Go Colts!

Watch out folks, two posts in 1 day!

I can't believe I forgot about this earlier but Mel, Myself, My Brother, and Mel's cousin Brian all went to the Colts vs. Eagles game Sunday night. Talk about a good time! First off, we came across the tickets because Mel's uncle had tickets he couldn't use. So, I left work early and we all went and sat on the 50 yd line in the upper deck.

Some probably would think that being that high up isn't too fun, but I like it! You can see alot of what goes on and still get good views of the players. Sure close is nice to get better views of the players, but up high you can see plays develop and such.

I'm glad we got to go to this game because the Colts & Eagles are my two favorite teams. I'm not sure why the Eagles, but I like the team....I like Donovan McNabb (even though he didnt play) and I was stoked when Terrell Owens went to the team. I don't like how he blew the team up, but I do think he was a great player in Philly.

I took away from the game one thing -- Joseph Addai is THE MAN. He makes Edgerrin James and Dominic Rhodes look like pansies.

Anyways, just another experience I thought I'd share. See ya soon.

Retail.....ugh.

You probably dont need me to remind you that the shopping season has begun and it is in FULL FORCE. Working retail, I believe that we "retailers" know this more so than most. Yesterday I worked from 7:15am - 10:30pm. Luckily, I did manage to squeeze in my hour lunch.
Its mind-boggling to see how people just keep coming and coming. Don't get me wrong, being in sales and such - being busy is the best "problem" to have. But there is also something to be said about having some down time just to catch your breath and catch up on stuff.

Of course, this is brutal on personal life. I feel like sometimes I have to re-introduce myself to Mel almost daily! Usually getting home that late allows me just enough time to check email, news stories from the day, and other goings-on that I have missed since being cut off from civilization for 12-15 hrs.

I know I have brought this on myself and made the choice to work this job and I should just suck it up, because I knew what I was getting into. And I do realize all that, but it feels like it gets crazier and crazier every year. I'll just keep on keepin' on and make it through.

Thanks for listening to me vent -- sometimes I just gotta get that stuff out! Now, Im off to work!

Happy Thanksgiving

Hard to believe, but its actually here. Thanksgiving is among us and I was thinking, what are the things I am thankful for? Here's what I came up with:

-For God
-For life
-For family
-For friends
-For health
-For the allowance to provide for myself and my family
-For freedom

Sure, this list isn't exhaustive, but I think they're the biggest things in life that usually go thankless. So, I encourage you to really think about what you're thankful for and make the most of today, a day to reflect & really give thanks for the things & people in your life.

To my friends and family who read this: Thanks for all you have provided me in my life. You all are the ones who make me who I am & what makes life great -- thanks to you.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Colts Game

Currently watching the Colts play the Cowboys -- Nothing too exciting right now, I can tell by seeing Mel & Nala passed out on the loveseat. Also, I'm sitting pretty much in the dark with only the TV on and the kitchen light.

One thing I've noticed too -- Peyton Manning is in yet ANOTHER commercial. Its kinda neat, I think, since he's our boy. I do like the fact the commercials are friggin hilarious too. He's got the great MasterCard commercials where he plays the reverse role of fan to regular people at their jobs.

The Sprint commercial is good -- "laser, rocket arm" haha.

Now I just saw one with him in a Sony commercial as the QB of a team too.

I think, though, that my fav is the ESPN spot where the Manning Family is taking a tour of the ESPN studios and he and Eli are the "trouble-maker" kids picking on each other. HAHA, classic.

Stay tuned....

TV Shows

Alright - don't get the wrong impression. We really don't watch a whole lot of TV. We do love movies, and we get roped into shows on TV, but all-in-all we don't watch that much. With that said - whats the best show on television? I think that right now there are some pretty dang good shows on...but how do they compare to those we watched when we were younger?

Some of the shows we're semi-into right now are: "Grey's Anatomy", "6 Degrees", "What About Brian", "Desperate Housewives", "Nip/Tuck"

Not religiously, but I can handle an occasional "Real World/Road Rules Challenge", "CSI", "Wild N Out", or "Dancing With The Stars".

What about the oldies? I mean, back in the day, I remember watching "Seinfeld", "The Wonder Years", "Roseanne", "Cheers", "Saturday Night Live" (when it was good), "The Cosby Show", "Knight Rider", "Growing Pains", and "American Gladiators".

Of course times change, as do our interests, but really -- Which shows are the favorites? Any of these that I listed or maybe one I've not named?

You tell me -- what is the best show either currently running, or ever on TV?

Movies

I've never really understood why, but I get in random movie moods. Sometimes, Mel & I will go a good 3-4 nights straight watching a movie and others we'll go a good 3-4 weeks with out watching one. For example, we're watching Home Alone on TV right now and its entertaining! Havent seen it in a quite a while and even though I don't consider it to be an old movie, its actually 16 years old! That boggles my mind because I can remember when it came out in the theaters.

Speaking of, we dont go to the theater a whole lot anymore. Particularly because prices are steep for the admission, snacks, etc. LOTS easier to wait a month or two for it to hit DVD and rent it or buy it for just as much as a 1 time showing on the big screen.

My brother, nephew, Mel & I went and saw "Flushed Away" a new animated film last week and I must say, it wasn't too bad! Cy was zoned in to the massive screen and his bag of popcorn. So, he was entertained for obvious reasons and we were entertained by the comedy of the film -- enough "adult humor" to make it funny.

I think theaters are great, but the more expensive they get, the less people will turn out for the shows. Its hard to find a theater anymore that is well kept, and just plain clean. I'll stick to my home theater set up and have control over the shows I watch in the comfort of my own home!

To close, I think I'd recommend "Flushed Away" to those who are remotely interested. I just dont know that I would see it in the theater though.

Adios for now!

Holidays.....ALREADY!?

HELLO! So I realized today that the retail environment that I work in really makes my days go by fast. Which, in turn, makes my weeks go by fast. Of course that makes the months go by fast. My point is that its NOVEMBER!

Today our Holiday Trim arrived in the store. Im sure it will have to go up sooner rather than later, but GEEZ, it was just HALLOWEEN! After work, I went to the mall and not only are Holiday decorations up, but they're already having sales and playing the music. I turned the corner and Santa is already there posing for pictures with the kids.

This all means that the Holidays come earlier and earlier every year. If you've ever worked retail, then you know what a stressful time the Holidays are and frankly, you almost dont look forward to them.

BUT - I do look forward to them for all the good times Mel & I spend with family and friends.

Here's to the happiest of Holidays and good luck for the rest of 2006!

Previous post's date.....

So I looked at the most recent post "I'm Back" and I realized that it shows the date of September 9th. Kinda freaked me out at first, but then I realized that I did most of that entry that day, but finished it today. Interesting.

Currently watching the Colts vs. Patriots and we're in the 3rd quarter. This is an outstanding game! I'm definitely excited that the Colts are up, but its pretty scary as the Pats are a dang good team.

Alrighty, enjoy the rest of the game!!