My wonderful day started with taking my co-worker's lunch hour. Long story short, we switched hours yesterday. I took hers and she took mine. It was for training, etc. Well today, I forgot to resort back to my regular 1 o' clock hour. Poor gal had to wait until two hours later b/c I took her time slot. She wasn't mad at me; we just laughed about it afterwards. I felt guilty so I gave her a twenty and told her "to have one on me." She didn't fight me on giving back my money by the way.
A little later I come to find out that our office alarm system hasn't been 'arming' for the past two months. Long story short: I forgot to reset the alarm trigger which was a breaker that wouldn't allow the system to arm. It took a secretary and a cop to tell me that running two days worth of tests. I had a piece of cake celebrating the anniversaries of a few in the back, yet that slice of humble pie couldn't be avoided. I didn't get my ass chewed or anything, just a rubberband flung at me.
A little later our safe was fixed. Long story short: the asses at the padlock company had sent me a newer version of the lock but didn't tell me. Half a year later in the making, I finally get it done. I felt dumb even though it wasn't my fault. I busted my ass trying to work a Honda with the instruction booklet to a BMW. Exception being that all models looked the same!
A little later I gave the wrong info to the wrong person. It took me only a few seconds to realize it and get it back, but nevertheless it takes a while to get the right info to the right person. Nuff said! It was toward the end of the day........no harm, no foul.
As I leave work I gave misinformation to a friend. Long story short: I called St Steve's and asked for Mass times. I could barely make out what the lady said. I did hear 5:30 and 7PM. That sounded right, and I called my buddy to heckle him about him telling me it started @ 5. I was hauling but to church after work until I called the phone service. Sure enough I called him back and told him about the 5:30 and 7PM schedule. Well I arrive to St Steve's early and my buddy shows up. No one was there but a few peeps. I asked father as he walked in; sure enough, I was wrong. The Mass is tomorrow for the Assumption, not today.
Its 8:05 right now....what else can go wrong?
What an idiot!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Could It Be This Simple?
Agent 47 - Hitman, never knew his name until after I started playing the game! In fact, it never worked on my old computer (that I used in college) until I got my new laptop during Christmas. I started playing version 2 first. Version 1 plays slow; version 3 doesnt play on my laptop. One and three are too 'heavy'. Version 2 is the only one that's small enough to play on my laptop. I might have to get a new desktop to play V3. Nah, I'm happy with version 2.
My extension @ work - 247 It was assigned to me after the renov.....
I see the clock now at the writing (typing) of this post - 10:47
I check out the clock to close down - 4:27 - we close @ 4:30. I always see this one!
I love my gun that I bought about two years ago Taurus 24/7. I just liked the color and feel. I didn't realize the significance of the numbers and the name until much later. The guy @ Academy put the a S&W in the box. I got home to find out that "this isn't the gun that I bought! What a piece of shit!" LOL The gun was too light and small for my hand. I remember shooting my dad's .380 in Bryan a while back. The action lever caught a piece of skin on my right hand. So I thought such a small gun had no business in my hands. Besides, barrell was much smaller and caliber was wrong. I dont want some wimpy 9mm.
Stopped at a red light during the rush after work. I sit there and look to my immediate left. Pizza Hut! Yum...... I remember being there a couple of times. Anyway, I never noticed before the address - a sign on the bottom right corner of it...... 427. Funny I rarely go down that 7-lane road much less have to stop at the lights, for its a main drag....
My client's previously assigned number has 4227 embedded in it. I sit and loose concentration for a minute...
Simple? Maybe
Is this here to keep hope alive? Absolutely
My extension @ work - 247 It was assigned to me after the renov.....
I see the clock now at the writing (typing) of this post - 10:47
I check out the clock to close down - 4:27 - we close @ 4:30. I always see this one!
I love my gun that I bought about two years ago Taurus 24/7. I just liked the color and feel. I didn't realize the significance of the numbers and the name until much later. The guy @ Academy put the a S&W in the box. I got home to find out that "this isn't the gun that I bought! What a piece of shit!" LOL The gun was too light and small for my hand. I remember shooting my dad's .380 in Bryan a while back. The action lever caught a piece of skin on my right hand. So I thought such a small gun had no business in my hands. Besides, barrell was much smaller and caliber was wrong. I dont want some wimpy 9mm.
Stopped at a red light during the rush after work. I sit there and look to my immediate left. Pizza Hut! Yum...... I remember being there a couple of times. Anyway, I never noticed before the address - a sign on the bottom right corner of it...... 427. Funny I rarely go down that 7-lane road much less have to stop at the lights, for its a main drag....
My client's previously assigned number has 4227 embedded in it. I sit and loose concentration for a minute...
Simple? Maybe
Is this here to keep hope alive? Absolutely
Swim Time
I can't wait until I start my membership with my local aquatics center. Nice looking weight room with some pools to spare!
Its been a while since I've worked out, but I'm stoked to go back to sore muscles! I'm not so sure I'm going to be enjoying the early morning rises, but that's okay. What do I have to loose? I'm not used to coming home after work........... I didn't do it in high school, and I wont that now!
Its been a while since I've worked out, but I'm stoked to go back to sore muscles! I'm not so sure I'm going to be enjoying the early morning rises, but that's okay. What do I have to loose? I'm not used to coming home after work........... I didn't do it in high school, and I wont that now!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Its Been A While
Damn, where do I start? Aside from losing a bit of interest in writing, I did forget my password and got occupied with other things.
Well I've been logging the hours in the Cessna........
B is a really nice girl, but she's married. No, I'm not boning her!
I'll be heading back to KC this July for a couple of a weeks.
I got a haircut today; thanfully, my barber put a little more "oomph" in her thinning shears.
Untraceable is an okay movie even though I didn't get to see Diane Lane naked : P
I still think of Laura, although not as much as before. Her numbers still keep popping up. Coincidence?
Haven't stepped into a gym in seven months.
Went to that mountain resort once again, only this time it was with Dad and my bro.
I had to settle for the mountain resort because the Piper wasn't ready to take to Vegas.
Maybe I should go back to school to be a nurse.
Still going to Adoration although I really dont enjoy it as I once did. Maybe another six months or so?
Damn, this Killian's is pretty good!
Well I've been logging the hours in the Cessna........
B is a really nice girl, but she's married. No, I'm not boning her!
I'll be heading back to KC this July for a couple of a weeks.
I got a haircut today; thanfully, my barber put a little more "oomph" in her thinning shears.
Untraceable is an okay movie even though I didn't get to see Diane Lane naked : P
I still think of Laura, although not as much as before. Her numbers still keep popping up. Coincidence?
Haven't stepped into a gym in seven months.
Went to that mountain resort once again, only this time it was with Dad and my bro.
I had to settle for the mountain resort because the Piper wasn't ready to take to Vegas.
Maybe I should go back to school to be a nurse.
Still going to Adoration although I really dont enjoy it as I once did. Maybe another six months or so?
Damn, this Killian's is pretty good!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
New Years Resolution
"Bless me Father for I have sinned; it has been 5 months. I ......." I couldn't start it. I didn't know where to start.
"How old are you?" he asked.
"Twenty-eight," I responded.
"Are you married?"
"No."
"Have you lied?"
"Well maybe a couple of times but it was merely out of kindness, nothing malicious."
"Have you had sex?"
"No."
"Ah, have you missed Mass?"
"A time or two." It was out of despair and ingratitude, the end of '07 was hard on me.
"Have you ***********?"
"Yes, many times."
"Have you been dishonest?"
"Not really, I really dont do that."
There was some silence. The questions from the priest had stopped. Then I spoke...
"I told myself that this year I would keep my comments to myself. I would not come out with my ever so natural sarcastic, condescending remarks. I would be patient in my words and be more humble in that manner."
"You may remember or not, but I had a sermon on ............ ( I forgot for I had not attended Mass at this church in sometime. I had been gone pretty much every weekend). I spoke of how if a person is to be more saintly, he must watch what goes in and out of his mouth. Watching what goes in and out of your mouth, will be a boon to your spiritual life." He said this and then gave me absolution......aww....the power to bind and loose. Those last words of absolution felt so good to me........... it soothes me now.
My penance? Three Our Father's and three Hail Marys-that seems to be the norm. By the way, this priest is not the same one as before when I was accused of paganism, if you've read my blog you'll know of the other one.
I left the confessional. I left as easily as I had come in. When I came into the foyer before confession, there was no line to the confessional.........it was meant to be or was I lucky? lol God forgive me!
As I opened the door and came out, a mom and her young son walked by to enter the main church from the foyer. She looked my way and then make a second look and smiled. Maybe she though I was someone else? I smiled back. As I followed them in the church, I ran into her again for her kid was walking in circles, she smiled again.
I sat up front and attentively listened/partook in Mass-it had been a long time since I had done this. I didn't go to Communion..........I felt it wasn't the right time even though I had gone to confession just minutes before. Does God take offense to this? I'm not sure......I would think he's not happy about it. Mortal sin? I dont think so. I'm just having trouble with faith and hope right now. I didn't think it would be fair to Christ if I accepted him despite my troubling thoughts at times. My thoughts aren't of adultery or anything like that, but those of doubt and lack of faith. My faith and hope for things were kind of shattered once I found out that Laura was married; it was January 31, 2007. I had come across a website with her name, and now her name that she took. I soon realized he wasnt that far from her.....same sport! Again, the whole story is another part of my blog.
I went to Confession and Mass to start the year off right! I think its a good start. No matter what, this year will be better. It can get no worse..........there is no way. Last year hurt me much, including my dislocation during the summer in KC.
Even as I sit here, I dont feel happy like I should. I do feel peaceful though, but not happy. Hey, I'll take it! Something is better than nothing. Right?
"How old are you?" he asked.
"Twenty-eight," I responded.
"Are you married?"
"No."
"Have you lied?"
"Well maybe a couple of times but it was merely out of kindness, nothing malicious."
"Have you had sex?"
"No."
"Ah, have you missed Mass?"
"A time or two." It was out of despair and ingratitude, the end of '07 was hard on me.
"Have you ***********?"
"Yes, many times."
"Have you been dishonest?"
"Not really, I really dont do that."
There was some silence. The questions from the priest had stopped. Then I spoke...
"I told myself that this year I would keep my comments to myself. I would not come out with my ever so natural sarcastic, condescending remarks. I would be patient in my words and be more humble in that manner."
"You may remember or not, but I had a sermon on ............ ( I forgot for I had not attended Mass at this church in sometime. I had been gone pretty much every weekend). I spoke of how if a person is to be more saintly, he must watch what goes in and out of his mouth. Watching what goes in and out of your mouth, will be a boon to your spiritual life." He said this and then gave me absolution......aww....the power to bind and loose. Those last words of absolution felt so good to me........... it soothes me now.
My penance? Three Our Father's and three Hail Marys-that seems to be the norm. By the way, this priest is not the same one as before when I was accused of paganism, if you've read my blog you'll know of the other one.
I left the confessional. I left as easily as I had come in. When I came into the foyer before confession, there was no line to the confessional.........it was meant to be or was I lucky? lol God forgive me!
As I opened the door and came out, a mom and her young son walked by to enter the main church from the foyer. She looked my way and then make a second look and smiled. Maybe she though I was someone else? I smiled back. As I followed them in the church, I ran into her again for her kid was walking in circles, she smiled again.
I sat up front and attentively listened/partook in Mass-it had been a long time since I had done this. I didn't go to Communion..........I felt it wasn't the right time even though I had gone to confession just minutes before. Does God take offense to this? I'm not sure......I would think he's not happy about it. Mortal sin? I dont think so. I'm just having trouble with faith and hope right now. I didn't think it would be fair to Christ if I accepted him despite my troubling thoughts at times. My thoughts aren't of adultery or anything like that, but those of doubt and lack of faith. My faith and hope for things were kind of shattered once I found out that Laura was married; it was January 31, 2007. I had come across a website with her name, and now her name that she took. I soon realized he wasnt that far from her.....same sport! Again, the whole story is another part of my blog.
I went to Confession and Mass to start the year off right! I think its a good start. No matter what, this year will be better. It can get no worse..........there is no way. Last year hurt me much, including my dislocation during the summer in KC.
Even as I sit here, I dont feel happy like I should. I do feel peaceful though, but not happy. Hey, I'll take it! Something is better than nothing. Right?
A Platinum Evening
I was in Dallas the week before Christmas. I had to for work. It was the last place I wanted to go.
My buddy had gotten us tickets to the Mavs game against the Phoenix Suns. We had special parking, special tickets, a wonderful gourmet buffet of which two plates full made their way to my stomach. This was no pushover meal. This buffet was served in exquisite silverware with delights from seared pork loin to rare steak, from tuscan potatoes to God only knows that those chefs running around were making. Fine meats, veggies, deserts, pastas all so decadently laid out before you. It was all for the taking with such beautiful presentation. Anyhow, after two plates and wanting more....I was stuffed! It was great.....I really dont know how much those tickets go for, but I was impressed.
We sat talking.....one waitor was a bit goofy. Too much overkill on the humor, but he was a good guy. He told me stuff from his cohorts, his other affairs such as family, new car, prospects, etc.
"You know, when N told me that I had gotten lucky by getting this job, I think she is right. I am just lucky," I told my buddy as I took a sip of my tea. For the past year, I thought it was my interview for most resumes are the same. ITS ALL IN THE INTERVIEW!
"I don't think so; I think you're here for a reason," he told me. I could tell he was being serious, and he gave me serious eye contact. Nevertheless, I got to thinking......
In the table behind my buddy, two guys sit down. An older guy just diagonal to my buddy immediately behind him, and a young teenager in front of him dining in. The teen wore his "Carroll Dragon" t-shirt. He seemed dignified enough......I couldn't help but be in awe, somewhat, of someone that is partaking in an enormous football program in the state sitting just feet from me. Not to mention the fact, she went to school there.
Anyhow, the food was good!
We made our way to our seats...the movie theater, padded style. They were great...the waitor would take my Budweiser order via computer and another would be bringing it. It was awesome! Worth $7, not so sure but I dont bitch. The last time I saw a b-ball game was in San Antonio when I was a kid.
The only thing that sucked was that I ate so much I felt uncomfy in my seat. I mustered the feeling and all was fine. The Mavs got ahead by 20 or so points, but the Suns soon caught up. The game came to the wire.......long story short..........the Suns' Nash had the ball with just 4 seconds left to go. He jumped from three point range but missed........had he made it, it would have been overtime. Not tonight!
As we left my buddy had to use the can......... I waited around just a few feet away. I called my mother for I saw on my phone that she had called. She told me to be good, be safe. I looked up and my buddy was leaving the can and going up the stairs to make his way to the escalators. I got caught in the crowd as I tried to follow, but he was about 25 feet in front by now. I finally made my way to the escalator.........it was going down of course. Now, across from our escalator was another going down. You could see the folks just a few feet away coming down as they could see us. From the side, one would have seen an X in escalators. I was glancing around, and then I noticed a guy. I think he was blonde, not sure. He was attentive to this girl in front of him, a step down or so. She wasnt small and her hair was long. I couldn't make out the image for I didnt have my glasses or contacts in. It did seem that she had a slight grin to her. She wasn't moving, just seemed pleasant. But, I didnt keep my gaze on her for long.......... I tried to find my buddy.....I had to go to the can and I dont LIKE PUBLIC TOILETS.
Laura crossed my mind just then. The chances of it being her and blondie boy husband were nill. Nevertheless, is that how their relationship is? Is he more crazy about her or she the one most crazy in love with him? Afterall, in any relationship one has more enthusiasm for the other than both being crazy in love. Did he propose...........and if so, did she have reservations even though she said yes? Was he meant to be for her? Blondie seemed caught up in here, yet she was pleasant and stood tall, confident.
I had that dream in Phoenix if u've read my blog, you know what I'm talking about. How fitting or coincidental (depending on your belief) would it have been for that girl to be Laura while the game just attended was played by the Suns, from Phoenix where I had my dream of her.
Platinum seats, platinum dream, platinum moment....................even if this is ALL IN MY IMAGINATION!
My buddy had gotten us tickets to the Mavs game against the Phoenix Suns. We had special parking, special tickets, a wonderful gourmet buffet of which two plates full made their way to my stomach. This was no pushover meal. This buffet was served in exquisite silverware with delights from seared pork loin to rare steak, from tuscan potatoes to God only knows that those chefs running around were making. Fine meats, veggies, deserts, pastas all so decadently laid out before you. It was all for the taking with such beautiful presentation. Anyhow, after two plates and wanting more....I was stuffed! It was great.....I really dont know how much those tickets go for, but I was impressed.
We sat talking.....one waitor was a bit goofy. Too much overkill on the humor, but he was a good guy. He told me stuff from his cohorts, his other affairs such as family, new car, prospects, etc.
"You know, when N told me that I had gotten lucky by getting this job, I think she is right. I am just lucky," I told my buddy as I took a sip of my tea. For the past year, I thought it was my interview for most resumes are the same. ITS ALL IN THE INTERVIEW!
"I don't think so; I think you're here for a reason," he told me. I could tell he was being serious, and he gave me serious eye contact. Nevertheless, I got to thinking......
In the table behind my buddy, two guys sit down. An older guy just diagonal to my buddy immediately behind him, and a young teenager in front of him dining in. The teen wore his "Carroll Dragon" t-shirt. He seemed dignified enough......I couldn't help but be in awe, somewhat, of someone that is partaking in an enormous football program in the state sitting just feet from me. Not to mention the fact, she went to school there.
Anyhow, the food was good!
We made our way to our seats...the movie theater, padded style. They were great...the waitor would take my Budweiser order via computer and another would be bringing it. It was awesome! Worth $7, not so sure but I dont bitch. The last time I saw a b-ball game was in San Antonio when I was a kid.
The only thing that sucked was that I ate so much I felt uncomfy in my seat. I mustered the feeling and all was fine. The Mavs got ahead by 20 or so points, but the Suns soon caught up. The game came to the wire.......long story short..........the Suns' Nash had the ball with just 4 seconds left to go. He jumped from three point range but missed........had he made it, it would have been overtime. Not tonight!
As we left my buddy had to use the can......... I waited around just a few feet away. I called my mother for I saw on my phone that she had called. She told me to be good, be safe. I looked up and my buddy was leaving the can and going up the stairs to make his way to the escalators. I got caught in the crowd as I tried to follow, but he was about 25 feet in front by now. I finally made my way to the escalator.........it was going down of course. Now, across from our escalator was another going down. You could see the folks just a few feet away coming down as they could see us. From the side, one would have seen an X in escalators. I was glancing around, and then I noticed a guy. I think he was blonde, not sure. He was attentive to this girl in front of him, a step down or so. She wasnt small and her hair was long. I couldn't make out the image for I didnt have my glasses or contacts in. It did seem that she had a slight grin to her. She wasn't moving, just seemed pleasant. But, I didnt keep my gaze on her for long.......... I tried to find my buddy.....I had to go to the can and I dont LIKE PUBLIC TOILETS.
Laura crossed my mind just then. The chances of it being her and blondie boy husband were nill. Nevertheless, is that how their relationship is? Is he more crazy about her or she the one most crazy in love with him? Afterall, in any relationship one has more enthusiasm for the other than both being crazy in love. Did he propose...........and if so, did she have reservations even though she said yes? Was he meant to be for her? Blondie seemed caught up in here, yet she was pleasant and stood tall, confident.
I had that dream in Phoenix if u've read my blog, you know what I'm talking about. How fitting or coincidental (depending on your belief) would it have been for that girl to be Laura while the game just attended was played by the Suns, from Phoenix where I had my dream of her.
Platinum seats, platinum dream, platinum moment....................even if this is ALL IN MY IMAGINATION!
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