm watching this one with gay guys who all go to UT, and they're all pretty disgusting, actually. I'm not sure how this guy is gonna like anyone.

CrHappy Valentines Day

2006-02-15T05:43:00.000-06:00

So, its true. If you don't have a partner, Valentine's day seems pretty bad; I don't care how romantic the Latin people are. So I was too lazy to do research, but I really want to know how Valentine's day started. Honestly, I don't Valentine's day, because it is only a day, but there were some bitter people at the school who didn't get any pink lemonade.

The world is my valentine!

A beautiful smile to hide the pain

2006-02-14T04:50:00.000-06:00

I'm not really depressed or anything, I just thought that there wasn't enough teen angsty titles out there. 20,000,000 points to whomever can name the song from which the title is.
So, has anyone else fallen into a crazy procrastination pattern? I've started doing things like papers and projects in the morning, so I get up with plenty of time. However, if I don't use the time I end up listening to music at 5:00 am and blogging about it, and then I'll get up later next time.

In summary, I now know why Dr. Pepper makes life better.

Guanabana

2006-02-07T21:41:00.000-06:00

OMG, guys. Guess what, if we advance to BPA nationals, they're in Florida! Totally off subject. I can't type. I'm tired and overworked, but I have to watch a movie now. I have a secret

Comin' at ya, BPA style

2006-01-26T06:19:00.000-06:00

best pic ever

2006-01-22T22:23:00.000-06:00

Pearls make it professional y'all!

2006-01-21T20:47:00.000-06:00

So, today was BPA competition. I know we're total nerds, but its ok--we just can't hide that fightin' BPA pride. It was at Mesquite High School, of all places. So, even though we thought State would be the last time we saw the heavenly edifice that is the tower of Mesquite Memorial Stadium this season, we were wrong. Despite being underwhelmed at the Skeeter Pride of the school, there were some mean kids from Wiley who were talking about me behind my back in front of me, but that is beside the point.

Our small business management team consisting of me, Catherine, Auburn, and Ashley Roundtree went into this hoping to not suck too badly, and to not get last place. After wasting about 1/3 of our research and prep. time, then having our projector malfunction and rearrange our presentation into what looked like some cruel joke of cubism (I hyperbolize, the actual information was visible), we learned upon arriving back at Celina that we placed 1st and get to go to STATE! "But, professor, where is state BPA competition?" "I'm glad you asked, Genesis!"
State competition is in none other than beautiful, scenic.........Lubbock, TX wooo.
It just goes to show that people do work better under pressure, too much preperation isn't always necessary, and purple kills.

Brian and John are going to State in their respective events (I'm sorry I don't recall what they were at the moment)

T-shirts for everyone! Speaking of which, I need some OAP ideas.

Erin Brockovich (sp?) is on TBS!!

Despues Competition

2006-01-16T19:40:00.000-06:00

@ Competition

2006-01-16T19:20:00.000-06:00

OMG, I totally forgot about STATE PICTURES. Its fine that they're late, cuz we went to state

2006-01-16T19:04:00.000-06:00

Stay away from drugs, kids, lest this should happen to you.

The many faces of Auburn

My Intellect Brings all the BETAs to the Convention

2006-01-15T21:06:00.000-06:00

BETA convention wasn't anything special...except for vicky, the state secretarial candidate. She was awesome, and if I can ever find her, I'd love to talk to her again. The football banquet was frightful, though. It startled me how poorly dressed some people were. I do kinda like the opportunity to go, though. And, by the way, Dallas has got nothing on San Antonio.

Tight Tights

2006-01-09T21:09:00.000-06:00

So today, I learned why they are called tights. I went to target and bought some white tights for OAP--i know all I need is some more tight clothing for my costume to further highlight the fact that I am a male and a little husky. So, they were Merona womens brand tights, but when I got them home, the tag said Old Navy, what is up with that? So, anyway, I tried them on, and they totally don't look like they're gonna fit over my flesh. I don't know if I have to shave my legs, because right now, its pretty obvious that I'm hairy through the tights. As well, I'm gonna have to wear compression shorts so my undergarments don't bunch. The point is, I feel like a puritan erotic dancer.
Auburn, you better go to UT