Tuesday, August 29, 2006
The Schoolyard Says It All
I spent some time in my hometown today. I saw my friends from Dizmas (pictured left). My friend Zach and I spent some time reminiscing about our days in elementary through high school. They happened to be practicing at our old school so Zach and I walked around and talked about everything we remember from playing kick the can to where Zach started dating a girl 6th grade. It was a good time.Whenever I take a trip down memory lane it always makes me laugh. Life used to be so simple, but everything still seemed so intense. Everything seemed so big. After relaxing in the play area today I realized how small it all seemed to me now. It was weird, but it was good for me. You never want to forget your roots. When you forget the people who helped you, who cared for you, who wanted to see you succeed, if you forget those people, then you have committed a great crime. It's the crime of pride. You haven't gotten where you are today on your own. Someone helped you, someone helped shape you. Whether it's a teacher, friend, parent, friend's parent, or even a schoolyard bully, they have all in been apart of shaping who you are today. I am the Shay of today because an amazing group of people (too long to list them) came alongside me and challenged me in my daily life. They also encouraged me when I needed it. They were there for me. If you have the chance to go back to schoolyard you grew up in, I would highly recommend it. It's a great time of reflection and reminiscing which should be treasured in your later years.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 8:57 PM
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
Third Floor. The Emmy's Please
Saw this elevator the other day in a parking garage. Elevators are fun.I've been watching the Emmy's tonight which I wouldn't normally do, but Conan O'Brien was hosting it. Really, it's that and the fact that I'm obsessed with 24. I even listed them as my top 2 favorite TV shows on my listography. [see it here]
TwentyFour (24) has taken 5 Emmy's and I'm stoked. They deserve every single one. If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon, you have about 4800 minutes of film to watch. It's some of the best television you will watch. Just trust me. I love the hype. They aren't even starting the 6th season until January 07. Genius, pure genius. I also wanted to note that The Amazing Race won it's 4th Emmy over American Idol. It's a great day for the Emmy's and for my personal favorites! OK, that's enough about Hollywood.
I'm enjoying some ice cream at the moment and getting ready to go to bed. Big day tomorrow (it being Monday and all). I'm off to bed.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 10:13 PM
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
From Here to Rainier
Flew a few thousand miles this weekend. Unfortunately it was for my wife's grandpa's funeral, but it was good to see my inlaws and the rest of the family. We had a good time being with them even though it was under such bummer circumstances.While we were up there we visited a bunch of places which was really fun. Bethany's dad took us to Mt. Rainier which was way cool. You see, the kids in Washington state have this thing about "their mountains." They think because they have so many sweet mountains that they can have all this pride about their state. I used to be a little more hostile when it came to this subject (because California has the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S. : cf "Mt. Whitney"), but after visiting I have a new appreciation for their massive volcanic mountains. They just look awesome. I'm sure if I was from Washington I would have that pride.
I took some pics along the way as you can see. There was some great scenery as you get closer and closer to the mountains. It was really a joy to be there. Above is a picture in this place with a bunch of trees. If my wife was here right now she would know the name of it, but it was really cool. They had hugemungous trees and a stream; good times.
Mt. Rainier (as shot from our plane ride home):
Deer at Rainier:
Big tree:
More trees:
Down here we have a picture of this place called "Shay's Shoppe" which of course we had to pull over and take a picture of. I mean, it's not a normal name. Shay is a name for only a few. It's a name that I wear proudly each and every day and when I see it in any form I am excited beyond measure. Unfortunately this shop was closed, but if they ever open back up for business I'll be in there to buy something "real nice Clark, real nice."
I didn't sleep much last night because I was up late doing some work. Had a deadline to meet and so I stayed up until about 4AM finishing that up. No biggie. I'll grab a nap and be back on my feet! Never underestimate the power of the "power-nap"... goodnight.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 9:52 AM
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Music Video Madness
Pretty much the best music video ever.Thanks to my friend Jon for showing me this one.
