October 31st

Spooky.... Yup, Its Halloween again, a day where people will go door to door, asking for candy, and indulge on sugary sweets for the next few days...

For some, its Thursday, and I will be at the gym.

Now don't get me wrong, I have no problem with the kids coming around Trick or Treating, but theres got to be a certain age where it ends... Shit, I can't wait until I have kids so that I can steal their candy Lol... Its a team effort right? However, When someones light is off out front, you don't keep knocking on their door until they wake up. I get up early, the last thing I want to do is hand out candy between 6 and 10pm.... My happy ass will be dreaming of getting smaller, while your ass is getting bigger...

Have some respect for some of us not on Welfare, that have to work in the mornings....

Well, have fun everyone! Tomorrow is Friday!!!!

"Time Warp"
By Rocky Horror

RiffRaff:
It's astounding;
Time is fleeting;
Madness takes its toll.
But listen closely...

Magenta:
Not for very much longer.

RiffRaff:
I've got to keep control.

I remember doing the time-warp
Drinking those moments when
The Blackness would hit me

Magenta:
And the void would be calling...

Transylvanians:
Let's do the time-warp again.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Narrator:
It's just a jump to the left.

All:
And then a step to the right.

Narrator:
Put your hands on your hips.

All:
You bring your knees in tight.
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane.
Let's do the time-warp again.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Magenta:
It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me.
So you can't see me, no, not at all.
In another dimension, with
voyeuristic intention,
Well secluded, I see all.

RiffRaff:
With a bit of a mind flip

Magenta:
You're into the time slip.

RiffRaff:
And nothing can ever be the same.

Magenta:
You're spaced out on sensation.

RiffRaff:
Like you're under sedation.

All:
Let's do the time-warp again.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Columbia:
Well I was walking down the street
just a-having a think
When a snake of a guy gave me an
evil wink.
He shook-a me up, he took me by surprise.
He had a pickup truck, and the
devil's eyes.
He stared at me and I felt a change.
Time meant nothing, never would again.

All:
Let's do the time-warp again.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Narrator:
It's just a jump to the left.

All:
And then a step to the right.

Narrator:
Put your hands on your hips.

All:
You bring your knees in tight.
But it's the pelvic thrust
That really drives you insane.
Let's do the time-warp again.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Wheres Everbody At?

Happy Hump Day!!! Good Morning people....

Where is everyone? I seem to be getting less and less viewers on a daily basis. Maybe I have succeeded at pissing off the entire world? Go Me!!!

Not that I give a flying hoot about who reads this... Its really my log on life. I do however enjoy knowing that maybe I am helping out someone, or that someone finds me interesting....

Eh, oh well, Here's today's update:

I ran 2.1 miles of hills in 19min 58 seconds. Woo Hoo!!! I'm getting ready for yet another push of greatness! Just need to get that number around 16 minutes flat. That will put me at around 15 minutes for 2 miles on a track. That my friends would be awesome. Better than my goal.

Well, that's all I have! Have a great Wednesday all!!!

"Carolina"
By Parmalee

Home is where my heart is still beating
I don't know when I'll see her again
I hate to see her cry when I'm leaving
But now I'm a thousand miles away again

She feels like Carolina (feels like Carolina)
Looks like California (looks like California)
Shining like those New York lights on Broadway
When she looks back I'm behind her
I'll always be there for her
She makes me feel like home's not so far away
She feels like Carolina

It's hard to understand the way I'm living
I know you think I'm never coming home (never coming home)
But I miss your pretty smile, and I'm coming back in a little while
But I'm a thousand miles away again

She feels like Carolina (feels like Carolina)
Looks like California (looks like California)
Shining like those New York lights on Broadway
When she looks back I'm behind her
I'll always be there for her
She makes me feel like home's not so far away
She makes me feel like home's not so far away

No matter how far I go, you know I can't stop thinking about her
And there's nothing like the way I feel, the way I feel when I'm beside her
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh

She feels like Carolina
Looks like California
Shining like those New York lights on Broadway
She feels like Carolina (feels like Carolina)
Looks like California
Shining like those New York lights on Broadway

When she looks back I'm behind her (feels like Carolina)
I'll always be there for her
She makes me feel like home's not so far away

Carolina
California

Like home's not so far away

She feels like Carolina (feels like Carolina)
Looks like California
She makes me feel like home's not so far away
She makes me feel like home (so far away)
She makes me feel like home's not so far away

450

Well, Its Tuesday! I got a good night sleep last night, that's always a good thing.

This is post number 450. Who would have thought I would still be writing after 2 whole years. I thank each and every reader I have, without you, I would still write, but without purpose.

Todays topic is Military Rivalry. As most of you know, I am in the Army. Have been since 1998, and even when I got out for those 6 years, the mindset has never left. I eat, sleep, drink, and live the Army every day. No matter what is going on in my life, it is, and has been, there for me to a point. Not always how I want it to be there, but always there none the less.

People put down the Army, especially Marines. All together, I really don't have a problem with sibling rivalry, but in the end, we are all fighting for one cause. I have your back, you have mine. If a civilian is giving you shit, I am going to be right there next to you, kicking ass, while calling you a dumb Jarhead the entire time. OK, now it is time for me to say something about each service (Just remember, this is all out of good old fun, and if you have never been in the military, you have no idea):

Air Force- So much I can say about Airmen... Do they still issue you guys nail polish when you deploy? How are the enlisted condos they give you? This is the only service I know that would get substandard living pay for staying in an Army barracks....

Navy- You guys get really lonely on those ships and subs don't you? Bell Bottoms guys? Really? They went out in the 70's? What are you a bunch of hippies?

Marines- I couldn't make it into the Marines because I was too smart. Just remember guys, you are only on this list because The Sailors need dates to the Balls... Marines have dancing Balls too, only because they can't find their own... Just remember, in the end, the Navy owns you. Someday, maybe they will let you guys be your own service.

Coast Guard- I really can't say much about Coasties.... They really stay to themselves. Sorry most people forget about you all when they list the branches.

Well, I hope I offended some people today! Just remember its all in good fun. Feel free to comment and bash the Army, or any other service, out of fun only! Just remember, if you didn't serve, you really don't know!

Have a great day all!!!

Motivation

Happy Monday All! Well, Maybe not so Happy, but it is Monday, and we have all made it through the weekend, and that's something to be proud of.

My weekend wasn't really exciting. Well for me it was fairly exciting because it was busy, but its really not like anyone gives a crap about me cleaning my house.... But.... Its my blog and here was my weekend....

Friday- Had to stay at work late, which ruined all of my plans. Didn't get to have dinner with the woman, didn't even get to see her. So, I went and got sushi, and then tried to sleep....

Saturday- Woke up early and went for a run. Then it was time to clean my ass off, then mow the lawn. Then more cleaning.... At about three O'clock, I called it quits to have dinner and head to the parade. It was OK, I'm really not that into parades that much, but I went anyways because I was asked.

Sunday- Up bright and early and headed to the gym. Then to Lowes to get some insulation for my Attic. Throw it all up there, then start installing it. I found out that there was absolutely zero insulation above my bedroom. So that's why it always stays cold up there. I got about half way done before I twisted my knee. I called it quits after that. Cleaned a little more, then finally went to bed.

Well, that's all I got. Too much stuff on my mind, which is really killing my motivation for anything, but like always, I'll get over it.

Have a great week all!

Happy, Happy Friday!!!!

Hello Friday! Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are?!?!?

Well, everyone, another work week has come to an end for most of us. I don't really have to much on my plate this weekend, except for cleaning and house work, but here it is anyways:

Friday- Work, then home.... Going to get some Sushi and watch some TV with the woman.

Saturday- Up bright and early for the gym. Afterwards, its cleaning time. Whole house, top to bottom, inside and out. Its going to be a bust ass kind of day. At night, I am going to freeze my ass off at the Mummers parade.

Sunday- Up bright and early for the gym again, then finishing with the cleaning, changing the oil in the Mustang, and very likely putting insulation in the attic. I am going to do the attic as financially sound as possible. Meaning that I am only going to do as much as my budget will allow. I figure if I do it this way, I can probably get 10 rolls or so at a time, and it will most likely take me 3-4 months to finish. Any little bit helps right?

I didn't ask anyone for help this weekend, because I already ask too much of my friends, but if you feel like just stopping by and giving me a hand, let me know. It is all much appreciated!

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

One More Step

Happy Thursday..... Wait, it is Thursday right? I've been up since 0030, so I'm a little delirious. Oh well. I got a good workout in at 0230. Fun stuff, right?

Well, my weekend plans have come down to the fact that I am doing nothing but taking care of my house for those 48 hours. Sorry to anyone I had to disappoint, but you'll get over it.

Work has been hell in here the last few weeks, and its not getting any better. I'm even going to have to work on Veterans Day weekend because of an office move. Lots of Overtime, but you all know how much I cherish my long weekends. Shit, I cherish any weekend. That's me time!!!!

Well, I don't have anything else today! I hope everyone has a great day!!!

"Hell On Wheels"
By Brantley Gilbert

So man you think you wanna run whiskey
Roll with me
Hell you better listen good and clear
And if you gotta badge
Or a big mouth brother
You ain't got no business here
Boy this here is a moonshine still
Can't you smell that whiskey burn
This is how the big dogs run
Boy you're ridin' shotgun
Buckle up, and let's have some fun

Ridin' 95 down the highway
Sideways, runnin' from ol' John Law
I got the booze and the boot
Move it over Bo Duke
Make room for a real outlaw
Duct tape on that license plate
A six gun in the dash
Is thunder in the hood
Heaven from a still
Lighter and a jar
And brother I'm hell on wheels
Said I'm hell on wheels

Just nine more miles until the state line
We're on time and we lost Barney's blues
So you can open your eyes
You done fine
And danger's part of what we do
Now when we make that drop
We're gonna pop a top
You gotta lesson left to learn
It ain't wine, don't sip it
Make it bubble when ya hit it
Let it burn, baby, burn

And we'll be ridin' 95 down the highway
Sideways, runnin' from ol' John Law
I got the booze in the boot
Move it over Bo Duke
Make room for a real outlaw
Duct tape on that license plate
A six gun in the dash
Is thunder in the hood
Heaven from a still
Lighter and a jar
And brother I'm hell on wheels
Said I'm hell on wheels

Ridin' 95 down the highway
Sideways, runnin' from ol' John Law
I got the booze in the boot
Move it over Bo Duke
Make room for a real outlaw
Duct tape on that license plate
A six gun in the dash
Is thunder in the hood
Heaven from a still
Lighter and a jar

Ridin' 95 down the highway
Sideways, runnin' from ol' John Law
I got the booze in the boot
Move it over Bo Duke
Make room for a real outlaw
Duct tape on that license plate
A six gun in the dash
Is thunder in the hood
Heaven from a still
Lighter and a jar
Brother I'm hell on wheels

Said I'm hell on wheels
Brother I'm hell on wheels yeah

That Day Again

Happy Wednesday....

Half way through the week! Anyone planning their weekend yet? Mine is going to be a little bit on the nuts side, but I will get through it.

Well, I have officially signed up for the Tough Mudder. I have already started training for the June 14th event. If anyone wants to sign up, or be a spectator (You need to sign up for that too) Its the Doswell, Va event. Come cheer on this blogger and his team, The Mud Warriors. The name may change between now and then, but that's it for now. If anyone would like to donate to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, please go to my link and do so. No donation is too small!!! Here's the link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/donate/mud-warriors-samuel-hassell/110613?sig=AA5leUrplmQQPD5p28G8biivnPJxrKKuJA

Thanks For the Support!!!!

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

Toughness and Disappointment

Happy Tuesday all! Well, another Monday over with, and we all got through it. I hope you are at least happy about that.

Well, I have decided to run the Tough Mudder in June. I am trying to get a team together, and it seems like the people that I though most likely to do it are ignoring me. I don't see why helping a great cause, and getting a little exercise is so hard to do. My military Friends especially, because we should be able to do this with our eyes closed!!! Well, as soon as I think of a good team name I am going to sign up. It doesn't matter if its just me or 100 on our team, I am going to make it through every obstacle. Then I can check that off of my bucket list.

Last night, I had to disappoint someone I care about. I hate doing that. I just have responsibilities that I need to take care of, and I needed to make room to accomplish them. I hope she understands eventually, and I will make it up too her somehow. I am sure she will let me know how. Lol...

Well, that's all for today. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday, and if you can think of any good team names let me know!!!

A Day Off, or an Off Day?

Happy Monday All. Its a start to yet another week and I am supposed to be refreshed after a great weekend.

Well, I'm not....

Let me start by telling you about my weekend. Don't get me wrong, It was good, just a lot going on.

Friday- Work, then directly after work, I drove down to my buddies house so that we can drive to the NRA range to practice shooting. I took the rifle out, and he took his .40. Stayed about an hour. I ended up getting home at a little after 11pm.

Saturday- Up bright and early to head to the gym. Spent 2 whole hours busting my ass. Then it was back home. I cleaned the rifle, went grocery shopping, cleaned the house, did laundry, and a few other things. Once again, no time to relax. Shit, I was even cleaning while I watched the LSU game.

Sunday- Up early to run. Then it was time to get all dressed up and head to Pa for my Godson's Christening. It was great to see everyone, and the baby was really good during the whole process. Then we went to lunch. Good food, and got to talk with the family for a bit. Finally it was time to drive home.

Well, that was my weekend. Exhausting like always. I had fun, but at some point my body is going to crash. Looks like I won't have a day off for at least the next 3 weekend, for the following reasons, in order: Wedding, Reserves, Office Move at the main job. I can think of a million things I need to do with the house also. It needs to be winterized, plus I have to do some deep cleaning. Maybe I can fit that into next weekend?

Another thing, do you ever feel absolutely disrespected sometimes? I know that I am off topic, but sometimes I feel like some people do it just to get a reaction, at other times, I don't know what to think.

Yet another thing, I ask questions because I want to know things, not to hear myself speak. I go over this a lot, but maybe sometimes people just don't listen... Eh, maybe I'm just bitching over nothing. I need some sleep...

Well, that's all I have for today. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Short Time

Thank God for short weeks! Happy Friday all!!! Another weekend is upon us. Aren't we happy?

Well, I have plenty more plans for this weekend. Seems like theres always something going on. At least they are good and happy things! Well, here it is:

Friday- Work.... Tonight I am going to hit the driving range in the daylight then maybe the gym afterwards. Can't get too much fitness in. I'm really happy on the amount of physical activity I have been able to add to my routine, and I've had fun doing it!

Saturday- Up bright and early to hit the gym, and get a run in. Maybe afterward I'll go and hit the small golf course for a quick nine holes or so. After that, I have a whole lot of cleaning to do. I am completely redoing the bedroom and the living room. Next weekend, I'll hit the basement. Its time for a fall cleaning spree!

Sunday- Up bright and early yet again. This time I am going to my godson's christening. It will be good to see my family again. Lots of driving that day though, but well worth it.

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

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're wanted 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 your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah, I, I wanna make you feel wanted

Anyone can tell you you're pretty, yeah
And you get that all the time, I know you do
But your beauty's deeper than the make-up
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 your hand forever
And never let you forget it
'Cause, baby, I, 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

You'll always be wanted

Oh Boy

Happy Thursday.....

Well, the government is back in service until they start fighting again in January. What are the odds that they pull this shit again come Deadline time? Once again it seems as if they like taking their times and hurting the American people. Maybe its my time to run for congress. Maybe I can make a difference. We'll see, I still have a few more years until election time.

I'm in a sorta bad mood today. Between work, this crappy weather lately, and everything else that has been going on, I just want to lock the door on the house and rest. Maybe clean. Its hard taking care of a house all by yourself, but I have been doing pretty good for the last 4 1/2 years. Maybe now should be the time to hire a maid? Eh, probably not, I don't want to feel lazy.

I've been working out every day again. I feel pretty good in that aspect, but I really don't want to push too hard. I'm still a little afraid that I will hurt myself again. The feeling will go away in time, but for now, I will just go at a snails pace.

Well, that's all for today. Tomorrow is Friday! Have a great one all!!!

My Kinda Party
By Jason Aldean

I worked all week.
Cleaned up, clean cut, and clean shaved.
I got the cover off the '68.
I fired it up, and let them horses sing.
A little pretty thing.
A little tan legged Georgia dream.
She's a'rockin' them holey jeans.
Baby, what you got goin' on Saturday? You know,
Words got it, there's gonna be a party,
Out of town about half a mile.
Four wheel drives and big mud tires.
Muscadine wine

 

[Chorus]
Oh baby, you can find me.
In the back of a jacked up tailgate.
Sittin' 'round watchin' all these pretty things.
a'Get down in that Georgia clay.
And I'll find peace.
In the bottom of a real tall cold drink.
Chillin' with some Skynyrd and some old Hank.
Lets get this thing started.
It's my kind of party.

 

Well if you wanna drink.
Go on baby, just do your thing.
But give up your keys.
Hell why drive when you can stay with me?
And then after while we'll sneak away from the bonfire.
Walk by the moonlight and down to the riverside.
Gotcha sippin' on the moonshine.
Baby, if you're in mood and you can settle for a one night rodeo.
If you can be my tan-legged Juliet,
I'll be your Redneck Romeo.

 

Oh baby, you can find me.
In the back of a jacked up tailgate.
Sittin' 'round watchin' all these pretty things.
a'Get down in that Georgia clay.
And I'll find peace.
In the bottom of a real tall cold drink.
Chillin' with some Skynyrd and some old Hank.
Lets get this thing started.
It's my kind of party.

 

Oh baby, you can find me.
In the back of a jacked up tailgate.
Sittin' 'round watchin' all these pretty things.
a'Get down in that Georgia clay.
And I'll find peace.
In the bottom of a real tall cold drink.
Chillin' with some Skynyrd and some old Hank.
Lets get this thing started.
It's my kind of party.

 

Haha, y'all ready for this?
Y'all go head and turn it on up

 

Getting there

Happy, Happy Wednesday all! I hope everyone is having a great and smooth week. Its hard to believe that the week is half way over.

Lately I have completely engulfed in work and working out, so not much is changing. I'm trying to lose a butt ton more weight and its going fairly well. I just need to keep my round American ass away from the buffet on weekends. I know I can do this, just takes a bunch of willpower. I ran 2 miles on concrete this morning. I'm loving it!

I have been thinking long and hard about getting my personal trainer certification. If not to train people, at least it will help me train myself. Its a little pricey, but can you really put a price tag on your health or helping others? I didn't think so.

Well, it seems as if I am losing readers all over the place. Is there something you all want to read about? Am I missing something? Let me know. I write to clear my mind, but at the same time its nice to know people do read this on occasion.

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

Marching for a cause

Happy Tuesday All! Well, this past weekend was packed full of stuff. Some expected, some not so expected. I just hope I can remember everything I did! I hope everyone has an eventful time! Here's mine:

Friday- Started off working, then I went to the Goodwill store in Frederick for some new clothes. The Gf seems to think I dress like crap, so she is attempting to change that. Sometimes she makes me feel like a damn Ken doll (minus the abs). I know she means well, and at times I really do need to dress better, but sometimes you just need to put on a pair of warm-ups and sandals and chill. So after I went and bought a crap load of new shirts, and a tie, I went to Wegmans grocery store for the first time. That place has everything! Extremely over priced though. I bought myself some Tilapia and Sushi, then it was time to go home.

Saturday- Up bright and early because I had a leak in my roof. This sucked. Good thing I have good friends who like wet roofs. I bleached the hell out of the attic to get rid of any mold, while my buddy tarred the chimney, and scrapped the paint down in the kitchen. Seems like the leak is fixed for now, but I won't be for sure until the next major storm. Now that we were done with that, I took him out to Ryans for helping, then me and the Gf went to Ikea. I bought a new cabinet for the bedroom, a new wine rack, and a shelving unit for the kitchen. Once we got home, she cooked dinner while I put the stuff together, and watched the LSU game.

Sunday- Up early yet again... Yes I am missing the days when I could sleep until noon. Sunday morning was the million vet march on DC. We were meeting at the WWII memorial to protest the closing and barricading of our open air memorials. I mean seriously, why do that? Theres just no good reason. I have been following the limited news coverage of the event, and you really can see how they twist everything. According to one news source, there wasn't any veterans there and it was just a bunch of Tea Party people with signs and causing trouble. Well, I was there and I can tell you that there were plenty of Vets there. We were there for a purpose. Yes, I left before the party moved to the White House, but I was there for about 3 hours and got some awesome pictures. Once I got home, I met up with the Gf and went to KMart so she can do a little Christmas shopping. Then it was back home once again.

Monday- Actually slept until 7... GO Me! Then it was time to clean and do laundry. I ended up at Walmart in the afternoon, because I had a rather large list of stuff I needed. Then I went home and finally relaxed.

I think I need a weekend to recover from the weekend! Its tiring doing everything you want, while fighting for those that can't fight for themselves!

Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend! Be good this week, or at least be good at being bad!

Well Then

Friday....

Not so happy, but Friday....

Rain ruins everything. Woke up this morning to water on my counter. I'm hoping that its not the roof, and just the vent on the side of the house, but with my luck, I'll be paying out the ass for a new roof....

FML...

Well other than that, life is peachy. If I can get the roof fixed tonight then I have a pretty good weekend planned. Thank god for an extended weekend.

Friday- Work, then I need to stop in Frederick for a few things. Then home to rest up.

Saturday- Up early to check out the roof. Then fix whatever problem it is. After we are done, going to Ikea to get a side table for the bedroom. Hopefully, I'll be home before the LSU game.

Sunday- Up early for the Million Vet March. I'm going to go and take pictures, hopefully we'll have a great turnout. then home for some football.

Monday- I'm not doing a damn thing...

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

Crime Spree

Thursday.... 10/10/13.....

Well, on a positive note, tomorrow is the last day of my work week. I also get a 3-day weekend, which is pretty sweet. Its already started raining, and is supposed to continue until Monday.... Sooooo, that means its going to be a wet weekend.

Last night the mall movie theater by my house was shot up. Theres more to come later once I find more out. From what I heard earlier, nobody was killed and the suspect was already caught.

Well, I was told that the truckers are doing there little blockade tomorrow. I thought it was today. That just means that these truckers aren't just screwing up traffic, they are screwing up Friday Morning traffic. Like it wasn't hard enough for us on a Friday, or a long weekend, that we have to put up with these guys....

I found where the budget cuts should come, and where the Military death benefits can come from:

White House Staff last year made: $37,859,780.00

I think its about time the First Family started cooking their own damn meals, cleaning their own house, writing their own speeches, etc. Seriously, if you want a chef, maids, etc, pay it out of your own pocket instead of using the publics' money. Its time our commander and all of Congress started living like the people that it is supposed to represent. No more freebies. We had a little way in the 1700's so that we didn't have to live under a monarch. We are the people, for the people, by the people. I think if our leaders had to live with all the laws that they passed, this country wouldn't be going through half of what we do. I'm not calling for a pay cut of Congress or the President, just stop with the hand me downs.

Another thing, All elected officials should have to serve a stint in the Armed forces. Let them go through basic training, let them be completely torn apart, then rebuilt, let them serve under leaders who take away their rights, and then expect them to do as they wish as they slowly take away all of their benefits, and still expect them to fight at a high capacity. I'm not talking about get elected join the military. I'm talking before you are even put on the ballot.

Oh, if the world was just that easy.

I hope everyone has a great day!  

Wednesday 10/9/13

Happy Wednesday All! Well, we are half way through yet another week, and things are looking bright for us all.

I am sorry that this blog recently has become more political than anything else, but hey, I live next to Washington DC and both of my Jobs deal with the government. I still have to watch what I say, but some things need to be thought about. I mean everyone needs to think about it, not just some of us.

Here are some key points and screw jobs the government is currently putting people through. I may or may not have harped on this before, so bare with me because it is all still on my mind:

- Recently, we have had 5 soldiers pay the ultimate price for our great country. These men and women VOLUNTEERED for service. They will not be paid their death benefits... Now I find this a little bit offensive, and I believe that before anyone is paid, these families deserve their money. In their time of grief they should not be affected by a government shutdown.

- Reserves and Guard still aren't getting paid. Training is lapsing. We will not be a nation ready to fight if we can't train. Are the bad guys training during our government shutdown? You can bet your sweet ass they are!

- 3000+ truckers are planning on blocking the inner loop of the DC beltway tomorrow. They are protesting the government. Guess what Assholes, you aren't hurting anyone but the private civilian just trying to make a living. Congressmen don't take the beltway. Even though I do believe in protesting and speaking your mind, I do hope that every single one of you get arrested for being stupid, and disrupting the lives of innocent civilians.

Well, that's all I really have for today. There was more, but maybe I'll leave that for another day! Have a good one everybody!

One week down...

Happy Tuesday All! Or is it?

The government is starting week number two of its stalemate. Our president is taking the same stance with congress as we do with terrorists, meaning, he has already said he will not negotiate or compromise. I'm pretty sure this isn't how our government is supposed to work, but who am I to argue with the powers that be? Hopefully for the sake of our country, this all gets resolved soon. People are losing money everywhere.

I got told yesterday that because of the shutdown, reserves for October was canceled. Thanks for insuring ALL of the military got paid. You know, one congressman's salary would probably pay an entire units one month drill.... Just throwing that out there. Thanks for making us pay, while you children play and piss in your sand box....

Here's a few things I have realized in sports recently:

- The Jets have more wins so far then I had thought they would have all season. They are now 3-2, and they play the Steelers on Sunday. This should be interesting, being the girlfriend is a Steelers fan. Come on Jets! I can't have both of my teams lose to hers this season. She is not a very graceful winner, and it gets ugly when her team wins at all... Typical Steelers fan lol

- LSU has lost more games so far this year then I had thought they would... They lost to Georgia, It was a great game, I just didn't think they would lose it. They still have 3 more very tough games coming, against Florida, Texas A&M, and Alabama... This is going to be interesting.

- The Mets suck. There is no sugar coating this.

- The Saints are awesome again! All it took was a coach.

- Hockey season is just starting, so I really don't have much of a take on the Devils and the Bruins.

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

Another Monday Morning

Happy Monday All! Well I hope another great weekend was had by all. Mine seemed like a lot of shopping, but was good all the same.

Well, with no further delay, here it is:

Friday- Work, then home to go shopping with the GF. She seems to think I need to dress a little nicer on occasion. Maybe she's right, but it still doesn't mean that I have to like it. We ended up going to Walmart so I can pick up some new "Special Occasion" pants. I'll have to stop at Marshalls some time soon to get a few shirt and tie combos.

Saturday- Woke up early and headed to the gym. Then it was time to go shopping for some new running shoes. I need to get back to running on pavement, and I don't want my cheap ass Walmart running shoes to mess up my knees. So I went to Dicks Sporting Goods and picked up a pair of Brooks. I think my knees will thank me later. Then it was back home to relax before the wedding. Met some new people, got some OK food, drank a few beers, then went home and passed out after the LSU game.

Sunday- Slept in a little bit, then it was back to Dicks. I had been wanting some new golf irons for quite some time, because my old ones were 10 years old and falling apart. I ended up getting the Taylormade Rocketballz Iron set. I feel good about this purchase because they were on sale (Woo Hoo, $300 off), and because I love Taylormade! After I got them fitted and everything, I went to the driving range to test them out. I'll tell you this, if I can transfer my driving range session to the golf course, I'll be unstoppable. All I need to do is work on my drive a little bit. Its getting straighter, but could be better. Then I went grocery shopping, and to help get a little bit of mulch. Finally I ended up back home, ate a little dinner, and relaxed.

All in all, it was a pretty good weekend! I hope everyone had a great one too!!!

Ooooppppsss

Happy Friday all! At last another week has ended.

This is where I would usually be excited about the weekend, but there are other things on my mind. We found out yesterday, as Army Reservists, we won't get paid for out drill next weekend. Therefore, drill may be canceled all together.

Some people (Myself included) depend on that money to pay bills. I'm glad all of these congressmen can pay their bills since the screwed up our economy. I guess its always the little guys problem. I will always love my country, however, moving to Australia is looking better every day.

Anyways, here's my weekend, cut and dry:

Friday- Work, then the woman is coming over so that we can go shopping. She said I need to start dressing better to weddings and such. No more combat boots to weddings. No more being comfortable. Ugh, I hate dressing up for the most part, but I do look good in a suit. Lets see how this goes. I guarantee there will be at least one fight, because I'm hard headed and set in my ways.

Saturday- Up bright and early to hit the farmers market. Then to the gym. Wedding in the evening, then LSU plays.... Got to get to a TV to watch LSU lol...

Sunday- Gym, the maybe get a golf game in? We'll see. Might have to go to the storage unit and let someone in. We'll see if I have time for that.

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

Enough?

Happy Thursday! Whats that you say? Its almost the weekend? Hell Yea it is!!! Woo Hoo!

Well we are on day 3 of the Government shut down, and from what the news has been reporting, it could be a while before they get back in session. As of yesterday, we don't know if we have drill next weekend. Hmmm, maybe I'll actually have a free weekend? Don't want one, because I could use the money, but I won't complain too much.

Ok, so as of Tuesday, the state of Maryland passed some new laws. The first one is that talking on a cell phone while driving is now a primary offense, and so is texting while driving. I have to say that this one affects me. I do text and drive, but I am pretty damn good at it if I do say so myself.

The second one is All passengers in the vehicle must have their safety belts on. I always wear mine, however, who is the government to tell me what to do in this case. Its a personal thing. If you aren't wearing a seat belt, you aren't affecting anyone but yourself. If I am in the back seat of a car, and I feel like laying down or something, guess what, that's my choice. The government needs to back off...

Lastly, new gun laws have taken place. Assault style weapons are now banned. This is complete bull shit. Last time I checked, criminals didn't follow the law anyways. They are taking the guns out of law abiding citizens hands, and letting us become victims. This whole no magazines over 6 rounds is bull shit too. If I have a 6 round clip, and there are 7 bad guys, guess who wins? They say i have the right to protect my home by all means necessary, but they are taking the tools to do so out of our hands. It like saying, you have the right to build a deck on your house, but here's some nails and a screw driver....

Well, that's all I really have for today. Think about what this state is starting to do to us. I know I'm not staying much longer. How about you?

Have a great day all!

Here we go again

Happy Wednesday! Yes that commercial is  still going around so I'm still not recognizing it as hump day.

Day 2 of the government shut down.... I feel for everyone who is affected majorly by this. I am affected a little bit, but its mostly things I can manage without, like the commissary, barber shop on post, PX, Etc.... People were laid off from their jobs, so I really have no reason to complain!

Well, I had yet another early morning of gym time and making myself look like a stud. Maybe a stud is the wrong way to put it... I'm making myself less round. 170, here I come!!!

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

"Lose Yourself"By Eminem

Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted. one moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Yo

His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready to drop bombs,
But he keeps on forgetting what he wrote down,
The whole crowd goes so loud
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's choking how, everybody's joking now
The clock's run out, time's up, over, bloah!
Snap back to reality, Oh there goes gravity
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He's so mad, but he won't give up that
Easy, no
He won't have it, he knows his whole back's to these ropes
It don't matter, he's dope
He knows that but he's broke
He's so stagnant, he knows
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
Back to the lab again, yo
This whole rhapsody
He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him

[Hook:]
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
(You better)

The soul's escaping, through this hole that is gaping
This world is mine for the taking
Make me king, as we move toward a new world order
A normal life is boring, but superstardom's close to post mortem
It only grows harder, homie grows hotter
He blows. It's all over. These hoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he's known as the globetrotter
Lonely roads, God only knows
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
But hold your nose 'cause here goes the cold water
His hoes don't want him no more, he's cold product
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
He nose dove and sold nada
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
I suppose it's old partner but the beat goes on
Da da dum da dum da da

[Hook]

No more games, I'ma change what you call rage
Tear this motherfucking roof off like two dogs caged
I was playing in the beginning, the mood all changed
I've been chewed up and spat out and booed off stage
But I kept rhyming and stepped right into the next cypher
Best believe somebody's paying the pied piper
All the pain inside amplified by the fact
That I can't get by with my 9 to 5
And I can't provide the right type of life for my family
Cause man, these goddamn food stamps don't buy diapers
And it's no movie, there's no Mekhi Phifer, this is my life
And these times are so hard, and it's getting even harder
Trying to feed and water my seed, plus
Teeter totter caught up between being a father and a prima donna
Baby mama drama's screaming on and
Too much for me to wanna
Stay in one spot, another day of monotony
Has gotten me to the point, I'm like a snail
I've got to formulate a plot or I end up in jail or shot
Success is my only motherfucking option, failure's not
Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go
I cannot grow old in Salem's lot
So here I go it's my shot.
Feet, fail me not, this may be the only opportunity that I got

[Hook]

You can do anything you set your mind to, man

 

Government Stupidity

Hello All.

Happy Tuesday.....

For most people, last night you went to bed with a fully functional government. This morning, however, at 12:01am our government deemed it necessary to shut down for the time being.

Why you may ask? Well mostly, because they can't get their heads out of their asses.

Before I go any further, let me remind you that yes, I know what I have sword to defend and uphold. This is my opinion, and nothing more.

OK, back to the important stuff. Our government works 3 days a week most weeks. Don't believe me? Congress is in session Tuesday through Thursday, unless there is something important going on, IE, a budget... Now, Democrats will blame this on Bush somehow, and Republicans will blame this on Obama. Guess what? It is ever damn elected official we have. If they are in office they should have worked harder.

My question is this. Why are we even talking about new government programs if we can't afford the old ones? This isn't a debate on Obama care, but how in the hell are we going to start something new, if we can't fix the current fuck ups we have? Seriously, shelve the damn thing, figure out a budget, then revisit the problem. Our government has completely let us down, and nobody is outraged enough to start voicing their opinion.

Don't think this closure will affect you? Guess again:

-If you live on a military post, You are no longer shopping for food or anything else on post. Commissaries, Px's, Class VI's, MWR, Gym's, etc. All Closed down. Nobody to run them. You're still working and getting paid though, and that's a good thing.

-Vacation coming up? Your not going to any National Park, Monuments, Historic places, etc. Yes, that's right, Battlefields are closed. Statue of Liberty, closed. All Smithsonian buildings, including the Zoo, closed. Grand Canyon, closed....

-All Va programs are closed... Old Va claims and health care will still be open, and managed, However, new claims will be delayed.

-Trying to buy a house with a government program? Guess what? Not until the Government opens back up...

This is just a few of the things impacted... The Government has really screwed the pooch on this one... I hope for all of our sake that the shutdown is only for 2-4 days like the news keeps saying, but in the end, who knows?

Have a great day all! I hope this doesn't affect you...