So, that appointment was the greatest thing to happen to me in my life. It really hit me hard the possibility that I could have cancer. Just one of those things that blows you away. I look at it two ways, my doctor gave me a couple weeks to get my mind around either possibility. You know me, I am an optomist so I expect the best and will prepare for the best. To clarify for those that don't know, I have in the last 6 months discovered a couple of lumps on the back of my skull and on and around my neck. Altogether it is a total of 4 lumps of varying size. One of them has been there for about 2 years now. But the other three kind of came about at the same time. So I had to go to general surgery to get them looked at and biopsied, now just a matter of waiting to see what will be. I freaked out yesterday and I was very very emotional, but I am better. I am in New Orleans with my family, I just needed to come home for a bit to get myself recharged and get a little family support.
I will be back in San Antonio soon, once I am ready to steam ahead. I won't be stopped and I am still reaching for my goals.
Talk to you later, love you all,
Brandon J. Vance
Make life what you want it to be!
http://brandonjvance.blogspot.com/
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Nervous about tomorrow
I completely forgot that on tomorrow 06/29/07 I am supposed to be going to surgery for the two lumps on the back of my skull. I have laughed them off as cancer lumps but now I am a little nervous. My appointment is at 10:30 in the morning and I probably will not sleep for nervous fear. Its funny the things your mind will ignore or put off completely. Well I guess that means no eating or drinking tonight at Chacho's. Of course you know me, I threw away the letter I got from the doctors office which probably has all the instructions. Oh well, I will show up and be a trooper.
Love you all.
Love you all.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
I love San Antonio
Man I love San Antonio, it is truly a great city. We have amazing people here who work hard day in and day out and will give you the shirt off their back. I know there are hard working people and nice people everywhere it is just they are nicer here. LOL, people tell me all the time how friendly people are in San Antonio, they will invite you into their homes for dinner or to their families wedding just for the experience. And of course as I always tell people we love, love, love to here. Whether it is our Annual Fiesta, or Folklife Festival, or Juneteenth, or Octoberfest we will find something to party for in San Antonio.
Now some people will find this corny, but remember I am a simple guy so that is why this is cool to me. In San Antonio we used to have 5 military bases so we had a very large transient community. So, we have a lot of apartment complexes here, and I mean a lot is an understatement. I was helping my friend Julian find an apartment today and I went to 13 places by myself in just a 5 square mile radius. Now on top of that is the fact that you can find whatever you want in an apartment in this city. You want vaulted ceilings, got that, you want a jacuzzi in the bath, got that, or on the patio, got that. It still blows me away all the things or amenities one can find in an apartment. If found several really good deals and great locations for Julian. I hope he choses one of those rather than living downtown as he seems set to doing.
Anyway to each their own, I did what a good friend should and gave the best advice I could. To the rest of the world come visit our great city and enjoy all that San Antonio has to offer.
Now some people will find this corny, but remember I am a simple guy so that is why this is cool to me. In San Antonio we used to have 5 military bases so we had a very large transient community. So, we have a lot of apartment complexes here, and I mean a lot is an understatement. I was helping my friend Julian find an apartment today and I went to 13 places by myself in just a 5 square mile radius. Now on top of that is the fact that you can find whatever you want in an apartment in this city. You want vaulted ceilings, got that, you want a jacuzzi in the bath, got that, or on the patio, got that. It still blows me away all the things or amenities one can find in an apartment. If found several really good deals and great locations for Julian. I hope he choses one of those rather than living downtown as he seems set to doing.
Anyway to each their own, I did what a good friend should and gave the best advice I could. To the rest of the world come visit our great city and enjoy all that San Antonio has to offer.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Senator Obama in San Antonio part 1
I guess this is what this whole blogging thing has been leading up to. Today Senator Barack Obama (www.barackobama.com) made his way to San Antonio to speak to his supporters and to people in general. He is a fascinating man and a very good orator. It was a warm, humid day in San Antonio, but we were all still excited about seeing the man himself. The pavilion at Sunset Station was packed and they had guest speakers and music to entertain us until the senator came out to speak.
And if it seems like I was right up front, well that is because I was. I was right behind the barricade separating us from the senator. I decided to put the last clip first to illustrate this, not to mention I just like this clip.
0:42 - Receiving Line
We were treated to an extra special surprise, after state representatives Juan M. Garcia and Ruth McClendon spoke to the crowd. They introduced the best perimeter defender in the NBA, Bruce Bowen. He came out in a nice grey suit and worked up the crowd and then Bruce introduced Senator Barack Obama. The crowd was yelling and going crazy it was great fun.
2:26 - Bruce
The senator let us know he was going to be speaking about unifing our country. He spoke about healthcare, education, energy and oil dependence, the economy, and the horrible, horrible war in Iraq.
2:27 - Overview
It’s going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Continue down for the second set of videos.
And if it seems like I was right up front, well that is because I was. I was right behind the barricade separating us from the senator. I decided to put the last clip first to illustrate this, not to mention I just like this clip.
0:42 - Receiving Line
We were treated to an extra special surprise, after state representatives Juan M. Garcia and Ruth McClendon spoke to the crowd. They introduced the best perimeter defender in the NBA, Bruce Bowen. He came out in a nice grey suit and worked up the crowd and then Bruce introduced Senator Barack Obama. The crowd was yelling and going crazy it was great fun.
2:26 - Bruce
The senator let us know he was going to be speaking about unifing our country. He spoke about healthcare, education, energy and oil dependence, the economy, and the horrible, horrible war in Iraq.
2:27 - Overview
It’s going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Continue down for the second set of videos.
Senator Obama in San Antonio part 2
The Democratic Party and event organization decided to call themselves “ALAMOBAMA”. It is a play on the Alamo (www.thealamo.org) our most famous landmark and Obama the senators last name.
2:17 – Alamobama
Senator Obama spoke about the state of our healthcare system, the fact that we spend double almost every nation, yet we have millions upon millions who go without basic care. He wants to lead us towards universal healthcare within his first term.
He spoke about our failing school system and the so called success of “No Child Left Behind”. I find it funny that we as Americans can be so easily fooled that our schools are doing great and that our children are getting the best education in the world.
3:00 – Healthcare & Education
The senator spoke about the war and the need for us to “BRING OUR TROOPS HOME”. And he did not say drop everything and get out now. We can’t do that, we can’t just leave and forget about the havoc that we have caused. But, it is time to start looking at a strategic, planned withdrawal of our troops. This is what the senator also called for.
I have another clip that I am going to upload in which he talks to us about his recent visit to Selma, Alabama. He spoke of the historical significance of Selma and what happened to the civil rites marchers back in 1965. How they were attacked and beaten as they tried to march to the state capital on March 7, 1965. Civil rights leaders went to the courts for protection and won. On March 21, 1965 nearly 3,200 marchers set out to the state capitol in Montgomery. Four days later they made it, walking 12 miles a day and sleeping in fields. By the time they arrived their numbers had swelled to over 25,000 people. Less than five months after this march President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He spoke of how grateful he was to those that risked their lives in the past to bring equality and fairness to all people which allows him to stand before the world and run for President of the United States of America.
1:31 - Climax
Again it is going to be a great election and a great campaign.
2:17 – Alamobama
Senator Obama spoke about the state of our healthcare system, the fact that we spend double almost every nation, yet we have millions upon millions who go without basic care. He wants to lead us towards universal healthcare within his first term.
He spoke about our failing school system and the so called success of “No Child Left Behind”. I find it funny that we as Americans can be so easily fooled that our schools are doing great and that our children are getting the best education in the world.
3:00 – Healthcare & Education
The senator spoke about the war and the need for us to “BRING OUR TROOPS HOME”. And he did not say drop everything and get out now. We can’t do that, we can’t just leave and forget about the havoc that we have caused. But, it is time to start looking at a strategic, planned withdrawal of our troops. This is what the senator also called for.
I have another clip that I am going to upload in which he talks to us about his recent visit to Selma, Alabama. He spoke of the historical significance of Selma and what happened to the civil rites marchers back in 1965. How they were attacked and beaten as they tried to march to the state capital on March 7, 1965. Civil rights leaders went to the courts for protection and won. On March 21, 1965 nearly 3,200 marchers set out to the state capitol in Montgomery. Four days later they made it, walking 12 miles a day and sleeping in fields. By the time they arrived their numbers had swelled to over 25,000 people. Less than five months after this march President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He spoke of how grateful he was to those that risked their lives in the past to bring equality and fairness to all people which allows him to stand before the world and run for President of the United States of America.
1:31 - Climax
Again it is going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Senator Obama in San Antonio part 3
Here are some still shots from the San Antonio Obama kickoff. As I said before I was right up front and got to shake his hand in the receiving line.
Fans and Supporters
Senator Barack Obama
Get out and get active, vote, vote, vote.
Fans and Supporters
Senator Barack Obama
Get out and get active, vote, vote, vote.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
My first WNBA Wednesday
So interesting day today, I don't know why but there was just a weird day. I woke up really really late and well that says it all right there. As always I was on a clock and rushing up until 4 cause I had to go, but then I remembered something. What I remembered was that the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA (http://www.wnba.com/) were coming to town. Now yeah, most of you are probably like big freakin deal. But me, I like the WNBA, and I especially like Seimone Augustus. She played for the LSU Lady Tigers basketball team and took her team to the final four 3 straight times in '04, '05, and '06. As an LSU player between 2004-2006 Seimone won like 5-7 player of the year awards either national or conference.
Well, so I said forget about 4:00, I'm going to the game. Now it was weird, cause I was rooting for the Silver Stars, but I also was rooting for Seimone and Lindsey Harding. It was a good game and actually I had fun. The Silver Stars were never really challenged in this game it was over by half time. But the Lynx fought back and cut the 22 point defecit to a 7 point loss. I think everyone should get out and see a WNBA game.
Oh yeah, I got Seimone to autograph my LSU cap as she left the court. I was excited so I left after she did, but the girl behind really lucked out. Not only did she get an autograph from Seimone, she took off her shoes she just played in and gave them to the girl as well. She was so excited and happy, I wish I could have gotten a picture of that. But I do have some pictures, check them out.
Well, so I said forget about 4:00, I'm going to the game. Now it was weird, cause I was rooting for the Silver Stars, but I also was rooting for Seimone and Lindsey Harding. It was a good game and actually I had fun. The Silver Stars were never really challenged in this game it was over by half time. But the Lynx fought back and cut the 22 point defecit to a 7 point loss. I think everyone should get out and see a WNBA game.
Oh yeah, I got Seimone to autograph my LSU cap as she left the court. I was excited so I left after she did, but the girl behind really lucked out. Not only did she get an autograph from Seimone, she took off her shoes she just played in and gave them to the girl as well. She was so excited and happy, I wish I could have gotten a picture of that. But I do have some pictures, check them out.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Yeah Me IDIOT
So remember the video I was supposed to put up from the river parade, well yeah it generally would help if you charge your camera's battery. STUPID STUPID STUPID
So needless to say that there are no videos coming from the parade or the Alamodome celebration on yesterday.
Well the parade was great it was extremely long this year I think they had like 25+ floats and everyone and their grandmother was on a float. Thousands upon thousands of fans crowded the riverwalk to celebrate our world champions. The Spurs players were having a blast and it was awesome. Oh yeah Placido Domingo the great tenor was on one of the floats as well and sang the National Anthem. Since I was stupid I and forgot to charge my camera, I have a slide of some great shots.
River Parade
Alamodome Celebration
Man oh man, I hope they can repeat next year. The city is still in a buzz on this.
So needless to say that there are no videos coming from the parade or the Alamodome celebration on yesterday.
Well the parade was great it was extremely long this year I think they had like 25+ floats and everyone and their grandmother was on a float. Thousands upon thousands of fans crowded the riverwalk to celebrate our world champions. The Spurs players were having a blast and it was awesome. Oh yeah Placido Domingo the great tenor was on one of the floats as well and sang the National Anthem. Since I was stupid I and forgot to charge my camera, I have a slide of some great shots.
River Parade
Alamodome Celebration
Man oh man, I hope they can repeat next year. The city is still in a buzz on this.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Candelight and Friends
So I took my new friends Lee, and Danny over to Candlelight Coffeehouse (www.candlelightsa.com). They are great with computers and design and maintain websites. They are really cool guys and I told them I would help them out by introducing them to some of the companies that I know and the owners if I know them. I hadn't been to Candlelight in a while so I was excited to go there. I love that place.
We hung out and chilled had some coffee and smoothies while taking in the place. Danny is a good salesman and we met the manager who spoke with Danny for a good while about what he does and what he can do on sites.
They also taught me something new. Now you know me, I am not a very proud person. If I am wrong I will admit I am wrong, if I don't know something obvious I don't have a problem saying thank you when someone shows me. So if you have read some of my other blogs you know I like to put the websites of things so you can use them to see if you find it interesting. But, I didn't know how to make them clickable for you. Well duh, its the simplest thing. You just highlight what you want and click the hyperlink button. Then you just type the address you want it to go to in the hyperlink box and there you go. Duhhhhh. I had to laugh that it was that easy.
Oh well the Spurs celebration and parade are this evening so I will be posting a seperate blog about that with videos and pics and stuff.
Later
We hung out and chilled had some coffee and smoothies while taking in the place. Danny is a good salesman and we met the manager who spoke with Danny for a good while about what he does and what he can do on sites.
They also taught me something new. Now you know me, I am not a very proud person. If I am wrong I will admit I am wrong, if I don't know something obvious I don't have a problem saying thank you when someone shows me. So if you have read some of my other blogs you know I like to put the websites of things so you can use them to see if you find it interesting. But, I didn't know how to make them clickable for you. Well duh, its the simplest thing. You just highlight what you want and click the hyperlink button. Then you just type the address you want it to go to in the hyperlink box and there you go. Duhhhhh. I had to laugh that it was that easy.
Oh well the Spurs celebration and parade are this evening so I will be posting a seperate blog about that with videos and pics and stuff.
Later
Friday, June 15, 2007
Spus are Home
The fans in San Antonio turned out to welcome home the 2007 NBA World Champion San Antonio Spurs. A few thousand fans took off from work and whatever responsibilites they had to take shuttles to the San Antonio International Airport(SAT). Why you might ask, well hello to welcome home our Champions. The fans beared the heat and the concrete to be on hand for a mini celebration. The Spurs Coyote got the crowd worked up by brining out the 3 previous championship tropies one at time. Placing them in front of cards with the years of the win ('99, '03, '05) leaving 2007 empty.
The players then came off the plane looking refreshed and still full of excitement from their clinching win last night before. Tim Duncan then followed his teammates to the stage carrying the new 2007 Championship Trophy. Bruce Bowen, ever the MC, took to the microphone and immediately led the fans in "GO SPURS GO" cheer. He then passed the mic to Finals MVP Tony Parker, who thanked the fans for their support and love. Michael Finely then got to the microphone and showed his deep appreciation for the fans and the team and for winning his 1st championship in his 12 year career. This was ultimately a resounding success and fans loved it and cheered "GO SPURS GO" as the team the stage to depart on buses.
The river parade is going to be on Sunday at 6 followed by the Alamodome celebration. I can't wait, I am going to upload videos from the party.
The players then came off the plane looking refreshed and still full of excitement from their clinching win last night before. Tim Duncan then followed his teammates to the stage carrying the new 2007 Championship Trophy. Bruce Bowen, ever the MC, took to the microphone and immediately led the fans in "GO SPURS GO" cheer. He then passed the mic to Finals MVP Tony Parker, who thanked the fans for their support and love. Michael Finely then got to the microphone and showed his deep appreciation for the fans and the team and for winning his 1st championship in his 12 year career. This was ultimately a resounding success and fans loved it and cheered "GO SPURS GO" as the team the stage to depart on buses.
The river parade is going to be on Sunday at 6 followed by the Alamodome celebration. I can't wait, I am going to upload videos from the party.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
SPURS WIN-SPURS WIN-SPURS WIN
Holy crap the San Antonio Spurs are the 2007 NBA World Champions, the Spurs are the champs. Wow, wow, it really happened, they really swept Cleveland. Wow, I am so excited right now, I am so happy for my team and my city.
Whew hoo, Spurs are 2007 NBA World Champions. And like I said Tony Parker won MVP. The guy has got it good right now, Championship, MVP, and a beautiful fiancee.
This actually was a descent game, both teams struggled and Tim again had a really tough night offensively, but as has been the case in this series Tony Parker more than picked up the slack. And, this time Manu showed up, thank God. It came down to every free throw and every point needed. The Spurs won this game 83-82, if not for a last second three pointer by Damon Jones it would have been 83-79, but it doesn't matter now because the Spurs won, Spurs won.
The parade is Sunday and the Alamodome celebration is after that. I will have videos from the parade, don't know if I'm going to the Alamodome yet.
GO SPURS GO - 2007 NBA World Champions
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Spurs 3-0
Yes indeed, man the Spurs are doing the dang thing. Lastnight was game 3 of the NBA finals. Now I will admit along with everyone else that that game was horrible, just horrible. I am pleases as punch with the outcome but oh my God, this series needs to end as soon as possible. Hopefully tomorrow night the Spurs will put the smackdown and get out of Cleveland.
Again as I have said before Lebron (not anyone's king) is looking like a fraud. He is supposed to be this saviour of the NBA, but he is getting it handed to him by Bruce Bowen and the stingy Spurs defense. Of course it doesn't help that he is literally playing 5 on 1 basketball. Man when they get him some more pieces to compliment him he will be unstoppable.
Tony Parker pretty much sealed his MVP with his performance tonight. Again he led the team in points, so far all three games. But he truly carried the team tonight. Tim Duncan was in foul trouble and on the bench a lot and Manu, oh Manu, he did score a basket the whole game. He didn't get his first points until he shot free throws at the end of the game finishing with 3 points. Tony though kept the team going while Tim was on the bench. And, if not for Tony's scoring the Spurs would have easily, easily lost this game.
Now my Spurs sit one game away from their fourth NBA Championship. I didn't think a sweep was possible but who knows we shall see.
GO SPURS GO
Again as I have said before Lebron (not anyone's king) is looking like a fraud. He is supposed to be this saviour of the NBA, but he is getting it handed to him by Bruce Bowen and the stingy Spurs defense. Of course it doesn't help that he is literally playing 5 on 1 basketball. Man when they get him some more pieces to compliment him he will be unstoppable.
Tony Parker pretty much sealed his MVP with his performance tonight. Again he led the team in points, so far all three games. But he truly carried the team tonight. Tim Duncan was in foul trouble and on the bench a lot and Manu, oh Manu, he did score a basket the whole game. He didn't get his first points until he shot free throws at the end of the game finishing with 3 points. Tony though kept the team going while Tim was on the bench. And, if not for Tony's scoring the Spurs would have easily, easily lost this game.
Now my Spurs sit one game away from their fourth NBA Championship. I didn't think a sweep was possible but who knows we shall see.
GO SPURS GO
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Genarlow Wilson
Thinking about Paris made me reflect on Genarlow Wilson sitting in jail for 10 years for doing what teenagers have done sense time began. Teenagers have sex, it happens, they find ways to do it and it will happen until the end of time. It doesn't make them horrible or bad kids, its just part of human nature.
Well Genarlow received oral sex from a girl at a party when he was 17 and she was 15. They were at a New Year's party with a bunch of other kids drinking and partying. Someone was videotaping the party and they got that on tape as well as Genarlow having sex with another 17 y/o girl. The oral sex was consensual and yet he was charged with aggravated child molestation and found guilty of a felony, even though the girl refused to testify. The state actually brought the charges against him. Even worse than that 1) had they had sex it would have been a misdemeanor, 2) the legislature changed the law after he was convicted to make teen oral sex a misdemeanor.
Now he sits in jail, for two years now, while the girl, some of the jury, the defense attorney's, and another judge all try to fee him. On yesterday another Georgia judge, Judge Thomas H. Wilson, voided his sentence and handed him a 12-month misdemeanor sentence, plus credit for time served. But of course, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker filed notice that he would appeal the decision before the Georgia Supreme Court. Baker said in a statement that the judge had overstepped his authority. Baker is not only black but he is a democrat as well, stupid ass.
Just so you know Genarlow isn't a thug or a troubled youth or drug kid or a bad kid. He was an honor student and a top athlete.
Well Genarlow received oral sex from a girl at a party when he was 17 and she was 15. They were at a New Year's party with a bunch of other kids drinking and partying. Someone was videotaping the party and they got that on tape as well as Genarlow having sex with another 17 y/o girl. The oral sex was consensual and yet he was charged with aggravated child molestation and found guilty of a felony, even though the girl refused to testify. The state actually brought the charges against him. Even worse than that 1) had they had sex it would have been a misdemeanor, 2) the legislature changed the law after he was convicted to make teen oral sex a misdemeanor.
Now he sits in jail, for two years now, while the girl, some of the jury, the defense attorney's, and another judge all try to fee him. On yesterday another Georgia judge, Judge Thomas H. Wilson, voided his sentence and handed him a 12-month misdemeanor sentence, plus credit for time served. But of course, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker filed notice that he would appeal the decision before the Georgia Supreme Court. Baker said in a statement that the judge had overstepped his authority. Baker is not only black but he is a democrat as well, stupid ass.
Just so you know Genarlow isn't a thug or a troubled youth or drug kid or a bad kid. He was an honor student and a top athlete.
Monday, June 11, 2007
New Cut
Whew hooo, I got me a haircut today. I feel like a new man, refreshed and reborn. I wrote a good bit on my novel today. Its coming along well, which is kind of surprising. The words are just flowing out of me. I think this blog is actually the thing that is really helping me. I always thought how in the world people come up with so many words to put in books, even though I read many many books. Now I have put a lot of words into these blogs and I guess that is helping order my words for the book. Also it is helping me keep my creativity and my imagination going.
Other than my working on the novel and my screenplay, not much else going on today.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot to talk about the friday big news. Oh my God, freakin Paris Hilton, screaming and crying going back to jail. I am sorry but I have no sympathy for her. I understand she is someone's child, and I understand that she has a medical condition, but give me a break. The judge said from the get go, there would be no home confinement, no probation, no ankle braclets. So who the hell gave the Sheriff the authority to overrule what the judge said.
So what happens the go to her house, pick her up, hand-cuff her, and take her to court in the back of a squad car. Then the judge throws her back in jail. Now yeah, I am human, so I was like wow, but the more I thought about it I was like that is only right. People sit in jail with all kinds of ailments from Aids to cancer to HIV to the flu. If they are sick they go to the infirmary or to the county hospital. And I am sure if they asked they would have let her doctors visit her.
She is ultimately in jail for DUI which means she could have hurt or even killed someone. She failed her probation and now has to only serve 45 days and can't do that. Paris Hilton, I hope you learn a valuable valuable lesson fromt this.
Other than my working on the novel and my screenplay, not much else going on today.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot to talk about the friday big news. Oh my God, freakin Paris Hilton, screaming and crying going back to jail. I am sorry but I have no sympathy for her. I understand she is someone's child, and I understand that she has a medical condition, but give me a break. The judge said from the get go, there would be no home confinement, no probation, no ankle braclets. So who the hell gave the Sheriff the authority to overrule what the judge said.
So what happens the go to her house, pick her up, hand-cuff her, and take her to court in the back of a squad car. Then the judge throws her back in jail. Now yeah, I am human, so I was like wow, but the more I thought about it I was like that is only right. People sit in jail with all kinds of ailments from Aids to cancer to HIV to the flu. If they are sick they go to the infirmary or to the county hospital. And I am sure if they asked they would have let her doctors visit her.
She is ultimately in jail for DUI which means she could have hurt or even killed someone. She failed her probation and now has to only serve 45 days and can't do that. Paris Hilton, I hope you learn a valuable valuable lesson fromt this.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
GO SPURS GO
Man oh man, gotta love them Spurs. Wow, tonight was game two of the NBA Finals (www.nba.com/finals2007) and again the Spurs beat the snot out of the Cavaliers. After game one, I thought maybe the Spurs just had a great game and played amazing defense. I thought the Cavs maybe just had a bad game, I mean they did make it to the finals, they can't be that bad. Oh my god, they are that bad. This is not even close this is a freakin mauling. The Spurs got to a 25 point lead and again by half time this game was over. The largest lead the Spurs had was 29. I don't even understand how the Cavs are this bad, its like they don't know what that round basket is for.
The Spurs big 3, Duncan, Tony, and Manu scored 78 points, 78 points alone. At the end of the 3rd quarter they, those 3 guys had more points than the whole Cavs team. That is freakin insane. Well, now I'm starting to think this might be over in 5 games. Game three is in Cleveland. I think this being the first finals there and all the energy the fans will have and the noise in Quicken Loans, I expect the fans will carry them to a game 3 win. I think it will be maybe a 5-10 point win. Then the Spurs comeback and win games 4 and 5.
Gotta love those Spurs. GO SPURS GO!!!!!
The Spurs big 3, Duncan, Tony, and Manu scored 78 points, 78 points alone. At the end of the 3rd quarter they, those 3 guys had more points than the whole Cavs team. That is freakin insane. Well, now I'm starting to think this might be over in 5 games. Game three is in Cleveland. I think this being the first finals there and all the energy the fans will have and the noise in Quicken Loans, I expect the fans will carry them to a game 3 win. I think it will be maybe a 5-10 point win. Then the Spurs comeback and win games 4 and 5.
Gotta love those Spurs. GO SPURS GO!!!!!
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Texas Folk Life Festival part 1
So its Saturday and the Texas Folk Life Festival is here in San Antonio. It is a celebration of all the different cultures and groups that make San Antonio such a diverse city. I believe our city is one of the most well integrated and culturally diverse cities in the country. This festival is about food and fun and laughter and dancing and the rich history of Texas and San Antonio. There are enough booths and activities set up to cover a 22 acre area. There are nine stages for performances and the festival runs between 10am and 11pm Friday to Sunday. I really enjoy the folk life festival because you get introduced to some of the organizations or societies you likely didn't know even existed in San Antonio. Also you get to sample great food from all over the world and listen to great music and dance.
These are my favorite videos from this weekend. I have started listing the length of the video above it so you can tell how long it is before hand. I also have tried to keep most of these to 1 min or a min and a half.
2:32 - Caribbean Folk Dancers
This by far my favorite video, they were having so much fun and just cutting it up. I loved watching this group, you can tell they had a lot of fun also. And the lead lady she was working it out. The group is KaZamba (www.kazamba.org).
2:03 - Lebanese Dancers
These ladies were awesome, actually it was a mixed group of men and women and boys and girls. All the groups were awesome, but this is by far my favorite performace of the Lebanese groups.
1:16 - Latin Flamenco Dancers
These ladies were also very good, I got there as with almost all of these videos with about a minute or so to go, but I really liked there performance as well.
I will have a couple more videos down below in part 2.
These are my favorite videos from this weekend. I have started listing the length of the video above it so you can tell how long it is before hand. I also have tried to keep most of these to 1 min or a min and a half.
2:32 - Caribbean Folk Dancers
This by far my favorite video, they were having so much fun and just cutting it up. I loved watching this group, you can tell they had a lot of fun also. And the lead lady she was working it out. The group is KaZamba (www.kazamba.org).
2:03 - Lebanese Dancers
These ladies were awesome, actually it was a mixed group of men and women and boys and girls. All the groups were awesome, but this is by far my favorite performace of the Lebanese groups.
1:16 - Latin Flamenco Dancers
These ladies were also very good, I got there as with almost all of these videos with about a minute or so to go, but I really liked there performance as well.
I will have a couple more videos down below in part 2.
Texas Folk Life Festival part 2
Again I really enjoyed the Texas Folk Life Festival. Every year they do a great job and I have a great time. Some of the groups and cultures represented, Japanese American Society, Greeks, Belgians, Polish cuisine, Filipino's, Hawaiians, Latin cuisine and dance, and my favorite Cajun South including Zydeco and cajun music. Here are a couple more videos from the weekend at the festival.
0:45 - Friends
Mainly because I told them I was gonna put this up here are my buds I was hanging with Eric, Lorenzo, and Aleks.
0:53 - Texas Country Cloggers
1:30 - Texas Ukranian Dancers
If you can get here next year you have to come see this festival.
0:45 - Friends
Mainly because I told them I was gonna put this up here are my buds I was hanging with Eric, Lorenzo, and Aleks.
0:53 - Texas Country Cloggers
1:30 - Texas Ukranian Dancers
If you can get here next year you have to come see this festival.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Gotta love those Spurs
So last night the Spurs put on what I am calling a clinic in a 85-76 win that was not even that close. Now if you read my two previous blogs you realize that I am very excited that The Finals are here. Well did anyone tell the Cavaliers, because boy oh boy, they got a beat down lastnight. It got to the point where I felt sorry for them. The Spurs just would not let up.
Tony Parker ran through, around, and over them as though he was a madman. Tim did his usual thang, holding down the defense and scoring at will. There were a couple of times where the Cavs completely forgot to guard him. Tim Duncan, one of the greatest if not the greatest power forward of all time, how do you forget to guard him. The look on Tim's face when he turned and realized no one was there was like, oh my God, 2 points. And what can be said of Manu Ginobili? Manu slashes, he drives, he shoots, he flops, he takes charges, he does it all.
But the Spur of the night was Tony Parker. He made the Cavaliers look like statues as he scored almost at will. If he wanted to go in the paint he did. If he wanted to hit an outside jumper he did. It was Tony's world and the Cavs were just along for the ride.
The Spurs played an unbelieveable defense on Lebron James. They had one person guarding him, they had two people guarding him, and sometimes even three people guarding him. They made is night a living hell. Lebron went the entire first half without making a field goal, it wasn't until nearly half way through the 3rd quarter he got his first bucket. He ended the game with 14 points.
The city is happy and the Spurs look great, now we must wait three days before they play again on Sunday, stupid ABC!
GO SPURS GO
Here is the link to the official boxscore: Game 1 Boxscore
Tony Parker ran through, around, and over them as though he was a madman. Tim did his usual thang, holding down the defense and scoring at will. There were a couple of times where the Cavs completely forgot to guard him. Tim Duncan, one of the greatest if not the greatest power forward of all time, how do you forget to guard him. The look on Tim's face when he turned and realized no one was there was like, oh my God, 2 points. And what can be said of Manu Ginobili? Manu slashes, he drives, he shoots, he flops, he takes charges, he does it all.
But the Spur of the night was Tony Parker. He made the Cavaliers look like statues as he scored almost at will. If he wanted to go in the paint he did. If he wanted to hit an outside jumper he did. It was Tony's world and the Cavs were just along for the ride.
The Spurs played an unbelieveable defense on Lebron James. They had one person guarding him, they had two people guarding him, and sometimes even three people guarding him. They made is night a living hell. Lebron went the entire first half without making a field goal, it wasn't until nearly half way through the 3rd quarter he got his first bucket. He ended the game with 14 points.
The city is happy and the Spurs look great, now we must wait three days before they play again on Sunday, stupid ABC!
GO SPURS GO
Here is the link to the official boxscore: Game 1 Boxscore
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Finals are Here part 1
The Finals are here, the Finals are here. Hallelujah sound the trumpets and ring the church bells, becuase the Finals are finally here.
In what has to be one of the most excruciatingly long waits from the Conference Finals to the Finals, the wait his over. Now in case you don't know or haven't realized, I live in San Antonio, Texas. Great, great city we have to professional sports franchises, even though everyone likes to say one. We have the WNBA Silver Starzz, and we have the 3-Time NBA World Champion (soon to be 4-time) SAN ANTONIO SPURS. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! We love our Spurs here in San Antonio, I mean we love love love love love love love our Spurs. And they are now competing for their 4th Championship in 9 years. And to the winner of this award goes the Larry Obrien Trophy, here is a model:
The city is all abuzz with anticipation as our team faces off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Spurs east. They play in the Eastern Conference, which they won, and several key members of their staff are former Spurs staffers, including their head coach and general manager.
So I went down to the AT&T Center (www.attcenter.com) to see if I could get up close and checkout the decorations and see what was going on. Now I went several hours before the game but it was still really cool and they were letting you go right up to the center. So of course you know what that means, oh yeah I was doing some video taping. Check it out:
1:46 - AT&T Center
GO SPURS GO
In what has to be one of the most excruciatingly long waits from the Conference Finals to the Finals, the wait his over. Now in case you don't know or haven't realized, I live in San Antonio, Texas. Great, great city we have to professional sports franchises, even though everyone likes to say one. We have the WNBA Silver Starzz, and we have the 3-Time NBA World Champion (soon to be 4-time) SAN ANTONIO SPURS. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! We love our Spurs here in San Antonio, I mean we love love love love love love love our Spurs. And they are now competing for their 4th Championship in 9 years. And to the winner of this award goes the Larry Obrien Trophy, here is a model:
The city is all abuzz with anticipation as our team faces off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Spurs east. They play in the Eastern Conference, which they won, and several key members of their staff are former Spurs staffers, including their head coach and general manager.
So I went down to the AT&T Center (www.attcenter.com) to see if I could get up close and checkout the decorations and see what was going on. Now I went several hours before the game but it was still really cool and they were letting you go right up to the center. So of course you know what that means, oh yeah I was doing some video taping. Check it out:
1:46 - AT&T Center
GO SPURS GO
The Finals are Here part 2
So as I said earlier, yeah, we as a city are all really excited, the anticipation level is pretty high and most are pretty confident we will win this 4th title. They did a really good job outside the AT&T Center. This is the NBA's premiere event, even though they let ABC jack them around with the scheduling, so they have to do it up big! I have some additional footage from my journey down to the center but this has better footage from when I first got there. Also down below I have a slide with the photos I took while down there.
2:17 - AT&T Center
If and when the Spurs when their next championship, they will have a river parade. In which the team and all their sponsors and staff will parade through downtown San Antonio on barges. If you saw the videos earlier when Nick visited you saw how nice our river is and how the city works to make it spectacular. Here are my photos from my visit to the center.
2:17 - AT&T Center
If and when the Spurs when their next championship, they will have a river parade. In which the team and all their sponsors and staff will parade through downtown San Antonio on barges. If you saw the videos earlier when Nick visited you saw how nice our river is and how the city works to make it spectacular. Here are my photos from my visit to the center.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Slow week
Holy crap it has been slow on the homefront here. Not much going on just doing my thang and doin the job thing. Well lets see. President Bush is still an idiot, and the Republicans had God mad at them during there debate. If you haven't heard, there was a massive thunderstorm blowing through Manchester. And boy did it blow through.
So here is another video from my trip to Europe, this is in Brussels. This is a really nice place, I liked Brussels a lot.
1:56 - Brussels
So here is another video from my trip to Europe, this is in Brussels. This is a really nice place, I liked Brussels a lot.
1:56 - Brussels
Monday, June 4, 2007
Rep William J. Jefferson you Disgust Me
I am not one to say I told you so, but oh I freakin told you so. That liar, thief, cheater, charlitan is going down. A 16 count, 94 page long indictment was handed down by a Virgina grand jury yesterday against Rep. William J. Jefferson of LA, my hone state. The charges against him include racketeering, soliciting bribes, wire fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice and conspiracy (that last one is my favorite).
This man has lied to the people of his state and he has lied to the American people. From the time his home was searched and they found the $90,000 in cash until now I have steadfastly proclaimed his guilt. To have the audacity to think he could get away with fraud, and accepting and soliciting bribes. I have no patience for corrupt politicians. I actually dislike him more than I do President Bush. I was appalled when the people of Lousisana re-elected him to office. There were no easy choices in that election but to re-elect a congressman who was under investigation by the FBI, and it was well known, is a gut check the people of LA failed to stop.
I strongly, very strongly aim my disgust at Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee (www.jpso.com/default.htm). He is a joke of an elected official and he actually told voters to stay home and not vote days before the run-off election. Unfortunately his words carry great weight with most citizens in that district, as much as he actually weighs, and people listened. Harry Lee has a personal vendetta against Karen Carter who ran against Jefferson, and of course as a law enforcement official he could not back a congressman under investigation. So he told people to stay home. It is recorded and well documented. I am utterly outraged that any, any elected official would ever tell a citizen not to vote, because of a personal issue.
Harry Lee your days as the overlord of Jefferson Parish are numbered, you will face an ugly defeat, and I will be there to dance at that parade. Hopefully William Jefferson will be easily convicted and rather quickly so that that can be even more fuel to throw on the fire that is starting to burn against you.
Both Harry Lee and William Jefferson have had their turn to serve the public, now it is about shining in the light that is their past successes. I say it is time both of them are shipped off and but out to pasture.
This man has lied to the people of his state and he has lied to the American people. From the time his home was searched and they found the $90,000 in cash until now I have steadfastly proclaimed his guilt. To have the audacity to think he could get away with fraud, and accepting and soliciting bribes. I have no patience for corrupt politicians. I actually dislike him more than I do President Bush. I was appalled when the people of Lousisana re-elected him to office. There were no easy choices in that election but to re-elect a congressman who was under investigation by the FBI, and it was well known, is a gut check the people of LA failed to stop.
I strongly, very strongly aim my disgust at Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee (www.jpso.com/default.htm). He is a joke of an elected official and he actually told voters to stay home and not vote days before the run-off election. Unfortunately his words carry great weight with most citizens in that district, as much as he actually weighs, and people listened. Harry Lee has a personal vendetta against Karen Carter who ran against Jefferson, and of course as a law enforcement official he could not back a congressman under investigation. So he told people to stay home. It is recorded and well documented. I am utterly outraged that any, any elected official would ever tell a citizen not to vote, because of a personal issue.
Harry Lee your days as the overlord of Jefferson Parish are numbered, you will face an ugly defeat, and I will be there to dance at that parade. Hopefully William Jefferson will be easily convicted and rather quickly so that that can be even more fuel to throw on the fire that is starting to burn against you.
Both Harry Lee and William Jefferson have had their turn to serve the public, now it is about shining in the light that is their past successes. I say it is time both of them are shipped off and but out to pasture.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
My Cousins Wedding
So if you have never been to a down south black wedding you have truly missed something. The weddings are usually beautiful and the food and fun had at the reception are un matched. Thus was the case at my cousins recent wedding.
My cousin Keshawn married the man of her dreams Amir Shakir (www.keshawnandamir.com) at an amazing ceremony in New Orleans. It was a great ceremony and at this really nice place Southern Oaks Plantation (www.southernoaksplantation.com) here is a picture:
It is a very nice place and they did a great job with everything. The reception was were the most fun was had. Now in New Orleans we really really really, have a good time at wedding receptions especially one as nice as this one. So of course the DJ was playing great music and there was alcohol flowing. Then the DJ played a few of our jams and that was it, it got wild and crazy and a whole lot of fun. Check out the videos.
Now most of the people in this video are my immediate family, my mom, aunts, uncle, and cousins. My brother is standing to the side and drinkin his drink, he doesn't dance.
2:00 - Family
Now this video is at the very end, they are playing what should be the "National song of New Orleans" and everyone is going crazy. They are cheering my cousin Keddie on and then everyone starts cheering Amir. Then Amir's dad jumps in and wow is all I can say. I believe the lady at the end is Amir's mom.
2:10 - Wedding Party
Yes we had a blast.
My cousin Keshawn married the man of her dreams Amir Shakir (www.keshawnandamir.com) at an amazing ceremony in New Orleans. It was a great ceremony and at this really nice place Southern Oaks Plantation (www.southernoaksplantation.com) here is a picture:
It is a very nice place and they did a great job with everything. The reception was were the most fun was had. Now in New Orleans we really really really, have a good time at wedding receptions especially one as nice as this one. So of course the DJ was playing great music and there was alcohol flowing. Then the DJ played a few of our jams and that was it, it got wild and crazy and a whole lot of fun. Check out the videos.
Now most of the people in this video are my immediate family, my mom, aunts, uncle, and cousins. My brother is standing to the side and drinkin his drink, he doesn't dance.
2:00 - Family
Now this video is at the very end, they are playing what should be the "National song of New Orleans" and everyone is going crazy. They are cheering my cousin Keddie on and then everyone starts cheering Amir. Then Amir's dad jumps in and wow is all I can say. I believe the lady at the end is Amir's mom.
2:10 - Wedding Party
Yes we had a blast.
Pics from NY
So I got more pictures from NY online now. My mini cam takes really good video but I have not mastered taking pictures with it yet. So I don't have a whole lot of pics of my own, but my mom is emailing me some of her pictures. These are the ones that I do have though, the first three are freestanding the rest are on a slide show. Man that was a fun trip.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Tired
So I finally got on the road back home. I love the Trailblazer that they gave me, it is awesome, very comfortable and has leather interior. It is really nice. So I get back to San Antonio and now I have to unload this thing. I had no problem with the parts to the bed, even though the footboard and the columns of the headboard were pretty heavy. But boy that dresser, now that was a whole different story. I was standing there for like 5 min trying to figure how I was going to get that dresser up those 4 steps. Not 4 flights of stairs, just 4 long steps. Then who came to my rescue none other than my mail man.
Lol, he just happened to pull up as I was trying to figure this out and without hesitation he was like 'you look like you could use some help'. I responded, yes sir, so we picked it and carried it into my apartment. He couldn't realize how grateful I was. I spent the next three hours putting everything back together and rearranging my room. It looks really nice and I am very thankful to my best friend Kenneth for giving me this nice set.
So after that I took a shower and slept for a little bit. Then I got up and got ready to do something. It is Friday night and in San Antonio the big thing to do is to go the Bonham Exchange nightclub. But, I wasn't really feeling that tonight. So I was just gonna watch a movie or call a friend. Then at the last minute I decided to go out. And I ended up having a really good time. Then night ended on a little surprise for me, but I'm not telling all my dirty laundry, lets just say I had a nice night.
Later,
Brandon
Lol, he just happened to pull up as I was trying to figure this out and without hesitation he was like 'you look like you could use some help'. I responded, yes sir, so we picked it and carried it into my apartment. He couldn't realize how grateful I was. I spent the next three hours putting everything back together and rearranging my room. It looks really nice and I am very thankful to my best friend Kenneth for giving me this nice set.
So after that I took a shower and slept for a little bit. Then I got up and got ready to do something. It is Friday night and in San Antonio the big thing to do is to go the Bonham Exchange nightclub. But, I wasn't really feeling that tonight. So I was just gonna watch a movie or call a friend. Then at the last minute I decided to go out. And I ended up having a really good time. Then night ended on a little surprise for me, but I'm not telling all my dirty laundry, lets just say I had a nice night.
Later,
Brandon
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