What the hell is wrong with me? I had 3 green teas last night, 2 of which had caffeine in them. So, of course, I ended up staying awake until like 7a.m. to watch the sun rise. It sucked that I was up so late (or early) but watching the sun come up was actually very beautiful. It was the first time I had seen it happen since I have lived here.
Today, I did basically nothing. I slept until like 2:00 and then went to work at 3. I worked til 7:30 and saw some faces I hadn't seen in a while. It was nice.
I haven't been feeling well all day and I am not sure why. Maybe it was the 3 green teas? But I love tea so much I could just sit around all day and drink it.
My electric is probbaly going to be turned off tomorrow because BB&T (or BB& Fee as I like to call it) stole $107 which just also happens to be the amount I need to pay for my electric. I hate my life.
Monday, April 03, 2006
5 More Weeks!
Well, ladies and gentlemen there are only 5 more weeks of Morgantown left for me! I am really excited. The summer got here SOOOOO fast! It feels like just the other day I was jumping off the cliffs with Andy, and Rachel and filming "A Tragedy At Falls Cut."
I think I just looked forward to the summer so much that it has gotten here much quicker. Last summer was definitely an amazing time. So many memories. There is something magical about summers in Cumberland. I mean pure magic. The atmosphere, the smell of the mountains, Friday after Five, family cookouts, sincerity in friendships. All of those things may apply elsewhere but Cumberland harbors them the best, I do declare.
This summer is going to be VERY different from last summer. A lot of people are going to be gone. Lyndsay is going to be living in New York doing her internship all summer. Andy is going to be at Six Flags all summer.
I was just speaking to Rachel about this, (the irony is she is thousands of miles away in Limerick) and when she gets back, I believe it will make sense that she and I become very close this summer. With less people around, more intimate interactions can happen, and I think Rachel and I will find ourselves hanging out a lot more with just each other than large groups.
Man, I've learned so much since last summer. So has Rachel. It's crazy what each year of college has to offer the summer. Each summer I feel like such a different person from the year before. College is full of life lessons, and I have plenty to bring back to Cumberland from Morgantown.
Rachel and I may be teaching English to children in Milano, Italy, which is literally a blessing. If this opportunity happens for me, I know that someone will be looking out for me. If not, then that's life, and I will go on expecting great things in my life. I choose to be optimistic with the idea that something AMAZING is going to happen to me as long as I keep living. So, we'll see how that goes. I'll keep updated as much as possible.
Finally, if any of you (my lovers that follow my site) want a suggestion for a good movie to see, go see V for Vendetta. It's definitely one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Basically if you like action, the 1812 Overture, or things blowing up, or a combination of all three, you're in for a treat! Take care!
I think I just looked forward to the summer so much that it has gotten here much quicker. Last summer was definitely an amazing time. So many memories. There is something magical about summers in Cumberland. I mean pure magic. The atmosphere, the smell of the mountains, Friday after Five, family cookouts, sincerity in friendships. All of those things may apply elsewhere but Cumberland harbors them the best, I do declare.
This summer is going to be VERY different from last summer. A lot of people are going to be gone. Lyndsay is going to be living in New York doing her internship all summer. Andy is going to be at Six Flags all summer.
I was just speaking to Rachel about this, (the irony is she is thousands of miles away in Limerick) and when she gets back, I believe it will make sense that she and I become very close this summer. With less people around, more intimate interactions can happen, and I think Rachel and I will find ourselves hanging out a lot more with just each other than large groups.
Man, I've learned so much since last summer. So has Rachel. It's crazy what each year of college has to offer the summer. Each summer I feel like such a different person from the year before. College is full of life lessons, and I have plenty to bring back to Cumberland from Morgantown.
Rachel and I may be teaching English to children in Milano, Italy, which is literally a blessing. If this opportunity happens for me, I know that someone will be looking out for me. If not, then that's life, and I will go on expecting great things in my life. I choose to be optimistic with the idea that something AMAZING is going to happen to me as long as I keep living. So, we'll see how that goes. I'll keep updated as much as possible.
Finally, if any of you (my lovers that follow my site) want a suggestion for a good movie to see, go see V for Vendetta. It's definitely one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Basically if you like action, the 1812 Overture, or things blowing up, or a combination of all three, you're in for a treat! Take care!
Friday, March 17, 2006
Tennis!!
Wow, I haven't updated my blog in a long while. Sorry for all of my dedicated fans...or not.
The weather has been very kind to me the past couple of months. It's only the middle of March and I've logged 15 matches (12-3). Overall, I feel my game is a lot better than it was coming off the winter last year. Last year I won my first 7 matches in a row, before falling hard to Jason. So, I turned that around and have won the last 5 matches against him. Isaiah has really improved his game so far this year. Two of my three losses this year have come to him. Given, they were very close, but he still has been playing great. I went 8-0 against him last year, so to be 0-2 to him so far this year is actually not as bad as I would have thought. It's nice to know that I have something to work towards.
That being said, I am SOO excited about tennis this summer. This summer, the tennis community is going to have two VERY talented champions back in the game. They are Jason and Isaiah. Both of which, may have been wrapped up in other things last summer. Isaiah played a lot last year but I never thought he had the spark of wanting to win like he used to, which made it easy to take advantage of his game. This year, however, I can see the fire to win in his game again. Jason, while he hasn't beaten me since last year, is finding his game again which is AWESOME. Because, last year he and I only played 3 matches and only one of them was in the summer. This year, so far, both of them are very excited to play this summer and get their game back to the competitive tone it used to be. Even though it's great to walk on the court and expect to win, I will be excited for the days to come when I walk on to the court with either of them and not expect the outcome to be either way. That's how it should be among us three.
So now that summer tennis has Jason, and Isaiah back, it will be interesting to see who else comes up out of the ranks. Justin Nines may be the summer tennis dark horse by June or so. He still has a lot to learn about the game, but apparently he can hold his own with his groundstrokes. Either way, he has a passion for the game just like Isaiah, Jason and I do. I'm excited to see how he plays. There's also Carson. I only played 2 matches against Carson, both of which I won pretty handily. I don't remember the last time Carson ever beat me, or was ever really a threat to Me, Isaiah, or Jason. The last match I remember playing him before last summer, was the match for the No.4 seed...which I won. Hopefully, he won't lose interest in the game, and stay a competitive force for the area. There's also Max, but I have never completed a match with him. In fact, I haven't seen him play at all this year. Hopefully, we will add an aspect to the summer tennis this year. This may also be the summer for Mike Dicks. He had surgery just in time for it to heal by the summer. I think we may see a big comeback from him this summer since he has a drive to play just like the rest of us. Melissa will be on fire as usual, and I am sure Brittney will find her winning volleys when she gets back to playing.
That being said, I think with all of these players being in top form this summer, the competitive rankings that we did two years ago may be in order. A lot of people have expressed interest in it. This year, we may even have round robin tournaments that will last all day and the winner and runner up will receive a trophy. That would be so much fun!
Now, I have to go back to Morgantown and finish off this semester so that I can get back here and play tennis ALLLLL summer! WOOOO!!!
The weather has been very kind to me the past couple of months. It's only the middle of March and I've logged 15 matches (12-3). Overall, I feel my game is a lot better than it was coming off the winter last year. Last year I won my first 7 matches in a row, before falling hard to Jason. So, I turned that around and have won the last 5 matches against him. Isaiah has really improved his game so far this year. Two of my three losses this year have come to him. Given, they were very close, but he still has been playing great. I went 8-0 against him last year, so to be 0-2 to him so far this year is actually not as bad as I would have thought. It's nice to know that I have something to work towards.
That being said, I am SOO excited about tennis this summer. This summer, the tennis community is going to have two VERY talented champions back in the game. They are Jason and Isaiah. Both of which, may have been wrapped up in other things last summer. Isaiah played a lot last year but I never thought he had the spark of wanting to win like he used to, which made it easy to take advantage of his game. This year, however, I can see the fire to win in his game again. Jason, while he hasn't beaten me since last year, is finding his game again which is AWESOME. Because, last year he and I only played 3 matches and only one of them was in the summer. This year, so far, both of them are very excited to play this summer and get their game back to the competitive tone it used to be. Even though it's great to walk on the court and expect to win, I will be excited for the days to come when I walk on to the court with either of them and not expect the outcome to be either way. That's how it should be among us three.
So now that summer tennis has Jason, and Isaiah back, it will be interesting to see who else comes up out of the ranks. Justin Nines may be the summer tennis dark horse by June or so. He still has a lot to learn about the game, but apparently he can hold his own with his groundstrokes. Either way, he has a passion for the game just like Isaiah, Jason and I do. I'm excited to see how he plays. There's also Carson. I only played 2 matches against Carson, both of which I won pretty handily. I don't remember the last time Carson ever beat me, or was ever really a threat to Me, Isaiah, or Jason. The last match I remember playing him before last summer, was the match for the No.4 seed...which I won. Hopefully, he won't lose interest in the game, and stay a competitive force for the area. There's also Max, but I have never completed a match with him. In fact, I haven't seen him play at all this year. Hopefully, we will add an aspect to the summer tennis this year. This may also be the summer for Mike Dicks. He had surgery just in time for it to heal by the summer. I think we may see a big comeback from him this summer since he has a drive to play just like the rest of us. Melissa will be on fire as usual, and I am sure Brittney will find her winning volleys when she gets back to playing.
That being said, I think with all of these players being in top form this summer, the competitive rankings that we did two years ago may be in order. A lot of people have expressed interest in it. This year, we may even have round robin tournaments that will last all day and the winner and runner up will receive a trophy. That would be so much fun!
Now, I have to go back to Morgantown and finish off this semester so that I can get back here and play tennis ALLLLL summer! WOOOO!!!
Monday, January 23, 2006
Shall I Compare Thee to a Rainy Day?
I wrote a little sonnet that worked out more beautifully than I expected. Below is Shakespeare's sonnet to which I drew my sonnet's patronage, followed by mine. Enjoy!
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
-William Shakespeare
Shall I Compare Thee to a Rainy Day?
Shall I compare thee to a rainy day?
Your thunderous silence puts a spell on me,
Rough winds are yours as minds are turning gray
As tears collect on veins of mourning leaves,
Though you believe this stubborn overcast,
Your rough winds will sway the clouds quite soon,
And with these winds will blow a sudden blast,
Your mind will open up the month of June,
With calm compared to patience of a pond,
Your eternal summer will be found,
Stand to the sun, and find that concrete bond,
As powerful as lightening to the ground,
So long as the sun shines solely on to you,
Your life will be a sky forever blue.
-John Thrasher
© 2006 John Thrasher
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date.
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance or nature's changing course untrimm'd;
But thy eternal summer shall not fade
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st;
Nor shall Death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st:
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
-William Shakespeare
Shall I Compare Thee to a Rainy Day?
Shall I compare thee to a rainy day?
Your thunderous silence puts a spell on me,
Rough winds are yours as minds are turning gray
As tears collect on veins of mourning leaves,
Though you believe this stubborn overcast,
Your rough winds will sway the clouds quite soon,
And with these winds will blow a sudden blast,
Your mind will open up the month of June,
With calm compared to patience of a pond,
Your eternal summer will be found,
Stand to the sun, and find that concrete bond,
As powerful as lightening to the ground,
So long as the sun shines solely on to you,
Your life will be a sky forever blue.
-John Thrasher
© 2006 John Thrasher
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
When You Reach The End
Apparently my friends are a lot more creative than I ever thought. One of my good friends Mr. Justin Dickstein, wrote this poem and I thought it was really good. It has a very universal message, and is well constructed. Check out his xanga if you'd like. Good job, Justin!
“When You Reach the End”
When you reach the end, the only thing you can do
Is sit and wait at a bench and think about what’s true
The million possibilities that come our way
The chances we take and the things we say
Why do we think too much when we know what we should be doing?
We know what is right and what we shouldn’t be pursuing
How many times have we told ourselves, NO
But don’t care and just go with the flow
Are we this group that talks about right and wrong
Are we the type of people who analyze every song
How come we sit here and ponder about our lives
Why we are here and how long we will survive
The thing is that we all just have our days
We want to vent about it and figure out a way
No matter how hard we try, it is still going to be just as hard
These are the events that leave us with those noticeable scars
How come we take these minutes and spend time talking about this
The life we hope for or the life we have missed
Why do we scream when we are mad?
Why do we cry when we are sad?
Why does our heart beat so fast when we get nervous?
Why do we get frustrated when we lose service?
Why do we get scared when the time has ended?
Why does the sky turn that color when the sun has blended?
We sit here at the end and the only thing we can do
Is sit and wait at a bench and think about what’s true
This is not the end of a conversation; it is actually just the beginning
You can even say you know it’s only the first inning
So take your time and talk about the world
Make pretend you never met that guy or girl
Just think about the facts and how it all came true
Think about your life and think about just you
So take yourself all the way down
To the end that is all the way around
Don’t forget it is you and your friends who talk
So bring them with you to the end of the boardwalk
When you reach the end, it isn’t at all the end
It is just you sitting at a bench talking to your best friends
By J.D.
“When You Reach the End”
When you reach the end, the only thing you can do
Is sit and wait at a bench and think about what’s true
The million possibilities that come our way
The chances we take and the things we say
Why do we think too much when we know what we should be doing?
We know what is right and what we shouldn’t be pursuing
How many times have we told ourselves, NO
But don’t care and just go with the flow
Are we this group that talks about right and wrong
Are we the type of people who analyze every song
How come we sit here and ponder about our lives
Why we are here and how long we will survive
The thing is that we all just have our days
We want to vent about it and figure out a way
No matter how hard we try, it is still going to be just as hard
These are the events that leave us with those noticeable scars
How come we take these minutes and spend time talking about this
The life we hope for or the life we have missed
Why do we scream when we are mad?
Why do we cry when we are sad?
Why does our heart beat so fast when we get nervous?
Why do we get frustrated when we lose service?
Why do we get scared when the time has ended?
Why does the sky turn that color when the sun has blended?
We sit here at the end and the only thing we can do
Is sit and wait at a bench and think about what’s true
This is not the end of a conversation; it is actually just the beginning
You can even say you know it’s only the first inning
So take your time and talk about the world
Make pretend you never met that guy or girl
Just think about the facts and how it all came true
Think about your life and think about just you
So take yourself all the way down
To the end that is all the way around
Don’t forget it is you and your friends who talk
So bring them with you to the end of the boardwalk
When you reach the end, it isn’t at all the end
It is just you sitting at a bench talking to your best friends
By J.D.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
My Experience With Mono & Sinus Infections
Now that I am almost back to 100% health, I figured I would write about the importance of staying healthy and the idea of how to avoid getting mono transmitted to you...my fans.
On November 26, 2005 I came home from a friend's party, and had a horrible headache and an even worse fever. I don't know about you but I like fevers just as much as I like being ripped apart by a pack of wolves. They're no good.
On top of having mono, I had a nice case of a sinus infection. To make a long story short, I went to the hospital, found out I had mono and a sinus infection, they gave me an antibiotic for my sinus infection (because mono is a virus and it can't be treated), the antibiotics dehydrated me and I had to go back to the hospital and have an an IV stuck in me, then I had glands that were swollen all the way down under my chin, then I was prescribed steroids, then I got better.
All of this happened the week before finals.
Luckily, the steroids helped a lot. They made me feel like a whole new man. Luckily, I was able to take my finals because I was feeling much better (although I did almost pass out as I was climbing the stairs to one of my classes...but don't tell anyone because that's embarassing).
In conclusion, if you are one of those people that makes out with everyone, make sure you know if they have had mono before, and if they have had it within the last 6 months, say no to mono. Furthermore, if you like to drink after people, then stop. Trust me, you DO NOT want to get this.
Being the dedicated fan that you are (for reading this blog), I am concerned for your health. I would hope that anyone reading this would stay as healthy as can be. I mean I'm not saying that anyone that doesn't read this shouldn't be concerned. But why should I worry about people that don't read this? You are the chosen ones.
Take care of your body.
On November 26, 2005 I came home from a friend's party, and had a horrible headache and an even worse fever. I don't know about you but I like fevers just as much as I like being ripped apart by a pack of wolves. They're no good.
On top of having mono, I had a nice case of a sinus infection. To make a long story short, I went to the hospital, found out I had mono and a sinus infection, they gave me an antibiotic for my sinus infection (because mono is a virus and it can't be treated), the antibiotics dehydrated me and I had to go back to the hospital and have an an IV stuck in me, then I had glands that were swollen all the way down under my chin, then I was prescribed steroids, then I got better.
All of this happened the week before finals.
Luckily, the steroids helped a lot. They made me feel like a whole new man. Luckily, I was able to take my finals because I was feeling much better (although I did almost pass out as I was climbing the stairs to one of my classes...but don't tell anyone because that's embarassing).
In conclusion, if you are one of those people that makes out with everyone, make sure you know if they have had mono before, and if they have had it within the last 6 months, say no to mono. Furthermore, if you like to drink after people, then stop. Trust me, you DO NOT want to get this.
Being the dedicated fan that you are (for reading this blog), I am concerned for your health. I would hope that anyone reading this would stay as healthy as can be. I mean I'm not saying that anyone that doesn't read this shouldn't be concerned. But why should I worry about people that don't read this? You are the chosen ones.
Take care of your body.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
A Look Back at 2005
2005 turned out to be not such a bad year. A lot of bad things happened, and a lot of good things happened. However, I can say with a certain amount of optimism that 2005 has set me up to make 2006 a lot better than the year before.
Here are some highlights of my version of 2005.
Exceptional Friendships - This year was a test for not only my friends but for me as well. I learned a lot about what I will tolerate in friendships, and what people will tolerate about me. One thing I learned that I don't think a lot of people will ever be able to do is to be at peace with myself and accept the fact that believe it or not, it is sometimes beneficial and "OK" to change my views. A lot of people will say, "Well this is who I am, and I am not changing for anybody." And, while this is a very bold, and usually positive statement, there are some instances where the person needs to look deeper in to his or her character and realize that there might be some things that might actually NEED to be changed to live a better life. Unfortunately, most people believe they are at a point of all-knowing, and that his or her life is the best that it can be. Admittingly, I was like that. However, after a very important argument with one of my best friends over the summer, I realized that my life can be a lot easier and less stressful if I step back and look at my options rather than saying, "I am not changing for anyone." No one is perfect, and the odds of anyone being 100% at peace with themself is too bad, because I feel there is always a need to step back and obvserve behaviors no matter where you are in life. As a result of this, I have sifted, and weeded through the people that will be with me for the rest of my life. There were many heartbreaks and arguments along the way, but now I know who the soldiers are that will help me battle through the challenges of growing up, and becoming who I am and who I will be.
Exceptional Schooling - Finally, I transferred to WVU. A lot of people didn't think I would actually do it, which made the move that much better. I am glad to be there, and can't wait to be done at the same time!
Additions to the Family - On December 21, 2005, Dayvion Antonio Coffman became my favorite (and only) newphew! Words can't express how excited I am to be a part of his life.
I may add more to this post as it comes to me!
Here are some highlights of my version of 2005.
Exceptional Friendships - This year was a test for not only my friends but for me as well. I learned a lot about what I will tolerate in friendships, and what people will tolerate about me. One thing I learned that I don't think a lot of people will ever be able to do is to be at peace with myself and accept the fact that believe it or not, it is sometimes beneficial and "OK" to change my views. A lot of people will say, "Well this is who I am, and I am not changing for anybody." And, while this is a very bold, and usually positive statement, there are some instances where the person needs to look deeper in to his or her character and realize that there might be some things that might actually NEED to be changed to live a better life. Unfortunately, most people believe they are at a point of all-knowing, and that his or her life is the best that it can be. Admittingly, I was like that. However, after a very important argument with one of my best friends over the summer, I realized that my life can be a lot easier and less stressful if I step back and look at my options rather than saying, "I am not changing for anyone." No one is perfect, and the odds of anyone being 100% at peace with themself is too bad, because I feel there is always a need to step back and obvserve behaviors no matter where you are in life. As a result of this, I have sifted, and weeded through the people that will be with me for the rest of my life. There were many heartbreaks and arguments along the way, but now I know who the soldiers are that will help me battle through the challenges of growing up, and becoming who I am and who I will be.
Exceptional Schooling - Finally, I transferred to WVU. A lot of people didn't think I would actually do it, which made the move that much better. I am glad to be there, and can't wait to be done at the same time!
Additions to the Family - On December 21, 2005, Dayvion Antonio Coffman became my favorite (and only) newphew! Words can't express how excited I am to be a part of his life.
I may add more to this post as it comes to me!
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Even If I Hate You, You Should Still Have a Nice [Religious Holiday]
Over the years, I have built a tower of friends, and a stump of enemies. Most people would say, "Hey enemy, shut up and die on [religious holiday]." I, however, don't think that hateful enemies should have a horrible time during the holidays.
If there is one time of the year that a person that has hate in his or her heart should get a bye, it should be during the holidays. This is the time of year that peoples' lives change for the better. Now is the best time of any for that hateful, stubborn, vengeful, racist, pitiful person to change his or her ways for the better, and start to live a fuller, happier, indiscriminiative life.
Unfortunately, these types of people can't see past their own views, so the hopes of any kind of swing in to a better life, is pushing optimism towards foolishness.
Even if you are my enemy, I wish you a very happy or merry [religious holiday].
If there is one time of the year that a person that has hate in his or her heart should get a bye, it should be during the holidays. This is the time of year that peoples' lives change for the better. Now is the best time of any for that hateful, stubborn, vengeful, racist, pitiful person to change his or her ways for the better, and start to live a fuller, happier, indiscriminiative life.
Unfortunately, these types of people can't see past their own views, so the hopes of any kind of swing in to a better life, is pushing optimism towards foolishness.
Even if you are my enemy, I wish you a very happy or merry [religious holiday].
Friday, November 11, 2005
Only 38% of Americans Like You, Mr. President!
Now that the President's approval rating has sunk to the lowest approval rating in the history of our country, I figured I'd see what people are thinking that read my blog. Below is a poll that you can vote on how well you think the President is doing so far. Enjoy!
Monday, October 17, 2005
Faulty Horoscopes
Whether they are true or not, I always want to believe that my horoscopes will 'scope out' my forecast for the day.
I was a trusty believer and soul confider in my horoscope, because believe it or not it actually has had some interesting predictions that have rang true in the past.
Well as of today I don't believe I can trust my friendly stars any longer. Here is what my horoscope said today in the WVU daily newspaper:
Take your car in for a checkup in the near future. Also, become a more cautious driver. Are you considering a home office or remodeling a room or two? Aquarius adores the different. Tonight: Return a long-distance call.
The only correlation I can find with the car thing is on Friday night when I almost drove downtown to pick up my drunken friend, Josh. BUT, I didn't do it, so what are the stars thinking?
Furthremore, I was thinking this weekend about how I wish I had a house instead of a 2 bedroom apartment. Is this the stars' way of mocking me? "Are you considering a home office or remodeling a room or two?" To hell with that. No wonder stars are so on fire.
I will however, return that long-distance call. Talk to you tonight then Colonel! :-)
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