Mood Foods

TGIF! 

Has this been the longest week for anyone else?! Check out this great article from #SkinnyMint sent to me by one of my besties - +Kirby Mills. Props to Kirbs for crushing Whole30  this month. I couldn't do it.

Literally. #fail

I made it 8 days for "Sober January". I've concluded there is always something to celebrate, and I could never not celebrate someone else's big days. Right?!

Mood Foods: What to Eat to Get the Most Out of Any Situation

Dubs

Stop what you're doing. Take out your smart phone. Go to the app store. Download Dubsmash. Create a Dubsmash. Now send me your Dubsmash. 

What is Dubsmash? It's as if Snapchat and a selfie had a baby, and that baby was famous....and also really funny.

www.dubsmash.com

Sometimes it's best to lead by example. Enjoy.

Can't see the video? Click here.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

At 10pm tonight girls everywhere will instantly get motivated to hit the gym. It's the Victoria Secret Fashion show on CBS. Those who know me well would tell you that I have a problem when it comes to buying VS items. You won't find a single delicate of mine (or bathing suit) that isn't from the secret land and it's starting to stretch into my workout apparel (pun intended). Someone somewhere in a marketing department is laughing at me, saying "we got her again". With every $10 gift, free pantie card, or BOGO offer sent in the mail I begin to wonder what I need. With more underwear and bras than one person should ever own, I now justify my spending with athletics {seriously though, if you haven't tried the new zip-up sports bra, you are missing out. And don't even get me started on the capri legging}. 

With my Angels card near by and a glass of wine in hand, I'll be watching, pretending my 5 foot 3, American frame resembles the bod of an Adriana Lima or Alessandra Ambrosio. One can dream.

#VictoriaSecretFashionShow. See you #betches on the runway! 10pm. @kellypmartin #iwish #motivation

A photo posted by Lacey Hennessey (@lhennessey2) on Dec 12, 2014 at 5:04am PST

Twerk After Work

Its a crime to have this much fun working...I mean Crunking Out! Lol #CrunkCardioLive #ShaunaMarie #DjKuriousGeorge

A video posted by Crunk Cardio® (@crunkcardio) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:19pm PST

I no longer have a case of the Monday's. Thanks to Crunk Cardio, the first day back to work receives a cushion that evening with 1 hour of crunk. What's that you may say? Picture a cup of hot chocolate. Now throw in a few marshmallows. That's my Crunk Cardio class. My friends and I stick out like a sore thumb, but slowly and surely we are melting into the class and fitting right in. With a LIVE DJ, dimmed lights with colored accents, and always different dance moves, it's like I'm at a bar having the time of my life...sober. 


It's no surprise to hear that I love to dance. If you know me, you've seen it. If  you don't, picture the last wedding you went to, or even a bar with a dance floor. Now think of the one idiot who couldn't decide if she was on Dancing with the Stars, in the background of the hottest rap video, or cousins with Elaine from Seinfeld. That's me. When I hear music my body just starts moving. Like my singing voice, my moves could use some fine tuning, but with many weeks under my belt, I'd say there's been some improvement. 

About a year or so ago I found Crunk Cardio in Spartanburg. It was amazing. I had never sweat so much in 1 hour and to make it even better, it was and is, $5. The trip to Spartanburg was a little taxing so I only went back a few times. I kept my name on the email list and thankfully so. I received an email saying they were coming to Greenville! If it's Monday, I'm there. With the assistance of Instagram and Facebook, the fan base has grown. Now we roll 10-15 deep in there sometimes. I hope they like their marshmallows.  Thinking they do. Holler if you want to join!

Oooooohhh Baby, Baby Get Up On This!!! #CrunkCardioLive #ShaunaMarie #DjKuriousGeorge #HOTTEST #HipHopDanceParty #HipHop #dance #fitness #fitlife

A video posted by Crunk Cardio® (@crunkcardio) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:42pm PST

You've NEVER experienced a hip hop dance party like THIIIIISSSSS!!!! For Classes & Booking 864-621-7326 #crunkcardiolive #shaunamarie

A video posted by Crunk Cardio® (@crunkcardio) on Oct 10, 2014 at 5:46am PDT

Follow them on Facbeook - https://www.facebook.com/crunkcardio

Ready, Set, Wet

I really thought I was going to end up sitting this one out, but today my dear friend Kristen asked me to partake in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Never one to turn down a dare, a request, or a friend, I obliged. Once dressed in red, white, and blue, Kristen and I were the USA champs of beer Olympics held in the Outer Bank of NC. I thought it was only fitting to spread my American cheer yet again. I'm sure by now you've been "tagged" so to speak. And if not, when you do, have fun with it. Fun can be contagious, and I'd choose a good laugh over being "too cool" any day. Give back, donate, and support a good cause.

Ridiculous...but medal worthy. 

#ICEBUCKETCHALLENGE

"He hit her with that Emoji"

Every good wine night or "deets sesh" with friends results in great stories. A recent tale about a gentleman on the prowl resulted in a "Daaamn, he hit her with that emojiiiiii??", followed with boisterous laughter from the surrounding group. His choice of digital emotion may have been a little premature, but none the less he got the point across. After all text messages can be taken so many ways. 

I've gotten my share of emoji's and I've certainly sent several, so after the conversation this group had I was curious as to my "favorites". At that moment the Recently Used seen above seemed to be my top choices. Nothing too strange. I mean who doesn't like to send their friends a nice pile of poop every now and again...? These feelings can be used in so many ways. Allow me to break my meaning down to you. 

As I've expressed before, I love a good Snapchat. Many a day I would send my very own musical treats through brief video clips to close friends. My ultimate favorite - singing "I'm the Man" by Aloe Blacc (as if I were a baller). If not that, you could definitely catch a rendition of  "Love on Top" by Beyonce. Perhaps this is the reason that Greenville has decided to shut down any use of phones (aka hand-held devices) while driving a vehicle. I must admit, I have since broken the law. What my people want, my people get. 

Why use words when you can offer a silent round of applause. Yes, I do want to go there. Friend, you make me so proud. Love, I couldn't agree more. That was so embarrassing, job well done. I like it. I love. I want some more of it.

When I'm not bringing my two carni sized hands together, I'm throwing you up one unusually small thumb. This is my basic 'Yes'. My 'I'm good', if you will. Frequently used and probably abused.

As a roaring twenty something, I frequent the watering holes of Downtown Greenville. Whether its a half priced bottled happy hour or a weekend night on the town, creating plans tends to involve one of the 2. If not before, the morning after text sessions discussing the previous nights shambles sometimes leads to a pictorial conversation. 

Pretty sure all of the above gems have been added onto the end of Snap every-now and again. I definitely wouldn't bet against it. 

This one has been on my favorites list for a while. What can I say - I love a good cookie, and I guess I'm also not afraid to share my poor dieting choices with the world. If you can't indulge every once in a while, you are holding yourself to a ridiculous standard. Eat cookies. 

This one treads a fine line. Dependent on the conversation if I throw you that heart-wink-smooch, I may be throwing you some sugar. Maybe discussion for another time, but it's funny how we use hearts these days - we can heart something or someone, but watch out, don't love it. Hearts are the "xo-xo" of emojis. I heart that, but I may not L that. I see what we're all doing, thus I conclude with this....

....enter comedic relief stage right. There is nothing like a little humor to add to every conversation. He (obviously a male icon because let's be honest, girls don't poop), seems to be so cheerful yet can inform any contact in your phone that you are not happy with the situation. It's my 'No Dice', my 'Eww', my fake 'I hate you', or maybe just the first thing I send you in the morning to put a big, fat smile on your face. 

I love a good emoji. Hit me with your best. 

Oh John

I got a call from my sister Lindsay this morning. 

"I know how much you love John Harbaugh so I had to call you". My immediate reaction, "Oh no, what happened?!", "No, he's fine....". Our discussion continued and led me here.

The important part of a chest bump, John, is to make sure the other person knows you're coming. Lindsay said the video is making its rounds up in Baltimore - Charm City as they call it, and the place she calls home. In the hunk-of-a-man's defense, John Harbaugh is known to do some legit workouts of his own. And oh, p.s. I love him.

At age 50 John was running 8, 300 yard sprints, after 3 hour long practices. 1 year later he still partakes. Members of the security team don't even run with him anymore, because he is just too fast. One bad chest bump, Lindsay, does not distract from the athleticism my dear John shows. Harbaugh even takes on the Ravens own conditioning test....and passes. Read the full article from The Caw, by Ryan Mink, here - a true highlight of his skills from the winning Super Bowl season.

With his good looks comes a sense of humor. Harbaugh cued the video during a film session after the win over the Dolphins. The Baltimore Sun quoted wide receiver Torrey Smith saying "I think it's one of the funniest things I have ever seen in my entire life". What a stud.

With the 1pm game against the Packers this Sunday, let's hope everyone is a little more prepared for sideline celebrations.

"I Don't Care, I Love It"

I'd say these are the icons most commonly needing a close out on the ol' iPhone. I text, I check Facebook and Instagram, and I certainly am improving my BikeRace skills. All make red lights or traffic a little more enjoyable. My latest addition - Snapchat. You may be skeptical. I certainly was. 

Perhaps that's why my screen name for the app has nothing to do with my real name. I go by MadisonFairway. Why? Simple. Possibly like you, when I first heard of Snapchat and what it does my mind jumped straight to  'sketchy'. An app for your phone where you can send pictures to your bank of friends/contacts to last any number of seconds, up to 10, and then disappear forever. What would you need to send that you would never want anyone to save? An entirely new wave of "sexting"? Is that what my friends were doing? Surely not, because they were talking openly about it and from whom they were receiving snaps. I steered clear. For a little while.... Then curiosity got the best of me. Still sketched out of the possibilities, and more so of the app informing everyone in my contact list that I joined, I made an alias name.  Now - knowing how its used and who all is on it - I can't change my damn name. So every time I send a request, I hear "Who the hell is MadisonFairway?". Luckily my friends have a mind as curious as mine, so they accept the request.  Instantly they are told it is me. 

When I found out that snap chat had video capabilities, I was overjoyed.  I'd say the majority of the ones I receive (and send) are from a car or bar. Miniature music videos or 10 seconds of someone enjoying a beverage and letting out a good 'ahhh' after the crisp taste of refreshment - thank you to friends Hunter, Jonathan, and Fitzi for making each day (literally) that much more enjoyable. Your Snapchat's never get old.  I received the text message to the right the other day following an 8 second jam session, probably to that of Icona Pop's "I Love It". Apparently I keep the air conditioning up too high and it's bringing to much A-Game to my videos. Sorry, Rocky, there is a pop diva within me and she's begging to be discovered. How embarrassing.  Other crowd favorites I've received - a Bruno Mars jam session from @TreyPlaysMusic, and ongoing guessing games of "Where am I?" - be gentle with that one.

Overall, I'd  say my feelings about Snapchat are just like that of passing notes, 

regardless of the content, at least you got one. 

Watch the video #TreatYoSelf

Harlem Shake

The Harlem Shake videos are everywhere, so naturally a few of our radio stations at work jumped on the viral trend and made our own. The girl in the heinous, pink, faux fur jacket in the front right corner is yours truly. A $5 purchase I made from a department store in college for a techno party at the Sigma Nu lake house.... #GloryDays. I knew there was a reason to save it all this time. 3 years of hoarding for :30 seconds of pure dance magic. Jealous of my moves? They come with the jacket. Now taking bids. Don't be shy.

If you forgot the holiday and need to get a card for that special someone, perhaps one of these gems would do the trick...nothing says 'I love you' like a Walgreens greeting card.

Unless it is one of these, then I'd laugh and find you charming. #EasyToPlease

Happy Valentine's Day. xoxo

YOLO

Adam Levine. In a hoodie. Singing sarcasm. With Andy Samberg. SOLD. I've never been one to actively use the phrase YOLO (Mom, that stands for You Only Live Once), however when I saw the digital short from SNL from this past weekend, I was pretty pleased. YOLO baby, YOLO.

Ellen & Ollie Makes it to Belk!

Nothing makes me happier than when I can share a friends success. Molly Stevens, a fellow Clemson grad and sorority sister of mine, started a great fashion line of dresses called Ellen & Ollie. Check her out here - http://ellenandollie.blogspot.com/ and definitely on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/ellenollie/345298694595 . Recently she has been given a title and huge award by Belk and I just have to boast for her! Molly recently won Belk's Southern Designer Award and will be featured in 44 of their stores! Way to go Molly! Well deserved!


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Also look for her in Garden & Gun Magazine soon. For a full list of stores you can find Ellen & Ollie dresses, click here.

Fisher and Collins

FISHSTRONG: The absence of fear in the face of insurmountable odds.

Click here to read - SWANSBORO RESIDENT RECEIVES SURPRISE GRADUATION CEREMONY - a great article about Jeff and his much deserved day.

If you read my blog regularly you know that Jeff Fisher (the pictured graduate) is a fraternity pledge brother of my brothers (pictured far left) that is currently battling a reoccurring brain tumor. Read the above article to get a better idea of Jeff's unbelievable story and to hear about the great weekend surprise he got over Thanksgiving. For those that don't know, Jeff has been on the fight of his life the past 2+ years with cancer and just 3 weeks ago was diagnosed yet again. I've never seen someone with such a positive outlook and such a strength to kick somethings ass like Jeff. It's amazing. Starting yesterday Jeff will receive 5 radiation treatments, along with 26 rounds of chemo through an IV, everyday, every 2 weeks at Duke, for 2 months. This kind of stuff weakens the immune system  so his visitors will be limited. Jeff has beat his brain tumor time and time again, and it's been with strong support from himself, friends, and family. You never know when you ask for someone to "Say a prayer" what they go and do next, but in this case, I ask again.....and follow that with a HUGE

THANK YOU!!!!

Look at our Nick Collins!! Check him out!

Back on August 10th I was asking you to cross your fingers, say a prayer, wear your pajamas backwards, whatever it took. We needed a miracle, and we got one. Time and time again.

http://hennesseyhits.blogspot.com/2012/08/nick-collins-miracle.html

Then, at the beginning of October Nick's story touched a whole bigger family, the Clemson family, and who knows just how many people have had him under their wing.

http://hennesseyhits.blogspot.com/2012/10/clemson-nick-collins.html

Nick's Dad posted a new Caring Bridge post today and it seems that his recovery is moving right along. No more infection, 1 more surgery, some recovery, and then off to rehab! Nick is ridiculous. I love it!!  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nickcollins

I couldn't be more impressed with these two guys. Keep the thoughts and prayers coming.

And of course, if some Angel from heaven is reading this and thinking about how much they hate how much just even 1 co-pay and prescription can cost, then starts to add up in their head what the Collins and Fisher families are enduring, please feel free to contact me to help in any way you may be able.

Happy Holidays!!



Thankful to be a Level 3?

Happy Thanksgiving loyal readers, or people who accidentally stumbled upon this site. Thanks for stopping by. Today, for only the second time in my life, I am without a giant group of loud family members around for the holiday. I'm spending my day in Greenville. I am one of 4 children (me being the 3rd) and as we have gotten older my 2 older siblings have started their own families. Whitney and John rotate heading to Ohio to see his family with Thanksgiving and Christmas, as do Lindsay and Dan with going to New Jersey. This year was the "off" year for Thanksgiving. Billy's friend, Jeff, that I spoke about in my posting Hell Week had another tough week himself, so now even my brother is off traveling and isn't around for the holiday (and for great reason). The Hennessey crew is all over the place, thus my stay in G-ville. Well that, terrible gas prices, and a pretty amazing football game on Saturday that I just so happened to have scored a free pair of tickets too - - Clemson vs University of South Carolina. Go Tigers! I can't even express to you how ready I am for the day to be here. But first on to more pressing matters.

Today people will stuff their faces, fill their bellies, hopefully tell family and friends how much they mean to each other, because, after all, that's what I believe this day is really all about.  Then tomorrow - well - tomorrow, or shall I say tonight, thousands of "tradition-ers", penny-pincher's, shoppers, bargain hunters, a few regular people, and plenty of idiots will stampede the Targets, Best Buys, Wal-Marts, Old Navy's, and Malls of the world looking for the best deals they can find. We call this day Black Friday. Perhaps because of the shadow that is cast upon us with the mobs of people, or maybe its just the fact that we're shopping at 2 am for a $5 turtleneck. Who knows. I say "We" because I have been one of these "Idiots" about 3 times and might go for lucky 4 this week. But as I told my friend Melissa yesterday, I would classify myself as a Level 3 BFS - that's code for Black Friday Shopper. Here's the break down as I've seen it:

Level 1-2               
These people forgot it was Black Friday, super confused at first (and kind of pissed) that there's so much traffic and that parking is a nightmare, but really excited about the deals. However, at 11am, not excited that they don't where a size 16 and that's all that's left of everything. Amateurs. Next year, will either up their Level of BFS (like me) or just not participate.

Level 3-4
The 8-10am-ers. These are the somewhat reasonable people. They aren't camping in tents, however, may have had their eye on something and are looking to save some money. If the item is there great, but they aren't waiting in that 2 hour line to save $20 either.

Level 5-6
The "It's tradition" women. Ladies, you know who you are. I know you. I'm friends with you. It's ok. You can't wait to get up at 5 am and get that Panini press for $4.99 at Marshalls, or was it Kohls? We've talked about it so many times, I get confused. And the $2 Toaster at Walmart....girl, you can do it. In fact, I need one. Get 2 if there's no limit. These are the women that see a deal and NEED to save. But I ask, is it saving? And without a doubt they say YES! These "Tradition-ers" get alllll their Christmas shopping done in one day, so you better watch out. They are on a mission, and the mission is savings. Especially if it's a vest for $10 at Old Navy. Get one for everyone......I'd call that an inVESTment. Wouldn't you?

Level 7-8
The turds who ruin Thanksgiving for the dear souls who have to leave their families and go work their retails jobs so this Level 8 BFS can buy an updated version of the 1998 Used-to-be-Cool Battery Operated Keyboard for $19.99 just because its on sale. These people camp out in tents. Not because they want that new Samsung flat screen, but because they saw others do it on the news last year and they hope NBC makes another run around this year and they get their 5 minutes, too. These shoppers fill their carts with everything they can get their hands on and they bring friends. They are starting the Black Thursday trend and they LOVE it. The earlier the better. You can normally identify one of these shoppers by their "uniform". Just look at the sneaks.

I'm a terrible person, but I'm willing to bet during this time frame these people aren't the nicest either, so it's almost a trade off.

Level 9-10
Literally, just hours after we are discussing what we are thankful for and this....these people are up there. There are no words.

I made People.com?

Last year I was Snooki for Halloween, as seen here. It was a blast, and for once I had a Halloween costume that was relevant. This year I will be in the great mountains of Gatlinburg, TN with some friends, which means I will probably sport the same idea.....only maybe adding a guido baby. I'm frugal, so if I can save a buck and re-wear this gem, it's a win-win. Everyone in my office knows just how much I enjoyed my costume, and being in a laid back, fun, entertaining place of work, the costume has come in handy more than once. Being that we have a top 40 radio station and the Jersey Shore makes for good pop culture comedy, I've broken it out on a few occasions.

As I was sitting at my computer this morning, I got a message from my friend Alan, who said his girlfriend Jenna found me on People Magazine. A while back People.com had a thing up about Halloween costumes. One thing led to another at the office and well, I guess they thought the same thing about my costume. I became 1 of 35 pictures to make it onto the site. Seen in the photo is @DJDramaJ, who I met that night who happened to be Pauly D. This is too much, but oh so real. Click the link for mine and others....

http://www.people.com/people/package/gallery/0,,20058392_20635695_21225775,00.html

Clemson & Nick Collins...

... 2 Things I am incredibly proud of. Most of us get on Facebook every day, and for me, today was no different. The moment I got on I saw my news feed filled with pictures of people's babies, their dogs, their recent engagement, the football game this weekend, and more. Then I scrolled down a notch or two and found this - - copy and pasted by a good friend of mine from college, boasting about the extroadinary progress made by our friend Nick Collins. Being a member of the Clemson family never ends. I think this speaks for itself.

GO TIGERS!

"I need to take a moment to brag about the Clemson Football Coaching staff. Maybe brag is not the right word, but show that its more than just football. I am sure these types of things happen all the time, but i can only speak of what I know. I know Clemson people know how good of a person Coach Swinney is, but other fans may not.

I was at MUSC tonight with a friend who was visiting a sick relative. As I was walking towards the room, I heard someone call my name. When I looked, it was Nick Collins, the father of Nick Collins, the young man who almost lost his life in the awful accident.

The elder Collins and I talked briefly and then he invited me to Nick's room to visit with him. As I talked to the younger Nick, who oh by the way is looking good, I looked around his room which was covered in get well cards and banners. I also noticed that he had a Clemson jersey hanging in his room covered in autographs for this year's team. He was proud of his jersey and loves his Tigers.

So upon finding out that, I immediately called Tony Elliott, who is the running back coach at Clemson and hails from James Island. I didnt get Tony, but left him a message explaining Nick's situation and also that he was going to have major surgery on tomorrow (everyone pray for him) and that it would be neat if Coach Swinney could call him with some words of encouragement.

Not 30 mins later did I get a call from Tony saying that he would relay the message to Coach and that he would attempt to get coach to call him tonight. Well happy and proud to say that Coach Swinney did make that call, talked to Nick and absolutely made his night.

So I want to publicly say thank you to Coach Swinney and Elliot for what they did tonight for making Nick's night! Its little things like that make the difference and make coaches stand out. GO TIGERS!"

You can continue to help Nick and his recovery by visiting www.NACWins.com!

It's Finally Here

Football. What ultimately brought me to Clemson. It was 2003, Clemson was playing FSU at home, and I was a senior in high school tailgating with fraternity boys and jamming to Outkasts 2 hit records from Speakerboxxx/The Love Below ("Hey Ya" and "The Way You Move") at all the parties. Mix in free beer and gin buckets, and you have the perfect storm for making an overwhelming college decision seem like a cakewalk. Not to mention that I wore so much Clemson gear during my senior year of high school that if I didn’t get in and head south, it would have been highly embarrassing. Anyway, as history will tell you, the tigers won the Bowden Bowl and as you can imagine the students were thrilled. As was this high schooler who fell in love with a town….and several upper classmen :)

Flash forward a few years, tailgates, boys, and digital cameras later and you’ve got the start of another football season. Last week the CU tigers took on Auburn in the season opener down in Atlanta. My bank account being as pathetic as it has been lately encouraged me to stay behind with a group of friends. I have serious FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) so it was difficult to see and hear about those heading to the ‘dirty A’ but my stay in Greenville was not to be discounted. Par for the course, I “lost” my digital camera on the first game. What started out as a calm, mature viewing party in the penthouse/rooftop of a building downtown, soon turned into me consuming the large amount of BL’s I brought - - which I referred too earlier in the night as “plenty”. Not plenty. Gone. So I headed back to my college roots and went for the offered Coors Lights my good friends knew I once had a passion for. Cadence counts and a win later, we moved onto flip cup, which turned in to a dance off, which turned into a dance party. Once it was ‘time’ we moved onto our beloved Chicora. After that blur we headed home….safely I’d like to note.

Anyway, I’d like to think we all know that feeling of when you wake up and are like “holy hell, that was a good night”. Well those who know me know that I take far too many pictures. I don’t know if it’s because I’m like my mother and document everything, or if it’s just turned into convenience to piece together a night like Saturday, but when I went to look at ‘what happened’ and my camera and other contents were missing from my purse, I couldn’t help but think ‘well, I guess it really is football season’. I got in my car and headed to Chicora. When I walked in the bartender just started laughing at me. I said “Obviously judging by my looks I was here last night”. I told him what I was looking for and of course nowhere to be found. I left my information, took any part of my dignity I could find, and went on my way. After tracking down the keys to the building I dominated, I went up, and of course, just where I imagined, there was my camera.  Sitting in the middle of our dance floor……and just like I predicted……awesome video footage of the dance party, and the night’s events.

Not even one home game down and I already had a shambly game day. Success. For the ones coming up though, the event planner in me has come out yet again. For safe rides to and from Greenville to Clemson, my friend Jill and I have orchestrated a shuttle bus ride for 20+ each game day. It will be filled game by game, but just knowing I don’t have to worry about driving or parking in Clemson opens a lot of doors for “gameday success”……scary almost. I briefed the owner of the bus company that “this type of crowd still wants to be in college” before asking if coolers and other tailgating paraphernalia were allowed on. He’s met me several times before when I have gotten these buses for wedding receptions in the area, so he interrupted me and told me “Lacey, not to worry, I know your crowd”. I followed with, “I don’t know what that means, but I’m glad we’re on the same page” and laughed it off as every awkward response deserves. Better safe than sorry. On all fronts I guess.

I love the fall and am so glad its finally here. September is going to be filled with football weekends. Followed with October - - throwing in my birthday and a mountain weekend, plus Halloween. Then onto November with more games, a concert,  and my favorite holiday. Bring it on Clemson. I’m ready for you.

"Watch Your F'ing Head!"

Terrible Olympic Commentary....make sure you listen for the end.

I Showed Up

Karmin and Outasight played at the Just Show Up Show this week. They were great live and I have mad respect for Amy of Karmin. Girl can rap. Her Busta Ryhmes/Chris Brown hit, put her where she is today. Check them out on YouTube and see the videos I took from the show below....



Jill G - Live @ Frankies

Ladies and Gents, allow me to introduce to you, Greenville's newest pop/country/anything-goes vocal star, my friend Jill. You can normally find her singing in the shower, her kitchen, at a party, in the car, downtown, or anywhere that she is standing...sometimes in front of a mirror or window reflection. Her influences are the great Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, and basically any diva vocalists that hits notes that most can't. Oh, but Jill Graves can. That's without a doubt. She hits them, and hits them hard. Occasionally they even seem to hit back. She has had a great support system though. Her roommate and vocal "coach", Lindsey, is by her side day by day, smiling and telling her "Mmmm yea, that sounds really good Jill". Words of encouragement from fans such as @ssuttles3, who Jill tells me is her biggest fan, help keep Jill's dream alive. If you have ever been around this vocal talent,  you know you are unable to keep the smile off your face. Literally you won't be able to stop laughing in utter disbelief of the amazing sounds coming from within her. It brings tears to Lindsey's eyes every time she goes for a big one. Recently Jill wanted to capture her audio in digital form. The end of the year kickball party was last night, held at Frankie's Fun Park. A business that provides non-stop fun and fills dreams of vast amounts of middle schoolers.....and one Clemson Graduate - Superstar Jill Graves. For those that don't know, Jill is a triple threat. Her dance moves on and off the field, have literally won the hearts of many. To quote Jill, "If I don't win best dance moves for the booty drop peekaboo then I quit", thus proving her determination in the act of wanting to become a true thespian.....not to be confused with lesbian. With talent like Jill's and her animated personality, who knows where she'll end up! My hope is Fords Oyster Bar for karaoke on Thursday nights, but that's just me. If I were a betting woman, which I am, I would say that there's a good chance. But back to Frankie's. Jill was lucky enough to find a booth in the arcade that charged a mere $5 to record one song of choice and in return are given a CD recording. Just her, a mic, the booth, and her dream. Jill was nice enough to let Lindsey, long time friend and coach, into the 'studio' with her, taking my camera along for video. The video footage could end up on E! True Hollywood Story one day, so consider yourself privileged....its an A Capella version, so please be kind. I was lucky enough to hear the final CD recording, along with die hard Jill Graves Fans, Beth and Micah, and we will say that the quality of the recording was spectacular. No other immediate comments were made upon the performance. You can follow Jill on Twitter at @jgraves87 to keep up with her thespian dreams....again, not to be confused with lesbian.

Military Vets to Clemson Fans. Watch.

Coming soon to a Death Valley near you....Clemson, South Carolina

"From Fort Carson, Army Launches New Approach to Battle Stress"

Read the full article here - http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-07-05/soldiers-PTSD-suicide-therapy-fort-carson/56042102/1

God Bless the USA and the soldiers over seas....and of course, Go Tigers!