So 8 people are here... Xanga has really gone down the tubes for me.

And I really liked Xanga too.

I miss 105 sometimes...

I was reminded yesterday of my extensive vacation time over the last few months. I can't believe how much time and how many states I've visited recenty:

Gatlinburg, TN - 3 days (w/ McCameys)

Dayton, Ohio - 2 days (visiting cousin)

Illinois and Michigan/Ski Trip - 2 days (w/ Kirk and Phil)

Lakeland, FL - 7 days (Awards Banquet and Graduation)

Arizona - 7 days (w/ Family)

Arizona - 5 days (w/ Ryan and Jacob)

Utah - 4 days (w/ Ryan and Jacob)

Las Vegas, Nevada - 2 days (w/ Ryan and Jacob)

Arizona - 4 days (with and without Jacob)

Dallas, TX - 5 days (Nick Robinson's wedding w/ Josh and Nick)

Myrtle Beach/North Carolina/South Carolina - 3 days (Golf Trip w/ Southeastern Athletics

Cincinnati, OH - 1 day (w/ Nick and Jessica for US game)

Morgantown, KY - 3 days (w/ Grandpa on fishing trip)

That is awesome... I've been all over the US! (you could count the 5 days i spent in Hartford City vacation too, but that was a lot of work. i was away from home though)

I need a job.

Fish Count:

Derek: 16

Grandpa: 8

Sorry Grandpa...

:) Just kidding. But in case you were wondering, which I know  you were... I was in Kentucky for the end of the week fishing with my grandpa. It was awesome!

U.S. Defender Jimmy Conrad's responses to idiot radio show hosts who ask him why soccer hasn't taken off in America (while trashing the sport every other day on their shows [Jim Rome]):

Possible answers: