Seriously I have nothing to say, but wanted to post something because we have been getting a real increase in traffic and I gotta do what I gotta do in order to maintain a healthy readership. So all I am going to do is "vomit" all kinds of stuff on here that has been on my mind, hopefully something will be of interest.
Okay for one thing I have recently re-discovered Facebook. I joined along time ago but never started using it until now. It is like Myspace for adults, as in no spam, no crappy band requests, no bikini girls trying to get me to come see their "private pics" and I presume for girls less guys trying to "holler". I say that because I have actually been able to use it to reconnect with people, like real people from my past that I otherwise would not have been able to find short of donning my ninja outfit and lurking around alleys which is just plain creepy. I am amazed at how many people I have found in just a few days. I also think it is funny how some of the folks have turned out. I know a girl who is now teaching orphans in Thailand, some that I thought would never marry who are now married with kids, and one that I knew as a talented graphic designer is now also a talented photographer (peep http://www.chrismckeown.com/) as well as the MVP of the Irish Football League (not football as in soccer, but football like as in pads, helmets and the whole deal, and he has to be one of the only starting QB's not in high school to weigh in at 147lbs and stand 5'11".). I never had any real luck re-connecting with people on Myspace but am totally impressed with Facebook and since I have it on my phone I can Facebook myself crazy throughout the day.
I have also learned that there is a quality in some women that I am attracted to. One that I have been all my life and that for some reason these women end up in massage. I liked them long before they chose a field but they ended up on a similar path. Interesting, no idea what it means but it is interesting.
Speaking of girls who went into massage, I got a silly story for you. Remember how scary girls were when you were in elementary school? How the girl you liked was the single scariest person on the planet? Well maybe it was just me. Anyhow I recently was reacquainted with the girl who defined my love life through elementary school. I was crushing for this girl in 3rd grade, it was tough. I remember staring at her phone number and imagining calling her, I even remember making the call a few times with a list in front of me with topics to touch on in the event that things got quiet.
1. Math homework.
2. Duran Duran (I wasn't cool enough to be a fan but she was in love with Roger as I recall).
3. Break dancing.
4. Nintendo.
5. I hate Mr. Sayah, do you?
Anyway, the summer between 3rd and 4th grade I got Leukemia and when I came back the next year I was assigned to an island of seats (4 desks facing each other) with a guy (name escapes me), a girl named Tia (who was referred to as the blond bombshell in my presence before since she wore make-up and had boobs at I am guessing about 5 years old) and of course........her. Christ that was the scariest thing ever, especially since I came back to school with no hair, still undergoing treatment, I had lost 30lbs (wish I could do that one again though.)and "fragile" to say the least. I hadn't thought of that in years. Sometimes it is cool to think of the past, but right now the future is on my mind too
Our economy is terrible. Work sucks right now, corporate won't even approve a P.O. for toilet paper so employees are bringing in their own. Lame. For the first time in my life I have a real sense of optimism though when it comes to my countries political future and that feels good. So as long as I can stay employed and sane things will get better.
Somehow I missed the art walk, happens more than it should. I am pissed this time. Gordon once again you have disappointed me. Next time I guess. I need more art in my life right now, all my projects are stalled and I need a spark. Ideas?
For the record I think Indian food is the best food ever.
Anyway I am sorry I am rambling, like I said I have a lot on my mind and nothing to say.
Okay for one thing I have recently re-discovered Facebook. I joined along time ago but never started using it until now. It is like Myspace for adults, as in no spam, no crappy band requests, no bikini girls trying to get me to come see their "private pics" and I presume for girls less guys trying to "holler". I say that because I have actually been able to use it to reconnect with people, like real people from my past that I otherwise would not have been able to find short of donning my ninja outfit and lurking around alleys which is just plain creepy. I am amazed at how many people I have found in just a few days. I also think it is funny how some of the folks have turned out. I know a girl who is now teaching orphans in Thailand, some that I thought would never marry who are now married with kids, and one that I knew as a talented graphic designer is now also a talented photographer (peep http://www.chrismckeown.com/) as well as the MVP of the Irish Football League (not football as in soccer, but football like as in pads, helmets and the whole deal, and he has to be one of the only starting QB's not in high school to weigh in at 147lbs and stand 5'11".). I never had any real luck re-connecting with people on Myspace but am totally impressed with Facebook and since I have it on my phone I can Facebook myself crazy throughout the day.
I have also learned that there is a quality in some women that I am attracted to. One that I have been all my life and that for some reason these women end up in massage. I liked them long before they chose a field but they ended up on a similar path. Interesting, no idea what it means but it is interesting.
Speaking of girls who went into massage, I got a silly story for you. Remember how scary girls were when you were in elementary school? How the girl you liked was the single scariest person on the planet? Well maybe it was just me. Anyhow I recently was reacquainted with the girl who defined my love life through elementary school. I was crushing for this girl in 3rd grade, it was tough. I remember staring at her phone number and imagining calling her, I even remember making the call a few times with a list in front of me with topics to touch on in the event that things got quiet.
1. Math homework.
2. Duran Duran (I wasn't cool enough to be a fan but she was in love with Roger as I recall).
3. Break dancing.
4. Nintendo.
5. I hate Mr. Sayah, do you?
Anyway, the summer between 3rd and 4th grade I got Leukemia and when I came back the next year I was assigned to an island of seats (4 desks facing each other) with a guy (name escapes me), a girl named Tia (who was referred to as the blond bombshell in my presence before since she wore make-up and had boobs at I am guessing about 5 years old) and of course........her. Christ that was the scariest thing ever, especially since I came back to school with no hair, still undergoing treatment, I had lost 30lbs (wish I could do that one again though.)and "fragile" to say the least. I hadn't thought of that in years. Sometimes it is cool to think of the past, but right now the future is on my mind too
Our economy is terrible. Work sucks right now, corporate won't even approve a P.O. for toilet paper so employees are bringing in their own. Lame. For the first time in my life I have a real sense of optimism though when it comes to my countries political future and that feels good. So as long as I can stay employed and sane things will get better.
Somehow I missed the art walk, happens more than it should. I am pissed this time. Gordon once again you have disappointed me. Next time I guess. I need more art in my life right now, all my projects are stalled and I need a spark. Ideas?
For the record I think Indian food is the best food ever.
Anyway I am sorry I am rambling, like I said I have a lot on my mind and nothing to say.
Also it is clear I can't decide whether it is re-connect, or reconnect so I am going to continue using both. If you have an answer let me know.
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Hey, this is what blogs are for: just spilling out thoughts. I had one (cheers for the link by the way), but didn't really have enough to write about to keep it going. Maybe I don't think enough....hmm.
Yeah, Xbox and sleep keep me occupied in between bouts of 9-5, without trying to maintain my blogging right now.
Maybe one day it'll be back.
I remember trying to talk to girls too. Nothing has improved. I have no game.
Maybe, if the opportunity presents itself, that Irish accent you said would work round your neck of the woods, might get use some day. I didn't go out enough in Boston to try it out. Mind you, they're not short of a few Paddys in Beantown.....
"I even remember making the call a few times with a list in front of me with topics to touch on in the event that things got quiet."
I swear I thought I was the only 1 that did this...and I did it well into my 20's
while I haven't used the list in a long time I can't say I don't go through a very similar phsycing up process now to the one then. Not all the time but on occasion. Luckily although we have a pretty diverse readership I donlt think we have female readers so our secret is safe guys. Oh and Mannie I have hung up the phone plenty of times as an adult thinking I should have had the list to fall back on.
hey...im a lady and i very much enjoy your blog! i read it everyday...sincerly, your #1 fan...Brandi