New Years Eve!

Happy Monday All! I hope you had a great weekend, and maybe some of you are still off. On Saturday, I spent the day with my little brother on his 29th Birthday. We played video games, talked, went to Cabelas, played more video games, then went out to dinner. It was a great day. On Sunday, I cleaned, and did some studying. You can never read too much!

As I look back in the last year, a lot has happened.

-I went from weighing in at 306lbs, to weighing 190lbs.
-I have gotten back into the Army Reserves (And I've already been promoted).
-I started off in a relationship, and ended being single (Which is just peachy for me).
-I have met a lot of new people and have kept all the great friends that have always been here for me. -I paid my car off early.
-Plus much, much, more....

As we look forward to 2013, I look forward to everything I have left to give and do. I don't make New Years Resolutions, because they never work. All I know is I will make a decision on what I am going to do soon, and continue to lose weight to hit my goal. Everything else will come as I decide its what I want. We just have to see what the future holds.

Well I hope everyone has a great New Years Eve! Remember don't drink and drive. I will be relaxing in my home watching the LSU game, maybe drink a bottle of wine and crash out. I will be at the gym first thing in the morning, so I may not even stay up and watch the ball... We'll see...

Oh Yea....

GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!!!

8/115.4



Another Weekend on the Way!

Happy Friday All! Do you love short weeks as much as I do????

Well yesterday was a great time with good friends (Little Cold but we dealt with it). Free tickets on the 30 yard line, right above the band! San Jose State won, in a great game. Although, I don't think I have ever seen so many replay checks in a football game. I guess the Big 10 Refs had to make sure they got everything right.

This weekend is looking like another good one. Tomorrow I am heading up to my little brothers house to spend a little time with him on his birthday. I haven't seen him in a little while, so it should be fun. Sunday, I plan on cleaning the house and studying. Back to work on Monday, then off on Tuesday. I'm sure my plans will change, because they always do, but here we go!

1999
by Prince

Don't worry, I wont hurt u
I only want u 2 have some fun
I was dreamin when I wrote this
Forgive me if it goes astray
But when I woke up this mornin
Coulda sworn it was judgment day
The sky was all purple,
There were people runnin everywhere
Tryin 2 run from the destruction,
U know I didn't even care

Cuz they say two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of time
So tonight Im gonna party like it's 1999

I was dreamin when I wrote this
So sue me if I go 2 fast
But life is just a party, and parties werent meant 2 last
War is all around us, my mind says prepare 2 fight
So if I gotta die Im gonna listen 2 my body tonight

Yeah, they say two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of time
So tonight Im gonna party like it's 1999
Yeah

Lemme tell ya somethin
If u didn't come 2 party,
Don't bother knockin on my door
I got a lion in my pocket,
And baby he's ready 2 roar
Yeah, everybodys got a bomb,
We could all die any day
But before I'll let that happen,
Ill dance my life away

Oh, they say two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of time
Were runnin outta time (tonight Im gonna)
So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)
We gonna, oww

Say it 1 more time
Two thousand zero zero party over oops,
Out of time
No, no (tonight Im gonna)
So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)
We gonna, oww

Alright, it's 1999
You say it, 1999
1999
1999 don't stop, don't stop, say it 1 more time
Two thousand zero zero party over,
Oops out of time
Yeah, yeah (tonight Im gonna)
So tonight we gonna (party like it's 1999)
We gonna, oww

Yeah, 1999 (1999)
Don'tcha wanna go (1999)
Don'tcha wanna go (1999)
We could all die any day (1999)
I don't wanna die,
Id rather dance my life away (1999)
Listen 2 what Im tryin 2 say
Everybody, everybody say party
Cmon now, u say party
That's right, everybody say (party)
Cant run from the revelation, no (party)
Sing it 4 your nation yall (party)
Tell me what you're singin, baby say (party)
Telephones a-ringin, mama (party)
Cmon, cmon, u say (party)
Everybody, [two times] (party)
Work it down 2 the ground, say (party)
(party)
Come on, take my body, baby (party)
That's right, cmon, sing the song (party)
(party)
That's right (party)
Got a lion in my pocket mama, say (party)
Oh, and he's ready 2 roar (party)

Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?
Mommy, why does everybody have a bomb?

5/115.6

Military Bowl

Happy Thursday All! God, I love short weeks! Today I will be attending the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, with a couple of friends. We will be watching number 24 ranked San Jose State take on Bowling Green. It should be a fairly good game, and it will be my first Bowl game. We have to pick up the tickets when we get there (Yes, I have the vouchers already), I hope we get some good seats!

Last night, was my last time driving home in the snow with this car. Either I am buying a truck, or I will get a hotel room in Rockville. I'm just getting far too old to deal with assholes on the road with my car. I'm never going to get rid of the Mustang, but its time to be smart. Hotel rooms around here are fairly cheap. I'll just start to pack a bag and leave it in the car so theres no more slipping and sliding (and no more 2.5 hour commutes home....).

Well that's all I have for today, short day at work. I hope everyone enjoys their day!

4/115.6

 

Cookies

Happy Hump Day All! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, surrounded by friends and family! Here is my life the last few days. Sorry there was no post on Monday, but I was a little pre-occupied.

Friday- Work then drove to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We spent 3 hours trying to get through Springfield. Other then that part it was smooth sailing.

Saturday- Woke up and went for a run. Only did 1 mile, but it hurt like hell. Went to Broadway at the Beach to look around a little, Then went out to lunch with my family. Then we took a field trip to Bass Pro Shop. Damn, I love that place. Afterwards, we went back to the house, ate dinner, then played some cards. Hot tub, then bed, because by this point I was exhausted.

Sunday- Started off shopping at Broadway again. Met up with an old friend from Maryland to have a few beers and watch the football games. The Jets lost, Redskins won, It was a lot of fun! Then it was back home to get ready for dinner. I took everyone out to the Brazilian Steakhouse.... It was as awesome as expected. They even had Sushi on the salad bar. I was in heaven. Afterwards we went back to the house to relax and watch TV.

Monday- Helped Dad with a little housework, then it was back to Broadway to buy some hot sauce. A little word to the wise, If it says Ghost Pepper on it, don't try it unless you enjoy crapping fire. I tried it, it tasted good, minus the whole burning sensation you get, but when it comes out, not so enjoyable. Then it was back home until dinner with the family and gifts. Dinner was great as always!

Tuesday- Woke up at 0330. Left the house at 0400. With 4 stops, I made it back to my house at 1130. Then I was just plain lazy the rest of the day. Took a nap, cleaned up the house from my cat being pissed off, and watched a movie.

All in all, it was a great time with friends and family! I ate entirely too much, and now its time to lose all the weight I just packed back on. I just couldn't leave the chocolates, and my Moms home made cookies alone. That's the only downfall of visiting! LOL. Guess I won't need a cookie fix for a long, long, time!

Have a good day all! Keep Humping!

3/115.6

12-21-12

Happy Friday All!!!

Well I haven't seen any Meteors, The temperature has dropped significantly, and no brainless Zombies (Other than the usually DC traffic), so I guess the world isn't ending... I'm actually a little disappointed that I don't get to kill my first Zombie, but oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait on that.

My weekend coming up is slightly eventful, but here it is:

Friday- Work then driving to Myrtle Beach to be with my family during the holidays. There will be plenty of fun and shit jokes, I assure you.

Saturday- Not sure whats going on during the day. I know I will work out first thing in the morning, then I'm going fishing that night. What happens in between, who knows. I'm sure we can get into some sort of trouble!

Sunday- Workout in the morning, Brazilian steakhouse for dinner. I have been looking forward to this for a long time! If you haven't been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, I suggest you go! All-You-Can-Eat meat! Theres even bacon wrapped meat! What more can you ask for?

Monday- Family day. Good dinner that night!

Tuesday- Drive home. I'm sure there will be other things sprinkled throughout the weekend, but that's the plans so far!

Well everyone, Have a great weekend! I am going to try and write on Monday, but if I don't, Have a Merry Christmas!!!!

29/115.4



End Of The World

Well Happy Thursday All! We are one step closer to Christmas, and the weather is yet to feel like it. Hopefully, most of you have or are taking a long weekend. If not, I'm sorry you have to work! However, it may not even matter, because today may be the last full day of our lives.

The Rapture is coming!!!!

There is an unbelievable amount of people that believe the world will end tomorrow. If its true, you better enjoy the last day of your life. If its not true, then you should live like every day is the last day. Lets take a look at a couple possible ends of the world:

1) The world will end with an extreme meteor shower that will devastate all life on this planet. It will bring increased temperatures (better wear some sunglasses). All will start new again, with no survivors. If this were to happen, why worry? Your not going to feel it anyway. Your missile proof shelters will melt, and you will die in a tomb of metal... Not exactly how I was planning to go. If this happened I would run out of the house naked, and try to dodge as many sky falling rocks as possible. Strip show at my house tomorrow morning.....

2) The North and South pole switch polarization. Now just for reference, this happens ever couple hundred thousands of years. Damn, it really would throw off all of those compasses the Army has. I'm not really sure what else this would bring, but supposedly it would be bad. Maybe that's what happened to all the Dinosaurs? Oh well, just remember, South is the new North, don't get lost in the woods...

3) Zombie Apocalypse... Now this one I think is the most possible. Millions of the undead come to life and start their search for brains. Don't worry, I know a lot of you are safe from this (Especially DC drivers). Since Twinkies have gone the way of the Dodo (they are gone, get with the program), we won't have the staple of food searched for in movies and TV shows. Time to stock up on small arms ammunition, and remember shoot for the head. Its the only way to kill them. I guess its too late for you to practice shooting, so all women, show up to my house naked (Don't want clothes to interfere with running, plus we have to start repopulating immediately). I'll keep you safe, until we run out of ammo, then I will just start throwing you at the zombies (unless I like you of course). Bring food, the frig is rather empty. Bring alcohol, might as well get a little tipsy before we start shooting....

Come on people, none of this will happen, and if I am wrong, we can have fun during the whole thing! As far as my plans for this weekend- I plan on showing up to work tomorrow, and driving to Myrtle Beach in the evening. Even the Mayans have come out and said that its only the end of a cycle, not the end of the world...

Guess we will find out tomorrow morning....
(To Be Continued)
(Possibly)

 28/115.4

Dreaming

Happy Hump Day all!

As we get closer to yet another holiday, I want to make sure that everyone is still following their dreams. Wake up every morning with a vision in your head of where you want to be, and what you want to do. For some, you are already living your dream, for others, you chase that every day. Keep going, with determination, you will be there eventually.

Well, that's all I really have for today! Keep going, and keep humping!

"Deliverance"
By Bubba Sparxxx

[Chorus]

I've been travelin for some time (echo)

With my fishin pole and my bottle of shine (echo)

On these long dark dusty roads (echo)

Lookin there's nowhere to go

I guess I gotta hide away, far away

Cause I gotta find a way, to find my way

I gotta hide away, far away

Cause I gotta find a way, to find my way

Ay-ay-ay ay-ay-ay aaay

[Verse 1: Bubba Sparxxx]

I left off of mama's with my thumb in the wind

The leaves on the ground, winter's comin again

Solid on the surface as I crumble within

But legends are made out of vulnerable men

So on the brink of death I still manage livin life

Cause so rarely in this world are these chances given twice

I indeed sold my soul, without glancing at the price

No instructions when I was handed this device

But with what I did get, I was more than generous

Put others over self on several instances

But I'm back on my feet without a hint of bitterness

And one way or another I shall have deliverance

So I say

[Chorus]

[Verse 2: Bubba Sparxxx]

Can you recall a time people loved you unconditionally?

Toast in the new south, this one is for history

Then I slipped fell and caused the number's injury

Called the same people and it's yo you just missed them B

This the formula, dammit Bubba you had it

Why'd you have to keep it Polo and New Balance?

Then they start to question whether you a true talent

Or just a redneck substance abuse addict

So then you hide away just to try to find your way

And now they back to callin you 200 times a day

I want all y'all to know, good or bad I'll remember it

And 10 million sold in the name of my deliverance

[Chorus]

[Verse 3: Bubba Sparxxx]

Nothing could atone for the pain you've endured

The blood you shed is still stained in your valour

You took your wealth and knowledge and gave it to the poor

Only to discover that your savior's manure

Accepted me as kin, put before your younger brother

They put a lot on us hardly knowin one another

I honestly can say that over time I've come to love you

Now we are brothers and together no one can touch us

It haunts me with regret I never met your baby girl

She's an angel on your shoulder helpin us to save the world

This musical marriage is no coincidence

So my mama to me baby we shall have deliverance

So we say

[Chorus]

 

27/115.4

Gun Control

Happy Tuesday All! We are getting closer to that magical time of year called Christmas! I hope everyone has all of their shopping done!

Well yesterday I wanted to just go off on something, but I didn't, for once I bit my tongue. I can't go on any longer....

Gun Control....

I feel deeply saddened by all of these shooting that keep happening in our country, but taking away guns is not the answer.

- Drugs aren't legal, but people get them anyway.
- Food doesn't make people fat, or spoons, or forks, its the people that can't control what they eat, or decide not to exercise.
- Guns don't kill people, psychotic idiots do.

What we actually need are more good people armed. Why take away our right to protect ourselves because some people are not responsible? If a crazed lunatic was walking around in the streets (and trust me, there are a lot of them), are they going to rob a person with a sidearm, or the person with the sign that says ban all guns. Sounds like an easy target if you ask me.

Most of these killings happen in the states with the toughest gun laws. How many people down south do you hear about places and people getting shot up and robbed. No, most of them happen in places that freely say ban all guns.

Besides, if we ban guns, how do soldiers off duty train? How do people hunt? You are taking away a primitive right by trying to please everyone who is stuck in denial.

It won't work. Go back to the days where every responsible human being can carry a sidearm. People will tread more lightly, and things will get better.

Thanks All! I'm glad I got that off of my chest! Have a great day!

 26/115.4

Whats in a Weekend

Well we all made it through another weekend, Happy Monday All!

Before I go any futher I want to express my sympathy and condolences for all that were affected by the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart goes out to you.

Well my weekend was semi relaxing, and I did get a little bit of studying done. Here's how it went:

Friday- I went and got the front tire of my car fixed for my travels next week. Then it was back home to study and watch a little TV. I had a friend come over, and got a massage. It was much needed since my entire body was still sore from the new workouts.

Saturday- Gym first thing in the morning. Then it was a travel day. I like going to the different military posts. It makes me really miss the life though. It gets me to think about what I am missing. I am getting very close to a decision though, so that will be coming soon. A friend and I went to Ft. Meade to the PX for some last minute Christmas shopping. Then we took a trip down to Ft. Belvior. We weren't there long, but I will have to go back. I bought to books while I was there: Red Badge of Courage, and Lincolns guide to Leadership. These should help with my leadership skills, and help me progress my career. If anything, they should be good reads. Then it was back home for some more studying.

Sunday- Gym first thing, then home to do a little bit of cleaning. I weighed in at 190.6lbs. I've come a long way in less than a year. I still have a few more pounds to go though. As a treat, I went to Ryans for lunch. Then since I felt stuffed and fat again, it was time to go home and watch some football. I also watched the movie Ted yesterday. That movie was hilarious.

The Jets play tonight, if they win, they are still in the playoff hunt. I also received bad news this morning about my favorite baseball team. They are trading R.A. Dickey. WTF people, how to you expect to contend next year if you don't make any moves during the off-season, other than the ones that hurt our team. Yes, you resigned David Wright, but aren't you supposed to build around him? Ownership gets into legal problems and the fans have to pay for it!!!

Well, thats all I have for now. I hope everyone had a great weekend, and has a great week!!!

25/115.4



Happy Friday!

Well all, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

I hope all of you are getting your Christmas shopping done, you are running out of days. Just think by this time next week you'll be counting down the final day (If the world doesn't end like some people have predicted). Myself on the other hand will be preparing to drive to Myrtle Beach to be with family! This weekend however, will be a semi relaxing weekend.

Friday- Moose lodge (Maybe) for some poker, then maybe out to meet an old friend. We'll see, my legs have been in pain lately, so I may just go home and study.

Saturday- Gym, Then Cleaning. I still have to get the tire fixed on the car before the trip. I also have to go down to Ft. Meade and pick up my free football tickets for the Military Bowl on the 27th. Then I will study and relax.

Sunday- Whatever I didn't finish on Saturday! lol

Well All! Have a great weekend! If you feel like stopping by let me know!

22/111.2

Change of Plans

Well Happy Thursday! One day closer to Friday, and one day closer to the end of the world! I'm not saying the world will end on the 21st, but it will end someday, so live your life like you have no tomorrow, be happy, and get everything you want!

Tomorrow night I was supposed to go see Hinder and Nonpoint play at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Md. I find out tonight if this is still happening, but as of right now, it isn't because of my buddies work conflict. He's the one with the tickets, so we will see what happens. However, If that falls through, I may get to see an old friend who I haven't spent any time with in a long, long time. If that falls through, I'll just end up at the gym and studying lol. I have to get something done this weekend right?

Well all, I hope you have a great day, the sun will be up shortly, enjoy it.

"Lips Of An Angel"    By Hinder

Honey why you calling me so late?
It's kinda hard to talk right now.
Honey why are you crying? Is everything okay?
I gotta whisper 'cause I can't be too loud

Well, my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's funny that you're calling me tonight
And, yes, I've dreamt of you too
And does he know you're talking to me
Will it start a fight
No I don't think she has a clue

Well my girl's in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

It's really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel

Honey why you calling me so late?

 

Get some

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

 

 

Happy Hump day all! Half way there, and its Army pay day! Its not much, but it makes my savings account go up, so, I'm happy! I think the quote above is perfect for making decisions. Only you can choose where you are going to go. It shouldn't be influenced by anyone else. Do what makes you happy!

 

Getting closer to the Hinder/ Nonpoint concert, Then a week until I leave for the beach for a few days. It will be nice to spend the holidays with family.

 

Well All, I don't have much to say today! Have a great one, and Just think, this will probably be the last repetitive day you see. 12-12-12. Next one won't be until 01-01-3001.... I don't know about you, but that would make me 120.... I hope to live that long, but..... Chances aren't very good at that!

 

20/111.2

Breakdown

Happy Tuesday All!

Well Yesterday, I had a mini breakdown. What the fuck was I thinking? I think I broke every rule that I originally set out for myself, and i tend to preach. Its all good now, I'm over it.

Its back to living life one day at a time, doing things for me, and letting life take its course. I can't be sweating the small stuff, and I have to look at the big picture. I HAVE GOALS TO ACCOMPLISH!!! I'm a fighter, and I'm going to push along, doing everything I need to do to survive!

Well, Here's a song with no significance other than I like it! A couple more days until NonPoint and Hinder.

Have a great one all! Life's a journey, live it, love it, and expect nothing except success.

Don't Stop Believing
by Journey

Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

(Chorus)
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night.

Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

(Chorus)

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlight people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights people

19/111.8



Weekend (2)

Happy Monday All!!! Well as far as my plans went last weekend, everything changes. So here we go, the recap of a weekend full of fun as we go.

Friday- I was going to go to the Moose, Instead I went home and studied a little, and watched the new Batman movie. If you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you do. Its pretty good, with lots of action.

Saturday- Supposed to be a study day. Started off going to the gym at 7am. Then it was home to clean a little, then off to the Bass Pro Shop. That place was a madhouse, but not so bad that you couldn't walk around. I bought a couple new bottles of hot sauce. Then on the way home we decided to stop at the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks. Looked around the PX a little, then went to the museum. Its a very interesting place, with a lot to learn. We made it about half way through before we were hungry and decided to leave. Well right about now is when the Army- Navy game started. Listened to the first half on the radio, and the second at the Green Turtle. Then it was off to the Moose for a few hours. I did some work, then watched Frosty the Snowman. That movie may never get old. After a busy day, it was time to go home and pass out.

Sunday- Went to the gym and weighed in. I gained weight last week, and I know I ate like crap, so this week its back in to full force. Went to Walmart, bought a printer, then back home for some studying. A friend came over while I was studying to watch the football games, then cooked me a damn good dinner. After i watched the Saints get a beat down, it was time to go to bed.

Not to exciting, but I had fun! Thank you to the friend that spent the weekend with me, I hope you had as much fun as I did.

Well All! I hope you had a great weekend, and you are looking forward to another great week ahead!!!

18/111.2

Weekend

Well here we go, Its Friday! Grab your cup of coffee, because its smooth sailing from here until Monday! Here are my plans for the weekend, and I must warn you, its boring!

Friday- Work than maybe some poker tonight. We'll see, I didn't get much studying done last night, so I have to push to get that done.

Saturday- Christmas shopping (Should take a whole 10 minutes), and i have to get a couple new tires on the car. Then more studying. Yup, this weekend is getting exciting, can't you tell? Oh yea, the Army-Navy game is on, I never look forward to this, Army has lost the last few, maybe this year we can reverse that streak.

Sunday- Breakfast (or lunch, depending on when I wake up). Then more disgraceful Jets football.

I will also sprinkle in a lot of studying in throughout the weekend.

Lets see how everything works out.

I hope everyone has a great one! Let me know if you want to stop by, I should be home most of the weekend!

Iris
by the Goo Goo Dolls

And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

15/113

Brrrr....

Well so much for our unseasonably warm winter... It all changed this morning when I went outside to run. Little nippy out there. Oh well, things still need to get done whether its 100degrees out or -20. This all makes me a better person in the end... Doesn't it?

Happy Thursday all!

Well yesterday, I filled out my AGR application. I didn't send it in though. I'm still not sure if its a step I want to take. I have time though, and it may be a future decision, once I get a little more rank under my belt. It would be nice to get into the AGR as an officer, but I'm not sure if I want to wait that long... Only time will tell.

Getting closer to another weekend. Looks like I will spend most of it studying, with a hint of fishing sprinkled in to liven up the mix...

I hope everyone has a great day! One more step towards Friday!

"The Champ"
By Nelly

Let’s go

[Verse 1]
Ever since I was a kid I’ve been dreaming about this
First day of practice I was thinking about this
Picture on the news, yeah they see about this
Even in the paper they gon' read about this
Cause all of my life
Training day and night
I’m preparing to fight
For everyone I believed in
I was going insane, they were screaming our name
While were spraying champagne
There’s nothing nobody can say

[Chorus]
Cause today is the day
Is the day that I have always dreamed of forever
When you call me,
You call me the champ of the world
I can raise my hands
I can scream I’m the best in the world
Whole world
All my blood, sweat and grind
Was all for this time

[Verse 2]
Lap after lap, mile after mile
Push up after push up
Everybody count it out
Everybody up, now we back down
All my pain and sweat was for this moment right now
All from different places well we came with each other
We came together as a team,
But we’re leaving as brothers
Standing next to one another while we hold up our colors
I’m gon’ look in to the camera and tell my mama I love her

[Chorus]
Cause today is the day
Is the day that I have always dreamed of forever
When you call me,
You call me the champ of the world
I can raise my hands
I can scream I’m the best in the world
Whole world
All my blood, sweat and grind
Was all for this time

Today is the day
Is the day that I have always dreamed of forever
When you call me,
You call me the champ of the world
I can raise my hands
I can scream I’m the best in the world
Whole world
All my blood, sweat and grind
Was all for this time

Today is the day
Is the day that I have always dreamed of forever
When you call me,
You call me the champ of the world
I can raise my hands
I can scream I’m the best in the world
Whole world
All my blood, sweat and grind
Was all for this time

 

14/113

Warmer Weather

Wow, Hump day already! Happy hump day all!!!!

As most of you know, I have trouble sleeping at times. Usually I pass out far to early, and wake up far to early. Sometimes, I only get an hour or two, because my mind is racing. I usually think about life, love, and my next move. Yes, believe it or not 75% of everything I do is a highly calculated move (yes, I know I am pretty good at making it seem like I fly by the seat of my pants 100% of the time). Here is what I have come up with:

Life- Life happens. Whatever you plan, only half is going to happen. Failures come, and so does success. The key is to outweigh the bad with more good. I know I am full of cliches, but they all have meaning. People come and go in life, some come back, some don't. You have to hold onto the ones that come back, and replace the ones that don't. the ones that don't you never needed, but they will always have a special place in your mind. Learn from life, that's what it is there for.

Love- I am married to the Army. Anyone that is with me knows this. Even as a reservist, half of my day, every day is spent working on things to progress my career. Women, like friends, come and go, but you have to hold on to the ones that stay and understand. I could be gone at any minute, and even though I will always come back, they have to be willing to wait. This is a hard thing to swallow, but I have worked my ass off for what I have accomplished, and I'm not even half way there yet.

Next Move- Who knows?!?!?!?! This is where I wish I had a crystal ball. Things happen, you get sent in a different direction every day. What you do today may effect everything you are working towards, and on the other hand, it may not. Just keep going, live one day at a time, and follow your senses. In the end, we all die, but hopefully, we made ourselves a special place in the hearts of others.

Well, theres a glimpse into my head. I hope me writing every day has touched someone, even if just a little!

Enjoy every waking moment. The grass is green somewhere, you just have to find it. Have a great day all!

13/113



Tuesday 12-4-12

Whats so magical about Tuesday? Well for one its not Monday! Every day alive is another great day. I hope yours is great as well.

Lots to do today, so I'm not to sure what to write about. This weekend, I'm not too sure whats going on except for fishing Friday night.

I still have many decisions to make in the upcoming months. I still haven't completely decided if I want to stay in Maryland, or keep doing what I am doing. Oh well, things will all come together eventually. We will just have to see where fate takes me, and let it drive all the way...

Big Green Tractor
by Jason Aldean

She had a shiny little Beemer with the rag top down
Sittin' in the drive but she wouldn't get out
The dogs were all barkin' and waggin' around
And I just laughed and said y'all get in

She had on a new dress and she curled her hair
She was looking too good not to go somewhere
Said "what you want to do, baby, I don't care
We can go to the show, we can stay right here"

And I can take you for a ride on my big green tractor
We can go slow or make it go faster
Down through the woods and out to the pasture
'Long as I'm with you it really don't matter

Climb up in my lap and drive if you want to
Girl, you know you got me to hold on to
We can go to town, but baby if you'd rather
I'll take you for a ride on my big green tractor

Said we can fire it up and I can show you around
Sit up on the hill and watch the sun go down
When the fireflies are dancing and the moon comes out
We can turn on the lights and head back to the house

Or we can take another ride on my big green tractor
We can go slow or make it go faster
Down through the woods and out to the pasture
'Long as I'm with you it really don't matter

Climb up in my lap and drive if you want to
Girl, you know you got me to hold on to
We can go to town, but baby if you'd rather
I'll take you for a ride on my big green tractor

Just let me dust off the seat
Mmm, put your pretty little arms around me
here we go

You can climb up in my lap and drive if you want to
Girl, you know you got me to hold on to
We can go to town, but baby if you'd rather
I'll take you for a ride on my big green tractor

Oh yeah, yeah
We can go to town
or We can go another round
On my big green tractor

12/113

Accomplishment

Happy Monday All! I hope everyone had a productive weekend. Mine was full with ups and down, as every weekend is. I guess you just have to hope for more ups than downs in life. So here's my weekend....

Friday- Stopped by the Moose Lodge for a little dinner. Went home to prepare my uniform for the weekend. While I was doing such, I received a Facebook Message from a friend and neighbor. It said to watch out, because a number of houses on the block have been burglarized in the last few weeks. They had been going through basement windows. Sure enough, I went downstairs into the basement, and one of my windows was out. Nothing was stolen (I'm a soldier, I really don't have much), but the cops were called anyway. We filled out a report, then it was time for bed.

Saturday- Reserve day 1. PT test first thing in the morning. This is what I have worked for. Just to refresh memories a little, here is how the Army PT test goes. There are 3 timed events (2 minutes for each event, push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run), each even you are given a points score from 0-100. You need a 60 in each event to pass. Here's what I needed for 60's:

- 36 Push-Ups
- 42 Sit-Ups
- 17:42 in the 2-mile run

My scores with points values next to it:

- 75 Push-Ups (100 points)
- 53 Sit-Ups (73 points)
- 16:38 2 mile run (69 points)

I Passed!!!!!!! I'm not going to say that I am completely happy with my score, because I want to max every event, but I did much better then I thought I would.

The rest of the day was filled with training and classes. Nothing fun, but needed to get done.

Sunday- Reserves day 2. Christmas party. First formation was the Class A inspection, I did not participate since I don't have uniforms yet (other than the one I bought). Then we just hung out until they called a special formation at around 1100. I got promoted to Specialist E-4. This is another step toward my ultimate goal. Two goals accomplished in one weekend. Not too bad if you ask me. The rest of the day was spent with everyone elses family, hanging out around the center. When I got home, it was time to clean, then off to bed.

Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend! May all your dreams come true, and it just goes to show you that you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it!

11/113

Mind

Happy Friday All! I hope you have a great one, and a very adventurous weekend ahead.

As I sit here, on the day before a major event in my life (PT test), I can't help but have a million things on my mind. I should be clear, but somethings never leave. Am I doing the right thing? Will everything fall into place? Am i going in the right direction? I just don't know.... but the journey should be an interesting one.

In a little over 24 hours, I will be busting my ass to pass an Army Physical Fitness Test. As I have stated before, I need 36 push-ups, 42 sit-ups, and a 2-mile run in under 17:42. I think I have this, but what if I don't?

I am a firm believer in fate, but at the same time, how much do we control. Life and Love, Physical and Mental, What is up too me, and what is up to chance? Do I make a different move, or was that move what was supposed to happen the whole time. I see a sleepless night in my future, which at this moment, I really can't afford....

Well, That's all I have today, sorry about my dark moments on a Friday. I hope everyone has a great weekend...

8/109

Getting closer

Woo Hoo! I take it everyone reading this has made through Wednesday? Hang in there sunshine, its going to get better in just a couple more days. Today was my last work out before the PT test on Saturday. I need this, therefore I got this. I don't care how much pain I cause myself during the test, when its over, its over, and nothing gets left inside.

Got good news, as far as me becoming an uncle (for the first time), Its going to be a boy! I was hoping for a puppy, but I'll take what I can get! Congrats again to my brother and sister-in-law! Enjoy sleeping in now, those days will be over in a few short months!

Well, that's all I have for today, I hope everyone has a great one!

Wanted lyrics
By Hunter Hayes


You know I'd fall apart without you
I don't know how you do what you do
'Cause everything that don't make sense about me
It makes sense when I'm with you
Like everything that's green, girl I need you
But it's more than one and one makes two
So put aside the math and the logic of it
You gotta know you're wanted too
I wanna wrap you up
Wanna kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah I, wanna make you feel wanted
Anyone can tell you you're pretty
And you get that all the time, I know you do
But your beauty's deeper than the makeup
And I wanna show you what I see tonight
When I wrap you up
When I kiss your lips

I wanna make you feel wanted
I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
'Cause Baby I, wanna make you feel wanted
As good as you make me feel
I wanna make you feel better
Better than your fairy tales
Better than your best dreams
You're more than everything I need
You're all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted
And I just wanna wrap you up
Wanna kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
and I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold your hand forever
And Never let you forget it
Yeah I, wanna make you feel wanted
Baby I, wanna make you feel wanted
'Cause you'll always be wanted

7/109

The Game Show

Happy Hump Day All!!!! Getting closer and closer to Drill Weekend and a PT test. I got this. Tonight will be my last workout until the test, this way I can give my body ample time to prepare and rest.

Last weekend, I was traveling with a friend down to Ft. Meade, when we came up with a great idea for a reality game show. Disclaimer: I'm not trying to be sexist (It comes naturally... Kidding), this is only a joke....

Redneck Bachelor Survivor Hells Island (Yea, this will get me sued.... Lol).

What happens is, we strand 20 women on an island and they compete in various tasks for the love of the Redneck Bachelor (me in this case). They will be supplied tents, guns, ammo, fishing materials, etc. They are allowed to quit if they find that the task isn't worth it...

Obviously, there will be obstacles, fighting is encouraged, and the less you wear, the more points you get. There won't be voting, I will choose at the end of the week who was the weakest link, and they will be allowed to go home to the luxuries of home.

Some of the stunts will be: 3 mile obstacle courses, you have to cook for the redneck every night (there will be an ample amount of animals running the island, so keep things interesting ladies), mud wrestling, stripper pole competitions, Mixed Martial Arts Competition and other fun stuff the bachelor deems necessary. Points will be awarded based on overall talent, how you handle yourself around the others, how much fun you have while attempting everything and just being an overall good sport.

There is an opportunity to earn bonus points. Since the Redneck will be living on the island also (In a house, with luxury items), at anytime you can just "stop by". No spending the night though, because that's not fair to the other ladies. I will also take bribes, however, since there will be nothing to buy on the island, I really doubt you'll have any cash....

Now, Where do I find 20 women wanting to compete for me? LMFAO....

(Originally this was supposed to be a death match, but no one should have to die for anyone, even though 20 pissed off women with guns may get a little explosive at certain times of the month).

Have a Great day all!

6/109



Interesting Title Here

Well Happy Tuesday All!!!!

Its another beautiful day here in Maryland! Just kidding, its snowing and raining, but the sun is shining somewhere right? I smile every time I say that because it means so much to me. It gets me through every day.

I'm blasting Hank Williams III right now, gotta get it out of my system before everyone gets to work. They tend to frown on all the cursing... Oh well, it is what it is.

Speaking of music, I'm going to see Hinder and Nonpoint on December 14th! Its going to be at Rams Head, I love small venues.

Anyway..... Here we go, sorry for the lack of an interesting title, I'm slowly running out of ideas!

Everyone have a great day! Tomorrow is hump day, and one day closer to my PT test on Saturday morning!

5/109

What Should Have Been Said...

“Too often they don't realize what they have until it's gone.
...they're too stubborn to say, 'Sorry, I was wrong'
they hurt the ones closest to their hearts,
and we let the most foolish things tear us apart”
― Marilyn Monroe

Well Monday is here, and we will get into my weekend some other time. This weekend I screwed up. My words (Which we all know I flow rather loosely), have hurt someone I care about very much. The blog I wrote last Friday morning, I was upset (and still a little drunk).

I ruined four years worth of trust, because of a misunderstanding. I should never blog, text, or Facebook when I am mad. I have learned however, that not everything needs to be written about, but everything does need to be talked about. Somethings just need not be said in writing. I can't take anything back, because its all in print. However, I hope to someday get forgiveness, but if its not given, I will understand. This person knows me probably better than I know myself. All of our feelings, plans, etc, ruined because I had a lapse of reason. Every time I see how much I have hurt her, I feel worse, and I should. I miss the text messages, the talks, and I'm sure I'll miss the e-mails. If I am ever forgive, we have a lot to talk about, and I know we can move forward, but this blog will never see that. I just have to realize the responsibility I take onto myself by writing about everyday life. Everything needs to be said, just not here.

Well that all being said, Tomorrow will be a brighter day, but today I will keep thinking about what I have done, and what I have been thinking all weekend.

I hope everyone has a great week! PT test in 5 days. Here we go....

4/109

Day of Thanks

Good Morning All! Happy Thanksgiving a day early. I probably won't post tomorrow, because I will be cooking all day, but here is my Thanksgiving Post.....

I never got into the 30 days of thanks thing, because I am thankful every day. However, here is a list of everything I am thankful for:

-First of all, I am thankful for my family. I have two loving parents who have stuck with me through thick and thin. They are the greatest. I am thankful for my little brother who has grown up a lot in the last few years, and I wish him and his family nothing but the best. I have great aunts, uncles, and cousins, who also have all always been there in some way or form. Thanks you all.

- I am thankful for all of my friends. Whether it was yesterday that we have seen each other, or we have never met, you all have affected my life in some way. Some of you keep me in line, others push me to the edge of my limits. Thank you.

- I am thankful for all of the woman I have loved and lost. Whether it was one night, one week, or years, I have learned from you all. Without you, I wouldn't have learned what not to do with the next. One night stands, relationships that have lasted for years, "secret weekends", or friends with benefits, you all have a special place in my heart. Thank you.

- I am thankful for everyone that has tried to hold me back, or said that I couldn't do something. Without you, I wouldn't have the motivation to prove you wrong. My life has been all about proving people wrong, and you just fuel my fire. I have acomplished a lot in this short time I've been on earth, and it won't ever stop. Thank you.

- I am thankful for all of the material possesions I have. My house, my car, the clothes on my back, and everything that I have ever wanted. These things, even though not a neccesity, make life a little easier.

- I am thankful to have a job. Without it, I wouldn't be able to do all of the things that I do, and struggle would be a major word in my vocabulary. I keep food in my belly, the house warm, and gas in my car. What more could a guy ask for.

- I am thankful for a country that I love. For one that is so diverse, yet keeps on kicking. One that provides me with the freedoms, not only to survive, but to actually live. Thank you USA.

- I am thankful for the Army. Thank you for taking me back after all of these years away. The Army has shaped me into the person I am today. There have been good days and bad days, but all in all, it has been a fantastic 14 years. heres to another 30 years in, because I'm not leaving until forced. Thank you.

- Last, but certainly not least, I am thankful for all the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coasties. You are a neccesity to this country, and no one coould thank you enough for all of your struggles. No matter what, you have always been there to protect freedom. I am proud to call each and every one of you a brother or sister. We will always have playful ribbing between services, but at the end of the day, we all know that we need each other. Come home soon, those of you that aren't. I'll leave the light on for you, and theres always a beer in the fridge.

Well, thats all I have for today. Just remember that while you are spending the day with family, there is so much more in life then what is there. Theres a whole world, take a look, breath it in, and remember it all year around....

Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless....

26/113.4

Milestone

Well Happy Tuesday Everyone! Today, I am humbled. Overnight, the blog hit 10,000 views, and for that, I thank you. What started out as something to just clear my mind, has turned out to be something a lot more. Its a place to vent, for everyone to share stories and comments, and to witness personal success and hardships. Here's to another 10,000 views!

OK, with that out of the way. Whew, only two more days until Thanksgiving. Who's cooking? I know I will be up bright and early to start. Somewhere in my schedule I will have to fit in a run on Thursday, an Upper body and Abs workout on Friday, and another run on Saturday. This should all be very interesting. I will try to throw a blog in on those days too, because I know that all of my readers in other countries will still be doing their thing.

Well, that's all that I have for now! Have a great day!!!!

25/113.4

This is it!

Well the week has come. For so many of us, it will be a three day work week. For others, you are stuck working extra. Its a week to be thankful, and where you will kill each other the day after being thankful for that new laptop, video game, or discounted camera. Here's a hint people, shop on Amazon, they are probably still cheaper than your Black Friday sales!

Heres my weekend in a crunch. Nothing exciting, just getting ready for my family to come up next weekend, with a little bit of other stuff sprinkled in!

Friday- Middletown Football is still undefeated. Kicked ass in yet another playoff game. We play on Friday night again this week. Winner goes to states. LETS GO KNIGHTS! After the game, a few of us went to Hollow Creek. Good times, but the night there ended entirely too early. Afterwards I went to the Moose Lodge for a little while. Good times....

Saturday- Up bright and early to give myself a mock PT test. I needed 60 points in each event to pass (36 Push-Ups, 42 Sit-Ups, and a 17:42 2-mile Run). My scores were as follows: 51 Push-Ups (76 Points), 50 Sit-Ups (69 Points), 16:41 Run (69 Points). YAY, I passed. However, I'm still not satisfied. Passing is great, and I have come a long way since last January, but I want to max out this thing. The Max numbers are: 75 Push-Ups, 76 Sit-Ups, and a 13:18 Run. New goals to achieve, but I will get there eventually. After the run, I changed the oil in the car (Thanks for the help!). Then I went to bring my help home. On the way, we stopped at Hostess. Dear God, I have never seen so many people in that place. We didn't stay long. Then dropped off my help, and went back home to start cleaning. I also spent a little time in Walmart this day (3 trips).

Sunday- More cleaning, put stuff in the attic so I have a place for my parents to set up the air mattress (Thanks for the help #2). I love my friends, they are always there for when I need them! Then I did some homework and called it a day.

Great weekend! I hope everyone was a productive as I was! I hope everyone has a great week!

24/112.4

Yet Again

Happy Friday All!!!!!

Its that time of week again, and here are my tentative plans for the weekend.

Friday- Middletown High School for the playoff game. We play our arch rival Walkersville, and we beat them once this year, but its the playoffs and everything changes during this time of year. After the game I will probably end up at Hollow Creek Sports Bar. Good Times, Good Friends....

Saturday- I am giving myself a mock PT test first thing in the morning. Then Its off to Walmart to purchase some material to maintenance my car. After the car is done, its cleaning and homework time. LSU plays Ole Miss, so hopefully it will be on TV. I have to go grocery shopping at some point, but I'm still not positive of the menu for Thanksgiving yet.

Sunday- Cleaning for the arrival of my family at the end of the week. The house doesn't look horrible, but there are a few things that have to get done. The rest of the day will probably consist of more homework and relaxing.

If anyone feels like coming over and helping with anything feel free. I have beer..... until the beer is gone! LOL

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Hopefully, I'll see some of you!

21/113.4

Pay Day!

Its a Happy, Happy Thursday!!!! Its Pay Day! Woo Hoo! Now I can pay my bills and have absolutely nothing left!

Well my conflict with running has been semi solved. Starting tomorrow, I will be running on a new track. Thank You North Hagerstown High School, I hope you don't kick me off like the college did.

I have lots of classes to do this weekend, so other than that, and cleaning for the arrival of my family, theres not really much going on! I need an easy weekend!

Beer On The Table lyrics

Josh Thompson

Every morning I get up before that rooster crows
Heading straight to somewhere I don’t even want to go
Eggs and bacon in my belly and a Folger’s coffee buzz
Good ol’ radar detector it protects me from the fuzz
Well, I do what I gotta do to get through working that 9 to 5
It’s killing me but then again it’s keeping me alive

It puts the gas in my truck, butter on my biscuit,
couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, My friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week puts beer on the table

Eighteen bucks an hour and a million dollar tan
All them women whistle at me while I’m working for the man
Making me some cold hard cash out in that summer sun
Come Friday I’ll have money but by Monday I’ll have none
Once the bills are paid and that bass boat tank has gone from E to F
I fill that big ol’ cooler up there ain’t a whole lot left

But I got gas in my truck, butter on my biscuit,
couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, my friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week puts the beer on the table

Oh, oh, I’m a simple man, yes I am
All I need is a few good friends and a good job,
And a good dog, maybe a woman that understands

And a little gas in my truck, some butter on my biscuit,
A couple bucks when I’m itching for a scratch-off ticket
That poker makes me broker every Saturday night
But I still got running water and they ain’t cut off the lights
Come Friday night, my friends and I start peeling off them labels
Working hard all week, yeah, puts the beer on the table
Ho! Ha! Puts the beer on the table

Would y'all pass me another one of them cold cans?

 

20/113.6

Am I Really Doing Harm?

Well Wednesday is here. This time next week, we will all be planning how we are going to do Thanksgiving, and when we should put up the Christmas lights....

Happy Hump Day All!

As most of you know, I get up very early in the morning. I do this so I can either go to the gym to work on my push-ups and sit-ups, or I go to the track and run. Today was run day. For those that didn't know, the track at Hagerstown Community College, is a public track.... Well not during the hours between 11pm and 6am...

Maybe I am stupid for running at 4am. I do this, because it just really feels good to get my my day started with a little sweat. Well, not any more. Today, I was told not to come back. The only people who are permitted to run on the track during off hours are the people who work there. You would think I was some type of criminal or something. What harm am I doing if I run at 4am? I'm not taking up any ones time but my own. I don't ask for light on the track. I don't ask for someone to come open the gate since it is always open. There was no problem the last six plus months that I was sweating my ass off on the track during the summer....

What is wrong with people? This is why our nation has become littered with fat bodies. When someone wants to do something about their health, they get stopped! All I am trying to do is better myself, with service to my country. This involves running, and ideal physical fitness. I guess I'm better off getting hit by a car, because I have to start running in the street again.

Well, I guess that's all for now. I have a couple of e-mails to write to the school, and if necessary, to my Governor....

19/113.6

Priorities

Happy Tuesday All! What a difference a day makes. Last night I passed out early, but in between my bouts of sleep, I did a lot of thinking... I have come to realize...

My priorities have become completely screwed up.....

I have done all of this work, and I have noticed that I am slipping into old habits. Some of these habits include thinking about everything else before I think of myself. There are certain thing that need to come before anything. It sucks that I think this way, but you only live once and things have to become OK in my world. Forget all of the crap. Everything is as follows: ME, Family, Army (PT and Classes), Current Job, Friends....

Sorry Friends, you know I would do anything to help you out, but I have been putting everything before myself and my career for too long. Does this mean will be any less of a great friend to you? Nope, Honestly you probably won't even know the difference. It just means that I am focusing on what I need to get done, and not what the future holds. If I don't go out one night, I'm not mad at you, I'm working on classes, or sleeping. If I don't pick up the phone, I'm either sleeping, or at work getting things done. I feel bad that I have to focus like this, but its how I work. If I don't focus, I don't succeed.

And I'm not about to fail at anything anymore..... Life, love, school, etc.... Everything I do, I will succeed...

Winning.... (Sorry, Had to throw that in there Lol).

I hope you all have a great day! Keep reading, we are getting close to 10,000 views!

18/113.6

Veterans Day

“I am a Veteran, as are most of my personal friends. A Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. Regardless of personal or political views, there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact...”
― José N. Harris, MI VIDA


Happy Monday All! Even though the real Veterans day was yesterday, today, we observe it with a day off... Well most people do. I am at work, because I had the choice of either taking today off, or the Friday after Thanksgiving. Since my family will be up here for Thanksgiving, I chose then.

One thing that burns me up inside is the fact that people should be thanking Veterans every day. If you couldn't tell, I'm a little bit patriotic. I would do anything for this great country of mine. My job isn't for everyone, but those of us that do it have a certain sense of pride. I read somewhere that a little under 10% of Americans are Veterans. This means that we put our lives on the line for over 90% of the people.

I appreciate all of the businesses that give discounts and free meals on this national day of observance. Why isn't this happening EVERY DAY! I know Lowes and Home Depot do it, but how about everyone else? To some a 10% discount is nothing, to us, it means a lot more than just a few extra dollars in my pocket. It means you appreciate me, my brothers and sisters, and everything we have stood up and defended for so long.

So as you hang around the house today, think of a veteran, whether you know them or not. Shake ones hand, buy their meal when you go out to dinner. Sometimes we feel as if we do all of this for nothing, but some of us know why.

Well that's all I have...

I want to thank all of my friends, family, brothers and sisters who have served before and with me. We keep fighting, so others don't have to. We protect the weak, and honor our fallen.

11/9/12

Well here we go! Yet, another Friday! I hope everyone has some exciting things planned, I know I sure do! Here we go.

Friday- Whenever I get off work, I will be going to the Middletown High School playoff football game! Its time again to make that states run! Afterwards I'll be going to Hollow Creek. Its a small bar in Middletown. It will be good to see all of my Middletown people yet again, we always have a blast when we all get together. Maybe we'll end up playing strip poker again, who knows!

Saturday- Going to run, then going down to Luray Caverns with a friend, I have never been there before, so I figured it would be a good opportunity to take a few pictures. Then time to go home and watch the LSU game. Lets Geaux Tigers!!!!

Sunday- Full clean the house day. If anyone wants to come over and help feel free. I also want to go to Home Depot and buy a ladder, sooooooo, if anyone has a truck and wants to help out, let me know. I can't really fit a ladder in the Mustang. Thanks in advance!

Well that's it, Maybe I'll see some of you this weekend! If not, Have a great one!

14/109.4

A New Day

Happy Thursday All!!!

Everyday that I wake up is a new beginning. I go about, doing everything I have to do to make life a great time. I have bettered myself the last ten months or so, and I feel great for it.

However, the last couple of months I have been slipping in my actions. I have taken my focus off of the goal. Because of this, I will be pushing harder on myself to accomplish EVERYTHING that I set out to get done. Its still all about me, and I like it like that. I won't bend. I won't sacrifice my beliefs. I will be the best person, soldier, etc, that I can be, every day of my life.

If I can inspire just one person, it makes everything worth it in the end.

Imagine
by John Lennon

Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people living for today

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace

You, you may say
I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people sharing all the world

You, you may say
I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one
I hope some day you'll join us
And the world will live as one

13/108.4

Hump Day Part Something

Happy Hump Day All! I hope everyone went out and voted yesterday! However that will be the last thing I say about the Election. Why you may ask.... Here it is:

 

“Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of a military department, the Secretary of Transportation, or the Governor or legislature of any State, Territory, Commonwealth, or possession in which he is on duty or present shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.” UCMJ article 88

 

 

I'm not going to face a fine or imprisonment for speaking my mind. I'm not going to say who I voted for.

 

Go ahead and comment your views here. I'm not going to be mad, as a matter of fact, I ask for them. That's what makes this country great. The fact that you can go out and choose who will be your leader. Some countries don't have that. I live in the land of the free, and it will always be that, no matter who I vote for. Since I strive to be a Warrant Officer in this great countries Army, I fall under all UCMJ action.

 

So Anyway.....

 

I hope everyone has a great day! I will be on travel for work today, so I will check all comments later!

 

12/109.6

 

 

Rock the Vote

Well All, Happy Tuesday! Its a special Tuesday, because its Election Day! Go out and choose who you would like to be my boss for the next four years.

Since by rule, I am not allowed to talk about our current President, I will not be putting any more political banter on this blog (for today at least). All I am going to say is, If you are not going to vote, you have no reason to complain about whoever wins, or about how the country is run. I will be voting, therefore, I will bitch and complain as much as possible if my candidate does not win.

Well, on to bigger and better things...

I have been chosen this year to have Thanksgiving at my house for my family.... I LOVE to cook, but I'm not sure what I want to cook yet. Of course there will be the usually turkey, but how do I want to cook it? Do I want to smoke it, or use my lemon herb recipe.... Hmmmmm, the decisions are endless. How difficult do I want to make this on myself? There will be potatoes, but once again, there are a million ways to do mashed potatoes. Oh well, I'll figure it all out, I have a month. All I know, it will be great, and I will probably start cooking Wednesday night.

Well that being said, DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!!

We'll have a revisit to the winner of the election tomorrow...

12/109.4

Whats in a name...

Happy Monday All!!!! I hope you enjoyed your extra hour of sleep this weekend! It just happened to be that I was playing army, and you wouldn't believe how much that hour means when you are worn out from a day at the range...

Here's how the weekend went:

Friday- Got to the reserve center and I was assigned my vehicle for the weekend. Check out all of the vitals on it to make sure it wasn't going to die on me half way up through the mountains. I was then issued my weapon and it was time to be on our way. Three and a half hours later we arrived at our destination (Through crazy wind, rain, and snow).

Saturday- Qualification day. Woke up at 0500, ate breakfast, then it was time to march up to the range. It was a nice little march (About 2 miles or so). I was on the first firing line, so my time would come very quickly. Get out there and zero my weapon very quickly (Zeroing is sighting your weapon in to your eye). Then it was time to qualify....

I shot a 27.....

Passing is a 23....

Never in my life have I shot below a 30 (usually I'm up around 35-40). Then I realized, I never named my weapon. My entire Army career I have always named my weapons... They are, in order that they have been named:

- Ginger (Gilligans Island)
- Daphne (Scooby Doo)
- Bertha (She was a big 50 Cal)
- Kelly (Saved by the bell)

Sooooooooo, being the superstitious nut job that I am, after dinner, I was cleaning her and trying to decide a good name. Well after a lot of thought, I ended up with Alice.... Alice is the main character from the Resident Evil movies. She is one Hot, Bad Ass Woman....

After the naming was done, it was time for bed. Thank God for that extra hour.

Sunday- Woke up at 0500 yet again. Cleaned up, packed up, and it was now time for the 3.5 hour drive home. Only it didn't take that long. It took us 2.5 hours.... So, I apologize to everyone who got a fly by from 3 Military Vehicles on 68 and 70 yesterday, we were tired and we had stuff to do when we got back to the drill hall....

When we got back, we cleaned, serviced all of the vehicles in the motor pool, and I took a couple of new soldiers out for drivers training.

Now, i have a bone to pick for the people that call us "only Reservists"...

Yes its true we only get paid for one weekend a month, two weeks a year, but we bust our asses during that time, so that we can be as trained equally as our active duty counterparts. Keep in mind I said get paid for. Even though I only put on camouflage once a month, I still bleed green, brown, and tan. Every day I am doing school work, going to the gym, and contacting soldiers in some way, shape, or form. We deploy just as often as the actives. We are the Army. We may be part time, but how many people that read this can say that they work 2 jobs and one of them they don't get paid for 75% of what they do. Well we do, and we do it proudly. I love every aspect of what I do.

So don't degrade us by saying "oh they are only reservists". We really are much, much more than that.

OK, that's all I have for today all! Have a great week, and don't forget to vote tomorrow!!!

16/109.4

 

The Field

Welcome to another great Friday! For some, its just another day trying to restore order in their lives, to most, its going to be a fun filled weekend, to me, Its a weekend in the field.

This weekend I will be at the range at Camp Dawson, qualifying with my M-16. Haven't done this in a while, but if my memory serves me correctly, I should have no problem what-so-ever. I brought the glasses just in case. I don't wear my glasses often, but when it comes to seeing for my career, I think they are essential. I report tonight, directly after work. We will be back on some time Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure about cell phone service up there, but if anyone wants to get in touch with me, you can try, but I make no promises.

The only problem with Camp Dawson is its going to be cold. They got three feet of snow dumped on them, so I will be fighting off frostbite. This is the problem with having to buy all of your own uniforms while waiting for your stuff to be delivered. You only purchase the essentials. Oh well, I have enough civilian gear to keep me warm!

Well I hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll let you know how everything goes on Monday! Please continue to pray for everyone on the Jersey Shore, and you may want to add in a little word for my toes staying attached while you are at it!

7/108.6

Thursday

Good morning All! Happy Thursday! I hope everyone is doing great, and in high spirits. Just remember, what ever is lost can be replaced, but life will keep going strong. Its great to see all the support that the Jersey Shore is getting, and I know that you have 35,000 gallons of diesel fuel coming your way, along with a few people to help. Good luck, and remember, you are are still in my prayers!

That's really all I have for today.

Tuesday's Gone
by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Train roll on, on down the line,
Won't you please take me far, far away.
Now I feel the wind blow, outside my door,
I'm leavin' my woman at home, oh yeah.
Tuesday's gone with the wind,
My baby's gone, gone with the wind.
And I don't know, oh, where I'm goin'.
I just want to be left alone.
When this train ends, I'll try again.
I'm leavin' my woman at home.
My baby's gone

Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
My baby's gone, with the wind.
Train roll on
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
My baby's gone, with the wind.

Train roll on
Train roll on many miles from my home,see I'm,
I'm ridin' my blues, babe, blues away, yeah.
But Tuesday you see, a she had to be free.
Somehow I got to, to carry on.
My baby's gone.

Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
Tuesday's gone with the wind.
My baby's gone, with the wind.

Train roll on...train roll on...
Roll on train...roll on train...roll on train
Train roll on...the train, it rolls on
Train rolls on I can't change, I can't change,
I can't change, I can't change,I can't change...
Ride on train
I can't change
Train roll on
Lord, I can't change
I can't change

6/108.6

Spooky

Well Happy Hump Day for some, and for others its time to start the clean-up. Hurricane Sandy has taken a lot from people up and down the East Coast. Its time to start to rebuild. Thank god the casualties were minimal, and structures can always be repaired. Once again, If any of my friends and family need me, let me know. I may in Jersey soon, because I have volunteered through the Army to come and help with clean up. I know one man is minimal, but anything helps, right?

Well, after 210 posts (this is #211), and 9500 views, I have been writing this blog for a year now. In the beginning, it was only something I was going to do on a very limited basis. It has turned into a story of my life, both good and bad, and has shown all of my accomplishments and failures. So here's to the first year, and a whole bunch more to come!

Well, I am going to keep it short today. I want all of my New Jersey people (Especially my home town of Union Beach, which was completely destroyed), to know that you are in my prayers. You have recovered from storms before, although much smaller, and you will overcome this one too.

Peace and Love from Maryland!

5/108.6

Hurricane Sandy

A woman scorned? Mother nature pissed off? No matter how you put it, This Tuesday can not be a good one. My former home town of Union Beach, NJ was hit extremely hard last night in this Hurricane. I pray for each and every person affected. Also, for all of my NJ and NY FAMILY and Friends, let me know that you are OK.

Things here in Htown, seem to be OK at the best. My house obviously still has power, but there are a lot without. I am waiting to see if the reserve unit will call me up to help with anything. I should be the first one on the list because I volunteered this morning, but who knows....

Well, Time to get back to phone calls and making sure everyone is OK. The storm isn't over yet, but it seems as if the worst is. I pray for everyone....

 

Just a Little Wet

Happy Monday All!!!!

To all of my friends in New York and New Jersey! Stay safe in this storm that is about to hit! I pray for you all!

To all of my friends who reside in Frederick and Washington Counties, Stay safe also, but its only a little wind and rain. It will probably be the best blow job you will get in your life, so sit back, relax, and enjoy it. I hope the power doesn't go out, and that everyone stays safe!

As for me, I received a call half way into work saying the offices were closed today. Good thing I have a key to let myself in! I won't stay too long, just long enough to play a little catch up and make a little money!

My weekend was pretty damn good on some notes, and also gave me a lot of time to think. Let’s start it off:

Friday- I went to Harrisburg to hang out for the night. I stayed in the Crowne Plaza hotel, 10th floor, with a decent view of the river. Went out to dinner at an expensive restaurant that I really don't remember the name of, all I know is that I had Kobe Beef Sliders, and a Seafood pizza. Those were the best burgers I think I have ever had in my life. The night was great, and a lot of carrying on. I need more nights like that.

Saturday- Drove home then I headed to the Moose Lodge for the Halloween Parties. I got to judge the kids costume party. It was a good time, and it was really nice to see all the kids having such a great time. Then, I was starting to feel sick so I went home. I laid around and just was lazy for the rest of the day (Watched a couple of movies), then I passed out at about 8pm. I feel bad for missing all of the Adult Halloween parties, but sometimes I just have to take care of myself.

Sunday- Up bright and early for the gym. I weighed in at 197. I am now 12lbs from my goal. I have reserves this weekend, and I never eat right there, but I'm going to try like hell from here on out. I did some house work, and then I watched "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter". I actually enjoyed it. A lot of history mixed with vampire hunting. It was interesting. The Jets got stomped by the Dolphins, but we all know that the Jets play down to their competition. Then I started thinking..... I have to face reality, and that is, no matter how much I want to leave Maryland, it’s not going to happen anytime soon. Therefore, I am going to make the best of my time here. I have a few things planned, and I am really starting this restaurant and bar. It’s going to be an epic place where everyone can get together, hang out, and have some great food and a great time! We don't have places like that around the Hagerstown area. I'm talking truly great food people! More to come on this. I also started thinking that maybe I should be happy with what I have. I can't! It’s not in me. I'm happy with myself, don't get me wrong, but I am destined for great things. These things will come, and I can't wait for them to be here, I just can't rush life like I have been.

Well that’s enough out of me! Everyone have a great week, and don't get too wet!

3/108.6

New Life

“Actually I don't remember being born, it must have happened during one of my black outs.”
― Jim Morrison


Happy Friday Everyone!

As another week ends, we come to the conclusion, that the next few days will be awesome in their own right, and then its back to the grind on Monday. Until that day, lets party like its 1999! As everyone starts to celebrate Halloween a few days early (because it happens to fall in the middle of the week), just remember to stay safe, and everyone comes home in one piece. Its not worth it to drink and drive, and drugs should always be kept at a no-no....

That all being said, I have been keeping a secret for the last few weeks, that I can finally let out, because it has become Facebook official. I am going to be an Uncle. Congratulations to my little brother, and my sister-in-law! I know you are both going to be great parents, and you have all of the family support in the world, if you need it.

My weekend is going to filled with fun, I will let you know what it entails come Monday, but as of today it looks like a couple of parties tomorrow, and working on my car on Sunday! My endlessly boring life continues! Last weekend until I go shooting at the range for the Army. I'm trying to work on those promotion points, so a perfect score would be really nice right about now!

I hope everyone has a great one! If you see me around town, say Hi! I won't bite (unless you ask!).

18/106.6 

10/25/12

Well Hello Thursday! I hope you brought your friend Friday with you! I missed her!

Anyone notice we all get happier as the week goes by and gets closer to Friday, then on Sunday its a total lack of motivation, because you know that it is about to start all over again? Well suck it up people! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the weekend as much as the next person, but I go out and enjoy every day as it was going to be my last! Every day is as epic as the last. Why? I woke up and I'm alive that's why! Its OK to plan for the future, but live like there's no tomorrow!

OK, that's my sermon for this morning! I hope everyone has a great day!

"Casual Sex"
by MY DARKEST DAYS

You'll never meet my mom, strings will never be attached

We'll always get along, cause it doesn't have to last

And anytime I call, you don't have to call me back

I'm never gonna fall, but I'm never hard to catch!

[Pre-Chorus:]

She says she's cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, cause it's easier this way

She's so cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, don't want it any other way!

[Chorus:]

It's just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

We're single but we're lovers, crazy for each other

Just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

we're wild under the covers, crazy for each other!

We don't have to go on dates, you don't have to like my friends

I won't get in your face when you're making other plans

If you're tired of the taste, you can try another blend

My heart will never break, I'm just here to break a sweat

[Pre-Chorus:]

That's why she's cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, cause it's easier this way

She's so cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, don't want it any other way!

[Chorus:]

It's just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

We're single but we're lovers, crazy for each other

Just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

we're wild under the covers, crazy for each other!

[Pre-Chorus:]

She says she's cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, cause it's easier this way

She's so cool with it, she's down with it

There's nothing wrong with it, don't want it any other way!

[Chorus:]

It's just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

We're single but we're lovers, crazy for each other

Just your typical, hardcore, casual sex

we're wild under the covers, crazy for each other!

Everybody wants a lover like that

Fire under the covers, crazy for each other

Everybody wants a lover like that

Fire under the covers, crazy for each other!

 

17/106.6