14.11.06
I know quizes are lame, but I'm pretty proud of my results in this one. I bet I beat all of you guys!
You Are 72% Gross
You're pretty dirty, and there's a good change you're living in a total dump. And your body? Not too clean either. Watch out for killer bacteria, Pig Pen!
13.11.06
My grandfather passed away Sunday night. The last time I had seen him was during my New Zealand trip back in 2004, but I'm so glad that my mom had a chance to say goodbye to him, in person, a month ago.
I don't know how best to remember him except to say that he was a kind and fair and warm man -- qualities that were the exception of his generation. He always had great stories to tell; he had vivid memories about being shipped to Manchuria near the Russian border by the Japanese, then later being sent to Japan to educate their children during WWII.
He taught me how to roller skate.
He died in his home, peacefully, not of cancer or heart disease or stroke but simply old age, with my grandmother and my aunt holding his hand.
My grandparents during their honeymoon.
My grandfather carrying my mom, at right. His younger brother, at left.
Chowing down on some soft-serve ice cream. My cousin, at right.
11.11.06
North Carolina State Wins BoatUs National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Eastern Kentucky Takes 2nd Place -- Oklahoma State University Finishes In 3rd Place
by Wade Middleton
(Oct. 22, 2006 - Lake Lewisville, TX)... North Carolina State left no doubt who was the winner at the inaugural BoatU.S National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship as they dominated the other schools on the final day with a solid five fish limit that weighed 13.57 pounds. The winning team members for North Carolina State were Christopher Craven and Alexander Freeman used a variety of baits while keying on windy rocky and timber filled banks to target aggressive fish. Both anglers said they fished to win today and that without the assistance of their club "The North Carolina Bass Pack" and faculty advisor Jonathan Phillips none of this would have been possible. They also went on to thank Ranger Boats and Ron Enslen for their support. In addition they said a big key to their win was sponsors Secret Weapons Lures and J.B. Custom Rods. The North Carolina State team won $12,000.00 in scholarship funds with the win.
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