Epsilon chapter is checkin' out until Sunday for some G'n'R'n'R'. (God, rest, relaxation)
Desert skies
Bonfires
Riverbeds
Wiffle ball
Grillin'
And 27 men in a tent that should fit no more than eight.
We'll see you then.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Price IS Right
For any AGOmen watching The Price is Right this morning, you might have seen a few familiar faces. Not from Epsilon, but familiar to Epsilon.
The first would be a few of our hopeful brothers-to-be from CSU San Marcos. The second would be Mu chapter founder Gilligan. We were all quite surprised to see him and had a good laugh. Unfortunately, he only walked away with 85 cents.
Too bad Drew Carey never pledged AGO.
Sequel 252E
The first would be a few of our hopeful brothers-to-be from CSU San Marcos. The second would be Mu chapter founder Gilligan. We were all quite surprised to see him and had a good laugh. Unfortunately, he only walked away with 85 cents.
Too bad Drew Carey never pledged AGO.
Sequel 252E
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Power of Prayer
Yesterday Reed, Dink, Melee, Shade, Versace, and myself headed into the AGO active room at 10pm for an event that has been named Power of Prayer. What do we do? Pray. No more, no less.
Biblically, we are called to pray without ceasing. And that's what we did. We lifted up anything and everything that came to our heads. There is nothing too small.
All are invited to come, even if you just want to sit and listen. Prayer brings about change!
Sequel 252E
Biblically, we are called to pray without ceasing. And that's what we did. We lifted up anything and everything that came to our heads. There is nothing too small.
All are invited to come, even if you just want to sit and listen. Prayer brings about change!
Sequel 252E
Musings, Aztecs lose
I find that I update this most at night. I hope this isn't a problem for many of you. I just happen to be a bit of an insomniac. Not quite as bad as Quill, though.
The Aztecs lost by 10 to UNLV in Las Vegas tonight. That's all I'll say.
Here's what the rest of the week looks like for the men of Epsilon:
WED: Bible Study at 8
THURS: Poker tourney with Theta Chi, looking to repeat our strong showing last year
FRI: GUY RETREAT
Make sure you check out the Epsilon website. Darko, Tux, and Remo are doing huge things with it. You'll find a link to the left.
Sequel 252E
The Aztecs lost by 10 to UNLV in Las Vegas tonight. That's all I'll say.
Here's what the rest of the week looks like for the men of Epsilon:
WED: Bible Study at 8
THURS: Poker tourney with Theta Chi, looking to repeat our strong showing last year
FRI: GUY RETREAT
Make sure you check out the Epsilon website. Darko, Tux, and Remo are doing huge things with it. You'll find a link to the left.
Sequel 252E
Monday, February 25, 2008
Weekend recap, AZTEC KILLER INSTINCT
Well, I've been out of the loop since Friday. I assure you that I am safe and still in one piece.
Founder's Day was an awesome day. We are now the 3rd largest chapter, and we had a pretty solid alumni attendance. Oso, Jig, Marmot, Shaq, Bert, and Hodad all made the trek.
Epsilon was totally blessed to win the Price. P. Trautwein award for administration for a second consecutive year. Our national president, Jim Johnson, had nothing but praise for the strides our chapter has made. We are so blessed to be a part of Epsilon at this part of our lives. The GPA award still eludes us...
After that is was to Barry Burnett, an Alpha alum who opens up his home after each FD for an after-party. It's a great time to fellowship with more brothers and alums from our house.
A few of us drove back a bit early in order to make it back for Aztecs vs. BYU at 8pm that night. After getting around some traffic, we made it inside right at tip-off. I found my normal spot in the second row and proceeded to lose my mind during the game. It was one of the best games I'd ever seen at Cox. The atmosphere was electric, as almost 10,000 people showed up to cheer. The student section was never louder. Aztecs 69, BYU 65. SUCK ON THAT.
Yours truly even made it on the cover of the Daily Aztec. It's a small picture here, but see if you can spot me.
All to report for now. Here's to a quick and efficient Monday, and good composite photos, too.
Sequel 252E
Founder's Day was an awesome day. We are now the 3rd largest chapter, and we had a pretty solid alumni attendance. Oso, Jig, Marmot, Shaq, Bert, and Hodad all made the trek.
Epsilon was totally blessed to win the Price. P. Trautwein award for administration for a second consecutive year. Our national president, Jim Johnson, had nothing but praise for the strides our chapter has made. We are so blessed to be a part of Epsilon at this part of our lives. The GPA award still eludes us...
After that is was to Barry Burnett, an Alpha alum who opens up his home after each FD for an after-party. It's a great time to fellowship with more brothers and alums from our house.
A few of us drove back a bit early in order to make it back for Aztecs vs. BYU at 8pm that night. After getting around some traffic, we made it inside right at tip-off. I found my normal spot in the second row and proceeded to lose my mind during the game. It was one of the best games I'd ever seen at Cox. The atmosphere was electric, as almost 10,000 people showed up to cheer. The student section was never louder. Aztecs 69, BYU 65. SUCK ON THAT.
Yours truly even made it on the cover of the Daily Aztec. It's a small picture here, but see if you can spot me.
All to report for now. Here's to a quick and efficient Monday, and good composite photos, too.
Sequel 252E
Friday, February 22, 2008
Oof
Well, as most of us are now waking up from our encounter with the all nighter, a few stiff necks to be had. Rocko felt so bad for us that he threw up twice in the hall. Actually, it's probably from drinking out of the toilet, but it's more flattering the other way.
Serve Our Sisters was a success, despite nature's best efforts to have us hydroplane on the freeways. We made it to the airport safely. The lovely Ferrari, Corvette, and Versace rode in The Vibe with me from ADX, while Boca held it down for AGO with me. Glad he was there, or I'da surely fallen off on the way home.
Class hurts this morning.
Sequel 252E
Serve Our Sisters was a success, despite nature's best efforts to have us hydroplane on the freeways. We made it to the airport safely. The lovely Ferrari, Corvette, and Versace rode in The Vibe with me from ADX, while Boca held it down for AGO with me. Glad he was there, or I'da surely fallen off on the way home.
Class hurts this morning.
Sequel 252E
Serve Our Sisters
As of right now, the good lot of us are most of the way through an all nighter so we can wake up at the crack o' dawn and drive our sisters in ADX to the airport for their convention.
In the meantime, us AGO boys have Founder's Day on Saturday. Pretty stoked about it. Great food, great hang outs with the rest of our chapters. Good to see the state of the fraternity, follow?
After Founder's Day it's back to SD for game prep for BYU. Gotta make sure all the flags and fan-wear are in order. This is where all the stops come out.
Sequel 252E
In the meantime, us AGO boys have Founder's Day on Saturday. Pretty stoked about it. Great food, great hang outs with the rest of our chapters. Good to see the state of the fraternity, follow?
After Founder's Day it's back to SD for game prep for BYU. Gotta make sure all the flags and fan-wear are in order. This is where all the stops come out.
Sequel 252E
Thursday, February 21, 2008
LATE PASS: Aztec Basketball
The Aztec losing streak is over!
SDSU went to Wyoming on Tuesday night and was treated to a victory. It's nice to know that no matter how bad it gets, we'll never be Wyoming.
BYU WE'RE COMING FOR YOU!
Sequel 252E
SDSU went to Wyoming on Tuesday night and was treated to a victory. It's nice to know that no matter how bad it gets, we'll never be Wyoming.
BYU WE'RE COMING FOR YOU!
Sequel 252E
Bible studies
Back to the ol' traditions of Epsilon, as tonight marks the start of Wednesday night Bible studies on the front lawn.
Mr. Brad Boca Young led us in worship with Puck and Remo. Gotta give it up to the man. There have rarely been better sounding angles as the cherubim choir send us their best notes.
Afterwards, Reed's sermon gripped us all in sweet bliss, as he related to us how God has a plan for us, thanks to a story about a boy named Joseph and his brightly colored coat.
Gotta love how it clears up for the night, especially after a bummer of a day time. God is good, enough said eh? AGO-Epsilon was also proud to welcome back a few of the ADX-Psi ladies to the house. Nothing beats San Diego in February, even on a cloudy day like today.
And in case you didn't hear, game day is approaching. Saturday is closer.
Sequel 252E
Mr. Brad Boca Young led us in worship with Puck and Remo. Gotta give it up to the man. There have rarely been better sounding angles as the cherubim choir send us their best notes.
Afterwards, Reed's sermon gripped us all in sweet bliss, as he related to us how God has a plan for us, thanks to a story about a boy named Joseph and his brightly colored coat.
Gotta love how it clears up for the night, especially after a bummer of a day time. God is good, enough said eh? AGO-Epsilon was also proud to welcome back a few of the ADX-Psi ladies to the house. Nothing beats San Diego in February, even on a cloudy day like today.
And in case you didn't hear, game day is approaching. Saturday is closer.
Sequel 252E
Monday, February 18, 2008
POSTERIZED
Tomorrow the poster for AGO's Wednesday night Bible study will go up near East Commons.
Contact me before 11am to place bets on how long you think it will be before it gets taken down.
I'm thinkin' we'll get a good 15-20 minutes out of that bad boy. Credit to Chops and Italy for helping me make it.
Bed time. I got 11 hours of sleep last night. Obviously, I'm not lookin' for a repeat.
Sequel 252E
Contact me before 11am to place bets on how long you think it will be before it gets taken down.
I'm thinkin' we'll get a good 15-20 minutes out of that bad boy. Credit to Chops and Italy for helping me make it.
Bed time. I got 11 hours of sleep last night. Obviously, I'm not lookin' for a repeat.
Sequel 252E
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Few days off
I apologize for the break in updates, sometimes life just gets away.
It's tough when you have to balance school, other involvements, and inching closer to a potential career.
Back on to AGO, our house is sparkling clean again, or at least its best impression thereof. House Pride Days make it look oh so pretty. Even our shed is organized.
The rest of the day went by pretty slowly, which is nice every now and then. Slow news day, though.
Counting down until GUY RETREAT.
Sequel 252E
It's tough when you have to balance school, other involvements, and inching closer to a potential career.
Back on to AGO, our house is sparkling clean again, or at least its best impression thereof. House Pride Days make it look oh so pretty. Even our shed is organized.
The rest of the day went by pretty slowly, which is nice every now and then. Slow news day, though.
Counting down until GUY RETREAT.
Sequel 252E
Thursday, February 14, 2008
You don't get lucky every time
Our last 3 games have followed a disturbing decline.
1) Air Force: Play bad, but manage a win
2) TCU: Play bad, barely lose
3) New Mexico: Play dismally, lose dismally.
By the end of the game, Cox Arena was a ghost town. In the student section, only the bottom half was anywhere close to populated.
Kyle Spain's suspension was painfully felt. The post position seemed a bit lacking, with Pastorek and even Lamb having to pick up the slack. If you couldn't tell, "lacking" is a bit of an understatement.
Last year we were plagued by an inability to win away from home. This year, we are unable to play with consistent aggression and confidence.
With all of the fan preparations for the BYU game, let's hope it's better game than tonight.
Sequel 252E
1) Air Force: Play bad, but manage a win
2) TCU: Play bad, barely lose
3) New Mexico: Play dismally, lose dismally.
By the end of the game, Cox Arena was a ghost town. In the student section, only the bottom half was anywhere close to populated.
Kyle Spain's suspension was painfully felt. The post position seemed a bit lacking, with Pastorek and even Lamb having to pick up the slack. If you couldn't tell, "lacking" is a bit of an understatement.
Last year we were plagued by an inability to win away from home. This year, we are unable to play with consistent aggression and confidence.
With all of the fan preparations for the BYU game, let's hope it's better game than tonight.
Sequel 252E
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Aztecs vs. New Mexico TONIGHT
Wednesdays are trouble days for me. I go to class at 10am, and besides an intermittent 3 hours of down time between a few classes, I go until 6:40 pm.
Thankfully, it's only until 6:40. I'd be slightly more devastated if I wasn't going to be able to get to my routine seat in Cox Arena for the Aztecs.
It's an important game for the Aztecs tonight, one of those nights that could easily shape how the rest of the season goes.
Hoping for a win, regardless of pancakes.
Sequel 252E
Thankfully, it's only until 6:40. I'd be slightly more devastated if I wasn't going to be able to get to my routine seat in Cox Arena for the Aztecs.
It's an important game for the Aztecs tonight, one of those nights that could easily shape how the rest of the season goes.
Hoping for a win, regardless of pancakes.
Sequel 252E
Monday, February 11, 2008
Day 1
The beta kappas are here, all 5 of them.
luis
matt
cj
kevin
mike
Hope they aren't countin' days, because they've got quite a few of them left. What would life be without pl*dges?
Sequel 252E
luis
matt
cj
kevin
mike
Hope they aren't countin' days, because they've got quite a few of them left. What would life be without pl*dges?
Sequel 252E
Sunday, February 10, 2008
No more delays
Flyers are passed out.
Rush is done.
Bids are extended.
Let's start this thing and see what the beta kappas are made of. Rho chapter... you're next.
Epsilon for the win.
Sequel 252E
Rush is done.
Bids are extended.
Let's start this thing and see what the beta kappas are made of. Rho chapter... you're next.
Epsilon for the win.
Sequel 252E
Friday, February 8, 2008
100th Anniversary
Today marks celebration, as this is the 100th post on the Epsilon blog!
We celebrate by playing broomball, also for Rush.
Some guys came down with Hodad (144E) from San Marcos who are just a stone's throw away from starting a new chapter. I don't think I have to type how exciting this is.
I can't wait for broomball.
Sequel 252E
We celebrate by playing broomball, also for Rush.
Some guys came down with Hodad (144E) from San Marcos who are just a stone's throw away from starting a new chapter. I don't think I have to type how exciting this is.
I can't wait for broomball.
Sequel 252E
The Beach
You can't go wrong with a beach bonfire.
Warmer than usual nights make for the best ones, especially when doughies are involved. And thankfully, no one forgot the Oreos. Cookies and Cream doughies make me smile deep down inside, where teddy bears ride unicorns and drink from apple juice rivers, while puppies chase their tails and children always get a new bike.
My word, what did I just do?
Sequel 252E
Warmer than usual nights make for the best ones, especially when doughies are involved. And thankfully, no one forgot the Oreos. Cookies and Cream doughies make me smile deep down inside, where teddy bears ride unicorns and drink from apple juice rivers, while puppies chase their tails and children always get a new bike.
My word, what did I just do?
Sequel 252E
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Fallen falcons + animals
As expected, Mr. White made good on his promise with a nice two-handed jam in the second half. Aztecs fly higher than falcons apparently, and SDSU gets another Mountain West win.
It wasn't a great game by any means. SDSU didn't even make it to 50 points, the final score 49-38.
Some comfort should be taken, though. It's nice to know that we can play fairly bad and still come a way with a win. Granted, it helps when the other team plays poor, too.
For those of you who have not heard, AGO will NOT be moving out of our house at the end of May, as our building deadline was again pushed back. Am I surprised? Not at all. It means that I can get a dog in the summer once Rocko graduates with Puck, and that makes me very, very happy. I've never had a dog, you know.
Speaking of pups and dogs and canines and things of that nature, Charmander the pup is laying on my bed. AGO has become quite good at watching the little bugger, and he's become quite attached to me. He slept next to me on my bed all night.
Breakfast time. More peanut butter sandwiches until I can go grocery shopping. Probably sometime today.
Sequel 252E
It wasn't a great game by any means. SDSU didn't even make it to 50 points, the final score 49-38.
Some comfort should be taken, though. It's nice to know that we can play fairly bad and still come a way with a win. Granted, it helps when the other team plays poor, too.
For those of you who have not heard, AGO will NOT be moving out of our house at the end of May, as our building deadline was again pushed back. Am I surprised? Not at all. It means that I can get a dog in the summer once Rocko graduates with Puck, and that makes me very, very happy. I've never had a dog, you know.
Speaking of pups and dogs and canines and things of that nature, Charmander the pup is laying on my bed. AGO has become quite good at watching the little bugger, and he's become quite attached to me. He slept next to me on my bed all night.
Breakfast time. More peanut butter sandwiches until I can go grocery shopping. Probably sometime today.
Sequel 252E
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Remember this, Air Force?
And AF hasn't even met Billy White yet.
Obviously, SDSU goes up against Air Force tomorrow. Come out strong, Aztec Empire.
Sequel 252E
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Back in business
Sorry about the lack of updates in the last 24 hours. I've taken the day to reflect on this weekend and get back into the groove for rush and school.
Fear not, however, as pictures from Indy, as well as new updates, are on their way.
Yesterday was our homeless outreach for rush, and it was a great success. You never know what you can learn from a person until you offer them pizza and some fresh socks.
Sequel 252E
Fear not, however, as pictures from Indy, as well as new updates, are on their way.
Yesterday was our homeless outreach for rush, and it was a great success. You never know what you can learn from a person until you offer them pizza and some fresh socks.
Sequel 252E
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Puh-hoe-nix
The Phoenix is also a backed airport, as it also offers free wifi to those of us with laptops. Too much respect. Definitely gonna have to keep track of these joints. They make traveling a good deal more comfortable when waiting in between flights.
Currently in our chill crew @ the 'port:
Tobias (UCSD PIKE)
Ryan (UCSD PIKE)
Scott (UCSD Sigma Nu)
Allison (USD Kappa Alpha Theta)
Casper
Bemba
Jaguar
Krio
Chenelle
Reed
Burton
Myself
New friends,
Sequel 252E
Currently in our chill crew @ the 'port:
Tobias (UCSD PIKE)
Ryan (UCSD PIKE)
Scott (UCSD Sigma Nu)
Allison (USD Kappa Alpha Theta)
Casper
Bemba
Jaguar
Krio
Chenelle
Reed
Burton
Myself
New friends,
Sequel 252E
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Indianapolis
This is God's Greek Conference in God's part of the country.
I wish that all of you could be here to see what God is doing across the country in the Greek system. He is truly amazing.
Get ready for HUGE outreaches this semester.
For those of you wondering, click this link to see the hotel we are staying in. We are all floored at how nice our accomdations are.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/indcc-indianapolis-marriott-downtown/
Here's to the midwest,
Sequel 252E
I wish that all of you could be here to see what God is doing across the country in the Greek system. He is truly amazing.
Get ready for HUGE outreaches this semester.
For those of you wondering, click this link to see the hotel we are staying in. We are all floored at how nice our accomdations are.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/indcc-indianapolis-marriott-downtown/
Here's to the midwest,
Sequel 252E
Friday, February 1, 2008
Layin' out
Current status: Sitting against a wall in the Las Vegas Airport. Props to the people here for providing free wifi. Definitely the highlight of the trip, although I don't expect that to last as the highlight for too long.
Currently in our travel lesion are Reed, myself, Burton, Jaguar, Bemba, Krio, and Casper. We're havin' a pretty good time just hangin' out. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we get seats near each other for the flight to Indianapolis. None of us really feel like sitting alone for the monster leg of the trip.
As for being in Vegas, Reed and I allowed ourselves the liberty of the slot machines 8:45 in the morning. Reed lost $2, I lost $10. Welcome to Vegas, eh? God bless America.
Signing off for now. I'll hopefully update again once we get into Indianapolis in God's country... aka the mid-west.
Free wifi 4 lyfe.
Sequel 252E
Currently in our travel lesion are Reed, myself, Burton, Jaguar, Bemba, Krio, and Casper. We're havin' a pretty good time just hangin' out. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we get seats near each other for the flight to Indianapolis. None of us really feel like sitting alone for the monster leg of the trip.
As for being in Vegas, Reed and I allowed ourselves the liberty of the slot machines 8:45 in the morning. Reed lost $2, I lost $10. Welcome to Vegas, eh? God bless America.
Signing off for now. I'll hopefully update again once we get into Indianapolis in God's country... aka the mid-west.
Free wifi 4 lyfe.
Sequel 252E
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