All the news that's fit to print and some that's not...

Today... I got up and went to play basketball with some guys from work. We played for three hours and I got a major sunburn. I then came home, called Seth and made plans to get together with him and hit the shower. Seth and I went to get some food, hit the mall, 2 Wal-marts and then grabbed a pizza and watched a movie at his house. We also dropped my car off at the garage so they can fix it tomorrow.

Tomorrow? Basketball again, pray that my car is fixed, and then I'm going out with Amy for dinner and we're gonna watch Kingdom of Heaven.

*nods* a nice couple of days off I think. I really need it too. I've been so stressed and it's good to just have some fun.

Oh! I found out the other night that even though I hadn't been to the boards in a while the posters over on sw.com know all about me thanks to my old flame. *shrugs* I shoulda guessed that would be the case... Oh well! No skin off my nose because I know who I am, what happened and all that. It just stings to think that something that hurt me so badly is still haunting me. I have no regrets though... I chose this path and now I'm walking it.

A'ight! Time for me to call it a night and maybe lock and load for a bit. I'm outtie!

Memorial Day

I thought long and hard about what I was gonna put here to commemorate this holiday. I looked at speeches and poetry and even started my own poem but nothing seemed to fit until I found these two passages from two presidents whom I admire. Please read them and remember that this holiday was purchased with the blood, sweat and tears of true patriots, true heroes and the bravest of us all.




"In America's cities and towns today, flags will be placed on graves in cemeteries; public officials will speak of the sacrifice and the valor of those whose memory we honor.
In 1863, when he dedicated a small cemetery in Pennsylvania marking a terrible collision between the armies of North and South, Abraham Lincoln noted the swift obscurity of such speeches. Well, we know now that Lincoln was wrong about that particular occasion. His remarks commemorating those who gave their ``last full measure of devotion'' were long remembered. But since that moment at Gettysburg, few other such addresses have become part of our national heritage -- not because of the inadequacy of the speakers, but because of the inadequacy of words.
I have no illusions about what little I can add now to the silent testimony of those who gave their lives willingly for their country. Words are even more feeble on this Memorial Day, for the sight before us is that of a strong and good nation that stands in silence and remembers those who were loved and who, in return, loved their countrymen enough to die for them.
Yet, we must try to honor them -- not for their sakes alone, but for our own. And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice.
Our first obligation to them and ourselves is plain enough: The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden. And just as they whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we -- in a less final, less heroic way -- be willing to give of ourselves."

-- Ronald Reagan (memorial day 1982)




"Every Memorial Day, Americans remember the debt of gratitude we owe to our veterans who gave their lives for our country. On this important day, communities across our Nation stop to remember and to honor the great sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.
Since its beginnings, our country has faced many threats that have tested its courage. From war-torn battlefields and jungle skirmishes to conflicts at sea and air attacks, generations of brave men and women have fought and died to defeat tyranny and protect our democracy. Their sacrifices have made this Nation strong and our world a better place.
Upwards of 48 million Americans have served the cause of freedom and more than a million have died to preserve our liberty. We also remember the more than 140,000 who were taken prisoner-of-war and the many others who were never accounted for. These memories remind us that the cost of war and the price of peace are great.
The tradition of Memorial Day reinforces our Nation's resolve to never forget those who gave their last full measure for America. As we engage in the war against terrorism, we also pray for peace. When America emerged from the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln called on all Americans to "cherish a just and lasting peace." In these extraordinary times, our Nation has once again been challenged, and Lincoln's words remain our guiding prayer.
We continue to rely on our brave and steadfast men and women in uniform to defend our freedom. United as a people, we pray for peace throughout the world. We also pray for the safety of our troops. This new generation follows an unbroken line of good, courageous, and unfaltering heroes who have never let our country down.
As we commemorate this noble American holiday, we honor those who fell in defense of freedom. We honor them in our memory through solemn observances, with the love of a grateful Nation."

-- George W. Bush (memorial day 2002)

The Rules

We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules!

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

2. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

3. Crying is blackmail.

4. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

5. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

6. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

7. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor!

8. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.

9. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

10. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

11. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

12. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

13. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

14. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.

15. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

16. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

17. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

18. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

19. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.

20. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.

21. You have enough clothes.

22. You have too many shoes.

23. I am in shape. Round is a shape.

24. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

We the People...

The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA.

" We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters.

We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused
by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."

ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.

ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.

ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.

ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.

ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.

ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.

ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.

ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.

ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were
confused by the Bill of Rights.

ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!

(lastly....)

ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are
uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!!

Yeah... I'm better... I think

Ok... I don't feel the oppressive need to distance myself tonight like I did last evening. I took care of some business today and I'm just kinda chilling. Thanks to everyone who left encouraging thoughts and words I really do appreciate it! :-)

Get out!

Everyone needs to just get out of my life right now... I don't want to be bothered. I can't be civil right now. I don't want to talk, I don't want to listen, I just want left alone. I need to refuel that reservoir that permits me to pass as a civilized human being. I feel like everything and everyone is just piling up at my doorstep and expecting me to handle it all; to have the answers and I don't. I know I can't fix everything for everyone, I can just be a friend, but right now I don't even know if I can do that. I want my mom to shut up about her stupid dogs! I want my car back and I want a job that doesn't suck! So, good evening to you all!

Full Moon

Yes... The full moon; Luna, in all her glory brings out the freaks and geeks. They come after the sun sets, like roaches who need the darkness to feed. They come in all shapes and sizes and in different types of annoying. There are the stupid ones, the beligerant ones, the talkative ones and so on... Had a time of it tonight with those customers but I survived yet again. I'm soooo close to quitting that I can taste it, however.

News??? Well, lessee... Remember the cute little lady I had told you about a few posts ago? I made my intentions to ask her out quite clear the other day and she told me that I don't wanna go out with her. She never did say why but kinda crushed my hopes as I knew they would be. On the plus side, tonight she came in to talk to me and we had a nice little conversation.... She's sooo sweet and soooo HOTT! I dunno what's gonna happen but I'm definitely along for this ride!

Today is E's birthday... Happy birthday, E! I called her today and left a message. She called me back and left a message.... Then Mark called me and left a reeeeaaaallllly long message and a short one... Then I called her and only talked to her for like two seconds but I did talk to Izzy and Mark. Now I'm at home and I get no cell signal here so I can't call her. :-/ I did hear something about boy shorts and if it's about what I think it is... I LOVE it!

Now... I dunno what I'm gonna do... but I'm hungry so food is definitely gonna happen. I'm outtie!

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I'm going to burn the building down!!!

Ok... since my last post some things have happened. *sighs deeply*

I guess I'll start with last night. I had a freaking blast! I haven't been out with a bunch of people in FOREVER and I had a great time. There were seven of us and we met for supper at Applebee's around seven. Me, Zack, Melissa, Vanessa, Tim, Ron and his gf. We had supper and laughed our butts off and then we went to see ROTS. I love this movie even more after seeing it a second time and this time I didn't soil my pants so... ;-)

Today? Today sucked!

I woke up and was the only person in the house so I just laid in bed and started to read my book. Well... Mom came home (or in, I'm not sure which) and was all like, "Why don't you DO something before you hafta go to work?" I ignored her because I was almost done with my book and I was REALLY into it. Anyway, she let me go for a while and then came back a little later VERY angry and yelling at me to move my butt. So I got up and tried to help her but it's like trying to help Castro. If it's not her way then it's wrong. I got the whole "I am worthless" speech again and I'm sick of it. I'm just waaaay more laid back than my mom. I don't care if everything is perfect or what people might think. Enjoying a good book is more important than if all the weeds are pulled in our walkway in my mind. Time to recharge the body, mind and soul is handled differently by different people.

Work? I can't even begin to explain the revulsion I have for the place. I'm sick of being treated like I'm in freaking preschool. I'm sick of being lied to and told that we don't handle our jobs to their satisfaction. Our management team isn't fit to pour to pee outta a boot with instructions written under the heel. *mumbles* I'm gonna quit talking about it because it just gets me more and more upset and I was just starting to calm down.


I'm outtie... time to shoot things!

The Good, The Bad and everything in between...

So... where should I start? ROTFL! Of course I'm gonna start with Episode III! OMG! Beyond awesome! I don't wanna ruin it for anyone so I'll just say "watch it! multiple times!" I was amazed. Lucas just got better through the prequals.

I still haven't figured out what I'm gonna do about my car. I need a new rim from that mishap the other night and I haven't been able to locate one. I looked at buying a set but dang that's expensive.

I'm sooo looking forward to going out with the folks from work tomorrow night to see the movie again. I talked to Zack tonight and he said we might have some additional company but who knows?

Alright... I have things to do and people to annoy... I'm outtie!

Joy and Excitement

Oh what a lovely stinking evening! I closed with her again and I just didn't feel like myself most of the night. The night did have a few good points, like talking to the chica I'm intrigued by, a friend and I exchanged greetings and I had a nice conversation with another cool lady, who is unfortunately married. But those were earlier and forgotten because of the major headache of the night... I blew a tire on my way home! I had to change a tire in the middle of the night right after a rainstorm! Oh what fun! And now I need to go to bed because I hafta be at work at eight in the morn!

Here I go again....

Same as last night... restless and apathetic. Good things about tonight... I didn't work with Cousin It v2.0, I got to wait on Sabby and Swampy and that's about it. I got to see ole Seth for the first time in like forever and found out that I gotta wear a penguin suit next June.... I gotta get in shape... and round isn't the one I mean! Anyways... I've just been posting these rambling things so I'm gonna go now...

What's the outcome?

I was darn near bouncing off the walls because I'm sooo restless. I wanna be DOING something! But... I live in the middle of nowhere with no sort of night life available unless I wanna hang with the truckers all night at the truck stop. I'm also very apathetic about my job. I mean, I just don't care anymore! Why should I? The management from Bentonville on down just doesn't get it, so why should I bust my butt for them? Combine these two and you have my night... So what's the outcome? Me sitting here trying to find something enjoyable to do. I dunno... I guess I'll go shoot people, that's always fun.

Why?

"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race and the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. To quote from Whitman, "O me! O life! Of the questions of these recurring, of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities filled with the foolish; what good amid these, O me, O life? Answer. That you are here, that life exists, and identity; that the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse." That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"

--- John Keating, The Dead Poet's Society


I dunno why I'm posting... I have no real reason but I liked the idea of sharing a selection from one of my favorite movies. Now I'm outtie!

Boring... or was it?

So here I sit at 3:30 in the morning bored outta my mind. I think I'm gonna go to bed soon. Why am I sitting here bored? I'm glad you asked! LOL! I went to work yesterday at five in the morning, so my alarm went off at four a.m. When I'm used to going to bed is when my alarm stinking went off! Why? Because it was mod day... lotsa hard work. Anyway so I came home and crashed. Slept until like eight. Got up, made supper, watched a movie, played DoD and then fiddled on my computer all night long. Changed my wallpaper, talked to friends, changed my AIM profile all sorts of stupid things.... Now I think I'll go try to sleep. Lata!

To post or not to post?

I don't really have much to say... so I probably shouldn't be posting. However, my last post was kinda negative and I shouldn't leave things like that for a while when I'm doing much better so I should post... Right?

What's going on with me? Not a whole lot. I did get some encouraging news tonight though... There is this sweet little lady who used to work at the store... She used to date one of my friends and after she left the store she was dating another guy I know. She stopped into the store today before I got to work and left me a message. I texted her while I was on break and found out that she's single again. I kinda hinted around about her and I. I've got some hope that it might work out that I at least might get to take her out once or twice. She's adorable!

*thinks*
Ummm.... not much else happening, not that you even really care about that. I'm off tomorrow and Mom wants me to do all sorts of crap around the house. Then I go to work 5-2 on Tues. so that'll be fun. Yuck!

Anyway... I'm outtie for now. Time to play some DoD and pwn dudes!

Randomly Lost

I dunno why but all night tonight I've felt like no matter where I am, it's not where I'm supposed to be, where I'm MEANT to be. I haven't felt like that in a while. I thought since I did all that soul searching after Dad passed away I'd finally gotten a handle on life. Maybe I was wrong, maybe I'll never completely come to grips with everything. It's like I have to face the same fight every day just to function like a normal human being. I don't wanna sound like I'm whining. That's not who I want to be. I want to be the confident, self-assured guy that knows who he is, where he's going and how to get there.

Anyway... big news! I came home from work tonight to learn that Seth has gotten engaged. Congratulations go out to my main man and his little woman. I swear that I'll try to be good!

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Where's the scoundrel?

watch this movie and find out

Quiz madness....

I didn't really intend on posting any more quizzes for a while but when I got the answer to this one I almost fell off my chair and I had to share it. It really boosted my ego so please allow me to indulge myself.

Your Seduction Style: Ideal Lover

You seduce people by tapping into their dreams and desires. And because of this sensitivity, you can be the ideal lover for anyone you seek. You are a shapeshifter - bringing romance, adventure, spirituality to relationships. It all depends on who your with, and what their vision of a perfect relationship is.

What Is Your Seduction Style?

Oh, and on a completely different note... for all of you who couldn't make it to C3 or were like Seth and I and didn't wanna wait in more lines... www.starwarsshop.com now has almost all of the exclusives on the site!