New Years Resoluting

Alright this might be my first time committing myself to a New Years resolution. So here goes.

Short Term:
Be the best Dad and Husband I can.
Organize my life
Improve on my fitness and exceed my previous standards
Complete all required job certification.
Set new goals in job marketability
Save money and invest wisely
Destroy my bills
Improve on my hobbies
Play more video games



Long Term:
In two years I will have a six pack, tattoo, and promotion into management. Oh and I'll be turning 30 so I want this milestone to be important
Sale house and move to a location my family will enjoy.

Halloween 2009

Again!!!
Originally uploaded by GenBot

This past Friday I went to my first Rocky Horror Picture Show...by myself. Meh. Well I made the best of it. First things first. My outfit. I've had this dress over 5 years and this was the first time I wore it out. I bought it because I really liked the diner girl uniforms and wanted to use it in modern way. That didn't work out so it went to my "I just can't throw you away" pile. The little maid apron was bought last year on ebay but arrived in the mail a week after my sacred holiday. It says "Bates Motel Maid Services." My arm warmers was a random Halloween store purchase. I got my tights from Marshalls and I really love the French pattern. The booties are from Payless. Nuff said.
As for the creepy backdrop is curtesy of the week long rain storm here in the midwest. My basement is a root cellar that pretends to be a water closet time to time.
Back to how the night went. I was suppose to meet up with some friends for the show but they didn't buy their tickets in advance. I got there 3 hours early because I wanted to wander around the shops. I ended up going into a bar to become the entertainment. Women love it when I dress up and guys tend to freak out. It's not everyday you see a 6'6 (w/heels) CDer. Anywho I made some friends and drank my share. I felt it the next morning too. When I went back to the theater all the seats were almost filled. The show was great and I'd love to do it again. When you get dressed up like this being alone is always allusion when everyone is staring at you.

New Shoes... Woot!

New Shoes by Gender Crush on Polyvore.com

Ordered these heels from jessicabennettshoes.com
I've been looking at them for close to a year. Ya, I know, why wait? I saved over $100 that's why. I'm always looking and I've grown past purchasing generic heels. What I mean is that instead of buying several meh heels, I'd rather save up and buy the real gems. At least the ones I like the most. Next stop. Boots!!!

Shoes first... Bills later

I'm going positively nuts with my wants versus needs. There's a ton things I need to do in my life due to responsibilities and obligations. I work all the time and the personal rewards I give myself is usually a smoothie or a case of Sam Adams. Anyways. If I could buy one extra indulgence in life it has to be shoes and damn you if your thinking about that YouTube video. ^_^

sunlight through the breeze

Getting back to zen. I've finished some school projects and accepted the big ones into my life. Surprisingly I take more enjoyment in my internship than my day job. Another thing going for me is that I'm riding my bike more. The Misses and I bought some road bikes last year to participate in a JDRF fund raise. That aside I do enjoy getting away from my computer. The resulting affect from my outdoor activity is that I'm more hungry and fidgety. I hope it's my metabolism kicking up a notch.
The other reason could be one of my co workers just quit. This wake up call reminds me I don't have to drive 50 miles a day for a decent wage. The down side to this. I'm picking up the slack.
Back to bicycle riding. I would love to ride more often. It's something my Dad passed on to me. I grew up with his cycling passion. We don't live close enough to do weekend rides, but in the future I hope we can.

Moaning Mondays

I find it funny that I'm never satisfied of who I am...for at least now. My addiction to Flickr is testament to that. I escape to many points of the world seeing the lives of others doing what they do. A transidentalist at heart. I find myself envious to the point of depression. I know I'm this is affecting me more because of where I work, what social standards I have to keep up and ALL the college work I have to complete. The sad thing is I don't like the job I have...but it pays. I don't like what I have to wear...but it keeps from being lynched. I don't give two flying asshats the degree I'm pursuing...but I get to finish this year vs. 3 years from now. I'm damned either way. Why the hell am I doing in this life just to get by? I know I'm Love my Wife, Family, and Friends, but it's really hard to love myself. I guess I'll keep pressing on like always.

Normalcy in my making

Besides focusing on my main distraction in life I will say I have other passions that I enjoy. Most of the time they're put on hold due to my incessant college requirements. Well this past weekend I had free to enjoy some good times with the wife and friends. Friday started out slow. I played house keeper and no I don't have a french maid outfit...yet. Ha! I did however enjoy picking up the slack in chores. I feel guilty when she takes on more house duties and I'm left shilling paper after paper. Anywho. We ended up watching the movie Penelope staring Christina Ricci and James McAvoy. Good date night movie.

On Saturday I spent my free time messing with my garage. Too much crap that I need to sort out. Also, note to self. Do stuff in the garage during Spring and Fall. It's too freaking hot and humid. Later that night we went to St Louis to meet up with some friends and dance to 3am at new 80s/Britpop venue. I must have danced my freaking head off that night because the next morning my feet were killing me. Chuck All Stars do not take the best impact for my rug cutting skills.
Sunday I recovered by continueing my Fringe series on Hulu.com and slapping an ice pack. Knowing we had to be somewhere at 5 we ended going to the grociery store. Funny thing lately is I really have no idea what I want to eat these days. At home at least. This little habit isn't helping the bank balance.
To end this long weekend we met up with more friends at Grant's Trail 16 miles total ride. Always good to get back on the road bike. I really enjoy doing things like this.