Currently Listening Exile on Mainstream By Matchbox Twenty see related

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The weather's been getting a lot colder recently where I live. 

I thought it was bad, until I saw this.

Thank GOODNESS I'm not in Rochester anymore.  How did I live up there for 5 years?!?!

Thank you Lord for this heatwave.

Currently Listening The Break-In By Ari Hest see related

Survivor

Just found out that mah man Erik's gonna be on Survivor this season as one of the contestants!!!

cRaZy.

Be sure to watch this season and root for him!  Season premiers on Thursday, 9/20 at 8pm.

go Erik, go Erik, go Erik!

Also, check out his band.

On a random note:  THE GREATEST PRANK EVER.

Currently Listening MCLAUGHLIN,JON - INDIANA see related

LOL

This has to be one of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life.  I couldn't stop watching or laughing.

A New Chapter

2 weeks ago...

Me:  "Will you marry me?"
Her:  "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!"

And so begins a new chapter in our lives.

I used to stare up into the sky
and fill the space around with my whys
but now I've got it all figured out
and I'm embarrassed that it took me till now

the simple answers in her replies
unlock the universe with her eyes
she rips apart my world with her moves
oh while stealing all the light in the room

and I found someone to walk me through this life
the brightest sun has opened up my eyes
tonight I need exactly who she is
we're going to be perfect

she can teach a melody to the birds
and problem solving without a word
she can tell the richest man how to need
oh right after telling him about me

and in my life
if I can have one thing I don't deserve
then I have never wanted anybody else but you

she can do no wrong in my mind
so I take a seat while she takes her time
'cause I am here forever I say
so lock me up and throw the keys away

'cause I found someone to walk me through this life
the brightest sun has opened up my eyes
tonight I need exactly who she is
we're going to be perfect
perfect

- "Perfect" by Jon McLaughlin -

Currently Listening Who We Are By Lifehouse see related

The NEW 7 Wonders of the World

If you haven't already heard, the WORLD is voting on the "New 7 Wonders of the World."  Please go HERE and vote now!  You have less than 1 day to vote!  The results of the world wide votes will be revealed this Saturday in Lisbon, Portugal.

Here are my top 7 wonders that I think should win:


1.  Pyramids (Egypt)


The only surviving original 7 wonders of the world.  This one is a no brainer!  Guaranteed to be on the list.  I don't think they're even allowed to vote this one in or out, because they already established that it is in.


2.  Acropolis (Greece)

One of the oldest ruins in the world.  Just by sheer age, size, and condition, this is almost a no brainer.  It would be an unspeakable injustice to not have this on the list.

3.  The Great Wall (China)

The engineering, size, and the man power it took to build this is so incredibly ridiculous that it speaks for itself.  I mean, this IS the only man made object visible from outer space!  Sick.

4.  Colosseum (Italy)

The only "wonder" that I've seen in my top 7.  Did you know that originally the Coliseum was made up of 100% white marble?  Imagine how much more beautiful it would have looked back when it was first built.  Too bad they took 95% of the marble over the years to build the Vatican!  For some reason I keep wanting to say, "My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius..."

5.  Manchu Picchu (Peru)

One of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the modern era.  How awesome would it be to stand 7700 feet above sea level?

6.  Petra (Jordan)

Marveled for it's architecture as well as location.  Built purposefully to be protected and to be undisclosed.  Perhaps you might've seen it in "Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade?"

7.  Stonehenge (England)

How did it get there?  Who brought it there?  So many questions.  So much mystery.  So much power.

One day, I'll visit them all...

Honorable Mentions:

- Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

Perhaps you've seen it in "Mortal Combat?"

- Taj Mahal (India)

Nice house.

- Statues of Easter Island (Easter Island)

Not as impressive as other statues, but too much mystery around them to ignore.

Things that should NOT be under consideration:

- Eiffel Tower (France)

Nothing against the Eiffel Tower (or France).  I've seen it and it's spectacular.  But no comparison to any of my top 7.

- Statue of Liberty (USA)

Nothing against New York, but c'mon.  How are you gonna say that this is one of the 7 wonders of the WORLD?!

- Sydney Opera House (Austrailia)

Stop.  No way.  Shut up.

Let your voice be heard.  Make history.  Go vote now!