Busy as heck, but in a good way 90% of the time. The internship I landed is allowing me to create some ridiculously cool things that I will share here when I can. So keep coming back.
The issue:
Had to pull the kid from a school he was comfortable and happy with and place him in one where he can hang out all day while his 'rents are at work. The biggest plus about the new school is there is a kid that used to be our neighbor there that Tuck knows. Instant friend. Today's his first day, we'll see how it goes. It's been a hard transition from me in school to me at work for him especially. He had me to watch him everyday of his life because I was in night school or late shifts at work so he didn't have any day care, just me. Momma came home from work and watched him for the rest of the day. Her schedule hasn't changed, but mine is completely flipped. I now have a 9-5 job so he has to be in daycare 5 days a week. Add to that the reduced face time with his dad and we have a grumpy kid in the making. I'm hoping he adjusts quickly. It's been hard on him the last couple of weeks while I started the intern and it's been hard on the wife while the kid focuses on wanting to see me. Since her schedule hasn't changed at all, he hasn't had to adjust to her so he's fixated on me. She feels neglected.
That's all for now. Stay tuned faithful viewers.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
I guess it was worth the hype.
The Brett Favre experiment isn't done yet, but so far, it has been a resounding success. So much so that the most overhyped team of the year got their asses handed to them. I'm willing to bet the Saints will be heavily favored amongst the pundits this weekend against the Vikings.
If the Vikes win next week, they have the chance to play the Jets in the Superbowl. That will be a huge story line. It almost feels like the stars aligned so Brett Favre can accomplish everything he's ever wanted. He broke a bunch of records again this season (my favorite being he's the only player to beat all 32 teams). He beat the Cowboys for the first time in the playoffs. His NFC championship game against the Saints is being played in the same dome where he won his Super Bowl ring. He grew up a Saints fan, so this is like a homecoming game, possibly his last. He had the best statistical year of his storied career. And if the Jets make it to the Superbowl, it's like a perfect scripted ending to the season. The only thing that would have made the playoffs more like a movie script is if the Packers had made it to the NFC Championship game.
I'm excited for next weekend. It can't come fast enough.
post script (thanks matty)
I am going to try to update my blog more often in the foreseeable future. Sorry I let it sit idle for so long. School had a strangle hold on me, but that is over. Bigger and better things are on the horizon. Stay tuned.
If the Vikes win next week, they have the chance to play the Jets in the Superbowl. That will be a huge story line. It almost feels like the stars aligned so Brett Favre can accomplish everything he's ever wanted. He broke a bunch of records again this season (my favorite being he's the only player to beat all 32 teams). He beat the Cowboys for the first time in the playoffs. His NFC championship game against the Saints is being played in the same dome where he won his Super Bowl ring. He grew up a Saints fan, so this is like a homecoming game, possibly his last. He had the best statistical year of his storied career. And if the Jets make it to the Superbowl, it's like a perfect scripted ending to the season. The only thing that would have made the playoffs more like a movie script is if the Packers had made it to the NFC Championship game.
I'm excited for next weekend. It can't come fast enough.
post script (thanks matty)
I am going to try to update my blog more often in the foreseeable future. Sorry I let it sit idle for so long. School had a strangle hold on me, but that is over. Bigger and better things are on the horizon. Stay tuned.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Brett Favre II
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two great tastes that go great together.
You know the best thing about having a kid? Sure it's emotionally rewarding. I get that whole miracle of life thing. The fact that there is a person that is part you is pretty sweet, but that's not what I'm talking about.
The best thing about having a kid is that you can play with toys. On top of that, you can buy toys that you want to play with. Luckily for me, there is a cyclical life span t toys. Companies will take them off the shelf for certain periods of time so that interest and nostalgia will kick in and create a demand for those toys.
Legos and Transformers were my faves as kids. Those never really went away, but Transformers recently re-released the original lineups for some of the more popular original transformers. The ones that I had when I was a kid. Like the original Optimus Prime. I got my hands... ahem... I bought the reissues of some of them for my son. Yeah. That's the ticket. Anyway, I played Transformers with the kid, and although he's too young to be able to transform some of the guys 100% (for 3.5 he does an amazing job), his motor skills and problem solving are definitely better than most kids his age because of these toys (either that or he's just way above average naturally... but he is my kid, so you see the conundrum.. genetics vs. environment). But that's not the focus...
Legos are sweet too. I used to play for hours and build huge things out of them. I once made a space shuttle out of the pieces. It was as tall as I was at the time. Nowadays, Lego has done some pretty cool things, like partnering with Star Wars to release little Lego sets of really cool Star Wars ships and the like. So my kid and I play Legos almost everyday.
I had a thought a week or so ago though. What if Lego partnered with the Transformers? If this happens I really want a piece of the action. It would be huge. I love the idea of being able to build things that change into other things, so I gave it a shot. below are some pictures of what I came up with with my limited resources. And to the finished product's credit, it's still together a week or so later. My kid hasn't destroyed it yet (that is an amazing feat).
Here is the vehicle mode picture:
and here it is in robot mode:
Obviously, not the coolest thing ever, but I love the concept. Let me know what you think. Lego, make this happen.
The best thing about having a kid is that you can play with toys. On top of that, you can buy toys that you want to play with. Luckily for me, there is a cyclical life span t toys. Companies will take them off the shelf for certain periods of time so that interest and nostalgia will kick in and create a demand for those toys.
Legos and Transformers were my faves as kids. Those never really went away, but Transformers recently re-released the original lineups for some of the more popular original transformers. The ones that I had when I was a kid. Like the original Optimus Prime. I got my hands... ahem... I bought the reissues of some of them for my son. Yeah. That's the ticket. Anyway, I played Transformers with the kid, and although he's too young to be able to transform some of the guys 100% (for 3.5 he does an amazing job), his motor skills and problem solving are definitely better than most kids his age because of these toys (either that or he's just way above average naturally... but he is my kid, so you see the conundrum.. genetics vs. environment). But that's not the focus...
Legos are sweet too. I used to play for hours and build huge things out of them. I once made a space shuttle out of the pieces. It was as tall as I was at the time. Nowadays, Lego has done some pretty cool things, like partnering with Star Wars to release little Lego sets of really cool Star Wars ships and the like. So my kid and I play Legos almost everyday.
I had a thought a week or so ago though. What if Lego partnered with the Transformers? If this happens I really want a piece of the action. It would be huge. I love the idea of being able to build things that change into other things, so I gave it a shot. below are some pictures of what I came up with with my limited resources. And to the finished product's credit, it's still together a week or so later. My kid hasn't destroyed it yet (that is an amazing feat).
Here is the vehicle mode picture:
and here it is in robot mode:
Obviously, not the coolest thing ever, but I love the concept. Let me know what you think. Lego, make this happen.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
What the...?!?!
Is Seth Godin talking directly to me today or what?
Read what he wrote here.
He better not be, or I will rain the fists around his neck and shoulders. If not, Have a good day Seth. Keep up the good work. I read your blog everyday.
P.s.
I didn't know there was that kind of money in blogging, even is it is on in 10,000. Now I know. Guess what I'm gonna do...
Read what he wrote here.
He better not be, or I will rain the fists around his neck and shoulders. If not, Have a good day Seth. Keep up the good work. I read your blog everyday.
P.s.
I didn't know there was that kind of money in blogging, even is it is on in 10,000. Now I know. Guess what I'm gonna do...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Again, this ain't me.
Every so often I come across a picture of some dude trying to look like me. Here's the last guy.
Here's the next guy:
Batman: The Dark Knight has been out for a while. So have the Wendy's 3conomic ads. But there's this guy, his name is David Dastmalchian, he was in these commercials AND The Dark Knight and he is totally pretending to be me. I hate this guy. A lot (not really. Call me, we can do a brotherly sitcom). Not nearly as much as I hate Hugh Jackman for stealing the role of Wolverine from me, but still, it's up there. Especially because of the whole Joker link Here's his pick from imdb.com:
And then there's this guy:
(picture found here)
Bask in his glory. When you are done staring for two and a half minutes, click here.
Here's the next guy:
Batman: The Dark Knight has been out for a while. So have the Wendy's 3conomic ads. But there's this guy, his name is David Dastmalchian, he was in these commercials AND The Dark Knight and he is totally pretending to be me. I hate this guy. A lot (not really. Call me, we can do a brotherly sitcom). Not nearly as much as I hate Hugh Jackman for stealing the role of Wolverine from me, but still, it's up there. Especially because of the whole Joker link Here's his pick from imdb.com:
And then there's this guy:
(picture found here)
Bask in his glory. When you are done staring for two and a half minutes, click here.
I'm the proud new daddy...
...of my new online portfolio.
Check it out here.
This ain't like the last time I posted "my portfolio" on this blog. That was a joke. And it was funny. You should have seen your face.
This real portfolio will change every so often, so come back and check it once in a while. And let me know what you think.
Check it out here.
This ain't like the last time I posted "my portfolio" on this blog. That was a joke. And it was funny. You should have seen your face.
This real portfolio will change every so often, so come back and check it once in a while. And let me know what you think.
Quick Recap.
Here's a brief 500 word summary of the blog so far. Let me know which word is your fave (click on the pic to make it bigger).
courtesy of Wordle.
courtesy of Wordle.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
I know, I know. It's been a long while...
And I'm sorry. I bet all bloggers go through this at one point or another.
I've been getting my butt handed to me (which when visualized is quite a funny thing to say) by school. I've dropped the ball and all my story lines have kinda been pushed aside. Since it's been sooooo long, I want to ask y'all a favor.
Do some rereading of this blog and let me know what your favorite subjects are to date (post 'em in the comments section). I have some plans for new story lines and such, but I don't want to completely abandon the story lines I've already done. Y'all are in control of the kind of entertainment I revisit.
So do some reading and let me know.
I look forward to reading what y'all like. Also, feel free to tell me what you don't like. Then I know for sure which ones not to go to.
I've been getting my butt handed to me (which when visualized is quite a funny thing to say) by school. I've dropped the ball and all my story lines have kinda been pushed aside. Since it's been sooooo long, I want to ask y'all a favor.
Do some rereading of this blog and let me know what your favorite subjects are to date (post 'em in the comments section). I have some plans for new story lines and such, but I don't want to completely abandon the story lines I've already done. Y'all are in control of the kind of entertainment I revisit.
So do some reading and let me know.
I look forward to reading what y'all like. Also, feel free to tell me what you don't like. Then I know for sure which ones not to go to.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Have you ever been cursed?
When I was in high school, I used to be friends with this one guy. He knows who he is. Bastard. Why so rough, you ask? Well, the dude cursed me. I was hanging out with him one day when I happened to glance at a digital clock that said 12:34. He then proceeded to do this mumbo jumbo voodoo crap and said, from this day forward I curse you so that every time you look at the clock, it will be 12:34.
Now, the curse didn't go down exactly as he foretold. I was able to look at clocks unconsciously, in passing, or if someone asked me what time it was. But if I did look at a clock, it would say 12:34. And this started 15 years ago (I graduated HS in '94). That's a long damn time to be seeing 12:34 everyday.
There was a brief reprieve the last couple of months. I seemed to have gotten "over" this curse... or maybe I just didn't care anymore. Whatever the reason, I didn't see it much if ever.
Until my wife asked me one day if I saw 12:34 anymore. Sure enough, the reprieve was lifted and I have seen 12:34 everytime it has been on a clock since then. MOTHER OF PEARL, it's maddening.
I have a plan though. I think I know how to get rid of it. I need to transfer the curse, so since you have read this simple blog post I am now cursing you with seeing 12:34 on a clock whenever you consciously look. This won't take effect until you forget about this, so go ahead and look at a clock right now to get it out of your system.
Enjoy the world of 12:34.
Now, the curse didn't go down exactly as he foretold. I was able to look at clocks unconsciously, in passing, or if someone asked me what time it was. But if I did look at a clock, it would say 12:34. And this started 15 years ago (I graduated HS in '94). That's a long damn time to be seeing 12:34 everyday.
There was a brief reprieve the last couple of months. I seemed to have gotten "over" this curse... or maybe I just didn't care anymore. Whatever the reason, I didn't see it much if ever.
Until my wife asked me one day if I saw 12:34 anymore. Sure enough, the reprieve was lifted and I have seen 12:34 everytime it has been on a clock since then. MOTHER OF PEARL, it's maddening.
I have a plan though. I think I know how to get rid of it. I need to transfer the curse, so since you have read this simple blog post I am now cursing you with seeing 12:34 on a clock whenever you consciously look. This won't take effect until you forget about this, so go ahead and look at a clock right now to get it out of your system.
Enjoy the world of 12:34.
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