Howdy.
My name is Travis. If you're here, you may be lost but everything happens for a reason. Except for Teletubbies...there's no reason behind it. Just evil. Have a great day.
3/20/03
Here I am, still in one piece after exactly one week
since my last post. OK, so maybe it hasn't been EXACTLY one week...'tis a small
matter really. As you all probably know, I did not successfully unleash my army
of ruthless furbies. Otherwise, they would have surely made CNN...or would they?
Yeah, of course they would. I did however get sued by Tiger Electronics for
using their product in an "odd" and "bizarre", both synonyms for strange,
manner. Luckily, Microsoft saw potential in my idea of evil furbies and paid my
settlement of a quarter-million dollars to TE in exchange for my wacky plans.
How was my spring break, you ask? Swell. I spent it with my family in good ol'
Greenville. I just relaxed most of the time...but I did clean the pool...and I
have a story. A very noble, heroic, and brave story. I shall begin...T'was
a fine day upon the Nash estate whence I began cleaning thy pool. Pool? Oh, it's
French for...cement, water hole. Back to the story...THERE I WAS! Cleaning the
pool, when I noticed a frog...yes, a FROG!...swimming in the pool. He...she...it
was a frog, alright...ok...whatever... would have surely died if I did not act
IMMEDIATELY! SO I JUMPED IN!.....NAKED! Minus the
naked part. Needless to say, I saved the frog. Although the frog couldn't speak,
it had a sort of "THANK YOU TRAVIS" look in it's eye as it as it hopped out of
my life...forever. In other news, I'm back at school. Derr, right? It also turns
out that I definitely have a j-o-b lined up for this summer as an Instructor on
the RIVER CREW! That's right boys and girls, I'll be working at a summer
camp...this...summer...camp...summer? You're probably thinking, "Whoa, I wonder
what Travis will look like as a River Instructor." Honestly, I will probably
look a lot like I did as a
life guard last
summer. Yeah, that's me in the bottom left of the picture...what? It must be
the genes. Why do I say that? Well, anything I can't explain I usually blame on
genes....or Microsoft. Good luck to the troops in Iraq!
Have a GR-R-R-REAT
WEEK!
3/6/03
What have I been doing this week? I want the truth! YOU
CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH! Sorry...I was caught in the moment. My week actually
started with a whole lot of studying since I had two tough tests ahead of me
this week. So instead of a weekend of playing in the sun and getting my groove
on, so to speak, I was studying...in the liiibrar-eee (Go ahead, sound it out).
Although on Sunday a very wonderful, attractive blonde and I went for a drive in
the sun. What is this mystery girl's name, you ask? I am keeping her
name...well, a mystery. However, I will substitute her name with a random,
fictional name...umm...let's say, Naomi Watts. So there Naomi and I were,
driving around in my Viper...what? We drove around Nacogdoches in the most
gorgeous weather. It was relieving, not having to worry about tests for around
an hour. Anyways, all good things come to an end, usually two months...huh? I
ended up studying the rest of the night for my history test the
VERY...NEXT...day. I actually think I did pretty well on it, but attempting to
avoid jinxing myself, I don't know HOW I did. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, know
what I mean? As you all know, or you're about to, SPRING BREAK is upon us...or
at least me. You're probably thinking, "Gee, I wonder what kind of crazy
adventure Travis is planning on taking." or maybe "Gee golly wiz, I bet Travis
has something great planned for spring break." and most likely you're thinking "TRAVIS
IS SOOO AWESOME!" Well let me straighten out the first two statements,
because I, Travis, have nothing planned this spring break. The last thought I
like, hence it will need no correction. That's right, I am just headed home to
take it easy for a week. That is unless I decide to follow through with my
elaborate scheme to create an army of super-intelligent/evil furbies. I would
then unleash them on the unsuspecting Iraq with the mission to take out Saddam!
He would be like, "Aww, look how cute this little furry thing is (because
everyone in the world including Saddam Hussein speaks English). Come here you
little, cute, harmless, gizmo-looking furry friend - AHHHH! AHHHH! NO CUTE! NOOO
HARMLESS! A-YA-YA-OOO! EEE!" or something equivalent to that I'm sure. There's
not many problems that can't be solved by the ruthless nature of a
super-intelligent/evil furby. Unless you really think about it. I think I'll
probably just chill at home, maybe read a book or something. MAYBE, don't push
it you book-reader...people. HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK!
2/27/02
Ok, ok. So I haven't exactly been updating this
web page every day...week...or month for that matter. But what really
matters...IS THAT I'M BACK! Kinda. Let me give you a brief summary
of what's been going on. December: turned 20, WOO-HOO! Christmas was
AWESOME! I got a digital camera (check out the pictures page NOW). OK,
that pretty much sums up December. January: I had some good times at R.A.
training and that's about all I remember about JanuWARY. February: Let's
see, I'm doing super-pimp awesome (huh?) in my classes; Valentine's Day was
alllllright; and last weekend kinda sucked because things didn't really work out
between Bethany and me. Oh well, what can you do? I think everything
happens for a reason, even if it's hard to see why once in a while. OH YEAH, and
I sorta hardcore sprained my left wrist while playing basketball. Had to get
X-RAYS and the whole bit. At least it's not broken, eh? Anyways, a very lovely
young lady by the name of Perrin introduced me to probably one of the funniest
things that I have ever seen and NOW, for a limited time offer YOU CAN SEE IT
TOO for only 5 easy payments of $99.94 (why .94?, because I accidentally pressed
4 instead of 5 and I'm a stubborn man). OR you could just
click here. Check
out Lures & Jigs, it's definitely one of my favorites. Be sure to click
around for hidden goodies. Have fun with that, I'm going to add some funky
fresh pictures to the PICTURES page. I am still awesome. Good to be
back. Have an awesome night. Peace.
11/27/02
As you all know, it's growing ever so closer to
Thanksgiving day. A day that reminds us to be thankful for all the things
we have in life. A day that we realize how much our relationships with
friends and family mean to us. It's also a day to stuff yourself full of
turkey and other yummy foods. I am soooooo ready for "real" food. I
say "real" food because I consider the food that I've been eating at the
University Center to be...sub par. It will also be great to see my family
and friends. Good times ahead. As for all of you, I hope you have a
most wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Great song
11/24/02
Yesterday, I saw the new James Bond flick 'Die Another
Day.' Although I feel my need for seeing a good car chase and things
explode was satisfied, I must say that the dialogue was very cheesy. Laced
with one-liners throughout the entire movie, you find yourself shaking your head
and rolling your eyes more than usual in a Bond film. On the other
hand...cool cars...and that's good enough for me. I'm a simple man with
simple needs. For future reference, I want an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
and a watch with lasers. I ask for so little. Realistically, I don't
think I'll care all that much about what I'm driving or about a watch for that
matter. There are things far more important in life...and on that note, I
hope you have a goodnight and a great day tomorrow.
11/22/02
This morning, I woke up to take a refreshing shower.
When I say "refreshing," you probably weren't thinking of cold brown water...and
neither was I. If you're wondering...no, I didn't take a dirt shower.
Luckily, they fixed the problem today. My day has taken me on a journey
beyond the boundaries of the campus to a place of mystery, fright and
excitement...Wal-Mart. That and I washed my car. Oh yeah, AND I just
finished doing laundry. Pretty productive day, if you ask me. I
almost feel like I could study. Hopefully that feeling will soon pass.
Done. I watched 'Star Wars: Episode 2' with some friends tonight...and I
still say it's good for the most part. I'd really like to see the new
James Bond movie this weekend...should be good. Well, I have to stay up
until 2am tonight, doing what you ask? Who knows what will happen?
My line of work is not for the weak hearted. It is filled with adventure,
excitement...and sitting around watching movies. Somebody's gotta do it.
Have a gooooodnight.
11/21/02
Sorry, I just don't feel like writing too much tonight.
It's been a really rough day and I don't know...I need to get through some
stuff. I really thought and I was hoping the clouds were beginning to
clear. Take care and have yourself a goodnight.
11/20/02
Today has turned out to be somewhat tiring. I've
basically spent it studying for a poli-sci test that I have tomorrow and doing
observation hours for my speech class. Not a stressful day, just
tiring...maybe a little stressful. It would be great to see the friendly
smile of an old friend.
11/19/02
I haven't had the best of luck with
relationships. I think my longest relationship lasted about 2 months,
for one reason or another. She continuously surprises me. I'm just
waiting for her to give up on me but for some reason, she seems different.
She actually woke up around 4 am to watch the meteor shower with me this
morning. Sometimes you have to take chances on people and not be afraid
of the outcome. Geronimo.
11/14/02
Geez. I suppose I have been slacking on updating
this web site. It happens. What really matters is that I've once
again decided to do this...thing. If I could only see the pure excitement
in your eyes. Ok, I'm hungry. I'll be back later to update this
page...or will I? Yeah, I will. Ha. I'm back...and with
attitude...minus the part about having attitude. The weirdest thing
happened to me yesterday morning. When I say "weirdest" I really mean not
that weird. I was awakened by a phone call...wait, is it awakened or
awoken or is there even an "a" in there at all? anyways...from an Army
recruiter. Then I walk into the bathroom and see one of my friends that's
in ROTC dressed up in his Army gear. So I finally get inside the
shower...but it doesn't stop there. There's just a piece of notebook paper
hanging up, listing off characteristics of men of Christ. As I'm reading
them, I noticed a strange sort of similarity or link to ideals of the Army.
Maybe God is trying to tell me to join the Army...or maybe, it was just really
early in the morning and I can derive meaning from anything. I can even
understand the chirps of the parakeet that I'm bird sitting...kinda.
Almost time to work the desk, WOO-HOO!
Mystery Link.
6/4/02
My mom actually doesn't have too
much of a problem with me going to France, she said that I just caught her
off-guard. I've always wanted to travel, in case you're wondering.
I figure France is a good place to start. If you haven't already
noticed, I haven't been updating this page everyday as I had hoped I would.
Updating this thing really cuts into my lying around and swimming time.
I'll try to get on a better schedule, but as of now I'm going to bed really
late and waking up really late (funny how that works).
Although I'm not going to France until the spring, I am
extremely pumped about going and I've been reading everything I can. I
may be obsessing a little over the whole trip, but think of it this way...I'm
NOT talking about Harry Potter. At least for a while.
6/1/02
Eesh. I've been really busy as of
late. My friend that suddenly doesn't have a place to stay, is kinda
staying at my house until he finds a place or the fall when school starts up
again. Today is my daddio's birthday. He's...old. Doesn't look
it though, just like my mom. I'm tired, but I still need to clean up the
house a little...maybe. I'm writing early in the day since I'll probably
have friends over later. Thought I'd share that. Well, time for the
party. Have a nice night.
5/29/02
It's been a pretty good day so
far. Although I did have to wake up early to paint, put in insulation and
mow the lawn, I did get to use a staple gun. Those are fun.
Right. I'm writing a little bit earlier today since I think I may just
crash at my friend's house tonight. Another gathering of my old friends,
surprisingly not at my house. I've been asked to bring a movie
tonight...can you guess which one I'm going to take? That's right, Harry
Potter! EEP! Well, I still need to get ready soooo...Have a splendid
evening.
5/28/02
Alas! I finally received my Harry Potter dvd
today. It was a joyous day...a day for celebration, but more importantly,
a day to remind ourselves that life isn't all about dvd's and possessions.
It's about family, friends and enjoying life. Huh? Exactly.
Pretty darn good movie, you should check it out. I didn't really do
anything too productive today, but tomorrow we begin working on the addition of
our house again. Fun times. I actually have to wake up early
tomorrow as well. Taking that into account, I better head for bed.
Goodnight.
5/27/02
You're probably wondering whether
or not I got my Harry Potter dvd today. Or you're thinking I'm retarded
because TODAY was Memorial Day and everyone knows that the postal service
doesn't work on Memorial Day. So again, I find myself complaining about a
very small matter. Unless your life depends on you having Harry Potter
today, then you would be screwed. Moving on, I got back to playing tennis
today with some friends of mine. It was a lot of fun even though I was a
little rusty at first. Due
to a request from my little brother, he would like me to explain the
"silliness" link and picture. He had to wear the dorky clothes
for some sort of skit. Riiiiight. For future reference, I will
probably be rotating that picture out every couple of weeks or so with another
silly picture...and I don't know who created Legos, but they're great. I'm
a little tired if you're wondering. I think that's my cue to go to
bed. Goodnight.
5/26/02
I had to tough it without my Harry Potter
dvd again today. It better show up tomorrow or else...I'll just complain
tomorrow as well. Oh well. While I was cleaning the pool today I
found a strange colored beetle. Just thought I'd share that information
with you. There's no sudden increase in strange colored beetle swimming or
anything. Right. I've been thinking about giving tennis lessons
again to earn some cash. I don't really have any expenses, but money can't
hurt. Unless you're allergic to money. Then it might. So my
goal for tomorrow is to find some work...and get my Harry Potter dvd. If
you're looking for tennis lessons, I'm you're man. I decided today, for
the time being, Dashboard Confessional is my favorite band. Ok,
time for chocolate ice-cream.
5/25/02
I was disappointed that I did not receive
Harry Potter today. Memorial Day "Weekend" has foiled my plans
of a night of movie magic. Instead, some of my good ol' friends came over
and hung out. To my surprise, one of my good friends from SFA gave me a
call and we went and had lunch. After she left, my friends and I came back
and played a little volleyball. My uncle Ben came back from France today
for Memorial Day, which was pretty cool. I hope to travel to France one
day, as well as many other beautiful places. Anyways...later that night,
my friends and I chilled at one of my other friend's house and relaxed in the jacuzzi. I'd like to note that in the
future I would like a jacuzzi. With that said, I must attend to my
guests. Goodnight.
5/24/02
Today was interesting. My relatives
from Buffalo, New York came down to visit. It was nice to see them. I also
received an e-mail from Amazon.com informing me that they shipped the new Harry
Potter dvd today. Which means that I should be getting it tomorrow since
I'm a dork and had it shipped by Overnight Express. For those of you who
may not know how great the Harry Potter books and movie are, I highly recommend
it. For those of you that are skeptical, I say, "Don't knock it 'til
you've tried it." By the way, that quote should not be applied to the
use of drugs or other harmful substances. That's all I have to say about that.
5/23/02
I've
noticed that, much like my grandfather, I'm losing track of the days.
Thing is, it doesn't really matter whether or not I
know if it's Monday or Tuesday since I don't have any sort of schedule.
This morning I was woke up by a phone call. I should clear up that when I
say morning, I really mean around 1:00pm. It was one of my old high school
buddies, Cody. So he calls and says the usual hello and I'm 3 minutes away
from your house with another few friends of mine. So in my sleepy disarray
I manage to clean up the house a little and throw a shirt on as they
arrived. It was nice to catch up with all of them. Shortly there
after, they had to leave but they were quick to inform me that they would be
back later. To my surprise, by 8pm, I had about 20 of my old friends over
all wanting to hang out. So...we hung out. We played volleyball to
40 rather than the standard of 15 because some of my friends are poor
losers. I think a couple of people swam in the still very chilly
pool. We also chilled on the trampoline...yes, all of us. I think
the trampoline was very close to breaking but, oh well. I've just noticed
that I'm writing far too much. In short, today was a pretty good day.
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