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Andrew Ball

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About Me

I have aged 24 long years and claim Raleigh as my native soil. I live in a very small North Carolina mountain village known as Blowing Rock, which was originally settled in the 1850s by Scots-Irish colonists on their way down from Kentucky and Virginia to who knows where. Very, very small town of 1449 people. I became the 1450th permanent resident. By night, I practice the fine art of waiting tables at the most historic dining establishment in town. By day, I attend Appalachian State University as a Public Policy major. I enjoy kayaking, everything about wine, a good political conversation, a great hazelnut latte, the smell of autumn, hiking, bluegrass music, old friends, long drives in the mountains and last but not to be overlooked or underemphasized, long walks and cuddling. Thank you for choosing to enjoy the glory that is my MySpace page.
Your Political Profile:
Overall: 30% Conservative, 70% Liberal
Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal
Personal Responsibility: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal
Fiscal Issues: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal
Defense and Crime: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?
You Are Most Like Bill Clinton
No doubt, your legacy may be a little seedier than you'd like.
But even though you've done some questionable things, you're still loved by almost all. What Modern US President Are You Most Like?
You Are 68% Democrat
You have a good deal of donkey running through your blood, and you're proud to be liberal.
You don't fit every Democrat stereotype, but you definitely belong in the Democrat party. How Democrat Are You?
Your Birthdate: November 5
People wouldn't take you for a passionate person - and that's where they'd be wrong.
You can develop deep emotions quickly, and you're the type most likely to move in with someone after a few dates.
Number of True Loves You'll Have: 5
Number of Times You'll Have Your Heart Broken: 5
You are most compatible with people born on the 5th, 14th, and 23rd of the month. What Does Your Birth Date Mean For Your Love Life?
What Your Latte Says About You
You are easygoing and pretty simple to please. You don't put up a fuss... ever.
You can be quite silly at times, but you know when to buckle down and be serious.
Intense and energetic, you aren't completely happy unless you are bouncing off the walls.
You're addicted to caffeine. There's no denying it.
You are responsible, mature, and truly an adult. You're occasionally playful, but you find it hard to be carefree.
You are dramatic and intense, but you are never moody. What Does Your Latte Say About You?

My Interests

I enjoy cricket, basketball, NC politics, being in the mountains, the acoustic guitar, driving at night, shaving monkeys, Harp lager, boiled peanuts, sneezing, good live music, great friends, and travel, historical, political and biographical literature.

I'd like to meet:

David Gergen, Bill Friday, Van Morrison, Dean Smith (check), Phil Ford (check), Allison Janney, Morgan Freeman, Bill Bryson, Minnie Driver (check), Jay Clifford (check)

Music:

Ray Lamontagne, the Wood Brothers, Bob Dylan, Jump Little Children, James Taylor, u2, Simon and Garfunkel, The Avett Brothers, The Rosebuds, Mike Garrigan/Collapsis, Roman Candle, Wilco, , Iron and Wine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Andrew Bird, Great Lake Swimmers, Van Morrison, Fruit Bats, R.E.M., The Weakerthans, Counting Crows, the everybodyfields, the Bowerbirds, Hotel Lights, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake, Supergrass, Kings of Convenience. . . in no particular order. . . . . . Top Five Albums: 1) Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks 2) Nick Drake Five Leaves Left 3) R.E.M. Automatic for the People 4) Van Morrison Moondance 5) Counting Crows August and Everything After

Movies:

The Shawshank Redemption, V For Vendetta, Office Space, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian, Dr. No, Munich, Rounders, The Usual Suspects, The Graduate, The Game, Big Fish, The Bourne Identity/Supremacy, Dead Poet's Society, Big, Ordinary People, The Candidate, JFK

Television:

The West Wing, Keith Olbermann, Grey's Anatomy, The Daily Show, Hardball, Family Guy

Books:

Walden (Thoreau) // A Walk in the Woods (Bryson) // The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Haddon) // Tar Heel Politics 2000 (Leubke) // Longitudes and Attitudes (Friedman) // The World is Flat (Friedman) // The World Atlas of Wine (Johnson) // The Importance of Being Earnest (Wilde)

My Blog

COVER BABY! + the new Mountaineer Rule

"We take all kind of pills to give us all kind of thrillsBut the thrill we've never knownIs the thrill that'll get you when you get your pictureOn the cover of . . . Sports Illustrated"!!! *** AP Poll...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:53:00 PST

"thats why you will not survive. . . "

Appalachian State Moves a MountainBy Adam KilgoreWashington Post Staff WriterMonday, September 3, 2007; E01BOONE, N.C., Sept. 2 -- Karl Smith walked downtown Saturday night to the apparel shop he owns...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:27:00 PST

dont believe my eyes or ears

The Rosebuds September, 7 2007 at Legends at Appalachian State University! 190 Hardin Street, Boone, North Carolina Cost : $6/$9 playing at Appalachian State University for the first time! Better brin...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:54:00 PST

why is this so funny to me?

I think I've become less funny because this is funny to me. For students who will be taking CHE 4560 in the future and who might stumble across this page.  PLEASE take the first semester of Physi...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:23:00 PST

life is for living

ALL IS WELL.  NO, REALLY.  WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING RIGHT NOW. CLASS IS GREAT, SUMMER IN BLOWING ROCK IS INCREDIBLE ONCE AGAIN, WORK IS FUN, NEW MUSIC FOR SUMMER, ETC. WAS GONNA SIT DOWN AND ...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:22:00 PST

BRWF, taxes, rain turning to snow

Hey all. We did the Wine Festival thing this weekend in Blowing Rock, and much drink was had.  Three hours of pours measuring at least 3 ounces, which is a LOT for a "taste" of a wine.  That...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:19:00 PST

race for the prize

Not that important, but. . . as long as I can't turn on the TV without hearing about it, it should be known that the firing by MSNBC and CBS Radio of Don Imus WAS justified.  You have to loo...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:44:00 PST

brand new blog teaser

Greetings all. There will soon be writings posted herein.  They may be commentaries on current events, observations, or general ramblings.  These forthcoming volumes will chronicle the nothi...
Posted by Andrew Ball on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:46:00 PST