I really hope this doesn't turn in to 5000 questions. From Sunday Stealing...
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. Who are you?
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
2. What are the 3 most important things everyone should know about you?
1) Don't bore me with your bullshit.
2) I don't want to hold the baby.
3) Don't ask me to feed your cats while you're on vacation.
3. When you aren't memes like this one what are you doing?
Usually studying proper grammar!
4. List your classes in school from the ones you like the most to the ones you like the least (or if you are out of school, think of the classes you did like and didn't like at the time).
I like English, Political Science, and History. I hated the classes taught by lazy ass coaches.
5. What is your biggest goal for this year?
To try to get out of debt.
6. Where do you want to be in 5 years?
Not here. Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, or in the mountains.
7. What stage of life are you in right now?
The denial stage.
8. Are you more child-like or childish?
Definitely childish.
9. What is the last thing you said out loud?
Stop!
10. What song comes closest to how you feel about your life right now?
"Time to Pretend."
11. Have you ever taken martial arts classes?
Nope.
12. Does your life tend to get better or worse or does it just stay the same?
The same with peaks and valleys.
13. Does time really heal all wounds?
Nope. Tricky time never slows.
14. How do you handle a rainy day?
I go stark raving mad, wetting the bed, starting fires, and abusing small animals. I actually like the rain.
15. Which is worse...losing your luggage or having to sort out tangled holiday lights?
Losing luggage. I don't take the lights off the tree after the season, they get thrown away with the tree.
16. How is (or was) your relationship with your parents?
It's good, hung out with them today in fact.
17. Do you tend to be aware of what is going on around you?
Usually but after the fifth shot things tend to get hazy.
18. What is the truest thing that you know?
People suck.
19. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Intake supervisor at the County Morgue.
20. Have you ever been given a second chance?
More often than was necessary.
21. Are you more of a giver or a taker?
Taker. The ring is mine!
22. Do you make your decisions with an open heart/mind?
Both. Good ones with my mind, bad ones with my heart.
23. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?
When my pinky toe was shot.
24. What is the most emotionally painful thing that has ever happened to you?
Writing this meme.
25. Who have you hugged today?
My mom and yours.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Of course today is the day we all celebrate the patron saint Peppermint Patty! Don't forget to wear your green. I think I'm gonna give the liver a rest this year and do some reading and watch some round ball. Cheers!
The Oklahoma Senate is Still Hard at Work
Saw this the other day at koco.com:
"OKLAHOMA CITY -- Anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Oklahoma would have to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for two years under a bill passed by the state Senate and sent to the House.
The Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act passed on a 45-0 vote Tuesday. It's named after a 20-year-old Edmond woman killed by a drunken driver. A second DUI conviction would require the ignition lock for five years and a third would lead to the device being installed for eight years.
The lock includes a device that detects alcohol and the driver must blow into it. If any alcohol is detected - it will not allow the vehicle to start.
Those convicted of DUI would also have the words 'interlock required' printed on the driver's license."
Hmm. I guess I really don't have anything against this kind of legislation although I think the "interlock required" flag on a driver's license is a little mean spirited. Basically if you want to drive for the first six months after getting a DUI you have to have one anyways.
So what does everyone think? Should the consequences of a DUI be more severe? Speaking from experience from my DUI two years ago next month, I spent a lovely night in the Oklahoma County jail, spent thousands on fees, fines, and probation costs, not to mention lawyer fees and I'm still on probation to boot.
I appreciate the Senate wanting to do more to curb people from driving intoxicated but I thought we were in a crunch to finish the legislative session. How much time and effort was spent on this "feel good" bill? When is the very conservative legislature going to tackle the budget shortfall, economic growth and job creation? Just wondering. Oh well, at least our children will be able to learn intellegent design in the next school year...
"OKLAHOMA CITY -- Anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Oklahoma would have to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for two years under a bill passed by the state Senate and sent to the House.
The Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act passed on a 45-0 vote Tuesday. It's named after a 20-year-old Edmond woman killed by a drunken driver. A second DUI conviction would require the ignition lock for five years and a third would lead to the device being installed for eight years.
The lock includes a device that detects alcohol and the driver must blow into it. If any alcohol is detected - it will not allow the vehicle to start.
Those convicted of DUI would also have the words 'interlock required' printed on the driver's license."
Hmm. I guess I really don't have anything against this kind of legislation although I think the "interlock required" flag on a driver's license is a little mean spirited. Basically if you want to drive for the first six months after getting a DUI you have to have one anyways.
So what does everyone think? Should the consequences of a DUI be more severe? Speaking from experience from my DUI two years ago next month, I spent a lovely night in the Oklahoma County jail, spent thousands on fees, fines, and probation costs, not to mention lawyer fees and I'm still on probation to boot.
I appreciate the Senate wanting to do more to curb people from driving intoxicated but I thought we were in a crunch to finish the legislative session. How much time and effort was spent on this "feel good" bill? When is the very conservative legislature going to tackle the budget shortfall, economic growth and job creation? Just wondering. Oh well, at least our children will be able to learn intellegent design in the next school year...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Vacation Top 10
The top 10 things I learned on vacation skiing brought to you by SPAM:
1) As I've found in other parts of the country, bartenders who don't know how to make Vegas Bombs don't know how to charge for them either! The link provided is missing one ingredient, Malibu rum. One bar charged me three dollars for my favorite shot which can be as costly as ten dollars here in Gooberville. Cheers!
2) I'm old and my knees can't handle moguls anymore, if they ever could reasonably well.
3) Cajuns don't order toast with their breakfast. According to my sister-in-law you have to order toast bread otherwise you may never know what you're getting toasted.
4) Southwest either lies or no longer has 99 dollar one way flights, at least out of Albuquerque. I drive up with my parents to Durango, Colorado for the trip and stayed an extra day after they returned back home. I hitched a ride with my brother back to New Mexico hoping to find a cheap flight back to Oklahoma City. Though I still had a long traveling day it was so much better taking a couple of flights home rather than driving.
5) Speaking of flying, two checked bags through American Airlines costs sixty bucks. Those dirty bastards!
6) Fat Tire is still the holy grail of beers. I wanted to bring some back with me but I'm sure it would have been another sixty dollars to check it, did I mention American Airlines are a bunch of dirty bastards? Fat Tire is shipped cold and since it has an alcohol content higher than 3.2 percent it is illegal to import into Oklahoma. Yeah I live in one of those states.
7) If you're ever in Albuquerque, New Mexico, check out the 66 Diner especially for the milk shakes. I had a bite of my brother's chocolate banana shake and it was quite tasty. The 50's environment of the restaurant is also worth a look.
8) I definitely need to wear sunscreen when skiing. I never learn and I figured this lesson out too late (the last day). I'm now dealing with and itchy face, scalp, and neck as well as healing blisters on my nose and forehead. I don't remember Durango being so sunny but I've never skied this late into the season.
9) A GPS devise is to my brother as a butterfly is to a kid with ADD. He'd rather play around with the electronic devise than watch the road while driving.
10) I hate Oklahoma City. I learn this every time I'm away and have to return home. Boo.
1) As I've found in other parts of the country, bartenders who don't know how to make Vegas Bombs don't know how to charge for them either! The link provided is missing one ingredient, Malibu rum. One bar charged me three dollars for my favorite shot which can be as costly as ten dollars here in Gooberville. Cheers!
2) I'm old and my knees can't handle moguls anymore, if they ever could reasonably well.
3) Cajuns don't order toast with their breakfast. According to my sister-in-law you have to order toast bread otherwise you may never know what you're getting toasted.
4) Southwest either lies or no longer has 99 dollar one way flights, at least out of Albuquerque. I drive up with my parents to Durango, Colorado for the trip and stayed an extra day after they returned back home. I hitched a ride with my brother back to New Mexico hoping to find a cheap flight back to Oklahoma City. Though I still had a long traveling day it was so much better taking a couple of flights home rather than driving.
5) Speaking of flying, two checked bags through American Airlines costs sixty bucks. Those dirty bastards!
6) Fat Tire is still the holy grail of beers. I wanted to bring some back with me but I'm sure it would have been another sixty dollars to check it, did I mention American Airlines are a bunch of dirty bastards? Fat Tire is shipped cold and since it has an alcohol content higher than 3.2 percent it is illegal to import into Oklahoma. Yeah I live in one of those states.
7) If you're ever in Albuquerque, New Mexico, check out the 66 Diner especially for the milk shakes. I had a bite of my brother's chocolate banana shake and it was quite tasty. The 50's environment of the restaurant is also worth a look.
8) I definitely need to wear sunscreen when skiing. I never learn and I figured this lesson out too late (the last day). I'm now dealing with and itchy face, scalp, and neck as well as healing blisters on my nose and forehead. I don't remember Durango being so sunny but I've never skied this late into the season.
9) A GPS devise is to my brother as a butterfly is to a kid with ADD. He'd rather play around with the electronic devise than watch the road while driving.
10) I hate Oklahoma City. I learn this every time I'm away and have to return home. Boo.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The Burnt Toast Meme, Part Two
Courtesy of Sunday Stealing:
Cheers to all of us thieves!
17. Who would you like to show up at your door to say they love you?
No one, my house is a mess!
18. Last furry thing you touched?
My face.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Does nicotine and alcohol count?
20. Do you miss film or does digital work for you?
Digital works just fine for me.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
5 was a pretty rockin' age.
22. Your worst enemy?
Too many to mention, you know who you are.
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Just a blue background, pretty boring, huh?
24. What was the last thing you said that was funny?
"A priest, a rabbi, and Godzilla all walk into a bar..."
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
A million bucks, then I could fly American Airlines!
26. Who can't you say “no” to?
No one, saying "no" is easy.
27. The last song you bought or downloaded?
"Fucking Perfect" by P!NK.
28. What time of day were you born?
I believe in the early afternoon.
29. What’s your favorite number? Why?
8675309, found it on the bathroom wall.
30. Where did you live in 1987?
The Big Woo.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
No one that I can think of off the top of my head.
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
Most people should be since I'm so fabulous and very humble.
33. It's been almost a decade. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
I lived in a little apartment and I remember watching the events unfold on TV while I was getting ready for work.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
17. Who would you like to show up at your door to say they love you?
No one, my house is a mess!
18. Last furry thing you touched?
My face.
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Does nicotine and alcohol count?
20. Do you miss film or does digital work for you?
Digital works just fine for me.
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
5 was a pretty rockin' age.
22. Your worst enemy?
Too many to mention, you know who you are.
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Just a blue background, pretty boring, huh?
24. What was the last thing you said that was funny?
"A priest, a rabbi, and Godzilla all walk into a bar..."
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
A million bucks, then I could fly American Airlines!
26. Who can't you say “no” to?
No one, saying "no" is easy.
27. The last song you bought or downloaded?
"Fucking Perfect" by P!NK.
28. What time of day were you born?
I believe in the early afternoon.
29. What’s your favorite number? Why?
8675309, found it on the bathroom wall.
30. Where did you live in 1987?
The Big Woo.
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
No one that I can think of off the top of my head.
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
Most people should be since I'm so fabulous and very humble.
33. It's been almost a decade. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
I lived in a little apartment and I remember watching the events unfold on TV while I was getting ready for work.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
The Burnt Toast Meme (A Day Early)
I'm doing the whole Sunday Stealing thing a day early since I'll be headed to Colorado tomorrow morning for a ski trip!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
Holy shit these pants are tight! I may have to go up to a 31 waist.
2. How much cash do you have on you?
None.
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
Poor.
4. Favorite planet?
Omicron Persei 8.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
I don't know I cleared out my recent calls. Most likely it was your mom.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
"You Are the One" by Shiny Toy Guns, not that my phone is ever in ring mode.
7. What shirt are you wearing?
A tuxedo shirt.
8. Do you label yourself?
No, just my underwear with "DMH."
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Magnanni.
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Either. Dark is better for sleeping.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
Completely wretched POS that should be stopped at all costs. Translation: I don't know who took the survey before me.
12. What does your watch look like?
Black leather band with a large, square face.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Oozing on the sofa watching Adult Swim.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
"Yes." From my dad verifying my disbelief that the dreaded Swooners of Oklahoma beat Oklahoma State in college basketball.
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
23rd and Penn. You do the math.
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
Felicia or drown or douche bag, wait, that's two words!!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
Holy shit these pants are tight! I may have to go up to a 31 waist.
2. How much cash do you have on you?
None.
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
Poor.
4. Favorite planet?
Omicron Persei 8.
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
I don't know I cleared out my recent calls. Most likely it was your mom.
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
"You Are the One" by Shiny Toy Guns, not that my phone is ever in ring mode.
7. What shirt are you wearing?
A tuxedo shirt.
8. Do you label yourself?
No, just my underwear with "DMH."
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
Magnanni.
10. Bright or Dark Room?
Either. Dark is better for sleeping.
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
Completely wretched POS that should be stopped at all costs. Translation: I don't know who took the survey before me.
12. What does your watch look like?
Black leather band with a large, square face.
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Oozing on the sofa watching Adult Swim.
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
"Yes." From my dad verifying my disbelief that the dreaded Swooners of Oklahoma beat Oklahoma State in college basketball.
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
23rd and Penn. You do the math.
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
Felicia or drown or douche bag, wait, that's two words!!
Thursday, March 03, 2011
The Oklahoma Senate is Hard at Work
This story is a couple of days old but I just had to comment. From The Tulsa World:
"OKLAHOMA CITY — The southbound Interstate 44 bridge that crosses over the Red River into Texas will be named after former President George W. Bush under a bill approved in the Oklahoma Senate.
The Senate voted 40-5 on Tuesday for the bill by freshman Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City.
The bridge is located in Cotton County in southwest Oklahoma. The measure also directs the Department of Transportation to create signs to be placed on the highway.
The House will now consider the measure."
Are you fucking kidding me? Other names considered for the bridge:
The Dr. Paul Joseph Göbbels Memorial Bridge
The Bridge Over the River Red
The Mission Accomplished Bridge
How fitting that Oklahoma, home of some of the worst bridges and roads in the nation, is naming a bridge to Texas after one of the worst Presidents in American history. It sure would be nice if the legislature would tackle some of the big issues facing our state, like maybe jobs or the budget shortfall. Instead we're treated to bridge naming, allowing intelligent design classes in our schools, and ending collective bargaining for state employees. Stay classy Oklahoma!
"OKLAHOMA CITY — The southbound Interstate 44 bridge that crosses over the Red River into Texas will be named after former President George W. Bush under a bill approved in the Oklahoma Senate.
The Senate voted 40-5 on Tuesday for the bill by freshman Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City.
The bridge is located in Cotton County in southwest Oklahoma. The measure also directs the Department of Transportation to create signs to be placed on the highway.
The House will now consider the measure."
Are you fucking kidding me? Other names considered for the bridge:
The Dr. Paul Joseph Göbbels Memorial Bridge
The Bridge Over the River Red
The Mission Accomplished Bridge
How fitting that Oklahoma, home of some of the worst bridges and roads in the nation, is naming a bridge to Texas after one of the worst Presidents in American history. It sure would be nice if the legislature would tackle some of the big issues facing our state, like maybe jobs or the budget shortfall. Instead we're treated to bridge naming, allowing intelligent design classes in our schools, and ending collective bargaining for state employees. Stay classy Oklahoma!
Keith is Back
Of course I'm speaking of "The Official Not-For-Profit Blog of Keith Olbermann" called FOK News Channel. Naturally I was a fan of Keith Olbermann before his sudden departure from MSNBC. I know he's a little over the top. Sue me, I'm a liberal/progressive. I didn't watch his show consistently but I did enjoy tuning in to see some of his commentaries and especially the worst persons in the world segment. Now I can see (or read) this same kind of information on the blog. Enjoy.
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
And I can't believe it's already March! There's a lot going on this month.
First up I'm heading to Colorado this weekend for a family ski trip. I'm going to try really hard to not "disturb the peace" and stay out of jail!
Mardi Gras is the 8th, unless you're Mel and the Captain and inadvertently celebrated last Tuesday. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Of course the 17th is St. Patrick's Day. The last time I can remember "celebrating" this holiday was freezing my ass off with my niece a couple of years ago waiting in line to get in to Baker Street Pub and Grill. Do Catholics have to forgo celebrating green beer day due to Lent? If I were Catholic I would give up Lent for Lent.
The prince of darkness and all that is evil, also known as Timmy, celebrates his 31st birthday on the 6th. I'm working a wedding with him the day before, we'll see if either one of us survives...
Last but not least, March is March Madness time! The greatest sporting event since the blood baths at the Roman Colosseum. My Cowboys still have a slim chance to make the big dance. Though they enjoy a decent RPI, their record in the Big 12 is a big turkey. If they can beat the dreaded Swooners this weekend and make some noise in the Big 12 Tournament, I think they might just get an invitation.
So what does everyone else have on tap for March?
First up I'm heading to Colorado this weekend for a family ski trip. I'm going to try really hard to not "disturb the peace" and stay out of jail!
Mardi Gras is the 8th, unless you're Mel and the Captain and inadvertently celebrated last Tuesday. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Of course the 17th is St. Patrick's Day. The last time I can remember "celebrating" this holiday was freezing my ass off with my niece a couple of years ago waiting in line to get in to Baker Street Pub and Grill. Do Catholics have to forgo celebrating green beer day due to Lent? If I were Catholic I would give up Lent for Lent.
The prince of darkness and all that is evil, also known as Timmy, celebrates his 31st birthday on the 6th. I'm working a wedding with him the day before, we'll see if either one of us survives...
Last but not least, March is March Madness time! The greatest sporting event since the blood baths at the Roman Colosseum. My Cowboys still have a slim chance to make the big dance. Though they enjoy a decent RPI, their record in the Big 12 is a big turkey. If they can beat the dreaded Swooners this weekend and make some noise in the Big 12 Tournament, I think they might just get an invitation.
So what does everyone else have on tap for March?
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday Funday Monday VII
Today's edition of Sunday Funday Monday is a recap of the good, the bad, and the ugly of yesterday's basketball game, the Sooners versus the Baylor Bears, or lesbian round ball.
The Good
Great seats! While I'm not a huge fan of women's college basketball and probably less of a Sooner fan, you have to admit the Sooners are playing the best basketball in the state right now, men or otherwise. The game was a great grudge match with two top 25 ranked teams in a hostile environment. Kudos to the Sooner faithful, the crowd was fantastic especially considering the lame environment that the Lloyd Noble Center can be.
The Sooners got down early thanks in part to some insane three point shooting by Baylor but the home team was able to battle back and take a one point lead with less than a minute to go in the game. Baylor went ahead by one point with a few seconds left and the Sooners had one final shot to win the game. Unfortunately the shot barely rimmed out and the Sooners lost. I really wish the shot had gone down, the kids from Texoma behind us was ready to storm the court in the event of a win, something I really wanted to see!
The Bad
Kimberly Mulkey! She never sat down during the entire game. Throughout the game obnoxious fans (me included) could be heard screaming "sit down Mulkey" or "get off the court Mulkey!" And what was with the pirate shirt she was wearing? Avast Mulkey!
The Ugly
This is a tie between Boomer and Sooner and the OU band. Pictured above is either Boomer or Sooner, the ridiculous mascots for the Sooners. I hate, hate, hate this duo, they look like demented pig dogs! Top Daug is rolling in his grave...
My beef with the band is always a complaint when I attend a Sooners sporting event, basketball or otherwise. All they ever play is freakin' "Boomer Sooner" over and over again with maybe "Oklahoma" thrown in every now and then for good measure. I understand that the fight song is going to get the majority of plays by the band but it's all they ever play!!
Honorable Mention
Sooner fans. These people are out of control and angry! Apparently it doesn't matter what the event is, football, basketball, underwater basket weaving. Every call by the officials was vehemently challenged by the fans. Ever. Single. Call. Chill out Sooner Nation, give your screeching voices a rest already!
The Good
Great seats! While I'm not a huge fan of women's college basketball and probably less of a Sooner fan, you have to admit the Sooners are playing the best basketball in the state right now, men or otherwise. The game was a great grudge match with two top 25 ranked teams in a hostile environment. Kudos to the Sooner faithful, the crowd was fantastic especially considering the lame environment that the Lloyd Noble Center can be.
The Sooners got down early thanks in part to some insane three point shooting by Baylor but the home team was able to battle back and take a one point lead with less than a minute to go in the game. Baylor went ahead by one point with a few seconds left and the Sooners had one final shot to win the game. Unfortunately the shot barely rimmed out and the Sooners lost. I really wish the shot had gone down, the kids from Texoma behind us was ready to storm the court in the event of a win, something I really wanted to see!
The Bad
Kimberly Mulkey! She never sat down during the entire game. Throughout the game obnoxious fans (me included) could be heard screaming "sit down Mulkey" or "get off the court Mulkey!" And what was with the pirate shirt she was wearing? Avast Mulkey!
The Ugly
This is a tie between Boomer and Sooner and the OU band. Pictured above is either Boomer or Sooner, the ridiculous mascots for the Sooners. I hate, hate, hate this duo, they look like demented pig dogs! Top Daug is rolling in his grave...
My beef with the band is always a complaint when I attend a Sooners sporting event, basketball or otherwise. All they ever play is freakin' "Boomer Sooner" over and over again with maybe "Oklahoma" thrown in every now and then for good measure. I understand that the fight song is going to get the majority of plays by the band but it's all they ever play!!
Honorable Mention
Sooner fans. These people are out of control and angry! Apparently it doesn't matter what the event is, football, basketball, underwater basket weaving. Every call by the officials was vehemently challenged by the fans. Ever. Single. Call. Chill out Sooner Nation, give your screeching voices a rest already!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
I'm Mr. Blue
"I won't tell you
While you paint the town
A bright red to turn it upside down
I'm paintin' it too
But I'm paintin' it blue"
Perhaps it's just the estrogen overload from today, I've been in the company of women all day, but I'm feeling a little blue as the night comes to an end.
I've been in a good place for a while now, even my friends have made comments on how happy I seeem. But this time on my hands gives me more opportunity to think (there's a song in there somewhere). And thinking is always bad.
I'm really lonely.
Even the second Gay Christmas of the year can't cheer me up (the Oscars).
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. It's just Mr. Blue...
While you paint the town
A bright red to turn it upside down
I'm paintin' it too
But I'm paintin' it blue"
Perhaps it's just the estrogen overload from today, I've been in the company of women all day, but I'm feeling a little blue as the night comes to an end.
I've been in a good place for a while now, even my friends have made comments on how happy I seeem. But this time on my hands gives me more opportunity to think (there's a song in there somewhere). And thinking is always bad.
I'm really lonely.
Even the second Gay Christmas of the year can't cheer me up (the Oscars).
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. It's just Mr. Blue...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pass the Flavor Aid!
Did anyone else see the Yahoo article about the Indiana restaurant that got into a little trouble over a billboard advertisement?
This is outrageous! Everyone knows those Jonestown idiots drank Flavor Aid not Kool-Aid! Admittedly the billboard is probably in bad taste, that's why I love it.
So today's question is this, what's you're favorite flavor of Flavor Aid? I do like grape, sans the cyanide...
This is outrageous! Everyone knows those Jonestown idiots drank Flavor Aid not Kool-Aid! Admittedly the billboard is probably in bad taste, that's why I love it.
So today's question is this, what's you're favorite flavor of Flavor Aid? I do like grape, sans the cyanide...
Monday, February 21, 2011
Happy President's Day!
Today state and federal workers all rejoice with a day off from the government cheese to celebrate Washington's birthday, and others, depending on where you reside in our glorious Union. I thought I would take the time to discuss a couple of my favorite Presidents in honor of the holiday.
Naturally it would be an easy and worthy pick to claim one of our founding fathers as my favorite President. Adams or Jefferson if you like. Instead I'm going to focus on my two favorite Presidents of the 20th century, namely Harry S. Truman and Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Harry Truman as everyone knows succeeded Franklin Roosevelt after his death in 1945. Truman, as often quoted, disliked being President but surely he knew that one day he would hold the office after being the compromise pick for Vice President during the 1944 Democratic Convention. Of course Truman is probably most remembered for giving the order to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in order to bring a swift end to the war in the Pacific. While this is an historic event, the man from Missouri brought so much more to the office of the Presidency. His visionary plan for America and even the world post World War II still have ongoing repercussions today. He used his pulpit to help create and support the United Nations as well as the implementation of the Truman Doctrine, a philosophy still carried on today, for good and ill, by our government. Of this he said: "the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures." He seemed to follow a path of what he thought was right regardless of the political consequences and with his stubbornness he enjoyed great successes and crushing defeats. I think today's politicians could use a little of that attitude today.
Lyndon Johnson is kind of a mixed bag with me. I greatly admire the man for continuing the civil rights legacy that John Kennedy left behind as well as many aspects of the "Great Society" program. The elimination of poverty and racial injustice was part of Johnson's sweeping domestic legislative agenda in part through the creation of Medicare, Medicaid, and public funding of education. It couldn't have been easy for a southern Democrat to push this legislative agenda during the mid to late 60's. Of course on the other hand Johnson has the distinction of being the Commander-in-Chief who escalated the Vietnam conflict resulting in unnecessary loss of life of both Americans and people of Southeast Asia. Ultimately this proved to ruin his political career and by all accounts left him a broken man until his death in 1973.
Just a couple of my thoughts on this holiday. Who is a past President that you hold in high regard?
Naturally it would be an easy and worthy pick to claim one of our founding fathers as my favorite President. Adams or Jefferson if you like. Instead I'm going to focus on my two favorite Presidents of the 20th century, namely Harry S. Truman and Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Harry Truman as everyone knows succeeded Franklin Roosevelt after his death in 1945. Truman, as often quoted, disliked being President but surely he knew that one day he would hold the office after being the compromise pick for Vice President during the 1944 Democratic Convention. Of course Truman is probably most remembered for giving the order to drop two atomic bombs on Japan in order to bring a swift end to the war in the Pacific. While this is an historic event, the man from Missouri brought so much more to the office of the Presidency. His visionary plan for America and even the world post World War II still have ongoing repercussions today. He used his pulpit to help create and support the United Nations as well as the implementation of the Truman Doctrine, a philosophy still carried on today, for good and ill, by our government. Of this he said: "the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures." He seemed to follow a path of what he thought was right regardless of the political consequences and with his stubbornness he enjoyed great successes and crushing defeats. I think today's politicians could use a little of that attitude today.
Lyndon Johnson is kind of a mixed bag with me. I greatly admire the man for continuing the civil rights legacy that John Kennedy left behind as well as many aspects of the "Great Society" program. The elimination of poverty and racial injustice was part of Johnson's sweeping domestic legislative agenda in part through the creation of Medicare, Medicaid, and public funding of education. It couldn't have been easy for a southern Democrat to push this legislative agenda during the mid to late 60's. Of course on the other hand Johnson has the distinction of being the Commander-in-Chief who escalated the Vietnam conflict resulting in unnecessary loss of life of both Americans and people of Southeast Asia. Ultimately this proved to ruin his political career and by all accounts left him a broken man until his death in 1973.
Just a couple of my thoughts on this holiday. Who is a past President that you hold in high regard?
Happy Birthday Zelda!
No, I don't really know anyone named Zelda. On this day in 1986 the game The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan on the Nintendo Entertainment System. That would make Shigeru Miyamoto's classic game 25 years old. The game revolutionized video gaming by incorporating a non-linear approach to gaming where the player was free to move all around the world map as well as to back track to find previously inaccessible items. Not only did the game offer a unique and satisfying quest, but it also had a completely new quest accessible after finishing the game where items and redesigned dungeons were moved around to different areas throughout the world.
On Christmas morning 1986 I was gaming heaven at the ripe old age of 13. I remember playing the game for hours on end and being disappointed that I had to put the game down for a few days when I went on a school trip to the Peach Bowl in Atlanta shortly before winter break ended. Since that time I have played ever version of the game from the NES all the way through to the latest version on the Wii. My favoirte game in the series? Like most fans I'd have to pick The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time released on the Nintendo 64 and about to be re-released on Nintendo's latest handheld system, the 3DS. Good times!
Check out 1UP.com's coverage of the game and its 25 year history here.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Very Late Meme
Today's meme is brought to you by the letter "Y" and of course Sunday Stealing.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. Make a list of 5 things that you can see without getting up:
1) Your mom (she's right next to me in the bed)
2) A pack of Camel Turkish Royal
3) Two Sony batteries
4) A copy of "Crime and Punishment"
5) A black beanie
2. How do you style your hair?
I just put product on my hands and run it through my hair.
3. What are you wearing now?
A Cubs shirt and jeans.
4. What's your occupation?
I work at the County morgue.
5. What do you hear right now?
The people bowing and praying to the neon god they made.
6. Who was the last person you hugged?
Felicia.
7. What is/was for dinner?
Eating some left over pulled pork right now. Nom nom nom.
8. What did you do today?
The day is just starting! Yeah, I was out late last night.
9. Dog person or cat person?
Definitely a dog person. I don't brake for cats...
10. If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
Smeed.
11. What was the last thing that you bought?
Beer and smokes.
12. If you could afford to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
East Asia, the Amazon, or New Jersey.
13. Where do you see yourself in five years?
42.
14. Where's your birthmark?
I don't have one.
15. What are you doing this weekend?
Well it's pretty much over. I'm sure I'll enjoy some Sunday Funday today.
16. Which book are you reading at the moment?
"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
17. The last movie you've seen?
"The Eagle."
18. What are you doing tomorrow?
Celebrating President's Day of course!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. Make a list of 5 things that you can see without getting up:
1) Your mom (she's right next to me in the bed)
2) A pack of Camel Turkish Royal
3) Two Sony batteries
4) A copy of "Crime and Punishment"
5) A black beanie
2. How do you style your hair?
I just put product on my hands and run it through my hair.
3. What are you wearing now?
A Cubs shirt and jeans.
4. What's your occupation?
I work at the County morgue.
5. What do you hear right now?
The people bowing and praying to the neon god they made.
6. Who was the last person you hugged?
Felicia.
7. What is/was for dinner?
Eating some left over pulled pork right now. Nom nom nom.
8. What did you do today?
The day is just starting! Yeah, I was out late last night.
9. Dog person or cat person?
Definitely a dog person. I don't brake for cats...
10. If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
Smeed.
11. What was the last thing that you bought?
Beer and smokes.
12. If you could afford to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
East Asia, the Amazon, or New Jersey.
13. Where do you see yourself in five years?
42.
14. Where's your birthmark?
I don't have one.
15. What are you doing this weekend?
Well it's pretty much over. I'm sure I'll enjoy some Sunday Funday today.
16. Which book are you reading at the moment?
"Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
17. The last movie you've seen?
"The Eagle."
18. What are you doing tomorrow?
Celebrating President's Day of course!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Metroid Prime Marathon
Why no book updates? I've been spending a large amount of time playing the Metroid Prime Trilogy on my Wii. I have played some version of each game though at least three times trying to gain a 100 percent complete, meaning collecting all items and scanning all creatures throughout the game. Once again I was foiled:Metroid Prime - 90% complete - 9 hours and 8 minutes
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - 89% complete - 16 hours and 33 minutes
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - 97% complete - 12 hours and 13 minutes
Apparently the fifth time wasn't the charm for the original Metroid Prime! Has anyone played these games and if so has anyone finished them completely without the aid of a guide?
What am I playing now? Metroid Prime, again. The sixth time has to be the one! I really need to get a life...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New Blog I'm Reading
An old friend of mine recently started her own blog called Brilliantly Blonde. All I could think of when I saw the title was:
"I just want to say that being chosen as this month's Miss August is like a compliment I'll remember for as long as I can. Right now I'm a freshman in my fourth year at UCLA but my goal is to become a veterinarian cause I love children!"
Check it out.
"I just want to say that being chosen as this month's Miss August is like a compliment I'll remember for as long as I can. Right now I'm a freshman in my fourth year at UCLA but my goal is to become a veterinarian cause I love children!"
Check it out.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy VD, Ugh
I swiped the following from Dann's blog from 2006. Enjoy the "holiday!"
"Valentine’s Day has a lengthy history dating back to 500 AD when Pope Gelasius I declared a feast in Saint Valentine’s honor. It didn’t take on its current form until the American marketing engine got a hold of the idea. It has now become synonymous with candy, greeting cards, roses, diamonds, and the clogging of restaurant arteries with happy couples. It will be virtually impossible to dine out tonight without witnessing a barrage of couples starring wide-eyed into one another’s eyes while they sip champagne and share desserts, most likely forgetting that a part of the cost of their meal should include a proper tip for the waiter serving them. This day has become quite the profit center for chocolatiers, florists and other purveyors off love the world over. I however, take a more cynical view of this 'Holiday'. I believe this day was created by happy couples with the sole purpose of making those of us who are single feel bad. It is a chance for the joyful couple to rub it in our faces as if to say 'See how happy we are and how miserable you are?'”
"Valentine’s Day has a lengthy history dating back to 500 AD when Pope Gelasius I declared a feast in Saint Valentine’s honor. It didn’t take on its current form until the American marketing engine got a hold of the idea. It has now become synonymous with candy, greeting cards, roses, diamonds, and the clogging of restaurant arteries with happy couples. It will be virtually impossible to dine out tonight without witnessing a barrage of couples starring wide-eyed into one another’s eyes while they sip champagne and share desserts, most likely forgetting that a part of the cost of their meal should include a proper tip for the waiter serving them. This day has become quite the profit center for chocolatiers, florists and other purveyors off love the world over. I however, take a more cynical view of this 'Holiday'. I believe this day was created by happy couples with the sole purpose of making those of us who are single feel bad. It is a chance for the joyful couple to rub it in our faces as if to say 'See how happy we are and how miserable you are?'”
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Sunset Meme
Courtesy of Sunday Stealing.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?
Chips and salsa or tamales.
2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
A little of both, it depended on what year I was in and what subject I was studying.
3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?
A local place that closed recently.
4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?
Not really. While in High School we had an open campus so I ate out or went home to eat.
5. Is religion a crutch?
I think it can be. It's not for me but to each their own.
6. In your region, what is the “big” high school sport?
Definitely football.
7. Do you consider yourself rich?
Not even close.
8. Which of these would you have the best chance administering:
A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire
CPR or the Heimlich Maneuver.
9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing
I can already waltz so I would have to go with salsa from the list.
10. What’s the worst news you’ve ever delivered to someone?
Unsure. I've never had to notify anyone of a death or anything awful like that. Probably break up news.
11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.
How to make jello shots.
12. New variation on an old question: If there’s a song in your head that just won’t get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) line in that song?
Ruby lips above the water,
Blowing bubbles, soft and fine,
But, alas, I was no swimmer,
So I lost my Clementine.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. What is your favorite Mexican dish?
Chips and salsa or tamales.
2. When you were a kid, did you get started on your homework right away after school, or did you procrastinate?
A little of both, it depended on what year I was in and what subject I was studying.
3. What is your favorite store for home furnishings?
A local place that closed recently.
4. When you were young, did you like school lunches?
Not really. While in High School we had an open campus so I ate out or went home to eat.
5. Is religion a crutch?
I think it can be. It's not for me but to each their own.
6. In your region, what is the “big” high school sport?
Definitely football.
7. Do you consider yourself rich?
Not even close.
8. Which of these would you have the best chance administering:
A) CPR
B) Heimlich Maneuver
C) Changing a flat tire
CPR or the Heimlich Maneuver.
9. Which dance would you prefer to learn & why:
A) Salsa
B) Hip Hop
C) Waltz
D) Swing
I can already waltz so I would have to go with salsa from the list.
10. What’s the worst news you’ve ever delivered to someone?
Unsure. I've never had to notify anyone of a death or anything awful like that. Probably break up news.
11. Name something you learned in college that had nothing to do with classes or academics.
How to make jello shots.
12. New variation on an old question: If there’s a song in your head that just won’t get out, what is your favorite (or most repeated) line in that song?
Ruby lips above the water,
Blowing bubbles, soft and fine,
But, alas, I was no swimmer,
So I lost my Clementine.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Sunday, February 06, 2011
The Ace Meme, Part Three
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone! Once again another meme from Sunday Stealing.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Futurama, Mad Men, or Breaking Bad.
69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE THAT YOU DON'T LIKE?
Put out a hit on them.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Chocolate.
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
All eleven of them! Just kidding. I do have a couple of webbed feet.
72. SO IS IT GOING TO BE THE STEELERS OR THE PACKERS?
Ugh, not a fan of either team and their cult like fans. I guess I'm rooting for the Steelers.
73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
I'll probably camp out on the sofa and watch Adult Swim.
74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU RETIRE?
Anywhere but Oklahoma.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
When the questions turn out like this perhaps the meme is too long.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
The television, the morning news.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
I think it was my friend Matty.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE SEX(ES) YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Wasn't this already a question in this meme? The eyes.
80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Read and hang out with my friends.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Conservatives.
82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR?
Spring.
83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Giant chewy sweet tarts.
84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
Probably not, I'll let you know in a few years.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Brown.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue.
87. SHOE SIZE?
9.
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Subway.
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Sushi Neko.
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
See the last question.
91. WATCH TV TODAY?
Watching it right now.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
April 26th.
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
Used to play the trumpet and French horn back in the day.
94. POLITICAL PARTY?
Democrat unfortunately. Third parties kind of stink in Oklahoma.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Oral sex.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
One night stands.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
A pack of Camel Turkish Royal.
98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSE SPOUSE?
It is my ultimate dream to one day be a Haus Frau!
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky.
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:
Nonexistent!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Futurama, Mad Men, or Breaking Bad.
69. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH PEOPLE THAT YOU DON'T LIKE?
Put out a hit on them.
70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
Chocolate.
71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
All eleven of them! Just kidding. I do have a couple of webbed feet.
72. SO IS IT GOING TO BE THE STEELERS OR THE PACKERS?
Ugh, not a fan of either team and their cult like fans. I guess I'm rooting for the Steelers.
73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
I'll probably camp out on the sofa and watch Adult Swim.
74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU RETIRE?
Anywhere but Oklahoma.
75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
When the questions turn out like this perhaps the meme is too long.
76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
The television, the morning news.
77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
Water.
78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
I think it was my friend Matty.
79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE SEX(ES) YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Wasn't this already a question in this meme? The eyes.
80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
Read and hang out with my friends.
81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
Conservatives.
82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR?
Spring.
83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
Giant chewy sweet tarts.
84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
Probably not, I'll let you know in a few years.
85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Brown.
86. EYE COLOR?
Blue.
87. SHOE SIZE?
9.
88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Subway.
89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Sushi Neko.
90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
See the last question.
91. WATCH TV TODAY?
Watching it right now.
92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
April 26th.
93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
Used to play the trumpet and French horn back in the day.
94. POLITICAL PARTY?
Democrat unfortunately. Third parties kind of stink in Oklahoma.
95. KISSES OR HUGS?
Oral sex.
96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
One night stands.
97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
A pack of Camel Turkish Royal.
98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSE SPOUSE?
It is my ultimate dream to one day be a Haus Frau!
99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky.
100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:
Nonexistent!
Friday, February 04, 2011
The Street Lawyer
During "Snowmageddon 2011" I popped over to my parents house to raid my mother's book shelf. I found "The Street Lawyer" (312 pages) by John Grisham, and since the inside of the book said: "David, Happy Birthday '98, Love Always, Mom and Dad," I thought it was probably time I read the book! From Goodreads:"Michael is a rising star scrambling up the ladder of a giant D.C. law firm. Then one day a violent encounter with a homeless man leads him to discover that his firm harbors a nasty little secret. Michael bolts with a top-secret file and lands in the streets, an advocate for the homeless, a street lawyer, and a thief."
Another by the numbers book by Grisham but entertaining nonetheless. It's an obviously older work of his so I think I enjoyed it a little more than his newer works of fiction. The story centers around an up and coming lawyer in a large D.C. firm who has a life changing experience with a homeless man that leads him to re-evaluate his life and his quest for greed. The story is pretty straightforward and doesn't offer too many twists and turns, unfortunately. As I said before, highly readable and the subject matter of the homeless and their plight, though set in the late 1990's, is still relevant today. Quick, easy, and recommended, especially for fans of John Grisham. This must be one of his few novels that hasn't materialized as a movie over the years.
I'm really going to try to read some heavier fare sometime soon but I've been bogged down with training and studying with my new job...
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Armageddon in Retrospect
Nothing to do but read during "Snowzilla 2011!" My latest read is "Armageddon in Retrospect" (232 pages) by Kurt Vonnegut. From his web site:"The first and only collection of unpublished works by Kurt Vonnegut since his death — a fitting tribute to the author, and an essential contribution to the discussion of war, peace, and humanity’s tendency toward violence.
Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of twelve new and unpublished writings on war and peace. Imbued with Vonnegut’s trademark rueful humor, the pieces range from a visceral nonfiction recollection of the destruction of Dresden during World War II — an essay that is as timely today as it was then — to a painfully funny short story about three Army privates and their fantasies of the perfect first meal upon returning home from war, to a darker, more poignant story about the impossibility of shielding our children from the temptations of violence. Also included are Vonnegut’s last speech as well as an assortment of his artwork, and an introduction by the author’s son, Mark Vonnegut."
I'm usually not a fan of collected works or short stories but this isn't necessarily true when it come to Vonnegut. In fact I've read more of his essays and short stories than his novels. As stated above the collections here represent previous unpublished musings on war and peace, a subject dear to any Vonnegut fan. I found every essay or story satisfying but especially "Wailing Shall Be in All Streets," his retelling of his time as a prisoner of war during World War II in Dresden after the horrific leveling of the the city. If you're familiar with Vonnegut's works, read this collection. If you're not familiar with Vonnegut's works, I suggest you start with "Slaughterhouse-Five," right now. Recommended.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
The Ace Meme, Part Two
Since I'm snowed in today and I didn't get a chance to finish the Ace Meme from Sunday Stealing, I thought I would do it today. It's been an extremely boring day playing video games, reading, and shoveling snow...
Cheers to all of us thieves!
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY?
A few times. Deutschland was my favorite.
35. WEAKNESSES?
Besides Kryptonite, I have a weakness for putting things off until the last minute.
37. FIRST JOB?
A summer job working in the warehouse for a food distribution place. Basically unloading trucks.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Indeed, back in the stone ages when people had land lines.
39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOUL MATE?
You might, I'm beginning to believe I do not.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU DID STEALING?
As in today or as in on my blog? Today I was playing some Wii. In general around here I tend to blog about all kinds of random things and topics.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
I have not, knock on wood.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Probably my eyes.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Yes I had them put on (installed?) the day before my Senior pictures in High School.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Besides a winning lottery ticket? The ability to travel somewhere.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND WHAT DO YOU WANT THEIR NAMES TO BE? (OR IF YOU HAVE KIDS, TELL US ABOUT THEM.)
I don't want kids and I'm not a fan.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I was named after my dad who was named after his dad.
47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE SEX(ES) YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Bad teeth or a bad attitude.
48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKED ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
I'm drawing a blank. Graduation?
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
I usually just use soap or body wash. My skin is very sensitive so there's a particular brand I use on all parts of my body.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Not really, it's pretty sloppy. Not that I use it much.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey, something spicy.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Too many to list. Smoking would be at the top of the list.
53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
Sometimes. Most people are at one time or another.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Probably not, I'm kind of a dick.
55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
Sure, if you can find the right person.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Of course but so does a personality.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I beat up little old ladies.
58. WOULD YOU RATHER GAIN 58 POUNDS OR LOSE 58 POUNDS?
I would definitely rather lose weight. That strung out heroine look is in right now, right?
59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
To be independently wealthy. I'm failing miserably.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
I really liked Legos (and still do) and video games.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
I have no clue and I'm not going to count. Only people I would call.
62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
Barney was way after my time.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Too much.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Mashed potatoes, now I'm hungry.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A LOVER?
I've stopped looking but if I had to say, someone easy going and fun to be around.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
DB to some of my friends and Pooh or Pooh Bear to my family.
67. FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
Not really in to super powers. I liked the heroes that were mortal like Batman!
Cheers to all of us thieves!
34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY?
A few times. Deutschland was my favorite.
35. WEAKNESSES?
Besides Kryptonite, I have a weakness for putting things off until the last minute.
37. FIRST JOB?
A summer job working in the warehouse for a food distribution place. Basically unloading trucks.
38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
Indeed, back in the stone ages when people had land lines.
39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOUL MATE?
You might, I'm beginning to believe I do not.
40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU DID STEALING?
As in today or as in on my blog? Today I was playing some Wii. In general around here I tend to blog about all kinds of random things and topics.
41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
I have not, knock on wood.
42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
Probably my eyes.
43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
Yes I had them put on (installed?) the day before my Senior pictures in High School.
44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
Besides a winning lottery ticket? The ability to travel somewhere.
45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND WHAT DO YOU WANT THEIR NAMES TO BE? (OR IF YOU HAVE KIDS, TELL US ABOUT THEM.)
I don't want kids and I'm not a fan.
46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I was named after my dad who was named after his dad.
47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE SEX(ES) YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Bad teeth or a bad attitude.
48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKED ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
I'm drawing a blank. Graduation?
49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
I usually just use soap or body wash. My skin is very sensitive so there's a particular brand I use on all parts of my body.
50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Not really, it's pretty sloppy. Not that I use it much.
51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey, something spicy.
52. ANY BAD HABITS?
Too many to list. Smoking would be at the top of the list.
53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
Sometimes. Most people are at one time or another.
54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Probably not, I'm kind of a dick.
55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
Sure, if you can find the right person.
56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
Of course but so does a personality.
57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
I beat up little old ladies.
58. WOULD YOU RATHER GAIN 58 POUNDS OR LOSE 58 POUNDS?
I would definitely rather lose weight. That strung out heroine look is in right now, right?
59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
To be independently wealthy. I'm failing miserably.
60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
I really liked Legos (and still do) and video games.
61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
I have no clue and I'm not going to count. Only people I would call.
62. WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
Barney was way after my time.
63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Too much.
64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
Mashed potatoes, now I'm hungry.
65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A LOVER?
I've stopped looking but if I had to say, someone easy going and fun to be around.
66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES?
DB to some of my friends and Pooh or Pooh Bear to my family.
67. FAVORITE SUPER POWER?
Not really in to super powers. I liked the heroes that were mortal like Batman!
Screw This! Snowzilla 2011!
This is what I love about Oklahoma weather, a couple of days ago it was in the 70's! They expect anywhere from 6 inches to a foot of snow in Oklahoma City with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. I think I'll be staying in all day today...
Monday, January 31, 2011
Mary Ann in Autumn
Another journey to San Francisco via Armistead Maupin in "Mary Ann in Autumn" (287 pages). From the jacket of the book: "Twenty years have passed since Mary Ann Singleton left her husband and child in San Francisco to pursue her dream of a television career in New York. Now a pair of personal calamities has driven her back to the city of her youth and into the arms of her oldest friend, Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver, a gardener happily ensconced with his much-younger husband.
Mary Ann finds temporary refuge in the couple's backyard cottage, where, at the unnerving age of fifty-seven, she licks her wounds and takes stock of her mistakes. Soon, with the help of Facebook and a few old friends, she begins to reengage with life, only to confront fresh terrors when her checkered past comes back to haunt her in a way she could never have imagined.
After the intimate first-person narrative of Maupin's last novel, Michael Tolliver Lives, Mary Ann in Autumn marks the author's return to the multicharacter plotlines and darkly comic themes of his earlier work. Among those caught in Mary Ann's orbit are her estranged daughter, Shawna, a popular sex blogger; Jake Greenleaf, Michael's transgendered gardening assistant; socialite DeDe Halcyon-Wilson; and the indefatigable Anna Madrigal, Mary Ann's former landlady at 28 Barbary Lane.
More than three decades in the making, Armistead Maupin's legendary Tales of the City series rolls into a new age, still sassy, irreverent, and curious, and still exploring the boundaries of the human experience with insight, compassion, and mordant wit."
There's not too much I can add to this blog entry that the information above doesn't cover without giving too much away. I really enjoyed Maupin's latest installment in the "Tales of the City" series. Combining old and new characters alike it's really a lot of fun to revisit the characters I've know for a couple of decades. This latest novel also ties up an old story line that was originally began in the original trilogy. Another fun and satisfying read from Maupin. Recommended.
"I just don't understand, that's all."
"Understand what?"
"Why the universe hands me such random shit."
Anna's smile was inscrutable. "Sometimes the universe has a slow day."
"It all goes so fast, she thought. We dole out our lives in dinner parties and plane flights, and it's over before we know it. We lose everyone we love, if they don't lose us first, and every single thing we do is intended to distract us from that reality."
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Michael Tolliver Lives
Reading at home away from my old job and the three stooges is much more enjoyable! After 18 years Armistead Maupin returns to San Franscisco to revisit the life of Michael Tolliver in the novel "Michael Tolliver Lives" (277 pages). From the book jacket: Michael Tolliver, the sweet-spirited Southerner in Armistead Maupin's classic Tales of the City series, is arguably one of the most widely loved characters in contemporary fiction. Now, almost twenty years after ending his groundbreaking saga of San Francisco life, Maupin revisits his all-too-human hero, letting the 55-year-old gardener tell his story in his own voice.
Having survived the plague that took so many of his friends and lovers, Michael has learned to embrace the random pleasures of life, the tender alliances that sustain him in the hardest of times. Michael Tolliver Lives follows its protagonist as he finds love with a younger man, attends to his dying fundamentalist mother in Florida, and finally reaffirms his allegiance to a wise octogenarian who was once his landlady.
While Michael Tolliver Lives is a stand alone novel, accessible to old and new readers alike, a reassuring number of familiar faces appear along the way. As usual, the author's mordant wit and ear for pitch-perfect dialogue serve every aspect of the story—from the bawdy to the bittersweet. Michael Tolliver Lives is a novel about the act of growing older joyfully and the everyday miracles that somehow make that possible.
This may be one of my favorite books in the "Tales of the City" series from Maupin. Rediscovering a character I first came to know nearly 20 years ago was very gratifying. The writing was usual Maupin with a nice balance of humor and drama. Only the style, written this time from Michael's perspective, was the only real noticeable difference in the 18 years between books. The story brings us up to date with all the characters in the series for ill and good.
I have to admit that I was a little sad while reading this novel. I couldn't help feeling I've grown older with Michael with my own ups and downs over the last 20 years. The book was touching with a strong emphasis on family and how your family isn't necessarily by blood. I laughed out loud at several points and was moved to tears near the end, never a bad thing in a read. Highly recommended by "Tales of the City" fans and I think accessible to those who have never read the series.
"There is no fifth destination."
Sleepers
The movie is good, the novel is so much better. I just read "Sleepers" (404 pages) by Lorenzo Carcaterra. From the jacket of the book:"This is the true story of four young boys. Four lifelong friends. Intelligent, fun-loving, wise beyond their years, they are inseparable. Their potential is unlimited, but they are content to live within the closed world of New York City's Hell's Kitchen. And to play as many pranks as they can on the denizens of the street. They never get caught. And they know they never will.
Until one disastrous summer afternoon.
On that day, what begins as a harmless scheme goes horrible wrong. And the four find themselves facing a year's imprisonment in the Wilkinson Home for Boys. The oldest of them is fifteen, the youngest twelve. What happens to them over the course of that year--brutal beatings, unimaginable humiliation--will change their lives forever.
Years later, one has become a lawyer. One a reporter. And two have grown up to be murderers, professional hit men. For all of them, the pain and fear of Wilkinson still rages within. Only one thing can erase it.
Revenge.
To exact it, they will twist the legal system. Commandeer the courtroom for their agenda. Use the wiles they observed on the streets, the violence they learned at Wilkinson.
If they get caught this time, they only have one thing left to lose: their lives.
Sleepers is the extraordinary true story of four men who take the law into their own hands. Brilliantly written, it is a searing portrait of a system gone awry and of the people--some innocent, some not so innocent--who must suffer the consequences. At the heart of Sleepers is a sensational murder trial that ultimately gives devastating, yet exhilarating, proof of street justice and truly defines the meaning of loyalty and love between friends. Told with great humor and compassion, even at its most harrowing, Sleepers is an unforgettable reading experience. It will leave you breathless."
I grabbed this book from my mom's collection a couple of weeks ago, knowing the story since I'd seen the movie years ago. Like many good books that were made into good movies there isn't a lot more the novel offers except a little more detail of the characters and their time together, especially growing up in Hell's Kitchen before the traumatic events that scarred all of them for life. The story is touching, funny, and horrific all at the same time. Well written by Caracterra, it's a book you can literally speed through in a day, and as compelling as the story is, you'll want to. Highly recommended, even to those, like myself, who may have seen the movie first.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy
I'm not sure if my blogging schedule will ever return to normal. I've started training at a new job. It's so gratifying to know that I will never have to set foot in that wretched place again where I spent Monday through Fridays over the last couple of years. Cheers!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Ace Meme, Part One
The rumors of my demise have been unfounded, I've just been taking a break from everything including blogging. Here's the latest Sunday Stealing:
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I really don't have too many scars. I have a scar from a burn on my calf from a motorcycle exaust pipe.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
A cartoon cell of Tinkerbell, a print a bought at an auction for an AIDS benefit, and some black and white photos.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I'm told that I've done or do all three.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
All kinds, top 40, dance, house, techno, musicals, classical. Basically most kinds except most country and hard core rap.
5. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN?
If I'm not mistaken in the afternoon, around two.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
A freakin' winning lottery ticket!
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
A lot of possessions and some friends I never see anymore.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
I have no clue. My house?
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'9".
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not very often.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
No. I'm more afraid of what's in the dark.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
No comment.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Dying in a plane crash at the start of a vacation instead at the end of one.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON PEOPLE YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Brown hair and blue eyes but I'm not too picky.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING?
Not in Oklahoma. It's illegal for me to marry here.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Neither.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Extra sauce or jalapenos.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Sushi.
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Orange of course! I like blue too.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
If we're talking about those little cheesey crackers then the answer would be yes.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I have no clue.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
I always have one or two brewing.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Nope.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Express.
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY?
Hard to say. It would have to narrowed down to a genre for me to come up with a reasonable answer.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
A rock. He lives on the front porch.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
Hey dumbass, see the answer to 26.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Sure, is there really a choice who you love?
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED?
69.
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes. "Cause I'm a blonde, B-L-O-N-D! Cause I'm a blonde, don't you wish you were me!"
32. FAVORITE QUOTE?
Isn't this asked on every meme? "Bitter party of one your table's ready!"
33. FAVORITE PLACE?
Vegas, Chicago, or a hole in the wall bar.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT?
I really don't have too many scars. I have a scar from a burn on my calf from a motorcycle exaust pipe.
2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
A cartoon cell of Tinkerbell, a print a bought at an auction for an AIDS benefit, and some black and white photos.
3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
I'm told that I've done or do all three.
4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
All kinds, top 40, dance, house, techno, musicals, classical. Basically most kinds except most country and hard core rap.
5. WHAT TIME WERE YOU BORN?
If I'm not mistaken in the afternoon, around two.
6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
A freakin' winning lottery ticket!
7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
A lot of possessions and some friends I never see anymore.
8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)?
I have no clue. My house?
9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'9".
10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
Not very often.
11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
No. I'm more afraid of what's in the dark.
12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
No comment.
13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR?
Dying in a plane crash at the start of a vacation instead at the end of one.
14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON PEOPLE YOU'RE ATTRACTED TO?
Brown hair and blue eyes but I'm not too picky.
15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING?
Not in Oklahoma. It's illegal for me to marry here.
16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
Neither.
17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
Extra sauce or jalapenos.
18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Sushi.
19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
Orange of course! I like blue too.
20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
If we're talking about those little cheesey crackers then the answer would be yes.
21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
I have no clue.
22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
I always have one or two brewing.
23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
Nope.
24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Express.
25. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY?
Hard to say. It would have to narrowed down to a genre for me to come up with a reasonable answer.
26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
A rock. He lives on the front porch.
27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
Hey dumbass, see the answer to 26.
28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Sure, is there really a choice who you love?
30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED?
69.
31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes. "Cause I'm a blonde, B-L-O-N-D! Cause I'm a blonde, don't you wish you were me!"
32. FAVORITE QUOTE?
Isn't this asked on every meme? "Bitter party of one your table's ready!"
33. FAVORITE PLACE?
Vegas, Chicago, or a hole in the wall bar.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New Year Minutes
I've been dreading transcribing the minutes from our little New Year's Eve party at Dann's house. They're three large pages long, definitely a record, mostly due to Susan. I'm only doing this because I told everyone I would post them. Here goes:
9:03 PM - David - "It's the night of cowbell!"
9:10 PM - David - "Don't name your dog Felicia, name it Sharks with Lasers."
9:22 PM - Unknown - More "Phantom," Matt's happy.
9:24 PM - Matt - "This song needs more cowbell."
9:27 PM - Unknown - "Bitches still aren't here." :(
9:30 PM - "Masquerade." David says, "Matt, if you don't know it, don't sing it." Matt replies, "fuck you Nancy."
9:32 PM - Matt - "I'm not listening to anymore bullshit tonight."
9:43 PM - David - "Don't touch the hair!"
9:48 PM - Unknown - "Wicked" begins and David blows a belch in Matt's face.
10:00 PM - Dann - "Oh my god, you have an ass load back there."
10:10 PM - Matt's pants undone, does first Sake ever.
Meanwhile at the 7-11...
Mel - "Wow, this place is packed."
Jackie - "People gotta get their shit."
Mel - "Look at all those ho's! They told me to get ice outta that one!!" (Girls run by holding their boobs while a crackhead in a white fluffy coat tells a cop about getting run over in the parking lot.)
10:15 PM - Jackie - "They're used to having hard stuff up their asses, they don't mind it."
10:15 PM - Unknown - "Is this TP soft enough?"
10:16 PM - Susan - Screams: "I have wine glasses! I drink Dr. Pepper out of them."
10:21 PM - Unknown - "Before we get too drunk to understand the rules, let's play."
10:22 PM - Susan was a bitch to Matt, and Mel said, "she's just snarly."
10:30 PM - DB's smelling the stanky leg.
10:32 PM - He's still smelling the stanky leg!
10:35 PM - Susan's first snort.
(In the top left hand corner of page 2 there's a "Susan Snorts" box with slashes for each time she snorted, apparently. It has five marks in it.)
10:50 PM - The boogie won it.
10:55 PM - The "Indian Jones" theme song breaks out... followed by "Kalimar!!"
10:57 PM - Wawa.
11:18 PM - Just remember, Justin got here!
11:21 PM - David - "Oh my god, Matt is a douche!"
11:27 PM - Justin - "I have crab in my teeth."
11:30 PM - Justin - "We need one more person."
11:31 PM - Mel locked herself in the bathroom!
11:32 PM - Unknown - "Yaaaard!"
11:33 PM - Jackie - "Do you want to be one of the girls?"
11:39 PM - Jackie - "Let's wait 'til after 12."
11:40 PM - Unknown - "Let's rock, paper, scissor for Justin."
11:41 PM - Unknown - "Who's Ashley?"
11:43 PM - Justin - "I stopped the flow! Give me a tampon quick!"
11:45 PM - Sake shot! Susan says, "my nipples are hard."
11:47 PM - Matt broke the camera. (Matt did not.) It just stopped working.
11:50 PM - (Something scratched out about Dann.)
12:00 AM - Happy New Year!
12:00 AM - Matt - "Never wanted to ring in the New Year with any other fantastic people, my besties, the reason I wake up and go to work everyday, so I can spend the weekend with these awesome people."
12:00 AM - DB - "I wish I were dead!"
12:00 AM - Matt - "Whatever."
12:00 AM - Unknown - "A better year for everyone!"
12:10 AM - Unknown - "I wish all my friends here tonight have a happy and prosperous new year and lots of sex. Merry Christmas. Holy shit. Where's the Tylenol?"
12:12 AM - Unknown - "I wanna be a better person in general. Done!"
12:15 AM - Unknown - "My New Year's wish is that the family that is gathered here tonight will be together to celebrate another NYE together again..."
12:16 AM - Unknown - "David stole my thunder with a slut story."
12:20 AM - David - "I'm so blessed to have the best friends in the world!!!"
12:21 AM - Matt is impressed and gushes.
12:22 AM - Text at 12:15 AM to Mel. Susan got stuck in the bathroom too!!
12:35 AM - Susan - "I am good at brown."
12:36 AM - Unknown - "Too bad Cristina's not here."
12:39 AM - Unknown - "What's TRD? TURD, no TRENDS!"
12:46 AM - Unknown - "OK Ross Perot you can finish."
01:05 AM - Unknown - "This sucks!"
01:05 AM - Unknown - "Way too competitive over Trivia Pursuit!"
01:06 AM - (Unintelligible writing.)
01:07 AM - Matt - "We already have brown pie!"
01:19 AM - Unknown - "Ready, ok, poop."
01:29 AM - Unknown - "I heard shitty bear."
01:35 AM - Wicked serenade, excluding Swooos.
01:40 AM - Justin - "We need a pink."
02:12 AM - Matt - "That's my dawg!!"
02:43 AM - Unknown - "Oh my god it's Barbara (Streisand)."
03:18 AM - Waiting on Jackie.
04:03 AM - Unknown - "Fuck Jerry Orbach!!"
Meanwhile at 7-11...
Just kidding!
Well that was fun. As you can see the minutes really started to deteriorate after midnight. I hope my friends appreciate all this typing I did this morning at work, it was cutting into my sleeping time!
9:03 PM - David - "It's the night of cowbell!"
9:10 PM - David - "Don't name your dog Felicia, name it Sharks with Lasers."
9:22 PM - Unknown - More "Phantom," Matt's happy.
9:24 PM - Matt - "This song needs more cowbell."
9:27 PM - Unknown - "Bitches still aren't here." :(
9:30 PM - "Masquerade." David says, "Matt, if you don't know it, don't sing it." Matt replies, "fuck you Nancy."
9:32 PM - Matt - "I'm not listening to anymore bullshit tonight."
9:43 PM - David - "Don't touch the hair!"
9:48 PM - Unknown - "Wicked" begins and David blows a belch in Matt's face.
10:00 PM - Dann - "Oh my god, you have an ass load back there."
10:10 PM - Matt's pants undone, does first Sake ever.
Meanwhile at the 7-11...
Mel - "Wow, this place is packed."
Jackie - "People gotta get their shit."
Mel - "Look at all those ho's! They told me to get ice outta that one!!" (Girls run by holding their boobs while a crackhead in a white fluffy coat tells a cop about getting run over in the parking lot.)
10:15 PM - Jackie - "They're used to having hard stuff up their asses, they don't mind it."
10:15 PM - Unknown - "Is this TP soft enough?"
10:16 PM - Susan - Screams: "I have wine glasses! I drink Dr. Pepper out of them."
10:21 PM - Unknown - "Before we get too drunk to understand the rules, let's play."
10:22 PM - Susan was a bitch to Matt, and Mel said, "she's just snarly."
10:30 PM - DB's smelling the stanky leg.
10:32 PM - He's still smelling the stanky leg!
10:35 PM - Susan's first snort.
(In the top left hand corner of page 2 there's a "Susan Snorts" box with slashes for each time she snorted, apparently. It has five marks in it.)
10:50 PM - The boogie won it.
10:55 PM - The "Indian Jones" theme song breaks out... followed by "Kalimar!!"
10:57 PM - Wawa.
11:18 PM - Just remember, Justin got here!
11:21 PM - David - "Oh my god, Matt is a douche!"
11:27 PM - Justin - "I have crab in my teeth."
11:30 PM - Justin - "We need one more person."
11:31 PM - Mel locked herself in the bathroom!
11:32 PM - Unknown - "Yaaaard!"
11:33 PM - Jackie - "Do you want to be one of the girls?"
11:39 PM - Jackie - "Let's wait 'til after 12."
11:40 PM - Unknown - "Let's rock, paper, scissor for Justin."
11:41 PM - Unknown - "Who's Ashley?"
11:43 PM - Justin - "I stopped the flow! Give me a tampon quick!"
11:45 PM - Sake shot! Susan says, "my nipples are hard."
11:47 PM - Matt broke the camera. (Matt did not.) It just stopped working.
11:50 PM - (Something scratched out about Dann.)
12:00 AM - Happy New Year!
12:00 AM - Matt - "Never wanted to ring in the New Year with any other fantastic people, my besties, the reason I wake up and go to work everyday, so I can spend the weekend with these awesome people."
12:00 AM - DB - "I wish I were dead!"
12:00 AM - Matt - "Whatever."
12:00 AM - Unknown - "A better year for everyone!"
12:10 AM - Unknown - "I wish all my friends here tonight have a happy and prosperous new year and lots of sex. Merry Christmas. Holy shit. Where's the Tylenol?"
12:12 AM - Unknown - "I wanna be a better person in general. Done!"
12:15 AM - Unknown - "My New Year's wish is that the family that is gathered here tonight will be together to celebrate another NYE together again..."
12:16 AM - Unknown - "David stole my thunder with a slut story."
12:20 AM - David - "I'm so blessed to have the best friends in the world!!!"
12:21 AM - Matt is impressed and gushes.
12:22 AM - Text at 12:15 AM to Mel. Susan got stuck in the bathroom too!!
12:35 AM - Susan - "I am good at brown."
12:36 AM - Unknown - "Too bad Cristina's not here."
12:39 AM - Unknown - "What's TRD? TURD, no TRENDS!"
12:46 AM - Unknown - "OK Ross Perot you can finish."
01:05 AM - Unknown - "This sucks!"
01:05 AM - Unknown - "Way too competitive over Trivia Pursuit!"
01:06 AM - (Unintelligible writing.)
01:07 AM - Matt - "We already have brown pie!"
01:19 AM - Unknown - "Ready, ok, poop."
01:29 AM - Unknown - "I heard shitty bear."
01:35 AM - Wicked serenade, excluding Swooos.
01:40 AM - Justin - "We need a pink."
02:12 AM - Matt - "That's my dawg!!"
02:43 AM - Unknown - "Oh my god it's Barbara (Streisand)."
03:18 AM - Waiting on Jackie.
04:03 AM - Unknown - "Fuck Jerry Orbach!!"
Meanwhile at 7-11...
Just kidding!
Well that was fun. As you can see the minutes really started to deteriorate after midnight. I hope my friends appreciate all this typing I did this morning at work, it was cutting into my sleeping time!
The Confession
I rarely read John Grisham books on a regular basis anymore. Like many authors who churn out a book or two every year (Stephen King), their stories become stale and lack the punch of earlier writings. I began reading "The Confession" (418 pages) simply because it was available, a Christmas present from my mom. From the inside cover of the book: For every innocent man sent to prison, there is a guilty one left on the outside. He doesn’t understand how the police and prosecutors got the wrong man, and he certainly doesn’t care. He just can’t believe his good luck. Time passes and he realizes that the mistake will not be corrected: the authorities believe in their case and are determined to get a conviction. He may even watch the trial of the person wrongly accused of his crime. He is relieved when the verdict is guilty. He laughs when the police and prosecutors congratulate themselves. He is content to allow an innocent person to go to prison, to serve hard time, even to be executed.
Travis Boyette is such a man. In 1998, in the small East Texas city of Sloan, he abducted, raped, and strangled a popular high school cheerleader. He buried her body so that it would never be found, then watched in amazement as police and prosecutors arrested and convicted Donté Drumm, a local football star, and marched him off to death row.
Now nine years have passed. Travis has just been paroled in Kansas for a different crime; Donté is four days away from his execution. Travis suffers from an inoperable brain tumor. For the first time in his miserable life, he decides to do what’s right and confess.
But how can a guilty man convince lawyers, judges, and politicians that they’re about to execute an innocent man?
"The Confession" was a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, Grisham is a fine storyteller who usually plucks controversial stories that are timely, in this case the possibility of the state execution of an innocent man. On the other hand the novel seems to be another by-the-numbers effort for Grisham, while written well, it just doesn't have the spark and humor of her earlier works, it just feels like I've been there and done that before. In Grisham's defence at least he can still finish a book that leaves the reader somewhat satisfied.
I enjoyed the central focus of the book, namely the death penalty in Texas, and the process by which appeals are made at the last minute and denied. Grisham, as is often the case, draws a thick line between his heroes and villains in this novel, the liberal defense attorney versus the conservative Texas detective, prosecutor, and even Governor. While I appreciate his sentiments being liberal myself and against the state taking lives, I just think that maybe the situations and characters aren't so black and white in the real world.
An easy and quick read by an author who usually knows what he's talking about when it comes to legal procedure. I enjoyed the overall premise of the novel: what would happen if an innocent man was executed in Texas? My complaints are more with the author and less with the story. As prolific as Grisham has become it's hard to not have a feeling of deja vu when reading his later works. Recommended for fans of John Grisham and fans of the genre.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Conservative Hyperbole
I love this cartoon I found the other day online. It pretty much sums up how I feel about what the loony bird conservatives have been saying for the last two plus years. With the horrendous events in Arizona last week none of the right wingers are willing to discuss if their over the top speech has any kind of impact on the recent violence. Here's a couple of examples of what I'm talking about:
"I hope that's not where we're going, but you know if this Congress keeps going the way it is, people are really looking toward those Second Amendment remedies and saying my goodness what can we do to turn this country around? I'll tell you the first thing we need to do is take Harry Reid out." - Sharron Angle
"I want people in Minnesota armed and dangerous on this issue of the energy tax because we need to fight back. Thomas Jefferson told us 'having a revolution every now and then is a good thing,' and the people -- we the people -- are going to have to fight back hard if we're not going to lose our country." - Rep. Michele Bachmann
I've had discussions with my conservative friends on Facespace about the effect that some of these quotes may have had on the nut case who decided to shoot an Arizona Congresswoman in the head. Rather than having a discussion I'm always dismissed with one of two arguments: the left in this country is just as vitriolic in their rhetoric or somehow I want to deny people their Constitutional rights to free speech or the right to bear arms.
So I'm asking anyone who cares to comment, is it possible that the kind of right wing speech we've seen over the last couple of years has had an impact on the events in Arizona? Am I being a commie pinko liberal for even bringing up the possibility that what someone says has possible repercussions? Ones views do not evolved in a vacuum.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
American Rose
I went to the book store the other day specifically looking for "American Rose" (356 pages) by Karen Abbott. I became aware of the author last October when I picked up her first book "Sin in the Second City" while in Chicago. From the inside covers:With the critically acclaimed Sin in the Second City, bestselling author Karen Abbott 'pioneered sizzle history'” (USA Today). Now she returns with the gripping and expansive story of America’s coming-of-age—told through the extraordinary life of Gypsy Rose Lee and the world she survived and conquered.
America in the Roaring Twenties. Vaudeville was king. Talking pictures were only a distant flicker. Speakeasies beckoned beyond dimly lit doorways; money flowed fast and free. But then, almost overnight, the Great Depression leveled everything. When the dust settled, Americans were primed for a star who could distract them from grim reality and excite them in new, unexpected ways. Enter Gypsy Rose Lee, a strutting, bawdy, erudite stripper who possessed a preternatural gift for delivering exactly what America needed.
With her superb narrative skills and eye for compelling detail, Karen Abbott brings to vivid life an era of ambition, glamour, struggle, and survival. Using exclusive interviews and never-before-published material, she vividly delves into Gypsy’s world, including her intensely dramatic triangle relationship with her sister, actress June Havoc, and their formidable mother, Rose, a petite but ferocious woman who seduced men and women alike and literally killed to get her daughters on the stage.
American Rose chronicles their story, as well as the story of the four scrappy and savvy showbiz brothers from New York City who would pave the way for Gypsy Rose Lee’s brand of burlesque. Modeling their shows after the glitzy, daring reviews staged in the theaters of Paris, the Minsky brothers relied on grit, determination, and a few tricks that fell just outside the law—and they would shape, and ultimately transform, the landscape of American entertainment.
With a supporting cast of such Jazz- and Depression-era heavyweights as Lucky Luciano, Harry Houdini, FDR, and Fanny Brice, Karen Abbott weaves a rich narrative of a woman who defied all odds to become a legend — and whose sensational tale of tragedy and triumph embodies the American Dream.
Amazingly I knew next to nothing about Gypsy Rose Lee when I picked up this book. I've never even seen the musical or movie "Gypsy." I picked up Abbott's second book specifically because of her first book, "Sin in the Second City," which I read late last year, one of my favorite reads of the year. I won't go into too much detail about the book since the synopsis above pretty much covers it all. I do find the time in which the story takes place, the culture, and what was considered vice then to be very interesting. Of particular interest to me is the way in which morals seems to swing back in forth like a pendulum, much like today, driven by various conditions throughout the country.
This work of non-fiction is a great read for many reasons. Abbott's style is easy and engaging laced with many interesting tidbits about the era she is speaking on that compliments the overall story. Anyone interested in vaudeville or burlesque in the 20th century would probably also enjoy this book. The book does jump between different points in time in each chapter. One chapter may be about a period of time in the 1940's while the next may feature a period of time in the 1920's. While this wasn't an issue for me while reading, I have heard many complaints about the structure of the book from readers online.
Highly recommended.
Monday, January 10, 2011
It's Time to Take a Stand
In light of the recent assassination attempt on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords from Arizona, I find this image a little disturbing. I haven't made a comment on this story yet as I'm still waiting on more details about the assailant.
Sunday, January 09, 2011
The First 2011 Alphabet Meme
Once again courtesy of Sunday Stealing.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
A is for Age:
37.
B is for Beer of choice:
Fat Tire.
C is for Career:
I wish. Medical Software.
D is for favourite Drink:
Dr. Pepper, Captain and Coke, Hot Chocolate.
E is for Essential item you use everyday:
Tooth brush?
F is for Favourite song at the moment:
Tonight I'm Fucking You by Enrique Iglesias.
G is for favourite Game:
RISK for a board game, anything Metroid for a video game.
H is for Home town:
The Big Woo.
I is for Instruments you play:
Trumpet and French Horn, or at least I used to be able to play them.
J is for favourite Juice:
Cranberry or any combination containing cranberry.
K is for Kids:
Nope. I have a strong dislike for children.
L is for Last kiss:
Last night.
M is for marriage:
Nope, it's illegal for me to marry in Oklahoma.
N is for full Name:
David Michael _____.
O is for Overnight hospital stays:
Maybe once when I was a child but I don't remember it.
P is for phobias:
Kids.
Q is for quote:
"Bitter party of one your table is ready!"
R is for biggest Regret:
Too many to list.
S is for sports:
Tennis and basketball.
T is for Time you wake up:
It varies on a daily basis. 7ish during the week.
U is for colour of underwear:
Black, white, or pink.
V is for Vegetable you love:
Cauliflower.
W is for Worst Habit:
Smoking.
X is for X-rays you've had:
The latest was a chest x-ray.
Y is for Yummy food you make:
Cooking as I type, a meatball, vegetable soup.
Z is for zodiac sign:
Taurus and Ox.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
A is for Age:
37.
B is for Beer of choice:
Fat Tire.
C is for Career:
I wish. Medical Software.
D is for favourite Drink:
Dr. Pepper, Captain and Coke, Hot Chocolate.
E is for Essential item you use everyday:
Tooth brush?
F is for Favourite song at the moment:
Tonight I'm Fucking You by Enrique Iglesias.
G is for favourite Game:
RISK for a board game, anything Metroid for a video game.
H is for Home town:
The Big Woo.
I is for Instruments you play:
Trumpet and French Horn, or at least I used to be able to play them.
J is for favourite Juice:
Cranberry or any combination containing cranberry.
K is for Kids:
Nope. I have a strong dislike for children.
L is for Last kiss:
Last night.
M is for marriage:
Nope, it's illegal for me to marry in Oklahoma.
N is for full Name:
David Michael _____.
O is for Overnight hospital stays:
Maybe once when I was a child but I don't remember it.
P is for phobias:
Kids.
Q is for quote:
"Bitter party of one your table is ready!"
R is for biggest Regret:
Too many to list.
S is for sports:
Tennis and basketball.
T is for Time you wake up:
It varies on a daily basis. 7ish during the week.
U is for colour of underwear:
Black, white, or pink.
V is for Vegetable you love:
Cauliflower.
W is for Worst Habit:
Smoking.
X is for X-rays you've had:
The latest was a chest x-ray.
Y is for Yummy food you make:
Cooking as I type, a meatball, vegetable soup.
Z is for zodiac sign:
Taurus and Ox.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Zach Galifianakis
When someone prefaces a statement with "don't take offence but..." it usually isn't a compliment you're about to receive! Such was the case last night while hanging out with my friend Kim. Some random dude comes up to me and says: "don't take offence but you look like Zach Galifianakis." I think it may be time to shave the beard...
Thursday, January 06, 2011
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
My first book of 2011 was a great one, the final chapter in the Millennium trilogy, "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" (563 pages) by Stieg Larsson. From Goodreads:This novel not only puts the cap on the most eagerly read trilogy in years; the sequel to The Girl Who Played With Fire marks the completion of its Swedish author's career: Stieg Larsson died at the age of fifty in 2004. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest is, however, too exciting and too adept to be read simply as a major author's memorial. From its onset, with 'avenging angel' protagonist Lisbeth Salander lying in intensive care, this fiction pulses forward. One British critic called it 'intricately plotted, lavishly detailed but written with a breakneck pace and verve...a tantalizing double finale—first idyllic, then frenetic.'
"The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" is a fantastic finish to the Millennium trilogy. It's unfortunate that the stories will not be continued with Larsson's untimely death. I've really grown to enjoy the multitude of characters that the author introduced and expanded upon in all three novels. In some regards this latest novel is my favorite and most disliked of the series. When the story picks up steam it's a book that's nearly impossible to put down. At other times the narrative came to a grinding halt and was a bit taxing to push through. The last novel can be extremely intricate and thus is hard for me to write a fitting recap. There are so many characters and plot lines going on at the same time that it could be easy for a reader to lose their way. This wasn't too much of an issue for me but I could see how it would potentially be a problem.
All in all a great series and a great conclusion. This novel should be read in order after "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Girl Who Played With Fire." I think reading the novel on its own would be nearly impossible to fully understand. The only complaints I have about the book is the sometimes stop and go pacing and the sheer volume of characters and plots that intertwine throughout the story. Recommended.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Predictions for 2011
I've been gazing into my crystal ball today trying to get a feel for what will happen in 2011. Here's what I've seen so far...
My visions may be a little fuzzy and some of the details may be a little inaccurate, but I'm telling you, most of this shit is going down in the next 12 months!
- Recently elected Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner will cry, in public.
- Scientists will discover that the Mayan calendar was off a year and the world as we know it will end in December of 2011 rather than 2012.
- Walt Disney will be unfrozen from his tomb under Disney World and will immediately produce "Song of the South II," the byline for the movie will be, "this time the racism is personal!"
- "Cowboys and Aliens" will become the highest grossing movie in 2011.
- The American economic and military empire will finally collapse making way for another superpower to reign supreme over the globe. A thousand years from now history books will refer to America as "Rome II: The Revenge."
- The Fox News Network will engage in hyperbole.
- Anwar Sadat will rise from the grave with a thirst for brains.
- The Jewish and Muslim people of the Middle East will finally unite in peace only to be invaded by Sweden shortly after.
- Republicans and Democrats will agree to abolish their respective political parties and create a new one-party system call Recorpricats.
- U.S. President Obama will be impeached when it comes to light that he was actually born in The Hague, Netherlands.
- Once again the top song of 2011 will be by a female recording artist that will have been played so much by the end of the year that test lab rats will kill themselves upon hearing it. I'm looking at you Kesha...
- Darren McGavin will rise from the grave with a thirst for brains.
- Christianity will fall out of vogue worldwide in favor a new cult worshipping a giant flying spaghetti monster.
- Pat Robertson will become a proponent of the legal use of marijuana (oh wait, that already happened!).
My visions may be a little fuzzy and some of the details may be a little inaccurate, but I'm telling you, most of this shit is going down in the next 12 months!
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
LOL Cats Tuesday
I'm starting a new weekly feature! LOL Cats Tuesday!! Bookmark your pages and come back here every Tuesday for the fun!!!
The first entry combines my two favorite things in the whole world, Nintendo Wii and adorable little kitty cats!
(This is a joke, I hate cats... well, moo gu gai cat and sweet and sour kitty is ok.)
Monday, January 03, 2011
2011 New Year Resolutions
As I said last year I usually don't do new year resolutions. For the second year in a row I'm going to take another crack at it. Hopefully I'll bat better than .500 this year! Here are my resolutions or goals for the year:
Debt: One of my biggest goals to accomplish this year is to finally get myself out of debt, excluding my mortgage of course. I have worked extremely hard over the last year, with the help of my dad, to pay off outstanding bills and old credit cards. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Once I've paid off my bills it will open up a tremendous amount of money for me monthly. This resolution should be easily obtained.
Vices: I'm going to try to give up my most expensive and destructive vices, drinking and smoking. At some point early this year I'll try to quit smoking but I'm scared of the weight gain. The last time I quit it took me a year to lose the weight I put on in a month! Before I quite smoking I need to have some kind of exercise program in place to counteract my urge to put something in my mouth. Drinking may be more difficult as it's such a social thing to do with my friends. When I say drinking I mean to excess or drunkenness. Saturday night I was at the bar with friends, drinking water watching some football. The hardest part of the evening was not getting drunk, it was the harassment I took every two minutes from all the enablers trying to get me to have a beer or a shot. I spend an incredible amount of money and time with nothing to show for it going out and I'm simply over it, not to mention all the hang overs and foolish behavior.
Travel: I want to travel more this year. I love going on road trips and visiting interesting places, which isn't hard to accomplish living in Oklahoma City. I had some pretty fantastic times last year in Chicago (twice), Vegas, Tulsa, and Dallas. For my birthday I hope to either go back to Chicago or visit San Francisco, both comparable cost wise.
House: Once again I'm going to try to get some significant work done on my house this year. Having all the windows replaced should be a great motivator to at least get all the woodwork repainted along with texturing and painting the walls. Fortunately most of the work needed in my home is cosmetic, not including the kitchen which will require quite a bit of work and expense to modernize.
Volunteer: I have been researching some of the local charities to devote some time to in order to give back to those who are not as well off as I am. It's actually been difficult to find something that isn't religious based in this area, a definite deal breaker for me. I think I've narrowed down my search to either the local food bank or one the AIDS related organizations. Once I have a firm grasp on how I can benefit one or more of these organizations I'm sure I'll post about it.
So that's my goals for the year. How about everyone out there in reader land? Do you normally make new year resolutions and do you normally succeed or fail at keeping them?
Debt: One of my biggest goals to accomplish this year is to finally get myself out of debt, excluding my mortgage of course. I have worked extremely hard over the last year, with the help of my dad, to pay off outstanding bills and old credit cards. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Once I've paid off my bills it will open up a tremendous amount of money for me monthly. This resolution should be easily obtained.
Vices: I'm going to try to give up my most expensive and destructive vices, drinking and smoking. At some point early this year I'll try to quit smoking but I'm scared of the weight gain. The last time I quit it took me a year to lose the weight I put on in a month! Before I quite smoking I need to have some kind of exercise program in place to counteract my urge to put something in my mouth. Drinking may be more difficult as it's such a social thing to do with my friends. When I say drinking I mean to excess or drunkenness. Saturday night I was at the bar with friends, drinking water watching some football. The hardest part of the evening was not getting drunk, it was the harassment I took every two minutes from all the enablers trying to get me to have a beer or a shot. I spend an incredible amount of money and time with nothing to show for it going out and I'm simply over it, not to mention all the hang overs and foolish behavior.
Travel: I want to travel more this year. I love going on road trips and visiting interesting places, which isn't hard to accomplish living in Oklahoma City. I had some pretty fantastic times last year in Chicago (twice), Vegas, Tulsa, and Dallas. For my birthday I hope to either go back to Chicago or visit San Francisco, both comparable cost wise.
House: Once again I'm going to try to get some significant work done on my house this year. Having all the windows replaced should be a great motivator to at least get all the woodwork repainted along with texturing and painting the walls. Fortunately most of the work needed in my home is cosmetic, not including the kitchen which will require quite a bit of work and expense to modernize.
Volunteer: I have been researching some of the local charities to devote some time to in order to give back to those who are not as well off as I am. It's actually been difficult to find something that isn't religious based in this area, a definite deal breaker for me. I think I've narrowed down my search to either the local food bank or one the AIDS related organizations. Once I have a firm grasp on how I can benefit one or more of these organizations I'm sure I'll post about it.
So that's my goals for the year. How about everyone out there in reader land? Do you normally make new year resolutions and do you normally succeed or fail at keeping them?
Sunday, January 02, 2011
The Over the Edge Meme
Happy New Year everyone! The first meme of the new year from Sunday Stealing.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. What curse word do you use the most?
Difficult to say, I use so many so often.
2. Do you own an iPod?
Of course, doesn't everyone?
3. Do you still remember the first person you kissed?
I do not remember. Sucks getting old, huh?
4. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Either. If I'm in the picture I usually make a funny face.
5. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes, and it would be true often.
6. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Someone is always telling me something which shouldn't be shared.
7. What is the first thing you notice about the someone that you are attracted to?
It varies, eyes or mouth primarily.
8. What are you looking forward to?
The sweet release of death. On the short term, seeing Kathy Griffin later this month.
9. Do you own any band t-shirts?
Many, the most recent would be Dave Matthews Band.
10. When is the last time you slept on the floor?
So long I can't remember when.
11. What did you do last night?
Watched the Fiesta Bowl.
12. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite sex?
Both equally.
13. Who was the last person to make you mad?
The drunks at the bar last night, I was drinking water.
14. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
I have no clue, someone soft and fluffy.
15. T or F: All’s fair in love and war?
True in love, false in war.
16. What’s something you’ve always wanted?
A winning lottery ticket.
17. Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
I do.
18. Do you want a bright yellow ‘06 mustang?
I'm not really a FORD (fix or repair daily) man but I do have a certain fondness for yellow cars, my first car was yellow.
19. Where is/are your best friend(s)?
Where? Odd. Oklahoma City.
20. Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake?
Either is fine but I prefer the ocean.
Cheers to all of us thieves!
1. What curse word do you use the most?
Difficult to say, I use so many so often.
2. Do you own an iPod?
Of course, doesn't everyone?
3. Do you still remember the first person you kissed?
I do not remember. Sucks getting old, huh?
4. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture?
Either. If I'm in the picture I usually make a funny face.
5. Has anyone ever called you lazy?
Yes, and it would be true often.
6. Has anyone told you a secret this week?
Someone is always telling me something which shouldn't be shared.
7. What is the first thing you notice about the someone that you are attracted to?
It varies, eyes or mouth primarily.
8. What are you looking forward to?
The sweet release of death. On the short term, seeing Kathy Griffin later this month.
9. Do you own any band t-shirts?
Many, the most recent would be Dave Matthews Band.
10. When is the last time you slept on the floor?
So long I can't remember when.
11. What did you do last night?
Watched the Fiesta Bowl.
12. Do you get along better with the same sex or the opposite sex?
Both equally.
13. Who was the last person to make you mad?
The drunks at the bar last night, I was drinking water.
14. Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours?
I have no clue, someone soft and fluffy.
15. T or F: All’s fair in love and war?
True in love, false in war.
16. What’s something you’ve always wanted?
A winning lottery ticket.
17. Do you enjoy spending time with your mother?
I do.
18. Do you want a bright yellow ‘06 mustang?
I'm not really a FORD (fix or repair daily) man but I do have a certain fondness for yellow cars, my first car was yellow.
19. Where is/are your best friend(s)?
Where? Odd. Oklahoma City.
20. Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake?
Either is fine but I prefer the ocean.
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