So one of the on going issues I deal with is deciding what activities I'm going to spend my time on. There is so much I want to do. A TON of stuff that I would love partaking in regularly, with a certain rank of how much of each. The thing is, you can only do so many things without seriously affected how well you can do them. So obviously I love softball! That will always be my #1. But I like basketball, football and volleyball. Probably in that order. In addition, i've taken to rock climbing, but I don't nearly do that enough. I still have my bagpipes collecting dust. And then other assorted miscellaneous hobbies (play pool, volunteering, video games, and socializing)
So when it comes to sports, Softball I plan on playing every summer and fall. Basketball looks like a great option in the winter, aslong as I have a team to play on. That might be an issue. Volleyball I like or will probably play more because Ryan, Steve, Marie, Tom, and Erin all love volleyball. I don't share their passion as much, but I enjoy it. Although I know Steve won't really want to play with me because I suck and he doesn't play with sucky people, only against them. But it's fun, and a good break from softball. I think football has been relegated to the Turkey Bowl and maybe once over winter break. Rock climbing and other outdoor sports (kayaking, camping, hiking) are all something I am very interested in, but have neither invested the time or money in. They are expensive sports to do regularly, but the benefits are just so rewarding. Hopefully someday I will commit to that active lifestyle. I consider sports a big part of my life because I believe staying active is important to my health and happiness. Go endorphins! You can laugh at my spelling, i'm just guessing!
The others: The bagpipes have become a emergency instrument. I pull them out when someone asks me to play for a funeral. I build up my lung capacity just enough to squeak out Amazing Grace, and then back in the closet. That really is a shame, because I have had some great bagpipe teachers, and achieved a decent level of play. I just always had a problem memorizing music. So that is something I need to focus on improving.
Volunteering just doesn't happen and that's sad. After my ten months in Americorps I should be able to find places to volunteer and offer my services. but i haven't avidly searched. I am trying to do the AARP Tax-Aide again this year, but have yet to crack open the book as a refresher course. I hope that works out.
Playing pool is something I enjoy and want to get really good at. I love it! Hanging out with friends playing a competitive, but friendly game. If it's one sport I really, really want to play at a high level, it's pool. And that's kind of funny because it's the least physically demanding. Video games are great social vehicles, but I'll admit other than that, they are the biggest waste of time. There is some puzzle solving games that have greater benefit, but their are other ways to test your puzzle solving skills.
Ok, so on top of all of that here are some other things I feel I should do: Travel, Read more books, Exercise regularly, and do more new things.
So as you can see, I have much more on my plate than I can handle. Maybe if I quit my job and found a way to use advertising to fund myself I'd be able to partake in all of these activites. But until then, I'll have to pick out the ones I want to do the most, and squeeze the other ones in as I go along.
12.30.2005
12.27.2005
The New Year's Eve quandry
Christmas was good! I saw a ton of friends and family! I might be a little tuckered out with the family, but it happens sometimes. Pretty soon people will travel back to school, home, or where ever else they came from, and I'll be left all by my lonesome. Well, not really, but the people to hang out with will be reduced by roughly 73%. So we'll see how months January-May go. Stephen will even be leaving to go to school soon. He was my go to Applebee's guy. I might spend lonely nights at Applebee's pining for the good old days. I may make fun of Steve a lot, and get frustrated with him rather easily, but he's still my brother.
And now the problem:
How to make New Year's Eve fun?
I don't know if I ever really had a good New Year's Eve. Some of them have been all right. Borderline fun, but the expectations might be too high. Y2K New Year's Eve, was the worst. That was in a cement block warehouse in florida with a bunch of people we didn't know. I don't even know if I want to dignify one as the 'best'. I was looking to go somewhere, out of town somewhere, but I couldn't rally the troops, and I couldn't really organize it because of other things I had on my agenda.
First off, I don't even know what I want or what would constitute a good time. I would pick friends over family for this holiday. Or atleast more friends than family. Alcohol isn't really necessary, but the option would be nice. And entertainment! Lots of good entertainment. I don't even need to watch that ugly ass ball fall. Don't need to celebrate at midnight. Maybe give it a simple woot woot, and be done with it. So pretty much, I think a party without really celebrating the point of the holiday? (If you can actually refer to it as a holiday)
Come to think of it, maybe I have an inherent problem with the holiday itself. It just doesn' deserve to be a holiday. I love the time off from work, but really? Don't you think the time would be better served somewhere early spring to break up the monotony of January-May. With Thanksgiving and Christmas, I think the end of the year has enough holidays. Spread the wealth. After College, Spring break is over. That should be the case. I mean you might get Easter off from work and you get Memorial Day. But no holidays from Jan-April?? That is way too long going without a day of work.
Maybe I will never have a good time on New Years. That might mean I have to acknowledge it as an actual holiday. I still think it would be better to have a three day weekend in Late Feb.-Early March. But until that happens, I will continue on my quest to find a New Year's Eve that wil lprovide enjoyment.
And now the problem:
How to make New Year's Eve fun?
I don't know if I ever really had a good New Year's Eve. Some of them have been all right. Borderline fun, but the expectations might be too high. Y2K New Year's Eve, was the worst. That was in a cement block warehouse in florida with a bunch of people we didn't know. I don't even know if I want to dignify one as the 'best'. I was looking to go somewhere, out of town somewhere, but I couldn't rally the troops, and I couldn't really organize it because of other things I had on my agenda.
First off, I don't even know what I want or what would constitute a good time. I would pick friends over family for this holiday. Or atleast more friends than family. Alcohol isn't really necessary, but the option would be nice. And entertainment! Lots of good entertainment. I don't even need to watch that ugly ass ball fall. Don't need to celebrate at midnight. Maybe give it a simple woot woot, and be done with it. So pretty much, I think a party without really celebrating the point of the holiday? (If you can actually refer to it as a holiday)
Come to think of it, maybe I have an inherent problem with the holiday itself. It just doesn' deserve to be a holiday. I love the time off from work, but really? Don't you think the time would be better served somewhere early spring to break up the monotony of January-May. With Thanksgiving and Christmas, I think the end of the year has enough holidays. Spread the wealth. After College, Spring break is over. That should be the case. I mean you might get Easter off from work and you get Memorial Day. But no holidays from Jan-April?? That is way too long going without a day of work.
Maybe I will never have a good time on New Years. That might mean I have to acknowledge it as an actual holiday. I still think it would be better to have a three day weekend in Late Feb.-Early March. But until that happens, I will continue on my quest to find a New Year's Eve that wil lprovide enjoyment.
12.24.2005
One more sleep til Christmas!
WOW!
The Christmas party was awesome!! It was good to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a while. Good times with family and friends! That is what the holidays are all about! I met some more of Marie's cool friends. Got to see Willie T. and Willie W. V was in from Americorps and brought her friend Jenny. The only ingredient that was missing was Ryjo. Megan even made it after getting her wisdom teeth removed the day before!
Funny story:
We were waiting for steve to come cause they went to pick him up from work. And there was a knock at the door. I was sitting on the couch by the door so I just opened so they could come in. No one came in, so I was like "Steve stop being overdramatic!" And he still didn't come in. SO i looked out the door, and there were two cops standing there. So i got up pretty quick. They asked who lives here, and I came out cause Tom was in no condition to talk to the po-po. So we chatted about being too loud. The neighbors called on us. They were very cool about it! First good experience with cops.
The party continued with a lot of hushing going on, but I thikn we werne't that bad. The walls here are just paper thin.
This weekend should be really good! Midnight Mass is about the only time I actually enjoy church. And then we hang out afterwards! See all the family! I'll get to hang out with Tatianna! I've been waiting to see here since we hung out in Spokane! I have Monday and Tuesday off from work! 3 day week, then a 2 day weekend for New Years! I love getting holidays off!
I will write a lot over the holiday season!
Happy Birthday to Erin Loughlin and Kate Matthews!
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!
The Christmas party was awesome!! It was good to see a lot of people I haven't seen in a while. Good times with family and friends! That is what the holidays are all about! I met some more of Marie's cool friends. Got to see Willie T. and Willie W. V was in from Americorps and brought her friend Jenny. The only ingredient that was missing was Ryjo. Megan even made it after getting her wisdom teeth removed the day before!
Funny story:
We were waiting for steve to come cause they went to pick him up from work. And there was a knock at the door. I was sitting on the couch by the door so I just opened so they could come in. No one came in, so I was like "Steve stop being overdramatic!" And he still didn't come in. SO i looked out the door, and there were two cops standing there. So i got up pretty quick. They asked who lives here, and I came out cause Tom was in no condition to talk to the po-po. So we chatted about being too loud. The neighbors called on us. They were very cool about it! First good experience with cops.
The party continued with a lot of hushing going on, but I thikn we werne't that bad. The walls here are just paper thin.
This weekend should be really good! Midnight Mass is about the only time I actually enjoy church. And then we hang out afterwards! See all the family! I'll get to hang out with Tatianna! I've been waiting to see here since we hung out in Spokane! I have Monday and Tuesday off from work! 3 day week, then a 2 day weekend for New Years! I love getting holidays off!
I will write a lot over the holiday season!
Happy Birthday to Erin Loughlin and Kate Matthews!
Have a wonderful Christmas everyone!
12.21.2005
I have a desire to write
Although I don't do it often, i like writing in my blog. I don't want to bore you with minute details of my life, just keep you updated on the fun I've had, my random thoughts and what not. I'm here to entertain. Well, not really, but I do aim to keep things fresh, my adoring audience of 3.
I should be in bed now, but i am not. I just saw The Family Stone. It is a wonderful movie! I went in thinking it was going to be girly and emotional, and although it was emotional, it was not girly in anyway. THe movie was funny at times, but keep it's somber tone well. I enjoyed it a lot, and would recommend it to anyone. They do a good job connecting you with thte family, I think that's what I enjoyed most, it reminded me of my crazy family.
Work is interesting to say thel east. I am completely on my own while my trainer is on vacation for the rest of the year. I've handled myself well, even in the face of adversity (i spilled some paint all over the machine) My boss is really cool, I found out he must own over 2,000 cds. Big music buff, he knows a lot of shit about music. So, I've been borrowing some the cds he has in stock. Right now I'm doing classic blues and some jazz. He has introduced to some of his favorite artists. It's nice music to work too, so I'll probably stay on this kick for a while. Maybe progress through the cds by decade.
SO at work, it can be pretty mindless, so i have to entertain myself. I come up with crazy things sometimes. I think about the christmas party, or what to get people for presents, new years, and what not. But my favorite subject is what I'd do if I won the lottery! That is a great topic! And it can go anywhere! Where ever your mind takes you. I'm always looking for new stuff to think about. I think it would be good when I go back to school, because I'll be able to reason out problems while I work! Let's hope.
Christmas Party if going to be HUGE! I am excited!! I hope we don't keep the neighbors awake!
off to bed! i don't sleep enough!
I should be in bed now, but i am not. I just saw The Family Stone. It is a wonderful movie! I went in thinking it was going to be girly and emotional, and although it was emotional, it was not girly in anyway. THe movie was funny at times, but keep it's somber tone well. I enjoyed it a lot, and would recommend it to anyone. They do a good job connecting you with thte family, I think that's what I enjoyed most, it reminded me of my crazy family.
Work is interesting to say thel east. I am completely on my own while my trainer is on vacation for the rest of the year. I've handled myself well, even in the face of adversity (i spilled some paint all over the machine) My boss is really cool, I found out he must own over 2,000 cds. Big music buff, he knows a lot of shit about music. So, I've been borrowing some the cds he has in stock. Right now I'm doing classic blues and some jazz. He has introduced to some of his favorite artists. It's nice music to work too, so I'll probably stay on this kick for a while. Maybe progress through the cds by decade.
SO at work, it can be pretty mindless, so i have to entertain myself. I come up with crazy things sometimes. I think about the christmas party, or what to get people for presents, new years, and what not. But my favorite subject is what I'd do if I won the lottery! That is a great topic! And it can go anywhere! Where ever your mind takes you. I'm always looking for new stuff to think about. I think it would be good when I go back to school, because I'll be able to reason out problems while I work! Let's hope.
Christmas Party if going to be HUGE! I am excited!! I hope we don't keep the neighbors awake!
off to bed! i don't sleep enough!
12.19.2005
So much more to say
A wonderful AmeriWeekend! I had the pleasure of entertaining Erin, Matt, Simone, and Becca in Cleveland. Erin, Matt and Simone all arrived friday evening. WE spent that evening catching up. Hung out at the apartment watching bad television. We had dinner at Arturo's. Nothing fancy but pretty solid food. Steve, Morgan, Erin Barrett, and Brian Dee joined us. AFterwards we went home and did some more bumming around. After Friday night, Matt and Erin told me how much my brother and I are alike. I never like hearing that.
WE had breakfast at the City Diner, used to be the Gold Coast Cafe. It seems a LOT better. Probably the new late night hang out. I'd like to go there everytime I'm drunk hungry. WE drove around Cleveland. UNiversity Circle, LIttle Italy, the shoreway, downtown, and the flats. It was pretty good sightseeing, but we didn't really do anything. WE tried to go to the art museum, but it was closed. And will be for the next 5 YEARS! What is that? Major renovations are going on. I'm looking into it. The model of what they were doing made it look like it'll be amazing. Let's Hope!
After that we picked Becca up at athe airport around 5pm. And headed to the best pizza place in the state! Angelo's. There is really no comparison. I felt everyone was impressed, and I always enjoy it. Then we hit up Alex's party. Which involved some boozin' and seeing friends. Saw some people I hadn't seen in a while. Michelle Miele and Casey Somegirl. I don't remember her last name. Caught up with Michelle. Tried talking to Sara Mayer, but I think she was incredibly uninterested in our conversation and left shortly after I Started talking to her. I blame myself. WE played my new favorite drinking game!
Quarters!
It was so much fun. UNfortunately for me, I was sponsoring Simone so she could play. and she sucked! She much of lost 6 times in a row. I didn't lose so much. It was mainly her fault I was drinking. We played for hours, and it was very exciting. We did loser gets eliminated. the back to the city diner for drunk food.
Tom and Steve were both acting out of control, especially with each other. I had to referee to keep them from fighting.
After sleeping til noon, we sent matt and erin on their way back to the east coast. Becca, Simone, Tom, Terry and I went to cravings for coffee/hot chocolate. Then Terry went on his way after we dropped him off at his car. Then we did the same tour for Becca, slightly edited for content. Just went quicker cause I actually had a better idea where I was going. WEnt to the WesternReserve Historical Society, walked around in the free areas anh headed home. I made tacos for dinner, we ate with Erin and Nora. That was delicious! Then we caught the end of the Wizard of Oz.
I went to bed early in anticipation for work. Unfortunately for Becca and Simone, Tom watched tv until 2 or 3 am and didn't let them get to sleep. Tom and his messed up sleep schedule. I felt bad!
So it was an awesome weekend.
I am looking forward to my christmas party! UNfortunately I found out Tom has a prior engagement and he will not be attending. So now, I am on my own with this thing. It'll be fun, I just have to make sure i get all the preparations ready. I hope to see you all there!
I'll write again soon!
WE had breakfast at the City Diner, used to be the Gold Coast Cafe. It seems a LOT better. Probably the new late night hang out. I'd like to go there everytime I'm drunk hungry. WE drove around Cleveland. UNiversity Circle, LIttle Italy, the shoreway, downtown, and the flats. It was pretty good sightseeing, but we didn't really do anything. WE tried to go to the art museum, but it was closed. And will be for the next 5 YEARS! What is that? Major renovations are going on. I'm looking into it. The model of what they were doing made it look like it'll be amazing. Let's Hope!
After that we picked Becca up at athe airport around 5pm. And headed to the best pizza place in the state! Angelo's. There is really no comparison. I felt everyone was impressed, and I always enjoy it. Then we hit up Alex's party. Which involved some boozin' and seeing friends. Saw some people I hadn't seen in a while. Michelle Miele and Casey Somegirl. I don't remember her last name. Caught up with Michelle. Tried talking to Sara Mayer, but I think she was incredibly uninterested in our conversation and left shortly after I Started talking to her. I blame myself. WE played my new favorite drinking game!
Quarters!
It was so much fun. UNfortunately for me, I was sponsoring Simone so she could play. and she sucked! She much of lost 6 times in a row. I didn't lose so much. It was mainly her fault I was drinking. We played for hours, and it was very exciting. We did loser gets eliminated. the back to the city diner for drunk food.
Tom and Steve were both acting out of control, especially with each other. I had to referee to keep them from fighting.
After sleeping til noon, we sent matt and erin on their way back to the east coast. Becca, Simone, Tom, Terry and I went to cravings for coffee/hot chocolate. Then Terry went on his way after we dropped him off at his car. Then we did the same tour for Becca, slightly edited for content. Just went quicker cause I actually had a better idea where I was going. WEnt to the WesternReserve Historical Society, walked around in the free areas anh headed home. I made tacos for dinner, we ate with Erin and Nora. That was delicious! Then we caught the end of the Wizard of Oz.
I went to bed early in anticipation for work. Unfortunately for Becca and Simone, Tom watched tv until 2 or 3 am and didn't let them get to sleep. Tom and his messed up sleep schedule. I felt bad!
So it was an awesome weekend.
I am looking forward to my christmas party! UNfortunately I found out Tom has a prior engagement and he will not be attending. So now, I am on my own with this thing. It'll be fun, I just have to make sure i get all the preparations ready. I hope to see you all there!
I'll write again soon!
12.12.2005
Weekend Update with Mike McGuire
I always wanted to be Norm McDonald. Well........ not specifically Norm, but if I were on SNL I would dominate on the Weekend Update! I did hate Colin though, he sucked.
This just in: The Stiff have won their first Rec basketball game to go to 1-8. And yet they are 4 point favorites over the Knicks.
It was good to get the first victory! Even though we nearly blew an 18 point lead. yikes!
Played about 8 hours of volleyball (inlcuding breaks and what not) That was kind of fun, but I'm not very good, and when Stephen is around I don't like sucking at volleyball. He definitely adds to the stress levels. He is SUPER-cometitive. I would say I played better after he left to go to work. We didn't win a game, but it was for charity Toys for Tots, and playing vball with Kate, Erin, Tom, and Janet was lot sof fun. And once I get better, I'll probably enjoy playing with Stephen.
Dinner was at our place for a change. The four of us sat around our coffee table and had fish sandwiches and peroghis. Simple, but perfect. It was a nice relaxing feel, keeps it from getting too formal. And hopefully it'll work out that we get to do it next week, but there are some questions right now.
Christmas Party December 23rd 8pm at the 506. Any ideas or suggestions, let me know! it's going to be huge!
I want to ramble about softball but I won't!
Here come the holidays!! I'm fully caught up with the Christmas spirit. My apartment christmas tree is always on, and I play Christmas music about 57% of the time. It just makes me happy, all the memories and excitement for the season. It'll be good!
Until Next Time!
This just in: The Stiff have won their first Rec basketball game to go to 1-8. And yet they are 4 point favorites over the Knicks.
It was good to get the first victory! Even though we nearly blew an 18 point lead. yikes!
Played about 8 hours of volleyball (inlcuding breaks and what not) That was kind of fun, but I'm not very good, and when Stephen is around I don't like sucking at volleyball. He definitely adds to the stress levels. He is SUPER-cometitive. I would say I played better after he left to go to work. We didn't win a game, but it was for charity Toys for Tots, and playing vball with Kate, Erin, Tom, and Janet was lot sof fun. And once I get better, I'll probably enjoy playing with Stephen.
Dinner was at our place for a change. The four of us sat around our coffee table and had fish sandwiches and peroghis. Simple, but perfect. It was a nice relaxing feel, keeps it from getting too formal. And hopefully it'll work out that we get to do it next week, but there are some questions right now.
Christmas Party December 23rd 8pm at the 506. Any ideas or suggestions, let me know! it's going to be huge!
I want to ramble about softball but I won't!
Here come the holidays!! I'm fully caught up with the Christmas spirit. My apartment christmas tree is always on, and I play Christmas music about 57% of the time. It just makes me happy, all the memories and excitement for the season. It'll be good!
Until Next Time!
12.06.2005
My Work History
Here's a neat little post to let you guys know my skills and abilities. In case you were wonderin'
I was a Lemonade Tycoon! Just kidding, but i think you didn't have a real childhood without running atleast one lemonade stand. Fortunately for me, that was the end of my entreprenual experiences.
First real job: Sun Newspapers Paper boy
This was a rough one. Every wednesday I'd wait for my papers and then roll em and deliver em. Sometimes I would fall asleep first and my dad would have to wake me up, and I was cranky. My dad was really good about going with me because I was so young. This money funded many a lego. Stephen eventually inherited this position from me.
Caddy:
Westwood Country Club trained and raised. THe golf course is where I spent most of my days, Chillin' out, maxing, relaxing a cool, playing some bball outside the first green. When a couple of guys who were up for a round started calling names in the caddie yard.
That's enough of that! Walking 4 miles a day with a 40 lbs bag on in the gruelign summer sun. Needless to say, I was in the best shape of my life. And it was good money! I did get hit by a golf ball once! I'll tell that story later.
CPA assistant
Good od Mr. Bueflow! Me and Marie did data entry for this crazy guy and his crazy secretary! It was tedious boring work, but also cash money
Taco Bell:
The longest of all my jobs, I still work there sometimes! Started junior year of high school. Many a good memory, and my boss was one of the greatest of all time!
I was made a manager when I was 18. Happy Birthday MIKE!
and Sandy has worked around my schedule a lot through high shcool and college. It was best when Ryan was there with me.
Lowry Food Service:
Lack of better options...
working dining services, cleaning and what not. I was a bad employee here. I was always trying to get out of work. It just plain sucked
User Services: Tech Support
This was my favorite job work wise. I enjoy working with computers, even though I knew squat, Flinty and Smack helped me get this job. My boss, Kathy, was awesome! She was really nice, and she always teased me about not talking much. But we had a good relationship. I was sad to go when I left wooster! Many a night with Deval eating pizza in the computer lab, and not receiving any computer phone calls.
Cleveland Browns Security:
THis is the best job. Pretty much paid witness! The work is easy, you get to eat the same food the players and coaches do. All you have to di is stay alert! During training camp, it wasn't as much fun, but a small price to pay.
File Clerk: Cuyahoga County Jail
This was insane!! Long elevator rides with 7 inmates and 1 C/O. SCARY!!!!!!!! Luckily I made it out still a virgin! THe ladies I worked with were crazy but so much fun. And being a young chap, they hit on me a lot, that was embarassing at times! But It was awesome pay and helped me save money for greece.
Scrap Yard!
Shit hole! Sorting through an endless pile of aluminum cans trying to get them "clean" so that we can make bricks of them so they can sell. The bosses were mean, not understanding, and the work just plain sucked. I would come home everyday covered in a combination of whatever was in the cans. Seriously, wading waist deep in cans. The only good i got out of this was bonding with Morgan over my brother Steve. Haa haa! Stay tuned for my brother's life story.
PPG
I spray paint, this is too new to go into much more.
That's all folks! I hope it's as fun as I wanted it to be!
Editor's note:
THe author believes that this is all the jobs he has ever held. He asks that if he forgot one, that the job do not get upset and retaliate in a violent, unnecessary why. If that job would just write a letter of complaint and you will be appended, or possibly receive your own blog.
I was a Lemonade Tycoon! Just kidding, but i think you didn't have a real childhood without running atleast one lemonade stand. Fortunately for me, that was the end of my entreprenual experiences.
First real job: Sun Newspapers Paper boy
This was a rough one. Every wednesday I'd wait for my papers and then roll em and deliver em. Sometimes I would fall asleep first and my dad would have to wake me up, and I was cranky. My dad was really good about going with me because I was so young. This money funded many a lego. Stephen eventually inherited this position from me.
Caddy:
Westwood Country Club trained and raised. THe golf course is where I spent most of my days, Chillin' out, maxing, relaxing a cool, playing some bball outside the first green. When a couple of guys who were up for a round started calling names in the caddie yard.
That's enough of that! Walking 4 miles a day with a 40 lbs bag on in the gruelign summer sun. Needless to say, I was in the best shape of my life. And it was good money! I did get hit by a golf ball once! I'll tell that story later.
CPA assistant
Good od Mr. Bueflow! Me and Marie did data entry for this crazy guy and his crazy secretary! It was tedious boring work, but also cash money
Taco Bell:
The longest of all my jobs, I still work there sometimes! Started junior year of high school. Many a good memory, and my boss was one of the greatest of all time!
I was made a manager when I was 18. Happy Birthday MIKE!
and Sandy has worked around my schedule a lot through high shcool and college. It was best when Ryan was there with me.
Lowry Food Service:
Lack of better options...
working dining services, cleaning and what not. I was a bad employee here. I was always trying to get out of work. It just plain sucked
User Services: Tech Support
This was my favorite job work wise. I enjoy working with computers, even though I knew squat, Flinty and Smack helped me get this job. My boss, Kathy, was awesome! She was really nice, and she always teased me about not talking much. But we had a good relationship. I was sad to go when I left wooster! Many a night with Deval eating pizza in the computer lab, and not receiving any computer phone calls.
Cleveland Browns Security:
THis is the best job. Pretty much paid witness! The work is easy, you get to eat the same food the players and coaches do. All you have to di is stay alert! During training camp, it wasn't as much fun, but a small price to pay.
File Clerk: Cuyahoga County Jail
This was insane!! Long elevator rides with 7 inmates and 1 C/O. SCARY!!!!!!!! Luckily I made it out still a virgin! THe ladies I worked with were crazy but so much fun. And being a young chap, they hit on me a lot, that was embarassing at times! But It was awesome pay and helped me save money for greece.
Scrap Yard!
Shit hole! Sorting through an endless pile of aluminum cans trying to get them "clean" so that we can make bricks of them so they can sell. The bosses were mean, not understanding, and the work just plain sucked. I would come home everyday covered in a combination of whatever was in the cans. Seriously, wading waist deep in cans. The only good i got out of this was bonding with Morgan over my brother Steve. Haa haa! Stay tuned for my brother's life story.
PPG
I spray paint, this is too new to go into much more.
That's all folks! I hope it's as fun as I wanted it to be!
Editor's note:
THe author believes that this is all the jobs he has ever held. He asks that if he forgot one, that the job do not get upset and retaliate in a violent, unnecessary why. If that job would just write a letter of complaint and you will be appended, or possibly receive your own blog.
12.01.2005
I hate "i hate"
it's recently been brought to my attention that I say "I hate x" a lot, where x is any word, noun, verb, adjective, adverb, all right you get the picture
"i hate swimmingly"
bad example
But I say I hate people a lot. And it doesn't occur to me what I'm saying cause I do it out of instinct or conditioning, or habit. I just never thought of it as that serious of a word. But the first time I said I hate you to thomas he was shocked. Cause hate is not an everyday word. And I just don't know why I take it so lightly. Maybe it's because I have every really felt hate and understand it. Maybe it's just because I am ignorant. Or also just the lack of value I put on words. I consider myself a man of my word, but i also think talk is cheap.
I have definitely tried to cut back on the use of the word. But it's also weird saying "I strongly dislike bad drivers!" I feel like I should be living in Britain, the land of no emotion! And if you are British and take offense to that please call and complain because I love British accents. Or Irish accents, or just about any accents. Having some foreign girl grinding up on me, speaking in a language I don't even know, sweating all over me!
sorry, i'll leave the fantasies out of it
So I don't really have a conclusion, just pointing out I don't know what I'm saying half the time
"i hate swimmingly"
bad example
But I say I hate people a lot. And it doesn't occur to me what I'm saying cause I do it out of instinct or conditioning, or habit. I just never thought of it as that serious of a word. But the first time I said I hate you to thomas he was shocked. Cause hate is not an everyday word. And I just don't know why I take it so lightly. Maybe it's because I have every really felt hate and understand it. Maybe it's just because I am ignorant. Or also just the lack of value I put on words. I consider myself a man of my word, but i also think talk is cheap.
I have definitely tried to cut back on the use of the word. But it's also weird saying "I strongly dislike bad drivers!" I feel like I should be living in Britain, the land of no emotion! And if you are British and take offense to that please call and complain because I love British accents. Or Irish accents, or just about any accents. Having some foreign girl grinding up on me, speaking in a language I don't even know, sweating all over me!
sorry, i'll leave the fantasies out of it
So I don't really have a conclusion, just pointing out I don't know what I'm saying half the time
11.29.2005
I hate Justin Timberlake
You want a rant??
ok then...
Justin Timberlake is my enemy. He couldn't keep his hormones in check during the superbowl a couple years back and had to undress Janet Jackson on live television! Now, while there were some people going crazy (The FCC and Boob fans) let me assure you, it wasn't worth it. I mean the FCC has cracked down on tv and radio like there's no tomorrow. The backlash includes Howard Stern moving to satellite radio (not that I'm a big fan, but i don't think his show needs to be that censored.) And other miscellanous shows cutting back on just about everything.
But where does it hurt the most??
The Superbowl halftime show. Honestly, i don't even watch it, never did, I didn't even see Janet's boob. But now because of timberlake's school boy antics we are getting the ugliest, oldest washed up rock stars they can throw at us! Just imagining accidental nudity makes me shiver. Paul McCartney last year. He's done! He had his hey day and now it's over. I thought, "Ok, obviously a safe choice" old, famous from the beatles, makes sense for the super bowl performance directly after the incident. But the A.J.B (after janet's boob) era has been less than pleasant. Now, announced last night.... we have the Rolling Stones. 5 of the ugliest, oldest, washed up rock stars ever to live. Again, they had their day, but come on! a half time show of "the classics" You are going to need some specatcular pyrotechnics to make up for the lack of appeal in singers/dancing. I mean Mick Jagger might break a friggin hip if he tries to pull out his old lindy-hop (ok he never did the lindy hop, but you get the picture)
So there you have it, our superbowl halftimes will continue to be washed-down, washed out, and ugly until someone decides the FCC isn't going to cut their balls off for putting a young (possibly good looking) singer on the stage. Why take the risk???
ok then...
Justin Timberlake is my enemy. He couldn't keep his hormones in check during the superbowl a couple years back and had to undress Janet Jackson on live television! Now, while there were some people going crazy (The FCC and Boob fans) let me assure you, it wasn't worth it. I mean the FCC has cracked down on tv and radio like there's no tomorrow. The backlash includes Howard Stern moving to satellite radio (not that I'm a big fan, but i don't think his show needs to be that censored.) And other miscellanous shows cutting back on just about everything.
But where does it hurt the most??
The Superbowl halftime show. Honestly, i don't even watch it, never did, I didn't even see Janet's boob. But now because of timberlake's school boy antics we are getting the ugliest, oldest washed up rock stars they can throw at us! Just imagining accidental nudity makes me shiver. Paul McCartney last year. He's done! He had his hey day and now it's over. I thought, "Ok, obviously a safe choice" old, famous from the beatles, makes sense for the super bowl performance directly after the incident. But the A.J.B (after janet's boob) era has been less than pleasant. Now, announced last night.... we have the Rolling Stones. 5 of the ugliest, oldest, washed up rock stars ever to live. Again, they had their day, but come on! a half time show of "the classics" You are going to need some specatcular pyrotechnics to make up for the lack of appeal in singers/dancing. I mean Mick Jagger might break a friggin hip if he tries to pull out his old lindy-hop (ok he never did the lindy hop, but you get the picture)
So there you have it, our superbowl halftimes will continue to be washed-down, washed out, and ugly until someone decides the FCC isn't going to cut their balls off for putting a young (possibly good looking) singer on the stage. Why take the risk???
11.23.2005
YES!
I have never felt more content!
While that's necessary a good thing ( i guess by other people's standards)
I just love my situation right now!
I've been babbling about it in my blog now.
Everythings pretty much the same, but I did join a gym
Terry got me a free month at fitworks, so I go in to talk to the guy about it and what do I do?
I sign up for 3 years! I wasn't even there for 1 day and I signed up. Kind of dumb, but aslong as I use it, I'm happy. And I've always like working out with Terry, he knows what he is doing.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Score
Basketball, we keep losing.
And I get to see my ameribuddies Dec 17-18th!!!!!!!! Yea!
Chicago was awesome!!! Hanging with Simone was good, and her mom is a muy cool chica! And we went to an Improv Club with Dan and Kate. Kate felt me up by accident. Well just squeezed my knee cause she thought it was Dan's. I was so caught of guard I nearly Yelped! It definitely made for an awkward situation! But then the comedy went on! Improv Olympic: hit it up if you are ever in Chi-town
I played Sorry! with Simone and her mom. That was a good time
And so, that's my blog, nothing new, but stay tuned, the next couple of weeks are going to be CRAZY!!!!!!!!
While that's necessary a good thing ( i guess by other people's standards)
I just love my situation right now!
I've been babbling about it in my blog now.
Everythings pretty much the same, but I did join a gym
Terry got me a free month at fitworks, so I go in to talk to the guy about it and what do I do?
I sign up for 3 years! I wasn't even there for 1 day and I signed up. Kind of dumb, but aslong as I use it, I'm happy. And I've always like working out with Terry, he knows what he is doing.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Score
Basketball, we keep losing.
And I get to see my ameribuddies Dec 17-18th!!!!!!!! Yea!
Chicago was awesome!!! Hanging with Simone was good, and her mom is a muy cool chica! And we went to an Improv Club with Dan and Kate. Kate felt me up by accident. Well just squeezed my knee cause she thought it was Dan's. I was so caught of guard I nearly Yelped! It definitely made for an awkward situation! But then the comedy went on! Improv Olympic: hit it up if you are ever in Chi-town
I played Sorry! with Simone and her mom. That was a good time
And so, that's my blog, nothing new, but stay tuned, the next couple of weeks are going to be CRAZY!!!!!!!!
11.17.2005
The Winter that's going to feel like Summer
Hey y'all,
I can say i have a millions things to write about, but I never stop to write about them when I should. Short term memory. My current situation is much more enjoyable then say 3 months ago. My new job has me on a set schedule M-F 6:30am-3pm and that just makes such a difference. I am traveling more on the weekends because I know I have them off. My income situation was improved drastically with this new job. and during the week I can get into a routine that will allow me to take care of more stuff and avoid slacking. I love it!
We are playing basketball and we suck, but I still enjoy it. It'll be hard managing playing time, because we have so many, but it's a good break from softball. Basketball is probably my 2nd favorite sport. And it's good exercise. I also intend on going to the climbing wall at Dick's Sporting Goods more. And Terry got me a month of free membership at fitworks.
Mrs. McIntyre has offered to make me a kilt. So that's pretty cool! I just have to buy the material. It's a work in progress but if this turns out, I'm going to wear it to something classy. I love kilts!! ANd I personally think they are trendy. So i'm really hoping this isn't just a pipe dream.
I'm traveling to chicago this weekend!! Woot woot! I should get to see Simone and Missy. I might also hang with Kate and her posse and Megan Mackay. WE'll see how it goes, but I love the windy city and am excited what some residents are going to show me.
I bought cheese that cost $10/lbs. OOPS! but it is good!
I get paid weekly! That's really nice! I feel like I have more money than I actually do!
Thanksgiving is comimg! It's my favorite holiday. It will be sad not to have Ryan, he's usually a staple at thanksgiving. One time I was cooking a turkey for thanksgiving (in AmeriCorps) and Ryan told me over the phone he hopes I burn it because he hates how I lie for fun. (that is a true story, ask Marie)
We play football, I have basketball all that week, and hanging with my huge family. What could be better????
The Browns are a BIG disappointment. They've been playing tough, close games. BUt that's mostly because they have an inept offense.
The cavs are exciting to watch!
Shout out to Kathryn Ward!
And it's snowing outside. It's been snowing all day. It's really fun to take in the little bit of nature I have at work during breaks. But as it gets colder, the less I'll get to. BUt we do need a good layer of snow on the ground for extra padding for tackle football!
If you want to hang out sometime, let me know! I go to bed at 10pm now! man am I a loser!
until there is more......... hasta
I can say i have a millions things to write about, but I never stop to write about them when I should. Short term memory. My current situation is much more enjoyable then say 3 months ago. My new job has me on a set schedule M-F 6:30am-3pm and that just makes such a difference. I am traveling more on the weekends because I know I have them off. My income situation was improved drastically with this new job. and during the week I can get into a routine that will allow me to take care of more stuff and avoid slacking. I love it!
We are playing basketball and we suck, but I still enjoy it. It'll be hard managing playing time, because we have so many, but it's a good break from softball. Basketball is probably my 2nd favorite sport. And it's good exercise. I also intend on going to the climbing wall at Dick's Sporting Goods more. And Terry got me a month of free membership at fitworks.
Mrs. McIntyre has offered to make me a kilt. So that's pretty cool! I just have to buy the material. It's a work in progress but if this turns out, I'm going to wear it to something classy. I love kilts!! ANd I personally think they are trendy. So i'm really hoping this isn't just a pipe dream.
I'm traveling to chicago this weekend!! Woot woot! I should get to see Simone and Missy. I might also hang with Kate and her posse and Megan Mackay. WE'll see how it goes, but I love the windy city and am excited what some residents are going to show me.
I bought cheese that cost $10/lbs. OOPS! but it is good!
I get paid weekly! That's really nice! I feel like I have more money than I actually do!
Thanksgiving is comimg! It's my favorite holiday. It will be sad not to have Ryan, he's usually a staple at thanksgiving. One time I was cooking a turkey for thanksgiving (in AmeriCorps) and Ryan told me over the phone he hopes I burn it because he hates how I lie for fun. (that is a true story, ask Marie)
We play football, I have basketball all that week, and hanging with my huge family. What could be better????
The Browns are a BIG disappointment. They've been playing tough, close games. BUt that's mostly because they have an inept offense.
The cavs are exciting to watch!
Shout out to Kathryn Ward!
And it's snowing outside. It's been snowing all day. It's really fun to take in the little bit of nature I have at work during breaks. But as it gets colder, the less I'll get to. BUt we do need a good layer of snow on the ground for extra padding for tackle football!
If you want to hang out sometime, let me know! I go to bed at 10pm now! man am I a loser!
until there is more......... hasta
11.10.2005
High Highs Low Lows
It's been a while, since I could hold my head up hiiiiiiiiiiiigh
good song!
i have definitely been in a better mood as of late. I think that's mainly do to feeling like i can see some semblance of a life. I mean work at PPG started and it's a bit rough at times, but definitely better than taco bell. Working with Bob has been good, cause it's someone i can pretend to know. (Husband of lady at taco bell) So, he's been really helpful showing me the plant and helping get supplies when i need them. Other than that everyone is really nice.
And definitely been a lot better! Busy idlest, the trick is to fill your time to make yourself feel useful.
We celebrated my dad's retirement and that was awesome! The party went so well, and my dad was surprised! He thought it was a birthday party for someone else, and he went out to buy a card and lottery tickets!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy to see the look on his face.
Sunday night dinners are something to look forward to, i just want to make sure they occur regularly, if not weekly. Kate, Tom, and Steve have all been involved. I hope Erin joins up. Then we can dress as the power rangers and kick some ass!
ME and steve got a basketball team together, and that'll be sweet. I'm prolly the worst player on the team, but it'll still be fun! a good change of pace from softball, and lots of running! That starts monday and I can't wait!!!! I went and got new shoes! Mainly to protect my ankles.
Dick's in North Olmsted has a rock climbing wall! That is sweet! I did it, and i only got half way on intermediate, i plan on going back. It's awesome, and repelling down the wall! WOOT WOOT! Anyone want to go with me!?!?!?!?!
i just need to start my routine (which unfortunately includes going to bed by 10pm) and make sure I'm doing plenty of exercise.
And if you know John O (or are him) convince him to take the DOD job and come back to cleveland. Cause it's better for all parties involved.
Bedtime!
Columbus tomorrow
Chicago next week
Thanksgiving after that
Full plate of turkey and mash potatoes
good song!
i have definitely been in a better mood as of late. I think that's mainly do to feeling like i can see some semblance of a life. I mean work at PPG started and it's a bit rough at times, but definitely better than taco bell. Working with Bob has been good, cause it's someone i can pretend to know. (Husband of lady at taco bell) So, he's been really helpful showing me the plant and helping get supplies when i need them. Other than that everyone is really nice.
And definitely been a lot better! Busy idlest, the trick is to fill your time to make yourself feel useful.
We celebrated my dad's retirement and that was awesome! The party went so well, and my dad was surprised! He thought it was a birthday party for someone else, and he went out to buy a card and lottery tickets!!!!!!!!!!! I was so happy to see the look on his face.
Sunday night dinners are something to look forward to, i just want to make sure they occur regularly, if not weekly. Kate, Tom, and Steve have all been involved. I hope Erin joins up. Then we can dress as the power rangers and kick some ass!
ME and steve got a basketball team together, and that'll be sweet. I'm prolly the worst player on the team, but it'll still be fun! a good change of pace from softball, and lots of running! That starts monday and I can't wait!!!! I went and got new shoes! Mainly to protect my ankles.
Dick's in North Olmsted has a rock climbing wall! That is sweet! I did it, and i only got half way on intermediate, i plan on going back. It's awesome, and repelling down the wall! WOOT WOOT! Anyone want to go with me!?!?!?!?!
i just need to start my routine (which unfortunately includes going to bed by 10pm) and make sure I'm doing plenty of exercise.
And if you know John O (or are him) convince him to take the DOD job and come back to cleveland. Cause it's better for all parties involved.
Bedtime!
Columbus tomorrow
Chicago next week
Thanksgiving after that
Full plate of turkey and mash potatoes
10.29.2005
Insomnimaniac!
I definitely don't like to sleep. You miss stuff when you sleep, even if it's only really bad television! Believe me, I know. Closing at Taco Bell has gotten me all out of whack. I pretty much am awake from 4pm-8am and sleep 8am-4pm. I've taken a new liking to MTV and VH1. Not so much because I think they are good, but I think seeing the visualization of an artist's songs allows more insight into what they are trying to convey. And they do like to hire some fine women for the music videos.
But that is neither here nor there
PPG starts Tuesday! Good old 1.5 hour shift from what I understand. What the crap? I'm trying to avoid working at Taco Bell more, but at this rate, I won't be done until January 27th, 2006
My current thoughts are on entertainment and recreation. I would say, I definitely am not the bar type. Hmmm, crowded bar type. I like low-key bars where you can talk without yelling, maybe some pool, darts, all of that. None of this bodysurfing to get to the bathroom
But to have a good time it's all about people, but you also need stuff to do.
Tonight I hung out with Kate, Tom, Brian, and Kathryn, and that was awesome!
I matched Brian shot for shot (kind of a random part of the night)
We watched t.v., played euchre, and cranium.
That is a great night in my book
yes I know i"m a nerd
I also know doing that every friday will get old.
I've tried Friday! Magazine, thinking all that
I just am not good at finding alternative forms of entertainment.
That needs to be improved
I don't know if this is the same for every job
But at Taco Bell, the closers get screwed. They have to pick up for all the slack from the day and work around problems that day and mid shifts don't deal with. And it's often the case where people scheduled to work later that night get called in earlier to fill in for missing people. And they get to leave earlier, but the other hours are never covered. sorry, rant
This weekend should be good. Softball (doubtful) this morning, Browns game sunday. And that's all I got planned. But also the exciting thing is a push for a basketball team in lakewood rec. Me and Steve are working on getting it together. We just need to find 10 guys (i guess 8 now) to play. That has to come together by monday otherwise i'll have to find other forms of entertainment. Steve also talked about coaching a basketball team for grade school. He is suppose to be looking into that cause he has the connections. I hope that actually works out.
I need a hair cut.
John, a good buddy of mine, is working at BG, and is considering a job with the DOD, but that's only if he gets it. HE led me to believe he has a good chance, but the government is slow and deliberate. It'll move him back to the are which would be cool. He's been my co-manager or assistant manager for softball. He was a big reason we had a team the first year. So it's not really the same not having him in the area. I'm hoping he gets and takes this job!
IF you are not sure where to go next in your life, look into AmeriCorps*NCCC. IT's a great program that allows you to travel and do community service. I loved my 10 months on the west coast, and hope to live in Portland, Seattle, or Boise for some part of my life because of it. It's annoyign at times, but isn't everything? And I've made a lot of lifetime friends because of it. I just wish I got to see them more!
That's what I could streamline from my brain. I hope you're all dreaming good dreams
But that is neither here nor there
PPG starts Tuesday! Good old 1.5 hour shift from what I understand. What the crap? I'm trying to avoid working at Taco Bell more, but at this rate, I won't be done until January 27th, 2006
My current thoughts are on entertainment and recreation. I would say, I definitely am not the bar type. Hmmm, crowded bar type. I like low-key bars where you can talk without yelling, maybe some pool, darts, all of that. None of this bodysurfing to get to the bathroom
But to have a good time it's all about people, but you also need stuff to do.
Tonight I hung out with Kate, Tom, Brian, and Kathryn, and that was awesome!
I matched Brian shot for shot (kind of a random part of the night)
We watched t.v., played euchre, and cranium.
That is a great night in my book
yes I know i"m a nerd
I also know doing that every friday will get old.
I've tried Friday! Magazine, thinking all that
I just am not good at finding alternative forms of entertainment.
That needs to be improved
I don't know if this is the same for every job
But at Taco Bell, the closers get screwed. They have to pick up for all the slack from the day and work around problems that day and mid shifts don't deal with. And it's often the case where people scheduled to work later that night get called in earlier to fill in for missing people. And they get to leave earlier, but the other hours are never covered. sorry, rant
This weekend should be good. Softball (doubtful) this morning, Browns game sunday. And that's all I got planned. But also the exciting thing is a push for a basketball team in lakewood rec. Me and Steve are working on getting it together. We just need to find 10 guys (i guess 8 now) to play. That has to come together by monday otherwise i'll have to find other forms of entertainment. Steve also talked about coaching a basketball team for grade school. He is suppose to be looking into that cause he has the connections. I hope that actually works out.
I need a hair cut.
John, a good buddy of mine, is working at BG, and is considering a job with the DOD, but that's only if he gets it. HE led me to believe he has a good chance, but the government is slow and deliberate. It'll move him back to the are which would be cool. He's been my co-manager or assistant manager for softball. He was a big reason we had a team the first year. So it's not really the same not having him in the area. I'm hoping he gets and takes this job!
IF you are not sure where to go next in your life, look into AmeriCorps*NCCC. IT's a great program that allows you to travel and do community service. I loved my 10 months on the west coast, and hope to live in Portland, Seattle, or Boise for some part of my life because of it. It's annoyign at times, but isn't everything? And I've made a lot of lifetime friends because of it. I just wish I got to see them more!
That's what I could streamline from my brain. I hope you're all dreaming good dreams
10.25.2005
Motivation to Become who I want to
Looking at my last week or so, i'd say I haven't really changed anything in my routine. And maybe did even less of what I said I did. But the good thing is, I was picking up more hours at taco bell. The hard part for me though is my sleep schedule is so out of whack, i can't get into a routine. That would help a lot! We'll see what happens when the new job starts.
A family friend past away, and I get the honor of playing the bagpipes at her funeral. I am just out of practice and do not want to mess up. This lady had an extremely difficult battle with cancer, and she did a wonderful job persevering through the pain. It is sad to see her pass, but she fought while she could.
How does one become the person they want to become? I've found life leaves to many open-ended choices, and the right path is not always easily discernible. It would help if I was a bit more sure of my self and convictions, but I'm not. And I'm generally not a strong-willed person. So if I feel I need to be more strong willed, how do I go about doing that?
This is where I always ask myself if it's genetic. Something unalterable, and I'll always have the same temperament and disposition. I like to think that I won't, because there are traits/character flaws I hope to change. Work in Progress!
I need to get out of Taco Bell! I need to get involved in more sports! Indoor softball might be a possibility! Other then that I've been doing a little guitar playing, more bagpiping, and a lot of t.v. watching. Cable is a good distractor. Too good! Must cut back.
Those are my random thoughts, i'll put more out there
Looking at my last week or so, i'd say I haven't really changed anything in my routine. And maybe did even less of what I said I did. But the good thing is, I was picking up more hours at taco bell. The hard part for me though is my sleep schedule is so out of whack, i can't get into a routine. That would help a lot! We'll see what happens when the new job starts.
A family friend past away, and I get the honor of playing the bagpipes at her funeral. I am just out of practice and do not want to mess up. This lady had an extremely difficult battle with cancer, and she did a wonderful job persevering through the pain. It is sad to see her pass, but she fought while she could.
How does one become the person they want to become? I've found life leaves to many open-ended choices, and the right path is not always easily discernible. It would help if I was a bit more sure of my self and convictions, but I'm not. And I'm generally not a strong-willed person. So if I feel I need to be more strong willed, how do I go about doing that?
This is where I always ask myself if it's genetic. Something unalterable, and I'll always have the same temperament and disposition. I like to think that I won't, because there are traits/character flaws I hope to change. Work in Progress!
I need to get out of Taco Bell! I need to get involved in more sports! Indoor softball might be a possibility! Other then that I've been doing a little guitar playing, more bagpiping, and a lot of t.v. watching. Cable is a good distractor. Too good! Must cut back.
Those are my random thoughts, i'll put more out there
10.18.2005
So I was told that my blog has a rather somber tone. And I would agree, i definitely tend to vent or use it as an outlet for what I don't like.
Life is 80% attitude. You can take a lot of shit if you know how to digest it, but the most important thing is really looking for the good in situations. Something I do not do enough of. I have a rathersomber outlook on my life, and there isn't any reason to. I am just focusing on the wrong aspects of my life, and because of that it perpetuates my negative outlook. My team leader in AmeriCorps, she has an insane outlook on life, the most positive person i've ever met. And I could never be that positive, but she handles what life throws at her, and she definitely has done some sweet stuff. Here positive attitude helps her lead thel ife she wants to be living, and that I respect.
I would say that I am not leading the life I want to be living, and I can attribute that mostly to my attitude. Because I've always had potential. I just haven't translated that into the success I am looking for. It's a growing process. I can't instantly change my attitude and make everything perfect with a snap of my fingers. But focusing on interpretting life differently will definitely be huge steps to achieving what I want to.
So on with the good:
We celebrated Tom's 28th birthday at the apartment on Friday, and that was a great party. I got to hang out with a lot of cool people, and we al enjoyed ourselves. We had over 20 people in the apartment at one point. THomas and I worked our asses off to clean up and getting enough seating. Thanks to Terry for letting us borrow his moving van!
I just was hired by PPG as a Colorist specialist lab techinician. It sounds fancier than it is, but it pays pretty well, and it will afford me opportunities I woulnd't receive if I stayed at Taco Bell. I also have heard rave reviews about the company. And from my experience, Taco Bell treats it's upper management crappy. So, not going that route is something to get excited about.
I pseudo-celebrated with a fancy dinner at Pier W. Erin, Thomas, and Kate joined me and Stephen was our server. It was a very good evening, and the food was fantastic. It's expensive, but definitely worth it (every once in a while) I would recommend Pier W to anyone.
Softball is my drug. I could live without softball, but why do I have to. It makes me so happy, and I derive so much happiness and joy from playing the game and hanging out with my team. I hope my body holds up long enough for me to play anohter 20-40 years. I seriously see myself as one of the 60 year olds on the mound still playing for the love the game. My body will dictate how long my softball career is!
And now that i have a better idea of what I'll be doing for a while and not so much in fluxx, i can start to focus on the little things, and find more activities that i can enjoy and work on improving myself.
More to come
Life is 80% attitude. You can take a lot of shit if you know how to digest it, but the most important thing is really looking for the good in situations. Something I do not do enough of. I have a rathersomber outlook on my life, and there isn't any reason to. I am just focusing on the wrong aspects of my life, and because of that it perpetuates my negative outlook. My team leader in AmeriCorps, she has an insane outlook on life, the most positive person i've ever met. And I could never be that positive, but she handles what life throws at her, and she definitely has done some sweet stuff. Here positive attitude helps her lead thel ife she wants to be living, and that I respect.
I would say that I am not leading the life I want to be living, and I can attribute that mostly to my attitude. Because I've always had potential. I just haven't translated that into the success I am looking for. It's a growing process. I can't instantly change my attitude and make everything perfect with a snap of my fingers. But focusing on interpretting life differently will definitely be huge steps to achieving what I want to.
So on with the good:
We celebrated Tom's 28th birthday at the apartment on Friday, and that was a great party. I got to hang out with a lot of cool people, and we al enjoyed ourselves. We had over 20 people in the apartment at one point. THomas and I worked our asses off to clean up and getting enough seating. Thanks to Terry for letting us borrow his moving van!
I just was hired by PPG as a Colorist specialist lab techinician. It sounds fancier than it is, but it pays pretty well, and it will afford me opportunities I woulnd't receive if I stayed at Taco Bell. I also have heard rave reviews about the company. And from my experience, Taco Bell treats it's upper management crappy. So, not going that route is something to get excited about.
I pseudo-celebrated with a fancy dinner at Pier W. Erin, Thomas, and Kate joined me and Stephen was our server. It was a very good evening, and the food was fantastic. It's expensive, but definitely worth it (every once in a while) I would recommend Pier W to anyone.
Softball is my drug. I could live without softball, but why do I have to. It makes me so happy, and I derive so much happiness and joy from playing the game and hanging out with my team. I hope my body holds up long enough for me to play anohter 20-40 years. I seriously see myself as one of the 60 year olds on the mound still playing for the love the game. My body will dictate how long my softball career is!
And now that i have a better idea of what I'll be doing for a while and not so much in fluxx, i can start to focus on the little things, and find more activities that i can enjoy and work on improving myself.
More to come
10.12.2005
Blogs are hard to maintain, I think the hardest part about it is the process of deciding to write one. I was initially skeptical. Then I decided to go with it, but writing inspired pieces of writing is pretty difficult. But i tried, and the sad part is, realizing that maybe your life isn't as interesting as you thought it might be. WEll, atleast, no one is going to write a book about it. I enjoy writing good blogs, but i think i like the more off the wall ones like where i talked about my favorite clothes. As opposed to just kind of talking about daily happenings. or atleast a decent mix of both. But we'll see how this blog thing continues, if you have any good ideas let me know
I was watching poker today and it is great. Everyone thinks they can play poker, including myself. And the truth is, they are right. Learning to play the percentages will be the biggest help! That is the basics. The hard part is not overreacting to tough losses or wins and keeping emotions in check. And also reading other people. I think I find myself ready to throw more chips into a pot after i've just won/lost big, and that's not a good idea because that's no good judgment, it's playing on emotion, that'll get me in trouble. Reading people is a huge advantage. One I need to work on. The one thing about playing with friends is you are more likely to read them better. But in the end everybody needs luck. You just have to put yourself in a position to minimize your reliance on luck. So, anyone up for some poker??
We played solid softball last night, defeating a team that really should have lost. We won handily 16-5. WE played well defensively and offensively, but the best news is that our offense is picking up, people are hitting sharper line drives, waiting on pitches, and making good contact. AS long as we can keep this up consistently, we'll be competitive in this league. Which is exciting! We don't have the most talent in the league, but we are a above average team with a chance to beat anybody. We'll see how it plays out! Go Harry Buffalo!
And that's all I got!
I was watching poker today and it is great. Everyone thinks they can play poker, including myself. And the truth is, they are right. Learning to play the percentages will be the biggest help! That is the basics. The hard part is not overreacting to tough losses or wins and keeping emotions in check. And also reading other people. I think I find myself ready to throw more chips into a pot after i've just won/lost big, and that's not a good idea because that's no good judgment, it's playing on emotion, that'll get me in trouble. Reading people is a huge advantage. One I need to work on. The one thing about playing with friends is you are more likely to read them better. But in the end everybody needs luck. You just have to put yourself in a position to minimize your reliance on luck. So, anyone up for some poker??
We played solid softball last night, defeating a team that really should have lost. We won handily 16-5. WE played well defensively and offensively, but the best news is that our offense is picking up, people are hitting sharper line drives, waiting on pitches, and making good contact. AS long as we can keep this up consistently, we'll be competitive in this league. Which is exciting! We don't have the most talent in the league, but we are a above average team with a chance to beat anybody. We'll see how it plays out! Go Harry Buffalo!
And that's all I got!
10.10.2005
Working 3rd shift is ridiculous. I can never sleep at night, and do nothing all day. It really is not fun sitting around waiting to get tired. Maybe if I were on a more set schedule that would make it more manageable, but right now i'm in fluxx (the extra 'x' is an inside joke, hope you get it) And I feel like because I'm not in a set schedule, i can't do anything worthwhile. Which is my biggest mistake. I feel like I need a routine, then I can start doing stuff, like running, or practicing the bagpipes, or playing pick-up games of basketball.
But if I can't do it, when my time more available to me, why would I do it then. And once I get this routine, I know I am going to start to feel trapped. Like my i have no control over my schedule. And I'll went less demands on my time. It really is flawed thinking; and I need to be able to take time to do stuff I think is important or has value. Here's a list of stuff I'd like to do
a) play softball (yay fallball!)
b) exercise , lifting weights, runnings
c) practice the bagpipes /it's hard though because it can be annoying to people
d) play basketball/football/tennis/cricket??/racquetball or anyother sport for some variety
e) read more, I need good books to read!!
f) learn stuff, expand my mind, broaden my horizens
g) learn the guitar.
This are what i want to do, and I have the free time to do it, but I don't do a good job at fitting them into my schedule. Which is sad, because I think i would be a happier person, if I successfully complete those tasks on a daily/weekly basis. So, why do I find it easier to not pursue these. HOw much does laziness play into this all. And where can I get that push to go with something and continue with it, instead of letting it fizzle??? What do I do?? That's my speculation, i think i like leaving stuff open ended so I can get feedback!
Have a great night everybody!
But if I can't do it, when my time more available to me, why would I do it then. And once I get this routine, I know I am going to start to feel trapped. Like my i have no control over my schedule. And I'll went less demands on my time. It really is flawed thinking; and I need to be able to take time to do stuff I think is important or has value. Here's a list of stuff I'd like to do
a) play softball (yay fallball!)
b) exercise , lifting weights, runnings
c) practice the bagpipes /it's hard though because it can be annoying to people
d) play basketball/football/tennis/cricket??/racquetball or anyother sport for some variety
e) read more, I need good books to read!!
f) learn stuff, expand my mind, broaden my horizens
g) learn the guitar.
This are what i want to do, and I have the free time to do it, but I don't do a good job at fitting them into my schedule. Which is sad, because I think i would be a happier person, if I successfully complete those tasks on a daily/weekly basis. So, why do I find it easier to not pursue these. HOw much does laziness play into this all. And where can I get that push to go with something and continue with it, instead of letting it fizzle??? What do I do?? That's my speculation, i think i like leaving stuff open ended so I can get feedback!
Have a great night everybody!
10.02.2005
Upheaval:
It's official, I am Tom's new roommate. Which is definitely exciting for me, i'm guessing he's cool with it. But it's definitely good to be out of the house. The focus now is going to be working as many hours as possible for the BRowns and Taco Bell and find a steady job. It's hard to only be called on in emergency situations, but I'm definitely willing to do it.
I moved most of my stuff today. So it's happening, no going back! We'll see how this little adventure works. It's good though because i'm on my own, tom has someone helping with rent, my dad is retiring and will around more, and I'll be out of my parents hair.
I don't really have much insight other than that to add. But definitely, if you are in the area, come hang!
It's official, I am Tom's new roommate. Which is definitely exciting for me, i'm guessing he's cool with it. But it's definitely good to be out of the house. The focus now is going to be working as many hours as possible for the BRowns and Taco Bell and find a steady job. It's hard to only be called on in emergency situations, but I'm definitely willing to do it.
I moved most of my stuff today. So it's happening, no going back! We'll see how this little adventure works. It's good though because i'm on my own, tom has someone helping with rent, my dad is retiring and will around more, and I'll be out of my parents hair.
I don't really have much insight other than that to add. But definitely, if you are in the area, come hang!
9.29.2005
I have to admit, this blog thing is difficult. Trying to come up with something people want to read. I mean I'm not here to put on a show for anyone, but I"m still trying to convince myself that I am entertaining enough. Anyway, when in doubt throw out a couple controversial statementes and you have yourself a scandal! So here we go....
Who determines what is a god-given right? I mean the hardest part of having values and principles is you have to base them on what you know to be true, but as proven through out history, that's been wrong time and time again. I mean back in the 1800's people didn't even consider Blacks to be human, or how about 3/5 a person, so to speak. Well, you know, what's the majority say? They were dead wrong, and you can't judge people on appearance in anyway. So one universal truth for me is "Treat People with Respect" I believe that each individual has value, and until they prove otherwise (which so many do) they deserve my respect.
So, an on-going debate is gay rights issues. I am have struggled mostly with this because a) of the universal truth I've mentioned above, and b) I am part of a faith that forbids such acts. Sooo... I'm just going to through out some ideas. First off, the history thing bugge d me, the idea that we have withheld rights from people for so long and we shouldn't have. Women's suffrage, Civil rights, came too slowly, and it's still a struggle for equality today. However, I finally realized that Being Gay is not the same as gender, or race. Being Gay is a choice, and if you deny that, you are foolish. So, i need to examine what being gay is....
To speak of the subject of being gay, i think two things. I do not think that apart from obvious physical differences that men and women differ by a significant amount. Obviously everyone is unique, but not to an extreme cause where I see it's just as reasonable to expect a man to fall in love with a man as a man to fall in love with a woman If you strip away the physical attributes, you have the soul of the person, and souls know no gender. On the second note, i do agree that homosexual acts of love are not natural. Our physical makeup and years of animal instinct clearly tell us what goes where and why. That is where I would say homosexuality is "unnatural" But that is dealing with a purely sexual act. Which is what creates my conflict:
How do you differentiate from seeing homosexuality as a very human response to another being and taking gender out of the picture and completely rejecting the physical aspect as essentially not natural. I do struggle with this because I see it as a major conflict between two views, and I can't resolve it.
So these amendments being passed by States that ban homosexual marriages? how should it be? how should it go? I do not know, but I still hope to be able to resolve my conflict and that will give me a better idea on where I stand about these changes because I believe gay rights is an issue that needs to be addressed. Not addressed with blind fervor on one side, but by open discussion, examing the true nature of homosexuality. There is so much hate out there, and there is no place for hate in this world! That is another universal truth
9.21.2005
It's really amazing where you find inspiration. I was thinking about how much I love softball, but I don't really know how to convey it. Then I went to watch the team my brother coaches in volleyball. They are 7th grade girls, and he's trying to teach them the game right. Not to just go out there and hit the ball, but working on the fundamentals.
Walking into the gym was insane. Their game hadn't started, but the girls who were playing were so excited over even success. Each point the would squeal in a horribly high pitch, I wanted to clutch my ears to stop them from bleeding. However, their enthusiasm was easy to feel.
Watching my brother's team play such a great experience. It was the first time I've been to a youth sporting event in I don't know how long. To see the team react and respond to how they play. To watch these girls try to employ strategy and understand the game. To see how much they played the game because they enjoyed it. After being so wrapped up in pro sports, and even college level sports, which is just a stepping stone into the pros, watching these girls play was refreshing, because they were there giving it their all, and still took something from the game.
They didn't win, but that didn't take anything away from them. They get that it's a game, they get where the value lies. Victory can be celebrated, but only because victory is the end result of playing well. The girls celebrated their good plays, and even when something didn't go their way, they would "Get low" and be ready for the next serve.
So, every chance you get, go see a youth sporting event. It's cheaper, and you're going to see something much better than the game, you're going to see what it all means, and what it's all about. Forget the pros, they are lost in the business of entertainment! Go see some real sports!
Walking into the gym was insane. Their game hadn't started, but the girls who were playing were so excited over even success. Each point the would squeal in a horribly high pitch, I wanted to clutch my ears to stop them from bleeding. However, their enthusiasm was easy to feel.
Watching my brother's team play such a great experience. It was the first time I've been to a youth sporting event in I don't know how long. To see the team react and respond to how they play. To watch these girls try to employ strategy and understand the game. To see how much they played the game because they enjoyed it. After being so wrapped up in pro sports, and even college level sports, which is just a stepping stone into the pros, watching these girls play was refreshing, because they were there giving it their all, and still took something from the game.
They didn't win, but that didn't take anything away from them. They get that it's a game, they get where the value lies. Victory can be celebrated, but only because victory is the end result of playing well. The girls celebrated their good plays, and even when something didn't go their way, they would "Get low" and be ready for the next serve.
So, every chance you get, go see a youth sporting event. It's cheaper, and you're going to see something much better than the game, you're going to see what it all means, and what it's all about. Forget the pros, they are lost in the business of entertainment! Go see some real sports!
9.18.2005
Work vs. School
So in order to get a job, you need a college education.
However, in order to pay for school after you have dropped out once, you have to have a job.
It's really a vicious cycle I'm stuck in! School being the best option for further any career I may want, if I don't go about it right, I'm going to drown in debt built up from 3 previous years of schooling.
The hardest part has been my inconsistent schedule working and not making enough money these last 2 months. And I admit, i could have found other options to supplement hours, but i've also been working on finding something stable, and possibly with benefits. So that quest has led me to two options:
1. A computer tech job at BGSU that I would love!
2. A software company in Uniontown, Ohio that I have a second interview with, and could be my best job option available.
The former would be good for several reasons. One being I know someone working in the department and he's a good friend. I have family around that area. It would be a salaried job with benefits and good pay. I would also receive a certain amount of free credits I could use. That is the ultimate perk. One that has had me searching college human resources for job opportunities. Not much available, but if I could get something there, it would be fantastic!
The latter is one in a field I could enjoy and would pay pretty well starting pay ($10/her) and benefits. I would have to relocate, and possible quit school to work there full time. However, if I am able to get settled there, I could work school back into my schedule.
The other option is just going to school full-time. However, that means more loans, which is scary and also requiring me to fill out FASFA all over again. So, i can do that, but at this point, it won't work for this semester and maybe in the spring when I'm ready to go, chomping at the bit.
So, that is my view on my options ahead of me. I have to wait to make these decisions though, because I haven't actually gotten a job offer. The BG job might not even call me for an interview, i have to wait to hear about that whole process. Soooo.. school for now, but I think if I get one of the jobs, I need to rethink school, and put it off longer. Which won't be popular with the parents. Which is a scary thing, if you know anything about my mom (she is a sweet lady) but when it comes to my situation she is very unforgiving! I am intimidated by her, and fear her scrutiny.
Because I can't win unless I do what she thinks is best.
I think independence is really what I need, because as long as I keep using my parents as a crutch (a very financially stable crutch) I am not going to force myself to do something or accept the responsibility that I have to. The downside to that is, if I go and fail, i'm in a bit of trouble. So i continually debate this as I exist, and hopefully, it'll all work out for the best.
So in order to get a job, you need a college education.
However, in order to pay for school after you have dropped out once, you have to have a job.
It's really a vicious cycle I'm stuck in! School being the best option for further any career I may want, if I don't go about it right, I'm going to drown in debt built up from 3 previous years of schooling.
The hardest part has been my inconsistent schedule working and not making enough money these last 2 months. And I admit, i could have found other options to supplement hours, but i've also been working on finding something stable, and possibly with benefits. So that quest has led me to two options:
1. A computer tech job at BGSU that I would love!
2. A software company in Uniontown, Ohio that I have a second interview with, and could be my best job option available.
The former would be good for several reasons. One being I know someone working in the department and he's a good friend. I have family around that area. It would be a salaried job with benefits and good pay. I would also receive a certain amount of free credits I could use. That is the ultimate perk. One that has had me searching college human resources for job opportunities. Not much available, but if I could get something there, it would be fantastic!
The latter is one in a field I could enjoy and would pay pretty well starting pay ($10/her) and benefits. I would have to relocate, and possible quit school to work there full time. However, if I am able to get settled there, I could work school back into my schedule.
The other option is just going to school full-time. However, that means more loans, which is scary and also requiring me to fill out FASFA all over again. So, i can do that, but at this point, it won't work for this semester and maybe in the spring when I'm ready to go, chomping at the bit.
So, that is my view on my options ahead of me. I have to wait to make these decisions though, because I haven't actually gotten a job offer. The BG job might not even call me for an interview, i have to wait to hear about that whole process. Soooo.. school for now, but I think if I get one of the jobs, I need to rethink school, and put it off longer. Which won't be popular with the parents. Which is a scary thing, if you know anything about my mom (she is a sweet lady) but when it comes to my situation she is very unforgiving! I am intimidated by her, and fear her scrutiny.
Because I can't win unless I do what she thinks is best.
I think independence is really what I need, because as long as I keep using my parents as a crutch (a very financially stable crutch) I am not going to force myself to do something or accept the responsibility that I have to. The downside to that is, if I go and fail, i'm in a bit of trouble. So i continually debate this as I exist, and hopefully, it'll all work out for the best.
9.16.2005
My favorite articles of clothing through out the years
I get attached to certain clothes, either because I really like them or for sentimental value. But when I get attached, I wear these clothes unusual amounts of the time, I'm talking days, weeks! So I'm compiling a list of the favorites that I can remember.
Favorite pants:
Currently, it's my jeans. They are the only pants I have left, and I can't replace them, even with a second option. I was on a "no jeans!" binge for a while, and now it's all jeans all the time.
I was into Jnco cargos for a while. I hade these ones that had the jnco logo with a crown on top, and I absolutely loved them. I still have them in the attic, but i haven't fit into those since freshman year of college. Eek!
shorts:
I had these board shorts that were navy blue with red dragons on the lower legs, and I loved them! I especially like wearing them playing softball when we were the dragons!
i also had just my standard khaki cargos from Aeropostale which was like the only thing I ever got that wasn't from Kohl's, but they grew on me and I wore them much more then all the shorts I got at Kohls.
Shirts:
This is the fun part!
My new favorite shirt is the one my sister sent my on my 23rd birthday, it's A Hiram College shirt, a blackish color with the logo on the front. I love it, and it definitely helps that it is from marie. I wear that 3-4 times a week.
The shirt I am wearing now, is a favorite, but I have no idea how I got it or who I stole it from. It's A UD ROTC shirt, which I never attended Dayton or joined ROTC, so someone must have left it at our house, but I have since claimed it. it's pretty basic, but I have a fondness for it.
The classics!
My all time favorite shirt was a baseball shirt. It was an american flag with a baseball super imposed over the front. I wore this one a lot. It was a heart breaking day then my bastard of a brother threw an apple at it and stained it, and I think he ripped it too! Anyway, on top of looking cool, the maker's logo was tops as well. On the left sleeve it had a Frozen Ropes logo, which was a baseball with a rope coming out of it, above it it said Frozen Ropes, and below the rope has icicles attached to it. Glorious!
My Dragon's jersey is my precious. It was the year John and I started the team, and we had no idea what we were doing, so John made our jerseys. With the help of a local artist (whom we paid for the dragon art) John came up with the design. I still wear it with pride!
My flannel shirt
This I admit is embarassing, but every year when the weather turned cold, I would think I was cool by pulling out this oversized flannel shirt and wearing it for real, or open and more like a coat. It was a red plaid design, and definitely made me look like a hillbilly. I still love it, but I am thinking I was more Al Borlin than Tim Allen.
My dad's old bowling shirt
This is a piece of history. It's bright yellow with a black collar. It's got Mickey on the left chest and a sponsor's logo "Doc's commissioner's" on the back. This is that retro cool look, and I'll pull it out for special occassions. So ladies, if I'm wearing that on a date, you know you are lucky! I wore it outside once, and it was so bright yellow, i was attracting bugs!
My favorie tie:
Having gone to Ed's I went through a repetoire of ties. I had two favorites. My dad bought me a tie on an 8th grade trip to Baltimore, it was looney toons characters in colored boxes, with the other part of the tie black. It was fun, and also my first tie. I wore it a lot freshman year.
The other one is actually Steve's, but I wear for most of my senior year, walking around saying "Everyday is St. Patrick's Day!" It had leprechauns in rows. Pretty trendy.
Favorite sweater:
This is pretty easy! I've only owned 2 sweaters. my favorite one was the one Jackie and Ryan sent me freshman year in a care package after Liz had dumped me. It was full of candy and the sweater. It was gray, with one blue and red stripe across the chest, it's the balls! I still have it, but would need to lose a gazillion pounds to fit into it. It's classy, and the first time I had really taken to a sweater.
Favorite sweatshirt:
This is a tough one, I've had a lot of good ones in the day. I was a big fan of my St. Ed's hoodie. And definitely, i had this cool brownish green wooster sweat shirt that I liked, but eventually passed on to marie. The one I was most fond of was from marie on my 20st birthday. It was a simply royal blue with an AE logo. I loved it and wore it all the time. It's a little small on me now but I still wear it, cause I can't help but love it.
Favorite socks:
This is pretty simple, i wear normal socks, so nothing special there. But my softball socks! I love wearing those. Solid Red or Royal blue
FAvorite shoes
Black hi-tops with Ken Griifey's number on it, and some teal here and there. unbeatable!
The classic combo
I had this outfit that I got from my aunt sheila. It was a salmon colored shirt with some sort of fish design with these aqua bluish shorts with fish in columns. It was by far the coolest outfit I ever owned, and I would buy a replica today if it existed. I loved that thing and there's a good picture of me in it. I have a tail, ryan has a mullet, john o and john clearly are with us. We are putt-putting, and we all look ridiculous. I love being a little kid!
That's all i got for now, i'll get more revelant stories up later!
I get attached to certain clothes, either because I really like them or for sentimental value. But when I get attached, I wear these clothes unusual amounts of the time, I'm talking days, weeks! So I'm compiling a list of the favorites that I can remember.
Favorite pants:
Currently, it's my jeans. They are the only pants I have left, and I can't replace them, even with a second option. I was on a "no jeans!" binge for a while, and now it's all jeans all the time.
I was into Jnco cargos for a while. I hade these ones that had the jnco logo with a crown on top, and I absolutely loved them. I still have them in the attic, but i haven't fit into those since freshman year of college. Eek!
shorts:
I had these board shorts that were navy blue with red dragons on the lower legs, and I loved them! I especially like wearing them playing softball when we were the dragons!
i also had just my standard khaki cargos from Aeropostale which was like the only thing I ever got that wasn't from Kohl's, but they grew on me and I wore them much more then all the shorts I got at Kohls.
Shirts:
This is the fun part!
My new favorite shirt is the one my sister sent my on my 23rd birthday, it's A Hiram College shirt, a blackish color with the logo on the front. I love it, and it definitely helps that it is from marie. I wear that 3-4 times a week.
The shirt I am wearing now, is a favorite, but I have no idea how I got it or who I stole it from. It's A UD ROTC shirt, which I never attended Dayton or joined ROTC, so someone must have left it at our house, but I have since claimed it. it's pretty basic, but I have a fondness for it.
The classics!
My all time favorite shirt was a baseball shirt. It was an american flag with a baseball super imposed over the front. I wore this one a lot. It was a heart breaking day then my bastard of a brother threw an apple at it and stained it, and I think he ripped it too! Anyway, on top of looking cool, the maker's logo was tops as well. On the left sleeve it had a Frozen Ropes logo, which was a baseball with a rope coming out of it, above it it said Frozen Ropes, and below the rope has icicles attached to it. Glorious!
My Dragon's jersey is my precious. It was the year John and I started the team, and we had no idea what we were doing, so John made our jerseys. With the help of a local artist (whom we paid for the dragon art) John came up with the design. I still wear it with pride!
My flannel shirt
This I admit is embarassing, but every year when the weather turned cold, I would think I was cool by pulling out this oversized flannel shirt and wearing it for real, or open and more like a coat. It was a red plaid design, and definitely made me look like a hillbilly. I still love it, but I am thinking I was more Al Borlin than Tim Allen.
My dad's old bowling shirt
This is a piece of history. It's bright yellow with a black collar. It's got Mickey on the left chest and a sponsor's logo "Doc's commissioner's" on the back. This is that retro cool look, and I'll pull it out for special occassions. So ladies, if I'm wearing that on a date, you know you are lucky! I wore it outside once, and it was so bright yellow, i was attracting bugs!
My favorie tie:
Having gone to Ed's I went through a repetoire of ties. I had two favorites. My dad bought me a tie on an 8th grade trip to Baltimore, it was looney toons characters in colored boxes, with the other part of the tie black. It was fun, and also my first tie. I wore it a lot freshman year.
The other one is actually Steve's, but I wear for most of my senior year, walking around saying "Everyday is St. Patrick's Day!" It had leprechauns in rows. Pretty trendy.
Favorite sweater:
This is pretty easy! I've only owned 2 sweaters. my favorite one was the one Jackie and Ryan sent me freshman year in a care package after Liz had dumped me. It was full of candy and the sweater. It was gray, with one blue and red stripe across the chest, it's the balls! I still have it, but would need to lose a gazillion pounds to fit into it. It's classy, and the first time I had really taken to a sweater.
Favorite sweatshirt:
This is a tough one, I've had a lot of good ones in the day. I was a big fan of my St. Ed's hoodie. And definitely, i had this cool brownish green wooster sweat shirt that I liked, but eventually passed on to marie. The one I was most fond of was from marie on my 20st birthday. It was a simply royal blue with an AE logo. I loved it and wore it all the time. It's a little small on me now but I still wear it, cause I can't help but love it.
Favorite socks:
This is pretty simple, i wear normal socks, so nothing special there. But my softball socks! I love wearing those. Solid Red or Royal blue
FAvorite shoes
Black hi-tops with Ken Griifey's number on it, and some teal here and there. unbeatable!
The classic combo
I had this outfit that I got from my aunt sheila. It was a salmon colored shirt with some sort of fish design with these aqua bluish shorts with fish in columns. It was by far the coolest outfit I ever owned, and I would buy a replica today if it existed. I loved that thing and there's a good picture of me in it. I have a tail, ryan has a mullet, john o and john clearly are with us. We are putt-putting, and we all look ridiculous. I love being a little kid!
That's all i got for now, i'll get more revelant stories up later!
9.14.2005
Why the Indians are making the playoffs!!
For one, the Indians are a solid team.
Offense: The line-up is dangerous 1-9. All nine have hit more than 10 homers and a couple more by 2-3 guys and it's 15 homers for 1-9. Speed at the top. Smart hitters 3-5, and the rest are serviceable. Broussard has a knack for hitting the clutch hit!
Defense: It leaves something to be desired, but these guys have proven time and time again that they can come back from errors! So, small flaw, but definitely can be worked around.
Pitching: Their pitching staff! Pitching is more important than offense, but with the offense they have, they wouldn't need as much pitching, but they have it! That is why they have the best record in baseball since the all-star break. Sabathia, Millwood, and Lee can dominate. Westbrook and Elarton are much better than the average 4th and 5th starters as well. And their bull-pen is the best in baseball. 2.87 ERA 45 Saves and a 78% save rate, highest in the league.
The Indians are hot right now. They believe in themselves and so do the fans. This is for real and that confidence is a huge intangible, they are sure while others have questions. The Yankees rotation is still unstable, Oakland has been cold as of late, and Boston and LA are both worried about their divisions!!!
In the event of a tie at the end of the season, the Indians own home field advantage for any 1 game playoff they are involved in. Less travel, and the home fans.
Schedules: The indians play the royals (6), devil rays (3), and the white sox (6). Royals should be an easy series win both times. The Devil Rays are inferior to the Indians but playing good baseball right now, a small concern. The white sox are difficult, however, they aren't playing good baseball right now, and the Indians could take the division if they win 4-6 of those games there. In addition, the Indians have 2 off days remaining. No other team has that luxury!
The Yankees have Toronto, Baltimore, and Boston left. Boston will be a huge series, but Toronto and Baltimore aren't push overs as much as KC and TB are. And the yankees know they can win their division, i think the bloodlust will help.
The A's are pretty much out of the wild card race. Their best bet is to win the division, which is within in reach. They have a tough series against Boston coming up, and which ever way that goes will probably decide the West and East division winners.
So, I would love to add more of my in dewpth research and statistics, but sorting through them this late isn't feasible. Take my word for it, the Indians will be playing in October, hopefully as the Central League Champs, but I'll take the wild card, either way, they are in! You can take that to the bank!
www.indians.com
For one, the Indians are a solid team.
Offense: The line-up is dangerous 1-9. All nine have hit more than 10 homers and a couple more by 2-3 guys and it's 15 homers for 1-9. Speed at the top. Smart hitters 3-5, and the rest are serviceable. Broussard has a knack for hitting the clutch hit!
Defense: It leaves something to be desired, but these guys have proven time and time again that they can come back from errors! So, small flaw, but definitely can be worked around.
Pitching: Their pitching staff! Pitching is more important than offense, but with the offense they have, they wouldn't need as much pitching, but they have it! That is why they have the best record in baseball since the all-star break. Sabathia, Millwood, and Lee can dominate. Westbrook and Elarton are much better than the average 4th and 5th starters as well. And their bull-pen is the best in baseball. 2.87 ERA 45 Saves and a 78% save rate, highest in the league.
The Indians are hot right now. They believe in themselves and so do the fans. This is for real and that confidence is a huge intangible, they are sure while others have questions. The Yankees rotation is still unstable, Oakland has been cold as of late, and Boston and LA are both worried about their divisions!!!
In the event of a tie at the end of the season, the Indians own home field advantage for any 1 game playoff they are involved in. Less travel, and the home fans.
Schedules: The indians play the royals (6), devil rays (3), and the white sox (6). Royals should be an easy series win both times. The Devil Rays are inferior to the Indians but playing good baseball right now, a small concern. The white sox are difficult, however, they aren't playing good baseball right now, and the Indians could take the division if they win 4-6 of those games there. In addition, the Indians have 2 off days remaining. No other team has that luxury!
The Yankees have Toronto, Baltimore, and Boston left. Boston will be a huge series, but Toronto and Baltimore aren't push overs as much as KC and TB are. And the yankees know they can win their division, i think the bloodlust will help.
The A's are pretty much out of the wild card race. Their best bet is to win the division, which is within in reach. They have a tough series against Boston coming up, and which ever way that goes will probably decide the West and East division winners.
So, I would love to add more of my in dewpth research and statistics, but sorting through them this late isn't feasible. Take my word for it, the Indians will be playing in October, hopefully as the Central League Champs, but I'll take the wild card, either way, they are in! You can take that to the bank!
www.indians.com
I definitely got roped into this whole blog thing. I am mostly a private person and don't go broadcasting my thoughts and feelings to a group of people let alone an infinite amount of them. However, two of my friends have recently started blogs and that inspired me to do mine. 1) Ryan started his in Korea, and it's an awesome way of following his experience. But the other thing about it is that it's Ryan. He's open and shares his day and feelings and you can tell that's what he is all about and you have to respect that.
The other is J.T. who is also in Korea, and I enjoy his posts, but those only come once every 3-4 weeks. So, to show that I can keep up a blog and continue to post, in the hopes that he will also be encouraged to keep putting up posts on his blog.
I don't think i necessarily have anything interesting to say, but i'm hoping in sharing my experiences and little truths that it'll be as interesting and entertaining as I find my friends. I also have a lot of time to kill in between classes.
I'd say for the most part I am unsettled. I am commuting to Kent for classes MWF, i am looking for a steady job while working whatever shifts my Browns security job tosses my way. I do not want to be living at home, but my financial situation leaves me no choice. All the while, I am trying to figure out what I want to do in life, but can't make a decision to choose one course to study in college.
I'm finding a degree is necessary to get a quality job, but it's not necessarily the specialization in that subject that helps, I think it's more important to build the learning and research tools to acquire knowledge and skills you need to handle a demanding job. I think that is where my problem comes with the degree. I would rather focus on the specialization rather than developing these tools, and there in i struggle, regardless of what subject I may pick, bound to fail because I'm not focusing on the truly important.
That's my first rant, and now i'd like to share to things, one good one bad
I love softball! I have a fall league going and i just love playing. The sport, i'll play with anyone. Our first game went horribly, 23-2. I still had fun, i played well . I just worry that if the season continues that way, it will be hard to play for fun. Winning isn't the be all end all, but it definitely helps. And I can go on like that all season, i just don't know if all the players can. So that will be a work in progress, and I think improvement is more important than winning.
Now the ugly. I've been in this funk lately, and I think the thing for me is, i feel my social life has kind of gone stale. I still have good friends, but i feel like i don't meet new people and that stinks. So i need to work on that. I'm think im chats with friends as opposed to individually iming each person is sooo much better, so I do that when I can. But i wanted to use a chat room just to talk about anything, sports, news, current events, politics, just be dumb, have fun, annoy people, talk to someone new, whatever. But the chatrooms are ridiculous, they are so overrun with bots selling porn there are no people in there. Which kind of ruined it and made me mad. So that's the bad, and I'm done for now.
http://koreansan.blogspot.com Ryan's blog!!
http://mentaldesperado.blogspot.com J.T.'s blog
and yes we all have the coolest templates~
The other is J.T. who is also in Korea, and I enjoy his posts, but those only come once every 3-4 weeks. So, to show that I can keep up a blog and continue to post, in the hopes that he will also be encouraged to keep putting up posts on his blog.
I don't think i necessarily have anything interesting to say, but i'm hoping in sharing my experiences and little truths that it'll be as interesting and entertaining as I find my friends. I also have a lot of time to kill in between classes.
I'd say for the most part I am unsettled. I am commuting to Kent for classes MWF, i am looking for a steady job while working whatever shifts my Browns security job tosses my way. I do not want to be living at home, but my financial situation leaves me no choice. All the while, I am trying to figure out what I want to do in life, but can't make a decision to choose one course to study in college.
I'm finding a degree is necessary to get a quality job, but it's not necessarily the specialization in that subject that helps, I think it's more important to build the learning and research tools to acquire knowledge and skills you need to handle a demanding job. I think that is where my problem comes with the degree. I would rather focus on the specialization rather than developing these tools, and there in i struggle, regardless of what subject I may pick, bound to fail because I'm not focusing on the truly important.
That's my first rant, and now i'd like to share to things, one good one bad
I love softball! I have a fall league going and i just love playing. The sport, i'll play with anyone. Our first game went horribly, 23-2. I still had fun, i played well . I just worry that if the season continues that way, it will be hard to play for fun. Winning isn't the be all end all, but it definitely helps. And I can go on like that all season, i just don't know if all the players can. So that will be a work in progress, and I think improvement is more important than winning.
Now the ugly. I've been in this funk lately, and I think the thing for me is, i feel my social life has kind of gone stale. I still have good friends, but i feel like i don't meet new people and that stinks. So i need to work on that. I'm think im chats with friends as opposed to individually iming each person is sooo much better, so I do that when I can. But i wanted to use a chat room just to talk about anything, sports, news, current events, politics, just be dumb, have fun, annoy people, talk to someone new, whatever. But the chatrooms are ridiculous, they are so overrun with bots selling porn there are no people in there. Which kind of ruined it and made me mad. So that's the bad, and I'm done for now.
http://koreansan.blogspot.com Ryan's blog!!
http://mentaldesperado.blogspot.com J.T.'s blog
and yes we all have the coolest templates~
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