They Never Knew What Hit Em

Eric, Brandon and I are in Abilene, Texas with seven of our LC student leaders. Every year a school from Texas will host the conference called CASL (Christian Association of Student Leaders). We bring students from residence life, union board, BCM, welcome week and so on to participate in the conference. There is usually a great speaker and band for the weekend as well as the opportunity to go to round tables and get ideas from other schools. This is my 3rd year...LC's 4th year to participate and even though we come the farthest distance and are the only non-Texas school it is well worth our time.

This year Hardin Simmons University is hosting so they are responsible for all the programming. They asked each school to pick a holiday to represent for the Friday night event. Since we are the only school for Louisiana it was only fitting we honor MARDI GRAS. We made a cardboard float and all decked out with beads and masks and garland. We had some entrance music and lots of beads to throw....they never knew what hit em!! We had to make a commercial for a competition so hopefully we will win the prize..I'll keep you posted.

One of the many highlights of the conference was the lady who was paid to come and do "butt sketches". Yes, thats right. Eric, Brandon and I got a butt sketch done and as soon as I get home I will get a picture of that lovely piece of art and get it posted for you all to enjoy. She is a good woman....she gave me the butt I've always wanted instead of the butt I have. LOVE HER FOR THAT!

It's That Time Again...

So in the previous post I confessed my new addiction for television. There is one show I have always been loyal to and fortunately or unfortunately it comes on two nights a week. What show is this you ask....



I love AMERICAN IDOL! I love the people who really can sing...I love the fools who are horrible and don't realize it....I love that the judges always bicker. I love that America loves to hate Simon when in reality he is the only one who says what we are all thinking. This show not only provides hours and hours of entertainment and a sense of community for those of us who follow loyally but it has changed the life of several young artist and put them on the music map. Hello Kelly Clarkson, Josh Gracin, David Cook, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard (went to high school with him by the way). Who doesn't love this show....seriously? If you don't you may want to avoid my blog for a while because I can assure you many post will contain commentary after Tuesday performances. I will go ahead and put my support behind Stevi Wright from tonight's auditions. She is young but has a great voice and a bubbly personality. She will win the world over by the end of the season.

Welcome to 2009

So after talking to my dad the other day I realized that according to my blog I have been missing in action since the new year. I wish I had some great story to tell you as to where I have been and the glamorous life I have been living but it really just comes down to a few things...



...this along with other drugs have been my comfort since I got back to Pineville. I have been sick for almost three weeks now with congestion and coughing. It always starts as a sinus/allergy thing and then moves down into my chest. Usually within a week it has run its course and I am back to normal. This time it's held on....oh the joy of getting older. Mornings are rough but if I can drag myself out of the bed, refill on meds, drink a cup of freshly ground coffee and take a hot shower then I can press on through my day. And here would be the other reason....and truth be told the real reason I have fallen off the blog world...



I got TiVo for Christmas and it has changed my life. I have become addicted to television because I can watch all the shows I like when I want without having to watch the commercials. IT'S AMAZING. It truly is the gift that keeps in giving. Here are just a few of the shows that I record on a daily/weekly basis: The View, The Ellen Degenerous Show, House, Jon and Kate plus 8, Extreme Home Make-over, Nanny 911, Friends, Bromance (that's for you Laura), American Idol, Heroes and the list goes on and on. Have I mentioned I love TiVo?

So this is the reason I haven't blogged since I got back to Pineville....between being sick and being addicted to television who has time to blog?? I vow to do better though!