New Decade, Old Memories

As we approach the end of yet another decade, I can't help but look back on the past two decades and think of the changes that have taken place.

Having been born in the 80's (barely) I lived a few quality years in the 90's and they seemed to be pretty rad if you know what I mean. I spent the past couple of days transferring all of my music onto my laptop and came to the realization that at least 90% of my music comes from the 90's. Mostly country.

But really-you've got to agree that the 90's was a great decade for all genres of music. Who can't help but sing along to Bust a Move or Ice Ice Baby? Or to Chatohoochie and the Grundy County Auction? Maybe it's just because those years were my most imaginative and life as a kid was pretty care free. Either way, I loved the 90's and I hope you did too.

I do realize that we're a decade off of the 90's, but we don't want to forget those years too quickly, so here's a tribute to a most memorable decade-in fashion, music and television.

You may have lived in the 90's if...

You know all the words to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air theme song


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBe0VCso0qs

Goosebumps and Are You Afraid Of The Dark scared you

You collected (and maybe played) Pogs

You remember people fighting over Beanie Babies and Tickle Me Elmo toys

You had a short-lived slap bracelet phase

You know the Macarena. And you do it well.

You loved your pair of overalls

You hoped that someday you could climb Agrocrag like the kids on GUTS

Your shoes had flashing lights

Oregon Trail Day was your favorite day in class

Bill Nye taught you something

You’d have a cassette tape in the radio so you could record your favorite song when it came on

You predicted your future with one of these:

You knew every detail about each Saved By The Bell character

You thought gas was expensive when it was over $1

You (or someone you know) wore Jelly Shoes

And to my family, this is a reminder of the 90's

Remember the good times!

Done. Finished. Completed. Ceased. Terminated. Ended. Cuh-put.

Fall Semester 2009=Over!
As of 35 minutes ago, when I turned in my highly procrastinated take home final for Soils, (due at 5:00, it is now 5:34) the first half of my junior year is over. I don't think I've ever felt so much relief at the end of a finals week as I do today.

Christmas break is strategically placed on the calendar for more than just one reason you know.

December is a month to get together with people we love.
It's a time to remember why we celebrate Christmas.

AND

Every college student deserves a break. We've all been working hard. We've all had our stresses, struggles and our flat out "I"M DONE!" moments. Please, everyone, do me a favor and have some fun this Christmas break. It won't be long before people will laugh at us for wanting a month long break from life, so enjoy it while you can.

And to you old fogies who don't get to take a 30 day leave of absence, enjoy your holidays anyway...and be jealous. Be very jealous.

But really, Happy Holidays from me to you.

One Late Night and a Sleeping Foreigner

I lost my keys last night.

My spare key doesn't work in my ignition...only on the doors.

We checked the chair in the library that I was sitting in. It took a while as there was a sleeping man in it. It took much shaking and many "excuse me's" to wake him up out of his deep slumber. They still weren't there.

Because of my luck, the snow has come down hard in the last 48 hours, therefore most likely sending my keys into the abyss of snow drifts on the edges of the sidewalks.

No one has turned them in to any lost and found.

My car is stuck in the parking terrace.

Please pray that I find my keys. I'm going to need all the help I can get.