I often don't write lyrics as much as I used to. I don't play in any bands but I've always wanted to. I've come up with a song that pretty much wraps up how I feel about life in a few paragraphs, from where I stand politically to how I feel about social issues. Of course, it's impossible to cover all that in one lyric so here's to trying:Strike onceStrike twiceOne more strike, one more blowAnd the empire crashes downWe wield the hammersWe wield the powerPower to the people!And nothing for the bo
You know, no matter how hard things may seem at time, I still the desire to plug away and keep trying no matter what. I thought my life was over when I was laid off in Jan of 2004 from another company. I thought it could not go on. I had to find faith somewhere. I had to look within myself and find some answers, although some questions I feel are still unanswered. Well, I have a job I love, people I care about there and the determination to keep going. I can't say the same for my personal life,
More lyrics to think about current events with:Rancid"Killing Zone"Drop bombs, You’re gonna be warnedYou’re gonna be scorned, You’re gonna be tornThere's a storm hittin' your home, not a false alarm but a real oneCan't trick it, let's wake up, can't stick it, pick it lines strikingIf you like it, don't fight it, just hold it, then want itHead straight to the killing zone, Now the war’s onHead straight to the killing zone, now the war’s on, holes in the ozone, we're all goneHead straight to the k
The lyrics to "Iron Man":Has he lost his mind?Can he see or is he blind?Can he walk at all,Or if he moves will he fall?Is he alive or dead?Has he thoughts within his head?We’ll just pass him thereWhy should we even care?He was turned to steelIn the great magnetic fieldWhere he traveled timeFor the future of mankindNobody wants himHe just stares at the worldPlanning his vengeanceThat he will soon unfoldNow the time is hereFor iron man to spread fearVengeance from the graveKills the people he once
It's definitely not easy, but I'm still trying to get the hang of planning schedules for 3 people and so forth. Not a day goes by that I don't worry about them leaving suddenly or other possible problems. I think it's good to be worried though. It shows that I have to pay attention to the morale of the 3 people and make sure that they are not having any problems with the job at hand. I am just not used to being in charge of anyone. The paperwork doesn't bother me but I am always on the prowl, ma
Couldn't say it better here. I just feel like life is coming apart at the seams sometimes. I mean, I have a job I like and I'm staying caught up in classes (at great expense). Next week, I get Thurs-Sun off so I am looking forward to it. Can't wait to visit my brother in jail next Sun. Haven't seen him in over 3 months. It's been rough but I've dealt with it better than I thought I could.However, I'm so exhausted now that it will take quite a while to fully recover. I don't know though. Some day
Love What is the pointWhat is the botherWhy do people do this thingThis thing called love?It's destructive as well as nurturingPainful and yet pleasurableWorthless and yet valuableThis thing called loveWhy do we botherWhat is the pointLife is shortSo why waste time on it?I once thought I could loveBut I can no longer do soFor every time I meet someone I likeAnd fall for themThey back off or come up with excusesSo I will sit back and watch the foolsThe fools who bother to loveBecause they can and
So, I got a raise at work. Woopee. Not like anyone reads this blog anymore.I've been seriously looking forward to the day this semester ends. I'm really crapped out from all the homework and my courses in general. With each passing day, I feel even more like throwing in the towel. Of course, I have to keep going somehow.
I'm really looking forward to the results of my review at work. :DNever thought I'd get as far as I have. When I think of it, there's a LOT to be thankful for nowadays. I strung up x-mas lights around my desk for the hell of it. Nothing wrong with a little holiday cheer this early in the season. It's definitely going to be a good x-mas this year. :DOh, and don't forget turkey day!
ResilenceDedicationPersistenceToleranceAcceptanceDedicationDevotionPerserveranceThis list could go on and on. However, these are my favorite words to think of whenever having a bad day at work.
I've always wondered how people felt about casual sex overall. What happens if you get so into it with someone, that you develop feelings? I don't mean FEELINGS, but there is some spark there. What if the girl doesn't want to go further than one night? Just how do you deal with it? I've been having difficulty understanding why I meet people like this. I always play it safe but there's always something in the back of my head to remind me of what could happen. I guess the difference between this g
I was bored earlier this afternoon, so I decided to go check out a brewery in Waterbury, VT. It is called The Alchemist and is run by John Kimmich. It's a 7bbl brewery run out of their basement. There are some excellent beers on tap. I enjoyed their Heady Topper Double IPA (7.2%ABV). The atmosphere is excellent. However, they do not sell their beers in growlers. That was kind of a downside.After finishing up my pint of Heady Topper, I decided to drive 11 miles away to Stowe and The Shed Brewery
Whoo! So much homework, so little time! Plus, add in a little for someone and it doesn't seem to get easier. Hmm. This weekend, I'll have to devote most of my time to homework in order to pass the midterm assessment for one course. Definitely not looking forward to it. It's been getting busier at work. Next Tuesday, my annual review is due. I'm looking forward to that but also nervous at the same time. Worried about what kind of raise I could get mainly.
So, it's official. I now have a second job working as an ASL tutor with a student at college. ASL stands for American Sign Language. I expect to get 1-2 hours a week but it depends on how the student feels about the course. I felt it went well when we met recently and I think I can offer the student the help they need to pass the course. Learning ASL involves a LOT of practice though. You have to use signs over and over in order to memorize them. Then, you have to memorize the structures and lea
So,I was working in my PERL class yesterday and for some reason, I thought I had finally "gotten" how PERL works, etc. It was like one of those vaunted "a-ha" moments that programming instructors marvel about. But anyway, it just seemed like I could finally "get" this language. I feel good about it and actually look forward to messing around with it some more.
I'm pretty sure I passed this. I'm guessing that I could have a grade of 80 or a B- to be exact. Why? Because I just know that I screwed up on some problems on the exam.I've never been good at math at all. This is the second time I've taken Algebra at CCV. I failed it the first time and I'm not looking to repeat that this time around. Hopefully, I can pass this course and get it over with. I'm not interested in taking it for a third time. Wish me luck!
Hmm, in a few weeks it will be one year of work for me at the company I'm at. I'm a bit nervous about peer reviews and whatnot but I am confident that things will turn out good in the end. It's quite frustrating right now with the lack of cleaners but I've been doing what I can to keep things going as smooth as possible. I'd like to think of myself as someone who can do it all (almost), especially when my department needs the help. Hopefully, things won't get too complicated over time.
Wow, what a nice weekend. I got homework that I can't seem to figure out and it's just begging to be done. Got a Math midterm on Wed that I have to study for as well. The only class I seem to be doing well with is my Small Group Communication course. I can worry about that next Thurs. I'm planning to study for the Math test again on Tuesday, since it's on Wed. Which leaves me with some PERL coding homework that I can't f$&^# understand! Nothing the instructor says makes any sense. Class w
If there's anything I dread more in the world, it has to be math, especially tests. I have a midterm coming up next week and I'm kind of worried about how it will go. I've never been that good at math and it always worries me whenever I'm confronted with such things. Not to mention the added stress of homework from other courses. I'm starting to wonder if I will ever get to relax this weekend or not.
As I sit here drinking my coffee and trying to wake up, I think of all the things that could transpire this week. With my boss on vacation for two weeks, it leaves a lot of possiblities for what could happen. If we're lucky, we can get caught up on stuff. However, we have to work as a team first for that to happen. Also, when things get busier next week, how are we going to get along? I'm still wondering how myself. Survival is important but it can't be done without cooperation among people. Wel
I like the Burnout games quite a bit. I don't play them as often but with the latest Burnout, Burnout:Revenge, I can't get enough of it. Many racing games discourage you from crashing into traffic or other racers. You get penalized or your car gets totalled. However, in the Burnout games, the objective is to crash into as many other cars as possible and create the most spectacular crashes possible. This game does not fail to deliver on such objectives. Sure, the graphics could be a bit more poli
I was pleasantly surprised when my boss presented me with a "coupon" for a free day off at work. It's a nice gesture and I can't wait to use that day off already. Unfortunately, I won't be able to use it for another 3-4 weeks. However, it's a really cool thing to do. Things are going very weel at work and I appreciate stuff like this.
I've decided to post some writings I've done for a class of mine for extra credit. However, I feel that others can learn from my experiences. I can't think of a more appropriate medium for these kinds of writings. Here is one example for folks to read:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There have been several episodes of my life in which I have faced the unfamiliar. I will describe one particular episode and how I learned to cop
Well after an interesting weekend spent with family and friends, I've done nothing but work my ass off all day to catch up. I felt good after all my work was done. It should be getting busier soon. I'm looking forward to it.I just had to say SOMETHING. I don't always have much to talk about sometimes.
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