Just to make sure it is out there somewhere
Mood:  incredulous
Topic: Life

I was fairly careful the whole time I wrote to this blog not to mention anything about personal info.  However, I think it is more than time to let a few things out there.  My ex-wife, Margarita Maria Guzman Doyle, who works as a Pharmacist at Walgreens now is a lying, cheating whorebag.

About a year ago she cheated on me with Ryan Therrien who is also a pharmacist who works at HealthSouth now.  He's from New England and is a Patriots fan...so yeah, he's a douchebag.

It's kinda funny how cheaters can justify what they did in their own heads, and can even see themselves as the victims.  An affair that lastts over 3 months is impossible to justify as a "mistake".  It woud be more like 3 months of constant mistakes....not the same thing. 

Back at it again
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life

Wow, so ok...it's been over 3 years since I posted to this blog.  And I probably wouldn't be back here now if it weren't for my co-worker who recently remembered that she had started a blog account 3 years ago, but never even started posting.  When she got the bug to post, I think it jumped the cube, because here I am.

So, what all has happened in the last three years?  Let's start from the day after I last posted... ... ...yeah, like I can remember that far back that well.  Let's summarize instead...

• changed companies, but doing the same job
• changed jobs, but stayed at the same company
• got my MCP, MCSA and Security + certifications
• bought a house
• got two dogs
• bought a new car
• got a man cave (insert Tim Allen's Manly grunt here)
• built a number of projects for the new house including:
  • a platform for tiered theater seating in the man cave
  • a small little home for the cable box, under the Plasma TV in the man cave
    
  • a window bench for the guest room
  • a set of benches and island for the master closet
    
  • a tiki bar
• started playing MMORPGs (Currently playing Aion, Minecraft, and just pre-ordered and drooling over Star Wars: The Old Republic)

Most everything else is SSDD (Same Shizit, Different Day).  Now let's see how long this blog bug lasts again...

Started working in some ground fighting
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life

We started doing some ground work tonight in TKD.  Ouch...that is a whole different world.  I'm gonna be a hurting puppy tomorrow.  I was kinda surprised that my wrestling stuff came back so easy...I remember doing spin drills till long after it hurt in high school...tonight I was able to recognize a few times to spin...and was able to get into a better position...and would have gotten a few chokes in, but since it was the first night, we were going light.

Granted, I outweigh most of the people in my class by at least 20 pounds...so I 'm sure that works in my favor.  But still.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to learning more ground techniques.

Interesting times
Topic: Life

So, I started Taekwondo again...last Wed.  I was a hurtin puppy last Thursday.  I also went on Saturday, but felt better.  Luckily I'm doing the same form that I ended on when I stopped going 10 months ago.  I've picked it up again in a matter of minutes practically.  Kinda nice.

So anyway...I left practice today and was heading home.  Just as I was turning on the main street that leads to the interstate...the car behind me starts flashing his lights at me...the red and blue kind.  At first I was like 'he must want to get by me, cause I haven't even had a chance break any laws yet...that comes on the interstate.'  The street I'm on has a newly made turn lane for a store that just opened not too long ago...I hit my turn signal so the guy knows that I'm trying to get over...but apparently I didn't get over fast enough because Mr. Cool in the cop car flipped his siren at me a couple times.

 I finally get over after like 5 seconds or something, and stop...and then turn off the car and the headlights and yank up the emergency break.  And I'm thinking 'this should be good...I haven't done a damned thing.'  I had my windows down cause I'm still sweating like a pig...after about 30 seconds, the cop gets out of the car and approaches my window.  I'm practically leaning out my window to see him...he says 'I pulled you over because your tag is expired.' (Here's the funny thing...my wife got pulled over for same thing last year...and got a warning.)  So anyway, I'm like 'really??'...cop says he needs to see my license, insurance and registration...I told him my wallet was in the trunk.  He said fine and backed up...had his hand hovering about 1cm above his weapon...then I got out of the car, and this cop wasn't that big...maybe 6'...maybe.  So when I got out he backed up another step.  The look on his face was pretty funny, I don't think that he expected 6'4" to get out of my little car.  I very slowly and deliberately opened my trunk and grabbed my pants that were in the bag with my Taekwondo stuff.  I pulled out the license and insurance and went to the passenger's door to look in the glove compartment for the registration...but after a couple of seconds, the cop said he'd just look it up.

 So then he goes to the car and does his thing...now I'm just standing there sweating...so I sit on the trunk of my car and wait for him to finish.  He comes back after a few minutes and gives me a ticket!  (Now, I haven't had a ticket in over 10 years...my wife just recently had the same thing happen to her, and she got a warning...I've been nothing but nice and respectful to this guy...and it's not like it's a serious offense...it's a paperwork issue for God's sake!)  So I sign the ticket, and he gives me back my id and insurance card...and then for some reason I said 'thanks' (still not sure exactly why...although I was a tiny bit sarcastic - very unlike me I know).  He had another strange look on his face...but walked back to his cruiser...it was about this time that I flipped the ticket over and saw the fee...$76.50!!  Now I'm a little steamed...but I just want to get on the road and get home...take a shower and relax a bit.

But once I hit the interstate I couldn't stop laughing...I kept thinking how I just thanked a cop for giving me a ticket.

Colombia Trip
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life
I didn't mention it, but we went to Colombia for two weeks. We got back last week.

It was a lot of fun. We spent a week on the coast in Santa Marta...little trivia bit...Santa Marta was the Spanish's first permanent settlement during colonization. It is a very safe town...there are severe penalties against those caught committing crimes...espeacilly against tourists. The reasons should be obvious, but in case they aren't: brining in tourist money!! If the area is known for being safe for tourists, more tourists will come and spend money.

We ate a lot of great food...seafood at nearly every single meal...I was in heaven with that! The resort we stayed at was great...but the prices were nearly the same as here in the States. So I can imagine how much profit they must be making there. Nonetheless, we had a great time doing very little. Most of our days consisted of getting up late, laying by the pool, eating lunch, laying by the pool some more (Cuba Libres in hand...that's what they call Rum & Coke's), playing volleyball, swimming in the pool or ocean, shower & eat supper, watch the shows or activity they put on nearly every night, go to bed.

We did go out one night on the town with some people we met at the resort...a German couple, a Colombian couple and another dude from Colombia. We went through two bottles of Aquadiente (Firewater)...good times!

Then we spent a week in the city in Medellin. Around 2 million people live in the city with another 2 million in the surrounding areas...so it's a pretty big city. I liked it a lot...except for the pollution! Here in the States, we are told all the time that we are the biggest polluters in the world. I find that nearly impossible to believe. If you doubt my doubt, just travel abroad...case closed. After driving around the city for an hour I had a headache and my eyes were burning!

We went out one night to Mangos (search youtube.com for "Mangos Medellin" to get an idea what the place is like.) It was cool...there are midgets running around taking pictures...and dancing...lots of dancing, they have three or four areas for dancers (they have paid dancers on staff), the wait staff is dressed in cowboy gear...our bus boy had on a Psycho Ward orange jumpsuit...there was a magician running around and an amputee (staff member)...and did I mention lots of hot Colombia women in REALLY tight jeans? That is the fashion down there right now...super tight, low cut jeans and implants. Great for scenery at a club.

As I said earlier...good times!

Happy b-day to me
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Life
Well, it's that time of year again...when everyone wants to pile huge, lavish gifts on top of me. (Yall did want to do that right?) A time when the world seems a little brighter, more peaceful, and friendlier than normal...oh wait, I think that's just my eyes & hearing getting worse...and my imagination making up what I think people are saying about me. Oh well...whatever the reason, things are going pretty good right now. I've been pretty busy and haven't had much time to post...why do I think I've seen that line before on here....hmm...

New Furball in town.
Mood:  energetic
Topic: Life
Well today is Valentine's day...that day that was invented to keep greeting card companies and flower shops in business, but otherwise a useless holiday.

It did however give me an excuse to do something that I think needed to be done around here. With the big birds leaving last week, it has seemed a little empty...and quiet...around the house. My wife had mentioned previously that she had a bunny when she was a kid and would like to have another one some day. Well, I did some research on the net and found some helpful sites.

So today I stopped and pick up a little furball. It is tiny! It pretty much fits in the palm of my hand...and is nothing but a big fluffy ball of fur.


The little thing wouldn't look at the camera...great I get the one pet that is camera shy!!

Anyway...it was a hit...now we just have to name the little thing!

Free as a bird...or two.
Mood:  down
Topic: Life
I know I haven't posted in awhile...I've been busy working on my projects...but I figured I needed to put this up.

Today, I was going to clean up around my big birds' cage when they apparently got spooked and took off. I had the garage door open at the time, and they flew out and down the street. I chased after them, but they took a turn over the water, and that was it. You might say, duh...you had the door open! But they have never shown any interest in leaving when the door was opened previously.

They have been in an open cage for months...with the garage door opened four times a day, and they never even went close to leaving. They would fly out from their little corner, see that the door was open, and turn around and fly back to the cage. I was completely shocked when they actually left and didn't turn right around.

Anyway, I heard them screaming a little bit later on, but I couldn't tell where they were with the sound echoing through the canal. I put their cage out back with a tortilla chip (one of their favorite snacks) on top hoping they would return if they got hungry...but so far, no sign of them.

We hope they are ok, they have never been out on their own. I hope they stay warm and find some food...or another person to take care of them. It would be pointless for us to try and put up signs or anything. There is no telling how far away they could be by now.

Although it is REALLY quiet around here now...

New year started out fast
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life
I got a call on the 2nd to remind me of the Windows XP Pro class that I had the 3rd (to finish out the class)...and it's a good thing they called to confirm, because I had completely forgotten about it.

After the class, the guy wanted us to start the Server class the 10th. But he hadn't received the books yet...anyway we started the class without having read anything...in fact both me and the other guy in the class hadn't finished reading the Win XP book yet. Tonight we finished off the Server class...and I never even opened the book...seems just like grad school...and undergrad...and high school...and middle school...I think you get the point. Anyway, I will actually have to read this book...and finish the XP one...before I take the actual tests though.

I've been keeping busy doing lots of research on a super secret project I'm working on. Actually, I'm working on a couple of super secret projects right now. I need to get them finished before my anniversary! Nearly every year we go skiing as a spring break/anniversary trip...and this year is no different! So I have a lot to do, and time is getting short! I think both will be a surprise...at least I'm hoping they will be.

I guess we'll see...

Been busy
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life
The holidays sure can be busy. I've had a bunch of stuff going on the last month...among other things, new job, training classes, putting up and taking down Xmas lights, and UFC 66! :)

Actually the last one there was fun...Lidell Vs Ortiz 2. The whole fight card was pretty entertaining actually. I think only two fights even went past the first round!

Anyway, I'm still here...and hoping to start the new year off with a few more posts...we'll see how long that lasts!

Hope every one had a great holiday, and has a great and safe new years.

Just checking in
Topic: Life
I haven't posted anything in a few weeks...but I'm still here. I just haven't felt like spewing about some of the crap that I've been dealing with. That might change though soon...we'll see.

Beach bum'n it
Mood:  lazy
Topic: Life
We got back from a mini-vacation today. We went to the beach for 2 1/2 days...and got up early this morning and came back to go to work.

I love the beach...the sand, the sun, the water, the music, the birds...the bikinis. And for some reason, the beer always tastes better too.

We forgot to take any sunscreen or tanning oil, so we had to buy some out there. We got some generic spray gel...stuff works pretty well, I'm quite a bit darker after only a handful of hours in the sun...with no burning!

Not much going on otherwise though, so...

Myspace
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life
I fought off the Myspace thing for a while...but I finally gave in a few weeks ago. That is partly why I haven't been posting as much. The other main reason is that not a lot has been happening right now. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not...but right now my days are generally uneventful... ...aside from the computer newbs that bother me with questions at work.

Party time.
Mood:  lazy
Topic: Life
I went to a 1st birthday party for a friend of mine yesterday. There were lots of little kids there. Pretty much all of my friends now have kids...in fact three of the couples all had girls about three months apart! The youngest of those was the birthday girl.

Our parties sure have changed...instead of beer bottles rolling around on the floor, there are now sippie cups...we used to sit around the pool and drink & talk...now they were playing the pool with the little ones...& there are tons of toys...everywhere!

Already been a month!
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Life
It's hard to believe that we have been back in Tampa for a month already!! Time sure does fly when you're having fun...or unpacking...but don't confuse the two!

I'm still looking for a job...I've had a couple of nibbles...but I can't get anyone to call me back!! I hate that! I just want to work, and no one is willing to freakin hire me!!

I'm about to the point where I'm gonna have to work at McDonald's again for a little while! Doesn't that sound like fun!