The Hoildays Are Upon Us

So.....OMG the holidays are here!!!!!!!!! I just screamed like a girl.
Once Halloween has passed, all hell will break loose and not stop until New Year's Day. I love this time of year, because there are parties to go to, new outfits to buy, and of course gifts to receive. If you don't know all the holiday that I'm talking about....here is the list. This will be the only time that I name them, so please remember for future reference.

1. HALLOWEEN.
OBVI it's one of my fav holidays, because you get to act a fool and be out in public. Best part is that you can wear a mask and no one will know who you are. See pic below.....




This Halloween got a little out of control with me taking it there....and being Buffalo Bill. GET IT!!!!! I also snuck a peek at NYC biggest Halloween party, The Greenwich Village Halloween parade. Good times over all. But now on to bigger and better things.

2. Birthday Extravaganza.
If you have never been invited then you need to get yourself to a plastic surgeon quick...Because only the pretty are invited to this Birthday BlowOut. It all started when I met this bitch...
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Brought herself into my life. Come to find out that her B-day is a day before mine. Hence why we are eternal sisters. DER!

So every years since we have known each other we have spent our b-days in a drunken haze of debauchery and havoc. The celebrations last for what seems like a month and a half but really only last either a week or at least three days...all depending on when our birthdays fall. So this year we will once again celebrate the birth of two of the most AMAZING bitches to ever hit the street in a pair of KILLER FMP'S. All I can tell you is to be aware if you are around and not invited...because somehow you will get swallowed and join in the festivities.


So....from this point all other holiday are normal and still needed. OBVI, b/c you get time off. There is Christmas Eve, Christmas, and of course the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Which btw, I have never really done anything crazy on New Year's Eve. Granted, I've had some great NYE's, but nothing even close to handcuffs, dark rooms, and people I don't know. LOL!!!!! Oh well, we'll see what happens this year.

Again a word to the wise. The days between Nov. 10th-13th, STAY OFF THE STREET!!!!!!!!!

I know, I know, I know...did you hear...

What is up,

So yes....I know that my absence has caused many of you heartache and distress, but no worries, I'm back now. I took sometime away from this thing to clear my head. There have been a lot of new chapters in the Book of Nick, most that I can't write about, because you would only believe them if you were present. Anywho.........The jest of the matter is that I'm going to start blogging more. So again I say, NO Worries.


The Author

I'M BACK BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!

I'VE BEEN GONE FOR A MIN. BUT JUST YOU WAIT.........

When's the last time you enjoyed yourself

So.....I just came back from seeing Superman Returns and was thinking on the way home about stuff I should write about. I know, I lead a very exciting life. LOL!!!!

Superman was really good. I'm a huge fan of comic books, so it's nice to see the stuff that I grew up on come to life on the big screen. As I'm watching the movie, I get to thinking about how this movie in particular makes one forget about the daily in's and out's of life. Instead, you get lost in the movie, thinking about how this was done and what would it be like if that really could happen. You find yourself enjoying life.........
So many times we get caught up in what we have to do next, what has yet to be done or even what wasn't done. Sometimes it's just nice to enjoy yourself.

While leaving the movie several people committed on how the movie was "just ok"......"it wasn't anything spectacular." Some even commented that the movie could have been better. But, as these people were dissing this well made film, I got to thinking about a time when people would have been awe struck at what was displayed in this movie. We have all seen movies like it....Jurassic Park, Batman, Willow, Star Wars....just to name a few, movies that made us forget. What happened to those times......when did we become a society that needed to see reality played out in front of us. What happened to just enjoying yourself at the theatre??? How have we become so far removed from a society that once was in awe of "Technicolor"?

I won't attempt to answer these questions; instead I will let you ponder. I have my own thoughts, but for now, I'll just sit back and enjoy.

What's the happs??

So here is an update on the life of Nick.

The job is going well. I realized today that I really loved my job at the University. It really was a great fit for me. It allowed me to be myself with no regrets. I could talk as much as I wanted, and as little as I wanted. It allowed me to see the country and above all, drive to different parts that I probably never would have gotten the chance to had I been in another job. Most of all, it allowed me to have an impact on someone's life, which at the end of the day is all I want to do with my life.

*Warning soapbox about to be stepped on*

So many of us live day-to-day just trying to get by. I realized this early in my life, especially after 2 different jobs. I met so many people along the way that had been in the same job 3 or 5 years. Waiting for something to happen. When I woke up that day and quit my job, I decided that I would no longer wait for things to happen to me, that instead that I would have to make them happen.
So here I sit again, with a new job. I'm only a month into, and yet somehow it feels like I'm waiting for something to happen. I leave work filling like I could have done more, like I should have done more. I should've had a direct impact. Perhaps, it will happen. But, I've also decided that I can no longer wait. Because once you have touched the "rainbow" the last thing you want to do is stare at it out of a window.

*Soapbox off*

Don't get me wrong, I'm not out for a new job and I don't hate my current one. If anything I'm writing this as a testament to where I am and where I want to be. I know that me leaving my job in DC was not without thought. I know in my heart it was done for a bigger reason, one that I probably won't ever know the answer to. So, I'll wait to tell you what the happs??

So what happened

So Pride has come and gone. And well, it was another Pride in the books. What can I say.
Friday got Spletty at a place called Mr. Blacks, where the bar backs walk around with no pants or underwear on. For those of you who haven't been to said bar, it's like a bar in someone's basement. Actually, more like a den. I have been a couple of times and each time I get very drunk and remember the next day how much I disliked the music. The drinks are always good, but the music could use some help.
Saturday found me extremely hung over and lying in bed falling asleep twice. I only got up in the middle to go meet a friend for coffee. After coffee, I decided that I needed a restart, waking back up three hours later and heading to another bar. This time around I decided that it wouldn't be a good idea to spend the next day in bed, so I decided to have one beer and call it an early night.
Sunday started bright and early. A friend was having a parade watching party that started at 10am. Needless to say, this lady likes her sleep, so I didn't get over there until 11ish. All I have to say is that drinking from 11 until 6 is never a good idea. If anything you find yourself at another party at 7pm and hating life. LOL!!!!!!

So, no big parties this year. No dancing with my girls and burning holes in someone's dance floor. And, no rush thru airports to catch an ealier flight. If anything, this years Pride was the tamest of the bunch. Perhaps, it was for the best. Maybe as I get older Pride becomes something that I celebrate year around or maybe even in those random moments when it just feels great to be Proud of where you are in life.

It's that time of year again.....is that the smell of Pride????

So, another pride year is upon us. This will be the first time that I don't spend Pride in San Fran. Granted it doesn't really work out to go out to the West Coast this year, with the new job and all, but it would have been great. Instead, I will spend this year's Pride in a new city. Headed to Fire Island on friday and Saturday and then coming back to the city for the parade on sunday. Should be a good time. I hope.
I have to say that ever since I've come out....Pride is the one thing that I look forward to every year. Growing up in MO, I would always see Pride events on the news and hope one day that I would end up on a float in a cowboy hat.......I can't believe I just wrote that, but it's true. Side note.....have you ever seen that one movie where the guy's parents end up seeing him on Tv in a gay pride parade.....having mental bloc right now. It's either "the Full Monty" or "The Sum of Us".....with Russell Crowe. If you haven't seen "The Sum of Us"....you really should. Love Russell......anywho

The thing about Pride itself is the experience of it all. From the parade, to the clubs, to the concerts, to the events at the end of the parade. It is all worth it. My first Pride event was in Columbus, OH. I have to tell you that I didn't know that many gay people lived in the Midwest. Thousands of people. I will spare you the details, but I will tell you that I remember a random bartender, a cheerleader from OSU, and dikes on bikes.

The next two Prides would find me in DC and San Fran. Both so different, but both so fun. Lot's of boys, lots of dancing, lots of late nights early mornings. So that brings us to this year..... I don't know what Pride has in store for me this year. But whatever it is, I'm looking forward to the memories.

Wherever you go....There you are

So....I apologize for not writing. I'm sure that many of you have decided to leave this blog behind. I had to take a pause from writing b/c of the whole moving to another city thing. For those that don't know. I moved to NYC a little over a month ago. I have to tell you that I miss DC so much. Most of all, my friends. I don't regret moving, I know that what I did was for the best. I'm in a relationship that is working out....and have a good job. Being in NYC isn't bad at all if anything, it's very cool.
So from here on out, I will try to write about the musings of a city that I never thought that I would find myself in. From, the million and one restaurants, to the fabulous club scene that I probably won't ever be apart of.....LOL!!!!!!! So sit back and enjoy the wild ride that I'm sure is about to ensue.

BitterSweet

So... I know that I haven't written in awhile. Things have been crazy around here...and by here I mean my mind. Now that things have settled down a bit, I can now talk. So, today is my last day officially of living in Washington, DC. It's my last day at work the last day that I will walk home from work and, the last day that I will call 1st and W, NW my home. I'm moving. For those who don't know I'm off to NYC, to start a new job and some new adventures.

In the end it's all kind of bittersweet. I've loved every last minute that I've spent here; my job, DC, and of course my friends. No worries, this is not a good-bye post (that one will come tomorrow). But, I know in my heart that the move that I'm about to take is one that has been in the works for sometime. A famous person once said, "There is no testimony without a test." And so with that, I'm ready to be tested again as I move on in my book of life.

It's been my goal to get back into fashion every since I left my first job out of college. I now have that opportunity and can't wait. In the end, I guess life really is like a book. There will always be new chapters. So with that, I start a new chapter in the BOOK OF NICK. Thanks to all those that have read, stopped reading but still checked back once in awhile, and even those that came along on this crazy adventure with me. I will miss this place, but know that there are many more adventures ahead.

Peace, Love, and Hair Grease to all the fans

Get on it.....NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

So....I can't believe that I have not blogged about my favorite show of the year.......FLAVOR OF LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!! If you bitches have not seen this shit....it is by far the hottest thing to hit TV since My Super Sweet Sixteen ( I live for marathon’s of that show...). It's just as funny and Lard' the people on the show are A.M.A.Z.I.NG to watch. The first season just ended, and you best believe that VH1 was not dumb and def. scooped up a second season of this great show, which starts filming in May.

If you have never seen the show or for some un-Godly reason never heard of it; first, get you ass in front of a tv and be prepared to die from laughter, 2) be prepared for this to suck you in, cause once you see one episode you will want to keep watching.
The basic premise of the show is that Flavor-Flav is in search of a true love. The show starts with 25 women and each week women are booted off until there is only one left....which is suppose to be Flavs true love....too bad, because the woman he chose dumped him real quick....she was just in it for the sake of making a name for herself, which I don't blame her.....granted, I would never stick my tongue in Flavor-Flav's mouth (I just threw up in my mouth, sorry)


Please check this clip out.....it will explain why you must watch...





and if you need another reason......




Now that I have added another bit of wisdom to your life......go and watch, you can thank me later

Happy Belated Blog Birthday to Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So....I am so out of it. I just realized today that as of yesterday, I have been blogging for a year. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! It really seems like yesterday when I started writing about all the crazy thoughts in my head. Some of you followed blindly, while others did so hesitantly. There were even some that happily joined along willingly never asking any questions along the way.

I have to say that if anything this blog has taught me that maybe I'm not so crazy, only because so many of you agree or have been through similar crazy shit. So thanks to all of those who read...even when I don't update regularly.

I do promise to keep this thing going...hopefully for another year. And, I hope that you will join me for the ride and all the crazy thoughts that will def. ensue.

What to Wear

So.....I need some help. That's enough from the Peanut gallery.......I need help in picking a swim suit for this season and a pair of everyday jeans. This past weekend me and the other half....with friends in tote went shopping. Well, no shopping was really done, instead we looked at some amazing bags that one friend is going to buy, hopefully, and also looked for some jeans. I am currently auditioning for a new pair of everyday jeans. If you know me....you know that I am not one to own a million and one pair of designer jeans. My theory is that I would rather spend $100 or more on shoes, drinks, or food.....I am a fat girl. In fact, I don't really own designer jeans....I have like a couple pair of Levi's, which I love...did you know they are one of few "designer" jeans that come in both a waist and length.
Anywho back to the story......So when I was working for this one teen clothing store right out of college as an asst. buyer....no bitches, I am not a retail rat....I don't have the mind set to deal with customers.....I love all of you bitches that do though....."better you then me"..... I would get a pretty nice discount plus a few freebies every once in a while. So my jean selection mostly came for this particular store....."why spend mine", like my girl Kim says. In being honest, these jeans fit like a glove, they are made for people who are not the tallest and may or may not have some junk in the trunk.
Well, after some prodding from some mean girls I broke down and bought the Levi’s. Now, after some more prodding from the other half, I have finally broken down and decided that I need a new pair of everyday jeans. You know, the type that aren't too tight, but still show off my assets when I'm at the market. Right know there are two that are in the lead.....

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The other item that I'm currently auditioning is a new swimsuit for the summer season. Usually I'm a regular type of swim suit guy....nothing fancy and def. not a speedo. But, this year I want to try something different.....I have to say that I'm pretty happy with my body right now, of course it can use work, but all in all I'm happy with it including my legs...so why not show them off....So this is what I want....well I can't find a pic of it...but it's a Diesel number in black, square cut, may or may not be tight....thoughts???

Je suis Pardon

So.....I will skip the usual apologizes about not writing for a while and get right to it.
My life has been really busy and I can say that it has both been hard and fun....most of all I can say that I look forward to the change that is about to take place. Before we talk about the future...let's catch up.

Work has been work....SSDD, LOL!!! Have not traveled since late November and I can say that without a doubt, I belong on the road. Have you ever seen that Marriott commercial for "the Road Warrior".....that is me. I don't know what it is about traveling, but I love it. I love getting away, being somewhere new, and exploring. Which in part is why I love my job so much. I knew that taking the job would allow me to go to some great places, namely California..... If you ask anyone who knows me, they will attest to my need for travel. Not so much to foreign lands, although home-girl does like to get across the pond every once in awhile, I am much more of a get behind the wheel and drive for hours kind of person. When I graduated from Amazing school in NW Indiana I bought season tickets for the football season and made 7 out of 12 games. At that time I was living in Pgh, so the drive was about 7.5hrs each way.....didn't matter, I would load up my car and leave right after work. Driving long distances to places just gives me the chance to think, be, restart. I miss it.....

Haven't really been going out as much....still spending time with all My Mean Girls. Actually, this mean girl, took us out for a Ladies night....in which we went to this Place. If you ever get a chance to go.....do so without hesitation, and ask for Ja'.....bitch will hook your nails up and not to mention that you also get to drink cocktails while you wait. I know riiiighttttt........

Other then that not much else....I can't tell you how happy I am that DC has finally joined the list of cities that are smoke free. I told people about a year ago that DC would follow suit after NYC.....some agreed while others shook their heads.....but in the end it's such a great idea. I know, I'm not a smoker so I have no idea how it will affect them. Frankly, I don't care. I'm just glad that I can go home and not have to shower just so I can go to bed and not wake up in the morning smelling like an ashtray.

No real vaca's planned as of yet, waiting for the weather to warm up a bit more and then I'm sure I will find myself on some beach. I am glad that Easter is almost here though(five days off, and people say Catholics aren't good people)....haven't had a holiday since Jan, so of course it is needed. As of right now, me and the other half are going to Boston for a couple of days....I've only been once and that was just a meet and greet with some of my favorite ladies, Janey Dukes and Nanna K.....so if you have any ideas, feel free to let me know. The man hasn't been back in some time so I'm sure that things have changed.

All right....I will stop rambling. No, I haven't forgot about talking about the future......I will, when the time is right. I have to keep you coming back some way......I promise I will tell all and also update regularly.

And the nominees for Best Picture are.....The Gladiator.

So if you don't get the title of this post...I feel sorry for you. Let's just say, "God Bless Elizabeth Taylor".....you crazy so-and-so.

I have to say that I really enjoyed the Oscars this year. Of course there were the typical things that make each of us hate them....I mean really, how many movie montages do we need. I'm going to got out on a limb and say NONE. But overall.....I enjoyed them, because this year more then others it seemed like it was ok to not be so serious. I think a huge part of that was John Stewart. My favorite line of last night had to be..... "Martin Scorsese Zero, Three Six Mafia One." So here's my breakdown of the night.

1) Best Dressed had to be either Felicity Huffman or Jessica Alba. I mean, I had no idea that Lynnette could look so hot. As far as Jessica Alba, if I ever wanted to try it with a women again, she would be my first choice.

2) Worst dressed had to be Charlize Theron...what the hell was that airplane pillow doing on her shoulder. It was either a pillow or a fannie pack for her shoulder. Maybe she was carrying her other Oscar in there for good luck...God knows it was big enough.

3) What the hell was that girl thinking in Three-6 Mafia when she hit that last note. Bitch, you are not in "A Rising in the Sun"....and this is certainly not "Dream Girls".

4) I have to say that I'm not surprised or hurt that BrokeBack didn't win Best Picture. It was a awesome movie, yes, but he comes down to what "main-stream" America is more accepting of; Two Gay Cowboys or a movie that is a reflection of America itself. In the end I would also choose the reflection. I am happy that Ang won best director.....because he was. I am sad that Felicity didn't win....but she looked so humbled by the whole experience....I'm sure she will be there again.

So overall....a decent night. Made even better by stuffing my face with all types of good food and good company. So until next year......

Been a little Busy

What's up What's up.......

So your boy has been a little busy, with some projects, so no time for blogging. Pardon.
One of the projects that I've been working on is this Olympic game at my office. The short version of it; I created this game where people in the office have to pick their favorite Olympian.....from there points are awarded based on the number of medals that Olympian wins. There is going to be a medal ceremony and everything when it's all said and done. It's actually going pretty well. I basically started it, because I thought it would be a fun time to pass what is somewhat of a slow period in our office. I will have you know, My Favorite Olympian is Chad Hederick...if you don't know who he is......SHAME ON YOU. He is SFH(So Effing Hot)



The other project that I've been working on is one that I'm very proud of. I've written a couple of times about how I really want to do something as far as the Gulf Coast Region is considered. Well, while watching CNN the other night there was a special report about what has been going on since the Hurricane. The report itself stemmed from Oprah doing a special about the same topic. So once again, I felt really bad, because I still had not done anything to help out. So at 1am, I decided to start a blog where people can post their stories about what has happened down there. My thinking was that this way their stories could not be forgotten and hopefully will reach other people that may not have known or cared about any of this. Here is the site... www.westillcare2006.blogspot.com ....which I hope you will check out. If you have a blog, I'm asking that you link this site to yours so that maybe someone reading your blog will go to this one and somehow want to take some kind of action. It only takes one person.

Something kind of Random

So...here's to catching you up to speed.

1) Might go down to NOLA (that new orleans...for those that don't know)Found this awesome site. There is also a lot more stuff on the website. In case you don't click on the link...it's a link to Habitat for Humanity NOLA and specifically for St. Bernard Parish. If I go, it will be from Feb. 26-March 4th. A co-worker is also interested in going, so this could be an awesome time to share with someone else. Wish us luck....we have to ask for the time off. Even if I can't go this time around, look for me to be down there sometime after April. I really wasn't kidding when I said that I want to help out.

2) Valentine's Day is coming up and yours truly is a big fan of the holiday. I know that it's a commercial holiday....but aren't all holidays? I mean really....Mary did not give Jesus a chocolate bunny when he came out of the tomb...
Anywho, I can't tell you what I'm doing, but it's going to be great....I will report more after the day

3) I've been a real bitch lately.....something's in the wind and I have a feeling that it's here to stay. BTW....what's wrong with being a bitch?

4) Starting today until Sunday one of my gurls is celebrating her Birfday...so I'm sure that come next week I will have plenty-o stories.

And now for a comment from your local station.....

I understand that I will never know the full effects of Hurricane Katrina or Rita, I don't live in the south. I do know that I want to help and that there are a million other people out there just like me that want to lend a hand. The thing that makes me the most upset is seeing these people have to beg for help from the gov't. I am not one to get into a political debates about this gov't or past...don't take that as I don't get involved.....but it's time for people to wake up. It's not going to happen, no matter how many times someone gets on TV and says that he/she promises that help is on the way. LIES!!! If being away from my family for well over 7yrs has taught me anything, it's that you have to help yourself before anyone else can. I'm sure that there are people who live in hurricane devastated areas who are doing things for themselves....but my one warning is don't wait too long for help, for if you do, the city that you once loved, will be gone.

I have a mistress

So...his name is Oscar and I love that he only comes around once a year. I'm way too tired when he leaves.....he is so needy and he takes so long, like he can go for hours.

In case you didn't know Oscar nominations were announced this morning, which by the way is why I was late to work...damnn Today show. I love them so much, because all year people have been seeing movies and stupid critics weigh in with their opinions and then all of the sudden Oscar comes out of nowhere and he has the final say. As usual I haven't seen many of the pics nominated. Of the ones that I have seen...

BrokeBack Mountian-
Loved it. One of the best Movies that I have seen in a very long time. Of course my bf Jakie G was awesome to look at, but it was a story of much more then just "gay cowboys". I think that Heath and Michelle stand the best chance at winning in their categories. I believe that the movie will win best-adopted screenplay, best film, and best director. THE END

TransAmerica-
My home girl Felicity is amazing in this movie and should win.....if that slut Reese doesn't sneak in somehow. If you haven't seen this movie do it now...it was a lot funnier then I imagined.

Crash-
This is a movie that everyone should have to see...sort of like Roots. It is that important. The entire cast is so good, but unfortunately I think it will walk away empty handed in the major categories. Still, if you haven't seen it, go rent it.

Then of course there is all the other movies that I will need to devote two weekends to; either renting DVD’s or going to the movies. Capote, Good Night Good Luck, Syriana, Hustle and Flow, Walk the Line...and a bunch more.

To everyone nominated....I say Good Luck, and if you need a date, I'm free that day.

Sorry

So....I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a week or whatever.... a lot of stuff has been going on in my life, which means no time for blogging. For the most part, everything that happened, happened for a reason......but hopefully from here on out I make the right choices. Don't really want to blog about everything...just know that life changed and stood still for a while.
In other news, I have decided to stop being passive-aggressive. I've realized that it just makes me want to be that much more of a bitch. I don't really know where I learned to be passive-aggressive, it just happened. Then one day last week, nothing major happened that caused the change, I just decided that I didn't want to be like that anymore. In getting older, I've realized that there are certain things that I will put up and then there are those things that make me have the largest headache in the world. I don't want that headache anymore....

Time to Tune In

So it's that time of the year again.....where the weather turns ungodly cold, work becomes some what routine, and TV becomes amazing once again. Every year about a month before Christmas all the networks, even some cable stations, stop showing new episodes of your favorite show and pause so that we can take time and reflect on what the "holiday" really mean to us...fuck that.....I want a new episode of Desperate....Well my friends the wait is over.
In case you missed it here is a play-by-play of each network;

ABC- Starting last week ABC kicked things off with an amazing recap of Lost.....the first hour was dedicated to what happen before the break....and if you missed it, oh well, it was awesome to catch up....but the fun didn't stop there. The next hour was all new.....btw....I'm not going to talk about plot, b/c if you haven't seen Lost in a while or you've never seen the show, you are missing out and I would suggest that you hop on the boat before it goes to far down the river. Anywho.....Even this week Lost was again amazing....let's just say that there is a reason this is on the best shows on TV.
Of course ABC's power horse Desperate has yet to disappoint this fan. I do know of a couple of people....names will not be mentioned....that have not cared for this season. Some have said that the stories in the beginning were not tied together, as they were in the first season, and that turned a lot of people off. I disagree with that. If this show is to last we can not ask for the same thing week after week....instead, why not play with character development....I for one loved the first part of this season and look forward to all the Desperate I can get.

NBC - I have to be honest in saying that after the original "Must See TV" lineup went by the wayside I stopped watching the peacock network for a while. Of course I have always been about Will and Grace, but even that kind of turned into the same'ol gay jokes season after season....plus I can catch past episodes on Lifetime and the WB, so why skip all-you-can-drink at the local watering hole just for one show....I don't think so. Well let me one of many to shout the praises of NBC's new Thursday nite lineup...it's not like the original but its hella funny. Starting with Will and Grace......this season is one of the funniest in a long time. If you missed the episode with the Sound of Music sing-along, you missed some funny shit. If this is there last season, I'm glad to see it go out laughing.
NBC's newest addiction is The Office. If you don't know the story, the Peacock borrowed the story from the Brits and in my opinion made it ten times funnier. At first it was kind of a struggle to get into the show, b/c me thinks it was on Wed. and you know my Wed. belong to another network...which we will get to in one second. Now that it is on Thurs. we are all good.....Seriously, if you haven't watched this show yet, get on board....Steve Corale is one of the funniest people to hit TV since Eddie Murphy.

CBS- In the words of my two favorite gay film critics....."HATED IT". I am not 45 yet....

FOX- I have to tell you that I was a little worried about the home of the Simpsons.... I mean really once Joe Millionaire Paris came out....I had to take a break....even the OC had become a little stale. And then, 24. If you have not watched this show.....MAKE IT A MUST. Things kicked off with a 2-day two hour premier. I know right.....the thing to know about the show is that each episode is one hour of time....meaning that the season is a full 24hrs.....
Welcome back to the OC.....if you were like me, you took a break from Newport and swung over to Laguna Beach for a hot minute, because things in Newport were becoming a little LAME. I have yet to watch the new episodes, they are TIVO'd and waiting, but if the previews are worth anything, things in the OC are going to be popping again.
Fox I have to say is trying to hit you with the three punches this fall and they don't seem like they are going to rest until you can't take it anymore. There last hit of the fall is the ever popular American Idol. Filled with all the lames of pervious years and some interesting talent...Idol looks to be as ever addicting as usual.

Bravo- Again the gayest network in the world does not disappoint. Project Runway...or PJR...is once again AMAZING. If you missed last season, go to Blockbuster and rent it now!!!!!!!!!! Although this season lacks some of the freshness of last year, it still holds true to everything that last season was, ADDICTIVE AND ENTERTAINING.

I know that there is a lot more shows out there, some that might be just as awesome as the shows that are listed above...if so, let a brotha know. Again, if you are not watching TV this fall....what the hell else are you doing MAN!!!

Olivia Newton John

So....before the new year I decided that I was going to stop wasting my gym membership. I joined the gym after a long struggle with myself...do I or don't I, which one do I join, am I really going to go..yada, yada, yada. So after a friend of mine.....one who wears short pants at the gym... suggested that I look at the gym he goes to. I did so and found out that they were having a sweet deal, no membership fee and only $50 a month....I couldn't beat that with a stick, so I decided to go for it.
Now you have to understand that at the time that I joined the gym, I was living with a friend close to the gym and I was also working within walking distance of the gym....so as you can imagine, it was a match made in heaven. I went all the time, actually put on a little weight and was absolutely in love with the gym. Then it happened.....I got sick. When I say "sick", I don't mean a head cold......stuffy nose..I mean full out sick, like couldn't get out of the bed for a couple of days...couldn't start my new job sick. Needless to say I couldn't go to the gym for sometime, I believe it was a total of a month and some weeks.
So after I got better I would go from time time. Never really getting back in the groove that I once had down so perfectly. I made a pact with myself that after the New Year I would get back on my routine and not waste my money and get back in shape. Well that has kind of happened. I did start going... and I have to say that I am proud of myself for just that alone.....I no longer live in walking distance to it, in fact I have to take the metro from my job and then walk three blocks to get to it. After the gym I have to walk about five blocks to the bus and then get off the bus and walk about three blocks home. All in all a much different experience then the one that I originally signed up for. In the end I guess it just comes down to me wanting to make a change in my life and not minding so much if I have to get physical to do so....

A plea of sorts

So, today while reading the paper I came across an article in the Washington Post that talked about students returning to school in New Orleans. Displaced Students Return To La. for 2nd College Try. The article goes on to talk about the feelings of several different students in the DC area that go to school in New Orleans. Some students say that they can't wait to get back to the city, which I can understand...parents and all. While others, go on to say that they don't want to leave the schools that they are currently attending.
I understand both sides of the issue, but I don't think that I will ever fully understand because I'm so removed from that environment and or that situation. I have never lived in an area that was damaged by a natural disaster...never went to school that was hit by a hurricane. But, at the end of the day when I read articles that describe what is happening, what did happen in New Orleans, I can't help but hurt. The thing is, I don't know what I can do.....
So I have decided to make a plea on here....my blog, which no one probably ever reads. But just in case, if you do know of something that a college grad with a degree in Communications and two years of buying experience and a year of admissions work can do to help out, please leave a comment. I have a big heart, not a lot of money, but all the time in the world to help out those who can't help themselves. I would be willing to come down to the Gulf Coast.....OBVI, I would need more then a moments notice...but willing none the less.

In the news

So last nite I decided to take a peek at the NYtimes to see what the news would be like tomorrow. Much to my surprise I found an article on one of my favorite books of last year.... A Million little Pieces by James Frey. The title of the article was Best-Seller memoir Draws Scrutiny. So of course I had to read it.
To kind of my surprise the article went on to discuss how some parts of the book my not have happened (Frey claims that the book is non-fiction). If you haven't read the book I won't spoil it for you....I will just say that no matter what, this book should be on your must-read list. Anywho, the article goes on to talk about how some of the arrest and jail time that Frey talks about in the book didn't happen. It also ask questions about other parts of the book that it thinks are important pieces of the book.
My gripe with the article itself, is that it assumes that everyone who read it took away the same things......that somehow his arrest and time spent in jail played a huge part of the book and the readers experience. I say no. The arrest and jail time were such little parts of a much bigger, deeper story, that even if they were made up they would make no significant difference in the overall tone of the book. What this reader took away from the book was that here was a man that went through some horrible stuff....namely, drug addiction and alcoholism. In fighting through these addictions this man comes out stronger then when he went in. If anything, the book taught me to be patient and "hold on".......if you focus enough on something, like making yourself better, it will happen eventually.
So to Mr. Frey I say, "Hold on". I applaud you in writing such a amazing book, that everyone from drug addicts to house wives found that they all have something in common.... life and it's struggles.

Stolen...

So....here goes a little infor about Moi....I got it from my bestie Chris who got it from this cutie named Sean.......

Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Membership Service Counsleor(Triple A), Admin. Asst, Asst. Buyer, Admissions Counselor

Four movies you could watch over and over: Elizabeth, My Best Friends Wedding, The Sound of Music, Moulin Rogue

Four places you’ve lived: St. Louis,MO; West Lafayette, IN; Budapest, Hungary; Pittsburgh, PA

Four TV shows you love to watch: Lost, Project Runway, ANTM, Desperate Houswives

Four places you’ve been on vacation: San Franscio, Miami, Niece, Venice

Four websites you visit daily: Washington Post, Dlisted, ESPN, NY Times

Four of your favorite foods: Mashed potatoes, meatloaf, pizza, french fries

Four places you’d rather be: a beach, BF’s bed, a spa, Austria

Four albums you can’t live without: Miseducation of Lauren Hill, Jill Scott 826+, Songs about Jane, Kind of Blue

Four magazines you read: Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustruated, US weekly, Cargo

Four cars you’ve owned: ’86 Corsica, and ’01 Bravada…that’s it, cars don’t so much like me; the Corsica died and the Bravada had it’s own problems…

Are you ready for some football

So the entire weekend was pretty much lived by watching football......well the week and the weekend.
For those of you who don't know me, I love college football....don't ask me to explain, because I really can't. I remember that I originally started watching football as a way to have something to discuss with straight guys that I would meet in college my freshman year. In all honesty I had started watching football my freshman year of high school.....Yes, I was a band geek. I played in the marching band all four years of high school and decided that I would try to continue the same in college. Not being that involved with the sport in high school I knew the basic rules, but knew that if I were to go to a large school, like I wanted to, that I would need to know a bit more about the game in order to hold conversations with people....most likely because I wasn't ready to come out and at the time I thought that straight guys only talked about football.
So anywho....I got accepted to Purdue and end up watching my first Purdue football game that Christmas of my senior year in high school, The Alamo Bowl. At the time, Drew Brees was the quarterback at Purdue and all I remember about that game was how I could not turn away from it. There was something about the excitement, the unknown, the win or lose factor......I sat in front of that TV for three hours and walked away thinking that I can't wait to see this stuff live. I was hooked.
From that moment on I couldn't get enough of college football. The next four years I spent in the marching band, with front row seats to some of the best times of my life...from nail bitters with 75,000 people, to bowl trips in California. I loved every minute of if.
So here we are today, three years after college and I still love college football. Trying to watch every game that I can catch...of course mostly Purdue, but also other games, including some amazing feats this past week. If you didn't see any of the BCS games, you missed some great football that the BCS hasn't seen for a very long time......shouts out to all my Big Ten hommies.....Penn St, OSU....thank you for carrying the torch that is Big Ten football.
And, with the college football season coming to an end...the NFL playoffs stepped right in to take up that lack of time that I was sure was coming for me on my lonely Saturdays. With the home team in the playoff picture still I'm sure that my Saturdays and memorable moments aren't coming to an end any time soon.

A helping hand

So today the roomie and I watched Extreme Home Makeover and I have to say that I was overwhelmed by all the emotions that were on that show. I actually try to make it a rule not to watch on a regular basis, because I know that I will just end up in a emotional mess. The end
The show this week for those of you who did not see it was about a family from Kansas whose house blew up because there was a propane leak in the house. Luckily they were on vacation when it happened so no one was injured. Unfortunately, they were on vacation so they had to come home to this big ass hole in the ground. That would suck.....I could not imagine coming home to something like that...let alone knowing that I have to come home to nothing. What the hell would you do??
Long story short, they got a bomb ass house and a bunch of other stuff like a full 4yr ride to K-State...I think.
The whole time I was watching it, I just kept thinking how luck Ty is to have a job where he can help people out. Then I started to think about my life and job and how I in some small way get to help people out. Granted I don't build anyone a house.....the only thing I've ever built was a dust pan in metal shop in 8th grade...which I end up cutting my finger on. Oh well....anyway the point is that I love that I get to help out....but I also feel like I should do more.
What that more is....I don't know. Maybe, volunteer at some place......who knows. I just know that I feel like I have a ton more to do in this life and if that involves helping others...then I'm more then willing to lend a hand.

New Year, New Me??

So I know that I'm a little late with the New Year's Post, but whatever....eat me.
I have to say that 2005 was "The year of Change"....
I finally decided to do what I've always wanted to do...for those of you who missed it, I quit my job and followed my passion.....

So this is how I was originally going to start this post but as I started to write I started to think about how I've really followed my heart and in doing so change came about. Which I can't say that I'm unhappy about. If I have learned anything about 2005 it's that I should listen to my heart when it comes to all matters; relationships, jobs, friends, and even my bank account. That is all I will say about 2005.....yeah, I had some amazing times and some low ones, but I look forward to taking those things both lows and highs into 2006 and making the most of it.