Tired of waiting...
Mood:
blue
Topic: ramblings
Well, my girlfriend, Liza, and I have been seriously talking about "us" being physically together since last Thanksgiving (if not earlier). It's really starting to wear on both of us just how close and yet so far we are to being together - still two months left to go. We are both so tired of waiting...yet we have little to no choice. *sigh*
The *New* Bill of Rights
Mood:
caffeinated
Topic: ramblings
I got this little ditty in my email...so...yeah I can't take credit for it, as much as I'd like to. Enjoy...
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"We The People Of The United States"
The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. This guy should run for President one day...
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters.
We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended.This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make yo u and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don' t be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
(lastly....)
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!!
Back from New Orleans!
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: ramblings
Well I made it back from New Orleans! I was both sad and happy to go. Sad, of course, cause it means I have to say goodbye again to my family, and I never know when I'll see those family members again. Happy cause, well, they can drive me up the wall sometimes. Read on and I'll explain...
The "Big Easy" sure was a fun place to be. Keep in mind, of course, that it's fun the same way I think Hawaii is fun: I love being there for a few days, but anything more than a week and I'm dying to go home. That was definitely the case here. I can't complain about the heat or humidity because the weather there was no worse than a typical Portland summer day. Everyone who has ever been to New Orleans, though, tells me how unbearable the heat and humidity can be there. For that reason, I highly doubt I will ever visit during the summer time...
Anyway, I flew to New Orleans on Wednesday (April 6th) with my dad. We left at 5am to get to the airport. How fun is waking up at 4am? Not very. But I also wasn't as tired as I thought I would be that day.
I stayed with my brother, Ben, and his family while I was down there. My parents got a hotel room as well, but I never stayed with them. I suppose the fact I brought season 1 of the
King of Queens didn't help either huh? We ended up watching episodes every night! That was a lot of fun...
As was the drinking. Yep...I bought Ben a pint of
Southern Comfort in October of 2003 when he first moved to New Orleans. For those who don't know, Southern Comfort (a.k.a. "SoCo") is produced in New Orleans. And, as a side note, I found out from my brother, Brad, that Ben did a little binge drinking in college with SoCo that led to him getting sick and never wanting to touch the stuff. So my gift of the SoCo pint was a two sided gift: it said "here's some liquid that's produced in the region you're heading" as well as a gag-gift that said "I know you won't drink it." What can I say, I'm a sicko like that sometimes...
So we broke open the SoCo on Wednesday night and Ben re-accustomed his mouth to drinking it again. It took a little while, but eventually he was able to drink it again without much of a problem (as was shown in the crawfish boil last Saturday).
All in all it was a nice trip, but there were things that irked me. The biggest issue I had was that I had no car of my own, so I had to rely on others to get around. That in and of itself would not be so bad, except for the fact that I seemed to be hungry more often than anyone else, and apparently I am the last person in the family who likes to eat meals at a normal time. I felt like I was begging people just so they would swing by a restaurant at 8 or 9pm. By then my stomach had already digested itself and began working on my small intestine.
We spent a couple of days in the "French Quarter" in downtown New Orleans: first on Wednesday afternoon when dad and I arrived into town, and then again on Friday. The streets were mostly empty on Wednesday, but it was fun finally getting to walk down the infamous "Bourbon Street." Not to mention, buying a daquiri and walking down the street sippin' on it ;)
Friday was a little more crowded, but I think more enjoyable because there were various street performers out, restaurants had their AC on, doors open, and music playing, and there were even a couple of people on the second floor balconies tossing beads down to us. In my case, they threw me beads as a plea to keep my shirt on...
I remember when Ben first moved there he talked about how nice everyone was. "They're so nice, they make you look like a jerk," I believe is what he said to me. Well I went and checked the people out there...although I didn't run into anyone who was a real jerk down there, I also didn't notice people being any nicer than they are up here.
The streets down there are crazy, too. And by crazy I don't just mean a lot of traffic or the fact that people walk all over the streets in downtown N.O. What I mean is the design: they have a ton of one highways that have large medians in the middle, and tons of places for U-turns. Half of the time we'd be driving, pass up the place where we were headed, and instead take a U-turn at the next "neutral" (as they're called) and then drive back to where we wanted to be and take a right turn. I'd prefer medians that give way to left turns myself...
I'm not sure when or if I'll visit New Orleans again. I definitely won't claim I'll "never" go back, cause I don't think it was that bad at all - I just worry about the rumors of the horrible heat and humidity being true. The fact my brother is too cheap to turn on the AC in the house doesn't make the decision any easier either. This summer may not be the best time to go, but perhaps towards the tail end of the summer (and thus their "hot spell") I might go down there with my girlfriend, Liza. It's a good 500 mile drive, so that means it would probably take about 8 hrs of driving to make it there.
I suppose time will tell just when I go back to the "Big Easy." I can't tell you how nice it was to need to put on a jacket to go to work on Monday. Not that I enjoyed having to go back to work, just enjoyed the realization that my current home is nice a cool and, sometimes, a little rainy. But that's all good for me :)
New Orleans here I come!
Mood:
party time!
Topic: ramblings
At 6:40am tomorrow I head out for New Orleans, Louisiana! I'm not sure exactly what awaits me (other than spending time with my family and sweating) but I definitely hope to have a good time there. I'll let you know of my adventures when I get back (and perhaps while I am there).
For those who don't know, the reason for my visit is that my nephew, Joshua, is having his First Communion on Saturday. I hope to have pictures to post when I return; depends on how cooperative my digital camera is.
Stay tuned for more...
100th post!
Mood:
cheeky
Topic: ramblings
Can you believe it?! My 100th post! And it's only been about 3 months - not bad huh? Well I have to have something totally cool for my 100th post; something awe inspiring that will stay with you the rest of your life. So what on earth would I talk about?
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Well I got nothin'...
Personality test...
Mood:
a-ok
Topic: ramblings
Advanced Global Personality Test Results | Extraversion | |||||| | 26% | | Stability | |||||||||||||||||| | 76% | | Orderliness | |||||||||||| | 46% | | Empathy | |||||||||||||||||| | 76% | | Interdependence | |||||||||||||||| | 70% | | Intellectual | |||||||||||||||||| | 76% | | Mystical | |||||| | 23% | | Artistic | |||||||||||| | 50% | | Religious | |||||||||||||||||| | 76% | | Hedonism | |||||||||||| | 50% | | Materialism | |||||||||||||| | 56% | | Narcissism | |||||||||||| | 50% | | Adventurousness | |||||| | 30% | | Work ethic | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Self absorbed | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Conflict seeking | |||| | 16% | | Need to dominate | |||||| | 23% | | | Romantic | |||||||||| | 36% | | Avoidant | |||||| | 30% | | Anti-authority | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Wealth | |||||| | 30% | | Dependency | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Change averse | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Cautiousness | |||||||||||||||| | 63% | | Individuality | |||||||||| | 36% | | Sexuality | |||||||||||||| | 56% | | Peter pan complex | |||||||||||| | 43% | | Physical security | |||||||||||||||||||| | 83% | | Food indulgent | |||||||||||||||| | 70% | | Histrionic | |||||| | 23% | | Paranoia | |||||| | 30% | | Vanity | |||| | 16% | | Hypersensitivity | |||||||||||||||| | 70% | | Female cliche | |||||| | 30% | |
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Take Free Advanced Global Personality Testpersonality tests by similarminds.comFurthermore, the site claims:
Stability results were high which suggests you are very relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic..
Orderliness results were medium which suggests you are moderately organized, hard working, and reliable while still remaining flexible, efficient, and fun.
Extraversion results were low which suggests you are very reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and secretive.
trait snapshot:
introverted, secretive, reclusive, tough, non social, observer, fearless, solitary, libertarian, detached, does not like to lead, outsider, abides the rules, mind over heart, good at saving money, does not like to stand out, does not make friends easily, self sufficient, not aggressive, likes the unknown, unconcerned with external opinion, strong, abstract, independent, very intellectual, analytical, high self control
Thursday, 10 March 2005
Church One-Liners
Mood:
cheeky
Topic: ramblings
Christian One-Liners
Don't let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited - until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but mosquitoes and sand gnats come close.
When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there.
People are funny, they want the front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of
the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.
Quit griping about your church; if it were perfect, you couldn't belong.
If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to judge a man until he is dead. So why should you?
Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
Peace starts with a smile.
I don't know why some people change churches; what difference does it make which one you stay home from?
A lot of church members who are singing "Standing on the Promises" are just sitting on the premises.
We were called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them - He'll clean them.
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
He who angers you, controls you!
If God is your Copilot - swap seats!
Prayer: Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!
The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don't change the message, the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is by what it takes to ....... discourage him.
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Tuesday, 8 March 2005
15 cents...
Topic: ramblings
I was walking from my apartment to my car when I noticed a man digging through the dumpster outside. I don't know why, but my first thought was that he had lost something in the dumpster and was trying to retrieve it.
As I walked by he said, "How's it going, my good man?"
"Pretty good," I said. "And yourself?"
"Just found 15 cents," he said, "so I can't complain."
In Oregonian lingo, "15 cents" would mean he found 3 pop cans or recyclable bottles which he could later redeem for 5 cents each.
I noticed he sure was a cheerful man for having to dig through the trash to find 15 cents...
Friday, 4 March 2005
Pet peeve # 2,347,843
Topic: ramblings
Here's another notch for my "pet peeve" belt...
A member calls in today to talk about his account and puts me on hold after a few minutes. He then comes back a few minutes later and talks again about his account. He then asks me to hold on again, only this time he didn't mute me. So I hear in the backgroung him saying...
"Welcome to Jack In The Box, may I take your order?"
The guy was FREAKIN' WORKING while he was calling to talk about his account!
It wouldn't have bugged me so much if I didn't have to repeat myself 3 times to get his story straight...
...geez...
Tuesday, 1 March 2005
Free speech
Topic: ramblings
I witnessed this morning one of the greatest examples of free speech I have seen in a long time...
I was listening to the radio station Z100 (100.3) this morning. They're usually a decent radio station. They started playing a crappy song so I decided to flip over to 101.1 where Howard Stern talks in the morning. I'm not a big fan of Howard, but when Z100 sucks bad enough sometimes I switch over out of curiosity.
Anyway, the first thing I hear from Howard Stern's show is (verbatim) "F you, F you, F you..."
Then, Howard begins to play a song to the tune of The Beatle's "Hey Jude."
"F you, you mother (beep)-er..."
Howard interrupted the song by mentioning that when he goes to Sattelite Radio he's going to play this song in "honor" of Clear Channel Radio (where he currently works, mind you). "Only, on Sattelite Radio I won't beep out anything," he said.
Now there aren't many nations you can do this very thing without worrying about losing your job (or, in some places, your life). Gotta love America huh?
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"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
-- from the movie "Billy Madison"
"Do not compute the totality of your poultry population until all the manifestations of incubation have been entirely completed."
-- William Jennings Bryan
(In other words, don't count your eggs before they hatch)
"When seeking a companion, become the type of person you would like to attract!"
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