Disconnecting...

This is me disconnecting...Next time I log on I will have had a wonderful week, and post the accounts of that week.  My blogs have been checked one last time, email's done.  I'm out.  See you guys soon.

Countdown to Cruise

So I realized today how excited for the cruise I actually am.  So much so I started planning my next trip, but I'll get to that momentarily.

As the blur known as my week progressed I realized how much work I actually need to do before I leave, and how with the time available it will be practically impossible, so I've settled in a place of acceptance.  Accepting that everything will not get done.  What will get done?  Glad you asked.  I will present my long overdue proposal tomorrow and after, I'm sure to feel fulfilled.  I also hope to take my car into the body shop so it will get fixed while I'm away.  Lastly on the agenda for tomorrow is for me to present my "baby sitting" skills to my friends mom to provide her comfort with whom he will be with on the cruise.

As for the rest of the week?  On the top of my priority list is to get my haircut, go tanning, and sign my lease for my new apartment.

I had an amazing evening filled with fun.  First off I met some friends for dinner at the first bike night of the season.  I felt a little rusty riding "candy" but am confident that it will all come back soon.  After a good time chatting it up, I went to another friends house for our weekly Lost night.  Man that show just keeps getting better and better.

And now I'm tired, so it is time for me to retire...you thought I forgot didn't you.  I say nay nay.  So I decided today that I will be spending my next Christmas in Europe.  Where in Europe?  Not entirely sure.  I know I'm going to Paris.  I'd like to go to London, Germany, Italy, and Spain, but we will see where I end up as I will be gone for a little over 7 days.

Who will I be going with?  Again, I'm not sure.  If I end up going alone that's fine and almost preferred.  I think this is just something I need to do.  Something for me.  As cliche as it sounds, a way for me to find myself.

And now it is time for me to find my pillow.  Goodnight all.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

To celebrate I'm posting a video for The Black Donnellys with music from Snow Patrol. The show is great if you haven't seen it. Unfortunately it didn't last long but it was good while it lasted.

Oh and I know Snow Patrol is Scottish not Irish, but it goes with the show. Heck if we can wear green instead of St. Patrick's Blue, then I can post a Scottish band for and Irish video.

Some cool artwork

So I think I'm going to order a print to hang up on my wall.  I'm thinking the red CCCP one.http://www.bawidamann.com/

The Moment...

So as I watched The Break-Up last night I noticed something.  I've written before about how movies speak to me and this one was no different.  There is one scene in the movie which stuck out above any other.  The two main characters after struggling throughout the entire movie, and they come to that single most important moment in a relationship.


The moment which will effect the rest of your life.  The edge of the blade, where you will fall.  Neither is right, it is fate.  This moment I have lived and I feel that it will at some point happen to us all.


You have been given your opportunity yet you blew it.  You have realized your mistake so you let it all out.  Everything.  Everything you have ever wanted to say but never did.  The words that you should have used for her, to show her how much you care, how much she means to you.  You look into her eyes hoping that she sees you.  You have nothing left.  Your cards are on the table.  Your chips are out.  Will it be too late.  You have to try.


As she begins to cry, you see it.  Who is this person.  Is this how you were.  The tears are empty.  She knows it is over.  So do you.  She gave you your chance.  "No it can't be!"  I can change her mind...please listen to me...I've never been so sincere.  She tells you to leave.  No wait.  Let me just hold you, you will feel it.  You will feel me.  Please leave.  But...  GET OUT!!! ...  Ok, where do you go from here.  How hard can you try.  How much is it worth.  Is love really enough?  


As you turn and walk out the door, as the shades close, you see the sun setting.  The rooms getting darker.  You look one last time into her eyes, yes you will see her again but this is the last time you will ever see HER.  You see her heart breaking.  You see her wanting to change the way it ends.  She wants it to never end.  But it's too late.  She's not in control.  Her hearts in an empty room with a shadow.  A box locked tight, and you will never again have the key.

iDance!

Steve Wozniak was on "Dancing With The Stars" last night and he got pretty beat up.  I actually thought he did pretty well, probably better then I could have done.  Always having a good attitude, the upsetting comments didn't seem to affect Woz too much.  Woz you will always have a special place in our heart.

Classic...

Devil-may-care navy pilot Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is sent to Miramar Naval Air Station for advanced training. Here he vies with Tom Kasansky (Val Kilmer) for the coveted "Top Gun" award. When not so occupied, Mitchell carries on a romance with civilian consultant Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis). Shaken up by the death of a friend, Mitchell loses the Top Gun honor to Kasansky. Worried that he may have lost his nerve, Mitchell is given a chance to redeem himself during a tense international crisis involving a crippled US vessel and a flock of predatory enemy planes. The story wasn't new in 1986, but Top Gun scored with audiences on the strength of its visuals, especially the vertigo-inducing aerial sequences. The film made more money than any other film in 1986 and even spawned a 1989 takeoff, Hot Shots. An Academy Award went to the Giogio Moroder-Tom Whitlock song "Take My Breath Away."

It happened in Monterey...

Anyone who knows me or reads this blog will know how much I love Sinatra.  No I don't have the Rat pack poster in my room that circulated and became popular a couple years ago.  I have a classic picture which I've only seen once, in my room.  I don't like Ol' Blue Eyes because it's the trendy thing.  I like him for his music.

I have my own opinions on his personal life, or at least the life portrayed to the public.  But...I do love his music. It's classic.  It speaks to me.  Brings me to places and times which I've never been.  It makes me feel close and attached to these times.  I do have my favorites.  They put me to sleep.  They bring me up when I am down.  Songs that I can sing too.

Today, I will leave you with a new one that I've recently become attached too.  It takes you to a physical place, and event.  If you've never heard it look it up.  I think you will enjoy it as much as I do.