Good Weekend
The show at the Improv was great. The did have one heckler in the crowd, but one of the comedians just ripped him apart, and the people sitting around him made him and his date leave. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. You can out Gabriel Iglesias at Latinostandup.com. Aidan got to go to the Baltimore Aquarium, so he was also happy this weekend. It was nice to have a day or two where I could sleep in a little and just relax.
When Shanna and I took Biology on Guam, one of the things we learned was that baldness comes from the mother's side. I held to what I learned in that class until this weekend when I was proven wrong. New evidence now shows it can come from either parent. I was made to feel stupid, and it gave me a small glimpse into what normal people must feel like all the time in my presence. Just kidding.
OK, so enough for now.
Tim
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Thursday, February 19, 2004
The First Lady
Laura Bush said gay marriage is "a very, very shocking issue". Give me a break. I think it's much more shocking that she's a former teacher, who hasn't gotten on her husband for not funding NCLB. I also think that as a former teacher she should know that just teaching to a test does not work. These people sicken me. They're worried over a couple of gay couples who have been living together for 20 years anyway now wanting to be called a married couple. They should focus more on things like oh I don't know, the unemployment rate, the deficit, the state of education in America, why we went to war with a country who's leader was nothing more than a blow-hard...I still resort back to the comment I brought in from Moby.com a few months back about if Clinton was impeached for lying about oral sex, then shouldn't Bush be impeached for lying about the reasons for going to war? I mean which one had the greater consequences? So Monica ruined a dress...Big f'n deal. Look at all the lives that have been ruined by Bush and Cheney and Rumsfeld war.
OK, enough bitchin for tonight. On a happier note, Sex in the City had their final episode. I never really cared for it personally, but I know a lot of people did enjoy it. I guess for most of its running time the show did not pertain to me. I was neither having sex, nor living in a city...
Going to the Improv tomorrow night to see Gabriel Iglesias. If you've seen him on Comedy Central you'll know that he's very funny...
Cheers!
Tim
Laura Bush said gay marriage is "a very, very shocking issue". Give me a break. I think it's much more shocking that she's a former teacher, who hasn't gotten on her husband for not funding NCLB. I also think that as a former teacher she should know that just teaching to a test does not work. These people sicken me. They're worried over a couple of gay couples who have been living together for 20 years anyway now wanting to be called a married couple. They should focus more on things like oh I don't know, the unemployment rate, the deficit, the state of education in America, why we went to war with a country who's leader was nothing more than a blow-hard...I still resort back to the comment I brought in from Moby.com a few months back about if Clinton was impeached for lying about oral sex, then shouldn't Bush be impeached for lying about the reasons for going to war? I mean which one had the greater consequences? So Monica ruined a dress...Big f'n deal. Look at all the lives that have been ruined by Bush and Cheney and Rumsfeld war.
OK, enough bitchin for tonight. On a happier note, Sex in the City had their final episode. I never really cared for it personally, but I know a lot of people did enjoy it. I guess for most of its running time the show did not pertain to me. I was neither having sex, nor living in a city...
Going to the Improv tomorrow night to see Gabriel Iglesias. If you've seen him on Comedy Central you'll know that he's very funny...
Cheers!
Tim
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
I guess it's been a little while. Well let's see. I got a message that the tags for my Jeep are finally ready. I'm still pretty stressed over the whole move thing. It seems like so much to do over the next month or so. I'm getting a chance to unstress this weekend though. Aidan is staying at Wynne and Brian's, and I have a friend coming to visit. Should be very fun.
We went and played pool at Bungalow's with Jeff tonight. Aidan had a really good time. I'm pretty sure he'll be asleep early tonight. Tomorrow night though he has to help start cleaning out his room. Time to start figuring out what is going to Texas and what is going to the dump.
I'm glad Kerry is doing so well, I just wish Dean and Edwards would drop out and start supporting him. It's the only real way to help get "Dubya" out of the White House this fall.
OK, my life is simple. I'll write more when I've lived a little more and have something to share.
take care
Tim
We went and played pool at Bungalow's with Jeff tonight. Aidan had a really good time. I'm pretty sure he'll be asleep early tonight. Tomorrow night though he has to help start cleaning out his room. Time to start figuring out what is going to Texas and what is going to the dump.
I'm glad Kerry is doing so well, I just wish Dean and Edwards would drop out and start supporting him. It's the only real way to help get "Dubya" out of the White House this fall.
OK, my life is simple. I'll write more when I've lived a little more and have something to share.
take care
Tim
Monday, February 09, 2004
Great News!
I just saved a bundle by switching back to USAA! They were able to cut my insurance bill in half. It all started when progressive sent my a notice saying they couldn't find my motor vehicle record, and that they were adding $450 to my premium for 6 months until the issue was resolved. I called them to find out what the deal was, and they said they couldn't find my DC license. I went on to explain to them that I have a Florida license with a Virginia address....while doing all that, they guy was pretty rude, so I was talking to him and looking up other companies at the same time. When I got off with Progressive, I decided to call USAA just to check. Very cool thing. Lower than any other rate I was able to find. A little weird since when I moved here they were the highest rate around, but I am not going to complain.
I just saved a bundle by switching back to USAA! They were able to cut my insurance bill in half. It all started when progressive sent my a notice saying they couldn't find my motor vehicle record, and that they were adding $450 to my premium for 6 months until the issue was resolved. I called them to find out what the deal was, and they said they couldn't find my DC license. I went on to explain to them that I have a Florida license with a Virginia address....while doing all that, they guy was pretty rude, so I was talking to him and looking up other companies at the same time. When I got off with Progressive, I decided to call USAA just to check. Very cool thing. Lower than any other rate I was able to find. A little weird since when I moved here they were the highest rate around, but I am not going to complain.
Saturday, February 07, 2004
The deed and ghost
It is done. The car is gone. It was a little strange I suppose. It was the car I drove to my honeymoon in, the car we took Aidan home from the hospital in...My first car.
Thought I heard children laughing, and then looked outside and the swings were moving...Of course it's windy here, so the voices could have come from anywhere and been carried. Likewise, the wind could have been stirring up the swings... Still a little creepy though...
Aidan is asleep. He's wearing his new pj's that Karen got him in Japan. He was very excited to put them on. He said "Now I'm like the guy at the Japanese steakhouse"...Very cute.
my cold is finally ending, but my gums and teeth on the left side of my mouth are still sore. I'm planning on going to the dentist Monday to see if it's related to the cold, or if I need a root canal or something fun like that...I've been brushing and rinsing with listerine like crazy, but that only aggravates it. Aspiring does help a little...
Nothing new going on....
more later
Tim
It is done. The car is gone. It was a little strange I suppose. It was the car I drove to my honeymoon in, the car we took Aidan home from the hospital in...My first car.
Thought I heard children laughing, and then looked outside and the swings were moving...Of course it's windy here, so the voices could have come from anywhere and been carried. Likewise, the wind could have been stirring up the swings... Still a little creepy though...
Aidan is asleep. He's wearing his new pj's that Karen got him in Japan. He was very excited to put them on. He said "Now I'm like the guy at the Japanese steakhouse"...Very cute.
my cold is finally ending, but my gums and teeth on the left side of my mouth are still sore. I'm planning on going to the dentist Monday to see if it's related to the cold, or if I need a root canal or something fun like that...I've been brushing and rinsing with listerine like crazy, but that only aggravates it. Aspiring does help a little...
Nothing new going on....
more later
Tim
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Death of the car
It may finally be coming to an end. After going round and round with the DMV, I finally decided to get a hold of a salvage yard that will take my car without the freakin title. So, Saturday I will be dropping the car off, and getting a letter that says the car was sold for parts and won't be driven. I'll just be glad not to have to look at it any more.
I'm still sick. It's been about a week and a half. Not bad enough to keep me home, just enough to make me miserable. I need sun, alcohol and sex...Doesn't have to be in that order...
It may finally be coming to an end. After going round and round with the DMV, I finally decided to get a hold of a salvage yard that will take my car without the freakin title. So, Saturday I will be dropping the car off, and getting a letter that says the car was sold for parts and won't be driven. I'll just be glad not to have to look at it any more.
I'm still sick. It's been about a week and a half. Not bad enough to keep me home, just enough to make me miserable. I need sun, alcohol and sex...Doesn't have to be in that order...
Wednesday, January 28, 2004
Frogs
A lady I work with gave me some fake frogs for Aidan to play with. He's going nuts with them in the tub right now. Some are being punished and get sat on, others don't survive the space flight and..**SPLAT**...He's such a cute little guy.
I guess I'm not the best sponsor in the world, because the guy who was suppose to show up today had a heart attack. I've been told he's OK and will be going home to recover for about a week. Not quite sure how old he is, but he's the same rank as me, and sounded about my age on the phone...That kinda scares me, especially since my dad has already had one.
I've got that itching in my ears that you can only get rid of by thinking of sandpaper. Unfortunately my imagination took a hit with flu, so instead I just itch...
A lady I work with gave me some fake frogs for Aidan to play with. He's going nuts with them in the tub right now. Some are being punished and get sat on, others don't survive the space flight and..**SPLAT**...He's such a cute little guy.
I guess I'm not the best sponsor in the world, because the guy who was suppose to show up today had a heart attack. I've been told he's OK and will be going home to recover for about a week. Not quite sure how old he is, but he's the same rank as me, and sounded about my age on the phone...That kinda scares me, especially since my dad has already had one.
I've got that itching in my ears that you can only get rid of by thinking of sandpaper. Unfortunately my imagination took a hit with flu, so instead I just itch...
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Me: Aidan please put on your underwear
Aidan (sitting naked on the couch): I will but I need to ask you something
Me: What do you need to ask?
Aidan: What are my penis balls filled with? (he's squeezing himself as he ask this)
Me: They're called testicles, and nothing if you don't stop squeezing them....
We've both been sick over the last couple of days. Last night was horrible. We both ached all over, couldn't find a comfortable position to sleep in, kept going from sweating to freezing... We're both doing better now, although he still has a cough, and I still have a sore throat, and swollen glands...Been taking aspirin and Earl Grey tea...It seems to be working. I also did about 10 minutes on my exercise machine just to stretch out some of my muscles...
Weather has been nasty...Snow, freezing rain, more snow and tomorrow the wind is suppose to pick up...
OK, more from me later...
Tim
Aidan (sitting naked on the couch): I will but I need to ask you something
Me: What do you need to ask?
Aidan: What are my penis balls filled with? (he's squeezing himself as he ask this)
Me: They're called testicles, and nothing if you don't stop squeezing them....
We've both been sick over the last couple of days. Last night was horrible. We both ached all over, couldn't find a comfortable position to sleep in, kept going from sweating to freezing... We're both doing better now, although he still has a cough, and I still have a sore throat, and swollen glands...Been taking aspirin and Earl Grey tea...It seems to be working. I also did about 10 minutes on my exercise machine just to stretch out some of my muscles...
Weather has been nasty...Snow, freezing rain, more snow and tomorrow the wind is suppose to pick up...
OK, more from me later...
Tim
Friday, January 23, 2004
Progress
Finally getting somewhere with the old car. The DMV HQ in Richmond emailed me back to let me know that all my problems started in Guam, where someone at the DMV put "Owner maintains New York Title" on my registration. I don't know why, and getting a hold of someone in Guam to ask them is pointless. What I need to do now is contact New York and have them send me a letter stating I have no NY title. Not a fax or a copy of a letter mind you. Anyway, I should be able to get that taken care of next week if I'm lucky. I'm going out to buy a nice bottle of wine to drink on the day that car is finally out of my driveway.
Finally getting somewhere with the old car. The DMV HQ in Richmond emailed me back to let me know that all my problems started in Guam, where someone at the DMV put "Owner maintains New York Title" on my registration. I don't know why, and getting a hold of someone in Guam to ask them is pointless. What I need to do now is contact New York and have them send me a letter stating I have no NY title. Not a fax or a copy of a letter mind you. Anyway, I should be able to get that taken care of next week if I'm lucky. I'm going out to buy a nice bottle of wine to drink on the day that car is finally out of my driveway.
I like a lot of what John Kerry has to say, but I'm still not sure I'm sold on him. I don't agree with him on gay marriage (he opposes). He is for gay adoption and other legal rights though. His best idea is the refunding of Americorp to allow people to serve two years and then earn 4 years worth of college money for whatever state they're in. I think if the democrats really want a good chance of winning, two of the front runners are going to have to combine efforts as Pres/Vice..
Tim
Tim
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Aidan: "Daddy can you please stop playing your guitar?"
Me: "I'm sorry I thought you couldn't hear it"
Aidan: "Yeah, well some people are trying to go to sleep in here"
I crushed him in about 10 games of connect four today. When he asked how I did it, I told him I have a super-brain and that if he wanted one he needs to eat his fruits and veggies, drink his milk and take his vitamin. He seems very excited to do all this tomorrow...If he does, I'm fairly certain he'll win a game or two...
Took the top bunk off his bed today...he is very happy about that...
I'm having chest pains after drinking a glass of Pinot Grigio...if I don't post any more, it's because I died. I'm hoping some tums and a glass of water will help...this use to happen in Guam, but I haven't had it in a long time...
Probably taking Aidan to the skate park this weekend to get a new helmet and pads and maybe to skate for a while... I'll keep you updated on broken bones etc...
Tim
Me: "I'm sorry I thought you couldn't hear it"
Aidan: "Yeah, well some people are trying to go to sleep in here"
I crushed him in about 10 games of connect four today. When he asked how I did it, I told him I have a super-brain and that if he wanted one he needs to eat his fruits and veggies, drink his milk and take his vitamin. He seems very excited to do all this tomorrow...If he does, I'm fairly certain he'll win a game or two...
Took the top bunk off his bed today...he is very happy about that...
I'm having chest pains after drinking a glass of Pinot Grigio...if I don't post any more, it's because I died. I'm hoping some tums and a glass of water will help...this use to happen in Guam, but I haven't had it in a long time...
Probably taking Aidan to the skate park this weekend to get a new helmet and pads and maybe to skate for a while... I'll keep you updated on broken bones etc...
Tim
Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Staying with the pattern
My last couple of post have been 5,4,3 and now 2 days apart... didn't want to upset the balance in nature so I'm posting tonight...
I've been very tired/stressed lately. A move, taking my son to live with his mom, an upcoming PCS, a new car, problems getting rid of the old car...I guess it's all starting to get to me...the good news is that if I should get grey hair or something, I'll still be the best looking man in the Pentagon.
Has anyone out there figured out what they want to do when they grow up? At different times my view of the future has included: doing 30 (not 20) years in the AF, getting out and becomming a contractor, getting out and taking a government civilian job, staying in about 20 years and then backpacking around the world for the rest of my life (no, I did not put that in there as a joke)........OK I lost my train of thought during a phone call so I'll have to finish this up tomorrow...
Cheers..
My last couple of post have been 5,4,3 and now 2 days apart... didn't want to upset the balance in nature so I'm posting tonight...
I've been very tired/stressed lately. A move, taking my son to live with his mom, an upcoming PCS, a new car, problems getting rid of the old car...I guess it's all starting to get to me...the good news is that if I should get grey hair or something, I'll still be the best looking man in the Pentagon.
Has anyone out there figured out what they want to do when they grow up? At different times my view of the future has included: doing 30 (not 20) years in the AF, getting out and becomming a contractor, getting out and taking a government civilian job, staying in about 20 years and then backpacking around the world for the rest of my life (no, I did not put that in there as a joke)........OK I lost my train of thought during a phone call so I'll have to finish this up tomorrow...
Cheers..
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
A Great Pizza
Made pizza last night...very tasty. Aidan's was just mozzarella, but I added ground veal to mine. We used Emeril's garlic sauce instead of making our own...still very good. The dough came out perfect. I added a little more olive oil and sugar than I normally use...
Saw on the news that they're starting to teach strip aerobics classes in the area. I may have to go and watch... It's suppose to be the new workout craze...
Gonna watch the State of the Union and keep track of all the mistakes (might be hard to keep up)...
Made pizza last night...very tasty. Aidan's was just mozzarella, but I added ground veal to mine. We used Emeril's garlic sauce instead of making our own...still very good. The dough came out perfect. I added a little more olive oil and sugar than I normally use...
Saw on the news that they're starting to teach strip aerobics classes in the area. I may have to go and watch... It's suppose to be the new workout craze...
Gonna watch the State of the Union and keep track of all the mistakes (might be hard to keep up)...
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Chris Pirillo
Site of the week is brought to you by Shanna...
Some of you may remember that I've posted about Chris Pirillo in the past, so here's the link to his site...
http://chris.pirillo.com/
Site of the week is brought to you by Shanna...
Some of you may remember that I've posted about Chris Pirillo in the past, so here's the link to his site...
http://chris.pirillo.com/
62 more days until I take Aidan to Texas. A lot to do in that time. I'm going to the DMV on Wednesday to finish the paperwork to get the title on my old car so I can donate it charity. I need to get rid of a lot of the stuff Aidan has in his room. I need a towing package on my Jeep. I need to get the house more or less cleaned out for when I move... Going to be a hectic time...
I need a vacation. I've never really had one. I'm not talking about the take a few days off from work and sit around the house kind. I'm talking about the kind where I'm on the other side of the planet, out of cell phone range, hold all my calls, relax on the beach with a drink in my hand for several days kind of vacation...
I'm looking forward to doing a remote tour after this...I know I'll be away from Aidan for a long time, but it will give me time to do things for myself, and then hopefully I'll end up in Europe again and he'll come live with me...
I don't think the DC area is for me...the people are fake, the air is bad, and the traffic is horrible. The job market here is good, but I don't know if that's enough... I liked the people I saw when I went to Detroit. I was waiting in a bar for my friend and I just people-watched for a while. These people seemed genuine. No hidden agenda's, just a sort of built-to-last toughness about them...it was very refreshing to see normal people...
I've committed myself to helping get Bush Jr. out of office. I'm not suppose to talk about the commander-in-chief, but you know what...Fuck Bush! He's lied about more things than I can remember, he's ruined the economy, he's made the world hate us...Fuck him and Rumsfeld, and Cheney and all the rest of them...I've never paid much attention to politics, but lately it just seems like everywhere I look I can see examples of where he has directly impacted the life of someone I know...there is a good chance he'll still win, but not because of my vote...
I'm waiting for Aidan to go to sleep, then I'm going to download some songs, and play my guitar....
Have a good one...
Tim
I need a vacation. I've never really had one. I'm not talking about the take a few days off from work and sit around the house kind. I'm talking about the kind where I'm on the other side of the planet, out of cell phone range, hold all my calls, relax on the beach with a drink in my hand for several days kind of vacation...
I'm looking forward to doing a remote tour after this...I know I'll be away from Aidan for a long time, but it will give me time to do things for myself, and then hopefully I'll end up in Europe again and he'll come live with me...
I don't think the DC area is for me...the people are fake, the air is bad, and the traffic is horrible. The job market here is good, but I don't know if that's enough... I liked the people I saw when I went to Detroit. I was waiting in a bar for my friend and I just people-watched for a while. These people seemed genuine. No hidden agenda's, just a sort of built-to-last toughness about them...it was very refreshing to see normal people...
I've committed myself to helping get Bush Jr. out of office. I'm not suppose to talk about the commander-in-chief, but you know what...Fuck Bush! He's lied about more things than I can remember, he's ruined the economy, he's made the world hate us...Fuck him and Rumsfeld, and Cheney and all the rest of them...I've never paid much attention to politics, but lately it just seems like everywhere I look I can see examples of where he has directly impacted the life of someone I know...there is a good chance he'll still win, but not because of my vote...
I'm waiting for Aidan to go to sleep, then I'm going to download some songs, and play my guitar....
Have a good one...
Tim
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