A day after the Hump

Happy Thursday All! Its the day after Hump Day, and the no sleeping has set in yet again. This three hour crap is for the birds. Oh well, I'll just crash out a little earlier today!

I don't really have too much to say today.... Is it next weekend yet? lol

Country Boy
by Aaron Lewis

Well I grew up down an old dirt road in a town you wouldn't know
My pops picked the place up for 1500 bucks back in 1964

My grandfather was a drinker back in the day he put 'em down
But a war is known to change a man and the whiskey is known to change a man

But, that's not me
I rarely drink from the bottle but I smoke a little weed
I still live in the sticks where you wouldn't go
In a town of 1200 off an old dirt road
And a country boy is all I'll ever be

Now it's been 12 years since I sold my soul to the devil in L.A.
He said "sign your name here on the dotted line and your songs they all will play"

He set up shop on sunset, he put me up at the marquee
He said "you wanna sell a million records boy you better listen to me"

He said "change your style, whiten your smile, you could lose a couple of pounds
And if you want to live this life, you better lose that wife, do you need your friends around?"

I said, no that's not me
Cause the biggest things in life are your friends and family
And I like my jeans and my old t-shirts
And a couple extra pounds never really hurt
Cause a country boy is all I'll ever be

Cause Hank taught me just how to stay alive
You'll never catch me out the house without my 9 or 45

I got a big orange tractor and a diesel truck
And my idea of heaven is chasing whitetail bucks
And as a country boy you know I can survive

Now two flags fly above my land that really sum up how I feel
One is the colors that fly high and proud
The red, the white, the blue
The other ones got a rattlesnake with a simple statement made
"Don't tread on me" is what it says and I'll take that to my grave
Because, this is me
I'm proud to be American and strong in my beliefs

And I've said it before but I'll say it again
Cause I've never needed government to hold my hand
And I've said it before but I'll say it again
Cause my family has always fought and died to save this land
And a country boy is all I'll ever be

I love my country, I love my guns, I love my family
I love the way it is now, and anybody that tries to change it
Has to come through me, that should be all our attitudes
'cause this is America and a country boy is good enough for me son

5/112.8

Wow

Happy Wednesday All! Really wishing it was the weekend already, even though I am working this weekend, it will still be closer to days off! For some of my friends its already Saturday (I told you I wasn't going to let you live that down any time soon)!

Yesterday, I started double sessions at the gym. I am sore for the first time in a long time. I have just added some cardio on my upper body days, so its only going to be 2-3 times a week. knowing me, it will be 3 but I am being optimistic that some weeks I will be giving myself a break...

After the last two days of being semi serious, I don't have a whole lot to write, so I hope you all have a great day!!!!

Those Jeans
by Ray Scott

Well, I was out at the Long Branch, and I was talkin' to this girl.
And every hound dog in the joint was sniffing around her.
I was playing it slow and cool, being the gentleman that I am.

Well, then this grease ball with long black slick back hair
Struts right up to her like I wasn't even standing there.
He looks her up and down and cocks his eyebrow and he says, "Baby, damn.

(Chorus)
How do you get in those jeans?
Mercy you looking fine.
How do you get in those jeans baby, and tell me how do it?

She looked at him and smiled and said I thought you'd never ask.
He looked at me and said that's how that's done son, just like that.
I wanted to be mad at him, but to tell you the truth I was really kinda impressed.

He said you might get slapped 9 times out of 10,
but there's always one that wants a little B.S. kinda man.
So I walked up to the next girl I saw who wasn't wearing a dress, and I leaned in and said.

(Chorus)
How do you get in those jeans?
Mercy you looking fine.
How do you get in those jeans baby, and tell me how do it? (I sure did)

Well, I woke up later in a hospital bed, with a half-pound of gauze wrapped around my sore head. Some of my teeth were gone, and I was drinking mashed taters through a straw.

You see, uh, turns out the girl that I propositioned had man, with a chip on his shoulder and blunt object in his hand, who proceeded to express his disapproval of the lines that I crossed.

Well, the told me I could leave, so I put my clothes back on. I stumbled past the waiting room just minding my own. And then this over nurse night nurse, from out of nowhere comes up to me and she says, "Excuse me sir, but um…

(Chorus)
How do you get in those jeans?
Mercy you looking fine.
How do you get in those jeans baby, and tell me how do it?

Uh, well um I guess I did need a ride home.
I gotta tell myself it was the right thing to do.
Don't judge me.

4/112.8

Few Truths

Happy Tuesday All! Well I am working on only 3 hours of sleep so bare with me on this one. After a few conversations with a few different people, here are a few truths about me that many may know, but some may not, or have forgotten.

1) Telling me I can't do something is nothing but motivation for me to do it. I don't care if its as large as changing the world, if you tell me it won't happen, then I am going to prove to you that I can. I'm not saying changing the world for everyone, I'm saying for whether its one person or a million, I will make a difference in my life.

2) No matter how many people tell me how great I look, in my head, I am still the fat kid at camp. You know, the one that gets picked for everything. Its a mental thing. I have accomplished a lot in my life, but until I have everything, it will never be enough.

3) There are very few people that I trust. Its sad, but its true. I have been burnt a lot, and in order for me to trust you, you have to be in my life for years, and show me you can be trusted.

4) I don't say "I love you" unless I absolutely mean it. My problem is, when I do say it, I start to say it way too much. Maybe that isn't a problem, but sometimes I think it is. I believe this is a term that once you truly feel it, you should let the person know.

5) I live alone. I get lonely. The cat isn't much to talk to. So if I text you late at night, its because I can't sleep and have something in my head, that is keeping me from doing so.

6) I ask a lot of questions. Its how I was raised. If I don't know something, or I would like to confirm something, I am most likely going to ask. I haven't found a good way to text certain questions, but most people know how I feel about talking on the phone. Please don't take offense to anything I ask. Its just for my own piece of mind.

7) I am a firm believer that some of the BEST things in life are worth waiting for. Do I like to wait? Hell no, who does? If I could have everything that I wanted immediately, there would be no goals. I am talking about everything here, Love, Life, Material, it all. I'll get it eventually.

8) I truly am a happy person. I like to help people. I believe, deep down inside, I am a great guy, and i really am not afraid to tell you about it. Maybe that makes me an asshole, maybe it doesn't.

Well, that's all that I have. I hope everyone has a great day. I know I woke up in a great mood, so here's to another day! If anyone has to drive anywhere around me tonight, be careful, its supposed to get nasty out!

3/112.8

My Head

Happy Monday All! Well, looks like we all made it through another weekend. Mine was pretty good, and I will get into that in a minute.

First, I have to explain a little about myself.

You all may not see it (Maybe you have, but I try not to share everything that is going through my head.), but my head has been sort of out of the game for the last couple of weeks. I haven't quite been able to put my finger on it, but I have been falling into some old rituals, and my head has been in a place that I am not particularly happy about. Loneliness creeps in, and takes its toll. I find myself thinking far too much about what may be coming, and forget to think about what is happening here and now. I drank again this last weekend, and I even broke one of my cardinal rules (I had a beer and a half in Maryland). I know to most you are saying quit bitching, that's nothing. To me its something....

It all ends here... Everything happens one day at a time again. I can't keep rushing what I want, and I just have to live each day to obtain future goals.

Well, that all being said, here was my weekend:

Friday- Work, then I headed to the Moose.

Saturday- Woke up bright and early for a noon Hockey game with a very good friend of mine. Thanks for all the talking, I think I needed to get it all out of my system. We had passes for all you can eat and drink before the game. Food was pretty darn good, and they had cookies, so I was happy! The Devils lost to the Capitals, but as of last night they are still tied for first place. Afterwards, It was time for the Gun Raffle at the Moose. I ended up getting sick, so I left early. I didn't win anything though.

Sunday- Woke up early to go down to Bass Pro Shop. Bought a bunch of fishing equipment, including a new rod. This year, I plan on doing a lot more fishing and camping. I love the outdoors, and its something I can do even if nobody wants to go with me. Went home, did some cleaning, prepared for a class I have to give next weekend, and watched the Daytona 500. Jr finished 2nd which is a great way to start the season. Stewart finished 41st because he wrecked, but its only up from here!

Well, that's all I have for today. I hope you all had a great weekend. Keep on rocking because next weekend will be here before you know it!

2/112.8

Inspiration

Well Happy Friday! We made it everyone! Thank god for short weeks, well at least for those of us that get them.

This blog makes it when I touch at least one person. If someone can learn from my struggles, and can change themselves, that makes everything worth it.

Here's my weekend at a glance, a little bit of fun planned, and a whole lot of work.

Friday- Work. Then off to the Moose if I ever get out of here. Time to go see a special bartender, and maybe play some free poker. Probably going to end up in bed at a semi reasonable time.

Saturday- Wake up early to meet a friend. We are driving down to DC to see the Washington Capitals play the New Jersey Devils at noon. Anyone else gonna be there? After the game its back to the Moose, where they are having a gun raffle. I bought 2 tickets. I probably won't win, but I can hope can't I?

Sunday- Gym, then home cleaning, and getting ready for next weekend. I have drill next weekend, and will hopefully sending my packet up to be promoted. I also have to get a class together to give during drill. I have a lot of ideas, lets see how well I can put them together. At some point, I may even watch the Daytona 500. Its been 2 years now since I went, and i can't wait till I get to go again.

Well, that's all for now! Good luck to everyone that purchased tickets for the Gun Raffle. I hope you win, after my tickets win!

5/112.8

Accomplished

Well Happy Thursday All!!! What a long strange trip its been!

As I keep meeting people, nobody can believe that I used to weigh 306+ lbs. Well here's a picture to prove it, there haven't been many pictures taken of me, just because in my mind, I'm still fat. However, I still see a difference.

Yuppers, that's me in the black and red shit. The goatee has since gone, and I have dropped 117 lbs. Here's me a couple of months ago.

I clean up pretty good.

I want to thank everyone for all of their support. I still have 19 more pounds to lose, and I am working on it. I still have a lot of decisions to make, but at least this goal is getting closer.

For those of you who want to know how to do it. You have to be determined. No matter how much support you get from the outside, in the end, nobody cares how you look. You have to do it for yourself. You are putting in the work, You are eating right.

In the end, You will be the one who reaps the benefits.....

Well, that's all I have for today. Have a great one all!

3/112.8

 

Trails

Happy Hump Day All! Since I didn't sleep well last night, here are a few more pictures from the trip! Enjoy!

View from the top of Chimney Rock

Elevation of the Rock

Me all bundled up (it was a little cold and windy that day.

Waterfall on The Cherokee Indian Reservation

More from the Reservation.

Well I hope everyone has a great day! I'm going to struggle through work today, then head home to pass out!

2/112.8

 

The Biltmore Estate Pics!

Happy Tuesday All! Since yesterday all I did was drive home, and visit a very special lady on my way back, here are a few pictures from the Biltmore Estate on the trip. I hope you enjoy them!

Here is the house, it sits on 8000 acres. The home itself is 4 acres large.

Side View of the home

Waterfall flowing into the lake

The Lake

The lake from the other side


Well I hope everyone is living good! I loved my trip, and I can't wait for more. I have more pictures from the trails coming tomorrow! Have a great Tuesday!!!

 

2/112.8

 

New Travels

Happy Monday All! As I sit here drinking my coffee, I am reflecting on the great weekend I just had. Pretty soon, I will start the long drive back. It is well worth every second of the 6+ hours on the road.

Well, that all being said, here is how my weekend happened!

Thursday- Well it was a good day to get up and leave. All of the sweethearts doing there thing, I was picking up a friend and heading down to Asheville, NC. We arrived down here at about 2130. Ended up at Denny's for dinner because it was the only thing still left open.

Friday- We got up early and went to the world famous Biltmore Estate. This mansion sits on over 8000 acres of land, and the home itself was over 4 acres. This place was enormous. After the tour, we went and ate at the Biltmore Bistro. Really good food, I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area. Then it was time to take the wine tour and go taste some new wines. Great experience, and I came out of there with enough wine to resupply my collection.

Now, it was time to go back to the hotel, and get ready for the night. For all of you asking about whether I was in a t-shirt like usual, the answer is no, I was looking pretty damn good (well I always look good, what can I say). We decided on the Bier Garden for dinner. 200+ beers, so it was time to experiment. I stayed with the dark beers at this bar, and I had the Kobe beef burger for dinner. It was a disappointment. We left there and went to TallGarys, down the street. This place was empty and confusing, but we hear they may have decent food. I stuck to the Shock Top beer here. Then we called the cab and headed back at about 2am.

Saturday- When we finally woke up, we decided to get lunch. Went to Barleys Pizzeria and Tap house. Excellent pizza, and a really nice beer list. I only had one to clear my headache. We then went to find some coffee. Found a gourmet place about a mile away. Excellent Coffee. Then we met a couple friends at a bar down the street, called Hannah Flannigans. It was a Bud Light day, and I wasn't drinking quickly. The waitstaff here wasn't very good, but the atmosphere was excellent. After being in there for a little, we went to Barleys again, but we went to the upstairs. Well, we found out where all the college kids go in this college town. It was fun, but its just not the same as it used to be. SO after splitting 2 pitchers between the 4 of us, we ended back at Hannah Flannigans. More beer, some food, and a very stoned waiter later, it was time to head back to the hotel.

Sunday- We decided to go hiking today. Went down to Chimney Rock. Not much of a hike, but the views were great either way. Lots of steps. I have some pictures for later. Then as we were leaving, we decided to just take a drive. After about an hour we decided to go to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. This was about 100 miles away from our current location. Oh well, its what we do! We got to the park about 1400... We got as far as the visitors center because of a landslide that took the highway out. The park should be re-opened in May sometime. We then found a trail outside of the park on the Indian Reservation. Found a great little waterfall. I have some pictures of that to come later also! Then we decided to head back. For dinner that night we ended up at The BlackBird. I had scallops, veal, and a giant coconut cake for dessert. It was great, its another you should definitely check out if you are in town. Then it was back to the hotel, and I passed out by 2100.... Thats probably why I was up so early this morning!

Well thats all I have for today! I hope you all had a great weekend! I'll be back again tomorrow!

1/112.8 

Valentines Day 2013

Happy Thursday all! A happy Valentines Day to all the lovers out there. Even if you don't have that "special" someone, I'm sure there is someone who loves you.

Even though I really don't like the idea of Valentines Day, its always nice to know you make someone smile. Really, this day is just a Halmark holiday, and a day to stimulate small flower shops, and card companies. I'm OK with that. My point is, like I have said before, make sure people know how you truly feel about them, before its to late, not just once a year. The smile on their face, whether you are there to see it or not, is ALWAYS worth it. You never know when you will be gone, and that smile will last a lifetime.

OK, that's enough mushy stuff.

Today I leave for Ashville, NC. Its going to be a great weekend, full of exploring, hiking, and drinking. Good Old Army shenanigans!

Well that's all I have today! I will try to be back again tomorrow, just depends on my plans for the day!

Wanted
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
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
Put aside the math and the logic of it
You gotta know you want it too

'Cause I wanna wrap you up
Wanna kiss your lips
I wanna make you feel wanted
And I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold you hand forever
Never let you forget it
Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted

Anyone can tell you you're pretty
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
And I wanna call you mine
Wanna hold you hand forever
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 you hand forever
Never let you forget it
Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted
Yeah, baby I wanna make you feel
Wanted
'Cause you'll always be wanted

45/112.8

Another Day

Well, here we are, another great day in this wonderful country I love. Happy Hump Day All!!!!!

Well, Yesterday my aunt told me I may be related to George Jones (The Country Hall of Fame Singer). I'm not sure how to confirm this, but I thought it was pretty cool anyway.

Tomorrow is Valentines Day. Shouldn't you be telling your special someone that you love them every day? Why wait once a year? Yes, its nice to buy flowers, and gifts, but women like this all the time. Is it a little more special when its not a date put on the calendar? I'm just wondering. It is a great day to help out small business though. So tell that special person that you love them, but keep them on your mind all of the time.

Well, that's all I really have for today. Tomorrow, I am leaving for Ashville, NC. Its truly going to be a great weekend.

Bartender Blues
by George Jones

Now I'm just a bartender
And I don't like my work
But I don't mind the money at all
I see lots of sad faces
And lots of bad cases
Of folks with their backs to the wall

(Chorus:)
But I need four walls around me, to hold my life
To keep me from going astray
And a honky tonk angel, to hold me tight
To keep me from slipping away

I can light up your smokes
I can laugh at your jokes
I can watch you fall down on your knees
I can close down this bar
I can gas up my car
And I can pack up and mail in my keys

(Repeat chorus)

Now the smoke fills the air
In this honky tonk bar
And I'm thinkin' bout where I'd rather be
But I burned all my bridges
And I sank all my ships
Now I'm stranded at the edge of the sea

(Repeat chorus)

44/112.8

The Fatter the Better

Happy Tuesday All! Its Mardi Gras, and you know what that means.... Parades, drinking, and boobs in New Orleans, La....

Tonight, anyone that wants to come over and show me there tits, I will be happy to see them. I won't have any beads, but we can all pretend... As a matter of fact, just send them to my phone. I'll get you beads eventually!

I had a really dark post planned for today, but then I remembered it was a special occasion. How can I possibly kill the mood that boobs bring....

Well all, I hope you have a great day! Remember all of the poor little African children you see on TV. They don't get alcohol or boobs, so don't spill your drink, and cherish all the tits that you see today!

When the Saints Go Marching In
By Louis Armstrong

We are traveling in the footsteps
Of those who've gone before
But we'll all be reunited (but if we stand reunited)
On a new and sunlit shore (then a new world is in store)

Oh when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

And when the sun refuse (begins) to shine
And when the sun refuse (begins) to shine
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

When the moon turns red with blood
When the moon turns red with blood
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

On that hallelujah day
On that hallelujah day
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

Oh when the trumpet sounds the call
Oh when the trumpet sounds the call
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

Some say this world of trouble
Is the only one we need
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed

When the revelation (revolution) comes
When the revelation (revolution) comes
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

When the rich go out and work
When the rich go out and work
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

When the air is pure and clean
When the air is pure and clean
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

When we all have food to eat
When we all have food to eat
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

When our leaders learn to cry
When our leaders learn to cry
Oh lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

43/112.8

Guns and Ammo

Happy Monday All! I'm glad you made it through this past weekend! I hope it was a great one for you. Mine was filled, so here you go, a slight glimpse into my life.

Friday- Gym, Work, then I went home and relaxed for a little. I can think of a million things I could have done, but I just ended up sitting on the couch watching Saving Private Ryan. Great movie. I think I could watch that movie a million times, and it never gets old.

Saturday- Up bright and early to head down to Virginia. I was meeting a friend to go to the National Gun show down in Chantilly, Va. Got down there at about 0830. Stood in line for one a few minutes, since he went the night before and got weekend passes. Walked around all day, and I made my list of things I want to buy or make. I actually didn't buy a thing. I did however notice that all of the prices are going up quickly for things I want. So I decided on my next firearm. I'm looking at getting a Remington 700 and turning it into a sniper rifle. This probably won't cost as much as some of my "toys", but I like to accessorize. Girls have shoes, I have guns. Ammunition prices are steadily rising. A box of .22LR ammo this time last year, I could get for $18. That's 500 Rounds. Now the same box is running about $60. I'll wait a little while, and really stock up. Prices will come down when everyone isn't so scared that the government will take everything away. After the show, I went to my friends parents house for his coming home party. Welcome back buddy, we all missed you! I had some great food, met some pretty cool people, then it was time to head home.

One thing that happened while I was at the gun show, was a special text message. Looks like I have another bachelor party to plan! Congratulations to you and the future wife Big Kev! I wish you many years of happiness. Who would have thought that you would be getting married again before I do! Its gonna be a great day.

Sunday- I had every thought and intention on getting up and going to the gym. Never happened. Instead, I cleaned the house, and relaxed all day. Ran out of coffee, so I headed to Walmart to pick up some essentials (coffee and football cards). There was a Jaws marathon playing all 4 movies, so that was on most of the day. That was about it.

Well all, I hope you weekend was as classic as mine! I'm counting the days down to Thursday, when I leave for Ashville, NC, for a weekend of food, hiking, exploring, and a little bit of alcohol!

Have an awesome week all!

42/112.8

Wasting Away

Happy Friday!!!! Well, Its finally here! I hope you all have some great things planned. I don't, except for Saturday, but here it is!

Friday- Gym early this morning. Work, then probably home. We'll see, maybe go down to Va early, if I can get a hold of my friend.

Saturday- Going down to the Dulles Expo Center, for the National gun show! Its always a great time down there! I probably won't buy much, unless I can find some relics. Stupid gun laws say I have to buy in the state I live in, or have it transferred. That's just a pain in the ass. I think with a military ID, we should be able to buy what we want, when we want, and where we want. Is that too much to ask? Afterwards, we have a coming home party at my friends family's house. Should be a great time.

Sunday- Gym, cleaning, and getting ready for the next weekend (If its even going to happen, I'm starting to have my doubts, since we don't even have a location yet). Who knows what else.

Next weekend, I'm hoping something great gets planned. I may just end up in a cabin by myself for some thinking time. That's whats great about me sometimes, able to go on the fly.

Well, everyone have a great weekend! I know I will!!!!

39/112.8

Little Bit of Nothing

Happy Thursday All! Its getting ever so close to another weekend! I hope you have something epic planned.

As for me, theres not too much on for the weekend, but we will get into that tomorrow. As of right now, I'm just trying to plan my long weekend that's coming up. I would like to go south, but we will see what my friend has in store.

I used to go away to get away from something. Now-a-days, I go away to experience something I haven't done before. Everything from camping to cities I haven't fully ventured through. I'm getting antsy. I haven't had a trip to somewhere new in a while, and I am really looking forward to it. I'm sure, wherever it may be, it will be epic, with lots of food, drinks, and just an overall great experience. This is what life is all about, isn't it?

Well that's all I have for today. Here's a song that was stuck in my head all morning.

Country Roads
by John Denver

Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze

Chorus:
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads

All my memories, gathered 'round her
Miners' Lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye

Chorus

I hear her voice, in the morning hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road I get the feeling
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Chorus x 2 (modulates)

38/112.8

Glory Days

Happy Hump Day All!!!!

Well, its been over a year since I have played any type of football (yes, full contact flag football counts), but today, I signed up too play in the Gridiron Alumni game! Its a full contact game, that puts former rivals against each other. The game location is yet to be determined, but it should be a lot of fun! I'm going to need a lot of support, so everyone come out and Cheer your favorite team, or player, on! Looks like the game is going to be May 18th. Lets bring out the orange and black!!!!

Well all, its a short one today! Have a great one!

Glory Days
By Bruce Springsteen

I had a friend was a big baseball player
back in high school
He could throw that speed ball by you
Make you look like a fool boy
Saw him the other night at this roadside bar
I was walking in, he was walking out
We went back inside sat down had a few drinks
but all he kept talking about was

Chorus:
Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days

Well there's a girl that lives up the block
back in school she could turn all the boy's heads
Sometimes on a Friday I'll stop by
and have a few drinks after she put her kids to bed
Her and her husband Bobby well they split up
I guess it's two years gone by now
We just sit around talking about the old times,
she says when she feels like crying
she starts laughing thinking about

Chorus

My old man worked 20 years on the line
and they let him go
Now everywhere he goes out looking for work
they just tell him that he's too old
I was 9 nine years old and he was working at the
Metuchen Ford plant assembly line
Now he just sits on a stool down at the Legion hall
but I can tell what's on his mind

Glory days yeah goin back
Glory days aw he ain't never had
Glory days, glory days

Now I think I'm going down to the well tonight
and I'm going to drink till I get my fill
And I hope when I get old I don't sit around thinking about it
but I probably will
Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture
a little of the glory of, well time slips away
and leaves you with nothing mister but
boring stories of glory days

Chorus (repeat twice)

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Mi Vida Loca

Another day in the wonderful world of Sam. Happy Tuesday All!

Well, I didn't get up for the gym this morning, that only means that tonight I can go and work out twice as hard, with no time restraints. I think I'll punish myself with lots of sweat and hard work. Doesn't sound like fun? It does for me. Why you may ask, because I can. I work hard and sacrifice so that others don't have too. That's life, and I am living it my way.

Speaking of living life my way, Some seem to think that I am rude, crude, and completely wrong. Who are you to judge me? I speak my mind. Its the way I am and the way I have always been. I'm a special kind of somebody. I don't interfere with anyone else's happiness, so don't interfere with mine. Its really quite simple. I may joke around a lot with my friends, but the know my nature. I look for the positive in everything, because why should I focus on negativity. Yes, I have my down days, who doesn't? I could be gone tomorrow for all I know. I guess my point is, don't focus on the bad. If you have a job, it may suck and there may be people there you can't stand, be happy you have a job. If it gets to be too much for you, change the situation. If you love someone, tell them you love them. Squeeze your children tight, and teach them the ways of life, so in turn, they will grow up to be great adults. You shape them.

Life isn't about what you get from it, its about what you leave behind.

With all that being said.... That's my theory. Do what you want, do what you need to to get by, but just remember, happiness is the key to life. Live like you want.

This has been a public service announcement brought to you by Sam.

Have a great one all! I know I will be living today, and every day after that I am given on this great earth, and in this great country I call home!

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Allergic to Green

Happy Monday All! Well, its the start to a new week, I hope everyone had a great weekend! Congrats to the Baltimore Ravens, Too bad my prediction on the football score was off my 10 points on both scores. They played one hell of a game, and just showed up all around.

Here's how my weekend went:

Friday- Started at the gym, then went to work for a full day. Afterwards, went and had a friend cut my hair. Headed over to the Moose for a little while, but left a little too early. Ended up at home to get my uniform ready for Drill Weekend.

Saturday- Up bright and early. Drove down to Martinsburg, WV for our monthly battle assembly. We got off at 5pm, and I went to the Moose Lodge for a corn hole tournament and to see my favorite beautiful bartender. Had a great time there, then went home. Sunday was going to be another early day.

Sunday- Same drive, Same place. Lots of outside vehicle work in the snow. We also had classes. We busted out all of our work, and got the job done at about 4pm. It was Super Bowl Sunday, and snowing, so the command wanted to get us out of there as soon as they could. I ended up watching the game from the comfort of my couch. Great game from what I saw, and by looking at the facebook posts the game got even better. I went to bed at the beginning of the 4th quarter.

I don't know what it is, but no matter what we do in the Army, I am exhausted by the end of the day. I don't get up any earlier, as a matter of fact, I get to sleep in a couple hours. Most of the time, our activities aren't even that strenuous. Maybe I'm allergic to green? Doubt it.

Well, I hope everyone has a great week! Also, I hope everyone recovers from their Super Bowl Hangovers! Its NHL season now, and then we will fall into Baseball season.

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Excuse me while I rant...

Happy Friday All! Be safe on the roads, I know a bunch of the main roads are icy and not very good to travel on. Hopefully, by the time you read this you are either already at work, or the roads are clear.

Well, usually on Fridays I post about whats going on this weekend. I will get to that in a minute. Before then, I have a few things to say, that basically matter to no one but myself.

I am happy. People don't understand how I can be happy in my current situation. I am. I choose to be happy. You only get one life, and every step I take, is cautious and thought about. I used to make brash decisions, or say things that I didn't mean in the long run, just what I meant for the time being, which has gotten me into trouble quite a few times (for example, the day after Thanksgiving post, that was deleted. I spoke, before thinking about what needed to be said. Hurt someone who is very close to me, and I only hope I can be forgiven some day). However, I am going to keep living my life the best I can. I have accomplished so much in the last year alone. Do I make mistakes? Hell yes I do. Who doesn't? Do I regret anything that has ever happened to me or anything that I have done? Hell no, I learn form them. That's life. Live, love and be as happy as possible.....

Deep Breath....

OK, So anyway, here's my boring ass weekend as it stands now...

Friday- Work, then going to get my hair cut. Maybe the Moose Lodge, maybe not. I need to buy a few lottery tickets and pray that I win so that I can travel around and not worry about money.

Saturday- Reserves. Yup, its another one of those weekends. I love it. My country and me. I put on green, and I know I am someone. After drill, Maybe home, maybe to the Moose to play some corn hole, and hit on a beautiful waitress. That seems to be a fun past time of mine (both corn hole, and the hitting on the waitress).

Sunday- More Reserves. God I love the Army. I'm not really sure what they have in store for me this weekend, but I'm sure it will exhaust me (yes even classes make me tired). Then its time for the Super Bowl. Most likely, I will watch from the comfort of my couch (I'm only watching for the million dollar commercials anyway). I would like to see the home town team win, but either way, it should be a great game...

Well, that's all that I have! Have a great one, and make sure if you are drinking this weekend, you are smart and take a cab, or have a sober friend drive you home. If you have my number, I may even be able to come and pick you up....

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