Better Late Than Never.

It might be because I'm mostly Irish, or it could be because my birthstone is emerald, or it could even be that I like potatoes and the color green too much, but I absolutely love St. Patrick's Day.
Not "okay with it."
Not "tolerates it."
Not "like it."
Love it.
St. Patty's Day is definately in my top 5 holidays, but I've always had a liking for Ireland in general. Irish food, Irish coffee, Irish Spring, etcetra.
I especially love Irish music. I was dissappointed that I couldn't see Dropkick Murpheys last year at Bonnaroo, but this year I'll get to see Mumford & Sons. :D  I know they aren't technically Irish, but their music absolutely has some Irish basis. So, yes, I'm excited.
Eventually I might go to Ireland. Meet the people, try the food, learn the language, learn to Riverdance (hopefully). Maybe even find out more of my family tree.
Hopefully it isn't as stereotypical over there as most people think, with leprechauns running around with ridiculous names like "Andrew O'McNolinshire."

Newspaper, Awesomeness, and Forgetfullness. Oh my...

Wow, I haven't written a blog in forever. I really need to remember I have one... But that's beside the point.
Updates:
Monday, The EDGE Newspaper staff journeyed to Lipscomb University for the THSPA awards. We were a mixture of excited, nervous, chill, panic-attack mode, and rawr. After being second in the state to Harpeth Hall last year, all of us wondered if we would reclaim the #1 All-Tennessee title again.
Well, guess what.

We did!
(cue fireworks and feeling of Awesome.)

But honestly, it doesn't take a shiny golden star trophy to assure me that we're the best newspaper in Tennesee. Just reading it and being with the other staff members tells me that. We're all like a big family. At the Mexican restaurant, we had one of the greatest times. Nathan brought (delicious) cupcakes, and somebody tipped off the waiters that Amanda's birthday was the day before that. Needless to say, a large, pink sombrero and a surprised expression were involved. :)
After that, we went up the road to play lazer tag. Good news? Private party, no terrifying children (you had to be there to know.) We had codenames such as Sherlock, Watson, Mr. Sideburns, a trio of wizards: Merlin, Gandalf, and Dumbledore, and Bob!!
It seems as though every time we go to lazer tag, our advisor, Mrs. Lockhart, never fails to prove how awesome she is. All of us who thought we were good were completely blown out of the water by "Spiffychic." Now, we are convinced she was a WWII sniper in a past life.

Sadly, after lazer tag, tragedy struck.
The leftover cupcakes were dropped. Not one, not a couple. All of them. This called for a moment of silence followed by a quick cleanup.
At the end of the day, we all came back with a few awards and the satisfaction of another day with our newspaper family.
Best day so far? More than likely.

Totally Epic? Absolutely.

Totally Epic- noun- a creative Youtube show with a self-explanatory name; the brainchild of Tina Bunting and Erin Wells.

Totally Epic is a webseries created by two eccentric (and slightly crazy, but awesome) best friends, Tina and Erin, that chronicles their hillarious and random adventures of everyday life.*
So far, TE has five episodes their Youtube channel, CreativelyBoo.

Episode 1: The Time Travel Stone
Tina and Erin journey to prehistoric times, the middle ages, the 90's, and the future with the help of a rock. What could possibly happen?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwktYx1Ov7g

Episode 2: Tina The Rapper
Tina becomes a rapper. Yes, you read that correctly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs4IbGjl5c0&feature=related

Episode 3: A Little Monkey Named Jasper
Erin buys a treasure-finding monkey and have an almost un-bear-able adventure.
Watch it, and you will get the pun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnP2-eG3-WY&playnext=1&videos=1xYMU5WZDJA&feature=mfu_in_order

Episode 4: Go, Moke'pon, Go!
Tina and Erin decide to become "Moke'pon" trainers. Tina is slightly less than impressed with her Moke'pon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O7Q2QBFbIY&videos=1xYMU5WZDJA&feature=BF

Episode 5: Thanksgiving: An Amish Holiday
Tina tells the story of the first Thanksgiving in her Advanced Placement U.S. History class. Also, Ms. Taylor embraces her dream of flying.
Samantha Maddaloni guest stars as Jane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5nUHZ6L-DU&videos=1xYMU5WZDJA&feature=BF

This just in: Episode 6 has been recoded.

Every episode of TE will make you laugh, and it will make you cry (from laughing so hard.)
I give Totally Epic five pasta rocks out of five.


*I use the term "everyday life" pretty loosely.

Apparently, I was brainwashed by my director.

As most of you know, I was recently in the play Sweeney Todd at my local theatre, the Manchester Arts Center ( the MAC.) This is possibly my favorite musical and I was honored to be a part of it. I worked with an very talented cast, a great stage crew, an amazing music director, and an awesome director: Aaron Brooks. It will have been a week ago tomorrow since our last performance, and I miss it very much.
I guess it impacted me a lot, because I will randomly say, think, and do things related to Sweeney Todd.
Example: I was at The Brew, and I sampled one of their fruit smoothies. It was DELICIOUS. In reaction to this, I sung/blurted out the phrase "God, That's Good!" (Those of you who have seen the play know which part I'm talking about.) I did this without thinking, and Paul, part of the stage crew and creator of these amazing smoothies, erupted in laughter.
I told one of my friends about this experience. Thay said my director had brainwashed me.
I have a feeling that I will be making references like the one mentioned above throughout the year and possibly for the rest of my life. Sadly, only the people who are familiar with the play will get them. To everyone else: you're going to be missing out.

I loved being in Sweeney Todd, and I hope that I will continue my work as an actor in many other great plays.

So... I finally made a blog

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I stopped procrastinating and made a blog. Since this is my first, I should tell you some things about myself.

My name is Ethan Willis. However, I will respond to "Hat Guy"* and "Hey, you."

I am currently on the EDGE newspaper staff at my high school, Coffee county Central High. I love it.

I made this blog while listening to "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "I am the Walrus." You think I am joking. I am not.

I am not super savvy with computers, so I probably won't have a picture for a while (or at least until I call one of my friends who knows how to do this.)

At least once while you know me, I will pop up randomly out of nowhere and you will probably jump. Later on, you will learn to love the fact that I am a ninja.

My closer friends feel like family to me.


*Note: I will only respond to "Hat Guy" while wearing a hat. This will most likely be a fedora.