Self Interview No. 3: Ramblings on Life

What's up everybody? It's one of those moments where I step away from the game of football for most of my article and just discuss life in general. It's a stress reliever for me and if people can relate to some of my column--then that's just a beautiful thing. Anybody that reads any of my columns knows my tendency to ramble. Anyways I hope you enjoy and don't be afraid to send me a comment on Facebook, or e-mail me at wadepeery@yahoo.com.

The first topic I wanted to discuss are natural highs. Natural highs in life--are really just a thing of beauty. So often in the world today people look for drugs to treat their depression, to calm their nerves, and a variety of other things. I'm not a doctor, nor do I profess to be, but natural highs are awfully addicting if you ask me. The problem is you can only produce them every so often. Let's say there's a person of interest you are excited about--that's likely to produce a natural high if you get to spend time with them. They make you smile, laugh, and feel good about yourself. You can't manufacture that feeling in a laboratory--not cymbalta, not prozac, nothing really comes close to being able to spend time with somebody you really care about. Natural highs people, they make it happen!


The drive alongside Oregon's Columbia River Gorge scenic highway is one of the best drives on the interstate in the United States. If you can ever make the drive, you simply will not be disappointed.

"What's the best drive you've ever been on in your entire life?"

This is an excellent question and while I haven't traveled a ton of places in my life, I can tell you that without a doubt, the drive along the Columbia River Gorge scenic highway(pictured above) outside of Portland, Oregon is easily the best drive I've ever been on in my life. My mom, brother, and me were riding along the interstate and you could see waterfalls cascading down giant sheets of rock around you. The words on this page don't even do it justice I tell you. Basically the Columbia River Gorge is kind of like a miniature Grand Canyon with water flowing in the middle. Giant sheets of rock surround the river on both sides, making for a beautiful sight.

You can hike the different trails along the Columbia River Gorge and they will lead you to several different waterfalls within walking distance. There are several beautiful waterfalls, but none compares to the grandaddy of them all--Multnomah Falls(pictured below). With a breathtaking view of the falls from the bridge, it's all free and the site will offer you one of those moments where you just stop and say to yourself, "This is what life is all about." The state of Oregon does an absolutely spectacular job of taking care of their natural landmarks and Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge are two excellent examples of that. I'm telling you if you're ever in the state of Oregon, you definitely want to check the drive and the waterfalls out. The best part about it all is that it's free. You will leave with an experience that will last a lifetime.

Multnomah Falls, located just out of Portland, Oregon, is the second-tallest year-round flowing waterfall in America. It's quite a sight.


"What type of music have you been listening to lately?"


Keith Urban(pictured above) is a rock star who enjoys every second of it! His guitar skills are simply unmatched. Watch him live and you will be blown away!

I'm not gonna lie, I've never been a huge fan of country music, but Keith Urban has made me a huge fan overnight! My dad, mom, and my sister recently went to a concert in Charlottesville, Virginia in John Paul Jones Arena with Sugarland and Keith Urban and I was blown away. Keith Urban isn't just a country music star, he's a bonafide rock star who enjoys every minute of it. He got out in the middle of the crowd--was jamming his electric guitar in the middle of thousands of screaming fans. They cut the lights off in JPJA--then Urban was jamming his electric guitar which changed a variety of colors, purple, red, blue, you name it. It was simply unreal. I purchased his CD, "Defying Gravity" recently and discovered that it was a USB port with a chip inside of it--maybe the wave of the future for CDs. Either way, the CD is flat out incredible and I think you should give it a try. His electric guitar skills are amazing and the guy has a voice to go with it. Check out his video on YouTube: "Til Summer Comes Around"--it's my personal favorite.


Captain Charismatic: Lead Singer Percy Womack of The Dickens Band is a charismatic figure who knows how to light up the room!

Speaking of music--if you ever need a band to play at a wedding--The Dickens Band in Greensboro, North Carolina is one of the best bands I've ever gotten to see live. They know how to play a variety of songs and their lead singer, Percy Womack, is a charismatic figure and natural people person who knows how to get the crowd hyped up and excited. They played Journey, Bob Marley, and even a little Louis Armstrong. Womack has tremendous range in his vocals and is a natural talent.

Sarah and Clayton rock out with Percy Womack at their wedding reception at the Links in Gettysburg, Pa.

My sister's wedding reception at The Links in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was one of the best times I've ever had in my life. It was such a magical night I never wanted it to end. The band was playing incredible music all night long, a ton of people in the room were burnin' up the dance floor, and the alcohol was flowing! Remember what I said about natural highs, well this was one of those moments folks. A magical moment that offers such a high level of euphoria and enjoyment that no drug in the world can capture it.

Nearly everybody I spoke to about the band said they loved them. They were simply incredible and trust me, if you book The Dickens for your next wedding, it will too, be the time of your life!

Check out their myspace page at the following link: http://www.myspace.com/thedickensband.

That's it for now folks, feel free to message me on facebook or drop me an e-mail. Be sure to look for me as the college football season progresses!