--I hope everyone had a good Christmas. I really hated to see it go this year, I guess I just really got into the Christmas spirit. One good thing I took from this year though is that I need to celebrate the true meaning of CHRISTmas year round. It seems that here lately I have been only turning toward Christ whenever times were rough and cmpletely forsaking him when all was well. This has always been my weakness since my salvation, so I'm lucky to be surrounded by people who will support me in my walk with God.
--I got a Nintendo Wii for Christmas, man that thing is addicting. Especially the Wii Fit game.
--I have heard from several people that the new movie Marley and Me is really good. I guess I'll have to check that one out.
--The new iPod Nano's are freakin' awesome, I finally had to get a new, higher capacity one to accomidate all my music. Its hard to watch music videos on a inch and a half screen though...
--Had it not been specially requested(Thanks, Gerald), I probably would have went weeks without posting.
--My grandmother made gumbo for Christmas lunch this year, thats was a welcome change. Cajun food is probably my favorite next to mexican.
--Well thats all I can come up with for now, Happy New Year everyone if I don'tpost again before then!

Christmas Eve Eve Thoughts

--I wen to IGA after to work to pick up some butter for my wife, that place is insane aroun 6 o'clock.
--We were surpisingly busy this morning at work, then it just kind of dropped off in the afternoon.
--I have been doing good on my mission of concentrating on the real meaning of Christmas this year. I like that the radio stations are playing just as many Baby Jesus songs as they are Santa Clause songs.
--I wonder how many news stations will be covering how the Obama's are celebrating Christmas. Oh yeah, every single one.
--I hate how commercialism has made such a great time of year so hectic for many people.
--The new movie Doubt looks dark. Dark, but good.
--Well I'm off to bed, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
(NOT HAPPY HOLIDAYS!)

Christmas Ranting

I must have got it from my Mom, cause I know it didn't come from my Dad, but I love Christmas. I never really have been into it quite as much as this year though, maybe because it's mine and my wife's first Christmas since we were married, maybe not. She and I are polar opposites when it comes to Christmas, I have Christmas music playing all day and she hates it when Ive got it on in the truck. Oh well, I still wouldn't trade her for anything in the world.

I can't wait to get out of this apratment just so I have my own hous that I can light up like Clark Griswold. While I love all the music and decoraitons of the season, I also hate it because I know its all just commercialization of the holiday, rather than the actual celebration of Christ's birth. It really bothers when you can tell someone is saying Happy Holidays to keep from avoiding a liberal, that to me is very offensive, but apparently there is a double standard to this rule. This was supposed to be a happy post about the joys of Chrstmastime, but in this day and age joy and sorrow seem to go hand in hand. The powers that be are attempting to take the joy away from Christmas by pulling the foundation right from under it. Credit card companies jump at the chance to take advantage of a struggling parent, and the sucking them deeper in the whole. It's a shame when a family is forced into debt just to be able to put a smile on their child's face, and don't get me wrong I am not blaming parents, I'm blaming the corrupt uppers of America. Why not give this season not take, take, take? To hang on to last cent of profit?

This may not make much sense caused I'm all riled up, and it may not do a damn bit of good, but it feels better to get just a little bit off my chest.

Wednesday Night Ventings

--My wife and I went to Grapevine this evening to try and wrap up some Christmas shopping. I tried to leave early where we would miss traffic, so naturally we Trophy Club/Southlale right at rush hour.
--I bought my Dad one of those electric ciggarettes I heard about on the news, man that thing is pretty cool. It will be well worth the money if it actually causes him to trash the real deal.
--I hadn't been to Grapevine Mills in years, it seemed a lot smaller, I guess I'm just bigger.
--I found a "nostalgia" store call Past and Present or some such bullcrap, that was a pretty neat store, I wouldn't mind going back and browsing longer in there. I did find some old Springsteen records to add to my collection though. (Feel free to come over and enjoy them anytime, Jar!)
--I had to force myself into Victoria's Secret to grab my wife, man II just always feel like every woman in there thinks I'm a pervert.
--I had my first Kincaid's hamburger tonight, albeit the one in Southlake not off Camp Bowie. Wow, that place is awesome!
--I saw a store in the mall displaying a cardboard cutout of Barack Obama. Theres really too many crude, smart ass things I can say about that one, so I'm just gonna walk away from it.
--One of those foreign ladies that work at the kiosks between stores try to interupt me during a phone call to give me sales pitch. She looked super pissed when I pointed at my phone and veered the other way. Serves her right, rude ass.

Tuesday Night Thoughts

--Rahm Emanuel seems like real douchebag. Just the kinda guy you want to just punch right in the face cause it makes you feel better.
--Alan Colmes falls in that same category.
--I wonder how many people scoffed at Steve Jobs, or whoever at Mac, when they said, "OK, heres a new idea, were gonna call it the iPod."
--I like the Safari browser on my phone, but not on my computer. But then again I've never really like using a Mac when I have had the oppurtunity.
--A hot shower turning is one of the worst things ever.
--I watched the season finale of The Biggest Loser tonight, man that show and what it does for those people is amazing. Its one of the few reality shows that doesn't suck hard.
--I think I have seen pretty much every episode of Family Guy, and they're still funny.
--I bought some microwaveable cans of Hormel chili at IGA today for lunch. That, my friends, was a very bad idea. Very bad.

One Last Stones Thought

LONG LIVE KEITH RICHARDS.

Jumpin' Jack Flash

I may have done a post about this already when I first watched it a few months ago but I don't really care, I am a HUGE Stones fan. I decided the take a break from The Dark Knight and pop this one in tonight. I had a chance to go to their concert in Dallas with my Dad a few years back but let my Mom go in my place, sometimes I wish I would have went though, but oh well. This movie is awesome though, the perfect mix of concert and history. I was afraid it would be all interviews and no full performances but Martin Scorcese slam dunks on this one. But like I said, I'm a huge Rolling Stones fan, so I may be a little biased. Anyway, if you like the Stones or classic rock in general I would definitely recommend this one to you.

Monday Night Thoughts

--Nope I'm not lying dead in a ditch somewhere, it's too damn cold for that.
--I can't believe how big of a deal the news stations are making over the "possibility" of freezing DRIZZLE, we won't get our real winter until about late January or early February and then they'll really be flipping out.
--We live on Halsell street in Bridgeport so when we heard the sirens for the parade the other noght we decided to go out and watch. The sirens were the end of the parade, maybe I'm wrong, but aren't the fire trucks and cop cars first? Ah well, I wasn't too excited about it anyway.
--I went to walmart about 8:30 Sunday morning, man that is the time to go, there was nobody there.
--I wonder if Channell 33 is the laughing stock of DFW local news, they seem the least funded. I like to think about what the back alley news anchor fight from Anchorman would be like with all our local anchors. I can pretty much laugh at anything Will Ferrell is in.
--We went to The ICE! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine for the second time this year on Thursday, thats an amazing experience. Kinda pricey but well worth the money.
--Sometimes I just wish that I had absoluetly no outlet to the news, I'm tired of bad news in every headline.
--I wonder if December rivals the hot summer months in electric bills.

Abbreviated Thoughts

--Is it just me, or does it seem like most everyone has plagued by the anti-blog fever here lately?
--Did any one else not e AT&T being down in the Bridgeport area this afternoon?
--I know I'm fixing to be sick. I don't feel bad yet, I just have that pressure on my chest everytime I coughs that's just screaming Get ready!!
--O'Harlies in Bridgeport is always good ..and clean.
--For some strange reason, I've come to love the smell of Bondo. I used to hate that stinkin' stuff.
--I want to see them go all the way, but I've got a feeling the Bulls may get stomped this weekend. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
--Holy crap it's almost midnight! I thought it was like 9:30.

Four Christmases

Took my wife out to the movies n Fossil Creek for her birthday to see this. It was pretty funny and lived up to all the reviews I had heard so far. I gotta admit that as much as I try i can't really like Vince Vaughn, but he was actually really funny in this one. So for a good Christmas flick I would definitely recommend this one.

This is going to replace my McCain/Palin Sticker...

Get your own here. The perfect Christmas gift for your liberal friends to knock 'em down a notch or two.

He. He. He.

Thanksgiving Eve Thoughts

--I don't know why I'm up at 12:30 right now, I worked late yesterday and went in super early this morning to wrap up end of month paperwork before we met the masses. Speaking of end of month paperwork, what a load of crap! I hate doing stacks of redundant reports that corporate can print themselves with the push of a button, but oh well, thats why they sign my check.
--The new Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton is quite possibly the most hilarious movie ever. But I must be a big Billy Bob fan, cause Bad Santa is a very close second. But sometimes that guy is just weird.
--You wouldn't believe the number of people who asked us if we were open for Thanksgiving. WTF?
--Good deals be damned, there is no possible chance that you could get me into Wal-Mart or any other big store on Friday.
--I actually had a guy today griping about gas prices dropping so drastically. Seriously.
--Everybody have a GREAT Thanksgiving!

I'm 99.999% sure I'm addicted to this stuff.

Photo of said traffic carnage.

Wednesday Night Thoughts

--I'm still fighthing this "anti-blogging" mood I've been in here laely, it's been winning the past few days.
--Today was a really weird day. I took half the day off, that never happens, and it just completely screwed me up. Now I;m not saying I didn't enjoy it, it just felt weird not be enslaved by work.
--I really want to go see "Role Models". Probably just because it has Stifler in it.
--I went to Hulen Mall to get birthday/Christmas presents for my wife today, I'm glad I picked a weekday to do that. Traffic was horrible in Fort Worth driving home, it was only four o'clock, I don't get that.
--It seems like every one of my wife's friends is pregnant....
--I bought Madden '09 this weekend. Greatness.
--Is it wierd that we already have our Christmas tree up and decorated?
--I don't see how any guy could buy something in Victoria's Secret except a gift card. I always wonder if those women in there know I'm a husband buying a gift card, or just a sicko. I thnik I'll just buy it online next time.
--I caught myself running my hand on the rail of the escalator and balcony today. Immediately followed buy a purchase of hand sanitizer.

My work day just got a lot funner

Wednesday Night Frustrations

--Another boring day at work. However, I did get the chance to spend a super-exciting 2 hours on the phone with Certegy Check Protetcion Customer Service. Yeah!
--I am in the processing of having to restore my iPhone to the original factory settings cause I locked myself out of it. I'd throw it across the room but I wouldn't want to break anything in here.
--The people that I have had to deal with from PPG Industries have always been extremely friendly, always.
--We've finally had someone move into the apartment above us. Ugh, I've been spoiled.
--So I just finished my iPhone restore, aaaand no dice. Its still locked up. Great
--So, I'm off to Apple support. Good night everyone.

Taco Mayo Sucks

Tuesday Nighter

--Not alot going on today to blog about. With the election over I don't pay attention to the news that much anymore, and that feels really good. I just hated seeing bad news all the time, and sure its still there, but I'm not looking at it all day trying to see who is ahead in the daily tracking poll or whatever they call that crap.
--I couldn't help but think how special this Veteran's Day would have been for John McCain if he was our President-Elect.
--The crack in my windshield is growing. Luckily its on the passenger side so I can put it off just that much longer.
--I had to go to Jacksboro this morning, it actually turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant trip.
--I hope I've hinted to my wife enough for a new, higher capacity iPod for Christmas, mine is down to 4MB memory on a 8GB model.
--About the only use I see for a Bluetooth headset is when your driving. Otherwise it just looks goofy walking around with that thing hanging out of your ear making everyone around you think you are talking to them.
--Speaking of, where in the does the term "Bluetooth" come from anyway?
--I just yesterday noticed the "Compose" tab at the top of this blogger-typing-dialog-box-thingy, I had been doing everything in HTML up until now.
--I've been getting up earlier here lately for some reason, maybe because the sun is coming up earlier, I'm not sure.
--I was prank called at work yesterday morning. I would have thought it was hilarious, had I not been in a horrible mood at the time. Looking back, I probably should have just lightened up.
--I don't think I would like a job where I sit at a desk all day long.
--I'm outta here.

For your viewing pleasure.

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ANd to answer questions on my profile image. And cause its just awesome.

I don't mean to be rude...

But this is just...gay.

Monday Night-ings

--I used this picture in an old post last spring, but it still cuts straight to the heart.
--I've been in a very anti-blogging mood the past few days, I guess with the election over I don;t have much to rant about anymore.
--I find the political arguments that explode on the comments over at Liberally Lean hilarious.
--There was a mini-van driving behind me on I-35 the other night NO lights on at all, at about nine o'clock! I Wonder what happened after I called the cops.
--Thank you to all our veterans!
--I am of the opinion that military service should be a requirement for the President, I mean come on, the guy is the Commander in Chief.
--I'm noticicng more and more people jumping onto Obama bandwagon since the election. Man, that guy is gonna fall hard when the media hits him on his first little screw up.
--I don't like Obama at all, but it still bothers me when people actually hope that he is assassinated.
--I'm thinking about ditching my iPhone, any suggestions on a BlackBerry or something similar?
--I was really disappointed by the smug attitudes of most liberals after the election. But I can't say that I am surprised either.
--Be sure to tell JARHEAD thank you for his service!
--Twitter can be alot of fun when I remember I have it.
--

My Two Cents

Now that the anger and disappointment from the [expected] Obama win has started to somewhat dissipate, I guess there is nothing else to do but get over, the man is our new President. I may not agree with his policies or morals, but he is our Commander in Chief none-the-less. I have to admit that I do feel a twinge of pride for living in a country that has just broken through a racial barrier, but that is about the only good that I see from the Obama Presidency. But, oh well, like Barry said the sun did rise on November 5th and we are all still Americans, now the only thing to do is attempt to heal the staggering rift that this election has torn through this country. I believe we are as divided right now as we have ever been, and to think just seven years ago we were as united as we had ever been, it should NOT take another terrorist attack for to unite one more. As conservatives, we should accept a setback for our party but use this time to strengthen the bond across the aisles. And Democrats should not abuse their majority to plague the country with their agenda, but to use it to strengthen the country as a whole. But what will actually happen remains to be seen, all I know is that America needs God now more than ever, and I pray we turn our eyes to him.

Speechless.

And Here We Go.

Finally in a few hours we'll stop seeing the campaign commercials, daily tracking polls and promises of a better America, and look forward to the inauguration of our new Commander in Chief. While I am in no way, shape, or form an Obama supporter, I have got to admit that I have a tremendous amount of respect for both of these guys. To Senator Obama for becoming the first African American to come this far in a U.S. Presidential race. And to Senator McCain for a LIFETIME of service to his country. I am praying for a John McCain victory tomorrow simply because I believe he is the more Godly candidate that will lead this country in a direction of honor and morality. I am also willing to accept the fact that if it is God's will for Obama to be the President of the United States, then so be it. But I implore you if you are still undecided to look at the FACTS, not the superficial exterior of a "superstar". Look at the heart of these two men, look at their record of service to their country, or the lack thereof. Our country has reached a point in her history where we can make the decision to jump on the popular bandwagon, or do what is clearly right for this country. Whichever way you decide to vote, be sure you have this country's best interest at heart, not your race's best interest, not your party's best interest, but our country's best interest. No matter what faith you have, be sure to pray for our country, John McCain and Barack Obama tonight. We all could use a little more prayer.

I gotta sneak this one in at the last moment...

I knoe I've posted this picture before, but I like the twist on this one.

Sunday Night Thoughts

--This is my newest nephew and my brother's first child, I just had to share this one of Blaine.
--In case I have any new readers, I'm a born-again, evangelical Christian, "right-wing religious nut job", and proud of it. Nice to meet you.
--VOTE MCCAIN TUESDAY!!!!!!
--I had a pretty fun weekend starting off with a little Halloween get together at my sisters house, it was good to catch up with my sister, it seems like I haven't talked to her in months.
--Last night we had the same sister's birthday party at a place in Fort Worth off of University called The Blue Mesa Grill. Not too bad, not bad at all.
--I could not believe the number of kids out trick or treating in Bridgeport, I don't remember there being that many when I was a kid.
--I agree with Jarhead when he said "Barack Obama spells the end of morality in this country."
--Every time I take a nap during the day, I wake up with a headache.
--You just can't beat Sunday dinner at Grandma's house.
--Breaking 8 foot fluorescent light bulbs is one of the funnest things to do. Ever.
--Will there ever be another non-biased news agency?

Thursday Night

--I hate when people throw out completely off the wall accusations about either candidate.
--Since it has started to be cold of a morning, I've been thinking about getting an aftermarket remote starting system installed on my truck. Has anyone had any luck with those?
--I tried a McRib sandwich at McDonald's tonight. That was a very stupid, stupid idea.
--I made Twitter account the other day, I didn't really get it at first but now I'm starting to like it.
--My PhotoSwap days on the iPhone are over. I randomly got a very undesired photo. And that's all I'm gonna say.
--This is probably my favorite time of year. The only thing I hate about it is that EVERY year my hand get really dry and my knuckles crack and bleed. That is the one and only time I use lotion, I ain't no weenie Liberal. (Geez, I almost sound like an anonymous commenter over at Liberally Lean.)
--Remember folks: Vote McCain Nov. 4th
--Is MySpace pretty much dead? Or does it just seem like it because I never use mine anymore?
--I got frustrated the other night and tossed my iPod/iPhone holder thats in my truck onto the dashboard. It bounced up and cracked my windshield. And its now spider-webbed out to a little over a foot in diameter. Needless to say, I felt dumb.
--I have trouble remembering how old I am sometimes. And I'm not that old.
--The Lil' Bill O'Reilly videos that Jarhead posts are hilarious, I was crying I was laughing so hard the other day.

Closing Thoughts

--My wife is really into watching The Biggest Loser and shes sucked me into it this time. The changes those people go through are amazing.
--I should pray more than I do. Sometimes I feel like I completely leave God out of my life.
--I can't stand Alan Colmes.
--I think I have to explain to people every single day that painting an automobile is not an easy process. If you haven't done it before, its probably going to look like crap.
--I have a month and a half old nephew that I have only seen pictures of. That's weird to me because I'm used to all my family being in pretty close proximity.
--I like the new Dodge Rams. Then again, I like any of the new domestic trucks.
--I've never really laughed at Larry the Cable Guy.
--Purple Rain is on VH1. Next Channel.
--I wish CommuniComm Cable had an interactive guide rather than just the TV Guide channel.
--I like to watch the Spanish channels sometimes even though I dont understand them,I make up my own dialogue for them in my head and laugh out loud at it sometimes.
--Whatever happened to Patrick Duffy? Maybe were all just dreaming and he'll be in the shower in the morning.
--Maybe I should get some sleep.

...And Heres to you Mrs. Robinson..

Just finished watching The Graduate with my wife, another one of those I shouldv'e seen but just haven't. I stand by my prior statement that Dustin Hoffman is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors. I also put it together that the wedding scene in Wayne's World II is poking fun at The Graduare. The only drag was the overload of Simon and Garfunkel tunes, I mean I can handle Mrs. Robinson every now and then, but come on! Anyway I liked this one, as expected.

Tuesday Night

--I agree with Silicpne. PhotoSwap on the IPhone is awesome.
--Not much to blog about today.
--The new movie with Angelina Jolie directed by Clint Eastwood looks really good.
--I think I spend more time reading my list of favorite blogs than working all day.
--Some people find it surprising that I work in the automotive industry and absolutely hate Nascar. And I mean hate.

Can't Sleep Thoughts

--Just saw a headline on Drudge that reads:"McCain vows to come from behind...". HeHeHe. Maybe I'll grow up one day, probably not.
--I went to work this afternoon to take wrap up some end of month paperwork that should have taken about forty-five minutes. I finally got home five and a half hours later. I was peeved.
--I've heard the movie in theaters called Fireproof is really good, but I have yet to seen one preview or poster for it.
--While at a cook out/hay ride at my wife's dad's church this weekend I watched a Korean foreign exchange student burn a graham cracker and then bury it explaining that if it had a life, he had just taken it from said graham cracker. I wasn't sure how to respond to him.
--My wife has plans to go to the Canton Trade Day's with my cousin this weekend, I guess now would be a good time to hide my checkbook.
--When I found out my wife's aunt got the EXACT same furniture we did plus a love seat for about $800 less than I paid for it, my stomach did a flip. And I even blogged about the good deal I got.
--I enjoy reading BG's old posts on The Muse.
--Speaking of BG, that guy must have some thick skin, some of the comments people leave on there would have me royally pissed off.

Rain Man

Since I signed up for Netflix last week I'm trying to watch a bunch of classic movies that I should have already seen but just haven't had the chance. This time it was Rain Man. I was expecting this to be a pretty good movie and of course it was, but threes just not alot to say about it without making it sound crappy. It's one of those movies that makes you appreciate everything and everyone around you. But anyway, I thought it was a good flick and, unlike Philadelphia, this one will be a multiple watcher. I did find myself laughing alot throughout it which really surprised me. I'm coming to realize that I also like any movie with Dustin Hoffman in it (next in my Netflix queue is The Graduate), he just seems like he would be a really nice if you ever met him in person. Any suggestions on what else to see? I'd really like some opinions so I have something to blog about later.

R & R posted this first...

...but I found found this extremely interesting so I decided I should posy it. The French translator is kind of annoying, but it's still an interesting video.

Now go check out House Of R&R's blog.

Wednesday Night Thoughts

--I'm bored, so I'm gonna borrow everbody's "Random Thoughts" bit.
--The closer it gets to election day, the more I want to punch Barack Obama in the head.
--I wonder how many recounts we will have to go through if Obama does happen to lose. I honestly don't think I could take anymore, I am completely sick of hearing election coverage.
--I wasn't able to get a pic of it, but driving down 380 from Decatur to Bridgeport this morning I got to watch the shelf(?) cloud from the cold from roll in. That was pretty cool.
--I may be immature, but I love watching Adult Swim on Cartoon Network. I'm not sure why, but Aqua Teen Hunger Force always makes me snicker.
--I filled my truck up for for 55 bucks the other day and was excited about it. Then I realized how sad that was.
--I like a few AC/DC songs, but I don't think I could make myself go to their concert in January.
--Good Night, Folks.

Philadelphia

This was my first movie I have received from Netflix, which is awesome by the way, and my first time to watch this movie. WOW, what a powerful film. I'm not a homophobe, but I will admit a few parts of it freaked me out, but other than that this was an amazing movie. I don't think I have ever seen a movie with Tom Hanks or Denzel Washington that I didn't enjoy, they are just phenomenal actors. I liked how this movie didn't just throw the "gayness" at you the whole way through, just enough where you know its there. Anyway, I highly recommend this one, its just about a guy's fight through extreme circumstances for what is fair and just, even though some people, myself included, don't agree with his lifestyle. Awesome movie.

Plus, its got an awesome Springsteen track as the opener.

Not bad, not bad at all.

The temperature in Bridgeport at about 6:45 a.m.


And a crappy pic, but in the left lane, nonetheless.

Anyone who posts via iPhone...

How do you get pictures to work? Every time I email one in it just shows as a broken link.

Our New Furniture...

...in our tiny aprtment.


This coffee table is my favorite part.

I'm putting my Springsteen boycott on hold...

...cause I just got this in the mail off eBay. Ok, boycott is on again.

My favorite quote...

...from Forrest Gump.
"Sometimes, I guess there just aren't enough rocks."

Furniture Karma

I've got to give props to Willhite Furniture in Weatherford. My wife and I swung by there on Sunday after my grandparents recommended them and we were amazed at the place. The salesperson acted like she truly wanted to help us get the best deal possible, not just make a commission (a well deserved commission, however). I'm a young newlywed guy and they went to great lengths to take care of me and my wife. Every piece of furniture I purchased they discounted at least 30 percent, which may be standard procedure, but it sure got my attention. I just know that I will be a repeat customer and if your ever furniture shopping and live fairly close to Weatherford I highly recommend them.

I didn't watch the final debate...

...but I did find this post over at Anobiter's blog particularly interesting.

Saw this last Thursday...

...at a gas station in Thackerville, OK. and I just had to chuckle.

Weekend "Road Trip"

--While riding down 281 to Lampasas and then over to Killeen, I saw probably 150 to 200 McCain/Palin sings and probably only abou 15 Obama/Biden signs. That was cool.

--The Killeen/Fort Hood area seemed much cleaner and nicer since I was there this time last year.

--There also seemed to be alot of new hotels there, I wonder how many will shut down when we finally pull out of Iraq and the yearly deployments down there stop.

--The weather was amazing this weekend.

--Whoever put the convienence store/truck stop at the intersection of 281 and I-20 is a very, very wealthy man.

--Do the Walton's still own the Rockin' W ranch near Mineral Wells? I didn't see the signs with their brand on the gates this time.

--This weekend wore me out, I'm going to bed.

Deal or Dud?

I'm considering getting tickets to the Eagles' November show at the American Airlines Center, so I thout I would price check tonight. Do these seats look like they should cost 175 bucks a pop?! (And they are supposedly the best seating andpricing available at the moment.) Deal or dud?

Music choice Jarhead and I might agree on

This is one of the greatest albums of all time.

Tuesday Night Motivation.

Make your own here.

Double Suck.

I am officially forfeiting my Springsteen fan status until at least November 4th for two reasons:
1. The Boss is having a benefit concert for Obama, if you read older posts that one should explain itself.

2. The "Help Destroy America" tour features Billy Joel alongside Bruce. Billy effing Joel.

Say it ain't so Boss! Ah, well, that seems to be the way its going this year, every singer or actor I like supports the O man...except Sylvester Stallone. And you don't screw with Rambo.

My New Bumper Sticker...

And I will only drive my white truck in the left hand land while sporting this one, mind you...

From TSG...

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? Anyone?

Unexpected Free Bumper Sticker...

...I got in the mail today from the National Republican Senatorial Comitee. Hmm, I did'nt even know I was a member, but oh well, it should look great next to my McCain/Palin sticker.

Probably My Favorite Election '08 Picture

Why I support John McCain

I've really taken alot of heat for being a big supporter of the McCain/Palin ticket this election, especially from my family. Most of my family have always, and probably always will, vote Democratic because generally the Democrats are better for the working man of America, and I praise them for standing up for what they believe in. This year ,however, I will be the black sheep and back John McCain, who in my opinion is the only logical choice.

I am voting for John McCain because the man is true American hero. Whenever he speaks you can tell that he loves his country above all else, and he is not ashamed to stand up for what is right and what he believes in, no matter unpopular it is.

Bipartisanship has torn this country to shreds, I often think how ashamed the founding fathers would be of us if they could see what has happened to our government. Whatever happened to "We The People"? Not "We The Republicans" or "We The Democrats" or whoever happens to be the senate majority. I personally believe that U.S. Government is a mockery of what this country was in 1776. I don't know who said it,it may have even been St. Obama, but one of my favorite campaign sayings was , "Not red states, not blue states, but United States." If that was Obama, I would have to pat his back for that one, but just that once.

That's why I like Johnny Mc. He didn't preach "party unity after rough primaries" at the RNC, he supported Republicans and Democrats to work together to solve problems, not arguing and further widening the rift in this country.

Anyway he may not have the media's or celebrity's support, but, for what it's worth, hes got mine.

Quickie Movie Review

I've watched more movies in the past week and a half than I have in a long time, so I'll just make a quick list of them:

--The Dark Knight: See below. (Remember, I'm a huge Batman fan though.)

--Mamma Mia! : Crap. Unless you like musicals. I don't.

--21 :Excellent movie, a little long, but good.

--Drillbit Taylor :It's decent for a few laughs.

--Charley Bartlett :Makes me think of a modern day Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but thats one of my favorite movies ever so I'll gve this one the thumbs up.

--Lars and the Real Girl :Very strange, but not too bad.

The Dark Knight

This may be a little late, but I can honestly say that The Dark Knight is one of the, if not THE, best movie(s) I have ever seen. I went and saw it twice opening weekend and never once got bored during the second time I saw it. And I'll agree with everyone else in saying that Heath Ledger does steal the show with the Joker, all the way through the movie I was thinking "Man, this guy died way too young." I guess the fact that I am a huge Batman fan also made me somewhat biased to this movie, I remember watching Batman as far as I can remmember. The only draw back: In order to see the movie the second time, I had to tak my wife to see Mamma Mia, and if you get the chance to see that, just go ahead and put a bullet in your head right then and there, trust me.

Cancun

I learned a few things while away:

1. It is Not humid in North Texas. Not even close. Everything was wet, even the clean sheets and clothes. Thats the worst feeling ever, climbimg into clammy sheets, ugh.

2. Be sure to make your destination VERY clear to a Mexican taxi driver, it'll save you alot of time, just trust me on this one.

3. Never let a young guy near a bar when the drinks are free.

4. No matter how humid it was, this place was amazing.

Changes in my life.

I just got back from my honeymoon, which explains my screeching halt of postings,and I can honestly say that I have never been so nervous in my life,but just like in the movies, that all fades away when she starts walking down the aisle and you know right then that you made the right decision. So the we head for Cancun, which was an amazing experience in itself that I will share with you guys later. But it really made take a look at myself and my life. I had forgotten how awakening a
good long vacation can be. You get so wrapped up in work and worries and you don't notice the immense weight it puts on your life until it just about too much to bear and you lose sight of whats really important. So this got me thinking about the husband I want to become for my new wife. I promised myself to always financially support her and our family (whenever that time comes years from now, cross your fingers!), but also to always be there for them, no matter what. My father worked his butt off in the oilfield my whole life, and still does to this day, but he was always there for me,I have no idea how he did it, but I thank God every day that he did. I just hope that I can be at least half the man and father he is.

Anyway, I'm just typing it as I think it. You know, its good to be back, I missed this place.

Back in Black

After trying to improve the look of, but ultimately destroying the disaster known as my original blog, I'll give it another try.