Wednesday nights are kick ass

There are only 2 reasons why I would say Wednesday nights are kick ass.

Number 1: South Park

Number 2: Mind of Mencia

These two shows alone make Wednesday night TV worth while. I wasn't a big fan of Drawn Together so I'm glad they were moved over so Mind of Mencia could be put in after South Park. Now I have a whole hour of good TV on Wednesdays :)

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Haircuts make my head cold

I'm sure this might be something that apply's mostly to guys but whenever I get a haircut my head feels cooler. I go about 4-6 weeks between haricuts so my hair is decently long by the time I actually get it cut. After I do get it cut it feels a bit drafty for a while and it takes some getting used to. On the upside, my hats don't feel so tight anymore when I wear them :)

At home once again

I'm here at home telecommuting. I must say that I like doing this every once in a while. Not only do I get to spend some time at home with my cats who I don't see all that often except at night, but I get to eat some decent food other than soup for lunch. The downside is that the network isn't as fast as it is at work and I'm missing my 18" LCD display too since that helps me do my job so much faster than just using my regular laptop monitor. I can't complain since I'm doing work and enjoying the company of my cats on a Friday :)

Chef is dead!! Or is he???

Last nights South Park was AWESOME! For those of you that missed it stop reading right now! Anyway, I missed last seasons finale so I didn't know that Chef left to become part of the Super Adventure Club. In this episode he comes back and since Isaac Hayes didn't do any of the voice overs, they spliced together his dialogue from all the episodes done in the past. This was kick ass because it added to the effect that he was brain washed. The ending though is the best part. Not only do they somewhat "kill" Chef, they use bits of Star Wars Episode III and bring him back so he looks like a Chef version of Darth Vader! LOL!! Can't wait to see what the rest of this season holds :)

The NY FBI can't afford email?!?!?!

I found this article in CNN rather disturbing. I don't get how a Federal law enforcement organization can't afford email! Email is one of the best tools on the planet for information sharing. I understand that it takes money to set up servers, pay for software, back everything up to tape, and have people monitor the system so it doesn't go down but this is just silly. Google gives you 2 gigs of free email, I'm sure they'd be willing to cut the government a contract or something to host their email in a secure facility if the feds would stop sueing them!

Now this is really cool!

I just read this article in the NY Times about how people here in the US are starting to use their cell phones as credit cards. I've heard about this kind of thing before but right now its really only hot in Japan and parts of Europe. However the prospect of just putting my phone up to a plate on a Coke machine and getting a soda really appeals to me. I'm one of those people that really don't carry cash around anymore because its just easier to charge everything. Having my credit card embedded into my phone would totally kick ass and since I have a Treo I'm sure there will be some software that will let me see everything I've charged and I'll be able to send all that stuff to my PC so I can make sure that what iI've charged on my phone syncs up with the bank. I say BRING IT! If they include it in the next Treo I buy (which will be in a couple years since I just got this one), I'll definately scrap a few credit cards and just use my phone for everything! :)

I'm a Trend Micro PUG!

I'm sure people are scratching their heads about the title. Who is Trend Micro and what the heck is a PUG? First off, Trend Micro is an antivirus software company. Anyone who uses MSN Hotmail uses Trend Micro virus protection. It's pretty well known and I've been a loyal user since I was in college. About a year ago I came across a post on betanews.com for beta testers for PC-Cillin 2005. I was already using PC-Cillin 2004 so I figured why not give it a try. The benefit of completing the test was that I was given a license for 2005 and later invited to complete the 2006 PC-Cillin beta test which is when I got yet another license. Right now I'm testing their new software (I forget its name right now) and its currently installed on my home PC. There are a few things that I can't finish on the test because my current PC-Cillin install is interfering with it but thats ok. Since I've tested 3 products they decded to invite me to be part of the Power User Group or PUG of testers. This will net me antivirus updates 12 hours earlier than everyone else, I get to test all their new products and get free software upgrades! How freakin sweet is that????

Comedy shows rule!

I saw Gabriel Iglesias last night at the Ft. Lauderdale Improv and it was kick ass. He was soo funny. I'll definately go and see him again if I have the chance. Depending on the money situation, I might come back down and see Lisa Lampinelli (I have no idea if I'm spelling her name right). Even though there is a two drink minimum, it was well worth the cost of seeing this show. One of the best parts about it? It's at the Seminole Hard Rock which is a bad ass place to go to gamble, eat, and do all types of other stuff :)

Boo to my apartment complex

Yesterday I received a notice from the property managers that all the apartments in my complex are going to be converted into condo's by next year but they're begining the process already. Right now they're not accepting new renters, the management people have actually moved the office to an apartment to make way for the new management company, and I should be receiving some sort of packet in the mail in a few days. Since I've stayed around for so long, I have the option to buy my place but I'm thinking that the price is going to be hideous since I have the largest apartment type that they offer. I also have the option to extend my lease for an additional 9 months for when I receive my letter so by my calculations I'll have to figure something out before December. GRRRRR............................... Somehow I don't agree with this at all. What if I want to stay in my apartment but not buy it? It gives me mobility and freedom but now I have a ticking clock which gives me little choice in the matter in what to do, move or buy hmmm........... I guess we'll see what happens in the coming months.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

To all my Irish people out there, I have to say you have one of the most bad ass holidays on the planet. What other holiday promotes drinking and good cheer like St. Patricks day and on top of that, you don't even have to buy people presents like other holidays?!?! AWESOME!!

I fixed my cat bowl!

To the left you see the water bowl that I bought for my cats a while ago. It's a huge dome that holds water and then it spits out water and covers the dome and goes into a little pool at the bottom and recycles itself. My cats love the thing and its great because I only have to fill it once a week.

A few days ago it didn't work like it should. I could hear the motor trying to spin but no water would come out. It had been a while since I cleaned it and no matter what I did, water just wouldn't go through the motor and spit up water. I shook it, used an air can, and all that other good stuff. After looking at it closer, I noticed I could crack it open. After cracking it open I found all this gunk inside it. After cleaning it all out, I put it back together and now it runs like NEW! SAWEET! Now all I need are more filters to prevent the gunk from building up in the motor again. I don't want to keep on taking apart the motor because I have a tendancy to break things when I get adventurous after I discover I can actually disassemble something. At least now my cats are happy :)

AOL is ruining Winamp!

I happen to be a pretty big fan of Winamp (for those of you that don't know, it plays music). I used to use it WAY back in the days before it even had a 1.0 release and the software was still owened by Nullsoft. I've been pretty pleased so far with the software even after AOL bought Nullsoft but the latest changes to Winamp 5.2 are just total CRAP! Granted there are some nice little improvements but the Media Library is getting bad. I was just recently using version 5.13 and the media library was nice and fast and pretty straight forward. I primarily use it to listen to music while I'm doing my work at the office. The 5.2 release just totally ruined the online music aspect. I still use it of course because its still the best but they need to change the interface back. There are too many "clicks" involved now just to get to my 3 favorite radio stations. I also still don't trust it to sync up my iPod properly which is why I'm still using MediaMonkey for that part (iTunes sucks royally in my opinion). OK, thats my rant for now I'll probably have another one later this afternoon. ;)

Funny as hell!

Last night my wife and I decided to watch Carlos Mancia on Comedy Central since he had a special on. I gotta tell you this man is funny! I love how he just insults EVERYONE. I highly recommend seeing him on Comedy Central where he has a regular show. I think his one hour special is also playing later this week. If you're not offended by much or love jokes about others, go here! carlosmencia.com

Healthy pasta tastes gross

Tonight my wife prepared some healthy pasta that we decided to try from the store. Little did we know that healthy pasta meant nasty pasta. When we went shopping we thought that the healthy pasta would taste the same, after all pasta is pasta and it takes a lot of talent to fuck up pasta in our view. I don't know the brand name but they sure as hell fucked up pasta! After a few bites we tossed it out along with the rest of the un-cooked healthy pasta in the trash. It's back to good old fashioned fattening pasta for us I can tell you that much, at least it tastes GOOD!

McDonalds Breakfast Trip

I think it was yesterday that my wife and I went to McDonalds for some breakfast sandwiches. Normally I don't go and get breakfast but she suggested it and my stomach was telling me to get some so we went. Now why would I blog about a simple thing like going to Micky D's?? READ ON!!

In order to get to work I go on this huge road called Hillsborough that is basically 3 lanes wide in both directions and separated by concrete islands that sometimes turn into turn lanes. The McDonald's that is on the way to work happens to be on the left side of the road so that requires either a U-turn or using one of the turn lanes. I opted for the turn lane but mis-judged it and I ended up being too far up the road from McDonalds. After looking down the road and deciding I can risk it, I gunned my car and went up the wrong way on Hillsborough to get to McDonalds. Not only that, I went in through the exit of McDonalds since it was closer than the actual entrance. Needless to say, I don't think I'll be doing something like that again anytime soon. But on the upside, the breakfast sandwich and has brown really hit the spot :)

My Sony DVD player still rules

A long time ago (ok not such a very long time ago) my wife gave me a DVD player when we first started going out. I think it was either an anniversary gift or a Christmas gift. To this day I'm still using it here at home. I also have a 6 disc changer that my father gave me when he moved away and needed to unload some stuff but sometimes it doesn't like to play the DVD's that I have. I just recently switched out the changer with my trusty Sony and it still works great. Maybe one day when it becomes cheap enough I'll either get Blue Ray or HD DVD (when it becomes cheaper since its like $1000 just for a player) but I'm sure that I'll still use my trusty Sony since i doubt this thing will ever break.

Ohh just because I love my Sony DVD player doesn't mean I'm getting a lamo PS3. News from the media is that its delayed till almost 2007. SUCKERS!! 360 is gonna own video gaming for the next three years and the best part is that I already have one :)

I luv me some clementines

This weekend I went to Costco for some shopping with my wife of course and she pointed out that they were selling clementines. I only bought one box this time thinking that I can make it last. Sorry no such luck! I think yesterday alone, I ate almost 20 of them which is more than half the box. At least I know that I'm not going to get sick because I have some major vitamin C in my blood now. :) I should have bought another box!!!!!!!!

They call him "Fluffy"

This month will mark the seven years that I have been dating my wife and we are going to go and see a comedian named Gabriel Iglesias. He can be found here at this LINK. I first saw him on Comedy Central in 2005 and he's damn funny. I actually bought tickets to see him in Ft. Lauderdale so I'm set to do a little traveling this month. I'll give a review of his performance after I see him on March 18. Woohoo!!

Monday's are now truly pathetic

I used to read a lot of Garfield comics when I was younger and there was one part that always seemed funny and it was his absolute hate of Monday's. I can say that I too have joined Garfield in hating Monday's totally. Well lets break it down as to why I hate Monday's now.

First, the work component! It's the beginning of the work week which in itself is just not a good thing most of the time. I just had two lovely days off, why would I want my free time to end? I also have 2 standing meetings every Monday so that cuts into productivity but that's not such a big deal. Most people that work just don't look forward to Monday's because they know there is five days worth or work ahead of them.

Second, the traffic component! Sunday drivers are bad Monday drivers in general. I don't know if its just me but when I know its rush hour to get to and from work, I don't really care what the speed limit is, I just want to either get my ass to work or get my ass home as soon as possible so I'm not burning gas just sitting in traffic doing nothing but cursing at the person in the WAY front who's going less than the speed limit and really isn't in a rush to get anywhere in particular.

Third, the TV component! This is relatively recent but right now there is NADA on the tube that's worth watching on Monday nights. I thought that with cable that would be pretty impossible but there are only so many Law and Order re-runs a person can watch on TNT and USA. I'd watch WWE but my wife doesn't like watching it anymore. Las Vegas (on NBC) was the one show I had to look forward to on Monday nights but they moved it to Friday's which is a horrible time slot because who's in on Friday evenings? (Well I am but that's because I'm cheap and don't like spending money to drink booze that's over priced when I can get it at the store and drink it in the comfort of my own home and not having to worry about driving).

Maybe something will happen that will make Monday's better so I don't hate it so much anymore but it would have to be something pretty major (a new TV show maybe???) that will lessen my apathy for this most horrible of days in the week (unless its my birthday, then Monday is a good day).

A totally weird movie

I just saw the movie Proof starring Anthony Hopkins and Gweneth Paltro(?). It was kind of weird and I got a little lost watching it. It was all about whether or not if this chick was crazy and supposedly she was super duper smart. She constructed this mathematical proof or something that could totally change the world. I understood the movie but it just didn't make any real sense as to why they even made it since it was DULL! I hope the next movie that I get from Blockbuster is better than this one.

Slept like a little baby.....

Last night I went to bed early for no really good reason. By early I mean like 8:30ish early. I was attempting to watch what was recorded on my Tivo at home (TV is generally terrible these days even with cable) and I fell asleep on my couch. I was woken up by my wife at 11ish but after I got up and walked to the bedroom I was out like a light. I must say, getting 10 hours of sleep was really nice :)

My Medal!

Here is a fabulous pic of the medal I got when I finished the race this past weekend, isn't it cool???

The pain is finally gone

It's Wednesday night and I'm finally not in pain after all the running I did this past weekend. I can walk up and down the stairs without feeling large stabs of pain in my legs. Maybe this weekend I'll be able to go to the Strawberry Festival with my wife and get some damn good berries from some local vendors. MMMM Strawberries!