Randy Pausch

Hello everyone.
I was at work surfing the internet, I mean working very hard. :) I saw a headline for Randy Pausch. Now I had no idea who this man was but wow, he is incredible. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about two years ago. He has three children. He wrote a book called the Last Lecture. There was a Primetime special with Diane Sawyer back in April with him but I never saw it. I just watched the special in five parts on youtube.com Just go and search his name. I am starting to watch his last lecture which is "Acheiving your Childhood Dreams." It really is amazing. Sadly, he died on July 25, 2008. If you have time in your busy day, you really should watch it.

"The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out; brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. "

Did you know that Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks?
Did you know that the plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets?

Weekend

Hello everyone
Sorry it has taken so long to update. Thursday night at midnight(or I guess Friday morning at midnight), Atley and I went and saw Stepbrothers with Will Ferrell. It was so funny. I would go and see it again. On Saturday, me, Matthew, and my mom went and saw my grandma and grandaddy for his birthday. We went to Captain's Bay in Waynesville. It was good food except it took forever to get our food. That's about all right now that has happened.

The other day Atley and I bought a book of useless information and I thought I would share a couple facts with you.

1) Coca-Cola was originally green.
2) An official baseball has 108 stitches.
3) Tom Hanks is related to Abraham Lincoln.

Christmas In July

WOOOOO!!!! I got a brand new laptop computer. It is my Christmas present from my mom and my dad. I got it early because we got an awesome deal. It is a Gateway M 6843 from Best Buy. Last night, Atley transferred my stuff over from my old computer to my new computer. It is so pretty and RED! My dad is taking my old computer so I Kentuckyized it. lol. It's all set up for someone who doesn't have a cell phone. Just the basics. Atley got rid of most of the icons so he would not get confused.

I will put some pictures up once I figure out how to use just the SD card without using the cord to transfer.

"You are a star so don't forget to shine like one."

WNC Ribfest 2008

On Friday evening, Atley and I went to the Ribfest at the WNC Ag Center. Atley got the sample ribs at Big Boned Ribs. They won last year as best ribs and sauce. I got a pork sandwich at Kiefer's. I think that's what it was called. Well Atley decided to play some of the carnival games. He won me a Dora the Explorer doll and a flower. A reporter from the Asheville Citizens Times was there and he took our picture. They are on the website under Ribfest pictures. Above are the four that we were in.

Happy Fourth of July

I want to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July. 232 years ago, we gained independence from England. On this day, I would like to thank everyone who has or currently is fighting to keep our independence. We all thank you and appreciate you.

"You’re a grand old flag,
You’re a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of, the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev’ry heart beats true ‘neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there’s never a boast or brag. But should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep you eye on the grand old flag. "
- George M. Cohan, You’re A Grand Old Flag