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November 30 - December 1, 2001

"Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day, so he said let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away." - Jimmy Durante

I can't blame Frosty for almost melting. It's like 79 degrees outside. I have to check the calendar everyday just to make sure its not March. I can understand it being a little warm, since I live in the South, but this takes the cake. Damn. Only person enjoying this is Liam...but he's from Boston, so that's understandable. I WANT SOME SNOW DAMMIT…or at least a reason to wear my CU pullover that I paid 40 bones for. I'm sure the Duke/Clemson game is gonna be hot as hell (it was...but it was all fun. Great way to end the season :-).

Well at least the holidays are upon, which is ALWAYS my favorite time of the year...minus my birthday. That's pretty chill too. I dig the whole festive feeling you get. Now if I can only convince my roommates to go in w/ me on some Christmas lights for the apartment. I also dig the fact you can go shopping, but not go shopping. Plundering around in the store is good enough for me.

One last Christmas note, then more "important" things. If I ever start a company, remind me to release my product at Christmas time and to market it to little kids. That's like a double whammy right there. Ex 1 : Nintendo GameCube v. Microsoft Xbox. Nintendo's demographic is everyone, but their core stuff fits in the 6-15 crowd. Damn if the GameCube didn't run off Microsoft's Xbox 3 wks ago (more later). Ex 2 : Tickle-Me-Elmo Surprise. Now little kids ain't dumb. They see this is just the same thing Tyco released 4 years ago...BUT it has a surprise. On January 9th, it'll do something surprising. You try finding that little bastard on the shelf. Maybe I should go into Marketing.

"Closing time, one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer" - Semisonic

And once again, the end of the semester is upon us. While I can't wait to chill during Christmas break, I gotta get there first. Not only do you have to worry about finals, but between Thanksgiving and Finals, all your teachers feel the need to schedule one last test. Nothing like 3 tests in a day and a half. Fun stuff. I swear, if you went to the library, you had to call in and reserve a seat just to have a spot to study. You ever try studying when you know your friends are scattered about the library too? Talking about willpower…

Note to all Finals : Starting December 3rd, I'm gonna kick your ass. Be forewarned.

"Now I'm sleeping on the sidewalk and I know why (why man?) cause got high, cause got high, cause got high."

- Afroman

Boy, you talkin' about people coming out of the woodwork. Wow. People falling down, people getting "up," mysterious liquids falling on people's head. I think people have a bit too much fun in Thornhill and Lightsey. It is entertaining tho.

"I am sitting in the morning at the diner on the corner…." - Suzzane Vega

I've been watching people a lot lately...just cause. And I've noticed three things that hold true at Clemson. I'm sure it applies somewhere else do, but I've only done "research" in Tiger Town.

Music is only loud when its something you don't like. Try it with your parents or friends who don't like the same music you do. Play something they love, they'll be like "turn it up"….play something only you like it becomes "okay, you can turn that back down now."
K...follow me here. At Clemson there is no observable Hispanic population (that's why I love Arianna's friends, but that's beside the point) so they don't play into this. Black women on average always stay with black men. West Indian people ONLY associate with other West Indian people, that includes dating, friendships, etc. But this is what goes down with everyone else. While black men love black women, they're not exclusive towards them. Black men will date white women. Well that pushes white men out of the picture. In turn, white men will go for Asian women then. Well that pushes Asian men out of the picture. Who do they have? Now if I could only find an Asian guy to hook up w/ an Indian chick, and an Indian dude to steal a black girl then the circle would be complete.
Girls are eXtremely optimistic. I mean always, UNLESS it deals with them or other females. Then its depression city. But on the positive side, girls rule. For example, you have loads of tests, a project due, and you broke your ankle. Tell your guy friends this, its like "man, you're so fucked. You might as well just bend over and take it like a man." Tell a girl and its like "You'll do great. You're smart, don't worry. You're ankle will heal." Not only is it amazing how they want you to believe this stuff :-), but they do so real elegantly. I mean, no profanity at all.

Geek/Guy Mode On

Mainstream Gamers. Ya know, I could ramble on this topic forever, but someone else did a more succinct job of it.

Well, surprisingly my Clemson Tigers and Carolina Panthers decided to WIN this week. That's new. :-) Clemson now has a chance to steal the Tangerine Bowl away from NC State. That would rock to no end. Btw, Woodrow Dantzler is the first NCAA player to rush for 1000yds and pass for 2000yds. I was there when he got that record (not all in one game silly people) and demolished Duke. My Second Favorite Clemson memory. First? 16-14. Nuff said.

In a totally unrelated note…Alyson Hannigan gets the "wow, she is kinda cute" award for the month. I'm not really sure why. Maybe cause she's not made out of plastic, maybe its because she has red hair, or maybe because she looks like my RA. Anywhoo, I dig her. I'm not gonna start watching Buffy or anything queer like that, but its cool to catch her during the commercials on SmackDown! Since both are on UPN now.

Well the GameCube has been obtained (which beat out Microsoft in percentage consoles sold (percentage cause Nintendo had 740k for launch, Microsoft 240k...not a fair comparison)) now I just need games. If anyone would like to spread some Christmas cheer and buy me one (or two or three) I would be glad to accept your lovely donation. Hell, I'll even let you play it some with me. As of now Super Smash Bros. 2 is leading the pack as the main game. Current secondary games are Crazy Taxi, Wave Race 3, Luigi's Mansion, and Madden 2002. Oh the choices….

Alexandra : Stupy…okay, that ranks right up there with all the great words in the English language.

Arianna : PLEASE send some of your BEAUTIFUL Latino friends my way. Wow.

Ashleigh B. : Not only do you drop by when I'm napping, you know when to call too.

Ashleigh M. : Thanks for taking me to get Christmas lights. Rock.

Aubrey : Art sucks. I don't wanna see you no time soon. I've had enough of ya ;-)

Betsy : Great job at the game. You made the last game of the season memorable. Keep throwing 'bows.

Courtney : I'm holding you to your word. The Beacon and Sonic when we get home.

Danielle : Thanks for keeping me eCompany during the beginning of Thanksgiving Break. And Britney Rocks.

Deborah : If I can scrounge up the money, I'll come chill w/ you in da Dakotas…and Canada

Rebecca R. : we're gonna work on your Windows efficiency over Christmas Break.

Cecil : Sorry bout not hollerin' at you earlier about this. I had to get this out of my system.

Cobby : This is pretty chill. I dig the Subprofile.

Denny : Lets see… Gerren + _______ = Bad

John : Florida loses. Damn. Another prediction wasted. Miami v. Oregon maybe?

Liam : Was bowing to that karate guy really that mean? I mean…it was funny and all.

Mike : Lets see…you got your ass whupped in Street Fighter II SCE on Genesis too now.

Phil : Phil + Gun = Bad. Thankfully it was only a BB gun.

Tristan : We all know you don't build bombs….just makeshift firearms.

Vernon : You and Ash are gonna have to come back more. Enjoyed your company.