... remember how much you used to look forward to halloween, like when you were a kid? as soon as October hit, it's pretty much all I could think about when I was a child. you got to dress up and get a shitload of candy. i guess it was a bigger deal way back then, when there were only like, I dunno, 15 types of candy? now there are bazillions. also, candy was a rare treat in the george household when i was growing up.
i loved getting root beer barrels. and bottle caps. and smarties. and the real, normal-sized candybars (those were SO rare). hershey's minis were a winner too.
tootsie rolls weren't too bad either.
wasn't a big fan of peppermint candy or butterscotch hard candies, though i'd eat 'em. just not a big hard-candy fan, with the exception of the root beer barrels because ... well, hell — they were ROOT BEER!
didn't like the lifesavers too much either, or the lifesaver lollipops, or any kind of lollipop, really.
i never got, and still don't get, the gum in the lollipop ones. you lick/suck/crunch away the hard candy to get to the gum, but there were always shards of the hard lollipop left over. bleah!
i remember scoring when my siblings got the hershey's special dark, cuz they didn't like it. same way i scored on Easter — i was the only one who liked black jellybeans until the savage came along. but he ate pretty much anything — warm sodas, mustard straight from the bottle, cold soup from the can, etc.
my mom made most of our costumes way back when. we would jealously watch the other kids in their full store-bought costumes while we were in homemade funky costumes ... like the masked hobo i was one year ... plaid pants, ugly shirt, cape and robber "mask." though looking back now, it wasn't so bad .. until you see the picture. I have it somewhere. no, i'm not looking for it.
halloween as partying young man was cool too. lotsa drinking. better, more fun costumes. chicks dressing up as sluts because it was the only time they could.
winning a costume contest dressed up like a Domme biker in a strip club ... only it was just what i chose to wear that night and not a planned costume ... heh.
trick or treat, bitches
The mad and often disjointed rantings of a large man. Warning: Posts on this blog may not be suitable for younger readers.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Monday, October 06, 2008
stream of conciousness ...
... there really needs to be an IQ test for people who enter the drive-through at fast food restaurants. I sat behind someone tonight who spent 6 minutes ordering ... and when she got to the payment window, made not one additional purchase, but two. and the fucking idiot cashier let her.
... I hate companies that take action on a late Friday afternoon/night, just late enough so nothing can be done ... and then giving you the whole weekend to be frustrated about them being closed so they can't address the issue until Monday.
... fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck!
... I hate companies that take action on a late Friday afternoon/night, just late enough so nothing can be done ... and then giving you the whole weekend to be frustrated about them being closed so they can't address the issue until Monday.
... fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckity fuck!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
and so it goes ....
... the promise of a couple days off ... and in a row, to boot.
please pray there are no murders, fatal traffic accidents, plane crashes, etc. this weekend.
as for me ... I'm optimistic ...
... can't you tell?
please pray there are no murders, fatal traffic accidents, plane crashes, etc. this weekend.
as for me ... I'm optimistic ...
... can't you tell?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
fitty ... pibty ... Five-Oh ...
stolen from me brudder's blog ...
1. Do you like blue cheese?
Not as much as I like bleu cheese. Fail!
2. Have you ever smoked heroin?
No, but I once dusted a heroine.
3. Do you own a gun?
My attorney has advised me not to answer this question.
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
Fuck me, I wish there was a Sonic anywhere near me!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
I. Hate. Fucking. Doctors.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Wait a minute. Are you one of those people who believe that hot dogs exist?
7. Favorite Christmas song?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” — the version the kid sings in “Love Actually.”
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Is limited to liquid matter?
9. Can you do push ups?
I’ll do yer push-up bra, my little chickadee.
10. What was the name of your first girlfriend/boyfriend?
Imaginary.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
That other stripper’s eyebrow ring.
12. Favorite hobby?
World. Of. Warcraft.
13. Do you work with people who idolize you?
Most of the barely tolerate me.
14. Do you have A.D.D.?
No, I have S.U.B.T.R.A.C.T.
15. What's one trait that you hate about yourself?
Besides the globulous, cetaneous fat?
16. Middle name?
Miguel. I shit you not.
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
That exact moment already passed.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday.
Iced tea. Deodorant. Body wash.
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.
King Car Lemon Tea. Coffee. Is there anything else?
20. Current worry right now?
How much sleep I’ll get.
21. Current hate right now?
The amount of sleep I’ll get.
22. Favorite place to be?
Sleeping.
(Can you sense the pattern?)
23. How did you bring in the New Year?
See above.
24. Where would you like to go?
To sleep.
25. Name three people who will complete this?
I’d be fucking stunned if anyone did.
26. Whose answer do you want to read the most?
Fuck ‘em all.
27. What color shirt are you wearing?
I’m not wearing shirt.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Who has time to sleep?
29. Can you whistle?
Just put your lips together and …
30. Favorite color(s)?
Does sleep have a color?
31. Would you be a pirate?
Arrrrrr!!
32. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Die Zauberflote: Act II-Die Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen
33. Favorite girl's name?
Hel.
34. Favorite boy's name?
Mephistopheles.
35. What's in your pocket right now?
Nada.
36. Last thing that made you laugh?
“The Colbert Report.”
37. Best bed sheets as a child?
Back to the sleeping thing I see.
38. Worst injury you've ever had?
Broken heart. Duh.
39. Do you love where you live?
If you can’t live in the place you love, baby, love the place you live.
40.
There was no question associated with this number.
41. Who is your loudest friend?
Shh!!
42. How many dogs do you have?
Hot dogs?
43. Does someone have a crush on you?
Nobody has EVER crushed on me.
44. Who is your favorite president?
Of what?
45. What is your favorite book?
Too many to mention.
46. What is your favorite candy?
Butterfinger.
47. What is your favorite sports team?
Chicago Bears.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
Amazingly, I have nothing smart-assed or poignant to write here.
49. What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Socketing a belt on World of Warcraft with new gems.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Fuck. I have to wake up.
1. Do you like blue cheese?
Not as much as I like bleu cheese. Fail!
2. Have you ever smoked heroin?
No, but I once dusted a heroine.
3. Do you own a gun?
My attorney has advised me not to answer this question.
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
Fuck me, I wish there was a Sonic anywhere near me!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
I. Hate. Fucking. Doctors.
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Wait a minute. Are you one of those people who believe that hot dogs exist?
7. Favorite Christmas song?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” — the version the kid sings in “Love Actually.”
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Is limited to liquid matter?
9. Can you do push ups?
I’ll do yer push-up bra, my little chickadee.
10. What was the name of your first girlfriend/boyfriend?
Imaginary.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry?
That other stripper’s eyebrow ring.
12. Favorite hobby?
World. Of. Warcraft.
13. Do you work with people who idolize you?
Most of the barely tolerate me.
14. Do you have A.D.D.?
No, I have S.U.B.T.R.A.C.T.
15. What's one trait that you hate about yourself?
Besides the globulous, cetaneous fat?
16. Middle name?
Miguel. I shit you not.
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
That exact moment already passed.
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday.
Iced tea. Deodorant. Body wash.
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.
King Car Lemon Tea. Coffee. Is there anything else?
20. Current worry right now?
How much sleep I’ll get.
21. Current hate right now?
The amount of sleep I’ll get.
22. Favorite place to be?
Sleeping.
(Can you sense the pattern?)
23. How did you bring in the New Year?
See above.
24. Where would you like to go?
To sleep.
25. Name three people who will complete this?
I’d be fucking stunned if anyone did.
26. Whose answer do you want to read the most?
Fuck ‘em all.
27. What color shirt are you wearing?
I’m not wearing shirt.
28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Who has time to sleep?
29. Can you whistle?
Just put your lips together and …
30. Favorite color(s)?
Does sleep have a color?
31. Would you be a pirate?
Arrrrrr!!
32. What songs do you sing in the shower?
Die Zauberflote: Act II-Die Holle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen
33. Favorite girl's name?
Hel.
34. Favorite boy's name?
Mephistopheles.
35. What's in your pocket right now?
Nada.
36. Last thing that made you laugh?
“The Colbert Report.”
37. Best bed sheets as a child?
Back to the sleeping thing I see.
38. Worst injury you've ever had?
Broken heart. Duh.
39. Do you love where you live?
If you can’t live in the place you love, baby, love the place you live.
40.
There was no question associated with this number.
41. Who is your loudest friend?
Shh!!
42. How many dogs do you have?
Hot dogs?
43. Does someone have a crush on you?
Nobody has EVER crushed on me.
44. Who is your favorite president?
Of what?
45. What is your favorite book?
Too many to mention.
46. What is your favorite candy?
Butterfinger.
47. What is your favorite sports team?
Chicago Bears.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
Amazingly, I have nothing smart-assed or poignant to write here.
49. What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Socketing a belt on World of Warcraft with new gems.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Fuck. I have to wake up.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
wuh-wuh-wuh weekend?!?!?
was supposed to get Mon.-Wed. off.
didn't happen. too much to get done by too many people.
next attempted days off: Sat.-Sun.
yeah. a weekend.
a FULL weekend.
i'm crossing my fingers and praying to god and hoping against hope and daring to dream it will happen.
we'll see, though i must admit i am somewhat optimistic ....
didn't happen. too much to get done by too many people.
next attempted days off: Sat.-Sun.
yeah. a weekend.
a FULL weekend.
i'm crossing my fingers and praying to god and hoping against hope and daring to dream it will happen.
we'll see, though i must admit i am somewhat optimistic ....
Thursday, July 31, 2008
tired ...
... haven't had a day off in a loooooooooong time.
close to 2 months if I remember correctly.
might be getting a bit of time off in the next week or so.
plan to sleep lots.
eat tons of cereal (so I don't have to leave the house for food).
play tons of WOW.
watch bad movies from bed.
sleep more.
maybe do some cleaning.
i really do need time off though ... i'm seriously about to crack ...
close to 2 months if I remember correctly.
might be getting a bit of time off in the next week or so.
plan to sleep lots.
eat tons of cereal (so I don't have to leave the house for food).
play tons of WOW.
watch bad movies from bed.
sleep more.
maybe do some cleaning.
i really do need time off though ... i'm seriously about to crack ...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
I hardly ever blog anymore ... therefore I'm not?
Updates:
• New car
• Same job
• Same apartment
• Same boring life
• Better-equipped boomkin
• Same no woman problem
• New car
• Same job
• Same apartment
• Same boring life
• Better-equipped boomkin
• Same no woman problem
Monday, May 12, 2008
television memories ...
I'm 39. If you're significantly younger than me, your television experience is vastly different from mine. If you're around the same age, maybe you'll identify with some of the following tripe ...
Television is the great corrupter. At least that's what many experts in sociology and related fields, and many a pundit (including those on television!), say and have been saying for years.
Maybe it's because there's SO much of it these days. Most people have access to scores, if not hundreds of channels. Maybe it's because, in order to fill up so many channels, there is so much crap on television. Maybe it's the reality shows, which show us, as humanity, at our most base, crassest, and idiotic behavioral worst.
But it wasn't always the case. At least, not to me.
I watched a Disney flick today — The Rock in "The Game Plan." Not the greatest movie ever, but entertaining and sweet and endearing.
But the previews got me thinking ... well, reminiscing. OK, not the previews per se, but the part with the fireworks going off and Tinkerbell flying over the Disney castle.
It reminded me of the program "The Wide World of Disney." It was a staple in our family viewing. We watched it every weekend. It really was a family event. Pop in his recliner. Mom in her chair. Some of the kids on the couch. Some of the other kids on the floor. All glued to our big-ass RCA that lasted forever and had the two rotary dials — yes, this was pre-remote control. VERY pre-that time.
Sometimes there was popcorn — NOT microwaved, but made in a big pot on the stove or, if we were "lucky," in one of those Jiffy Pop pans. Sometimes it was mom's famous Chex mix, with a few varieties of Chex cereal, some pretzels, some nuts, etc.
It didn't matter what the show was. "Escape from Witch Mountain." "The Apple Dumpling Gang." "Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang." "Old Yeller." Or one of those nature semi-documentaries about the raccoon or whatever. We were all there, as a family, to watch and enjoy.
Those were the days ...
And yes, I'm old, dammit ...
Television is the great corrupter. At least that's what many experts in sociology and related fields, and many a pundit (including those on television!), say and have been saying for years.
Maybe it's because there's SO much of it these days. Most people have access to scores, if not hundreds of channels. Maybe it's because, in order to fill up so many channels, there is so much crap on television. Maybe it's the reality shows, which show us, as humanity, at our most base, crassest, and idiotic behavioral worst.
But it wasn't always the case. At least, not to me.
I watched a Disney flick today — The Rock in "The Game Plan." Not the greatest movie ever, but entertaining and sweet and endearing.
But the previews got me thinking ... well, reminiscing. OK, not the previews per se, but the part with the fireworks going off and Tinkerbell flying over the Disney castle.
It reminded me of the program "The Wide World of Disney." It was a staple in our family viewing. We watched it every weekend. It really was a family event. Pop in his recliner. Mom in her chair. Some of the kids on the couch. Some of the other kids on the floor. All glued to our big-ass RCA that lasted forever and had the two rotary dials — yes, this was pre-remote control. VERY pre-that time.
Sometimes there was popcorn — NOT microwaved, but made in a big pot on the stove or, if we were "lucky," in one of those Jiffy Pop pans. Sometimes it was mom's famous Chex mix, with a few varieties of Chex cereal, some pretzels, some nuts, etc.
It didn't matter what the show was. "Escape from Witch Mountain." "The Apple Dumpling Gang." "Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang." "Old Yeller." Or one of those nature semi-documentaries about the raccoon or whatever. We were all there, as a family, to watch and enjoy.
Those were the days ...
And yes, I'm old, dammit ...
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
seems like I'm tired ...
... way too often these days.
tired at work.
tired on the drive home.
tired while playing WOW.
tired when I wake up, no matter how much sleep I've had.
tired.
worn.
beleaguered.
wrought.
etc.
tired at work.
tired on the drive home.
tired while playing WOW.
tired when I wake up, no matter how much sleep I've had.
tired.
worn.
beleaguered.
wrought.
etc.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
1:30 a.m. and still at work on a Saturday ...
... oh, and I've been here since 1 p.m.
Thanks, Democrats.
You see, Guam held its Democratic caucus yesterday. We have 9 total delegate votes -- 5 superdelegates, each with a full vote, and 8 delegates, each with a half vote -- in the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
So, for once, Guam has some influence with national presidential candidates. We can't actually vote for president in the national election, but we do have delegates to the party conventions, and since the Democrat one is still up in the air, technically, we're important for a time.
We've gotten more attentional from presidential candidates than at any time previous. Clinton and Obama have regularly called the media here, given interviews, done TV and radio time, kept in touch with the newspapers, etc. NEVER happened before.
And so they're still counting districts. And probably will be until 3:30 a.m., if not later.
Fucking bleah.
Thanks, Democrats.
You see, Guam held its Democratic caucus yesterday. We have 9 total delegate votes -- 5 superdelegates, each with a full vote, and 8 delegates, each with a half vote -- in the upcoming Democratic National Convention.
So, for once, Guam has some influence with national presidential candidates. We can't actually vote for president in the national election, but we do have delegates to the party conventions, and since the Democrat one is still up in the air, technically, we're important for a time.
We've gotten more attentional from presidential candidates than at any time previous. Clinton and Obama have regularly called the media here, given interviews, done TV and radio time, kept in touch with the newspapers, etc. NEVER happened before.
And so they're still counting districts. And probably will be until 3:30 a.m., if not later.
Fucking bleah.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I wish you peace ...
I wish you peace when the cold winds blow
Warmed by the fire's glow
I wish you comfort in the, the lonely time
And arms to hold you when you ache inside
I wish you hope when things are going bad
Kind words when times are sad
I wish you shelter from the, the raging wind
Cooling waters at the fever's end
I wish you peace when times are hard
The light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low
I wish you the strength to let love grow on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow,
I wish you peace when times are hard
A light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, you dreams are low
I wish you the strength to let let grown on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow,
I wish you the strength to let love glow on
I wish you the strength to let love go on.
Warmed by the fire's glow
I wish you comfort in the, the lonely time
And arms to hold you when you ache inside
I wish you hope when things are going bad
Kind words when times are sad
I wish you shelter from the, the raging wind
Cooling waters at the fever's end
I wish you peace when times are hard
The light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, your dreams are low
I wish you the strength to let love grow on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow,
I wish you peace when times are hard
A light to guide you through the dark
And when storms are high and your, you dreams are low
I wish you the strength to let let grown on,
I wish you the strength to let love flow,
I wish you the strength to let love glow on
I wish you the strength to let love go on.
Sometimes, there's just not much to say ...
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
the ever increasingly rare update ...
Job: Still a LOT of hours and a lot of work.
Love: Yeah ... as if.
Family: No changes.
World of Warcraft: Kicking ass with my druid; guild progressing very well in 25-mans.
Weight: Still losing a little bit here and there.
Poker: Good two weeks ... until Friday. Ouch.
Anything you want to know? Ask, bitches!
Love: Yeah ... as if.
Family: No changes.
World of Warcraft: Kicking ass with my druid; guild progressing very well in 25-mans.
Weight: Still losing a little bit here and there.
Poker: Good two weeks ... until Friday. Ouch.
Anything you want to know? Ask, bitches!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
ze update du jour ...
It's been several days and no further incident of malicious tire damage.
Good sign, no?
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Had my official birthday dinner on Saturday. Went to a very nice steakhouse with some close friends.
• Absolut kamikaze on the rocks.
• Warm spinach salad. To die for.
• 16 oz. NY strip steak, twice-baked potato.
• Cheesecake.
• Cafe au lait.
And then there were the prezzies.
• iPod Nano
Do I have good friends or what?
• Gift certificate to iTunes.
• Gift certificate to my favorite local clothing store.
Work is still killing me, slowly but over the course of long, long days. But, thus far, I'm still alive.
Good sign, no?
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Had my official birthday dinner on Saturday. Went to a very nice steakhouse with some close friends.
• Absolut kamikaze on the rocks.
• Warm spinach salad. To die for.
• 16 oz. NY strip steak, twice-baked potato.
• Cheesecake.
• Cafe au lait.
And then there were the prezzies.
• iPod Nano
Do I have good friends or what?
• Gift certificate to iTunes.
• Gift certificate to my favorite local clothing store.
Work is still killing me, slowly but over the course of long, long days. But, thus far, I'm still alive.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
another update; sorry it's late ...
Christmas
OK, I never did get fully into the Christmas spirit, but everything ended up OK. I got all presents bought and wrapped in time and did good by the godkids and everyone else I think. Also got some decent loot ... mostly gift certificates to get new clothes, since most of what I own is a bit big on me these days.
I did happen to get an early Christmas present:
Yeah, came downstairs the Saturday before Christmas to be greeted by a smashed windshield. 'Tis the season!
New Year's Eve and New Year
Nothing exciting.
Oh yeah ... except a couple days after, I came downstairs and found both my rear tires punctured ... on the side, as if by a knife blade. Happy New Year!
Work
We don't really want to go there, do we?
Love
See above.
Anything else ya guys needed to know?
OK ... one more pic of me in red, from the company Christmas party:
OK, I never did get fully into the Christmas spirit, but everything ended up OK. I got all presents bought and wrapped in time and did good by the godkids and everyone else I think. Also got some decent loot ... mostly gift certificates to get new clothes, since most of what I own is a bit big on me these days.
I did happen to get an early Christmas present:
Yeah, came downstairs the Saturday before Christmas to be greeted by a smashed windshield. 'Tis the season!
New Year's Eve and New Year
Nothing exciting.
Oh yeah ... except a couple days after, I came downstairs and found both my rear tires punctured ... on the side, as if by a knife blade. Happy New Year!
Work
We don't really want to go there, do we?
Love
See above.
Anything else ya guys needed to know?
OK ... one more pic of me in red, from the company Christmas party:
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