When I am in a bad mood all I ever have to do is watch my slideshow of happy things and it makes me smile.
A slideshow of your favorites on Flickr
Dec 30, 2005
Nov 30, 2005
Nov 29, 2005
Nov 9, 2005
Nov 7, 2005
Nov 4, 2005
Television
Slogans and sayings..
Workers of the world, Unite!
A time for greatness.
Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's Silicone
Did you get that memo?
Follow the money
Washington, we have a problem.
Where's the beer?
You are the weakest link, Goodbye!
Tora, Tora, Tora!
In god we trust? In god we keep an eye on.
80% of success is showing up. - Wood Allen
In Tyler we trust.
The things you own, end up owning you. - Tyler
Don't drive angry.
I bought you, I own you - Television
A time for greatness.
Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's Silicone
Did you get that memo?
Follow the money
Washington, we have a problem.
Where's the beer?
You are the weakest link, Goodbye!
Tora, Tora, Tora!
In god we trust? In god we keep an eye on.
80% of success is showing up. - Wood Allen
In Tyler we trust.
The things you own, end up owning you. - Tyler
Don't drive angry.
I bought you, I own you - Television
Oct 31, 2005
altered beast
Halloween Horror Nights? hated it... This could possibly have been the worst weekend ever. The fact I drop $80 on tickets to something that sucked starts off the equation, follow that up with one drunken A-hole, a traffic jam that spread from here to eternity, then multiply by Orlando and you have a recipe for a cocktail we call a real shitfest.
Orlando, from what I can tell, is the mecca of overpriced theme parks and outlet malls. No wonder my parents would never take me there. I wouldn't miss a thing if a thermonuclear bomb went off and wiped it clean. I can't think of a single signifigant loss. I thought the blessing of fall would make it tolerable, but I was wrong. Orlando is just vile. It represents everything I hate. I may drive through it to escape from south florida, but I'll never stop there again.
Universal Studios is amazingly shitty. I vote it 3 thumbs down. I've never been the theme park kind of person anyway, why did I think this would be any different? I should have learned from my grandfather when I was young. I'll sit in the car next time.
Orlando, from what I can tell, is the mecca of overpriced theme parks and outlet malls. No wonder my parents would never take me there. I wouldn't miss a thing if a thermonuclear bomb went off and wiped it clean. I can't think of a single signifigant loss. I thought the blessing of fall would make it tolerable, but I was wrong. Orlando is just vile. It represents everything I hate. I may drive through it to escape from south florida, but I'll never stop there again.
Universal Studios is amazingly shitty. I vote it 3 thumbs down. I've never been the theme park kind of person anyway, why did I think this would be any different? I should have learned from my grandfather when I was young. I'll sit in the car next time.
Oct 25, 2005
The Wisdom of Lincoln
Oct 23, 2005
Oct 21, 2005
Oct 19, 2005
Oct 18, 2005
Oct 10, 2005
Oct 8, 2005
Oct 7, 2005
Oct 3, 2005
Sep 23, 2005
Finding Your Calling
When I tell someone the secret to success is to do what he or she feels passionately about, they frequently ask me how they can identify the passion that will bring them the greatest success.
Here is what I answer:
You are a unique individual, endowed with many things that make you special. God was not stingy in giving you many powerful qualities. You have more than one passion and more than one talent.
So here is how to start the process. First, make a list of all your gifts. In other words, what talents or characteristics do you possess that are special? What makes you unique? Include on your list those positive areas where you are a contrarian or a deviant or a rebel. Your power lies on this list.
Now make a second list of all those things you love to do or feel passionately about. Include on this list the answer to this key question: what do I GIVE that when I'm giving it I am filled with great joy. Chances are that you love giving what you have in abundance. And what do you have in abundance? Those gifts or talents you put on the first list.
It would be extremely helpful to consider WHY you like a certain activity. What are all those things about a particular activity that feeds your passion? If something lights your fire then you must have some insight into why it does and in what ways it does. Write down what about it inspires you, what pleases you, what reveals more of yourself to you, what makes you laugh, what about it contributes to a greater good, etc.
NOW: think of ways or activities that involves SEVERAL of your talents, gifts, passions, and unique characteristics at the same time. We want to kill two (or more) birds with one stone OR, better put, hug two or more birds with one embrace.
The more passions and gifts that you can intersect at one point the better.
If, for some reason, that intersection of passions does not have a commercial component, modify it with more passions or talents until it does. At the intersection of many passions and talents, there should emerge a service, or a product, or an artwork, or a body of information that can be spun off commercially. This way you get to pursue your passions, grow your talents, give of yourself to others, contribute to a greater good, and, as a by-product of all this playing around, generate wealth.
Here is what I answer:
You are a unique individual, endowed with many things that make you special. God was not stingy in giving you many powerful qualities. You have more than one passion and more than one talent.
So here is how to start the process. First, make a list of all your gifts. In other words, what talents or characteristics do you possess that are special? What makes you unique? Include on your list those positive areas where you are a contrarian or a deviant or a rebel. Your power lies on this list.
Now make a second list of all those things you love to do or feel passionately about. Include on this list the answer to this key question: what do I GIVE that when I'm giving it I am filled with great joy. Chances are that you love giving what you have in abundance. And what do you have in abundance? Those gifts or talents you put on the first list.
It would be extremely helpful to consider WHY you like a certain activity. What are all those things about a particular activity that feeds your passion? If something lights your fire then you must have some insight into why it does and in what ways it does. Write down what about it inspires you, what pleases you, what reveals more of yourself to you, what makes you laugh, what about it contributes to a greater good, etc.
NOW: think of ways or activities that involves SEVERAL of your talents, gifts, passions, and unique characteristics at the same time. We want to kill two (or more) birds with one stone OR, better put, hug two or more birds with one embrace.
The more passions and gifts that you can intersect at one point the better.
If, for some reason, that intersection of passions does not have a commercial component, modify it with more passions or talents until it does. At the intersection of many passions and talents, there should emerge a service, or a product, or an artwork, or a body of information that can be spun off commercially. This way you get to pursue your passions, grow your talents, give of yourself to others, contribute to a greater good, and, as a by-product of all this playing around, generate wealth.
Sep 12, 2005
Sep 11, 2005
Grandaddy Sumday
Grandaddy: Sumday. I stumbled across this cool music today. Don't remember how, but I dig it. It's cool and smooth.
Sep 1, 2005
Aug 29, 2005
Radiohead
I've become so fond of Radiohead lately. Listen...
Electioneering
I will stop, I will stop at nothing.
Say the right things when electioneering
I trust I can rely on your vote.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
Ha ha ha
Riot shields, voodoo economics,
it's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F.
I trust I can rely on your vote.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
Electioneering
I will stop, I will stop at nothing.
Say the right things when electioneering
I trust I can rely on your vote.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
Ha ha ha
Riot shields, voodoo economics,
it's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F.
I trust I can rely on your vote.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
Aug 28, 2005
Aug 26, 2005
Aug 25, 2005
Aug 24, 2005
Aug 17, 2005
Aug 16, 2005
Aug 13, 2005
Aug 5, 2005
Aug 1, 2005
Jul 29, 2005
Jul 27, 2005
Jul 25, 2005
Jul 22, 2005
Defined and reborn
I am sitting here finishing up my homework for today and I can't help but think that buying this new car is somehow starting a new chapter in my life. You see I have always been the same person, but I rarely buy a new car so its easy to break up the time periods in my life by the cars I have owned..
When I was young until I had my first stable job I owned a Red 93' Isuzu p/u truck. It was the perfect youth vehicle, small, quick, and attracted lots of attention from the cops.
Then I bought the 93' Honda Accord EX. A small economy car with attitude. Quick, smart and the perfect car for a young guy just starting out.
Now I have the 97' Acura RL which is smooth and sophisticated, well defined and says "I am smart and make good decisions". I really think this new car will help me move forward. Its a blessing to find this car.
I have been sticking to the plan and it seems to be working. So the best idea is to stick to my plan. The plan can be altered incrementally, but it must be organized and tallied. The plan consists of 3 levels; Career, Work, and Budget. As long as I stay focused on each priority, and underlying action item I will be a success.
the key is breaking large tasks into small manageable items, using time wisely, keeping notes and a schedule, and sticking to the plan.
When I was young until I had my first stable job I owned a Red 93' Isuzu p/u truck. It was the perfect youth vehicle, small, quick, and attracted lots of attention from the cops.
Then I bought the 93' Honda Accord EX. A small economy car with attitude. Quick, smart and the perfect car for a young guy just starting out.
Now I have the 97' Acura RL which is smooth and sophisticated, well defined and says "I am smart and make good decisions". I really think this new car will help me move forward. Its a blessing to find this car.
I have been sticking to the plan and it seems to be working. So the best idea is to stick to my plan. The plan can be altered incrementally, but it must be organized and tallied. The plan consists of 3 levels; Career, Work, and Budget. As long as I stay focused on each priority, and underlying action item I will be a success.
the key is breaking large tasks into small manageable items, using time wisely, keeping notes and a schedule, and sticking to the plan.
Jul 21, 2005
Dictionary.com/ennui
Dictionary.com/ennui I am angry today for some reason. I can't describe it. It feels a bit like quitting smoking, but thats not it. Like I am restless and angry. I hope I don't knock someone out tonite.
My Yahoo!
My Yahoo! Yahoo is customizable by RSS feed now. Which makes it an awesome tool for up to date news, blogs, photos, basically anything that you want. I have even set mine up to monitor my GMail account. Good job Yahoo!
I bought the 1997 Acura 3.5 RL. I pulled a carfax report on it, and it came out clean. The tire guy said the car was in excellent shape for having so many miles on it. I tracked it back to the Sanford Acura dealer and gave them a call, and they gave me the Radio Code and now I have tunes, although only on the back 2 speakers. Maybe my friends at BestBuy can help me out with rewiring the 6 disc changer in the trunk and the speaker problems. I also need to get a remote for the keyless entry. But I am just going to ride it out for a couple months before I do anything. Make sure the car is stable and sound.
I bought the 1997 Acura 3.5 RL. I pulled a carfax report on it, and it came out clean. The tire guy said the car was in excellent shape for having so many miles on it. I tracked it back to the Sanford Acura dealer and gave them a call, and they gave me the Radio Code and now I have tunes, although only on the back 2 speakers. Maybe my friends at BestBuy can help me out with rewiring the 6 disc changer in the trunk and the speaker problems. I also need to get a remote for the keyless entry. But I am just going to ride it out for a couple months before I do anything. Make sure the car is stable and sound.
Jul 19, 2005
3.5 RL
Jul 17, 2005
Pimped Neon
AutoTrader.com - Cars For Sale: Car Details This might be worth it just for the thing itself.
Jul 16, 2005
Jul 15, 2005
No shelter
After a chemical accident from increased rain all my fish in the pond have died. Kujo and Gorbie are both dead. Kujo was about 10 inches. He was a big boy. So out of fustration, I filled in the fish pond today. As an added bonus this will keep the devil frogs away. They were keeping me up all night, I don't know where they go to in the daytime, but who really cares. As long as they don't come back. I am going to make a small patio where the pond used to be complete with 2 benches and a small table. I was aleady sitting out there earlier, and I can honestly say its going to be a nice space when I am done.
Jul 14, 2005
Jul 12, 2005
Jul 11, 2005
Jul 4, 2005
Jul 3, 2005
Jul 1, 2005
Sony VAIO T350P L Notebook
Sony VAIO T350P L Notebook An upgrade fro the averatec. longer battery life, DVD burner, sony Viao branded, more robust.
Averatec 1050-EB1 Notebook
Averatec 1050-EB1 Notebook This is pure candy. 10.6" screen, and only 3.3 lbs .. rated at 3.5 hour battery life. I would have liked to see DVD player operation without booting up, and a longer battery life. Battery life is what it's all about.
Jun 28, 2005
iTunes 4.9 with podcasting
iTunes 4.9 with podcasting available for download — still no formal announcement - Engadget - www.engadget.com Things just got profoundly easier in the world of podcasting.
Jun 27, 2005
ZZ
Jun 24, 2005
Podcasting FAQ
How-To: Podcasting (aka How to get Podcasts and also make your own) I use Podcast tuner on my mac. What I dig most about Podcast tuner is the ease of use. I've heard rumor of the next version of Itunes is to have built in Podcast support.
Jun 23, 2005
Jun 21, 2005
Aristotle
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle
Jun 16, 2005
KEXP 90.3 FM
KEXP 90.3 FM - where the music matters I've posted this before, but I just can't stop listening. they have a phat mp3 live stream which works well with Itunes, and Winamp.
Ramones Tattoo
I was thinking of getting something like this Ramones tattoo, only a lot smaller. Maybe about 3 inches in diameter. On my upper right chest. Just an idea I've been thinking about.
Jun 9, 2005
Teens vs. Cops
Teens to be pulled over for good driving. This makes no sense. Its just another excuse to pull people over to see inside their car. When I was a teen, I used to get pulled over almost weekly. The cops in this area are out of control, they'd see me and my car and pull me over claiming I was speeding or other such BS and then give me a bogus ticket, or ask me to get out of the care and pat me down, search my car and ask me all kinds of irrelevent questions. I remember I refused to answer one time and kept saying "I'll have to consult my lawyer" and they maade me sit in the back of a squad car for 2 hours! Then released me scott free. They just wanted to harass me. I can't belive the people in this community are falling for this bullshit!
Jun 3, 2005
Goodfellas
Jun 2, 2005
‘Urine trouble,’ Nasty
‘Urine trouble,’ some states warn lazy truckers - Environment - MSNBC.com I think I laughed outloud at 3 am when I read about them exploding when mowers hit them.
Jun 1, 2005
May 31, 2005
Memorial Day
Memorial day has a purpose. .. What I do not understand is the refusal for our government or the rest of the world to learn from its mistakes. This is 2005, war should be something there are movies about, maybe some PC games about war, and thats it. We live in the modern world, yet in some places war still rages.
Congress is worried about steroid abuse in baseball, and filibustering judicial nominations, meanwhile the fringes of the world fall apart. Genocide rages in africa, people starving in south america, and the Iraq is in ruins.
It seems to me that the leaders have no touch with reality. It seems they base human life on dollars spent, and make decisions on profit margins not set to calculate loss of life.
Memorial day is a lesson. Why is nobody learning?
Congress is worried about steroid abuse in baseball, and filibustering judicial nominations, meanwhile the fringes of the world fall apart. Genocide rages in africa, people starving in south america, and the Iraq is in ruins.
It seems to me that the leaders have no touch with reality. It seems they base human life on dollars spent, and make decisions on profit margins not set to calculate loss of life.
Memorial day is a lesson. Why is nobody learning?
May 27, 2005
May 25, 2005
May 24, 2005
dance contest that turned wild
Lakeland police investigating dance contest that turned wild.. Only on Puerto Rico day at the motorspeedway!
May 22, 2005
May 19, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 17, 2005
British MP takes on Senate
George Galloway is my new hero. Link to Biography and other stuff at Wikipedia.
May 16, 2005
May 13, 2005
‘The jig is up’
‘The jig is up’ I friggin knew this beeotch was lying. I must say I have enjoyed going to the barren Wendys lately. I can eat my frosty in peace. .. I guess thats over.
May 10, 2005
May 2, 2005
RE-EDIT
I have been redediting a lot of my old photos that were almost trashed because I thought they wouldn't ever be worth my time. I am glad I saved them, and now they are worth display. Check my flickr. See link to right.
Apr 28, 2005
Wireless Network Blues
It finally crapped out. My linksys wireless network card finally took the leap. I smashed it and threw it in the trash can. The end had snapped off of it a while ago, and it would make my computer freeze up, which took me a while to figure out in the beginning. I thought there were hard drive issues. So now I am left to drop the $50 on a new network card, or I could just go buy a new laptop with integrated WiFi. Like I need an excuse? .. I am terrible. I must resist spending any money at all. Maybe I will just fight with a Cat5 cable for a while.
Apr 26, 2005
Apr 25, 2005
Apr 19, 2005
Apr 18, 2005
Apr 15, 2005
Apr 13, 2005
S602 issues
My long time main camera is having mechanical issues. The zoom buttons are acting up. I can zoom, out, but not in. I took it to the shop and they quoted me $150 to $200 just to send it in. I might as well buy a new camera! Or at least try to fix it myself.
Apr 6, 2005
KRUGERRAND
I can't say why, but I want a KRUGERRAND. I guess maybe because its solid gold? An ounce of solid gold. My head spins.
Apr 5, 2005
Insurance
My insurance is dropping from $130 to $90 a month for my next 6 month period. Getting older rules, or is it just distancing myself from that terrible youth driving record?
Mar 31, 2005
Mar 29, 2005
Sauce
I've been working a whole lot recently. Making myself thin and plastic. Its good to feel tired. It makes my sleep cycles so much more valuable. Not to mention I have become this $$$ saving machine. I rarely spend any money at all, on anything and feel guilty when I do.
I just put gas in my car today. I find myself looking at every gas station for the lowest prices and doing gasoline research to get the most for my dollar. Does octane matter? .. Not enough to really matter. Does gas with cleaners in it do anything? ... Not enough to really matter. I also find myself cruising at slower speeds and driving behind big trucks to stretch my fuel economy..
This is just one silly example, I won't even go into what I spent on food last week, or the week before. I saved 83% of my total amount earned last month. I have the spreadsheets to prove it.
I just put gas in my car today. I find myself looking at every gas station for the lowest prices and doing gasoline research to get the most for my dollar. Does octane matter? .. Not enough to really matter. Does gas with cleaners in it do anything? ... Not enough to really matter. I also find myself cruising at slower speeds and driving behind big trucks to stretch my fuel economy..
This is just one silly example, I won't even go into what I spent on food last week, or the week before. I saved 83% of my total amount earned last month. I have the spreadsheets to prove it.
Mar 9, 2005
Mar 7, 2005
Mar 6, 2005
KCRW News Programming
KCRW News Programming Finally a news cast that i can download and listen to at my leisure. I have been waiting years for this.
Mar 2, 2005
Typecasting
Someone once said to me that its not what you do for a living but what you do in the free time. Which I agree with to an extent. I believe there are 2 kinds of people in this world.
There are the people that work there jobs and make stacks of cash, and have 6 weeks of vacation a year. These people take vacations to far away places. They are the surfers, skydivers and hot air balloonists.
Then there are the workers. We make enough to survive. We drive cars that leak oil, and smoke. We have bank accounts, but only because we need to write checks, not to store our surplus cash. We get a couple weeks off of work every year, but can't go anywhere because we don't have any money. We get gray hair from worrying.
The thing about surfers and the rest of us is our jobs are our hobby. We are workers. We get excited about our jobs, and pissed when someone screws something up. I genuinely think the surfers don't care about their jobs and should be fired. Work is life. Life is work.
I work allot. I like working. I'm not good at allot of things. I can't paint. I can't surf. I'm not musical. I waste all my free time sleeping. I feel empty when I'm not at work. I think that was a major reason I left Linvatec.
I am much more happier working at UPS. I like the stress. I like the need for me and my skills. I like the people I work with. Its a great atmosphere, at least for me.
There are the people that work there jobs and make stacks of cash, and have 6 weeks of vacation a year. These people take vacations to far away places. They are the surfers, skydivers and hot air balloonists.
Then there are the workers. We make enough to survive. We drive cars that leak oil, and smoke. We have bank accounts, but only because we need to write checks, not to store our surplus cash. We get a couple weeks off of work every year, but can't go anywhere because we don't have any money. We get gray hair from worrying.
The thing about surfers and the rest of us is our jobs are our hobby. We are workers. We get excited about our jobs, and pissed when someone screws something up. I genuinely think the surfers don't care about their jobs and should be fired. Work is life. Life is work.
I work allot. I like working. I'm not good at allot of things. I can't paint. I can't surf. I'm not musical. I waste all my free time sleeping. I feel empty when I'm not at work. I think that was a major reason I left Linvatec.
I am much more happier working at UPS. I like the stress. I like the need for me and my skills. I like the people I work with. Its a great atmosphere, at least for me.
Mar 1, 2005
2/2 Saint Pete
LINK $165,000.00, who wouldn't want a green house? If you look at the 360 photo you'll see someone peeking in the back door.
Feb 28, 2005
42 acres in South Dakota
I swear if I ever win the lottery or have a couple hundred thousand extra dollars laying around.
Clearwater / $164,900
Clearwater / $164,900 Totally updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage in convenient location between downtown Clearwater and delightful Dunedin. New carpet and paint in October 2004. Vaulted ceilings, huge great room. Light & bright-only one block from intercoastal. Clean, clean, clean! Sellers are Real Estate Brokers.
Feb 24, 2005
2/2 Home in Largo FL
2 bedroom 2 bathroom Single Family Home in Largo FL I looked at this house today. Maybe they will get the pictures of it up soon. I have decided to not rent, and too buy. The future is in ownership. I wonder what the monthly payments would be on something like this? This house was amazing, so close to downtown largo.
LED Flashlight bulb
How to make a LED Flashlight bulb - for 2, 1.5 volt batteries (3 volts total). More proof of my odd fascination with lighting.
10 Million Candle Power
10 Million Candle Power Rechargeable Spotlight Halogen for $41.99?? They are giving stuff away! Thats 10 Million candle power! I seriously don't know what my fascination with lighting is these days. I suppose I should add this to my amazon wishlist.
Feb 22, 2005
Mappr!
Mappr! Where It's At. This is a great way to display photos. I think if I ever take a cross-country trip I'll slap em up for display here.
Feb 17, 2005
43 ?? Geez...
Bizarre: Nuns suspended for going on wild holiday. What is the world coming to these days? There were 12 of them, so thats about 4 guys a piece.... Geez...
Feb 16, 2005
Clearwater plane crash
Tampabay: Two die in Clearwater plane crash. I heard about this at work, because ..... the plane crashed into a package factories supervisors house. Not just any supervisor, but the Airport supervisor. Needless to say the whole neighborhood was shut down so there were packages sheeted as "Emergency Condition". I've only seen this one other time, when we had the hurricanes last year.
Feb 15, 2005
Napster
Napster is back and in a big way. I signed up for the free trial subscription just a minute ago and am enjoying some classic Johnny Cash at the moment. It's $9.99 a month, and you can dowload all you want. The catch is "if you cancel you lose your music" ... unless you are smart and use the trick to save it.
Kanjorski?
Paul Kanjorski.... if this guy wasn't older then me I'd scream "FIX". maybe I can run for congress afterall. This reminds me too much of that distinguished gentlemen movie..
ShareBuilder!
ShareBuilder! seems like a good way to invest in stocks. I signed up to have a little extra cash taken out of my account every month. For $4 you really can't beat it.
Feb 14, 2005
The Dan Band
The Dan Band Who could forget there rendition of Lady in Old School. Coming out with a new album in April.
Feb 12, 2005
Tired as crap
I am just that tired. Seriously I almost fell asleep and toppled out of my chair today at work. Not that anyone would notice or anything. Geez.
Anyways.. what the hell... I am rethinking my business plan. I either a) need to advertise or b) give up on this silly idea. The future remains open. I am going to talk to my lawyer buddy about it soon. In my timeline I have been slacking something fierce...
I'm off to eat and get some sleep.
Anyways.. what the hell... I am rethinking my business plan. I either a) need to advertise or b) give up on this silly idea. The future remains open. I am going to talk to my lawyer buddy about it soon. In my timeline I have been slacking something fierce...
I'm off to eat and get some sleep.
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