"Medlin around....."

Had to go on and do it....

2010-04-16T17:31:00.012-04:00

I've always wanted some Cornrows in my hair...if you dont know what they are click here. Like I was saying...I have always wanted them, but never had a reason, the time, or long enough hair for them. Well today everything aligned perfectly!

Reason: Dodgeball tourney tomorrow - click here - chick fila for a year is at stake! We won it last year, so now we gotta defend our title....don't believe me?...click here - gotta have some cornrows for the tourney!

Time: It's Friday....I'm a school teacher.....I got all the time in the world. Oh, and my wife's at work till late.

Hair: Its longer than it used to be. Because when I hear people yell "get a haircut sunshine"... I know they're serious.

So, I went to the only place I knew that braided hair:

Josette's Unisex Hair Salon

This place was the bomb (do people still say that?) This nice lady, from Haiti, looked at me like I was lost when I walked in, but gladly put my hair in some rows.

After an hour of feeling like someone was slowly twisting off my sideburns, I declare that this is the last thing my enemies will see tomorrow before they get hit in the face with a dodgeball:

On a side note, once my head goes numb I think I'll be ok. Otherwise, these badboys might be comin out pretty soon!

Where was all this when I was ten?

2010-04-13T22:02:00.006-04:00

So, I was doing my daily surf on the net-highway and came across some pretty cool things kids can do nowadays. But, first let me reminisce for a bit. Back when I was in elementary school we didn't have the luxury of playing on the Xbox 360 alongside Sven, while he played simultaneously in Denmark. Instead, we played war in the woods with tennis balls for grenades and sticks with pokey edges for swords. Needless to say, this eventually led to me falling out of a 35 foot tree and having to wear a helmet for close to a year (squishy scalp is what the doc said)....Let's just say my game with the ladies was a little off that year......But ya know being called "helmet-head" wasn't too bad on the self-esteem. Gah, where was Dr. Phil when I truly needed him? I can distinctly remember some third-grader coming up to me at recess and saying "why you got a bike helmet on your head?" .....the nerve, right? I was fragile. Anyways, here are some cool things I found that kiddos can do these days (don't try at home.....unless someone's videotaping)

The new Justin Beiber?....

2010-04-09T19:06:00.009-04:00

This is a dude.....a Taiwanese dude with an interesting haircut....but he can sang!

oh, and this is not my YouTube video...so I'm not calling him "fat" in the title. Personally, I think he's fit.

Gettin my Blog on....

2010-04-08T16:18:00.018-04:00

Okay,...so I know it's been awhile since I have last posted. Call it writer's block, call it a priority adjustment, chalk it up to procrastination, blame it on our new baby....jk, no new baby. Say whatever you wish to say, but I am officially back. I promise (will try my hardest, but not promising anything) to update my blog on a regular basis.

It was hard to decide on what my first blog of the new year should be about....the Braves? Too early. Lady GaGa? Too scary. My marraige? Too mushy. How about random pictures and events from the past? Perfect.

I have been rummaging through various trunks and boxes and briefcases the past few days because we are having a joint garage sale with my parents ( official plug of the event). In these priceless boxes of assorted memories I stumbled upon several eye-opening artifacts:

ITEM #1

LOGANVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL AGENDA....... '94-'95 SCHOOL YEAR

WAIT! It gets better....inside the agenda I found this....

It reads: "Matt pulled Jason's pants down while we were outside today! He was given a strike!"

Seriously? A strike....c'mon, for that? Everybody pulls everybodys pants down in front of the entire 6th grade while outside at recess. Geeeeez Mrs. Mika! On a side note, my mom was not happy about signing that one....

ITEM # 2

Creepy picture I had to draw for ART class. Well, lemme take that back.....I had to draw a picture for ART class....I took it upon myself to make it creepy.

ITEM # 3

My STAR student award from Kindergarten. All of my classmates commented about our deep and meaningful friendship on the actual award....i'll post some comments below

comment from Charlie: "I like what he is doing in the picture." - thanks Charlie,..back atcha buddy!

comment from Jeremy: "I am sorry he got hit by a car." - how thoughtful Jeremy...I am sorry you got chicken pox when you were 3. I am also sorry you bonked your head on the fireplace that one time.

comment from Andrew F: "I like his basket." - how dare you, Andrew!

comment from Brandon H: "He has pretty eyes." - c'mon buddy....seriously? I'm squinting anyways.

Blogged out - Matt

The Big 60 Pops....I Love You!

2009-11-25T00:26:00.009-05:00

This is my Dad...Richard Salter Medlin the III. Not being at all biased, he is the best dad in the entire world. I want to dedicate this blog post to my pops, not only because he is turning 60 years old on Thanksgiving this year, but it's about time I give credit where credit is due.

If you ask anyone that has seen him recently they will probably tell you one of two things, "yeah,..I saw your dad at a Yard Sale this weekend" or the other option, "hey...I saw your dad walkin in the neighborhood." Needless to say, my dad loves to go to Yard Sales and he loves to walk where ever he goes. I am sure, pending my moms approval, he would walk to the grocery store, to the doctors office, and out to eat on Friday nights. However, he needs his truck to carry all the junk he buys at garage sales.....go figure!

Did I mention that I love my dad? I think I did.....anyways, let me tell you why:

1. He still greets me with a hug when I walk in their front door....then adds, "will you crack my back while you're there?"

2. He tries his best to come to all my sporting events and tells me how proud of me he is......no matter how many interceptions I threw.

3. He goes out of his way to help whoever needs it....especially me! Thanks for the light fixtures, the gutters, the air filters, the furniture, the truck, and the new floors.

4. He takes great care of my Grandaddy, who sometimes doesnt remember the next day what my dad did for him. He will never stop loving his family!

5. I know he provides my mom with whatever she needs, and still manages to make her very happy, even though her baby boys are married and out of the house.....what vacation are ya'll going on next?

6. When I got into some problems he stood by me the whole time....going on 3 years poker-free dad!

7. He has taught me so many valuable principals that I hold dearly, especially now that I am a husband. "never spend more money than you make"...right, dad?

8. When he comes to visit me at my house...he also makes sure he visits my elderly neighbors that he has known for many years. I don't think he has met a stranger yet!

9. I see the way he loves my twin brother and their family...so, I know he feels the same way about me and my family.

10. I know he loves me because he tells me he does....from the moment I walk in the door to the moment I leave..... I know that I am loved! I love you too Dad!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPS!

yes mom, I am getting my Master's

2009-10-07T11:12:00.006-04:00

Finally,....I started my Master's degree about a month ago! Hence the reason why I haven't been keeping up with my Blog like I should be....and for that, I apologize! Well, like I said I am about a month into my program and it is slowly kicking me in the tail. My degree will ultimately be in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading and Literacy. I definitely recommend this program to anyone though....it is all online and very manageable. If you have a very tight schedule it is very do-able! I plan to graduate in 5 semesters....2 classes each semester....then on to my Specialist degree....Phew!

Two down...

2009-09-09T08:45:00.006-04:00

Finished my second book yesterday.....its called "The Treasure Principle," by Randy Alcorn. I'm still not completely sold on the whole "reading" thing, but I have enjoyed the past couple books I have read. Well, the only two books I have read.....sad, I know.
My wife and I have been praying about the tithing and giving aspect of our marriage. We both believe wholeheartedly that God calls us to give and we want to give, but how much has always been the question. The book opened my eyes and my heart to the concept of giving....storing up Treasures in Heaven, not here on earth. I recommend this book to anyone who is confused about giving to the church, tithing, offerings, etc. Not that we have this thing mastered by reading man's word...we don't......the Holy Bible contains all the blueprints you will ever need. However, the contents of this book gave me insight and counsel in an area I so desperately needed.

Ya Better Believe It....

2009-09-01T23:12:00.005-04:00

Check out this by Blair Wingo.....lengthy, but stick with it....it's a good one......

Go to the website here:

Cover to Cover

2009-08-27T15:07:00.003-04:00

I can proudly say that I was able to finish my first real book yesterday. I probably hold the record for starting a book, but fizzling about halfway through. My small group that I belong to keep each other accountable with spending time with the Lord each and every day. So, I decided that this would be the best time to read an actual book. After some advice, I chose the book "from Forgiven to Forgiving." by Jay Adams. This book has helped me understand the concept of biblical forgiveness from beginning to end. It also stirred up things in my heart.....like relationships that have gone wrong, grudges that I was holding, and many others. However, I believe that the biggest breakthrough that was achieved after reading this book had to do with my wife and I. In the past we would sometimes handle a problem with a simple, "I'm sorry." This is all well and good, but it is totally different than saying, "I'm sorry, I sinned against God and you; will you forgive me?" Just by saying "I'm sorry," only accomplishes one thing....how one person feels. That is about as far as it goes.....nothing is asked of the other person....no commitment is made....the matter is not resolved....and the one who was wronged is not required to put the matter to rest. Wow, this was eye-opening to me. Long story short, my wife and I took a vow and promised to never apologize to each other ever again. We will always attempt to seek forgiveness because it forces us to make a commitment with each other. Just by saying "I'm sorry," is an easy way out....God requires more! For what it is worth I wholeheartedly endorse this book. I have two copies if you would like to borrow one...just lemme know, or you can get a used copy really cheap off of amazon. Click Here to buy!

Hit em with the Okee Doke

2009-08-19T08:32:00.007-04:00

Check out these glorious fakes......

Buffalo Bills fake punt...got em!

MegaWoosh...german commercial

"Can't make it tough enough to complain..."

2009-08-02T14:56:00.005-04:00

The words "Can't make it tough enough for me to complain," always resonate in the back of mind when I am faced with unfortunate circumstances. My youth pastor, Rick Bene, introduced this slogan to me back when I was in high school. It has always stuck with me throughout the years. When things don't always go the way I want them to....or if my selfish desires begin to show, I try to remember that someone out there has it worse. There is someone out there who isn't able to experience life like me or to have been blessed the way I have. Now, don't get me wrong....I still complain and I still fail to make true sacrifices, but I know that no matter how tough it gets it is never tough enough for me to complain........

I recently watched an episode of Outside the Lines on ESPN. It was a story about a boy who lost his legs in a freak train accident at the age of 11. He decided from that moment on that he did not want to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. He knew he had to build up his muscles in order to move around normally. This opened up the perfect opportunity to wrestle.....not to mention a friendship that runs deeper than most.....

Hey...who's out there?

2009-07-30T08:40:00.000-04:00

Hey.....I was wondering who all was out there reading my blog. If you read my blog would you mind signing up as a follower over there on the right hand side of this webpage...please! This is merely for curiousity purposes and it motivates me to blog more often....thanks! - But don't feel like you have to...it ain't no thang!

Say Cheese Roll....

2009-07-28T20:21:00.000-04:00

Check out the total disregard for human limbs and brain matter! This is an annual contest held in Gloucester, England. This contest dates back many many decades.....and they are seriously chasing a rolling wheel of cheese. Truth be told though,.....I would do this in a heartbeat!

Addition by Subtraction....

2009-07-24T20:05:00.001-04:00

By getting rid of some old stuff....and then looking through all my Pops' sheds full of cool antique stuff....this is what we have added to the house so far. Also, we finally splurged and bought a new comforter and bedsheets for the master and guest beds. Check it out.....

bought a new lamp at Bed Bath & Beyond to lighten up the room a little.....my TV is almost as old as the antique washstand its sitting on top of

Phew! the most money I will ever spend for something I sleep on....

Antique dresser with a handmade ceramic bowl!

I just had to put this frame up in the house...gotta commemorate the occasion!

Antique bed from an estate sale along with an old coffee table

Picture of an old cottage-style house

below is a cool marble lamp I found in one of the sheds along with another handmade bowl

the Church in the picture below is First Prez of Augusta, where my brother and his family are members. The plane is made out of scrap metal and screws. It all sits on the Antique Secretary's Desk I bought in Monroe

the Guest Bed is covered in a Duvet that I bought at a Yard Sale for 30 Bucks....

Tropical Waters?

2009-07-16T20:48:00.000-04:00

So, let me try to update you on what's been going on the past few days.....

Well, my wife of almost a month, had me paint the master bedroom this past week. I agreed knowing that I was about to have to take a deep breath when she finally decided on a color. If any of you know her...she is a free spirit, that loves her wild colors and eclectic ensembles! Don't get me wrong though...that is what I love about her....but this time she definitely took my breath away. End Result: Tropical Waters....we also, rearranged the furniture and are still playing around with the exact formation, oh and ignore the bedspread because we are searching for a new one to match...so ignore the bedspread please,but this is what we have done so far....Oh, and by the way I am adding a couple pictures of some beauties I bought at the Antique Mall in Monroe...great deals.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Semi-Finished Bedroom:

Antique Secretary's Dresser Desk:

Antique WashStand (used as our TV stand):

Back to Reality.....kinda

2009-07-01T16:28:00.000-04:00

So, I just became a husband, gotta wifey, and went on an awesome cruise all in one fatal swoop last week. OK, so fatal swoop probably isn't the best phrase, but you get the idea. Last week Jenny and I got married...she is officially a Medlin now! I can say the word "Officially" with JOY and RELIEF, because we spent many hours at the Social Security office, the Driver's License place, the Probate court, and the Walton County Board of Education on Tuesday. She is stuck with Medlin on the end of her name forever.....sweeeeet! The past few days we have been graciously overwhelmed with gifts from the wedding. Jenny has been tearing through wrapping paper like two fat kid brothers fightin over the leftover cake batter. It has truly been humbling to see the out pour of presents people have given us for our marriage. With that being said, a Garage Sale is upon us all....July 10th and 11th! Be there...everything is going...we seriously got everything we could ever want just from the wedding gifts. Out with the Old...In with the New!

GARAGE SALE STUFF below

the Finished Product.....

2009-06-13T22:00:00.001-04:00

Finally,....after 85 billion trillion coats we are done painting for the time being.....

The Hallway

the Guest Bedroom

the Guest Bathroom

the Front Door

Hallway Decorations

Make Way for J-Mo......

2009-06-12T21:29:00.001-04:00

As I prepare to become one with Jenny Moyers...this also means I need to prepare my house for Jenny Moyers. I am not the biggest shopper, matter of fact I hate shopping with a bloody passion, but for some reason I have a lot of clothes. I think it is because I simply save all my clothes....they dont have their own seasons or the ability to go out of style. If they begin to look dumb on me I just stow it away until its cool again. With all that being said, I have been downsizing my closets to make way for my wifey... she will actually be wifey next Saturday...June 20th! We both cannot wait! Here are some pics of my attempts to liquidate half of everything! Oh and a few pics of the painting updates....hopefully tomorrow we will be done with everything,....however I am getting the itch to go ahead and paint the master bedroom while we're at it. We will see......

Jenny's Space

Before and After Guest Bathroom

the Ladies came to help.....

2009-06-11T14:31:00.001-04:00

The hallway is complete.........

BEFORE (white and smudgy)

AFTER (peachy and southwesterny)

more to come later......

Before.......more progress.......

2009-06-10T11:54:00.000-04:00

Jenny and I will be getting married in less than two weeks!.....and before our life together begins, we decided to cram in one last project. We are going to paint the guest bedroom, bathroom, the main hallway, and the front door. We have emptied out all the spaces, sanded the walls down, and removed unnecessary vents and lightswitches. It is now time to paint....wish us luck....

BEFORE:

The AFTER pictures will hopefully soon be up........

PROGRESS.........

MORE PROGRESS..........

We added some white on the baseboards....it needs a second coat, so don't judge us yet! Oh, and the hallway is now PEACH, instead of smudgy white! I took the pictures while it was pitch black outside, so the random weird lines on the blue walls in some of the pics are only a figment of your imagination.....seriously I dont know why they are there.....

Dunk this.......

2009-06-04T23:50:00.000-04:00

Check out these AMAZING Dunk Videos........

Mom Project......

2009-05-31T09:43:00.000-04:00

So, this lady across the street was moving and she was tossing stuff left and right out of her house. She said she didn't have room in her van to take it all with her. So I rummaged through her roadside junk and came across several beauties: A perfectly working microwave, 2 tool boxes, a decorative ceiling light fixture, a large black picture frame, and a wicker coffee table. Since it was my mom's birthday May 30th, Jenny and I decided to turn this wicker coffee table into our first little project.

We went to home depot and bought some white and black spray paint. Our plan was to put some fresh coats on this bad boy and give it to my mom for a birthday present. That way she can take it up to the condo in Augusta and find a cozy little nook for it up there.

The Raven Run.....strict discipline!

2009-05-29T08:56:00.000-04:00

"In 1970 Robert Kraft came back home to South Beach from Nashville and Las Vegas, where he tried to make it as a songwriter. He started running with some boxers from the 5th Street Gym and slowly built up to 8 miles. He made a New Years resolution to run 8 miles a day for one year starting on January 1st, 1975. He found the benefits mentally, physically and spiritually were all positive, so he kept running 8 miles a day on the sands of South Beach....He has ran everyday since. (never missing a day). Over 700 runners ranging in age from 9 to 79, from over 60 different countries and 48 states have completed at least one 8 mile run with him. Everyone who completes the 8 miles gets a nickname and is added to The Raven List. This is a run, not a race although many of the Raven Runners train for races, Raven trains to come back tomorrow. Raven has the longest known world running streak on the sand and in the same location. He has seen every sunset, never been caught in rush hour traffic and turned what was a negative into a positive becoming an inspiration to others."

This dude is CRAZY if you ask me....running 8 miles a day on the beach for over 30 years. From a medical standpoint I would imagine his knees are on the verge of a ligamental breakdown, his feet throb with bunions when he's relaxing, and the joints in his hips and ankles are one sand-dune pothole away from cracking! However, from a military standpoint I think his self-discipline and determination should be the main story line in their next "How-to" guidebook. Personally, I can't even remember to wake up on time for a year......let alone 34 years!

If you think about it realistically, this Raven dude had to of run 8 miles every day for 34 years experiencing some sort of the following: Hurricane weather, Flu-like symptoms, Death in the family, Diarrhea, and not to mention sleep-in tendencies. I have to give props where props are due...the man is a machine!

Here's the proof.....

2009-05-14T18:13:00.001-04:00

"Me Throw Stuff" - Dodgeball Champs!

Dodge This......

2009-05-13T08:48:00.000-04:00

Welp,....this past Saturday I can honestly say I had the single most bestest time at a sporting event ever! Me and 5 dudes played in a Dodgeball Tournament put on by Chick-Fil-a at the Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium in the ATL. There were close to 80 teams from all over who were there to try and win the grand prize. The prize was 500 dollars and chick-fil-a value meals for a year. The free food is like diamonds....I mean who doesn't eat there once a week? After we went 6 and 1 in pool play, we climbed our way through the single-elimination bracket to the semi-finals. The semis and the championship game were played on the center court in front of everybody to see. It was a little nerve racking....not to mention my adrenaline had been pumping at full force since the day before! We won the Semi-final game pretty quickly....and now it was on to the Finals. By the way, our team name was "Me Throw Stuff," and we played the championship against "O'Doyle Rules." Our team consisted of Me, Kevin Lamb, Ben Clifton, Andrew Dow, Cole Taylor, and Keith Wages. We were down 4 players to 2 with 1:27 left to go. Somehow our team managed to knock two players out and even the score with less than 30 seconds to go. Unwilling to throw the final balls, both teams held onto to them to force an overtime. Overtime is pretty complicated, so I will save you the legal matters and go straight to the action. Basically, they had a chance to throw at us....they missed......we took our chance to throw at them.....BULLSEYE! Game...Set...Match! We won the tourney and have been feasting on Chick-Fil-A ever since!

Come to the water.....

2009-04-30T08:53:00.000-04:00

My fiance, Jenny, showed me this amazing website called CompassionArt ! If you haven't heard about it or seen it you need to check it out. It is truly inspiring. It is a group of artists who are trying to bridge the gap between some of the poorest places in the world with YOU!

Here is a direct quote from one of the founders of the group: ".......So CompassionArt was born, a charity dedicated to seeing works of art generate income for the poorest of the poor. So these songs that will be written in Scotland in January will be owned by the charity meaning that every penny will come to it and the trust will own these copyrights forever. The publishers, the managers, the agents and the writers have waived all their rights to see something historic happen, the music business coming together for something great, something that is about something greater than any individual could achieve."

The website is very thorough and explains, in detail, what extreme poverty really is. Oh, and the songs that the CompassionArt group has written will blow you away. The lyrics alone caused Jenny to tear up. She would give her right arm to be back in Brazil, where she spent 2 years of her life back in high school. Check out these videos...listen to the lyrics....

I hope you have the chance to check out the Website at http://www.compassionart.tv/

Britain's Got Talent

2009-04-27T22:51:00.000-04:00

So supposedly the new rave is this "Britain's Got Talent" Tv show...it's the tea and crumpets version of "America's Got Talent." Yes, one of the judges is Simon Cowell...and he's actually pretty light-hearted on this show. Maybe he has a different reputation in different countries? hmm......doubt it! Well, anyways....without further waiting, here are some cool clips from the show:

10 year old singer/dancer

Diversity Dance Group

Susan Boyle singer...great voice...

Shaheen...this kid is crazy good!

Early Birds...season finale.....

2009-04-19T20:16:00.001-04:00

This year has been awesome....I can't believe the end is almost here, but it truly has been awesome. I got engaged....my brother and his family had a new baby boy....and the season's end of the Early Birds Club is finally upon us! This past Thursday was the last meeting of the school year, so I decided to splurge a little bit. I rented a fat-daddy obstacle course for the kids. It was about 40 feet long and was bouncy....the kids had no idea it was going to be there when they arrived to the gym at 7:00 that morning! They went from a zombie-like, half dead state to an immediate bright-eyed and bushy tailed status when they walked in the door. I was very happy that they got to experience all this fun...they truly deserved it! We had way over 150 kids this meeting....almost too many to handle. If I do this next year I will definitely rent more than one moonwalk bounce house thingy. We had breakfast biscuits for all the kids too....some of them looked like they might be a little sick after they exhausted so much energy running through the obstacle course and then scarfing down a sausage biscuit! However, the end result was no casualties to the porcelain throne....breakfast managed to stay down. So, until next year.....It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of this Club......thank you to all the volunteers who helped this run smoothly....thanks to the parents for letting their children join....and thanks to the kids for being absolutely wonderful the entire year.....may the Early Birds hibernate peacefully!

Blue Zones....

2009-04-14T08:23:00.000-04:00

OK, so apparently there are places in the world called, "Blue Zones," where longevity is in abundance. People routinely live to be over a hundred in these areas. For example, in Costa Rica there is a remote peninsula that is known as the largest Blue Zone in the world. Hundreds of people live to be a centurion in this secret place. Recently, Oprah and her band of goobers went to visit these places to find the secrets to living past the big one-zero-zero mark. They came across a lady chopping wood for cooking...she was 102! They also saw some dude cruising around on a bike....he was 95! That's a lot of candles on a birthday cake. It seems as if these people drink very hard water from the mountains, which is chock full of minerals and nutrients. They also have extremely strong bones because of the enriched water they drink. Where we would fall and break a hip at the ripe old age of 70, they would fall and bounce back back up. One of the other keys to a living a long life had to do with families. All the families in this village live together, which I thought was pretty cool. I don't recommend it, but it was cool. Patrone, who is 107, had his daughter fix Oprah's crew a nice meal. She happened to be 65 and appeared to get more exercise in making a meal than most Americans do in an entire week. They don't have electricity deep in the jungle.....everything is done by hand, which replaces a nice sculpting workout in the gym any day. Check out Oprah's news story on the BLUE ZONES.....click

Chopping wood at 102 yrs old

Victorious Arm-wrestle match at 105 yrs of age

sorry for the delay.....

2009-04-09T08:34:00.000-04:00

Some Awesome Websites....

- Make-A-Wish Foundation - self explanatory!

- The Funding Factory - the best and easiest recycling program to use for raising money,...our PE classes have used them for the past 4 years and raised over 10,000 dollars in new equipment.

- RotoWorld - the most up to the minute, up to date website for Fantasy Football news

- DODGEBALL in the ATL - your adrenaline will rush for a week after you play in this tournament...I am not even kiddin' !

- Awesome Square Game - I think my best is around 30 something seconds....

- Smash the Penguin - If you can hit him over 300feet you're good to go....

- Voices of the Martyrs - Crazy to believe some of this is happening around the world right now!

- Desiring God - check out John Piper's ministry....this website can help point you in the right direction if you need some questions answered

The Countdown is on....

2009-04-03T13:32:00.000-04:00

This is the love of my life, Jenny! We will be getting married this summer on June 20th of 2009. By the time we actually seal the deal we would of been engaged 11 months. I do not recommend this lengthy of an engagement to anyone.....5-6 months would have been ideal. However, time has actually flown by and we will be Mr. and Mrs. Medlin in a little over 2 months.

KIDS CAMP PICTURES

Yes, Jenny is younger than me....but who cares? I don't! I know without a shadow of a doubt that we are God's best for each other...it is amazing to think about how we ended up together: At the time, I reluctantly agreed to be in charge of the recreation at my church's Kid's Camp in the summer of '07. I had just finished teaching and I was needing a little break from the youngins, but God pressed and pressed with me that summer. I had previously told our children's pastor NO, but with two days before they left for camp I called him and asked for the job back. I had never felt God wanting me to do something so badly before this....it was almost like he was saying, "Matt...you idiot....go to Kid's Camp!" So, there ya have it...that's how I ended up at camp. Low and behold, guess who was the intern for the children's ministry and also had to be there at camp this summer? Yep.....Jenny Moyers! That whole experience at camp was the best thing that has ever happened to me. Not only did I meet my future wife, but I got plugged into a ministry that I was so desperately longing for. Long story short.....one year later I proposed to Jenny at the very camp where I met her.....it holds the title of the best day of my life, so far! However, I am positive that June 20th 2009 will take over that spot very shortly! It is funny how God works...especially when you obey him!

Walkin through life together.....

2009-03-29T22:01:00.001-04:00

Jenny and I recently became involved in a "small group" of couples that made a commitment to walk through life together. There are 4 couples from our church that will spend the next 18 months meeting together every Sunday afternoon at 5:00. We have been meeting since late October I believe, and it is the highlight of our week. There are three newly married couples, and then there is Me and Jenny. We are all able to come together and share different experiences and insights with each other, which in return helps us grow in our relationship with the Lord, as well as with our significant other. I can honestly say that Jenny and I have gotten miles and miles closer to each other because of this group. It forces us to open up lines of communication that may have previously been shut down. Not only is the food amazing, but the people are amazing too. We are not just 4 random couples though that found each other on Craigslist...no no.....we have known each other for years, just maybe not as intimate as this "small group" demands. We do, however, have the "what is said here...stays here" policy, ...this only strengthens our trust and relationships with one another, therefore ultimately causing us to dig deeper and become more transparent amongst the group. Keith Wages, our fearless captain, is doing a wonderful job steering us in the right direction each week. Matter of fact...let me just show you our group members:

Keith & Mattie Wages

Matt Medlin & Jenny Moyers

Jeffrey & Courtney Henderson

Alan & Ashley Bradford

Our recent group study has been in correlation with the Movie FIREPROOF....... please click to check out the site. We are learning how to Fireproof our marriage, or in Jenny and I's case,....soon-to-be-marriage. This was an unbelievably awesome movie...if you can look past a few cheesy actors. The movie depicts real-life problems within a marriage and how a couple overcame the thoughts of divorce. You can really grasp the idea of how marriage is a gift given to us by God, and not some crazy long-term option. I recommend this movie to any couple....married or not!

...you just got YouTubed....

2009-03-27T23:26:00.000-04:00

OK...so let me tell you how I scared the mess out of my cousin/roommate last night: (by the way, she is single.....I believe,... but I am not totally sure....check out her facebook page here for better details) OK, so back to my story...let me set the scene for you all - It was around midnight and she had just got done putting a load of laundry in the washer, cut off all the lights in the house, and shut her bedroom door to call it a night. 10 minutes later I sneaked into the laundry room and hid. I knew that she was in bed...prolly close to falling asleep at that moment, so I decided to Text her. The text read something like this "Hey, I hope I'm not waking you, but as I was going to my room to bed I heard a funny noise coming from the washing machine. It sounded like maybe whatever is in there might be stuck. Be careful because one of my shirts got eaten by the washer before. Goodnight Cuz." I am hoping that she will come to her clothes' rescue! Meanwhile, I am actually in the laundry room hiding while I text her. I wait a couple minutes and then finally I hear footsteps. Keep in mind all the lights in the house are off and it is close to midnight. Crystal, my cousin, comes stompin through the kitchen and opens the laundry room door.....BAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I scream bloody murder! She screams just as loud and has a miniature panic attack! I was victorious! I seriously laughed for the next 30 minutes straight. Her expression was priceless...and that is where my new term " You just got YouTubed" originated from...all because it was a prank worthy to be a YouTube sensation.

Please check out these infamous scary moments from YouTubers past:

- These two boys stayed up all night watching Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They ended up sleeping in the same bed with the lights on....check out what the parents do:

This little boy, which is not me by the way,....locked himself in his room to choreograph a Britney Spears dance routine. What he didn't know was that his mom set up a hidden camera and was also in the closet:

random videos.....

2009-03-22T23:32:00.001-04:00

I decided to post some videos that were brought to my attention this weekend....

6) Samuel Richard Medlin

2009-03-22T20:58:00.000-04:00

This is the newest addition to the Medlin family. His name is Samuel Richard Medlin and he is only a few months old. He is the awesomest little baby in the world....I know I am biased, but still. I think it is the coolest thing ever to hear a little baby giggle and laugh....I cannot wait until he gets a little older and develops a personality because he is going to be a mess. If he is anything like his big sister he will be a loveable handful! You should see his big sister take care of him...it is amazing! She will hug him and be sweet to him...and talk to him...calling him "Baby Sam" the whole entire time! Sam truly is a blessing to our family and I love his little studly self! Babies are the greatest invention ever!

Samuel Richard Medlin

5) Maria Grace Medlin

2009-03-18T23:31:00.001-04:00

This happens to be the most beautiful little princess in the whole entire world! Her name is RiRi, and she is my brother's 3 year old little girl. She is the most unselfish, compassionate toddler that I have ever known. For example, she was sad for a whole day when she stumbled upon a picture in a magazine that happened to have a little Iraqi girl being buried in it. Anytime that she is coloring or eating or reading a book....she has to share it with everyone in the room. She will hand you a crayon or a cookie, and even another book to read with her. She is full of energy and sometimes will go nonstop around the house playing with everything. I smile everytime I hear her say "MattMatt." I have to say that the ultimate heartbreaker is when she is with all of her other little play friends. Her face beams, as she screams with joy in this high-pitched laughing voice. They chase each other around the yard and hide from us underneath tables. I am truly blessed to have her in my life! I cannot wait to make babies of my own...shhh don't tell Jenny yet!

Maria Grace Medlin

4) Nicole Marie Medlin

2009-03-16T20:44:00.001-04:00

This is my wonderful sister-in-law Nicole Medlin. She is the, always tan, mother of two beautiful offspring Maria Grace and Samuel Richard. She has been married to my brother Jason for around 4 years or so now. I love their relationship because they still pick and mess with each other like they were flirting back in college. My brother usually wins when it comes to embarrassing the other one though. Nicole also has a blog that you should check out sometime....click here to go straight to it. I have known Nicole for about 8 years or so, since we all went to Georgia College & State University together. She is perfect for my bro...she always has great advice and adds a lot of insight to my brother's somewhat stubborn views on things. She is a "Do-it-yourself" Queen...which is almost her downfall, because there are many unfinished projects lying around the house, but she is a very hard worker when it comes to her youngins. I love that Nicole is now officially a Medlin, because it is almost like an already-great-friend joined the family forever!

Nicole Marie Medlin

3) Jason Anthony Medlin

2009-03-15T19:04:00.001-04:00

This is my gangsta-cool twin brother, Jason Medlin. We are fraternal twins, which, in simple terms, means we dont look alike.....it also has to do with some weird scientific stuff and eggs and zygotes and c-sections and things like that. My brother is married to his college flame, Nicole. They have a 3 year old princess, Maria Grace, and a several-month old baby boy stud named Sam. He is a middle school teacher at Murphy Middle in Augusta. He is one of the best teachers I know...not just cuz he's my brother, but because I know. Twins know things! He is heavily involved with the ministry opportunities at his church, First Presbyterian Augusta. One of the main reasons they moved onto Telfair street was to live amongst the neighborhood that God called them to minister to. You can usually find my brother doing several things: playing basketball & flag football, deacon'ing at the church, loving on his children and wife, and being a friend to any and everybody in his neighborhood. Apart from my fiance, he is my best friend. I constantly contact him for advice....prolly too much, but it helps! Much Love Fathead!

Jason Anthony Medlin

2) Myra Farrar Medlin

2009-03-15T00:07:00.000-04:00

This is My wonderful mother, Myra Farrar Medlin. She is one of the most important women in my life. She also happens to be the most organized, reliable, disciplined, and self-controlled woman on this entire planet. Ask anyone that has ever traveled with her, or that has ever needed something. She has it in her purse...in its own little compartment! My mom is a graduate of Avondale High school, as well as the University of Georgia. She went to the same high school, and is the same age, as my father, but they were in different grades. My dad just so happened to love 2nd and 3rd grade so much that he wanted to try them each twice. Therefore, my parents did not meet until after high school at some party. Weird! Anyways, back to mi madre.... let me just say that she would seriously do anything for anybody...especially her family. She is very unselfish and has bent over backwards to help my brother and I in the past. However, I am starting to think that her grandchildren, which you will see in future blogs, are stealing her heart piece by piece. For example,....last Christmas Maria Grace and Baby Sam both took home quadruple the presents than anybody else. I mean c'mon.....where is the love? Just kiddin! I love you mom!

Myra Farrar Medlin

My Family.....1) Richard Salter Medlin III

2009-03-13T22:09:00.000-04:00

I think that it is quite necessary to invite everyone to see all these crazy individuals that make up my family......ill try to add a little brief bio about each person as well. Each day I will add a new member to the Blog......here they are in no particular order:

My dad, Richard Medlin, and I....circa 2001. My dad is awesome..I love him with my whole heart! He is a retired school teacher with 30 years experience at Stone Mountain High and Dekalb Alternative school. You can find him doing one of three things now: walking everywhere 7 days a week, garage saling Thursday through Saturday, or at Braxtons Antique Auction on Monday nights. He is one of the hardest workers I know and would give anybody the shirt off of his back. He is a two-sport college athelete at Presbyterian College...football and track. I will go ahead and brag about his track record that is still standing to this day, for the 440 yard dash!

Richard Salter Medlin III

Texting in Church?

2009-03-12T08:57:00.000-04:00

I was listening to 104.7 the Fish this morning, and they were actually having a pretty controversial discussion. I usually turn the station once they start talking, but I decided to listen this time. They were discussing the whole aspect of "texting," and the effect it has on people. For example, there is a church in Missouri where the Pastor encourages members of the congregation to text him during his sermon. He screens all the questions and comments that come to him through the texts, and then he attempts to answer them throughout the sermon. He believes that this promotes healthy dialogue within the community, and it also encourages people to actively communicate, where they previously would be very passive. I, personally cannot text and listen to a sermon at the same time. If someone is talking to me, and I am trying to text at the same, I usually involuntarily zone them out. It is very hard to believe that people can concentrate on what is going on in church while everyone around them is texting. I imagine ringtones going off, kids texting each other instead of the pastor, and phones lighting up everywhere. On the other hand.....here is an excerpt from an article about the "text-happy" church:

“The church’s embrace of texting — this was the third week of its experiment — has already improved the dialogue, according to Schreiner, and energized many of Morning Star’s younger members. ‘I love it,’ said 14-year-old Kailey Elfstrum, who had her text all ready to go even before Schreiner’s sermon began. ‘You get to ask the pastor anything you want while he’s talking.’ Her friend Maddie Howard, also 14, agreed. ‘You don’t want to admit your sins to the rest of the church, but this way you can still ask something important,’ she said.”

I know that I am not the most open-minded person in the world....I admit to that...however, I just can't fathom the idea of a congregation that is able to listen to what the Lord has to say through the pastor's sermon.....and send out multiple texts at the same time. I think there are ways to go about doing it without being a huge distraction. Text before....Text after......have a follow up service later on in the week after all the texts have gone through.....answer texts via the Internet or church website....etc.

People say that times are changing and so are the ways of communication. I agree with that statement, but I just can't bring myself to think that texting during the church service is appropriate.

Belief in Motion....

2009-03-11T08:52:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to take a minute and let you all check out an awesome website: CLICK HERE - This is about a family, The Bruski's, and their ministry in Romania. They have a large family...7 to be exact....well, 8 because the oldest daughter just got married. They were members of Loganville First Baptist for a very long time...both parents, Aaron and Robin, served as members of the church staff, and the kids grew up going to the church every week. Well, I will let them explain to you a little about themselves:
How in the world did we end up in ROMANIA? Simple answer: OBEDIENCE! We came to Romania for the first time in 2004 as a Christmas family mission trip, but GOD had planted the desire years before. After seeing the needs, both physically and spiritually, we knew God was calling us to do more. After much prayer and fasting, we moved to Romania for a "7 month trial". While working along side a foundation, we had many opportunities to serve in many capacities; Bible studies, Discipleship, Abandoned babies and children, and Construction. During this time GOD grew our faith and our relationship with the LORD. This was a time of growing through good times and trials; but ALL GLORY TO HIM! We know that God has called us to Romania, but no longer working with that foundation. We are BACK, and seeing GOD do AMAZING THINGS! We are seeking HIS WILL as we continue to see HIS PLANS unfold, for HIS glory through this new ministry; BELIEF IN MOTION! "Faith is putting your belief in motion"
If you have a free minute check out their website - and keep Emma, Robin, Caleb, Kalep & Ashley Roberson, Aaron, Lanie, Paige in your prayers!

You have got to be kidding me......

2009-03-08T21:49:00.000-04:00

I think that one of the grossest things that kids do at school, and I have seen a lot of disgusting habits,.....is picking their nose and then digesting the remains! UGH! My stomach turns at the thought. I decided to do a little research on the mortifying habit and check out what I found:

1) Mucophagy (literally mucus-eating, also referred as picking one's nose and eating it) is the consumption of the nasal mucus, boogers, and other detritus obtained from nose-picking. Some research suggests that mucophagy may be a natural and even healthy activity, which exposes the digestive system to bacteria accumulated in the mucus, thereby helping to strengthen the immune system.

2) According to Austrian lung specialist Dr. Friedrich Bischinger, picking your nose and eating what you find is one of the best (and most inexpensive) ways of staying healthy. The doc goes on to say that people who pick their noses with their fingers were healthier, happier and probably better in-tune with their bodies. "With the finger you can get to places you just can't reach with a handkerchief, keeping your nose far cleaner," adds Dr. Bischinger.

My research did not lead to a change of heart....I will continue to get grossed out everytime I see this feat being performed in my Gymnasium! There aint...yes I said aint....there aint a doctor on this planet that can persuade me to encourage my students to chowdown if they get hungry. That is why I severely limit my "coach-to-kid" highfives throughout the day.......I go through germ-x bottles like they're water......and if I catch a kid in the act I quickly make them aware of their bad habit.

Marriage Counseling.....

2009-03-06T08:48:00.000-05:00

Jenny and I started the infamous marriage counseling with our preacher, Ronnie Kendall, this past Wednesday. I have heard many stories from my friends who have taken his counsel in the past. They all agree that it is much needed and extremely helpful. I must say that Jenny and I both were very anxious to begin the sessions. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect when we walked in. Keep in mind that Ronnie has known Jenny and her family since she was in diapers....and has known me since middle school. It was very interesting and entertaining to say the least! We both have a 150 question, personality profile test as a homework assignment for the next session. We have to fill one out for ourselves, as well as one for our future spouse. Yikes! Hopefully, this will give us some insight into areas that we are similar, as well as different. Marriage counseling truly is exciting, because Jenny and I are strengthening our relationship together....it's fun!

"Can't make it tough enough for me to complain......"

2009-03-04T11:14:00.000-05:00

AMAZING! I hope I never complain again! I could not make it through this video with a dry-eye! This is an awesome example of a Father/Son relationship.....funny thing is though....it doesn't compare to the Father/Son relationship God has with us!

So what's up with my limbs and ligaments.....

2009-03-02T15:58:00.000-05:00

I recently got an MRI to determine the status of my left ankle and right knee. I suffered a severe sprained ankle in September of '08, and it still doesn't feel much better. It has gotten tolerable, but not better. Inversion Sprain on left....

As for my knee, where do I begin? Due to excessive bow-leggedness and trauma caused by a hit-by-car accident at an early age, my legs have been through a lot. About 2 years ago I had a "High Tibial Osteotomy" to help out with my right knee, which was far worse off than my left.

Well,......the MRI came back with some bad news! I have a torn Anterior Talofibular Ligament in my ankle, as well as a subtle Medial Meniscus tear in my knee. I truly am starting to believe that these ongoing injuries mean several things: 1) I am getting older 2) God is a jealous God and wants me to put him before sports 3) Getting injured affects more people than just myself....I now have a soon-to-be-wife, a job, and many other committments and responsibilities.

After talking with Jenny....and prayer.........
My plan is to not do anything aggressive with the injuries until after the wedding and honeymoon. The recovery is too long for it not to hinder the ceremony. I am going to refrain from playing most sports....I did say most...because, with an ankle sleeve, ankle brace, knee brace, and 5 Ibuprofen I can still manage some activity! Besides, I need to stay active for the most part...I just need to slow it down. I am not naive to the fact that God may eventually strip all sports away from me. Especially if I continue to put them ahead of My God. Through these injuries I have realized how big of an idol sports has been in my life. There is no room for that! This Blog post is not a sob story or a fish attempt for sympathy...I am just letting you all into my life and the events that come along with it.

Baptized, indoor and out.......

2009-03-01T19:09:00.000-05:00

Today was an awesome, yet strange day to say the least. Today was the day that I was baptized in front of my family, friends, and many others. I wanted to let others know about the lifestyle decision that I made 10 years ago as a freshman in college, which changed my life dramatically. That decision was to accept Jesus Christ into my heart and surrender everything to him. Just like Pastor Ronnie said, "the gift of salvation is free, but it must cost everything." It was awesome to look out from the baptismal pit and see all the people that support me. My friends, the Scharffs, the Hills, the Hendersons, the Bradfords, and many others came....my family members like my Uncle Mack and Grandma came......My fiance Jenny came with her family.......My moms and pops , and my cousin Crystal came....it truly was unbelievable and overwhelming to realize how blessed I am to have friends and family that love me! Not to mention, what a great friend Keith Wages has become in the past few years....having Keith baptize me on Sunday, March 1st 2009 will be another great memory added to the list of many! On a lighter note....the weather seemed to be baptizing everything in sight....

Kid is loopy after the Dentist!

2009-02-27T22:31:00.000-05:00

This little kid named David just got surgery on his mouth. He is in the parking lot in the car with his dad outside of the dentist. He is a little loopy from the medicine.....ok, very loopy! This is one of the funniest things I have seen....this kid is so awesome....pay attention to how random he is!

Early Birds Club!

2009-02-26T21:50:00.000-05:00

What is an Early Bird? Well, once or twice a month, every 3rd, 4th, and 5th grader is invited to an early morning PE club. We meet in the gym at 7:00am before school even starts....we average anywhere from 130-150 kids each meeting. To kind of put that amount into perspective...it is like having 8 Kindergarten classes in the gym at one time! WOW! INSANITY! But, let me tell you that it has been a joy this entire year waking up early to spend a little extra time with my students.

The morning usually goes a little something like this:

7am arrival, where they hang out with buddies and wait for things to get started - 7:05 I will talk to them about the previous EarlyBirds meeting. We usually go back over the character-building word from the last month (responsibility, compassion, etc.) - 7:15 is when the games begin! This has involved massive games of Stingray, Gymnastics, CrazyDice, Rock/Paper/Scissors tournament, "CoachSays," and many other large group games. We even had a Karate team come in and do an entire class with them. - 7:45 we will calm back down and eat breakfast...thanks to our wonderful and gracious staff and parents, we usually feast on biscuits and drinks from Claudes. - 8:00 I will introduce the new character-ed word and talk to them about choices they may face throughout the day. Kids really chime in with questions, comments, and concerns during this time. I love it! - 8:15 Students gather their things and head on to class. In hand, they have a calendar of next month's EarlyBird meeting, as well as a character strengthening questionnaire that they will fill out with their parents.

My ultimate vision and goal for this club was altered at the beginning of the school year. I truly believe that Satan did his very best to change the direction that I wanted to go with the EarlyBirds Club. My fiance, Jenny, was quick to point out the effects of Spiritual Warfare! I wanted this to be an FCA-affiliated club very badly, however, we ran through some legality issues that kept us from pursuing this venue. Will I give up? NO! But, I am convinced that I cannot do this without trusting in the one and only God. If I am not saturating myself in his word than I am not able to fully understand the will he has for my life. Maybe the EarlyBirds Club is not in the foreseeable future, but I need God to show that to me....and I cannot allow him to do so if I do not have a personal relationship with him.

This is Hilarious.......

2009-02-24T20:26:00.000-05:00

I love when kids say funny stuff....I think it is hilarious! Check out this video....these kids are pretty good actors and actresses!

Funding Factory

2009-02-23T15:14:00.001-05:00

Over the past 4 years here at Youth Elementary we have been contributing to an on-going recycling program called the Funding Factory. Students will bring in their old cell phones and used ink cartridges to the gym. I will box up those items and send them off to Erie, Pennsylvania where they will be collected. In return, the Funding Factory will send our school money to purchase new PE equipment. As of right now, we have raised approximately 10,000 dollars....which has replenished our equipment room and more than tripled it in size. I usually do different contests throughout the year to motivate the students to bring in items to recycle: The PizzaBus, Parties at JumpZone, Raffles for Prizes, and many others. I highly recommend using this company to generate funds. It is very low-maintainence, and the customer service ladies are as nice as you can find anywhere. If you do decide to join the Funding Factory feel free to use my refferal ID# 45631. Their website is http://www.fundingfactory.com/ - if anything, check it out and see for yourself!

....I am getting Baptized....

2009-02-22T21:02:00.001-05:00

Through prayer and counseling, as well as conviction, I have decided that I am going to get baptized at Loganville First Baptist. It will be during the 3rd service at 11:00 am on Sunday March the 1st.
I actually surrendered my life to the Lord in 1999, when I was a freshman in college. I can honestly say that my life has dramatically and radically changed. Being a Christian is a lifestyle...and I believe that with that lifestyle comes responsibilities. There are 3 main reasons that I am getting Baptized: I want to follow Jesus Christ's example, the Lord commanded it, and I want to show that I am a believer in the one and only way to eternal life. My road to this decision has not been easy, especially since I have been saved for quite sometime. I have fought through internal fears of humility, doubt, and way too many self-rationalizations to account for in the past year....especially when it came to Baptism. I was not ashamed of my decision, 10 years ago, to lay my life at the cross at 3:00 in the morning of Napier Residence Hall, sobbing in tears of joy! I will not be ashamed of it now! Thank you Lord for your Grace and Mercy with me!

2 Corinthians 5:17

17-Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Life or Death....

2009-02-21T22:36:00.000-05:00

How controversial is abortion to you? I am, without a doubt, against Abortion! Check this video out by John Piper.....I think he's talking directly to Obama....

Yes he still perches in his seat....

2009-02-21T16:59:00.000-05:00

For those of you who don't know....I have a younger twin brother of mine, Jason. I am two minutes older, which gives me complete reign and control over everything that has to do with the both of us. That list of things has gotten smaller as we get older, but it did include: 1st player controller on the video games, the prize in the bottom of the cheerios box, and first shower in the mornings before school. Since then, we have evened the score a little bit....he got to marry first, have kids first, and lose his hair first. On a serious note....he has become my best friend, and I love him and his beautiful family so very much! Check out his wife Nicole's Blog at "this site right here" ! You can see pictures of their little ones!

Moonwalk it out.....

2009-02-21T00:34:00.000-05:00

It goes without question that Michael Jackson is the best dancer alive! I have always been amazed by the moonwalk....it is by far the coolest dance move that someone can do. If I could do it, I would glide around the house everywhere I went, but I cant. Also, as cheesy as it sounds I like watching someone do a good Robot dance with a little Pop-n-Lock thrown in there. If you haven't seen the show "America's Best Dance Crew" this year you ought to check it out.....at least one group each night does the robot, moonwalk, or something to that effect. I record it on my DVR and then fast forward through all the commercials. CHECK THIS OUT - it is an extremely weird, yet awesome dance group! Lemme know what you think about them......ROBOT GROUP.......

..and this is why we don't use steroids!

2009-02-20T16:04:00.000-05:00

I have always wondered why people would want to use steroids. Personally, although I would never use them, I think it would be cool to see what my body would look like after using steroids for a month. Now let me re-state the fact that I would never use them...but I think of it like jumping over the lion cage at the zoo, then immediately jumping right back. It would be an adrenaline rush that one time, but the consequences are way too deadly to ever try it....even once! I found this video on YOUTUBE that shows some of the consequences of taking steroids.... this looks painful! (not for the squeemish)

call me the Postman.....

2009-02-20T01:54:00.000-05:00

ok....so, this happens to be my very first post on my new Blog. You're probably wondering why in the world do I have my high school basketball picture up? Well, it so happens to be my Ten-Year reunion in May! Thats right...Loganville High School class of '99! I have to admit that I am kinda nervous about the whole thing. I have kept up with a lot of my friends from high school thus far, but most of the people I graduated with I havent seen since '99. By the time we have our reunion it will be a month shy of when I am getting married to Jenny...I wish that I would already be married by then, but oh well....May reunion-June wedding...aint no thang! I think that ten years ago the cool songs were by bands like Matchbox20 and rapper Sisqo...oh, and N'sync...can't forget them! All of those Scream movies were a big hit as well. I, personally liked to scream during silent and very tense parts of the movie...it made for a good jump in the packed theater. I couldn't imagine the beatdown I would get by teenage girls if I tried to do that during Twilight! Speaking of which, I took one for the team this year and watched the midnight showing of Twilight on a schoolnight with Jenny.....(I wanted to stab my eyeballs out with the straw in my coke.) I know I know...if I read the books I will understand it more....Boooo on that! Well, anyways...I am going to try to keep this Blog updated at least every other day....Add me to your Favorites!