Sidewalks


We all know what sidewalks are but I'm amazed that some people still
refuse to use them!

For some reason instead of walking/running or biking on the sidewalk
people feel inclined perform these activities in the freaking street.
Often times there is no shoulder or a small one so I just don't get it.
I wonder what they would think if I drove my car on the sidewalk (lol,
not gonna try of course).

I experienced this a few times today, once on my way to church and again
on US route 1 where a man was walking in the street not 2 steps from the
actual sidewalk!!

Seriously I don't understand!

I mean if there is no sidewalk, then I totally understand but come on
what's wrong with these people.
--chris_howard

Serena Williams...damn

So I was at the gym today for a bit and I just happened to be watching
tennis. Serena Williams was playing some chic...sorry I don't really
follow tennis.

I felt soo bad for the girl up against her. She looked defeated even in
her facial expressionw and I know she gave it her all. I feel bad for
anyone that has to go up against Ms. Williams...she's such a serious
competitor!

Impressive!

I Love Rain...sometimes

The weather as of late has been real odd. Extra hot during the day
followed by a afternoon shower then its real nice.

I love the fact that the rain is keeping things cool as I can hide from
the heat during the day either at home/work. However I'm also starting
to realize that another advantage is that the car is getting a nice
rinse on a daily basis.

So yes I'm riding pretty.

I caught a rainbow on camera today...hotness.

The Best Thing Ever

I think the best thing you can do for somebody you like, friend or
otherwise, is to suprise them. There's just nothing like showing up at
somebodys job at lunch time and being like hey we goin to lunch.
Hotness!

Or at least I know I'd like it. I think I might try devoting a good
portion of my summer fun to suprising the folks I care about.

Call them random acts of hotness! :-)

Before I totally pretend like this was my idea, let me cite my
considerably older friend Ant, such a great mentor lol. But I appreciate
him droppin a good idea on me.

Happy friday!!

Fat Smash pt. 2


So I slightly fell off the "gym" wagon for a few weeks, actually to be exact it was 3 weeks but (I had descent reasons for 2 of them, the other I was just lazy). However, I'm back on the dedicated trend of maintaining my previously lost weight and getting ever closer to a nice firm six pack!

My summer gym schedule however is now slightly modified so that I have plenty of time for fun summer activities!!! However I still hope to get lots accomplished at the gym...thanks to my gym partners :-)

Haha, the haters probably thought I had fell off forever....rest assured thats not happening!

So lets continue to smash that fat!! Yeah!!! lol

Toyed With

So I was reading Mary's blog today LINK HERE and it kinda made a situation I experienced yesterday make a bit more sense so I decided to take a moment and talk on the topic in general.

So today's topic is: People Who Toy with Us...and why we let them do it?

So like I said all this was inspired by mary's blog...and yes it is very funny. Some people don't pay you any mind until the one day you decide their not important enough to get your attention(not necessarily even in a "relationship" aspect). I have a few people I know like this and I've always thought of the phenomena as people who are "Toying" with us.

Have you ever meet somebody (or knew someone) that you felt like had the ability to just kinda toy with your feelings and emotions unlike anybody else...kinda like they had some sort of power over you. Right after I typed those words I heard a few of my friends voices chime in and say...

"They(meaning the person) don't have any power over you. You gave them the power to..."

However sadly so, their very very right. We allow these people to toy with us and I'm not really sure why? They really do treat "us" like toys. I'm sure some people feel like they don't deserve any better...however thats not at all my issue. Might have something to do with my childhood...yeah thats most likely the culprit.

But regardless of the reason my advice to anyone in this situation is the same....if somebody "toys" with you they really don't deserve your time/attention, etc. You should just drop them like a BAD HABIT which could really be hard to do at first. But try try again!

A little distance + a little time = that person becoming a faded memory!

Live, Love, Learn and Laugh :-)

Cloud Nine

So today I really have to give it up to my personal hero..Jesus (pronounced G-Zus for those that don't know him).

I had been doing some serious praying all weekend long I've kinda been faced with a few life altering decisions lately that could lead to bigger and positive things...but not without some sacrifices. The situations are so complex that I really couldn't wrap my head around what the correct course of action is. I have no real issue making sacrifices for the overall positive outcome but I wanted to be sure the sacrifice was gainful.

For once I just gave it up to him (God) to present me with a plan of action. Honestly I couldn't even come up with one. I don't really want to get all into the details of what the decision was and such as this is just my blog...so please inquire within. However the lord nicely threw a solution right into my lap today....it really had me shaking my head like "Darn, he's good".

So as the picture states...Choward is on cloud nine. For many reasons! I hope this lasts all summer.

Getting Raped by my Vet


Damn you Carmen!! Sike I love my baby Carmen but lately she's been killing her "dad's" pockets at the damn vet. If you haven't heard (maybe I talked about it) she has an allergy triggered rash and we can't figure out from what! So she's on special "hypo-allergenic" food in addition to various meds to help get rid of he rash.

Unfortunately for me however treating dog rashes is quite a tricky process for the vet. They're never sure which meds are going to work or not so....were left just trying a new one very week (this is our 3rd one). Now you can understand my frustration!

Well this is week 3 and were on our 3rd set of pills, this one is actually a "people" grade anti-fungal med so I'm a bit more hopeful than usually. I just want my baby to not be so ichy :-(

Very gross I know...but she's a dog I can't catch anything :-)

Fun of the Summer pt. 1 of many...


So yes the summer if off to a grrrreat start! I know I sound a lil bit like tony the tiger but what can I say, I'm having a ball.

So I went to Kings Dominion(KD) today....I'm slightly discovering that Sunday is the all time best day go hi the amusement park! I should start going right after church (if the place is close enuf). I didn't travel in a huge pack of people just me and my buddy but we had a freaking ball! Were both roller coaster folks and KD has a new coaster...the "Dominator" which was a really good ride....but didn't dominate a thing over here ;-)
I had such a ball at the park!! No BS games, and NO LINES!!!! We walked right in and hit ride after ride after ride, only stopping for the occasional drink/funnel cake. I had to ride every coaster in the park at least twice. I saw this sign on this very small coaster..which I would classify as a kiddy ride. I thought the wording was hilarious!

I had such a ball this weekend, the work week is going to be such a turn for the worse...groan! However there's always next weekend to look forward too....so no worries.

Be Happy


So I totally admit that today's blog was inspired by VH-1, I was watching videos and this one made me think back. I was probably like 12 when this song came out and I loved it then...and still do but I couldn't have possibly understood the song like I do at my "current" age.

Isn't that what we all want...just to be happy.

Gees....so I guess I have to take my happier blog from yesterday a bit further. If you might possibly have something hateful or otherwise negative to say...send me an email and I'll read it come August. Now if your negative concern requires immediate attention than I politely ask you to "Kick Rocks".

Thanks

~Management

Summer 2008


So as if I wasn't already aware that its summer from the heat....the "official" start of summer is actually this Saturday June 21 (or at least thats what wikipedia says).

I had big plans for the summer and plenty on my plate to do. I actually talked about this earlier on a previous blog HERE but I decided to talk about my "summer" concept again since its official starting.

So for once I'm tryna have a summer thats all about me! Well not really, I could never really be that selfish but at least 60% about me! Hehe, but seriously I have alot to celebrate and although I have lots of reading/research to do this is probably my last real chance to have some real "carefree" fun before the semester starts and my heartache and pain...begins yet again. So I'm tryna enjoy every moment of this summer.

So the rules are as follows.....
1. I wanna enjoy the summer so if I get asked to do something....I might say no in lieu of doing something I wanna do....no hard feelings please ;-)
2. If your going somewhere...I'm down! I love roadtrips....even more so when I dont have to plan a damn thing! :-)
3. Holla at ya boi occasionally, even if you can't have fun with me...you could at least check in.

I'm really just being silly. I've had a great start to the summer and I hope it continues. I deserve some real fun...I mean hell most folks have fun all year long :-)

Thought of the Day: The Wingman Concept

So today my recently "divorced" friend and I were talking about some of the things she can't stand about guys. She had a very interesting concept "The Wingman" that is the topic of this blog, originally I denied that guys do this however upon closer inspection of some people I know...I think this might be part of the standard "What guys do handbook".

I always miss updates to the book I guess :-)
.....now lets get to it.

So I'm sure lots of people have a "wingman" some may call them their "backup" but regardless of what you call them your "plan" for them is the same. A wingman is that person that you have waiting in the "wings" while you with somebody or are otherwise unavailable. In many situations, especially with guys the other party might even know about your current significant other "fowl". However the the guy/girl often escapes the normal "guilt" for cheating because;

1. Their not actually doing anything sexually with the person.
2. They informed the other party of their current situation.

However regardless of your original honestly about ur current status its probably still some type of cheating (even if its just emotional cheating). Like I said earlier, originally I denied that such a thing is common place however I have to say I see it all over the place. I guess its just like cars...once you buy a Honda you notice everyone else has one..lol.

I dunno if there are consequences for either part involved in this situation or not...cuz I haven't really given it that much thought...but it probably does. Whats probably even more interesting is that the party who has the wingman "might" not even realize what their doing until some point later on....or thats what somebody else told me could occur...but maybe she was biased. ;-)

Oh, well thats whats on my mind...gotta keep this week moving!

Two Sides to Every Story

I really like America at times like this...

On the one hand you've got movies like "Zohan" coming out in theaters. I LOVED the movie, it was truly truly funny!!! However I have to say that the "middle eastern" community is probably angered over it...as it was mainly making fun of them....but I didn't take it seriously. I mean today comedy is offensive, weather its right or wrong.

And on the other hand you've got the homosexual population excited about being able to get "unionized" in yet another state (Cali). This makes 3 that I do the "unions" and 7 that recognize them...if I'm correct? I'm sure there are variety of view points on the issue a few can be seen at CNN's story on it Linked Here and of course I'm not tryna debate it here.

I just thought it was interesting how varied people's opinions can be and I love the fact that were all allowed to present them in...good ole america! Sidenote: I still dislike Bush...don't get it twisted. Come on Obama!

Thankful

So its been about 2 days since my last blog, if you even wanna count the last one.

I can't even say why I haven't, just been distracted I guess. I been spending more time talking with my friends than I have on here writing ish. I have also seriously fallen off the gym in the past week.I guess since I got my body pseudo together its become much less of a priority.

So far this has been one of the best summers I've had in a LONG time...friends are really the best. I guess the gym is the casualty...oh well I'll get back on it soon.

So blessed to have so little stress!!!

Checkers

Yo I love 2 things in DC right now.

1. The fact that I live here.

2. The fact that the checkers on NY Ave is open at 3:30am.

Yo I'm so thankful right now you couldn't imagine!!!!!!

Ps. J's gettin her house tomorrow...good luck, even thow she don't need it.

She's prepared.....so proud ;-)

ps2. Robbie...of the chain! You need to do this more often.

Your Web Presence - Life in the 21st Century


The modern individual in the 21st century is generally very well connected. I guess its just something that comes along with living in this day in age.

I'm an IT guys so I've pretty much always been this way and my friends used to joke about how "connected" I was. However, now their all just as connected as I am...its just life in the 21st century.

For most of us it started with something primitive like zanga or blackplanet or at least thats how I started in undergrad. However, over time our "connection" with the internet grew more and more intense. First it was AIM but now most folks have migrated to using a modern IM client like Google Talk so they can be "on" whenever they have access to the internet.

Remember napster...gosh that seems like ages ago. I must have downloaded sooo many songs off that thing in undergrad....now we must pay for all our music. However napster kinda taught most of the "young internet generation" that were responsible for the stuff we share.

Valuable lesson learned.

From our original "addiction" to things like blackplanet we migrated to things like myspace, facebook and other more connected lifestyles.

Now most of us are all over the place Myspace, Facebook, blogs, youtube. Ain't it funny!

What a world we live in...

Funny Ass Kid On YouTube

ps. This is why D calls me...geek...cuz I find stuff like this entertaining.

Small Ass World

Yo...I really don't appreciate how small this world is sometimes!
Unexpected collisions occur nearly everytime I go somewhere I don't
usually frequent or at least it seems like that.

You would think with this many people in the world I would run across
the same ones over and over again. For instance this man (lets jufst
call him rico) went to HS with me. I was never really his "friend" and
honestly the only reason I remember him is cuz every girl I knew sweated
him.

I went to undergrad only to find out a year later that the man had
transered to my school. Then years after I graduated I saw this man
working in the same bldg as me. Now 3 years after that I see this man at
my gym....and he's the fiance/baby father of one of my co
workers...wow.

Why do me and this man I don't even know all that well have such inter
twined lives. I find things like this interesting....

What a funny world we live in.


ps. Actually I've been corrected....D says that I'm actually describing "small maryland".

Second Thoughts...The Fog Lifting

So if your unaware I just recently underwent a "pseudo-divorce" from one of my friends. Its really a shame but these things happen, I'm sure this fits into gods plan somehow so.....what am I mad about.

Like all divorces I spent alot of time thinking about the good and the bad that this individual brought to my life and I think I'm starting to understand or at least be ok with the outcome. Believe it or not this individual had a lot of influence over me and w/o the presence of that influence the "Fog" is starting to lift and slowly but surely I'm returning to equilibrium.

The lifting of my fog is causing me to go back and rethink a few decisions, one in particular...well to be fair 2 decisions but I'll work one at a time. Its also causing me to redirect more of my attention to a few of my friends who need it....one in particular. Friendships/Relationships are like plants they need a lil water now and then so now I can start watering.

However on a lighter note...why the heck was it sooooooo hot!!! I really hope this doesn't occur again. I know its summer but DAMN!

However the heat has me seriously considering a move to Canada or some area farther North!! I was telling my work buddy that I was considering opening up an elk herding business in Northern Canada....the chilly tundra is looking mighty good right now :-)

But the heat did have at least one more positive affect, the fear of heat has me getting my ass up and getting to work earlier to avoid the heat. Well anyways time to get my day started, hopefully its a good one.

Oh How I Love Dennys

So for all those who don't know. I love Dennys!!
I'll go there any time at any moment of the day.

Call and wake a negro up!!! I'll go!

I'm actualy there as I write this blog...and they got wifi!!! I just
love it, the only thing that compares is my other spot...panerra.

However breakfast always beats everything.

Texting != A Phone Call

First off for all those that aren't IT folks the != symbol means "not equal".

So I can't say I hate it, but I definitely don't understand why some people think that text messages replace phone calls. I would also expand my "lack of understanding" to include IM's via phone as well.

I don't really mind a random text or two in lieu of a phone call however when a start receiving 11+ text messages or feel like the text is becoming a conversation I need you to call!

I'm pretty quick with the typing via the SK LX however I just don't feel like this is all that appropriate so instead of responding I'll just call. However if you choose not to answer the phone and continue texting me...I'm sorry we'll just have to speak later. :-)

ps. This blog was really meant to be more funny than anything else...so take it that way ;-)

Oh and while I'm on the topic of cell phone...gosh! I gotta watch my usage seriously. I've already used up half of my minutes for my billing month and I'm only like 12 days into my month!!! Looks like I'll be needing a credit from raf this month ;-)

Holding My Breath


I'm not quite sure whats going on right now...sometimes especially today I feel almost like I'm dreaming or that I'm in a fog. I wish I had more of a blog topic but "hey" today it just wasn't happening. My heart hurts...just a lil bit, I think I know why but I'll keep it to myself. Things always seem so clear and simple after church on Sunday but then week begins and things get foggy again....quickly.

I hope today isn't an indication of whats gonna happen the rest of the week cuz if it keeps up like this I'll be broke by Friday...lol. So I took my car in for its routine service only to find out I needed all types of brake work (thus all the Honda is screwing me references). However it was for the best, the luda-mobile drives like a dream again.

I think part of the reason why things seem so foggy is that there's just soooooo much change occurring all around me, its hard to know what's what anymore. I mean some of the changes are really great and for the best....but others I'm not so sure about. Its at times like this I'd really be talking to certain people..but their either totally consumed with their own changes (which is totally understandable) or leaving/left the country...drat! It's a times like these when we must depends on whats tried and tested....sorry I'm not in my normal risk taking mood. Its time I brought those I'm close with closer I need more of a shield from the world.

Oh well, I guess this is one of the weeks I'll be thankful that there are only 4 business days in my week. Hallelujah! So until Sunday I'll just hold my breath and work my way through the fog....

ps. Hopefully I don't run into nuthin ;-) even when I'm down I still got jokes

Pastor Bob, PhD / Hedges

So before I get to my real topic for today which is church I am going to make a slight aside....

So I went out last night, not to the club or anything but I've been tryna catch up on movies since I'm still a little behind so I went to the movies. Fate is really funny sometimes, you never know who's gonna cross your path or why? After the movies, food was a must so we went to the green turtle cuz you know who wanted some wings...who eats wings with no sauce...gross. Anyways suffice it to say that I had a really good time.

Curses to Eman for being so freaking right about everything....drat!

Anyways on to the real point....of course everyone in church thinks the message is all about them, I'm no different I guess. Of course Pastor Bob (who also has a Phd) had a really clever way of delivering the message in addition to some silly Chinese proverb that supported his point. I could go into the message and talk about it for a few paragraphs but thats boring....and I'm tryna keep the blog light. I'm sure it applies to my past week of highs and lows so I'll just take the lesson and keep it moving.

I can't keep crying over spilled milk, I gotta learn to get over shit and just clean it up with a paper towel, lol.

Anyways I just got done doing some long needed yard work, I had to trim the hedges cuz the BGE man said he couldn't read the meter outside...whatever. I bet those bitches will still send me a bill thow.

Anyways I see a bright week ahead, hopefully I'm correct! I'm slightly need of a mini vacation...anyone going ne where I can piggyback? If so holla at ya boi

C

Words that define me...

So a friend (no quite sure that definition fits any longer but oh well) suggested this exercise after I told her how someone described her (quite accurately mind you....in a single word) she became very interested in how other people would describe her if only given one word.

I'm also very interested so here goes...I sent out a mass email asking those that know me/etc to describe me and here are the words I got. In no particular order...

Mr. B- Reflective and Introspective
Amiee (da twin) - Humorous
NNC - Bossy (lol, I had to request my word twice)
Tia - Dictator (Also had to request my word twice, yall salty)
Diva -Disenchanted (Good one!!)
Nichova - Scrupulous
Rob - Friend (Hmm, interesting)
D - goal-oriented
Mami - Loveable
Mike -Blessing
Mary - Genuine
Jelli - Diligent
Sher - Determined
Night - Arrogant or conceited (Wtf guy)
E - Determined, Self Driven
T - Adamant (I feel like this is like p/c for biotch but it fits)

Change

Isn't it amazing hot much society has "changed" in just one generation.
I was watching this program on cnn called "1968 to 2008" wow, although I
knew all the facts I was still amazed.

My parents were both born in the late 50s so when they were kids blacks
barely had any rights...now their son is working on a phd and most
states are considering gay marriage. Wow.

if u think that's amazing, look at china. I was reading an article about
thie ambitious goal of transforming their nation from its original
agricultural based society to a modern tech based one....all in one
generation.

Wow

Things I Just Don't Get


So I was at the barber shop the other day and I thought I would start a list of things I just don't get....

Lets see what comes to mind over the course of a week...

1. What makes white people come a black barber shop. I mean don't get me wrong, its perfectly legit...I just don't get it. Can the really cut ur hair right? I don't really think a white guy could cut my hair, I might b wrong.... not gonna test that theory.

2. People that come in just go get an edge up, maybe u just had to look fly that day? But when I see you on the regular doing this.....don't get it.

3. People that enter the barber shop complaining about the other barbers...aint that rude. If you don't like the barbers so much then why'd you come in here?

4. The sk ID , why would you buy and infer tech device. I don't get it? What I don't get even more is why people floss with this device, its not the hotness...wtf

5. Why people do that thing with their cell phone where they listen and then when they talk, they MOVE the phone towards their mouth. YO!the phone works just fine without you moving it. Get a grip, its not the 1980's cell phone. You look like my 60 yr old dad when you do that shit.
Gross.

6. Being somewhere so boring that you actually wish that you had the minutes of your life back! Thank goodness for tv and ipods, gods life preserver for boring moments.

7. I hate greeks that think just b/c they are greek it makes them somebody.

Loser + Frat = Loser in a frat, Great person + Frat = Great person

8. Why people come to the club in dress slacks, dress shoes a wifebeater and no other shirt. My friend says they just came from church....not appropriate.

9. People wanna go to heaven, but their afraid to die.

10. Why people talk during movies. Like excessively, you are NOT part of the soundtrack and I didn't pay to hear you talking. Hehe

Comfort Food

Today is a long as day just like yesterday. Its really a shame when
"friends" (emphasis on the quotes) bring this much confusion to your
life. I guess you don't really see people for how they are until things
go bad.

Thank god for IT, the lord gave me this know how so I could do things
like I've done....yes yes.

So after all that I needed some comfort food! I'm goin to the gym so it
won't b all that horrible. Good ole mcd's.

I know its horrible, but I need some comfort.

Its Very Important To Recycle

Cute...so I had to post it. Yall know I love to recycle, go green!

Just Say No to Nonsense!

I'm still in my mid 20's and I can comfortably say that my life is progressing as I think it should. However, as always the temptation to be distracted by the things going on in this crazy world are plentiful!

So its time I spent more time focusing on things that really matter and less on the trivial things or people. If I'm important to you than you'll deal with me in manner conducive to that, otherwise I can't be bothered. Again delivery is everything....such a shame it took me this long to realize this. Drat.

Often times we do things that we might classify as "wrong" even to those we love. However were all adults now and I would encourage each of us to own up to your current and pass grievances. I mean sometimes sleeping dogs need to lie but were adults so get your dog up please ;-) The mistakes of the past must be corrected.

However you must realize that some people don't change, we all grow at a different pace. I can't change who I am and if I am going to be hated for it..what better thing to be hated for.

So at this point in my life I have to "Just Say No to Nonsense" I can't let it distract me from the important things that I need to be doing. This summer has already yielded some successes but I need to get a lot more done before I call 2008 over so the summer must continue to be productive.

Priority 1: Qualifier...check
Priority 2: Church...bible study must continue
Priority 3: Research need to get closer to a paper (goal: October)
Priority 4: Yeah thats enough....

So let this serve as my re-dedication to the focus. Focus Focus Focus!!!

ps. Happy Bday MARY!!

Thursday Rewind....

If I had to use one word to describe Thursday it would definitely be eye-opening.

I previously had another post for Thursday followed my many long and "eloquent" comments however after a nap and some time to think through my day I decided to back up and do a reset. I'm older and wiser now and need to handle my problems accordingly without all the public hoopla....classy never trashy ;-)

Ahh the clarity a bible study and a nap will bring you!

Ahh but yes....back to the point...eye-opening

I've been reading this book on boundaries and the surprising part is that its making me realize that I've already learned many of its lessons the hard way. Learning the hard way is sad, but it definitely ensures you don't forget and I haven't. I had some very good news earlier in the week, so I guess this Thursday served to balance things out...ho hum. I'd like to think that the events of today would leave me completely unaffected however that is simply not the case. New boundaries have been created, drat.

Once some boxes are opened they simply cannot be closed, or at least thats the lesson 'Pandora's Box' teaches us. I think the same is true with words, once some things are said they just simply cannot be ignored or taken back. So unfortunately another meaningful relationship I once had is now marred substantially. Gees, can it be Friday @ 6pm already!!!!!

The silly part is I already know how this situation will most likely play out, history is a good teacher but I'll save my predictions just in case God throws a curve ball ;-)

I've had quite a lot occur today so I think its best I let it all digest. I have a pretty full weekend and one of my favorite people is leaving me for the summer :-( So I gotta enjoy them this one last weekend. If plane tickets weren't so damn high I'd go to Europe to visit. Drat again!

I'm going to Kings Dominion Sunday, hopefully the fun cushions the blow from today.

But before I forget HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY & NIRMA, I'd rather be early than late :-)

What's on Your IPod


So I despise apple...but you wouldn't know it anymore since I own so many of their non-computer electronics....sorry they make some good home electronics! The apple tv, the ipod, the nike plus joint..I'm sure there's more.

I have to say I'd even buy one of their dang blast too expensive laptops if I had the extra cash lying around. Their most prevalent technology, the Ipod, a picture of my current model shown to the left. I actually have two (horrible huh), the nano for the gym bag and this one for general purposes. Even folks that don't have an actual ipod have something similar. I know that apple didn't invest MP3 players (their actually kinda new to the game) or even the UI they used for the original ipods (that was stole from creative), but you have to agree that since ipod came around all mp3 players have started to be a lil more apple like. True!

So since the apple like ipod product has become relatively mainstream I must ask the question whats new and hot on your ipod? I think I'm going to make this the new first question I ask people when I meet them, I think it shows quite a bit about what type of person you might be. Quite interesting....

Sex and the City

So today I called myself going out to have some fun at the movies....instead I got a lesson. Well more like a reminder.

I know most women watched it and thought...wtf, they'd just die if they were stood up at their own wedding. I agree and I know its totally odd but I can relate.

Seeing her that hurt reminded me of a time that I was (oh what a bad year). The endless
sleeping, moderate depression, the despair in her eyes..wow. I remember that. Yo I really
felt for her. Its amazing that we can still hope to "throw all my chips in" again with the next relationship.

Ahh but we all really do laugh again(movie quote)...thank god.

Thank god even more for friends.

I won't want....I'll just wait.

Who the Heck Is "We"

So my recent paper writing marathon for my qualifier helped to point out some serious flaws in the way way I write (academically that is). The most alarm thing pointed out to me by my favorite proofreaders was the fact that I refer to myself in the plural sense.

Yes thats right, instead of saying "I think that this will cause cancer" instead I say "We think that this will cause cancer". What the hell were we thinking? Who does that?

Although this isn't the worse thing on earth...my friend D actually calls it dork talk, but I'm a bit concerned. How long have a I been doing this, I'm tempted to go back and look at my old papers and see.....too much work so never mind.

However its a little concerning...who is this "we" I'm speaking of?

The Nasty Affects of the Ladies New Food

So if you read my blog a few days ago then you know that my ladies (C & C, the best golden retrievers on earth) are now enjoying some new food.

Yes, they currently are dining on Duck & Potato (dried form) food. Its funny cuz the shit smells just like Duck...makes me a bit hungry.

I thought them eating this new fancy food was cute...that is until I saw it come out the other end of them. Yeah their poop WREAKS!!! I mean thier old pop didn't smell like roses but this shit is horrible!!!!!!!!!! The duck gave their pop a rich sweet smell it truly makes me wanna vomit!

Taking them for walks now is not! a pleasure. Drat!

Turmoil in the Potbellys


So I'm at school today, had to defend and discuss my submitted exam
answers with the professors on my research comittee.

Feeling good about how it all went down I went to the Potbellys to enjoy
a Chicken salad salad....yummy!

I'm enjoing my salad and two of the employees start fighting! He's
talkin about his hours gettin cut and fussing and cussing this guy out.
Quite entertaining actually.

Why are there always events where ever I decide to sit down and eat?

Sidenote, I passed my exam. They said my paper was beautiful and more
than they expected. Ther said I approached the defense as well too...but
they said I should never chew gum...sorry :-) Overall they said I need
more grooming, they assigned of my professors to work on me. The
highlighted the fact that my answers to some of my questions included
things like "umm", "ahh", "gees" in addition to commenting on the fact
that I continuously was rolling my eyes when possed a difficult
qurstion.

I can imagine I was rolling my eyes, the whole time I was thing "Drat.
Why u ask me that?".

One of my professors said my last answer was better the researcher she
works with from russia..whoo hoo.

Well ne way now I have a summer of reading ahead....this is what I
wanted right? Lol

Ne ways keepin it moving.

Preserve your saltyness!!

So today pastor bob hit me with the above catch phrase, he's good at getting my attention. I was intrigued mainly cuz at times I've a very "salty" person.

However his sermon wasn't on what I thought it was at all. The basic idea of the blog was as follows...

Back in ancient times one of the most valuable things was salt. If the reason why isn't obvious its cuz it was used to preserve food...no fridge remember. However his point was that salt, once "dirty" is no good, and there's not real way to clean it. Pastor bob related this to our spirits. He says that each of us as a god given uniqueness that we must protect. When we let this world get to us, for whatever reason it can dirty our spirit.

We gotta b careful with this I've watched all too often the world get to people (myself included) and turn their spirits "dark" if you will.

This is all backed up by Mark 9:50.
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