“Romance is dead - it was acquired in a hostile takeover by Hallmark and Disney, homogenized, and sold off piece by piece.”
--Lisa Simpson
Friday, April 27, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
The "not so happy" birthday
Just an update on how the birthday went the other day. One word comes to mind - TERRIBLE!
Yes, my birthday really was terrible all the way around. I spent most of it at work; dealing with meetings and planning sessions for the implementation of the new CMS we are getting at work. It just went on and on and on; grant it my work day started at 4:30am wednesday morning, and didn't end until 5:30pm wednesday evening. You talk about a long assed day.
Once I finally got out of work and made my way home, I was in a really bad mood and didn't really feel like doing anything. I struggled off and on all day to get ahold of April, who it turns out had an unfortunate accident with her cell phone. Phone was dropped in water or something, which explains why I couldn't get in touch with her. I ended up driving to her house, and banging on the door. Grrr.
April and I attempted to go out for dinner for my birthday, and I might have known that it would fall apart. We went to the Chili's restaurant here in town, and I must say that I was appauld by the poor service and low quality of the food. We got there, and were seated fairly quickly, and everything went to hell from there.
We sat there for more than 10 mins before anyone came over to take either drink or dinner orders, despite the fact that the waiter had walked past us repeatedly. Now, this place was no where near busy; in fact, the damn place was almost empty. So, in my estimation, there should have been no reason for us to have waited so long. We should have just walked out, and believe me, we certainly won't be going back. We won't be recommending the place to any of our friend either. Fuck Chili's and there baby back ribs too.
Anyway, after dinner I dropped April off at her place, so she could get her car and my presents. She showed up at my place with this huge chocolate chip cookie cake that said happy birthday mike. This thing is enormous; it weighs more than 5 pounds, and is about 14 inches in diameter and 3 inches thick. And sweet as hell. That cheered me up a bit, and the fact that she spent the night made it even better.
Anyway, I have things to do, so I'll write more when I feel like it. Ciao!
Yes, my birthday really was terrible all the way around. I spent most of it at work; dealing with meetings and planning sessions for the implementation of the new CMS we are getting at work. It just went on and on and on; grant it my work day started at 4:30am wednesday morning, and didn't end until 5:30pm wednesday evening. You talk about a long assed day.
Once I finally got out of work and made my way home, I was in a really bad mood and didn't really feel like doing anything. I struggled off and on all day to get ahold of April, who it turns out had an unfortunate accident with her cell phone. Phone was dropped in water or something, which explains why I couldn't get in touch with her. I ended up driving to her house, and banging on the door. Grrr.
April and I attempted to go out for dinner for my birthday, and I might have known that it would fall apart. We went to the Chili's restaurant here in town, and I must say that I was appauld by the poor service and low quality of the food. We got there, and were seated fairly quickly, and everything went to hell from there.
We sat there for more than 10 mins before anyone came over to take either drink or dinner orders, despite the fact that the waiter had walked past us repeatedly. Now, this place was no where near busy; in fact, the damn place was almost empty. So, in my estimation, there should have been no reason for us to have waited so long. We should have just walked out, and believe me, we certainly won't be going back. We won't be recommending the place to any of our friend either. Fuck Chili's and there baby back ribs too.
Anyway, after dinner I dropped April off at her place, so she could get her car and my presents. She showed up at my place with this huge chocolate chip cookie cake that said happy birthday mike. This thing is enormous; it weighs more than 5 pounds, and is about 14 inches in diameter and 3 inches thick. And sweet as hell. That cheered me up a bit, and the fact that she spent the night made it even better.
Anyway, I have things to do, so I'll write more when I feel like it. Ciao!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Happy Birthday to ME!
I would like to wish a wonderful Happy 23rd Birthday day to ME! Yep, today is my birthday. Unfortunately, the majority of it will be spent working, and that really sucks. The only good thing about that, is I am paid hourly, so the longer I work, the more money I will make. Money is always good.
I don't really have any plans for the evening. I guess I will be seeing April at some point, and maybe go to dinner, but I'm not really in the mood for much. I gotta work most of the day, and to top it off, it is pouring rain outside.
Anyway, Hopefully I will find some joy in this day, and will make it through unscathed. For now, it's back to the grind stone.
I don't really have any plans for the evening. I guess I will be seeing April at some point, and maybe go to dinner, but I'm not really in the mood for much. I gotta work most of the day, and to top it off, it is pouring rain outside.
Anyway, Hopefully I will find some joy in this day, and will make it through unscathed. For now, it's back to the grind stone.
Monday, March 12, 2007
No Tears in Heaven
NO TEARS IN HEAVEN
written by Robert S. Arnold
No tears in heaven, no sorrows given.
All will be glory in that land;
There'll be no sadness, all will be gladness,
When we shall join that happy band.
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there,
Sorrow and pain will all have flown;
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there;
No tears in heaven will be known.
Glory is waiting, waiting up yonder,
Where we shall spend an endless day;
With Christ our Savior, we'll be forever,
Where sorrow no more can dismay.
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there,
Sorrow and pain will all have flown;
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there;
No tears in heaven will be known.
written by Robert S. Arnold
No tears in heaven, no sorrows given.
All will be glory in that land;
There'll be no sadness, all will be gladness,
When we shall join that happy band.
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there,
Sorrow and pain will all have flown;
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there;
No tears in heaven will be known.
Glory is waiting, waiting up yonder,
Where we shall spend an endless day;
With Christ our Savior, we'll be forever,
Where sorrow no more can dismay.
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there,
Sorrow and pain will all have flown;
No tears (in heaven fair).
No tears, no tears up there;
No tears in heaven will be known.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Music
Music speaks what cannot be expressed,
soothes the mind and gives it rest,
heals the heart and makes it whole,
flows from heaven to the soul.
soothes the mind and gives it rest,
heals the heart and makes it whole,
flows from heaven to the soul.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Wow, long time no post.
It has been a long time since I have posted anything on this blog, and I thought I would post a brief update, so my few readers don't think I have completely vanished from the earth.
I have been quite busy with work, with completing a restaurant review archive, and preparing for a new CMS that we will be implementing in the coming months. Very exciting stuff, but it is also very tiring.
On the flip side, my personal life has been somewhat of a roller coaster as of late. I have been very tired, both physically and mentally, and have been struggling with a lot of different issues. I can't really get into details.
I feel like I have been in the middle of a storm, and have yet to find a way out.
I only hope I see the light soon.
More later.
I have been quite busy with work, with completing a restaurant review archive, and preparing for a new CMS that we will be implementing in the coming months. Very exciting stuff, but it is also very tiring.
On the flip side, my personal life has been somewhat of a roller coaster as of late. I have been very tired, both physically and mentally, and have been struggling with a lot of different issues. I can't really get into details.
I feel like I have been in the middle of a storm, and have yet to find a way out.
I only hope I see the light soon.
More later.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Peace In The Eye Of The Storm
Peace In The Eye Of The Storm
by: Jill Lemming
Let us find peace in an angry world
Let us walk proud, united as one
Lord, we are strong, not by ourselves
With our country in turmoil and bound in sin
We leave our future in Your loving Hands
by: Jill Lemming
Let us find peace in an angry world
let us strive harder each day
to live as your people, humble and good
without violence and vengeance, we pray.
Let us walk proud, united as one
determined to live by our faith
trusting Your guidance in all that we do
thankful for the gift of Your Grace.
Lord, we are strong, not by ourselves
but with Your Spirit abiding within
every moment of every day
we surrender to You once again.
With our country in turmoil and bound in sin
we plead for a change still to come
Lord, give us leaders who rely on You
to direct what this world will become.
We leave our future in Your loving Hands
in the midst of a World that is torn
whatever we face, we know You are there
to bring peace in the eye of the storm.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Colts win Super Bowl XLI
Despite a sloppy game in rain soaked Miami, the Indianapolis Colts have won Super Bowl XLI.
Congratulations to the Colts, the city of Indianapolis, and the state of Indiana on this win.
More commentary to come later......
Congratulations to the Colts, the city of Indianapolis, and the state of Indiana on this win.
More commentary to come later......
Friday, February 02, 2007
Saying Goodbye
Saying goodbye to someone dear to you is never easy, no matter what the circumstances. When someone dies, suddenly or expected, there is a period of grief that family and friends go through. Sadly enough, I am no exception.
There's no easy way to say it, so I'll just get to the point. My 89 yr old great grandmother died.
Granny's long struggle finally ended around 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Thank God she is no longer suffering, and she is in a better place.
There was a memorial service held in Louisville this past weekend, and of course I went down there. I must say that over all, everything went ok. I haven't been doing very well with any of it, and actually collapsed in the middle of the memorial service. There was also a major misunderstanding, that could have ended very badly. Some things were said about me, and when the conversation was relayed back to me, the message was garbled, and with my emotions as fragile as they were, I lost it, and was ready to hurt the parties involved. Thankfully for everyone, the situation ended peacefully.
I came back to Fort Wayne on Tuesday, and went back to work on Wednesday. This is super bowl week, so work has been extra crazy for me. Will be glad when it is all over.
Mentally, I'm still reeling from my grandmothers death, and will be for quite some time. I'm trying to deal as best as I can, and April is being real understanding about everything, but it's still very difficult for me. I can't do anything with out thinking about Granny, and all of the bullshit that has gone on the last few months. As I said before, I am thankful she is no longer suffering, and is in a better place.
My prayer is that god will comfort us all, and guide us as we deal with this loss, and move on with our lives. God help us all.
There's no easy way to say it, so I'll just get to the point. My 89 yr old great grandmother died.
Granny's long struggle finally ended around 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Thank God she is no longer suffering, and she is in a better place.
There was a memorial service held in Louisville this past weekend, and of course I went down there. I must say that over all, everything went ok. I haven't been doing very well with any of it, and actually collapsed in the middle of the memorial service. There was also a major misunderstanding, that could have ended very badly. Some things were said about me, and when the conversation was relayed back to me, the message was garbled, and with my emotions as fragile as they were, I lost it, and was ready to hurt the parties involved. Thankfully for everyone, the situation ended peacefully.
I came back to Fort Wayne on Tuesday, and went back to work on Wednesday. This is super bowl week, so work has been extra crazy for me. Will be glad when it is all over.
Mentally, I'm still reeling from my grandmothers death, and will be for quite some time. I'm trying to deal as best as I can, and April is being real understanding about everything, but it's still very difficult for me. I can't do anything with out thinking about Granny, and all of the bullshit that has gone on the last few months. As I said before, I am thankful she is no longer suffering, and is in a better place.
My prayer is that god will comfort us all, and guide us as we deal with this loss, and move on with our lives. God help us all.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Hanging in there
"I'm hangin in, there ain't no doubt, and I'm hangin tough, over and out." - George Carlin.
Just wanted to post a brief message to let me few readers know I'm still around. There's alot of things going on right now, and I'm having trouble dealing with all of it. As the quote says, I'm hangin in there, and I'm trying to stay tough through it all.
My grandmother is still with us, but it's only a matter of time before she is gone. The last couple of weeks have been bad. One day she's near dead, and the next day she has rebounded a bit. It's back and forth, and for everyone's sake, I wish it would just end. She's ready to die, and I wish she would. Sounds bad, but it's true. She wouldn't be hurting anymore, and I wouldn't be worrying myself sick anymore. God, just get it over with already.
On a positive note, I have finally managed to complete the restaurant review database project I have been struggling with for work. Put the finishing touches on it this morning, and everyone seems happy with it. We'll see what the coming weeks bring in terms of feedback on that. I'm sure there will be changed that I have to make, but for now, I'm done.
Anyway, I've been up since 3:00 am, and I'm dead tired. Time to go sleep. Ciao!
Just wanted to post a brief message to let me few readers know I'm still around. There's alot of things going on right now, and I'm having trouble dealing with all of it. As the quote says, I'm hangin in there, and I'm trying to stay tough through it all.
My grandmother is still with us, but it's only a matter of time before she is gone. The last couple of weeks have been bad. One day she's near dead, and the next day she has rebounded a bit. It's back and forth, and for everyone's sake, I wish it would just end. She's ready to die, and I wish she would. Sounds bad, but it's true. She wouldn't be hurting anymore, and I wouldn't be worrying myself sick anymore. God, just get it over with already.
On a positive note, I have finally managed to complete the restaurant review database project I have been struggling with for work. Put the finishing touches on it this morning, and everyone seems happy with it. We'll see what the coming weeks bring in terms of feedback on that. I'm sure there will be changed that I have to make, but for now, I'm done.
Anyway, I've been up since 3:00 am, and I'm dead tired. Time to go sleep. Ciao!
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