REFLEXIONS

How Accurate

2011-04-28T16:06:00.000-07:00

1. Panthers: Who they will pick was correct! Cam Newton

2. Broncos: Wrong on both Von Miller

3. Bills: Wrong on both Marcell Dareus

4. Bengals: Who they will pick was correct! AJ Green

5. Cardinals: Wrong on both Patrick Peterson

6. Trade

7. 49ers: Wrong on both Aldon Smith

8.TITANS: WRONG, BUT THAT'S OKAY!!!! JAKE LOCKER!!!

9.Cowboys: Who they will pick was correct! Tyron Smith

10. Trade

11. Houston: Wrong on both JJ Watt

12. Vikings: Wrong on both Christian Ponder

13. Lions: Wrong on both Nick Fairley

14. Rams: Who they should pick was correct! Robert Quinn

15. Dolphins: Wrong on both: Mike Pouncey

16. Trade

17.Patriots: Wrong on both Nate Solder

18. Chargers: Wrong on both Corey Liuget

19. Giants: Wrong on both Prince Amukamara

20. Bucs: Wrong on both Adrian Clayborn

21. Trade

22. Colts: Who they should and would was correct! Anthony Castonzo

23. Eagles: Wrong on both Danny Watkins

24. Trade

25. Seahawks: Wrong on both James Carpenter

26. Trade

27. Ravens: Wrong on both Jimmy Smith

28. Trade

29. Bears: Wrong on both: Gabe Carimi

30. Jets: Who they should and would was correct! Muhammed Wilkerson

31. Steelers: Wrong on both Cameron Heyward

32. Packers: Wrong on both Derek Sherrod

Correct: 6
Wrong: 19
Trade picks: 7

Draft Continued

2011-04-27T14:59:00.000-07:00

17. New England Patriots: JJ Watt DE
Who they should pick: Mike Pouncey C/G
JJ is going to be an amazing player and would definitely help them out immediately. But with Dan Koppen turning 32 this year, Pouncey would be able to sit for a year or even be put somewhere is on the line and be in line to replace Dan.

18. San Diego Chargers: Cameron Jordan DE
Who they should pick: Cameron Jordan DE
We agree on this pick, the Chargers need that elite pass rusher and Jordan is the next best available.

19. New York Giants: Nate Solder T
Who they should pick: Anthony Castonzo T
Most definitely need to tackle they just choose the wrong one. Solder will be good, but overall Castonzo will end up being the better tackle.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith DE/LB
Who they should pick: Jimmy Smith CB
The Bucs only have a few places they need to fill to become that elite team to beat. Aldon could help them out right away, I just feel they need to get that elite corner to lock the WR in their division.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Pouncey C/G
Who they should pick: Mikey Pouncey C/G
The Chiefs are exstatic to see Pouncey still available and pick him in 10 seconds.

22. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Castonzo T
Who they should pick: Anthony Castonzo T
Once again, two teams in a row are super pumped to get the guy they did not think would have been available in your spot. Castonzo will be an immediate impact player.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Adrian Clayborn DE
Who they should pick: Adrian Clayborn DE
The draft of the defensive lineman continues with the Eagles pick of Clayborn. They think of many other players in this pick, but keep coming back to Clayborn. If this pick is anything different it would not surprise with the way Andy Reid likes to stack up on offensive players.

24. New Orleans Saints: Gabe Carimi T
Who they should pick: Gabe Carimi T
We both agree on this pick. The Saints did not expect Gabe to still be available and an amazing tackle to protect Drew at the number 24 spot in the draft the Saints can not pass. Drew is stoked!

25. Seattle Seahawks: Phil Taylor DT
Who they should pick: Danny Watkins G
Once again, Seattle messing up and missing on the true position they need. The Seattle line is one of the worst in the NFL.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Aaron Williams CB
Who they should pick: Aaron Williams CB
The Ravens are a very smart organization and they realize they need the most help in their secondary. Williams is the next best secondary player and they can not pass on him.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Rudolph TE
Who they should pick: Kyle Rudolph TE
Not just because I am a huge fan of Rudy and ND, the Falcons want to get Matt Ryan another weapon besides Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez is getting up there in age. Although Rudy is already to play in the NFL, what better option than Tony to sit back, watch and learn. The Falcons will not regret this pick.

28. New England Patriots: Danny Watkins G
Who they should pick: Danny Watkins G
Although I do believe the Patriots will try to trade this pick, they can not pass on Watkins. With the Patriots doing everything they can to protect Brady and keep him healthy as long as they can. (Do not be surprised to see them pick a QB in this slot)

29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod T
Who they should pick: Derek Sherrod T
Everyone knows the Bears have to get help on the offensive line.

30. New York Jets: Muhammed Wilkerson DE
Who they should pick: Muhammed Wilkerson DE
When your as big and as physical as Wilkerson you are bound to be with Rex and his defense.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Harris CB
Who they should pick: Brandon Harris CB
The only reason the Steelers lost in the Superbowl last year is because of their poor secondary. With the addition of Harris and started immediately or close to it, by the end of the season the Steelers are going to once again be an elite team.

32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward DE
Who they should pick: Brooks Reed DE
The Packers have to get bigger and faster on the line and go with Heyward. They messed up on not picking Reed, who is Clay Matthews in the making.

Lets see how accurate my first NFL Draft predictions are

One New Idea

2011-04-26T12:20:00.000-07:00

SPORTS!!!
My first post will be about this years NFL Draft. There will be the player I believe the team will take and then the player I believe the team should take.

1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton QB
Who they should take: Marcell Dareus DT
Not even because I am a Notre Dame football fan, I think you have to give Jimmy Clausen more than a year to prove himself. The only good receiver he had was Steve Smith and quite frankly he is getting old and a ton of injuries are hurting him. I do not think Jimmy is in fact a franchise QB. However if you draft a qb in the second round you have to give that guy a chance. I also do not think Cam is a franchise QB in the NFL.

2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus DT
Who they should take: Marcell Dareus DT
I agree with who they will and who they should pick. Marcell is going to be an amazing player. I could see them picking Patrick Peterson as well. With Patrick and Champ they would have the best defensive back tandem in the league.

3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller LB
Who they should take: Blaine Gabbert QB
Do not get me wrong, Von Miller is one of the greatest players in this years draft and I would love to have him on my team. However they should draft a qb and the best qb in this draft will still available for them. Let Fitzpatrick teach Gabbert the few things he needs to learn and then hand the team over to him when the Bills have only won 1 of their first 8 games.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green WR
Who they should pick: Blaine Gabbert QB
I really think the Bengals do not believe Carson when he says he wants out or he is going to retire. So I think they are going to do everything they can in this draft to try and keep him here. What better way to do that then to get the best WR. I believe Carson is serious though, and they should go with the safe pick and getting the best QB available in the draft.

5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert QB
Who they should pick: Blaine Gabbert QB
They are going to be thrilled to see Gabbert still available. Dream come true!

6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones WR
Who they should pick: Julio Jones WR
Two in a row agreeing on. This never happens. Their biggest need is a pass rusher and they could go with Robert Quinn but instead with the big guns they have choosing the picks now they will do anything to make Colt a better QB. (Biggest rise in wins for a team this coming year and they make the playoffs)

7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson CB
Who they should pick: Patrick Peterson CB
What! Three in a row! The 49ers are only a few missing pieces away from being an elite team and with the pick of Peterson they just got one of those pieces.

8. TENNESSEE TITANS: Nick Fairley DT
Who they should pick: Andy Dalton QB
When the Titans do choose Fairley, I am going to be exstatic, however, we ABSOLUTELY NEED a QB. I believe Andy is the best QB in this draft class. Laugh at me all you want but he has proven himself year in and year out. Do not forget Flacco when he was picked and how he is turning out.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith T
Who they should pick: Mike Pouncey C/G
No doubt they need help on the O line, I just believe Tyron is a little overrated and Pouncey to me has proven he will be great in the NFL.

10. Washington Redskins: Robert Quinn DE
Who they should pick: Mike Pouney C/G
I do believe Quinn will be good in the NFL I just do not believe he will great until a couple years. The safer pick here is Pouncey.

11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara CB
Who they should pick: Prince Amukamara CB
The Texans need help more than anything and anybody in the defensive passing game. They are so happy to have Prince to help them with that.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker QB
Who they should pick: Andy Dalton QB
With Favre finally leaving, the Vikings have to reach out and get a franchise QB. I do think Jake will be a great QB but still I believe Andy is going to the best QB out of this draft. Maybe Andy will be available for us in the second round.

13. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers DE
Who they should pick: Da'Quan Bowers DE
Even though he is going to be a huge medical risk, I can not deny his skill and talent. Having Suh and Bowers (who was going to be picked first overall) the Lions D-line is going to be hard to compete against. Yep, the Lions!

14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget DT
Who they should pick: Robert Quinn
I know they want more in the middle but as good as Quinn was/is you can not let him go any further than this.

15. Miami Dolphins: Andy Dalton QB
Who they should pick: Mark Ingram RB
Dolphins were reportedly very impressed with Andy. I know they will not pick Mark but with all the injuries their running backs have had they need to pick him. A former Heisman winner falling in your lap to help out Chad Henne. I do not like Chad as he came out of Michigan but when they gave him a chance he was pretty darn goood.

16. Jacksonville Jaquars: Ryan Kerrigan DE
Who they should pick: Aldon Smith DE
Okay, so we both agree they need a DE, however I think Kerrigan is a little overrated. Aldon Smith in my opinion will be as good as the top DE picked in this draft.

The other half will be coming before Thursday...stay tuned

Something New

2011-04-14T14:26:00.000-07:00

So, I did have an idea of what I was going to focus my blogging on, but I thought of a better idea. In an attempt to see how many people actually read my blog and to keep the interest of the few who do read it, I am going to ask you.

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

Anything you want me to blog about. Just leave a comment and let me know.

New Nintendo Console

2011-04-14T14:22:00.000-07:00

Nope, I am not talking about the 3DS. IGN reported today that Nintendo will reveal a new system at E3 this year!

Not much has been said yet. However it is reported to be "HD resolutions" and capable of running 1080p. It will also be backwards compatible with current Wii games.

Last Wednesdays Word

2011-04-06T16:37:00.000-07:00

Todays word: Finish

Definition from dictionary.com: to bring (something) to an end or to completion

My definition of finish is to accomplish anything you set your mind to do.

Finish is a weird word. It can make you happy or sad. To finish school and start a new job will make you happy. However, to finish your honeymoon and have to come back home is going to make you sad.

I really like this picture I found. It really makes sense when you think about it. Always when you finish something you are going to start another something. Wednesdays word for me is finished. I feel as though I accomplished what I wanted to do and am ready to "start" something new with the blog. I am thinking of a few different ideas so make sure you stop by to check it out.

Wednesdays Word

2011-03-30T17:47:00.000-07:00

Todays word: Change

Definition from Dictionary.com: make the form, nature, future course, etc., of different from what it is or from what it would be if

My definition of change is making different from the normal and everyday. To change is to make whatever it is different.

Seriously, as I was writing this a song came on the radio with the word change in it, a million times. Crazy how things occur.

Check out my brother(s) website: changemichiana.org

Our Sunday

2011-03-29T16:18:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday, Lauren and I had the day off together. Lauren spent most of the day in the kitchen (which is always a good thing for me). I cleaned the house and got all my crap picked up and put away. She made these delicious chocolate chip cookies. She was not pleased with the way they came out but I sure was. She also made these amazing pretzels! The reason why the one is black is because it is a cinnamon and sugar one. That one was for me. They came out great and Laure was pleased with these ones. We have eaten quite a bit of them already. We will definitely be making them again. I helped out on both of these makings.

Xbox to get new disc

2011-03-29T16:11:00.000-07:00

Just saw a post on IGN talking about XBOX getting a new format for their disc. Not much was said but I figured I would post what was said on here.
"Microsoft is beginning a new public preview for Xbox 360 users as they prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format. Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb made the announcement this morning through his Major Nelson blog. "This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community," Hryb wrote. "As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards." Due to disc distribution, this preview is only available to U.S. residents. Users can head over to the official Xbox Live website to register. It's unclear at this time what the update will mean for Xbox 360 software going forward. Hryb told IGN in a separate e-mail this is not an update to Blu-ray discs, but could not provide any additional details at this time."

Wednesday's Word

2011-03-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

Todays word: Late

Definition from dictionary.com: occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time

My definition of late is arrival after the alotted space provided

I chose late today because my Wednesday word is being posted on Friday. The first part of dictionary.com's definition was pretty confusing. After I read it a couple times it makes a little bit of sense. I quess even when you are late you still plan on "coming" to whatever it is you are late for.

I will try to post "Wednesday's word" on Wednesday's from now on

Rotation

2011-03-18T09:13:00.000-07:00

The Red Sox rotation is set for the opening of the 2011 season

1. Jon Lester
2. John Lackey
3. Clay Buchholz
4. Josh Beckett
5. Dice-K

I love Lester getting the starting one. Shows that we believe he is our true number 1! No one in baseball deserves this more then him. From what he has gone through to now being the number 1 starter in the best team in baseball. Also the first Red Sox pitcher I ever saw pitch live in Boston!

Wednesday's Word!

2011-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

Todays word: GIVE

Definition from dictionary.com: to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation

My definition of give is to supply someone/something with a physical or mental object (not so much object, also love or compassion)

What made me think of this word is what my brothers are doing in our community. They are using the act of give, giving their objects and time to the community. Give is a very very strong word. I know that I need to give more of what I have to offer in my community and my world. We get so caught up in our everyday lives and forgot that we need to take a break and give our time and effort not only to our family but to those that we do not know.

Improvements...Really?

2011-03-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

Well, lets just say some improvements great. Others, horrible!

For my first improvement of writing more. Not only on here but also in some sort of book, I started out great but recently have not been doing it at all. How your improvements or resolutions always go, huh? I have to stick to this. I do not want to lose the few people who do read my blog because I am not using it. I hate when the people's blogs who I read do not post. So why the heck do I do it. I will get back to it!!!

My second improvement of starting to vlog. I have not done one at all. I have not even attempted to do it. I promise to have one up in the next month!

Third improvement of being fit and active. I have done a little bit of this. I try to walk Jemma as much as possible and take her for a longer walk than what we use to do. If she does her business and wants to go inside I just keep her out and walk her a little more. Also while I am at work, instead of just sitting on my butt when we are dead I will get up straighten the merchandise and walk around the store a couple times. I really need to start going the gym before we move and I do not have a gym.

For my fourth improvement looking good for my wife on my wedding day. Well I have not gotten married yet...so.

My fifth improvement of helping Lauren around the house and cooking has been amazing! I have focused my improvements on this the one the most. I do the dishes as much as possible. Dust the house every once in a while and vacuum quite often. Cooking wise I have improved a lot also. I will make our lunches every once in a while and make dinner for us as much as possible. I just made homemade chili the other night.

My last improvement of figuring out what I want to do for the rest of my life, I am still working on. I did get more hours at my job that I am at now and that is really helping. I work 36-40 hours a week now. I am so grateful for this opportunity that my bosses have given me. There are a few things I would like to do for the rest of my life, it is just a matter of figuring out the best one for Lauren and I.

So here is to improving my improvements!!!

Wednesdays Word

2011-02-03T16:34:00.000-08:00

Todays word: Awesome
-adjective

Definition from dictionary.com: inspiring awe, showing or characterized by awe

My definition of awesome is pertaining to someone or something that made you awestruck or happy!

When I think of awesome I usually think of my great family and fiancee. I also think of sports and playing sports. Using my definition of the word, when I am with my family, fiancee, or watching/playing sports I usually become awestruck or happy!

What do you think of?!?!?

Wednesday's Word

2011-01-27T15:15:00.001-08:00

Todays word: Epic

Definition from dictionary.com: noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style

I think epic means something of great achievement or of great failure.

When I think of epic, I think of World of Warcraft. Mainly because my brothers both play the game and I hear the word quite often. To be honest with you before I looked the definition up I did not think it was going to speak of poems or writings. Now that I think about it though, it makes sense. I took Mythology my senior year in high school and I cant believe I did not think about that before I looked it up.

So go out today or tomorrow and have an epic day! (Hopefully for the better side)

Wednesday's Word

2011-01-20T20:15:00.000-08:00

A little something new!

Every Wednesday I am going to pick a random word. Give you the definition of that word. Tell you what I think about the word and what it means to me. Hopefully you will leave a comment and let me know what you think about it and what it means to you! (I like comments)

I believe words have more than just a definition and more than just something that comes out of our mouths. I feel as though we say words without really thinking what they mean.

Today's word is: Grace

Definition from dictionary.com: elegance, or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. It also reads, favor or good will.

For me, grace means delicate and gentle. To me grace is one of the most beautiful words in the english dictionary. I would love to name one of my kids Grace. When I say it, it almost calms me down, as weird as that sounds. I find grace in nature through the trees and the beautiful parts of this world.

Rest of Improvements and a LONG week

2011-01-11T14:56:00.000-08:00

I know I already told you I am going to write more, not only on here, but, in some sort of book, but I have a couple more "Improvements" that I want to work on this year!
First off the one everyone is waiting for. I want to "vlog" on my Iphone and make videos using Imovie on my phone. I really want to explore more "media" and experiment a lot this year!
Another is: Be fit and active. I do not want to set a weight loss or say I am not going to eat this or that because I know I will not stick to it. Instead I want to eat better, making healthier choices and work out at our apartment gym and play more sports this year even if it is just shooting hoops by myself.
Another is: Look good for my wife on my wedding day this year! I am getting married on September 10, 2011. 9 10 11!!! This "Improvement" ties in with my last one. I want to look good for her and be able to do whatever we want on our honeymoon without getting out of breath from walking down the stairs.
Another is: Help Lauren with the house and cooking. What, Matt has a passion for cooking and he wants to improve on cooking? That makes no sense. To be honest with you since I have moved in with her, I cook about once a week and sometimes only once every two weeks. As far as the house goes, I do not really help her at all with this. Occasionally I will vacuum the house or dust the family room but I need to help her out more! (Geeze, I sound like crap now)
Last is: I want to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life. I cant live on what I make now for the rest of my life and I want to be able to support my family on the income that I bring in and be able to tell Lauren she does not have to work. She can stay home and do what she wants. I have a couple things in mind but am still exploring.

A long week indeed! This past week my closest grandparent and last grandparent past away. My grandmother. She is in a better place now and I know she is fishing and eating with my grandfather. She will be missed by so many!

Just a Preview...59,13,2(3)

2010-12-27T11:53:00.000-08:00

What Preview? And 59,13,2(3), what the heck does that mean?

One of my New Years "Improvements" ( I like to call them improvements not resolutions) is to write more. Not only on my blog but in some sort of book. I want to write little stories as well as movie reviews, foods I have eaten, and my daily life. I miss writing on here and the only person to blame is myself. I get mad when I go to another blog I read frequently and they have not written in a long time. So, I know when the few people who read my blog come and see I have not post hardly anything at all they are probably upset. I am also going to try and do a little something different but want to wait and tell you after New Years.

59,13, 2(3) are the amount of post I have blogged in the last three years. 59 and starting in March for my first year! That is pretty darn good. 13 for a whole year my second year is bad. 2, and this post being my third this year!!!!! Are you serious? That is horrible!

Things are going to be different in my 4th year of Blogging!

Movie Review'S: Star Trek & Night at the Museum 2

2010-03-03T13:56:00.000-08:00

Star Trek:

First off J.J. Abrams is absolutely amazing! I know a lot of you know I love Fringe and he did that as well. So knowing Abrams did this Star Trek I was super excited to watch it. I have never watched Star Trek really, besides just a few movie clips here and there. The sci-fi in this movie was fantastic and the action was also great! I was super happy to see a familiar actor in this movie that I sure Abrams got. Spock Prime is also a character in Fringe, William Bell, who is fantastic in both. The only thing I did not like was that the film was a little jumpy. But definitely watch this if you have not yet.
Overall Grade: A-

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian's

I loved the first Night at the Museum, so I could not wait to see this one. I thought the story line in this one was great! I also enjoyed the fact they incorporated a LOT of stuff and actor's/actresses from the first film. The comedy was once again great and I believed helped this movie in the slow parts. Hero's always win
Overall Grade: A-

Long Time...Taken

2010-02-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

First off sorry that it has been so long.

To start my blog back up I am going to start to do Movie reviews, recipes I have tried, and again a little bit of my everyday life.

First movie review: Taken

I just finished watching Taken with actor Liam Neeson. I thought he did a fantastic job and was the perfect fit for the "spy". I thought this movie was very believable and the "acting" seemed like a true story not a written script. The action could have been a little better especially with the car scenes, but overall it was great. I would recommend this film to a friend.

Grade: B+

Transitions is over

2009-09-25T11:08:00.001-07:00

We have a meeting tomorrow at the Culinary Institute of Michigan.

Tonight we are going to get pizza and watch movies.

I really like my new laptop and the internet is working great up here.

Go Irish and Red Sox!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I really miss everyone, especially Jacoby

Sorry for the Delay

2009-06-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

First off I would just like to apologize. I have not blogged in SO long. I have been very busy with a lot of different things. Life is going VERY good right now and I am excited about what has happened and what is going to happen.

The North Carolina Tar Heels are National Champions again, which is AMAZING! The game was really good and I am really glad Hans finally got his championship.

The Titans draft day was really good and I was not disappointed at all. I was so glad we finally drafted a receiver and the one that I was hoping we would get. We need someone who is big and has good hands as Gage is a little old. I was at first upset with the pick of yet another tight end, but then I realized Crumpler is getting up there in age too, and the new tight end is GREAT! I love Chris Johnson but I was happy with the pickup of Ringer. Lets go get a ring Vince!

Well now for the changes in my life since my last blog. BuyCo, my old job, has decided to cut shifts, and I was cut a drastic ten shifts a month! Financially I could not afford to lose that many hours, so something had to change. Michiana Used Music and Media, my very good friends, happened to be opening up a new store in Elkhart in the next few weeks of me finding out that I would need a change, so it worked out perfect. I work fulltime now at MUMM, and I am loving it. It is busier and seems to be a lot faster of a day enough though I am working an eight hour shift. So far we are doing good, and the only place to go is up! Thanks again Artusi's

Monday, May 18, I GRADUATED High School at Notre Dame Joyce Center. There were so many kids so it did take a while. It felt so good to walk across the stage and know that I had done it. I had put the 13 years of my life in to get my diploma and work as hard as I could to get into a GREAT college!(Baker College, in Muskegon, MI) Now I get to finally go to school for what I want to do instead of what I have to do.

My family and I have moved to one of the best houses we have ever lived in. We moved from State Road 23 to Main Street.(Well actually Travers Circle) We now live in a Town Home in Williamsburg at the Lake. It is a two story 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath home. It is very nice, quiet, and all the people are very nice. My room did get smaller but I just got a new futon, entertainment center, and desk, so everything looks really nice.

With the new house comes a new dog. We got a Jack Russel Terrier, that is three years old. We decided to name him Jac, based off of Jacoby Ellsbury from the Boston Red Sox. He is a really good dog and has adjusted to the new house just as well as we have.

Well that is it for now, but I will be posting a LOT more!

Game ON!

2009-04-06T18:22:00.000-07:00

Lets GO TAR HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Buba!

2009-03-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

Thursday was Thom's birthday and we celebrated it with Mom. Tom and I played some basketball and then we were really hungry so we went to Logans for a birthday dinner and then Ritters for a birthday dessert. Before we left for dinner he got to open presents. Today we are celebrating with Dad and going to Buffalo Wild Wings. Thom is going to love what Dad is getting for him. ( I will too) Happy 24th Birthday Bub

40 Days Of Water

2009-02-28T19:18:00.000-08:00

We have the gift of choice: Freedom to choose on any given day what clothes we will wear, what work we will do, what food we will eat and what we will drink. In nearly a third of the world injustice threatens to take away these basic kinds of choices that we take for granted. In these places a woman can choose to drink the unclean river water or the unclean puddle water. She can choose to walk once for four hours to get water or walk twice for eight hours to get more water. She can choose to give her children something to drink that she knows may make them sick or she can give them nothing at all. She can persist or give up. I can help give her a real choice.

All across the country people have committed to help save money to help bring clean water to African communities by making a simple sacrifice: drinking water. For forty days, something so seemingly small and insignificant like making water my only beverage can make huge, significant changes in the lives of those who live without what we rely upon everyday.

If you haven't committed yet we encourage you to make the choice; make water your ONLY beverage for 40 DAYS starting MARCH 1 and ending APRIL 9. Gather your friends and join in solidarity with our African brothers and sisters in an effort to provide clean water for communities in need. As you do so, we ask that you keep track of what money you would have typically spent on other drinks throughout the day and save that money. At the end of 40 days donate what you saved to Blood:Water. Imagine, if you saved $5 a day just by cutting out a visit to your local bar or barista, then you’d save $200 in 40 days. That’s enough to provide clean water for 200 people for an entire year!

So ditch the morning coffee and o.j., leave out the lunchtime soda, and cancel the evening beverage. You won’t need an ark for this 40 Days of Water, but you will need a little self-discipline. Make the choice. Visit bloodwatermission.com/40days to get started. There you will find further instructions and downloadable resources including a personal savings score card for you to print.

Get Your Fix

2009-02-06T17:11:00.000-08:00

My brother has been in the comic book and collectibles business now for eight years. He has over 12,000 comics, a TON of collectibles, books, and toys. Every comic is bagged and boarded unless stated otherwise.

You can visit his store here. Be sure to visit daily because there are new items up every day!

He also has a blog for his store that you can visit here.

Finally!

2009-02-06T17:05:00.000-08:00

I love this man! He is phenomenal at what he does. I am so glad he has started a blog. Everyone should read what he is writing and listen closely when he is speaking at church. My favorite pianist by far! Thank you Jason

You can visit his blog here!

CROWDED

2009-02-03T15:16:00.000-08:00

This is how I, and many others that I have talked to, feel. P-H-M school's have 12 elementary school's going into 1 high school. Everytime I have to walk through the halls I do not get two feet before I have to stop because there is SO many people in front, behind, and next to you.

Please P-H-M, for the sake of your students, get at least one more High School.

Deals of the Week

2009-01-25T13:33:00.000-08:00

I have been waiting for this to go on sale for ever since it came out and I saw it at Target. I absolutely love Targets clearance. It is originally $89.99. It was in the glass case for a few months and moved out onto the shelves with the other electronics not on sale. But on the one shelf closest to the t.v.'s is the clearance shelf. The first place I check while at Target. (Well unless I want a new blu-ray.)
See that little orange sticker on the top right hand corner of the box? That's the clearance sticker with the famous was and now section. Like I said it was $89.99. Well I got it for $22.48!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 75% OFF!!!!!!!!!!!
I also got three other PS3 games this week.( Actually I only bought two and my awesome girlfriend got me one) I said I was not going to buy any more games or blu-ray's for a little while because I got so many for Christmas. However, I could not pass up this deal. I got all of these for $10 a piece at Wal-Mart! Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, Transformer's the game, and my girlfriend got me Marvel Ultimate Alliance! Thanks Boo!

He Said What

2009-01-25T13:25:00.000-08:00

Jay Leno; "With hurricanes,
tornadoes,fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"
Pretty Freckin Cool

They're Back

2009-01-18T11:37:00.001-08:00

NFL REFS

2009-01-10T16:44:00.000-08:00

SUCK!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year RESOLUTIONS!

2009-01-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

So Like I have said before I do not think I am fat, I just want to be fit like I used to be. I plan on playing softball next year in college and want to be able to run the bases without being out of breathe. So one of my New Years resolutions is to go the gym every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the first month and more days the second month and so on. Starting Monday Night, Tom and I will be going to Anytime Fitness three times a week.

Another of my N.Y.R. is to stay focused in school and graduate with a G.P.A. of 3.up.

Another of my N.Y.R. is to accept and try to understand my step-father.

The last one, and I am not sure of when I am going to start is, serve in the Farm Room/Yard again at my church, GCC.

Whats Your's???!

Busy Busy Busy

2008-12-30T16:17:00.000-08:00

Since Christmas Eve night I have been very busy and in fact out of town. I had an amazing Christmas Day and weekend with my best friend, Hester!

Thanks again everyone and I hoped you liked all of your presents.

ONE

2008-12-24T22:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve

Two

2008-12-23T08:44:00.000-08:00

Days Away

Three

2008-12-22T13:43:00.000-08:00

Days Away

Past

2008-12-22T13:31:00.000-08:00

So, I know I have not been posting regularly like I say I am going to and I know I always say I will post more, well, the fact is, I did not.

So, here is what has been up in my life.

Ho-Ho-Home Field

2008-12-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

Not even a steel curtain could stop us!

31-14

I Want One

2008-12-12T10:36:00.000-08:00

Coming Back

2008-12-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Charlie Weis will be coming back for a 5th season next year.

He spoke to the media at the football banquet.

Here is what he had to say,

"6-6 is not acceptable," Weis explained. "I think that it's important that you are moving towards the BCS discussion. I don't think you can just be a mediocre football team at Notre Dame." "I'm not saying you need to be playing for the national championship ever year but you have to be in the discussion. If you are not in the discussion, I don't think that's anything anyone that went to Notre Dame or roots for Notre Dame would be looking for." "Decent is not what Notre Dame is looking for," Weis said. "Notre Dame is looking for a good team and I think that's the next logical step that you are looking for."

That is the kind of coach I want to have. One who knows that "decent" is not good enough.

What do you think?

Tonight!!!!

2008-11-16T18:17:00.001-08:00

I absolutely LOVE it! That is a picture of my house tonight about fifteen minutes ago! SNOW IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Notre Dame Football won yesterday even when Navy took four timeouts in the second half! My mom told me cheaters never prosper!

Tennessee Titans are 10-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Notre Dame and North Carolina Basketball started off their seasons this weekend with wins!

All together this weekend was an amazing one!

Another One

2008-11-09T09:29:00.000-08:00

Well I already posted about the first good Titans game this year with the Colts. That game was for my best friend and me.

The second good Titans game this year is today at Chicago against the Bears. This game is for my brother and me.

Of course me being Titans and obviously Thomas being Bears.

Enjoy the game Grossman...HaHa

Titans 9-0, 27-13

What do you think??!

Offseason

2008-11-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

Red Sox are now in their off season and have quite a bit of free agents. Here are my thoughts

Players I think we should bring back:
Jason Varitek
Mark Kotsay
Sean Casey

Players I think we should not bring back
Bartolo Colon
Mike Timlin
Paul Byrd
and yes Curt Schilling

We already picked up Tim Wakefields option for 2009 which is awesome to still have the knuckler!

If we do not bring back Mark Kotsay and Sean Casey I think we should go after Mark Teixeira, I would not mind having Pat Burrel either. C C would be awesome to add and in all honesty if he promised to actual play, I would love to have Man Ram back.

Happy Halloween!!!!

2008-10-31T12:49:00.001-07:00

A New Me

2008-10-30T16:06:00.001-07:00

Any body who knows me, knows that I love to eat. Kind of why I am going into Culinary. But I have eaten to much, enjoyed pop a few too many times. Have not really tried to run it off (the calories and sodium, and all that junk, that is).
So in an effort to be the "fit" Matt I used to be I am going to, starting on Monday, drink no pop AT ALL, go to the gym at least four times a week, eat breakfast every morning, and stop eating a midnight snack.
Do not worry I do not think I am fat and need to lose a hundred pounds, I just want to be fit again and be able to run for hours like I used to.
I want to say a special thank you to Corey Mann, Lavon Kil(my mother), and Lauren Makowski. You guys are my inspiration.

NEVER, NEVER QUIT!

This a poster I have had in my room for a long time now...the scripture reads, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12

Blessed

2008-10-30T16:01:00.000-07:00

I am SO blessed to have the family and friends that are in my life! You guys are absolutely amazing and I can not thank you enough. For any one who reads this and has helped at any point in my life, THANK YOU! You guys give and give and give and do not expect any thing in return. Do not worry some day Chewy's Diner will open and all family and friends are welcome! I love you guys

THANKS

God

2008-10-30T15:59:00.001-07:00

Through Nature...I saw him this morning

AMAZING

2008-10-27T13:03:00.001-07:00

TONIGHT!

2008-10-27T12:45:00.000-07:00

BIG GAME!

Titans and Colts in Tennessee!

Most of you know I am a Titans fan and Patrick is a Colts fan so this time of year is always fun for us. We have been texting back and forth. I miss that kid so much. Cant wait til Thanksgiving!

If Titans win tonight they will still be the only undefeated team and up four games in the AFC South! Lets GO Titans

Driving

2008-10-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry that I have not posted about my accident and told everyone about it yet. I was waiting because I took pictures on my phone and I was going to wait until I got pictures on my computer. For some stupid reason I can not get them up.

So anyways I was getting ready to go to school one morning and I almost stayed home because I was not feeling well that morning and I felt as if I was going to vomit. I live on State Road 23 which is a VERY busy street with the speed limit at 50MPH. Every time I pull out of my driveway I look three to four times. As I approached the end of my wet and a little foggy driveway I came to a complete stop and looked three times both ways. I saw nothing on either side except for a car coming on the right side about 150 yards away (the lights were all I could see). So I proceeded to pull out making a left turn. As I pulled out and got three fourths of the way out...BAM, CRASH, CRAP, DADS GOING TO KILL ME!!!!!!! I got hit in the rear drivers side door by a Jeep Cherokee going at least 50MPH. My car was totaled and I could not open either of the drivers side doors from the inside or outside. The rear doors window totally busted out. Most of the glass went in the back seat but quite a bit went on the hood, windshield, and on my seat. My rear axle was busted and tire flat! I could just barely open my trunk.

I was okay and the girl and boy were okay in their car. The girl driving was only sixteen years old and the boy in the car with her was only eighteen. Everyone walked away with scrapes and bruises but nothing major.

I felt very sore in my neck and my chest where the seat belt laid. My wrists were bruised up and scrapped and my knees hurt.

My Dad did not kill me, he was VERY calm and understanding, and helped me get a new car the next day. A 1998 Honda Accord LX Coupe 2 door. THANK YOU DADDY!

I guess what I am trying to say is, if you feel like you are going to vomit, then just stay home!

My Mini City

2008-10-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

Come and visit my mini city of chewychunks

Click this http://chewychunks.myminicity.com

New Design

2008-10-15T15:10:00.001-07:00

You probably noticed something a little different at the top of my page. Chewy's Diner is what I would like for my Diner's name to be. As of right now no one in the world has it as a Diner's name so nobody take IT!! Thanks

Like, Dislike, go back to old, keep this...please let me know

Game Day

2008-10-11T06:51:00.000-07:00

Notre Dame vs. North Carolina 3:30

I look for the Irish to show who they really are today. This is their second game on the road and we know how the last one turned out. This team this year is fired up, they want to win, and they want to have fun. The best part of all is so does the coach. Charlie Weis knows what he is doing and these are his recruits. Here are some facts about todays game.

Cameron Sexton is starting at quarterback. He is North Carolina's third stringer! Last week he went 9 of 16 throwing for 117 yards and a touchdown. Thats the whole game! For the year he has a 57.1 completion percentage, 359 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Their running backs are only averaging 120.8 ypg. Everyone says that Notre Dame can not run. We are averaging 103.6 ypg on the ground. So NC only has 17.2 more ypg than the Irish! So if they are struggling running the ball, and have a third string quarterback starting, I believe we have this game...BIG!

Look for the Irish D to step up, Clausen and Allen to have a BIG day, and 1 for 2 on field goals!

Irish WIN.....

31-17

Sculpture

2008-10-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

Our first project for sculpture was to show texture's in a drawing of our name whether it be our real name, nickname, or just last name. It had to be at least six letters long. So I chose to do "Grathwohl". I recieved a 23/25 on this project.

NEW!

2008-10-10T15:53:00.000-07:00

Post tonight...

Thank You Julio Lugo

2008-10-06T20:37:00.001-07:00

I hope the Rays are ready to be stung!
Everyone who knows me, knows I do not believe Julio deserves to start. Lowrie is an amazing shortstop and he proved that tonight with the rbi single to bring in Jason Bay!!!! My MVP for the ALDS is BAY!!!

What a Week

2008-10-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

First off I want to apologize for not blogging since Monday.

Monday my week started off great... I got accepted to Baker College!!! My first college choice!

Tuesday was a good day, I started off by going to school and I was off from work that day so I spent some time with Lauren. I also got Iron Man on Bluray.

Wednesday started off VERY bad! I got up and did not feel very well, I felt like I was going to vomit. But I had already missed school on Monday so I stuck it out and got ready. I went to pull out of my driver (On State Road 23) it was a bit foggy and still a little dark. I looked both ways and saw no cars coming so I pulled out. I get about half of my car out onto the road and CRASH! I will write more on the crash later. My car was totaled and I got bruised and sore pretty bad.

So Thursday brought another day and I had to go get my crash report, clean my car out, go to State Farm and try to find another car. While my father and I were in his apartment I got a text message from a number I did not recognize but the person told me they needed to tell me something important. So I said okay who is this and whats up? To make the story short my best friend from elementary days was killed from heart and kidney failure.

What a week!

I'M IN!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-29T19:47:00.000-07:00

I sent my application to Baker College last Saturday and I got a call and letter today that told me I was ACCEPTED!!!!! I am SO excited and I can not wait! I am taking Food and Beverage Management for an associates degree!! It is going to a BLAST!

TITANS!!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-28T10:33:00.000-07:00

Were up 10-0 with 4:05 left in the first quarter and Chris Johnson got his first NFL touchdown. Defense already has a fumble recovery!!!

Lets GO 4-0!

Whos Next?

2008-09-27T14:21:00.001-07:00

USC and Florida have both already lost and it is only five o'clock.

GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Papelbon...

2008-09-26T16:29:00.001-07:00

Missed

But got the wildcard spot!

We're IN!!!!!

2008-09-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

Cliff Lee could not stop us! We are in the playoffs with winning the AL wild card.
I do not believe we will get the AL east, because I think we are going to rest some of our players in order to be ready for the playoffs and yet again another World Series!!!!!! However if we do I would be VERY happy. As of right now we will be playing the Angles.

What!

2008-09-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

I stole this from Corey's blog, but I thought it was neat...

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia."
(Charles M. Schultz)

... Thanks Corey

New Video

2008-09-20T16:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday

2008-09-17T16:28:00.001-07:00

Today is my Daddy's birthday!!

Happy Birthday Dad, Love You!

YES

2008-09-17T16:28:00.000-07:00

Blu Ray versus Standard

I recently purchased a PS3, mainly for the blu ray player, but do love playing games too. Blu Ray is SO worth it. I enjoy watching action movies and Disney animation movies look AWESOME! I just rented "Night at the Museum" and it was amazing in Blu Ray. If you have the extra money and are wondering should I do, Is it really worth it, DO IT!!

Simple Limeade

2008-09-16T21:14:00.000-07:00

I just made some Limeade and it is so simple....

Juice as many limes as you have

Add sugar to your desired taste

Add water and the squeezed limes

Mix and enjoy

Try for yourself!!

We're Going

2008-09-06T08:34:00.000-07:00

Thomas and I are going to the first Notre Dame Football game of the 2008 season.

Our seats are section 11 row 9.

GO IRISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shhh...

2008-09-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

Thomas and I were sitting at dinner last night when we happened to hear a little something.

The guy behind us joined his party late because he is the video man for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football squad. He let his friends at the table know something he figured out earlier in practice. He said it quietly... but not quietly enough for us NOT to hear.

So what he said is the Freshman, Joseph Fauria, number 87 is starting at Tight end on Saturday. He is 6'8" and weighs in at 245.

Just thought I would pass that information on.

2008-08-31T09:49:00.000-07:00

So for the joy of the two people who do read it I will keep it up and update regularly.

Lauren and I are doing awesome and I can't wait to see how our lives will fold out with each other. Lauren is doing really good, she is working at Memorial hospital and she absolutely loves that. She is also taking classes at Ivy Tech and for the most part likes it, except for the homework. I am going to Penn, my last year, and am aiming for straight A's and trying my best to not miss school at all. I like all my classes and teachers this year. I am also working quite a bit at BuyCo but that is good because I have to work to keep my car and my cell phone.

Today Tom, Lauren, and I are going to the Plymouth Motor Speedway for the Demolition Derby, we are all very excited since we only get to see it once a year. There is going to be the demos, roll over competition, trains, trailer races, and car burning.

Should I even Keep It

2008-08-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

I was just wondering if anyone even reads my blog, please post a comment if you do read it, if i don't get enough i am going to delete it. Thank you!! :)

I think I'm going to Boston

2008-08-02T06:07:00.001-07:00

Oh wait... I am there!!!!!!

We arrived last night at 8:00. The city is amazing and very welcoming. All the people are very nice. It was difficult finding our hotel but then we ask a gas station clerk and he told us we were there just take a left at the light. He was right.

We ate at a restaurant last night called John Harvards. It was really good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. I got Buffalo Mac and Cheese. It was noodles with cheese sauce and chicken with a dash of buffalo sauce. We all got bread and dipping oil with basil. It was absolutely delicious. Then for dessert we got deep dish apple crisp.

Today we are going to FENWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 DOORS DOWN

2008-07-14T17:07:00.001-07:00

I absolutely love this band. The drummer is amazing. I just watched them perform live for the Home Run Derby. I remember sitting in my brothers room, Michael, and listening to their prior c.d.'s and I loved them, then as well.

Speaking of the Home Run Derby I am very upset with the people in it. I am going to watch it because I am a huge baseball fan. I would love to see Dan Uggla win because my friend used to play with him and I think it would be neat to see him win. (Oh and just so everyone knows Red Sox are back on top of the AL East.)

Excited and Saddened

2008-07-11T07:53:00.000-07:00

So I got a new job at BuyCo and I love it. I have volunteered time working here and at Michiana Used and I have wanted a job in the music, movies, game industry for a long time. I enjoy the people I work with, management, and what we do. I understand how to do it all already so that is a plus.
So why does the title say saddened? Since I do work at BuyCo now I want to buy all the music, movies, and games. I am trying to not purchase anything anywhere because I am going to Boston and I am trying to save my money. It is so very hard and sometimes I do buy something and then later wonder why did I spend that money?

I Would Like To Thank...

2008-07-11T07:47:00.000-07:00

Really?

When celebrities/people say they would like to thank God for this opportunity, this chance, or what ever, do they really mean it? Or is it just a reaction that they all do. Do they really even believe in God? What are your thoughts???

LISTEN

2008-06-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

I sit at the South Bend Chocolate Factory and listen to the constant hustle and bustle. The sound of the door constantly opening and closing. The sound of family and friends conversations. The sound of plates and silverware banging against each other. The sound of the cash register. The noise from Michael Buble playing from the speakers. What if we all stopped to hear the noises around us? What if all those noises suddenly stopped? Would we hear what God has to say to us? Would we hear what his plans are for us? I know we don't take enough time to stop and listen to God. We take time to listen to our friends and family, but not God, why is that?

A Little Journaling

2008-06-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

I just dropped off Lauren at a test she has to take for Memorial Hospital.(Math and English) After driving around for five minutes trying to get a parking spot I gave up, parked my car, and walked to the South Bend Chocolate Factory. I ordered my favorite hot chocolate ever, White Hot Chocolate. I brought my bible with me because as you know I want to start reading my bible everyday. So far I read Acts chapter two. I think its pretty cool because my mother, Lauren, and I have been talking about the end times recently. When I started reading again I didn't remember why but I knew I liked Acts. Chapter two talks about the end times. God says, "In the last days, I will pour out my Spirit" It also talks about what the people are to do. Peter says, "Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven"

The Bible

2008-06-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

Lately I have not been reading the bible at all. It is something I have had a hard time sitting down and doing all my life. I really just do not like to read. I really never understood the bible. I always struggled understanding what it really said. So I ask for the Message Remix for my birthday. Judy had it before and I read a few pages in it and I could actually understand what it was saying. Last night I read Acts Chapter 1. There was a really passage that I got from it.
"As they met and ate meals together, he told them that they were on no account to leave Jerusalem but must wait for what the Father promised"
I just thought it was really neat because last night Patrick, Kyle, John G. and Peggy, and myself met and had a delicious meal together. Thanks again John and Peggy. I think it is so cool that they had their meals together and didn't make something and then go in their own rooms or were too busy to eat together like so many families today.

My Past Weeks

2008-06-23T14:21:00.000-07:00

I apologize for not posting like I said I was going to. I don't know why I have not. There is no excuse. I am going to try and keep my promise and post at least once a day.
Well what I have been up to the last weeks I haven't posted.
On May 7th was Laurens birthday. We celebrated by me making her Chicken Parmasean, and opening presents and just enjoying each other. I got her a Beauty and the Beast snow globe and $100 for her to spend on her apartment.
On May 30th the last day of my junior career was over. I finished with a cummulative GPA of 3.2. It went down this year so I look to bring that up next year. I am a senior now and can't wait to go to college and start my career.
On June 1st was my sister in laws birthday. (Sam) We went to Between the Buns and hung out there. It was fun I love spending time with them.
On June 18th was my birthday. I got (I pitched in some money to get it) a new 32" plasma Vizio flat screen tv. I absolutely love it. My mommy got it for me. My dad got me a Red Sox jacket. The same ones the players wear. My brother got me a Red Sox hoody that I have been wanting. Lauren got me the Message Remix bible, a Kevin Garnett t-shirt championship jersey. She still has one more thing for me.
So I have been having a blast enjoying summer vacation and can't wait for July and August fun.

Friday Night Foods

2008-05-17T21:41:00.000-07:00

So I am (starting today) going to start posting every Friday about some sort of food related something. I know a lot of people who have their blogs and on a certain day they do something special so I am going to do mine on Fridays and its called "Friday Night Foods". I am going to major in Food and Beverage Management at Baker College in Muskegon Michigan so I thought this would be neat.

Tonight I am going to do Restaurant Reviews.
My first restaurant is Old Country Buffet.
So I hate the long walk when you first walk in to get to the cash register and I do believe it could be a little bit more cheap. The meat is very good and there is a large selection. It is very tender and well cooked. The Macaroni and Cheese is one of the best I have ever had. The salad and soup bar is good too, however I wish there was a little bit more soups and they were cooked frequently because they do get a little nasty some times. The dessert bar is amazing and they have cinnamon rolls and rice crispy treats so it all works out. The beverage counter is wonderful and I love the fact that you can get all the chocolate milk you want.So overall I would give this restaurant a B.

My First MLB Game

2008-05-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

On Sunday I had the priviledge to go to my first Major League Baseball game. My best friend, Patrick Hester, invited me and we had a blast and a ton of memories. Although my favorite team is the Boston Red Sox, I have always wanted to go to Wrigley and am so glad for the opportunity.

DAVID COOK

2008-05-14T19:00:00.000-07:00

This is only the second year I have really made sure I watched American Idol and I am glad I have. Last year my favorite was Chris Daughtry and I believe he got screwed over. About five minutes ago the results for the final two were released and Cook is in it baby!!! GO DAVID COOK

This is one of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songs so I was so glad to hear him sing it yesterday.

A New Video

2008-05-01T19:53:00.000-07:00

I realize that for most of you this video is probably not NEW. I just happen to be on Youtube today and found it. I think it is really one of the coolest videos I have seen in a long time.

WHO

2008-04-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

Titans second pick in the NFL draft is Jason Jones. A defensive Lineman from Eastern Michigan. Here is an article about him
In 45 games at Eastern Michigan, Jones started 33 times on defense and three times on offense. He collected 175 tackles (101 solos) with 14 sacks for minus-101 yards and ranks second in school history with 50 stops for losses of 194 yards. He generated 18 quarterback pressures, recovered one fumble and caused three others. He deflected three passes, blocked a kick and registered a safety. He also caught four passes for 12 yards.

I told you So

2008-04-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

I said I wouldn't mind having Johnson. Heres a story about him.
Chris Johnson was the fastest player at the 2008 NFL Scouting combine running an amazing 4.25 forty. He also recorded a nice 10' 10" broad jump. Johnson could easily be a late first round draft pick now, speed can't be taught, and for teams needing an explosive offensive playmaker, the tease of Johnson's game breaking speed will be to hard to pass up.

THE DRAFT

2008-04-26T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Draft begins today and I am hoping the Titans will make their first selection be something to help our quarterback Vince Young. I honestly wouldn't mind if we used our first pick to get a running back. I hope we get Limas Sweed from Texas to help Vince. At some point get Ray Rice, Mike Hart or Chris Johnson to help Lendale White. I would also like for us to pick up Marcus Griffin so we can have the Griffin brothers in the corners. I as well wold love for us to pick up Trevor Laws, Tommy Z, or John Carlson from Notre Dame. Good Luck for everyone and their teams. I cant wait for football to start back up.

March Madness

2008-03-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

As most of you know my favorite team is North Carolina and of course I always want Notre Dame to do good. But unfortunately this year they can't play each other in the championship game because they are both in the East region. My final four is North Carolina, Kansas, Texas, and UCLA. Championship game UNC vs. UCLA. The champion NORTH CAROLINA!!!! How about you?

Easter Weekend

2008-03-21T11:26:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter. I am going to my dads for lunch on Sunday and to my moms for dinner.

BUBA'S BIRTHDAY

2008-03-05T09:43:00.000-08:00

Today is my brother, Thomas, birthday. He is twenty-three now. Man that seems old, I remember when Buba and I were riding the bus together and he was only in the sixth grade. I am pretty excited about this birthday. I already gave him the tickets so even if he does read this its okay. But I got him tickets for the Notre Dame basketball game tonight against St. John. I work tonight but after I work we are going to go get something to eat, go to the game, and then come home eat cake and ice cream and have him open presents. I hope he likes what I got him, it what he ask for...so. Happy Birthday Bub

Dentsist

2008-03-05T09:36:00.000-08:00

So today I had to go to the dentist and get some work done on my teeth. Well I hadn't been to the dentist in about eight years until school started this year and my father scheduled an appointment for me. Since I hadn't been there in about eight years I had many cavities, ten to be exact. So today I went in for my last set which was only two teeth. Every other time I went it went really well and didn't hurt at all. Well this time was a different story, it actually hurt really bad. They put theses clamp things on your teeth and they kill. I think she put about ten of them on me. But at least I am done getting my cavities filled and don't have to worry about it anymore.

Just So You Know

2008-03-04T20:36:00.001-08:00

I am leaving myspace and facebook and starting my own blog. I am just tired of the crap that goes on in all the myspace's and facebook's. So right now I am a newbee so take it easy on me. I am actually pretty excited about this and I am going to post at least one thing everyday.