Monday, May 31, 2004

Happy Birthday Dad!

Well, its my Dad's birthday today! He is gonna be 59 today, so if you see him, wish him a happy birthday. We are fixing to go to my brother's for a Birthday/Memorial Day get-together so I gotta run, but I'll post something here tonight if I'm not hanging out with Sam(which I hope to be doing). Later guys,

H

Sunday, May 30, 2004

Results of Lucky Larry's

Well, to give you a quick rundown of what I got at the sale...at one time I had like six books in my hand, but the number dwindled down to three when I spotted Amazing Spider-Man #37 from 1966. They only wanted 25 bucks for it, plus 20 percent off. I had to decide...I had a Daredevil #13 from roughly the same time in my hands, and it seemed in better shape, plus they only wanted 19 dollars for it, so I had to make a difficult decision. I chose Spidey, of course...:) In other news...I am currently re-reading The Return of the King novel because my Dad reminded me that the book ended differently than the movie. And no, Sam, I won't tell you what the ending is. If you wanna know, call me tonight cause I don't know if I'll be getting out in the hailstorm that shall kick off here around 9 or so. Hope everyone had a great day...I'm gonna go back and read until the lights go off, or until Samantha calls. I'll let you all know more about the Dead Sea Scrolls later in the week...I'm now reading three books simultaneously...The Return, Tatooine Ghost(Star Wars) novels, and the Dead Sea Scrolls book so I'm pretty deep in here. Love you all, I'll catch ya later. Be safe everybody.

H

Saturday, May 29, 2004

Boring Day

Hey guys,

Well I had a rather uneventful day at work today...Cole and I were lucky if we cleared 200 bucks today. It has been odd that way...it is only a hanful of people that come in and spend X amount of dollars, and then waltz around for like another hour and a half just jerking around. It really ain't that bad, but it just saps you because you are sitting there not really doing nothing for 8 hours while you could be doing something more productive with your time. The highlight of my day is when I got to talk to Samantha around 9 or so. I am sooo glad that she is back...I have been rather bored while she was away, and now that she is back, maybe there will happy days again:) I'm gonna turn in cause I'm beat, but I hope to have something more useful and entertaining tomorrow night. Later

Heath

Friday, May 28, 2004

Lucky Larry's 36-Hour Memorial Day Sale

Well folks...we meet again. I have been rather vigilant about posting these thinhgs, haven't I? If not, it wasn't for lack of trying. I unfortunately did not get to read enough of the Dead Sea Scrolls to sufficiently comment on them here, but I will read them within the next few days, and then you will receive my opinion on their genious or lack thereof. Enough about that...Sam's coming back tomorrow! I missed you a lot this week...it was not easy with you not there to talk to when I had a few rough times this week, but I am glad that you were able to take time off from your new job.  I talked to Chris tonight and he showed me that I had forgotten to get some parts to the nerf bars, so now once Robert gets back from the lake this weekend, maybe we can buddy up to put them on. Everything went off without a hitch, except that the dogs tried to lick me to death when I'd come over:) I'm fixing to go so that I get this in before midnight, but the reason for my subject line is this: I spent all day going through my comic collection and finding "spots" in my collection, where I am missing three or four issues here and there of each major series that I collect. Comics and Collectibles on Poplar is having a 20 percent off sale tomorrow through Monday to celebrate Memorial Day, so I'm gonna go up there probably Sunday to try to fill in some gaps where I missed books or just haven't bought them yet. I missed ya and love ya Sam.Wish me luck, and I hope to talk to you all soon! In case I should miss tomorrow night for any reason...please remember Memorial Day, and all the brave soldiers who have given their all in order that our flag still stands, and our freedom still lives. God Bless.

Love to you all,

Heath P. Lail

Thursday, May 27, 2004

Elseworlds

Hey guys...wanted to talk a little religion here. You know the story of Jesus, right? He was the Son of God, he died and rose three days later...you are saying yeah, yeah yeah. First, you must treat the story with more reverence. Second, you should look up all the info the Net has to find about the Dead Sea Scrolls. These are ancient manuscripts that were used by the Essenes, a group of people who lived around the time of Jesus. In fact, a book that I read a few months back showed the similarities between the teachings of Jesus, and the Essenes' teacher. I think he was called the Teacher of Rightousness. This book gave an interesting 'what if?'...if you are familiar with the story of Jesus, you know that he disappeared from the ages of 12 to around 30, I believe. Well, the book explained that perhaps Jesus resided with these Essenes during his "Lost Years". The point of interest to this whole story I've been telling is that the Essene papers are older than Jesus! Rather than be blantantly stupid and say that Jesus simply taught the Essene scripts with no divine intervention of any sort, the book says that perhaps this was one way that God showed Jesus what to say to the peoples of Earth. Perhaps Jesus was receiving His Father's words and how to speak them through the Essenes. As a history buff, this all just makes me grin. If it deals with anything dealing with the word 'ancient', I'm all over it. So I went to Barnes and Noble and procured myself a copy of the Complete Dea Sea Scroll Manuscripts in English by Geza Vermes. I am gonna tear into it as soon as I get off here, but I am intrigued by the accusation that these Manuscripts are actually "lost" books of the Bible. Not actually lost, they were simply removed from canonization during religious wars between different sects such as Catholics and Protestants. Therefore, when one group found something that would loophole another group, it is quite possible that it was simply voted out of the Bible at that time. Or simply removed...I think the author stated that some old family Bibles contained the book of Maccabees in small print in between the Old and New Testaments, but so far, I personally have not found one old enough to verify or villify this fact. The thing that got me thinking about all this is my Previews order book that we order comics out of. In it, there is a man writing a fictitional story about finding a 2,000 year old manuscript that chronicles an Eye Witness account of Jesus' last visit to Jerusalem. This premise peaked my interest because it is rare indeed that Jesus in mentioned in the medium of comics or cartoon illustrations. I am exhausted, and I'm gonna turn in now, or at least log off, but I will read some of the Scroll Manuscripts tonight and see if I agree with them going along with the Bible, or if they are hokey, in my humble opinion. Hopefully this has sparked your interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls and maybe you can find some information I have missed. Good night all....I love you all. Sam, hope the trip is going well hon. Talk to you Saturday.

Heath P. Lail 

Wednesday, May 26, 2004

A Swell Day

Hullo, all. Hope all went well with you as you traversed another day here on this mortal plane. I had a rather fun day, as I made a bit of overtime, working from 10:30 to 4 today. Normally, I would have been off by 2:30, so I'm very gracious for the extra hour and a half of pay. Yet I am weary, for I have not been sleeping well lately, although I am not sure as to the reason. I have missed hanging out with Samantha this week, and her house is very lonely without her there. I went to check on the animals today, and found myself spooked once inside the house...it was just a passing feeling, but one that unnerved me nonetheless. All was well though, and perhaps the feeling simply came from the fact that it was getting late, and thus slightly dark outside, plus it was overcast, so that made it darker than usual for that time of day. It has been fun sitting their house, although I haven't had the time to sit down and watch any TV over there as Mrs. Debbie suggested I do one night. Perhaps tomorrow night I can take Lord of the Rings over there and watch it. It won't be quite as fun without Sam there to share the experience, but it'll be cool. Sam, I hope you are all safe coming home, and I hope you have had a good time thus far. I now take my leave to go read more of Intelligent Design by Bill Dembski. G'night all.

Love to you all,

Heath

Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Lord of the Movies

Hey folks, just wanted to drop in and say that I just finished watching LOTR: TROTK, and it still ranks as one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. I am really tired and so I'm gonna cut out, but please pray for me, as my insurance company has chosen to drop me due to the fact that the wreck I was in during Spring Break in March cost them 10 grand. Pleeeease...these dumbarses earn ten grand in about the first two hours of business. But anyway, hope you all had a good day, and I hope to talk to you soon. Sam, hope things are going well with you all on your trip. Be careful...love ya.

Heath

Monday, May 24, 2004

Fantastic Find...that turned sour

Hullo, all. I know I missed yesterday, but I promise to be here for the rest of the week. I went to Comics and Collectibles on a mission to get more Swamp Thing books...I'm hooked, even though the ones I'm reading now are post-Alan Moore. Rick Veitch took over both the typewriter and pencilling duties on ST after Moore left the book on issue 64 due to differences between him and company DC Comics. They began putting the tag Sophisticated Suspense on the book, and this peterbed him...he was just writing smartly written stuff, not anything that required the same thing as an R movie rating slapped on it. After he left, the book has stayed on its slow but steady pace. After Swampy "died" in Gotham City, he was stranded in the depths of space, having to piggyback a ride home, one planet at a time. Thinking him dead, the Parliment of Trees(think a group of wise old trees who are keepers of the wisdom of all trees and organic/plant life that has ever lived) created another seed to take up the mantle Earth Elemental to take his place. This has caused choas, because there has always been one elemental at a time. The Parliment want Swampy to kill the upstart and re-take his place as Earth's Elemental, or else root with them forever, drinking deep of their nearly-fathomless knowledge. He chooses not to kill the seed, but instead he wants to retire in seclusion with his wife Abby. Since this is not an option in the mind of the Parliment, they tempt him to root in many ways, and try to kill him as well. "There must be one" they say. "Only one." Things are heating up because in issue 71, Swamp Thing inadvertently frees a spirit to Heaven that has been chosen to be host for the seed. The next issue, John Constantine, one of Swampy's "allies", does away with another potential candidate in retaliation of Swamp Thing's blunder in the previous ish. This helps pick the story up when it could fall into a sleeper. Oh, I almost forgot...I collect comic books from the Silver Age(1960s and 70s). Well, I found a copy of Fantastic Four from 1962 in C and C yesterday for $12.00 and picked it up. I looked at it this morning, and it looked like someone used it for paper mache class. The top half of the pages were separated from the bottom half by what looked like a scissor maniac. It was like a flip book. The top and bottoms moved independantly. It was a pretty interesting story, though...once you learn how to turn the pages that way...lol Well, I gotta run, but I will hopefully speak to you all tomorrow. G'night. Good night Sam...hope you are having a great time:) I miss ya, and the animals are all safe. Love ya

Later

Heath

Saturday, May 22, 2004

Surfing through Today

Well, Cole and I had a rather uneventful day today...we made just shy of $800, which made it a rather good business day, but we didn't see that mant people...it was just that the few people that came in, stayed for almost an hour and a half on average. It was cool though, because I got to read the adventures of the Silver Surfer from my hardcover Archives Volume 2 book. I share many views with the Surfer...being a philosopher in like, I see his comments on human condition as more than ramblings. In these particular issues, he is constantly attacked by those who are merely different than him in appearance. He was once human himself, but now has been encapsulated in a silver shell which protects him from heat, cold, and lack of oxygen. It also makes him appear quite alien among humans. He saves them time after time from various harms that would befall them, yet he always incurs their wrath rather than their thanks. It recalls another rather revealing book by Alan Moore...a issue of Swamp Thing. In it, a movie is to be produced at an antebellum mansion, yet the ghosts of those who lived there in Civil War times still linger, wanting returibution for the way they died and were treated at the plantation during its heyday. The white folks and black folks immediately begin disagreeing with each other, and one black actor is insulted by a line he must read...he feels degraded by partaking in such an action, yet he does it. The white star of the film is beseiged by visions of himself in plantation garments, whipping the black lead for falling in love with his white co-star. He tries to dismiss these dreams, but in the end, he gives into the delusion and is subsequentally devoured by the spirits. It is a great tale...it speaks volumes about human behavior. If you dig my rather bumbling plot synopsis, check out Swamp Thing #41 from October 1985, from DC Comics. I need to go, but I have began to reach out again into deep philosophical thinking, so look for more on subjects like this during the week. Sam, I miss you:) Have as good time

Love to you all,

Heath  

Friday, May 21, 2004

Re: Last Night

Well gang, Sam is going on her trip tomorrow. I will remain behind in order to keep her animals alive and make sure their house stays safe. I miss my grandmother...I wish she were still alive, because then I would have a reason to go to Gatlinburg. It is ok though...maybe one day I'll have enough money, and I can go take a day to drive up there and spend the night in a hotel. It is beautiful up there, I know they'll have a good time. I need to turn in now, but I hope you all have a nice day tomorrow, and I hope to talk to you soon. G'night.

 

Heath

Wednesday, May 19, 2004

A Mountain of Comics

Hey gang,

I'm just sitting her looking at the remains of a pile of comics that I had accumulated over the last few weeks...all but about ten are now cozily in their pre-marked boxes. I actually purchased a new zombie comic that you might like, Sam. It is called Remains, and it seems to be off to as good a start as the Walking Dead. Anyway, I had a really awesome day at work and I hope you all had a great day as well. I'm gonna go so that if Sam calls now that she should be off of work, plus I'm kinda tired. T minus two days till your trip, Sam...:)

Later

Heath

Tuesday, May 18, 2004

The Eagle has Landed

Well, I have put my first 24 hour comic behind me. It turned out to be 12 pages in 23 hours, but I am proud of my product. I let Sam see it tonight...I hope she enjoyed it, and hopefully she won't want to punch me in the face next time we see each other. I just wanted her to know how special she is to me, and how I feel about her. I really had an awesome time with her tonight...all those quizzes we took were weird, most of them were actually pretty cool. I really enjoyed the ones about classic rock. The one about accessories was the weirdest thing I've ever done, far as questionaires go, being a guy. I need to go...I gotta watch Master and Commander before I turn in for the night. I have now rented it twice, an I ain't screwed outta seeing it twice. I might go see Van Helsing with my brother tomorrow night, but I'll find time to post after I talk to Sam. Aight...later yo.

Love to you all,

Heath

Monday, May 17, 2004

Finished

Well, I did 12 pages in lessee...23 hours? That is only about half of where I was supposed to be when I wrapped up, but hey...I just had fun with it, didn't get uptight. Just wanted to see how I did. I think I did ok. I'll probably try again sometime this summer...maybe I can do better with superhero fare instead of true-life. Anywho, I hope I get to go out with Sam to a restaurant tonight, but if not, no biggie, I'll just go see if there is anything good on at any of the Malco places. I've been wanting to go to the movies for a looong time, so if she doesn't call then I'll just go see Troy or something. All right well, I'm tired after getting four hours of sleep in 24 hours, so I might not post tomorrow...depends on how busy I get. I'm outta here.

Heath

Update 2

Well, I'm up to 9 pages...I'm thinking my magnum opus will run about twelve pages, unless I decide to do a double feature with something else, but the subject matter I'm dealing with might some how be lessened if anything is added to it. I'll see though...talk to ya later.

Heath

 

Update 1

well gang, I'm at page five. I took a two hour break to go see Robert and Amber. I left at page two, so it is slow going. I'm gonna take a nap for a few hours, and try to get up around 6:30 and start working again. I'm not sure if the subject matter will allot 19 more pages, but I'm gonna try to make it stretch. I do have to say that I am proud of this work. I will be proud of it even if it falls short of the twenty four page count minimum.  It is very difficult to think straight and that is why I'm taking a nap...to try to clear enough cobwebs out to let me continue with the train of thought I had going. Much love to you all...I'll probably update you all twice before 7:15 tonight which is the cutoff time. G'night

Heath

Sunday, May 16, 2004

Here we go...

Well my friends, I'm leaping into the pit. I am psyching myself up for 7 o clock or so tonight. I am going to embark on a magnificent journey...I will attempt to do what many have failed at. By 7 tomorrow night, I hope to join the hallowed halls of those great few who have passed the 24 hour comics challenge. I will attempt to write, pencil and ink my own 24-page comic book in 24 hours or less. It will be a challenge to say the least, a job at the most. I am gonna stick with it though...I'm going straight through...from 7 or so tonight until I finish. I am not fully confident that I will beat the deadline, but I will give it my damndest effort, so wish me luck. Sam, you can call if you want, and get time, but other than that, I am making this a "radio silence" time- no contact with anyone else. Just me, my computer, my drawing pad that I bought today, a pencil, and the love, plus whatever other emotions arise, of what I am doing. Wish me luck, and with any luck at all, it will turn out to be something I can be proud of for years to come.:)

Love to you all,

Happy Heath

Saturday, May 15, 2004

Captains and Capes

Well, it is Saturday night, and I'm just sitting here, checking in with y'all. I went to work this morning after I got a haircut...I left Brian and Jess's around 7 I guess. That means I'm running off of three hours of sleep or so. Feels kinda...good though. Sam, sorry I didn't get to see you or talk to you today, but I figured you needed some time away from me since I'll be bugging the Hell outta you and all my friends during the next six days or so:) Hopefully you'll get to call me or IM me before you go to bed tonight. Anyway, I picked up a new comic today...as if I need another book to read, as Sam, or anyone who knows me well, would say but I digress. I picked up issues 60 and 61 of JSA, or Justice Society of America. It is a book about a team of heroes from the Golden Age(the '40s), and it is a great read. I am interested because one of my favorite characters, the Spectre, is going through some interesting changes in the next few months, so I chose to pick it up in order to see what will happen before the "official" big story hits.

I also picked up a poster of Captain America, who is an undeniably cool characters. Sure, he's a Big Blue Boyscout who never sees violence as the first answer, but he is more than capable of kicking ace and taking names when the time comes.

Overall, I had a really good day, the store had a good day, and I hope you all had a wonderful day.  I'm gonna get off here in case Samantha or Robert an Amber should call, but lemme know how your day went ok? G'night all...

Heath

Thursday, May 13, 2004

A Poem in Underlinings

I found you there, alone and crying,

I knew why you were hiding

The most beautiful face I'd e'er seen, yet s

I knew it was my job to wash those tears clean, and dry them up for'er more. 

Since then we have faced much, lost each other and yet found ourselves.

Throught it all you never stopped loving me, and I likewise. a

Why then, do I feel so lost, drowning in feelings I can not control...

Why do these dreams torment me with your visage when I can not hold your face

But in my mind, your body not at all? m

Your friend I am, forever more. By you I'll stand, forever more.

Will I be allowed to I love you, ever more?

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Freaks and Religious Overtones

Hey folks...just figured I'd tell you about two great reads that I'm into right now. The first is a Philosophy book- it is by Bill Dembski, and it is called Intelligent Design. Intelligent Design is a Philosophical argument for the existence of God, and it is argued very well by Dembski. He relies on Biblical quotes in order to back up his statements, which is harder proof than any that agnostics I have read have been able to produce. It is a bit difficult to grasp some of the concepts, but it is written with the layperson in its sights...he starts the book with an example from The Simpsons.

The second book is a comic called Freaks of the Heartland. It is written by Steve Niles and drawn by Greg Ruth, and lemme tell you, it is quite scary. It appears to be set back during the 30s or so, in a place where religion is strong, an eerie version of the Midwest. It seems that farmers are having some children come out normal, while others, like Will, are monsters. They are highly deformed children who show signs of Gigantism, among other things. Many are slow in the head, and prone to excessive violence if provoked, but Will's brother loves him and simply seeks to take care of his sibling, which is quite difficult because of his father's abusive alcoholic rants.

Both of these books are great ways to kill some dead time. Dembski's book is just that, while only three issues of Freaks of the Heartland have come out, so there is still time to jump on that title before it gains mainstream popularity. Good night to you all...I will read a little more of Dembski's book tonight, and come back with some passages from it tomorrow night for you to peruse and discuss.

Love to you all,

Heath "Leonard" Lail 

 

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

My Final Grades

Hey guys...I'm happy beyond explanation. God has defenitely blessed me this semester. I just found out my grades for the year, and here goes...

Physical Geology Lecture- B, Lab- A

Elementary Stats- B

The American Presidency(Political Science 303)- B

Learning(Psychology 309)- C

That gave me a 2.84 GPA, which is one of the best of my college career. I've been on Academic Probation this semester, so they've been watching me, but I think that this should prove to them that I'm not down for the count just yet. Another semester like that, and I'll be a shoo-in for Grad School, assuming I do well on my GRE. Thank you all for standing by me and continually telling me that I could do it, even when I didn't feel like doing it. It has been God, my family, and my friends like Samantha that have helped get me back in the saddle. Oh, I feel great. I just wanna kiss somebody, but nobody is here...darn people having to work.(wink wink) I'm gonna have to work hard to pass Spanish in the fall but at least I feel like trying, instead of saying, whew, I squeaked past one more semester. I feel like I can do this...I can be what I wanna be. My dreams(at least some of them) are coming true right before my very eyes, and I just wanna jump and scream, "YES!"  I gotta go, I think I'm gonna use the bathroom right here in this chair if I don't, but I hope everyone has a great day. I love you all.

Heath 

 

Sunday, May 9, 2004

4 Wheelin' sure is hard on the eyes

Hey all, remember when I told you that I went riding four wheelers with Sam, Dustin and Morgan? And that I had fun? Both comments were true, but I still hated myself this morning...due to wind, pollen, dirt, and the fact that I almost rubbed my eyeballs out last night, I woke up this morning with swollen eyes whose white part was red...blood red. I had to put a bag of ice over my eyes for two hours in order to see well enough to go to church today. But you know what? I'd do it in a heartbeat because it felt really good to get out and be around people I really like. I almost forgot that it is possible to do more than watch movies, play video games, or read books with your friends in order to have a good time. I thank you for reminding me of that, y'all. I wanna go again sometime soon...it'll be cool as long as we leave the giant snake outta the occasion...lol well, I gotta go, but Sam, goodnight, and tell Jojo I missed him:) G'night all...I'll put a really good one up tomorrow night, because I'm fixing to crack into a new Philosophy book that I've had for about a month. I didn't wanna start it in case I couldn't devote the amount of attention it will require, but now that school is outta the way, I will be able to successfully navigate every single nook an' cranny. After that, onward and upward to the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the exploration thereof. In fact, I think that either once or twice a week(if I'm not working 8 days a week when I find myself another job on top of TN Cards), I'll make a report and share with you all the intricacies of these wonderful scripts. Good night again...take care.

Love to all,

Heath

Saturday, May 8, 2004

Yard sale Results and more!

Hey folks...missed you all the last few days but I was busy finishing up my school semester and getting stuff ready for the yardsale at Brian and Jess's yesterday an today. As far as I know, I sold about 74 comics for twenty bucks, a copy of Jurassic Park 2, plus a guidebook on Medal of Honor: Frontline, as well as my comics box and pretty much everything else I had over there, so I did pretty good. I had a good time with Samantha tonight...we rode four wheelers for around three and a half hours. Her cousins were over there, and Dustin and Morgan are both a trip to be around. I'm sorry there isn't much imigination in my writing tonight, but I'm tired and I need to turn in so that I'm not grumpy with my Mom tomorrow, seeing how it is Mother's Day an all. Good night to everyone, I love you all, and hopefully I'll see you again soon.

Heath

Thursday, May 6, 2004

Hope I haven't messed up

Viewers, I come before you tonight to ask a question...is it wrong to tell your true feelings? I told a friend of mine tonight the way I felt about them, and I worry that they will not like me anymore...instead, I think they might get upset and perhaps not wanna hang out again. I hope not, but I am unsure, and consequently, I am worried about it. I love this person, and I wanted them to know they're special, but I did not wish to hurt them or our friendship with this...what should I have done? I am going to pray about it, and perhaps God will give me a clear answer. Good night...please pray that I do well on my final FINAL tomorrow at 8 in the morning. I'll need prayers, and a lot of grace to conquer this Math test. G'night all...

Heath

 

Tuesday, May 4, 2004

Hullo, Dear

wanna hear about my day? hope so...here goes. Well, I got up this morning and took my test, finished at 8:07, started at 8:00. Piece of cake...decided not to sell my books back but to instead wait till Friday. As I walked outta the door, there was people from the bookstore saying that our Geology book was worth $45.00. I said, well, I could use 45 bucks, if nothing else. So I ran to the truck, grabbed that book plus my two Political Science books, and proceeded to sell my books for a total of 65 bucks or so. I still had my Psychology book and Stats book in the truck, so I dedcided to test my luck. I received 71 bucks for those two, so I've been living large today. I needed a new watch, so I bought a 20 dollar Timex, and a new Ford Racing hat for 10 dollars at Wal-Mart. I put thirty of the 140 I got into the bank to beef up my sagging account, and I plan on using some of it to buy my Mom something for Mother's Day and some for when Sam and I see a movie on Friday, if we get to go. Now I get to go to bed, and don't have to wake up at five-thirty in the morning. I think I'll sleep in till 9 or so. I've got one more on Friday and then I'm done. Yawn....good night all.

Love to y'all

Heath

Monday, May 3, 2004

Captain America's All-American Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

Title pulled ya right in, didn't it? I figured I'd go a little wild on that one. Anyway...hope all is well out there in the world outside of the ol' Cafe. I'm kinda tired after my final exam in Political Science today, but at least it is over. I've knocked three down, although the Psych exam last week put quite a hurting on me. It knocked me down twice in four rounds, but in the end, I still came out champeen. It wasn't easy, but as Friday inches closer, and my reign of Ole Miss as the Sexiest Man Alive for '04 draws to a close, I am just happy that I will be retiring at the end of the week. I really enjoyed being the Sexiest Man Alive for '04...maybe I can win the title again in '05. The Geology test tomorrow should be a simple one-round event, with me retaining the championship belt until Friday. Then, even if I win the fight, I will be packing it in until the fall Semester. I'm absolutely crazy, but this boxing theme is the only thing that I can seem to call to mind right now, so just roll with it:) I hope you guys an gals are having a good Monday, hopefully it'll be an eventful week for you all, and I wish you all good fortune. I have to go right now, Mickey is calling me into the training room for my bout with Geology tomorrow, so I'll call it a night after fifteen on the bag and a egg protein shake. G'night all...hopefully I'll be back on my feet and not all loopy tomorrow night.

Love to all,

Heath "Rocky" Lail

Sunday, May 2, 2004

Keeping an open mind

Well my friends, as school nears to a final close for this semester, I am seeking new forms of entertainment. Or rather, newer forms of enlightenment that I haven't gotten to partake in for quite a while. I am going to start my in-depth study of the Dead Sea Scrolls this summer, reaching back into my love for history, and mixing it with my own Christian lifestyle. I think it will be quite interesting and I hope to uncover some hidden important clues in the scrolls. I also bought a new issue of Swamp Thing today...it was issue 65, the next issue after my favorite scribe Alan Moore's departure. Writer/artist Rick Veitch has intrigued me with the continuing storyline, so I think I will continue to let Swamp Thing amaze me and broaden my horizons for the time being. I purchased a book on Philosophy a while back, and have yet to even get past ther title page, but I think I'll delve into its mysteries come Wednesday night, after work. Things are looking good, friends. I am about to embark on a very special leg of this journey called life, and I am glad you have decided to come here to hear about it...perhaps my journey will inspire you to look beyond yourself and reach inward as well for the happiness you seek. I am happy...g'night to you, Samantha hon, and to all my friends.:)

Much love,

Heath

 

Saturday, May 1, 2004

...Working for the Weekend...lalala...

Wassssup? I'm tired after working, but it'll be ok, cause now I have my hardest final behind me I think. I have to write two pages for an essay to turn into my Poli Sci teacher on Monday, but I am not worried...I get to use the book. I got to hang out with Brian,  Jess and Sam last night. I actually spent the night over at Brian and Jess's house because we all watched the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre and it wasn't over till really late. We all had a good time and I was glad to spend time with Sam, who is my best friend, she has even surpassed Robert as my number 1 overall friend. I never really see Bubba anymore, and when I do, his wife Amber controls what he does, so it is kinda like our hands are tied as far as what he and I wanna do. It is ok though...he will always be my friend. Sam has been there for me many times when no one else was or could be so that counts for a lot. I hope she sees herself like I see her...dedicated to her friends, her goals, and her loves and wants. I respect her for that because she never backs down if she really wants something. Anyway, I gotta go so I can write this dumb essay and still have time to read the books I bought today. Sam, have fun tomorrow at the Family Day thing at Sears...I gotta bone up on this Political Science before Monday morning or I'd come. I'll talk to you tomorrow night around 8 again if you are home then. If not, I'll just talk to you when you get home or on Monday. G'night for now. Hopefully I will be back on later after you get home. If not, later.

Heath