Welcome and Intro

Welcome to my NEW AND IMPROVED bl0g. Much thanks to Justin Jones to help me set up these links and stuff, because I'm an idiot and I don't know how to do anything like that. I like the backround and stuff. It gives a very "Declaration of Independance" feel to my blog. That is cool.

Quick run down of the new blog:

"The Quote of The Extended Time Period"
This is where I'm going to put random quotes that strike me in a particular fashion. They may be funny, they may be serious, they may even be something that you have said (in which case I will quote you). I didn't do quote of the day or week because I never know when I'm going to change it. A new quote will always be followed with the story behind the quote to throw in it context for you. Like this quote of the extended time period from Rick Majerus. For those of you who don't know, Rick Majerus is currently an analyst for ESPN college basketball games. He was one of my favorite coaches when he coached at Utah. He is funny, witty, a good guy whom the media, players and fans alike all loved. If I ever coached, I'd be like him (a hero of mine of sorts). The thing is, Rick had to stop being a coach because of all the stress involved and how bad is health is. The guy weighs like 450 lbs., he is huge. Thats a part of the reason this quote is funny; a big guy saying "I'm not a big Gay guy." But, durring half time of some game I was watching with my older brother, Majerus and Steve Lavin (another former coach turned analyst.........well he was just not a good coach actually) were talking about the potential of UConn Forward Rudy Gay (I have opinions on this matter myself if you care to know.....which I know none of you do). Lavin talked about how he thought Gay would be a good player. Majerus responded with "I dunno Steve. I'm not a big Gay guy." High comedy all around. My brother and I just burst out laughing. Not to mention, Steve Lavin also laughed at him. Its a funny quote.

"Sights Slim Sees"
These are websites and blogs that I visit every single day, sometimes more than once....usually more than twice. Let me give you a rundown of each site and explain why I like it and why you might enjoy it.

Bobby Endyk-- Bobby is a cool guy. He really needs to blog more, but we are working on that with him. The head usher here at MBBC is a solid guy who is a joy to be around. If you don't believe me, ask his fiance' Val, she'll tell you.

Chelsea Czidsc7qp-- I feel like a real jerk, because I know how to spell Chelsie's last name. I know how to pronounce it (she tells me it's "Chick-cry".....right?). So JJ and I decided to go with "C-z-random assortment of numbers and letters." It works. The English/Speech double major may be one of the few people at MBBC who will beat out my time of 6 years of undergrad work. Chels is also a member of the infamous "Minnesota Mafia" (check out the old school pictures of the gang on the blog.....my kids grow up so fast these days). I almost forgot to mention about her heritage: Korean by birth, Eastearn European by right, American through and through, desiring to be British. Somehow it all makes sense.

Clutch Fans--In case you didn't know, I'm an obsessive compulsive Houston Rockets fan. This website is where I get my Rox fix on all things Rockets. Its where other freaks like me argue about stupid things like "Does Tracy McGrady shoot too much in practice therefore making him tired for the game thus lowering his shooting percentage?" I didn't get into that debate, I'm not quite that hard core believe it or not. I just want you all to realize that there are bigger freaks than me out there. I know, scary thought.

Dave Marriott -- Dave is one of the latest additions to the blogging craze. He holds his own though. Lots of pictures, stories about dumb things, or how God is challanging him in various ways. Good guy, probablly going to church with us this semseter, good blog. Dave had this whole running gimmick about "hold the phone" in all of his posts, but someone told him it was dumb ( I won't mention any names) so he stopped. I liked it. I think he should bring it back.

Emiley Yogerst-- Even though I've only even began talking to Em like in October, its ok, because she's pretty cool. She goes to church with us too. She also counts as one of the few Mid-western peoples I like (I say few, but there is probablly a lot more than I'll admit). She gave a very good speech at her sister's wedding (so good, I almost teared up....almost) and she looked nice wearing all that pink (which I'm sure you loved that Em). She also loves Northland Camp. A lot. If you want to make her day, just ask her about why she loves it up there. She spent like an hour talking to me about it (maybe some day I'll make it up there). Oh, and don't let me forget that she is an El. Ed major. Ed majors are cool. She also has the most creative way to link me: "Slim, uh Messenger." Nice.

Hannah Kutz -- she is kind of my boss in the kitchen (don't forget though Hannah, Rick calls me the "Sandwich Czar"). She also helps serve the Jr. Class Vice President (I think that's what we call you.....I don't remember exactly). One of the 6 of us on the cam team traveling for the school this year. Camp team members are very cool.Also an El Ed. Major. Ed majors are cool. She should be on here by furtue of the fact that she has quoted John Adams on her blog and she lists Marv Munyon on her sites. I'm a Social Studies major and I don't do that. Very impressive. Now if only I could get her to list me on her website listing on her blog. Maybe I should drop a subtle hint in my blog. No I don't think that would work. Maybe I should just tell her. Maybe she'll just randomly figure it out. Who knows?

Justin Jones-- Justin gets mega props for many things. First, he is one of the few homeschoolers I like (quite the feat I might add). Plus he is also a hummanities major, and may someday convince me to change my major (all though Ed majors are cool). Don't let me forget that he helped me put this site together. Oh yeah, there is all that Excalibur stuff he lets me do too, even though I haven't been at a practice in like 3 semesters due to various circumstances. Also one of my Vice Presidents. He's traveling for the school for like the third time, but on a music team (ok, I'll say it just for you JJ: traveling members are cool). Justin also scores points because his family likes me a lot. I'm not really sure why, but they seem rather entertained by me (that youth rally was totally fun).

Matt Ledgerwood-- Matty doesn't get to post too often because he is bsuy working (at least he was busy working) at Ironwood Camp. Matt is a cool guy I miss seeing around and giving me a big smile and telling me how much he liked to see me (how you could you not be in a good mood after someone would say that to you?). Big points for being the only person to give me a standing ovation after my stand up bit last spring.

Matt McCarnan--Ok, I'll be honest, I'm pretty sure Weezer is the guy who started the whole "blog craze" at MBBC. He's had one for a while (his sister made it so all the family could keep intouch, even if Luke never posts) and was the first person I knew that had a blog. Matt scores big points for (out of all my friends) probablly putting up with the most amount of junk I give people.....oh and that whole "getting me an extra job to actually make money so I can stop taking out loans" thing, that was cool too. I have to take a quick second to acknowledge Matt's dad, Mr. McCarnan who I know will be reading this (he won the contest Matt was sponsoring on his blog about trying to find my new site)
Mr. McCarnan,
Sorry about not getting back to you through e-mail, I'm really bad at that. My solo went ok, but I don't think I'm ever going to do it again. I did get a "date" to the play then, Chels even put pictures up on her blog somewhere (though I look like I have no idea what's going on, she looks great though). So you and the Mrs. didn't have to get involved. Thanks for the offer and concern though.
--Slim

Nic Howe--I know he hates me saying it, but Nic has the most random blog ever (though I have a feeling that you all will say mine is LONG and random). Nic is a great guy who also happens to have ADD (we haven't actually proved this, but we are pretty sure you can't prove that he doesn't have ADD; make him tell you about how his mom used to put him on a leash to go to the mall, high comedy). I like reading Nic's blog because I'm never sure what I'm going to get, but I usually leave challanged or laughing. Either way, I need to get Nic to blog a bit more since he hasn't done so in about a month now.

Roberta Shepp-- My favorite 6 foot female drama queen (aka "Speech Major"). I'm totally disapointed that I could not actually be in her recital, but she found a good Russian anyway (it'll be fine Bobbi, many people are praying hard for you). I don't think I've ever talked to Bobbi without one of us laughing hysterically. Even when she called me to try and figure out if I could be in her play or not (you know, I couldn't call her because I was avioding her becase I didn't want to tell her I couldn't do it), we still ended up laughing a good bit durring the conversation.


Sportsguy-- I'm pretty sure none of you will ever check this site out (nor would you for "Clutch Fans") but the "Sports Guy" Bill Simmons is a writer for ESPN. All his columns consits of mixtures of pop culture and sports. I love reading this guy and am upset when he doesn't write on somedays(why does he need a vacation??)--by the way, I'm disapointed on days you guys don't post either. He gives many quoteable statments which I sometimes use, but no one knows where I got them from because you don't read the Sportsguy. I also kind of developed my writing style from him (stuff like my random thoughts in parentheses....like that). I enjoy it.

So thats what I got here on the new blog. Let me know if you like or not. As always, more later...........