Gone (Going)

Hello All,

I hope that each of you had a wonderful weekend full of fun and pure awesomeness! I had a great weekend! Today’s blog title is brought to you by the Black Eyed Peas Ft Jack Johnson as this pretty much describes my pattern for the next month….so with that…I will get to it.

Erika’s 10 Things I Think I Think –

1. I guess I am learning that there is a big difference of loving somebody…and being in love with somebody. I love the latter actually…it’s a great feeling.

2. I think it’s sad that people have been putting out false reports of celebrity deaths in the last week since the Michael Jackson/Farrah Fawcett. Reportedly (none true) Jeff Goldblum, Harrison Ford, Brittany Spears, and George Clooney had all died. Contrary to popular belief…there were no deaths.
3. I actually finished and sent off my Disney Script this week. Apparently the deadline is tomorrow and I had just enough in the tank to bang out a 22 page script for the application. I got it all notarized and shipped off yesterday afternoon. They get a lot of applicants, so the chances of me getting in…about 1%. So in the honorable words of Lloyd Christmas…So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*
4. I think it’s really funny that a guy in my office building literally drives a monster truck to work EVERYDAY… and takes up 3 parking spaces like a supreme d-bag. And the best part…he got a flat tire the other day…talk about nuts. The lug nuts on that damn thing are as big as his head…so I am assuming he had to call a tow truck. I wonder how much those tires cost….First time I’ve ever seen a monster tire go flat….I thought it was nearly impossible.

5. Jordan saw the Jonas Brothers on Disney Channel the other day…and he turned it off. He said and I quote: “The biggest waste of my time…ever. If I could call them douchebags without getting in trouble...I would...” Couldn’t agree more...and he didn't get in trouble.
6. It is so hot here…that walking the 60 feet from my front door to my car is literally a sweaty workout. It is miserable here. Sadly I haven’t been in a pool in about 2 weeks…yeah that needs to change soon.
7. Guess I better pack for my trip this weekend which subsequently is for the week of July 7th also since I am only home for like 1.5 days next week. I hate packing…but I truly hate UNpacking more.

8. MTV has some of THE dumbest shows on T.V. This one called “Is she really going out with him?”It is probably the biggest unintentionally funny show ever. A guy literally says “Every gangsta needs a flatiron.” Really….really. These guys definitely live by the code of the chode….what douchebags. Note...MTV is no Longer music television, it should be renamed to: Miserable Television.
9. To the ones sending that horrible text around about Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett….there is something very wrong with you. PLUS in case you forgot…here is my REMINDER….I…HATE…FORWARDED…TEXT….MESSAGES…that is not an open invitation to send me one…I will reply with harsh words.
10. For those not watching…CBS has all of the Harper’s Island show available to watch. It is a great murder mystery type show. If you like that stuff….you’ll love that show. I love it…it is an interesting watch.

Rachael Real Moment – Change…is inevitable. We all go through it, it comes upon us when we least expect it…but often times when we need it. The question is…is it for worse or better at times? Only you can be the judge of your change. Sometimes you need to change your circle of friends, or patterns in your life, or habits. I am choosing to change small things. Nothing about my personality, but definitely my lifestyle and how I approach things on a daily basis. Gone is the naïve guy who bought into people and willing to lend a hand when they asked…only to not get that reciprocated. Gone is the guy who stupidly spends his paycheck on a DVD extravaganza. Now the guy that is coming is the guy who still cares, but kinda keeps some people at a distance. The guy who more than ever cherishes his friends and the good times we spend together. The guy who thinks 10 steps ahead instead of 1. The guy who has his dream within his sights, but needs to learn to aim a little better…I am really focused on the next 6-8 months of my life and how things fit and where it is headed to. I guess turning 30 next year (gulp) has given me a new perspective on things….

Eugene Sports thought of the Day – 2 notes here: 1. Madden Tournament on Sunday…for the ones that showed up…we had a blast. To the ones that did not…you missed steak, fun, and an exciting time. The round robin event (2 games) saw me win none of them. I went winless. I thought the way the day was going I would go winless in my own casa. Not the case. The minute I got to the Championship round (double elimination) My madden skills kicked in and I dominated the championships 3-0. Beatdown city. Madden Champion lives here.

Also of note. On NBA 2k9 is swear the Chicago Bulls (which JJ plays with all the time) must house the singlehandedly GREATEST collection of talented players (heed the sarcasm) ever. Derrick Rose…doesn’t miss. Ben Gordon, doesn’t miss a 3 pointer. Joakim Noah has been dubbed “The Cleaner” as he doesn’t miss a rebound and quietly gets 20 rebounds and 10 blocks per game. T2's (both Tyrus and Tim) either shot like madmen or rebound like tards. It sickens me. I hate the Bulls on 2k9 and the person that plays with them.

P.S. Euge, Hope you are feeling better man.

Pete Thought of The Day – I guess we all allegedly get 15 minutes of fame in our life right? What if you take those 15 minutes of fame and parlay them into some of the dumbest moments ever. Is your dignity and privacy really worth it...one must ask...Yes you Octomom, Jon and Kate, and well…Monica Lewinsky is still around lurking from time to time. I for one am sick of seeing the Octomom. She parlayed 14 kids into fame? I don’t get it. I just know that if OctoLoser gets a reality show…I am done with t.v. forever.

Mindy Moment – To Mindy, Brandon, Heather, Erika, MacKenzie, and many other people I will see while I am out of town in the next few weeks….my apology. I apologize in advance only because my cell phone and I are pretty attached at the fingertips when it comes to my girlfriend. You see I have come to be rather fond of my girlfriend and I will miss her a lot…so you may see me randomly texting her…OR calling her. Just a forewarning….

Julie Happy Thought of the Day – Probably won’t be blogging on Friday since I have so much to do before I depart for Seattle. Matter of fact…the next two weeks I will only blog once per week (Tuesday). So I am wishing you all a HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July. Please, Please please be safe…do not drink and drive, and be cautious on the road. This is the prime holiday for people to drink and drive.

Happy 233rd birthday you wonderful AWESOME Country of Ours

Tracy Tad Bit O’Knowledge – I know you all have heard it multiple times this week…but just a reminder…keep your loved ones close. Never ever miss an opportunity to tell them you love them. Don’t hold grudges and strive to achieve what you want in this life. I only say that because it is true. I often wish I had one more time to speak to my brother, and that is something I will never get the opportunity to do again. I try not to miss any opportunities to tell each of you how I feel…so I won’t…I love you all, you mean the world to me and your friendship is not only a gift…but a blessing. I am blessed to have each of you as my friend as you all give me joy and a newfound perspective on life each time we speak.

Misty Movie Reviews –

Confessions of a Shopaholic – I saw this movie with my girlfriend the other day…and with these movies I am always skeptical…always. But I LOVE Isla Fisher….she is comedy gold in everything she does.

This movie…was hilarious from start to finish. I haven’t laughed at a chick flick like this in quite some time. It’s not really a chick flick guys it’s just pure and utter comedy.

So I give it 4.5 stars. It’s worth checking out.

JJ Song of the Week – No one by Alicia Keys is the song this week. I love the piano melody of the song and the words if you listen to them are just as good. Plus the video is pretty neat. I’ve always liked Alicia Keys as she is very talented. Plus now I remember she was an awesome Assassin in Smokin’ Aces. Yeah her stock just went up!

Mary Random Facts –

1. In Los Angeles, you cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time.
2. In Hartford, Conn., you aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
3. In Baltimore, it's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits. It's also illegal to take a lion to the movies.
4. The first motion picture copyrighted in the United States showed a man in the act of sneezing.
5. Balneology is the science of swimming pools. Balneologists study problems of heating, cleaning, maintenance, and construction.
6. James Ramsey invented a steam-driven motorboat in 1784. He ran it on the Potomac River, and the event was witnessed by George Washington.
7. In Breton, AL there is a law against riding down the street in a motorboat.
8. A Venetian law decrees that all gondolas must be painted black. The only exceptions are gondolas belonging to high public officials.
9. The name of the 'Love Boat' was the 'Pacific Princess'
10. The phrase "jet lag" was once called "boat lag", back before airplanes existed.
11. Chuck Norris Fact of the day – According to the Encyclopedia Brittanica, the Native American "Trail of Tears" has been redefined as anywhere that Chuck Norris walks.
12. Bonus Chuck Norris Fact: Chuck Norris was the fourth wise man, who gave baby Jesus the gift of beard, which he carried with him until he died. The other three wise men were enraged by the preference that Jesus showed to Chuck's gift, and arranged to have him written out of the bible. All three died soon after of mysterious roundhouse-kick related injuries.

Heather Joke of the Day - Workplace Insanity
HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LEVEL OF INSANITY IN THE WORKPLACE

1. Page yourself over the intercom. Don't disguise your voice.
2. Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfits. Wear them one day after your boss does.This is especially effective if your boss is of a different gender than you.
3. Make up nicknames for all your coworkers and refer to them only by these names. "That's a good point, Sparky." "No, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to disagree with you there, Cha-cha."
4. Send e-mail to the rest of the company telling them exactly what you're doing. For example: "If anyone needs me, I'll be in the bathroom."
5. Hi-Lite your shoes.Tell people you haven't lost them as much since you did this.
6. While sitting at your desk, soak your fingers in Palmolive liquid.
7. Call everyone Madge.
8. Hang mosquito netting around your cubicle.When you emerge to get coffee or a printout or whatever, slap yourself randomly the whole way.
9. Put a chair facing a printer.Sit there all day and tell people you're waiting for your document.
10. Every time someone asks you to do something, anything, ask him or her if they want fries with that.
11. Send e-mail back and forth to yourself engaging yourself in an intellectual debate.Forward the mail to a co-worker and ask her to settle the disagreement.
12. Encourage your colleagues to join you in a little synchronized chair-dancing.
13. Put your trash can on your desk. Label it "IN."
14. Feign an unnatural and hysterical fear of staplers.
15. Send e-mail messages saying there's free pizza or donuts or cake in the lunchroom. When people drift back to work complaining that they found none, lean back, pat your stomach and say, "Oh you've got to be faster than that."
16. Put decaf in the coffee maker for three weeks.Once everyone has withdrawn from caffeine addiction, switch to espresso.

Hulu Pick of the Day – I just got hooked on Stargate SG-1 with Richard Dean Anderson! Holy crap MacGuyver! Also to note…in one of the first episodes they actually have a MacGuyver reference. I am about 6 episodes in…but it surprisingly is a good show. Worth a watch if you have 4 seasons worth of time to kill…

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Bruno On Conan Part 1 (5:05)
Bruno On Conan Part 2 (5:10)
Cheerleader Toss (:28)
Hidden bud light (:33)
Owned by MILK (:15)
Breaks on Power Transformer (:9)
Tweetboxx Episode 2 (2:23)
Ninja Scare Prank (1:04)

Jordan Quote of the week – More encouragement this week for my friends…

"Three grand essentials to happiness in life are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." - Joseph Addison

Find your happiness….don’t wait for it to find you.

V Spanish Word of the Day –More from my lovely girlfriend.  So today's word…is not actually a word…but more of an observational bit of humor…

Pancho Villa- As in…V that girl in front of you has a moustache. V’s Reply: “We call that the Pancho Villa."

Duly Noted. For the record…for a girl…that moustache was pretty impressive.

Coming Attractions –

Today – I am in the office today. I am working, but not really working. I am at home today with Jordan who will most likely be tired from swim day at Summer Camp, I learned I better feed and bathe him right away when he gets home. Writing, writing, and more writing today. I am almost done with the first draft of my latest writing. P.S. I want revenge JJ...blood money Biatch.
Wednesday – At home working. Watching Stargate and Lord knows what else. Most likely cleaning and getting ready for Friday. Maybe taking Jordan to see Ice Age 3.
Thursday – In the office. Long day of work ahead. I don’t leave the office until 3 and then I am not back in the office until Tuesday.
Friday– At home working. Packing, flying out at 1:30 headed to the Great Northwest of Seattle.
Saturday/Sunday/Monday – These days are up in the air. Not sure what my friends have planned. I am going with the flow. Going to be writing as well and enjoying cooler temperatures. Mental Note…don’t forget to pack a jacket. Monday flag football doubleheader and that’s about it.
Tuesday – In the office and somehow someway going to see my lovely girlfriend before I depart again on Wednesday. Note…this must happen. Oh yeah blogging as well.

The end –of the blog is here. I hope that each of you has a safe and awesome week and that your Holiday is a great one. I beg you to please be safe. Thank you so much for reading, keep smiling, I love you…God Bless.