Author: Shay

Bethany and I came to Washington today. We had to get some stinkin’ early, but that wouldn’t have been so bad had I not only received 1 hour of sleep. I made a dumb decision to try and work late the night before a trip. Stupid Shay..

Anyways.. I loaded some pics up for everyone that Bethany and I took around Seattle today. I basically spent a majority of my time with Bethany’s dad because her and her mom were shopping for wedding dresses. If you’re a girl you’re probably wondering if she actually got one. Well…. she did. I didn’t see it because I’d rather see her the day of. I’m stoked. But while Bethany’s dad and I were walking around Everett, Washington, we met a sort of homeless guy on the street that just wanted to talk to us. His name was John. He basically told us his life story and explained everything that had happened in the past couple of weeks. He told us that he was in the military for 26 years and he was living off a $2000/month pension. Then he proceeded to tell us that there are 52 books in the Bible (which there is actually 66). He was a funny guy. I don’t know why I met him. But I know that it was a sad time. Bethany’s dad gave him $5 to help him out, but he was really turned off to talking about anything real, like Jesus Christ. So pray for John..

Alright, I need to get some sleep. It’s been a long day and we have a big day tomorrow. We’re actually up here doing wedding planning for our Dec. 17th wedding. We’re getting excited about it, but there’s so much to do. I’m off to bed. Enjoy the pics.

Shaycam from the beaches of Monterery, CA. I took this pic a few months back when I went to Spirit West Coast to see my friends in Dizmas.

Bethany told me she wouldn’t mind moving to Monterey some day. I laugh at those kind of comments because I really don’t know a person today that wouldn’t mind moving there either. It’s nothing against Bethany; I’m sure it’s a great place to live, yet a bit expensive. Anyways..

I realized today that I don’t comment a ton of the amount of music I listen to. I seriously listen to music like a crazy person. My friend Zach supplies me with bands by the dozens and I spend a good 3 months listening to those before talking to him about more that I can take on. But today I am thinking about something I am actually listening to as I type. Whether or not you’ve seen, like, or don’t want to see the movie Elizabethtown, you need to buy the soundtrack. I’m serious. I’m really enjoying it. A little Tom Petty, a little Eastmountainsouth, and a little bit of Elton John. It doesn’t matter whether you like the artists, you can just like the songs. Quite honestly you might need to go out on a limb right now in your music listening lifestyle. So many times I talk to kids and they have no understanding of the music in the world. I feel sad for them. There is so much out there. There’s something for everyone. The internet provides numerous outlets for such endeavors. Allow me to help you.

If you enjoy some serious 80’s music. Goto ACCURadio and click on “Flock of Eighties” towards the bottom left. In a matter of seconds you will be listening to favorite tunes which should last all day because there are no commercials and its free (no stupid sign up!). (ok seriously, this site is incredible. You have to check it out)

If you want the more band and independent feel go to PureVolume and find the style you want and start searching for the bands that fit your mold. I’ve discovered some great bands a this site and it’s fun for the whole family!

And if you are looking to do a checking accoun clean out, then dowload Itunes and start buying music and suppor those artists that you listen to everyday. Even the ones you don’t tell anyone about. (for its its Hanson with their ssong “A Song To Sing”… what can I say? It’s a good song..call it a guilty pleasure)

So… that should get you started. Listen to more music. I mean.. its just good. Music makes me happy, and maybe you’ll find something that makes you happy too.

It’s been raining the past 2 days. I love it. California doesn’t always get a lot of rain, but when it does it comes in waves. Yesterday there was flash flooding and even power outages in certain areas because of the thunder storm that has come in this week. But, I was able to capture this picture before I entered the roadway.

I’m actually in class right now. We’re getting prepared for our senior test which is a competency exam of our Bible knowledge. It’s intense. 3 hours long on a Saturday and is only 3 weeks away. I’m scared..

You know what I don’t like… I bite my nails. When I write it out it doesn’t sound very good, but for whatever reason I just do. I probably learned it from my dad. He bit his nails too. We tried to stop when I was growing up, but we never really did. Even when I see him on occasion he asks me about how I am doing with my nail-biting.

I made some of my own shirts last night. It was one of the first times I have actually made my own design on my own shirt. I think it looks sweet and I’m stoked about it. Anyways, I gotta go, we’re getting serious in our class. Go get some coffee before you come back and read my next blog.

ok.. so maybe Shaycam.com is back. And there’s nothing I can do about it. I love writing on shaycam.com. I can’t help it. Blame my mind. Ok.. that was stupid.

It rained a lot today. Pretty much flashing flooding. I loved every second of it. There was a time in between 3:30 and 4:00pm where I want to a small locally owned coffee shop and sat down in a nice leather chair and had a latte from a porcelain mug. I just watched the clouds and rain and it was amazing. There was no wireless internet, no cell-phone calls, just relaxing. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Maybe you should get and try it sometime. Don’t go to Starbucks, try the little guy. You never know, you might be impressed by the pace.

What’s funny is that I am sitting in Starbucks right now, but I am in another world. My Ipod is in my head and Incubus is explaining some weird scientific philosophy to me. I didn’t buy a drink, I just came to “work” on my laptop. The ground is still wet outside and the lights from the cars are reflecting off the pavement. It makes for a difficult driving situation, but it also makes for a Seattle like evening.. which I love. There’s a few college students here. They’re all doing what I should be doing… studying (except maybe one guy.. he’s using his laptop in a big fluffy chair).

Life was slower today. It was 6pm at 2pm. That is to say the clouds were so dark it always seemed later than it actually was. Yet, business still went on as usual. But I think I’ve had my fill for one blogging evening. I’ll be in Seattle in a few days for some wedding planning. When I get back I’ll load a few pics up for you kids. Hope all is well…

These are the last few minutes of a site that has served me well. Though I have neglected it many times before, it’s time to go. I feel like I should write the obituary, but I’m not the best writer. We all know that.

Shaycam.com has been a place for friends, family, and others who just randomly saw my site on the back of my car. I have enjoyed… but life must go on.

Bethany and I are becoming one (to use the Biblical language, we’re becoming “one flesh”). Leaving and cleaving. Soon I will not be by myself anymore. And she should be able to share her heart with you all also. At least that’s the plan for now. So I hope you kids enjoy ShayandBethany.com. I think it’ll be fun, exciting, abnormal, etc. I’m tired. Time to go.

All the best,
 Shaycam