What up Hommies,
Quick post about Rock4Research. Thanks to everybody that came out. We raised about $10,000 with the help of Jeff Francoeur. Special thanks to Wes Cook and Matt Moore for playing a wonderful night of music. I came away with an autograpahed Joe Namath Bama Jersey and some other goodies. Its fun to do charity work. I challenge everyone to find something they can be passionate about. Anyways here is link to pictures. We've got ideas flowing for Auburn, Athens, Nashville and Birmingham. Anybody that wants to make a corporate donation get in touch!
Our website is www.Tumornators.com
Here are pictures
http://picasaweb.google.com/cjleathers/TumornatorsRock4Research
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
My Tail
I think this last month has been the hardest month I have on record. Work has been hard. My personal life has been hard. A lot of that is bought on myself, but a lot of it is not. I have made some mistakes in the last month that I never really thought I would be guilty of. It's amazing what you can do and not think twice about that hurts somebody else. It brings on a lot of stress that leaves plenty to be desired.
I met a girl at Clemson a few weeks ago that had a tattoo on her foot that said "friendship, love, and loyalty." I thought about that a lot. I thought it sounded a whole lot like the things I desire for my life. And then I thought over time about how I had hurt a few people doing things I never thought I would be guilty of. It turns out some days I am nowhere near that code.
It was probably a few days after I saw the tattoo that I read something that my mom sent me. She sends me things to read all the time. Some are beyond annoying and some are very motherly and wonderful. It told a story about a couple who were trying to get this gecko (lizard for the mainlanders) out of their house. It went on for a little while and then they had finally trapped it they went to pick it up and its tail fell off. They couldn't figure out why that happened. So they researched what they had done to make sure they hadn't mortally wounded the animal. They found out that its tail falling off is a defense mechanism to protect it from predators. I always knew that since I'm blessed to be Hawai'ian. But the moral of the story was sometimes to free yourself to really live you need to get rid of your tail or whatever holds you down. Its been a long time coming since I have spent this much time in prayer and seeking what God has in store for my life. And although I hate the decisions I have made. I know I am very loved, and very forgiven. Tomorrow is coming and I am trying to get rid of my tail. Freedom is a wonderful thing. Its the blessing that comes from embracing where you are and looking towards the future. There are amazing plans for my life. And regardless of what I did yesterday or the day before. Tomorrow is a new day and Jesus love me :)
I met a girl at Clemson a few weeks ago that had a tattoo on her foot that said "friendship, love, and loyalty." I thought about that a lot. I thought it sounded a whole lot like the things I desire for my life. And then I thought over time about how I had hurt a few people doing things I never thought I would be guilty of. It turns out some days I am nowhere near that code.
It was probably a few days after I saw the tattoo that I read something that my mom sent me. She sends me things to read all the time. Some are beyond annoying and some are very motherly and wonderful. It told a story about a couple who were trying to get this gecko (lizard for the mainlanders) out of their house. It went on for a little while and then they had finally trapped it they went to pick it up and its tail fell off. They couldn't figure out why that happened. So they researched what they had done to make sure they hadn't mortally wounded the animal. They found out that its tail falling off is a defense mechanism to protect it from predators. I always knew that since I'm blessed to be Hawai'ian. But the moral of the story was sometimes to free yourself to really live you need to get rid of your tail or whatever holds you down. Its been a long time coming since I have spent this much time in prayer and seeking what God has in store for my life. And although I hate the decisions I have made. I know I am very loved, and very forgiven. Tomorrow is coming and I am trying to get rid of my tail. Freedom is a wonderful thing. Its the blessing that comes from embracing where you are and looking towards the future. There are amazing plans for my life. And regardless of what I did yesterday or the day before. Tomorrow is a new day and Jesus love me :)
Sunday, September 30, 2007
The Braves
I take a lot of heat because I like the Braves. I always have. I honestly remember sitting with my dad in Hawai'i watching them as a little kid. I'll never forget my first game. It was the last day of the season in 1990 and I was all of 7 with my brother. We had free tickets and went to Atlanta FC Stadium. Undeniably the greatest stadium in the world has ever seen.
I have lived too many places to really have any strong loyalty to a college football team. I love tailgating and fun but I dont really have the attachment to it like I do baseball and the Braves. They're the thing I always got in trouble for, as a little kid staying up to late. I remember when I was in high school and the nlcs tickets were $60 and my allowance for the month was $50. I didn't think twice about going and not doing anything else the rest of the month. My dad said he was so impressed he just gave me the extra 10 dollars to go. I love baseball. I love the Braves and I love TBS. We watched them in Hawaii at lunchtime everyday. I will miss hearing Skip Caray. It might be a little too old school but I'd rather listen to him on the radio. I used to do all my driving to and from college in unison with the Braves games. I am an old soul.
A lot of people dont know that MLB made TBS give up the rights to only covering Braves games. I think that is partly because major league baseball is going the way of everything else with corporate interest. Some years the Braves have done more with less better than anybody else. Some years we do less with more. I can't wait to make the playoffs sometime in the future to get that chill in the air one more time. I will miss it until next fall. But more than that I can't wait to teach my kids about the Braves. They can make plenty of choices. Who their favorite baseball team is. will never be up for debate
I have lived too many places to really have any strong loyalty to a college football team. I love tailgating and fun but I dont really have the attachment to it like I do baseball and the Braves. They're the thing I always got in trouble for, as a little kid staying up to late. I remember when I was in high school and the nlcs tickets were $60 and my allowance for the month was $50. I didn't think twice about going and not doing anything else the rest of the month. My dad said he was so impressed he just gave me the extra 10 dollars to go. I love baseball. I love the Braves and I love TBS. We watched them in Hawaii at lunchtime everyday. I will miss hearing Skip Caray. It might be a little too old school but I'd rather listen to him on the radio. I used to do all my driving to and from college in unison with the Braves games. I am an old soul.
A lot of people dont know that MLB made TBS give up the rights to only covering Braves games. I think that is partly because major league baseball is going the way of everything else with corporate interest. Some years the Braves have done more with less better than anybody else. Some years we do less with more. I can't wait to make the playoffs sometime in the future to get that chill in the air one more time. I will miss it until next fall. But more than that I can't wait to teach my kids about the Braves. They can make plenty of choices. Who their favorite baseball team is. will never be up for debate
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Pinch Hitting
So ladies and gentleman the weekend officially starts now. I'm going to see all the old friends from college. That means one thing. Shit Show. I used to really pride myself on my ability to handle my liquor when I go out. However, I have been telling a friend of mine for 3 months now that I am not who I used to be. I used to be tough. I used to be able to go out 5 nights a week and rock them all. I truly lived the dream. Now I live in Atlanta. I sit in traffic. I know far fewer people that I ever really thought I would. Lastly, I never get to go out.
I'll admit I have settled down a little bit. I will still go to Cabo btw but it hasn't been all bad. I find peace in my dogs, cooking, and watching the Braves. I titled this entry pinch hitting because thats what I do. You know to a certain extent you will always be able to play the game with excellence for at least for one at bat. At this point though, its pretty much all I am good for. I don't exercise and workout the liver like I used to. However, my eye is as good as it always was but my body just doesn't have it in me to play everyday anymore. It's not bad. I have people who depend on me more than I ever have and I know with each passing day comes more responsibilty. I will always love the days I lived in Birmingham and sometimes I will miss them. But life has a funny way of changing and working out for you. I am really excited about that as well. But I'm not gonna lie to you... this weekend. I'll be pulling out my best Julio Franco impersonation
I'll admit I have settled down a little bit. I will still go to Cabo btw but it hasn't been all bad. I find peace in my dogs, cooking, and watching the Braves. I titled this entry pinch hitting because thats what I do. You know to a certain extent you will always be able to play the game with excellence for at least for one at bat. At this point though, its pretty much all I am good for. I don't exercise and workout the liver like I used to. However, my eye is as good as it always was but my body just doesn't have it in me to play everyday anymore. It's not bad. I have people who depend on me more than I ever have and I know with each passing day comes more responsibilty. I will always love the days I lived in Birmingham and sometimes I will miss them. But life has a funny way of changing and working out for you. I am really excited about that as well. But I'm not gonna lie to you... this weekend. I'll be pulling out my best Julio Franco impersonation
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Dirty Birds
So the Mike Vick saga appears to be over. I can't help but think about how right I was. I told all my buddies 3 years ago that Vick would never be the quarterback people wanted him to be. I genuinely believed that he would not succeed in Atlanta. However, I thought it would be his performance on the field. I have learned a few things over the last few weeks with this.
1. There are 2 things that people hate more than anything. Cruelty to children and cruelty to animals.
2. Know who has your loyalty. I'm not talking about the guy who picks you up so you don't have to sit at the goodyear place while they fix your car. I mean the guy who will do anything for you. My cousin told me when I was in college that if I ever needed somebody to lie for me in court he would do it. I think Mike could have used a few of those guys. I'm not saying he needed guys to lie for him in prison (although he did). I'm just simply saying know that the company you keep is loyal to you. And if they make bad decisions. Screw 'em. In business, for pleasure. Your last name is all you have when you come in and its what they remember you by when you head out. So take care of it.
3. I heard Steve Harvey say in an interview a few months back about how he handled success and the decisions that he had to make. He said something that I will never forget. It wasn't deep and thought provoking. It simply was, " Not everybody that came with you can go with you." It's true. I have a few friends who have found success in the public eye and I don't think they are any different today than they were years ago. However, things change and you lose touch. I think Vick could have used the advice.
The Falcons have the over under at 7.5 wins. Thats only 1 game lower than when Vick was projected to be the starter. I realize that Vegas thinks we're at best a .500 football team. But if you're a .600 football team you make the playoffs. I'm not sold on the poor quality of this team. Harrington has never been given a decent opportunity to succeed. Crumpler is still the best target somebody could ask for. If the line holds up and we can stay healthy. I don't see why we can't win 9 games. And stranger things have happened. The New Orleans Saints did play for a chance to go to the Super Bowl this last year. If they can do it ANYBODY Can ( Except the Titans, because Nashville shouldn't have pro sports teams. And they can all kiss my ass).
I don't pitty the guy at all. You gain what you will and you get what you deserve. I don't think Vick is an especially bad guy. So what if the guy likes to roll a joint, hook up with chicks, and gamble every once in a while. I went to college. I did it too. However, I knew better than to carry it through airport security. Do it with some nasty slut. Or bet on the health or well being of an animal. And I guess that is why I am not going to prison and Ron Mexico is.
1. There are 2 things that people hate more than anything. Cruelty to children and cruelty to animals.
2. Know who has your loyalty. I'm not talking about the guy who picks you up so you don't have to sit at the goodyear place while they fix your car. I mean the guy who will do anything for you. My cousin told me when I was in college that if I ever needed somebody to lie for me in court he would do it. I think Mike could have used a few of those guys. I'm not saying he needed guys to lie for him in prison (although he did). I'm just simply saying know that the company you keep is loyal to you. And if they make bad decisions. Screw 'em. In business, for pleasure. Your last name is all you have when you come in and its what they remember you by when you head out. So take care of it.
3. I heard Steve Harvey say in an interview a few months back about how he handled success and the decisions that he had to make. He said something that I will never forget. It wasn't deep and thought provoking. It simply was, " Not everybody that came with you can go with you." It's true. I have a few friends who have found success in the public eye and I don't think they are any different today than they were years ago. However, things change and you lose touch. I think Vick could have used the advice.
The Falcons have the over under at 7.5 wins. Thats only 1 game lower than when Vick was projected to be the starter. I realize that Vegas thinks we're at best a .500 football team. But if you're a .600 football team you make the playoffs. I'm not sold on the poor quality of this team. Harrington has never been given a decent opportunity to succeed. Crumpler is still the best target somebody could ask for. If the line holds up and we can stay healthy. I don't see why we can't win 9 games. And stranger things have happened. The New Orleans Saints did play for a chance to go to the Super Bowl this last year. If they can do it ANYBODY Can ( Except the Titans, because Nashville shouldn't have pro sports teams. And they can all kiss my ass).
I don't pitty the guy at all. You gain what you will and you get what you deserve. I don't think Vick is an especially bad guy. So what if the guy likes to roll a joint, hook up with chicks, and gamble every once in a while. I went to college. I did it too. However, I knew better than to carry it through airport security. Do it with some nasty slut. Or bet on the health or well being of an animal. And I guess that is why I am not going to prison and Ron Mexico is.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Luke Bryan
Tomorrow Luke Bryans record comes out on Itunes/Best Buy/ Wherever on Capital Records. It's a great listen all the way through. I am completely biast but if you like Country Music/ Frat Parties/ Ballads/ Tailgating/ Jesus/ your girl friend. You will love this cd. His song writing and music has meant so much to me personally over the last few years. Check him out at myspace.com/lukebryan and give it a listen. I will let you decide. But as usual; I am right.
Here is a link to a review:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=47768016&blogID=297983986
Here is a link to a review:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=47768016&blogID=297983986
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