Happy Monday.

I spent the last weekend up at my sister's house in Bakersfield, helping her with a church production of "All in a Week". She called me about a week ago looking to rent some lights.. and that being what I do for a living, I brought her some, set them up, and ran the board. It turned out well, and I didn't spontaneously burst into flames for being a heathen, so good times! I really like most of the people I met that go to her church. It was like being part of a big family. The best part was I got to see my sister! I really miss being close to her like that. And Jeny... "I threw it on the ground!"

I've recently found the hilarity that is lolcats. And Engrish.com. If you have seen them, then there is no need for further explanation. If not, go look. I couldn't describe them and do it justice.

I've been sober all month, and it has been an interesting experiment in self control. The good news is that I have impeccable self control. The bad news is I have been practicing self-imposed sobriety. I am looking forward to this weekend... Alkaline Trio, wine, and a good friend to share them with. That's right snuckas. I am going to see my favorite band for the second time ever... yeah. I'm stoked.

I'm not feeling well today though. Been queasy since I woke up and I am not sure why. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I haven't been sleeping well the past few nights. It might have something to do with the fact that I had two cups of coffee this morning (and a bunch of M&M's). I think I am going to go home and go to sleep after work today...I don't think I'll be up to much of a dinner as is anyway.

I can't believe the year is already of a quarter of the way spent. Geez. Where have I been?

Time marches on, taking us all prisoners.

I am not quite sure if I am just behind the times, or what, but I feel like everyone I grew up with is growing up faster then me. I am starting to feel like the only person from my group of friends who isn't engaged, married, or has kids (or any combination of the above). I don't know what to think about that. On one hand I am like, "When's it going to be *my* turn?" BUT on the other hand I want to point and laugh and say "Haha! I still know the taste of freedom and it tastes GOOOOD!" (all while doing a victory dance of epic proportions).

Updates (as I know) of my friends growing up:

Bound (and gagged):
Jeny Rendt-Scott: Married, no kids.
Heather Wilson: Married, no kids.
Rachel Emmer: Getting hitched this weekend, no kids.
Melanie Evans: Married, two kids.
April Richards: Married, one kid, kid on the way.
Ciji Wilson: Married, three kids.
Rachel Coffman: Married, one kid.
Carla Clinton: Married, two kids, kid on the way.
Tim Greer: Married, kid on the way.
Richard Denherder: One kid.
Ryan Revis: Married, no kids.
Michael Pedrin: Engaged, no kids.

Freedom Fighters:
Cameron Boyce, active military
Neil Richmond, doing his own thing in Bako
Natalie Lewis, dating a guy, working in the bay area

MIA:
Rose Cartwright

I'll update this more as I find out.

words and pixels

I am entirely getting addicted to video games again. I guess a boozeless life is left with a gaping hole in the entertainment area that needs to be filled with something. Some people pick God, some people pick love, I "picked" delving into the digital world. I used to be completely put off by the whole idea of console gaming, having been an avid PC gamer (Lineage 2 woo!), but after playing a few games I think I'm a convert. Here's a rundown:

Last night, after a St. Paddy's day dinner at a friend's house, we played this crazy game on the Wii system called Rayman Raving Rabbids and it was freakin hilarious! It is a collection of several mini games that pit you against your friends (who are all crazy looking bunny avatars). One of these games has you mimicking the dance moves shown on screen (think DDR but includes disco moves and slapping your own ass). When you are winning, your avatar does even more hilarious dance moves. You also get to race your friends and throw stuff at them, fight off zombie bunnies with plungers, and fight with bouncy balls. It is entirely random, fraught full of hilarity.

After playing a full round of about ten games, I headed home in order to find some parking somewhat near my house... and to get in another half hour or so of Assassin's Crack 2 (I mean Creed, whoops). After having to re-do the first race a million times, I am getting quite good at the controls... for a novice. I really like the graphics and the story (so far) as well as the different types of tasks/challenges they provide. And it's just damn fun to run around on rooftops.

Playing these games makes me miss the heyday of Lineage. I wish more of my friends still played to provide me with some incentive to play more... as is, I am thinking about de-activating my account indefinitely. Ah the ebbs and flows of online gaming...

Anyway. To summarize: me + games - booze = good times. That's all you really need to take away from this experience.

March Madness

I used to update my blog pretty regularly, back when I had a Live Journal. Now that I've switched blogs (and grown up a bit), I find that I don't know what to share anymore. I've made some changes in my life recently. I've embraced my single-ness. I've vied to lose the weight I gained in the micro depression preceding the single-ness embracement. I've jumped head first onto the wagon. I've even committed myself to buying and successful completing a 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle (huzzah!). I've even hiked every weekend since I decided to get into better shape. I have been feeling very accomplished...but I still feel like something is missing in my life.


I am really looking forward to baseball season starting up.
I am really looking forward to the Bad Religion and Alkaline Trio concerts that are coming up.
I am really looking forward to a trip to Europe this winter, despite how cold it will most likely be.
I am really looking forward to getting my credit cards paid off so that I can start saving money instead of spending it.
I am really looking forward to the chance to read more of my book.
I am really looking forward to the sunshine returning!
I am really looking forward to the next puzzle I will put together. It should be A Starry Night and yes, I like puzzles that much.
I am really looking forward to mastering my XBox skills on Assassin's Creed 2 over the next few months.
I am really looking forward to tomorrow's origami page on my one-a-day desk calendar. I think it's going to be a snake (today was a piano).


Its the little things in life that make it spectacular, right?