By the Way...

I'm not sick, it just made a good title for the last post.

Well, he will be soon, he's very ill.

I'm not dead!

Here, he says he's not dead!

Yes he is.

I'm not!

He isn't?

More tomorrow...

New Southern Words...

I am a Jeff Foxworthy fan, and I heard some good ones this morning on the radio.

innuendo- A bird just flew innuendo.

witchyadidja- You didn't bring your truck witchyadidja?

Past great words from Jeff:

usetacould- "Can you dance?" "Well, I usetacould."

pandelerium- a cross between pandemonium and delerium... or something.

sinchuous- "Told my old lady, sinchuous up, get me a beer..."

Not much else happening here on Monday. I was sad to hear that Ray Cherry died on Wed. of last week. He was one of the "pillars" in my ward in IF, meaning one of the nicest, most Christ-like guys I've ever had the opportunity to associate with. I'm sure he's happier where he is now. My thoughts go out to Lois, his wife.

I wonder how long it will be before the next "pillar" goes. I know that death is a part of life, and I know what is waiting on the other side of death, but it is kinda sad to have good people go to "the other side" as Ozzy says. "Mourn not for those passed on, but for those left behind." I don't know who said that, but I suppose it's true.

*sigh* Such is life...

Well, stay happy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Once again, Feb 14 is upon us. And, once again, I'm thankful that I have someone who loves me for who I am, and accepts me along with my insecurities and foibles.

I love my Valerie so much. My life would feel incomplete without her. I look back with dismay at the past Valentines Day's I spent alone. It's so much better being with her. She makes everything better just by her being her.

She is my goo, precious and irreplaceable. I love you so much, my Valerie. (3 MMMWAAAA!

Out of Action...

I'm back from my extended weekend. Sorry for not telling anyone about it. It just sort of slipped my mind.

I didn't do much of anything for my day off yesterday. Sat at home, played computer, listened to music and ate Gobstoppers. All 4 at the same time. INTENSE! Val and I also went to lunch at Olive Garden for our Valentines lunch.

Speaking of which, today is Valentines Day. We sent Valentine's to people that we thought would like them. Ben, check your PO Box, if you would, please...

The world turned upside down...

I just heard on the radio that a guy in the Army who was in Iraq lost an arm to a roadside bomb. Now he has to pay the Army for the body armor that was destroyed when the bomb went off. I'm sure that there is another side to the story, but the situation seems completely asinine.

Just for the record, I'm really hungry today. Hopefully I can convince my wife and mother-in-law to go out to eat tonight.

I'm out...

What the crap!?!?!?!?!

I haven't gone anywhere, but it's been busy every afternoon here at work. I usually post at about 4.30-5.30 PM every day, but it seems like things are always comin up that demand my attention here. I guess that's what I am paid to do, so I don't mind. But, it makes it impossible to post anything.

The title for this post is from the Blue Laser henchman leader from the Cheat Commandos. You can find them here.

I'm out!

Monday stuff....

I'm not sure how I feel about this past weekend. The high points of my weekend were first, getting a nice pair of snow gloves to complete my snow ensemble. The second was getting a new Wallace and Gromit DVD. The DVD makes me laugh, but these 2 things just doesn't seem to be all that exciting. I know lots of people who were at Super Bowl parties. My 2 nice things just seem to pale in comparison. Maybe I just have the blahs...

Blahs, blahs, and more blahs...

I don't really want to be here at work today. I'm not really sure why, though. I'm not mad at anyone. I just don't want to be here. I'd rather be at home playing games with my wife, sledding down 200 foot hills, reading a book, or something. Anything but being here. The weirdest thing is that I don't know why. maybe it's latent frustration about the move to upstairs. There just doesn't seem to be any time, or very little, to play the games I want, or to do the things I want to do. *sigh*

Sick time...

Not much for today, since I've been busy. My co-worker John called in sick, so I've been doing his work along with mine. Kinda frustrating, but I guess it's that way when I call in sick also. Oh well...

Weekend Stuff

I'm tired today at work, which isn't anything new. And, that's OK, since I had fun this weekend.

Friday night Val and I went dancing, and I didn't step on her foot even once. It helped that the waltz is simple and that I remembered a lot of the stuff we were being taught. Saturday we went sledding , to put to use that snow gear we bought at the start of the year. I will say this: I was so warm I sweated through my coat, which is a Columbia with an inner liner and then a shell. The only thing that was lacking was the glove situation. Fingerless, fold-over mittens just don't cut it in the snow. So, that's the next purchase being planned for for both of us.

I am currently enthralled with C&C:Renegade for the PC, and Pikmin for the 'Cube. Renegade is a FPS that is about 5 years old. It's still fun. I'm trying to beat Pikmin, so I don't get the wimpy ending this time.

I once again apologize for not posting more often. I'll try to find something blog-worthy each day, I promise.

Gone For Good.....?

Contrary to popular opinion, I am not dead, or missing. As captain Picard said, "Reports of my assimilation are greatly exaggerated." I just haven't had anything interesting to say. Also, Val and I have been very busy since the weekend. Besides, since I haven't seen any other comments posted, I'm assuming that no one is reading any of this . That's OK.

We decided that we should move upstairs and vacate our place down in my mother-in-law's basement. So, we have been running up and down the stairs putting stuff up there. What fun, since I get to do most of the heavy lifting.

I think that's enough for one day. Until tomorrow...

Tuesday blahs...

I'm kinda bummed today. It sucks hurting other people, even when I don't mean to. I'm not talking about any other heinous sins or anything emotional. Physical pain...even though it's an accident. I want to tell the person I hurt that I am sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. :( I'll be more careful.

Stamps went up 2 cents today, so remember to go get some so you can mail your bills out.

My friend Ben's site seems to have been deleted, destroyed, disintegrated or otherwise removed from the cyberscape. :( How depressing! I hope he makes another comeback.

Val is having a good time at her work. She had fun last week, so hopefully this week is good to her.

My youngest brother-in-law is engaged to be married sometime in June, I think.

Work is a bit frustrating because some people here expect me to read their minds, and are mad when I can't. Stupid.

Remember to check out your mission's website, so that those who like you can stay in touch with you. You'll thank me later, I promise...

Nuthin' doin'...

There's just not anything happening right now, so this is a pointless post. Sorry...

So sorry, old chap...

Please excuse my lack of communication over the extended weekend. I hope none of you were lonely.

Well, Val and I scored on Saturday. We got 2 pairs of snow-bibs, normally $80 per pair, for $50 for the 2, one for me, and one for her. We also got me a pair of snowboots for $40. All that is left is to get each of us an excellent pair of gloves, and our winter gear is set for the forseeable future. How nice!

New Years was nice, but it's always hard to come back to work. Speaking of work, Val started her new job today doing data entry for her brother-in-law's business. It's a transmission repair shop in Kaysville called Craig's Transmissions. So, if you have trannie trouble, give them a call @ 801.444.1171

I know, I know. Shameless plugging... If only it were sponsored... I'm out...

Oh, yes...

One other thing. I put up a link to the website hosted by my mission. I encourage everyone to look up their respective missions as they apply. The URL starts as http://www.mission.net/ . Click on it and find your mission. It's always nice to let people know what you are up to, unless you don't want them to know. So, go ahead and be a social recluse if you wanna be...I don't mind. Really. :)

Wow, how pointless...

I have nothing to say about myself or anybody else today, so I'll go away...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to everyone! It's been a great day! Val and my mother-in-law got me a new wallet for Christmas. It was a complete surprise, and I had a 'kid' reaction to it. Totally excited and thrilled. That was the best present. I also got the Episode 3 DVD, a pen/ FM radio and a ton of candy. We also got a few church DVD's. All in all, a happy day! I hope everyone's Christmas is as great as mine has been.

And remember, it's Jesus' birthday, at least as far as all the rest of Christianity is concerned. So, remember to take time for Him this special day.

Merry Christmas to my family and friends, especially to my friend Ben! :)

I just gotta have it...

It's been an interesting day. Lots of emotions, problems, etc.

A co-worker of mine was ashamed to admit today that, after 2 months of being free, had started smoking again. To my shame, I sat for 2 seconds, and then pointed to him and said "WEAK!" What followed, about 30 seconds later, was a realization of what I had said. I apologized to him, saying that if I had divulged an addiction to him, I would want him to be understanding to me about my plight. So much for the Golden Rule...

His situation made me start thinking about the nature of addictions. I think that everyone has at least one, and that it is part of our personal challenge to overcome the world and better ourselves. The other thing I have figured out, is that addictions seem to come in many guises. Pornography and sexual addiction, anger, smoking, drugs, alcohol, apathy...

I find that I have real troubles with getting angry. I used to think that I was pretty mellow, and that I didn't get angry. Now, it seems that I get very upset about things or people that hurt me. I talk angrily, I write angrily, and I'm so sure that I'm right that I defend my position to the utmost. I seem to be forgetting the 100 year rule: In 100 years, is this thing you are angry about, is it going to matter? Usually it isn't important enough to even matter, but still I fall into the trap.

I try to remember that I shouldn't get upset, but I always seem to forget that when my emotions get going. I feel so powerless sometimes, because I always promise that I'll do better, and the next time isn't better. I have a friend who helps me evaluate myself and my emotions/thoughts, and I'd like to thank him for helping me realize that I may think that what I am doing is right, but that long term, it isn't Christ-like or charitable. Thank you, Mr. Raty.

I think that that is enough profundity for a Wednesday. Stay happy...