Can't Put A Good Book Down

For No Other Reason....

2006-09-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

I just needed to post (since it's been nearly two months since my last post). I don't know what I'm doing these days. August was a blur and September will probably be too. I'd tell you the stories, but it's not much different that before. Lots of things going on. Multiple projects. Except now I'm working on a few start-ups (yes, a FEW...) in a meager attempt to escape this corporate drain. I'm still doing the band thing except these days we rarely practice and never gig. I think I stopped sleeping about 3 weeks ago. Pretty much stopped drinking too. Only eat when my stomach is threatening to force itself out of my body and into the nearest McDonald's with or without me.

So that's about it. This has fallen so far down the list of my priorities, that it exists in an entirely different volume. Hell, I had to login 6 times because I couldn't remember my username OR password.

Weep for me (unless one of these startups pays for my early retirement. then you can cheer). And have a drink (or seven) for me as well.

Miss Me Much?

2006-04-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

It's only been a month. That's not TOO long is it? Well, I guess I'll find out soon enough. Want the recap? No? Well too bad.

I briefly dated a woman last month. The 3-week "experiment" went horribly wrong somewhere around date five. I'm not sure if it was the booze or my hearing, but it's not safe to make comments that sound anything like "How many kids should we have?" when I've been drinking. I have nothing against kids. I may even have some someday. But now is most definitely not the time to bring it up.

I'm juggling three (active) bands now. No more of the "well, we might get together 3 weeks from now..." crap. I have rehearsals at least 3 days a week. Which, also means I’m drinking at least 3 days a week? And I have no problems with this whatsoever.

(On that note, if the wonderful women who offered to be groupies are still kicking around and *might* just be interested, please contact me and I'll let you know of any upcoming gigs. I'd post them here, but I'm trying to keep this as anonymous as possible...not that anyone reads this in the first place.)

I've started a little side business out of my back room that is off to a slow-but-steady-start. I'll know whether it's worth the time/effort in about 6 months. I think I've over-analyzed every cent that I've spent getting this up-and-running. Who knew I could be so anal?

I'm house-hunting again. I'm looking uptown this time. I think an inner-city loft would be a wonderful place to live. If you know any reasons why I should/should not do this, please offer your opinions. I'd love to hear them.

Work has slowed down a bit. But this could just be the calm before the storm. We have a full upgrade (application/server/database) coming up this summer...and we're already behind schedule. Looking like June/July is gonna be REAL fun.

And that is my life in a nutshell right now. Things are still really busy, but I feel like they are more consistent than they were before. Life isn't catching me off-guard like it did earlier this year. So, with any luck, I may post more frequently than I have these last few months. How'd that be?

I'm Not Dead Yet...

2006-03-10T14:37:00.000-08:00

...but after a few beers, you'd better check on me again. Work, music, life...you know the drill. Frankly, this whole blog thing has completely lost my interest right now. Mostly 'cause things are changing and I'm just a little distracted by those changes.

Ssshhhh!!!!!

2006-02-22T14:13:00.000-08:00

Just for the hell of it note: I crushing on a certain Russian skater. Not 100% sure why, but the legs could have something to do with it.

I Didn't Do Shit This Weekend...

2006-02-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

You know how I know this? About 5 minutes ago I was trying to think of what I did this weekend, and all I could remember was washing dishes and doing my laundry. Sad. I can't even remember if I left the house.

Want Excitement??? I Watched the Grammys then Went to Sleep.

2006-02-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

Pathetic. I coulda/woulda/shoulda done ANYTHING else. Not that the Grammys were bad, but criminey, how old am I?!?!

To top it all off, I just read that Barry Manilow has the #1 album in the country. That's 29 years between #1 records. And he outsold Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, and Eminem.

That's almost as impressive as Kelly Clarkson beating Paul McCartney, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, and Gwen Stefani for Best Pop Vocal Album.

While I'm Shooting Random Tidbits...

2006-02-03T07:51:00.000-08:00

Round 2:

Today is Normal Rockwell's birthday (according to my HPB calendar). Ever wish you were back in Norman's times? When life was simpler, moved slower, and things rarely changed. Sometimes I do. Sometimes. Then I think how sexually repressed they were and wipe that thought out of my head ASAP.

I started a new painting last night. I want it to be an abstract. I thought I had an idea of where I wanted it to go, then I made a sharp left turn. Right now, it's floating in limbo. It's almost done, but I can't figure out what's missing. It needs something else. Any thoughts? (it's abstract, therefore your thoughts are as good as mine)

I need a haircut. I'll probably do that tomorrow. Just don't know what kind of cut to get. I'm looking pretty ratty these days. Any suggestions? I was thinking short and spiky, but I'm not so sure about that. Considering just getting a trim and waiting for the long-haired pony tail thing to grow in. Which leads me to my next point....

I've been feeling very bohemian lately. Painting, acoustic music, dabbling with a beard (which btw was a HUGE mistake that I remedied this morning), etc. Feeling very earthy these days. Whole Foods shopping - check. Candles/incense - check. I think I'm just trying to find myself (again). Hell, even the celibacy qualifies here. (although that's the part that I'm not so sure about)

And last but not least, the Super Bowl. Should be a good game. Good Lord, I hope it's a good game. I'm betting on Pittsburgh, but Seattle could pull one out. Really I don't care who wins. I just hope it stays close.

That's all folks. I must get back to the grind.

Just 'Cause My Eyes Are Crossing From Work...

2006-02-02T09:02:00.000-08:00

I'm not going to give you any interesting news here. I just needed a break.

I'll title this section "Things in My Head":

I have no idea about the groundhog. It's in the damn 70's this week so if he's predicting more winter, my question is "Does that mean it's gonna get here???"

I'm listening to Uncle Tupelo's cover of Waylon Jennings' "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?" I'm stuck in a UT rut. Not that it's a bad place to be. It's just a rut. If I start an alt-country band, will y'all come out to see me?

I love this movie quote: "I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me." If you know the movie (w/o cheating), I think I love you.

Today is James Joyce's birthday (according to my HPB calendar). I think everyone should read "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" at least once. For no other reason than it's a fantastic read.

That's all. Maybe more nuggets later.

Gone? Not Quite (but I'm Considering It...)

2006-01-25T09:02:00.000-08:00

It's been so long since my last post that I don't even know where to start. I'd like to say how great things are going and how wonderful life is. It'd defintely be a nice change of pace from the usual. Let's say things are on a even keel. Right now.

I'm not terribly overworked like I was at the end of last year. Things are grinding alone. I think they're just storing up for the February thru March onslaught that I'm expecting.

The band sitation is changing daily - at last check I was in two (but that may have changed while I was typing this). And just to keep up I practice 3 instruments times a week.

I've forgotten sex for at least the last month (5 weeks and counting). Dry spell maybe. Maybe I just lost the inspiration. Somehow that doesn't seem very high on my list of priorities. Am I ill? I don't feel sick, but that never means sh!t.

Could have something to do with my current "homebody" status. I'm going to sleep early (before 10pm) and waking up at 4:30am. Just 'cause. Keeps the gym empty and the commute nice and quick. And that has helped reduce my strees quotient.

I'd like to say I'm maturing, but I think I'm just getting old. Next I'll be b*tching about my fiber and those damn teenagers. Crap. When the hell did this happen??? I didn't approve this!!!

Nuthin much to say...

2006-01-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I've survived another NYE and am currently burning my candle at both ends and looking for a third end cause I'm running out of wick.

Who Loves Ya, Baby?

2005-12-20T10:58:00.000-08:00

Apparently not blackjack dealers, snow makers, or waiters, but at least the bartenders and waitresses do. Needless to say, I survived relatively unscathed. A few aches and pains...mild ego bruising...severe bank account damage, but no worse for wear. So for the details:

Snowboarding is not so bad. I prefer skiing, but at least I know if my knees go out, then I have a fallback plan. Of course, I'll have to remind myself that just because I can do certain things on skis, doesn't mean I can do them on a board. Learned that the hard way when I tried to make a jump and planted the front end of the board (and my face) smack into a snowbank.

After playing slots, craps, roulette, poker (hold-em), and blackjack, I have determined that $20 at any card table lasts me longer than penny slots anyday. I rocked with the cards (granted I lost the hold-em tourney, but I made it to Round 5 and barely missed out on some money. I was 18th. 14th started the money). Of course, it wouldn't be gambling if I hadn't lost everything I made (plus some) on all those games that I was toasted on. Almost evened out until I played craps my last night there. I was determined to figure out what the deal is. All I figured out was it's a good way to dump $100 in less than an hour.

Other than those two activites, spent most of my time drinking till 5am, barely sleeping, and going to the mountain. Did learn that you just can't hit on women in casinos. Unless they come with you or you manage to hit double 00 with a grand on the table, they don't want anything to do with you. The mountain, however, is completely different. Everyone is willing to talk and flirt. Problem is most of them were just in town for the day (since Sacramento/San Francisco are only 3-4 hours away) and not only weren't staying overnight, but were self-conscious about not having a shower/change of clothes if they were going to stay.

Oh well, that's what home is for. I was on vacation. It was good, getting back to the daily grind, however, is not. It's been 48 hours and I'm ready for another vacation already. Paris anyone?

I Don't Really Have an Excuses....

2005-11-29T12:51:00.000-08:00

..but that's only because I've spent the last week drinking, f*cking, performing and out-and-out exhausting myself in (almost) every way known to mankind. And in those 7 days, I haven't seen a single sporting event (intentionally)!! What the hell is going on? Well, let me recap ('cause it may be awhile before I post again):

This music thing is soaring. Apparently some people that I've been befriending lately know quite a few other people and I've been getting last minute calls every other night for the last week. Might have another one tomorrow night (but I wouldn't complain about the night's rest either) and possibly an opening slot on Friday. As if that wasn't enough...

I sold a painting. By accident. I had taken a few over to my 'rents house just to show them and give one to my mum. When I returned home, I was unloading them and a car driving by happened to stop and ask if I was getting rid of them. I told him no, I'm just bringing them home. Then he offered me $100 for one of the smaller ones. Cash. Fortunately, it was one of the ones I was less fond of and didn't have much trouble parting with it. He gave me his number and told me to call when I completed anymore like the one he bought. I might just have to work some up any time I need the cash. ;)

AND...(I said it's been exhausting)...another one of my potential business ventures might make it off the drawing board. As it turns out, one of the guys I do the fantasy hockey thing with happens to have a bit of money. While hanging at a bar last week, I happened (the drink caused me to do it) to let it slip one of the ideas I've had in my head. He loved it and wants me to put together a whole proposal and send it to him. Anyone know how to do a full proposal? I've done project proposals, but never full, business proposals. Is it the same thing?

And if that wasn't enough....I bowled a 236 on Saturday. I was a strike machine. :)

Now that I've caught you up. I'm gonna wrap up this workday and go home and nap. Otherwise, I won't be able to function tonight.

Ugh. What a weekend...

2005-11-21T13:37:00.000-08:00

I think I spent more time drinking than I did sleeping...does that make for a good weekend? My liver is revolting, but the rest of my body is doing just fine...well almost. I think certain areas are considering joining the liver since my sex life has been non-existent lately. Need to work on that, but I have too much to do with the holiday/short week/server issues/etc. that are scheduled. If I get some sleep I'll be happy.

Did manage to squeeze in some painting time and some HBP purchasing. I now have an entire bookshelf of books that I have yet to read (so it matches my unwatched DVD shelf and my unlistened to CD shelf). I'm just waiting for osmosis to occur so I can enjoy them. Yeah, that's it.

Oh and last night I was forced to wash 2 loads of laundry 'cause the lingering stink of cigarette smoke was starting to spread throughout the house. Isn't there some city ordinance about air filtration in bars? 'Cause if there is, no one is following it. I think I smoked a pack of cigarettes just secondary smoke. To bad it doesn't have the potential for a contact high that the other "smoke" has.

Up, Up....

2005-11-14T14:34:00.000-08:00

Not that I have time, but I'm gonna squeeze this factoid in. "Supergirl" called over the weekend. We talked for a bit. Then she informed me that she sent me some pics. Let's just say the pics more than made up for the absence.

Other than that, I'm alive. Drank most of the weekend away. Met a group of girls that host "slumber parties." Fascinating conversation (if you know what I'm talking about you'll understand).

One Foot In Front of the Other...

2005-11-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

I'm only posting to say I'm not dead (yet). Life is insane. Work is keeping me swamped and I spend my short free time trying to relax. I'm be on full-throttle for a while and may only get brief moments to drop comments instead of full posts. Sorry. I'll be around. And maybe things will loosen up in a week or two.

What a Weekend!!!

2005-11-07T08:31:00.000-08:00

I'm not going to go into too much detail 'cause I only have a few moments to post this and get to a meeting. I went geeky this weekend. Almost to geeky. I probably spent too much money, but I also slept with Supergirl so we'll call it even. ;)

PS - Actors are not nearly as tall as they claim they are. You can take a good 4-6 inches of the height of every actor I met this weekend. Seriously. What would that make Tom Cruise? Like 4'11"? Amazing.

Color Me Impressed...

2005-11-03T06:42:00.000-08:00

...even if I don't know a damn thing about it.

I watched a (stunning) woman put on her face during a 30 minute bus ride this morning. Besides the fact that she's gorgeous before the makeup, the amount of crap she puts on to look better is unbelievable. And to do it while a bus is in motion on the hellacious side streets is all the more impressive.

I actually told her how impressed I was when I got off the bus. She smiled. (and there was no wedding/engagement ring, so if I see her again, I'm asking her out)

I don't know how you women do this. If we men took a 1/4 the time to look that good for you...

I Need a New Book...

2005-11-02T09:49:00.000-08:00

...any recommendations?

I'm open to pretty much anything that's not romance or new age-y. Anything else is fair game. I'll give bonus points if I can pick it up at HPB. :)

Still Taking Questionaire Suggestions (see previous post), But....

2005-11-01T13:34:00.000-08:00

I have to interject another question.

Clarification: The question is: *CAN* a man dress slutty? Can you think of a look that would classify a man as slutty? That's what I'm going for here.

Remember: "Sexy" is easy. "Slutty" is hard. (who wants that one for their mantra? ;)

Now This is How I Remember Wellness

2005-11-01T08:51:00.000-08:00

The bad news first: No sex last night. Almost, but the plug was pulled at the last minute (and by last minute, I mean right before leaving the bar, not the absolute last minute when you're immediately excused from the premises). We're going to try and reconnect later in the week.

So I've decided that I really need to find a FB. I'm gonna create an application. (You don't want any flakes here) Any suggestions on what I should include besides the usual age/height/measurements/favorite position(s)?

The good news: Beer tastes so much better when you've missed it for a while. Same goes for friends and human interaction. (but notice I mentioned the beer first. Should I be concerned about that?)

Decent football game last night. Could've been a whole lot worse. There's a rumor going 'round that the Mavs start tonight. I *might* slip out to catch that game. I have some equipment issues that have to be dealt with soon so they may take priority. If I plan my time well, I could even do both. Who knows. I'll just play it by ear.

Guess Who's Finally Feeling Better!!!

2005-10-31T08:30:00.000-08:00

I'm 95% recovered from whatever hell I was dealing with last week. I even felt well enough to go out for a drink last night (granted it was more of a business meeting, but I still had a drink). Feeling good this morning. Rested, alert, not carrying that albatross of an illness around with me anymore. Life is much, much better.

I'd love to tell you about my weekend of debauchery, but I'd be lying. I basically kept holed up in bed watching movies (whoever told me Layer Cake was like Snatch needs to get their head examined. But Sienna Miller = yum. Jude Law is an idiot.) and keeping my fever under control. Two of my friends brought me ginger ale and Jason's chicken soup. I'm loved. :)

I plan to make up for lost time this week. Oh do I ever need to.

Guess Who Dragged His Sick Ass Into Work Today?

2005-10-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

I'll give you two guesses and the first one doesn't count. Apparently the world is going to end if I don't run some reports today. And I can't run them from home (but this is moving up in my task queue ASAP). So I'm here. I want to die. Or possibly just pass out. Haven't decided yet.

I just waiting for somebody to piss me off. Things could get ugly. And I will accept no responsibility whatsoever. Oh, and I'm not claiming a sick day anymore. If I have to come it, it counts. Even if I'm only here for 2 hours. >p

101 and climbing...

2005-10-28T07:39:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry for the absence, but I'm sick. Again. Basically, I feel like ass. I'm drinking my o.j. and popping my pills. I'm trying to wrap up my work issues so I can go lay down again.

Everyone have a good weekend. I'll be catching up on my DVD watching. My bro brought over Layer Cake, Crash, Kung Fu Hustle and Dig! so I have plenty to keep my company. (Have I mentioned my family is the greatest ever? That's a story for another time.)

Drink a few for me since all I'll drinking is Nyquil. Party on, Wayne.

p.s. - I don't know if it's the fever or what, but Ben Harper has a very soothing singing voice.

No. Not Now. Not Today...

2005-10-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

Received the dreaded e-mail from "the one that got away" today. She's getting hitched. And to bury that knife a little deeper, I'm invited to the wedding. Sh!t.

I won't bore you with the details. The short version is work put us in a long distance relationship, I became too wrapped up work/music and before I knew it, she'd had enough of never seeing me. We kept in touch. Don't see each other at all these days, but we still talk from time-to-time.

I guess I kinda hoped things might resolve themselves, but then she moved farther away, I got promoted, she found the city/job of her dreams, and that opportunity just never materialized. And now it never will. But she's happy, which makes me happy. She deserves it. She always has. I just realized it a bit too late.

Well, guess I'll be toasting the occation this evening. Possibly a few times. As long as the booze keeps flowing, I'll keep toasting. And maybe it won't seem so bad in the morning.

How Come I Miss All the Good Stuff???

2005-10-24T08:55:00.000-07:00

Seems I missed quite the soiree on Saturday night. Lots of panties involved. Ice cold booze as well. Any pics would be appreciated. Sorry I couldn't make it. But I had a good reason...

I was working a charity event for Hodgkin's. We spent the better part of 5pm on setting up, working the table(s), helping with the run/walk, then tearing down. Afterwards, for fun and excitement, we went to Snuffer's for some beers and cheese fries. I know it's no super-duper-party, but my soul is happier.

There are rumors of a gig coming up. The question is where. I've heard Dallas/Austin/Denton/OKC. I'd be up for all 4 if we could pull it off. This is good. I think my karma is improving. I'm all for good karma.

Well That's That...

2005-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Update on that "contractor." Not only does she work for the company, she lives in CA. Lotta good that does me. Oh well. NEXT!

We are scheduled for a "business" lunch the next time she's in town (probably 2 weeks). I don't expect this to ever amount to anything, but you gotta eat sometime right? And she's gorgeous to look at. Worst that can happen is she bores me to death over a lunch hour. But I'll just get lost in her eyes and block the rest out. I can do that, right?

Ah, the Wonders of Public Transportation

2005-10-20T08:54:00.000-07:00

It's bus/train time again!! Every year, when it gets cool enough to walk outside without dropping 5-10 lbs of water weight, I start taking the public transportation to work. Not that I need to, but it's just better for my psyche. Instead of cursing drivers all the way to work, I get to read a book, listen to my iPod and drift away. Not a bad way to start a day.

More people should do this every once in a while. Just for kicks.

(while this may not apply to all cities in all parts of the globe, it does apply here)

Since I Made a Promise...

2005-10-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

I'd better start making good on it. This is what I've started (for Pix):

(and I'm counting backwards 'cause it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something)

50 - 36. [removed for tweaking]

That's all for now. I'll finish this list someday. Just don't know when.

And since this is personal stuff, I'm only going to leave it posted for about 24 hours, then it's going away [told ya]. Call it paranoia if you will.

BTW - That contractor is back. I need to figure out if she's an employee or just temporary. I refuse to date co-workers. This is on my task list for the day.

I'm Starting to Understand Frostbite....

2005-10-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

I've gone numb. Completely. The delerium has taken over and I'm now a mindless zombie. Remember that Inbox issue I was having? Yeah, that hasn't stopped. And I just received the news that I'm going to be doing some overseas support which means now I can expect it to fill up constantly. And I can expect to be working MORE evenings than I do now.

Until this morning, I never saw the urge for Tom Cruise to bartend in the Caribbean in Cocktail. Now I not only see the urge, but I want to start planning it.

Not Dead (Yet), but Sure as Hell Trying...

2005-10-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

My allergies have taken a swan dive and I'm miserable. Could get my Inet connection until late last night (helps when you check that all the plugs are plugged in - shut up). On the meds today (decongestant, antihistamine, pain killers for my throbbing headache) so hopefully thing will get better. Unfortunately, I apparently missed a ton and will be playing catch up all day. Sorry for the short post. More later if I find time.

I See a Light...but It Seems to be Fading

2005-10-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

The good news is that it's Friday, the weekend is almost upon us and I got paid. The bad news is I'll probably end up working some this weekend. But I'll be out long enough for a soccer game tomorrow night with carousing afterwards, and a nearly all-day rehearsal on Sunday (things are picking up).

All I know for sure is that I will party tonight and sleep in tomorrow. And that's good enough for me.

ps - Can anyone prove to me that Keira Knightly is more than just a pretty face? Can you prove that she can act? Sorry, just crossed my mind this morning after I saw a Domino preview.

Don't Whistle While You Work

2005-10-13T08:51:00.000-07:00

If you must, be sure to close your office door. Apparently, people don't like the noise so much as you do. But after the week I've had, see if I give a sh!t.

That vacation I've been mumbling about? I think I've focused myself on Hawaii. Figure that as good a place to go as any in the middle of winter. Plus, I bet they have tours of the "Lost" island by now (which could be cool). Plus, I've always wanted to surf. Why not now?

Gotta run. Today is as insane as yesterday but the pot is starting to boil over.

Today = What Happens When a Grand Piano Falls on You

2005-10-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

If you've noticed a lack of commenting, I'm swamped. I'm only typing this so I can stop watching my Inbox grow. I could potentially break my personal record for work hours in a single week (currently 72). I'm already over 35. Let's see how this plays out.

btw - if anyone goes out tonight (or just sits at home and drinks), please have one for me. I'll be thinking about it even if I don't get to do it. Thanks.

I'd Bitch, But I'm Trying to Be Positive Today

2005-10-12T08:36:00.000-07:00

Hallo. I'm finally rested. Crashed on the couch around 8pm last night, woke up around 3am and moved myself to bed, then was up at 5 this morning. How's that for an exciting evening? But I'm glad that I rested 'cause I may be working late tomorrow night if I don't get some things from some people by 3pm today. Ah, what a life. ;)

Do As I Say, Not As I Do...

2005-10-11T05:52:00.000-07:00

I've been here for 2 hours already. Got the call early this morning (read: 3am) and dragged my butt in here. Been working running ragged since I arrived. I'm waiting right now for a few people to get into the office so they can see if the problems have been fixed. Why do they get to rest? 'Cause they're higher up in the food chain. Is it Friday yet? 'Cause I've already had a week of it.

UPDATE: Remember that attractive co-worker/contractor that I mentioned awhile back (if you don't I'll forgive you). Well, she's back. And she's driving me insane (although that might be the caffeine). She just walked by my office 3x's and smiled at me each time. I swear I'm losing it. I need a release STAT.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Correction - ~~5 times~~ 7 times in the last 7 minutes. *sigh*

My Weekend in a Nutshell...

2005-10-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

Friday: I don't recall. Seriously.
Saturday: Texas = yeah!, Texas A&M = Sh!t, Stars = Double Sh!t
Sunday: Jets = yeah!, Cowboys = hell yeah!, Angels = Damn Yankess!

Spent all the weekend either watching sports, playing sports or cleaning/organizing. I had no time for shopping, flirting or any other entertaining activities. Did get to hang with the boys on Saturday night, but that just ended in an evening of booze and PS2 (and maybe some poker and darts thrown in for good measure).

Probably the most low-key weekend I've had in a while. Which turned out to be fantastic for my sleep schedule. I'm insanely well-rested now. So much so I was up at 5am today without a single "Snooze" punch.

Could Today Move Any Slower?!?!

2005-10-07T14:10:00.000-07:00

I'm almost bored to tears. I'm in "wait" mode again. I've read almost everything the Internet has to offer. Everyone seems to be either busy or just waiting for the next post. I want out of here. Don't they know that I have drinking to do? Com'on already.

Plans this weekend: Watch TX-OU. Drink. Possibly get laid. And sleep. Anyone else doing anything remotely more interesting?

Oh What a Night

2005-10-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

How's this for an evening:

Head to lowest Greenville for some bar hopping
Run into a band I know and proceed to drink off their tab (they offered)
Meet some "fine lookin' fillies"
Close the place down
Leave with company
Arrive at home at 3am
"Entertain" (since this is a PG-rated show)until 5am
Take her to breakfast
Go home, shower, get dressed for work
Head out for the day

Notice there is no mention of the word "sleep." How does one function without any sleep? Easy. When you take a FOUR HOUR cat nap before going out, you have plenty of fuel left in the tank at 8am.

Now if I can just avoid all the TX-OU crap that's going on near my office building, maybe I can enjoy my day that much more.

I'm Being a Nerd (Again)

2005-10-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

Apparently, I'm becoming a homebody. Spent last night doing some serious "me" time. I picked up "The Historian" last night on the way home. Took it to dinner with me. Then headed home and continued reading until about 3am. With the exception of a few potty breaks and a quick trip to the gym, the rest was spent reading.

It's a good book (so far). But did I really have nothing better to do than read??? I could've done any number of other things. I'm going to assume that my body just wanted a low-key evening. And it rewarded me with a solid sleep. (granted it was only 3 hours, but it was a constant three hours)

Since I Just Saw This...

2005-10-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

6 days in London for $649!!! I'm gonna be all over that. Plus, I can travel next year? Bonus!!!

I Have Something to Admit

2005-10-05T08:14:00.000-07:00

It's been bugging me for some time now. Can't quite come to terms with it. Didn't fully realize it until last night. I think I'm becoming an insomniac.

I can't sleep. And when I do it's not very well. I think I work up every 30 minutes last night, then spend 15 more trying to fall back asleep. I'm exhausted in the morning before I even get up. I'm dependent on caffeine just to function. Last I checked 5+ cups a day was not very healthy.

Why won't my brain shut down long enough for me to sleep? Huh? I thought it wanted, nay, needed to sleep. I refuse to take any pills (I like my remedies natural - most of the time at least). Tried the milk thing. Tried the exercise myself to exhaustion. Heck, I even started keeping a copy of David Copperfield by my bedside just to try and knock myself out from boredom (turns out I'm enjoying the book quite a bit).

I give. I'm just going to fight this and hope that someday soon, I crash and fall asleep for a day (preferably the weekend so I don't miss any work - sad, I know).

Why am I telling you this? 'Cause I've been here before and sometimes my writings/comments tend to get a little insane when I haven't slept. I'm just firing a warning shot. Things could get weird. You been warned.

Just a Thought...

2005-10-04T14:13:00.000-07:00

I've heard a few women lately use any number of phrases that equate to "a kick in the groin." This bothers me. I think it's because they have no idea what the feeling is or how bad it hurts. And this bothers me when the situation is nowhere near as painful as that feeling.

There should be an agreement. I will not try to compare anything to PMS, childbirth or menopause, if you agree to not use any variation on the theme of "a kick in the groin." At least around me. Deal?

Move Along. Nothing to See Here.

2005-10-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

I'm tired, I'm hungry and I'm EXTREMELY bitchy today. Not a good combination. I think all work juggling is starting to wear on me. The excitement of last night was too much. I left work around 4. Ran the three errands I needed to run. Then got called back in at 6:30. Went home around 11. Managed to get in a bowl of soup and some ESPN highlights before crashing shortly before midnight. Then dragged myself back here at 7am this morning.

That vacation I've been mumbling about? I'm checking out packages today. If I can get the dates lined up right, I'm shoving off before the end of the year. I'm gonna need it.

Let's Skip the Details....

2005-10-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

I'm just gonna say that this weekend was a complete bust. I never did get any painting done. Hell, I was pulled in so many directions, I barely finished my laundry. It was a bitch. Shoulda, woulda, coulda is still running through my head.

I'm starting to consider a relocation program. Maybe a cabin in the mountains where I'll sit and play my banjo all day and listen to the crickets at night. Yeah, that sounds good. Especially if nobody can find me.

I'm Not Dead Yet

2005-09-30T13:08:00.000-07:00

It has been a day. I've been bouncing between training, regular work, testing, and other assorted odds-and-ends since 8am this morning. I've had short 10-20 minutes pauses when I've been browsing, but it looks like most everyone is having days just like mine.

On the plus side, it's Friday. I plan on cleaning the home this weekend, possibly catching some friends down on Greenville and probably watching some sporting events at some point this weekend. Oh and I almost forgot, drinking....heavily. My brain aches right now and only a nice, cold beer is going to make it feel better. Mmmmm....beer.

All Hell's Breaking Loose!!!!!

2005-09-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

This morning's lovely traffic jam.....My "low tire pressure" light going off (never seen one, took me 10 minutes to find it in the manual, then another 15 airing up the tires - my compressor is a little weak).....Running into my boss on the way in (40 minutes late and 100 minutes later than usual).....Looking disheveled on my way into the office and seeing the gorgeous contractor right outside my office (we smiled, but I sure she was thinking what bear did he get into a fight with).....And finally sitting down and answering the 25 emails, 10 voicemails and 2 meetings (one missed, one just a couple minutes late).

So after all that, I'm going to take a breather and just say the Stars rock, that 10 minutes of Lost I saw last night might actually get me to commit to watching it (now if someone could just fill me in on the rest of the episode), and, if I'm not mistaken, the Smallville season premire is on tonight. (Yes, I'm going geeky this week - I'm well aware thanks)

Um. I Need a Judge's Decision on This One...

2005-09-28T07:53:00.000-07:00

Coworker borrowed my iPod yesterday (I had training, wasn't going to use it). She just returned it and left me with a note saying: "Chicago? Rent? Jackopierce? Pet Shop Boys? Are you trying to tell me something?"

This my be the first moment that I've questioned my listening preferences. Of course, she doesn't mention my Chemical Brothers, Wilco, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Sinatra, Nirvana, or Radiohead, but apparently, I'm supposed to be narrow-minded in my musical pleasures. Screw questioning. Now I'm kinda irked. I like my music dammit. Who are you to question me?!?! >P

Well F*ck It All To Hell

2005-09-28T07:22:00.000-07:00

I guess I missed the rest of the Dylan documentary. Worked until nearly 10:30 trying to save someone's butt from the execution squad. Ended up at home watching my new Evil Dead 2 DVD and drinking most of a Yellow Tail merlot. Does that sound like a party or what?

I'd say I'm going to do something tonight, but my rate of self-disappointment is way too high right now. Let's just say I'm going to leave here, grab a Subway, and watch tv. That way, anything more is an improvement.

How Many Roads Must a Man Walk Down....

2005-09-27T07:57:00.000-07:00

Did anyone watch part one of the Bob Dylan documentary on PBS last night? (I still didn't feel well enough to go out) I was fantastic. And, eventhough I'm feeling much better today, I'm gonna watch the 2nd part tonight before heading out for anything. Scorsese directed it. And the stories and the footage are fantastic. It really is more about the times than Dylan himself. Fascinating stuff. Really.

That's all I have for now. Have some "make-up work" to get finished before I can chat more.

Update: Just when you think you have it all figured out, someone goes and throws a curve ball. Or three. Work just did a 720 with a blunt fakie and a 540 nosegrab tail tap. My resposibilities have been shifted to a whole other galaxy. I will spend the next few weeks in training while still working my 40+ a week job. So, if I seem kinda anti-social, don't be offended. 1/2 my body will be working; the other half will be training (and a tiny >1% will be praying for death, sex or beer).

Still Not Sane....

2005-09-26T10:03:00.000-07:00

Updated post: I posted something I wrote yesterday by accident. Guess it didn't post yesterday. Moved that down a bit. Sorry 'bout that.

Still feel like ass. But the meds have made it possible for me to drag my ass to work today. I'm hiding in my office, but I will survive somehow. Enough medications in me to put the delirium into effect. Maybe i'll just keep my "Mute" button on for those meetings (to be on the safe side).

Nothing much more to say. Hope everyone is doing better than I am.

Cough Cough ACK!!!

2005-09-25T00:19:00.000-07:00

I'm sick. Been sick for the last 60+ hours. I ate more soup this weekend than I've had in the last 3 months. My chest hurts, I can't stop sneezing/coughing, my head feels like a balloon, and I swear someone put an ice chest under my bed 'cause I have not been able to warm up. The good part is my fever never topped 101 so no emergency rooms for me. To be honest, it feels like I have mono all over again (except for the lack of a sore throat). My meds are helping, but I can't seem to kick this one as quickly as I normally would (I'm the king of the 24-hour bug).

I'm feeling a little better today (at least enough to check my emails and post this), but I'm going back to bed soon. Thank God for large DVD collections. I've watch the entire Monty Python's Flying Circus plus a few brainless flicks. To be more accurate, I played most of those then watched bits and pieces between various naps. My plan is to "watch" The Life Aquatic..., Heaven Can Wait and Unfaithfully Yours sometime today (I'm a HUGE Criterion fan which makes me a huge movie snob as well), but we'll see. If I have to think, all bets are off.

I promise to get better. I wish I had better news. Actually I wish I was in perfect health, partying my ass off, and hanging with the beautiful ladies. But sometimes things don't go as planned. "Some other time"

PS - Seems my illness kept me away for the Kutcher/Moore wedding as well. Eh, never cared much for them anyway (so will this stop coming up as a MAJOR news flash, please!!!)

I Plan on Shackin Up This Weekend

2005-09-22T10:43:00.000-07:00

Nasty weather and all. The question is how do I find someone to shack w/ me for 48 hours? These are those moments you need a FB.

Alt-Country REVOLUTION, Baby

2005-09-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Had a blast last night at the hole-in-the-wall bar I ended up in. The band there played two types of music: Country and Western. A nice change of pace for the Ellum "noise." Unfortunately, the place was dead. I think a total of 20 people were in the bar the whole night. And that's including the staff. But when they offer $1 drafts till 11, then $2 drafts after that, it's hard to walk away.

Talked to the band between sets and we compared notes and discussed possible future ventures together. Not that I want to go country, but maybe an off-shoot for fun. Could happen.

Wrangled my way home around 2am. Watched some of Sin City, but was too exhausted to finish it. Finally crashed around 3. Feeling a little sting today, but I'll survive. I always do.

Just Cause

2005-09-21T08:01:00.000-07:00

"Es war um 1780
Und es war in Wien
No plastic money anymore
Die Banken gegen ihn
Woher die Schulden kamen
War wohl jedermann bekannt
Er war ein Mann der Frauen
Frauen liebten seinen Punk

Er war Superstar
Er war populär
Er war so exaltiert
Because er hatte Flair
Er war ein Virtuose
War ein Rockidol
Und alles rief:
Come on and rock me Amadeus

Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me
Baby baby do it to me rock me"

I Guess I Just Lost Track of Time

2005-09-21T07:20:00.000-07:00

Was gonna go out last night. Had plans to meet some friends at Duke's. Unfortunately, in the course of eating dinner, drinking beer and getting ready, I happened upon a Dallas Stars pre-season game and just forgot the time. Let me say that one more time for effect....A DALLAS STARS PRE-SEASON GAME!!!!!

I'm sooo happy my hockey is back is could just burst! How come no one told me of this? I'm just glad I only missed the first 3 minutes of the first period. I called my friends between the first and second periods to let them know that I'd catch up to them afterwards. Of course, after 3 periods of beer, beer and more beer, I felt more like going to sleep than going out. So I called cancelled and went to bed with a smile on my face.

Coulda Been a Contenda...

2005-09-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

Jamie Cullum's Twentysomething is fantastic. The moods are wonderful. I happened to catch him on an episode of ACL and was intrigued. It's just Sinatra/Connick Jr. had a rebellious son. Sometimes he plays straight and sometimes he goes completely into the deep end. You must listen. Just get a taste here.

That Icky Feeling (Again)

2005-09-20T07:27:00.000-07:00

Still fighting it. Might be why I haven't posted anything of interest the last couple of days. Or the fact that I've done nothing interesting the last few days. Just taking some "me" time to get over whatever this ailment is and do some things for myself.

Been doing quite a bit of songwriting. I have a couple of songs I'd like to post and see what y'all think (but I'm not sure how to go about that). I also have a painting that I'm very proud of and will photograph after it drys (and I find a camera). Other than that just reading and sleeping when I'm not working my arse off. It's not even noon and I'm completely beat. Can't imagine how I'd feel if I made it to the gym this morning. *sigh*

Hitting a Little Too Close to Home...

2005-09-20T06:44:00.000-07:00

"You're the lucky one, always havin' fun.
A jack of all trades, a master of none.
You look at the world with a smilin' eye,
and laugh at the devil as his train rolls by.
give you a song and a one night stand,
and you'll be lookin' at a happy man,
Cause you're the lucky one."

Songs listened to since I posted that:
"It's a Sin"
"Master and Servant"
"Dear God"

There's relevance here, but I'm missing it. Probably better that way. I don't feel like being introspective today.

Sumbich

2005-09-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

HPB had a 20% off sale this weekend and I totally forgot. Oh well. Let's just agree that I wouldn't have found anything good and leave it at that.

Some music notes:

Stevie Wonder can always make me feel better. Especially anything he recorded before 1975. Makes me want to dance.
Who is this Gavin Degraw fellow and how come his acoustic versions are hella better than the original recordings?
Marvin Gaye or Barry White? Which is better for romantic moods? My vote is for Marvin.
Why don't banjo players get as much tail as guitar players? Does this apply in places like Nashville as well? Just curious.

Some random notes:

I saw a picture of Eva Longoria that actually made me less interested in her. I didn't think this was possible. Jessica Alba is still smoking.
To you driving that blue 97 Mustang this morning, just wanted to let you know that I seriously considered driving you off the road. If my car wasn't so new, I would have. Keep driving like that and you'll get us all killed asshole.
Still missing the Angelina Jolie mystique. Can someone explain this to me? I just can't bring myself to find her attractive. This goes double for Cameron Diaz. Maybe it's just me.
eBay killed me this weekend. I lost every auction that I was bidding on. Just goes to show that some people just don't bother finding out how much something is worth before bidding. I know 6 eBay users that were taken for a ride this weekend. Morons.

Oh, and one last note, two things that can make up for mediocre looks in a woman: an accent and musical ability. Combine the two and I'm putty in your hands. Even if you look like Bob Geldof (well, maybe not that bad, but close).

The Coffee is I.V.'d...

2005-09-19T06:31:00.000-07:00

...and I'm still struggling to function. I think (if I did the math right) that I barely topped 10 hours of sleep this weekend. I'm on my third cup of coffee and nada. Will you promise to nudge me if I fall asleep? Thanks.

I have more to tell, but typing that was an effort. Maybe in a bit.

Update #1: I just realized that today is Monday. Monday = meetings, lots of them. Oh God I'm toast.

Update #2: I think I hit a wall. Is there any illness going around? I can't tell whether I'm just worn out from the weekend or I'm getting sick.

Updates #3 & 4: Screw it. The medication is kicking is so I'm feeling much better, but the sh!t hit the fan and my death wouldn't get me out of the office today. Time to buckle down and curse a lot. F**K!!!!

Well Ain't That a Pisser

2005-09-16T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hit three bars..count 'em 3...and each one was as dead as the next. Was there an epidemic in town last night or something? Did they re-enact Prohibition? I knew I shoulda gone to Ellum. But no, I took the easy way out and headed to Addison. At least in Ellum I would've been guaranteed live music, even if the scene was dead. F*ckin 'burbs. I'm a city boy. Screw it. Tonight I'm going to Ellum.

I'm Not Much of a Margarita Drinker...

2005-09-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

...but I really want one now.

I guess I could maybe. I've wrapped up those projects that I've been slaving all week over. Now I'm just waiting for responses. I doubt anyone would miss me. Would that be so wrong?

Whatever Happened to My Mojo?

2005-09-15T07:19:00.000-07:00

When I finally left last night around 10:30, I opted to go home and play guitar rather than head out and socialize. So I popped a beer, plopped down on my couch and performed Wilco songs all night (well, at least until 1:00, then I crashed).

There's something I like about the quiet, alone time. And I seem to enjoy it more and more. It brings a certain peace with it. Reflection, contemplation, relaxation, etc. Definitely makes sleeping a whole lot deeper.

To top it off I had a beautiful dream. One of those that pulls out emotions that you'd pretty much passed off as dead. I was so in love this morning the apocalypse couldn't take the smile off my face. I felt happy and healthy and wanting to live every new day because of this woman in my life.

Then I woke up, looked around and rose out of bed. And my heart actually mourned.

The Sun Has Gone Down...

2005-09-14T17:39:00.000-07:00

...and guess who's still at work. DAMMIT!!!!!! Waiting impatiently for God to smite me just for the heck of it. At least then I'd be allowed to go home.

Drink one for me. Since I doubt I'll get the chance.

I'm Ebay'd Out

2005-09-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

I'm going rest my eyes, curse those who outbid me, and plan my next failed conquest. It sucks to have money to burn and nothing to spend it on. (Not that I have THAT much money to burn, mind you. Just enough to get what I want to get)

Tonight I'm drinking. Screw sleep and all that jazz. I need a beer, a shot and some poor conversation. Maybe a trip to Guitar Center just to goof around as well. Yeah, that'll make me feel a little better.

Just because: "Girls who want boys who like boys to be girls who do boys like they're girls who do girls like they're boys. Always should be someone you really love."

eBay, Such a Cruel, Cruel Mistress

2005-09-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

I'll be busy for the next 24 hours. I'm eBay lurking. Watching. Waiting. I have a laundry list of items I'm watching that somehow managed to hit simultaneously.

And if I get a certain three items, then I could feasibly skip sex for the next six months and not miss a beat. To steal a line, "I want them, I need them, I love them." Keep your fingers crossed 'cause this is a big one.

Yep, It Was Monday.

2005-09-13T08:11:00.000-07:00

Well, last night was a wash. I was hoping to try and make it out for some poker, but work called on the way home last night. I ended up grabbing a quick bite to eat then returning to the office until nearly midnight. Thought about going out for a quick one afterwards, but decided I'd rather rest up and trek out tonight.

I did get to read the football game from my computer. If you saw the game and thought it was boring to watch, imagine reading it. Yeah. Why can't I watch television from my internet connection yet? If they're streaming movies and what not, why can't I watch tv?

I may or may not have a gig this weekend. We're on standby 'cause the club hasn't heard back from one of the bands. I should know more by tomorrow. I'm itchin' for some playing time. We've been in hibernation for too long. I'm ready to stretch my wings a bit.

Addition (not worth a whole new post): How bad is it that I read this article and started salivating?

Dammit All to Heck!

2005-09-12T09:34:00.000-07:00

AAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!! Blogger lost my post!!! BASTARDS!!! I've been attempting to post for the last 2 hours.

Alright. Quick recap 'cause I'm not typing all that again. Good music, decent sex, shopping, DVD/PS2 entertainment, chores, and a sweet new ride. I'm happy.

(I may attempt to type it again, but I doubt it)

Potpourri - a.k.a. Brain Dump

2005-09-09T07:53:00.000-07:00

On a completely unrelated note - football season is finally back on! Now I have an excuse to start drinking before noon on weekends. Before it just looked sad; now it legitimized (is that even a word?).

"beer, beer, the magical fruit...."

Remember that children's book Where the Sidewalk Ends? I think I may have found one end of it. It might just be time to turn around and walk the other direction.

What is the appeal of ivy growing up one's house? Does it help with anything?

How many more Ford Expeditions are going to be purchased? And is there something in the purchase agreement that you must drive down 75 every morning while talking on a cell phone? Counted 7 this morning. I sh!t you not.

So who *really* figured "It" out? I think the French get too much credit. I think it has to lie somewhere in the India/Southeast Asia contingent. Just don't know where. What I do know is that Americans think they're better than they actually are. And nothing brings that to the forefront quicker than divorces. The stories I've heard....whew!

A bagel. I'm craving a bagel. I don't even like bagels all that much. Maybe I'm pregnant. Maybe I'm just a few cards short of a deck today.

Has It Really Been That Long?!?!

2005-09-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

How bad is it that you're so busy you don't realize that you've "gone without" for over a week??? Shouldn't I be dissolving right now? Why didn't it fall off?

And I didn't even seem to care (at least, not until the thought crossed my mind). Now I'm almost obsessed. Somebody quick! Give me something else to think about!!! I have work to do people! Can't be distracted by something as primative as this.

This will be remedied this weekend. It would if I went out a little more and stopped worrying about cars and bands and such. And since it's Friday, I'm already planning my evening accordingly.

I Can't Believe It!!!!

2005-09-08T11:55:00.000-07:00

I think I may have finally settled on a new car. I'm not going to go into too much detail (in case I jinx it), but I think I might have a dealer coming in at a price that I like. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I should know something by this weekend.

Only Slightly OCD...

2005-09-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

Pix got me thinking. And thinking. Then thinking some other things that were completely unrelated to what I'm about to talk about.

Quirks. Everyone has them. The real question is "Do you realize that you have them?" The simple ones are easiest. I have patterns. Lots of patterns that completely throw off my mojo when not followed. The way I take showers, my dental care, the first things I do in the morning, the last things I do before I go to sleep, etc. I think the majority of people follow these. It just makes life a little simpler to follow patterns.

Then there are the ones that aren't so obvious. The ones that we suspect are there. The ones that we know are there, but don't want to admit. I have this thing about my fingers. I want them smooth and perfect. This includes my nails. And being a musician, my fingers take a certain amount of abuse. This is a no-win game that I will continue to play for the remainder of my life (or until, God forbid, artritis kicks in and I can't play music any more). I don't have any desire to change it, but it does not go unnoticed.

Why do I bring this up? 'Cause I'm fighting one of my quirks today. I know that I have to do it, but sumbich if I'm not going to go down without a fight. I need a haircut, but my regular girl is out of town for two weeks. I can't wait that long so I'm settling for someone else. Someone unfamiliar. Someone who could either make or break the next few weeks of my life (ok, maybe that's a little overdone).

So if I get a little pissy the next few days (more than usual), you've been forewarned.

You Got a Problem With That?!?!

2005-09-07T06:18:00.000-07:00

I've been listening to Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing." It's a freaking amazing song. Why does it not get the respect it deserves? Same goes for most of the Bee Gees catalog. Someone has to recognize this besides me. Anyone?

I Have All the Sense of a Pineapple

2005-09-06T07:14:00.000-07:00

I survived this weekend (almost). I'll a little under the weather today, but I'm blaming the copious amounts of food that were available this weekend. That and the enormous amounts of alcohol (tequila, I'm looking in your direction).

I have more to tell, but I'm having trouble focusing right now.

I'm Hankerin to Get Out of Here...

2005-09-02T08:58:00.000-07:00

Seriously. I'm supposed to have a 3:00 meeting, but we're "supposed" to be excused early at 2:00. I skipped breakfast ('cause I'm an idiot like that) so I'm starving. I'm tired of getting updates on how horrible things are in NOLA. Watching the market is like throwing craps (except I think craps have better odds these days). And nothing good can come from me sitting here for the rest of the day.

And all I want to do is go to the rehearsal space with a 6-pack and play guitar for a while. Is that wrong? And it's not even noon?!?! Shit.

Dinner, a Game AND a Show

2005-09-02T06:10:00.000-07:00

Last night was good. Dinner was typical family stuff - light conversation, a few gifts, catching up on all the family news. Nothing fancy.

But the football game was good and the catfight in the fourth quarter was worth the price of admission (free). Yeah, a catfight in the middle of a bar. I wish I could tell you how it started, but I only heard, "You bitch!" and then the scream announced the commencing of the fight.

The good part: You know in the movies when a bar fight breaks out and one table inevitably gets thrown to its side and all the drinks go flying in the air? Yeah, that can *actually* happen. It was like a liquor-flavored rainbow.

The bad part: It landed on the table next to us. We got a little splatter, but some poor woman got what looked like a LIT all over her white silk blouse. We had to stop her from jumping in the middle of the fight and kicking both of their asses.

The police were called, but the women were dragged out by some men that I assume were with them. So we all got the pleasure of giving some very brief descriptions to the officers. I'm just glad that up to that point I hadn't had much to drink (yet). Don't want to be sluring to an officer. Just a bad idea period.

Needless to say that pretty much killed the bar scene. Especially after the game ended. I thought about sticking around until the restaurant employees (i.e. the waitresses) wandered in, but that wasn't going to happen until around 1am and I was still beat from Wednesday's escapades so I tucked tail and headed home. Watched a little Sportscenter, then a little "special" movie, then went to sleep at a reasonable midnight. Nothing too exciting, but I have plenty of time this weekend to make up for it.

(update/sidenote: The Cure's "Why Can't I Be You?" is one of the coolest songs from the 80's. I've listened to it 10 times this morning. My next band is covering this song. I don't know how, but we're doing it.)

Who Knew HPB Could be a Turn-on??

2005-09-01T13:51:00.000-07:00

On weekends it's your usual fare. Nothing much to bother me from my browsing. But apparently weekdays are when the cute, bookish women go to the bookstore. And you know they have a functional brain cell because they bothered going to HPB instead of one of the bookstore/coffeestore combos that ooze with pretention. Today there were two.

Typical emo/librarian look. Dark hair pulled back just enough that it could still sweep over the shoulder with a slight head turn. Dark eyes behind a nice, sophisticated pair of glasses. Flowing skirt that swayed into the body as she walks just so you can get a brief impression of her curvature. And a baby-tee that hung just low enough that no skin was shown, but with a curious lean or reach would expose the flat belly for all to see. And did I mention there were two?

I forgot a book that I meant to purchase. Had I dwindled a little longer I would've forgot my purchases altogether. Then, on the way out, I caught the eye of one and gave a polite smile and a wink and watched her grin and quickly return to the book she was looking at. Today is a good day.

I Want a MILKSHAKE!!!!

2005-09-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

Seriously, I do. (and not the kind that brings all the boys to the yard, although that wouldn't be so bad either) I'm craving a milkshake, but I want a good one. Not some crappy Arby's garbage. Where can I get a fabulous milkshake? I want "$7 shake" kinda good. Any suggestions?

I'm Here. Probably Shouldn't Be, But I Am.

2005-09-01T07:13:00.000-07:00

Partying on a Wednesday night usually isn't a problem. What makes it a problem is when you have 3 meetings the morning after (8, 10, 11:30). On the plus side, only one is in person. After the advil and the coffee, I'm almost fully conscious. Not sure how I survived that 8am meeting though.

Oh, and did I mention that I'm going out again tonight? Oh yeah. Glutton, baby. Just a glutton.

FYI ....

2005-08-31T14:56:00.000-07:00

I'm reading your archives 'cause CNN.com is depressing me. Just thought you should know.

Question For the Dallasites

2005-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

Where is a good place in Dallas to watch a football game and drink? I was just talking about tomorrow night with a friend and we're kinda stumped on where to watch the game (since Addison is more about eating/drinking than sports). My brain has turned off. I can only think of two bars in Addison (and if you know Addison and it's 200,000 bars, that's really sad). Help me.

PS - Steph, "too much cologne" guy just walked by my office. I blacked out for a good 2 minutes. This could explain my poor brain activity.

Not That I Want to Put a Stop to the WW Conversation...

2005-08-31T07:11:00.000-07:00

Cause my day just got that much better. I just realized that HNT is going to fall on a certain holiday. I may just have to celebrate this time around.

Know what else I love? Seeing spam addresses on my hit counter, but no spam in my comments.

Thank God today is off to a better start than yesterday. Who wants cake?

I Know It's Impossible, But...

2005-08-30T11:17:00.000-07:00

...today is the merging of Friday the 13th, the Ides of March, and the Apocalypse. I'm running to stand still around here. I want a beer, a shot, and a gorgeous woman to ease my suffering. NOW!!!

Once my 8th meeting of the day is over this afternoon, I'm driving to the first neon beer sign I see. I've had better luck using darts to pick my winners at the race track.

I apologize for the negativity. I just needed to vent for a moment. We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Recap (from comments)

2005-08-29T09:21:00.000-07:00

NOTE: I'm stealing this from my comments 'cause I'm feeling lazy right now

[The date} went ok. Not great. She'd apparently had a wicked day at work and was completely out of sorts. She wasn't in the mood to go sit down at dinner so we ditched the plans, went to Main Event and played video games for 3 hours while munching on fries and nachos.

(I was a good boy) I returned her home before midnight. Saturday was quiet. Then she called me on Sunday night (2-day rule in effect I see).

Don't see this having much of a chance, but I did agree to go out again. We'll see. I'm keeping my options open.

BTW - NO CHICAGO!!! Some things (luckily) worked out over the weekend. I get to stay here in all this wonderful heat.

Do I Wanna? What the Hell. Why not.

2005-08-26T10:13:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, believe it or not, I'm going on a "date" tonight.

A buddy of mine has set this up. He guarantees it won't be a bust (I'm not making any such promises). A friend of his gf. His gf is pretty cool so there is potential. Unfortunately, I'll have to take the high road on this one (good behavior) or risk pissing off my friend (or actually his gf which would in turn piss him off). So I'm going to clean up nice, make sure I'm prim and proper, and be a *GASP* "gentleman" (ya! who knew!)

I figure a nice dinner, maybe something afterwards (depending on how well dinner goes). Must remember to avoid clubs, movies, excessive cursing, and sexual innuendo. Maybe I should just keep my mouth shut. I'd be safer.

What I really want to do is go to either the last night of the Asian Film Festival, "Matt and Ben" at TCU, or "Kill Bill Vol. 1" at the Inwood. But I'll save those for another time. Maybe the 2nd date. Priorities, man. I gotta have priorities.

This HNT is Killing Me (not literally)

2005-08-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Everyone seemed to pull all the stops out this week. Guess the summer heat is starting to kick in to some serious disrobing. One of these days I have to get a camera to join in on the fun.

Of course, I'd have to remember that's it's Thursday before I left the house. And that there is the kicker. It takes at least two coffees and a swift kick to the head before I know my own name in the morning.

We're Gonna Score Tonight!

2005-08-25T07:52:00.000-07:00

My ass aches. Do I have your attention now? Particularly my left cheek. No stairs today.

You see somehow I developed this craving to go bowling in the last week or so (may or may not have anything to do with a Grease 2 discussion). So last night, I called some buddies and rather that trolling the bars we went and knocked down a few pins.

I really should do this more often. We got to discuss life issues, drink a few pitchers, insult the hell out of each other for our bowling miscues. A good night. I even managed to crawl into bed before 1am. Will have to do that again sometime soon.

Ya Know If I Spent More Time Here....

2005-08-24T13:12:00.000-07:00

than over there (you) and there (and you), I might have more to say.

Changing topics (completely). I have a dry weekend coming up. No gigs, one party, probably only one rehearsal. You'd think I'd take the opportunity to relax. Get some sun. Take a dip. Spoil the ladies. You'd think.

No, I may be getting shuttled off to Chi-town for work. I'm trying to duck and/or dodge that if at all possible. I have things/people to do. I'm sure a beer is waiting for me somewhere in this town. I can't let them all down. I have responsibilities people. How come the company doesn't understand that?!?!

*sigh* And things were looking so hopeful. Maybe next weekend. Scratch that. Absolutely next weekend. I'm partying like it's my birthday ('cause it will be).

(As a side note: I love the way my slacks are fitting today. Just snug enough to hint at the goods, but loose enough not to offend anyone.

Only problem is they didn't fit this way before. Which means I screwed up a load of laundry recently. Damn, I hope nothing changed for the worse.)

Can't Talk Long...

2005-08-24T10:09:00.000-07:00

Computer/server problems galore. My machine has the working speed of a Commodore 64 this morning. I have news. But it'll have to wait. Please be patient. Insult me if you have to, but don't call me a tease.

PS - I have come to the conclusion that women MUST have curves. Some displays last night reminded me too much of the Hiltons. I just can't dig on a skeleton. It's a thing with me.

OOT S-e-x

2005-08-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

Some great things about OOTS:
1. No possibility of commitment
2. Spontineity of the situation is an added turn-on
3. Leaving before morning is assumed
4. Usually kinkier (less inhibitions)
5. When good, powers you up for the ride home

The not-so-great things:
1. If you get attached, you are screwed
2. The "don't know where they've been" rule applies
3. The possibility/probability of a husband/boyfriend showing up goes up drastically
4. This is the best opportuity for things to get "too kinky" (and yes there is such a thing and I'm very liberal on this)
5. When bad, you wonder why the hell you bothered

I Swear I'll Claim Insanity

2005-08-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

It a knuckles-down, drag-out dog fight here. I got nerves popping up everywhere. I've been going toe-to-toe with superiors all morning. I don't like to make this a habit, but when they're wrong I have no choice. I'd like to chat more, but I have a conf call that is gonna blow this whole thing sky high.

btw - If this ends badly (which it shouldn't but they're starting to lose their cool), look for me in the unemployment line.

I Shoulda....

2005-08-19T08:02:00.000-07:00

Practice sucked. Unlike last week's where the stars were aligned and everything was right, last night was like a black hole sucked the life out of everything and I could only stand back and watch it happen. Seems the drummer is having girl issues, the guitarist is having work issues, and my issues are purely strees-related (the other two are just fine - lucky bastards).

I should've called it a night at 9 and met up with two lovely ladies, but my stubborness kept me forcing the issue. Next time I'm just calling it and going out to drink. It'll help me hang on to my sanity for at least one more day.

I Need a Favor...

2005-08-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

If anyone would be willing to slam my head in a door repeatedly until I blackout, could you call me? Somewhere a bar is calling my name. It says, "Have a drink. Maybe two. Maybe more than two. It'll dull the agony. You'll feel better. I promise."

I Want a New Car

2005-08-17T10:37:00.000-07:00

And I'm going to get one. Unfortunately, I haven't figured out what yet. And I hate shopping for cars (unless I'm just having fun). Any suggestions?

Top 10 Things...?

2005-08-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

I just read this article and I think I have most of it covered. I only question 7, 8 and 10. 10 because I have whole mess of cookbooks. I doubt I need that one. And 7 & 8 'cause I have jeans/shoes that cost plenty, but I can't see spending that much on jeans. Maybe the shoes, but they better make ME drool (not just the women).

And why don't they mention other "essentials"? Marvin Gaye (cause you gotta have "Let's Get It On"), protection (no explanation necessary), some nice, tailored attire (cause you need more than just torn jeans and a ringer tee), a stacked movie collection (for those "stay in" nights) and some plants (for decor and fresher air).

Did I do too far? Did I pull back the curtain too much? Do I care? Nah.

P.S. - They have a list for women too. I love how women need protection, but men don't. Kinda hypocritical, ain't it?

Can I Be a Slut?

2005-08-16T08:12:00.000-07:00

I know it's not the norm for men to be considered sluts, but I'm really good at it and I think I'd be a fine candidate. Can I run on this platform?

Some Days....

2005-08-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

..it seems like life is a MAC truck and somehow it managed to back up and park on top of you. I can almost see the tread marks on my back.

That's it. I'm drinking tonight. I think there's some sort of sporting event to watch. Anyone wanna join me?

I Thought I Had a Meeting...

2005-08-15T11:09:00.000-07:00

..but then no one calls in. I'm not quite pissed, but I'm gonna make some trouble. I'm good at that. Nobody blows me off (unless I want them to).

Not Great, but Not Too Shabby Either

2005-08-15T07:40:00.000-07:00

The weekend went like this...

Friday:
Hung out with the guys. I needed to burn off a little steam from my work day (it ended on a bad note), but the fellas were more than happy to meet me for a happy hour (or 4). We debated heading out to Addison or Ellum. Somehow we ended up at the Dubliner where we talked, played the jukebox constantly and shot some darts. Low-key but good for the soul.

Saturday:
Swim/birthday party. Had a few beers before I had to hit the road, but it was nice to see a whole gaggle of people that I only see about 2x a year. Then it was off to the gig and Oh My what a wonderful gig. The private party had been stocked with booze (a keg and plenty of Maker's on hand) and someone had the foresight to stock it with beautiful women as well. Always a good night. We jammed through our set(s), then continued the carousing into the wee hours of the morning and all the way back to her place.

Sunday: Never slept. Went out to lunch around 2. Then ran some quick errands. Finally made it back to the casa where I managed to work my way through some laundry until I crashed around 8. Thank God I set my alarm clock beforehand.

Not as chaotic as most weekends, but not a bad one either.

6 Hour Rehearsal and Boy are My Lungs Tired

2005-08-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

Marathon session last night. Started at 7 and went to 1am. I bounced between two practice rooms - playing with my band the first 4 hours, then filling in for some buddies who are still looking for a singer. My abs were aching when that was over. And that's after consuming at least 12 beers, mulitple shots of whisky, and inhaling (second hand) some "unknown" substance. You can imagine how they feel this morning.

I love jamming for that long. There's really nothing like it. You just lock in and go on and on and on. It's almost like an orgy. It just keeps building and building. And last night we were on a roll. I wish we'd recorded it. It could've been a great live album. Everyone was listening to each other and just feeling the music. Then, when you're done you just start to smile a big goofy smile 'cause you know that it was on.

It was a great night. I slept VERY well.