Cindi at SOTR tagged me with a meme. I resisted at first but I truly needed a challenge today. I'm not one that truly considers a song inspirational. I'm more about the artist as a whole. I truly believe a song is inept without a quality artist. And an artist is inept without a quality song. I listen to all genres of music, save some, and find qualities that appeal to my senses. On any given week, I'll run the gaunlet from Classical through to Heavy Metal.
List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your LiveJournal/blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening to.
This is tough...I'm more about the artist then a single song.
1. Lips of an Angel - Hinder (Just heard this the other day)
2. Mississippi - Sheryl Crow
3. Runnin’ Down A Dream - Tom Petty
4. I Saw You First - John Mellencamp
5. Enter Sandman - Metallica
6. Easy Come Easy Go - Merle Haggard
7. I Could Not Ask For More - Sara Evans
Ok...it says to tag 7 others. So here goes:
Dragon
Mrs. J
Tony
Crazy Unk
Freddie
Becky
Jerry
Play if you like...If not, truly expect an army to visit your blog. An army consisting of Zombies, Arachnids, G.I. Joes with Kung-fu grip and frogs. JUST KIDDING! Others can leave your list via the comments or post on your blog. If you post on your blog, those not listed, please leave a comment or trackback. I'll post those from the comments Monday.
Everyone have a great weekend! TGIF!
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday's Reflection
Another work week has concluded. Some important events today and tomorrow. Friday is Elephant Appreciation Day. So if you have an Elephant living close by or know one personally, make sure to tell them how much you appreciate them. If not, please visit this site and print out the coloring pages and mail your local zoo. Elephant Appreciation Day
I'm thinking its a good idea NOT to have the elephants participate in festivities that we equate with Groundhog's Day. Although given the physique differential of the groundhog vs. the elephant, this could mean we'd roll from Autumnal Equinox straight to Vernal Equinox. Not a bad consideration...
Tomorrow is the Autumnal Equinox. My favorite time of year. I so enjoy leaves changing into their fall colors.
This is the time for camping, campfires with s'mores and truly appreciating nature. The creatures are very active as they prepare for the cold winter ahead. Crops are being harvested, small towns are holding festivals and witnessing the metamorphosis Mother Nature decrees each year while driving through the countryside appreciating the true exquisiteness of her artistry. Your last chance to enjoy homemade apple pie, persimmon pudding, last harvest of vegetables from the garden and a barbeque with all the fixins'. If you've not guessed by now, I have a penchant for the outdoors.
Dear readers, I must bid adieu for yet another weekend. Do take the time to visit the numerous links I've incorporated this week. I shall return as time affords and visit my readers. My schedule is hectic and I'll surely be exhausted come Sunday night.
Until then, proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
I'm thinking its a good idea NOT to have the elephants participate in festivities that we equate with Groundhog's Day. Although given the physique differential of the groundhog vs. the elephant, this could mean we'd roll from Autumnal Equinox straight to Vernal Equinox. Not a bad consideration...
Tomorrow is the Autumnal Equinox. My favorite time of year. I so enjoy leaves changing into their fall colors.
This is the time for camping, campfires with s'mores and truly appreciating nature. The creatures are very active as they prepare for the cold winter ahead. Crops are being harvested, small towns are holding festivals and witnessing the metamorphosis Mother Nature decrees each year while driving through the countryside appreciating the true exquisiteness of her artistry. Your last chance to enjoy homemade apple pie, persimmon pudding, last harvest of vegetables from the garden and a barbeque with all the fixins'. If you've not guessed by now, I have a penchant for the outdoors.
Dear readers, I must bid adieu for yet another weekend. Do take the time to visit the numerous links I've incorporated this week. I shall return as time affords and visit my readers. My schedule is hectic and I'll surely be exhausted come Sunday night.
Until then, proofread carefully to see if you any words out.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Class Doldrums
I've signed up for the driest most mundane class imagineable. Last Wednesday was the first night and I figured the instructor was nervous and would not be so scattered in his presentation from here on out. Thank God it's a free class!
8 weeks on mundane topics...8 weeks I keep telling myself. 8 weeks and this certification class will be done. 8 weeks and I can take the certification test and get my license. 8 weeks and I'll never take another certification class like this again. 8 weeks my sanity will return. Loss of hair yes, but at least I'll have my sanity. Or maybe this will be reversed, I'll lose my sanity and still have my hair.
First night of class was an introduction. 2 hours of idle chit-chat with the random technical talk. Noone took notes, that I saw, and everybody was relaxed. Lots of repeat stories with accountable experience involved. I walked away feeling I could survive. I might even pass my certification test and stimulating my self-esteem. Challenging myself to embrace the unknown.
I am actually enthusiastic about attending this class topic. I've always been somewhat fascinated with how this all works. In laymans terms, its the invisible aspect that intrigues me. How this works, how that functions, the scientific data and the journey into new territory raises my curiousity. Analyzing why certain aspects work and why others upset the whole universe hypothesis. Our forefathers were pretty darn smart to decipher these equations of the invisible. Now if I could just harness those brain patterns I'd be a rich man.
So our second night we were informed we'd covered chapter one WITHOUT our books. WHA!?!?!?! Wait...hold it right there Baba Looey! I thought last week was just an informal meet-n-greet?!?!?! OMFG!!! I'm already a chapter behind and we're 15 minutes into class!?!?! I just received my book tonight and I'm a chapter behind!?!?!?
The next 1 hour and 45 minutes covered chapters one and two but not in consecutive order. Steve Irwin woulda been proud mate. We bounced around those two chapters AND the entire book more then a kangaroo on crack. I was busy highlighting and marking pages faster then killing picnic ants after my Peanut Butter-n-Jelly sandwich. Now chapter two is 30 some pages and we covered the first 7 pages pretty thoroughly and skipped right to the last two pages. I finally gave up marking pages in future chapters. My reasoning...in hopes that kangaroo on crack will invoke the Laws of Probability and return sufficiently.
Instructor Chucklehead informs us we need to read chapter two and review chapter three by next Wednesday. What he failed to realize allot of us will be covering the first three chapters. Allot of people left with looks of dismay. I'm sure I'm not alone...
So when I finally returned from my disappointing class, I explained in great detail the events as they unfolded to my demon cat. The dog coulda cared less and everyone else was asleep. And the cat was very attentive so long as his ear was scratched. I'm sure tonight he'll demonize something to repay my venting. Its already a given and expect nothing less. And you wanna know my cats response? Follow the arrow:
My sentiments exactly!
8 weeks on mundane topics...8 weeks I keep telling myself. 8 weeks and this certification class will be done. 8 weeks and I can take the certification test and get my license. 8 weeks and I'll never take another certification class like this again. 8 weeks my sanity will return. Loss of hair yes, but at least I'll have my sanity. Or maybe this will be reversed, I'll lose my sanity and still have my hair.
First night of class was an introduction. 2 hours of idle chit-chat with the random technical talk. Noone took notes, that I saw, and everybody was relaxed. Lots of repeat stories with accountable experience involved. I walked away feeling I could survive. I might even pass my certification test and stimulating my self-esteem. Challenging myself to embrace the unknown.
I am actually enthusiastic about attending this class topic. I've always been somewhat fascinated with how this all works. In laymans terms, its the invisible aspect that intrigues me. How this works, how that functions, the scientific data and the journey into new territory raises my curiousity. Analyzing why certain aspects work and why others upset the whole universe hypothesis. Our forefathers were pretty darn smart to decipher these equations of the invisible. Now if I could just harness those brain patterns I'd be a rich man.
So our second night we were informed we'd covered chapter one WITHOUT our books. WHA!?!?!?! Wait...hold it right there Baba Looey! I thought last week was just an informal meet-n-greet?!?!?! OMFG!!! I'm already a chapter behind and we're 15 minutes into class!?!?! I just received my book tonight and I'm a chapter behind!?!?!?
The next 1 hour and 45 minutes covered chapters one and two but not in consecutive order. Steve Irwin woulda been proud mate. We bounced around those two chapters AND the entire book more then a kangaroo on crack. I was busy highlighting and marking pages faster then killing picnic ants after my Peanut Butter-n-Jelly sandwich. Now chapter two is 30 some pages and we covered the first 7 pages pretty thoroughly and skipped right to the last two pages. I finally gave up marking pages in future chapters. My reasoning...in hopes that kangaroo on crack will invoke the Laws of Probability and return sufficiently.
Instructor Chucklehead informs us we need to read chapter two and review chapter three by next Wednesday. What he failed to realize allot of us will be covering the first three chapters. Allot of people left with looks of dismay. I'm sure I'm not alone...
So when I finally returned from my disappointing class, I explained in great detail the events as they unfolded to my demon cat. The dog coulda cared less and everyone else was asleep. And the cat was very attentive so long as his ear was scratched. I'm sure tonight he'll demonize something to repay my venting. Its already a given and expect nothing less. And you wanna know my cats response? Follow the arrow:
My sentiments exactly!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Test Results
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not. ~Mark Twain
Amen! These past 7 weeks have tormented my pleasures of feasting. My days of beaching myself at my hedonistic establishments are distant memories. My normal diet of eating damn near anything set before me has succumbed to eating healthier. My sweet-tooth has abandoned me for lack of attention.
All-in-all I feel better, lost weight and can now enjoy participating in outdoor activities without fear of hospitalization. I look better also, not pale and gray. I’ve regained some enthusiasm for tasks which hindered my progress in certain areas. I’m progressing towards being myself again.
I received my blood work results today. My cholesterol is now 117! My triglycerides were 136. August 1st results were 276 cholesterol and 368 triglycerides. Quite a dramatic improvement considering I’ve been dieting and taking meds. Now I’m wondering which change is the root cause for such an effect. My blood pressure has maintained an average of 127/75. A dramatic improvement from 164/110.
Now to start some sort of exercise routine to shape this flab/loose skin. No, I’m not looking to win Mr. Universe. Although being physically fit could help enhance my mental fitness.
Amen! These past 7 weeks have tormented my pleasures of feasting. My days of beaching myself at my hedonistic establishments are distant memories. My normal diet of eating damn near anything set before me has succumbed to eating healthier. My sweet-tooth has abandoned me for lack of attention.
All-in-all I feel better, lost weight and can now enjoy participating in outdoor activities without fear of hospitalization. I look better also, not pale and gray. I’ve regained some enthusiasm for tasks which hindered my progress in certain areas. I’m progressing towards being myself again.
I received my blood work results today. My cholesterol is now 117! My triglycerides were 136. August 1st results were 276 cholesterol and 368 triglycerides. Quite a dramatic improvement considering I’ve been dieting and taking meds. Now I’m wondering which change is the root cause for such an effect. My blood pressure has maintained an average of 127/75. A dramatic improvement from 164/110.
Now to start some sort of exercise routine to shape this flab/loose skin. No, I’m not looking to win Mr. Universe. Although being physically fit could help enhance my mental fitness.
Wednesday
I opened Blogger today to post and found these:
The chirping is annoying but not as annoying as having nothing worthy of posting.
Maybe more later…
***Update***
Site Design Contest
Bluebird Blogs has a contest. Go check it out...maybe I'll win.
The chirping is annoying but not as annoying as having nothing worthy of posting.
Maybe more later…
***Update***
Site Design Contest
Bluebird Blogs has a contest. Go check it out...maybe I'll win.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Word Scramble
1. nnteitato
2. reeeartrevb
3. osourlnec
4. hieaptlchtyo
5. nennoses
Leave your guesses in the comments. I'll post the answers Friday. Happy micarsgnbl!
2. reeeartrevb
3. osourlnec
4. hieaptlchtyo
5. nennoses
Leave your guesses in the comments. I'll post the answers Friday. Happy micarsgnbl!
Monday, September 18, 2006
My Retirement Status
Tony over at Blah Blah Blog has a neat blogsite financial portfolio. So I shamelessly borrowed this and found it wasn't too far off. Now if I added a zero or two at the end, I'd sell today!
How much is your blogsite worth?
How much is your blogsite worth?
My blog is worth $11,855.34.
How much is your blog worth?
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