A 'Feel Good' Production

End of an Era....Start a New

2008-03-25T18:55:00.002Z

If you know me, then you prolly already have the link to my new blog......if you don't, write me and you'll get it.

It's been real everyone else =)

I won't forget you babe...I won't forget you..........

2008-02-04T20:27:00.000Z

It might seem as if I've forgotten about my duties as a blogger but I certainly have not. I've just been super busy looking for a job so my life outside of blogging can truly begin.

That being said, the new design is coming along. Slow but steady. Hopefully, I'll even have 'the shop' up by mid-Feb but like the Giants, I wouldn't bet on it.

Also, I am so excited to talk about my new found outlook on life. It's the very opposite of what this picture represents....so the new blog couldn't come at a better time

Just popping in to say hi and that I'm still around. If look, you can still find me writing in on people's sites from time to time......maybe even yours!

----New Site still in Progress of Construction----

Here's to a championship season in good old 19.76

2008-01-01T00:06:00.000Z

Just popping on for a tic to wish everyone the blah blah blah.

My final post will be with my next address.

It's time to change things around. New name, new address, new look.

so here's to the good ole times and to seein' ya in the new year, with a new life?

I'll leave you with this though.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Bowled Over

2007-12-27T17:47:00.000Z

Thank you Ryan Parker for what says it all:

If Michigan's the majors, West Virginia's AAA,
Cause they get their coaches ready for them to take away,
Every time the Mountaineers find a guy they want to keep,
Here come the Wolverines to sweep him off his feet,

Since they hired Rich Rodriguez in Ann Arbor,
I don't blame the Mountaineers if they harbor,
Some serious hard feelings cause he's coach number 2,
That Michigan has stolen from WVU,

The Mountaineers could surely set some Wolverine traps,
Get their shotguns out and put on their coonskin caps,
Have a guard on watch just walking back and forth,
To protect their coaches from the invaders from the north,

Since they hired Rich Rodriguez in Ann Arbor,
I don't blame the Mountaineers if they harbor,
Some serious hard feelings cause he's coach number 2,
That Michigan has stolen from WVU,

Here's some simple sound advice for the Mountaineer A.D.,
You'd better think twice about the next coach you see,
And your fans had better learn they should never get attached,
To a coach whose first priority is nothing but the cash,

Since they hired Rich Rodriguez in Ann Arbor,
I don't blame the Mountaineers if they harbor,
Some serious hard feelings cause he's coach number 2,
That Michigan has stolen from WVU,
They've got to be offended cause they took Beilein too,
Michigan steals coaches from WVU ...

A total cop-out "holiday" post

2007-12-26T20:46:00.000Z

Happy Holidays everyone

and see you once again in the new year!

I WON!!!!

2007-11-21T08:11:00.001Z

You gotta spend money,
to make money.
That's what I always say.

I also say to 'refund please' when the highly-trained,
highly-skillful workers
of my favorite local fast food joint
can't remember to put
the receipt in the bag.

I'll be the last to complain
about this policy,
but the first on your block to enforce it.

Thank you Wendy's for the Holiday "Four Eighty Yellow"
I paid then was refunded for a free meal from my girl.

Woo!!! I win I win I win!!

Happy Holiday peeps

Sometimes you feel like a nut

2007-11-20T13:18:00.000Z

ARIES - ( Mar 21 - April 19) The Daredevil.
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic. 16 years of bad luck if you do not forward.

----Sometimes you don't.

Forwarding this email. pft. I don't remember hearing the story about an email catching up to the bad guy in the end, so I don't think an email is going to be the bad luck of 16 years either!

Threatening that bad luck will come to a person based on not forwarding an email is childish, stupid, and potentially dangerous. We know the first two are true but you may be questioning how dangerous could an email forward be?!

Well, if you know anything about virus' or trojans or anything that can attack and destroy a computer from the inside out, then you know how dangerous an email can be. And while a silly forward about Horoscopes certainly isn't going to blow up your machine, it has the potential of being just as dangerous to a person's psyche.

This is where the superstitous and the stupidstitous butt heads.

I used to believe in horoscopes and all it caused was trouble. They became more self-fulfilling prophecies and anything else, so I gave them up.

Yea, I look every once in a while but you're talking to a guy who was quite the horoscope junkie.

So do what you like, but don't forward me anymore horoscope emails. It can only cause me bad luck ;)

Quite honestly, the craziest shit I've ever seen!

2007-11-15T06:56:00.000Z

Nothing sexual, no cursing, nothing that isn't safe for work....

That being said, this video is one of the most sick ass things I've ever watched!

I dare you not to watch it.

Yea. I DARE YOU!!

It's got me by the short and curly's

2007-11-14T17:38:00.000Z

I've had this song stuck in my head, so I pass it on to you!

Enjoy the lyrics but here is the video if interested

BELOW in BOLD are my favorite lyrics

I think Im sophisticated
cos Im living my life like a good homosapien
But all around me everybodys multiplying
Till theyre walking round like flies man
So Im no better than the animals sitting in their cages
In the zoo man
cos compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees
I am an ape man
I think Im so educated and Im so civilized
cos Im a strict vegetarian
But with the over-population and inflation and starvation
And the crazy politicians
I dont feel safe in this world no more
I dont want to die in a nuclear war
I want to sail away to a distant shore and make like an ape man
Im an ape man, Im an ape ape man
Im an ape man Im a king kong man Im ape ape man
Im an ape man
cos compared to the sun that sits in the sky
Compared to the clouds as they roll by
Compared to the bugs and the spiders and flies
I am an ape man
In mans evolution he has created the cities and
The motor traffic rumble, but give me half a chance
And Id be taking off my clothes and living in the jungle
cos the only time that I feel at ease
Is swinging up and down in a coconut tree
Oh what a life of luxury to be like an ape man
Im an ape, Im an ape ape man, Im an ape man
Im a king kong man, Im a voo-doo man
Im an ape man
I look out my window, but I cant see the sky
cos the air pollution is fogging up my eyes
I want to get out of this city alive
And make like an ape man
Come and love me, be my ape man girl
And we will be so happy in my ape man world
Im an ape man, Im an ape ape man, Im an ape man
Im a king kong man, Im a voo-doo man
Im an ape man
Ill be your tarzan, youll be my jane
Ill keep you warm and youll keep me sane
And well sit in the trees and eat bananas all day
Just like an ape man
Im an ape man, Im an ape ape man, Im an ape man
Im a king kong man, Im a voo-doo man
Im an ape man.
I dont feel safe in this world no more
I dont want to die in a nuclear war
I want to sail away to a distant shore
And make like an ape man.

Looks like I have some phone calls to make

2007-11-12T04:05:00.000Z

Are you pissed off? Take it out on someone! But don't take it out on
someone you know, take it out on someone you don't know!

I was sitting at my desk when I remembered a phone call I'd forgotten
to make. I found the number and dialed it. A man answered, saying
"Hello."

I politely said, "This is Lee Koloski, Could I please speak with Robyn
Carter?"

Suddenly a manic voice yelled out in my ear "Get the right f***ing
number!" and the phone was slammed down on me. I couldn't believe
that anyone could be so rude. When I tracked down Robyn's correct
number to call her, I found that I had accidentally transposed the last
two digits.

After hanging up with her, I decided to call the 'wrong' number again.
When the same guy answered the phone, I yelled "You're an ass hole!"
and hung up. I wrote his number down with the word 'ass hole' next
to it, and put it in my desk drawer. Every couple of weeks, when I was
paying bills or had a really bad day, I'd call him up and yell, "You're
an ass hole!" It always cheered me up.

When Caller ID was introduced, I thought my therapeutic 'ass hole'
calling would have to stop. So, I called his number and said, "Hi, this
is John Smith from the telephone company. I'm calling to see if you're
familiar with our Caller ID Program?"

He yelled "NO!" and slammed down the phone. I quickly called him
back and said, "That's because you're an ass hole!" and hung up.

One day I was at the store, getting ready to pull into a parking spot.
Some guy in a black BMW cut me off and pulled into the spot I had
patiently waited for. I hit the horn and yelled that I'd been waiting for
that spot, but the idiot ignored me. I noticed a "For Sale" sign in his
back window, so I wrote down his number.

A couple of days later, right after calling the first ass hole (I had his
number on speed dial), I thought that I'd better call the BMW ass hole,
too. I said, "Is this the man with the black BMW for sale?"

He said, "Yes, it is."

I asked, "Can you tell me where I can see it?"

He said, "Yes, I live at 34 Oak tree Blvd., in Fairfax . It's a yellow
ambler, and the car's parked right out in front."

I asked, "What's your name?"

He said, "My name is Don Hansen,"

I asked, "When's a good time to catch you, Don?"

He said, "I'm home every evening after five."

I said, "Listen, Don, can I tell you something?"

He said, "Yes?"

I said, "Don, you're an ass hole!" and I hung up, and added his
number to my speed dial, too. Now, when I had a problem, I had two
ass holes to call.

Then I came up with an idea. I called ass hole #1. He said, "Hello."

I said, "You're an ass hole!" (But I didn't hang up.)

He asked, "Are you still there?"

I said, "Yeah,"

He screamed, "Stop calling me,"

I said, "Make me,"

He asked, "Who are you?"

I said, "My name is Don Hansen." He said, "Yeah? Where do you
live?"

I said, "Ass hole, I live at 34 Oak tree Blvd, in Fairfax, a yellow
ambler, I have a black Beamer parked in front."

He said, "I'm coming over right now, Don. And you had better start
saying your prayers."

I said, "Yeah, like I'm really scared, ass hole," and hung up.

Then I called Ass hole #2.

He said, "Hello?"

I said, "Hello, ass hole,"

He yelled, "If I ever find out who you are..."

I said, "You'll what?"

He exclaimed, "I'll kick your ass,"

I answered, "Well, ass hole, here's your chance. I'm coming over right
now."

Then I hung up and immediately called the police, saying that I lived at
34 Oak tree Blvd, in Fairfax , and that I was on my way over there to
kill my gay lover.

Then I called Channel 10 News about the gang war going down in Oak
tree Blvd. in Fairfax

I quickly got into my car and headed over to Fairfax . I got there just
in time to watch two ass holes beating the crap out of each other in
front of six cop cars, an overhead news helicopter and surrounded by a
news crew.

NOW I feel much better.
Anger management really does work.

Weather

2007-11-06T03:19:00.000Z

Washington Weather Forecast, DC (20009)

For my litle HoneyBee

2007-11-03T10:15:00.000Z

You're my Super Bee!

For all you sushi fans,

2007-11-02T19:50:00.000Z

I got the details on the hottest spot!

Check it out!

One of the craziest I've ever seen!

2007-10-30T22:02:00.000Z

So the announcers get a little ridiculous and outta control and the video quality isn't HD but this is Still one of the craziest plays I've ever seen.

Yes, this actually happened.

One more! Updated

2007-10-29T04:03:00.000Z

2 outs, 1-1 pitch.....
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WE WIN!!! WE WIN!!!!

People may ignore it or not care because it's not the Yankees but F them! WE WIN!!!

Sorry if we don't take steroids like everyone else must have, for years and years.

WOO!!! Congrats Sox!! and Mike, I believed in ya since the start of the season. Way to pick up that MVP. See YOU next year!

My Friend, My Friend....He has a Knife Updated

2007-10-24T02:53:00.001Z

Phish sang about it. Dexter uses it. I wanna know what kind of knife it is.

For clarification, in the intro of said video it is at 1:03 that I am speaking of.

In the opening credits of the show Dexter, he slices a blood orange using a certain type of knife. I don't know what it is. I've crawled all over the internet but haven't had the time to search through knife catalogs looking for it.

Do you know what type it is? Can you solve this mystery for me?

I really, really want one!

It's All Happening

2007-10-22T04:07:00.001Z

Thank you Dustin!! Thank you Beckett! Thank you AL Champions!!Bring on the Rockies!!!

More on that tomorrow. Time to celebrate!!!

Every day is your last! Now go enjoy a peaceful sleep.

2007-10-18T15:16:00.001Z

*written this morning*

I finally got a good night sleep last night. Well, this morning as I just woke up for the second time.

Woke up the first time around 8am with K gently kicking my leg and saying "you're late" in a slight whisper. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to say, "No hon, I don't work til late" and have her pull the blankets further back over her as I went to get a drink of water.

I returned and my mind started to go just like it has for weeks on end; 1000 miles a minute, without focus on whatever 'problems' it sees looming in the future.

It has been a terrible time but I'm told that that's what comes with my 'condition'. Let me explain:

In case you didn't know, I'm a substitute teacher and therefore subject to constant change. Change in the location of the school, the content topic, the population of the students, the whole thing. As she puts it, I start a new job almost every day.

Can you imagine starting a new job every day? The anxiety, the hope of it going well, the unknowing of what's truly to come, .. you get the point. It's torture. and it's daily!

Now I'm a strong person. Physically, I'm a triathlete. Mentally, I know all the psychological tricks. Hell, I've been sleeping for 31 years, you'd like to think I have it down by now.
But no breathing techniques, workout regimes, dietary changes...have made a dent in how I've slept.

Once a week I see my 'shrink' and we try to figure out WTF is going on, but usually these sessions don't leave me with much. It's truly a sad state of affairs.

I'm left exhausted but without the ability to truly rest. No rest = higher anxiety. Higher anxiety = lesser chance of me getting a good night sleep. A vicious cycle of insanity ensues.

Welcome to Hell, Ladies and Gentlemen. I'll be your tour guide.

**Good Luck to the Sox tonight!!**

This Empire will set no Records

2007-10-16T20:23:00.000Z

Yes, maybe there will be the random bit of fun from time to time....or maybe I'll come back with a raging vengeance but for the moment, this Feel Good Production has to be shut down after October due to a lack of posting.

Though many have never seen the full power of this operational battle-station, it looks as though it will be going the way of the original Death Star. Of course, the Empire did Strike Back and built a second one ;)

Til then, let's see if I can't come up with some fun stuff for the kids that have stuck around....you know, since I've been so diligent about updating this site through now =\

Early Valentine's Day (joke of the day)

2007-10-09T19:53:00.001Z

Little Melissa comes home from first grade and tells her father that they
learned about the history of Valentine's Day.

'Since Valentine's Day is for a Christian saint and we're Jewish,' sheasks,
'will God get mad at me for giving someone a valentine?'

Melissa's father thinks a bit, then says 'No, I don't think God wouldget
mad. Who do you want to give a Valentine to?'

'Osama Bin Laden,' she says.

'Why Osama Bin Laden,' her father asks in shock.

'Well,' she says, 'I thought that if a little American Jewish girl could
have enough love to give Osama a Valentine, he might start to think that
maybe we're not all bad, and maybe start loving people a little bit.

And if other kids saw what I did and sent Valentines to Osama, he'dlove
everyone a lot. And then he'd start going all over the place totell everyone
how much he loved them and how he didn't hate anyoneanymore.'

Her father's heart swells and he looks at his daughter with new found pride.

'Melissa, that's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard.'

'I know,' Melissa says, 'and once that gets him out in the open, theMarines
could shoot the fucker.'

Atlantic City Highlights

2007-10-06T04:46:00.000Z

Very strange trip. Went from Great to not so good to shit to WOO HOO!!

Here's the short-n-sweet of it.

THURSDAY EVENING SESSION:

Started with $300 in the wallet.

Took $200 to the tables. Poker of course. Played tight but still had fun. People at the table kept it loose.

Left around 220am, up 160. Work day covered and then some, as I took off Friday to come to AC in the first place. I gotta pay for this thing somehow, right?

Well, time to try to sleep.....yea, that didn't really work. Got maybe 3 hours?

FRIDAY MIDDAY - after checkout, put bags in car, all showered up and ready to go.

Session 1:
This first session didn't go too well. My play wasn't terrible but the cards didn't come and got more blinded out than anything. --call it a loss of 60---

Session 2:
Here's where it all went wrong and I truly f'd myself:
About 5 hands in, I get aces.

This isn't new as it's prolly the 7th time I've gotten them this trip but this time, something feels weird.
Kid behind me bets 35 out of turn preflop, so I just lay down 35 and everyone folds but him and the guy in front of me.
Flop comes: 4,5,6 rainbow (none the same suit) Guy ahead checks, I bet something like 30. Guy after calls, other calls. Turn comes: 8
This is where I don't remember what happened but I bet more and the dude after folds, guy ahead calls.
River is whatever and I got all in. Guy ahead calls. He caught the straight.
I feel like a tard as I bet stupid and could have gotten the K,7 boy outta there earlier but I fooled around and didn't just get the preflop money and go away.

I lost the 200 I sat down with. I walk away feeling dejected. Oh, let me not forget to mention the boobie chick that was sitting across from me during my 5 second loss. Nnniiiceee but quick.

FRIDAY EVENING - killing time til after rush hour so we can get outta there. Have prolly close to an hour and a half and my wallet is in the car.

I find K playing nickel slots and tell her the quick saga. She offers me 40 bux in chips but the deal is, I can't be poopy if I lose. I agree and head back to the tables.

Well, I can't play poker as I don't have enough for the minimum buy-in. What to do, what to do....

Found what to do: Lose the $40 (found) at craps. "Crap!" So I text K who is basically right behind me. We talk about what happened and can we miss the traffic now?

I glance to my left and see a ticket in a video poker machine. While continuing our conversation, I grab what I think is going to be a 20 cent ticket. What do I find instead?

Found $195.00 Video Poker machine!!!!!!

I'm still in shock when K grabs the ticket and heads to cash out. I look around and we're not stealing it as there is nobody within 20 feet of us. Cool! We head out.

Off the Borgata property, Time to celebrate! WOOO!!!!!

Get back to the car and realize I didn't just have the 60 I won and saved but I also kept a hundey back too!

Shared the money with K. (50/50 baby) So all in all, almost break even. Good enough for me.

WHAT DID WE LEARN
Now I'm watching the WSOP and seeing my mistakes and what I have to remember. Books aren't necessary, I just need to play more.

Also, keep your eyes peeled around the Casino for chips on the floor or tickets in the machine. Never know if it'll be 20 cents or 20 grand.

He'll always be Kicking Wing to me

2007-10-03T02:52:00.000Z

Joe Dirt: Well, I see you got those snakes and sparklers. But where's the good stuff man?
Kicking Wing: Good stuff? This is the good stuff, snakes and sparklers.
Joe Dirt: Are you nuts dude? You need stuff that'll explode. Go *boom*!
Kicking Wing: Why is that good?
Joe Dirt: Well, huh, might as, might as well ask why is a tree good? Why is the sunset good? Why are boobs good? Man, firecrackers, ya stick 'em in mailboxes, you drop 'em in toilets, shove 'em up bullfrogs asses.

Joe Dirt: So your gonna' tell me that you don't have no black cats, no roman candles, or screaming mimis?
Kicking Wing: No.
Joe Dirt: Oh come on man. You got no lady fingers, fuzz buttles, snicker bombs, church burners, finger blasters, gut busters, zippity do das, or crap flappers?
Kicking Wing: No, I don't.
Joe Dirt: You're gonna stand there, owning a fireworks stand, and tell me you don't have no whistling bungholes, no spleen spliters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosker donts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers, with or without the scooter stick, or one single whistling kitty chaser?
Kicking Wing: No... because snakes and sparklers are the only ones I like.
Joe Dirt: Well that might be your problem, it's not what you like, it's the consumer.

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Have a great weekend

2007-09-28T02:44:00.000Z

Beakie-style!

Charged for the weekend

2007-09-20T13:56:00.001Z

First and foremost, I have a new poll section to the blog. You'll find it on the top right corner. *I'm still working on the formatting of it* Please participate.

As I prepare to set off on my morning ride, my first in about 11 days (since the Annapolis Tri), I prepare for what charges I will make on my ride and the strategy and mindset I'd like to go into the ride with. So here is what I'll most-likely be thinking about

This morning I get to go for a few hour bike ride!! (Sorry to Kmax, for he and I never hooked up to ride yesterday) This is in prep for my hours and hours of drinking that will occur over the weekend. -If you can't tell by the picture above, I'm going to WVU for the game and college-buddies weekend!! woo!!

What's your weekend plans?

Better late than never

2007-09-20T06:43:00.001Z

Look, I'm really busy with work so I'm throwing you a meme bone. That's right, you read correctly, I'm hard at work on the first day of Rosh Hashanna and I'm thinking about rock bands. There's all kinds of psychology there if you look.

Here's how it works: Copy this list, leave in the bands you've seen perform live, delete the ones you haven't, and add new ones that you have seen until you reach 25. An asterisk means the previous person had it on their list. Two asterisks means the last two people who did this before you had that band on their list.

1. Genesis
2. Cinderella
3. Beastie Boys-Tibetan Freedom Concert
4. Dark Star Orchestra
5. Red Sox make sweet music against the O's this year, night I went
6. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers** not enough times
7. Poison** every year
8. Dave Matthews Band** too many times
9. Jimmy Buffett
10. Aerosmith**
11. Pearl Jam**
12. Roger Waters**
13. Queen**
14. Tribe Called Quest Tibetan Freedom Concert
15. Bob Dylan**
16. The Black Crowes**
17. Counting Crows** Tibetan Freedom Concert
18. Fuck the Yankees
19. Phish** include the show in NJ before they retired
20. Liz Phair** Great Acoustic Set in Va.
21. The Grateful Dead**
22. The Allman Brothers Band** Might have seen for the last time...then again, how many times have I said that? ;)
23. My poor Bosox
24. Cracker** Tibetan Freedom Concert
25. The Rolling Stones**

HA! Did it!

Now you go

You be the Judge

2007-09-18T19:18:00.000Z

Please help me but telling me whether, not if he deserved it, but if this is lawful and within societal conduct. Either side, the security or the students actions. Both need to be objectified.

Now, was he wrong or was society (the security) justified?

You be the judge. Please post answer in the comments. I've Gotta know what YOU think!

thanks

So you think you're funny huh?

2007-09-17T06:12:00.001Z

Beat this guy!

Live from Maryland Stadium

2007-09-13T20:47:00.000Z

It's the Jack and Rod show!!!

Ok, maybe not but still, keep an eye out for the boy in blue (the one in a sea of red) cheering his ass off like a drunken WVU frat jackass! That'll be me!

Btw, not an actual picture of me. Youtube to come tomorrow after we crush the Terps!

Happy watching (CBS, I believe. 730pm for sure)

Washington Post, Eat my shorts Updated

2007-09-13T05:41:00.000Z

I read today's poll and almost punched the screen.

"Is it time to scale back on ceremonies that commemorate the Sept. 11 attacks?"

54% Yes
46% No

WashingtonPost.com Online Poll

To read the comments is just insulting. I'm insulted by the question flat out.

People that weren't affected, just shut the fuck up and turn off the tv or whatever else you wanna do. Act like it's another day where America is wonderful and nothing has happened.
I'm all for freedom of speech and freedom of differing opinions, but Some of us still remember

and in response to the first comment, I'll add this:
if 'they' were there, then 'they' should be celebrated. 'Their' lives were/are important. I flat out don't agree with stopping the rememberance of whomever was involved with the 9/11 attacks, directly or indirectly (victims, survivors, workers, heroes, etc).

It's like scaling back Martin Luther King day. Hey, he's been dead a while. The blacks have fully integrated into the white world. Lets move on.
- see how fucked up that sounds?

Or how about this: Lets just move on from the Holocaust. It's been like 50 years, many more than 6 and I think it's fine time that we tone down on remembering that tragedy. 'They' have a memorial and museums and kids learn about it in schools. What else do they want? Lets tone it down.
- no, that's not fucked up or anything

For Velvet in Dupont

2007-09-11T20:11:00.000Z

Took this during K and my first 5k, together or seperate. Weeks before this past weekend's Tri, I completed alone but with the support of K =)

Anyway, this is for Velvet in Dupont, whom I haven't 'spoken' to in a while. Hope all is well with her. Haven't read people's blogs in ages. I really gotta get back to that

Good Tri = Video preview

2007-09-11T04:04:00.001Z

My Tri went great and I'll post more about it tomorrow or some other time. Too tired. For now, watch this!

Can't wait!!

I'm off

2007-09-08T15:01:00.000Z

Triathlon is tomorrow. I'm scared shitless.

Scared? ok maybe not, but nervous. anxious. excited. in prayer it doesn't rain!

more later as i'll need the distraction before I dose myself with Benedryl around 6pm, to be around 430am! (race starts at 705am, in the water!)

pray for me or whatever the hell you do, just wish me luck or a pat on the back....

So Damn Lucky

2007-09-06T06:45:00.001Z

It's the last line that's the deepest

2007-09-05T09:39:00.001Z

the squeal and subsequent outcry from the announcer, sharing in the 'tender' moment that makes me chuckle many a time. enjoy your Almost Friday video.

Wobble updated 9/5/7

2007-09-04T05:00:00.000Z

A new philosophy.
I often wobble with my personal discipline.

I’ll go for days eating properly, consuming fruits, vegetables, quality proteins and drinking only water, tea and juice. I stretch slowly after every hard workout. I swim religiously, run on dirt trails and bike, feeling like I can go forever. I can stick to my strategic fitness plan for weeks and never miss a planned session unless an emergency arises.

Then mysteriously, I miss a few days, get out of my routine or eat some junk food and before I realize it, I can’t even spell the word “discipline.” I feel lethargic, my motivation wanes and I mentally beat myself up, “I must get back on track! I know how good it feels to eat right and exercise consistently. What happened?” I wonder.

I realized over the years that it’s more important to get back on the road to feeling better as quickly as possible than it is to find out why I took a wrong turn. Why waste time dwelling on the problem when what I need to do is focus on a solution?

The first step has to come from within me. I have to throw away all the external reasons of blaming others for this and that. The old saying, “If it’s going to be it’s up to me” has never been truer. Now how do I make it happen? I have made promises to myself like, “I’ll never eat badly again” or “I’ll exercise six days a week for the rest of the year” only to find that I have failed. What I discovered to be successful is to write a plan for the next three days. I have to keep the time period short and simple so I succeed at my goals. I find magical motivation when I physically take a pen to paper and document what I want to happen and how I will make it happen. The magic occurs when I make a commitment to myself on paper. I’m not sure if it’s looking at what I am writing down and realizing that I am taking control of my actions or if it’s because I am focusing on the action plan and solution. Maybe it is both, however there is no need to waste time analyzing the meaning of the “Why writing down on paper in a journal works.” What I need to do is remain in the moment of taking action, the action of writing down what I am going to do, when I’m going to do it, and where I will do it.

The magic motivation for whatever reason happens when you “write it down!” Put the pen to paper and you’ll see that writing will help with the wobbles.

by Alan Ley, former USAT Coaching Education Manager

I STARTED USING FITDAY TODAY

Happy Birthday

2007-09-02T20:04:00.001Z

To my Grandpa.

He would have been.....9/2/15 - 5/13/91 you do the math ;)

I miss you so much big guy. You have always meant so much to me. I will think of you always.

=*

Beat those Hump Day blues - click to see how

2007-08-29T13:48:00.000Z

Some smoke, some run, here's my answer:

What did he say again?

2007-08-27T17:02:00.000Z

"For most of my life, I've been a football player, not a public speaker, so, you know, I really don't know, you know, how to say what I really want to say. You know, I understand it's -- it's important or not important, you know, as far as what you say but how you say things. So, you know, I take this opportunity just to speak from the heart.

First, I want to apologize, you know, for all the things that -- that I've done and that I have allowed to happen. I want to personally apologize to commissioner Goodell, Arthur Blank, coach Bobby Petrino, my Atlanta Falcons teammates, you know, for our -- for our previous discussions that we had. And I was not honest and forthright in our discussions, and, you know, I was ashamed and totally disappointed in myself to say the least.

I want to apologize to all the young kids out there for my immature acts and, you know, what I did was, what I did was very immature so that means I need to grow up.

I totally ask for forgiveness and understanding as I move forward to bettering Michael Vick the person, not the football player.

I take full responsibility for my actions. For one second will I sit right here -- not for one second will I sit right here and point the finger and try to blame anybody else for my actions or what I've done.

I'm totally responsible, and those things just didn't have to happen. I feel like we all make mistakes. It's just I made a mistake in using bad judgment and making bad decisions. And you know, those things, you know, just can't happen.

Dog fighting is a terrible thing, and I did reject it.

I'm upset with myself, and, you know, through this situation I found Jesus and asked him for forgiveness and turned my life over to God. And I think that's the right thing to do as of right now.

Like I said, for this -- for this entire situation I never pointed the finger at anybody else, I accepted responsibility for my actions of what I did and now I have to pay the consequences for it. But in a sense, I think it will help, you know, me as a person. I got a lot to think about in the next year or so.

I offer my deepest apologies to everybody out in there in the world who was affected by this whole situation. And if I'm more disappointed with myself than anything it's because of all the young people, young kids that I've let down, who look at Michael Vick as a role model. And to have to go through this and put myself in this situation, you know, I hope that every young kid out there in the world watching this interview right now who's been following the case will use me as an example to using better judgment and making better decisions.

Once again, I offer my deepest apologies to everyone. And I will redeem myself. I have to.

So I got a lot of down time, a lot of time to think about my actions and what I've done and how to make Michael Vick a better person.

Thank you."

Annapolis Triathlon - Rules

2007-08-27T10:55:00.000Z

Annapolis Triathlon - Rules

and Vick Said....

2007-08-27T10:34:00.000Z

"To the National Football League, ASPCA, My teammates
To be updated following his deposition this morning
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and if you're interested in my training,
----It can be done------

Will you just take it easy, Man?

2007-08-25T05:30:00.000Z

- The Big Leboswski said it.

I found that I've said it. I just love this movie. That's it.

Happy Friday Everybody!

2007-08-24T15:22:00.001Z

It's 5:00 somewhere ;)

Kids say the darnedest things

2007-08-22T15:20:00.000Z

We teachers get some amazingly funny answer to test questions. Case in point:

Students in an advanced Biology class were taking a mid term. The last question was, "Name 7 advantages of Mothers Milk," worth 70 points or none at all.

One student found it hard to think of 7 advantages, he struggled to think of things, but finally he wrote:

1. It is perfect formula for the child.
2. It provides immunity against several diseases.
3. It is always at the right temperature.
4. It is inexpensive.
5. It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
6. It is always available as needed.

And then, the student was stuck. Finally, just before the bell indicating the end of the test rang, he wrote:

7. It comes in such cute containers.

He got an "A"!!!

Masterbation

2007-08-22T07:27:00.000Z

To Master One's Bait

Your bait is what is used to hook, line, and sink your master or spouse. How's that for morbid? Where else could the word come from though?

Maybe it doesn't have to have such a negative connotation. You're not actually trying to trap your master, as you are your own master but I guess it's more like:

Your private part, whether vagina or penis, is your bait. The tool used to attract a sexual partner by way of visual or touch stimulation.

But in order to attract a partner, one must master themselves. A person must learn to walk and talk and all the other fun things we do. You know, master those skills. One of those skills is the ability to master all the tools you were provided. Naturally, this would include your sexual tool. Your bait.

You need to master your bait.

I'm just high. I didn't just finish a session. I'll be sure to tell you when that happens. lol

It's fun to think of the 'old days' once in a while

2007-08-21T09:08:00.000Z

Wouldn't you agree?

Picture yourself in a boat on a river,
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly,
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes.

Cellophane flowers of yellow and green,
Towering over your head.
Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes,
And she's gone.

{REFRAIN}
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
Ah... Ah...

{VERSE 2}
Follow her down to a bridge by a fountain
Where rocking horse people eat marshmallow pies,
Everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers,
That grow so incredibly high.
Newspaper taxis appear on the shore,
Waiting to take you away.
Climb in the back with your head in the clouds,
And you're gone.

{REFRAIN}

Picture yourself on a train in a station,
With plasticine porters with looking glass ties,
Suddenly someone is there at the turnstile,
The girl with kaleidoscope eyes.

{REFRAIN REPEATED AND FADED}

Or Maybe you're looking forward ....day to day

I'm a blogger thru-n-thru

2007-08-18T18:14:00.000Z

At least 77% of me is.77%

Find out how addicted you are!

Highlights from around the area

2007-08-16T06:41:00.000Z

Let's start in the world of sports:
- I love that all the people with an "8" tattoo should feel stupid. I'd like to think I'm speaking to the asshats that are the Virginians. I just straight-up, don't like your kind. My Aunt is in Virginia. I love her but the rules apply to all Virginians and I can't be choosy.
And yea yea about the Virginia Tech people. Not excempt. I feel for em, as I feel for all major tragedic events.

Let's also remember that we're talking about me and my thoughts when I say area.

Nicest thing said/written to me:
- I've been reading a book and this passage spoke to me, I know it is a little out there but whatever...

"He probably was. Your problem is you don't understand what that word means. People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. Soulmates, they come into your life to reeveal another layer of yourself to you, and then they leave. His purpose was to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light could get in, make you so desperate and you of control that you HAD to transform your life!"
...and for this I thank you.
Enough said?"

- I'd say!

Nicest thing I've been able to do:
- Give my best friend $300 to borrow. It made me feel more financially secure, which happens to be one of my 'issues', so this is super good for me! And it's helping someone else. Everybody wins.

Best Dressed:
- I wore my grandfather's ring and my greatgrandfather's watch to the funeral on Monday, the reason I haven't been blogging anything worth a damn. It turned out that along with the dark suit, the gold really popped out while still looking classy

Favorite Links of the Moment:
- Sean's Ramblings-seems to have roped me for at least a week. Pretty funny stuff and a full-out California Tortilla nut, like me!

- Lovelifewhatever.com- I joined up and it's so much fun! Like blogger, myspace and an arcade, all in one place. It's addicting. I know that!

- http://maps.google.com/- your friend and mine. I've almost got it down. I really want to get it down, as I don't know how long I went last night but I know it was a pretty far ride. An hour and a half ride went well. Hit some nice hills, decent flat but the distance was good. I'll be interested in seeing how far I really went given I'm a little sore today.

- There are a few different Triathlon blogs I've been getting more and more into reading:

FatAss2Badass
DCTriGirl
Tri-Newbies
TryBriTri
Throughth3wall this is my newest one
CharlotteHarris

- http://thestrongbuzz.com/ - was on Top Chef, which I actually watched this week (first time in weeks)

Looking forward to:
- Sleeping
- Morning's fresh cup of coffee
- Resting
- Poker
Not looking forward to the Ikea mystery shop. Maybe it'll be worth the 45 bux the bank shops aren't shit so that is easy money. **Update- got it extended to Monday. A stay of execution*

Looking further forward to:
- Poker tonight and Friday night =)

Looking so far forward, one might mistake it for a plan:
- Agricultural Fair, followed by the Nationals/Mets game. Nothing like taking on the league leader at home after hanging out with fresh corn and a crash-up derby.

Largest Realization of the Moment:
- My legs are gonna be tired/sore tomorrow

Biggest (Slick)Deal of the Week:
Ate a banana, drank lots of water and took in some extra sodium to hold it all together. But still nothing held strong to California Tortilla's chicken ceaser burrito and the free one next time!
I can't stop eating these things. A tasty mixture of proteins, carbos and prolly a bit of fat somewhere...not that I can find it.

**The Bike**

I think that's about it for now. Hopefully I'll figure out how long I went last night.

It's almost over? (again)

2007-08-14T03:57:00.000Z

Within hours, my quest for teaching eligibility will no be no longer.

That doesn't mean I'll be hired and actually employed with benefits, but it does allow principals and everyone to see my file. And from there, the skies the limit.
The limit is really down to what Health and Physical Education teaching positions are open in Montgomery County, who begins classes in less than 2 weeks.

I'm told, this is the time to not freak out, but to be on the ready for phone calls. Thank you for those that have been behind me, pushing me towards my goal. To those that signed the necessary forms in such quick fashion. Thank you to those that actually called me back (not many of them). And fuck you, to anybody who isn't on my side. ;) That's how I roll!

So in this time of continued waiting, I still remain pesimisstic toward 'the man' and how I've been held back a few years now.
But today, I'm sick of bitching and moaning, so I'm gonna leave it up to the wills-that-be(e), and do what I gotta do. First up, get outside!!!

First let me lay down my
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
BB2: you've had more than a medium hard time

Look, I can be raunchy too

2007-08-10T16:14:00.000Z

Or not. but if you didn't read, please go back and read my last post.

Eight More Things you prolly didn't need to know but am gonna be shared with you anyway

2007-08-09T03:25:00.000Z

Thank you View from Dupont, Dara, HoneyKbee and Scott for the tags. Seems that I was tagged months and months ago by the first two and had a few posts about halfway done but never did finish them.

I was asked on 8/8 by two people so in celebration, I'll give in and give the 'fans' what they want but I warn you, not everything is gonna even try to be funny. Enjoy! =)

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1. We have to post these rules before we give you the facts.
2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
3. People who are tagged write their own blog post about their eight things and include these rules.
4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged and that they should read your blog.

Let us begin:

My eight: - not from the old posts. brand new today -

Number eight starts me by stating that I don't know much. Well, lemme rephrase that, I know too much about too little.
I think it's quite 'adult' of me to take responsibility in my own knowledge or lack thereof. That by this point in my life, I 'should' have a better grasp of what I like, don't, want, desire, tolerant of and what role each of these play in my life given each's level for affect.
But my magic eight ball does tell me that I'm going to fix that.
- Eight is a powerful number. In poker pocket 8s are to be played strong.

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It's been 7 days since I reached my limit on uploading pictures to Flickr, so I actually forked over a bit of my hard-earned cash, of which I have very little, just in order to continue to bring joy to the world through my artistic work (and my 'fun' outlet) of photography.

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Six. That's easy. I'm leaving at 6am to go for my ride.
Oh wait, that's now.
Be back in a bit.
.
.6 is also my lucky number. I was number 6 in soccer when I was a kid. Wish I knew where any of those jerseys were.
.
Results of ride: That seat taint good for anybody anymore. I bought padded riding shorts (christ, am I really that guy?) but I might as well be wearing steel shorts!
45 minute ride. Not sure how far. I'll have to check the google.maps or whatever. I'll blog it up later.

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5 Reasons that mornings suck it:

1. Waking up. Yea, I'm not really into this waking up thing, much less the awake thing. I'm tired but I can't sleep. It's been a hellava few weeks for that.

2. I'm all dehydrated. Too hot out, too much a/c in the face, too efficient of a bladder. lol

3. Commuting to work. 5 miles or 50 minutes, commuting isn't good for anyone. Don't lie and tell me you like it.

4. 20 = can't do this in the morning. Well, you could but you'd be quite the worker-bee if you were to partake. Good luck burnouts.

5. Most people like their personal training really early so if I'm to make a lot of money doing that, I'll have to get up even earlier. Looks like I'll be broke forever....or just work in the evenings. ;) Need a trainer?

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Four score and .....too long ago, I felt self-confidence and sure of myself.
I've been so busy trying to figure out life, that I've been missing it.

I gotta hurry up so I can enjoy this life too!

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I'm insanely tired. I'm one of those that doesn't need to sleep, or at least tries to trick himself into thinking so. I haven't slept well since...well, a while now. and I'm ssooo tired. I'm like on the brink of tears.

and I guess that's really what #3 is: boys cry too

and that's ok. I don't think I'm a pussy or anything. Thinking about a kiss from the girl you love, doesn't make you any less of a man. I think it makes me a sensitive human being... and as a guy, I don't think there are many of us willing to put it on the line that we have feelings too. I'm scared. I'm growing into adulthood at 31 and it's lonely. There. I said it.

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I've lost a lot of family and been in a lot of car wrecks and I've survived it all.

You want details on those family members or car wrecks? Just ask.
Most recently, and I'm not looking for pity, my Uncle Bill died two days ago.
I love him and will miss him, even if I didn't get to see him much and even if his passing is the best thing for him.....I'm tired of death. i'm tired of pain.

and my number one:

Nine planets round the sun
Only one does the sun embrace
Upon this watered one
So much to we take for granted

So let us sleep outside tonight
Lay down in the mother's arms
For here we can rest safely

If green should slip to grey
Would our hearts still bloody beat
If the mountains crumble away
And the river dry
Would it stop the stepping feet

Take all that we can get
When it's done
Nobody left to bury
Nobody left to dig the holes
And here we will rest safely

One sweet world
Around this star is spinning
One sweet world
In her breath I'm swimming
And here we will rest in peace.

I have to add another number 1 (and F U if that's 9 now): I'm not moving to California. There have been rumors and murmurs. I made an adult decision. I'm proud of myself not matter what people think.

and as a side note: PJ gets censored?
and if any article spoke to me, this would be it. Thanks sis.

NOW....who to tag. Let's see if I know 5 people much less 8 (given I have to discard a few that have tagged me)

So I'm tagging:

Natalie - Thanks K for the blog URL hook-up

DCBlogs!

OC in DC

forget the Makeup

KtotheMax

Curt Shilling

Lego my Preggo

Dag-gone-it

***A note to people I don't have listed on the side, please let me know if you'd like in because in my transfer of templates, I've lost people....people that I really like, like Nat

Well, I made it to six. I'm sorry if I forgot you..I'm exhausted. Please feel free to play the game, and please let me know when you did =)

Have a good one, people

Barry Didn't Get Me

2007-08-08T06:39:00.000Z

Good Lord. I was tempted by the Yahoo Gods and I almost watched Barry but then I came to my senses.

Like I'm going to worry about a recordbreaking homerun by Him?! Have you lost your mind?

Dude, cheat all you want in cards. Don't cheat in love. Don't cheat in the game. Don't cheat in your love for the game.

You dirtbag!

Wow. What an accomplishment!!

2007-08-07T19:00:00.001Z

I've never been so proud of one individual. I mean, to tie for the largest individual sporting record in history is something to be proud of. Seriously, that is a feat that few will ever meet, hence the record standing for so long.

Now, back to reality. Barry and the rest of those fucking cheaters, you think there shoulda been an * before, now I say there should be a nice big, red X by your f'n 'record'

I don't care if you knew or not. If it was by mistake or on purpose. Once it's known that you were using a performance enhancing substance during the time which this 'run on history' was being made, you should disqualify yourself and have a little dignity for the game itself.

Baseball is larger than you!

And I've spoken on Michael Vick so I won't go there....Pac Man Jones, Mr. WVU!! you little motherfucker. And I luckily, the public won't hear much from the ref who fixed games, as a little group of 'friends' will take care of that problem.

Tons of divorces by way of cheating, so the word Marriage doesn't mean much. Tons of cheating in sports by way of performance enhancing drugs (Thanks Tour de France, I don't even care who won), that these records have lost their meaning.

At least in poker, you're supposed to cheat, lie and steal. That's the premise of the game. I won't call myself an athlete for being a poker player, but at least I can say i've never cheated (outside of the rules of the game).

An AssHat Society. No Child Left Behind.....how about we leave all the bullshit behind, can we do that? Think it's possible? I fear for our future and that I'm not Even kidding about. (I must be getting old)

Take me out to the movies and buy yourself a snack

2007-08-07T01:34:00.000Z

The topic came to mind as I have no cable tv (self-inflicted as I'm not going to pay well over 100 bux a month for shitty Comcast service).
See, here's the thing: I don't really go see movies much and I guess it's because I'm broke all the time. This is what happens when you accountant tells you that you just filed under the poverty line (this was told to me in April but anyway).

I'm not adverse to movies. I love movies. They're practically all I watch but I'll only go and pay to see movies sparingly. Those time-to-time seasons when there comes a block of movies I'd actually care to go and see. Like now:

- Rescue Dawn - I'm figuring alone
- Bourne Ultimatum - I guess alone

As a side note, I'd like to add that dvd library contains way too much matt damon and edward norton. I got 6 degrees of nothing away from these guys in about half my movies. I could even throw mr. pitt in for a bonus. Fight club, Mr&Mrs smith, Ocean's Eleven / Twelve, Rounders, American History X, add a few more I can't remember.
Truly a significant percentage no?

- The Simpsons (Reserved)

- Transformers - Imagine that, alone. But I don't think I'll mind this one alone. I wanna be able to take in some hardcore visuals if the movie allows like I want it to.

- Die Hard (Dad and I will see this at some point as is the tradition of the Die Hard movies. Me, Sis and Dad see them together. This year, Sister is on another coast so we'll have to time that one down with the 3 hr. difference)

I already missed Spiderman 3 on the big screen. I might have to fork over some green soon to see a show on the Big Screen.

At least I had a decent enough ride tonight on the outdoor bike. Oh yea, you guys haven't seen pictures. Lemme see what I can do about that.

Meanwhile, I'm going to continue my pity-party over having no friends to see movies with. Later

What City am I?

2007-08-05T20:05:00.000Z

You Are Austin

A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll.
You're totally weird and very proud of it.
Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way.

Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick

What American City Are You?

Doesn't mean I'm moving there. It's just a funny so everybody relax. I mean, I know you want me to move to your city or part of town, but there is just so much of me that can go around. ;)

Amazing what change will bring about

2007-08-04T05:05:00.000Z

So Here's the Deal: (heh)

I'm training for a triathlon. This isn't news.

I was still up this morning from a late (early) round of successful poker playing and decided to go for a swim. Came back here, got my wetsuit, swam 2000 meters. no problem. Could have gone further actually but decided I was tired enough and was going to get a second workout in later.

Well later came a few minutes ago.

I ran around and did stuff today. Nothing exciting, believe me. Office depot has no stories, and came home. Napped for a few hours after answering some email and playing some chess.

Woke up, cleaned some stuff and at 1am, I got around to feeling motivated to hitting the bike.

Figured a quick 20 miles in about an hour 30 would work. Empty gym, me on the bike. Nothing could go wrong right? No.

After 6 years of living in this stupid place, the management has taken upon itself to actually following the rules they set up in terms of the gym hours. 5am - 12am daily.

Stupid rule if ya ask me because who the hell is going to go to the gym after 12am to do anything but workout? Well, I guess a stupid rule now has a stupid question attached. The answer is: stupid people that would actually steal dumbbells (20 lb weights were stolen the first week the gym was open. Nice place to live huh?).

So anyway, I stride back here and lucky me, in the 4 minutes I was outside, I have a nice sized bugbite on my left calf. Just enough to annoy me but whatever. Minor compared to the frustration over not being able to train when I want.

I mean, it woulda been fine as those are the 'rules' but after years of not enforcing it and not having a problem throughout those years, why now? And why leave ALL the lights on in the gym if it's closed?

Another bastard f'n fact brought to you by the people of the Avalon Corporation. I liked em when they didn't give a shit.

Well, so much for my two-a-day workouts.

Going to work my abs now. but that doesn't really count in my book.
Maybe I'll be up for a 5am then sleep.
Grrrrr---(Iron)man

--end rant

California Tortilla talks to us!!

2007-08-03T11:36:00.000Z

Hello My Little Burrito Elito --

As I write this I'm in a "rustic" cabin in Cape Cod. My head is touching the ceiling and I'm sitting down. So much for being a pampered pregnant woman.

On that note, enjoy your August Taco Talk. There's big, big scoop in there.

xoxo,
Pam aka Lady on the Cup

P.S. Check out our Grand Opening Free Burrito Days:
Ranson, West Virginia: Thursday, August 9th
Reston, VA: HOPEFULLY Tuesday, August 14th (Please call them first!)

For all the Grand Opening scoop, go to: http://www.californiatortilla.com/grandopenings.html

Taco Talk
August 2007

MORE SHOCKING CALIFORNIA TORTILLA NEWS
After much scientific study and analysis by the California Tortilla World HQ, it’s been determined on the office abacus that we’ll serve our 5 millionth burrito (yes, 5 millionth!) sometime on Wednesday, August 15th. And to celebrate that milestone, we’ll be giving everyone who orders an entrée that day at every California Tortilla a free burrito coupon for a future visit. Plus, we’ll give the first 100 people to purchase an entrée at every California Tortilla (can you tell we want you to buy those entrees?) a FREE commemorative t-shirt. I LOVE these t-shirts. They’re simple, yet oh so California Tortilla. I don’t even know why I love them so much, I just do. (Please one t-shirt per person present. They’re so exciting that we want to make sure we share the love with everyone in the restaurant.)

So come on by August 15th and be part of the hoopla! And get here early – you don’t want to miss out on our fabulous t-shirt extravaganza.

SPEAKING OF ALL THOSE BURRITOS
California Tortilla will be 12 years old on August 4th. And because we didn’t open a second Cal Tort for 5 years (due to the fact that we’re lazy), and it took us another 3 years to open the third Cal Tort, it’s even more amazing to me that we’ve sold 5 million burritos in such a short time. (We’ve got 27 stores. Were you afraid for a minute that I was going to go through the entire timeline?)

Anyway, it got me thinking that we’ve had an awful lot of different people eat our burritos over the past 12 years. And while I’d love to list all of you (because it would take up space) I quickly realized that if you’re anything like me, you really only care about the famous people who’ve eaten here. (I actually care very much about each and every one of you, I’d just care that much more if you were a celebrity. That’s charming, isn’t it?)

In any event, here’s a condensed version of the more famous California Tortilla Eaters in no particular order:

· David Spade: He had a Honey Lime Burrito and said it was the best burrito he’s ever eaten. And we know he must be right because he’s rich and we’re not.

· Bush Twins, Jenna and Barbara: They had two Low-Carb Hickory Chicken Burrito Bowls, a large chips and salsa and a cup of ice. (Apparently there’s a shortage of ice at the White House.)

· Terps Coach, Gary Williams: He eats here all the time and pretends he’s not famous. We jump up and down and cause a scene when he arrives. I’m sure he enjoys that.

· President Clinton: After seeing a White House employee eating our food he said, “That’s one honkin’ burrito.” I don’t even know what that means, but I like anyone who uses “honkin’” as an adjective.

· NY Times Best Selling Author, Brad Meltzer: Brad, who’s on the NY Times Best Seller’s list every couple of minutes, was one of our favorite customers before he moved to a town where there were fewer little people. He estimates that in the past 12 years his Bonus Burrito card has saved him over $200,000.

· Ray Romano: He came in just after the pilot of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He snacked on a Crunchy BBQ Ranch and a #1 Combo and loved it. I lectured him on saving his money for the future. He never came back.

Near Misses:

· Nicole Kidman: She and her forehead (it’s a separate entity), used the bathroom at the Cleveland Park California Tortilla.

· Chelsea Clinton: She and a friend looked at a menu we had posted outside and decided that it wasn’t as honkin’ as her dad thought it was.

· The Queen of England: In May she was just a few miles from our Williamsburg Cal Tort.

So there you have it folks, the famous people of Cal Tort. If you know anyone newsworthy who’s eaten at California Tortilla, please let me know. I’d love to hear about it. And possibly harass them.

PREGNANCY UPDATE
Only one month to go. Yee-ha! And apparently, unlike the Panda at the zoo, who the zookeepers couldn’t tell was pregnant (what’s up with that?), people definitely know I’m pregnant. I actually had a man come up to me the other day and say, “Wow! You’re one large woman!” When is that ever appropriate? (His wife very quickly and nicely chimed in, “He means you look beautiful.” Really? That's one tough code to crack.)

In any event, you have no idea how excited I am that September 9th is almost here. Please think good thoughts for me and my large-ness.

ANNUAL SUMMER SAFETY TIP

If you’re caught eating a burrito in a lightning storm, immediately
remove the wrapper and lie in a ditch.

LITTLE JACK CORNER
Are you going to be so happy when I stop talking about my children? I'm like Kathie Lee Gifford without the good hair. I swear I'm going to stop talking about them very soon. I just had to mention that Jackaroo will be 2 on August 6th and I wanted to wish him Happy Birthday in print. I only have a few years left to do this before I mortify him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK!

Innocent Jack, relaxing, at 3 months. Devious Jack, today.

3rd Quarter Specials

1. FISH TACOS! For $6.79 this darn tasty special comes with:
2 Fish Tacos
2 tortillas stuffed with blackened grouper, chipotle sour cream,
crisp cabbage cole slaw, cilantro and a lime wedge
Fresh Chips and Salsa
A Refreshing Soda

* Fish tacos available a la carte for $2.50 each.

2. CHICKEN PESTO BURRITO!
For $7.99 this darn tasty special comes with:
Pesto Chicken Burrito
Grilled marinated chicken, Mexican rice, pesto sauce, roma tomatoes and lettuce. MMM!
Fresh Chips and Salsa
A Refreshing Soda

* Chicken Pesto Burrito available a la carte for $6.29 each.

IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA TORTILLA INFO

Questions, Comments, Compliments (especially compliments): Email me (The Pamster) at pfelix@californiatortilla.com

Franchising: franchising@californiatortilla.com or cdecre@californiatortilla.com

Rescue Me from Chaos

2007-08-02T07:03:00.000Z

Watching Rescue Me tonight, the opening scene reminded me of my pictures in front of the 'couch-fire' and my desire to become a Firefighter.

Reminds me of how poorly I handle day-to-day life but in times of heroic necessity, I'll be the first to jump across 20-story breaks to save a total stranger.

Too bad life is chopped full of the monotony that is offered to the masses.

Even within the constraints that we as humans try to put on ourselves by inventing "a lot of versatile solutions for modern living", what we truly crave is Chaos.
Most people aren't content with what they have. Desiring more.
More stuff.
More power.
More ability.
More More MORE.

That can only bring on conflict, negativity, hostility, anger, hatred, chaos.

No matter how controlled, these confined situations may be, they are self-inflicted by human For example, people aren't happy with their jobs, their car, their hair. Tiny things but wars have started over stupid little things 5 cents on the price of gas.

I'm gonna stay away from the political as that's not what I'm trying to say, but more over, I'm focusing on the human nature of their behavior and saying that sadly, as much as we 'want peace', no we don't....if you think about it and remain honest to yourself.

....how hot would it be if I were a fireman btw?
Ha. I just got that....hot...fire....-sigh- I need more/better sleep.

I've got my pencil. Gimme something to write on!

2007-08-01T23:01:00.001Z

What didn't happen this weekend: (Post began on Monday night)
What Didn't happen. Well, let's see.

Didn't buy bike
I didn't buy a bike even though my event is in 42 days. Maybe 41 now? F'n soon, I know that.
I did bike today though (Tuesday) 9 miles in 30 mins.
Saw a few other bikers that were riding around. One during the day, one at night in the city. Both made me wanna ride around like full-time. My legs aren't gonna be ready I have a feeling.
Gonna have to go twice a day from now on, plus get a leg off Craigslist. Size 54cm. S105 brakes. I don't care about clips and all that. Seat padding doesn't matter.
Meanwhile, do people wear all kinds of different materials during a Triathlon? I never see them change or anything. But you can't ride in your wetsuit.
I'm so confused.

Didn't go to Poison
Between plane delays, rain delays, and pissin'n'moanin'.....not a Poison day or was it?

Didn't retain my job
"How do ya get fired....on your day off?"
Well, it wasn't my day off until I made it that way but passing out at about 7am and needing to be out by 730am. Good work, right? Yea. I won't get into the stupidity of the people I worked for because I don't care. I'm really not worried about it, as somehow I've always been able to work and make money. Sell and make money, Craigslist again....not my body. oh You and your sick mind. Anyway...
They're in the past and there is no sense in feeling bad about it. Just learn and move onto the next thing.

Didn't Not Smoke
Again, I have to move on from this but the days of counting (which I don't know how many days it was) ended on early Monday morning. Didn't make it through the weekend without smoking a cigarette. Or four, to be precise.
I'm an adult and made an adult decision but I also know I hate those things and I am not psyched that I did it. I have truly gotten sick of those things. At least I know 100% I'm through with those. Now tweed on the other hand,

Didn't eat. And really haven't in weeks. This is bad on so many levels. Gotta focus. gotta read myself but gotta eat. More important than sleep. --I'm now looking at this days later and it really shows how much I haven't eaten or slept given the babble--

Didn't get a bike. and my Annapolis Tri is 41 days away
Rode this sweet one but it's like $1000 and I don't have that kinda cash. Another dream for later. A little more tangible and a little more realistic though.

Didn't retain my living status. Long story but basically the reign of MPDU has come to an immediate hault where my old complex is concerned. Time for a change and I don't have a choice. Some would say this isn't such a bad thing. I'm not saying anything.

Didn't (still) go to the Bodies Exhibit. I didn't have any thought or plan to but I saw it as I looked at the title page of DCBlogs, something I haven't done in a while.

Didn't know that hotels were so expensive! I haven't made reservations for a hotel in lord knows how long and Calling around to Annapolis hotels, I'm finding myself about to spend the amount that I will on my bike, if and when I ever find one. ...hint hint....help help....

Didn't find happiness. Tis gonna be a journey but that's what life is right? A journey of searching what you like and don't? And by the time you figure it all out, you're either too old to go do it or you're in your bed, passing along your wisdom.

Didn't find a positive attitude. Given the "Didn't"s of this post, I'd say I'm still in a negative space. (By definition I'm in a negative space, but that's just cause it's 'da hood')

more to be added (and this time I actually mean it) but then again, am I checking in or something? I guess I am.

"Hello Brain? Yea, it's me. uh, Shut up now! Thanks"
-click

Oh yea, it's Wednesday and I just got back from my therapist. Great session. Really figured some shit out that blew my mind. Don't wanna get into it but it's not bad. it's not good. it just Is.
Oh, but somebody did steal his wallet from his house, as he was In the house! Fuckin' people.
Back to my hole.

Red Bull for everyone

2007-07-31T09:20:00.001Z

Anybody remember that RedBull game that was going around for a little while?

Well, here's a video of this year's something or other. Kinda has nothing to do with it, but still wasted some of the time you're stuck at work, right?

Oh, and with the game which we all know you're either playing or about to play, try leaving me some scores.

Off to see the show

2007-07-29T18:52:00.000Z

Thought there is a chance of thunderstorms,
and I even hear thunder already,
Off to the Poison show we go!!

Poncho: check
Crappy sneakers: check

Asshat: check (long story behind that one)

Ready to Rock!: -sigh- kinda?

anyway, have a good evening everybody and please don't tell me what went on on Entourage.
--oh, and won $50 last night at poker. Two wins in a row. woo!--

You Got Game?

2007-07-25T03:01:00.000Z

Anybody have a game going on Thursday, Friday or Saturday?

Looking for a friendly no-limit game. .25/.50 or $1/2 cash would be good.

Tourney would be ok too but cash is preferred.

Anyway, off to bed. Swam 2000 meters today.

Good Mornin' Everybody...

2007-07-24T05:43:00.002Z

My favorite commerical of all time!

Awake yet? Crying with laughter yet? Watch it on loop and tell me it isn't HOURS of entertainment

AND PLEASE SIGN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO GET MIKE VICK OUT of the NFL

--Thank you for Velvet (in Dupont) for spreading the word.

AREA 51

2007-07-18T01:28:00.000Z

51 days of no smoking for me that is!!

My swim today went wonderfully given my non-smoking. So did my biking too but more about that in a second.

I'm a Non-Smoker! Wooo!!

So I've been updating my Tri blog (secret secret) but today I'm proud to say that I rode 11.5 miles and Then swam 1100 yards. My first multi-sport day in training for this:

So anyway, tomorrow is Free Pop-Tart Day at California Tortilla!!! I'll be there for lunch and dinner. (Sign up for the newsletter and not only will you get Pam's wit in written form but you will get a Free Taco!)

Love me some Cal-tort!!

I've moved up to the big time

2007-07-17T03:07:00.000Z

Look At Me!! I'm New and Improved....!

2007-07-16T06:06:00.000Z

Or am I?

I don't know about these colors but I think I like em. I'll see more tomorrow. I know how to post on my tri blog now:)

I'll be back.

Per usual, I'm workin' on it

2007-07-14T04:44:00.000Z

So I got told that my 'comments' section is screwed up again. Imagine that, something on my blog not working.

Now you'd like to think that I fixed the stupid bugs by getting a new template, but obviously this has only changed the F ups. Off to go fix the problems and hopefully make the whole damn thing look a bit less stupid. (At least the template was free).

But to Blogger, I dedicate this video:

No, I don't love my new template

2007-07-13T01:12:00.000Z

But the old one was kicking my butt.

Sorry to all the links I had up but I have to reapply y'all later. I obviously have a bunch to fix on this one, but the old one just wasn't working. I get into that later in this post. As for now......

Summer is great in the DC area. The rest of the year, not so much but I do love the summer here.
Luckily, the humidity hasn't been the Worst ever, though it's had its days of shitting on us. Today was one of those awesome days!

---Btw, the avator sorta looks like me only there is no real goatee function and I'd like to think I have a smile more, etc etc.
---The cool thing is, even though the t-shirt options are limited, this is sorta a reverse Howard Stern fist. Wooo!!

Sunny, not too humid, not too hot. Beautiful sunset (just watched it from the 24th floor) again. Man, do I ever love those sundown pictures. (my Flickr and Youtube have a few examples).

As for today, it's almost the close of the week and what a week it's been. Hell, what a few months it's been. Lots has gone on as I mentioned previously but let me continue:

- I watched my first 2007 WSOP (World Series of Poker) Tourney final table today. While the Main Event is still in the beginning stages, it was fun to watch this Irishman go from the brink of elimination (in 6th place making only $283,000) to win the tourney for over $700K!
What sucks is that ESPN cuts out like 5 of the 7 hours it takes these players to sweat to the end...And while I'm aware that people don't consider it a sport, it does help when you're training on the bike (inside the gym).
Yes, I still don't have a road bike which totally sucks! as today would have been more than the perfect day to travel from my job in Burke and head down to an long open stretch of road for a ride. -sigh- So I resigned myself to the indoor bike.

----If you're looking for a mountain bike, I'm fully selling one----
----If you're selling a road/Tri bike, lemme know!----

So now it's 9:30 and Le Tour de France is on TV. It really helped me with my ride on Monday (14 miles) but it was coming on as I was finishing today (10.40 miles). Swam Tuesday (1000 meters - long-pool) and yesterday off.
Now you're all caught up with my training so far. Oh my training. Well, if I didn't tell you, I'm competing in the Annapolis Triathlon in September.
This will be my first Triathlon since 2004 when I competed in my very first (Sprint) Triathlon. Then I got injured (Thanks Virginia. Could I hate you more?) and I got very unmotivated.

But I'm back! I won't say that I'm better than ever as my left ankle/foot has been a bother since before my training and almost talked me out of doing This Tri but F that! I'm working on my flexibility so that I don't blow out my Achilles but they aren't psyched with what I've decided to take on = an Olympic length Tri.

I'm psyched as hell and if I have to walk the 10K, I'm going to finish. I'm like Rocky when it comes to athletics and realize that while I'm not the best athlete in the group, I've got the heart that will drive me toward (my personal) victory!

Ok, enough of kissing my own ass but hey, it's my blog so F you ;)

I'm still loading pictures of last weekend and our travel to NY for the Cyclones game and a fun day at Astroland before it closes forever. I think I mentioned that I'll have to post a picture-catchup-post-thing.

So the obvious.....I've changed my background. Stupid fucking Blogger won't let me screw around my old template, though I have it saved and will try to bring it back bigger and better.

I'm so fucking pissed because I've been working for months to get it back to super and Blogger just won't budge so in order to add any links, which I've been desperate to do, I've had to give in. Sorry Delirium. I did my best and I'm just not gonna waste your time with my template any more. Especially since I've taken to working on my Triathlon Site (ha ha, ya thought I'd link it here right? pfftt).

So you won't see the site posted here as I'll be 'real' on that site and show lots of pictures of me and talk about my real life.

That's where I've been = working on the other site. Sorry to those that read here and haven't been updated with my real site. Email me or leave me a message if you're interested in the other site.

I'll still be updating here about non-sense-fun-stuff!! Don't worry, but it won't be as up-to-date as I used to be.

Meanwhile, I've been super busy with real life! It's Summer baby!

Fun in the Sun baby! Oh yea, Happy 7-11 yesterday. Of course I got my slurpee!

(Next couple posts will be 'tags' from BlahBlahBlog and ViewfromDupont)

TaTa for now

2007-07-10T04:49:00.000Z

Been Busy. Reminaing Busy.

Gotta love the summer. It keeps me away

Finally taking a break from life to write a short update and watch the Home Run Derby. So here goes:

PHYSICALLY:
Completed my first openwater swim about a month ago. Got back in the water last week.
Left ankle still f'd.
Signed up for Annapolis Tri and started seriously training today. Felt like I was gonna throw up.
Didn't stretch.

Left nostril inflamed. Not the first time and don't really know what that's about but when I get back to 'real' work, then my health insurance will be seeing my name on a bunch of documents.

WORK:
Wasn't doing much for a few weeks after school ended. Looked for jobs, found next to nothing so my resume barely left the printer.
Privately painted and did other homely stuff for some cash. Paid the rent.
Meanwhile, now I teach Korean kids in Virginia -sigh- Good money though and gives me something to do.

Gotta get more rest.

TRAVEL:
- Just got back from Astroland, NY.
- Saw the Cyclones in Single A ball. Nice stadium
- Ate Nathan's
- Saw a few of my best friends.
- Love to visit Brooklyn.....very certain parts of it.
- Broadway show at Studio 54!
- Result of visiting NY: Need to work out much harder

HAPPY 4th:

The pictures above are really just one but flipped.
- Had a lot of Tequilla
- Got stuck in the Hail storm while fixing 1/3 of the food we had to cook.
- Couldn't get on roof but still saw 3 firework shows from the 24th floor.
Lots of other stuff actually. Too tired.

I'll have to put together a photo-post as I've been busy going through tons of pictures too. Ok. ttyl

I went in for a Hair Straightener and came out with a Dildo

2007-07-02T13:31:00.000Z

From Amazon, comes a sale that can be refused by no woman or man alike and there are so many to choose from. Here were my personal top 3 favorites:

1. - Ballsy Super Dong 6-Inch White

When this looked up right at me, I was searching our friend Google for a picture of "I love vaginas" (and coming up with some great items).
All of the sudden,this little nugget of goofy was set on my desk(top) so I ran with it and here we are.
The real story is below in our Home Section:

2. - Pure White Pleasure Dildo

and check out these Product Features

7.5 inch of pure fun.
7.5" of pure sensuality.
7.5" of pure pleasure
The purity of white.

Something struck me about this one and you should know I don't have a 'true' problem with this ad. Now while I'm not racist and not against celebrating your own race but upon my first being read this ad, it struck me the wrong way. First it made me laugh out loud, soon to be replaced with a feeling of unease and finally resting on disgust.

Are they saying that other dildos are with the 'high power' of Hitler? The fuck does "The purity of white" mean, really?

Ridiculous thought to go through my head I know, but if we're all for sheltering our children from every other God damn thing in the world, should these be available in such a public place as Amazon?

At least the others haven't completely taken over. Enjoy what freedoms we have left people. Drink in the streets.

3. - Ballsy Super Cock Dildo, 6 Inches
Another option brought to you for those whole like to go-at-it in the public pool, backyard bbq but need to stay quiet or riding an airplane and fearful of your fun being suspected of a bomb.

Each product is currently on sale for personal use.
and once bought, lemme use it however I want ok? If I wanna use it for a comedy show, orgy, public display of what-have-you...GO FOR IT!!

Remember that this Madman is a joker in a deck of aces and you'll know when I mean to hurt you. Til then: "Have a fun rest of the day and Be good to each other." as I tell students as they leave class. <--yes I miss teaching a bit....but not that much ;)

...and in case you're confused or think I'm confirming things you've always dreamed of, no I don't and have no desire to use any product in this category. Just to clear things up. Lol

End Rant

Good Morning Sunshine......

2007-07-01T16:35:00.000Z

Good news everybody, it's another sunny and beautiful day! The humidity is low and it's time to get out there and have some fun.

See ya

Is it still today?

2007-07-01T07:07:00.001Z

I've been told that the day doesn't really end until you get to sleep. If that's true then I've definitely had 32 hour days, like I've always bitched about not having.

Given that it's now 3:12am and I'm starting Donnie Brasco, I'd say there is a good chance of making this a 24 hour weekend day. Like back in the old'n days at WVU, running around the city at all hours and things were always going on. Some place. Even if not invited, there were interesting sounds and activities seen in the places you went to.

The Quik-E-Mart off Stewart St, both of 'em on Sunny Side, Dallas St, ...

Anyway, it's now 4:14am. Been up since 10:56 in the am. Is that 32 hours yet? I'm too damn tired to figure it out.

4:33am - Night kids. Off to tomorrow.

My new addictions

2007-06-30T19:04:00.001Z

1. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 - This PC game takes up a lot of my time lately. Tycoon 3, not so good.

Building my new site - Trying to learn/use Wordpress so it's a whole new ballgame but I think I found a template I like, finally!

Flickr.com - I'm even thinking of spending money to keep my pictures better organized. Not sure I want to because I keep my pictures in so many places, what's one more and what's with spending money on it, ya know?

Yelp.com - Share your opinion local (or not so local) places to eat

Gather.com - It's fun and we both get things if you join with me =)

GoodReads.com - Just a place to trade book or just tell other friends about books you're reading.

Insiderpages.com - Something close to Yelp.

Going.com - doesn't work for me but would in NY, Chicago, San Francisco, and Boston

----If you wanna join me/my groups/etc, lemme know and you'll be in for a world of fun.

beaker76ha@yahoo.com

Either way, enjoy your Saturday...what is now evening/night

I just used the new Iphone

2007-06-29T15:20:00.000Z

It was amazing. The best thing ever. I've never wanted for more out of a phone!

Ok so I'm totally kidding and have Verizon. I wouldn't give up on Verizon for ATT. No one company has it all, but ATT can have the Iphone for 100 bux and I still wouldn't switch over. Good luck to those that actually purchase this "Version One" as you know there will be at least two more versions before the bugs are worked out.

Hell, LG can't figure out how to make the phones actually work as phones, just MP3 players or text messaging. Maybe they should cut to the chase and hook up with Apple right now. Or better yet, 2 years ago when Apple decided to produce these I-gotta-have-it-Phones.

This is all my prediction and total speculation but when I'm right, you can say that I told you so.

Miss Scarlet said...

I want a new ringtone, but they're too expensive!

5:59 PM, June 23, 2007

- Agreed.

Finance is all the way...Happy Friday

2007-06-29T07:27:00.000Z

I felt inspired to try and imitate what I was priviged to see from 2-3am. This are the times I treasure being such a night owl.

Anyway
For a Fun Friday treat, I tried to find the hour long segment online for y'all but couldn't so this synopsys of what goes on with Easterns (and more links!) will hopefully get you psyched that Football is coming back. (Even if it's before the All-Star break during the Sox season, not to metion the rest of MLB)

Now, on with the show:

Let us begin with Brendan Haywood, whose only other highlight is the one you see below

Don't feel too bad for him. He's still a multi-millionaire.

Portis gets a little TOO into it.

Lavar, old 'sucked in NY so I went out and broken my leg in 3 places' Arrington still loves his boys at Easterns. Where off-sync lip syncing is Encouraged.

*Side note - Sorry you left Lavar. Sorry DC didn't use you correctly or rest you well-enough the first time. Sorry your career ended with having really, only one great season.

And then there's Mr. Ray Lewis. I'll bet he's not that sorry he hitched his horse to this wagon.
The only time I saw him was on today's 2am-3am broadcast 'show' of Eastern Motors, as they strung clips of these football players together with two whiteys who look to be the size of one of Ray Ray's legs.
He's an Inspiration to athletes that actually want it. To those that work a program that works, 100% of the time.

Sunday marks the beginning of my major training season and hopefully of a beautifully long relationship with Triathlon.
The foot and ankle aren't 100% but it's time to get back on that bike and ride and ride. Jump back in the pool and glide and glide.

32 days since I quit smoking. A hell of a lot more to go. and a lot more to talk about with relation to my working out.

One of these days I'll actually be gone to the training site. Lord knows when, unless I can ride with this on the exercise bike....hhmmm....

When Ann meets Elizabeth

2007-06-28T20:02:00.001Z

Ann can go to hell. This is the closest thing I'll get to political ever but crimaney.... SHUSH!!!

Elizabeth actually makes good points while Ann just wants to stir the pot. Negativity follows Ann like stink on Shit. Meanwhile, she should play with her hair more. Anxious much?

Ann has the right to say whatever she wants (without slanderous attacks) but most of the stuff I've ever heard her spew is just hate, as Mrs. Edwards points out.

I'm not a John Edwards supporter or anti-Edwards, just a guy who is sick of Ann being the Media Whore that she is. (Which I'm now furthering, ugh)

Ok. that rant over. Back to sleep everybody, it's Thursday and you'll need it for tonight's parting ;)

Almost

2007-06-27T05:38:00.000Z

Almost broke and smoked a cig. Luckily, I didn't have any of my own or I would put the last 30 days into the past.

That's right. I'm still here and NOT smoking strong. I've fallen a bit off my training regime though. The dog days are here and since I lost my googles, I've really fallen down on my training.

Shit. Gotta get it back.....gotta get it back. Meanwhile, my left foot/ankle still haven't healed after....2 months? A long time, I know that.

Yea. Training isn't going well and I'm pretty emotional these days, but how are you?

***Another pic from this past weekend's BBQ***

For BlahBlahBlog

2007-06-25T04:47:00.000Z

From this weekend's BBQ festival. Lots of other photos that are being uploaded to snapfish as we speak.

Just another awesome event, on an amazing day in DC.

Guess I'll have to look at the pictures inside this week, as it T-storms and is hotter/more humid than inside an illegal's vujayjay.

Happy Monday everybody. -sigh-

Have You?

2007-06-24T03:34:00.001Z

How long? 27 days today! I'd say that's long enough for me to say that I've quit smoking.

This isn't as easy it looks.

Especially on days like today, when you take a break from training to just enjoy a sunny wonderful day.

but 27 days! WOO!

Off to see the Wizard

2007-06-23T17:40:00.000Z

The wizard(s) of BBQ that is!

DC is having it's annual BBQ Battle and we're on our way out. Sure it's 2pm and the sun will be blazing at top level, but it's too f'n nice out to stay anywhere near inside and I loves me some BBQ!

So everybody hiding in the pool or shade or (god forbid) air conditioning, have fun and thanks for staying out of my way. I'm HUNGRY!!

G'mornin' Everybody.....yawn......

2007-06-22T08:01:00.000Z

I can't get my template to play nicely with me so I'm prolly gonna have to shut down the movie of Needtsza and relocate the Production to a new address.

I'm hoping to get more work towards it done this weekend but it won't be ready for a Monday launch.

I guess that's the new of the moment. Tired. Bed.

Oh, so here are some sites I've been checking...in theme with the 'new' movie: Try2Try

TRIATHLON SITES:
KMAXTRAX.com
FatCyclist.com
AnnapolisTriathlon.com

POKER SITES:
PokerGirlinVegas.com

There are more but I'm tired. G'night

Hedwig Lyrics

2007-06-22T05:28:00.001Z

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH lyrics

Movie Night - Oceans Eleven & Knocked Up

2007-06-16T05:57:00.000Z

From Saturday-
After job searching, I jumped into the 60 degree pool water on a cloudy afternoon.

Ocean's Eleven

Movie night began with

Knocked Out
(and they wanted her to lose weight? )

Anybody else know that Katherine Heigl was born in DC? I'm so happy to think that the DC area is capable of creating such a beauty.

Anyway, twas a fun evening. I emplore every one to go see these movies.

And if you don't get this next video song stuck in your head, You're a better person than me.

Have a great evening/morning/day =)

Have a great weekend

2007-06-15T19:33:00.000Z

and sorry to miss the Happy Hour tonight, even with a special invite =)

but for now, it's 330 in the afternoon.....time for 40 seconds of entertainment

Thank you Wonk, for reminding me...

2007-06-14T13:28:00.000Z

Of why I hate most of the people in this country of ours.

Way to give a shit. Way to 'Remember'. And what pisses me off more, is that they're laughing at the responses. I don't find it funny one freakin' bit! This clip (pictured below) is unbelievable!

It's all fun and games again, I guess. I mean, maybe that's why people attack our country. We get all upset for about 5 minutes. Unless it happens to you, then it's "wah, I need therapy for the rest of my life"

Some of us Still Remember.

and never will forget!

Have A Cigar, you're gonna go far

2007-06-13T17:10:00.000Z

If you like Cigars, (and water) then you'll like this post. I'll explain.

First,
Using code: CA1000 on This Site, you'll get your favorite? cigar for $1.00

Now, what I can't tell you....what I won't tell you, is where I found such a code.

Hee hee. Beakie has a secret. Maybe not The Secret but a secret. I feel so cool =\

Back to grading for me. Crimaney these kids are dumb. And no, it wasn't due to poor teaching, I assure you!

Now, to the water...
**Back to training yesterday. Just 30 minutes on the elliptical and some weights. Might hit the pool today, might not. Still very tired (lack of sleep) and sore (lack of recovery) but we'll see =)

Also, I'm going to be getting a Water Aerobics class together if anyone is interested. I have a few entr ies already but am always interested in more. Classes forming now.

It may sell, but I'm not on the rack

2007-06-12T04:02:00.001Z

Yes yes, the BaySwim results and pictures are coming. Hell, they're being uploaded to my computer as I type....Anyway,

I've gotten into reading newer blogs from time to time just to spice things up and for the bloggers whose posts I've neglected, I apologize but I'm trying to switch things around in my world from time to time.

So I get to a MLB site that I now frequent maybe...once a week at best to find that the writer went to Fenway recently. Now, usually I'd just read, maybe comment and run away but this is no regular blogger:
This is important because while others love to splash their blogs with pictures of scantily clad chicks on the daily, I've stayed away from doing the such. Why is that, you ask? Well, I guess it's because if I wanna see porn, I'll go look at porn. I don't feel the need to put them here.

I don't know; maybe that's what people want. I mean, we all know that sex sells, so why shouldn't I market my blog with nudity or at least a little skin. At minimum, I could participate in Nakked Thursdays or NoUnderWearWednesdays (my own concocksion ;) Lord knows I am not afraid to let the world know I have no fear of sexuality as a topic and as a hobby.

I guess I've just decided this is a place to play, show stupid videos, make myself (hopefully others too) laugh and have fun without selling something and/or forcing sex down your throat. I'll leave that to TV commericals, 3 out of 4 sites visited by any male on the planet, and a few fellow bloggers.

**Meanwhile, eat your heart out. She's wearing a Sox t-shirt. Something I thought I'd never see. I guess money can buy everything ;)

Swim the Day away - 2 pics gone

2007-06-09T06:08:00.000Z

Bay Swim
- Sunday, June 10th, 2007 - 730am - Annapolis, Md

Heading out to sea, today around (Saturday) around 3:00, but depends on my two clients cooperating with a 1:00pm session time (1 hour, 30 mins = $100)

Either way, we'll be back on Sunday sometime. I'm just psyched for sushi Sat. night. I'll let you know if it's as good as any place in the DC area.

Just got off the phone (1:18) looks like it's gonna be more of a 140 meet-up time. I'd put out heading out around 4ish then.

Hope everyone has a great day!

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Think Think Think

In addition....
While I spend the next few days resting up and recovering from the swim, I truly don't believe it'll be anything worse than my Tuesday workout (500 meters short of 2 miles, my furtherest day since Vegas).

I'll let ya know. Wish me luck.
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oh yea, and my newest goal: Olympic length before the end of 2007.

and the pics are gone as to preserve some aminimity as I continue my root into teaching. That was dumb of me. Anyway, some of you will know my newer blog when I get it up and running (hell, all 19 of you that read) and the rest will just come to love the new one as they run across it.

That won't be for a while, unless I don't find a job asap! Teaching is over on Friday...THIS friday!!

AGH!!

I would add you to my blogroll but...

2007-06-08T02:55:00.001Z

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And so for days, I've not been able to change my template. God forbid something works correctly in this world aka Don't get me started on Comcast!

***Congrats to Schilling to ALMOST throwing a N0-hitter**
and
***I'm starting to rest up for my Sunday Swim. Only swam a 150, then 850, then a 500, then a 50 cooldown.***

Tell me this isn't funny (Training Update Included)

2007-06-07T16:30:00.000Z

I mean come on, who doesn't love the mix of these two wonderful things?
---Fruit = good, Cake = good. Oh yea...Fruitcake = Nasty pile of crap

Well, I still enjoyed the video and the audio mix

Enjoy your Thursday

**Training Update: Swam close to 2 miles yesterday. 200, then 1800, then 1000. TIRED!!! after.

Today, Gonna go one mile then to the hot tub. I've been skipping the hot tub because once I take off the wetsuit, I haven't wanted to put on swim trunks and deal with getting in the tub and all that shiot, but I'm so wiped, I gotta.

But then it's on to Sushi! Woo! Gotta love that about Thursday.

Alright, off to finish teaching then make some money Personal Training a client and her friend. Hopefully the friend will want to sign-up. $$$$

later

It's coming.....

2007-06-06T16:08:00.001Z

You can keep your G35 or your ..Beemer,

Gotta get me one of them.

Get a Runnin'

2007-06-05T03:15:00.000Z

You've seen what Steve Slaton can do....Meet Noel Devine

I know this isn't the freshest of news to the world but I'm very busy training so I'm running off some older posts I never got to.

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New News:
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Meanwhile, I broke my toe last weekend, so I'm not running anywhere. Luckily, this weekend is a swim and not a run ;)

Swam without a wetsuit today.

1000 Meters, break for water
1100 Meters...Hot tub felt good.

Swim with the wetsuit tomorrow. Maybe even pictures too. Matters on time.

Now, Who the F**k Are You?!

2007-06-04T01:46:00.001Z

You are The Tower

Ambition, fighting, war, courage. Destruction, danger, fall, ruin.

The Tower represents war, destruction, but also spiritual renewal. Plans are disrupted. Your views and ideas will change as a result.

The Tower is a card about war, a war between the structures of lies and the lightning flash of truth. The Tower stands for "false concepts and institutions that we take for real." You have been shaken up; blinded by a shocking revelation. It sometimes takes that to see a truth that one refuses to see. Or to bring down beliefs that are so well constructed. What's most important to remember is that the tearing down of this structure, however painful, makes room for something new to be built.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Guillermo Link Day

2007-06-03T02:09:00.000Z

A Rant about the Illegal Allen Policy and the Reality of the Illegal Allen Policy, held by The United States

Our friend Guillermo del Toro prolly wouldn't love the conversations one can have over a bonfire, but the topic is still funny for us.

Ok. As usual, I've forgotten what I was going to write so I'll say that after an excellent day at Sandy Point**pics to come**

The Vegas pictures are being audited as we speak. Snapfish and Sony are gonna be psyched with me for the rest of my life. As are frame makers, as my pictures continue to improve.

Of course, it's not like I ever update my Flickr account or my DCPhotoGallery blog. I'm gonna go now. Movies are on.

Tencious D and Stranger than Fiction.

**On a lighter note, the Red Sox won tonight with the help of Mike Lowell.

*For Scott, look at the bottom middle-right. Is looking for lighters on the internet not even safe anymore?

Off to work on a new Blog though I'm craving a burrito now.

This Man is Simply Brilliant

2007-05-31T01:15:00.000Z

Amen (pardon the pun)

Headlines

2007-05-27T07:48:00.000Z

Top 3 links K sent me today:

1. From MSN

2. Fitness tips for your kids

3. From Friday. Dear Teachers.

WHERE CAN I GO SWIM IN OPEN WATER IN THE DC/BALT AREA?

2007-05-27T07:39:00.000Z

Back from vegas and yes the pictures will be flowing here but they are first going to Snapfish.

So I purchased a wetsuit and need to use it tomorrow but don't know of many public and safe swim areas in the Potomac or if I have to go out to the Bay, just to get some waves?

I Am Looking For A Real Answer on that one. Thank you to anyone who can email me or comment here:

beaker76ha@yahoo.com

I'm swimming in my first one mile bay swim in two weeks from today and yes, I went out with a bang of smoking pot as I am forcing myself to some discipline:

TO BE FILLED IN LATER......

WHERE CAN I GO LOCALLY TO SWIM WITH THE WAVES?
safely, please.

I'm really excited and know it's 4am so asking for help is a stretch but have a heart and give me, even the most obvious of places.

Thanks

Happy Birthday Baby

2007-05-25T04:07:00.000Z

Dear Boois-Bearicus,

Here is your May 25 Birthday Horoscope

If Today is Your Birthday: May 25

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 25). You'll clear the pathway to joy by weeding out rusty beliefs that mire you mentally. Align yourself with understanding instead of judgment, and you experience limitless happiness. Grow your income in June by looking to backburner ideas. You're in constant motion in sociable, romantic August. Libra and Cancer people light up your life. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 23, 19, 41 and 8.

The Year Ahead - Forecast for May 2007 to May 2008

Self-confidence and action are highlighted in the year ahead, with Sun sextile Mars in your Solar Return. You tend to instinctively know the right course of action to take in most situations. Your desire nature is strong, and increased physical activity, including sexual, is likely. Independent work is favored. Competitive activities may also thrive this year.

Mercury in favorable aspect to Neptune in your Solar Return this year indicates that your intuition runs especially high, you are more sensitive artistically, your imagination is stirred, and you have an increased appreciation for subtleties. You are inspired and could even inspire others with your words. Some of your hunches could be prophetic. You are thinking more creatively. Mercury is also opposed to Pluto, however, which introduces some intensity in your thought patterns and interactions with others. Try to avoid coming on too strong with your opinions. You are hungry for deeper meaning, but a suspicious attitude, or making mountains out of molehills, won‘t serve you well. Some secretiveness is possible. At times, you may have a troubled mind and some mental anxiety. On the other hand, it can suggest the ability to engage in deep, penetrating communication this year. Mercury governs speech, and you will need to watch what and how you communicate. Something you write or say could lead to opposition from others. Your need to investigate and read between the lines is strong this year. It’s best used for research and increased awareness of psychological motivations, both of others and yourself.

With Venus trine the Moon's North Node, you are very likely to attract loving relationships and/or new warm social contacts into your life. Your popularity increases and efforts to smooth over challenges in partnerships are more likely to succeed this year. This is an excellent influence for negotiations, marriage, and business partnerships. A harmonious trine between Venus and electric Uranus brings spontaneity into your personal relationships. This is a favorable influence for social meetings and events, and for situations that call for treating others with equality and respect. You may lose your fear of taking risks this year on a social level, and happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements as well as financial undertakings. You are ready to experiment, and not necessarily ready to commit. This could be a good year for financial undertakings involving electronics, technology, the internet, metaphysics, and the arts, as well as group activities. You have a taste for the offbeat this year, and this energy can bring sudden or unexpected romance into your life, perhaps a scenario that feels like love at first sight. Childbirth is sometimes associated with this aspect.

Mars in hard aspect to Neptune cautions you to be aware of a tendency to be attracted to impractical ventures. You may find that is too easy to waste your time and energy, perhaps due to a lack of drive or feeling directionless. You may also experience passive-aggressiveness in others, which impacts your life in frustrating ways, or you could find relationships with others confusing and hard to define. Although you may enjoy an increase in your intuitive capabilities, you may also be too open to influence so that fears or delusions impact your ability to see your life clearly. This could also be a year when you are more creative, however.

The year ahead is strong for socializing and attracting growth-oriented friendships. Your desire nature is powerful this year, but also quite easy to satisfy! If you can tame a tendency to be attracted to impractical ventures, the year can be a very successful one. Adaptability, rather than emotional impulsiveness, is the key to success.

2007 is a Number Three year for you. Ruled by Jupiter. This is a year of sociability. It is a friendly time, when it is easy to enjoy life and other people. Focus is on personal freedom, reaching out to others, making new friends, and exploration. You are more enthusiastic and ready for adventure. It is likely to be a rather lighthearted year, when opportunities for "play" time are greater than usual. It's also a good year for expressing your creativity. Advice - reach out, but avoid scattering your energies.

2008 will be a Number Four year for you. Ruled by Uranus. (hee hee) This is a year of work and development. It's "nose to the grindstone" time. It's a time to deal with practical matters, and it's not a time to be lazy or especially gregarious. Sometimes, it can be a year that feels hard, monotonous and routine, and/or lonely. Positive new relationships are generally not formed in a Four personal year. Advice - get yourself organized, work to build your resources, keep busy.

Sorry this is as close as I can bring you to Italy for your birthday.

Happy Birthday HoneyBeeBear

Have a Great Weekend Everybody

2007-05-18T14:10:00.000Z

If I don't get to write later, please enjoy your weekend and try not to let this happen to you:

Unless you like that kinda thing. If so, enjoy the hell outta yourself!

I'll send ya a postcard from Vegas.

Gun Giveaway in Virginia

2007-05-18T03:07:00.000Z

No, I'm not kidding! They actually did this. Meanwhile, they busted an illegal poker game. OOOooooo!! Good police work.

Back to the story though. Channel 27, ABC, just reported about how Virginia had a gun giveaway.

The same state that just had the Queen of England visit because of a tragedy. State, Commonwealth....Dumbfucks! All in the same.

I don't give a shit what this was supposed to represent: Freedom to bare Arms, etc....FUCK YOU!

Buying one gives us the possibility to track a weapon with background checks, etc. These fuckers gave em away to anyone!

I honestly don't have a nice way to say it: Virginia is fucking stupid!

This country is getting fucking stupid. I mean, in the same broadcast about DC shootings and how terrible it is, they report how Va is giving away guns.

My mind is absolutely spinning!!!!

Does this sound like a Terrible idea....

2007-05-16T02:49:00.000Z

...or does it just look that way?!

A 'Feel Good' Production

End of an Era....Start a New

I won't forget you babe...I won't forget you..........

Here's to a championship season in good old 19.76

Bowled Over

A total cop-out "holiday" post

I WON!!!!

Sometimes you feel like a nut

Quite honestly, the craziest shit I've ever seen!

It's got me by the short and curly's

Looks like I have some phone calls to make

Weather

For my litle HoneyBee

For all you sushi fans,

One of the craziest I've ever seen!

One more! **Updated**

My Friend, My Friend....He has a Knife **Updated**

It's All Happening

Every day is your last! Now go enjoy a peaceful sleep.

This Empire will set no Records

Early Valentine's Day (joke of the day)

Atlantic City Highlights

He'll always be Kicking Wing to me

Have a great weekend

Charged for the weekend

Better late than never

You be the Judge

So you think you're funny huh?

Live from Maryland Stadium

Washington Post, Eat my shorts *Updated*

For Velvet in Dupont

Good Tri = Video preview

I'm off

So Damn Lucky

It's the last line that's the deepest

Wobble *updated 9/5/7*

Happy Birthday

Beat those Hump Day blues - click to see how

What did he say again?

Annapolis Triathlon - Rules

and Vick Said....

Will you just take it easy, Man?

Happy Friday Everybody!

Kids say the darnedest things

Masterbation

It's fun to think of the 'old days' once in a while

I'm a blogger thru-n-thru

Highlights from around the area

It's almost over? (again)

Look, I can be raunchy too

Eight More Things you prolly didn't need to know but am gonna be shared with you anyway

Barry Didn't Get Me

Wow. What an accomplishment!!

Take me out to the movies and buy yourself a snack

What City am I?

Amazing what change will bring about

California Tortilla talks to us!!

Rescue Me from Chaos

I've got my pencil. Gimme something to write on!

Red Bull for everyone

Off to see the show

You Got Game?

Good Mornin' Everybody...

AREA 51

I've moved up to the big time

Look At Me!! I'm New and Improved....!

Per usual, I'm workin' on it

No, I don't love my new template

I went in for a Hair Straightener and came out with a Dildo

Good Morning Sunshine......

Is it still today?

My new addictions

I just used the new Iphone

Finance is all the way...Happy Friday

When Ann meets Elizabeth

Almost

For BlahBlahBlog

Have You?

Off to see the Wizard

G'mornin' Everybody.....yawn......

One more! Updated

My Friend, My Friend....He has a Knife Updated

Washington Post, Eat my shorts Updated

Wobble updated 9/5/7