Only By The Night released today

The Kings of Leon fourth album released today--go buy it. That is all.

text messaging fools

Can I just say that if someone, somewhere in the world paid me, my sister and my dear old Dad to text, our bank accounts could simply look like this $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ with lots of zeros.

My sister and I have done enough damage for a lifetime. We've been texting since it was invented and unlimited text messaging seriously changed our lives. For a while our bill was on 'full detail' which means that every call and text message was documented. One month, our cell phone bill came in a box because there were so many pieces of paper. That same month, my sister sent and received over 10,000 text messages or roughly 322 a day.

Well, about a month ago my dad decided it was time for him to get in on the texting action. Not only because me and my sister are pros and it is a good way for him to communicate with us quickly and efficiently, but because the greater percentage of his 40+ aged friends all text too. Well, let me tell you, he is loving it! Im not quite sure how he accomplishes texting on his tiny phone with his big thumbs, but he is getting quite proficient.

I've heard parents talk about those times when they were full of pride for something their child accomplished. I'm pretty sure that's how I feel about this. Not only because it's technology, but because he just decided it was something he wanted to do to make his life easier and better, and after a couple of phone calls with my sister for instructions he dove right in and hasn't looked back.

Now, if we can just get our grandparents in on the action, we will be three generation of texters. Surely, AT&T would want to give us our own commercial or free iphones or something.

29th OIympiad

I freaking love the Olympics.

I am obsessed, absolutely obsessed.

I've waited for months and not to mention it is a great break from stupid summer shows and a great buffer before college football starts. (There will be a 6 day lull, but maybe we'll survive)

If I could come up with a way to place a ticker on the outside of my cube with the medal count constantly being updated--I would. I have it bookmarked on my phone, so that i'm never out of the know.

The main thing I love about the Olympics is that you get to cheer for your country in sports you never you knew you cared about it. I never thought that I would care about men's gymnastics, but those guys are pretty awesome. Of course, the 4x100 men's relay will live in infamy. What else can you say but GO USA!

So for now, I'm off now to settle in for men's volleyball, women's gymnastics, and of course a little of this guy:

Josh Hamilton- wow

Wow. Did anybody else get chills watching Josh Hamilton in the home run derby last night? 28 home runs. Not only did we get to see a record, but got to see somebody who has found their way after much struggle and is enjoying their God-given talent with everything they have.

I have followed Josh for a while and have been rooting him on all season. I honestly think I might have teared up a bit when he would just stand back and look around and get that big old smile on his face after ripping a ball out of Yankee stadium.

I'm happy for Josh, his wife and his family. How about his 71 year old coach? I bet he iced that shoulder down last night!