Scientology a sham? (GASP) – What???
The Church of Scientology was convicted of fraud in France this week. Finally, someone sees that “religion” for what it is - a money-grubbing sham [read:cult]. Now if we (America) would follow in the footsteps of our European “frenimies” and convict them here in the motherland we’ll be doing good. It’s so ridiculous that it’s taken this long for people to really see them for what they are. I mean, I’ve known all along, have you ever read the Wikipedia description of the above mentioned “religion?” Aliens? Really… Just how stupid can Tom Cruise, Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, Jason Lee, Kelly Preston, et al be? No, wait, don’t answer that. Suckas’ all of them.
Black Friday – 31 Days and counting
Its official, I’ve started my Christmas shopping. Three gifts down, about 75 more to go... I have bought my Dad something that I just know he is going to love; I also purchased myself TWO of the same items. I can’t wait for them to come in. Additionally, I’m so ready for the cold weather and holidays. Food, Gifts, and Fun! I’m excited about Black Friday this year as well, I love to get up early and hit the ground running on this mad house of a day. It’s a tradition…
BlackBerry Tour no bueno
In a recent blog I let everyone know that I finally upgraded the old BlackBerry to the new BlackBerry World Phone Tour. I loved it, at first. However, after about a week I started to have some SERIOUS issues with the trackball system. Cut to a month and a half after I purchased it, it will hardly scroll horizontally. Scrolling vertically is no problem, but horizontally sends the cursor in what appears to be an epileptic seizure. Not to worry, though. I contacted my wireless service provider and found out there was an issue with the first shipment of Tours, more specifically, with each and every model manufactured in Mexico, and they are happy to replace the afflicted models with a brand new, epilepsy free model. I pick it up tomorrow – can’t wait. Mexico, get your act together; because it’s really an inconvenience to have to reprogram all of my specific device settings. Thank gosh the store can port all my contacts, calendar, and e-mail information, or I’d really by pissed.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
State Fair 2009
Here you go Ang...
So keeping with the six year old tradition Ang and I hit up the State Fair of Texas a couple of weeks ago. While the State Fair is always fun and memorable, this year was really a bit lackluster. I think it was a culmination of the economy at large, the rainy weather for most of the Fair, lack of cool freebies/giveaways (Because we all love free shiz), lack of quality exhibits and most definitely the humidity the day we went. What wasn’t lackluster as usual, was the food!
We actually went on Senior Citizens’ day which was perfect, the older people didn’t want to do anything the younger people wanted to do, and the younger people didn’t want to do anything the older people wanted to do; so no lines for either party - perfect. Sidebar: This year the State Fair allowed visitors to bring backpacks which was great because you could carry a couple of bottles of water in with you which freed up about 9 tickets for use on other items. So we hit up all of the boring exhibits that were on exhibition this year and then made the rounds in the pavilions, auto show, food & fiber area and all kinds of fried goodness along the way. I actually went two times this year, one with Ang and the other with some people from work.
Below is a rating of the food on a scale of 1-5 (1-craptastic/5-de’lish):
Fletchers Corny Dog - 5
ALWAYS delicious, they never disappoint!
Fried Pickles -3.5
Love fried pickles, but these were a little ‘off’ smidge soggy and not of the highest quality.
Green Goblins-4
Actually good, could have done without the guacamole and the fact that my face turned red and blotchy then started itching…almost as if I was allergic to something in them.
Fried Butter-1
Totally disgusting, not sure what Oprah was smoking because this was SO gross.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade-5
Always a good choice
Hamburger-4
A decent showing, not a Twisted Root burger, but decent. Wouldn’t that be awesome, a Twisted Root booth at the Fair?
“Tator Twisters”-5
These were really good, I’m pretty sure you could make them yourself, but that would involve a lot of work and flaming hot grease. Much easier to buy from the Fair once a year.
Fried Pecan Pie-3
I was actually thinking that this would be a homemade Pecan Pie, but no, it was actually one of those mini pies you can buy similar to a Hostess cake that they fried. Pretty good, I would probably eat it again.
ALWAYS delicious, they never disappoint!
Fried Pickles -3.5
Love fried pickles, but these were a little ‘off’ smidge soggy and not of the highest quality.
Green Goblins-4
Actually good, could have done without the guacamole and the fact that my face turned red and blotchy then started itching…almost as if I was allergic to something in them.
Fried Butter-1
Totally disgusting, not sure what Oprah was smoking because this was SO gross.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade-5
Always a good choice
Hamburger-4
A decent showing, not a Twisted Root burger, but decent. Wouldn’t that be awesome, a Twisted Root booth at the Fair?
“Tator Twisters”-5
These were really good, I’m pretty sure you could make them yourself, but that would involve a lot of work and flaming hot grease. Much easier to buy from the Fair once a year.
Fried Pecan Pie-3
I was actually thinking that this would be a homemade Pecan Pie, but no, it was actually one of those mini pies you can buy similar to a Hostess cake that they fried. Pretty good, I would probably eat it again.
Monday, October 19, 2009
The life that could have been...
I don’t know what possessed me, but for some reason I dusted off my yearbook from High School tonight and took a trip down memory lane. A little encouraging, depressing and humorous, though it was more comical than anything. After looking and laughing a ton, I was left with a few lingering questions…
How in the world was I that skinny? I mean, recently I’ve tried and tried to shed ten pounds to no avail. However, in 2002 I had to weigh all of 120 pounds, now I’m almost to 180. Good God, that’s 60 pounds in seven years. At this rate I’m going to have a reality TV show like Ruby pretty soon. Sidebar: I really like Ruby. I do not even look like the same person today, seriously. I will say this, it’s given me a new desire to lose some weight – let’s see if it works.
Whatever happened to 'so and so?' I was really surprised how many people that I was friends with, or knew of in school, and yet as time has gone by they have slipped from my mind and I’ve totally forgotten about then. There were probably ten people that I had forgotten about over the years. I was able to find a couple of them on a social networking site, though.
Was that really the style? While I did win Best Dressed and Most Likely to succeed numerous times, I’m still perplexed as to what I was wearing. Take for instance my Best Dressed photo, one would assume that in this photo individuals would showcase their ability to dress well; but, I’m not sure that was the case in my photo. I’m wearing a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, a pair of size 29 Diesel Jeans (both of which are still in my closet), and yes, that’s correct – I was pimping Diesel Jeans back in 2002 BEFORE they were cool. Thanks in large part to my Aunt who bankrolled my clothing allowance back then (and now). LOL Anyway, in the photo I’m wearing the polo tucked into the jeans, with no belt, I mean, no belt? Really?!?! Oh well.
On an encouraging note, in a section related to future plans I wrote “I hope to have an MBA when I graduate college” at least there’s one thing I followed through on. If only I had done the same with my piano lessons I’d be playing Carnegie Hall right now.
Would you go back to High School if you were given the opportunity? Hell yes I would!
How in the world was I that skinny? I mean, recently I’ve tried and tried to shed ten pounds to no avail. However, in 2002 I had to weigh all of 120 pounds, now I’m almost to 180. Good God, that’s 60 pounds in seven years. At this rate I’m going to have a reality TV show like Ruby pretty soon. Sidebar: I really like Ruby. I do not even look like the same person today, seriously. I will say this, it’s given me a new desire to lose some weight – let’s see if it works.
Whatever happened to 'so and so?' I was really surprised how many people that I was friends with, or knew of in school, and yet as time has gone by they have slipped from my mind and I’ve totally forgotten about then. There were probably ten people that I had forgotten about over the years. I was able to find a couple of them on a social networking site, though.
Was that really the style? While I did win Best Dressed and Most Likely to succeed numerous times, I’m still perplexed as to what I was wearing. Take for instance my Best Dressed photo, one would assume that in this photo individuals would showcase their ability to dress well; but, I’m not sure that was the case in my photo. I’m wearing a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, a pair of size 29 Diesel Jeans (both of which are still in my closet), and yes, that’s correct – I was pimping Diesel Jeans back in 2002 BEFORE they were cool. Thanks in large part to my Aunt who bankrolled my clothing allowance back then (and now). LOL Anyway, in the photo I’m wearing the polo tucked into the jeans, with no belt, I mean, no belt? Really?!?! Oh well.
On an encouraging note, in a section related to future plans I wrote “I hope to have an MBA when I graduate college” at least there’s one thing I followed through on. If only I had done the same with my piano lessons I’d be playing Carnegie Hall right now.
Would you go back to High School if you were given the opportunity? Hell yes I would!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Obama deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?
DISCLAIMER: This is my opinion, so please don't bother posting comments about how this award is deserved, because no matter what you say - I won't believe it. Save those comments for The Washington Post, or the ladies of The View, or someone who actually cares.
I think my 'mother freaking' head is going to explode. President Obama has won a Nobel Peace prize for...get this...his speeches. Man, I've lived such a sheltered/country life that I thought the Nobel Peace Prize was reserved for individuals who actually promoted world peace. How dumb was I to think that, apparently you get a Nobel Peace Prize for...talking well. Are you serious...give me a freaking break. Because he gives speeches well, WTF?
Let's take a look at some previous Nobel Peace Prize winners:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - figurehead of the non-violent civil rights and anti-segregation movements in America
Nelson Mandela - prominent civil rights leader and former president of South Africa
Mother Theresa - 'nuff said
It's really a disgrace that Alfred Nobel's legacy of honoring individuals who have done great things in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine or Literature while simultaneously promoting world peace has been tarnished by such a controversial (stupid) decision. So exactly which section does "giving good speeches" and dividing congress (read:America) on health care, fall into? Literature maybe, oh, wait, he didn't write any of those speeches. Medicine, oh, wait, none of those bills he didn't write have been passed yet.
"Because he gives good speeches"...come on. What a disgrace.
I think my 'mother freaking' head is going to explode. President Obama has won a Nobel Peace prize for...get this...his speeches. Man, I've lived such a sheltered/country life that I thought the Nobel Peace Prize was reserved for individuals who actually promoted world peace. How dumb was I to think that, apparently you get a Nobel Peace Prize for...talking well. Are you serious...give me a freaking break. Because he gives speeches well, WTF?
Let's take a look at some previous Nobel Peace Prize winners:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - figurehead of the non-violent civil rights and anti-segregation movements in America
Nelson Mandela - prominent civil rights leader and former president of South Africa
Mother Theresa - 'nuff said
It's really a disgrace that Alfred Nobel's legacy of honoring individuals who have done great things in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology, Medicine or Literature while simultaneously promoting world peace has been tarnished by such a controversial (stupid) decision. So exactly which section does "giving good speeches" and dividing congress (read:America) on health care, fall into? Literature maybe, oh, wait, he didn't write any of those speeches. Medicine, oh, wait, none of those bills he didn't write have been passed yet.
"Because he gives good speeches"...come on. What a disgrace.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
COMING SOON to a blog near you!
A review of The State Fair of Texas - 2009, in all it's fried glory.
A critique (really just a pet peeve of mine) of Facebook etiquette.
Vacation options for 2010. Can't wait!
A critique (really just a pet peeve of mine) of Facebook etiquette.
Vacation options for 2010. Can't wait!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Mindless chatter
Celebrity Feud, 2.0 - Eminem vs. Mariah
I actually knew nothing about this until B squared and AK brought it up over drinks. Is this not the best celebrity feud in a while? Not sure about you, but I gotta’ say, I’m team Eminem – all the way. The kid has mad skills, yes, I like Eminem. I have always liked Eminem I own every album he’s ever produced. Does that make me trashy? No, I don’t think so, but then again if it does, I don’t care. If you aren’t aware of the synopsis of said feud, Eim’ & Mariah (Mary P) purportedly dated for a while a few years ago, only Mariah refuses to admit it – going so far to say that Eminem is lying and of course he says she’s lying and has proof. She released Obsessed with the following lyrics “Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me? Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me, When everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me, Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this…” To which he fired back The Warning complete with the following lyrics “I’m a hair away from getting carried away and getting’ sued…I can describe areas of your house that you wouldn’t find on an episode of Cribs, A blow below ribs if I hear another word so don’t go opening your jibs cause every time you do it’s just another load of fibs, I ain’t saying this shit again, ho. You know what it is. It’s a warning shot for before I blow up ya whole spot, Call my bluff and I’ll release every f$$king thing I got, Including the voicemails right before you flipped your top, When me and Luis were tryin’ to stick two CD’s in the same spot…” I actually like both songs, but be honest, he eviscerated both Mariah and Nick. You MUST go to youtube.com and listen to both tracks. Stay tuned, I’m hoping for round two, or according to Eminem “The Attack.”
Condiments? Yes, ketchup, please
I was thoroughly offended by three different restaurateurs featured on the Travel Channels, Food Paradise television show. Apparently people from both Chicago and New York City don’t think that ketchup should be eaten or even placed/allowed on a hot dog. The owner of one New York hot dog eatery went as far to say that “ketchup is for the uneducated and ignorant coinsurer.” Well F them, see if I EVER eat at their establishment. The Chicago hot dog eatery featured said that while they do cater to the consumer, they won’t actually “place the ketchup on the hot dog, instead we’ll give you a packet” as they refuse to be responsible for this travesty. What the F ever. I like ketchup on my hot dog AND I HATE mustard. All I can say is that their ass better not come to my apartment and ask for mustard…
I actually knew nothing about this until B squared and AK brought it up over drinks. Is this not the best celebrity feud in a while? Not sure about you, but I gotta’ say, I’m team Eminem – all the way. The kid has mad skills, yes, I like Eminem. I have always liked Eminem I own every album he’s ever produced. Does that make me trashy? No, I don’t think so, but then again if it does, I don’t care. If you aren’t aware of the synopsis of said feud, Eim’ & Mariah (Mary P) purportedly dated for a while a few years ago, only Mariah refuses to admit it – going so far to say that Eminem is lying and of course he says she’s lying and has proof. She released Obsessed with the following lyrics “Ooh boy why you so obsessed with me? Boy I want to know- lyin’ that you’re sexin me, When everybody knows it’s clear that you’re upset with me, Ohh finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress Last man on the earth- still couldn’t get this…” To which he fired back The Warning complete with the following lyrics “I’m a hair away from getting carried away and getting’ sued…I can describe areas of your house that you wouldn’t find on an episode of Cribs, A blow below ribs if I hear another word so don’t go opening your jibs cause every time you do it’s just another load of fibs, I ain’t saying this shit again, ho. You know what it is. It’s a warning shot for before I blow up ya whole spot, Call my bluff and I’ll release every f$$king thing I got, Including the voicemails right before you flipped your top, When me and Luis were tryin’ to stick two CD’s in the same spot…” I actually like both songs, but be honest, he eviscerated both Mariah and Nick. You MUST go to youtube.com and listen to both tracks. Stay tuned, I’m hoping for round two, or according to Eminem “The Attack.”
Condiments? Yes, ketchup, please
I was thoroughly offended by three different restaurateurs featured on the Travel Channels, Food Paradise television show. Apparently people from both Chicago and New York City don’t think that ketchup should be eaten or even placed/allowed on a hot dog. The owner of one New York hot dog eatery went as far to say that “ketchup is for the uneducated and ignorant coinsurer.” Well F them, see if I EVER eat at their establishment. The Chicago hot dog eatery featured said that while they do cater to the consumer, they won’t actually “place the ketchup on the hot dog, instead we’ll give you a packet” as they refuse to be responsible for this travesty. What the F ever. I like ketchup on my hot dog AND I HATE mustard. All I can say is that their ass better not come to my apartment and ask for mustard…
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Everything you never needed to know about me
So, I got this "Friends Survey" via a social networking site and thought I would share the responses with my "many" (I use the term many loosely) devoted blog readers. Enjoy!
1. Name given at birth?
Withheld for concerns of crazy ass stalkers
2. Nicknames?
Jay or JJ
3. Favorite sayings?
Too many to list..."Too through", "I’m over it", "What the F?"
4. Hometown?
Caddo Mills, TX
5. Current Residence?
Dallas, TX
6. Croutons or Bacon bits?
Croutons all the way
7. Favorite salad dressing?
Italian
8. Shampoo or conditioner?
Is this asking if I use either of the above or what brands are my
favorites? Either way... Yes, I use them both. I alternate Frederic Fekkai & Nioxin shampoos and conditioners – I know, I’m high maintenance.
9. What is your favorite gum?
Fruit Stripe
10. Do you make fun of people?
Unfortunately, I do
11. Would you rather be deaf or blind?
Deaf
12. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
No – thank you God!
13. One pillow or two, cotton or feathers?
Start out with two, then down to one. Down filled.
14. Pets?
Wester the Pester dog
15. Favorite Music?
I like all kinds of music with the exception of Reggae
16. Hobbies?
I’ve really been trying to take up a hobby. I currently don’t have any, I want a
couple though – any suggestions?
17. Toothpaste?
IsoActive Whitening in the morning & Sensodyne ProNamel at night
18. Favorite foods?
Too many to list, if you can’t tell by looking at me, I like to eat: American, Italian, Chinese, Sushi, Mexican, Latin, the list could go on forever
19. Do you like sushi and caviar?
Yes, both. I love sushi (any kind w/o tuna) and actually caviar as well, Ossetra is my favorite
20. Favorite town to chill in?
New York – of course
21. Favorite ice cream flavor?
I don’t like ice cream
22. Favorite drink (non-alcoholic)?
Unsweetened Iced tea, Luzianne brand preferred or lemonade
23. What would be the first thing you’d change about yourself?
Tough question, it would be a tie between my teeth and my flab
24. Favorite perfume/cologne?
Oh, again a tie. Ter’re de Hermes & Thierry Mugler B Men
25. Favorite Website(s)?
My blog of course
26. Favorite subject in school?
Elementary – Handwriting; Middle – Science; High – Work Co-Op
27. Least favorite subject in school?
Algebra
28. Favorite alcoholic drink?
Beer or SoCo & Red Bull or Seven & Seven
29. Favorite sport to watch?
Football or Basketball
30. Most Humiliating moment:
Like I want to relive that, I don’t think so
31. Do you know how to cook?
Yes, very well, thank you very much
32. If you could change your name, what would it be?
Either John Paul or I’ve always wanted a name with an X in it, like Deveraux for a last name
33. Do you read?
Yes, I’m reading Heart of Darkness at the moment
34. What do you order at McDonalds?
Two Cheeseburger Meal, Supersized with a Coke, once in a Blue Moon, I'll do a Big Mac Meal not supersized with a Coke
35. Dream Job?
Professional Chef, or if I could stomach blood an Eye Doctor
1. Name given at birth?
Withheld for concerns of crazy ass stalkers
2. Nicknames?
Jay or JJ
3. Favorite sayings?
Too many to list..."Too through", "I’m over it", "What the F?"
4. Hometown?
Caddo Mills, TX
5. Current Residence?
Dallas, TX
6. Croutons or Bacon bits?
Croutons all the way
7. Favorite salad dressing?
Italian
8. Shampoo or conditioner?
Is this asking if I use either of the above or what brands are my
favorites? Either way... Yes, I use them both. I alternate Frederic Fekkai & Nioxin shampoos and conditioners – I know, I’m high maintenance.
9. What is your favorite gum?
Fruit Stripe
10. Do you make fun of people?
Unfortunately, I do
11. Would you rather be deaf or blind?
Deaf
12. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
No – thank you God!
13. One pillow or two, cotton or feathers?
Start out with two, then down to one. Down filled.
14. Pets?
Wester the Pester dog
15. Favorite Music?
I like all kinds of music with the exception of Reggae
16. Hobbies?
I’ve really been trying to take up a hobby. I currently don’t have any, I want a
couple though – any suggestions?
17. Toothpaste?
IsoActive Whitening in the morning & Sensodyne ProNamel at night
18. Favorite foods?
Too many to list, if you can’t tell by looking at me, I like to eat: American, Italian, Chinese, Sushi, Mexican, Latin, the list could go on forever
19. Do you like sushi and caviar?
Yes, both. I love sushi (any kind w/o tuna) and actually caviar as well, Ossetra is my favorite
20. Favorite town to chill in?
New York – of course
21. Favorite ice cream flavor?
I don’t like ice cream
22. Favorite drink (non-alcoholic)?
Unsweetened Iced tea, Luzianne brand preferred or lemonade
23. What would be the first thing you’d change about yourself?
Tough question, it would be a tie between my teeth and my flab
24. Favorite perfume/cologne?
Oh, again a tie. Ter’re de Hermes & Thierry Mugler B Men
25. Favorite Website(s)?
My blog of course
26. Favorite subject in school?
Elementary – Handwriting; Middle – Science; High – Work Co-Op
27. Least favorite subject in school?
Algebra
28. Favorite alcoholic drink?
Beer or SoCo & Red Bull or Seven & Seven
29. Favorite sport to watch?
Football or Basketball
30. Most Humiliating moment:
Like I want to relive that, I don’t think so
31. Do you know how to cook?
Yes, very well, thank you very much
32. If you could change your name, what would it be?
Either John Paul or I’ve always wanted a name with an X in it, like Deveraux for a last name
33. Do you read?
Yes, I’m reading Heart of Darkness at the moment
34. What do you order at McDonalds?
Two Cheeseburger Meal, Supersized with a Coke, once in a Blue Moon, I'll do a Big Mac Meal not supersized with a Coke
35. Dream Job?
Professional Chef, or if I could stomach blood an Eye Doctor
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