So Far 08-31-2009

So, yesterday I worked out in the garden picking weeds. Among the plethora of weeds in the garden, there were a few blotches of poison ivy and I think even a poison oak weed. I did not touch the any part of the leaves of either plant. I only touched the roots. Today, I have had small spots that needed a little itch, but I was able to contain myself. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

Tonight I shall work more with adobe after effects CS4. Oh, how fun!!!

Work 08-30-2009

Right now, I feel very relaxed. The reason for my relaxed state is from working in the garden pulling weeds for a few hours. A lot of progress has been made, and most of the weeds in the garden have been picked. The garden looks great and my new gladiolas have flowered. They look wonderful.

Also, my parents and I have just covered the pool up because nobody is going to swim anytime soon. Plus, the temperature is just going to go down from here. The current temperature is 68 degrees, not too cold to swim, but cold enough not to swim.

Tonight, more comedy at the Landing Lounge. Oh, how fun!

Taking Woodstock 08-29-2009

Yesterday, I saw the movie, "Taking Woodstock." Overall, the film was pretty fun to watch. I can't really say that I'd see the movie over and over and over, but it was worth seeing once. The movie seems like it doesn't really know what kind of a movie it wants to be - comedy, docudrama, experimental - who knows? There were some scenes in the flick that felt like they were just thrown in there to make the thing longer. I would say, "Taking Woodstock," is more for watching the culture developed and surrounding Woodstock.

My Safe Zone 08-28-2009

I'm starting to think more and more about how to step out of my bubble, out of my comfort zone. Every week I do practically the samething. My routine has not really changed for the past two years. At least I feel like it hasn't sometimes. Obviously my life has changed in two years. I don't work at the bowling alley any more. I Have been attempting stand-up comedy for roughly two years, who would have thought me practicing stand-up. I sing karaoke. I had to get a new car due to my accident earlier in the year. And I almost had a girl friend, but I screwed that up. Live and learn.

No Title 08-27-2009

I practiced playing the guitar yesterday for about an half hour. Today, my fingers feel a little tender from practicing mainly due to not really playing the guitar for the past couple of weeks. Amazing how much your body forgets when you take a little time off.

Tonight, I get to go to the comedy show and laugh with the audience at the comedian on stage. I hope one day I'll find some one to join me on a weekly basis.

Ha Ha 08-26-2009

So, last night I went to Joe Vs, a bar in Grand Rapids, and performed during open mic/karaoke. I was able to make some one physically laugh at the bar itself. Oh, what a feeling of accomplishment. I feel after yesterday that I am starting to make some form of progress in the stand-up comedy arena. I admit I'm also trying to actually work on my material more, which kind of helps the improvement. I think one day I may even be able to draw a crowd to see me week after week at Joe Vs. Once that happens, then I'll know real progress is being made and my level of comedy has grown. Practice, practice, practice!

Toast 08-25-2009

Tonight is my toastmaster's club meeting. I am the time keeper, which means I keep track of every speakers' times. I may be chosen to speak during our table topics meeting round, but I won't know until I am called upon.

Today at work, I managed to think of wome comedy bits/jokes. I ran through some ideas in my head to try and remember on stage tonight at Joe Vs after toastmasters. I need to relax, start with a strong intro, and have a decent flow, rhythm to my set. Good luck to me.

Missed Again 08-24-2009

Today is Monday, which means I missed my Sunday blogging session. Oh, well! I'm at least remembering to add my thoughts in tonight just before I retire for the evening.

Any way, between yesterday and this afternoon, I am learning Adobe Encore CS4 pretty well. Am I an expert? Not by any means, but I feel pretty comfortable creating menus and authoring my own DVDs. I completed one DVD yesterday, but it does not play on the DVD player in my room, yet it plays on the DVD player in the living room. Also, the DVD plays on my computer. As far as I know I am using everything correctly. The only thing I can think of trying is a different brand of DVDs. I am currently using DYNEX.

I went out the other night with my brother and his wife. Like my older brother, both of them kind of gave me a small lecture. Yes, I live at home and yes I would like to have my own place some day to do the nasty with a woman or two. However, I am still finding out who I am and what I want to do with my life. Me, still living at home is giving me the financial security for the time being to aid me in the search of me.

I will type more tomorrow, for those watching me.

No Title 08-22-2009

So last night I saw "Inglorious Basterds." The movie was pretty good. I wasn't expecting most of the movie to be subtitled, but I'm actually glad that Quentin Tarantino used subtitles. I mean the movie is set in France, during WWII. There was some English spoken in the film, but that was because they were either Americans or British, or some Germans and French knew English. I enjoy movies when they strive for more realism, unlike "Valkryie."

"Valkryie," was also set in WWII, but was set in Germany, dealing with the happenings of the German reich. I never saw the movie, but I have seen the preview many times and the characters spoke English, not even with a German accent. What do I know?

Cough 08-21-2009

All I had to day for my cold was just a small cough here and there. Yeah!

I feel like I have been lazy all week because I never lifted weights. My exercising routine has been screwy the past three to four weeks. Hopefully next week everything will return to normal.

Also, I have not really practiced my guitar for at least the past two weeks.

My big accomplishment for the week has been learning adobe's encore cs4. I do not know how to make a dvd yet, using the software, but I'm slowly trying to learn it.

Practically Back to Normal 08-20-2009

Roughly five days have passed, and my cold is basically over. The only thing left is still a little plugging of the ears, but nothing terrible.

Tonight, I go to the local comedy club for some laughter and a little comedic inspiration. I participate in open mike nights. Sometimes I get some laughter out of people, but I'm still learning. I bring up comedy because this Saturday I supposedly will not be let in due to me always attending by myself. The stipulation is not the club's idea. The MC of the club is the one who gave me the so called "assignment." So, I called my brother earlier in the week. If he does not want to go with me, I will still go by myself and see what happens. In all honesty, I don't see the point of the whole debacle. Perhaps, I will ask the MC tonight why he cares about me going by myself.

Much Better 08-19-2009

Today I feel much, much better. This morning I woke up with kind of a stuffy nose. I washed my hair, but while I was combing my dew, I sneezed about 6 times in a row. My sneezes were pretty powerful, the type of sneezes that can sometimes hurt your chest. The only noticeable symptom I am feeling this afternoon is just a little plugging up of the right ear; however, that could just be from listening to my headphones all day at work.

I thought about lifting weights after work, but my body still feels like it should rest at least a day or two more. So, I will attempt to resume my weightlifting on Friday after work.

My Nose 08-18-2009

Day three of my cold has affected my nose more than yesterday. This morning I blew green gunk out of my nostrals. At work, I fought between wiping my nose and taking numerous trips to the bathroom to blow my nose. Now my nose is kind of containing the running nose liquid, a.k.a. snot/water, as of about 5'o clock this afternoon. The next phase of my cold, I believe is just starting. The next phase would be the plugging of my ears. I will update my condition tomorrow.

That is all for now.

Damn Cold - 08-17-2009

Today marks day three of my fight with a cold. My soar throat has gone away paving the way for the next symptom of the cold stage. The next stage being the dreaded runny nose. Who in the heck likes constantly blowing and wiping their nose. It's just annoying. Is there anyone out there who loves having a cold? What is the fastest way to rid myself of the damn thing? Is exercising good to do while having a cold? Well, we'll see what the next stage of my cold is in tomorrows post.

Shocker 8-15-2009

Well, I have not posted for the past two days. What a shocker! I knew I would miss a few days at the beginning. I thought about typing away, but obviously nothing was put in memory.

So, what's new? Well, yesterday was the beginning of a cold. I could tell a cold was forming in my body because my throat started feeling like I bruised it everytime I swallowed. Today, the cold has become a little more prominent. The back of my throat feels like I scratched it vigorously and is now healing. Also, I have been spitting gunk from my throat.

I recently have been given an assignment. I need to bring a guest with me to the comedy show I always attend every Saturday night; otherwise, I may be kicked out. How true this comment is, I do not know. I will try, but there are no guaranty.

That is my post for the day. I will update my cold status tomorrow.

08-13-2009

As I continue my blogging for the second day in a row, I almost procrastinated, but here I am writing, I mean typing away for some one to read.

People at town hall meetings shouting over politicians and questioners accomplish absolutely nothing. I'm not saying they don't have the right to express and speak freely, but they should be able to disagree with common courtesy. Yelling over people is pretty much like saying fuck to somebody. Some people rather not converse with you after such unprofessional language. This type of language also tends to generate stereotypes.

On a side note, I have no problem with people saying fuck. Fuck is just a word. Actually fuck is an abbreviation for Fornication Under Carnal Knowledge.

Until next time...so long everybody!!!

The Beginning of My Blogging - 08-12-2009

Here I am writing a blog for the first time. What will I accomplish with this? I will at least, as long as I keep updating regularly, improve my writing capabilities. I hope to keep adding at least one thing everyday whether I write a whole, long thought, or just one word.

Why choose the selected title? Well, I am interested in practically everything that is out there, including useless crap. Plus, there most likely will not be any limitations to what I jot down in my little Internet space.

Hopefully who ever pays any attention to this blog will be entertained and curious to return to read what I have spilled from my brain.

To give me reason to keep visiting my blog myself, I would like to ask a few questions:

First, has anybody read, or glanced at the Healthcare Reform bill proposed in the House 0f Representatives?

Second, do you think Healthcare needs revamping?

Third, I would like to take my own poll. List 10 ideas you have for improving Healthcare...Please give this answer in this form:
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---- I will leave you all with this: You may not like the other person's solution to the problem, but how would you solve the issue?----