Did I Miss Anything?

I didn't forget about the blog. I even thought about it more than a few times over the past couple of days. Each time I did, and I logged in, only to have a mental wipe that cleared all thoughts of anything I had felt of worth to say/share. It happens sometimes.

But today is Friday, and I am trying to make an effort since the next two days may be just so full of excitement (shyeah, right - as if) that I may forget to write. Not that you would miss any of it.

Hmmm. Five minutes of staring at the screen. That must be all I have for now.

PeacE

Feeling Mellow

It is an 'Enya' morning. I have a few albums of Enya on iTunes, and I am running through all of them at the moment. Just feeling laid back, soft background music. I like to have the music on when I am running through my morning "computer start-up" time (when I first log in of a morning and got through emails, games, Facebook, etc). Usually I put it on shuffle, so it randomly plays stuff I have loaded in there. Sometimes though I cheat and just skip the current song. Feels weird sometimes to go from some classical etude, then pop into some heavy punk metal tune, but sometimes not.

What have we got today? not much. Been through the want ads already, and nothing worth sending out the resume for. Hopefully some better listings tomorrow. Still have 9 days until I get this damn, smelly cast off.

I suppose I could always start up recording my LPs into MP3s... I just haven't been int he right kind of mood as of yet. That, and I need to figure out how to get the sound working while I am recording. The unit has speaker jacks on it, but the sound doesn't seem to want to work through my computer (via USB) though it records just fine. In some ways, that could be nice, if I just start the record and let it go. Just have to watch for when it completes. Maybe I will be in the mood after bit.

Other than that, Happy Tuesday to you!

PeacE

A Worthless Holiday

Let's start this post out today saying this: If you are offended by anything I say, go somewhere else and STFU. This is MY place to rant/bitch about what I want. Don't like it, don't read it.

That being said, today is Monday. This particular Monday being Martin Luther King, Jr Day. In my opinion, still a worthless holiday. At least on President's Day, it w is more for the remembrance of President's. What the hell we memorializing some person that spoke out against segregation? At least, that is the majority of what I know King spoke about. I am sure he spoke on some other things, since he was a church pastor of some sort  ... I think. I am not wasting my time on reading up more on him. 

Arizona used to not celebrate, or acknowledge this day. Then the damn NFL made them. It was the only way they would ever let a Super Bowl take place in the state was if we declared it a state holiday. That's fucked up. Being forced to make a state holiday ... and they did it. All for revenue. Evidently I don't understand enough about politics and financial stuff on the state level to grasp all the reasoning behind this decision. I will admit I am probably pretty ignorant on that subject. I do know I think it is a waste.

It rained here in the Valley last night, so today looks like it will be cooler than the 70+ weather we have had lately. I am sure it will cool off more, and get back into the regular winter mode.

Goals for this week: Yup - ain't got none.

PeacE

Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday

Whew! Yesterday afternoon, and into the evening, was a great time! Went over to a friend's and played (well, I watched people play) bocce ball, drank some beer, and had some great tasting food. Needless to say, I was worn out enough that this morning, I wasn't able to get up and moving out of bed to meet some other friends up at the pub for bloody marys. Sure sounds good though.

Found out that the next softball season starts up again next Sunday, and I am sure I will be there to scorekeep once again. I like the mornings that we meet up for bloody marys before the game...helps me keep track of runs and stuff better. Well, that's not necessarily true, but I am using it for an excuse.

No plans today really. Maybe do the dishes after lunch... maybe not. I think the Wife is working on the laundry today.

Less than two weeks to get this damn smelly cast off. I'll be happy when that day arrives.

PeacE

Some Sleeping In

I got to bed late last night. Well, late for me. I got involved in reading a book on my Kindle (I should get paid from Amazon for as much mentioning of the Kindle I do) and stayed up until after midnight. Yes, the book (for me) was that interesting. In case you were wondering, it was book 1 of the Soldier Sons trilogy by Rbin Hobbs. Yeah, Fantasy Fiction, but that is what I like. Either way, I planned to sleep in a bit. The Wife had set the alarm for 8am, but is notorious for hitting the snooze at least 2-3 times. Nope. At 7:15am I am awake and unable to get back to sleep. So I arose from bed, and started my day. I will admit that it was nice to have a bit of a quiet house, and enjoy that cup of coffee with no one making loud noises (read, the kids).

I checked with the Wife once she actually roused from her slumber. I would say beauty sleep, but if she ever read that here, which I doubt will ever happen, she would not be happy. We have no set plans for this weekend, so it is going to be the basic 'clean up around the house' etc time. Though, I conveniently remembered I was invited over to some bocce ball at a friend's house this afternoon. I mentioned it, and she said she had no problem if I went. Ahhh, finally! A chance to have a beer!

So, aside from that, this weekend is going to just be a normal one. Maybe play some WoW, maybe not.

Have you got any plans?

PeacE

Looking Down the Drain

I made no resolutions for this year. Well, at least none in writing, and definitely told no one any of my own personal goals I may have (hint: not putting them here either). But I think a person always tends to hope that the "new year" will be a "good one", and I think they usually mean in the areas of employment, finance, health, family. Yeah, I would have to say that I always have the general hope that these areas of my life will be "good" this year. I also see how today would be a big kicker for many.

Today is Friday the 13th.

Oooooo... scary! NOT! But it does bring us just short of being two weeks into the new year, and from what I have been hearing, many, many peoples have given up on the resolutions they made that New Year's Eve/Day. Those pounds you been wanting to drop? Yeah... the gym is just too busy, or I tried to make the time, but it makes me lose an hour of sleep. Not for me, mind you. I haven't been to the gym at all this year, yet. This damn cast stinking already, I can imagine what it would be reeking like if all the workout sweat were accumalating in it. (Shakes head). Yeah, I don't want to go there. Otherwise, the health portion of my year is going fine. I have not weighed myself, but still feel the pounds dropping (though slower than with workouts). Just been watching what and how much I eat.

In the areas of Finance and Employment, we know 99% of the time, these two will be hand-in-hand, whether in the good way or not. This year, in my household, something has got to be done. Not that I haven't been trying. The Daughter starts in to her school here in the next 2 weeks (or just under) and the bills for that have started in. Things were strapped a bit before, since I have not been working, and now they have just gotten tighter. I have begun to more actively search for a job. I even signed up with a placement agency, though I am leery of them. Couldn't exactly say why, just have this 'feeling'. Not much is out there for me as this week's search - unless I had some kind of degree, which I don't. Sigh. But, my hopes are not dashed... yet.

So, basically, though I am 'looking down the drain' at this year starting off on such a great note, at least I am only looking, and not falling. Wow, a pessimist actually being positive.... weird.

How's your new yer going?

And did I mention, 13 is my favorite number?

PeacE

What Will We Find Today?

I woke up this morning, feeling like this was going to be somewhat of a better day. Better compared to what, I am not sure. Needless to say, I am still waiting for it to jump out and make that statement "THIS is why today is better!"

Yeah I ain't holding my breath.

Other than that, I have no wonderful insights for you today. I am thinking about kicking back in my chair here, and watching some movies, or TV episodes, online today. I feel so motivated.

PeacE