Mal-condition
Sitting here eating some MCDONALD'S for lunch, watching the race and a little football. I've felt really bad since last night. I've been light-headed all day today for some reason. Maybe I'll hear something from the doctor tomorrow. KYLE called and asked if I wanted to help them film a wedding this evening. I told him I'd call him back and let him know. I'm not feeling all that great.

There is a feeling you get as you grow closer and closer to someone. Maybe part of it is trust, just a safe feeling. Part of it maybe is just familiarity. You begin to see that person as someone totally different, to feel their joy and pain, until they become almost a part of you. And when that feeling is lost, for whatever reason, it's sad. When you look at that person and they have suddenly become like everyone else, and that closeness is gone.

"Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe?"

Elongation
There is no more male idea in the history of the universe than "Let's fly up to the moon and drive around." - JS

Good morning blog comrades. Last night was pretty packed out. I headed to D-town around 6:00. KYLE and I went and shot a few games of 8-BALL. That was the best I have played in a long time. I was seeing all the angles clearly. I made a couple of length-of-the-table bank shots. Ended up winning four out of six games, as KYLE was playing pretty well, too. The games went fast, then about 7:30, we headed towards HARTSELLE to film the bands at halftime. Just we pulled up and were unloading, I heard the PA announcer say, "The score at halftime.." I was like, wow, right on time. So we hurried in and got a little footage, and KYLE learned what he needed to know for the real shoot.

After that, we headed up to APPLEBEES. Sat with DONNA. As soon as we got there, I went to the bathroom and DAVINA stopped me on my way. She was like, "I have issues with you." My first thought was, "Oh crap, she's been reading the blog." ROFL But she was like, "Those people that were with ya'll last night, the guy with the wife and baby, took both of their credit card receipts. So I only made like three bucks off yall's entire table." Well, immediately, I felt horrible. Let me insert here that I normally tip at the very least 25%, usually more like 30-40%. But Thursday night, I only had a lemonade, which was free, and a sundae, which was free. And I still would have tipped a dollar or two normally, but all I had were twenties. And I figured with seven people at the table, that she would get a nice tip.

Anyway, I asked her if we could find the receipt, would she be able to enter the tip, because I was going to get KYLE to see if KEVIN still had it. But she said no, because she already entered the ticket the night before with no tip. So KYLE tipped like $2 and change and ERIC tipped a buck, and that was all she got. I can't believe J-MO didn't tip. He even got his meal bought by KEVIN. I'll have to talk to him about that. So I apologized to her and told her I'd make it up to her the next time we sit with her. They are always so nice to us up there, treating us very well, and we always try to tip accordingly. I gotsta take care of my girlz.

By the way, I asked if JON'S meal was free because he found a hair in it, but she said it wasn't a hair, that it was a bristle off the barbecue brush. Hmmmm. We'll have to conduct some DNA testing on that.

Anyway, I had the buffalo ranch chicken sandwich, or whatever its called. It was good. JADE, NATALIE, CHARITY, and KELLY were also there. KELLY is so friendly. We'll have to break her and CHARITY into the rotation soon. I was going to last night, but they were both in smoking section.

After that, we headed back to THE BRICK, but they were already charging a cover charge, and the band wasn't any good really, so we didn't go in. We did see three hotties in the parking lot and talked to them a bit. That almost made us decide to eat the $3 and go in, but for some reason, we didn't. lol We did drive around to the "street-side" of the establishment, upstairs, and KYLE checked out that door. It was unlocked and there was no one taking up money there. Hmmmm.

Well, this has been long. Sorry. I'm sitting at work this morning, and after I get off here at Noon, I'm heading to watch the BAMA game.

"You tried so hard to keep me hangin here just hangin on. You loved to see me dancin on a string. The benefit of doubt was given much too long. I'm tired of playing out this same old scene. I may be a fool for thinking your love was true. I may be a fool for thinking I'll get over you. Even though it hurts admitting it has to end. I may be a fool, but never yours again..."

Prognostication
Well the doctor's appointment was an adventure. He gave me some medicine for an irritated stomach. Said it didn't sound like a full-blown ulcer, but it could develop into one if it goes untreated. I have been stressing a lot over work and other things, for quite a while. He also did some blood work to check for infection or any kind of liver trouble. He had mentioned to me the possibility of an enlarged liver, but said it felt OK. They're supposed to call me Monday with the test results. So... I'm taking this medicine to see if this helps. If it doesn't, OR it gets worse, OR something shows up in my test results, I'll have to go back for more tests, x-rays, and an ultrasound. So, I don't know for sure, but it's kind of a "try this and see" thing right now. Hopefully, it's nothing serious.

One thing I know is that I have to stop letting things bother me. A lot has just been going on lately, and I've been anxious sometimes and stressed. That, of course, increases your chances of developing an ulcer and all other kinds of health problems.

NOW for the funny part... funny now, at least. Let me preface this by saying that I've never, EVER had a problem taking a shot, giving blood, or anything, NEVER! I just donated a pint of blood a few weeks ago and had no trouble whatsoever. BUT, right after he (assistant) had taken the two viles of blood, one for the liver test and one for the infection test, I began to get light-headed very quickly. I was sitting in a chair and he wet a paper towel and put it on my head. Wasn't helping. Everything was becoming blurry. He yelled at a nurse to bring me some water. They poured it in me. Didn't help. I was fading fast, everything was very dark and blurry. He said, "Let's lie him down." So they lifted me out of the chair, and helped me to another room where there was a bed. I don't know how I was taking steps. I was clinching my fists trying not to pass out, because well I didn't want to and besides, it's embarrassing. Finally I get to the bed, and ram my leg into the foot stool. I remember the nurse saying, "Can you lift your leg up?" I don't think I could. Finally I was lying there half on the bed, when the nurse grabs me under both arms and pulls me up fully on the bed. All this time I'm blurry, barely aware of anything going on. Then the assistant grabs both my legs and puts them over his shoulder. Finally, after a few seconds, the blood begins rushing back to my brain, and I can see better. Wow, that was a little scary. lol I can laugh about it now, but man, that's never happened to me before. And it was weird, because it didn't start until he pulled the needle out of my arm. I just remember thinking, "I'm about to know what it feels like to faint", and clinching my fists to stay awake. Oh well.

KYLE emailed me and asked if I could help film the HARTSELLE band tonight. So I said I would. That's about all I know. Oh yeah, got my truck back. I'll have to wait until it's cool to see if the heat is fixed. He said all they did was undo the heater hose and blow it out with an airhose, that it was a little bit clogged. Also got my door fixed. It's been a busy week, again.

"Oh yeah, I said life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone..."

Recollection
I'm so glad it's Friday! This week has actually gone by pretty fast. You know, life just seems to get busier and busier. I almost know it wasn't that long ago when I seemed to have hours of free time several nights a week. I don't know what happened. And now if I ever do get some free time, it seems like I just pass out for a couple of hours from exhaustion and lack of sleep. Well, it's good to be busy.

It was funny last night when everyone came into AB's, I was like "Well hello fellow bloggers." ROFL JON was asking DAVINA if she surfed the net much, like he was going to give her our blog addresses. I was like "Don't do that, I'll have to delete my blog." ROFL She did say she'd read my blog when I sent her the link.

We got into this discussion last night at GREENBRIER about the BEAR BRYANT bobblehead that the University is about to start selling, or maybe they already have, to raise money. Anyway, it's like $39, and I'm sure it will become a collector's item. But we were talking about whether or not it is disrespectful to have a bobblehead of a deceased person. I tend to believe it is a little disrespectful. Anyway, later at AB's, it was kinda weird cause KEVIN mentioned BOBBLEHEADS. He was like "Why are bobbleheads so popular?" I have no clue.

Alright, back to work for a little bit.

Marsh, McCormick, Broflowski, Cartman...

"Yo I'm the big booty type, I like 'em thick with thay mind right. Bangin' personality, conversate when the time right..."

Soporification
Well I had a fairly long, interesting night. Had dinner at GREENBRIER with a female friend. Then I went by the POST OFFICE, ran to GOODY'S and to the MALL to do my birthday shopping for MOM. Then KYLE called and wanted to go up to APPLEBEES. So I stopped by there. By now, it was about 8:45. Sat with DAVINA. Then KEVIN, STACY, JON, and ERIC came in, so we scooted two tables together and all sat together. Had some good conversation, as usual. JON prefaced one of his comments with this disclaimer: "I don't want this to end up in anyone's blog." ROFL Anyway, I just drank some LEMONADE and had a small chocolate sundae, since I'd already eaten.

KYLE was asking me where I ate, and he was like "How did that happen?" So I said, "Well I was just hanging out at DAY PARK, and started getting a little hungry." ROFL Kidding, of course! More funny stuff was said, but I am getting sleepy now. I did see an interesting hair accesory. It was a yellow pencil with like some fishing lures tied around it. I thought, "Well that's handy. You can write something, or cast your line and catch a few fish." lol Not sure what kind of lure is was... maybe like a gold spinner or something. ROFL Oh, I almost forgot... JON found a small curly hair on the side of his sauce container, after he'd finished eating.

Ok, I'm sleepy. More tomorrow. Thanks for readin'.

"You're so heavy, you're so misunderstood. And I spent all my wishes wishing times were good, when I still could. Wait around here for someone else to take me past the good side..."

Examination
I scheduled a doctor's appointment for tomorrow at 10:45. I'm a little anxious as to what might be wrong, but better to find out now I suppose. I did find out my longtime family doctor has closed his office. He is only working like two days a week now at one of those quickie med-clinic places. So I got an appt. with a doctor in Hartselle who I saw this spring.

In other news, put my truck in the shop today. The dealership gave me a loaner to drive. He said they should be done by tomorrow. Got to get the heat fixed, and also the hinge or pin or something on my driver's side door is wearing out. So I may get that replaced, too. It would be weird to drive without a door, I think. And I told him to go ahead and change the oil while they have it. So right now, I'm cruising around in a sleek, white 1998 Chevy Lumina. lol All I need is a handicapped tag.

Was just looking at hits, and I got a hit from someone who did a GOOGLE search for "men's panties." ROFL Oh man, I can't imagine. But the thing is, when I clicked on it, there are like 8 pages of sites that popped up, and most of them appear to be porn. Then right in the middle there, on page 3, you see Bone's Blog. lol I was trying to figure why I had ever used that phrase, but it was something JON was telling me they were joking around with KYLE about. I posted it on September 2nd, if you want to look it up.

Otherwise, I've got to write out several bills today, and go mail them. I need to fold and put up clothes that I washed earlier this week. lol And I really, really need to run. Later tonight, planning to go pick something up for Mom's bday tomorrow and go out to eat.

"You know how you said happiness can't be found lookin' back. If you don't mind, maybe we can talk a little more about that. Go on, go on. You were sayin' how a fool can only fool you so long. It's true. It's so true. When they do you like that, what else can you do, but go on..."

Clarification
OK, I didn't say I wanted to institute an open-door bathroom policy. I was just quoting some SEIN. lol But it's funny, since I live alone, I usually never shut the door when I'm "in there." So sometimes, if I have someone over, I'll just walk in and start unzipping and be like "Oh, I guess I better shut this." lol Seriouslah.

Yes, I have started a theme with the entry titles... along the lines of that Adam Sandler bit where everything ends with a -tion ("shun" sound). I dunno, just something different. Just a little modification. lol

Do you remember when you first got a car? I never changed the oil... maybe 2 or 3 times the entire time I had the car. Now, all of a sudden, these quickie-lube places have popped up on every corner and you're supposed to have it changed every 2500-3000 miles. I don't know, maybe it's always been that way, and I just never noticed. Personally, with my vast knowledge of the automobile (oh wait), I don't think it's necessary every 3,000 miles. I think more like 5,000 is plenty. Of course, taking car advice from me is almost as bad as taking relationship advice from me. It's kind of like taking sports betting advice from RUSH LIMBAUGH. Woooooooooo!!!! Boy, was that experiment a mistake. At least DENNIS MILLER lasted the whole year on MNF. Of course, he probably said offensive things, too, but no one could really understand any of his references. lol The Balkan Islands and Robert Redford? Barney and Boxer Rebellion? What the crap?

I don't understand these projects. Who's next on the NFL pregame? Collin Powell? Oprah Winfrey? Martha Stewart? Maybe she has some insider tips. lol What about Alf? He does all the commercials with the athletes anyway. lol

I just read KEVIN'S (one of JON'S friends) blog. Man, he really pegged KYLE. lol Woooooooooo!!! That was great.

"I don't know how it happened, but it did. I don't know why it's over but it is. And I can't put it back by hangin' on. I don't know where it went to, but it's gone..."

Summation
Stacy's mom has got it goin' on... la la laa... that's such a whacked out song. lol

Well I just got in from an evening full of activities and flipped the baseball game on. Go Red Sox. I guess I'm pulling for the Yankees overall. I'd have to be for the Braves, Marlins, and Red Sox in the other series. It seems the A's and Braves choke every year at some point though.

Went and shot BILLIARDS with KYLE earlier. We shot eight games. I think it was pretty even. We both played fairly well. Then I went to church, and afterwards I did my weekly thing helping Dad. Tried calling BUNNY, but didn't get an answer. Haven't heard from her in a few days.

Otherwise, I've made plans to go birthday shopping for Mom tomorrow night. I think I have to work Saturday, until 1:00, then I'm going to watch the Bama/Georgia game at 2:30. I emailed JACK today to tell him I didn't think I could go to the SOUTHERN MISS game, because of work. Ugh!!!!

"The Bubble Boy" SEINFELD is on. lol "Moors. Uh no, I'm sorry, the correct answer is Moops." ROFL

I was looking at the hits the other day on the blog. I got a couple from people searching for song lyrics. One was for "i was waiting for an indication but it was hard to find" and the other was for "Tell me Baby Girl Cause I need to know". lol I mention this in my profile, but I always enjoy a good lyrics/song question, if you don't know words to a particular song or if you know some words but can't think of the song, drop me a line.

"Hello, and welcome to Movie Phone. If you know the name of the movie you want to see, press one now... Using your touchtone keypad, enter the first three letters of the movie you'd like to see.... You've selected Agent Zero. If this is correct press one... Uh, you've selected Brown-Eyed Girl. If this is correct, press one.... Why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you want to see."

Quotation
"Where do you think this relationship is? If you are thinking of instituting an open-door urination policy, let me disabuse you of that notion right now, my friend." lol (Jerry, to George, in the finale)

Not much going on this afternoon. I took a quick nap, got a few minutes peaceful sleep. People have been calling all afternoon. Just hopped out of the shower. About to go meet KYLE for some BILLIARDS I think.

DAVID emailed me today to see if I wanted to go to BHAM tomorrow night. I'd really like to, but I have to do BDAY shopping for Mom, and there's just about no way I can fit it all in. Need to get my oil changed also.

Busy night, tonight. Will try to post before I go to bed. Just thought I'd give you a random Sein quote to get you thru the evening.

"Well I know it wasn't you who held me down. I know it wasn't you who set me free. So often times it happens, we live our lives in chains. And we never even know we have the key..."