Work was kind of fun this week. Not a lot going on in my district, hopefully the burglar found a better neighborhood to hit in another city, maybe closer to home, gas prices are a bitch. Not a lot of report calls to speak of. A lot of old people dying of natural causes like old people do. We still have to go and check the bodies and get the information to make sure nothing bad happened, administrative state law stuff so not all horrible. Last night though an 89 year old man passed away with his wife in a separate bed next to him. That was a little awkward since he laid there dead for almost two hours before the coroner came. I can't say I want to do that again in my life; death doesn't bother me but I can't read how a family will react when I start moving around their dead parent or spouse. Some people laugh and some people cry and some people like that guys wife just said 61 years of a good marriage. That was a great way to end the mid point of my week.
Then off to the bar. The wife went out with friends from school last night and I met them at Rudyards in midtown. We sat, we laughed, we poked fun at each other and made way more noise than the bar probably would have liked us to, but who cares because we're paying customers. I see the appeal of why my brother lives where he lives. He can work, play, shop, and live all within a relatively small circle. That seems to be the wave of the future, or should I say the rebirth of the city. That's how it used to be before the 70's and 80's when everyone left the city for the burbs. The commuter was the way of the future. Strip malls and blocks and blocks and blocks of nothing but homes were the new tenement. I'm noticing a new trend though where the space between downtown and burbs is filling in with bars, restaurants, condos, town homes, high rise living kingdoms, and green trails and parks. Work, live, eat and play in your own small community. Go back to that pub "where everyone knows your name" and shop at the market, not the HEB/Kroger/Walmart/Target Megaopolis super store. Pay a little more for all of it but have the feeling that your part of a community and not an ant running through the maze of a warehouse full of stuff you didn't need in the first place; found at rock bottom prices because it was imported from a country that has made slaves of its people to supply you with 10 dollars t-shirts and 100 dollar electronics. Businesses like that don't survive in small communities near real cites because the tax base is to expensive and no one cuts them a break; the bottom line is more important than customer service and ethical business practice. I'll get off the soapbox for now but these are the reasons I want to move and can't possibly settle in the burbs like so many people do.
Back to the fun of the bar; Whataburger was the choice of the drunks last night so being the only sober person I drove. You would have thought I was drunk though after turning down a one way street to pull into the parking lot. In my defense I've never been there and there wasn't a big do not enter sign like there are in so many places. Even better the second I pull in there's an HPD officer in the parking lot just shaking his head. Nothing better than the rent a cop/security guy who can't cut it as a real cop giving me the stink eye the entire time. Sometimes I can't believe the people the state entrust with a gun. I do remember now though why we don't go to eat after bars; there is always that guy who is a little to loud and little to racy to sit next to at 3 AM. If your that guy you know who you are and you know exactly what I'm talking about so tone it down a bit. All in all a good night of work and good night of fun. I really enjoy doing stuff like that and should do it more often while it's still socially acceptable behavior for someone my age.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The wide world of Gaming
If you haven't been to the Xbox website recently and checked out Project Natal, you don't know what the world of gaming is in for. Full body recognition; remote free, interactive gaming. If this doesn't shut down the Wii I don't know what will. I can't describe to you the possibilities; go check it out if your even the slightest bit interested in the next generation of entertainment. Wait until it's all in 3-D.
I've played more than my fair share of games the past few months. I can't imagine living without my X-box. Modern Warfare was a good game. I don't say great because its not my favorite genre; first person shoot everything until you die and then try it again because the bad guys don't change their approach or where they come from until you've figured out the timing and angles and which weapon system works best for that given situation. I like summing up a game in a single sentence.
Then of course I've played more Rock Band and more Rock Band and every Rock Band that's come out because my inner child should have learned to play the drums. That concept is by far one of the most clever and creative ideas of this generation of games. The next step on that one is downloading your songs into an application and that software turning anything you want into rock band tunes. If Apple doesn't jump on that one and make another billion dollars someone will cash in.
One of my favorite movies and cartoons growing up was Ghostbusters; so when I heard last year a video game was coming out I had to get it. This particular story was told before basically. It combined the concepts of the two movies into basically a third short film. The game play was fun; smooth and graphically up to par with best of them. I heard somewhere they had some trouble getting some of the actors to sign off on doing the voices but It really made the game that much better. Imagine another one with Project Natal...ooooooooo how fun.
Then on to my favorite new game Assassins Creed 2. All I can say is I wish there were difficulty levels because your character is to much of a bad ass to ever die. With the right moves nothing in this game is impossible the first time around. The maps were fun and scenery was gorgeous. If this game doesn't make you want to visit Italy it should because I've been there and it still looks the same but with modern clothing and the occasional scooter instead of horse. The story was intriguing and kept me wanting more just like the first one. It ended with me pissed because I know 3 won't be coming out until at best 2011. Games of this magnitude are so much fun and so worth every minute spent in my opinion because they really do bring you into a new world.
Games I will hopefully play in the next couple months: Fable 2, Mass Effect 1 and 2, BioShock 1 and 2 (I've got some catching up to do), and after just looking at the soon to be released list at Xbox many more. It might be a fun year for games. May have to work some more overtime to afford it.
I've played more than my fair share of games the past few months. I can't imagine living without my X-box. Modern Warfare was a good game. I don't say great because its not my favorite genre; first person shoot everything until you die and then try it again because the bad guys don't change their approach or where they come from until you've figured out the timing and angles and which weapon system works best for that given situation. I like summing up a game in a single sentence.
Then of course I've played more Rock Band and more Rock Band and every Rock Band that's come out because my inner child should have learned to play the drums. That concept is by far one of the most clever and creative ideas of this generation of games. The next step on that one is downloading your songs into an application and that software turning anything you want into rock band tunes. If Apple doesn't jump on that one and make another billion dollars someone will cash in.
One of my favorite movies and cartoons growing up was Ghostbusters; so when I heard last year a video game was coming out I had to get it. This particular story was told before basically. It combined the concepts of the two movies into basically a third short film. The game play was fun; smooth and graphically up to par with best of them. I heard somewhere they had some trouble getting some of the actors to sign off on doing the voices but It really made the game that much better. Imagine another one with Project Natal...ooooooooo how fun.
Then on to my favorite new game Assassins Creed 2. All I can say is I wish there were difficulty levels because your character is to much of a bad ass to ever die. With the right moves nothing in this game is impossible the first time around. The maps were fun and scenery was gorgeous. If this game doesn't make you want to visit Italy it should because I've been there and it still looks the same but with modern clothing and the occasional scooter instead of horse. The story was intriguing and kept me wanting more just like the first one. It ended with me pissed because I know 3 won't be coming out until at best 2011. Games of this magnitude are so much fun and so worth every minute spent in my opinion because they really do bring you into a new world.
Games I will hopefully play in the next couple months: Fable 2, Mass Effect 1 and 2, BioShock 1 and 2 (I've got some catching up to do), and after just looking at the soon to be released list at Xbox many more. It might be a fun year for games. May have to work some more overtime to afford it.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Slackers shouldn't go the Super Bowl
I know you all have this at work. That guy or that girl or that person or maybe that boss who just doesn't seem to pull their weight. Their always taking to long to complete a project you know shouldn't take that long or always dodging any extra work and just generally screwing everyone but themselves. I know everyone has that person. They don't enough not get fired but they don't do enough to be considered employee of the month. How can you be that person and now hate yourself? Because guess what; we all hate you!!!
Go Colts!! Go Saints!! In your face Rex Ryan. Thank you Peyton Manning and your comeback defense. I wouldn't have been able to stand hearing for the next two weeks about the first rookie this and the first Hispanic quarterback that and how much Rex Ryan loves himself and New York. Because you know whats better than all that...more funny Peyton Manning Sony commercials. And if I had to hear Favre one more time I think my ears may have started to bleed. I'll give the man his due respect but he blew the game for his team by throwing an interception across the middle of the field. I could care less about a questionable spot on 4th and 1. He could have thrown the ball away and gone for another pass or ran the ball up the field a bit to make the kick possible; but no he believed he could complete an impossible pass rather than trust his kicker. Oh the shame. If he quits now this will be his legacy. If he comes back it could get worse or could he possibly have a better season than this one? Right now though the Vikings don't have a sure quarterback next year. Rosencopter and that other guy who sucks aren't exactly all star prospects. And with a possible uncapped year the Vikings could pay their way into another championship game. My moneys on him coming back, getting injured, and the Vikings falling just short of a wild card slot next year.
Go Colts!! Go Saints!! In your face Rex Ryan. Thank you Peyton Manning and your comeback defense. I wouldn't have been able to stand hearing for the next two weeks about the first rookie this and the first Hispanic quarterback that and how much Rex Ryan loves himself and New York. Because you know whats better than all that...more funny Peyton Manning Sony commercials. And if I had to hear Favre one more time I think my ears may have started to bleed. I'll give the man his due respect but he blew the game for his team by throwing an interception across the middle of the field. I could care less about a questionable spot on 4th and 1. He could have thrown the ball away and gone for another pass or ran the ball up the field a bit to make the kick possible; but no he believed he could complete an impossible pass rather than trust his kicker. Oh the shame. If he quits now this will be his legacy. If he comes back it could get worse or could he possibly have a better season than this one? Right now though the Vikings don't have a sure quarterback next year. Rosencopter and that other guy who sucks aren't exactly all star prospects. And with a possible uncapped year the Vikings could pay their way into another championship game. My moneys on him coming back, getting injured, and the Vikings falling just short of a wild card slot next year.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Dust and Jake
I do believe the worst chore in the world is dusting. It reminds you of how dirty you are and how disgusting your house is when you start wiping the dirt away from all your furniture. Toilets aren't as bad as dusting. Washing my car isn't as bad as dusting. And now I feel dirty than ever. Because you really can't catch all the dust. Inevitably you just stir some of it off into the air and it lands on the closest thing; you. And now I'm dusty; in my mouth, up my nose, my eyes, and my hands feel like sludge. Not to mention I can't stop sneezing and won't be able to for about 2 days.
The vaccum seems to have the same effect. It collects quite a bit; enough to make a small poodle with the dog hair it picks up, but it still just stirs up all the small particles in the air and covers my whole body in a thin film of gunk. Cleaning is so much fun.
So I choose music to make it more enjoyable. Today it was Less Than Jake. Rocking to the Jake is one of my favorite things to do any day of the week; so add it to cleaning and I'm in a mediocre state of being that made the last two hours not so bad. Of course when the dust settles and I can breath again it'll all be worth it for about 3 days until the dogs shed more and dust blows in. The perpetual cycle of cleaning.
The vaccum seems to have the same effect. It collects quite a bit; enough to make a small poodle with the dog hair it picks up, but it still just stirs up all the small particles in the air and covers my whole body in a thin film of gunk. Cleaning is so much fun.
So I choose music to make it more enjoyable. Today it was Less Than Jake. Rocking to the Jake is one of my favorite things to do any day of the week; so add it to cleaning and I'm in a mediocre state of being that made the last two hours not so bad. Of course when the dust settles and I can breath again it'll all be worth it for about 3 days until the dogs shed more and dust blows in. The perpetual cycle of cleaning.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Cowboys Suck!!
The real Tony Romo comes out after those three great games. I almost feel bad for the guy except that he's a Dallas Cowboy and we all know COWBOYS SUCK!!! I couldn't believe the pressure they got on him. Vikings looked pretty dominating. I think this next game may very well be one of the best games of the season. NFC championship might be better than the Super Bowl. The Colts are good but they aren't dominating. They beat thier opponents because Peyton Manning doesn't loose. And I just don't see the Jets putting up the best fight against the NFC champion.
I don't know who to root for since my team isn't in it. The Jets are in the playoffs because two teams laid down and died. The Colts are in our division and always beat us. I hate Brett Favre; no I hate ESPN's love of Brett Favre. The guy is a football god and doesn't deserve to be disliked for being as great a player as he is. You'd swear ESPN gets paid every time they say his name. Nothing to dislike about the Saints; pretty harsh to wish bad things on the city of New Orleans. I really just don't want the Jets and Rex Ryan's smug face all over the news.
Either way doesn't really matter since I'm working that day and won't see the game. Thank you radio for broadcasting all the games.
Cowboys Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know who to root for since my team isn't in it. The Jets are in the playoffs because two teams laid down and died. The Colts are in our division and always beat us. I hate Brett Favre; no I hate ESPN's love of Brett Favre. The guy is a football god and doesn't deserve to be disliked for being as great a player as he is. You'd swear ESPN gets paid every time they say his name. Nothing to dislike about the Saints; pretty harsh to wish bad things on the city of New Orleans. I really just don't want the Jets and Rex Ryan's smug face all over the news.
Either way doesn't really matter since I'm working that day and won't see the game. Thank you radio for broadcasting all the games.
Cowboys Suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 15, 2010
I know I know I know
Okay, so anyone who might have been reading my posts probably stopped after a three month hiatus. Lack of energy...Lack of interesting stories...Lack of interest in keeping up with this thing? Take your pick and I probably thought to myself that's why I'm not doing it. That isn't right of me. This is suppose to help people keep in touch who don't live here and who I don't talk to on a regular basis. Honestly whats easier; have ten conversations about how your week went or write about your week and let everyone read it themselves and ask questions if they care enough too. Really its all about conversation management. So here we go....
WORK
I'm still employed so that means I haven't messed up bad enough for anyone to fire me yet. Also means I haven't been shot yet so all is well at work. Getting hammered by burglars and robbers and thieves of all sorts lately. I think the underworlds resolution was rob at least one person a week at gunpoint. Our burglar is a mysterious fellow who wears the same shoe every time he goes out...good thing Houston is wet during the winter or we wouldn't have shit. What would really blow my mind is if the prints were left intentionally to throw us off...oooohhhh interesting. To bad this isn't CSI and people don't actually do that stuff.
ENTERTAINMENT
If you haven't watched Funny People you should. If you haven't watched Public Enemies you should...but don't expect the biggest blockbuster of all time. Obviously the holidays produced a vast assortment of movies to watch. If it was advertised on TV recently I probably got it for X-mas and I can't say I didn't enjoy every one of them. Saw Daybreakers and should have waiting for the DVD. I could write an entire post about Avatar but not right now. On the other side of my entertainment if you haven't been watching Heroes you are missing out some fine sci-fi entertainment. Honestly who doesn't want to be a hero and can't relate to at least one of the characters and their struggles. Really one of the more interesting concepts of good vs evil and the struggle of choosing what path to take; selfish or unselfish. Naturally looking forward to Southland and Fringe starting up again. I can't believe Leno replaced Southland but I hear he may get the axe so lets hope for some more quality programming. Fringe is one of my favorite shows up there with Heroes and Lost right now. I guess I finally got sick of the Law and Order CSI crap because I'm really enjoying the supernatural shows lately. Its the complete opposite of reality TV; that must be it.
LIFE
If you can believe it I'm not in very good shape lately. Weighing in around 190 lbs for the first time in my entire life. I carry it sort of well but really 190 that's almost 200 lbs and I shouldn't be 200 lbs unless I quit my job and started body building. Motivation must be generally lacking in most areas of my life (blog, exercise, work productivity). I think it has to do with winter and shorter days. I hate the dark..the night..sun down at 5:30. I must have some plant in me because I really need the sun to thrive. Totally excited about my wife's last semester of Law School. YAAAYYYY!!!!! Two incomes will rock so much...I'm rich bitch. I've figured if she can make the minimum amount a lawyer could possibly make we'll still be in the positive even after her loan payments.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE....I totally forgot I made my last car payment today!!! YAY!!! I own something!!
Glad to get that off my chest. Until next time; enjoy yourself.
WORK
I'm still employed so that means I haven't messed up bad enough for anyone to fire me yet. Also means I haven't been shot yet so all is well at work. Getting hammered by burglars and robbers and thieves of all sorts lately. I think the underworlds resolution was rob at least one person a week at gunpoint. Our burglar is a mysterious fellow who wears the same shoe every time he goes out...good thing Houston is wet during the winter or we wouldn't have shit. What would really blow my mind is if the prints were left intentionally to throw us off...oooohhhh interesting. To bad this isn't CSI and people don't actually do that stuff.
ENTERTAINMENT
If you haven't watched Funny People you should. If you haven't watched Public Enemies you should...but don't expect the biggest blockbuster of all time. Obviously the holidays produced a vast assortment of movies to watch. If it was advertised on TV recently I probably got it for X-mas and I can't say I didn't enjoy every one of them. Saw Daybreakers and should have waiting for the DVD. I could write an entire post about Avatar but not right now. On the other side of my entertainment if you haven't been watching Heroes you are missing out some fine sci-fi entertainment. Honestly who doesn't want to be a hero and can't relate to at least one of the characters and their struggles. Really one of the more interesting concepts of good vs evil and the struggle of choosing what path to take; selfish or unselfish. Naturally looking forward to Southland and Fringe starting up again. I can't believe Leno replaced Southland but I hear he may get the axe so lets hope for some more quality programming. Fringe is one of my favorite shows up there with Heroes and Lost right now. I guess I finally got sick of the Law and Order CSI crap because I'm really enjoying the supernatural shows lately. Its the complete opposite of reality TV; that must be it.
LIFE
If you can believe it I'm not in very good shape lately. Weighing in around 190 lbs for the first time in my entire life. I carry it sort of well but really 190 that's almost 200 lbs and I shouldn't be 200 lbs unless I quit my job and started body building. Motivation must be generally lacking in most areas of my life (blog, exercise, work productivity). I think it has to do with winter and shorter days. I hate the dark..the night..sun down at 5:30. I must have some plant in me because I really need the sun to thrive. Totally excited about my wife's last semester of Law School. YAAAYYYY!!!!! Two incomes will rock so much...I'm rich bitch. I've figured if she can make the minimum amount a lawyer could possibly make we'll still be in the positive even after her loan payments.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE....I totally forgot I made my last car payment today!!! YAY!!! I own something!!
Glad to get that off my chest. Until next time; enjoy yourself.
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