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National Randomness

"And Ronald Reagan's speeches scripts all came from famous movie clips." - Animaniacs

Guess I'll chip in with my thoughts on Reagan's passing. I don't have any. I mean, he was President when I was born, but I don't remember any of his policies, sayings, etc. I mean when he left office I was 5. I was more concerned about what was happening in New York City (light Ghostbusters reference) than what was happening in the White House. I think the first President I'll actually reflect on when they pass will probably be Clinton. It was around the time of Bush Sr. leaving and Clinton taking over that I actually started paying attention to politics, government, and other such things. Now as far as his funeral ceremonies and such, my sister and I question as if to whether or not Reagan's body was actually in that casket. It was always closed and always covered by the American Flag. Kinda makes you think.

"We regret to inform you that all your sons have passed away…so change your blue star to gold."

- Caroline's Spine

Now on my list of cities to go visit, Washington D.C. doesn't rank high on my list. It's actually in the lower-tier of cities I've been to, just above Birmingham and Los Angeles. Considering last time I went I had seen all the monuments, been inside of the White House, and felt bad for all the homeless people in our nation's capital, I thought I had done it all. Well now there's a new monument and I REALLY want to go see it. The new World War II monument is just simply beautiful. It's a very fitting and deserving monument/memorial to all of those who served and/or lost their lives in World War II. The splendor and just sheer magnificence of this thing is something I feel that that pictures and video doesn't do justice for. Looks like D.C. just made a jump to second place on my list of places to go back to.

Regular Old Randomnness

"And now you think your bigger…but to me you ain't nuthin' but a bitch ass nigga." - Easy-E

There's a few rappers around nowadays that are causing issues left and right. Some with me personally, some with society in general. First off on my list, Pastor Troy. He gets cool points from me for being a wrestling supporter - but he loses them for biting on my gimmick. I mean sure, I know he's been toting the WCW World Belt around for years, but T_Piddy made it fashionable. Don't try to lay complete claim to that one son. Second off, T.I. His song "Rubber Band Man" has brothas all across the South wearing rubber bands on their wrists. The rubber bands "represent the struggle" (bending but not breaking). Come on, this is just dumb. I don't know which is dumber, the fact that they do this or the fact Nike is selling rubber bands, four for $5. Yes, you heard me right. Nike rubber bands… Last, 50 Cent. Remember when he was blasting Ja Rule for doing more singing than rapping? When was the last time you heard 50 Cent (and the rest of G-Unit for that matter) do any real rapping? And the question of the week is who's been cameo-ing in more videos lately, Lil' Jon or Kanye West?

Quick comparison time: Since I've been pretty much living and working out of Columbia for the past month, I've experienced a major culture shock. Wearing Clemson orange is not something normal. Its frowned upon. Finding someone w/ a Clemson ring on is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Everything is colored in a shade of garnett and black and chickens are respected. Talk about an alternate world. Anyways, here's what I noticed.

Better drinking scene: Five Points. More Variety. Better drinkers: Clemson people. Our tolerance can't be matched.

Better dancing scene: Five Points. Larger dance floors. More clubs. Better Dancers: Columbia wins this round.

Prettier girls: Clemson by leaps and bounds. Nicer girls: Push. It's the south. They're all nice.

Nicer environment: Upstate SC and Clemson's beauty can't be matched. I still say there's nothing better than a Clemson sunset standing on Bowman Field looking toward downtown.

More active environment: Columbia easily. You think that considering I've lived near Columbia my entire life I would have exhausted things to do. Nope. Now that I'm legal, I'm just getting started. But to be fair, I haven't had time to play in Greenville much. I'll have to rectify that situation one day.

Super Quick Shoutouts - Lord knows who's gonna get upset for being left out this time. I'm over it as usual.

Cecil: Hope you're living it up down in Florida. Mr. I Have Ever Other Friday Off :-P I can't hate tho. I'll definitely come visit. Especially since you said there's hispanic women galore that I could date rape. Mmmm….

Denny: Nice driver's license. It's really cute… On the real, nice ride. And as your luck would have it, someone already banged it up. At least it wasn't your fault this time. Nor did you knock over construction sites.

Phil: Thank ya so kindly for fixing my computer. Without you I would have had to rebuild the EAP and RAW templates. And we know that wouldn't have happened. I probably would have just stopped first. And you my friend might have the NICEST parents ever.

Tristan: It was good to hear from you. Definitely made my drive home go by quicker. When I swing through ATL I'll definitely drop by whichever of the two pet stores you'll be working in.

Mike: Hurry up and come back from Asia. And don't bring SARS back with you. SAAAAAARS….

Rachel & Bradley: I guess now I can give both of ya'll one shoutout and not feel bad. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrell, I wish ya'll the best. Just let me know when I get to be the Godfather. I'll raise your kid to be the next Piddy.

Michele: You don't know how good it is to hear from you. Whether I'm drunk and just wanna bitch or if we're just bored, its always good conversation. And its mandatory you get down here for Homecoming. And by the way, thank you so much for the WCW Title Belt. I really would have paid good money to see the look on your face when you picked it up.

Kel Kel: What have we learned Miss Kel? You don't get one of 52B without getting us all. Apparently third grade ideas work. Next time we'll go with Paper, Rock, Scissors. And next time we go out, let's hold back on the shots.

Cassie: I told ya life ain't that bad once you shake that rut off. And that story of you running into Chad's family might be the one of the best stories I've heard in a while.

Eric: Nice to see you. In Sumter. That was just surreal. You my friend are the first of my friends from college to chill on my home turf. Twas odd. (Yes, Michele, I remember the Liam thing. But because of you, I try to forget that ;-))

Chad: "You Bust It" by Maddenislife - #1 Single of the Summer. And yes, I still sing your version of "Slow Motion." I really wish I could get that shit out of my head.

Libby: Just to let you know, that night we played SFII and I was wasted beyond belief, I actually let you win a few of 'em. Or at least that's what I want you believe. That was also that night we had that long talk out on the balcony. Twas good. It was nice to know that I (nor my kliq) wasn't the only one growing up. And mucho congrats on the job in Clinton. I'll be sure to visit sporadically.

Nieka: I'm sorry I didn't holla at you on your birthday. Between starting a new job and other stuff it just slipped my mind. My bad. I'm deepest apologies. In other news, you gotta watch where you swing those boobs of yours. Yes, they are great. But they can cause accidents hun...like crushed larynxes.

Kelly: How you enjoying that stalker hun? By the way, that morning you woke me up to say bye might have been one of the best things ever. Definitely started off my week on a great note. It was nice to have a pretty girl wake me up without hearing "Terence, wake the fuck up" (Michele :-P) or "Terence, you sleep too much" (Kel :-P).

Nasty Nikki: For such a quiet person, you've definitely got interesting things to say. Tis always good and interesting conversation with ya. And yes. Us black folks did get served by Lindsay Lohan at the MTV Movie Awards.

Tyrell: Thanks so much for the great start to my 21st birthday. That was just a bad combination. The master of getting free drinks (Big Game James) combined with the master of drinking free drinks (T_Piddy). You definitely put one in the W column that night. And btw, next time we happen to be in Five Points on the same night, bring your cell phone with you.

Rebecca: I didn't forget about you. Eventho you think I do all the time. I just like to make you think that. And yes, now that I'm in Columbia, I have no excuse to not see you. That and the fact you live 20 mins away from where I work. Yeah, definite many sleepovers and meals will be had at your apartment.

Courtney: Mucho congratulations on your engagement. I wish ya the best. And great choice in having the wedding in Greenville. It'll definitely be a beautiful day for you. Btw, now that I'm in the Columbia, the same goes for you as Miss Rebecca. I'll actually be able to drop in and see ya occassionally.