Well, what is going on? Nothing much over here.
It's been a tough day for me. Work was pretty busy. It just seemed to take something out of me. I almost can't believe that tomorrow is Friday, but I am glad. I look forward to finally opening up some of the Shiner 100 and watching 24. You guessed it, I still haven't done either of the two.
Have you ever gotten sick of all the music you own? It happens to me from time to time, but right now it is pretty bad. Nothing is grabbing my attention right now, and I definitely can't seem to find anything new out that either. It just happens to me every so often. I will live. It just sucks. I makes like boring to me. I just have to make sure that I don't delete my music off the computer from frustration. Something's gotta save me soon...I hope....
Ruby's recent "Twilight" obsession hasn't subsided yet. In fact, not at all. I thought that after finishing the entire series...four big ass books in about five days, that it would be over. I was wrong. I was able to download a bootleg of it and we watched it on Saturday. It wasn't all that bad. I mean, it was decent. A little cheese at time, but then it moved on. We plan on going Saturday to catch it on the big screen. I knew that was coming. I was just surprised that the bootleg came first. I know that I would have rather caught a movie that I really wanted to see at the movies first...but that is just me. Now she has gotten access to the complete audio series of the books. I wasn't expecting that one. It's all good though. It's just weird to see Ruby going through what I might, or have gone through at various times on various movies over the years.......although, I don't recall ever depriving myself of sleep over something...at least, I don't think I have....
Other than that, Championship Sunday is approaching us. I don't have any preference on who really wins, but I personally think that a Pittsburgh/Philly Super Bowl has potential to me very entertaining. I wouldn't mind seeing Arizona shock the world and get in the big game. So, see?!? I told you I didn't have any preferences...we will see how the games play out...
Beach House grumblings have slowly started. Looks like all of the prices on the houses have gone up, some significantly, which should make things interesting....more on that later...
One last thing.....Raymond is learning the way of the force. (More on that later, or on another blog, on a different site - hint, hint...)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Here I am again...
Well, just thought I would chime in really quickly again...
I didn't get to do yard work today. I had every intention, and actually went outside to try it, but it was a bit too windy and the temperature was dropping throughout the day. I mean seriously, it's pretty difficult to either rake or use a blower on leaves when the wind is blowing the leaves almost right back at you. This is what caused me to stop. Understandable, right!?
The two playoff games today were pretty great. Baltimore beat the Titans! How does that taste Titan fans? A Rookie quarterback got you guys at home. Awesome! It's not like the Titans didn't have the chances, they totally did. They just didn't capitalize. Then again, that it Ravens football. They stay close to you and jump all over your mistakes.
And the Cardinals? Are you serious? Holy crap! I can't believe I witnessed the Cardinals winning two playoff games in one season...and one of those games was on the road. Man, that was odd to see. They handled Carolina too. It wasn't really even a closely matched game.
These games went the way that I wanted them to go, but I had no idea it was going to play out like that, which is why I kept my opinion about them to myself. Hopefully tomorrows game are good.
Well, in case you didn't know tonight was the closest that the Moon was going to be to the Earth for the year 2009. I actually went outside to see it a couple of times. It wasn't anything spectacular really. I mean, it did look a little bit bigger than normal, but nothing that really stuck out if you didn't know, you know!? Still, it was nice to know and see it. I can be a little weird about stuff like this. I am the kind of person that likes to get stuck in the moment and just soak things in. I don't know. I liked looking up a the Moon tonight....
I did get the 100 year Shiner beer, but I have not broken into them yet. At this point (12:22 a.m.) I don't think that I will. Tonight I am drinking Longboad Island Ale, which is pretty good to me. So I am good for the night....
Well, off to another beer and channel surfing...unless...The Dark Knight happens to find it's way into the PS3...we will see...
I didn't get to do yard work today. I had every intention, and actually went outside to try it, but it was a bit too windy and the temperature was dropping throughout the day. I mean seriously, it's pretty difficult to either rake or use a blower on leaves when the wind is blowing the leaves almost right back at you. This is what caused me to stop. Understandable, right!?
The two playoff games today were pretty great. Baltimore beat the Titans! How does that taste Titan fans? A Rookie quarterback got you guys at home. Awesome! It's not like the Titans didn't have the chances, they totally did. They just didn't capitalize. Then again, that it Ravens football. They stay close to you and jump all over your mistakes.
And the Cardinals? Are you serious? Holy crap! I can't believe I witnessed the Cardinals winning two playoff games in one season...and one of those games was on the road. Man, that was odd to see. They handled Carolina too. It wasn't really even a closely matched game.
These games went the way that I wanted them to go, but I had no idea it was going to play out like that, which is why I kept my opinion about them to myself. Hopefully tomorrows game are good.
Well, in case you didn't know tonight was the closest that the Moon was going to be to the Earth for the year 2009. I actually went outside to see it a couple of times. It wasn't anything spectacular really. I mean, it did look a little bit bigger than normal, but nothing that really stuck out if you didn't know, you know!? Still, it was nice to know and see it. I can be a little weird about stuff like this. I am the kind of person that likes to get stuck in the moment and just soak things in. I don't know. I liked looking up a the Moon tonight....
I did get the 100 year Shiner beer, but I have not broken into them yet. At this point (12:22 a.m.) I don't think that I will. Tonight I am drinking Longboad Island Ale, which is pretty good to me. So I am good for the night....
Well, off to another beer and channel surfing...unless...The Dark Knight happens to find it's way into the PS3...we will see...
Friday, January 9, 2009
Whatever....
Well, the holidays have come and gone and 2009 is here. The holidays were nice....different, but nice. New Year's Eve was a bit more mellow than in the past. Still, it is nice to get 2008 out of the way. It was just a different year.
I don't have a whole lot of news on a personal front, I guess that is why the blog updates have been very few and far between. I have had a couple of things swirling around that might make me update a bit more here in the coming days. For now, I just have a couple of quick hits about 2008....
First, the Texans had a disappointing season. They kind of salvaged it there towards the end though. Hopefully 2009 will be more like the 2008 season we all thought it was going to turn out to be.
I was trying to reflect back on top shows that I saw last year. It was hard for me to figure that out. The Russian Circles, The Burning Brides seem to stick out. I am sure there were other shows, but I have a hard time trying to remember exactly.
2008 had to be, without a doubt, one of the laziest years for me personally. I don't know what it was about it, but it just turned out that way. I am going to try and change that, and get off of my ass this year. I really am. I need to.
On another note, I didn't follow too much tv shows last year. I only say that now because I am glad to see Scrubs get some attention by ABC. It can be a funny show, one that I actually like. I need to catch the first two episodes this weekend. Having said that, I only have one thing to say about TV shows....."24"!! I hope that it is better that the last season. It seemed a little weak to me, which is one of the reasons that I skipped it....I am looking forward to it starting up this weekend....
Anyhow, I hope that this entry didn't seem too forced. I mean, it was a little bit (maybe it sounds all over the place?), but hopefully I can knock the rust off and have a better next entry!
Well, tomorrow is yard work and the quest to pick up the new Shiner 100 year anniversary beer that is rumored to be out! Yay!
I don't have a whole lot of news on a personal front, I guess that is why the blog updates have been very few and far between. I have had a couple of things swirling around that might make me update a bit more here in the coming days. For now, I just have a couple of quick hits about 2008....
First, the Texans had a disappointing season. They kind of salvaged it there towards the end though. Hopefully 2009 will be more like the 2008 season we all thought it was going to turn out to be.
I was trying to reflect back on top shows that I saw last year. It was hard for me to figure that out. The Russian Circles, The Burning Brides seem to stick out. I am sure there were other shows, but I have a hard time trying to remember exactly.
2008 had to be, without a doubt, one of the laziest years for me personally. I don't know what it was about it, but it just turned out that way. I am going to try and change that, and get off of my ass this year. I really am. I need to.
On another note, I didn't follow too much tv shows last year. I only say that now because I am glad to see Scrubs get some attention by ABC. It can be a funny show, one that I actually like. I need to catch the first two episodes this weekend. Having said that, I only have one thing to say about TV shows....."24"!! I hope that it is better that the last season. It seemed a little weak to me, which is one of the reasons that I skipped it....I am looking forward to it starting up this weekend....
Anyhow, I hope that this entry didn't seem too forced. I mean, it was a little bit (maybe it sounds all over the place?), but hopefully I can knock the rust off and have a better next entry!
Well, tomorrow is yard work and the quest to pick up the new Shiner 100 year anniversary beer that is rumored to be out! Yay!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving is gone!
Another thanksgiving has come and gone already! It's still hard to believe too! This year's thanksgiving was a bit of a change up than in previous years, but it was cool!
It was the first year that we attempted to do things on our own. Laura and Ruby did a wonderful job with all of the food! Everything that they whipped up was super tastey...and I mean everything, we seemed to have a lot of food leftover (which isn't a bad thing). I am pretty proud of myself this year for not pigging out either. I didn't get disgustingly full or anything even close to that, and that definitely is a good thing.
The one thing that does kind of suck is having to go to work tomorrow, unfortunately it is my scheduled Saturday. In a way though I don't really mind it, it should be slow...wait is that good or bad?! Well which ever way you look at it, I will be at work either way. I haven't decided whether or not if I am going to take advantage and get some actual work done or not yet. I guess it all depends on how I feel in the morning. We will see...
Before I end this ..
I am typing this up on my iPhone while Raymond plays with all of his trains in his room. He likes for someone to be in his room while he plays. I don't mind it sometimes. I figure I just update this while he plays.
Ruby has been on the couch asleep since about 10:45 (it's just past midnight now) with the tv on, blasting loud! She gets up way too early, I guess...
It's a little tough typing this all up on this phone, and I didn't realize this entry was this long!!
Oh well, guess I should try to convince Raymond to go to bed since I ha e to get up at 7:00...
It was the first year that we attempted to do things on our own. Laura and Ruby did a wonderful job with all of the food! Everything that they whipped up was super tastey...and I mean everything, we seemed to have a lot of food leftover (which isn't a bad thing). I am pretty proud of myself this year for not pigging out either. I didn't get disgustingly full or anything even close to that, and that definitely is a good thing.
The one thing that does kind of suck is having to go to work tomorrow, unfortunately it is my scheduled Saturday. In a way though I don't really mind it, it should be slow...wait is that good or bad?! Well which ever way you look at it, I will be at work either way. I haven't decided whether or not if I am going to take advantage and get some actual work done or not yet. I guess it all depends on how I feel in the morning. We will see...
Before I end this ..
I am typing this up on my iPhone while Raymond plays with all of his trains in his room. He likes for someone to be in his room while he plays. I don't mind it sometimes. I figure I just update this while he plays.
Ruby has been on the couch asleep since about 10:45 (it's just past midnight now) with the tv on, blasting loud! She gets up way too early, I guess...
It's a little tough typing this all up on this phone, and I didn't realize this entry was this long!!
Oh well, guess I should try to convince Raymond to go to bed since I ha e to get up at 7:00...
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The end is near...
...of the year that is! Man, this year has surely flown by. I guess we always say that about every year, don't we?! The holidays are just about upon us, and as much as I love this time of the year, I think this one is going to be a bit different than year's previous. It's just a hunch...
It's a bittersweet thing. This time of year is supposed to be spent with family, and this will be the case this year, it's just going to be different. Some of you know the reason why, and I won't be going into the details here, not now...
With that being said. I welcome the end of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve are always fun for me. I welcome the change of the weather (in small doses, that is) and the beginning of a new year. The days off of work is a big plus for me too!
Anyhow, I just thought that I would get a head start on the "end of the year" thoughts and all of that.
final thoughts...
Last weekend was a weekend that I will never ever forget, but on top of that it was a bad weekend for Houston sports teams. The Texans lost (in terrible fashion), The Rockets lost to the Lakers, and the Dynamo reign of championships came to abrupt end. Ouch!
It looks like it is going to be a beautiful week in Houston, I hope the week will be good to us all...
It's a bittersweet thing. This time of year is supposed to be spent with family, and this will be the case this year, it's just going to be different. Some of you know the reason why, and I won't be going into the details here, not now...
With that being said. I welcome the end of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve are always fun for me. I welcome the change of the weather (in small doses, that is) and the beginning of a new year. The days off of work is a big plus for me too!
Anyhow, I just thought that I would get a head start on the "end of the year" thoughts and all of that.
final thoughts...
Last weekend was a weekend that I will never ever forget, but on top of that it was a bad weekend for Houston sports teams. The Texans lost (in terrible fashion), The Rockets lost to the Lakers, and the Dynamo reign of championships came to abrupt end. Ouch!
It looks like it is going to be a beautiful week in Houston, I hope the week will be good to us all...
Saturday, November 1, 2008
some thoughts about Ike...
I had written down a few little notes/thoughts that I had while the Hurricane was heading towards us....scratch notes really...
5:15-5:30 - It got pretty dark in a hurry...after that, the wind increased as well...as fairly consistant as it had been all day...
7:11 - Trees in the backyard are hitting the power lines, and pretty good too...should be interesting. Scary, but interesting...
7:22 - Pine Trees in the front are swaying a lot...that is a scariest thing for me so far....
12:00 - a little bit scary, shit hitting the house...Mom sleeping on the floor (in hallway). Still have a long way to go...
12:50 - power is out, move to the hallway with Ruby...
1:20 - people across the street are outside...lots of popping noises in the distance...
That is the extent of my note taking during the storm...not that I needed to write stuff down because I will never forget that night.
It was pretty nuts...our neighbors across the street were outside almost all night, I was thinking that someone was going to die. They had been drinking all day, I guess celebrating the storm's arrival. They were even running up and down the street. I guess they had the most fun...I look at them a lot differently since then...
I kept thinking that our windows were going to get taken out. I didn't board them up, just duct taped them so that they wouldn't shatter into a million pieces, just maybe a thousand instead. When the storm hit, things kept hitting the sides of the house and i kept thinking that the windows were next, but we got lucky there.
Hearing the wind was incredible. Ruby and I kept looking at each other, wondering if it was going to let up ever. We had to move one of our couches againt the door because we thought the front door was going to fly open. It was insane...
5:15-5:30 - It got pretty dark in a hurry...after that, the wind increased as well...as fairly consistant as it had been all day...
7:11 - Trees in the backyard are hitting the power lines, and pretty good too...should be interesting. Scary, but interesting...
7:22 - Pine Trees in the front are swaying a lot...that is a scariest thing for me so far....
12:00 - a little bit scary, shit hitting the house...Mom sleeping on the floor (in hallway). Still have a long way to go...
12:50 - power is out, move to the hallway with Ruby...
1:20 - people across the street are outside...lots of popping noises in the distance...
That is the extent of my note taking during the storm...not that I needed to write stuff down because I will never forget that night.
It was pretty nuts...our neighbors across the street were outside almost all night, I was thinking that someone was going to die. They had been drinking all day, I guess celebrating the storm's arrival. They were even running up and down the street. I guess they had the most fun...I look at them a lot differently since then...
I kept thinking that our windows were going to get taken out. I didn't board them up, just duct taped them so that they wouldn't shatter into a million pieces, just maybe a thousand instead. When the storm hit, things kept hitting the sides of the house and i kept thinking that the windows were next, but we got lucky there.
Hearing the wind was incredible. Ruby and I kept looking at each other, wondering if it was going to let up ever. We had to move one of our couches againt the door because we thought the front door was going to fly open. It was insane...
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