Chad Stephen Wrye

There's a Dunkin' near me that seems to always hire the most interesting people. Every time I go there, I end up being entertained by whatever is going on behind the counter. Turnover is high, so it's always different people, but they always have personality.

I love this musical and never thought I would ever see it at Trevecca!

We ordered a jack-o-lantern pizza from Papa John's for Halloween. This is the scariest jack-o-lantern I've ever seen! 🤣

A couple of weeks ago, my west coast swing team performed at the Fall Showcase for The Ballroom of Nashville! It was a fun 70s-themed medley of two classic songs. Thanks to everyone on the team for an awesome time with this routine!

My house just can't catch a break. I got another leak, this time under my bathroom sink! Fortunately, the plumbers were able to fix this one without too much trouble.

My West Coast Swing performance team, the Nashville Swing Stars, will be performing at The Franklin Theatre this Saturday at 1:00. If anyone wants to check out some incredible dance showcases, it would be great to have you there!

I haven't been to an opera in a long time, and this one has been interesting!

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I just finished reading "Project Hail Mary" at Bethany's recommendation. It's one of the best books I've ever read.

It's always a good day when I get trusted to work with sharp objects.

I finally watched KPop Demon Hunters, and "Golden" is now going to be stuck in my head until the end of time.

My WCS team is still looking for one more leader for a performance in October. If anyone is interested, we would love to have you!

I went to my first ever wrestling match today. It was quite an experience!

I went on an amazing trip to Las Angeles and San Diego last week with Bethany and Yorick! We did so many things and had an incredible time!

After 13 years in my house, I think that I have finally stopped getting mail from the previous owners.

Nellie is afraid of Imogene and won't come up the stairs if she's in the way.

One of my anniversary gifts from Bethany was seeing Wooden Wisdom, the DJ due that includes Frodo Baggins himself, Elijah Wood. We had a blast, and Elijah was so much fun to watch!

I can't count the number of times that I nearly lost important work because Imogene walked on my keyboard or bumped my mouse.

On July 3, something wonderful happened. I asked the love of my life to marry me, and she said yes! I'm looking forward to an incredible life together!

It's not smart to get Prince's Hot Chicken when it's over 100 degrees outside. I am not a smart man. Still worth it though.

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Before WandaVision came out in 2021, it was widely speculated that Mephisto would be the villain. More than four years later, Mephisto was finally introduced in Ironheart, which is one of the last shows anyone would have expected him to appear in.

MCU fans have been waiting so long for it to happen that it became a joke. Now it finally has happened. #Ironheart

Yesterday, I got to go to Nashville Pride for my second year! Unfortunately, Bethany couldn't make it this time, but I enjoyed spending time with some other friends and seeing all the festivities! Here are a few pictures from the parade.

Taking a lindy hop workshop today has been refreshing! I do mostly west coast swing these days because it fits better into my schedule, and while I do love it, lindy hop will always be my true passion.

Thank you to everyone who stood up against tyranny this morning!

I played Fortnite for the first time yesterday. I'm sorry to say that I enjoyed it.

YouTube video by Black Pepper Swing Hellzapoppin' in full color | Colorized with DeOldify

Today would be Frankie Manning's 112th birthday! In his honor, here's a clip of one of his greatest contributions to the world of lindy hop.
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It's my first time seeing Rent in the theater!

Knowing that the Gardiner Brothers have moved to Nashville makes the city just that much better.

This is an actual card from the upcoming Final Fantasy set of Magic: The Gathering. If you know, you know.