Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a happy new year! From your friend Blake

The Message @ The Nile

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
As of Nov. 12, 2005 Cafe Nile has closed its doors we would like to sincerely thank all of our loyal customers that made Cafe Nile what it was. Thank You and we will miss you all.

Why God why!

Chico just lost a great spot to go and relax. On Saturday the 12th Cafe Nile shut its doors forever. Why?

California Spoke Yesterday

Well Arnold Schwarzenegger did not get his way yesterday. Everything failed, everything, not one proposition passed.

California spoke out last night, and they said there done, done with Arnold.

Google SMS

Nothing like a free service from google. After playing around with it for a day or two I can say that Google SMS rocks! I'm impressed at the simplicity of the interface and its effectiveness in getting you all the information you need. And best of all its FREE!! Well free on google's end, however standard text messaging fees apply.

My hat is off to you Google, your benevolence is welcomed!

Halloween is Dead. No Pun Intended

I would have to say that Halloween is officially dead in Chico. It was amazing being out on Halloween 2002. Downtown Chico packed with over 20,000 people all dressed in costume, all having a good time. Now compare that to yesterday, there were more cops out on the streets than people. Forget about driving through the city, with DUI checkpoints and closed roads placed in key areas made a five minute drive into fifteen.

Yet with everyone at the bars or house parties Cafe Nile was quiet and charming as always. I love how you can kick back, relax, smoke a cigar, smoke some hookah with panda, and shoot-the-shit with the owners. A relaxing ending to a very hectic day.

A Day of Reflection

So here I am. . .sitting in the BMU Basement. . .waiting for Stephanie to get off of work. . .staring at a crappy flat panel monitor. . .board.

Well, to be honest its not all bad. With the free time that I've had today (namely right now) I am able to think about this past weekend and the next couple of weeks to come. So here I go on the attempt to express my mind in an organized manner.

After two weeks of midterms and group projects (excluding Matt, Sac State is on a different schedule) we all ran down to the Bay Area for some relaxation. After Jason and Toph got off of class, we loaded the cars and we were off. Our desired destination: the Kolsky House.

I can't believe it has been LONGER THAN TWO YEARS since I've been to the Kolsky's. The last time we all went as a group I was still with Tracy. . . man that was a long time ago. Yet all the changes that 2 years hold, once you walk into that house you are welcome. It was as if time somehow held still and started up again once the front door opened up to welcome us in. There are little words to describe that weekend, only emotions. Feelings of joy, feelings of warmth, and feelings of love is was radiates from that household, and I am grateful for every moment I was able to spend there.

I was able to really relax. I spent most of my time in the kitchen because to me cooking for a group is a way to show love and compassion. You put your soul into what you cook, and when your creations take shape you are overcome with a sense of pride. By cooking for everyone I was able to tell them and show them how much I truly love them. I love all you guys: Linda, Alan, Loren, Steph, Panda, Toph, Matt, Jason, and Bailey. I love you guys more than you will ever know.

They Can't Tell It's Not Bacon!

At the beggin'ing

Beggin' For Wow

Bath Time For Baily

Nothing like a bath in the kitchen sink

Kooking @ The Kolsky

Blake making brownies In his dream kitchen Post by Stephanie

The Simple Things In Life

Nothing is more relaxing that reading the paper in the BMU basement in between classes.

Then you get to the comics.


What can I say, I found it funny.

A Look Back

Moving In
Aug. 23, 2002
Location: University Village, Building 22, Room 382, Chico, California
From Right: Pat, Unknown Smiling-Yellow-Head-Man with an iBook

A Look Back

A Cold New York Morning
Spring Break 2004
March 17, 2004
Location: Some train station in upstate New York
From Right: Kenny (Toph's younger brother), Me, Nancy (Toph's mother)

A Look Back

South of the Border
May 31, 2004
Location: Holiday Inn, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
From Left: Matt, Me, Stephanie
Please note: do to a recent agreement, I will no longer be able to show pictures of Toph.

Stolen At Last: Topher's Bike

Who would have known that a 4 year old $30 Kryptonite lock would be no match for 10 cent bic pin? Well we all know now.

Sometime over this past weekend his bike has gone missing. If any one is down in the Davis area anytime soon please be on the lookout for this bike.

The color is blue and metal, if found a reward might be offered.

Well, maybe no the reward.

Eating the World

Jimmy Eat World @ Chico State

Recap On The Battle Of The Blacklist

Friends again.
Picture taken at Eagle Lake on January 15, 2004 @ 2:45PM

You know I do agree with Toph on the fact that it's his site and he can do what ever he wants with it. I posted the picture because it's my site and my pictures and I can do what ever I please with them. But don't run away from harmless questions. Disabling the comment section of your site will not stop the questions. All I wanted to know is what happened to the social that Heather was going to take you to this week? Why did you delete your past post? What harm can happen from telling us the truth?

Success, The Blacklist Has Been Removed!

After receiving 2 choice text messages (I can't believe you shake hands with those dirty fingers!) I am reminded of something I heard from my best friend last night at the Nile: "It's my site and I can do what ever I want with it!"

I stand by that quote my friends!

Yet, he made a concession, and the blacklist has been brought down. As a show of friendship the picture will be removed, and a new day of truth will begin.

We might have won the battle my friends, but the war of truth is about to begin!