Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Road Trip                                                        TW

Life's a Beach!

A good deal of this past weekend was spent at the beach in Galveston.  It was so relaxing to read my book on the sandy shore and hang out with friends in the cool waves!  To top it all off, Mel even caught 2 fish! (A school swam by her in the ocean and a few apparently worked their way into her swimsuit.  She didn't discover them until much later!)  We had to throw them back but it was still really funny!

No Harm No Foul                                           TW

Southbound to Houston

We are heading to Houston this weekend to spend some time on the beach, help Anh Vinh's family move/paint, and more than likely see Harry Potter in theaters for a sixth time!  Don't ask me which activity I'm looking forward to the most because I honestly couldn't say.

Summer Sunset                                                TW

Old Friends

This has been an exciting week of reuniting with old friends.  This past weekend it was Johnny and Val, both back from separate stints in Vietnam.  Today, a good friend of Mel and mine, Stephen Davis, is back in town.  This will be the first time we've seen him since he made the audacious decision to follow his dream and move to LA.  It will be great to catch up as I'm sure he'll have some crazy stories from life on the West Coast!

Flames...On the Side of My Face!                   TW

Wednesday

It is Wednesday.

Pricey Gift                                                       TW

Late Night

Poor Mel didn't get off work until 12:20 last night.  It seems like they keep her there later and later every time now.  Next week, I plan to bust out the old Moses costume (from my 4th grade play), head up to her work, and shout with outstretched arms, "Let Me-lissa GOOOOO!!!"

The Grass is Greener                                       TW

Back To School

I'm pretty sure that today marks the end of summer for a lot of my friends and family.  For those of us who were fortunate enough to experience the Summer of Pham, it was a great one and will be missed dearly.

Summer's End                                                  TW

We Bout To Have Us Some Fun!

So, it's the freakin' weekend and while this is probably the first time in months that we have nothing scheduled on the calendar I am looking forward to this one for a couple of reasons:

First of all, there is nothing scheduled on the calendar!  This is a major relief after a summer crammed full of weddings, travels, etc...

Secondly, Mel and I are tentatively scheduled to visit the Bob Bullock museum this Saturday.  Mel has never been and we both love museums so I hope we find an opportunity to go.

Thirdly, one of the girls that Mel bridesmaided with at Jenny's wedding is coming into town from Aggieland and we may get a chance to show her the sweet life that is Austin.

Fourth..est, Val is rumored to be in town and it's been ages since we've gotten to catch up with her.

And last but not least, JOHNNY PHAM!  The man, the myth, the legend from the Summer of Pham returns from his 3-week sojourn in the Motherland!  Should be epic!

May just end up being a fuller weekend than I thought...

 Something We Can All Agree On!                   TW

Happy Birthday Lisa!

Today is, good friend and longtime patron of my comic strip, Lisa Chamberlain's birthday!  From everyone here at the "I like (ninja) turtles" blog, we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Lisa!!!  Enjoy this video in honor of your special day!

Fashion Bullies                                                TW

One Month

That's about how long I've been creating my comic for.  The goal is to keep new strips coming for at least SIX months!  I've still got a ways to go, but I feel pretty good about having completed what I have done so far.

I'm no Gary Larson, Bill Watterson, Shulz or Davis yet but I'm working on getting there!  Those guys are my heroes (in the world of the funnies, at least) and I'd love to one day have my own strip published in a syndicated newspaper with sub-plots as bizarre and hilarious as The Far Side, messages as heartfelt as Calvin and Hobbes, a publishing run as long as Peanuts, and characters as recognizable as Garfield.

That being said, if at the end of the day my comic never goes beyond this blog I will still be just as happy.  The act of creating a comic is in a way an end in and of itself for me.  Although I am working toward becoming a better cartoonist with the dream of one day being printed in the papers, I am quite content and thankful for the readers that currently tune in for my daily strips.  Thank you all!

Busts, and Waists, and Hips! Oh my!              TW

Long Time No See

I get to chill with the Lukester tonight after a two week hiatus of not getting to hang out.  Naturally, I've prepared a little surprise for him:

Toy Story 2!!!  On DVD!!!

He's seen the first and third installments but never the second.  His mind is going to be blown!!!  I know everyone likes the first and third movies better but I really like this one.  I mean it's the only movie with BOTH Emperor Zurg and Stinky Pete!  Let's be real, here!

Dress for Distress                                            TW

First Day of School

Derek doesn't start college today but he did catch a plane to Alabama to begin classes very soon.  He's destined for so many great things and I wish him a lot of luck during the first few transitionary weeks at school!

Gift Shopping                                                  TW

Weekend of Fun

I am so pumped for this weekend!  It will be sort of bittersweet to see Derek head off for college but I think everyone knows he is ready and is excited for him so the sweet definitely outnumbers the bitter.  Mel arrives in Dallas later today and I'm very much looking forward to the whole family getting to spend some quality time together!  

Blue-per Reel                                                  TW

The Final Countdown

Nothing new to report.  Just savoring the last few days our family has together before Derek heads off to Marion Military Institute.

Oh!  I did learn that Marion's campus is supposedly haunted and that several students report hauntings and the feeling of a mysterious presence when no one else is in the room with them!  Sucks for Derek!

Radio Head                                                     TW

SUCCESS!!!

Although I have yet to see it in person, Mel reports that she has successfully re-dyed her hair blue!  In fact, she informs me that the coloration is a mixture of bright blue and turquoise so that she looks a bit like a peacock.  Sounds pretty awesome!  I can't wait to see my "brown eyed, blue haired girl"!

Girl Talk                                                          TW