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new post

2006-02-12T00:34:00.000-08:00

i have posted again at the new blog. unfortunately there is still no way to comment so i will keep the blogspot and xanga sites up for now.

but the blogging and podcasts(maybe) remain here.

http://web.mac.com/jon_davis1/iWeb

if you want to you can come back here and comment.

MOVED!!!

2006-01-18T23:09:00.000-08:00

the blog has moved here:

http://web.mac.com/jon_davis1/iWeb (it is case sensitive.)

this site will most likely soon be phased out. sorry.

Blogging from the road

2005-12-21T18:02:00.000-08:00

12/17/05
7:19am(CT)
We have hit our first problem. After almost 2 hours of driving, the check tire pressure notification comes on in our suburban. Tire pressure readings are as follows:

driver's side:
front - 31
rear - 18

passenger's side:
front - 21
rear - 43

The reading should be around 40-42ish for each. This might pose as a challenging problem. More on that later though.

11:11am(CT)
Make a wish.

We stopped in Altus OK so Matthew could buy a new motorcycle, tried to eat breakfast at McDonalds at 10:30. That didn't happen so we went to KFC...which doesn't open till 11. So we went back to McDonalds. Best decision by far. At this McD's there was a train that ran from one room to the next and looped back again. Jonathan, Nathan, and I conducted it throughout the store. People were looking around to see who's obnoxious children were pressing the buttons making all the ruckus, but alas it was merely three 22-26 year old kids.

Watching the train go through the room was like our own little piece of magic found in a little town in OK.

p.s. the tire is still losing air gradually. :-(

12/18/05
11:51am(MT)

we finallay made it into Breckenridge at 3:30 this morning(CT). Nearly a 24 hour drive.

More info on the tires:
At about 2pm yesterday we stopped in amarillo to have lunch and get these tires checked out. There was something wrong with the valve stems, the computer, and the pressure sensors. Needless to say, we were in Amarillo by 2pm and gone by around 5.

None of us are skiing or boarding today because of 3 reasons:
a: 4 of us still don't have boards or skis
b: we are all tired from driving
c: we figure we will go mon - thurs instead of sun - wed.
This will give us some time to run into town and grab stuff we forgot, and things we need as well as time to relax and get physically and mentally prepared for the adventures we will be seeking out the next few days.

p.s. Let me introduce you to all the people in our cars on the trip up.
Mr & Mrs. Jennings, Natalie, Nathan, Matthew, Lindsey, Jonathan, Melinda, and Myself.

10:01pm(MT)
Bought my board and bindings today. Got a flippin' sweet deal. Met some cool people and walked around Breck for about an hour with Jonathan. The Jennings and Reynolds have been more than accommodating and have basically welcomed me in as family. Which is odd that I typed that because right as the 'Y' key raised, I heard Natalie's voice in the other room over the Sigur Rós in my headphones. Apparently she was mid conversation and said..."that's right, we're like family."

We also went and saw Narnia, some of us for a second or 3rd time. What a phenomenal film. All in all it was a good day of rest and relaxation. Looking forward to tomorrow. Here's the planned schedule:

7:00 - come awake from sleep, arise and eat
8:00 - go to lifts
8:30 - get on lift
8:40 - ski/snowboard
1:00 - grab some grub and meet up with The Logans and go snow-shoing (I believe that is spelled correctly).
?:30 - go ice skating
10ish - have a pipe/cigar with nate and jonathan out in the snow.

We'll see how things play out.

__---(_() jd

12/19/05
5:06pm(MT)
Well, we boarded. And it was good. We came home at 1:00 and went snow-shoing from 2:45ish 4:30. The Logans are coming up on wed instead of tonight so we are going to go ice skating then. now we are taking another break from the intense hiking and boarding. Watching some Lost Season 1. Matthew is hooked.

Snow-shoing however is awesome. I was listening to Takk by Sigur Rós letting the snow fall on my face. It was beautiful.

On another note I realized two things about mittens.
1 - they keep your hands warmer than gloves
2 - giving someone the finger is impossible. mittens make it difficult to communicate your anger effectively. people just think you are waving at them.

12/20/05
8:47pm(MT)
Another good day of boarding. Nathan taught me how to land a jump properly and I'm feeling a lot better about going quickly and keeping my balance. We decided to go into a terrain park that was closed off. Beautiful powder and a gorgeous, untouched area(I'll post a pic when I can). But it was roped off so needless to say, we got in trouble. Luckily though the Ski Patrol guy was cool and did not take away our passes for the rest of the week.

Tomorrow morning we will meet up with the Logans and Brianne(I think that is how you spell her name. If not, I appologize.) Then another day of intense boarding and hurting ourselves. Nathan and Natalie got some good pictures which I hope to post as soon as I get home, and hopefully I will get to post this gi-normous message before leaving Colorado.

8 hours

2005-12-16T18:24:00.000-08:00

8 hours to go.

my board is lost in transit, so it looks like i'll be buying one in colorado. oh well...

time to pack

a good night

2005-12-14T01:17:00.000-08:00

tonight was supposed to be like any other night, but instead i decided to go christmas shopping in dallas. a friend of mine was supposed to go with me (i'm not going to name names), but brian had other plans. no matter. it worked out for the better.

brian. if you are reading this, i bought your christmas present. so there.

after christmas shopping i met up with ashley, went to dinner and got a tour of the dallas area where she lives. then i got to go see Walk the Line. phenomenal. all in all a good night. and i am now home and about to go to sleep.

[love.embrace.live]

p.s. the one part that sucked is when one of my windshield wipers went too far and popped off the side of my window (driver's side one). i had to temporaraly fix it and they were both half way up. that made driving difficult.

p.p.s. - its 3:20ish in the morning and i'm not all there so i'm not entirely shure what i am typing and i dont feel like proofreading so deal with the spelling errors.

[21.0]

2005-11-20T01:07:00.000-08:00

[currently listening to] : Soundtrack from the Motion Picture Crash (I'll add a link when I can get to iTMS)

12:02am. Mikel, Rich, Adam and myself decide to run to an Exxon near our hotel in Nashville to grab some late night caffination.

Surprise. On the way back we were robbed. Welcome to Nashville I guess. I am saddened because the guy seemed desperate and could have asked us nicely for what ever we had. Collectively we had a total of about 15-20 dollars cash. Sucks for him because all the credit cards were canceled with in 30 minutes. But the hassle of getting more cards and replacing drivers licenses is going to be annoying.

Negative surprise but I guess all I can do now for the guy is pray that he finds what he is looking for (rather, what he should be looking for) in this world.

[love.embrace.live]

[18.0]

2005-11-20T00:58:00.000-08:00

I'm in a van with Bob, Ronnie, Rich, Adam, Mikel, and Sarah. We are about 6 hours into a trip to Nashville and just passed a sign that said "Arkadelphia." I would like to appologize in advance for any offense that may be taken as a result of the following statement.

As we passed this sign, my friend Adam, who is reading a book here in the back of the van said, "Arkadelphia. The City of Cousinly Love."

Laughter. The kind of laughter that only happens between good friends. Telling good jokes. Having good conversation. More of the little surprises which are taken for granted on a daily basis.

-typed @ 7:16pm Friday 11/17/05

[5.0-12.0]

2005-11-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

current listenings - jamie cullum : catching tales

getting caught up in school takes a lot of time.

i have realized however that surprises can come big or small. i like the small. mostly because you seem to appreciate them more, at least i do. the big surprises are like WOW then a few days later its like, oh yeah...i remember that. but the little things are awesome.

conversations.
new friendships.
taking a few minutes to relax.
random trips to get slurpee's from a 7-11 that is 35 minutes drive away.
watching a movie or a tv show with a good friend and not worrying about what you have to do the next day.
any unplanned events where you can just live and laugh with friends and family.

basically living one day at a time. worrying about the future just causes that. worry. extra unneeded stress that only hinders you from being present. a friend of mine wrote the following words and many of you who read this blog have probably already heard them or read them for yourself. but they are true in every aspect of life and it is truly a gift when you are able to:

Live. And Live Well.
BREATHE. Breathe in and Breathe deeply. Be PRESENT. Do not be past. Do not be future. Be now.
On a crystal clear, breezy 70 degree day, roll down the windows and FEEL the wind against your skin. Feel the warmth of the sun.
If you run, then allow those first few breaths on a cool Autumn day to FREEZE your lungs and do not just be alarmed, be ALIVE.
Get knee-deep in a novel and LOSE track of time.
If you bike, pedal HARD... and if you crash then crash well.
Feel the SATISFACTION of a job well done--a paper well-written, a project thoroughly completed, a play well-performed.
If you must wipe the snot from your 3-year old's nose, don't be disgusted if the Kleenex didn't catch it all... because soon he'll be wiping his own.
If you've recently experienced loss, then GRIEVE. And Grieve well.
At the table with friends and family, LAUGH. If you're eating and laughing at the same time, then might as well laugh until you puke. And if you eat, then SMELL. The aromas are not impediments to your day. Steak on the grill, coffee beans freshly ground, cookies in the oven. And TASTE. Taste every ounce of flavor. Taste every ounce of friendship. Taste every ounce of Life. Because-it-is-most-definitely-a-Gift

[4.0]

2005-11-03T13:50:00.000-08:00

yesterday went amazingly well. we heard nothing but positive comments about the chapel services on wednesday. it was a good day altogether. got to spend quality time with the guys and do what i love to do.

no surprises yet today...at least, not that i can see.

[love.embrace.live]

[3.0]

2005-11-02T05:41:00.000-08:00

i am skipping all my classes today to assist my friends in sharing Christ through music. i will still be on campus but i will be back behind the sound board making sure things don't go wrong. my biggest annoyance during chapel is the feedback and other audio related problems that distract from the message being communicated.

God give me the strength and wisdom to carryout my responsibilities today all while being an example for you. Surprise me.

[love.embrace.live]

[2.1]

2005-11-01T21:29:00.000-08:00

SURPRISE!

so i went to work after the funeral today. let me tell you a bit about the place i work first off:
it's a nice little sporting goods store in our local mall and i work with people from all different walks of life, i'm not going to name names so i'll just tell you this. there's a guy who does drugs "socially", an obsessive partier, a single mother, a girl who isn't sure if she likes guys or not, and a few average people.

one of the guys i work with was asking me if i had heard about the accident on sunday.
[freeze frame]
i didn't really know what to do, my mind raced because i knew that if i started talking about it again then i would lose my composure and be unfit for customer service for a while.
[un-freeze]
i take a deep breath. exhale. words begin to come out. i don't know why but i begin to tell him about kyle and his family, and the church, and all kinds of stuff. things we would probably never talk about with each other. then he said something i have heard played out in hypothetical scenarios a million times and thought i knew what i would say in the situation but i was wrong. his words were, "i don't see how God could let something like that happen." immediately i was able to share what kyle has shown me for the last 3 years, that the answers aren't always cut and dry. there are times when we won't know why until later. then i brought up the fact that this conversation would probably never have happened had the accident not occurred. it's a terrible sacrifice i know, but the selfish side of me still wants to give up sharing the gospel with others to have a friend back, but the truth in me burns with the desire to spread to others at any cost. i would still rather it be my own life than a friends.

[love.embrace.live]

[2.0]

2005-11-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

[current music : O - Damien Rice]

thus begins day 2. so again, i ask that You surprise me.

[love.embrace.live]

[1.1]

2005-10-31T19:23:00.000-08:00

(i have decided to do these updates as one would do software updates, to further strengthen the fact that i am a nerd.)

[currently watching : Lost : Season 1]

i found comfort today. terry esau, the author of the book surprise me spoke at chapel today at baylor. he wasn't there to promote his book like most chapel guests we have. instead he was there because he too was at ubc yesterday morning. he had met kyle nearly a year ago and talked to him for maybe 30 seconds, then never saw or spoke to him again. that is until saturday when, out of the thousands of people at the baylor homecoming parade, terry ran into kyle. and kyle, as he always did[that past tense is still a little difficult] remembered him. 30 seconds, and the man would never forget you. but that's off topic, back to the topic of the comfort found.

i was on my way to work, listening to come awake by the DC*B, and the day had been overcast up until around 11:45ish, when a cold front(i guess that's what it was, i'm no meteorologist) began to roll in, and brought with it some of the darkest clouds i have ever seen at noon in central texas. i was driving and as i turned onto one of the streets in my neighborhood, and as the chorus kicked in hard [4:05 into the song] right as i rounded the corner, a huge gust of wind blew the falling leaves from the trees and all around my car. i was singing along and was able to finally mourn...truly mourn the loss of a friend. up until that moment i had just thought about it as something that had happened as fact and thats all it was...just an intangible fact, but something happened in that moment, maybe it was the coincidence of the leaves, wind and music. maybe it was my emotions finally just breaking their way out, either way i know that God had begun healing me.

[i apologize if some of these posts are a bit random and incoherent but i am trying to post as it would be in a hand written journal. no spell checks or rough drafts, just my thoughts on [electronic] paper.]

Godspeed
jd

surprise me [1]

2005-10-31T05:58:00.000-08:00

Yesterday morning at UBC, ben dudley was giving the announcements. One of which was a segment called "Surprise Me" in which the church was challenged to take part in waking up each morning and saying to God, "Surprise Me." Though our service was cut short by a terrible accident, i am choosing to continue and follow through with this segment.

so, God, this morning as i have woken up from what i wish was only a terrible dream, i ask that You surprise me. show me You in everything and use me this day as Your hands, feet, and voice. reveal Your glory in the big and the small. hopefully i will be able to update throughout the day.

mo[u]rning

2005-10-30T21:59:00.000-08:00

[current music : David Crowder*Band A Collision]

suddenly things that seem somewhat important, such as eating lunch where one can view the cowboy's game, seem very trivial. i've heard it said many times, that you have to live your life as if each day could be your last. meaning this : live it for Him, the one who created you. Pray for others, if you pray. Honor those who have set a path before you. Respect what others have to say and treat everyone with respect. and most importantly, Love unconditionally.

I am not one to mourn openly about the loss of a loved one because usually their death is expected and they had lived a full life, it's is more of a reflection of their life. but sometimes the proverbial "curve-ball" makes it's way in your general direction. in late 2000 i lost a close friend in a motorcycle accident. i lost another to a similar accident in summer of 2002. each time was difficult. but this morning the pastor of my church [ubc waco] was electrocuted during a baptism. kyle lake was a great man, a genuine, loving, and caring man. and it showed in every aspect of his life. the way he spoke, taught, and even in the way he played with his kids. he was in his early thirties and already left a legacy behind. he has written 2 books, given numerous sermons, and had countless conversations with the members of the congregation. we were there when he was called home. apparently his work was done and his life was not wasted. without doubt he will be and already is truly missed but we remember the laughter, and the lessons that he has given us, truly God-sent. I can only pray for his family and that if i am needed, that God will prepare me to be used to help those in need.

Kyle, all the questions we've asked, you now have the answers to.

Godspeed my friend. Godspeed.

[Phideaux]

2005-10-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

what follows is...well, i don't know:

-Studying for anatomy and physiology is fun...so long as you aren't the one who is taking the exam. Going to Taco C after is even better.
-What the crap is up with the movie "The Dark Crystal?"
-How cool are Bert and Ernie?
-People are funny. They do funny things and they are fun to watch.
-Should i get cowboy boots and if so...pointy-toe, or square-toe? my vote...square.
-Having a washer and dryer(both of which broken and from the late 50's early 60's) sitting out on your porch is completely white-trash.
-When in doubt, choose 'c'...does not even work. Baylor Profs are crafty chumps.
-When i get a dog, he shall be named "Phideaux"
-The cushion truly is the essence of the chair.
-I think i would do anything for love....yes, even that.

up^[date]

2005-09-19T00:28:00.000-07:00

The weeks have been passing and it has now been one month and a day since I have posted. I know what you are asking yourselves: Has JD gotten a life other than blogging and wasting both his and everyone else's time with his nonsensical ramblings?

The answer to your question my friends(and acquaintances), is "no." I have merely been in a rut of undesirable things happening in my life. Not undesirable in the sense of "I hate my life and want to kill myself" but in the sense of "man...that sucks...and 20 minutes something else sucks" (timing exaggerated for effect). Ratings based on 5 * system. 1 being minimal crummyness...5 being max crum.

The school situation is alright...but undesirable.
:: rating : **
The financial situation has become kind of tight, not unmanageable, just undesirable.
:: rating : ***
The relationship status is nonexistent, not a big deal...just undesirable.
:: rating : ***1/2
The kitchen was almost turned into a swimming pool this week on my behalf...undesirable (but funny?).
:: rating : *
The little things that I let bug me and eat away at my good times...undesirable.
:: rating : **1/2

I guess what I am trying to say is that no matter what I have been doing this week it all seems to turn into crap. So do I "let go and let God?" No...that's too cliché and cheesy. The answer my friends is not to let go, but to hold on and while holding ask for wisdom and guidance (from both GOD and wise friends) and continue through my life. The only way things can be bad is if I were to get hit by a truck...but then again I would be rejoicing with the Angels and living for eternity...so would that be so bad? Yeah...cuz it would hurt like crap for the few seconds I could feel it.

Getting hit by a truck and feeling it for at least 3 seconds before dying...undesirable.
:: rating : *****

all apologies

2005-08-18T02:08:00.000-07:00

I believe apologies are in order.

I am sorry that I lied to everyone. I had every intention of following through with the "songs of summer '05" list. At first my hopes were high and I had this pipe dream of having a "song of the day." that however quickly got thrown out the window the day I found out that I was required to attend summer school in order to continue my "planned" path of education. Once that was over I continued on with the "songs of summer" which were intended to be enough to make a full end of summer mix for reflection upon the past 2.5 - 3 months. That ended on June 27th, when I posted my last entry concerning music.

and here we are. August 18th, with less than four days until we Baylor students begin our fall semester and I have only managed to create a list that can be counted on two hands (provided that you have been blessed with both hands and proper digits on their respective hands. To those who have not, I apologize if there is any offense for that was never my intention.) The list runs a mere 44 minutes and 08 seconds, an average of 4:40 per song. the mix must maximize the use of a compact disk and therefore must be completed. So I challenge myself to finish what I have started, without throwing some crap list together at the last minute...it must be quality, and it must flow.

Remember that the list posted on iTMS is merely a working list of how it is flowing so far...and is subject to change without notice.

songs of summer '05

chillax

2005-08-10T00:57:00.000-07:00

kicked it on the front porch with my roommates this morning at 2 am. watched the lightening and smoked some pipes...nothing illegal, just some good ol' "irish mist" and a cool beverage. quite possibly one of the better things i've done this week. this next year is going to be awesome.

cheers

sabbatical

2005-06-27T21:42:00.000-07:00

ok so heres the deal. im sorry. i have taken a break. im sorry that i haven't posted in almost a month but i have been quite busy. busy spending time in class and working. when i'm not doing that i am moving items into my apartment one at a time, trying to figure out where i will put my decks if i put a loveseat in my room. or if i want to leave the tv in the fireplace or move it elsewhere. then when i am tired of that i can hang out with some of the coolest people ever, when they are in town. it seems like this summer is becoming a rollercoaster of emotion. one good friend leaves at the begining of summer, then more leave, but in the sadness of being left in waco alone, i am blessed with another amazing individual who steps in at just the right time to make me feel at home again. then some people go to africa, and others return from elsewhere, bringing even more joy and yet i am unable to kick it with them much because i still have this summer school crap for another week. but then i am free. but along with freedom comes traveling to far off places, like 2 hours away. then anna will leave for england for a month (this is me jealous). you know if i come across some fundage that i can blow on a round trip flight to london for a few days i am so there. but enough of that. here is the much anticipated (judging by the 0 comments on the last few posts) track number 10:

so contagious : acceptance (iTunes)

p.s. i also haven't posted recently because i don't have the internet at my apt yet, but i found out that when i take the laptop into the living room i can pick up my neighbors wireless. w00t!

track nine

2005-06-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

track number 9 of the songs of summer '05 list is ready to be revealed, but here is a preface:

the album X & Y was released this past tuesday by the amazing band Coldplay. Their single off of the album, Speed of Sound is not going to be on the list of the summer. Speed of Sound, while still pretty good, seems to mimic Clocks in more ways than one. The song I have chosen however, is called Fix You. I still have not heard the entire album but only snippets of each track and a few tracks as a whole. This track blew me away when the waves it was producing first struck my ears.

Continuing with the summer theme, this song was also chosen because of the feel of it. When listening to the list as a whole you will feel a "journey" of sorts unfold upon your ears. It is a roller-coaster that takes you through my summer so far. when you get to 23 by Jimmy Eat World is when everyone I know begins to embrace the summer for all it is worth, including myself. I began to relax and not stress out so much about Summer School and all kinds of other distractions. And this song just adds to the mood of this time in the summer.

Coldplay : Fix You (iTunes)

Here are the lyrics if you would like to rock along.

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
when you lose something you cannot replace
I see a stream down your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from all my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.

p.s. make sure you can rock out pretty loud when the guitars kick in.

Music

2005-06-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

From Eric's Blog

"Why does it matter so much to us? Why do some tracks send chills down our spines? Why does some music bring tears to our eyes? Is it merely a sophisticated combination of pitches and tones and frequencies that trigger responses in our brains? Is it association with sounds and music of our past and childhood that we associate with specific memories or people or events? Does music in the movies make the movie the powerful experience that it can be or is it merely there to support an already powerful statement? Or maybe it's music that makes us want to get up and dance, music that brings us to our feet to cheer, music that makes us want that athlete to run just a little faster, or jump a little higher, or strike the ball harder. Why does it all matter? Is it possible that we could live in a world without music or sound and still be happy? Nietsche once stated that "without music, life would be a mistake" and I tend to agree with him. As I sit here listening to my excessively eclectic music library on iTunes, jumping from the abstract soundscapes and melodies by Sigur Ros to the jazzy piano of Jamie Cullum and Thelonius Monk to the uplifting and motivating tracks by U2 to the spirtual tunes by The David Crowder Band and dance grooves by BT or Paul Oakenfold, and the tear-jerking orchestral movie scores by Howard Shore or Jerry Goldsmith, and of course the amazing violin solos by Joshua Bell, why does it all move me? Why does each genre evoke in me emotions? It all matters. From the most abstract and seemingly incomprehensible to the simplest ballade, it all is there for a purpose whether we know what that purpose is or not. It was created by someone that had a reason for writing that music and that music meant something to them and most likely someone else. In one way or another we all seem to be connected by music. We all seem to be universal in music. Though the western world may use different intonation, theory, and instrumentation from eastern nations and cultures we are all affected in some way by the music and sounds, whether it be the harmonies or the rhythms or simply the ambience it provides. Music and sound is undeniably connected to our souls (or subconscious, whichever you would prefer to call it). Without it, life truly would be a mistake."

Which brings me to my next intention of blogging:

Song number 8:
bond : big love adagio (iTunes)

Here is the whole playlist as of 6/4/05: Songs of Summer '05
*For those of you who have been following the list, track one has changed from glorious #1(which is not on iTMS) to smile. The artist and album remain the same.

For ages 4 and Up

2005-05-31T13:32:00.000-07:00

"Bert Vandiver gives the best performance in years" -chloe sullivan, the smallville high torch

"You'll laugh, you'll cry, blah blah blah, chiché chiché chiché." - some guy on tv

Film premiers on June 1st at WNL at FBC Woodway. 7:00pm - See it before everyone else.

Here is a sneak preview of Operation Blackout starring: (in order of appearance)

Adam Chop
Bert Vandiver
John Cawthon
Anakin Skywalker
Mason Walter
Gusty Simpson
and Ben Marx

Runtime : Approx 12 minutes | compressed in h.264 | Standard 4:3 aspect ratio

the film is approximately a 26 megabyte download so either a broadband internet connection or a lot of patience is required. Also the latest version of quicktime is required.

You can view the video here. Rainbow Force : Operation Blackout

This film will not be available for download, only available in a streaming format to protect the rights and personal dignities of the actors and victims of the May 28th raid.

seven

2005-05-29T21:52:00.000-07:00

i know it has been a while since i have posted a song for the summer but it has been a crazy week with graduations and whatnot but here is song seven of the summer. just as a preface, the past 2 days have been dark and rainy, with the exception of a nice break yesterday afternoon right when Ben's graduation BBQ started. Perfect timing as always. Anyway here is the seventh song:

jimmy eat world : 23 (iTunes)

I chose this song because it is fun to listen to while driving at night in the rain. Plus jimmy eat world rules. I also chose it because it has a good piece of advice in it which i have chosen to follow.

You'll sit alone forever
if you wait for the right time
what are you hoping for.

This is similar to the advice Mikel gave me a few days back. To build a friendship moment by moment and take it from there. So what was I waiting for. I know not.

enjoy the song
jd.

iSummer

2005-05-24T23:37:00.000-07:00

from this:

to this:

yes, adam is officially a model. wolverine style.

next move?

2005-05-22T22:57:00.000-07:00

i am not one to post about personal feelings or happenings in my life, nor do i plan to become one. i like to write about fun things and about random conspiracy theories that have no relevance and are intended as rubbish rather than deep thoughts. but i have since come across a situation that needs tending to. the situation is this.

i saw an old friend a few nights ago, a friend with whom i had worked for 2 years, a friend...that is a lady(i know you saw that one coming...it's always a lady...if there is a situation in jd's life, it has to be with a female). everything was all well and good as we told one another what we had been up to the past few months. we then went our separate ways. until later that night i thought nothing of it other than the fact that it was good to see her again. at 12:18 that night/next morning i received a TM (text message for short) from her stating in fewer words that she was physically and emotionally attracted to me and had been for the past two years. what? blind-sided. i first believed that she was putting me on. i thought to myself 'you cannot be serious.'(see author photo below. i mean...i am no brad pitt, not even 12 monkeys brad pitt) and remember that at this point in the story i have only known her through a working relationship. however, the first time i saw her there was no doubt in my mind that she was/is an extremely beautiful creature. i then proceeded to TM a reply asking if she was serious...(again...see author photo) because i was skeptical.

but serious she was, and my situation had turned into a slight dilemma. i reiterate, i do know a little bit about her but i only know as much as one can learn in a working environment where you don't ever talk about serious subjects...at least that is what it was like at our work place. it was mainly incessant tomfoolery and i loved every minute of it. but do i say, well let's go ahead and jump into this and give it a shot, or do i do what my instincts tell me and say let's get to know each other a bit more and move on from there.

as you might guess, if you know me at all, is that i am the type of man who would go for the latter choice, the instincts...always trust your instincts. i have never had that "feeling" for her. you know, the one that reaches deep down and it feels like you are going to passout, you get kind of hot and your heart starts hitting like a fist but from the inside. i have had that feeling once in my 21.7 years on this earth and 3 or so months later i found out that my physical emotions had tricked me. i was infatuated and it was a learning experience. i firmly believe that there will be a true knowledge when i meet the right woman. i don't know exactly what will happen or how i will feel, but God's got the woman picked out to trigger that cognitive device and i'll know when i meet her. and maybe i have already met her and just haven't seen all that God wants me to see. maybe i need to deepen relationships with everyone i know beyond chance meetings and hours upon hours of smallville episodes and film watching.

the question i keep asking myself is "what's your next move?"

six

2005-05-22T10:54:00.000-07:00

here is track six for some of your summer travels:

cake : wheels (iTunes)

enjoy it because it is fun.
peace

p.s.
check out eric's blog where you can read about his travels in New York. There are also some pictures with donald trump and adam and brian and other random NY stuff.

[2.2.3]

2005-05-20T16:06:00.000-07:00

i hit 223 dvds the other day, and someone wanted me to post them online so they could see what all i had...so here you go steven:

list 1
list 2
list 3

enjoi.

5ive

2005-05-15T21:54:00.000-07:00

here's number 5. it is pretty self explanatory

the juliana theory : we're at the top of the world

enjoi

FORE!

2005-05-14T14:24:00.000-07:00

here is song number 4 of my summer.

the arcade fire : wake up (iTunes)

here are the lyrics...read as you listen:

Somethin' filled up
my heart with nothin',
someone told me not to cry.

But now that I'm older,
my heart's colder,
and I can see that it's a lie.

Children wake up,
hold your mistake up,
before they turn the summer into dust.

If the children don't grow up,
our bodies get bigger but our hearts get torn up.
We're just a million little god's causin rain storms turnin' every good thing to rust.

I guess we'll just have to adjust.

With my lighnin' bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am goin' to be
when the reaper he reaches and touches my hand.

With my lighnin' bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am goin’
With my lighnin' bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am go-goin’

You better look out below!

enjoi.

number 3

2005-05-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

here is song number 3 of the summer...my summer anyway...the summer that got canceled.

bob schneider : the way life is supposed to be(iTunes)

enjoi.
jd

perseverance

2005-05-10T10:27:00.000-07:00

per-se-ver-ance :
noun
1 steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

that being said, here is song number 2.

Dave Matthews Band : Steady As We Go (iTunes)

enjoi.

so it ends

2005-05-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

songs of summer list is now canceled. i know many of you are going to be heartbroken but you are just going to have to deal with it. my summer has officially been canceled. i must remain in school, nearly the entire summer to take spanish. suck. oh well...to those of you who are going to have a summer...i salute you, and may you have many good times and prosper.

if i have a free day here and there i will post a song, but it will not be a song of the day and therefore will no longer be the songs of summer. keep me in your prayers while you are on your beaches and at your parties and living it up. i will be learning and working...every day.

so it begins

2005-05-08T22:46:00.000-07:00

It is officially monday, may 9^th so here you go. song number one.

Remy Zero : Glorious #1 (amazon.com)

there is not much explanation as to why I picked this song, other than the sole fact that it rocks. so if you like the preview, get the album. it is an amazing piece of art.

enjoy.
jd

wtf?

2005-05-07T14:53:00.000-07:00

saw mikel today. that was good.

i noticed that i havent posted in a while...ive just been counting down the days...which is a good song by the way. maybe ill put it on the mix.

finished my last final this morning at 9:30...yes i had a final on a saturday morning. suck

im hungry.

1 sleeps:
2 sleeps:

untill the songs of summer list hits the block.

thy countdown beginneth

2005-05-02T12:38:00.001-07:00

monday, may 9^th will be the official starting day of the "songs of summer" song of the day.

i will try to decide on the song by sunday night/early monday morning so everyone will have time to become acquainted with it.

thus begins the countdown:

2 sleeps*
3 sleeps*
4 sleeps*
5 sleeps*
6 sleeps*
7 sleeps*

*changed to sleeps at the request of mikel

background music

2005-04-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

ok so i usually hate when people have background music on their xangas/blogs...mainly because you cant turn it off. but i am going to become one of those people...but only for a short time and for a good reason. that reason is the song of the day. i figure that in doing so i wont make both of the people who are completely against iTunes mad. now...if i can find the music...you will be able to hear the song of the day over on my xanga. happy? good.

if i can remember the coding then i will have it playing on the blog also...but probably just on the xanga...because the blog is more classy.

almost here

2005-04-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

summer is almost here. May 2nd is the official last day of class for Baylor, then we have finals but those don't count. This summer i will work on a project. It is going to be a playlist called Songs of Summer. As each day goes by i will add a new "song of the day" to the list. I think I'll try to do it the night before so we will all know what it is.

more info later. this should be fun. i will also try to choose all songs from the iTunes Music Store so if you have some free songs or if you just want to hear a snippet of it without buying or borrowing the cd from someone then you can do so.

peace...it should be fun.
jd

not in a long time

2005-04-21T00:47:00.000-07:00

so i haven't posted in a long time and with good reason. I've been pre-occupied with school and crazy crap. plus i have been spending whatever free time i have checking out the crowder band's webcams at a collision is coming . com

its pretty sweet. you should check them out in the studio during the production of their new album.

the videos

2005-03-31T12:35:00.000-08:00

the videos are available on the right hand side of the blog now. right above the random tshirts link.

enjoi.
jd

To the Very End

2005-03-29T18:01:00.000-08:00

Much of this post will have to be imagined...as it should be.

Life

2005-03-22T23:40:00.000-08:00

³⁴"Then the King will say to those on his right, "Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what's coming to you in this kingdom. It's been ready for you since the world's foundation. ³⁵And here's why:

I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,

³⁶I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.'
^{Matthew 25:34-36 (The Message)}

Here is what happened:

Tuesday March 22
[9:55pm]
I am bored. I am struggling with the decision of whether or not I should go to Common Grounds, (local coffee house) but I just can't commit. So T-Rudd is online so I ask for his guidance on the dilemma.

[10:00pm]
Brian Patterson calls. "what are you doing?" he asks.
"nothing," I reply "though I'm thinking about going to Common Grounds...I just can't commit though."
"oh...right on." he retorts.
"actually," I pause "screw it. I'm going. I'll leave here in 5 minutes."
"Cool, I'll see you there." He says

[10:20pm]
I'm sitting inside CG's on a big, comfy couch, talking to T-Rudd on the internet. Jenna and Sara arrive as Brian does. The couch is big enough for myself, Jenna, and some guy on the far right who said to procrastinate while we still can, whatever that means. So Brian has the bright idea of everyone going outside (it is chilly mind you) and sitting at a bench. We comply.

[10:29pm]
Everyone out into the crisp night air for fellowship. As I am sitting there talking to Brian and Jenna (Sara had left to study by this time) I see a woman waving me towards her. Now this area around Baylor is heavily populated with homeless folks. It's kind of ironic to me that the streets I walk on to class are the same streets that some of these people live on. Anyway, this woman looks a little shook up and is very quiet and hesitant to ask for help. Her name is Willa-Mae. She is a black woman in her mid 50's. She wasn't begging for money but was letting me know what was going on in her life. When she was younger she told me about how she used to make fun of the homeless people in her neighborhood and how she thought they were all liars looking for a handout so they could just go out and bum it up. She seemed very fearful of most people in general, as if she had had a bad experience earlier in life and was unable to trust people completely. I asked her if there was anything she needed, food, money, a hug, whatever. She said she could use a few dollars to keep her fed for the night and morning and to be able to get necessary hygiene items. I however had no cash on me but there was an ATM a couple hundred feet away. I told her I would run over there to grab a few bucks to help her out but she didn't want me to leave her alone. It was as if all she really needed was some people to talk to.

[10:45pm]
I got Brian and Jenna to come over and keep her company while I ran to the ATM. While there I ran into Chris, a hispanic gentleman in his mid 30s. I began talking to him while operating the ATM. keeping an eye out all around me because it is nearly 11pm and the Baylor campus isn't the safest place at night. I got carried away talking to Chris and learning about him and his wife Maria. I let him know what was going on and why I was at an ATM so late. He said he has had his share of days of being down on his luck, needing whatever help he could get to make it through another day. He has always found generous people around Baylor or at the Church Under the Bridge to help him out when needed. He always repaid them too, whether it was with money a few days later or by helping them out with any physical labor that needed to be done. He said he didn't want to be labeled as a "bum just looking for a hand out." After shaking hands and wishing him luck I went on my way back to CG's to continue my conversation with Willa-Mae.

[10:52pm]
I returned to CGs and talked to Willa-Mae for a few more minutes. Then with a hug and promise of prayer we went our separate ways. She seemed so happy just to have a conversation with people and get a few hugs. It's the little things in life that tend to make us the happiest. I felt a peace inside after that, knowing that somehow things will work out for her and Chris. Please keep them in your prayers along with anyone whom you meet on your journey through life.

As for now, I'm off to bed. Got class in the morning. Peace.

A Forum

2005-03-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

View Message Board

This is a test.

force of gravity

2005-03-05T17:22:00.000-08:00

go download this song.
BT : the force of gravity :: emotional technology

Remember the words we use to speak
The promises made have turned to all apologies
The weight of the storm of memories
Still you're flying to fight the force of gravity

I remember the days I still could breathe
Now I'm sinking beneath, the waves are crashing over me
The empty space I lay between
Is all that's left of where our love was meant to be
The force of gravity
Do you cry your eyes asleep?
Is it peace you seek at night when your body's weak?
Did it leave you with the scars, of a war-torn ravaged heart?
Do you cry your eyes asleep?

BT : the force of gravity :: emotional technology

the future...now.

2005-03-04T23:39:00.000-08:00

what does the future hold?
the answer is nothing.
we are not promised tomorrow,
not even our next breath.

we live as though we have all the time in the world
yet we have it not.
we live for the future by trying to "succeed"
yet success
is in the eye of the beholder.

we must realize
that we have no future.
only then
can we live in the now.

the now is all we are given
to live as an example
to bring joy to others
and to help those in need.

the now is what you see
be it blue skies, or dreams

when we die
we will live in the now
be it heaven or hell
it will still be the now

when we understand
that we live in the now
we can embrace the beauty
that surrounds us

the joy
the fear
the love
the pain

grippi il giorno per tutti che sia valore
(seize the day for all it's worth)

DC*B on CBS

2005-03-03T11:27:00.000-08:00

I got home from class today around 1:15ish. As I walked in the door I heard a soap opera being projected over the surround sound.
      "oh crap." I thought to myself. "My sister is home watching As the World Turns."
Sure enough she was. But as I grunted at the thought of having to listen to bad dialogue and the same crap about someone sleeping with someone else, I heard a familiar and soothing sound.
      "praise him under open skies, everything breathing praising God." was quietly playing in the background.
       I then thought to myself, "did I leave my stereo on? That is the sunsets and sushi version of the song. I should go turn that off."
But as I passed by the left rear speaker I heard it clear as day.
      "WHAT?!?! Crowder on a soap opera? That can't be right."
Sure enough it was right. Needless to say, I have a newfound respect for the people who choose the music for As the World Turns.

U S A

2005-03-01T07:50:00.000-08:00

we the united sheep of america.
we will do anything to feel accepted. we follow the crowd, even when the crowd is going nowhere. we embrace its values as our own, even when it has none. we intoxicate ourselves to the point of mindlessness, and give our bodies over to someone else's pleasure. we spend our lives trying to pursue that which some call success. or we try to follow endless religious traditions that lead us nowhere. we are continually filling ourselves yet we still feel empty because we forget: long ago a man died on a wooden cross, nails through his hands and feet, blood dripping on the ground, in order to release us from the sheep mentality. love held him on that cross and cries out to us now. the choice is ours: we embrace Freedom or deny Christ. His truth changes conformity to courage - fear to hope - apathy to love - death to life.

death to life.com

Rich's Dance

2005-02-28T21:44:00.000-08:00

*** Update 2/28 :: 11:55pm ..:.. the video isn't working on some systems right now. please be patient while I find the time to solve the problem

in the mean time go here to download the file and try playing it directly on your system as opposed to streaming it in your browser.

Here is rich doing the dance from Napoleon Dynamite.

http://homepage.mac.com/jon_davis1/jdshosting/iMovieTheater10.html

.enjoy

Conspiracy Theory

2005-02-16T15:09:00.000-08:00

I was thinking about Viruses today. Just briefly, before I remembered that I use a Mac and have been virus free for the 2 ¹/₂ years since I switched. Now, my parents still use a fairly new Compaq and have Virus Protection and Firewalls, and all that good stuff running to keep themselves safe. However, each week they manage to contract a new virus. They might use it twice a week tops to check email, no random surfing or online gaming or bidding. Any other time it is turned off because my mom believes that even when it is in sleep mode, it will suck up soo much electricity. I on the other hand am on frequently...blogging, and wasting time at sites that the internet was created for, such as homestar runner.com and ebaum's world.com.

My point is this. I wish to pose a question. What if, of all the 100,000+ viruses out there, that only a small percentage (2% or less) were created by kids with nothing better to do a.k.a. "h4xz0rs"(hackers)? What if all the viruses were created...not to destroy your system and your files, but designed to make your computer run so ridiculously slow that you try everything to fix it? What if they were created by the Anti-Virus companies? Think about it...with out viruses, there would be no need for anti-virus software.

example: you talking to a tech support guy

My computer is slow
Did you max out the RAM
No, should I
That'll probably fix it
OK...here's some money
Thanks

2 days later

It didn't help
Hmmm. Must be a virus. Do you have virus protection software?
Yeah...I got the kind the guy on TechTv said I should get. It was free.
That's OK. But these will really track the viruses down.
Oh...yeah I've heard of Norton and McAfee. They are expensive aren't they?
For good reason. They are the best of the best.
I should probably get both then...just to be safe, eh?
Good thinking
Here's more money. See ya in a month to buy the update.

this is just a bit of silliness on my part, but what if it were true...how bad would that suck for PC users.

The Video

2005-02-14T19:28:00.000-08:00

Here it is...the #1 Jam of the Year :: Logan Alexandra. Make sure you have the latest version of Quicktime on your computer to view it. Don't worry about the registration thing in QT either...that's just if you want pro...which is nice.

Also, the video and audio are not full quality. This is on purpose so you wouldn't have to wait to download the video.

If the links above or the following links don't work by clicking them, then copy and paste them into the address bar of your browser.

The Video :
http://homepage.mac.com/jon_davis1/jdshosting/iMovieTheater8.html

Quicktime :
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Return of the Jedi

2005-02-13T14:07:00.000-08:00

yes dot dot dot i have returned. the trip was all kinds of fun. good times, good people, and good food. i met some great people and got to talk to the miss logan alexandra on the phone for like 10 seconds till mister logan alexander took the phone back. that was fun. i also got to meet future family...er...um...i mean Mikel's cousin and aunt. that was pretty cool too.

in all i would give this trip a 4...out of 5.

there were some hectic times looking for audio equipment but we managed to get by with borrowed stuff.

road trip

2005-02-11T21:29:00.000-08:00

I am in Corsicana with Dutton. this is going to prove to be a most excellent and hilarious trip. i have already laughed for a total of 5 hours and i have been here since 4:30. so much more to go. i hope it is excellent...tye is crazy.

Read Message

2005-02-01T11:01:00.000-08:00

I got this message on my facebook account:

"Don't buy Pepsi in the new can. Pepsi has a new 'patriotic' can coming out with pictures of the Empire State Building, and the Pledge of Allegiance on them. However, Pepsi left out two little words on the pledge, 'Under God.' Pepsi said they didn't want to offend anyone. In that case, we don't want to offend anyone at the Pepsi corporate office, either. So if we don't buy any Pepsi product, they will not be offended when they don't receive our money that has the words 'In God We Trust' on it. HOW FAST CAN YOU FORWARD THIS ONE???"

I say buy all you want, cans or bottles. This nation was founded because a group of people didn't want to be persecuted for their beliefs. Now we as Christians are beginning to do the same thing to those who choose not to believe in God. I say if someone does not believe, that is their choice. God gave us all the freedom to either choose to love Him and have a relationship with him or to turn away and completely reject Him.

"I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking. You're not cold, you're not hot--far better to be either cold or hot! You're stale. You're stagnant. You make me want to vomit."
Revelation 3:15-16 (The Message)

At least they have chosen one way or the other while so many "believers" just sit on the fence waiting for the next chance they can get to forward email messages so they don't have to actually "go and make disciples of all the nations."

Grr...that's another rant from me. I apologize if I have offended anyone who forwards email messages. Just make sure you are not only typing and talking but you are acting upon it as well. Nevermind...I don't apologize, sometimes people need to be offended.

hmmm** removed

2005-01-27T20:15:00.000-08:00

logans song - at the request of the artist, this song has been removed until further notice. it was getting out of hand and apparently a billion people downloaded it so if you are looking for it....sorry. we will be shooting a music video for it on feb 7th.

vaya con dios

this is me venting

2005-01-25T19:10:00.000-08:00

i was passing by a television showing the hit tv show (and downfall of modern society) "American Idol," when i had an epiphany. i stood there listening to crappy singing and that girl that likes everyone she hears and gets over-emotionally involved argue with the host of the show Simon. we all know and either love or hate Simon. maybe he made fun of you or a relative of yours at one point, in which case...HA! or maybe you like it when he makes fun of people because he speaks so eloquently with his british accent. well that is what spawned my epiphany. i was listening to him bash some guy about how he can't sing worth tea and crumpets and it occurred to me...Simon's not American. why in the hell is he the host of a show about creating American superstars? don't get me wrong because i love pretty much all of Europe and would rather live in ireland, england, or spain rather than texas. but isn't it weird listening to Simon tell us who is or isn't going to be America's next pop superstar? think about it. you don't see Mel Gibson going over to Europe to tell them who their next pop star will be do you? that's because as far as America is concerned, the Beatles, Oasis, Radiohead, and U2 are all we need.

Gold Medal

2005-01-25T09:35:00.000-08:00

fellas, this is a post of questions for you.
this may just be my crazy mind trying to work after spending nearly 12 hours straight working on a video but here it goes.
have you found your "gold medal?"
i think i have but i may just be blinded by the awesome shine of it. or maybe this "medal" truly is the one i should reach for and be persistent in trying to obtain but the distance is so far now that i can barely see it, even in my dreams. maybe i am running the wrong race altogether. could i have gotten off the path and into someone else's race? could the "silver" medal i keep seeing actually be my gold? maybe...maybe.

i'm going back to sleep.

Mavs Rule!

2005-01-06T07:23:00.000-08:00

ok, so the mavs rule. and props to jenn for hooking it up with sweet tickets to the game. i guess ill get started on those cookies soon eh. if you wanna see pics taken with erics sweet canon go herehttp://homepage.mac.com/jon_davis1/PhotoAlbum1.html thanks for letting me borrow that bro.

also check this :

that one was for you Mikel!
42 all over this joint.

peace gangstas.

Facebook This!

2005-01-03T16:24:00.000-08:00

ok ok, so i know i said i wouldn't join "the facebook" but guess what...

i am weak.

i caved and joined. and why not? it is free, and i found out that i need to switch to a different section in spanish so i can join rich and emily in the act of learning the spanish language.

so visit my face book but remember, if you poke me...i will slit your throat. HAHA just kidding

or am i
visit my facebook :: i don't have a pic of me yet

more 42

2005-01-02T23:59:00.000-08:00

yes there is more 42 today...er yesterday

i ate at chili's too at baylor for lunch where i got to be order number 42 and since no one won the texas lottery on saturday night, the jackpot is up to...dun dun duuuuhhh you guessed it. 42 million. looks like i am going to have to play.

wish me luck. if i win, i know who is getting to reap the benefits from it.

There and Back Again

2005-01-02T14:58:00.000-08:00

There and Back Again (a road trip mix) has finally been published.

there are 55 songs (on iTunes anyway) and its about 4 hours to get you "there and back again." hope you enjoy it, even if it just gives you a glimpse into the type of music i like to drive to.*

*the first 2 hours are more upbeat and then wind down to more chill jams at the end.

perfect chicken

2004-12-31T13:31:00.000-08:00

i bought chicken from Bush's for my family last night and the total cost is unbelievable. guess what it was.

42 dollars even. how crazy is that. it's the perfect chicken.

just thought i would share. not the chicken...that's for me, but the story has been shared.

__--(_()jd

get your own box

2004-12-25T14:48:00.000-08:00

get your own box
Originally uploaded by jdavis83.

how awesome is this kid. this is my niece sabrina holding a wicked huge box of cheez-its. this kid knows where it's at.

what's your favorite snack food?

merry christmas

2004-12-24T23:59:00.000-08:00

merry christmas everyone. it is 2:00am on christmas day and i feel fine. i think i am going to watch hero.
also. i have been considering getting a tattoo for quite some time now. but i am not sure what i would want to get or where i would want to get it. my thoughts so far are :

a CD sized Trinity(click for image. it would be similar to this. minus the POD logo inside.) between my shoulder blades
something small and meaningful on my hand or wrist

it is just something i would want to do for myself so i am not asking for suggestions of what to get. i would, however, like to ask you a question:

what are your thoughts on tattoos?laters.
JD

occurences of 42

2004-12-23T15:42:00.000-08:00

my post this morning was a 12:42am

my post right now is at 5:42pm

i was at work for 4 hours and 42 minutes

in the episode of family guy "the thin white line", brian's room in rehab is room 42

i owe $442 to discover

i left off on page 42 in the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams

the 4 and 2 buttons on my phone are jacked up

in a movie i saw tonite they were at a house with the address 4142

thats all ive got for now. have you seen the number 42 anywhere today?

a great trip

2004-12-22T22:42:00.000-08:00

we (adam, brian and myself) had a great trip up to lewisville today...er yesterday. but i am tired and i have to go to work in the morning. i will post more later.

true adventure

2004-12-22T00:23:00.000-08:00

from bert's xanga

When was the last time any of you guys went on a true adventure? Not like a plane trip to new york or colorado or somethin...but a real exciting adventure where there was danger and suspense and you are one of the only people who have done it? OR maybe had something happen to you where you almost died? Before i had my first true adventure...and near death experience it almost seems like i had wasted alot of my life. Maybe some of you guys know what im talkin about? Just that every moment up until then i hadnt really enjoyed as much as i should have.

Every sunset, every sunrise, every gust of wind i took for granted. I let it pass without even noticing. It makes me really sad to look back and see myself just blowing through life with no true emotion just...go. I challenge every person that reads this post to watch a sunset, just find a place and watch it. Every time the wind blows close your eyes and take a deep breath, its time to realize that every moment is unique. Hug your parents that much tighter when you see them next. Love everyone as deeply as you can, as if theres no tomorrow...b/c there very well may not be a tomorrow...

Posted 12/21/2004 at 2:33 AM

i would like to go on an adventure. filming a documentary. i may have a chance to this summer but if it does not happen this summer it will happen in the near future. i need to get my canon xl-1 first so if you would like to help out...buy some shirts. maybe one day ill be able to thank everyone for making it possible to create a documentary that changes the world.

6 hrs to go

2004-12-22T00:09:00.000-08:00

6 hours to go 'til we leave for lewisville, texas. it is going to rule. brian, adam, and myself will be visiting mikel and her family. i have nothing more to post about except that since i no longer have my iPod i had to make a travel mix of 4 cds. it was fun tho. i shall post when i return. peace.

best advice

2004-12-17T18:43:00.000-08:00

can i ask you a question? that's kind of a stupid thing to say because you have to ask a question anyway and if the person says "no," well then you just feel like an ass who asked a question to someone who didn't want to be asked. listen to me, i'm starting to ramble.

anyway. my question, like it or not:

What is the best piece of advice you have gotten from the lyrics of a song?
Have you ever followed said advice and did it work out or not? Did you ever dismiss the advice as merely a rhyming phrase that has no real application to your life at all but later on, through sleepless nights or terrible/saddening events, you came to realize that the phrase was actually applicable and you want to kick yourself for not seeing it?

I'll go first.

Jimmy Eat World :: 23 on the album Futures.

The line that stands out to me is:

You'll sit alone forever if you wait for the right time. What are you hoping for?

If i can say one thing about this line and this entire song actually, it would be to listen to that advice. You might be waiting for the "right time," hoping for something to just fall into your lap. And when you finally decide that you can't wait any longer and you go to make your "move" so to speak, the opportunity(be it a job, relationship, whatever your situation might be) has packed its bags and gone home. and you are stuck in the same place you were before, only now you are more upset with yourself.

Here's the entire lyrics

23

I felt for sure last night
At once we said goodbye
No one else will know these lonely dreams
No one else will know that part of me
Im still driving away
And Im sorry every day
I wont always love these selfish things
I wont always live...
Stop it...

It was my turn to decide
I knew this was our time
No one else will have me like you do
No one else will have me, only you

You'll sit alone forever
If you wait for the right time
What are you hoping for?
Im here and now Im ready
Holding on tight
Dont give away the end
The one thing that stays mine

Amazing still it seems
Ill be 23
I wont always love what Ill never have
I wont always live in my regrets

Youll sit alone forever
If you wait for the right time
What are you hoping for?
Im here and now Im ready
Holding on tight
Dont give away the end
The one thing that stays mine

Youll sit alone forever
If you wait for the right time
What are you hoping for?
Im here and now Im ready
Holding on tight
Dont give away the end
The one thing that stays mine.
© Jimmy Eat World

slurpee run

2004-12-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

to those of you who have a 7/11 in your town...i am envious. we drove to hillsboro last night because it is the closest place to purchase and consume a slurpee prand beverage. sure, we've got icee's and the like...but it's just not the same. it was a fun trip tho. adam, chad, jessica, logan, rich, tc, and myself all piled into adams excursion and had a fun ride there and back again.

42 forever

2004-12-15T22:13:00.000-08:00

She left town 42 minutes ago (by my watch) and it probably won't sink in that she is gone until 4:20 this afternoon(ultimate frisbee). If you are asking who "she" is...she's Mikel. She has done so much here and has moved on to the next part of her journey through life. Am I sad? Yes. But again, it won't sink in 'til frisbee when I look for her to be open in the end-zone and then stop, frozen thinking to myself, "she really is gone." I won't get to see her every week whenever I want to. If I want to hang out with her it will have to be planned ahead of time instead of spur of the moment meals, or random videos for the youth group.

But that's enough of the sad talk. the good news is that she still is only a phone call or text message away. I will see her again on wednesday when we go visit (and if they want me to be at work wednesday and thursday they can shove it.) I will always have a picture of her and the words of wisdom she has shared in my mind. The fact that she is gone is difficult for her and everyone she has influenced. But it is God's will right? I mean, if she went to work at another church because she was offered a position there and she prayed and prayed about it and believes that it is God's will...then why is this a difficult situation? Well, Kyle Lake best sums that up in his book Understanding God's Will: How to Hack the Equation Without Using Formulas. He says:

Now, in our interactive relationship with God, I do believe that at times God opens some doors and closes others, but our mistake is to confuse an open door for an easy door. And it's not terribly difficult to understand from where this confusion comes. Many of us have truly had experiences when a particular opportunity practically fell in our laps: A job opportunity became available at the perfect location at the perfect time, a new found relationship sprung up at an unexpected yet much needed time, or a letter of acceptance to a particular school came in the mail at just the right time. And the level of ease at which this opportunity afforded itself might have also sent the wrong message: that because this "open door" swung wide rather easily, that life beyond that door would also entail ease and predictability. It's uncanny how often Christians raise a fist at God because a door they thought He guided them through turned out to be full of disappointment, failure, and conflict. I can't help but think that all the while, God was responding, "But I never promised easy. Nor did I promise safety."

I'm not trying to say that she is questioning God about the decision she has made because she knows that easy was never promised her. But this job came to her unexpectedly and fairly easily. She will be moving back to her hometown with her family and old friends. And while she has them, there is still the conflict that will be going on through the choice of having to leave what she has accomplished here and what more she would be able to, or starting to work in a ministry that is more in need of her guidance and wisdom. You might say to yourself "that's easy, go where you are needed," but I would like to see anyone who says that try to make that decision. There is no doubt that it is a difficult one.

Mikel said last night when she spoke in front of everyone that it's not always a decision between right and wrong...but a choice between good, better, and best. I believe that she made the best choice possible. I guess what I am trying to say through this rambling and what not is that being a follower of Christ doesn't mean life will be easy. In fact many times it is quite the opposite. Throughout history people have been ridiculed, tortured, mocked, and put to death because of their choice to believe and follow Christ. To me that doesn't sound like an "easy" life.

24 season 3

2004-12-13T14:32:00.000-08:00

i bought it and i was going to wait to watch it until brian and logan caught up. but i don't have that kind of patience. does that make me a bad person? if it does...then so be it. i'm gonna go watch episodes 2:00pm-5:00pm.
laters

brians take on Christmas

2004-12-11T12:46:00.000-08:00

Brian's Hooplah Palace: Finals are here...: "During Christmas we go around to different stores trying to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. Some even spend hours trying to find out what their loved ones want, and some people think those people are missing the meaning of Christmas. Here's my take on that. When God sent Jesus as like the ultimate gift to save the world, you know He was all like, 'I can't wait to give my only Son as a gift to my creation.' And you know He thought through His perfect plan that His Son would be a sacrifice for us so we could live eternally with Him and for Him. And that my friends is Christmas. So I say we should go find that perfect gift for our loved ones and special someone. We're not missing the meaning of Christmas if you're trying to find the perfect gift for someone. Christmas gifts to eachother symbolize the gift given to us almost 2005 years ago, so I think we should put some thought into our gifts to eachother. This Christmas I encourage everyone to do just that."

well said brian. i do agree.

street soldier!

2004-12-11T12:07:00.000-08:00

yeah im a soldier. i thought i told ya. but apparently i did not. the link above not only gets you cool shirts but hooks me up with some coinage as well. not a bunch but hopefully enough help the "Jon Davis fund for a poor college kid". so click above if you want a shirt. they don't mark them up any - they are always 10 bones. and that rocks. if your friends want some then get them all to give you money and do a big group order. random shirts gives a discount on larger orders so click up there or click here to find out all the details.

thank you to all who help out. who knows...maybe i will accumulate enough to go to africa in the summer.
JD

random t-shirts.com

2004-12-10T16:03:00.000-08:00

hey...if you notice above, there is a banner/advertisement for randomshirts.com. if you want awesome shirts (not the ones on the right tho) and for 10 bucks then go there. because hey...what beats a 10 dollar tshirt. and the answer is the 7 dollar t shirt, which they have a few of. so check 'em out cuz they will make you laugh. i already own 5 of them myself.

take care
jd

sometimes HE says 'no'

2004-12-08T23:57:00.000-08:00

i remembered something tonight. it happened back in may of '03. Mikel was talking one wednesday night about unanswered prayers. she said that there is no such thing as an unanswered prayer. God always answers prayers...but sometimes He says "no." i can apply this to my own life because of recent events that have basically been a "no" answer to a few certain prayers of mine. well, it might not be an actual "no" but it is definitely a "not yet." what i need to remember about this is communicated clearly by kyle lake in his book understanding God's will. he says that christianity is not about the end destination, but about the journey. we can go through life thinking only about the end goal, or we can live our lives to the fullest, enjoying everything He has created for us and choosing to journey through a relationship with Him. God gave us the freedom of choice and what a beautiful freedom it is. but i think my flaw is hesitating, sometimes even resisting to make a choice, waiting until it is too late (at least for the time being) to follow through with what i have decided. argh this is difficult to articulate but i guess what i am trying to say in so many confusing words and fumbled sentences is that you cannot expect to "ask and receive" but rather "ask and receive an answer"

another great night (update)

2004-12-07T17:40:00.000-08:00

ok. so i am sorry if i didn't elaborate much earlier but i was tired and had to be at work 6 hours later.
last night truly was one of those awesome nights. sure it was a little colder than most, but we all had jackets. we stood around talking about whatever was on our minds, listening to stars by the David Crowder Band, as well as some death cab for cutie, night drive by jimmy eat world, and whatever else came up to play on the chill mix on the iPod.

but then the cops showed up. no big deal though because we were just kickin' it having cigars and we are all of age. the police officer got out of his car and asked what we were doing. he was totally cool with it and just wanted to make sure there were not any illegal substances being used so he left. after the cop left, my friend chad turned to me and said..."i wonder if he would have thought it funny if i said 'does heroin count?'"

we all had a good laugh and continued enjoying our cojimar's or romeo y julieta's

i wish i had something more insightful to say right now, but i don't. i just woke up about 15 minutes ago from a long, much needed nap. so i bid you all a good night.

another great night

2004-12-06T23:30:00.000-08:00

well tonight was another one of those excellent nights. great company, good conversation, clear skies and fresh cigars. this was another one of those nights that words cannot describe at 1:30 in the morning so i guess i will describe it later.

2 down, 2 to go

2004-12-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

with sociology and spanish out of the way i now have the time to concentrate solely on my british literature and mathematics finals. however, i believe that i will not be concentrating on them at all but rather trying to forget that they need to be taken. i despise the fact that i have to take tests and yet i am relieved that they are the last tests to be taken in their corresponding classes. wish me luck and i just might do the same for you.

an excellent night

2004-12-05T00:41:00.000-08:00

tonight was an excellent night.
i would elaborate but words would fail me. it was simply the end to an unusually dismal and deplorable morning and afternoon. i will sum it up as any good baptist preacher...in three (3) points.

dinner, movie and halo with an old friend

midnight snack at denny's

great food and amazing company at denny's

and now that it is over i shall retire. goodnight.
]::jd::[

classy baller

2004-12-03T21:09:00.000-08:00

is that even possible? a classy baller?
the answer is yes. yes it is. brian called me up and asked if I wanted to go to Christmas Shopping. I agreed and we headed off to the mall. about 20 minutes into our search I found the perfect gift. sadly however, it was for me. yes I unofficially declared December 3rd "Christmas-Shopping-for-Yourself-day." I did feel kind of bad, but I was drawn in by the classic black of this jacket. it is a full zip front with a motorcycle jacket-esque collar. but the overall appearance is classy, but the visible silver zipper up the front gives it a kick of baller attitude. therefore, I shall call it my "classy-baller jacket."

I did however feel better about myself after going to best buy because I bought my sisters gift there and the memories it will capture will be worth every penny. I can't say exactly what it is because if she happens to stumble upon my blog she would know but that line about the memories pretty much gives it away.

so remember:
ain't nobody dope as me.

Hooray for Distractions!

2004-12-03T06:55:00.000-08:00

it's happening
everyone is getting distracted by posting on their blogs instead of studying for finals. first brian, and now his lady friend rachel. hooray for distractions, hooray for blogs and the internet...and most importantly:

HOORAY FOR ROCKSTAR-DAY!!!

i guess i'll catch you all, er...ya'll...on the flip-flop.

iTMS linkage

2004-12-02T13:52:00.000-08:00

this is a notice to all bloggers.

from this day forward on my blog:

if there is a :
. song name
. band name
. album title
or anything of that sort listed, it will be made clickable as a link to the corresponding song, artist, or album on the iTunes Music Store. the only exceptions will be artists or songs that are not on the iTunes Music Store.

go here for iTMS (mac or pc)
enjoy.

band description

2004-11-29T19:47:00.000-08:00

I know it might sound goofy, but it was fun to do. plus if you have iTunes (which is free for Mac and PC) you can click the song names and go to the songs and listen to a 30 second clip in pristine quality...and even buy the songs.

the idea is that you pick a band. any band. then answer the questions using song titles only.

Band: U2
1. Are you male or female?: drowning man
2. Describe yourself: staring at the sun
3. How do some people feel about you?: stranger in a strange land
4. How do you feel about yourself?: wake up dead man
5. Describe an old girlfriend/interest: hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me
6. Describe your current girlfriend/interest: all i want is you
7. Where would you rather be?: where the streets have no name
8. Where are you?: stuck in a moment you can't get out of
9. Describe what you want to be: one step closer
10. Describe how you live: where did it all go wrong
11. Describe how you love: i still haven't found what i'm looking for
12. Share a few words of wisdom: sometimes you can't make it on your own

a floozie Christmas??

2004-11-29T01:04:00.000-08:00

let me preface this with the fact that it is 3am and i must be lonely...wait that's a song. it's 3am and im tired, both physically tired and tired of seeing this commercial on late-nite tv. the only tv i really watch.(hooray for adult swim on cartoon network!)

and now, i vent:

has anyone else seen the commercial for the jessica simpson Christmas album?

backup. that's a stupid question.

is anyone else annoyed with the aforementioned commercial? don't get me wrong, i'm sure she is probably a nice girl though i've never seen the nick and jessica show, but i have heard things, but that is beside the point.

i like Christmas carols. i have no problem with people singing Christmas songs or even commercializing them for their own profit. despite most of the profit going to the record company they have signed their souls over to. i also have no problem with them making a video for said commercialized carols. but when they are singing them in a see-through mesh shirt laying provocatively on a couch...that is when i draw the line. i guess i can't blame her though. if i saw mommy kissing santa claus it would kind of destroy my image of my mother and father's relationship as a sacred bond and completely screw up any respect i had for myself in the future. or maybe santa is my father...oh no...i'm confused. eh whatever.

read this article...dont worry, its short

now i wonder if she actually thought of making a tribute to her grandmother before deciding to name it ReJoyce or was it more like:
"hmmm, lets name it rejoice, a Christmas album wait...let's spell it ReJoyce, because that's my grandmothers name. well, her name isn't ReJoyce, but just Joyce."

there is also supposed to be a duet with her sister ashlee. at least since it is an album she gets multiple takes for the times when "acid reflux" creeps up on her...you are 19. you don't get acid reflux...you get caught.

you too?

2004-11-23T21:01:00.000-08:00

i mean U2!

that's right. it's tuesday and i bought "how to dismantle an atomic bomb" at 1am on iTMS (iTunes Music Store). i thought about getting the dvd/cd box set, but didn't want to drive to wal-mart at that hour. unfortunately, i got 1 less song by buying it online. sad day right. WRONG. the 12th track isn't a strong point of the album. the 11 you get are flippin awesome, but i would like to get "the complete u2" on iTunes for $149.99. 446 tracks. every track u2 has ever had anything to do with. so go to iTunes and get me gift certificates and send them to jdavis83@gmail.com

peace
__--(_() JD

virus = very yes.

2004-11-21T15:14:00.000-08:00

for some reason i haven't been able to post to my blog. something about a flagrant system error on the server side. so if this post works, check out the newest strong bad e-mail. it is funny.

Blogthings - You Are a Social Blogger!

2004-11-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

Blogthings - You Are a Social Blogger!

You Are a Social Blogger!

Your blog is more of a semi-private affair for your friends.
It's how you keep in touch... sharing stories, jokes, and pics.

What kind of blogger are you?

Brit Lit Gone Wild!

2004-11-18T18:29:00.000-08:00

That's right. For the insanely low price of $400-$1500 per semester you too can have your very own copy of British Literature Gone Wild : Uncut and Uncensored! The lesson plan is mapped out for you with interactive menus. Start with racy dialogue, and then move right into lucid descriptions of love making and scandalous affairs all within a king's court, involving him, his wives, mistresses, and son.

I think I just heard you all say it " Bow-chik-a-bow-wow!"

Well, I'm off to read another tale of corruption and debauchery. I'm not sure how much more I can take though. I might just have to skip this one since they all follow the same pattern :

1. Man loves woman
2. Woman:
    a. cheats on man by will
    b. is forced into cheating on man
    c. or she is just a dirty whore.
3. Man finds out and:
    a. snaps and kills her
    b. snaps and kills the other man
    c. the other man has him killed
4. Someone dies and no one lives happily ever after.

There, write your own damn 16th century tragedy. Just make sure you use thee's and thou's.

the answer is none

2004-11-16T21:21:00.000-08:00

ARGHHH!!!

I can handle a little bit of required reading, but when it comes to a tale involving 600+ words to describe ONE THING, one insignificant little thing only to go on to tens of thousands of other words doing the same thing over and over and over...that's when I snap. I can understand using that many words to describe an entire office building, or a house (with each room included). But when it takes that long to describe something as simple as a ball, and not even a freaking basketball with its texture and easily recognizable color, but a solid colored smooth ball. 12 inches in diameter.

a smooth, solid colored ball, 12 inches in diameter.

9 words. 9 simple words. you understand what i'm talking about don't you? I know I could go into detail about the significance of this ball and the history of it. but it still would take less than 200 words. and even then I would be telling a seperate story behind the ball. there would be a tale associated with its history, and how it came to be where it is in the present time. therefore, if i wanted to describe the aforementioned ball in more elaborate detail I could say:

There is a ball that is perfectly round. Its texture is like glass and yet, it is different, for it is extremely smoother than anything I have ever felt. Looking into this ball I see myself, distorted and confused(though this describes the situation rather than emphasizing the mirrored finish of the ball.) As I look deeper it is as though I am looking into another world. A sunless, moonless, and lightless world. A world where if you were to see it you would have to ask the question, "how much more black could it be?"

the answer is none. none more black.

the shirts

2004-11-15T23:44:00.000-08:00

ambivalence
Originally uploaded by jdavis83.

well...3 of them are here.

the design is based on a quote by a friend of mine. artwork was done by me, then made better by Genevieve at Hole In the Roof here in waco. i will be ordering up another batch shortly and making a few small changes to the design, mainly bolder font type and screen printing instead of the vinyl heat-press style. but that's what test shirts are for right? oh well

email me if you want one. cost will be around 10 bones. ill post when i find out for sure. make sure you write "SHIRT!" as the subject so i don't just junk your email.

-keep it real
__--(_()JD

i think it works

2004-11-14T13:08:00.000-08:00

ok so i think this is working properly now. i guess we will all find out soon enough.

on a lighter note however, i think im going to go watch some more smallville. heck yeah.

iComic

2004-11-13T18:53:00.000-08:00

i was visiting justin's blog earlier today and checked this out. its called iComic and if you like online comics but hate having to navigate through your browser to get them...get this*. i tossed it in my dock and now i just click and ive got my penny arcade for the day. it's even got a calendar that pops up in a little separate window and shows you every time they have updated the comic. MUCH easier than sifting through mounds of archives.

* iComic is only available for the Mac OS. In which case...PC users are SOL for the cool stuff AGAIN. If you are using a PC please head over to Small Dog Electronics to remedy the situation.

new threads

2004-11-13T18:27:00.000-08:00

peep it.

the blog got some new threads courtesy of Eris Free. i say you check out her site. she's got some great templates (like the one i'm using) that are free or you can consult her for a complete makeover. i just used the free one and tweaked some colors and stuff. i'm still working on it but for now i think it's a butt-load better than the previous version.

Back to Hell

2004-11-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

I've been pulled back to the deepest regions of hell again. That's right, I'm going back to work in the mall. Before you all start/continue cursing me, I would like to plead my case. I shall do so in these 3 simple points:

A. I will be working mornings. 9-3
2. I'm only working 2 days a week. 3 tops.
III. I return to my old position at Hibbett's.

Now I know you are all thinking, "Why would you want to go back to a place you quit from?" and the answer is simple. I am Jack's complete lack of will power. They asked, and I said yes. But I look to the brighter side of the situaion. I'll have something to do on Tuesday and Thursday mornings now. I'll still get to play frisbee on Thursdays at 4:15. I've still got fridays off. And I'll have an extra 100 bucks or so every week. And since I'm going to be 1 of 2 people who were there when the store opened I'll get to tell the rookies what to do. SKORE!

now im going to go wait for my SB_E-mail DVD to come in the mail.

the shirt

2004-11-05T13:10:00.000-08:00

the shirt
Originally uploaded by jdavis83.

so in the response to the post below i have decided to make a mock up of the shirt. i love to come up with wacky shirt designs...even if they never get made its just fun for me. so let me know what you think. ive already had on good response.

My Political post

2004-11-04T13:11:00.000-08:00

fhthis
Originally uploaded by jdavis83.

I wouldn't call myself a hardcore Bush supporter, but I am not a fan of Michael Moore. Bowling was ok, but the way he goes about being disrespectful to people in order to get his point across is not cool. It would be as if I made T-Shirts that had the above image just to spite him. Hey...that's not a bad idea. I like photoshop.

merry christmas,
__--(_() JD

I, Pod.

2004-10-31T20:42:00.000-08:00

Trunk or Treat
Originally uploaded by jdavis83.

Yep...that's me at Trunk or Treat at UBC Waco. W00T!!

I totally won the costume contest...not really. There wasn't one, but it was fun. That's Logan of Dutton on the right with the basketball head, and Brian of Dutton in the blue shirt on the left.

enjoy. peace.

2 Concerts in 1 Night!

2004-10-24T02:33:00.000-07:00

I went and saw Crowder, Solley, Hogan, Parker, Mike-D, and B-wack tonight. They played at The Door in Dallas. It was a great concert and as you can tell...I just got back to Waco. The show was over at 11 though. "Why are you home so late?" you ask. Well it's simple...I hopped over to Deep Ellum and The Lizard Lounge to catch none other than Mix Master Mike. My personal Turntable hero. This man rocks like no other...and if you think the art of the DJ is anything but "ART," then I challenge you to check out a DVD called SCRATCH. It is a documentary on the evolution of the turntablist. Ranging from the original DJs that just mixed records, to the innovators who first started scratching and beat-juggling. Some of the biggest names in the business(including MMM) give demonstrations on techniques they have invented and a brief history on how they got started. Again, check it out. If you can't rent it anywhere...best buy has it for like 24 bucks and you get a free sticker as well as a bonus DVD with instructional segments if you would like to see how some of the movements are broken down. And if you really don't want to buy it...i guess you can borrow mine. But only if I know you, so I expect some calls asking for my SCRATCH DVD.

Merry Christmas to all...
__--(_() JDavis

Shaun Update!

2004-10-20T23:57:00.000-07:00

We got it!!!

We got it and I watched it. I think it is one of the funnier movies I have seen in a while. The cast is great, and their comedic timing is perfect. I know what you're thinking if you haven't seen previews..."Shaun of the Dead?...isn't that supposed to be a scary movie?"

Well my friends, the answer is, NO. It is generally referred to as a "spoof" on zombie movies of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, while it is funny, there is a slight hint of seriousness to it. They don't seem to try very hard to make it funny...mainly because they do not have to. They hit you with some british-accented comedy, tone it down a notch, and then...BAM! It's like Emeril just threw in a dash of "OMG! That's So Funny!" (which I hear goes well with angel hair pasta.)

In all I will give it an 8 1/2 out of 10.

enjoy the show;
__--(_()JDavis

Smallville.

2004-10-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

Ok. So a friend of mine got me into Smallville mid-way through season 3. He had the first season on DVD and convinced me to watch a few episodes. After the first 3 episodes I went out and bought Seasons 1 and 2. Trying and get caught up, my efforts were stricken down by the end of season 3. "How will I ever catch up now?" I asked myself. With season 3 not coming out on DVD till November 16th and Season 4 being almost a quarter of the way through by then...I have resorted to a method that many people would find wrong. But I do not and I will explain why I feel it is fine for me to use this method. "What's the method?" you ask....

DUN DUN DUHHHHHHHHHHHH! Downloading Episodes.

Before you start calling the feds or the WB, I will validate my decision in three simple points.
A- Smallville is aired on public television. Those who watch the episodes weekly don't pay for them. The only thing they do is have to sit throught the annoying silent kotex and all to familiar and disturbing geriatric sex enhancer commercials.

2 (or B)- It is my intention to go to Best Buy on the 16th and purchase 'Smallville : The complete 3rd season' on DVD.

III- Smallville simply rocks...end of discussion.

So I ask you. Does downloading the episodes make me a bad person? If so, then so be it. In the mean time...I'm going to watch 304 - slumber.

peace out.
JD