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Saturday, September 03, 2005
Ok, since I got here I realized that I don't have as much time to update and tell you all what's going on. For instance, right now I am randomly spending the weekend at the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house. The kicker is that this is not even at my College. I am at Longwood University. Use your imagination about what goes on down here or just watch Animal House or anyother College movies. Well there are a lot of stories and so little time to update this place. So this blog will have to take a break... not permanent of course. I simply want to undertake a new project.
I will start a new site that branches off this one and it will solely be dedicated to telling stories about stuff I experience here at College. I already have some good material and I might employ the use of some friends to also give their stories. It will be kind of like TuckerMax.com except more with me and College and completely diffirent.
Also don't worry, if there is something random that happens that isn't quiet story worthy but definetly needs to be mentioned it will go right back here. So never stop checking my blog. Till next time.
Posted at 08:18 pm by PecDec
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Saturday, August 27, 2005
NROTC Orientation, College, and the Sickness
Well, I am in my dorm room in Old Dominion University. First let me tell you the road I took to get here. ROTC O-Week: Simply the hardest thing I've had to go through. I've been to "boot camp" camps before... but now we're adults so it's twice as difficult. Lot's of cursing, screaming, insulting, and breaking down of the mind and body. We had 2 people quit after the first 3 days. I started losing my voice on the first day, and by the end of the week it was gone. They tired us out by making us run up and down the barracks making and remaking our beds, taking all the mattresses upstairs and back down to make our beds in 2 minutes. Keppner and I got pretty good at making our beds in under a minute fifteen seconds. Basicallay it was nonstop stress and nonstop pressure. My body is still sore... and on top of that I am now sick. There were some fun parts, other than throwing up after the mile and a half cause I was dead tired. Believe it or not the barfing actually made me feel better. There was the Leadership Obstacle Course which was kind of fun... though my whole team fell in the "lake" and got "blown up." The Marine corps Obstacle Course kind of wore me out... but mostly it was Gunnery Sergeant Williams with his push-ups and extending of the hands. Everyone is still complaining about how sore they are. Like I said, a lot of running, a lot of screaming, and a lot of Marine spit in my face... But we all grew closer... we weren't able to talk for the first 3 days but we managed to become a team, eventually. Thinking back on all the comments the Marines made, we can't help but laugh everytime we see eachother. At graduation picnic though I felt like shit... I was grumpy and all that crap. But my Platoon Sergeant was actually nice to me, he shook my hand and everything... and Sgt. Butland actually helped me make straps for my seabag after yelling at me all week... felt really scary and strange. Then I was off to college. College: Still fealt like shit. Was grumpy with my parents and I'm sorry for that... luckily they understood. People kept coming up and asking if I was alright, and telling me that I looked worn out. We got all my stuff in the room and pimped it out, then I took a shower... much needed because the best shower I got during O-week was falling in the bay like 7 times after trying to learn to sail... StfSgt. and Senior Chief made fun of me for a long time for that. Then my roomie got there. Matt is a cool guy. He is studying right now... I am writing this. My parents and I had dinner at this cool Greek place even though I had a headache. Then we bought my books...$365 dollars!!!! Then they dropped me off, kissed me, said our good-byes and were off. Mom had her sunglasses on so that I couldn't see her cry... she tried holding it in and quickly got in the car. I was on my own again, luckily O-week made me feel independent, and everyone I talk to who went through it are telling me that they're not homesick because they've already been gone a week and went through hell.
I went to that ODU party and saw some familiar faces. Then I ran into Erin and hung-out with her for a bit. Then I ran into Chelsea and Amanda and we assembled the Preview Crew together. We walked around, chilled, played Bingo, walked around some more, played some weird game with poker chips, chilled, got invited to a Frat Party at 3 AM. The guys just wanted freshman girls, tried to find the party... ran into "Pretty Ricky" because they were supposedly playing at the party... that was weird. The girls got scared because they though we ended up in the ghetto, so we turned around. Saw a bunch of people get arrested at other parties, tried to find a place to hang... then called it a night... I slept very well.
I woke up sick... took some medicine. Went to that required assembly... it had no point. Then I explored a bit, found the weight-room. I also tried to go to the ROTC Office to ask some questions, but nobody was there. Then I snuck into the Field Hockey game cause I was bored. I sat through 20 minutes and got tired of looking at the girls. Well actually I started feeling sick and groggy, so I made my way back to my dorm and slept for a good four hours. I got up still feeling sick, ate dinner and now I am here writing this post. I don't think I will go to the Outdoor Movie today, I am really worn. I hope it gets better by Monday because I have to wake up at like 4:50 AM to go PT with Senior Chief... and he said that it will not be easy... especially since he was pissed at us...
Posted at 07:26 pm by PecDec
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Sunday, August 21, 2005
First of all let me apologize for my post yesterday, it was late and my head was throbbing. I don't know what's worse... a hangover headache or the munchies after smoking.
The day went well. I hung out with Hannah, and we visited Erin in Sears and bumped into Sergey by accident. Then she took me to Guitar Center to watch me play drums, and I sucked of course. She played guitar for me, and that was cool. Some guy tried playing Stairway to Heaven which is like a music store stereotype... but he was actually really good. Afterwards we visited Becky and Mikasa and said hi, and I said bye. It was all really cute. I'll miss Hannah, and every other good person out there.
Then my family came for our celebration. It was a much smaller crowd than we're used to, but I like the intimacy more than the noise. I mostly hung-out with Raffy and chilled. We're like bestfriends who don't see eachother often, there is not that uncomfortable "get to know you" feeling that I usually have with my other cousins after we haven't seen eachother in a year. Me and him know what's up.
Funny thing... I've never had a hangover before... and I get it during a family event... that must have been some strong wine.
Thanks to all those people who wished me a Happy Birthday... and sucks to all you Springbrook folks who didn't say anything on Facebook. Why is it that the only people who wished me Happy Birthday online yesterday were girls I met at Old Dominion? That certainly won't make me want to stay.
Anyways, I'm leaving tomorrow and just wanted to say good-bye to Silver Spring, MD. This became my second home and was the place of many wonderful lessons and experiences. Having said that, I can't wait to leave and go onto my 3rd home at Old Dominion University.
I thank all of you who supported me, and all of you who didn't because you've made me stronger and helped teach me valuable life lessons.
My bags are packed with the exception of a few items who will go in at 3 AM tomorrow morning as I'm getting ready to go out the door.
This is it...and to my surprise I am hardly nervous. I guess I know everything will be alright and that I was ready for this for a long time. It's time to start a new life, a new path on the way to adulthood. It's time to make new friends and memories, and maybe find new loves... though you all know how I feel about that. (LOL)
College...wow...it seemed so far away. I never even thought I was smart enough to make it, my parents scared me that much. I guess that made me work harder even when I thought I was slacking.
Anyways... good-bye. I'll see you when I see you.
Posted at 12:23 pm by PecDec
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I ain't got much to say... It's late and I got a hang over... yeah it was that kind of a birthday...
Thanks to all that acknowledged it... I really need some sleep... I love Johnny Cash... it's country, but oh so rock n roll... and you feel like he is talking about you... but not in a paranoid way... I don't know if I could make it upstairs... I guess it's time for tylenol and crashing on the couch again... don't worry... I am not that fucked up... oh who am I kidding, why am I even writing this shit right now...
Posted at 12:53 am by PecDec
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Friday, August 19, 2005
New Stuff and things I forgot
Well, I told you I would forget to report something. Turns out it was a pretty big thing... for me at least.
Everyone who went through the ODU admissions process online probably heard of the BlogSquad. If not than acquaint yourself here.
Well anyways, they were having tryouts for the new Squad like a month ago, and of course I decided to apply. I am happy to tell you that I easily made it to the second round. Than I was supposed to "Blog" a day in my life, not a hard task seeing as to how used to it I am. So I submitted that entry. A week goes by and I get the following e-mail.
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Carl J Champagne <CChampag@odu.edu> |
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:48 PM |
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BlogSquad 2005-06 results |
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Dear BlogSquad entrant:
Thank you for the time and effort you spent in your entry, as this year's competition was especially difficult for our judges. Sifting through the entries, it was difficult to pick just four. Your entry was anonymously read and thoroughly evaluated by a panel of judges. After a long and arduous couple of days, the judges have almost reached a verdict.
Because the entries were so good, we are currently trying to see if we can add a space for one more blogger. Therefore the process is taking a bit longer than expected and you can expect to here more from us soon. |
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Ok, so I still have a chance I am thinking to myself. Little did I know who they were trying to make the space for. About a week ago I got the following e-mail.
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Carl J Champagne <CChampag@odu.edu> |
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Monday, August 15, 2005 11:59 AM |
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samoylov3@hotmail.com |
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Saveliy,
Thank you for your patience, sorry to keep you on pins and needles while we
searched for additional funding so that we could accommodate additional
bloggers. The time you invested in your entry really showed that you
wanted to become part of the BlogSquad. While you were not selected as on
of the final four bloggers, you were so close that we decided to try to
expand the program.
While we did not get the funding necessary to make you part of the
BlogSquad, you have been selected to serve as the first alternate. This
means that should one of the selected participants not fulfill the
requirements, you will the first person we turn to to fill the void.
Carl Champagne
Admissions Webmaster
Old Dominion University
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Holy Granoly... I made it to the Top 5! The bad news is that I had to be Top 4. So I sent him a letter thanking him for the opportunity anyways. Then I started hoping for someone to drop-out... but that's not likely. They're obviously talented writers who cared enough to write a better "Blog" than me. :)
But then it hit me what an honor this really was. They tried to make extra room and funding just for me? That means that my name must have been brought up to some pretty high officials in the school and that I was discussed in detail. Though it didn't work-out... who cares! That is still so freaking cool! I guess I was a little too edgy for those officials, and it's probably best to keep my Blog here so that I can actually discuss aspects of student life other than studying, if you know what I mean. ;)
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Okay, my Birthday is tomorrow so wish me a Happy Birthday even if you don't know me so that I know you're not a jerk.
I am so ready to go to ROTC Orientation... just two more days Baby!
Posted at 05:49 pm by PecDec
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I believe one of my friends once described it as a cute movie. I really don't have a better way to describe this. It's like the urban version of Hoosiers where they lose at the end... though I enjoyed it much more than Hoosiers. There was probably a little too much Hollywood thrown into this true story, but it was still a good, cute movie.
Now this is probably one of the better films I've seen in my short life. I don't really have favorites, but this ranks highly up there. It is a very interesting and heart-wrenching story (most of you heard about the ending.) The whole movie the audience doesn't know exactly where it's heading until the very end. I think the plot was beautifully written, and the movie masterfully made. Go see it, even if the Oscars and MSNBC ruined the ending for you.
Posted at 05:33 pm by PecDec
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005
What I did or am doing this Week...
Ok... well I'll try and remember everything important and some circumstances. No guarantees though.
+ I am trying to cut down on my workouts before I leave for College this monday. I modified it a bit to be mostly push-ups and sit-ups, and am trying to stay away from heavy running mostly because I am still hurt and want to be as fresh as possible for ROTC Orientation. I think I'll just use the Gazelle to keep my legs limber.
+After the workout, I visited Commander and P.O again on Monday just to say thanks and good-bye. They were busy fixing up the Supply Room but we chilled a little bit. Kids are working hard to get the classroom ready and it's looking great. When I saw Thomas that very day I told him to call me when they were working there again. He called me yesterday, unfortunately I had to go get my cars Oil Changed so it will have to be later.
+Saw Erin on Monday. Just kind of hung out and talked.
+Yesterday I was disgustingly tired. Like ready to pass out tired. I really need to be getting more sleep. But there was an adventure to be had... read on:
So, Mehdi calls me later in the day and asks if I want to hang with him and his boys that very night. Being tired as hell, I considered declining... but this is me we're talking about, and there was fun to be had.
I drive all the way to Washington D.C/Bethesda/Georgetown Area... more specifically Wisconsin Avenue. Yeah it's far, but it's definetly worth it. The night scene there is definetly cool. Seeing as Mehdi and his friends weren't there yet I decided to explore the bars, the stores, and the psychics... yes I said psychics. So there I am at 10 in the evening just wandering the streets of Washington and looking into random bars and listening to jazz. I recommened going there to hang-out to anyone who is tired of downtown Silver Spring... much better.
During my escapades I saw a sign for a Palm Reading... this is where the fun began. I won't tell you what she said here... you'll have to ask me later. Some of the things were dead on... but then again they have their tricky ways. The funny thing was that Psychic #1 told me her price was $20. When I told her that I only had $15, she just snatched it and agreed to do it anyways... weird... and amusing. Then she talks to me, blah blah you are not allowed to know what was said. Then she says that there is a curse over me and that she can help take it off me for a fee of $100. I get a little smirk on my face, cause this is just too amusing.
Me: "I don't have 100 dollars..."
Psychic 1: "Well see how much you can come up with... maybe a $50?" (Wow this is funny)
Me: "I don't have that right now, sorry."
Psychic 1: "Come back when you do. I wish you all the best and God Bless you.... 'Jerry'! Did you get that movie I wanted with the redhead!" (Wow... all credibility lost... and 15 bucks)
So after that I was curious to see what someone else would say. So I decided to go get another palm reading from Psychic #2. She was a little cheaper, but a little more detailed. Some things were dead on, and one was way out of the park... I don't remember nearly dying when I was 10...
Basically the only things that the two had in common were saying that I will live a long healthy life past 80 or 90 and discussing how nice of a person I am. How kind and great I am and that I am a very good and helpful friend... all nice to hear, but who didn't know that about me. If you doubt how helpful I am than just think back a little, and check your Inbox... there is probably something nice from me there.
Anyways, the things those two psychics said are private and I don't feel like writing it up. Ask me if you want to know, but I probably won't tell you anyways. Regardless, I think we're all responsible for shaping our own destiny... yes there is a path, and everything that happens does happen for a reason... but it's up to you to let it happen as it should. There are many ways to go around accomplishing certain tasks, and they all lead to different places. Work hard for what you want, and you'll get what you desire. Anyways, I felt like I wasted $25 dollars even though it was fun and decided to give some money to a homeless guy because he'd have better use with it than the Psychics. Aren't I nice?
Ok, well after more wandering I ran into Mehdi, Keenan, and some other guy and we went to the Prince Cafe. There we met up with a few other guys, all pretty cool dudes and we just chilled and smoke some Hookahs. That was my first time, it was kind of cool but not really all that great. Just chilling and joking around was fun. The flavors were Jasmine and some mystery flavor that even the waiter forgot the name of... but it was strong... everyone coughed after hitting that one.
I got dizzy for a good minute... but wouldn't really consider it a buzz. Then someone knocked over one of the hookahs... might have been me. We were all scared that we'd have to pay $200 for a new one, but it was okay and the party went on. I was still really tired though... and smoking on an empty stomach sucks. I now know what the "munchies" feel like... it literally feels like there is a hole on your stomach and it's not very pleasant.
Anyways, the night went pretty smoothly with the exception of some guy being an ass and trying not to pay so everyone was kind of yelling and getting upset, but we got over it. We got out around Midnight and then cruised down to Rockville Pike. There we played some Parking-lot Midnight Football right outside of Davids Bridal... cops were there but they left. I was glad because both me and Keenan aren't allowed to drive after a certain time... but I always have an aliby ready.
After that fun I drove home... satisfied my painful muchies and literraly passed out on my bed around 3 AM... good times.
Posted at 02:09 pm by PecDec
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A lot of stuff to report, but I've been too busy to update lately. I'll just use this post to discuss the movies I have seen so far in the last week.
Hilarious! If you're not looking for anything deep, and you are looking for fun than you should watch this movie. It reminds me of the old Cheech & Chong films... really random, really stupid, and really funny.
A great film portraying the struggles endured by refugees escaping genocide and hatred with the help of one brave man. What's even better is that it's a true story. This is a definetly a love story on many levels, love between a man and a woman, and love for fellow man.
My Mom recommended the book, so naturally I watched the movie. It's a French film about love, and not losing hope during and after WWI. One womans journey to find the truth about her missing fiancè pays off big time. A somewhat boring movie, the plot was decent though.
Really really sucked balls. Most of the storylines from the book didn't make it to the screen or were poorly explained. I heard that the director was trying to fix the mistakes from the last two films, but it still ruined this one. Hopefully the next one would be better, cause that's my favorite one.
Ok well there are more movie reviews to come, just as soon as I get around to watching them. The next post will be about what I did this week... if I can remember it all.
Posted at 01:18 pm by PecDec
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Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Uhh... I was planning on updating today, but I am way too tired. Like lalaland tired. There is a lot to say and stuff, and I'll probably forget most of it. So Grimes...whoever you are... you'll have to wait a bit. Okay? Thanks for the interest though.
Posted at 04:32 pm by PecDec
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Things I Like:
Books:
~The Wheel of Time Series by
Robert Jordan
~A Song of Ice and Fire Series by
George RR Martin
~Ender Series by Orson Scott Card
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