My doctor's not going to be happy with me when I go in for my annual physical in late March. I'm carrying about 15 pounds more than I should and I'm sure my cholesterol is running high.
I need to do things differently for myself, for my family, for my friends. I plan on revamping my diet - not drastically, but just enough to eliminate some of the crap that I eat more often than I should. I am also hitting the gym again and will hopefully start to walk either at lunch or after work for some extra exercise.
I play soccer, but I struggle a bit - I can't play a whole game like I used to and it makes me sad. I don't think I'm discouraged, but I do find myself eating past 7 or 8pm and I know that's not good.
This Saturday I'm going to weigh in on my home scale and take my blood pressure reading and then track my progress.
Stay tuned and wish me luck!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Unreasonable Customers
Some people are just unreasonable... we had a situation at work tonight (we're a 24x7x365 operation) and the people on the other end of the phone were just so unreasonable...
We tried to reassure them that we were taking all measures to get in touch with the right people, but they would just not accept that..
Finally one of my techs to prove to this jackass on the other end of the line that we weren't just bullshitting him conferenced him into the calls he was making to prove that no one was answering the phones ...
Still - the jackass continued braying away... "I want it NOW", "you don't understand", "I want retribution".... on and on the guy went...
Problem is that the guy's client is the one that caused the problem in the first place by not abiding by the rules... and you want ME on a HOLIDAY that I am spending with MY FAMILY to jump through flaming hoops for you? KISS MY ASS!!!
We tried to reassure them that we were taking all measures to get in touch with the right people, but they would just not accept that..
Finally one of my techs to prove to this jackass on the other end of the line that we weren't just bullshitting him conferenced him into the calls he was making to prove that no one was answering the phones ...
Still - the jackass continued braying away... "I want it NOW", "you don't understand", "I want retribution".... on and on the guy went...
Problem is that the guy's client is the one that caused the problem in the first place by not abiding by the rules... and you want ME on a HOLIDAY that I am spending with MY FAMILY to jump through flaming hoops for you? KISS MY ASS!!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Giving Thanks...
I'm sure I'm like a lot of bloggers in the US who are writing on this topic ...
You've got the obvious things - my friends, my family, my health (although my doctor is working me over pretty good to lose that 10 - 15 pounds by my next physical), a roof over my head, etc. etc. etc.
One of the things I'm MOST thankful for is the new job I've been in for the past 8 weeks. After my last gig, this is a wonderful change for me and I'm very happy to have landed where I did. New friends, new challenges and a management team that supports me and my ideas.
The other thing I'm thankful for is the work of all the military men and women who are protecting me, my family and our friends by putting their lives on hold and on the line - every day. Without them and the support of THEIR families, we sure as hell wouldn't be enjoying what we do each and every day of our lives.
If you are reading this and are associated with a military family, unit, etc. - my sincere thanks for all you and your fellow soldiers do for us. We love you all!
You've got the obvious things - my friends, my family, my health (although my doctor is working me over pretty good to lose that 10 - 15 pounds by my next physical), a roof over my head, etc. etc. etc.
One of the things I'm MOST thankful for is the new job I've been in for the past 8 weeks. After my last gig, this is a wonderful change for me and I'm very happy to have landed where I did. New friends, new challenges and a management team that supports me and my ideas.
The other thing I'm thankful for is the work of all the military men and women who are protecting me, my family and our friends by putting their lives on hold and on the line - every day. Without them and the support of THEIR families, we sure as hell wouldn't be enjoying what we do each and every day of our lives.
If you are reading this and are associated with a military family, unit, etc. - my sincere thanks for all you and your fellow soldiers do for us. We love you all!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Strike Three!!
Verdict is in... Matt Holliday didn't win National League MVP...
Shouldn't be surprised, but I am disappointed... 3 times unlucky in the post-season awards.
It sure would have been nice to bring home some hardware after being swept in the series... Oh well, not too much longer before pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training!
Shouldn't be surprised, but I am disappointed... 3 times unlucky in the post-season awards.
It sure would have been nice to bring home some hardware after being swept in the series... Oh well, not too much longer before pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Third Time's a Charm (I Hope)...
Tuesday, November 20th is the last chance that the MLB Writers have to make things right by having voted Matt Holliday the National League MVP.
Strike 1 - Not voting Troy Tulowitzki as NL Rookie of the Year
Strike 2 - Not voting Clint Hurdle as NL Manager of the Year
Hopefully the MLB Writers won't strike out...
Unfortunately, this is an 0-2 count and folks in Colorado are expecting a huge hook of a curve-ball for Strike 3. It's a shame that so many people I've talked to already figure the east coast writers have screwed Colorado again for something well deserved.
Stay tuned... Hopefully the third time's the charm!!
Strike 1 - Not voting Troy Tulowitzki as NL Rookie of the Year
Strike 2 - Not voting Clint Hurdle as NL Manager of the Year
Hopefully the MLB Writers won't strike out...
Unfortunately, this is an 0-2 count and folks in Colorado are expecting a huge hook of a curve-ball for Strike 3. It's a shame that so many people I've talked to already figure the east coast writers have screwed Colorado again for something well deserved.
Stay tuned... Hopefully the third time's the charm!!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
They Took the F#*(#@ING BAR!!!
Taking a look through today's headlines, I came across this story that brought to mind the famous line from "Animal House". Thank you to the late, great John Belushi for that one.
Apparently there were 2400 bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey found - some dating back to the early 1900s - that the feds are threatening to dump down the drain because they were stolen and were to be sold on the black market...
Ummm - excuse me people - shouldn't the stolen property be returned to the rightful owner if the stuff was heisted from the JD warehouses? Some of these bottles are rare and I'm sure they would rather have them back instead of seeing it being dumped. This isn't the '30s and this ain't prohibition!
See story at link below:
http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/national/2007/11/15/Confiscated.Whiskey/?cvqh=itn_whiskey
Hmmm - I wonder if any of these bottles are the old JD White Label bottles - you know - the ones you can't find any more? Personally, I have a bottle of Green Label from 1982 that hasn't been opened yet and I have a bounty out on a bottle of White Label. No body can even tell me if it's still made anymore.
How about it people - anyone know where I can get a 750ml or 1.75l bottle of White Label Jack Daniels??? C'mon - help a brother out!!!
Apparently there were 2400 bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey found - some dating back to the early 1900s - that the feds are threatening to dump down the drain because they were stolen and were to be sold on the black market...
Ummm - excuse me people - shouldn't the stolen property be returned to the rightful owner if the stuff was heisted from the JD warehouses? Some of these bottles are rare and I'm sure they would rather have them back instead of seeing it being dumped. This isn't the '30s and this ain't prohibition!
See story at link below:
http://www6.comcast.net/news/articles/national/2007/11/15/Confiscated.Whiskey/?cvqh=itn_whiskey
Hmmm - I wonder if any of these bottles are the old JD White Label bottles - you know - the ones you can't find any more? Personally, I have a bottle of Green Label from 1982 that hasn't been opened yet and I have a bounty out on a bottle of White Label. No body can even tell me if it's still made anymore.
How about it people - anyone know where I can get a 750ml or 1.75l bottle of White Label Jack Daniels??? C'mon - help a brother out!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
More BOOs for MLB Writers
Unfortunately, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been passed over as Manager of the Year.
Given the streak at the end of the year, the solid play of the team over the course of the year and the general lack of "drama" on the team during the season, it's truly a shame that he was overlooked - and even worse, came in third in the voting.
Maybe MLB should look at waiting until the playoffs start so that it's truly the Manager of the YEAR and not the Manager of the PARTIAL Year award.
Get it together folks - Hurdle deserved it.
Will the MLB writers get the "hat trick" and screw the Rockies 3 times over by denying Matt Holiday the NL MVP award?
Stay tuned...
Given the streak at the end of the year, the solid play of the team over the course of the year and the general lack of "drama" on the team during the season, it's truly a shame that he was overlooked - and even worse, came in third in the voting.
Maybe MLB should look at waiting until the playoffs start so that it's truly the Manager of the YEAR and not the Manager of the PARTIAL Year award.
Get it together folks - Hurdle deserved it.
Will the MLB writers get the "hat trick" and screw the Rockies 3 times over by denying Matt Holiday the NL MVP award?
Stay tuned...
Monday, November 12, 2007
Rest in Peace Marley
Got a call from my best friend back east telling me some sad news. He had to put down his dog recently and it had to be one of the toughest things he's done.
Marley was a great dog - a Hungarian Comondor. Essentially a Hungarian Sheepdog that early on was bred to mix in with the sheep in the fields and kill the wolves as they stalked and hunted the sheep.
Marley was such a gentle sole though. Great with kids and just a wonderful companion. For 15 and a half years she was with my friend and they took very good care of each other.
Marley is now with my late pal, Dallas and they're both waiting for me and my friend. God willing, they'll have to wait for a good long time for us to join them but that doesn't mean we won't keep thinking of them often.
Marley was a great dog - a Hungarian Comondor. Essentially a Hungarian Sheepdog that early on was bred to mix in with the sheep in the fields and kill the wolves as they stalked and hunted the sheep.
Marley was such a gentle sole though. Great with kids and just a wonderful companion. For 15 and a half years she was with my friend and they took very good care of each other.
Marley is now with my late pal, Dallas and they're both waiting for me and my friend. God willing, they'll have to wait for a good long time for us to join them but that doesn't mean we won't keep thinking of them often.
MLB Writers - BOO HISS!!!
We've been robbed! That's the feeling I have right now because of the NL Rookie of the Year selection did not go in favor of Troy Tulowitzki of the Colorado Rockies.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071112&content_id=2298624&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Granted that Ryan Braun had some of the better numbers at the plate, but it's a shame that the baseball writers did not take into consideration Tulo's stellar defense throughout the season.
No one had a better fielding percentage that Tulowitzki and that contributed to his credibility as a legitimate contender for the Rookie of the Year award.
Writers tend to gloss over anything coming out of the Rockies organization as well - that because of the past history at Coors Field... get over it folks!
The only consolation is that the voting was close... small consolation though because I don't believe the better man won in this case.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071112&content_id=2298624&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Granted that Ryan Braun had some of the better numbers at the plate, but it's a shame that the baseball writers did not take into consideration Tulo's stellar defense throughout the season.
No one had a better fielding percentage that Tulowitzki and that contributed to his credibility as a legitimate contender for the Rookie of the Year award.
Writers tend to gloss over anything coming out of the Rockies organization as well - that because of the past history at Coors Field... get over it folks!
The only consolation is that the voting was close... small consolation though because I don't believe the better man won in this case.
It's Been Awhile...
Been gone for a bit.. been busy with the new job, stuff around the house and such...
I'm hoping to be able to devote a little more time to writing moving forward and will actually start to do an outline for myself so that I can keep things going and generate ideas, etc.
Bear with me while I re-ramp things up here...
In the meantime, peace...
I'm hoping to be able to devote a little more time to writing moving forward and will actually start to do an outline for myself so that I can keep things going and generate ideas, etc.
Bear with me while I re-ramp things up here...
In the meantime, peace...
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