Friday night, Stacey and I made another pilgrimage down to the beautiful city of Athens, GA for another memorable show.
We spent so much time stuck in traffic.. haha.. But as always, we listened to awesome music and danced (well... I danced) and acted a fool most of the way down there, so the time passed quickly.
On our way to get dinner, we bumped into Matt, Rachel, and made a new friend, Chris, right before the show. We walked over to Ted's Most Best where we had seen Los Meesfits at the PopFest in October. The food was amazing, and I had a Terrapin Rye Ale, which was..... FABULOUS! Hooray for local breweries!
Friday night reminded me of why music means so much to me. I had an unbelievable experience with Stacey and some great friends, Matt, Rachel, Brad, Joel, and Chris. Jeff Mangum played the most amazing set. When he started off with Oh Comely, I really thought I wouldn't be able to stop crying the entire show. That was pretty much the case. I can only think of a few songs where I WASN'T moved to tears. It was absolutely one of the most amazing music experiences I have ever had in my life!!! Laura, Andrew, and Scott even joined Jeff on the stage for a few of the songs. It was absolutely amazing. The whole crowd sung along with Jeff, and there was so much love in that room! It was just..... gahh.. chillbumps. It is one of those shows I totally wish I could relive over and over again!
Afterwards, all of us headed over to the Flicker Bar for some drinks and laughs. Yesterday morning was a rough one, but hey.. it was COMPLETELY worth it!!!!!
Tonight one more night of music where we will go see They Might Be Giants at Track 29! What an amazing weekend!!!!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
RIP Andy G
So, I never met Andy Gabrielson.
That being said.. I know who he is. I have watched and drooled over his videos. He chased anything and everything. He had an obvious passion for this thing that so many of us love... the weather.
I just think again this puts things into perspective. Every day you have on this planet is a gift, and you never know when you might get taken away or when the ones you love will be taken from you. It is so important to let those you love know how you feel about them.
Don't let fear get in the way of your dreams or goals. This is the only chance we have on planet earth, so do with your time what you can.
RIP Andy... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
That being said.. I know who he is. I have watched and drooled over his videos. He chased anything and everything. He had an obvious passion for this thing that so many of us love... the weather.
I just think again this puts things into perspective. Every day you have on this planet is a gift, and you never know when you might get taken away or when the ones you love will be taken from you. It is so important to let those you love know how you feel about them.
Don't let fear get in the way of your dreams or goals. This is the only chance we have on planet earth, so do with your time what you can.
RIP Andy... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Just Some Random Thoughts :)
I'm not even sure where to begin! :)
First of all, I have no clue when I'm going to graduate. I feel really... overwhelmed right now. I kind of feel like I'm going nowhere fast on this whole thesis thing. My proposal is still only marginally approved, and as I type this I continue to sit and stare at a blank screen. So what do I do? I'm turning to creative writing this morning to unblock this writer's block.
Secondly, I have so much awesome coming up in the next few weeks. I'll be glad to have some busy weekends actually. The best Valentine's weekend ever will be coming up February 10th and February 12th. February 10th, I get to see Jeff Mangum in concert. I'm sure this doesn't mean a whole lot to many of you, but Neutral Milk Hotel was one of those bands. When I heard In the Aeroplane Over The Sea for the first time, it was like someone opened my eyes. I remember when Stacey told me they were playing at the Blue Angel wayyyy back in 1996 when I was working at the record store. I was so excited! Little did we know that would be the only opportunity we would ever get to see NMH, because not long after Jeff Mangum dropped off the face of the earth, basically. That is still one of the greatest shows I have ever seen. The Gerbils, Elf Power, and Neutral Milk Hotel.... They had sound problems at the Blue Angel and I remember one of the songs was sang without any sound equipment at all. It was nearly a religious experience in that moment.
One of my favorite songs from them:
Then on February 12th, I get to see yet ANOTHER band that has helped make and mold me! They Might Be Giants!!!!!! I still cannot believe I have never seen them live! Yesterday was their 30th Anniversary of being a band! So excited!!!
Anyway.. exciting times ahead! :) And now.. more reading for me and then some photography fun this afternoon. I think I'm going to head down to Coolidge Park!
First of all, I have no clue when I'm going to graduate. I feel really... overwhelmed right now. I kind of feel like I'm going nowhere fast on this whole thesis thing. My proposal is still only marginally approved, and as I type this I continue to sit and stare at a blank screen. So what do I do? I'm turning to creative writing this morning to unblock this writer's block.
Secondly, I have so much awesome coming up in the next few weeks. I'll be glad to have some busy weekends actually. The best Valentine's weekend ever will be coming up February 10th and February 12th. February 10th, I get to see Jeff Mangum in concert. I'm sure this doesn't mean a whole lot to many of you, but Neutral Milk Hotel was one of those bands. When I heard In the Aeroplane Over The Sea for the first time, it was like someone opened my eyes. I remember when Stacey told me they were playing at the Blue Angel wayyyy back in 1996 when I was working at the record store. I was so excited! Little did we know that would be the only opportunity we would ever get to see NMH, because not long after Jeff Mangum dropped off the face of the earth, basically. That is still one of the greatest shows I have ever seen. The Gerbils, Elf Power, and Neutral Milk Hotel.... They had sound problems at the Blue Angel and I remember one of the songs was sang without any sound equipment at all. It was nearly a religious experience in that moment.
One of my favorite songs from them:
Then on February 12th, I get to see yet ANOTHER band that has helped make and mold me! They Might Be Giants!!!!!! I still cannot believe I have never seen them live! Yesterday was their 30th Anniversary of being a band! So excited!!!
Anyway.. exciting times ahead! :) And now.. more reading for me and then some photography fun this afternoon. I think I'm going to head down to Coolidge Park!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Chase Log for January 22, 2012
When we woke up yesterday morning, it became very obvious that the storms would not initiate in Arkansas, Mississippi or W. Tennessee until after dark. After a lot of back and forth trying to figure out whether we should take a chance or not, Wes and I decided to make a play on the warm front that was hanging out in South Alabama.
We ended up socked in fog pretty much all day. So it was a big ole bustaroo!! We made it as far south as Tuscaloosa before we turned around and came back.
Unfortunately, overnight that area we were in near Birmingham got slammed by a powerful tornado. I managed to get a radar capture of one of the tornadic supercells that passed just south of the city.
Another sad severe weather event. 2 people were killed and hundreds were injured. Personally, I think it's remarkable that only two people were killed considering this tornado rolled through in the middle of the night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
Miles traveled: 300
What did I see: Some sad tornado damage from April 27th, tons of fog
We ended up socked in fog pretty much all day. So it was a big ole bustaroo!! We made it as far south as Tuscaloosa before we turned around and came back.
Unfortunately, overnight that area we were in near Birmingham got slammed by a powerful tornado. I managed to get a radar capture of one of the tornadic supercells that passed just south of the city.
Another sad severe weather event. 2 people were killed and hundreds were injured. Personally, I think it's remarkable that only two people were killed considering this tornado rolled through in the middle of the night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.
Miles traveled: 300
What did I see: Some sad tornado damage from April 27th, tons of fog
Saturday, January 21, 2012
CHASE ON!
So tomorrow will be the first official chase of 2012!!
As you can see from the Day 2 outlook below, there is quite a bit of ground covered in the SLIGHT risk issued by the SPC.
In my opinion, the best spot for isolated supercells is going to be North AL/MS. From what I'm seeing, initiation could start really early, like noon or so. So we'll have to head out pretty early in the morning to get there! I'm game!!!
Dewpoints will be in the 60's tomorrow.. IN JANUARY! This is just insane.
With all my talk about tomorrow's chase, I almost forgot to mention there is a decent line of storms heading my way right now. A tornado watch was just issued for our area until 1pm.
Here's a look at what's coming for me! Not too much excitement at the moment, but I could definitely get some good wind and hail out of this!!
As you can see from the Day 2 outlook below, there is quite a bit of ground covered in the SLIGHT risk issued by the SPC.
In my opinion, the best spot for isolated supercells is going to be North AL/MS. From what I'm seeing, initiation could start really early, like noon or so. So we'll have to head out pretty early in the morning to get there! I'm game!!!
Dewpoints will be in the 60's tomorrow.. IN JANUARY! This is just insane.
With all my talk about tomorrow's chase, I almost forgot to mention there is a decent line of storms heading my way right now. A tornado watch was just issued for our area until 1pm.
Here's a look at what's coming for me! Not too much excitement at the moment, but I could definitely get some good wind and hail out of this!!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
First Chase of 2012??
Okay.. so it wasn't REALLY a chase, per se. It was more of a giant pile of pooish storms came heading my way. Regardless.. I had an amazing time!
I started hearing that the severe weather was entering the Nashville metro area about 2:30pm EST. I started trying to figure out if it was going to make it this far south, but sure enough..The storms were looking healthy, but not severe when I left. I hung out a few minutes in the weather before deciding to make my trek home.
I TOTALLY forgot I had PYKL3 radar on my phone and suddenly realized I just left a severe warned cell. But I left the store and saw that the line was heading my way. I just needed to go a hair north and wait for the show! Sure enough, I drove north.. pulled into a gas station and saw an amazing wall of black headed my way. Then it was incredibly rainy and windy.. and my face... looked.. like this. :D
Anyway.. it was enough to get the blood flowing!! I love this stuff!!
I started hearing that the severe weather was entering the Nashville metro area about 2:30pm EST. I started trying to figure out if it was going to make it this far south, but sure enough..The storms were looking healthy, but not severe when I left. I hung out a few minutes in the weather before deciding to make my trek home.
I TOTALLY forgot I had PYKL3 radar on my phone and suddenly realized I just left a severe warned cell. But I left the store and saw that the line was heading my way. I just needed to go a hair north and wait for the show! Sure enough, I drove north.. pulled into a gas station and saw an amazing wall of black headed my way. Then it was incredibly rainy and windy.. and my face... looked.. like this. :D
Anyway.. it was enough to get the blood flowing!! I love this stuff!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
2012!!!!
So now we look forward to 2012! I always like to make little goals for myself. I don't call them resolutions, because it almost sets you up for failure..Anyway, enough blabber!
Last year I did pretty well with my goals, so let's see how we do this year!
#1: More storm chasing, which I already know will happen. I am finally going on a chasecation with one of my chaser pals and I absolutely cannot wait! :) Something crazy could happen between now and then, but regardless, every chance to chase a storm I'm going for it. I traveled almost 1000 miles in 2011! I would LOVE to double that!
#2: GRADUATE! Again.. this goal should definitely come to fruition as long as nothing too terribly insane happens.
#3: Read more. I love reading for fun. School makes me forget that I do.
#4: FINALLY, I am going to train for that 5k. And I'm not joking this time. I will start training, and by fall, I will RUN not walk in a 5k!
#5: Squeeze in a photography class to better learn my camera. I think I'm getting a good grasp on composition, but I need better skills with those manual settings. It will be awhile before I have time to do this, but I'm gonna try to do it in the fall of 2012.
#6: Hike more. I forgot how much I love being outside, and I remembered a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to save my sanity. So, every time I can, I'm going to play outside in the woods. I love it there. I love the silence. :D
#7: Wean myself away from the laptop after I graduate. Yes... I mean it... I spend far too much time online. This will help me better achieve #6!
#8: See the northern lights. I know this is going to be next to impossible, but.... I have to see them.
#9: Make sure all my friends and family realize how much I appreciate them. I feel like sometimes I don't do such a good job. I really do love the people I let in. I feel like sometimes I need to be a much better friend.
#10: Keep smiling and living positively! :D
Thanks for reading my babble, you guys! <3
Last year I did pretty well with my goals, so let's see how we do this year!
#1: More storm chasing, which I already know will happen. I am finally going on a chasecation with one of my chaser pals and I absolutely cannot wait! :) Something crazy could happen between now and then, but regardless, every chance to chase a storm I'm going for it. I traveled almost 1000 miles in 2011! I would LOVE to double that!
#2: GRADUATE! Again.. this goal should definitely come to fruition as long as nothing too terribly insane happens.
#3: Read more. I love reading for fun. School makes me forget that I do.
#4: FINALLY, I am going to train for that 5k. And I'm not joking this time. I will start training, and by fall, I will RUN not walk in a 5k!
#5: Squeeze in a photography class to better learn my camera. I think I'm getting a good grasp on composition, but I need better skills with those manual settings. It will be awhile before I have time to do this, but I'm gonna try to do it in the fall of 2012.
#6: Hike more. I forgot how much I love being outside, and I remembered a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to save my sanity. So, every time I can, I'm going to play outside in the woods. I love it there. I love the silence. :D
#7: Wean myself away from the laptop after I graduate. Yes... I mean it... I spend far too much time online. This will help me better achieve #6!
#8: See the northern lights. I know this is going to be next to impossible, but.... I have to see them.
#9: Make sure all my friends and family realize how much I appreciate them. I feel like sometimes I don't do such a good job. I really do love the people I let in. I feel like sometimes I need to be a much better friend.
#10: Keep smiling and living positively! :D
Thanks for reading my babble, you guys! <3
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