CLackey.com

HEEEEEEEEEEY!

2011-03-27T23:21:00.002-04:00

Hey, long forgotten facebook friend! How are you? Awesome. We need to catch up! Smiley face. The reason I am taking the time to message you is because I am recently involved in a pyramid scheme (or some other get rich quick situation) and I need other people to trust me and jump in to keep this going. I have this great opportunity that I want to let my close friends and family know about...

i had a guy that lived on my floor in college that sold cutco knives for vector marketing. he would try to get everyone signed up because it would be awesome working together. not true. he got a percentage of his recruits sales. boo.

i admit that he and the $13/hr. pay sucked me into it, but i learned shortly after that it was bogus. some family members told me to write their names down and say i gave them the presentation just to help me out. that's about all that i did. sorry again about that.

Nothing new going on...

2011-03-15T02:24:00.002-04:00

Hi. I think some people from YouTube will be stopping in. Hi, YouTube people! Thanks for visiting.

Here is a bit about me:

I like my wife, my dogs, Back To The Future, Apple products and PRS guitars.

America's Funniest...

2010-12-23T21:11:00.001-05:00

Like everybody, I was/am a fan of America's Funniest Videos.

Throughout the years, I have learned some tips to help me survive life.

Here they are...

Do not stand near a Christmas tree. It will fall over on you.

Do not jump on a trampoline. You will fall off.

Do not film yourself riding a bike. That's asking for it.

Always keep on eye on your kids. They will fall and/or ruin everything.

A diving board will always break.

All animals at the zoo will spit or throw stuff at you.

You are not supposed to put a slide into a kiddie pool.

You shouldn't pick up any woman... unless you plan on dropping them.

Don't try to jump over anything.

Teach your kids how to play baseball. You will get hit in the groin by something.

Pinatas = busted nose.

My 2010 (pictures from my phone)

2010-12-10T23:44:00.010-05:00

It's been awhile...

2010-11-01T15:40:00.003-04:00

So...

After putting music on hold to get married and to make money so my wife and I could eat, I've decided to start up a new project. It will be very temporary for now but we'll see if God opens any windows for it.

The project is called The Full Assurance. The name pretty much means that what Christ did on the cross was the full assurance of God's love. Know what I mean?

Looking into doing some recording at the beginning of the year. I'll announce more about that later. That's it for now. I promise to update more often so the person from Mount Vernon, Ohio will have something new to read when they visit.

Take care.

NGU

Moving Day!

2010-06-27T23:00:00.001-04:00

I am finally moving to my new house in Nashville on July 12th. This has been a long process but well worth it. I'll miss Ohio, family, and my friends. I'll be back to visit when I can.

Later kids.

No more OHH for me...

2010-02-28T23:47:00.002-05:00

I decided to leave Our Heart's Hero and played my last show with the guys on Sunday Feb. 21st.

No hard feelings or anything. It was just my time to move on. I am currently working on other opportunities in music. More to come...

Check out my PRS artist profile too!

http://prsguitars.com/artists/profiles/chrislackey/index.html

The New (and currently messy) House Tour

2010-01-17T00:52:00.003-05:00

Weird face in the floor

Family Room

Lights in the steps. Safety first.

Foyer

Pictures that i like

Garage

Garage again

Kitchen looking into living room

Living room looking into kitchen

Family room again

Hey Guys

2009-12-20T22:50:00.002-05:00

Big News

I am now on the PRS Guitars Artist List

It has been a dream of mine since I began playing and it has come true.
If you need a great quality instrument at any level of expertise, grab a PRS.

Check it out!
http://prsguitars.com/artists/index.html

Have a good and safe Christmas/Holiday(s)!

Hi. My name is Chris.

2009-11-03T21:07:00.003-05:00

I get to play PRS guitars and tour the country. Pretty rad, eh?

My brother got married...

2009-10-28T16:34:00.009-04:00

These pictures were posted in the wrong order. To get the right feel of it, start at the bottom of this post.

Mostly reception and rehearsal dinner pictures. Enjoy.

Hey you. yes you. who else?

2009-10-20T04:45:00.003-04:00

stop checking up on me.

i see how often you visit this site and my twitter.

why?

i can show you how to block my site and accounts on your browser if you want.

stop.

So I got engaged...

2009-10-13T12:44:00.003-04:00

True story.

Remember that girl that came out of nowhere and completely turned my world around?
Yeah, I asked if she wouldn't mind getting married too much and she said yes.

Here is the story...

Katie happens to love country music, the Grand Ole Opry and just Nashville in general so I couldn't think of a better place to ask her.

We headed down to Nashville (our future home) early Saturday morning. I had the ring in my pocket and had to be patient for the whole six hour drive. It was tough but I kept it cool for the most part.

We get to the Opry, buy self guided tour tickets, and started looking around. It was pretty rad knowing that I was in the same places that so many huge stars in music have been. With this tour, you could go anywhere you wanted. We started in the main auditorium and this place was giant.

We headed backstage and then onto the actual stage. We got our picture taken on the circle where all of the performers stand. We stood in the same place as Patsy Cline, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, and so many more. As this was going on, one of her favorite Patsy Cline songs was playing over the PA, which I had nothing to do with it. It just made it that much more perfect.

We walked around backstage and I stopped us and told Katie about how instead of helping my Papaw with something the other day, I was actually having lunch with her dad and getting the okay from him and his wife. Hearing that I think she knew something was coming, plus I was shaking because I was so nervous.

I pulled out the ring and got down on my knee, held her hand and simply asked "Will you marry me?"

She said yes :)

A family on the tour had been walking by and stopped to congratulate us and take pictures for us.

That's the story about how I asked my gorgeous gorgeous girl to spend her life with me.

August 28 2010 is the day that I will be marrying my best friend and then becoming the happiest guy in the world.

We get to play at The Paramount again!

2009-08-21T13:42:00.002-04:00

We, Our Heart's Hero, will be playing with Sanctus Real on October 15th at The Paramount Arts Center in Ashland Kentucky at 7:30pm.

Also appearing will be Addison Road and Jason Gray.

We loved playing at this venue back in may. It was the biggest show that I have ever done. I know that this show will be HUGE!

Tickets will be going quick so if you are wanting to make the show, get one ASAP!

Tickets!

It's HANK!

2009-08-13T14:45:00.000-04:00

i played at a wedding the other night

2009-06-29T14:17:00.003-04:00

good times. the guy who put our light show together married his sweetheart and asked us to be part of his special day.

we were on a stage behind a curtain while the newly wed couple were on the other side enjoying their first dance.

first verse and chorus just had nick singing and playing acoustic.

2nd verse - curtain opens, revealing us and a pretty rad light show

here is a picture.

since i'm home for a bit, i'm going to get my house under control. being the man of the house isn't always fun but i like it. some cool stuff be happening.

talk to you soon

NGU

Bunch of Ichthus Pictures and some misc. tour pictures

2009-06-22T21:11:00.006-04:00

thanks to brittany caudill and courthead for taking more awesome pictures
more to come

Busy busy busy. Big update coming!

2009-06-18T10:10:00.001-04:00

our hearts hero Ichthus set time!

2009-06-02T13:07:00.002-04:00

so we wont be on main stage like we thought. we will instead be on the edge stage at 11am on thursday. come hang out with us.

if you are coming to ichthus, email me: chrislackey14(at)gmail(dot)com

Tour is over...

2009-06-02T04:00:00.002-04:00

it's sad.

we got to play at the paramount art center the other night.

amazing.

hands down best show of the tour and my life.

bunch of family and friends.

it was cool to have katies family there to see me do what i do

Miley Cyrus* was there as was the ghost** of the paramount.

now it is back to the normal life until ichthus.

today, i got up early (1pmish) and got some stuff done

house work, yard work, bank, grocery store, washed the dog, had a fire, and took out the trash.

good times.

working on some worship stuff for camps this summer

OH!

we had protestors at the paramount and then the next day in barboursville

They did not approve. someone said they drove 2 1/2 hrs to come to the shows

that was a first for me/us

pictures of me that talented people shot

2009-05-19T17:25:00.002-04:00

^ this one isn't so great but the guitar looks cool ^

Thanks to Caitlin Roberts and Jeremy McKnight http://www.mcknightmedia.com/

VA and KY

2009-05-19T16:57:00.004-04:00

we played in lynchburg this past friday and they wrapped our van up

The other night, we got to play in Richmond VA and I had some family able to come out. My brother, Michael, and his fiancee watched us for the first time so i was stoked about that. My mom, other siblings, papaw and Katie drove from ohio to visit so they were at the show as well. Mini family reunion featuring the adapt and reactour.

I stayed at my brothers after the show so i had to get up really early to catch up with the other guys so they wouldnt leave me. my brother dropped me off at the host home and for the next forty-five minutes, i sat on the porch of the locked house and walked around the property. it was pretty peaceful. away from roads, surrounded by trees, and it even had a "big ole crick".

on sunday, we were in maysville kentucky. it had been awhile since i had been there so it was a little odd for me.

we had an opener to the openers and they were a band called new royal. i ended up getting a shirt from them. check them out.
http://www.myspace.com/newroyalmusic

i'm home for the next few days then it is off to parsons, west virginia and good ole nashville.

night kids
NGU

are you a myspacer?

2009-05-07T23:41:00.001-04:00

I took this from our bulletin about the upcoming ashland KY show on may 30th
Check it.

WIN FREE OUR HEARTS HERO Merchandise - CDs, Stickers, Drumsticks, T-SHIRTs and VIP Passes for you and 5 friends!! CHECK THIS OUT!!

Hey everybody! Are you planning to spend your evening with OUR HEARTS HERO and The Adapt & ReacTour on May 30th, 2009 at the PARAMOUNT ARTS THEATER in Ashland, Kentucky??

We want to PACK the place out, and we need YOUR help. And we're gonna load you up with a TON of FREE Our Hearts Hero gear in the process!!

- BRING 5 OR MORE FRIENDS: Get a FREE Our Hearts Hero STICKER and a pair of drum sticks signed by the band!

- BRING 10 OR MORE FRIENDS: Get the FREE Sticker, Drum Sticks, and the new Our Hearts Hero CD, "Becoming Nothing"!

- BRING 15 OR MORE FRIENDS: Get the FREE Sticker, Drums Sticks, the new CD, and an OUR HEARTS HERO T-SHIRT of your choice!!!

- THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER (WHO BRINGS THE MOST FRIENDS): Gets the FREE Sticker, Drum Sticks, new CD, OUR HEARTS HERO T-Shirt, plus YOU and 5 of your FRIENDS will get VIP passes to hang out BACKSTAGE with all the bands before the show!!

Here's how to participate:

Send a MESSAGE to OUR HEARTS HERO in one of three ways -

Email - info@ourheartshero.com
MySpace - myspace.com/OurHeartsHero
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518928844&ref=name

With the SUBJECT LINE: "I WANT FREE OHH STUFF"

Then send a list of your friends that you are bringing to the show. This list MUST be emailed or messaged BEFORE the day of the show. Your list of friends MAY change, (for instance, if you have 5 friends coming, and then 2 back out for some reason -- then you may send another message with the names of the 2 NEW friends that will replace the ones that backed out, etc). BUT you must send in the names BEFORE the day of the show, and those friends MUST show up IN PERSON in order for YOU to collect your prizes. This is important! If only 4 of your friends show up, then you CAN NOT collect the prizes...they MUST show up! (or if you had 10 friends committed to come, and only 9 show up, then you will fall into the "5 friends prize category", etc., etc.) Grand Prize Winner must bring 15 or more friends.

Message with any questions! YOU GUYS ROCK!!! See you in Ashland, Kentucky on May 30TH at the PARAMOUNT ARTS THEATER!

Email - info@ourheartshero.com
MySpace - myspace.com/OurHeartsHero
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518928844&ref=name

One of the last shows of the Adapt and ReacTour

2009-04-29T04:56:00.003-04:00

Paramount Arts Theater
1300 Winchester Avenue
Ashland KY
7:00pm
Saturday May 30th 2009

FREE!

Another kind of hometown show for us OHH boys.

drive by the mall and it will be on your right, people of scioto county.

We will be playing on the same stage where this video was shot.

Be Jealous.

Youtube Link

we played football in a rodeo ring earlier tonight.
touring is fun.

some tour pictures

2009-04-27T20:45:00.003-04:00

Hot Tubbing

Mona and I on Titan

Nashville...

2009-04-21T02:35:00.004-04:00

is awesome. I will def. be buying some land down here asap and building my barn/house for Katie and I to live forever. or until i die and get buried on the property somewhere.

we hung out downtown for a good bit and it was really fun.
here we are.

hey look! barlow girl(s) was/were behind me

touring is fun but home is always a nice place to visit.
time for bed. hitting the road in three hours.
night.
NGU

People that live close to me...

2009-04-15T17:37:00.002-04:00

Come see us playing in Ashland this friday. Good times are promised.

Copied straight from facebook

Adapt & ReacTour Ashland, KY

Only $2 admission...dont miss this tour!

Host:

First Baptist Church, Ashland, KY

Date:	Friday, April 17, 2009
Time:	7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	First Baptist Church Auditorium
Street:	1701 Winchester Ave
City/Town:	Ashland, KY
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Phone:

6063243100

Our Hearts Hero brings the Adapt & ReacTour with Crashing Jericho, Haley McGuire and Cassandra Manning to Ashland, Kentucky on Friday April 17th.

Thanks, Corey!

2009-04-14T12:43:00.001-04:00

For posting this picture

Touring is fun

2009-04-14T09:45:00.001-04:00

Two dates down and a bunch to go.
Check out www.ourheartshero.com for dates near you. If you come to a show, buy some merch from the boys of crashing jericho. They are swell.

2009-04-10T10:57:00.001-04:00

Now I can blog from my phone. Nice.

April 3-5 2009

2009-04-06T14:53:00.005-04:00

Bogalusa Louisiana.

We drove a long time but it was a bunch of fun.

Anyone ever heard of Frito Pie?
Yeah, Neither have I.
It's a bag of Frito's chips and you put a few scoops of chili in it and enjoy. I did enjoy it.

Anyone ever had gumbo?
I did for the first time. I'm usually pretty picky about my food, sticking only to chicken strips and fries when going out so this was an experience. To be honest with you, I didn't try to crab legs because I didn't know what to do with them and I was too embarrassed to ask.

We had a really fun show on saturday

Then we had a flat tire somewhere in Alabama

I got home this morning and woke up too early. I'm going back to sleep.
Photos taken by the other three guys in the band that all have iphones...

Later later.
NGU

I'm grumpy...

2009-04-03T10:09:00.001-04:00

I've been in Atlanta now for 20 minutes and I still have not seen Usher.

Update

2009-03-30T11:39:00.002-04:00

We've been getting ready for tour, which start April 8th in London, Ohio, and you should come to as many dates as you can. Good times are promised.

We're releasing an EP on the 7th. Pre-Order it at www.ourheartshero.com

Thing's I have been doing:
Hanging with people I don't see too often
Spending time with my family
Practice, practice, practice
The Office has been good. watch it.
I'm not selling my guitar rig anymore. Sorry.

Relient K is in the studio right now making a future favorite album of mine. Buy it when it comes out.

Buy a guitar from this company.

I have neat shirts.

This was helpful...

2009-03-25T10:42:00.000-04:00

http://www.howtotuneaguitar.org/

Strange Occurrence - Sunrise

2009-03-23T23:54:00.001-04:00

I like this. I want to share this with you. Enjoy.

Sunrise upon my eyes
Another day to start again
The pain of my past fades away
As the breeze of Your love blows
Upon the face that no one knows
Your sacred hands they hold my broken heart

I am just a cup of water
That You can turn to wine
I am just a crippled beggar
That's left his bed behind

Though I struggle all the time
Pressing onward to the line
You uphold me when I fall aside
As I near that distant goal
I will never run alone
As long as You are by my side

I wish...

2009-03-23T21:07:00.001-04:00

...my house wasn't so haunted.

It's scary sometimes.

The Adapt and Reactour

2009-03-23T14:07:00.004-04:00

Our Heart's Hero will be heading out on tour soon. Here are the dates. Come to a show and I promise to hang out.

Go to www.myspace.com/ourheartshero for other info (exact location, tour info, and cost)

Apr 8 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: The Source
London, Ohio

Apr 11 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: River Cities Community Church
Huntington, West Virginia

Apr 16 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: First Nazarene Church
Charleston, West Virginia

Apr 17 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: First Baptist Church
Ashland, Kentucky

Apr 18 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: The Silos
Elyria, Ohio

Apr 21 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: Judson College - Alumni Auditorium
Marion, Alabama

Apr 24 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: North Mesquite Aassembly of God
Mesquite, Texas

Apr 29 2009 6:30P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: Moore County Community Building
Dumas, Texas

May 15 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: Fort Hill United Methodist Church
Lynchburg, Virginia

May 16 2009 6:30P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: St Matthews United Methodist Church
Richmond, Virginia

May 23 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: RH Armstrong Stadium
Parsons, West Virginia

May 24 2009 6:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: The Center at Grace United Methodist Church
Mount Juliet, Tennessee

May 30 2009 7:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: Paramount Arts Theater
Ashland, Kentucky

May 31 2009 5:00P
:: ADAPT AND REACTOUR :: Barboursville Park Amphitheater
Barboursville, West Virginia

Oh yeah...

2009-03-19T01:02:00.000-04:00

One of my favorites...

2009-03-14T12:12:00.003-04:00

SPOILER.

Home for a bit

2009-03-14T00:24:00.002-04:00

Hanging out in Ohio for a couple days before we head back to work. We are going to be busy boys this week. It should be fun though. I'm also selling my current guitar rig (upgrading to something meaner) so if anyone wants it, let me know and I'll send you the link

peace.

Photo Shoots...

2009-03-13T02:02:00.000-04:00

...are fun. You should try it sometime.

Home

2009-03-01T22:07:00.001-05:00

for a month.

whoa.

2009-02-12T04:10:00.003-05:00

i haven't posted anything on this for a good bit.

things are different.
i'm kind of playing with a band now, at least for this weekend. this is an awesome band and some great guys too.
plus Jason plays PRS guitars. smile face.

back to practicing.
later kids.

Will...

2008-11-30T17:50:00.001-05:00

...is watching the Lord of the Rings marathon on TNT. Awesome.

Manly Day

2008-11-26T04:17:00.003-05:00

MHamer and I carpeted a bedroom, made a door with some wood, and put a light fixture in. It would have only been more manly had we shot a few animals and drank root beer while watching baseball at some point.

Maybe next time.

I just finished reading The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. I liked it. Now I will be starting on the sequel, The Wedding.
Not so manly.

I watched the AMAs last night. I like award shows for the live performances. I wasn’t too big on any of them. I missed Taylor Swift, a personal favorite, and I was looking forward to that. I was told today that the woman that came out to sing with Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah was from Portsmouth.

This is from her website, kathleenbattle.com

In her youth, this native of Portsmouth, Ohio, the youngest of seven children, sang in church and school, and envisioned a future as a music teacher. Fortunately for audiences around the world, she found other ways to share her love of music-and through her natural gifts, innate intelligence, and hard work, her soaring voice has carried her to the heights of the classical music world. Indeed, throughout a remarkable career that has brought her to the stages of the world’s leading opera houses and major concert halls, critics have never tired of rhapsodizing over her limpid, unmistakable sound. In quite poetic terms, they have compared it to “the ethereal beauty of winter moonlight” (The Washington Post), “a paradoxical meeting of earth and sky” (Philadelphia Inquirer), and “cream from a miraculous, bottomless pitcher” (The New York Times).

It’s nice to know that someone from my hometown actually did something awesome with music. According to wikipedia, she has received at least five Grammy’s.
Go Scioto County.

and again...

2008-10-31T13:36:00.002-04:00

"Thanks for the urgent and swift reply to my mail.l am interest to purchase the item urgently and i would like to proceed with payment cause i am buying this item to present my Friend as a gift for his wedding coming soon,Can you attach picture any other picture to view so l can forward ..My form of payment we be via(AlertPay) you can read more about AlertPay (INSERT URL FOR RIP OFF) . the safer and secured way of paying and it is Not to delaying transaction.To proceed with payment,l will need you to register with AlertPay as member or your full contact address so that i can proceed to order for your payment immedaitely i recieve message.So, after registering with AlertPay, for the payment to commence all i need is your payment Name and your full email address you will included your phone number to provided alertpay when sendding your money. so the payment can be made immediately and once the payment been approved,you will receive a confirmation notification email from AlertPay for you to be sure that i have paid for the item, The item will ship Via Express Mail Service(EMS) additonal extral $100 will add to your asking price to cover the shipping cost.please proceed to delete the postage from craigslist web.And email your information to send your fund."

Another scam...and Trick or Treat night

2008-10-30T15:08:00.004-04:00

"Hi
i am interested in buying your wedding dress for my friend's child who is currently in Africa celebrating her wedding , if you can mail to explain the actual condition presently i am willing to offer $3,750 with the shipping and handling , and get back to me with your PayPal e-mail ID so that i can transfer your money to your PayPal account as soon as possible, Your urgent response will be highly appreciated
Thanks and God bless"

I guess I have a wedding dress for sale. I had no clue. Maybe I should check my listings for stuff that I'm getting rid of just to be sure...

Wait a minute.
They said God bless.

It can't be a scam.
Nobody that believes in God would try to cheat me out of my wedding dress.
I better email them back to see if they'll still buy it

It's trick-or-treat night

For me, that means passing out candy to adults.
Yes, adults in football jerseys as costumes.

Many with an extra bag because "Bubby is sick"

Many with newborns in strollers that aren't even done breastfeeding (assuming), let alone up to chewing bubble gum or eating Runt's

one of these days i want to be able to turn people away but with the way people are about their Smartee's, I don't want to risk having a scene in my yard with a thousand kids running around...
maybe next year

Weekend Update

2008-10-28T01:52:00.004-04:00

This weekend could not have been any better...unless the Buckeyes would have won.

Road Trip to Virginia with my girl
Game night
Busch Gardens
Howl-O-Scream
Cheeburger Cheeburger (that's the name of an awesome "cheeseburger" place)
Hanging out with my brother and his family at their really nice new home
$2.29/gallon gas

Good times and new beginnings.
Too bad we forgot our cameras.

I don't know what to think about this one...

2008-10-20T21:18:00.003-04:00

UPDATE
I had a link here that went to an article about an 89 year old woman getting arrested because she wouldn't give some kids back their ball that kept going in her yard. She ended up suing. Not sure what the outcome was

On a side note...
Heroes is good.
Not as good as The Office.
I'm glad NBC exists.

Only three more days...

Fun Night...

2008-10-19T09:38:00.004-04:00

Getting threatened by a 16 year old kid after you tell him to leave your yard at 1:30am is funny. Wish I had video of that to post.

Maybe next time...

Bands I Want To See Before I/They Die

2008-10-17T15:48:00.006-04:00

In no real order...

Foo Fighters

Metallica

U2

Keith Urban

John Mayer

Lost Prophets

Pearl Jam

Silverchair

Paramore

and this guy...

yeah.

Bob Evans Farm

2008-10-13T02:33:00.008-04:00

Papaw took us to the Bob Evans Farm today. Good times. Here are some pictures.

Weird thing happened today...

I woke up, got in the shower, and noticed huge deep scratches on my side. My brother "informed" me ("Gosh, fatty. Are those stretch marks?") that they look like stretch marks. But they be scratches. No idea what they are from. I thought that maybe I accidentally did it in my sleep but I had just clipped my nails and couldn't have done it. Maybe I angered the ghost that lives in our house.

True story.

2008-10-12T22:08:00.002-04:00

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is the only light comedy in a market heavy on drama. Chuck Viane, Disney's head of distribution, said movie-goers may be turning to the perky pooch to help forget the market free-fall on Wall Street.

Weird. That's why "Eagle Eye" hasn't been playing at the local theater, because of Wall Street.

Another thing that sucks is music these days. Britney Spears just came out with a video where I guess she is naked for the whole thing. She'll be selling quite a few copies of her album now since she is "back", whatever that means.

Crazy amount of time in the tabloids for doing crazy things+ music video with crazy amount of naked time + no focus on actual music = Multi-Platinum Album

Maybe.

October 9th

2008-10-10T23:31:00.004-04:00

I just think this is a funny picture...

2008-10-09T02:59:00.001-04:00

Everyone should watch The Office and Heroes.
Deal?

And I thought getting $3.25 per gallon today was good...

2008-10-08T06:13:00.001-04:00

http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/steo/pub/special/summogas.html

"The U.S. retail price of regular gasoline reached an estimated average of $1.52 per gallon in March 2000, about 53 cents per gallon above the same month in 1999. February's average was also 23 cents per gallon above the average seen in January 2000. Increases of this magnitude are highly unusual. The last such episode was associated with the onset of the Gulf War (August 1990). The high nominal gasoline prices being experienced now follow from two important (and related) results of production cutbacks by major producing countries since 1998: dwindling world petroleum inventories and sharply higher crude oil prices. Crude oil prices began a steep upturn on world markets in March of 1999 and continued to climb through the winter just ended. Since then, the cost paid by U.S. refiners for crude oil rose almost $15 per barrel (35 cents per gallon). Meanwhile, U.S. inventories of crude oil and finished products fell sharply. As of April 1, crude oil and motor gasoline inventories were at very low levels in the context of what is considered "normal" for this time of year. Expected demand growth this year, while small by historical standards, is expected to keep stock levels lean, even with anticipated increases in refinery output.

Retail gasoline prices (regular grade) this summer are expected to average $1.46 per gallon, 25 percent higher than last summer’s average of $1.17 per gallon. That projection also exceeds the previous (current-dollar) record summer average of $1.35 recorded in 1981. The peak monthly average price this summer (April) is expected to be $1.52 per gallon, the same as seen in March. Prices are then expected to decline to $1.39 by the end of summer, given the implications of the recently concluded agreement by OPEC members to increase production."

Dang is the word you are looking for.

Dang.

Lucky me...

2008-10-07T02:52:00.002-04:00

Katie and I are going to see my BFFs this week and some CCU kids.

Good times.

Also...

2008-10-02T10:29:00.002-04:00

I can see who comes here.

I added a LiveFeed on the right side that tells everyone else who visits.
Enjoy.

Money

2008-10-02T10:26:00.002-04:00

I got a letter that basically said

you are past due...
pay 60% of it and we'll knock of the other 40%
let us know if you are up for it within 15 days

i got that letter today even though it was mailed in august.

lame.

money sucks.

Note to self...

2008-10-01T21:53:00.006-04:00

Do...

Have awesome pizza box fires in your backyard with your dog...

Do Not...

Walk into Jewelry stores looking like this. It will scare people.

New Anberlin Album

2008-09-23T12:58:00.003-04:00

I'm listening to it right now. It's nice to my ears. They are nice guys too. All of you should buy it when it comes out on the 30th.

www.myspace.com/anberlin

Looks like someone remembered his facebook password...

2008-09-20T15:39:00.000-04:00

Lame.

Relient K and The Office

2008-09-17T19:58:00.002-04:00

The Office will be coming back next Thursday.

Relient K October 9th in Cincinnati and MAYBE in Columbus on November 1st.

Life is good.

This past weekend...

2008-09-15T12:28:00.004-04:00

was amazing.

Friday = Football. BFFs. Halo. The Office. This girl. Metallica.

All of these made the night great. Not necessarily in that order.

Saturday = Football. BFFs. Same girl. Food.

Sunday = Football. Family. Same girl. Food. Swimming. Birthday cake. Birthday presents.

The only things that could have made the weekend any better would be USC not destroying Ohio State and the Bengals not losing...again.

Question

2008-09-11T02:09:00.003-04:00

Who has an awesome girlfriend that got him a bunch of PRS stuff for his birthday...?

Me.

Question and Birthday Stuff

2008-09-09T12:35:00.003-04:00

Why do all Hot Topic stores smell the same?

I've heard that Abercrombie has their horrible colognes coming from the air vents. Hot Topic just has that smell.

I ask this because I walked by someone at work the other day and their "scent" reminded me of the store. He had on a t shirt and mesh shorts, not the Hot Topic uniform.

that isn't me by the way. I was out of my "let's try to be dark and scare people" stage by my seventh grade year. Dang. 1997 was a good while ago.

Birthday

So my birthday is Friday. Not so exciting. It used to be just another year that has gone by where I wish I had done more. Not this time.

Things are awesome though.
I have a rad job at the hospital, a great best friend, a pretty amazing girl that hangs out with me, music opportunities, and a God that loves me for some reason.

I've tried for awhile to get negative things out of my life. Since I have done that, my overall outlook has improved so much. God has a plan for me and I'm doing what I can to follow that. I don't feel like a loser or a waste anymore.

so take that, negativity...

Olympics...

2008-08-25T12:08:00.003-04:00

I was reading "36 facts about the Olympic medal count" by Chris Chase

With all of the controversy that is around the China gymnasts, i thought this was a little odd.

"3) China won more golds in Beijing (51) than they did total medals in Atlanta (50)."

So either China got awesome in the past 12 years or something else is going on...

Hrmm...

Update?

2008-08-22T06:48:00.005-04:00

Yeah...it's about time for one.

Camp season is over. Good times were had this summer. You can't really beat getting paid (sometimes) to play music, tell kids about God and just hang out all day.

Dad was in for awhile but is now back in Kuwait.
Godspeed, Mike.

Alumni game is Sunday. I won't give a prediction about the game since none of mine seem to work out for me. I'll post the results after the game.

I'm just working and saving right now. Getting out of debt too.

The Olympics...
I know many of you have heard about the scandal that says China is using under aged girls to compete in the gymnastics part. I really liked what one American said about the whole thing. I can't find the quote but it basically said that had the US originally won that medal, we wouldn't be hearing about it. Good point.

God is good. I cannot say that enough. I'm not saying that I have the best life. I am saying that I rather enjoy the blessings for God.

Great friends, loving family, amazing opportunities, and another chance.

We'll see how things go.

Take care and root for the Bengals this year.
High school football starts tonight.

and Riddle Buddy (II) likes to make noise at around 5am.

I like this song.

Team USA

2008-08-14T03:55:00.000-04:00

Approved by Johnny Cash

Go America. Go.

Totally worth watching for four and a half minutes...

2008-08-04T07:55:00.001-04:00

Moving day...

2008-07-31T18:18:00.002-04:00

is getting closer and closer.

Nervous
Excited
Worried
Excited
Determined
Anxious
Nervous

I'll figure out the details and get back to you when everything is official

Today is a sad day...

Time to lose some more weight...

2008-07-24T17:39:00.006-04:00

Back in January, I lost about 21 lbs in only a couple weeks. Since then, I have gained about ten back. I've decided that I want to lose another 20ish. Right now I'm at about 205, somewhere around that. This is how I looked during the summer of 2004 with my BFF Michael

And here is how I looked a few weeks ago with my Uncle Mark. I'm not happy about that so I'm going to lose some weight. I'll let you know how it goes.

Peace.

The Dark Knight...

2008-07-21T20:36:00.002-04:00

Best movie of the year.

I don't even want to watch another one until the next one comes out.

It may be number two on my favorite movies ever list.

I'm not really going to talk about it.

Please go see it for yourself.

I'm going to see it again tonight.

Peace.

Scam? I think so.

2008-07-19T01:04:00.002-04:00

I'm selling some stuff online and I just got this email about one of my items.

Hi,Sounds Good
Thanks for the swift reply,Well can i know the actual amount for this item and also would love to see some close picture of your item?Also what the condition of this item?
Are you really serious and ready to sell this item or just freaking me so later on am gonna get disappointed,well if not so and i don't wanna write to you very much, but all i want you to know my only means on payment for this item and that is via Alertpay(My Way To Pay).I have been using many means of payment for client and seller but at the end of the day i got burnt and have lost too much money,until i was finally introduced to Alertpay,so i would not guarantee another means of payment than this,cause i believe it well secure,fast,simple and also safe for us both you get your money and i get the item,also Alertpay do not only has security but tight one with Fbi support.
So my dear seller,i hereby implore you to reason with me and log on to www.alertpay.com then sign up an account you will also have the advantage to read much about them,so when you sign up get back to me with your id,name,so the payment can be made and you get your money in cash.Please don't be confuse but be convince that Alertpay (My Way To Pay) is good for us both...Thanks

Alexsin.

Regards.

To me, this sounds like an infomercial. Your opinions?

Nothing new going on today...

2008-07-18T16:42:00.000-04:00

but man do i love this song...

People that read this...

2008-07-16T03:08:00.002-04:00

I've noticed that over the last few weeks more and more people are reading this...well, visiting this. Thanks for coming.

Special thanks to the person/persons in newark ohio. i don't think i know anyone from newark but i really hope you enjoyed your stay.

Dad's home. He had an okay flight and we got to see his parents this morning for lunch after we picked him up. good times. we'll see what tomorrow brings.

nights.

Dad is somewhere over the atlantic right now...

2008-07-15T02:04:00.002-04:00

...i think.

We will be picking him up at about 10am so I need to be sleeping right now.

On a music note (har har), i found this quote which i thought was wow...you know what i mean.

"...In the music biz it's all about who you know. Don't let that discourage you because if you know the Creator of the universe; He has all the connections and hook-ups. Stay faithful in the little things and He'll trust you with more. Wait on the Lord and focus on getting as close to Jesus as you can. The closer you are to Him the easier it will be to know where He is directing you. When you let Him lift you up, then it'll last. Still practice your butt off and be the best you can be at your craft."
-Leif Skartland

I've been way too worried about making contacts in Nashville since I've been told that it's a "who you know" business. I never looked at it that way. God is the ultimate contact. He won't just direct you to the place where you can fill-in or even become a member. He will direct you where you are supposed to be according to Him.

Wow.

On a sad note, I already broke my "no drinking pop" thing that i was doing. The way i see it, the family and I will be visiting a bunch of people and most likely going out to eat. Maybe I'll start back up again once his visit is over.

We'll see...

Goodbye my love...

2008-07-14T00:59:00.003-04:00

As of today, I'm going to try to cut pop out of my daily consumptions. It will be tough since I enjoy Mountain Dew so much. Who knows though... Maybe I will be falling off the wagon by tomorrow. This is basically a way to get a tad bit more healthy. I'm going to be drinking a bunch more water and I will be having a lot less fast food.

The End.

Not being on the road is sometimes nice...

2008-07-11T23:20:00.002-04:00

...like when i get to take a hot shower and i don't even have to wear flip flops to protect my feet.

This past week has been so awesome, yet so exhausting. I'm hanging out with my Uncle Mark and his wife. I got to meet their adorable three year old little girl. She and I played guitar together and she showed me some pretty rad moves to do on stage next time I'm playing.

I'll be home tomorrow sometime. I miss my friends though.

Thanks for reading, Michael.

Hancock / Get Smart

2008-07-08T00:17:00.003-04:00

I recently got to see Hancock and Get Smart while on a date with my bff and his girlfriend. Good times...

It's summer so that means that Will Smith was going to be in a movie that makes over 100 million dollars. This one looks like it is on the way to being in that category. I've always been a fan of his films and this is another that I have liked. Go watch this if you enjoy watching Will Smith movies that make tons of cash.

Oh, how I love Steve Carrell.
I tried to watch this movie without expecting the same kind of comedy that I always get from The Office. Even with doing that, It was still amazing. Dwayne Johnson is hilarious and I am a new fan of Anne Hathaway. I don't think I have ever seen a movie with her in it but I MAY have to look into that.

That's it for now.
I'm at camp right now having a late night movie with the rest of the staff.
These are good times.

It's that time again....

2008-07-06T10:33:00.002-04:00

It's time for camp. I get to hang out and play music and get closer to God while hanging out with other people that are listening to me play music and getting closer to God. If i could make a career out of this, i'd be set.

I'll be gone until Friday sometime.

Does anyone even read this?

Let me know. Enjoy your week. Oh...and happy birthday America. you are one good looking 232 year old

CLackey...

2008-07-03T00:36:00.003-04:00

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=clackey

wow.

not true if you were wondering.

The Happening...strikes back and other movies I recently watched

2008-07-02T16:34:00.005-04:00

I haven't posted in awhile. I just keep putting this off for some reason.

On to the reviews...

The Happening is a crazy movie. As most of you who have seen the trailer know, something happens and a bunch of people die. You find out why as the movie goes on.

If you are creeped out or uncomfortable with death and/or suicide being portrayed in a movie, this is NOT the movie for you.

It had some pretty funny lines though.
"Are you eyein' my lemon drink?"
"Think scientific, douche bag..."

It's crazy.
Nothing after the credits.
Something that I really don't understand about kids these days is why they pay $7.50 (movie ticket price here) and they don't even watch the movie. Talking, texting, making out, taking pictures and even phone calls keep them from enjoying the movie that they just wasted money on.

During the happening, a kid behind me answered his phone. this is the discussion i heard.

Rude Kid: "Hello? I'm at the movies...AT THE MOVIES...Yeah...The Happening...THE HAPPENING...Yeah...With (then he names every person in his group)...we're in the top row...TOP ROW...yeah, come on in...okay...okay...yeah...okay...bye"

Then the girl comes in and joins in their conversations for a few minutes before heading out to visit a different movie.

I just don't get it

WALL-E

This was a great movie. I agree that it is an "instant classic". Wall-e is one of those characters you can't help but to fall for.

I say that you should go and see this right now.
Quit reading and go right now.

I'm not sure if there is anything after the credits. I saw it at a drive-in and they cut it off halfway through the credits

OH!
I forgot.
It's a pixar movie so it has one of the bonus shorts at the beginning, which i also really enjoyed

Unbreakable

Another crazy movie.
I liked it.
Gotta love movies with twists

i think that's it although i did see the new hulk movie again as the 2nd feature after Wall-e.

I'm heading out for camp again on sunday
I don't think i'll be posting again until i get back.

take care and much love

The Happening...

2008-06-15T01:14:00.002-04:00

i watched that tonight, but i'm too tired to type what i thought about it. this is basically a reminder for me to do that in the morning.

night.

The Incredible Hulk...

2008-06-14T17:40:00.003-04:00

...was pretty rad. Edward Norton is a great actor as is Aerosmith's daughter. I really didn't want to go in and compare this one with the last Hulk movie, but I did. This one was so much better. I was happy that there wasn't any mutated poodles and/or hobo Nick Nolte's. This was a good movie and I can't wait to see what Marvel has coming out next.

Don't stick around after the credits.

I just read that there is a Smurf's Live-action movie in the works. I'm thinking Transformers meets Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Peace.

recent happenings...

2008-06-10T02:36:00.003-04:00

i had an umbrella thrown (missed) at me last night while i was riding a bike. it was from a couple guys in a truck. the joke is on them. it is raining right now and their umbrella is on the side of the road.

ken griffey jr. hit his 600th homerun. i like him. not only does he play for the reds and hits home runs, he hasn't been mixed up in any steroid scandal

i got to play soccer today for the first time since last august. good times

i went to a meeting for work. we meet at a local coffee shop. my "boss" covers the tab, yet i always get water.

i have another meeting in the morning. maybe i'll be daring and get water with lemon...

my brother is at the beach. there have been reports of sharks in knee-deep waters. that is pretty scary.
Dallas hates storms and is freaking out right now. he knocked on my door and crashed by my bed and just shook. poor guy...

Lakers...

2008-06-02T23:02:00.002-04:00

...in six games.

So my team made it to the finals. I'm not too great with predicting winners when it comes to sports but i'll go ahead and say I believe the Lakers will win.

Also, "P.S. I Love You" is a good movie.

Indiana Jones...

2008-05-22T02:41:00.002-04:00

was a really well made movie. I liked it. Don't stick around after the movie. No bonus clip.

The new Narnia movie...

2008-05-21T02:08:00.004-04:00

was really rad. Go and see it. Don't stick around after the credits. There isn't anything waiting on you.

I don't like basketball...

2008-05-17T04:30:00.002-04:00

...but i've been watching a bunch of it lately.

My cousin, Quint, is a big Cavs fan.

A few months ago, I told him that the Lakers were going to win the championship this year. He picked his favorites.

Let's see who will be the winner...

p.s. I picked the Lakers way back then because I read online that they did the best with their trades or with the draft...something like that.

To the dude that broke into Mom's hummer last night...

2008-05-13T08:09:00.002-04:00

not that i am going to catch the person/persons who did it on here, but i hope you enjoy the dvd player that has fox and the hound 2 in it. you obviously needed it more than my two year old brother. just so you know, they all get together and sing one big final number at the carnival at the end...so take that.

that is the second vehicle of ours to have a break in.

I sure do love...

2008-05-11T23:46:00.002-04:00

Iron Man...

2008-05-04T21:17:00.001-04:00

was awesome. If you haven't seen it, go do it. After the movie is over, stick around for a little clip after that credits. It makes the movie that much better.

Change

2008-04-28T21:32:00.003-04:00

Verb.
Defined on Dictionary.com as "1.to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history."

Change can be a good thing.
It can be a horrible thing.
You could desperately be needing it.

God controls all. Things may be going not so great or really awesome and He has the power and plan to change it all.

I had my life planned out. I was going to be a married man. I was going to move away from my best friends and family again. I was going to get a dog. God had other plans.

I admit that it sucked for a really long time.
I was angry with the One that gave me breath because He changed my life all around

the thing is that He knows what my life should be and that i should only follow His directions to get there

I'm sure that I am not the only one that has experienced change

Death of a loved one, a promotion, sickness, winning the lottery, losing a leg, buying a new home, divorce, marriage, birth of a child, accepting the love that God has and gives constantly...

All things happen for a reason.
Let God do His job and just follow Him

peace.

Story of the Year...

2008-04-18T15:06:00.002-04:00

will be releasing their new album, The Black Swan, on April 22nd. I have already listened to the whole record and I can't wait for it to come out. If you have liked any of their previous work, you will not be disappointed with this release. I like it a bunch. BUY IT!

Easter...

2008-03-24T22:35:00.002-04:00

Went to church yesterday. something really stuck out to me. i mean a bunch of things that were said really stuck out to me but not like this one. here it is:

you can't have Easter without the right Christmas

think about that for a bit.

peace.

We got to pray just to make it today...

2008-03-23T00:05:00.003-04:00

Pray for forgiveness

Prepare your heart to hear Him

Pray for yourself

Pray for others

Pray for patience

Ask Him to reveal Himself to you through His word

Thank Him for things we take for granted

Start the day with prayer

End the day with prayer

Pray in good times and bad times

Well, my prediction was wrong...

2008-02-03T22:10:00.001-05:00

The Giants won by three in a very close, exciting game. Although I had predicted a win by New England, I was still rooting for the Giants. I am very happy with the outcome of the game. Now if only the Bengals can make it there next year...

Super Bowl XLII Prediction...

2008-02-03T16:54:00.000-05:00

Everyone else has a prediction or they are saying who they want to win.

I am going with what Ray Buchanan has said.

We both want to see a good game like the last time these two teams met. 28-24 New England was his prediction. I'll have to go with New England as well in a close game.

Ohio State lost...

2008-01-08T04:40:00.000-05:00

and boys who style their hair with the intention of blocking view of one eye should NOT be able to drive. it just isn't safe.