The things in my head go 'round and 'round

This is my life. You can't have it.

Sunday
18/30/2008

6:03 pm

Watching I am Legend

I watched “I am Legend” the other day. I have also seen the orginal “The Omega Man”. I liked the newest version because of all of the toys that Will Smith had. But you gotta wonder, how does my Local police guy get all of his SWAT gear?

Wonder no more. La Police Gear has everything any self-respecting officer could want, or need. Knives? Got ‘em. Pants with a kazillion pockets? Got ‘em. And buy $125 worth of the clothes and get free shipping, and a travel mug.

You can’t do better than this.

Namaste.

Friday
22/28/2008

10:03 pm

Chester part deux

Check this out, even Slate.com thinks Chester is acting a little on the sinister side.

I am not the only one, so it seems. Even though it was my creepiness meter that went off of the charts when I was watching the newest commercials.

And just what is this Orangeunderground anyway? Just who are these folks? And what do they really want? Will we ever be safe snoozing on airplanes again? Not everyone can help that they snore.

This is messing with my mojo in a large way. Just who does Chester think he is? And why pushed him over the edge so that this new sinister side comes out? Who is responsible for my not being able to sleep because of all of this foolishness?

I want to know.

I demand to know.

But not if it gets cheetos shoved up my nose.

Namaste.

Friday
10/28/2008

10:03 am

Chester Cheetah

He is out with another commercial. This time he helps a guy mess up another guys cubicle.

There is something wrong with cubicle rats to begin with, but that is another story.

The most disturbing part of the commercial is the guy whose cubicle was messed up is talking on his phone when he sees the damage. And then he says “there has been an incident” into the phone. This implies a conspiracy.

I am starting to get a bad feeling about this.

Namaste.

Tuesday
14/25/2008

2:03 pm

More than one way home

Just got a text from the younges son wanting to know if he can come here for his birthday.

Not wanting to scare him away, I said sure without any jumping up and down. Loud noises scare kids away like wild animals after they get to a certain age. You have to kind of sneak up on them.

After the call, I started thinking about why he would have to ask. But, his Mom and I have been divorced since ’95, so I guess from his point he can’t just assume that he is welcome whenever for however long. But he is, along with his brother, and his older sister. Split homes suck. For a lot of reasons. This song by Keb’ Mo’ always makes me think of my kids and how they have had to make their own way.

Kids need grounding no matter how young or old they are. Think about it.

Namaste.

Sunday
19/23/2008

7:03 pm

the business of the business

Man I read a lot more than what I think I do.  A lot of it is blogs, though.  My book reading has become rather truncated. 

I read about writing, I read about blogging, I read about the business of both.  I read The University Kid to learn about the business of blogging.  the same with Ben Barden.  I read BloogerNoob to keep my focus, to keep my head in the right place.  Because with all of the reading about the business going on, I could tend to forget about the writing. 

And the writing is why I started this in the first place.  I like writing, though at times it isn’t as easy as I would like it to be.  And with the fact that MLW wants a house similar to this one, I need to write a bit more so that I can pay those bigger mortgage payments.

Early morning tomorrow.  I don’t know why holiday days off are so much more stressful than any other day off, but Easter kicked my heathen butt today.

Namaste.

Friday
21/21/2008

9:03 pm

Tell me this isn’t a recipe for disaster

A trio of 19 year old boys.

In Canada.

Where the drinking age is…wait for it….19.

It’s almost like a really bad “Cops” episode.   I’ll be sitting in front of the tv some Saturday night, quaffing an adult beverage of my choice, and that familiar theme song will come on…

“Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do?

Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?”

Admit it, you were humming along weren’t you?

Moving along.  Told the boy that he would be in the country for 4 hours if he was lucky, before he would hear the words:

“Hands against the wall you filthy, american hippie, eh.”

And to top it all off.  He asked me to go along.  Yeah right, I want to chaperone a a trio of boys who have “Trouble on Two Legs” written all over them.

Not likely.

Namaste.

Friday
20/21/2008

8:03 pm

The New Chester Cheetah

You know, the Cheetah in the Cheeto’s commercials?

Yeah, that Chester Cheetah.

Is it me, or is this new one kinda creepy?

The old Chester was always hanging with kids, being cool, messing things up. This new one is rather sinister. Telling people to stick cheetos up sleeping peoples noses. While he, Chester, is giving a stewardess a back rub.

Or what about the one where he is all of a sudden playing chess in a laundromat?  And he tells this woman to toss cheetos into a dryer full of whites.  What happened to Chester?  Where is the good time cheetah?  What horrific thing happened to turn him into a night dwelling trouble maker?

That is way to Quentin Tarentino for this guy.

Something else to keep me awake tonight.

Namaste.

Friday
10/21/2008

10:03 am

I just lose a crap load of content

I messed something up with my code and had to restore this site, which resulted in losing a crap load of stuff.  Bummer.  Now I have to figure out what was lost and redo it.

Wish me luck.

Namaste.

Thursday
19/06/2008

7:03 pm

Work Poop Survival Guide

The Princess just sent this over to me. Thought that it was worth mentioning since we all work around folks every day.

I use the first one on Senior Citizen Day because you have no clue what Geritol can do to a persons digestive track.

CROP DUSTING
When farting, you walk really fast around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn’t know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.

FLY BY
The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.

ESCAPEE
A fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.

JAILBREAK
When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.

COURTESY FLUSH
The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

WALK OF SHAME
Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER
A c olleague who poops at work and is damn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet POOPER enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet POOPER before entering the bathroom.

THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)
A group of coworkers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

SAFE HAVENS
A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a POOPER of your sex entering the bathroom.

TURD BURGLAR
Someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until th e Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.

CAMO-COUGH
A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars. Very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.

ASTAIRE
A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an ASTAIRE, leave the bathroom immediately so the POOPER can poop in peace.

WATERMELON
A poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a WATERMELON coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.

HAVANAOMELET
A case of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using a Camo-Cough with an ASTAIRE.

UNCLE TED
A bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Ted makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as the other bathroom attendees.

Thursday
13/06/2008

1:03 pm

Bloggers Of The World Unite!

And I know that there are a bunch of you folks out there who, like me, are just learning how to work your way through this thing we call “Blogging”. Learning the in’s and out’s, the do’s and don’t's. We read, and we try, and we read some more. Well, I ran across a site that not only can help you learn more about blogging, but it will help you market what you are writing.

The site is “The University Kid“. He has this major, kick ass contest going on and here are some of the prizes.




WordPress Themes

- Two licenses for the Revolution Theme ($160)
- Two licenses for the Premium News Theme ($200)
- Two licenses for the Purple Fever Theme ($100)
- Two hundred accounts to the Themes Club ($1000)

Blog Tools

- Three licenses by FruitfulTime.com ($90)

Blog Analysis

- Full Video Review By Marcus Hochstadt ($700)

eBooks

- SEO Book Donated By The Net Fool ($80)

Blog Advertising

One Month

- Two 125 x 125 on Wayne Liew ($30)
- One 125 x 125 On Blogger Noob ($25)
- One 125 x 125 on EZ Money Online ($25)
- One 125 x 125 on Affiliate Gossip ($15)
- One 125 x 125 on Rhyan ($10)
- One 125 x 125 on Jim Karter ($30)
- One 125 x 125 on Neotrepreneur ($10)
- One 125 x 125 on Life is Colourful ($30)
- One 125 x 125 on BLJConsultant ($5)
- One 125 x 125 on Resell Rights World ($5)
- One 125 x 125 on Viking Blogger ($25)
- One 125 x 125 on Dot Com Mogul ($10)

- One 468 x 60 on Blogging 4 Cash ($10)
- Five 16 x 16 on Blogging 4 Cash ($10)
- One 150 x 150 on Blogging 4 Cash ($5)
- One Text Link On Mr Javo ($7)

Three Months

- One 125 x 125 on The WWW Observer ($75)

Blog Reviews

- One Review By The University Kid ($60)
- One Review By Yimto ($20)
- One Review By The WWW Observer ($35)
- One Review By Bloggeries ($25)
- One Review By Neotrepreneur ($10)
- One Review By Life Is Colourful ($40)
- One Review By DaBlogger

Consulting

One hour consulation with The University Kid
Thirty minutes consulation with Neotrepreneur

Design

- One Custom Done 125 x 125 Ad By Affiliate Gossip
- One Custom Done Sketch By The Pencil Sketch And Art Blog
Entrecard Credits

- 2000 Entrecard Credits By Xavier Media
- 1750 Entrecard Credits By Mixed Market Arts
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Toast & Egg & Me
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Affiliate Confession
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Yimto
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Site Hoppin’
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Neotrepreneur
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Affiliate Gossip
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By BLJ Consultant
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Resell Rights World
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Happier Life
- 1000 Entrecard Credits By Article Snatch
- 800 Entrecard Credits By Kirushanth
- 750 Entrecard Credits By Money Making Student
- 500 Entrecard Credits By Bud Calabrese
- 500 Entrecard Credits By Mr Javo
- 500 Entrecard Credits By ImpNerd
- 500 Entrecard Credits By Life Is Colourful
- 500 Entrecard Credits By Money Making Blogs

Total: 15,800

Cash

$100 Paypal by The Profit Hustler
$30 Paypal by Viking Blogger
$15 Paypal by Final Fantasy Fan
$10 Paypal by The WWW Observer
$5 Paypal by Affiliate Gossip

Miscellaneous

300 Stumbles + 300 Reviews from Niklas
$50.00 In Stumble Upon Advertising By Mixed Market Arts
Twenty Pages By One Buck Wiki
Domain Monetization Package By Domains Earn 4U ($100)
One featured, three regular links from The SEOTree Directory

That is an impressive list, but the one prize that flips my switch is the WordPress Themes.  For those times when I want to change the look of all of these blogs that I have running, and for those that will soon be off of the workbench and out there for everyone to see.

So what are you waiting for?  Get over there and get entered.  Tell em that Phil sent you.