Tuesday, May 25, 2010

You Want Sympathy?

You'll find it between "shit" and "syphilis" in the dictionary. - from Lucky You (2007)

Before I get into today's post I would like to say that the quote above makes me chuckle. I have no idea if it is literally true or not but it really does not matter. I like it. I like you too because you are reading what I am writing and for that you get an A+ in my books. I do not actually have any books or even know who is actually reading this to give you said A+ but just imagine that I am. Thank you.


The past two weeks for me have been quite hectic. Between playing baseball and work I have not had much time to myself or to even unwind... and on Sunday I did. For all those who may stumble across this who are not from Canada, up here in The Great White North, the third weekend in May is a long weekend for us. Monday being declared a holiday and the day of Celebration for Queen Victoria's birthday. It is deemed to be the unofficial start to the summer. Most people use this weekend as a chance to go camping for the first time but a few years ago a buddy of mine decided he would rather start staying home this weekend and throw a party instead. Lets face it, this is Canada and even though it is the end of May we sometimes do end up getting snow and camping in that is never fun. Anyway, four years ago marked the start of a new tradition.

First Annual was born!! Four years, Fourth Annual kept things going strong. Sadly we did not get the turn out we did last year but the weather was incredibly nice the second half of the weekend so it is understandable. Nonetheless it was a great fun filled time.

For me Sunday started with me getting up and going into work for 7:30AM, not a great start to the day but who does not like money? I ended up working for about three hours and came home where I proceeded to have a shower. Feel free to picture me wet and naked. I will give you a moment to gain your composure.
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So after my shower I decided to head up to the store to get myself some beer for the party since I did not have much left here. So I walked up there only to find out that the store didn't open for anther half an hour, just my luck of course. I decided to just keep walking and take the long way home and when I got back just started playing around on my computer for awhile. About an hour later my stomach was growling something fierce. It was angry at me for not giving it some food. Before I could feed it though I had to head back up to the store to go grab some beer, which I ended up buying some Bud Light Lime (mmm so tasty). A few minutes later I was back home and I started to prepare myself a nice pre-drinking meal. Pasta. If I am going to be drinking a lot I always fill my belly full of pasta. It stays heavy in my stomach soaking up the alcohol so I can drink more! I am a loser like that but whatever I do not care. It helps make sure I do not puke too so I keep it up. While I was cooking that though I kept thinking about what I could take to the barbeque I was not coming up with any ideas at all. Usually what I end up always having to take are deviled eggs but I did not think I had enough eggs until I found a whole carton at the back of the fridge so for the next couple hours I slaved away boiling all the eggs we had in the house.

Point of interest, my deviled eggs are the most delicious ones you will ever taste.

It was about 3:30PM when I got all the eggs so I put them into some containers and headed over to Chad's house where the festivities would be going down. It also just happens to be right around my house. I love small towns. I get there and took the eggs in the house to put in his fridge, I did not see him in there so I checked out back and saw him up at house behind his helping building a deck. So I grabbed a beer and headed on up. Mostly just watched them work on the deck since at the moment there was not really anything I could do to help. It was about half an hour later when other people started showing up at Chad's house so I pitched a hand to help them finish the floor joists and get it all ready for the floor boards tomorrow. We got that down in no time and headed down to Chad's and joined everybody down there. A few of course started up a game of testicle toss. Testicle toss by the way is a game where you have two racks set apart from each other in the ground with three bars on each one. You have two teams that try to throw these ropes that have a golf ball fastened on each end on to one of the bars on the rack. Bottom bar is worth one, middle two, and the top is worth three points. First team to get to twenty-one wins.

We finished that game up right when more people started to show up. We started berbequing some burgers and hot dogs, got the salads out that other people brought, my eggs of course and enjoyed some goodness in food form. Then after all that good stuff there was cake to be had! Sweet delicious cake, four different kinds. So good. After dinner more testicle toss and the lighting of the fire that nearly burned the fur off of the neighbour's dog that came over. Do not worry though no animals were harmed during the night. At this point in the night was when things started to pick up. There were a couple games of beer pong but mostly throughout the night we had continuous rounds of flip cup. Six on six and everybody got involved at some point at least a few times during the night. It was a great time.

Lets take a brief moment to talk about the fire. This fire was intense, especially for just a backyard behind a house in a small town. The old tire rim used for the fire pit was completely surrounded by wood, coals and flames that you could not even pick it out. The fire probably grew to be about five and a half feet by five and a half feet and at one point during the night the flames reached up about twelve feet up into the air. And it was incredibly hot, you had to sit back at least ten to fifteen feet from the fire and even then at times when more wood, or part of a couch, or a chair, or whatever else we had got thrown on. Needless to say it was a good fire.

Back to the ensuing events and where things really took a turn for the worse? For the better? I am not sure which one but it was funny as can be at the time. Now one of the guys there was Johnny, who normally ends up falling asleep when he is sitting at a fire, and he made a comment about this because when he falls asleep Elton runs over and tackles him in his chair. Always funny. And no sooner than when Johnny was finished saying this he was taken out by somebody. It was either Elton or Spencer, Spencer being the instigator of most of what happens at this point in the night. So Johnny was on his back, the chair he was in broke and everybody else was just laughing their butts off. After that it was just a free-for-all. Spencer started picking on Kirk and then Elton got in on that. Kirk got the most of it throughout the night mostly because he kept chirping and chirping making fun of people. And then he starts on me and I am sitting right next to him. He is giving me a hard time because I am drinking Bud Light Lime and saying how it was so last year and blah blah blah. Now normally I am the good, quiet person that does not really say much or contribute to what is going on but on this night much to the surprise of EVERYBODY I plowed right through Kirk and then walked to get myself another Bud Light Lime. It was all fun and nobody took any of it seriously and almost everybody got in on it. I got tackled once by Chad and then a couple times by Spencer. I got Spencer back a few times and scrapped with him a bit. By the end of the night there were beer cans all over from people losing them from being tackled, people covered in beer and there were at least half a dozen chairs broken.

Things started to calm down after a few hours of that and by about 2-3AM people started to call it a night and either stumbled home or stumbled into Chad's house to find a spot to sleep. I can say though that I was the first one there and I was the last one to leave. I take pride in that. Outlasting everybody else. Ok well not entirely everybody else, at the end it was Missy and I sitting around the dying fire until it started to get a little too chilly to sit outside anymore and we called it a night after that.

The Annual is easily hands down one of the highlights of the year and I can't wait until the Fifth Annual rolls around next year.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Drop That Zero

...And Get With The Hero.

It is now officially time to freak the eff out! I am back again for the eighth time this month. It is insane! One more post away this month to equal all the posts that I had of all last year.

I do not know if anybody has noticed a little trend in movies coming out the past couple years and for a couple more years into the future but there is a fantastic one and it involves none other than the 80s. Not just all of the 80s but specifically 80s cartoons.

Lets recap some of the 80s cartoons that have come out as movies already: Two Transformers movies, GI Joe, an animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and two Alvin and the Chipmunks movies. They are now cataloged along the lines of the live action Ninja Turtles movies, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Masters of the Universe, The Flintstones, and lets not forget about those lovable Looney Tunes in both Space Jam and Looney: Tunes Back in Action. Then of course there have been Inspector Gadget, Garfield, and Dennis the Menace. Sure some of them were not all that great but some of them are classics. The best thing is though they are not done and hopefully the best is yet to come!

Some of the ones that are slated to be coming out in the near future include The Smurfs, Thundercats, Voltron, Greyskull (He-man) and a Yogi Bear movie! I personally cannot wait for the new He-man and Thundercats movies. I have high hopes from them. As for the others I will have to wait and see how they are like. I have a feeling that The Smurfs are either going to be a huge success or it is going to be a huge tanker, but I will be keeping my fingers crossed nonetheless. All those hours wasted in front of the television watching these cartoons religiously only have so many of them be turned into movies has got my inner geek jumping up and down for joy.

So lets get the popcorn ready for some retro-active trips down memory lane.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

And Shepherds We Shall Be

...for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. Nomenis Patri Et Fili Spirtus Sancti. (Boondock Saints 1999)

Do you not just hate when you have this good idea in your head that you want to write about and then the moment you go to start writing it just vanishes in thin air. That is life though is it not? The good things seem to disappear at a moments notice while the bad seems to linger and take hold. Though oddly enough it is ultimately for the best.

I know, I know, you are probably thinking I am completely crazy for thinking that but before you condemn me for it; hear me out.

Yeah sure, the good things in life make us all happy and such; however, all those thoughts and feelings are fleeting. Whereas, the bad things in life usually effect us on a more deeper level. Right down to the core of our soul. And it is in these moments that we derive the most character building attributes. A person who is able to endure the hardships in life is a person who comes out of it for the better. You become stronger for it, more confidence, able to take on more and have more to rely on when life starts to get tough again. You become a person who is more reliable, one who others can rely on, one who is able to help guide them through similar situations when needed. It is in the darkest of times when the brightest of light can be found.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

42

So what is the question?

Furthermore; why is that life always seems to be filled with way more questions than answers? Or maybe is that just a by product of intelligence? Our innate ability to be curious about anything and everything in the universe has driven us to seek out its answers and causing us to ask even more and more questions. Some questions are surely never to be answered no matter how hard we seek to find the solution.

I have an answer though that I have come across in my journey through life and that answer comes in the form of deliciousness. The sweet sweet taste of doughnuts, oh how they make me feel all good inside. And now I have come across something that every kitchen needs!

Behold!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/kitchen/d7bf/

A personal doughnut cooker that is nonetheless healthy, cutting out all that deep frying. Which probably means they will not taste as good but who wants to die of clogged arteries anyway?

So I bet you thought this was going to be a serious post when you started reading? Silly people.


“I bought a doughnut and they gave me a receipt for the doughnut... I don't need a receipt for the doughnut. I give you money and you give me the doughnut, end of transaction. We don't need to bring ink and paper into this. I can't imagine a scenario that I would have to prove that I bought a doughnut. To some skeptical friend, 'don't even act like I didn't that doughnut, I've got the documentation right here... It's in my file at home. ...Under "D"'."
Mitch Hedberg (American Comedian, 1968-2005)

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Can You Hear Me Now?

1. The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
The phone rings and I expect somebody to actually be calling for me? Yeah like that ever happens!

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Well there was this one time that we stole it just because we had a lot of stuff to carry back and we had to walk.

3. If you had to kiss the last person you kissed, would you?
Well if I had to do kiss them I wouldn't exactly have an option not to now would I?

4. Do you take compliments well?
Compliments... those are those nice things people say about you right? The ones that just feed my ego into making me believe that I be awesome. Yeah I take them well I think.

5. Do you play Sudoku?
Do I ever? I even have it on both my phone and my iPod to play whenever I can!

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
Well if Disney movies are anything to go by a pack of wolves would raise me as one of their own.

7. Do you like tongue rings?
I have nothing against them.

8. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
I was never lucky enough.

12. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs:
As long as they weren't a scientologist, those bastards can die. A horrible horrible death in fact.

13. Do you like to pursue or be pursued?
There's nothing wrong with a little both.

14. Use three words to describe yourself at the moment.
Happy, sleepy and hungry!

15. Do any songs make you cry?
I am a guy, we do not cry. lol

16. Are you continuing your education?
Fingers crossed on going back in the fall. :)

17. Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Yes, but probably not too well.

18. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grab?
Well after making sure I was dressed, I'd probably try to grab my computer and my shiny new laptop too because I'm a complete and utter nerd like that.

19. Who was the last person you shared a bed with?
Wow it has been awhile since I have shared my bed with anybody. I am so alone.

21. Favorite children's movie?
Hmmm, well there was this one time when I was completely drunk and calling out for the Lion King so maybe it's that.

22. What color are your eyes?
Mostly green, on occasion they turn blue.

23. How tall are you?
Six foot three inches.

25. If you could do it over again, start from scratch, would you?
Assuming that this means my life, no I wouldn't. As much as I have hated my life I wouldn't want to give up the person I have become, and it's the past experiences that mold you into the person that you are.

26. Any secret admirers?
This is just a silly question, if I knew about a secret admirer than it would not really be a secret now would it?

27. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
No I have not. Do they even exist anymore?

28. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
I have never been to the Olive Garden.

29. Favorite ex?
Well I suppose that might have to be my first girlfriend.

31. Do u like mayo?
There's nothing like the tangy zip of Miracle Whip!

32.Do u like mustard?
Mmm mustard is so good.

33. Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Sleep when I'm sleeping and eating when I'm eating. But never together at the same time.

34. Do you look like your mom or dad?
My dad I guess.

35. How long does it take you to shower?
Depends on if I shave while I'm in there, but can range from 10 to 25 minutes.

36. Can you do the splits?
Uh sort of. I have done it before but most of the time it is not always voluntary.

37. What movie do you want to see right now?
Iron Man 2 nuff said.

39. What did you do for New Years?
I was hanging out with my good friend Nina. We pretty much just watched movies but it was good times.

40. Do you think The Grudge was crappy?
I haven't seen it so I can't properly judge it though I'll have to say it was crap.

42. Do you own a camera phone?
YES! I love my crackberry!! ♥

44. Was your mom a cheerleader?
Nope.

45. What's the last letter of your middle name?
E.

47. How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Never enough.

48. Do you like care bears?
Used to watch the cartoon all the time.

49. What do you buy at the Movies?
Something to drink, maybe something to snack on. All depends on what I feel like at the time.

50. Do you know how to play poker?
I do.

51.Do you wear your seat belt?
Always, ok not always. I am a rebel.

52. What do you wear to sleep?
It ranges from nothing to just passing out in what I'm wearing.

53. Anything big ever happen in your town?
I'll have to get back to you on that.

54. is your hair straight or curly?
Straight for the most part.

55. Is your tongue pierced?
Nope.

56. Do you like Liver and Onions?
Eww.

57.Have you ever been in love?
Yes I have.

58. Do you like funny or serious people better?
Funny people are more entertaining.

59. Ever been to L.A.?
Not yet.

63. Do you hate chocolate?
I hate the imitation crap.

65. Are you a gullible person?
Sometimes, but I'm always skeptical.

66. Do you need a bf/gf to be happy?
lol this is a funny question.

67. do you have socks on right now?
Yes I am but only because I have not taken them off yet.

68. Are you easy to get along with?
For the most part.

69. What is your favorite time of day?
The night.

70. Do you like PINK?
Pink is overrated.

I'm A Follower, Not A Leader.

So apparently I was told by a little birdie that I needed to make a new post because somebody was all sad and disappointed that there was not anything new to read every time they checked out my blog.

*sigh*

Some people are just so hard to please...


Ha ha! Well anyway, hmm what should I write about? I just do not know! Which is probably my problem with keeping up with this blog. What goes on in my head tends to like to just stay there, drives me nuts sometimes. Or at least more nuts than I already am. A little impossible to imagine that I might actually be able to become more crazy but hey we live in a world where nothing is impossible, no matter how improbable it seems to be. There is a little gem for you to hold onto and save for a rainy day. If you think about it, it is the truth. Just because we are not able to think of or comprehend how something might happen does not mean that it cannot; it just means that we lack what is necessary for it to. Lead can be turned into gold if you are able to find a way to mix and match the necessary subatomic particles to change the molecular structure.

Oh if only we had that kind of technology, imagine the possibilities! Having the ability to change one molecule into another would essentially solve world hunger, our issues on fossil fuels, lead a revolution into getting more out of our energy sources (including green energy). Global warming would be able to be dealt with, siphoning out the green house gases directly out of the atmosphere into whatever we need! So if there are any really smart brainy people out there reading this figure out how to do this and you will be the greatest person in human history. Savior of the entire world.

Now as fun as this has been to write, it is quite lame but I shall post it anyway otherwise I have just wasted a few minutes on this for nothing! And I have now wasted a few minutes of yours too. :)

How does that make you feel?

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

A Helping Hand.

This is me trying to help out a friend with a song for her cousin's wedding. My first attempt at ever writing a song ever. Be kind, but honest.

She grew up wishing of love
and fairy tales
Dreaming of being a princess
who finds her prince
And how the world should be
such a magical place

Everybody told her fairy tales
were nothing but dreams
And that not everything in the world
is what it seems

Along comes a prince
in search of adventure
A knight in his shining armor
to find himself a dragon to slay
In hopes of becoming a hero
and reaping its rewards

Everybody told him fairy tales
were nothing but dreams
And that not everything in the world
is what it seems

For the prince there was no dragon
no glory to be had
Until he spotted a princess
and knew at first sight
That this was much more
than any treasure could bring

Everybody told them fairy tales
are nothing but dreams
And that not everything in the world
is what it seems

But they both now know
that it is no longer a dream
They have found their own fairy tale
their own magical world
A girl who has found her a prince
and a prince who has the greatest treasure of all

For when two find true love
Dreams can come true
For when two find true love
Dreams can come true

Monday, May 3, 2010

Back With A Vengence?

One year, six months and twenty-seven days ago I made my last post...

I know, I know, I am completely horrible at this whole blogging thing. I fail epically. Please forgive me in this short-coming, pretty please?

I will be honest with you now though, I have nothing really to say the moment. Not that there has not been anything worthy to post in the past year and a half but just because I am quite tired and very sore so I will just leave you with the knowledge that I have not forgot about this and I will try to be a better blogger for you all.

"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." - Thomas Jefferson