Obey Winston

In loving memory of the best dog in the world.  

Shaq Diesel

Shaq's cd came with the game Shaq Fu and if you didn't have that you were not the coolest kid in elementary school.

Throw Back Thursday-Commercials

Touch MY Body

Mariah is back and lookin fine as ever, even if she is a little crazy.

Let Me See If You Can Run It....Run It

Bambi and I have officially signed up for this 10k. Step your marathon game up and join if you're in town. Run! If you sell drugs in the school zone/Run! If you gettin' chased with no shoes on/Run! Hop fences, jump over benches!-Ghostface

New New Citing

Visual Proof Mac is Better

New Release Tuesday

Today is Tuesday and you know what that means . Today I bring you my latest, We Ain't Worried 'Bout Nothin': Hakuna Matata and one of my greatest, Myrtle Waves.


We Ain't Worried 'Bout Nothin': Hakuna Matata
1. Smooth Criminal- Michael Jackson
2. In My Life Freestyle - Lil' Wayne
3. Dey Know Yayo- Re Up Gang
4. Cross the Border - Philly's Most Wanted
5. Sing for the Moment- Eminem
6. The Old Rugged Cross- Brad Paisley
7. Hate It Or Love It- Re Up Gang
8. Blessed Assurance- Alan Jackson
9. Roc Boys - Re Up Gang
10. I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
11. I Love You More Than Words Can Say- Otis Redding
12. Someday, You Will Be Loved- Deathcab for Cutie
13. The Greatest Love That Didn't Last- Lee Brice
14. We're Going to be Friends- White Stripes
15. Ain't Too Proud to Beg- The Temptations
16. Santeria- Sublime
17. I Drive Myself Crazy- N'SYNC
18. I Would Die For You- Prince
19. Lake of Fire- Nirvana

Myrtle Waves
1. When She Gets Close To Me- Billy Currington
2. Hard to Explain- The Strokes
3. Like A Pimp (remix)- David Banner
4. Da Dopeman- T.I.
5. Whipping Post- The Allman Brothers
6. Boot Scootin' Boogie - Brooks & Dunn
7. Redneck in Me- Corey Smith
8. Hands Down- Dashboard Confessional
9. So Krispy- Kinfolk Kia Shine
10. Heart Shaped Glasses- Marilyn Manson
11. In Bloom- Nirvana
12. Icky Thump- The White Stripes
13. A Bay Bay- Hurricane Chris
14. You Ain't Know- Birdman ft. Lil' Wayne
15. Intergalactic- Beastie Boys
16. Long Way To Go- Corey Smith
17. La La La - Lil' Wayne
18. Skin of My Teeth- Corey Smith

One Sentance Summary : 3:10 to Yuma

Living in the old west would have sucked hardcore : but this movie was great.

Yes, I Can Read

As started earlier, Nails and I are reading whole books now. The last book I finished was maybe the best thing I have ever read. Dixieland Delight by Clay Travis was simply amazing. I literally could not put it down. Nails called me a homo because I could not stop reading it . The almost 400 pages flew by in 3 or 4 days because it was so good. The book tells of Travis' travels to each SEC school during one football season. In the funniest way imaginable, he told of southern tradition. Traditions like good looking southern women, cold beer, good food, southern hospitality, and obviously football. A lawyer from Tennessee, Travis had a connection with someone at each school, and went to each game with no tickets, and no plan. In the book he tells of his different experiences, good and bad, and ranks the different schools in different categories. Clearly in his South Carolina trip he went to Sticky Fingers in Chucktown where he was amazed at the availability of Mello Yello, and the tastiness of the ribs. This is hard is write because I loved the book so much , it is hard to say too much about it . To recap, it's about the south, the ladies, booze, and football, in the funniest way imaginable. Read this book ASAP.

Breakfast of Cheaters

This one is for Baker. Yummy!

Livestrong

As some of you may know Bambi and I are not the biggest bookworms in the world.  However, like Bambi previously stated we are expanding our horizons and actually reading some books.  My first full book, victory as I like to call it, was Lance Armstrong's It's Not About The Bike.  This book was all about how he came back from nut cancer and killed the Tour.  Since I am all about this stupid marathon, which is kicking my ass, this was an inspirational read and has kept me motivated.  All-in-all, good damn book and yall should scoop it up.

Ten Things I Think I Think- 2-24-08

Hello guys and gals. It's good to be coming to you from home today. I am a little pressed for time , which is revealing of the way things have been going for me lately. Let's get to it .

1. I', busy. The combination of work and school and more work have begun to take a toll on me . I am already looking forward to spring break as a time to catch my breath.

2. College Basketball is awesome. As if there was ever any doubt. Last night's 1 vs. 2 battle was amazing , with tickets going for $ 1600 a pop. March Madness is just around the corner and I cannot wait.

3. I am pretty excited about getting a new computer . Anna and I will be making our first big purchase as a couple.

4. Darla is afraid of the water , and that is going to be a problem. On her first trip to the beach yesterday, she took a huge dump, made a sand castle, got some sun, and refused to step in the water. Anna was convinced she would like it , so she threw her into the artic waters. Darla is not allowed at Anna'a house anymore.

5. Nails is really getting into the marathon thing. Keep up the good work Nails.

6. The Shoe Box will begin having book reviews this week. This is a reflection of Nails and I expanding out horizons and starting to read . . books !

7. Had fun this week going to to Remedies with the Sticky Crew. Good to be back.

8. Anna and I continue to fall more in love every day. We are currently 10 months and 3 days away from the rest of our lives.

9. Mad props to to Coastal Carolina this week for not allowing me to intern at a school that has given me a job . Thank you Dean for being so helpful in not allowing your student to have a job.

10. I miss football. Recruiting season is now over, and the NFL combine is not for me . April 19 is the spring game for my Gamecocks, less than 2 months away !

Stay tuned to The Shoe Box this week. Readers, leave us some love !

XX3

Well boys and girls the Jordan XX3 have official dropped and sneaker heads have been in lines for days.  Personally I love the Jordan series of sneakers, V being my favorite, but this XX3 isn't really catching my eye.  Sure its got his thumb print, sewn to perfection, and is green(made from recycled junk) but they aren't the V's or the III's that just say "Damn those are funky fresh!"  So here is a nice lil' video and you decide for yourself.  However, if you weren't in line about six days in advance you probably won't be scooping them soon.

FreeStyle Friday- Darla

hey yo we got this little puppy and her skin is extra furry

when you see those four legs movin' you can bet she's in a hurry

her name is Darla Johnson but for short we call her Racepath

love Philly Franks and paper but you know she don't like bubble baths

gets up early every day, wakes me up when she licks my face

don't leave her unattended 'cuz you know she destroy your place

stays with ticks on her neck and dingleberries up in her butt

don't dare call her a half breed, she prefers the term mutt

always barkin' at them dogs steady tryin' to get them digits

can't tell her to sit still. she's a puppy so she fidgets

flyest puppy on the block she sports the all pink collar

she's sorta flirty with the boy dogs makes them all wanna holla'

can't stop diggin' up them holes y'all she's tearin' up our backyard

even chewed through the wall, there ain't nothin' that is too hard

love that little mutt to death, ears pointed towards the sky

don't wanna think about the day my little boo boo gonna die

Mentoring- On the Beach with a Tiger

Throwback Thursday:Nick Style

Throw Back Thursday

Sure, it is rare to get a double TBT, but today is your lucky day ! With the release of the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue last week, I decided to post some throw back swimsuit pics of some of my favorite ladies. Enjoy .

Throw Back Thursday- Black History Month

We Got It 4 Cheap

If you don't know now you know.  I love wolf tee's and the Clipse are back in my life.  Weezy take your good ol' time Re-Up will hold me over for a long while.  "I'll come to MIA and burry Wayne."

Download Mixtape | Provided by DatPiff.com

Fresh-n- to be flyer than everyone else

New Release Tuesday

Today will be the first day of New Release Tuesday. Sure, sure new cd's and movies come out today, we all know that. More importantly, why aren't my mixed tapes being put on the internet ? Every day people ask me - "Bambi- where can I find your mixtapes ? Are they at FYE? iTunes? Blackmarket? Mix Tape Trap.com? "The answer is simple friends - The Shoe Box. That's right - Every Tuesday I will bring you either my latest, or my greatest mixes- MAYBE both. Today I give you my latest , entitled "Mountain Weekend 2008-Sean White eat your heart out"

Mountain Weekend 2008-Shaun White Eat Your Heart Out
1. Gunpowder and Lead- Miranda Lambert-
2. That Ain't My Truck- Trace Adkins
3. About All That- Birdman and Lil' Wayne
4. Forever and Ever, Amen- Randy Travis
5. In A Small Town - Kenny Chesney
6. Teenage Dirt Bag- Wheatus
7. Can't You See - The Marshall Tucker Band
8. Old Man and Me ( Live ) - Hootie & the Blowfish
9. Don't Look Back in Anger- Oasis
10. No Rain- Blind Melon
11. Flipside- Freeway ft. Peedie Crack
12. Rock My World - Brooks & Dunn
13. Gettin' Down on the Farm- Tim McGraw
14. Ante Up Freestyle- Lil Wayne
15. Times, They are a Changing- Bob Dylan
16. Monsoon- Jack Johnson
17. Whenever We're Alone- Brantley Gilbert
18. Indiania's Angel- Brantley Gilbert

Phillies Punkd

3OH!3-Holler Till You Pass Out

Big ups to Ian for finding this one.  Check their myspace kiddies.

Superman Dat Dunk

This weekend is the NBA All-Star game and with that comes all the skills challenges.  The best of them all of course is the dunk contest.  This year there was a clear winner from the very first round.  Dwight Howard first threw the ball off the back of the backboard and slammed it home.  Gerald Green, the defending champ, slammed one home while blowing out a candle atop the net, pretty damn good actually.  However, he was no match for Dwight Howard.  The second round he did the superman dunk, and yes that is St. Joe's own Jameer Nelson.  Finally, in the third and final round Dwight threw the ball up, tapped it off the board, and yammed it with the opposite hand.  Tonight is the All-Star game itself and as always will be AI's personal playground.  Check it out.

Ten Things I Think I Think-2-17-08

Today I am blogging from Maggie Valley, NC. I am her with the inlaws on a ski trip. It is nice to get away, and I am having a blast. This weeks TTITIT is a special edition- snii style. Lets get to it .

1. Snow boarding is fresh. At first, I had some trouble, but after a few trips down the hill I got the hang of it . Also, I feel much cooler now that I have snow boarded. I am now allowed to use hip slang like the kids.

2. My wife to be is more athletic than I suspected. She fell only 3 times all day yesterday on her first attempt skiing - ever. Two of those were getting off the ramp where I might have pushed her. The final time she fell, we were getting cocky- more on that later.

3. Fudge Rounds are mannah from heaven. Little Debbie was a great lady, and I think if given the chance , I would make sweet love to her .

4. The mountains are a different place. There are rebel flags everywhere, toothless people on every corner, and each person fits the stereotypes on TV. They even let people drink while skiing. See picture above.

5. The family I am marrying into gossips more than anyone I have ever met . I am sitting by them now , on Sunday morning , and I am scared to leave the room.

6. I am sorry to the folks I nearly killed yesterday. Anna and I got cocky yesterday and decided to try the black diamond. Coming down the final turn I wiped out ( on purpose ) and ran into about 7 or 8 people. I am sorry. The snowballs however, were unneccessary. Georgia fans are classless.

7. Technology is a funny thing. Up here in the mountians, I have no phone signal, but my internet is working like a dream.

8. Dreamcatchers creep me out.

9. I need to get over my fear of home dumping. The toilets here seem like they struggle to flush my urine. The toilets are right in the middle of the cabin we are playing in, and the neighbors would complain about the smell. The rumblings continue.

10. Teenagers are cool to hang out with, but kids are whack !

Freestyle Friday

Bambi went skiing so I'm blessing you with some drunken ODB freestyle.  You're welcome! 

We Are So Extreme

Valentines Tips

I know some of you fools out there are still looking for a present for your Valentine. Fortunatly for you jabronis, the Shoe Box is here to help. Can we suggest a coupon book, a home made card, flowers that are not roses ( cheaper, and more origional), candy ( chocolate you idiot), or in a worst case scenario, pick up a stray dog. It is important to know what NOT to do. Jewelery, Panties, and clothes are not okay if they did not come from Jewelery, Panty, or Clothing stores. Also, do not forget all of your Valentines. Call you mother, sister, nieces, etc, and tell them you love them on this the day of love. The picture you see if from our mentee to his girlfriend , Aaleeah ( yes that is how it's spelled ). The giver is an eighth grader, who also gave his girl $ 50 in cash, a card, and is going to "knock it out" tonight . Note the price tag on the fine 10 K gold.

Throw Back Thursday- Happy Valentines Day Sunshine

A V-Day Throwback Thursday

Spring Is In The Air

For all you love birds today is the official day of love.  For me however it is the official start of the  Phillies, NL East Champs, spring training.  Last season J-Roll made a pretty bold prediction, calling us the team to beat.  His words held up as we won the NL East but immediately lost 3 straight playoff games to the Rockies.  With that taste of the playoffs I know that I could not wait for this day to come, a fresh start.  During the off season the Phillies have gotten rid of Rowand, Bourn, and a few others.  We have picked up Feliz, Jenkins, Lidge, and some other players that we do not need.  We do not need out fielders we need pitching and watching Santana go to the Mets was pretty disgusting.  Enough crying though, I love the Phillies and their stupid ways.  I am more excited than words can explain for this season.  GO PHILS.

Ball Above All....Girls

This chick is in high school dunkin on all competitors.  Watch out Yao Ming.

Where's Wayne

Lil Wayne has done it again.  Just like in November and December the album has been pushed back.  I had heard word that today Feb. 12th was the date but again nothing.  I went to Best Buy, I looked on iTunes nothing.  So, where exactly is Wayne?  Well the latest is that Nelly told him "to keep the people waiting."  Wayne in response has obviously done so, and he says that with so many quest appearances Da Carter III will sell over 5 million copies.  Wayne you gotta put a product out for it to sell home boy.  Check your local cd distributors once again March 29th hopefully it'll be on the shelf.

Something Fishy

There are many strange things in this world that we don’t understand such as…why hot dogs come in 8s and hot dog buns come in 10, how fax machines work, and why Demi Moore married Ashton Kutcher. But one thing that has extremely perplexed our little minds as of late is the growing epidemic of the fish sandwich. Perhaps Captain D’s started the trend or maybe even McDonalds with the Filet-O-Fish. All we know is it is here ladies and gentleman and it is stronger than ever!
Happy was the day just a few years ago when we thought we had seen the death of this monstrosity. We were back to ordering hamburgers, French fries, chicken nuggets, apple pies, milkshakes…anything but the fish sandwich. But no, not anymore…it did not die my friends, it seems as if it went away and has only come back with a roar such as what the spice girls are going for right now.
Let me start from the beginning… earlier this week while cruising along river avenue minding my own business, smoking a cig and I look to my right. “what do I see?” you ask, oh let me tell you… a huge cling on sticker inside of the window at WENDY’s, home of the hot juicy burger, asking customers to come inside and try their new FISH sandwich. I thought it was weird but dismissed it as just a peculiarity. As I kept driving I looked to my right and as always there was Arbys, home of the ROAST BEEF sandwich, quite familiar with this buildings exterior setting I look at the signs on the windows and what was there you ask? A huge sign begging me to try their FISH sandwich. So the same exact phenomenon has continued to take place at several other fast food establishments that are near to our hearts such as….McDonalds, Burger King, Hardees, KFC, White Castle, Whataburger and Checkers. FISH sandwiches people. Let me say it again FISH SANDWICHES!!!!
Fish sandwiches typically are a fried patty of some sort of “fish”, a dollop of tartar sauce, some even come with cheese, all on a toasted bun. What on God’s green earth makes this sound appetizing? If you offered me a fart sandwich on white bread I would take that before I would eat a fish sandwich much less pay for one. As we poll people around the campus about this growing plague, most seem just as offended by them as we are. A common response is “their disgusting”, “sick”, “their nasty” and the best response we’ve heard…“id rather eat vomit than eat one of those”.
But clearly people like these fish sandwiches because they are being sold. People are buying them… all we can really say is that if you are one of these people we feel bad for you but there is no judgment…It’s just that if my taste buds were incompetent like yours id want sympathy too just not criticism. We don’t know how long the fish sandwiches will last this time but we do know we are sick and tired of seeing them advertised. We could debate all day with fish sandwich lovers about why we think this is the biggest disgrace to a sandwich bun ever but for now we are just screaming STOP THE INSANITY!

Donald Duck Is My Hero: A Before and After

Before
After

10 Things I Think I Think-2-10-08

1. Nails is an idiot. Today he purchased a BMX bike from the mall, and insisted he ride it out of the store. On the way home, he was dancing/humping so hard- the drivers in the other lane almost wrecked . Finally, when he was leaving just now he had on a pair of Abercrombie pants that would have been tight on Darla. 

2. The Grammy's are on right now . Kanye West just performed , and was brilliant as usual. As a side note, I can't imagine what it would be like to lose my mother. Big Ups to 'Ye for having the courage to do that. He better win album of the year too- Graduation was DANK. However, if he does not win, I hope he has another trademark meltdown. 

3.  Valentine's Day is upon us. This day comes around every year and reminds everyone how lucky they are , or how much their lives suck. What a difference a year makes. This time last year I was lost in a bottle, drinking icehouse with Daniel Moss and watching The Notebook over and over with Rodger.  This year I am engaged to the most wonderful woman in the world. She is my everything and I don't need a day to tell her that. No words can express my feelings for her. Love You Sunshine ! 

4. Speaking of Mrs. Bambi- let's give her a big round of applause. This week she signed a contract with some big company that will remain nameless( don't want to get anyone in trouble). She beat out several older candidates with more experience. The future is so bright for her, we should all be wearing sunglasses. Speaking of futures, I decided this week to become a stay at home dad. With Anna making enough money for the both of us , I will stay home and "babysit." By babysit, I mean play video game, hang out in the pool, and have over my fellow stay-at-home-dad-buddies. I haven't convinced Anna yet, but it will happen.

5. Working and School is lame. I long for the day when school is my work and I am actually getting paid. The whole "2 jobs while studying" thing is wayyyy over rated. 

6. Shout outs go to my gramps this week. The man affectionately known as "pokey" turned 93 this week. Ninety three years old , and still kicking. He still fishes, gardens, pulls for the Braves, loves country music, and breaks the ladies hearts. Love You Gramps ! 

7. I have decided to take part in the annual Cooper River Bridge run in Charleston this year. It is a little less than 6 miles, and I am looking forward to the training. My mother will be walking in it . It is a special day for us because it is on her mother's birthday. Mom walked it the first time last year and had a good time . She lost some weight and got closer to her fam in training, so she had a great experience. This year she wants to finish so she can get a poster. She loves anything with stars on it . Training begins tomorrow. Stay tuned for more. 

8. The race for the presidency is heating up. Mitt Romeny dropped out this week, leaving only Huckabee to catch McCain on the Republican side. On the other side, Hillary and Obama are still duking it out. The two are running a tight race, which hasn't become dirty yet. No mud slinging to speak of - and that is disappointing. Anybody but Hillary ' 08. 

9. Mad props go to the New York football Giants this week. In what was arguably the biggest upset in Superbowl history, the Giants executed their game plan to perfection, and did what no one else could all season, beating the Pats. 

10. Being around little children is a great form of birth control. Having a house full of crying young'ns yesterday made me want to wait a little longer. 

That's all for this week. Be good to each other. 

Paul's Shower at My House

with cousin


with the groom
omg the table decorations were so freakin cute

mini cupcake nametags

my main man bart with Darla

Shout outs to one of my favorite cousins - SB ! The Shoe Box loves G-Webb

A Few Pics from the Merk

Trying on hats in Simpsons.

This size butt is normal in the merk.

All of Sumter rides low.


Just a little bmx-ing in the backyard.