Oh HELL Yes!!

Well... If obstacles build character, I've got enough for EVERYONE... I can share. :-D

On Friday, my friend Mickee said we might be able to get the truck and get my big stuff moved. WOO HOO!! He said he'd know by 3pm...

On Saturday, I took the pups to the vet, had brunch with CM, and packed. While I was cleaning and packing I had inadvertently left my cell phone out in the Vue. I'm plugging along and look over a the clock and notice it's about 4:00pm and I'm wondering why no one has called. I have to pick the girls up by 5:00pm, so I hop in the view and find my phone. 10 missed messages. Mickee had the truck(since 1pm), was waiting for me to contact him and I fucked up HUGE!

I'm SORRY Mickee!!

So, I try giving him a call, but he's a busy landscaping guy so he's off... I'm trying to think of another way to move my bed, dresser, and sofa. In the meantime, Ron also had called and left messages saying he had an idea. In stead of me living in his room at his house (he lives with his partner so his room isn't used) why not stay in their spare room at Will's house. It's completely empty and I could sleep in my own bed. GREAT IDEA!

So, I relay the truck dilemma to Ron and then I call George. Another person who was waiting in the wings to help, but I just didn't think to call. He waited most of the day to get my call. I didn't call.

I'm SORRY George!!

I tell George to just take the night for himself, but I could use some help on Sunday. The phone rings... It's Ron. "Will and I will be over in an hour with 2 vehicles and a trailer. We'll get you moved!"

THANK YOU RON!! THANK YOU WILL!!

YIKES!!

So, I scramble to get my bed apart and some other stuff packed and my friend Andrew send me a message online. I explain I'm trying to move and he says 'I have a small pick-up!' WOO HOO!!

THANK YOU ANDREW!!

So... The forces converge on my moving situation and things start to happen: we get the couch moved, the bed moved, tons of stuff moved... WOO HOO!!

On Sunday, George came over and helped me most most everything else. I'm so grateful!!

THANK YOU GEORGE!!

While George and I were eating, Carlos called and said he can get out of his lease, but he needs to be moved by Oct. 1st! YIKES! We gotta get moving on a place!! WOO HOO!! I'VE GOT A ROOMMATE!!! (let me know if you see any dog-friendly, 2BRs available)

THANK YOU CARLOS!!

I get home and hop in the shower because I need to run the pups and all of their stuff up to my Sister and brother-in-law's house. This whole weekend the girls were getting nervous. They don't like change a whole lot and every time I have moved in the past, Akima has gotten sick somehow. I hope she doesn't get sick this time.

CM agreed to come with to be moral support. He got to meet my ENTIRE family and got to experience a situation where the fam LOVES their son/brother no matter what. My family is cool with me being gay. It's awesome! Even little Joseph warmed right up to him. It was SO cute!

It was VERY hard. Watching Yuna and Akima watch me getting into the Vue and driving away without them. It made me sad...

Without a bed or anything else comfortable, I spent the night with Mikey. First time staying with him at his house. I was UBER-comfortable and he is a sweetheart. I was nice falling asleep next to him. I like him. It was VERY difficult to get out of bed this morning...

THANKS MIKEY! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

Thank you to everyone else out there who has offered their support. It all means so much to me. Thanks to you all!

SWEET!

I added a SHOUTBOX to my page. Look over underneath my profile. Just say HEY!!

Dinner and a movie...

I don't know what it is about making dinner, good conversation, good wine and a movie that appeals to me. I think that is one of the best dates I could have. CM seems to enjoy it as well. Works for me. Besides, will all the other shit going on in my life... I need simplicity.

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Did you know it took almost 8 years for Lord of the Rings to go from idea to finished trilogy? Sir Ian McKellan hadn't read the books before the casting process? Viggo Mortenson wasn't cast until 3 days before his first scene was to be shot?

We watched some of the special features last night... They're SOOOO cool!!

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I'm moving stuff on Saturday, taking the dogs up to my sister's house on Sunday, cleaning the house on Monday night, and transition into homlessness on Tuesday. WOO HOO!

Can't wait... *rolls eyes*

Packing...

Got a lot of work ahead of me and plenty to do this weekend!!

I started going through all of the tupperware containers that I own and sorting out all the crap i keep moving and not using. It's time to lighten the load. I have a TON of books, so I'm deliberating wether it's important to keep them or ditch them. I also have an ENTIRE, HUGE container full of choral music (i DO have a degree in music ed.) and I also need to decide if it's worth keeping all of that.

The Pups know something is up and are getting nervous. My brother-in-law is SUPER excited to get the pups. I guess he told my other B-I-L that he was getting my 'two babies' this weekend. I'm VERY happy he's excited about it... it makes it easier on me.

Just have to call and work out the details with him. Mikey said he'd go with to drop the pups off, but warned me that if I cry he's prolly gonna cry too... He's so cute!

Disturbing...

George W. Bush

T-minus One Week and Counting...

Well, I'll officially have to be out of the house by the end of next Tuesday and I'm haven't done JACK-SHIT yet for packing...

I don't want to pack my computer because I can't LIVE without Final Fantasy XI. I don't want to pack up my stereo/dvd/home theatre because there are SO many uses. I don't want to pack up my dishes because they're useful. I don't want to go through all my clothes and get rid of the stuff i've moved 3 times in 9 months but have still never worn. Gotta keep my movies out JUST IN CASE I happen to want to watch one.

I don't want to pack up my puppies and ship them off to my sisters because I am going to miss them like NOTHING else. I need to find someone to go with me when I take them up there... I'll most likely be a MESS...

CM and I made dinner last night... OK, CM made dinner and I microwaved broccoli in cheese sauce. It was SO good. Watched the re-runs of Boy Meets World and then Van Wilder. VW was good... I thought it'd be a lame movie but it was good!

Mike is a sweetheart. It really sucked to have to go home last night.

*sigh*

Aaron is incredible!

This is probably one of the coolest things I've read in a while. Thanks for sharing it with us Aaron!

To My Husband

TRIAL BY FIRE!

The Bad Puppies had their end of the season bash this weekend. It was Saturday and Trixie planned EVERYTHING! All I had to do was fill out the thank you cards, put pickles in the little dish and pick up some ice... WOO HOO!

Cute Mikey agreed to subject himself to the torture and meet my friends and team members. He was great! He helped set-up, chatted with whomever was nearby, and always had a smile waiting for me when our eyes met. That's cool!

I got a lot of compliments on CM which made me feel really good about asking him to come with. CM also had good things to say about everyone and was especially impressed with a few of my closest peeps. That's very cool!

I had a blast at this party! I love my team! I can't wait until next season, because many people are very excited to play again. I also laid out some traveling plans. Most everyone was SUPER excited to hear we will most likely travel to another city for a tournament. Chicago, D.C., Seattle, Orlando... Any of those would do!

We finally left the party around 8pm and I had to head home and feed the girls. They were SUPER excited to see me, but I had to kennel them and head out to Marla's b-day party at Chino Latino. I had my standard Uncle Pho (mmmmm... watermelon martini) while I was there and we were entertained by the white trash, lumpy-boobed whores that cam in and sat next to us... I don't think they realized we were gay. George, Carlos, CM and myself. Hmmm... I think a blind man could have figured that out!!

OH!! CM also passed the Marla test. This is good!

It ended up being a long day, but when it was all said and done: It was another GOOD day!

Valleyfair

Friday was a good day! CM had an interview downtown around 11:30am, so I just hung around the house and chilled with the pooches. He called and wanted to have lunch with a friend downtown too then he'd race home, change clothes, and we'd be on our way...

Once we got to Valleyfair, all of the rides seemed to have long lines on them so we headed to Wild thing and waited for that. CM isn't a huge thrill ride kinda guy, but I was VERY appreciative that he rode some of the more aggressive rides with me (even tho they messed with his tummy).

I even got him to go on Steel Venom. That ride kicks ass!! We both kinda felt woozy after that one, so we opted for mini-golf. CM kicked my ass on the red course but I championed the green course (I have a feeling he let me win).

All-in-all it was a good day. Just sucked that I had to get up and go to work the next day. I think I could have laid in bed ALL day.

Thanks for the GOOD day Mike!

BBQ

Last night after softball practice I went home, got some things done, got cleaned up and headed over to St. Paul. CM (Cute Mikey) had a BBQ to go to, but it started late and he said I should head over.

It was the first chance to meet a bunch of his friends so I was a little nervous. I had no problem finding the place and I hadn't seen CM for a few days. So when I saw his smiling face at the door my nervousness went away, and I was just happy to be with him. Content.

Upon walking in, I was greeted with "John is seasoning his meat"... That's a GOOD way to start the evening! John is CM's roomie and quite the character! He cracks me up!

I was introduced to most of the people there (lots of law peeps) and only remember a few names... I'm not good with names...

We made drinks, socialized a bit, and seasoned our own pork chops for the grill. MMMMMMM.... pork chops! Slapped some cajun seasoning on mine and it was the best damn pork chop EVER!

CM and I traded some notes on some common people that we know... I'm not sure how I feel about that, but he wanted to know so I just told him. It was weird. Very small world. Almost too small.

Anyway, we're headed to Valleyfair tomorrow (I have some comp tickets) and I hope it's a good day for us. I like him.

Plan B

Looks like my hope of finding a place by the end of the month is starting to dwindle. I have had multiple offers for couches, sofas, tubs and beds. Thank you to all of you who have offered!! I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!

So, I'm starting to initiate my 'Plan B' and making plans to move my stuff over to a friend's garage. I have to move my bed and my couch... Those are the only big items and everything else can be moved in the Vue or other vehicles. I hate packing, moving, living out of a tupperware...

The plan is to stay there for a month (and use some of the other offers just to stay out of my friend's roommate's hair), save some $$$ (and I'll owe my friend BIG TIME), and try to find a place where I can live with my pups and not pay WAY too much.

Another friend has offered to attempt to get out of his lease to room with me. He needs to save some money and I need a roomie. I HOPE he can make it work, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I think he'd be a GREAT roomie, but sometimes the people at leasing companies can be dicks...

So, that's my situation for right now... 'Keep on keeping on...'

My apologies...

I just wanted to take a minute to apologize to my friends. I have been ditching out on planned events, napping when I should have been getting other stuff done, and not returning calls or e-mails.

I'm VERY sorry!

I feel like my life is all in limbo and that makes me SO uneasy... Last night I should have walked the dogs, or done laundry, or mowed the lawn, or done ANYTHING productive... Instead, I napped. I should be blogging more often, especially about Cute Mikey, who is still in the picture...

*SIGH*

Again, please put up with me for a bit longer. It has GOT to get better...

Give up the pups?

Well... The dreaded topic came to the surface this weekend. In order for me to find a place, I will either give up the girls to another loving family, or somehow try and find a place for them to live while I 'sofa-surf' and try to find a place for all three of us.

I REALLY don't like thinking about it, but it had to be thrown out on the table; it's an option. However, my mother REALLY didn't like that option and started calling on my sisters for some help. She (all on her own; I had NO idea) called my oldest sister and brother-in-law and talked to them about maybe taking the pups in while I try to find a place to live.

so, I get a call after brunch on Sunday and she proceeds to tell me that my brother-in-law would be very disappointed if I didn't ask for help. She said that he knows the bond between puppy and owner and how much money I've invested in these two to let me surrender them. I was apprehensive because, to me, making these plans mean that I have failed in finding a place for my 'family'. I hung up the phone with my Mom and about 30-seconds later my Sister calls.

She said that she and Terry talked and they'd take the pups until I could find a place for all of us. She mentioned that they can't help me out with $$$, but this IS something they could help out with. And during this whole conversation I'm trying to hold back tears.

I still have to move, but I can now take a little more time looking for a place. *WHEW*

So, if you have a sofa that I could crash on for a few days, let me know. It'd be helpful.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can find a place and find a roomie to share it with... I hope this stress goes away soon!!

Shit-biscuits...

Well... the woman who's house I was going to look at tonight decided to tell me today, that she was entertaining other applicants just in case the other guy flaked out.

TELL ME THIS UPFRONT BITCH!!

Fuck... back at square one and NO fucking clue what to do... Anyone got a cardboard box?

Keep 'em crossed!

Ok... getting nervous...

I NEED a place to live. I'm going to see a house tonight and hopefully it works out for me. Please cross your fingers for me.

I'd be living with a woman about my age, she's professional and seems to be VERY down-to-earth. She LOVES dogs so hopefully the girls won't change that. :-) It's in NW Mpls, almost in Robbinsdale. I hope I can bring my couch just so I don't have to stick it in storage.

In the meantime, the cleaning/packing is now underway. Ick... I HATE moving... 4 times is WAY too many in the past 9 months.

The Gay Agenda!

PLEASE, PLEASE , PLEASE spread this around...

I love it! The Gay Agenda

Home-hunting...

Well... The lower level duplex is HUGE... Here's the skinny:

It was constructed in a circular pattern. That means you need to go through one of the bed rooms to get to the bathroom. Not too big of an issue. The rooms are nice-sized and the one has a walk-in closet. The kitchen has TONS of storage space, but it's kind of a time-warp when you go it. I'm not sure what decade it's from, but it's definitely dated. They said they would be update next summer, but that's not a huge issue for me.

It has a dining room with the 'bay' style window in it. It's beautiful and the living room is a decent size too. One of the best features it the 3-season porch out front. It's nice, the screens are in good condition... I could sit down at 5pm when I got home and watch the ba-zillion people zoom by... Besides the dogs would LOVE it... Kinda like a little play room for them!!

They also were going to throw in the garage if I took care of the lawn care and the snow shoveling and just kept an eye out for other things that might need some attention. I'd like that. I do it now anyway.

Also, downstairs past the laundry facility, it a locked room. We went down there and it has a small finished 2-room area. They said it'd be part of the 1st floor unit and would be available for my use. It'd make a PERFECT game room or TV room.

They have no problems with the pups, so this place would be ideal if I only had a roomie.

The landlords were pretty skittish when I told them I'm looking for a roomie to move in with. They also said that if I signed the lease, I would be responsible for the roomates portion of the rent.

I thought most leases were written where it was a contract with the individual. If the individual needs out of the lease or cannot pay, then they can take them to court. I could make arrangements to pay the first month's rent myself, but I don't think I could pay that much on a consistent basis...

Also, they said they could be out by the 15th which the said was a standard 'preferred' move-in date. Excuse me? Why do the truck rental places have NOTHING for rent at the end of the month? Because everyone is moving on the 15th??? I don't think so.

Hmmm... I'll prolly get turned down just based on the fact that I do not have a roommate lined up. Grrrrrr...

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So, Cute Mikey (CM) came along last night to check it out with me and be my bodyguard in the event they went psycho. The man was kind effeminate, but apparently they were married. I think there is a green-card involved. He ain't buying what she's selling, if you know what I mean.
One of the first questions out of his mouth was: 'So, are you two a couple?' Fucker has gaydar. That's a RARE gift among straight people.

I said, 'We don't know what to call it yet.' CM smiled. Later when we were watching T.V., CM said, 'I like what we have going on here.'

That made me feel good. I'm hoping it has to do more with what's inside rather than what's on the outside. Only time can tell on that one.

Incredibly FUCKING Ignorant

So, as you all know I'm looking for a roomie. I have been working the Roommates.com ads for DAYS and I'm noticing a trend...

A few minutes after sending an e-mail to a prospective MALE roommate (the females don't do this), I notice their ad is updated to exclude 'gay male' from their choices for potential roommates.

Ummm... HELLO?!? I want to share a home with you not hump you. Sheesh... At least reply to my e-mail like a non-shallow, considerate human... Oh yeah, grow some BALLS too!

Disclaimer: I am working under the assumption that I am not totally repulsive or look like a sexual-offender...

VOTE!

Thanks to Mighty for this! Choose your movie speed... this is funny!

Monday-night Blues

So... My landlord told me he was selling the house and I needed to move. He also said he'd follow up with written notice and an e-mail.

To this day I haven't received either, but last night I wrote him an e-mail asking for clarification. He said that his voicemail was my notice and I'm expected to be out by the end of August. I just find it funny how I am required to give him 30-days WRITTEN notice on moving out, but he can just leave a voicemail and that's supposed to be hunky-dory? He did offer to let me stay until the 4th for an extra $50 dollars... Wow, so kind...

I was under the assumption that this was the case and I'm looking at a 2BR lower-level duplex this week. It's big, got a 3-season porch and is over in the Powderhorn area. The current owner LOVES pets and is anxious to meet the pups. I will need a roomie, so if you know of anyone, please send them my direction. E-mail.

I hope this works out. I hope I can stay there for a couple of years without any issues. The girls have moved WAY too many times in the past year. Each place brings a new routine, which isn't good for pups. :-(

Please, keep me in mind if you hear of someone (who's not TOTALLY PSYCHO) who needs a place to live.

Later Gaytors!

Balcony Jumping...

Jump off the balcony because your boyfriend wouldn't let you play solitaire on the computer? Oh, it gets worse...

Good Changes!

Hmmm... let's see... I've been around 207 for a couple of weeks now and I haven't dipped much below that with the exception of one day at 206. I'd like to make it down to 200, but if my body says 'Oh, HELL no!' I kinda have to listen...

I must have reached that point where things are redefining themselves. I worked out VERY hard today. Mostly arms with a bit of shoulders to mix it up. I'm being a lot more agressive with the arms tho. I want some guns... BIG guns. I'm now doing seated hammer curls at 50lbs each side. Not bad considering I had to start with 25's because I was SUCH a wuss.

I'm DAMN proud of my triceps too! I used to have to use the dip machine with 175lbs of counter weight. That slowly decreased and *POOF* now I can do dips without the machine AND I can actually keep myself from swinging all over the place while doing them!

My shoulders have always been decent. Don't know why. Can't think of any activity that I have participated in that would lead them to be nice.

Anyway, I was toweling off and happened to step into sight of a mirror. I did a double take. My but is going away!! When I look down at it, it (my tummy) seems to be bigger... but when I turn and look at my profile in the mirror? It's NOT! WOO HOO!

Not even CLOSE to J's HOT abs, but this is an INCREDIBLE day for me. I think a burrito bol is in order!!

FF XI Update

So, I became a Bard this weekend and I subbed my Red Mage so they could share the sword skill. I LOVE using the swords because they have an attck called Red Lotus Blade and it OWNS!

The bard's songs are GREAT, but I've notice the the Bard is NOT made for soloing. I DID figure out that if you carry an instrument (I picked up a harp) that you can carry the effects of 2 songs at the same time. That is so KICK-ASS!

I got knocked-out SO many times last night, but I'm already to level 9, so I'm almost ready to join a party.

WOO HOO!

I'd like to find some peeps in MPLS that play so I can journey with them. Hey Dan, pick this game up and be my Minneapolis side-kick!!

Drool with me:

OK, J has some INCREDIBLE abs...

The rain came...

The drought it over!! WOOT WOOT!!

(for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, just smile and nod and be happy for me!!)

Link-O-Rama!

OK... since that last post means NOTHING to most of you... here's some fun Friday stuff:

Cute but HELLA-geeky boys

Spank the Monkey

Rabbit Humping

STFU

Save the Goldfish!!

Odd Todd Memory Game (the cartoons are good too)

Aiight... I need a nap... Time to reserve a conference room!

Final Fantasy XI

DEAR SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!
I FINALLY got to Level 30 in this DAMN game. I thought it was pertnear impossible to ever make it there, but meet people all the time who have made it.

At level 30, you then have the opportunity to get an 'Advanced Job.' These include: Summoner, Samurai, Beastmaster, Dark Knight, Ninja, and Bard. When I SWORE allegiance to the 'StarDustDreamers,' I promised I would become a Bard and then our LinkShell (LS) would have at least one.

Think of the LS as a group of people to get into their character and try to make a true role-playing experience out of the game. Or you could just think of it as a clique, gang, Mafia, or just a good group of friends.

So... As LAME as I am, tonight is reserved for 4 things:

1. Walking the pups
2. Becoming a Bard (you have to do this long-ass quest)
3. Eating 50% off Godiva Truffles
4. Going to bed early (provided the aforementioned activities are completed)

Besides, I have to work tomorrow at Targay so going to bed at decent hour would be good. Don't need to bite anyone's head off tomorrow...

Last night:

I had a GREAT night last night (minus one event, but that'll come later). I took off of work a couple of hours early and headed home to clean-up the house, wear the dogs out a bit, and fold the 3 baskets of laundry I've been avoiding.

Mikey called me about 3:15pm and said he was standing outside my bullding and wanted to say 'Hi.' this was VERY sweet, but I had already left and was almost all the way to my car (about 1 mile away from work). He said he had some things to get done so I told him to just give me a call when he's on his way over and I'd start dinner.

He called around 7pm and said he was on his way, so I started to whip up the pasta and meat sauce. I set-up an end-table in the living room and set the table (since I don't have a dining table) and also lit a little candle.

He brought over a bottle of wine which we couldn't drink because, when one of the two roomies moved out they must have claimed it and taken it with them...

Anyway, food was good, he complimented me and gave me a smooch. *SWOON*

I noticed it was AWFULLY quiet outside so I decided to check on the girls. I noticed the gate was open and both had vanished. PANIC ATTACK! I ran the span of 4, full city blocks in about 3 minutes... Checked out the park down the street... Nothing.

I was SO freaked out and in my own demented way I thought 'At least it'll be easier to find a new place to live...' Bad dad! BAD DAD!

So... I'm running down the street and working on the next block, trying to find the pups... I'm yelling and whistling... And I turn the corner an they they are... INSTANTLY they drop to the ground begging for mercy because they KNOW the shit has hit the fan!!

Turns out 4 scrawny, black kids were messing around in the street and saw the pups. They opened the gate to play with them (because in my neighborhood, you apparently don't ask permission first). The got scared of them and started running. A woman that lives on the end of one of the alleys stopped the kids and got some treats for the girls... Kept them entertained and SAFE.

So... That moment of DRAMA aside, Mikey and I stayed in (rather than walking the dogs because they just got a good run in), talked about stuff that interests us, and then we put in Rules of Attraction.

Smooched a bit... Ok, A LOT and then moved his motorcycle into the garage. He stayed overnight and it felt SO good to snuggle with him. There was no sex involved, but it was nice just to sleep with, cuddle and make out with a sexy man (and know that it's NOT a one-nighter).

He couldn't believe that I had to get up at 5:30am to get my day started, but enjoyed snuggling with the pups while I ran down an got ready for work.

He's a sweet man. I'd really like to spend more time with him. We have another date for Saturday night, but I don't know if I can wait that long. Mikey is one of the BEST kissers I have encountered. :-) I like that...

Hypothetically speaking, of course...

If you were chatting with someone you'd like to get to know better and they had said that they thought you were handsome (and their friends agreed), would you think it stupid to ask them out? Or would you just lay low and maybe hang out with the person before requesting an official 'date'?

You must make the assumption that he was being honest and not just stroking your ego.

Feedback please!! BRING IT!

(give me some advice, don't just call me a chicken-shit!!)

Life changes in the works... Hopefully...

Please keep your fingers crossed.

I applied for one of 5 positions being created at a company here downtown. I HOPE, I HOPE, I HOPE, I HOPE, I HOPE I can get an interview. It's been SO long that I'm CERTAIN I'm more than a little 'rusty.'

I had two different people approve and compliment me on my resume and cover letter, so that was reassuring.

It'd be a challenging position, a pay raise, and a gay-friendly company. *crosses fingers*

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Not sure what I'm thinking, but I decided to have another 'date' with CM (Cute Mikey). I told myself I'm not ready for anything, but DAMN he's cute, funny, INTELLIGENT (it's intimidating), laid back, he likes my pups, he likes me (go figure), and Peanut Butter Fudge Chunk ice cream is one of his weaknesses... hmmm...

I'm having him over for some simple cooking and then we're going to let the pups drag us around the lake. I'll let you know how it goes!

(I have 3 pints for P.B.F.C. ice cream on hand for emergency use!!)

umm... eww...

Medical Treatment

Friday melt-down...

So, last Friday I was feeling the stress. Money on the short side, wasn't sure if I was going to have to work on Saturday and miss softball, trying to figure out if I want to 'date' or not, and in about one month I'm gonna be homeless.

I was freaking and when I freak: I eat...

Burger and fries for lunch, about 4 of the Toll-House caramel cookie bars, a taco and quesadilla with a soda, and then I had dinner too (can't remember what it was)... *sigh*

Fortunately, after that binge I only gained 3 pounds... 3 more fucking pounds away from my goal, but I guess I need to allow myself to get off track once and a while.

I did however discover the joy the rowing machine at the gym today. I LOVE it! You do cardio using the upper body and the little fan-thingy blows in your face to cool you off!! Granted, I only made it for about 7 minutes before I thought I was going to die, but at least I now have a # to beat!

Cardio + Smitty = No Bueno

Nice Quote

The CEO of the company sent this out:

"The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle we're perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved."
-- Samuel Smiles

Softball is Over

Well... the Bad Puppies put up a fight, but it wasn't enough to beat the Raptors or the Sterlings.

We had a GREAT season for a start-up team! 8-12 for the season and two of those losses were because we chose to walk in that AIDS walk. WOOT! Way to go PUPS!

Already everyone's wheels are turning for next year and many people have made suggestions on how the team should be run, who should/shouldn't play, and sponsor talk.

We had our softball banquet last night. It was nice. They had it at the Nicollet Island Pavillion and the food they served up wasn't all that bad! I rememeber having it at the Millenium hotel and the food was AWFUL and they always ran out!

Got a chance to meet Aaron this weekend. He's a cutie AND can play some ball. Their team did very well and took 2nd in their division. Check out the fundraiser they'll be having!

I'm sad it's over because I won't see some of the softball boys until next year, but I'm also glad it's done because I get my Sundays back again. Being the coach/manager this year was a blast, but next year (provided I dont get impeached) I'll have to delegate some of the responsibilities out to some of the players.

KNOW THIS: The Bad Puppies WILL return for another season!!