2008 Woodie Awards
Everything you would ever want to know
Patrick McCreless
Issue date: 3/17/05 Section: Opinion
While sitting in the Chanticleer office, trying desperately to come up with a topic for my editorial, it occurred to me that, unlike my coworkers, I have yet to write anything about myself.
Sure, I have written about my ideas on certain topics, but as of yet, nothing about me as an individual. And since I'm sure that everyone on campus is dying to know what makes Patrick tick, I will take this opportunity to share a little about myself.
Well, first of all, I am apparently horrible at playing the game, "rock, paper, scissors." Were it not for me losing terribly to a certain Mr. Guthrie, I would not have written this editorial at all. Don't get me wrong. I like writing. I just don't like having to start writing at 12:30 in the morning.
Now, as many of you may have already surmised, I am a communications major. That's pretty obvious. Believe me, if I weren't, I would not be working at this paper until 4 a.m. But what many of you probably do not know is that I am also a former Marching Southerner. For three years, I proudly marched the saxophone for one of the greatest bands ever to step on a football field.
Some may see that as a little biased, and they would be right. Unless of course, they are from Troy State, in which case I could care less.
And while I'm on the topic of the Southerners, I'd just like to acknowledge all the woodwinds. I think we all know that they are the ones with the REAL musical talent in the band.
I would also like to inform everyone right now that I am not a liberal.
That's right. I am not a liberal. I know that may be hard for those who have read my editorials to believe, but it's true. In actuality, I am a realist.
I do not see things in terms of liberal or conservative. I just look at the information presented to me from all sides, and make rational decisions devoid of any ideologies.
Sure, everything I have written up to this point could fall into the category of liberal, but that is just a coincidence. If you don't believe me, just ask me sometime about my stances on illegal immigration or government spending. You might be a little surprised.
I am not going to say much about my family. That is a huge topic for another opinion article. Suffice it to say that they are crazy and leave it at that.
Another thing about me that many of you probably do not know is that I am a fitness nut. Seriously, it has become an entire lifestyle for me. Weightlifting, jogging and eating a good diet are all a part of my daily routine. And this isn't just some thing I started for this year's New Years Resolution. No, this is something that I have dedicated many a year to. And I mean dedicated. I'm talking working out in 10 degree below zero weather dedicated.
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed getting to know me a little better. If not, then I'm sorry.
Remember, this was all the fault of Guthrie and his unbelievable luck.
Sure, I have written about my ideas on certain topics, but as of yet, nothing about me as an individual. And since I'm sure that everyone on campus is dying to know what makes Patrick tick, I will take this opportunity to share a little about myself.
Well, first of all, I am apparently horrible at playing the game, "rock, paper, scissors." Were it not for me losing terribly to a certain Mr. Guthrie, I would not have written this editorial at all. Don't get me wrong. I like writing. I just don't like having to start writing at 12:30 in the morning.
Now, as many of you may have already surmised, I am a communications major. That's pretty obvious. Believe me, if I weren't, I would not be working at this paper until 4 a.m. But what many of you probably do not know is that I am also a former Marching Southerner. For three years, I proudly marched the saxophone for one of the greatest bands ever to step on a football field.
Some may see that as a little biased, and they would be right. Unless of course, they are from Troy State, in which case I could care less.
And while I'm on the topic of the Southerners, I'd just like to acknowledge all the woodwinds. I think we all know that they are the ones with the REAL musical talent in the band.
I would also like to inform everyone right now that I am not a liberal.
That's right. I am not a liberal. I know that may be hard for those who have read my editorials to believe, but it's true. In actuality, I am a realist.
I do not see things in terms of liberal or conservative. I just look at the information presented to me from all sides, and make rational decisions devoid of any ideologies.
Sure, everything I have written up to this point could fall into the category of liberal, but that is just a coincidence. If you don't believe me, just ask me sometime about my stances on illegal immigration or government spending. You might be a little surprised.
I am not going to say much about my family. That is a huge topic for another opinion article. Suffice it to say that they are crazy and leave it at that.
Another thing about me that many of you probably do not know is that I am a fitness nut. Seriously, it has become an entire lifestyle for me. Weightlifting, jogging and eating a good diet are all a part of my daily routine. And this isn't just some thing I started for this year's New Years Resolution. No, this is something that I have dedicated many a year to. And I mean dedicated. I'm talking working out in 10 degree below zero weather dedicated.
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed getting to know me a little better. If not, then I'm sorry.
Remember, this was all the fault of Guthrie and his unbelievable luck.