This past weekend was a mixed bag for me. I finally got caught with my expired tag, expired license as well as a lack of insurance. I know I'm a moron, especially for driving uninsured. My only excuse is that every time I had money to take care of one, I had to spend it on something more immediate. The weekend got better though.
You know I have my ducks in a row here especially since I spent 25 dollars on a ticket for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd concert coming this Saturday the 20th of September. It's a daylong concert with a number of musicians on the ticket. My brother is going. I also found out my parents have bought tickets, which will be interesting for me and my brother both. I'm sure my parents will be proud when they see me drunk and stoned. We will see how that goes over!
I apologize for the briefness of this entry (who the hell reads my blog anyway!) and I have something mind blowing planned for my next topic, so perhaps I will be forgiven. Cya next time!
9.15.2008
9.13.2008
I LikE pLaYInG gAmeZ
According to a plug-in on my blog (this day in history) Super Mario Brothers was released 23 years ago today. September 13, 1985. Super Mario Brothers was the first game I played that really got me into video games. The loose pebble that caused a landslide.
I love video games and while I'm not much for Mario these days, the Italian plumber was my catalyst. The virtues and influence of the original Mario Bros is well known to anyone that cares so I won't talk much about that, I'm just going to ramble loosely about it.
I first played Mario at a friends birthday party and it blew my freakin mind! I started begging for a Nintendo and I think my family bought one a year or two later. I could blame video games or even pot for my indifferent attitude and overall lethargy but I like both to much. I'll point the blame at microwaved foods instead. Those little rays of energy cannot be good. But games, oh they have gotten me through the worst of times. If the game is good enough I can become completely absorbed in it. I played Counter-Strike on PC for several years, it was an obsession. Same with World of Warcraft a few years later. I made the rational decision to quit a pretty nice job so I could play more World of Warcraft! I regret this decision now, but at the time it seemed absolutely rational.
Anyways, games are my soul food!
I love video games and while I'm not much for Mario these days, the Italian plumber was my catalyst. The virtues and influence of the original Mario Bros is well known to anyone that cares so I won't talk much about that, I'm just going to ramble loosely about it.
I first played Mario at a friends birthday party and it blew my freakin mind! I started begging for a Nintendo and I think my family bought one a year or two later. I could blame video games or even pot for my indifferent attitude and overall lethargy but I like both to much. I'll point the blame at microwaved foods instead. Those little rays of energy cannot be good. But games, oh they have gotten me through the worst of times. If the game is good enough I can become completely absorbed in it. I played Counter-Strike on PC for several years, it was an obsession. Same with World of Warcraft a few years later. I made the rational decision to quit a pretty nice job so I could play more World of Warcraft! I regret this decision now, but at the time it seemed absolutely rational.
Anyways, games are my soul food!
Alarm Clock Dreams
Some people dream of good things, being rich, sex, having superpowers, even eating great food. So why can't I wake up to a dream along those lines. Today I woke to a very vivid, very real dream. I was in the workplace of my ex and of course I see her and approach her as she is talking to some guy that is obviously flirting with her. She has a boyfriend but still she's flirting with this other guy and its obvious she likes him too. I talk to her a bit, and I wake up! I feel terrible, jealous and worst of all I still miss her like hell and this a terrible reminder of thoughts I am normally able to box up in a part of my brain.
My ex and I were together from September 1999 all the way to November 2005 when I found out she was hanging out with a coworker. That's when she left me for him, but still clung to me and I still clung to her. She lied to me in the worst ways after that to keep me in her life and those lies are some of the most painful things I've had to deal with in my life. We decided to get back together in May 2007 but that lasted until the following September. I love her, but damn I had and still have unanswered questions that bred mistrust and animosity. She went back to the other guy a few months later.
I'd like to say I'm over her and sometimes I truly feel that way, but I know I will always love her and wish her well despite all the crap I went through. It is also that love that makes me realize most of this is my fault. I've never been a responsible guy, never did college and I've gone from job to job. I paid less and less attention to her as the years wore on in our relationship and maybe she thought I didn't care and turned to another for support. Despite my anger and pain in her betrayal, I still feel I shoulder most of the blame.
I screwed up, but the dreams that still come are very painful reminders. I'd like to wake up to a dream of superpowers or hot sex just once.
My ex and I were together from September 1999 all the way to November 2005 when I found out she was hanging out with a coworker. That's when she left me for him, but still clung to me and I still clung to her. She lied to me in the worst ways after that to keep me in her life and those lies are some of the most painful things I've had to deal with in my life. We decided to get back together in May 2007 but that lasted until the following September. I love her, but damn I had and still have unanswered questions that bred mistrust and animosity. She went back to the other guy a few months later.
I'd like to say I'm over her and sometimes I truly feel that way, but I know I will always love her and wish her well despite all the crap I went through. It is also that love that makes me realize most of this is my fault. I've never been a responsible guy, never did college and I've gone from job to job. I paid less and less attention to her as the years wore on in our relationship and maybe she thought I didn't care and turned to another for support. Despite my anger and pain in her betrayal, I still feel I shoulder most of the blame.
I screwed up, but the dreams that still come are very painful reminders. I'd like to wake up to a dream of superpowers or hot sex just once.
9.11.2008
That New Blog Smell
Hey! How is everyone? I'm great, thanks! Slightly addled, but that's what morning bong hits are for, right? Lets take a walk.
I've been kind of stressed the past 2 weeks. I live in the middle of hurricane country and was here for hurricane Katrina 3 years ago and our area is still recovering. The large piles of debris are gone now, but it's the empty lots where stuff used to be that serves as a constant reminder. So you can understand why this time of year can stress us out here on the Gulf Coast. We got the weak side of hurricane Gustav just over a week ago which hit just west of New Orleans. It was weak enough here that my friends and I went down to the beach to check out the storm surge which was just coming over the seawall and onto U.S. highway 90. We were seen by the police patrolling the area and sent on our way back home. A curfew was in place but the storm would not get much worse for us. We dodged another bullet with Ike (sorry Texas) and I am hoping that will be it for our hurricane season. Sigh.
Anyways, hurricanes suck, onto our next destination... does anyone notice that smell here? No its not the week old burrito I found yesterday, I took care of that. It's the odor of a new blog. Fresh. Clean. Full of endless possibilities. I woke up today looking forward to visiting this place. Let's see how long this love affair lasts!
I'm going to have to cut our time together today a little shorter than I wanted. I know, I know, I will miss you too. I promise you I will try to keep this blog smelling new and fresh, you do your part an
d leave your food and smokes at the door next time. Oh and wipe your feet! Cya!
No crying.
I've been kind of stressed the past 2 weeks. I live in the middle of hurricane country and was here for hurricane Katrina 3 years ago and our area is still recovering. The large piles of debris are gone now, but it's the empty lots where stuff used to be that serves as a constant reminder. So you can understand why this time of year can stress us out here on the Gulf Coast. We got the weak side of hurricane Gustav just over a week ago which hit just west of New Orleans. It was weak enough here that my friends and I went down to the beach to check out the storm surge which was just coming over the seawall and onto U.S. highway 90. We were seen by the police patrolling the area and sent on our way back home. A curfew was in place but the storm would not get much worse for us. We dodged another bullet with Ike (sorry Texas) and I am hoping that will be it for our hurricane season. Sigh.
Anyways, hurricanes suck, onto our next destination... does anyone notice that smell here? No its not the week old burrito I found yesterday, I took care of that. It's the odor of a new blog. Fresh. Clean. Full of endless possibilities. I woke up today looking forward to visiting this place. Let's see how long this love affair lasts!
I'm going to have to cut our time together today a little shorter than I wanted. I know, I know, I will miss you too. I promise you I will try to keep this blog smelling new and fresh, you do your part an
d leave your food and smokes at the door next time. Oh and wipe your feet! Cya!No crying.
9.10.2008
Post # 2
Hello again! Did you miss me? Pardon the mess as I am still moving in here and getting things set up. Oh and sorry about that smell too. That's the week old burrito that I just found in my laundry pile. It's been one of those days. But it's getting better...
...it has reached my attention that Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be performing at the Shed BBQ, a blues/bbq joint not far from me on 9/20/08, and guess who just snagged a pair of tickets! A night of ribs, coleslaw, potato salad and KWS ripping it up on guitar might just be to much for me to handle!
...a case of my favor
ite beer has arrived. It is very hard to find in stores around here so I had to order it! Problem solved! Man it's easy to be a drinker these days. I can be drunk all day w/o the beer runs. I just have to plan for the beer orders to arrive when I need it. Anyways, the beer is by Rogue and it is their Dead Guy Ale. They are a small brewery out of Oregon and Dead Guy Ale was originally made as a seasonal Halloween brew that caught on and became a beer for every season!
...and finally, I have learned that one of my favorite TV shows in the pantheon of my favorite TV shows has come to DVD. All in the Family! I realize I am tragically late in learning this, but that is OK! It will be mine!
Of all these things, the beer was the only one I expected to happen today. I was prepared even for that, with a case of Miller Lite on ice just in case! See what happens when you set the bar so low?! Happiness is sure to follow! Cya next time folks!
...it has reached my attention that Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be performing at the Shed BBQ, a blues/bbq joint not far from me on 9/20/08, and guess who just snagged a pair of tickets! A night of ribs, coleslaw, potato salad and KWS ripping it up on guitar might just be to much for me to handle!
...a case of my favor
ite beer has arrived. It is very hard to find in stores around here so I had to order it! Problem solved! Man it's easy to be a drinker these days. I can be drunk all day w/o the beer runs. I just have to plan for the beer orders to arrive when I need it. Anyways, the beer is by Rogue and it is their Dead Guy Ale. They are a small brewery out of Oregon and Dead Guy Ale was originally made as a seasonal Halloween brew that caught on and became a beer for every season! ...and finally, I have learned that one of my favorite TV shows in the pantheon of my favorite TV shows has come to DVD. All in the Family! I realize I am tragically late in learning this, but that is OK! It will be mine!
Of all these things, the beer was the only one I expected to happen today. I was prepared even for that, with a case of Miller Lite on ice just in case! See what happens when you set the bar so low?! Happiness is sure to follow! Cya next time folks!
Obligitory Welcome Post
I feel obliged (as this posts title suggests) to open my blog with a greeting, after all, everyone should feel like they belong! It should be pointed out that everyone means anyone, as in "Damn, is anyone going to read this?!". Experiences in past blogging have netted me 10 total readers over 3 posts, so I am going to keep expectations low. In fact, the New York Times recently reported that the fine people of Denmark are the happiest in all the Western nations due to their own low expectations. When something good actually does happen, they're thrilled! So maybe it's time we all lower our expectations! I have actually bought into this philosophy myself and I have yet to be disappointed. Accepting failure has improved my quality of life tenfold!
Okay! I've knocked my first post out of the way. Yes it's short. It is also to the point! I know it's not the best but hey, I kept my expectations low and I am satisfied.
Okay! I've knocked my first post out of the way. Yes it's short. It is also to the point! I know it's not the best but hey, I kept my expectations low and I am satisfied.
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