Thursday, November 30, 2006
LIFE AT WORK...
Today I'm going to discuss something that has become more than a bit trite with me. WORK.
Actually, it's not work that actually bothers me. It's all of the things associated with being in an office trying to work that makes me truly dislike it.
I think I'll start with fellow employees. I won't say co-workers, because I actually like all of mine. We have a good group of people that respect each other and don't mind being together, whether in the office or not. I'm talking about other people that work for the bank, in the same vicinity as myself.
I know I've complained incessantly about the pile of shit that sits next to me. Anyone who regularly reads this blog is probably tired of hearing about him. Well, imagine actually having to be next to him and having to deal with it in a professional manner?
Here is the most recent turn of events. He's having some remodeling done on his house. I know this because everyone on the floor knows this. This means he has to take personal calls on his cell phone in order to make sure things are progressing. Well, unlike most people who respect their fellow employees and either turn off their cell phones or put them on vibrate, he keeps his ringer on, full blast. It wouldn't be too bad, if he didn't have the gayest, stupidest ring tone ever. Hell, splurge (meaning spend 99 cents) and get an actual piano concerto on there!
It's not uncommon for his cell phone to ring 10 to 15 times a day. It's also not uncommon for him to actually tell a business associate, with whom he's having a work related (meaning he's actually doing his job) conversation, that he's got to hang up on them, because he has another call.
Hmm... I always thought that when you were at work you were supposed to put your job in front of personal business. I must be wrong? I'll be sure not to test it with my boss though, because I enjoy being gainfully employed!
Okay, I'm done talking about Douche Bagarino. So, onto another topic...
Heating and cooling. For some strange reason the company I work for thinks it is a cost-saving and intelligent thing to do to shut down the A/C and/or Heat over the weekend. The shutdown starts early Friday afternoon. So, what happens, is when the employees show up Monday morning, it is either boiling hot or freezing cold. It usually takes until late Monday afternoon just to get the temperature back to a moderate level.
The company also has some silly way of splitting the heating and cooling into two parts on each floor. In the morning, the east side of the floor gets the heat while the west side receives cooling. It swaps right around 11 am.
It just so happens that I sit right near the equator. I can take 10 steps out of my cube and encounter nearly 20 degrees difference.
Last thing...
I hate revolving doors. I do. I refuse to use them. I think I'd rather jump out of a window from 5 floors up than try to pass through a revolving door. Is there a technical name for that? If not, I think I'll call it "Roundaboutaphobia".
Actually, it's not work that actually bothers me. It's all of the things associated with being in an office trying to work that makes me truly dislike it.
I think I'll start with fellow employees. I won't say co-workers, because I actually like all of mine. We have a good group of people that respect each other and don't mind being together, whether in the office or not. I'm talking about other people that work for the bank, in the same vicinity as myself.
I know I've complained incessantly about the pile of shit that sits next to me. Anyone who regularly reads this blog is probably tired of hearing about him. Well, imagine actually having to be next to him and having to deal with it in a professional manner?
Here is the most recent turn of events. He's having some remodeling done on his house. I know this because everyone on the floor knows this. This means he has to take personal calls on his cell phone in order to make sure things are progressing. Well, unlike most people who respect their fellow employees and either turn off their cell phones or put them on vibrate, he keeps his ringer on, full blast. It wouldn't be too bad, if he didn't have the gayest, stupidest ring tone ever. Hell, splurge (meaning spend 99 cents) and get an actual piano concerto on there!
It's not uncommon for his cell phone to ring 10 to 15 times a day. It's also not uncommon for him to actually tell a business associate, with whom he's having a work related (meaning he's actually doing his job) conversation, that he's got to hang up on them, because he has another call.
Hmm... I always thought that when you were at work you were supposed to put your job in front of personal business. I must be wrong? I'll be sure not to test it with my boss though, because I enjoy being gainfully employed!
Okay, I'm done talking about Douche Bagarino. So, onto another topic...
Heating and cooling. For some strange reason the company I work for thinks it is a cost-saving and intelligent thing to do to shut down the A/C and/or Heat over the weekend. The shutdown starts early Friday afternoon. So, what happens, is when the employees show up Monday morning, it is either boiling hot or freezing cold. It usually takes until late Monday afternoon just to get the temperature back to a moderate level.
The company also has some silly way of splitting the heating and cooling into two parts on each floor. In the morning, the east side of the floor gets the heat while the west side receives cooling. It swaps right around 11 am.
It just so happens that I sit right near the equator. I can take 10 steps out of my cube and encounter nearly 20 degrees difference.
Last thing...
I hate revolving doors. I do. I refuse to use them. I think I'd rather jump out of a window from 5 floors up than try to pass through a revolving door. Is there a technical name for that? If not, I think I'll call it "Roundaboutaphobia".
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
THE LETTER THAT WILL NEVER BE SENT...
This is from a little while back (actually about 6 months ago, while we were on our Honeymoon in Mexico) and it directly relates to things that I have been thinking about lately. I thought about never posting it on here. I want it to be better. I guess, somehow, I believe that if I get this out there, then it will make some difference.
For what it's worth:
If you are content with the relationship you have with your children, then we are set. Nothing will ever get any better or, possibly, worse. If you are not happy with "our" relationship, then the ball is in your court. We've both resigned to the fact that you have your own little world, and we won't do anything out of the ordinary to disrupt it.
I've been torn up inside for too long about all of this. I'm tired of fighting a battle I can't win. If you want more, please, at least try, because we've both given up.
Love,
For what it's worth:
Dad,
I'm not really sure where to start this, but I think "I love you" is a good place. Regardless of everything else I may say in this letter, just remember that.
I do love you, despite everything. Despite your selfishness, your faults, your childishness. I gave up a long time ago trying to understand what you want out of life or how you plan to be there. I gave up a long time ago the thought of you being more than just a "good buddy". I knew that you had the potential to be a great influence on my life, but you never strived to reach that.
There is so much good in you, and you know so much, yet you never seem to want to stick it out through the hard times and fight for anything, unless it benefits you somehow monetarily. It seems, anymore, that the only time you reach out to your children is to belittle us and make us out to be bad people. What really needs to happen is you to look in the mirror before you pick up that phone.
There is so much good in you, and you know so much, yet you never seem to want to stick it out through the hard times and fight for anything, unless it benefits you somehow monetarily. It seems, anymore, that the only time you reach out to your children is to belittle us and make us out to be bad people. What really needs to happen is you to look in the mirror before you pick up that phone.
Believe me, we love to hear from you. We like to know that our father is okay and cares about us. However, we don't like to be told that we're selfish and be doing such and such. If you truly believe that, then come up (get off your ass and do something) and tell us personally. In other words... Lead by EXAMPLE! It's what I try to do in my life. It's one of few lessons that Frank taught me that I've tried to hold on to.
I have tried very hard to make sure Grandma is happy. I know I'm the closest to Missouri, thus making me the "point man" with her. However, I can't always be there. Neither can Michelle. We try to though. We make the effort, as feeble as you may think it is. I only have so much time I can be away from my job, and, unfortunately, my career is important.
Yes, I have a career. I plan on being with it for a long time, and, sometimes, I have to sacrifice other things in my life for it.
That being said, if there has been an emergency, you know who has been there and who hasn't. So, don't you ever pull that shit again on either Michelle or I, unless you plan on "walking the walk" and doing the same thing you're saying we should do.
Yes, I have a career. I plan on being with it for a long time, and, sometimes, I have to sacrifice other things in my life for it.
That being said, if there has been an emergency, you know who has been there and who hasn't. So, don't you ever pull that shit again on either Michelle or I, unless you plan on "walking the walk" and doing the same thing you're saying we should do.
Now, onto what this letter is really about...
I have forgiven you for a lot of things you have done over the years. I've repressed memories just to try to keep some positive ones of you in my head. I've tried so hard never to be vengeful or spiteful toward you, and even to respect you (because you are my father) even when I probably shouldn't have.
With that being said...
I will never forgive you for what you did to me on my wedding day. You were the ONLY person who made me feel anything but joy and happiness that day. You are the ONLY person who made me cry tears of sadness and anger that day.
They say there is a time and a place for everything. I do believe your timing was 100% wrong.
There's nothing that can be done about it now though, since it's already happened.
There's nothing that can be done about it now though, since it's already happened.
I've been trying to enjoy my honeymoon, but the only fucking thing that keeps rattling in my head, both awake and asleep, is you making me sad on my wedding day, and I finally had to get it out, before it absolutely ruined this beautiful time for me.
I sincerely hope you read this letter and can understand where I'm coming from. It may make you angry, and probably should, but, more than that, I hope it makes you think about your relationship with your children (even though we're not kids anymore). After all, we're all you really have in this life.
We've always wanted you in our lives, and have tried, painstakingly, to make it happen. However, it feels, to both of us, that it's a one way street, and we're always the one's doing all the work.
We've always wanted you in our lives, and have tried, painstakingly, to make it happen. However, it feels, to both of us, that it's a one way street, and we're always the one's doing all the work.
I'm not asking anything out of you. I've tried not to, up to this point, and won't from here on out. Michelle won't ask anything of you either.
If you are content with the relationship you have with your children, then we are set. Nothing will ever get any better or, possibly, worse. If you are not happy with "our" relationship, then the ball is in your court. We've both resigned to the fact that you have your own little world, and we won't do anything out of the ordinary to disrupt it.
I've been torn up inside for too long about all of this. I'm tired of fighting a battle I can't win. If you want more, please, at least try, because we've both given up.
Love,
John
Monday, November 27, 2006
GOOD, BAD, INDIFFERENT...
Well, I feel like updating the world on what's been going on, but I decided I'd break it down into three sections, which pretty much sums up how I feel right now.
THE GOOD
1. Today is the 6 month anniversary of the day my wife and I were wed. I know she won't read this until much later on, so I'll go ahead and tell all what my plans are. I'm going to take her out for sushi, just the two of us. She loves sushi and has been saying that she's going finally get to go there when I'm out of town next week. I also plan on getting her some flowers, but the closest flower shop is a good jaunt away (and I can't get out of the parking garage without the pass card, which she has), but I'm going to try to make it there!
2. The Hilltoppers rebounded after a big loss to Florida on Friday night to beat Ball State by 10 last Saturday night. I think a game that quickly is a big test of a team's psyche. A win tells me a lot about them, especially with all of the youth on the squad.
3. Next week I'm getting to travel for the first time this year for work!
4. I didn't see much of #4 on "THE BAD" list. However this does keep me from having to hear all of the hype around another Ohio State - Michigan matchup.
5. We made it to Owensboro and back in one piece.
THE BAD
1. The Hilltoppers got crushed by the Florida Gators on Friday night. The final difference was 33 points, but it felt a lot worse. I ended up drinking way more Newcastle during that game than I really wanted to.
2. The Irish stunk it up against USC on Saturday night, ending all possibility of a National Championship contest with Ohio State. It also will bring out all of the idiots (national pundits) saying that Notre Dame is way overrated, they didn't play anyone, and that they don't deserve a BCS bowl. It's frustrating, really it is.
3. I get to travel for the first time this year for work. I mentioned this already, right? Well, the week I'm traveling just happens to be the same week my wife has things at school that I can actually attend. They're having a charity basketball game (faculty and staff, she's not playing, but is going to be a cheerleader) and they're also having their Christmas party next week. Oh, did I mention that I'm traveling to Cleveland? Tennessee?
4. Traffic was abysmal this weekend. Really, it was horrible! I understand having bottlenecks in major metropolitan areas, but in the middle of nowhere on the interstate? Some people really need to learn how to get out of the fastlane and let quicker moving vehicles go past them. I'm not going to really get into it, but I've never understood why people want to slow down when they pull up next to a semi (tractor-trailer). I always try to move past them as fast as possible, so there's less possibility of something happening.
5. The douchebag next to me (not my co-worker buddy, but the "other" guy) is making up for his not being in the office shouting at his speakerphone last week today. Headaches are pretty much common around here now. The only days I get a break from them are when he's not here. Coincidence? I highly doubt it!
6. On Friday, I will start a nine day period where I will not see my "Boo Boo" (aka my wife). It will be the longest period we'll have been apart since we got married. I'm sure she needs the break anyway, so it may not be all that bad! (for her)
7. I lost my debit card yesterday. I went to eat today and couldn't find it. So, anxiety ensued, but now it's okay. The card has been located... In Bowling Green Kentucky. Good Times!
INDIFFERENT
1. I'm at work, with not a whole lot to do. So, I'm wasting time blogging and catching up with message board chatter.
2. I've got to drive quite a bit over the next two weeks. I'll probably double the mileage I've put on my car this year with my trips. Gotta love not having to drive, right?
3. Just knocked down from "THE BAD" list... I didn't hear from my Dad over the weekend. I called on Thanksgiving and got his voicemail. His birthday was the Friday afterwards, so I wished him an early birthday too. I asked him to call me back, but still haven't heard anything. My feelings were pretty hurt, up to about 20 minutes ago. I got off the phone with my sister only to find out that he didn't try to call her either. He called our Grandmother though, so at least we know his phone works. I guess that lets us know where we stand. I'm not going to fret over him any more. I'm done with it. I'll just concentrate on the people in my life that actually show me that they love me. There are plenty of them, and I'm really happy I have them!
4. Did I mention I'm at work? Well, it's a beautiful day. I think the temperature is right around 70 degrees and the sun is out. Not exactly a day made to keep oneself inside. However, this is why it's on the "Indifferent" list, it's supposed to get silly-ass cold this weekend. So, I'm not getting all giddy about the great weather, because it'll change to being shitty soon enough.
Okay, that's it for today. I may come back tomorrow and post something I should've a long time ago. It directly relates to item #3 on the "Indifferent" list.
So, have a great day! If the weather is nice where ever you are, try to enjoy it!
THE GOOD
1. Today is the 6 month anniversary of the day my wife and I were wed. I know she won't read this until much later on, so I'll go ahead and tell all what my plans are. I'm going to take her out for sushi, just the two of us. She loves sushi and has been saying that she's going finally get to go there when I'm out of town next week. I also plan on getting her some flowers, but the closest flower shop is a good jaunt away (and I can't get out of the parking garage without the pass card, which she has), but I'm going to try to make it there!
2. The Hilltoppers rebounded after a big loss to Florida on Friday night to beat Ball State by 10 last Saturday night. I think a game that quickly is a big test of a team's psyche. A win tells me a lot about them, especially with all of the youth on the squad.
3. Next week I'm getting to travel for the first time this year for work!
4. I didn't see much of #4 on "THE BAD" list. However this does keep me from having to hear all of the hype around another Ohio State - Michigan matchup.
5. We made it to Owensboro and back in one piece.
THE BAD
1. The Hilltoppers got crushed by the Florida Gators on Friday night. The final difference was 33 points, but it felt a lot worse. I ended up drinking way more Newcastle during that game than I really wanted to.
2. The Irish stunk it up against USC on Saturday night, ending all possibility of a National Championship contest with Ohio State. It also will bring out all of the idiots (national pundits) saying that Notre Dame is way overrated, they didn't play anyone, and that they don't deserve a BCS bowl. It's frustrating, really it is.
3. I get to travel for the first time this year for work. I mentioned this already, right? Well, the week I'm traveling just happens to be the same week my wife has things at school that I can actually attend. They're having a charity basketball game (faculty and staff, she's not playing, but is going to be a cheerleader) and they're also having their Christmas party next week. Oh, did I mention that I'm traveling to Cleveland? Tennessee?
4. Traffic was abysmal this weekend. Really, it was horrible! I understand having bottlenecks in major metropolitan areas, but in the middle of nowhere on the interstate? Some people really need to learn how to get out of the fastlane and let quicker moving vehicles go past them. I'm not going to really get into it, but I've never understood why people want to slow down when they pull up next to a semi (tractor-trailer). I always try to move past them as fast as possible, so there's less possibility of something happening.
5. The douchebag next to me (not my co-worker buddy, but the "other" guy) is making up for his not being in the office shouting at his speakerphone last week today. Headaches are pretty much common around here now. The only days I get a break from them are when he's not here. Coincidence? I highly doubt it!
6. On Friday, I will start a nine day period where I will not see my "Boo Boo" (aka my wife). It will be the longest period we'll have been apart since we got married. I'm sure she needs the break anyway, so it may not be all that bad! (for her)
7. I lost my debit card yesterday. I went to eat today and couldn't find it. So, anxiety ensued, but now it's okay. The card has been located... In Bowling Green Kentucky. Good Times!
INDIFFERENT
1. I'm at work, with not a whole lot to do. So, I'm wasting time blogging and catching up with message board chatter.
2. I've got to drive quite a bit over the next two weeks. I'll probably double the mileage I've put on my car this year with my trips. Gotta love not having to drive, right?
3. Just knocked down from "THE BAD" list... I didn't hear from my Dad over the weekend. I called on Thanksgiving and got his voicemail. His birthday was the Friday afterwards, so I wished him an early birthday too. I asked him to call me back, but still haven't heard anything. My feelings were pretty hurt, up to about 20 minutes ago. I got off the phone with my sister only to find out that he didn't try to call her either. He called our Grandmother though, so at least we know his phone works. I guess that lets us know where we stand. I'm not going to fret over him any more. I'm done with it. I'll just concentrate on the people in my life that actually show me that they love me. There are plenty of them, and I'm really happy I have them!
4. Did I mention I'm at work? Well, it's a beautiful day. I think the temperature is right around 70 degrees and the sun is out. Not exactly a day made to keep oneself inside. However, this is why it's on the "Indifferent" list, it's supposed to get silly-ass cold this weekend. So, I'm not getting all giddy about the great weather, because it'll change to being shitty soon enough.
Okay, that's it for today. I may come back tomorrow and post something I should've a long time ago. It directly relates to item #3 on the "Indifferent" list.
So, have a great day! If the weather is nice where ever you are, try to enjoy it!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
IT'S CALLED "DRIVE AND DETERMINATION"
Personally I call it stupidity. That's exactly why I'm sitting here at work at 12:20 on the day before Thanksgiving. I should already be on the road to Owensboro, so we could get there before it gets dark, but no.
For some crazy reason my boss believes that we should stay until 2 pm at the latest. So, we're all just kind of sitting around, playing solitaire or browsing the internet. Really, there's nothing for us to do. We know we're not staying here all day, so we're not going to start something new, but, instead of saying "Hey guys, go ahead and take off", we're here, and I'm getting more and more pissed by the minute.
To make matters worse, my boss actually left to go to lunch and said "I'm going home" to one of my co-workers. Sure, he says that all the time, and is joking about it, but today just isn't the day to do it.
So, I'll sit here and wait. Hopefully he'll come back from lunch and tell us we can leave. I doubt it, but I'm still hoping. After all, this is the same person that let everyone leave at 4:15 one day, but forgot to come down and tell me and a coworker, so we were sitting here at 5 pm, when everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, else was gone.
Now, instead of getting home around 5 pm, it'll probably be after 7 pm, and that will also be putting me in Nashville right around 5 pm, which is something I am so looking forward to.
Sad thing is, I actually like my Boss. Usually anyway.
For some crazy reason my boss believes that we should stay until 2 pm at the latest. So, we're all just kind of sitting around, playing solitaire or browsing the internet. Really, there's nothing for us to do. We know we're not staying here all day, so we're not going to start something new, but, instead of saying "Hey guys, go ahead and take off", we're here, and I'm getting more and more pissed by the minute.
To make matters worse, my boss actually left to go to lunch and said "I'm going home" to one of my co-workers. Sure, he says that all the time, and is joking about it, but today just isn't the day to do it.
So, I'll sit here and wait. Hopefully he'll come back from lunch and tell us we can leave. I doubt it, but I'm still hoping. After all, this is the same person that let everyone leave at 4:15 one day, but forgot to come down and tell me and a coworker, so we were sitting here at 5 pm, when everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, else was gone.
Now, instead of getting home around 5 pm, it'll probably be after 7 pm, and that will also be putting me in Nashville right around 5 pm, which is something I am so looking forward to.
Sad thing is, I actually like my Boss. Usually anyway.
Monday, November 13, 2006
THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG...
Of all of the bonehead things I say and do, you knew that it wouldn't take too long in this marriage for me to be relegated to the couch.
Well, it happened last night.
There was no screaming, yelling, gnashing of teeth, or even arguing between us. It was a simple matter of smell preferences.
I know, I know! You're thinking that I'm stinky (which is true, sometimes) and my wife kicked me out of bed. That's not how it went down though.
I'll start a few months ago... (imagine a blurry swirling pattern representing the beginning of a flashback)
My wife ordered some Skin So Soft body spray from our favorite Avon supplier. I don't think she thought it would smell exactly like the mosquito repellent, but a softer, smoother scent. Well, she was wrong!
Not only did it smell exactly like the stuff they use to ward off those little vampires, but it was actually ten times stronger. The first time she sprayed it on I told her "Hell no!! That smells horrible!"
So, it sat on the shelf for a while. Then, out of nowhere, she decides to pamper herself with it again last night. It took some time for me to notice it. I would catch a sniff of it in passing, but nothing I couldn't handle. It wasn't until it was bedtime that I got the full effect of SSS.
We laid in bed watching some TV before falling asleep. The door was closed and the ceiling fan was turned off. There was no place for the "aroma" to escape! Adrianne quickly drifted off to sleep, while I watched a really, really old episode of CSI.
My coughing started off small, but before long I was in full-fledged hacking mode, with the back of my throat on fire. Not long after that my nasal passage began to swell and wheezing ensued. The last straw was the burning in my eyes. They hurt bad enough that I didn't want to close them, yet I was so tired I couldn't keep them open.
So, there I am, butt naked under my 29 year old Superman blanket, with only a sheet between my body and the couch (just in case anyone reads this that might come over and hang out, the couch is safe! I promise), resting somewhat peacefully with my earplugs in. Well, until about 4 am. Sometimes I just hate my bladder!
There you have it! The misses did not kick me out of bed, per se. Instead, I traded a night full of snuggling with my lovely wife for one of uncomfortableness (yes, I know that's not a word) on the couch, just because of my stupid dislike for Skin So Soft!
(Footnote: In my wife's defense, she did not think that the smell would stay around as long as it did. She thought she'd spray it on -- right around 9 pm -- and it would be gone by the time I joined her in bed, around 11 pm. The smell did not bother her and had no affect of her allergies, sinuses, etc. Therefore, how would she know how it would mess me up?)
(Footnote #2: It did suck sleeping on the couch. For all of the time, prior to our wedding, we were apart, the only thing I really wanted was to be able to sleep through the night with her. I've enjoyed every night since May 27th that we've slept together. I like waking up and her being there. So, for it not to happen last night was really depressing! I just thought I'd add that in there. I know I'm usually very light-hearted and humorous, but I hurt sometimes too!)
Well, it happened last night.
There was no screaming, yelling, gnashing of teeth, or even arguing between us. It was a simple matter of smell preferences.
I know, I know! You're thinking that I'm stinky (which is true, sometimes) and my wife kicked me out of bed. That's not how it went down though.
I'll start a few months ago... (imagine a blurry swirling pattern representing the beginning of a flashback)
My wife ordered some Skin So Soft body spray from our favorite Avon supplier. I don't think she thought it would smell exactly like the mosquito repellent, but a softer, smoother scent. Well, she was wrong!
Not only did it smell exactly like the stuff they use to ward off those little vampires, but it was actually ten times stronger. The first time she sprayed it on I told her "Hell no!! That smells horrible!"
So, it sat on the shelf for a while. Then, out of nowhere, she decides to pamper herself with it again last night. It took some time for me to notice it. I would catch a sniff of it in passing, but nothing I couldn't handle. It wasn't until it was bedtime that I got the full effect of SSS.
We laid in bed watching some TV before falling asleep. The door was closed and the ceiling fan was turned off. There was no place for the "aroma" to escape! Adrianne quickly drifted off to sleep, while I watched a really, really old episode of CSI.
My coughing started off small, but before long I was in full-fledged hacking mode, with the back of my throat on fire. Not long after that my nasal passage began to swell and wheezing ensued. The last straw was the burning in my eyes. They hurt bad enough that I didn't want to close them, yet I was so tired I couldn't keep them open.
So, there I am, butt naked under my 29 year old Superman blanket, with only a sheet between my body and the couch (just in case anyone reads this that might come over and hang out, the couch is safe! I promise), resting somewhat peacefully with my earplugs in. Well, until about 4 am. Sometimes I just hate my bladder!
There you have it! The misses did not kick me out of bed, per se. Instead, I traded a night full of snuggling with my lovely wife for one of uncomfortableness (yes, I know that's not a word) on the couch, just because of my stupid dislike for Skin So Soft!
(Footnote: In my wife's defense, she did not think that the smell would stay around as long as it did. She thought she'd spray it on -- right around 9 pm -- and it would be gone by the time I joined her in bed, around 11 pm. The smell did not bother her and had no affect of her allergies, sinuses, etc. Therefore, how would she know how it would mess me up?)
(Footnote #2: It did suck sleeping on the couch. For all of the time, prior to our wedding, we were apart, the only thing I really wanted was to be able to sleep through the night with her. I've enjoyed every night since May 27th that we've slept together. I like waking up and her being there. So, for it not to happen last night was really depressing! I just thought I'd add that in there. I know I'm usually very light-hearted and humorous, but I hurt sometimes too!)
Monday, November 06, 2006
WHAT'S CRACKIN'?
Well, what do I want to talk about today? I've thought of a few things, and I'll do my best not to be sooooo long-winded, like I have been in the past.
#1: I'm ashamed of living in Tennessee right now. Our race for the Senate seat, between Harold Ford and Bob Corker, is ridiculous. Frankly I'm sick of it. My wife asked me last night if I was going to go vote and I told her emphatically "NO". She asked me why and I replied "because neither one of those assholes deserves to be there representing us". That still holds true. The entire system needs an overhaul. This race, since day one, has not been about what each candidate can do for us, their statesmen/women. The race has been about what each person has done wrong and why they are a horrible person.
I, for a fact, know that no one is perfect. We've all made mistakes. We try our best to move past those and achieve a better life. Right now, however, I don't feel like either one of these guys are working toward that. I have this crazy feeling that after it's all said and done tomorrow night that these two will still be slinging shit at each other, and it'll last for at least four years. I hate politicians!
#2: Something near and dear to my heart!! I love WKU basketball! I yearn for it from the moment the season ends (usually abruptly in the NIT or NCAA tournament). I'm such a sadist that I've gone back and watched several games from last season, just to get me through to this point. I even tried to quench my thirst by watching the NBA. Don't get me wrong, I like the Grizzlies. They're the first Professional franchise that I feel some "real" attachment to, but... They aren't my Hilltoppers!
#3: I hate fantasy football because I end up rooting for teams (specifically individuals) that I wouldn't have pissed on if they were on fire years ago! For example... I found myself watching the Denver/Pittsburgh game yesterday afternoon and I was cheering for Denver. Denver is a mortal enemy of the Oakland Raiders (my favorite NFL team). It is a sin to root for them! However, I only had a slim lead and my competition still had two wide receivers playing on Monday, so I needed all the points. By the way, my guy (Javon Walker) came through with a monster day (netting 38 points) for me, and giving me a 111-64 lead with his two WR's going against each other tonight. I'm now rooting against Jerry Porter of Oakland.
Do you see why this is seriously fucked up?
Anyway, I'm angry over the BCS standings. I need to decide to just root for Notre Dame and not pay attention to the other stuff. The Irish have been winning and hopefully can win out the rest of the season. It should be exciting, with USC on the slate to bring the regular season to a close.
Okay, that's it! I said I'd try to make my updates a little more regularly. I can't promise every day, like in the past, but I'll do my best.
- The Race for the Senate
- Basketball season officially starting
- Why I hate Fantasy Football, but can't quit playing
#1: I'm ashamed of living in Tennessee right now. Our race for the Senate seat, between Harold Ford and Bob Corker, is ridiculous. Frankly I'm sick of it. My wife asked me last night if I was going to go vote and I told her emphatically "NO". She asked me why and I replied "because neither one of those assholes deserves to be there representing us". That still holds true. The entire system needs an overhaul. This race, since day one, has not been about what each candidate can do for us, their statesmen/women. The race has been about what each person has done wrong and why they are a horrible person.
I, for a fact, know that no one is perfect. We've all made mistakes. We try our best to move past those and achieve a better life. Right now, however, I don't feel like either one of these guys are working toward that. I have this crazy feeling that after it's all said and done tomorrow night that these two will still be slinging shit at each other, and it'll last for at least four years. I hate politicians!
#2: Something near and dear to my heart!! I love WKU basketball! I yearn for it from the moment the season ends (usually abruptly in the NIT or NCAA tournament). I'm such a sadist that I've gone back and watched several games from last season, just to get me through to this point. I even tried to quench my thirst by watching the NBA. Don't get me wrong, I like the Grizzlies. They're the first Professional franchise that I feel some "real" attachment to, but... They aren't my Hilltoppers!
#3: I hate fantasy football because I end up rooting for teams (specifically individuals) that I wouldn't have pissed on if they were on fire years ago! For example... I found myself watching the Denver/Pittsburgh game yesterday afternoon and I was cheering for Denver. Denver is a mortal enemy of the Oakland Raiders (my favorite NFL team). It is a sin to root for them! However, I only had a slim lead and my competition still had two wide receivers playing on Monday, so I needed all the points. By the way, my guy (Javon Walker) came through with a monster day (netting 38 points) for me, and giving me a 111-64 lead with his two WR's going against each other tonight. I'm now rooting against Jerry Porter of Oakland.
Do you see why this is seriously fucked up?
Anyway, I'm angry over the BCS standings. I need to decide to just root for Notre Dame and not pay attention to the other stuff. The Irish have been winning and hopefully can win out the rest of the season. It should be exciting, with USC on the slate to bring the regular season to a close.
Okay, that's it! I said I'd try to make my updates a little more regularly. I can't promise every day, like in the past, but I'll do my best.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
ODDITIES AND ABNORMALITIES...
Okay, so it's been a little while since I last posted. I know that. However, I'm going to try to keep this short and too the point (which never happens).
We had something very strange happen today. It was actually snowing when I went to lunch today. Yes, at 12:35 pm, in Memphis, on November 1st, 2006, we had snow flurries. It wasn't really coming down hard or anything. I know! Some people would say, "John, you're an idiot! That was just rain. It was drizzling!"
Well folks, I know the difference between rain and snow, and this, my friends, was snow. It didn't last long and it never showed up on the ground, but it was hitting me in the face on my walk home. My co-worker will back me up on this.
Another thing of note...
I started writing again today. It's not anything that I plan on posting, because I'm hoping I can put it all together and have something really special. It all relates to a dream I had this morning. I woke out of it, but couldn't find my pen and paper. So, I made a voice record on my phone, but didn't need it. I remembered everything about the dream when I actually got up, and had some more stuff to add to it by the time I got to work. I need to do some research on quite a bit of stuff to really bring it all together, but I'm hoping for something great. Wish me luck!
Okay, I'm out! Hopefully not for as long as last time!
We had something very strange happen today. It was actually snowing when I went to lunch today. Yes, at 12:35 pm, in Memphis, on November 1st, 2006, we had snow flurries. It wasn't really coming down hard or anything. I know! Some people would say, "John, you're an idiot! That was just rain. It was drizzling!"
Well folks, I know the difference between rain and snow, and this, my friends, was snow. It didn't last long and it never showed up on the ground, but it was hitting me in the face on my walk home. My co-worker will back me up on this.
Another thing of note...
I started writing again today. It's not anything that I plan on posting, because I'm hoping I can put it all together and have something really special. It all relates to a dream I had this morning. I woke out of it, but couldn't find my pen and paper. So, I made a voice record on my phone, but didn't need it. I remembered everything about the dream when I actually got up, and had some more stuff to add to it by the time I got to work. I need to do some research on quite a bit of stuff to really bring it all together, but I'm hoping for something great. Wish me luck!
Okay, I'm out! Hopefully not for as long as last time!
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