Saturday, December 24, 2005
Merry Christmas Eve !
Merry Christmas Eve to everyone. Hope all is well. Pistons won last night over Golden State so we're 21-3 now. The Red Wings also had an amazing comeback last night. Down two goals to none with a minute left to play.......we get one with about 38 seconds to play.......then another to tie it at two...OVERTIME ! Overtime periods last 5 minutes and the Wings decided to use 4:59.8 until they scored for the final time and won. It's not very often you have shots in hockey that just beat the buzzer. Anywho, it was a good night and fun was had by all. Merry Christmas to everyone tomorrow. Bye Bye !
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
This Can't Be Happening !
It's nights like tonight when I hate the money that is involved with pro sports. My favortie Red Sox player Johnny Damon has decided to sign with another team......anyone want to venture out and take a guess at what team. THE YANKEES. If you're going to leave Boston, just please go to any other team than the yankees. It is a sad day for Red Sox fans.
On a brighter note the Pistons pulled out a 93-89 win over Portland tonight. Winning 4 games in five nights is quite impressive and I hope the guys can get some much needed rest before Friday night. We're 20-3 and just keep on rolling. Alright it's past my bedtime. Night Y'all
On a brighter note the Pistons pulled out a 93-89 win over Portland tonight. Winning 4 games in five nights is quite impressive and I hope the guys can get some much needed rest before Friday night. We're 20-3 and just keep on rolling. Alright it's past my bedtime. Night Y'all
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
How Many Game Winning Shots Does It Take ?
How many game winning shots do you have to make to win a game? One. Obviously. How many chances do you usually get to take a game winning shot at the buzzer? One. Normally. Last night the Pistons fearless leader, Chauncey Billups had not one, not two, but three count them THREE chances to make a game winning shot at the buzzer. One at the end of regulation, one at the end of the first overtime, and the last one at the end of double overtime. Thank goodness he made the one at the end of double overtime. It's always nice to get a phone call after the end of the first overtime. Who would it be you ask? My Mother. "I'm leaving it up to you to get them a win son, I gotta get some sleep." Nice to know there was support elsewhere for the boys in red last night. So I stayed up and watched it go back and forth again and again. Until finally I could breathe easy when Mr. Big Shot, Chauncey Billups hit the game winner and the Pistons won 106-104. That improves us to 19-3 and we now get to come back to the Palace for 5 games or so. Always a good thing to come back home.
In other news I went to work again today. 7:30-5. I'm tired. The work is not as fast-paced as it was at UPS which is nice but when you're on your feet for 8 or 9 hours....it hurts. But I'd rather have some soreness in my legs than to have unbearable pain in my back which was the case at UPS. I got to go on some deliveries today with Chris.....one of the workers there. He showed me at least 20 places where he delivers to and kind of pointed to them as we drove by. I'm gonna have to drive around them about 50 more times before I remember where all of them are. We even went in one place that makes stabalizer bars. That was an interesting place. Lots of heat and lots of metal.
Well that's the exciting life of me....Hope you enjoyed it. Bye !
In other news I went to work again today. 7:30-5. I'm tired. The work is not as fast-paced as it was at UPS which is nice but when you're on your feet for 8 or 9 hours....it hurts. But I'd rather have some soreness in my legs than to have unbearable pain in my back which was the case at UPS. I got to go on some deliveries today with Chris.....one of the workers there. He showed me at least 20 places where he delivers to and kind of pointed to them as we drove by. I'm gonna have to drive around them about 50 more times before I remember where all of them are. We even went in one place that makes stabalizer bars. That was an interesting place. Lots of heat and lots of metal.
Well that's the exciting life of me....Hope you enjoyed it. Bye !
Monday, December 19, 2005
Hex Cap Screws, Flat Washers, Button Head Cap Screws, Plow Bolts, Wing Nuts, Elevator Bolts....You name it
Those are just a few of the products I got to handle today. I started my new job at Fastenal today. 8 am to 5 pm. I actually enjoyed getting to know my way around the store as the day went on. Finding different bins for different products takes a long long time when you don't know where anything goes. All in good time. There are four guys who run that store, myself included. Soon it will be five guys though, another part-time guy starts on the first of January. I'll prolly get to train him since I'll have a few weeks in. The guys are very nice there and laid back. They like to joke around and don't mind helping you when you have a question. They really seemed to appreciate having me around today since the boss just returned from vacation and it was just two guys running the store for the last two weeks. On Wednesday or Thursday my boss said I'll probably get to ride along on a delivery or a call and see how things get done on that end of the spectrum. I would like to do that since that's what I'm going to school for. All in all it was a pretty good first day.
In other news I'm on Christmas Break for school and am glad that I don't have to attend class for a few weeks. The Pistons continue to play amazing basketball and are still the best team in the NBA at 18-3. Way to go guys. That's all the news I have for now. Bye y'all
In other news I'm on Christmas Break for school and am glad that I don't have to attend class for a few weeks. The Pistons continue to play amazing basketball and are still the best team in the NBA at 18-3. Way to go guys. That's all the news I have for now. Bye y'all
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
All Jazzed up
The Pistons lost to the Utah Jazz the other night. Not cool guys. Better beat Sacramento tonight.
Congrats to my sister getting onto grad school.
That's all I got....Take it easy everyone.
Congrats to my sister getting onto grad school.
That's all I got....Take it easy everyone.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Lazy Saturday
Well I'm back now. The hot chocolate was pretty tasty. I should start to study this afternoon. I don't really want to but when does studying ever sound appealing? I could go to the rec. I went there last night for the first time this semester. Joel and I played some pool and then went and played some basketball with Nick. My back doesn't hurt today so I must have not overdone it. Go me. No matter how fat I think I'm getting I'm still the lightest guy in my apartment. 160 pounds with shoes on, after an entire semester of eating like crap. We had weigh-ins at the rec last night and Joel came in at 176 and Nick came in at 195. I'm pretty sure we're all within 2 inches of each other in height as well.
Pistons Update: As you know we traveled to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors last night. It was back and forth the entire game and like usual we turned up the defense in the last few minutes. We didn't run away with the game but it just seems like the guys turn it up a notch in those last few minutes. Rasheed Wallace gave us some big buckets and came up with a key steal down the stretch and my man Chauncey Billups got a lay-up off that steal. We were up 4 in the last 9 or 10 seconds and Golden State hit a 3 pointer to come within one point. They started fouling us to stop the clock but we made our free throws and held them off. The very end made my heart skip a beat when Rasheed Wallace decided to make a full court pass to Ben Wallace.....I was hoping he wouldn't have it hit off his leg or arm or something and give Golden State the ball back but everything worked out and Ben caught it...took two steps and slammed it home. So we're up 3 with the last few seconds ticking off the clock and Golden State launches a 3 pointer from way back and................it just hits off the rim and the Pistons escape with a close victory to improve to 14-2. Way to go guys.
Red sox Rumor: I heard there might be a chance Boston might get Nomar Garciaparra back. Even though he's like the Grant Hill of baseball and gets hurt all the time I still would love to see him back in a Red Sox uniform.
After the game Joel, Tiff, and I watched Home Alone because we find that movie hilarious.....we watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation earlier in the day and that too is a classic Christmas movie. I fell asleep about half way through Home Alone and that was the end of my night.
Well it's time to start that studying. Happy Saturday everyone.
Pistons Update: As you know we traveled to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors last night. It was back and forth the entire game and like usual we turned up the defense in the last few minutes. We didn't run away with the game but it just seems like the guys turn it up a notch in those last few minutes. Rasheed Wallace gave us some big buckets and came up with a key steal down the stretch and my man Chauncey Billups got a lay-up off that steal. We were up 4 in the last 9 or 10 seconds and Golden State hit a 3 pointer to come within one point. They started fouling us to stop the clock but we made our free throws and held them off. The very end made my heart skip a beat when Rasheed Wallace decided to make a full court pass to Ben Wallace.....I was hoping he wouldn't have it hit off his leg or arm or something and give Golden State the ball back but everything worked out and Ben caught it...took two steps and slammed it home. So we're up 3 with the last few seconds ticking off the clock and Golden State launches a 3 pointer from way back and................it just hits off the rim and the Pistons escape with a close victory to improve to 14-2. Way to go guys.
Red sox Rumor: I heard there might be a chance Boston might get Nomar Garciaparra back. Even though he's like the Grant Hill of baseball and gets hurt all the time I still would love to see him back in a Red Sox uniform.
After the game Joel, Tiff, and I watched Home Alone because we find that movie hilarious.....we watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation earlier in the day and that too is a classic Christmas movie. I fell asleep about half way through Home Alone and that was the end of my night.
Well it's time to start that studying. Happy Saturday everyone.
No Coffee
Why did I wake up at 8am today? I'm not quite sure....but I'm sure we didn't have any coffee. Oh my, a revelation as I type....there is one packet of hot chocolate left. I hid it for a day like today. I'm so smart. Alright, maybe another post will happen later but I need something warm to drink. Bye !
Friday, December 09, 2005
Southern Comfort
It's mornings like these I wish I could wake up at about 6:30 and pour a cup of coffee (black) maybe throw a sweatshirt on and head down to the dock for some early morning fishing. Instead I awake to a few inches of snow. This is depressing. I used to be ok with snow but I think it lost its intrigue when I grew out of my snowpants. I haven't built a snowman in ages, I can't golf with the snow on the ground, and it makes driving your car too much of an adventure.
So here I sit, in my apartment not wanting to go anywhere from the way things look outside. I probably should go out and do something though. Even if it's just a quick trip to 7-11 or something. It's kind of weird in the apartment right now. My roommate is passed out in his bed from a night of drinking too much, some people are at their final class for the semester, and I'm sitting here eating an entire bag of cocktail shrimp by myself. It must be college.
Despite the bad roads last night a bunch of us went out and partied last night. It was a good time. Some of us were celebrating the end of the semester. Some of us just wanted to go out. We drank a little, danced a little.......all in all a pretty solid Thursday night. Yesterday was my last class and I only have 1 exam during exam week and it's not until next Thursday. I have to write a final paper for another class and then take that one exam and this semester will be officially complete. Hallelujah!
The Pistons haven't played in about 6 days which is bumming me out. I can't wait until tonight when they play Golden State. Hopefully they don't come out slow. They should be nice and rested and ready to go.
Well that's all I have so I hope everyone stays warm and has a nice weekend. Bye Y'all
So here I sit, in my apartment not wanting to go anywhere from the way things look outside. I probably should go out and do something though. Even if it's just a quick trip to 7-11 or something. It's kind of weird in the apartment right now. My roommate is passed out in his bed from a night of drinking too much, some people are at their final class for the semester, and I'm sitting here eating an entire bag of cocktail shrimp by myself. It must be college.
Despite the bad roads last night a bunch of us went out and partied last night. It was a good time. Some of us were celebrating the end of the semester. Some of us just wanted to go out. We drank a little, danced a little.......all in all a pretty solid Thursday night. Yesterday was my last class and I only have 1 exam during exam week and it's not until next Thursday. I have to write a final paper for another class and then take that one exam and this semester will be officially complete. Hallelujah!
The Pistons haven't played in about 6 days which is bumming me out. I can't wait until tonight when they play Golden State. Hopefully they don't come out slow. They should be nice and rested and ready to go.
Well that's all I have so I hope everyone stays warm and has a nice weekend. Bye Y'all
Sunday, December 04, 2005
Almost Finished
The semester of school will soon be over. Just one week of classes and one week of exams. I am ready for a break from school. I'll keep busy though since I was just hired at Fastenal. Yes, I have a job. Fastenal sells industrial and construction supplies if anyone is wondering.
What else..........oh I went to a concert at Joe Louis Arena last night with Amanda, Jason, Sue, Tony, and Kalee. Dave Matthews Band was playing and I got free tickets through Jason's mom. They are the most mellow band ever. That fiddle player they have is quite amazing I must say. We got to sit in the executive suites and had free pop, pizza, beer and...........a bathroom. I drove separate so I did not partake in the free beer but I think my brother-in-law picked up the slack. They had these cool plastic cups with the redwings logo on the side and I wanted some for school so Amanda helped me steal about 30 of them. Amanda also kept me up to date on the pistons score via her new heat-seeking missle launching, GPS tracking, map-making, dictionary, instant messaging, back-scratching phone. I even think she said if you press the right button it will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I don't have that option on my phone. All in all the concert was fun.
This morning I went to church and Mom's organ died. So she just switched over to the piano and continued on. Now I'm just sitting at home thinking about the homework I should do. That's all I have for now.....oh the Pistons won last night and improved to a NBA best 13-2. Ok bye everyone !
What else..........oh I went to a concert at Joe Louis Arena last night with Amanda, Jason, Sue, Tony, and Kalee. Dave Matthews Band was playing and I got free tickets through Jason's mom. They are the most mellow band ever. That fiddle player they have is quite amazing I must say. We got to sit in the executive suites and had free pop, pizza, beer and...........a bathroom. I drove separate so I did not partake in the free beer but I think my brother-in-law picked up the slack. They had these cool plastic cups with the redwings logo on the side and I wanted some for school so Amanda helped me steal about 30 of them. Amanda also kept me up to date on the pistons score via her new heat-seeking missle launching, GPS tracking, map-making, dictionary, instant messaging, back-scratching phone. I even think she said if you press the right button it will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I don't have that option on my phone. All in all the concert was fun.
This morning I went to church and Mom's organ died. So she just switched over to the piano and continued on. Now I'm just sitting at home thinking about the homework I should do. That's all I have for now.....oh the Pistons won last night and improved to a NBA best 13-2. Ok bye everyone !
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Break
I'm on Thanksgiving Break until Monday. I'm happy I don't have to go to a few days of class but kind of bummed I have so much work to do. Hopefully I'll get a lot of it done over break. It's snowing today and that is not good. I plan on attempting to run the turkey trot tomorrow for tradition purposes and snow and wind are a bad combo when it comes to running. I don't think I've ran more than twice since last years turkey trot so it shall be interesting to see if I make it to the end.
In other news the pistons are 8-1 which is pretty cool. If we keep on this pace we'll finish the season at 73-9. That would be great. It's sad that one of the late 90's Chicago Bulls teams went like 72-10, that's just ridiculous. In baseball the Red Sox traded some up and coming players for a proven pitcher Josh Beckett. A solid addition in my opinion.
Well I think it's time to get some work done. I'll catch y'all later. Happy Thanksgiving!
In other news the pistons are 8-1 which is pretty cool. If we keep on this pace we'll finish the season at 73-9. That would be great. It's sad that one of the late 90's Chicago Bulls teams went like 72-10, that's just ridiculous. In baseball the Red Sox traded some up and coming players for a proven pitcher Josh Beckett. A solid addition in my opinion.
Well I think it's time to get some work done. I'll catch y'all later. Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
Great Start
Pistons are 5-0. Played a good game last night against Phoenix. I'm doing well. Have a nice weekend everyone.
Friday, November 04, 2005
What a Finish !!
Congrats to the Pistons on their last second heroics tonight. Richard Hamilton's jumper as time expired was quite amazing. Nice job guys. Ok goodnight everyone.
Update
My apartment now smells of clean linen not to be confused with hawaiian breeze which my sister likes to use...I'll be honest I'm just not a hawaiian breeze kinda guy, nothing against Hawaii but...their breeze is known to cause dizziness, headaches, typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, and attracts theives of indians (Ok so maybe that's just what you get when you play the very old Oregon Trail game.....and what's up with you only being allowed to take 50 pounds of meat back to the wagon? If I shoot a buffalo I want more than 50 pounds of it, geez). Anyways....back to reality....I didn't feel the need to buy Glade Plug-ins for the entire place. I strategically placed one by the door as you come into the apartment and one in my room. They had some "clean linen" powder stuff that you throw on the carpet and then vacuum, that looked interesting to me. I'll most likely buy that next and proceed to experiment.
I woke up at 6am this morning. I don't think I've been up that early since I was in Georgia. It's only 10 am and it feels like it could be 2pm to me. I had to get up to take my car into the shop to have some work done on it. Hopefully it will be all good to go for Winter.
Well happy Friday everyone and have a nice weekend !
P.S. Stay away from that Hawaiian breeze
I woke up at 6am this morning. I don't think I've been up that early since I was in Georgia. It's only 10 am and it feels like it could be 2pm to me. I had to get up to take my car into the shop to have some work done on it. Hopefully it will be all good to go for Winter.
Well happy Friday everyone and have a nice weekend !
P.S. Stay away from that Hawaiian breeze
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Always Something To Do
That's one thing that's true about college, there is always something going on. Whether it be a game, going out with friends, doing homework......you're always busy. Last night a few of us went to Applebee's for half off appetizers and dollar beers. We were informed that it would be the last night for half off appetizers yet the beer deal still stands. We watched the Pistons while we were there and although I couldn't hear the sound they looked great.
Today I only had one class which didn't even last the whole time. I love it when that happens. I think I'm going to go back to my apartment and watch some golf over a nice lunch. Maybe go to Kroger's too. I went there Sunday night and bought some glade plug-in things to make my apartment smell like "clean linen" cause I really like that smell for some reason and when I got home I realized that I had only purchased the refill things you put inside the actual "Plug-in." I sure felt like a horses patoot. I guess that's the way it goes sometimes.
Tonight I think my friend Kalee is coming down for a visit. Her younger brother just started at Toledo this year so she said she'd come down and visit for a while. Also, The OC is back tonight and no I don't like the fact that I watch a prime time soap opera of sorts but that theme song sure is catchy. Anyways, I must continue on my clean linen quest. I will let you know how it turns out at a later date. Happy Thursday everyone !
Today I only had one class which didn't even last the whole time. I love it when that happens. I think I'm going to go back to my apartment and watch some golf over a nice lunch. Maybe go to Kroger's too. I went there Sunday night and bought some glade plug-in things to make my apartment smell like "clean linen" cause I really like that smell for some reason and when I got home I realized that I had only purchased the refill things you put inside the actual "Plug-in." I sure felt like a horses patoot. I guess that's the way it goes sometimes.
Tonight I think my friend Kalee is coming down for a visit. Her younger brother just started at Toledo this year so she said she'd come down and visit for a while. Also, The OC is back tonight and no I don't like the fact that I watch a prime time soap opera of sorts but that theme song sure is catchy. Anyways, I must continue on my clean linen quest. I will let you know how it turns out at a later date. Happy Thursday everyone !
Friday, October 28, 2005
Another Week in the books
Well it's Friday again and I'd like to wish my Uncle Dale a happy birthday. I'd also like to say congrats to the White Sox on winning the world series even though I was rooting against them the entire time.
This week was a busy one....lots of school stuff was going on this week and I'm glad it's done. Before I know it, it will be Christmas vacation. The weeks seem to be going by pretty fast right now. I guess that's what happens when you're busy. My back has been very cooperative lately and I couldn't be happier about that. It's nice to actually feel like I'm 21.
Last night was party night as is every Thursday here at Toledo but I decided to stay in because for some reason I was ready to fall asleep at about 8:30. So I drank one of those unhealthy energy drinks and felt like a million bucks. I then proceeded to watch the Red Wings win......AGAIN. They look pretty solid this year. After the game my friend Chris and I sat in my room and played guitar for about 6 hours. He has never played guitar but he seemed pretty interested in it so I was willing to teach him. He even helped me write a song. He had a bit of trouble playing because he just had surgery on his finger and it was all sore and wrapped up.
That darn energy drink kept me up til about 5 in the morning but that's the way it goes. I slept until noon and felt very lazy. That's normal for Friday's though. I cleaned the apartment a little bit and continued to play guitar for a few hours. Tonight I'm going to see a movie with my friend Crystal and then I'm going to come home and go to bed so I can head home tomorrow morning.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Have a good weekend everyone.
This week was a busy one....lots of school stuff was going on this week and I'm glad it's done. Before I know it, it will be Christmas vacation. The weeks seem to be going by pretty fast right now. I guess that's what happens when you're busy. My back has been very cooperative lately and I couldn't be happier about that. It's nice to actually feel like I'm 21.
Last night was party night as is every Thursday here at Toledo but I decided to stay in because for some reason I was ready to fall asleep at about 8:30. So I drank one of those unhealthy energy drinks and felt like a million bucks. I then proceeded to watch the Red Wings win......AGAIN. They look pretty solid this year. After the game my friend Chris and I sat in my room and played guitar for about 6 hours. He has never played guitar but he seemed pretty interested in it so I was willing to teach him. He even helped me write a song. He had a bit of trouble playing because he just had surgery on his finger and it was all sore and wrapped up.
That darn energy drink kept me up til about 5 in the morning but that's the way it goes. I slept until noon and felt very lazy. That's normal for Friday's though. I cleaned the apartment a little bit and continued to play guitar for a few hours. Tonight I'm going to see a movie with my friend Crystal and then I'm going to come home and go to bed so I can head home tomorrow morning.
So that's my story and I'm sticking to it. Have a good weekend everyone.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Hey Y'all
Well it could be the drugs (anti-inflammatory) or maybe it was the beer but I woke up this morning without any soreness in my back. It was a great thing. That's the first thing that pops into my brain when I wake up everyday.....how sore will I be today? Today was the first day in a series of many (Lord willing) that I will feel no pain. Positive thinking can't hurt, right ?
Sometimes I wish I had a Friday class just so I could have a sense of obligation to get up and do something. I did wake up at 8:15 this morning which is quite early for a Friday but instead of being productive I sat around and watched one of those "Best Police Chases" shows.....oh yeah and some guys on the discovery channel getting flipped and poked by a very angry bull. Side note while we're on the topic of television....I don't know why but last night I looked at my watch and realized it was 7 O'clock and the only thing I could think was "Wheel of Fortune is on and I have to watch it." I don't think I've watched Wheel of Fortune once since I've been at school but I think I've sat down and watched it with Mom and Dad at least 378 gazillion times.....maybe not that many but you get my drift. I guess if you watch something for so many years and it's on at a constant time it becomes somewhat of an automatic response to think of it. Anyways....the bonus round was Living things and the word was "Begonias" and the guy won and got a Land Rover or something like that and everyone was merry.
Ok back to me being lazy today....I've done nothing except play my guitar, watch tv, and play on my computer. Does it count if I thought about doing my homework? I'm sure I'll do something productive later on since all my friends left the apartment. Most of them are going up north to hunt, even Nick who doesn't even hunt......he does sell knives though so I told him to go out and get a deer like a man and just use his knives. He said he's going to paint his face and be Rambo, maybe sew up his own wound if it comes to that.
What else? I had 2 tests last week and got them back this week. I received 107% on my interpersonal communications test and a 92% on my consumer behavior test. I thought I did better on the consumer behavior one but the teacher is a pretty tough grader. Oh well I'm pretty happy with both tests. I'll take A's whenever I can get them.
What would a blog entry be without a reference to baseball.....or sports in general for that matter. The teams for the world series are all set to rock and roll. Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros. While I'm usually Pro American League I cannot bring myself to root for Chicago, especially after they swept my Red Sox. So I'll be rooting for Houston (Sorry Mike).
Well I think that shall be all for now, happy friday everybody.
Sometimes I wish I had a Friday class just so I could have a sense of obligation to get up and do something. I did wake up at 8:15 this morning which is quite early for a Friday but instead of being productive I sat around and watched one of those "Best Police Chases" shows.....oh yeah and some guys on the discovery channel getting flipped and poked by a very angry bull. Side note while we're on the topic of television....I don't know why but last night I looked at my watch and realized it was 7 O'clock and the only thing I could think was "Wheel of Fortune is on and I have to watch it." I don't think I've watched Wheel of Fortune once since I've been at school but I think I've sat down and watched it with Mom and Dad at least 378 gazillion times.....maybe not that many but you get my drift. I guess if you watch something for so many years and it's on at a constant time it becomes somewhat of an automatic response to think of it. Anyways....the bonus round was Living things and the word was "Begonias" and the guy won and got a Land Rover or something like that and everyone was merry.
Ok back to me being lazy today....I've done nothing except play my guitar, watch tv, and play on my computer. Does it count if I thought about doing my homework? I'm sure I'll do something productive later on since all my friends left the apartment. Most of them are going up north to hunt, even Nick who doesn't even hunt......he does sell knives though so I told him to go out and get a deer like a man and just use his knives. He said he's going to paint his face and be Rambo, maybe sew up his own wound if it comes to that.
What else? I had 2 tests last week and got them back this week. I received 107% on my interpersonal communications test and a 92% on my consumer behavior test. I thought I did better on the consumer behavior one but the teacher is a pretty tough grader. Oh well I'm pretty happy with both tests. I'll take A's whenever I can get them.
What would a blog entry be without a reference to baseball.....or sports in general for that matter. The teams for the world series are all set to rock and roll. Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros. While I'm usually Pro American League I cannot bring myself to root for Chicago, especially after they swept my Red Sox. So I'll be rooting for Houston (Sorry Mike).
Well I think that shall be all for now, happy friday everybody.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Happy October 17th
Well what can I say for myself.....My first, second, and third choices for teams to win the world series are all eliminated. I carved a pumpkin of a team who didn't make the playoffs and I spent 27 hours with my sister this weekend. Currently I'm on fall break which is nice because I get two days off this week. That means I only have to go to class 2 days this week. I can't complain about that.
I'd like to fast forward to Christmas break as long as there is no snow. I'm also hoping for my back to fully heal by Thanksgiving, I would like to be able to at least walk the turkey trot. I know I won't be able to run but I enjoy going downtown every year.
Hmmm what else? Oh ! My new apartment is nice. It's much smaller than the house was but it gets the job done. We even have a balcony and I can walk to class if I so desire. It's nice to have fully functional internet there too. You'd think I'd be updating my blog left and right but I apologize for such delay. Between school work and 6 hour pumpkin carving sessions the blog somehow took a backseat in the priority wagon. Well that's all I can think of at the moment so Happy October 17th !
I'd like to fast forward to Christmas break as long as there is no snow. I'm also hoping for my back to fully heal by Thanksgiving, I would like to be able to at least walk the turkey trot. I know I won't be able to run but I enjoy going downtown every year.
Hmmm what else? Oh ! My new apartment is nice. It's much smaller than the house was but it gets the job done. We even have a balcony and I can walk to class if I so desire. It's nice to have fully functional internet there too. You'd think I'd be updating my blog left and right but I apologize for such delay. Between school work and 6 hour pumpkin carving sessions the blog somehow took a backseat in the priority wagon. Well that's all I can think of at the moment so Happy October 17th !
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Hi
Hello everyone. It's been 2 weeks.....I'm aware. I've been slightly busy the past few weeks and updating my blog wasn't at the top of my priority list. So what has happened with me lately? I was told I had to leave my house because of an eviction notice (turned out to be a blessing). Yesterday I had acupuncture with 10 needles in my back and 5 in my ear. My back doesn't know how it wants to feel. Somedays it wants to feel fine and other days it wants to hurt. I have a bad feeling it might be an injury that stays around for a long time. The Red Sox made the playoffs and lost their first game against the white sox 14-2...total embarassment. The Tigers fired Alan, sorry buddy. Lindsey Hunter of the Pistons is having surgery today. I turned in my sales portfolio I had to make for one of my classes today. I'm glad that's done.
My parents are leaving for Georgia tomorrow, I would like to go as well but I can't. I'll just stay home and watch baseball and do homework and be merry. I hope it doesn't get cold for at least a little while longer. Cold weather and I don't get along very well. Anyways, I think that's all I have for now. Hopefully it won't be another 2 weeks before I post. Have a nice day everyone.
My parents are leaving for Georgia tomorrow, I would like to go as well but I can't. I'll just stay home and watch baseball and do homework and be merry. I hope it doesn't get cold for at least a little while longer. Cold weather and I don't get along very well. Anyways, I think that's all I have for now. Hopefully it won't be another 2 weeks before I post. Have a nice day everyone.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Update
Hello everyone,
I was pleased to hear that Grandma Gall's surgery went well. Hopefully it will help. I myself have been doing EXCELLENT in terms of my back. I haven't felt this good in a long long time. I can roll out of bed with ease and get out of my car with no problems. My friend Jeff asked me if I could play golf yet and since I've made the mistake of golfing when I thought I was better about 3 or 4 times this summer I think I am going to have to pass. I think I'll put the clubs away for the year even though this is the perfect time to play golf.
School is going ok for now. I have deadlines coming up for big assignments though. Having big projects due is like being in debt with your professor. They always have something to hang over your head. I can't say I'm a fan of that feeling. Oh well, that's just the way it is.
Yesterday wasn't the best day in the baseball world.....the Yankees overtook Boston by a 1/2 game for the division lead. It might go back and forth like that until the end of season so I hope the right team ends up on top when it's all said and done.
On a happy note I found 70 dollars in my dream last night, sad news is I woke up and it definitely wasn't there anymore. Maybe it's under my pillow, I'll have to check when I get home. Heck, I'll be excited if there is milk in the fridge when I get back let alone the 70 bucks. Today is the day we are supposed to get internet at the house. I would really aprreciate that. I have to come to campus everytime I need to get work done and a lot of my assignments are posted on the internet and it would make life a bit easier to have access to them from my room.
Hmmm what else? I guess I don't really have anything so I'll leave you with the stupid joke of the past few weeks.....Did you hear about the pretzel that was attacked? He was asSALTed(assaulted) muahhahahahahahaha. I know I know, quite the knee slapper.
Well I don't think I can top that so have a nice day everyone.
I was pleased to hear that Grandma Gall's surgery went well. Hopefully it will help. I myself have been doing EXCELLENT in terms of my back. I haven't felt this good in a long long time. I can roll out of bed with ease and get out of my car with no problems. My friend Jeff asked me if I could play golf yet and since I've made the mistake of golfing when I thought I was better about 3 or 4 times this summer I think I am going to have to pass. I think I'll put the clubs away for the year even though this is the perfect time to play golf.
School is going ok for now. I have deadlines coming up for big assignments though. Having big projects due is like being in debt with your professor. They always have something to hang over your head. I can't say I'm a fan of that feeling. Oh well, that's just the way it is.
Yesterday wasn't the best day in the baseball world.....the Yankees overtook Boston by a 1/2 game for the division lead. It might go back and forth like that until the end of season so I hope the right team ends up on top when it's all said and done.
On a happy note I found 70 dollars in my dream last night, sad news is I woke up and it definitely wasn't there anymore. Maybe it's under my pillow, I'll have to check when I get home. Heck, I'll be excited if there is milk in the fridge when I get back let alone the 70 bucks. Today is the day we are supposed to get internet at the house. I would really aprreciate that. I have to come to campus everytime I need to get work done and a lot of my assignments are posted on the internet and it would make life a bit easier to have access to them from my room.
Hmmm what else? I guess I don't really have anything so I'll leave you with the stupid joke of the past few weeks.....Did you hear about the pretzel that was attacked? He was asSALTed(assaulted) muahhahahahahahaha. I know I know, quite the knee slapper.
Well I don't think I can top that so have a nice day everyone.
Monday, September 19, 2005
On the run
Hello all. I can't blog for too long right now but I just wanted to renew my blogging license so here I go. I went to Cleveland with my friend Crystal to see the Indians play on Saturday. It was awesome. We even got on the big screen at Jacob's field! The tribe pulled out a 5-4 win over the royals.
My back is doing okay for the moment, I can walk without pain and that's good, yet when I sit in certain positions it still kills me. Some laying positions hurt and I can't sit on a flat floor. It's odd.
To say I'm busy with school work would be an understatement. I need my own personal secretary/assistant to keep track of assignments, deadlines, meetings, presentations, this, that, everything. Overwhelmed is a good way to put it. Well that's all I can give you for now....I have to type up a paper that's due for my 5:30 class. Such is the life a senior sales student.
P.S. We're supposed to get internet and cable at the house today. That will make life easier and harder all in one. With baseball playoffs coming up it will be very hard to get things done. Although the thought of doing homework while watcing basbeball playoffs with some beer sounds pretty nice. Alright well I hope everyone else is less busy than I am. BYE !
My back is doing okay for the moment, I can walk without pain and that's good, yet when I sit in certain positions it still kills me. Some laying positions hurt and I can't sit on a flat floor. It's odd.
To say I'm busy with school work would be an understatement. I need my own personal secretary/assistant to keep track of assignments, deadlines, meetings, presentations, this, that, everything. Overwhelmed is a good way to put it. Well that's all I can give you for now....I have to type up a paper that's due for my 5:30 class. Such is the life a senior sales student.
P.S. We're supposed to get internet and cable at the house today. That will make life easier and harder all in one. With baseball playoffs coming up it will be very hard to get things done. Although the thought of doing homework while watcing basbeball playoffs with some beer sounds pretty nice. Alright well I hope everyone else is less busy than I am. BYE !
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Saturday in the Park
Comerica Park that is....tonight I'm going to watch the struggling Tigers take on the worst team in baseball, the Kansas City Royals. This will be my 4th Tigers game this year and my total out of pocket expenses for the tickets will come to a grand total of 5 dollars......It's bad when I can see 4 baseball games for less than what a margirita/daiquiri costs at the ballpark....that sucker cost me $7.25 but it was extremely hot and I got to keep the glass.
My first game I saw the Tigers play the Giants (thanks to Aunt Joyce who received the tickets from Uncle Dale I believe).....it was a 4-0 loss but we had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth so it was somewhat exciting and the seats were great!
My second game was an awesome experience. Tigers/Red Sox. Rachel bought me tickets to this game and somehow we managed to trade for even better tickets. 5th row right by the on deck circle! I thought the Red Sox had it wrapped up but this time the Tigers rallied to pull out a one run victory in the bottom of the ninth.
The third game I went to was just last Monday...Labor Day. Tigers/Indians. My friend Crystal is a die hard Indians fan so we decided to make a day of it. Her brother Curt and 4 of his friends joined us as well. While the games don't mean much to the Tigers in terms of the playoffs, every game is important to the Indians from here on out. It was all Indians for the better part of 8 and a 1/3 innings. It was 2-0 and the Tiger's were threatening in none other than what inning? Oh yes, the bottom of the ninth....I'm seeing a definite pattern in the games I attend with that. We had 2 men on with one out and Trammell decides to bring in Chris Shelton as a pinch hitter. Well Shelton was about 3 feet away from being the hero that day. He hit a shot down the right field line about 335 feet that JUST went foul. He then hit into a game ending double play and the game was over just like that.
As I mentioned before, tonight I'll be going to see the Tigers play the Royals. My friend Kalee said she had an extra ticket so somehow I managed to be invited. I think her friend Ryan and her Dad will also be in attendance. Anyone want to bet that the Tiger's will make it interesting in the bottom of the ninth ?
Next Saturday I'm venturing out of Comerica Park and visiting Cleveland to see what Jacob's Field looks like. Crystal and I decided to catch the Indians one more time before the regular season ends. We looked on Ebay for tickets and found two 45 dollar tickets and won them for 66 dollars (thanks to Mom the ebay pro). Not a bad deal.
In other news my back is still giving me some problems. Getting out of bed and in and out of the car seems to be to two worst things for me these days. Some days my back feels better than others and somedays it hurts more than I care to mention. Somedays it hurts in one spot then the next it will hurt in a different spot and then the real bad days it hurts in both spots. The doctor told me what the sydrome is called but I don't really know how to spell it. Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome or something. I really look forward to feeling better. It's funny how I used to take certain movements for granted. The simple task of leaning forward when I wake up in the morning is now a bonus if I can accomplish it with minimal pain. Putting on a pair of jeans while standing up is also quite a task. Oh well, it will get better......someday. For now I'll keep on a steady diet of ice packs and pain medicine with a side of baseball. Well I think it's time to get some homework done so I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Bye Y'all !
My first game I saw the Tigers play the Giants (thanks to Aunt Joyce who received the tickets from Uncle Dale I believe).....it was a 4-0 loss but we had the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth so it was somewhat exciting and the seats were great!
My second game was an awesome experience. Tigers/Red Sox. Rachel bought me tickets to this game and somehow we managed to trade for even better tickets. 5th row right by the on deck circle! I thought the Red Sox had it wrapped up but this time the Tigers rallied to pull out a one run victory in the bottom of the ninth.
The third game I went to was just last Monday...Labor Day. Tigers/Indians. My friend Crystal is a die hard Indians fan so we decided to make a day of it. Her brother Curt and 4 of his friends joined us as well. While the games don't mean much to the Tigers in terms of the playoffs, every game is important to the Indians from here on out. It was all Indians for the better part of 8 and a 1/3 innings. It was 2-0 and the Tiger's were threatening in none other than what inning? Oh yes, the bottom of the ninth....I'm seeing a definite pattern in the games I attend with that. We had 2 men on with one out and Trammell decides to bring in Chris Shelton as a pinch hitter. Well Shelton was about 3 feet away from being the hero that day. He hit a shot down the right field line about 335 feet that JUST went foul. He then hit into a game ending double play and the game was over just like that.
As I mentioned before, tonight I'll be going to see the Tigers play the Royals. My friend Kalee said she had an extra ticket so somehow I managed to be invited. I think her friend Ryan and her Dad will also be in attendance. Anyone want to bet that the Tiger's will make it interesting in the bottom of the ninth ?
Next Saturday I'm venturing out of Comerica Park and visiting Cleveland to see what Jacob's Field looks like. Crystal and I decided to catch the Indians one more time before the regular season ends. We looked on Ebay for tickets and found two 45 dollar tickets and won them for 66 dollars (thanks to Mom the ebay pro). Not a bad deal.
In other news my back is still giving me some problems. Getting out of bed and in and out of the car seems to be to two worst things for me these days. Some days my back feels better than others and somedays it hurts more than I care to mention. Somedays it hurts in one spot then the next it will hurt in a different spot and then the real bad days it hurts in both spots. The doctor told me what the sydrome is called but I don't really know how to spell it. Thoracolumbar Junction Syndrome or something. I really look forward to feeling better. It's funny how I used to take certain movements for granted. The simple task of leaning forward when I wake up in the morning is now a bonus if I can accomplish it with minimal pain. Putting on a pair of jeans while standing up is also quite a task. Oh well, it will get better......someday. For now I'll keep on a steady diet of ice packs and pain medicine with a side of baseball. Well I think it's time to get some homework done so I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Bye Y'all !
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Torn
Today is Thursday and I'm done with 3 weeks of classes already. Things go by so quickly after they've happened. That doesn't make sense but you know what I mean. I regret to inform everyone that last night was my last night working at UPS.....no I don't think I was there long enough to get a gold watch or anything. Two nights ago was probably one of the worst working experiences I've ever had. It ranked right up there with getting hit in the face with a golf ball. Instead of one quick pain, I was feeling a constant pain for about 4 hours. Just imagine someone taking a screwdriver and jabbing it into your lower back everytime you turned the wrong way....that's kind of how it felt. Somehow I made it through work without killing myself. So after thinking things through I decided my back is more important than the 20 hour paycheck I'd be getting. I decided I'd like to be able to walk later on in life than to make a few extra bucks during school. I feel bad about quitting so soon but every night I go in I make my back a little bit worse. So deep down I feel I made the right choice. Well I promise I'll post some good news next time. I just wanted to update y'all on what's going on.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Sunday in Toledo
First off I would like to thank my Mother for playing church songs in what I believe to be the correct way. After returning to the church I attend here at school I have to say it was a different experience. It was still a good service and all but I tried singing along to the songs and there is no time to sing them, the pianist plays exactly what is written and it's way too fast and all choppy. This morning we turned "Shine, Jesus Shine" into "ShiJesShine." Ok, moving on.....
I wasn't even sure I was going to make it to church this morning. Church starts at 11 and I'm getting ready at about 10:15 and I walk into the bathroom and boom.....bloody nose. Did I hit it on something ? No.....Did I get punched ? hmmm I don't think so......Just a random occurence I guess....not to gross everyone out but it's probably the worst bloody nose I've had, I don't get many and still don't know why I got this one. But long story short....it wouldn't stop and I was getting worried that I wouldn't be able to go to church but then I was standing in the bathroom and I told myself that if God wants me at church this morning than he'll make sure my nose stops in time....and what do you know, I made it. I was even early by a few minutes.
So now here I am, in the basement of the University of Toledo library. I have 13 assignments in which to complete, make that 14 assignments. I think I'll be spending about the next 5 hours buried in text books, papers, pencils, calculators, and other such items. I'm hoping to get most of my work done today because my plan is to go up to Comerica Park and watch the Tigers play the Indians tomorrow. Labor Day at the ball park......Maybe get a dog and a beer, throw a few friends in there........sounds good to me.
If I had more time off school I'd like to visit a few other ball parks around the country.....of course my first choice would be Fenway park. It's so old and has so much history and I think it would be a lot of fun. Next up would have to be Wrigley field. As a kid growing up in Michigan I took in way too many Cubs game thanks to access to cable and WGN Chicago. I remember being at my Grandma Gall's house during the summer and just sitting down and watching the Cubs as the late Harey Carey would call the game. Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd.......ah yes, good ol' baseball.
Well I've done pretty well at avoiding my work so far but I think it's time to start checking things off the list. So Happy Sunday to all and have a safe and relaxing Labor Day !
I wasn't even sure I was going to make it to church this morning. Church starts at 11 and I'm getting ready at about 10:15 and I walk into the bathroom and boom.....bloody nose. Did I hit it on something ? No.....Did I get punched ? hmmm I don't think so......Just a random occurence I guess....not to gross everyone out but it's probably the worst bloody nose I've had, I don't get many and still don't know why I got this one. But long story short....it wouldn't stop and I was getting worried that I wouldn't be able to go to church but then I was standing in the bathroom and I told myself that if God wants me at church this morning than he'll make sure my nose stops in time....and what do you know, I made it. I was even early by a few minutes.
So now here I am, in the basement of the University of Toledo library. I have 13 assignments in which to complete, make that 14 assignments. I think I'll be spending about the next 5 hours buried in text books, papers, pencils, calculators, and other such items. I'm hoping to get most of my work done today because my plan is to go up to Comerica Park and watch the Tigers play the Indians tomorrow. Labor Day at the ball park......Maybe get a dog and a beer, throw a few friends in there........sounds good to me.
If I had more time off school I'd like to visit a few other ball parks around the country.....of course my first choice would be Fenway park. It's so old and has so much history and I think it would be a lot of fun. Next up would have to be Wrigley field. As a kid growing up in Michigan I took in way too many Cubs game thanks to access to cable and WGN Chicago. I remember being at my Grandma Gall's house during the summer and just sitting down and watching the Cubs as the late Harey Carey would call the game. Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd.......ah yes, good ol' baseball.
Well I've done pretty well at avoiding my work so far but I think it's time to start checking things off the list. So Happy Sunday to all and have a safe and relaxing Labor Day !
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Almost the Weekend
Normally at this time on a Thursday afternoon in college I'm excited because I know I don't have to go to school for the next few days but these days my once "early weekend" has to wait until about 3 am on Saturday morning to get started. I'm finding my shift at UPS to be getting a little better each day I go in. That's not to say that I don't splinter, cut, and bruise myself about 20 times a night because I definitely do......the rollers in the trailers that you slide the packages on always seem to pick a fight with my shin on my right leg and not once has my shin won. But the flow of the whole process seems to be improving. Today is payday, I'm thinking that might take some pain away.
What else.......I think my professors misunderstood "labor" day. I've always thought we had the day off but it seems that even though we don't have to attend classes I'll be locked in my room doing homework for most of the day.....only the second week of class and I've got more things to get done then.....(as Grandma Gall would say).....Carter's got liver pills. I think at one time I understood that analogy but somehow it has escaped my memory so if anyone would like to fill me in I would be glad to know.
Tonight is Toledo's first football game. Go Rockets ! I do believe we're playing Western Illinois......yeah....so I'm betting on Toledo. The score will prolly be like 56-3. Toledo doesn't play too many good teams. We did play Pittsburgh 2 years ago and they were ranked in the top 25 in the nation at the time and we beat them. That was by far the best game I have seen at Toledo. Usually Toledo just wins most of their games and loses a couple and then we play Bowling Green. No one really cares how the season goes up to that point just as long as we win that game.
Well I'm going to go do something productive.......Happy day before the weekend everyone.
What else.......I think my professors misunderstood "labor" day. I've always thought we had the day off but it seems that even though we don't have to attend classes I'll be locked in my room doing homework for most of the day.....only the second week of class and I've got more things to get done then.....(as Grandma Gall would say).....Carter's got liver pills. I think at one time I understood that analogy but somehow it has escaped my memory so if anyone would like to fill me in I would be glad to know.
Tonight is Toledo's first football game. Go Rockets ! I do believe we're playing Western Illinois......yeah....so I'm betting on Toledo. The score will prolly be like 56-3. Toledo doesn't play too many good teams. We did play Pittsburgh 2 years ago and they were ranked in the top 25 in the nation at the time and we beat them. That was by far the best game I have seen at Toledo. Usually Toledo just wins most of their games and loses a couple and then we play Bowling Green. No one really cares how the season goes up to that point just as long as we win that game.
Well I'm going to go do something productive.......Happy day before the weekend everyone.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Pause
Sometimes I wish I could pause things for a few hours at a time.....maybe just to fit a nice nap in or something. I have been extremely busy lately with too many things to name. I'm trying to learn my job at UPS to the best of my ability and keep up with schoolwork and so far I'm doing fine but my body hurts all over and I went to bed at 7am this morning only to wake up again at 8:30 am for class......not the lifestyle I would choose. I have another class at 2 so I can't talk very long but I thought I'd try and get a post in while I have a chance. I received a 24/25 on my first quiz of the year in one of my sales classes.......I had to leave some room for improvement, thus the 24. In my class at 2 we're have a guest speaker and the prof is making us wear professional dress so I have to go home and throw my suit on for one class only to go straight home and take it off. Well before I give you anymore scattered thoughts that don't really mean anything I think I'll just end the post right here. Have a nice day everyone and hopefully I can post when I'm not pressed for time. BYE
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone that helped make my 21st Birthday a special one. With as much stuff that's been going on with starting school and a new job I somehow was able to spend time with some family and friends and have a nice dinner and open presents AND watch the Tiger's game all at the same time.
I would also like to thank my friends who called me and wished me a happy 21st. I unlike many of my close friends did not end up puking on my 21st birthday. Sorry guys, the puking had to stop somewhere.
Yesterday was my 2nd day of training at UPS and we ended up watching some videos on proper lifting methods and what not. Tonight we have to take a safety test in which we have to pass with 100% or we have to keep retaking it. I really hope this job works out and that it won't be too much to handle.....leaving the house at 9:30 every night to go to work isn't much fun knowing you have school work left to do. That's life though and I'm sure I'll develop a nice schedule once I get into things a little more.
Well I'm off to study for my test tonight, thanks again to everyone who made my 21st a memorable one. Bye Bye !
I would also like to thank my friends who called me and wished me a happy 21st. I unlike many of my close friends did not end up puking on my 21st birthday. Sorry guys, the puking had to stop somewhere.
Yesterday was my 2nd day of training at UPS and we ended up watching some videos on proper lifting methods and what not. Tonight we have to take a safety test in which we have to pass with 100% or we have to keep retaking it. I really hope this job works out and that it won't be too much to handle.....leaving the house at 9:30 every night to go to work isn't much fun knowing you have school work left to do. That's life though and I'm sure I'll develop a nice schedule once I get into things a little more.
Well I'm off to study for my test tonight, thanks again to everyone who made my 21st a memorable one. Bye Bye !
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Moving Day
Today I move back to Toledo for the final time. It shall prove to be an eventful year living in a house with 5 other guys.....all of whom I went to highschool with. I dread going back to class and sitting there just listening to things that don't interest me but that's school for ya. I also dislike the fact that textbooks cost so darn much. You can always count on those books to suck a few hundred dollars from your savings.
This semester I will have to learn to manage my time better than previous years. I just got hired at UPS and will be working midnights while also taking 17 credit hours of class. So we'll see if I can handle all that.
Well that's all for now. Bye !
This semester I will have to learn to manage my time better than previous years. I just got hired at UPS and will be working midnights while also taking 17 credit hours of class. So we'll see if I can handle all that.
Well that's all for now. Bye !
Monday, August 15, 2005
Tigers/Red Sox
Tonight I'm going to see the Tigers play the Red Sox. I'm quite excited to see the reigning world champs in Comerica Park. They had such an amazing season last year. Hopefully Detroit will be able to put together some decent years sometime soon. If they could somehow manage to make the playoffs one year that would be great. It seems the Tigers are in a perpetual rebuilding year but I give Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson some credit, the Tigers are trying very hard to stay close to .500. Anyways....I better get going. Have a nice day !
Friday, August 12, 2005
Georgia Pictures !
As promised here are some pictures from the recent trip south. http://andy82384.shutterfly.com
As for me, I haven't been doing anything that exciting lately. School starts in 10 days and I turn 21 in 11 days. That's depressing and fun all in 2 days. On a positive note I found an excellent Garth Brooks CD at a garage sale for a dollar.
I applied at UPS yesterday to hopefully get a job while also going to school. I have an appointment to meet with them next tuesday in Maumee, Ohio. The hours aren't the best but you can't expect much when you have classes that start at 9:30 am and don't get done until 7:15 pm. Anyways, we'll see how that all turns out at a later date. I think that's it for now. Happy Friday everyone.
As for me, I haven't been doing anything that exciting lately. School starts in 10 days and I turn 21 in 11 days. That's depressing and fun all in 2 days. On a positive note I found an excellent Garth Brooks CD at a garage sale for a dollar.
I applied at UPS yesterday to hopefully get a job while also going to school. I have an appointment to meet with them next tuesday in Maumee, Ohio. The hours aren't the best but you can't expect much when you have classes that start at 9:30 am and don't get done until 7:15 pm. Anyways, we'll see how that all turns out at a later date. I think that's it for now. Happy Friday everyone.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Rollin' Home
Hello all, I post to y'all from somewhere just north of Cinncinati. We're staying at a pretty cool hotel that offers free internet, thus the post. I had an excellent time down in Georgia and the trip shall conclude sometime tomorrow. While on my trip I learned how to catch a bunch of catfish from off the dock at the house. I'd say I caught about 25 of those with a bluegill or two as well. I tried getting some sun and I succeeded somewhat but I didn't get burnt, always a plus. Anyways I'll post pictures from the trip at a later date.
Switching gears now: Today is my Mother's birthday.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM !
We just went out to dinner to Max and Erma's and had a nice meal. They ran out of one kind of wine so mom and dad got a better bottle for the same price as the lower one......a nice birthday special. Mom also received a free dessert, she chose banana creme pie and I had a small bite and it was quite tasty.
I think that does it for now. I'll catch y'all later.
P.S. I would like to note that I went on a 2 hour jet ski ride while on vacation and at no point whatsoever was I lost, turned around, confused, and/or anything else you can think of in those terms. I was just out enjoying myself while my parents were going for a boat ride. The fact that their boat ride lasted 30 minutes to my 2 hours was not my fault. So no worries. Ok I'm done, I promise.
Switching gears now: Today is my Mother's birthday.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM !
We just went out to dinner to Max and Erma's and had a nice meal. They ran out of one kind of wine so mom and dad got a better bottle for the same price as the lower one......a nice birthday special. Mom also received a free dessert, she chose banana creme pie and I had a small bite and it was quite tasty.
I think that does it for now. I'll catch y'all later.
P.S. I would like to note that I went on a 2 hour jet ski ride while on vacation and at no point whatsoever was I lost, turned around, confused, and/or anything else you can think of in those terms. I was just out enjoying myself while my parents were going for a boat ride. The fact that their boat ride lasted 30 minutes to my 2 hours was not my fault. So no worries. Ok I'm done, I promise.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Home Alone
Hello. I have failed to update for some time now but since I have way too much time on my hands I've finally decided I should bring everyone up to date. My parents are in hot/humid/sticky/sweaty/sunny/did I mention hot?/ Georgia. That means I am on my own. Nothing too exciting has been going on. Rachel and I went to my Grandma's house for dinner the other night. We had a nice visit and now I can get the monkey off my back and say that I've finally taken Rachel to Grandma's house. Once in 16 months is enough, right ? Anyways, yesterday I went golfing with Joel. It was quite fun especially since it cooled down somewhat. Today I decided to cut the grass. I think my old golf course work experience got the better of me since I mowed over the lawn about 3 times until it looked the way I wanted it to. I am amazed at the baseball fields in the major leagues and how the grass is cut. They put all those different designs in them and have perfect lines, I wish I knew the secret to that.
On Sunday I am flying down to Georgia to visit the parents and work on making my skin go from a pale white to well.....anything but that. I'd say a nice bronze color but I have to be honest and say it will turn Red Sox red before it can start to turn into a tan.
What else is there to mention ??? Oh, I'm out of turkey....this poses a problem. I'm gonna have to visit the deli. Grandma bought me a pound and a half the other day and I ate it all in 2 days. Oops. I love turkey, it is by far my favorite lunchmeat. Don't get me wrong, I like the occasional corned beef or roast beef sandwich but turkey takes the gold at the lunchmeat olympics in my eyes.
Next topic: My countdown to age 21 stands at 25 days now. Wow that will be half way to 42.
I asked Rachel the other night if it was possible if anyone could actually forget about their own birthday given that they had a fully functional memory. I guess it could be possible, that would be funny to miss one and then remember it the next year. Would you count it as one year or two. I don't know why I thought of that, I know I can't forget my birthday. It's the day after my cousin Sam's. So if I remember his I pretty much have to remember mine. If I did happen to forget I could just ask Grandpa Cook who has an incredible ability to rattle off family members birthdays and most of the time he even knows the age. My sister can do the same thing only with phone numbers and old license plates I think she can even do social security numbers on good days.
I think that's all I have for now. If I don't update before I leave for Georgia have a great week and someone please go the Monroe county fair and eat one or all of the following for me: an elephant ear, a cup of chili cheese fries, and a fried snickers. Thanks, bye bye.
On Sunday I am flying down to Georgia to visit the parents and work on making my skin go from a pale white to well.....anything but that. I'd say a nice bronze color but I have to be honest and say it will turn Red Sox red before it can start to turn into a tan.
What else is there to mention ??? Oh, I'm out of turkey....this poses a problem. I'm gonna have to visit the deli. Grandma bought me a pound and a half the other day and I ate it all in 2 days. Oops. I love turkey, it is by far my favorite lunchmeat. Don't get me wrong, I like the occasional corned beef or roast beef sandwich but turkey takes the gold at the lunchmeat olympics in my eyes.
Next topic: My countdown to age 21 stands at 25 days now. Wow that will be half way to 42.
I asked Rachel the other night if it was possible if anyone could actually forget about their own birthday given that they had a fully functional memory. I guess it could be possible, that would be funny to miss one and then remember it the next year. Would you count it as one year or two. I don't know why I thought of that, I know I can't forget my birthday. It's the day after my cousin Sam's. So if I remember his I pretty much have to remember mine. If I did happen to forget I could just ask Grandpa Cook who has an incredible ability to rattle off family members birthdays and most of the time he even knows the age. My sister can do the same thing only with phone numbers and old license plates I think she can even do social security numbers on good days.
I think that's all I have for now. If I don't update before I leave for Georgia have a great week and someone please go the Monroe county fair and eat one or all of the following for me: an elephant ear, a cup of chili cheese fries, and a fried snickers. Thanks, bye bye.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Catchin' Up
I know I Know, I disappeared from the blogging world for a little bit. I haven't done anything too exciting since my last entry. I've just been hanging out with friends and what not. Rachel has been on vacation and she comes home today. I know there will be plenty of stories from her trip. Hmmmmm what else ??? Well I can't really think of anything. If anything extremely exciting happens I'll let y'all know. Have a nice day.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Good try Pudge
Last night Mom, Dad, and I watched the Home Run Derby on ESPN and Detroit's own Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez made it to the final round but came up a little short to Philadelphia's Bobby Abreu. Abreu set all sorts of records last night though.....1.)Most home runs in a single round (24) 2.) Most home runs in a final round (11) and 3.) Most home runs in a Home run derby (41 !!!) So that was nothing short of amazing and he deserved to win.
I also went golfing for the first time in a long time on a real course yesterday. I went with my friend Joel to Wesburn and we played 18. Took me about 3 holes to get the feel back but I think I found it. I played alright on the front and came away with an unspectacular 43. Then we went to the back nine, this was a little better. Joel chipped in for an eagle on a par 5 from about 35 or 40 yards away. That was pretty exciting. Joel has only been playing golf for a few months or so and he already has more eagles than I do and I've been golfing for almost 8 years now. Anyways, I was doing pretty well on the back nine and I was hanging around 2 under par for a while but then fell back to even and then birdied to go to 1 under again. It was a weird round and I eventually finished even par on the back and shot a 78.....6 over par for the round. I'll gladly take that after not golfing for a few weeks. Joel ended up with an 88 which I think is impressive since he's pretty new to the game. All in all it was fun and I was very happy to be out on the course again.
What else ? Oh, Rachel and I decided to go see "War of the Worlds" this past weekend. It was very action-packed and we both liked it. I wish they gave us headphones in the theather and are own personal volume controls. It was VERY loud. After the movie we went to my friend Jeff's house and played horseshoes for a few hours and then went home. Sunday we went to one of Rachel's friends graduation party. They decided for this party that the entertainment would consist partly of shooting off a rocket. I don't know where they got this rocket or why they wanted to do this but it was rather fun to watch. It went really high into the air, so high that before they set it off they had to make sure there wasn't any airplanes in view. It was connected to a parachute and made it back to the ground without a hitch.
That pretty much sums up the past few days in the life of me. Have a great day.
P.S. Congrats to Uncle Mark and Aunt Joyce on their 35th Wedding Anniversary. Awesome.
I also went golfing for the first time in a long time on a real course yesterday. I went with my friend Joel to Wesburn and we played 18. Took me about 3 holes to get the feel back but I think I found it. I played alright on the front and came away with an unspectacular 43. Then we went to the back nine, this was a little better. Joel chipped in for an eagle on a par 5 from about 35 or 40 yards away. That was pretty exciting. Joel has only been playing golf for a few months or so and he already has more eagles than I do and I've been golfing for almost 8 years now. Anyways, I was doing pretty well on the back nine and I was hanging around 2 under par for a while but then fell back to even and then birdied to go to 1 under again. It was a weird round and I eventually finished even par on the back and shot a 78.....6 over par for the round. I'll gladly take that after not golfing for a few weeks. Joel ended up with an 88 which I think is impressive since he's pretty new to the game. All in all it was fun and I was very happy to be out on the course again.
What else ? Oh, Rachel and I decided to go see "War of the Worlds" this past weekend. It was very action-packed and we both liked it. I wish they gave us headphones in the theather and are own personal volume controls. It was VERY loud. After the movie we went to my friend Jeff's house and played horseshoes for a few hours and then went home. Sunday we went to one of Rachel's friends graduation party. They decided for this party that the entertainment would consist partly of shooting off a rocket. I don't know where they got this rocket or why they wanted to do this but it was rather fun to watch. It went really high into the air, so high that before they set it off they had to make sure there wasn't any airplanes in view. It was connected to a parachute and made it back to the ground without a hitch.
That pretty much sums up the past few days in the life of me. Have a great day.
P.S. Congrats to Uncle Mark and Aunt Joyce on their 35th Wedding Anniversary. Awesome.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Seven 8 oh five
The title would be today's date if anyone failed to catch that.
I haven't done much since returning to Michigan, I've been to a couple doctors both of which told me I was fine and I could slowly start to do the things I enjoy again. I can't wait to golf and run and whatever else I want to do.
Hmmmm what else is there to mention ? I guess there isn't much. I could tell you how fireflies light up but that would be boring. We could also talk about how much I love turkey sandwiches but then again, who wants to hear about that ?
The Fantastic Four movie comes out today. I'm no comic fan/expert/nerd what have you, but I think it looked kind of cool in the previews. Maybe I'll see if Rachel wants to go check that out tonight. I could always go to my trusted back up plan to end all other back up plans......hit golf balls at the driving range. There is nothing quite like spending 2-3 hours of an open friday night working on your golf game at the range. I did it in highschool many many times.
One other often used back up plan that usually never fails is the old "Pass the night by walking through Meijers and Wal-Mart" trick, another weapon in my arsenal of passing time that has provided many hours of entertaining fun. You see all sorts of people in those stores.
Just imagine if I saw a movie, went to the driving range, and walked through Meijers and Wal-Mart. I think my Fun-O-Meter would explode.
Well before I start brewing too many good ideas of what to do tonight I must go. Have a fun Friday night y'all.
I haven't done much since returning to Michigan, I've been to a couple doctors both of which told me I was fine and I could slowly start to do the things I enjoy again. I can't wait to golf and run and whatever else I want to do.
Hmmmm what else is there to mention ? I guess there isn't much. I could tell you how fireflies light up but that would be boring. We could also talk about how much I love turkey sandwiches but then again, who wants to hear about that ?
The Fantastic Four movie comes out today. I'm no comic fan/expert/nerd what have you, but I think it looked kind of cool in the previews. Maybe I'll see if Rachel wants to go check that out tonight. I could always go to my trusted back up plan to end all other back up plans......hit golf balls at the driving range. There is nothing quite like spending 2-3 hours of an open friday night working on your golf game at the range. I did it in highschool many many times.
One other often used back up plan that usually never fails is the old "Pass the night by walking through Meijers and Wal-Mart" trick, another weapon in my arsenal of passing time that has provided many hours of entertaining fun. You see all sorts of people in those stores.
Just imagine if I saw a movie, went to the driving range, and walked through Meijers and Wal-Mart. I think my Fun-O-Meter would explode.
Well before I start brewing too many good ideas of what to do tonight I must go. Have a fun Friday night y'all.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
"Back" in action ?
Hello readers! As some of you know I've had a few back/hip problems the past couple months. I think I'm finally getting somewhere on this long road to recovery. Today is about the third or fourth consecutive day that my back has not been hurting. As much as I want it to be healed for good, I'll take what I can get. I even tested myself yesterday by hitting a bucket of golf balls at the driving range. It would be nice to be able to do all the things I used to do. Running is a big thing that I miss, I've gained quite a few pounds due to all of the inactivity but we'll get back to that when the time is right.
The recent trek to Chicago was fun. I must apoligize to my sister first of all, I must have made about a million and a half jokes about her in the car over the trip. Thursday night Amanda, Jason, and I went downtown just for something to do. What did we do once we got down there you ask? Amanda bought a root beer. That's it. One single root beer. We then decided to take the "L" back to Midway and go back to the Friday's near our hotel to eat.
Friday we went downtown to shop, my back really hurt. I sometimes look like a penguin when my back gets really bad because I start to get this waddle when I walk. I didn't buy a single thing on the trip downtown, I did look at some 200-300 dollar sunglasses though and somehow managed to find the best deal in Marshall Field's, free samples of cookie by this candy counter type thing. Friday evening we went to the wedding. Congrats to Mike and Sonia. The church was very nice and I was very pleased to see the fans running inside the church since I was informed that it wasn't air conditioned. We then headed back to the hotel and from there we went to the reception. Not wanting to hurt my back in any way, I kept off the dance floor while my Mother, Father, and 89 year old Grandfather picked up the slack for me. Thanks guys!
Saturday we came home and stopped in New Buffalo for lunch. New Buffalo is quite a few inches to the west of us on the map of Michigan. The lunch took a rather long time and Amanda's meat loaf seemed to not agree with those who ate more than a bite of it. After lunch we went down by the water to see Lake Michigan. We didn't get out of the car but we just drove down to see the nice looking homes and the beach and what not. Eventually we rolled back home around 6:30 p.m.
Sunday I didn't do much of anything. Didn't wake up and go to church because I go on Wednesday nights now. I'd much rather attend a 7 p.m. service that I'm wide awake for than an 8:30 or 11 a.m. service that I'm still trying to get awake for. Anyways where were we, Sunday I went with Mom and Dad to look at and purchase the new Jet ski. It's a nice looking jet ski and the guy threw in a bunch of extra stuff too. When we got home from that trip I went to Monroe and had a new golf club re-gripped and went to the driving range to work on my putting and chipping. That's about all I can remember for Sunday.
Monday I went out to lunch with Mom, Dad, Amanda and Jason. We went to Red Robin and we were lucky enough to catch the annual hot dog eating contest that was on ESPN. Nothing like seeing people scarf down close to 50 hot dogs while waiting to eat. All in all I thought it was a good lunch. That afternoon I went and hit golf balls and then went to a picnic with Rachel at her Uncle Steve's house. We had food and played bocce ball and had a nice time.
Today I had a doctor's appointment and told him how I was feeling better and he said that was great and that I should just come back if it started hurting again. I hope I don't have to go back.
I think that wraps up my excitement for the past few days. Have a nice rest of the day.
The recent trek to Chicago was fun. I must apoligize to my sister first of all, I must have made about a million and a half jokes about her in the car over the trip. Thursday night Amanda, Jason, and I went downtown just for something to do. What did we do once we got down there you ask? Amanda bought a root beer. That's it. One single root beer. We then decided to take the "L" back to Midway and go back to the Friday's near our hotel to eat.
Friday we went downtown to shop, my back really hurt. I sometimes look like a penguin when my back gets really bad because I start to get this waddle when I walk. I didn't buy a single thing on the trip downtown, I did look at some 200-300 dollar sunglasses though and somehow managed to find the best deal in Marshall Field's, free samples of cookie by this candy counter type thing. Friday evening we went to the wedding. Congrats to Mike and Sonia. The church was very nice and I was very pleased to see the fans running inside the church since I was informed that it wasn't air conditioned. We then headed back to the hotel and from there we went to the reception. Not wanting to hurt my back in any way, I kept off the dance floor while my Mother, Father, and 89 year old Grandfather picked up the slack for me. Thanks guys!
Saturday we came home and stopped in New Buffalo for lunch. New Buffalo is quite a few inches to the west of us on the map of Michigan. The lunch took a rather long time and Amanda's meat loaf seemed to not agree with those who ate more than a bite of it. After lunch we went down by the water to see Lake Michigan. We didn't get out of the car but we just drove down to see the nice looking homes and the beach and what not. Eventually we rolled back home around 6:30 p.m.
Sunday I didn't do much of anything. Didn't wake up and go to church because I go on Wednesday nights now. I'd much rather attend a 7 p.m. service that I'm wide awake for than an 8:30 or 11 a.m. service that I'm still trying to get awake for. Anyways where were we, Sunday I went with Mom and Dad to look at and purchase the new Jet ski. It's a nice looking jet ski and the guy threw in a bunch of extra stuff too. When we got home from that trip I went to Monroe and had a new golf club re-gripped and went to the driving range to work on my putting and chipping. That's about all I can remember for Sunday.
Monday I went out to lunch with Mom, Dad, Amanda and Jason. We went to Red Robin and we were lucky enough to catch the annual hot dog eating contest that was on ESPN. Nothing like seeing people scarf down close to 50 hot dogs while waiting to eat. All in all I thought it was a good lunch. That afternoon I went and hit golf balls and then went to a picnic with Rachel at her Uncle Steve's house. We had food and played bocce ball and had a nice time.
Today I had a doctor's appointment and told him how I was feeling better and he said that was great and that I should just come back if it started hurting again. I hope I don't have to go back.
I think that wraps up my excitement for the past few days. Have a nice rest of the day.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Windy City Wedding
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses.
For those of you who don't understand that line, it's from the blues brothers. Good ol' Jake and Elwood.....my friend Nick has two life sized statues of them in his basement, quite scary if you aren't aware of the fact that they are statues. Anyways, tomorrow my family and I will be heading to Chicago for Mike and Sonia's wedding. To pass the time in the car I think I'll finish my book about golf's four "Major" tournaments cleverly named "The Majors" while also listening to my 11 best cd's. Why 11 ? No clue.
It's odd that I'd be heading to Chicago at this time anyways with or without a wedding. My friend Jeff and I have been attending the Western Open near Chicago for the past few years. The Western Open is the PGA (professional golfers association) tour's event held at Cog Hill Golf Course. I think it's actually in Lemont, IL but that doesn't really matter. This year we are unable to attend, Jeff is interning at some engineering place in Livonia and is not allowed to take two days off. Oh well, maybe next year. We get these special passes to go inside the General Electric courtesy tent and they provide free everything....burgers, chicken, gatorade, lemon chills, ice cream, you name it.
Oh by the way, there are pro golfers there too ! For a guy like me who watches those guys play amazing golf week after week it's very interesting to see them up close. I was even able to snag some autographs two years ago, they included Vijay Singh and David Toms and a few others. Tiger Woods was there last year but it's complete chaos following him. I did get to watch him on a par 5 last year which he felt the need to eagle. (Quick golf lesson: Par 5 means you're supposed to get it in the hole in 5 shots, Eagle means 2 under par.)
Well I suppose I better get some sleep so I'm not totally out of it for tomorrows adventure. I'll see y'all in Chicago.
For those of you who don't understand that line, it's from the blues brothers. Good ol' Jake and Elwood.....my friend Nick has two life sized statues of them in his basement, quite scary if you aren't aware of the fact that they are statues. Anyways, tomorrow my family and I will be heading to Chicago for Mike and Sonia's wedding. To pass the time in the car I think I'll finish my book about golf's four "Major" tournaments cleverly named "The Majors" while also listening to my 11 best cd's. Why 11 ? No clue.
It's odd that I'd be heading to Chicago at this time anyways with or without a wedding. My friend Jeff and I have been attending the Western Open near Chicago for the past few years. The Western Open is the PGA (professional golfers association) tour's event held at Cog Hill Golf Course. I think it's actually in Lemont, IL but that doesn't really matter. This year we are unable to attend, Jeff is interning at some engineering place in Livonia and is not allowed to take two days off. Oh well, maybe next year. We get these special passes to go inside the General Electric courtesy tent and they provide free everything....burgers, chicken, gatorade, lemon chills, ice cream, you name it.
Oh by the way, there are pro golfers there too ! For a guy like me who watches those guys play amazing golf week after week it's very interesting to see them up close. I was even able to snag some autographs two years ago, they included Vijay Singh and David Toms and a few others. Tiger Woods was there last year but it's complete chaos following him. I did get to watch him on a par 5 last year which he felt the need to eagle. (Quick golf lesson: Par 5 means you're supposed to get it in the hole in 5 shots, Eagle means 2 under par.)
Well I suppose I better get some sleep so I'm not totally out of it for tomorrows adventure. I'll see y'all in Chicago.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
A little history for ya
Yes, it's true......I Andrew Jacob Cook have started a blog. I'm not quite sure why I have decided to do this but here I go anyways.
So where should we start ? I can't recall a single memory without the help of other family members before the age of 5. Wow, we covered 5 years of my life in one sentence. Maybe I can have a blog and still retain my "man of few words" reputation.
I suppose I started to remember things the day I started school. Counting, coloring, eating paste...all that fun stuff. I learned how to read in the first grade. I don't remember the name of the book but it definitely had cookies in it. Second grade I brought in a crayfish for show and tell and said it wouldn't really hurt if it bit me, well I'm here to tell you that the crayfish put that theory to the test and decided to bite, pinch,claw....whatever it is they do, and it HURT. Lets just say I don't have that crayfish anymore. In the third grade I think I mastered my multiplication and division skills......I remember those sheets of paper with like 100 questions on them and they gave us a time limit to complete it. I think multiplying was my favorite. I'd tell you when I learned English but honestly I hated it and never really got the hang of it, so if you find a mistake or 23 on here, I apologize.
For grades 4 and 5 I switched schools and attended Ritter Elementary. I honestly don't remember much from 4th grade as far as learning goes but I did meet new people so it wasn't all bad. The 5th grade was an excellent year, one of my best I'd say.......I had a male teacher and he would always come out and play basketball or football or whatever it was that we were playing and play with us. Inside the classroom we learned a lot about the explorers and American history......we also read a book called "The Island of the Blue Dolphin" which has no bearing on anything so....that's all for 5th grade.
And just like that my elementary school career is over.
Next up we have Wagar Middle School
When I look back upon my days at Wagar I often wonder how in the world I was so chubby. There is the worst picture of me in my yearbook. I was sitting at a lunch table with what looks to be a chicken nugget in hand and my head appears to be just as wide as it was long and of course in 6th grade I didn't care what I looked like so I had this greasy hair and it was all separated right in front and.......just awful. Thank goodness I got into sports or I might still be that chubby today.
The 6th grade brought many new and different experiences.........new friends, new classes, new teachers, locker combinations to remember........but after a while it seemed to be ok.
The 7th and 8th grades bring back quite a few memories. National Honor Society trips......one to Toronto and one to Chicago, baseball games, basketball games, band concerts. One fond memory of 8th grade was when we got to take a class on money management, and everyone new that at the end of the class there would be this auction and you could buy things with whatever money you had left over. Well we all new the Baby Ruth candy bar was gonna be the most expensive and most coveted item.........well to make a long story short one other girl and myself had so much money left over that the teacher just decided to give us both a candy bar. I would think that was pretty good money management on my part.
And so it goes......another stage of my life has been completed.
Next stop, Airport Highschool.
Way too many memories to think about for this category. Let me see here, while in highschool I tried my hand at many different kinds of sports.........Basketball, baseball, track, golf, and a little bit of cross country but I wasn't allowed to do golf and cross country since they were in the same season so I had to choose golf. I never did anything spectacular in highschool, in fact I was just happy to be on the team most of the time, when I look back now I wish my golf game would've been slightly better but oh well I've improved greatly since I've graduated and that's fine with me.
If we turn to academics I never really did anything spectacular there either. I was 19th in my class and graduated with a 3.8 GPA........it's crazy these days with kids getting 4.5 GPA's. I didn't really enjoy highschool that much. One thing that stands out as an accomplishment for me is getting voted onto Homecoming court, not so much on an individual level but all 5 guys that were voted on were in the same group of friends and not one of us played football. That's quite amazing to me. Anyways back to reality....Classes seemed boring after 3 years and I couldn't wait to get out of there by my senior year. I'm glad I had a crazy bunch of friends who could break the monotony from time to time.
I think I will leave highschool at that........onward and upward !
Since my college career is yet to be completed I won't bore you with that yet, you have to have something to look forward to, right ?
Well I think that shall be enough reading material for now. Thanks for stopping by.
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