Yeah yeah yeah...I never post anymore. I don't deny it.

I'm now a married man. Nicole and I got married on December 20th. The wedding was we  done. Even though, Nicole and i are were happy that's its done. The stress and planning needed for a real wedding is just nuts. My baby suffered the brunt of it but I still felt it. Ugh!

So the next day my wife and I (still not used to that word) fly off to Las Vegas. Bad news was that I was sick a dog. I got better  and we had a good time though. We saw pretty much every casino. Ceasars Palace is huge man. Ballagio kicks ass with especially with the fountain show. We saw it once from a very good table at

We also fed the slot machines a little A few green backs just to tide them over. Doing our part for the poor businessmen of Nevada lol. Yeah right.

We saw three shows. Penn and Teller, Cirque De Soule and Byte. Penn was ok, kinda short. Cirque was actually entertaining but also just wierd. We should bought a program so we could understand what was going on.  Bite was a topless , um... vampire show. The vampire King needed a new mistress. Just an excuse for topless dancing. I didn't really mind. :-)

I know this is short but I may be back later.

9 days left of work. The closer I get to my vacation the worse it gets. Gotta hold it together man. Blah.

It's been a while.  God I hate the white space.  I remember being excited about posting. Where did the magic go? I haven't been super excited about posting in a while. There are things that need to be written if only for my own sake. Few if any any will read this anyway as most of my LJ f-list has moved on or vanished.

Ok - Quick recap. First of all, I'm not too  crazy about that word. Everything that I used to take for granted in the English language has become a semi-hated professional buzzword. Recap. Value. Quality. Words I now have to use 200 hundred times a day in my droning for fear of losing my job otherwise. Ugh
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I can't fucking spell. Takes forever to write anything. *edit* I just had to redo that line because I hit the keyboard out of frustration.*

Anyway. Work sucks. Most of my stats are just fine but it won't matter if my Quality (buzzword for my Corporate thought police) sucks. I started the month off with a bad review and with scoring the way it is, I need nearly perfect numbers the rest of the month to pull through. Last month in fact I narrowly escaped being written up thanks to a good boss and luck. Quality has always been a thorn in my side. I make it most months but every once in a while I forget one little fucking thing and my review score is cut in half. In my opinion they need to fix the system but upper management doesn't seem to think its broken. Fucking idiots.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to get out of being accountable. I think a quality department needs to be there to make sure we are doing our jobs. The whole set up is too strict and severe, however. It goes well beyond the point of being effective.

At the same time my numbers are questionable they changed the whole billing system on us. Leave it to my employer to increase the stats at the same time where they are throwing us into a billing system where the majority of us have never used it before now. Fucking great.

I'm just being rambly and bitchy. Fear not, I won't be fired from that place so easily.

In life.....

I love being an uncle. My nephew is the cutest kid ever and he's going to a lady's man lol. My sister and Nathan are here until Thursday. Then they go back to Mexico. It is a long story for the uninitiated. I'll miss them but I'll have my house back. Then I can affect repairs lol. Seriously. Everything is such a mess when they're here. I'm no neat freak but when I'm the only one here I really don't use up the entire space. That way it looks like the vast majority of the house is relatively well-ordered. My nephew has been walking for some time now (15 months)  and everywhere he goes he leave a trail of destruction like a little infant tornado. In the grand scheme of things I really don't mind. I'd rather have a happy child than a clean house.
It means that he is exploring, learning and growing.

The silence come Friday will be deafening. There's happiness and sadness in that.

The wedding is coming together. Big things are off the list and on the done pile. More and more it's the little stuff that I (not my fiance) need to wrap up. Making sure all my guys are in a row and they they are well dressed (tuxes). Saving for the honeymoon while at the same time saving and paying for everything else that won't go away (utility bills, groceries). Showing up lol.

I need to tell my best man that we can't have the bachelor party.. Not the way I want it. Long story.

Damn I've been writing for a while. Mostly without a point lol. I'll let you all take a short intermission.

Later.

 I am wrecked! It's all good.

Last night's gathering was fairly successful.I had a gathering people over for a role-playing game (Vampire: The Masquerade). A few months ago they ran out of places to hold it and since my backyard is huge, I volunteered my abode.  It was a good game. but it lasted until 2:30 am this morning. :-). Damn

I have to admit I like the gaming even though I frankly don't know what's going on most of the time. I don't get to slay dragons (a la Final Fantasy) and it's much more political. Still it's a very social game and it reminds me that I do like being around people. The opposite seems true also. 

Frankly I  just had just as much fun watching Big Trouble in Little China with the growing troupe as they came in last night. Watching the best little cheesy chinese martial arts movie is a whole lot more fun with five people, all who can appreciate the campiness.

Tonight Toby and I have plans of our own to camp out in front of the tv and watch Office Space. It is the consummate corporate satire and funny as hell. First I have to wake up from earlier this morning and recover.

Ugh. I do not want to go to the gym today. My back hurts.

Come December 01, I'll be 30. wow. never thought it'd happen to me. Damn..


More later. I'm just tired. I also have to clean.

later, 2:32 pm*********

Cleaning is not going well. I'm so unmotivated. Bah.

Has it really been four months? Holy crap.

No, no. I've only myself to blame. I've just all but dropped the face of the earth, virtual community-wise. I've been lurking,  whatever. Most of my LJ friends are gone, moved onward or what have you. It's ok. I've been unmotivated as far as actually typing/writing/ "composing" if you will for non-work purposes. Maybe part of me is dead. Ugh. More than likely it comes back the same thing...I'm lazy.

Largely here on the local front it's been more of the same. Works keeps me on my toes and more and more it's voluntary on my end. Overtime. Double-Edged sword. My paycheck today should reflect 100 hours for two weeks. Tiring and not as gratifying as it should be. Damn shifting tax brackets. Still more money is more money. fucking  
economy.

I'm going to send Coley's ring back by mail today. I had to bring it home to have it repaired because while I love the place where I got it, it's only a local jeweler. Samuel Gordon's has no store in Tally. I wish I could send it with an armed guard to make sure it gets to her. Sometimes I think she like the ring more than me. The ring stays pretty without issues or driving her crazy lol.

More later. Sooner than later. For now I'm going to veg, shower and then start my day. 

 

The meme with a twist! You leave a comment and fill out the answers about me! So get commenting people! Let's see how well you really do know me! And if you don't know the answers make something up! That's always entertaining! Comments are screened...so noone will read this but me. Have fun and give me your best. heh.


 My name:

Summarize me in one sentence:

Where did we meet?

Take a stab at my middle name?

How long have you known me?

When is the last time that we saw each other?

Am I happy?

Am I a good person?

What was your first impression of upon meeting me/reading my journal?

What's one of my favorite things to do?

Who Do i love more than my life?

do i like/love anyone?

who?

Am I funny?

Have you ever made me smile..if so when?

What's my favorite type of music?

Have you ever seen me cry?

Can I sing?

What is the best feature about me?

Am I shy or outgoing?

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?

Do I have any special talents?

Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else (what)?

What is my favorite food?

Am i a good cook?

Am I dating anyone?

If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be?

What's your favorite memory of me?

What is my worst habit?

Do i like corn dogs?

Have you ever had a dream about me?

Are we friends?

Whats my religion?

Am I family oriented?

Who is my best friend?

Will you repost this so I can take yours?

 I always seem to be in a rush. It always seems as if I try to stop to enjoy something I'm letting something else go. I nearly failed my one introductory Economics course in college and yet i've taken the meaning of opportunity cost to heart. It means if you're doing one thing you can't do another at the same time. Seems simple. It just drives me nuts because it seems so true. Damn.

Just a stupid rant. Sorry.

I put 106 hours on my next paycheck. It'll be interesting to see what it will be. I'm working more overtime tomorrow and Saturday. Coley thinks I'll break myself. I wouldn't go that far but it does make one damn tired. Regardless of how much overtime money I have it'll never be enough. Life is expensive and besides that I'm just greedy. 

My key stats are pretty much nailed down for the month. For all of the three work days I have left in the month of March I can kind of relax in my work. My quality program at AT&T monitors four calls per month. I find that after my last one comes in I tend to let myself go. I can breathe and just do my job without having to dance through every regulation.  Then again I find myself slacking just a little. Police have their uses.

I'm actively reading. It's all flashy, action packed brain candy but at least I'm reading. Woohoo. Pick up the Anita Blake series if you'r interested. I'm well on my way through the second book.  

I need to go back to New Orleans. Just to see it. random I know.

More later.

 I'm masochistic. So much overtime. It hurts. lol


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then again, after taxes, and gas for the car....... it's more like.....

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still, $$$$$$ is $$$$$$.


I got a ticket for running a red light last week. I'm not taking all that punishment without some negative reinforcement.
I also got a much happier ticket for a trip to Tally in May! Woohoo!!!

Oh yeah....I'm a "father". My blushing bride to be didn't even tell me before she adopted him. I'm talking about Coley's newest dog. 

More later.

The good.... I saw Coley last week and got to spend a lot of time with her. 

The bad...... her cat is just a little twisted and still doesn't like me. He tried to injure me two or three times, thankully only succeeding once..

The good again. Lots of time with Coley, plenty of relaxing, good food, meeting her friends. They're pretty cool. There's a drama queen but other than that what I saw of them I like. 

Wedding planning!! Ugh!!  lol. At least we made some real decisions.

The twisted..... I hate Delta. Delta sucks ass. They delayed my flight twice. I was supposed to leave tally on Sunday at 5:10 pm or something like that. The pushed me back a total of 36 hours and I finally leave on Tuesday at 6:00 AM!! I am fucking wasted from getting up at 4:30 am back to back! That's just not natural. Even God sleeps until 5:30. I'm gonna rip them a new one when I call them tomorrow at lunch. I had no choice but to take an absence from work Monday and lost ten hours of income that I'll probably never get back. I'm already poor people! C'mon.....Fucking airlines...

Good news is that I got to spend more time with my fiance. I think she kept breaking the planes. hhmmmm...

I get back to work and I almost immediately hear people talking about a strike. The word around the water cooler is that our Union/AT&T negotiations completely failed. The company apparently said no to everything. I do not know every single point that was brought up but it sounds pretty bad. If it comes to a strike it won't be pretty. I'll never be compensated for nearly what I earn and I'll apparently get sued or some crazy shit for daring to go  back to work to pay my bills. WTF??  Apparently this grand decision on whether or not to strike will come down as soon as next week.  Fuck.  My dad is adamant about supporting my union. My parents would want me to strike. damn damn damn. I don't need this.

I leave and work goes insane. I didn't see that coming.

I'm probably missing a lot in this post  but these days I figure if you care you'll ask what's up with this or that. Later

i didn't want to include this with my post about the weddings.


My dad's arteries may be blocked. I don't know the details but he's going to  have an exploratory  procedure done on Tuesday, February 12 to see how bad it really is and if something more  needs to be done. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as well as my family. I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

I'll even screen comments! I'm so nice!

[_] give me your number? (_ _ _) _ _ _- _ _ _ _
[_] kiss me?
[_] let me kiss you?
[_] want to get in my pants?
[_] watch a movie with me?
[_] take me out to dinner?
[_] let me drive you somewhere
[_] cut some rug with me?
[_] take a shower with me?
[_] have sex with me?
[_] have a fling with me?
[_] let me buy you a drink?
[_] buy me a drink?
[_] take me home for the night?
[_] let me sleep in your bed?
[_] Sing car karaoke w/ me?
[_] re-post this for me to answer your questions?
[_] give me a piggyback ride?
[_] Come pick me up at 3 am because my car ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere
[_] Lock me in your room and take advantage of me?
[_] lick my cheek?
[_] dance with me?
[_] let me make you breakfast?
[_] help me with homework?
[_] tickle me to death?
[_] let me tickle you?
[_] stick up for me if i was being put down?
[_] play strip poker with me?
[_] get wasted with me?
[_] instant message me?
[_] greet me in public?
[_] hang out with me?
[_] bring me around your friends?

D0 Y0U...
[_] think I am cute?
[_] think I am hot?
[_] want to kiss me?
[_] want to suck me?
[_] want to cuddle wit me?
[_] want to hook up with me?
[_] want to have sex with me?

AM i...
[_] smart?
[_] cute?
[_] funny?
[_] cool?
[_] love-able?
[_] adorable?
[_] compassionate?
[_] great to be with?
[_] attractive?
[_] mean?
[_] odd?

But I said I'd repost it soooo...


HAVE Y0U EVER...
[_] thought about me?
[_] thought about hooking up with me?
[_] found yourself wanting a kiss from me?
[_] wished i were there?
[_] grabbed me?
[_] had a crush on me?
[_] idolized me?
[_] wanted my number?
[_] had a dream about me?
[_] been distracted by me?
[_] wanted to have sex with me?

ARE Y0U...
[_] happy you know me?
[_] mad at me?
[_] thinkin bout me?
[_] going to repost this so that i will return the favor?

Tuesday night came and went splendidly. We went to that very very exclusive restaurant 12 Oaks. Very elegant, everything done in exquisite taste. And she said yes!!! On top of that she loves the ring. Kick ass! 

I did everything traditional, getting down on one knee, saying a little speech. I even had a full dozen roses delivered to our table before we arrived. 

 She was almost as nervous as I was  when I was going through my little (very little)  speech - or so she claims. Did I mention that she said yes??!

She couldn't stop looking at it or smiling Tuesday night afterward or yesterday. I hope the trnd continues. Love making my girf- wait, fiance smile.

We've already set a date. December 20th 2008 in Mississippi. Most of her family is from there and it has always been her dream to have a wedding with all her family. Most of my family that I absolutely want there can travel so I'm ok with that. 

More later. Definitely.

 



 

yeaaaaaaaaaah biach!!!

Last night was my first Dallas Halloween block party. Apparently it is THE block party to go to every year. Toby invited me down this year and we are staying with friends of his so we had a place to crash after the festivities.


Let me tell you..... strange, wonderful and packed. I haven't been in that kind of a crowd since Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Tons of people. Tons of sights, both odd, wonderful and inventive. I'm talking costumes people. Every costume you can imagine.

I went as a pimp. I do have pictures. Feel free to prepare to kiss the top of my cane. LOL. Pictures will come soon.

Oh.... apparently I'm cute and fuzzy.... a gay man's dream..... while flattering on some level not the kind of admiration I would have preferred..... Case in pint.... I ran into another (gay male) pimp who said we would make beautiful children together..... ack!

Other that that and the sheer numbers of the crowd it was fine. I got several comments and even a few pics snapped by random people not already traveling with us.

The bad part of the night was where we had to spend a lot of time finding each other. At one point some of our party were lost (I swear it wasn't me). Our gracious hosts (the renters we are crashing with) offered to go find the one who got lost  when the guy walked up not five minutes later and found the rest of us who were not looking for him. Because the search party did not have a cell phone we had to wait until they wandered back to our "camp"  to find all of us happily in one place. Unfortunately the useless search took so much time that by the time everyone got back together we had to go because Sara (gracious host #1) had to get up early for work. Bah!

Despite the limited outing it was new and good to get out and hang out with cool people. I had fun.

****Check it out! The aforementioned lost party member was a kid named Bryce. He made (I mean totally from scratch) an extremely realistic storm trooper get up. He molded the plastic armor and did the same job on the helmet. He's a genius!

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Why is it that after going to bed at 3 am I get up at 8 and am restless? Sara's left for work and everyone else is asleep. Bah! I'm bored. No one's fault but mine.

Happy surfing and living.

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