TLDR — Following are my memories from September 11th, 2001, a day that changed the United States of America, forever. Do you remember where you were when September 11th happened? I feel like every American does.
My 9/11 story.
Category: Virginia Tech
Chardon, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Edited @ 1:37:00 A.M. on 9/12/14: Happy for the victim’s families that the suspect has been re-captured, per Twitter reports and local Cleveland affiliate WKYC-TV. I simply hope they find him and never let him see the light of day ever again. Justice was served and it needs to remain that way.
The first time I ever heard Enter Sandman.
I wasn’t even a Virginia Tech student yet the first time I heard Enter Sandman. I didn’t listen to rock music growing up, so I discovered this particular Metallica song around the same time that I was indoctrinated to what it meant to be a Virginia Tech Hokie. This VT pre-game tradition that some people call …
What’s a Hokie? I am! #WeBeatOSU
’nuff said. It’s been a wonderful beach birthday, a rapid week of working, and a great night. As I ramp up for a very intense week, I ALMOST took the weekend to head to Columbus, but decided to take advantage of some downtime with the fam, instead. Not even mad though because it was still a great win …
Great W&M Info Graphic
Check out this great info graphic as we prepare for a 4:00 p.m. kickoff this Saturday against the TRIBE of William & Mary. Beginning 50 years of Lane Stadium football, this will be the first season in 6 years that I don’t have season tickets – becuase I am no longer a student!! It’s a bummer …
Today, it is WINTER in Blacksburg!
Well, my friends. It is officially winter in Blacksburg!! Yet again this morning I tried to get into my truck and head to campus. Lo and behold the door was FROZEN shut! Last night, my mom gave me this great advice of using Coca Cola to defrost your car when frozen – definitely a good …
Gut Reactions.
Well, Boston was absolutely everything I thought it would be and more. It’s a rude awakening to be right back on that Monday grind, but it was all-around a fantastic trip. First, thanks to Scinju for “curating” ;) a fantastic experience. Thanks to Karen for encouraging us to come visit in the first place!! :) …
What makes you awesome? Advice for incoming (Hokie) students.
— At the end of the day, you have your peers, your professors, your Orientation Leader (OL), close friends, siblings, advisors, parents, and others to rely on for advice, but I just wanted to share the advice that I, personally, share to the masses. Enjoy! This post was originally written in the summer of 2013 …