Thursday, November 30, 2006
shermy, the little shepherd boy
My wife and I sat down to watch the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" last night when my wife pointed something out to me. I look like Shermy from the Peanuts gang! Much can be read about Shermy (click here), but the main point from the article I was reading is, and I quote, "..Shermy's major physical characteristic was his short, dark hair, which he usually wore in a crew cut." Shermy must've grown up in Southern California with hair like that. What a guy!Best part about all this that many Shaycam readers probably never knew. My name is Sherman! That's right folks. Just when you thought you knew the real Shaycam, BAM!, we came at you with a whole new twist.
C'mon, what's it supposed to feel like to look like a Peanuts character, and for that matter, have the same name? Personally, I think it feels great. Furthermore, I think Shermy's job as a shepherd may have more meaning for my future life, but only the Lord knows that.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 11:44 PM
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22 and feeling old
Sometimes I wonder if I'm getting too old, too fast.
Obviously, time doesn't stop. Every second continues to tick and tick and we just continue to do our thing day in and day out. Whatever that might be. Maybe you're a fisherman and you spends months on the open sea. Maybe you're a contractor and you deal with major clients week in and week out and the paper work just seems endless. Maybe you simply work in an office with a boss you don't necessarily enjoy, but you continue to put up with them because you need to provide for your family. Maybe you're a gardener and you simply enjoy the soil and all things flowery. Or maybe you're like me. Though my jobs seems endless and that I'll never really know what to do in the workforce, I constantly am finding that I just keep getting older. I can't do anything about it. I fear that maybe tomorrow I am going to wake up and be 73 years old and wonder where the time went. I want to stop the clock sometimes. Stop the world for a bit and see if I can slow down. But we can't seem to slow down anymore. Everything is faster and more efficient than it ever was, and there's really nothing that can be done on the whole.
It's at this point that I really look to Jonathan Edwards for some insight. On July 8, 1723 Jonathan wrote, "I frequently hear persons in old age, say how they would live, if they were to live their lives over again: Resolved, that I will live just so as I can think I shall wish I had done, supposing I live to old age." He had the proper mindset. He heard the words of those that had lived their lives before him and took it to heart. How many times do I not hear that? I overlook it. This is becoming a problem. Maybe it's not a problem for, but for me I find that I don't hear the warnings of others all the time. Well, I've been warned.
Right now I'm 22 and I feel old, or at least I'm growing up too fast. Here's one to growing up.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 12:56 PM
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Friday, November 24, 2006
Life in Stripes
I am away right now visiting family and enjoying a small vacation. Yet for the past few days I've been taking pics of lots of different things. Here's a shot of my wife I took today.Leave me a comment, let me know what you think. I'm calling it "Life in Stripes."
peace...
Posted by Shay Thomason at 11:32 PM
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006
lovin' me some disc golf
For the disc golf lover in me I never knew... here's a video of your friend Shay getting some serious disc golf time in.(thanks to Kurt for the sweeeeet video.. thanks to Jonezetta for the great music)
Posted by Shay Thomason at 12:04 AM
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Monday, November 20, 2006
Soccer: The Sport America Has Always Hated
Over the weekend I realized that I hadn't really shared about my love for soccer. It all really stems from the countless hours and games I have played since I was just a little kid. As most kids do, I started by playing in AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization). I only bring this up because I watching the MLS CUP on my TiVo the other day and I realized that they didn't really have televised, English speaking games on regular television (in America) when I was a kid. They didn't have major sponsorships or half time shows. But as I watched the MLS CUP, which was in Frisco, Texas, I realized things have changed. Though I don't believe soccer will ever be as big as baseball or basketball in America, I do believe it is making a "comeback" so to speak. The stadium in Texas was packed and then the band Under The Influence of Giants played a song during the halftime show. It was very interesting as well that the people at Adidas are marketing teams with indie bands. They have these things called "MLS Mashups" which they take indie music and make soccer videos to accompany the music. So, all that to say, I think someone in the soccer world is doing a great job of bringing this sport to the American culture. Soccer has always been the "world's sport", but has never gone far in America. I guess I am just saying that I think we will be seeing more soccer in America in the next few years. And to that I say, "heck yes." I love soccer. It just makes sense to me. No stoppage time for commercials, no wimpy know it alls, 90 minutes of running, and no cheerleaders.Soccer: My favorite past time.
Here's some of the best goals of 2006:
(this is not one of the mashups from above, just a video someone put together on YouTube)
Posted by Shay Thomason at 10:30 AM
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Saturday, November 11, 2006
For The English Major That I Never Was
Bethany and I went and saw "Stranger Than Fiction" last night, and we were both very impressed. I think for me, I'm always drawn to movies that have to do with writing and literature. There is something very attractive to me about these kinds of films. For instance, I highly enjoy films like "Dead Poet's Society" and "Finding Forrester". Maybe it's because I like learning about the English language, or even that I appreciate great writing, which all of these films have. "Stranger Than Fiction" combined both a movie and a book. (Please don't worry, I won't spoil any of the movie for you, I'm not of those types). It was the kind of film that you just watch and are happy as you watch it. The characters are so well written, and the actors well chosen, and you find yourself highly engaged with emotions of the characters. It's not like watching an action film, or sci-fi where you almost disconnect from what's happening, this film is really about the common man. That's what I think all of these more literature driven movies have in common: the common man effect. We can appreciate when the characters are just like we are. They don't have some super power or crazy job, but they are just a part of their own life story. That's what made "Stranger Than Fiction" so good. It just had great dialogue, which was very simple and pointed. In fact, it was so good, that it made want to write about it, so there ya go. I guess if you are a reader, writer, or just appreciate movies with good writing, you should really go check out this film, I highly recommend it.Posted by Shay Thomason at 6:36 PM
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Thursday, November 09, 2006
Hitchhikers Are Bad
According to the news, some guy "flew the coop" today in my area. Basically, some dude esacaped from a local detention facility near my town.I thought it was fitting that they include this message on the road signs because of this event.
Guy: ".. So, what did we learn?..."
Kids: "... Don't smoke crack!..."
Guy: "...Good!..."
Posted by Shay Thomason at 4:08 PM
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When I'm Dreaming
I've been having a lot of crazy dreams the past few nights. Two nights ago it was about how I road in a boat all the way to Norway, but across the ocean I could see America. I remember being really frustrated because I forgot my camera in the U.S. But I remember as well riding around and looking at all faces of kids and people who barely spoke English, though some of them did speak English. While riding around I started to remember as well that I forgot to get a passport. I couldn't believe that they even let me into the country. It was kind of crazy to say the least.Last night was even more weird. It was like I was trapped in my adult body, but was acting like a child. The dream was complete with my in-laws, random bullies that I thought were from my childhood, and pretty much anyone that was important to me in this life. At one point I seriously thought I was a child. I was like screaming and complaining about every little thing that was going on. Putting my head in to a pillow or yelling at people was common in this dream. But the weirdest part was that my brain made up a Kiefer Sutherland movie. I remember (in my dream) watching a movie about Kiefer as a little kid who had some random experience which made him think he was hero and when he grew up he actually becomes a hero. I know that such a movie doesn't actually exist, but my dream was vivid!
I don't exactly know why I'm dreaming so much lately. I assume it's because I have been taking medicine for my current illness, but these dreams are too real. That's what I don't like about dreams, it's like sometimes you go places and see things that you probably wouldn't otherwise go or see... then you wake up. I can't help thinking, "darnit!.. I really was digging on Norway.. that place was cool..." and then of course I wake up. So depressing. Ah, whatever. It's not a big deal, they are just dreams. Dream away.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 10:01 AM
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
These Boots were made for.. nevermind.
Since I grew up with these guys and they are some of my favorite people, I thought this video by Clayton of the band Dizmas was appropriate for today's blog. They are currently recording their new record and more videos of their recording sessions can be found by clicking here. Peace.Posted by Shay Thomason at 8:27 AM
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Friday, November 03, 2006
A Much Needed Walk
I'm a little bit tired right now, but I felt the urge to blog a bit. I went and got my hair cut today, which makes me happy. Sometimes I just can't take it getting all crazy and long. Often I think that I am going to grow it out, but that never happens.But beyond getting my hair cut I spent some time walking today. There is this place that I have always wanted to go check out right near my apartment and I finally grabbed my camera and went over there. Apparently it's a pretty happening place, because it has trash can, parking spaces, and even a drinking fountain. It's kind of hard to explain, but it's nice, and it makes you feel like you've gone someplace that few people go, but really I think lots of people go there. As I said, I brought my camera along and I snapped a few pics along the way. If you get some time in the next few weeks, go take a walk, because I'm telling you, the year is almost over. Yeah, we're still 2 months out, but these are going to blow by and we're going to forget Fall.
So here's what I saw:
a face in a tree, he just wants out.
what I think was once a bird's nest.
leaves along a fence.
I found my feet, oh and tree stump.
the hurting tree.
a face in a tree, he just wants out.
what I think was once a bird's nest.
leaves along a fence.
I found my feet, oh and tree stump.
the hurting tree.
Posted by Shay Thomason at 1:24 PM
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Wednesday, November 01, 2006
November and Counting
I like November. It's just an interesting month to me. Really, I like the first day of November. It's like the only month that I almost always remember the first day of. I think I even had a blog about it last year. November is always the month we are all trying to get through. Cause we all know that if we make it to the third week of November we'll find a few days off of work and school and then BAM!, one month later, Christmas. As well, November marks the end of carving pumpkins, Halloween costumes and generally the colors orange and black. The only carving you'll be seeing is the mom's across the country that are getting ready to make pumpkin pie, mmmm... pumpkin pie. Then they'll be some mom's who will actually roast the pumpkin seeds and throw salt all over them, mmmm.. pumpkin seeds. And for you Starbucks lovers, the first week of November marks the beginning of ALL the Christmas stuff. As a previous Starbucks employee for 4 years, I saw many store Christmas turnovers. Everyone will go and see what kind of special gifts Starbucks will have this year. They'll even have Christmas music to please your Christmas spirit for 2 whole months. Yeah yeah, go ahead, get your Egg Nog Latte, oh and don't forget your pumpkin scone! And don't be suprised if you are asked if you would like to buy and Espresso Machine ($399) or a pound of coffee while you're there.November, what a month! I'm sure it gets sad sometimes because people forget about it. I mean, they remember Thanksgiving, but they are probably all too busy shopping and trying to finish out the year right at work, that it just because becomes the month that gets us to December, almost like a bridge from October. Don't forget November this year. Enjoy it. Relax a bit. December will come, and then we'll really be in for it. Alright, now go take on the new month!
