Boo, and stuff

Happy halloween and all that jazz. I know by the time this is posted the day will be over soon, but I still wanted to say that. I think the best part of halloween is the day after, when you can buy big bags of candy from the stores for a really cheap price, no need to dress up and go knocking on strangers doors.

Unplug

Kinda funny, I saw a tv advertisement telling adults how they can use special features to make sure kids don't watch programs that are not suitable for them. I got a better idea, instead of having to learn to program the tv and telling them why they shouldn't watch certain shows, why not just unplug the thing and tell them that they are not allowed to watch anything without a parent present? Growing up I didn't lay around and veg out in front of the tube for hours on end, and I didn't try to watch things that where "bad", and the reason was simple: My dad made it clear that the tv was his, hands off and I could only watch it if he turned it on. Simple, to the point, and it worked. I pulled the plug on my tv viewing and found that it gave me extra time for projects, hobbies, and things I needed to get done. Not sure why I wanted to post all of this, something to do while I am online.

Lame joke day & pictures!

Did you hear the one about the guy whose wife demanded he take her some place expensive? He took her to the gas station.

As I promised well over a month ago, here are two pictures of my dog "G.W."

Not for use in wet climates

So I decided to sit down and write something, anything, but my mind has gone blank. I guess I could report that all is going well for now, my job is good and it keeps me on my toes. Sometimes I bounce thoughts around in my head, things that come up throughout the day or week and I might ponder them for a minute or two, today's thought is the feeling of inadequacy I get. From time to time I feel that I am not measuring up to what I should be, or I should be becoming. I feel sometimes I am not the friend or boyfriend I should be, I am not the son I am capable of being, or I am not the co-worker I am supposed to strive to be. I know it is pointless to beat myself up on something over and over, but sometimes it does get me thinking.

Final call

So the Cardinals are finished for the year. I know I am late getting on here saying that, been busy and stuff. Also finished not just for the season, but for good, is Busch Memorial Staduim. Always recognizable on TV with the Gateway Arch in the background and the stylish roof on top, it has run its course in baseball history, which is why this season was called "final call". I am just one fan, but it feels odd for my favorite team to call some other stadium home, especially since they have been there before I was born ('66 was the first year I believe). To say the Cardinals no longer play at Busch would be like saying the Cubs no longer play at Wrigley Field, or something similar. Just feels odd, wonder how it feels for those who actually work in the organization, both past and present. I guess sometimes in our own lives we have "final calls", times where we have to leave something behind for something new and unknown. Here's to final calls not being a stopping point, but being a point of wonderful new beginnings. Oh, and by the way, since I am a baseball nut I have a few bids up on eBay for some collectible Cardinal stuff that might make good Christmas presents for my parents.

Teach the children well

I am all for making sure students get the education they need to succeed in the world, but I want to see more practical things being taught as well. Things like being able to open a packet of ketchup, or opening the plastic bag that holds the spoon, napkin, and straw, or being able to open a carton of milk. If kids are taught this from an early age it will do them wonders (and cause less headaches on teachers) when they are ready to eat school lunch in the cafeteria. Please parents, for your kids, for the good of society, and most importantly for the good of my hands that have to open all these things every day, take all of this into consideration. Thank you.

All I can say is WOW!

9th inning, down by 2 runs, the St. Louis Cardinals looked to be 3 outs away from having to watch the world series in front of the TV. David Eckstein got a two out hit to put him on first, then he stole second on a ball pitch to Jim Edmonds. After Jim drew a walk, Albert Pujols stepped into the batters box. Now, in any movie this would be the perfect time for the hero to hit a home run, but that only happens in movies, right? On the second pitch to Albert he hammered it deep into left field, and in that instant the once joyous crowd got so quiet you could hear a pin drop. When Houston got their turn up to bat they couldn't return the favor, game over and St. Louis stays alive, final score was 5 to 4. I will say this, if they don't win the next two games and don't make it to the world series, just seeing that 9th inning unfold and watching my favorite team go from down and out to being the winner was more then enough for me. Even though I say that, I will still be watching and hoping that they make it all the way.

We be rollin'

So the other day my mustang did the only trick it seems to do well: it died on me. Now, just cutting out is one thing, but having it cut out while driving on the busiest street in town moving along with traffic makes for exciting times. Long story short I got my car back the next day from the shop, I would give them a shout out for the awesome work they do, but I try not to give out what town I live in. So that was cool to get my main ride back up and going, but I wasn't the only one lately to get back up and rolling. The old bike Wendy was using (which is her mom's) has been on borrowed time for a while now, but it has finally had it. After a few trips to some bike shops in town she settled on a really sweet 2005 GT Aggressor. Like a woman after my own heart she has started to modify it to her liking with a few add-ons, she keeps it up and my bike might start to get jealous or envious.

YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

So this evening my favorite baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, started playing in the NLCS. First game is in the books, Cards win 5 to 3!! One game down, 3 more to go.

Little known facts about me

I really only drink hot chocolate during the month of December. I sometimes stay up late goofing off when I should be in bed. Sometimes I still get scared of the dark. Sometimes I worry that I might have said or done something to a friend of mine that wasn't right, so I am literally on pins and needles until I can talk to that person again. I apologize for things that are beyond me, stuff that actually shouldn't be my fault, but I feel guilty anyways. I was bullied from grade school all the way through high school, and one time I almost started a fight in class with one of the people that was picking on me. I keep my mountain bike, on average, cleaner then my car. My dream job if money was not an issue would be a valet parker.

For every action

I guess lately I have questioned something: my actions. I know the choices we make today will have an effect on us tomorrow, and I guess I am looking at my todays and wondering how good/bad/otherwise I set myself up for the tomorrow. I guess I have not just been looking over the big stuff, but little things as well, and I know people say you shouldn't sweat the little things, but even God tells us that we need to be faithful with the small things.

Filler post

I wanted to post something witty,
perhaps even a little bit silly.
But when I logged on,
my mind was just gone,
so I called up the lame post committee.

Number 200

According to Blogger, this post is number 200 for me. Wow, 200 mind numbing, strange, and sometimes pointless posts, where did I find the time? Who knows how the next 200 or so will turn out, all I know is that sometimes I seem to better behind a keyboard then in real life, maybe because I can edit what I type by using the delete key.

It has begun

Holiday decorating kicked off today at the house. I got a little bit of a break from it thanks to having church in the morning, then being invited out to lunch afterwards (thanks again Ms. T and Wendy!). I really wish I had more to say right now, but my mind is blank, I think breathing in all the outside dust has short circuited my brain.

Saddle up

So today something happened that usually doesn't: something I organized went well. A few of us from church got together for a morning bike ride, the weather was good and everyone had a good time. Hellos and shout outs to mi "LM" Wendy, Melissa, Nick, Amy, Amanda, Andy, & Ron, you all rock! I think a name should be in order for this group, since we have hinted at making it a regular thing, I liked Amy's idea of calling the group "Pure Joy Pedalers."