Getting back into Tampa, I missed the first season opener of my collegiate career - but it was an easy win against Tennessee-Martin, so no big whoop there.
Week one was hectic as ever. Classes were all over the place, had to get the room straightened out for CD's and I am still dealing with this pain in my side from GWU.
Saw Robert F. Kennedy, JR. speak on how politics affects the environment and the other endeavors he has going on with his companies too. Phenomenal time with friends there and I have to say kudos for the turn out of the crowd there too!
Weekend came to fast, and with the USF v UCF finale ahead of me, the only thing on my mind was coming away with a win. Plain and simple. After a 50 minutes drive to Mickey Mouse town and $5 in tolls later, the school with an erector set was just ahead of me, YAY!
The "Memory Mall" left some memories that I will never forget. The arrogance, the vulgarity and the intoxication of the rudest student body I have ever encountered. EVER. Beer was thrown on me, people were blowing these horns in my ear and even tried to pick a fight with me... seriously.
Kick off and all was well. We scored, they scored, we pulled away, they caught up. And then it comes down to Alvarado kicking... not again Delbert! Shit. Now we have to go 25 yards and the Knaughts are fighting like none other - but wait... what did I just hear.... TOUCH DOWN BULLS!!!!!! So that puts us at 31-24. Now they get the ball and like true nature, some one got a bucket because they were throwing up!
Sunday was me playing catch-up on homework and getting stuff ready for Wednesday. Computer didn't get all the files downloaded and now I am stuck half way through a project I hate. grr....
Anyways, Monday is here, and I got to see Senator Hillary Clinton speak today! Granted I skipped a portion of my class today, it was worth it! Not to mention, I got her autograph, yay me!
So, now I sit here and reflect what I have seen and done as of late August and into September. I am a fortunate man for what has happened... even when you read what I have written here, I can say that this is only 1/10th of everything that I remember. For those who have enriched my life and my experiences on this great planet we have, thank you.
More will come this week.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
DNCC Day 4 - Welcome to the Big Show
It's here... yes, you know what i'm talkin about.... the final day of the convention baby!!!
Well before all of that fun, there was the usual routine of the bus ride, breakfast and then getting credentialed for the evening.
During breakfast this time, I was fortunate to listen to former Senator and Governor Bob Graham, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and a few other great speakers. Then off to the convention hall.
We get dropped off at the center and made our way to the different meetings that were going on. I ended up back at the Womens Caucus and had the pleasure of listening to Michelle Obama speak to a crowd of a 1,000 plus. From what I could tell, she keeps her husband grounded, but lets him have his fun too.
So I leave the hall, get back to DU and get ready for going to Invesco Field. Emma, Travis and his brother Will and myself all get ready for the night. We load up onto the lite rail and make our way to Colfax, get off and make our way into the conga line that is going to the field.
Well, I am hungry and ended up pulling Travis with me over to MickeyD's for some food. As we are walking out, we ended up in a "legalize it" protest... How funny is that. So me and Travis hung out with them for a few, and they were so effin peaceful (I wonder why.)
After getting back in line (which that's a whole 'nother story,) we scarfed down the food and hung out, danced, chatted and had fun. Yes we danced. The line was long, but with the good people that was around us, we all had fun. Before I forget, thank you to Coke-A-Cola for the water and to the security for not frisking me.
So we get into the stadium and by god, just thinking on how many people will be in the stadium would be amazing. Here are some videos that were shown during the evening... sit back and enjoy!
Will.I.Am and John Legend
Vice President Al Gore
Senator Obama
Well before all of that fun, there was the usual routine of the bus ride, breakfast and then getting credentialed for the evening.
During breakfast this time, I was fortunate to listen to former Senator and Governor Bob Graham, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and a few other great speakers. Then off to the convention hall.
We get dropped off at the center and made our way to the different meetings that were going on. I ended up back at the Womens Caucus and had the pleasure of listening to Michelle Obama speak to a crowd of a 1,000 plus. From what I could tell, she keeps her husband grounded, but lets him have his fun too. 
So I leave the hall, get back to DU and get ready for going to Invesco Field. Emma, Travis and his brother Will and myself all get ready for the night. We load up onto the lite rail and make our way to Colfax, get off and make our way into the conga line that is going to the field. Well, I am hungry and ended up pulling Travis with me over to MickeyD's for some food. As we are walking out, we ended up in a "legalize it" protest... How funny is that. So me and Travis hung out with them for a few, and they were so effin peaceful (I wonder why.)
After getting back in line (which that's a whole 'nother story,) we scarfed down the food and hung out, danced, chatted and had fun. Yes we danced. The line was long, but with the good people that was around us, we all had fun. Before I forget, thank you to Coke-A-Cola for the water and to the security for not frisking me. So we get into the stadium and by god, just thinking on how many people will be in the stadium would be amazing. Here are some videos that were shown during the evening... sit back and enjoy!
Will.I.Am and John Legend
Vice President Al Gore
Senator Obama
DNCC Day 3 - Seein Starz and gettin tranquil
Wake up, shower and catch the 24L to Red Lion. Done.
Breakfast, speeches and then onto the bus.
So I meet this amazing woman on the way there from Montana. We are talking about her kick-ass Governor and as we are rollin into downtown, we run across the best Faux News advertisement. Love IT!!! But the day doesn't stop there... Oh no.
So as we are passing the sign and the same lady asks me to model a shirt for her. I'm like ok, i'm game - yet I haven't seen the shirt as of yet. I switch shirts and put this one on...
There is just a large smile on my face and we have just having fun with it. Everyone I passed thought I was a huggy bear supporter - uh nope!But the better part is when people would read it!!!
So I made my way over to the GLBT Caucus and ended up getting a pass to the Starz Green room.... A-mazing! But more important things first... get my pass for Invesco Field.
So I make my way from one room to another, get a rubber chicken meal and listen to Kal Penn speak at the College Dems Luncheon. From there, we had to wait outside for our Invesco Field ticket. Got it.
Now what should I do? Go to the Green Room! Shit... camera battery is dead, but I can tell ya one thing that this place is amazing! there was readings by Howard Zinn and company, movie screenings and some kick ass food too.
So the evening comes and, well, let the debauchery begin!
And this is where I forgot what happened, but I can tell ya from my credit card reciepts that there was a stop at Rock Bottom, The Curtis and ESPN Zone. God Bless Denver and all of their Micro-Brews.
Breakfast, speeches and then onto the bus.
So I meet this amazing woman on the way there from Montana. We are talking about her kick-ass Governor and as we are rollin into downtown, we run across the best Faux News advertisement. Love IT!!! But the day doesn't stop there... Oh no. So as we are passing the sign and the same lady asks me to model a shirt for her. I'm like ok, i'm game - yet I haven't seen the shirt as of yet. I switch shirts and put this one on...
There is just a large smile on my face and we have just having fun with it. Everyone I passed thought I was a huggy bear supporter - uh nope!But the better part is when people would read it!!!
So I made my way over to the GLBT Caucus and ended up getting a pass to the Starz Green room.... A-mazing! But more important things first... get my pass for Invesco Field.
So I make my way from one room to another, get a rubber chicken meal and listen to Kal Penn speak at the College Dems Luncheon. From there, we had to wait outside for our Invesco Field ticket. Got it.
Now what should I do? Go to the Green Room! Shit... camera battery is dead, but I can tell ya one thing that this place is amazing! there was readings by Howard Zinn and company, movie screenings and some kick ass food too.
So the evening comes and, well, let the debauchery begin!
And this is where I forgot what happened, but I can tell ya from my credit card reciepts that there was a stop at Rock Bottom, The Curtis and ESPN Zone. God Bless Denver and all of their Micro-Brews.
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