| My poor car |
[May. 23rd, 2006|09:27 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | Work | ] |
| [ | mood |
| |  angry | ] |
| [ | music |
| | In this river - Zakk Wylde | ] |
So I did get a new car in March. It is a beautiful car, or at least was until this morning. I get into my brand new Mitsubishi Eclipse and notice something a little out of place, in fact, I figure it's probably not a good thing that my back window is so clear. In fact it looks as if there is no back window!
I'm a teacher, in a very small native american community. The rock lying next to my car tells me that at least one student/parent is either jealous or doesn't like me very much. So my poor car has been vandalized, so I get to drive 150 miles to Albuquerque to get it fixed, yes that is the closest place I can get anything done around here. Just a bit frustrated and angry, but I suppose there are worse things that could happen out here.
In other news, coming home in 12 days. Incredibly excited to see the Reds play in St. Louis on the way home. Unbelievable pumped about chillin with my Nati friends. Later... |
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| Future??? |
[Apr. 12th, 2006|08:06 am] |
Where do I go from here??
Options:
1. Stay here in Pueblo Pintado New Mexico another year, coach volleyball, basketball, track, be the Senior class sponser, organize graduation, ensure that these students have at least a chance of receiving a quality education in one of their classes for another year....
2. Move to Columbus/Cincinnati after having obtained a teaching position in some nice suburb or even in an urban setting, be closer to my friends, within my comfort zone, leave behind a needful situation...
3. Apply to the DOD to teach somewhere overseas on a military base, explore Europe/Asia/Middle East, completely remove myself from everything I know and love...
Any other suggestions???? Ideas??? Comments on the above are welcome! |
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| And so it goes.... |
[Apr. 10th, 2006|10:54 am] |
| [ | Current Location |
| | School | ] |
| [ | mood |
| |  melancholy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | And So It Goes - Billy Joel | ] |
Another chapter, finished.
And every time I've held a rose, it seems I've only felt the thorns...
The trust that is given us, when one opens up their heart, is sacred. I have been given that trust on too many occasions and I'm tired of giving it back. Why can't I keep it, hold on to it, treasure it? Will I ever be satisfied...
Spring break was fun, got to go to the Reds Opening Day!! Visited with friends and family...ended another relationship...broke another heart. All in a good weeks work!! Now if only I could complete the asshole trilogy by not caring at all about how hurt she is. If you ever see this Katie, please know that I'm more sorry than you know. |
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| Life moves on |
[Feb. 22nd, 2006|02:22 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  hopeful | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Thunder Rolls | ] |
And so it moves on....I miss a lot, am excited by more, and look forward with incredible anticipation. I certainly don't understand it all, but the more I look back the more I get to know myself, who I am, what I believe, and what is truly important in life. My only hope is that what I see ahead and what God has planned are at least similar.
I'm sorry...mi querencia...
Thank you for everything, you are wonderful. |
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| Merry Christmas!!!! |
[Dec. 25th, 2005|02:24 pm] |
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Wow, Christmas 2005, how time is flying. As I sit here at home with my family around me I begin to assess what it is in my life that has changed over the years. It is amazing when you begin to take a real look at how everything about your life has changed in a the few short years since college. One thing I definitely need to begin is a personal journal. I've tried a few times on the computer, but without success. I've realized that in order for it to become a regular occurrence it will have to be on paper. Reading over failed journals from the past, I realize how valuable these tiny glimpses into my former self are. Anyways, back to the family, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, happy holidays, etc.... |
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| WHO DEY!!!!! |
[Dec. 5th, 2005|08:43 am] |
I really wish I was back in Cincinnati right now, although we haven't offically clinched our playoff spot yet, it is inevitable!!!! No matter what the cost I will fly to our playoff games.
To everyone who has laughed at me for the past 14 years, where yo Steelers, Eagles, Packers, at now, huh???
In other news, went to a party on Saturday night, had a lot of fun, drank too much, met new people, good/rare times in the wilderness, or desert, or wherever it is that I am. Home in 12 DAYS!!!!! |
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| Bored at work.... |
[Dec. 1st, 2005|10:04 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  anxious | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Tool - Lateralus (yes in my classroom) | ] |
So, the new living situation is going well, Michelle and I have been able to stay friends which is a good thing. I've decided my main goal for the last six months of my seclusion will be to better myself both physically and mentally. I found a new workout partner, dude runs marathons so this will be a challenge! Also started doing some academic reading again, starting out with Nietzsche, I'm excited to start using my brain again for something.
My job is pretty boring right now. I teach on the Navajo reservation almost two hours from civilization. Currently I am teaching a Nova Net class which is where students take online courses to make up credits, in other words I sit and watch them on the computer and answer simple questions. I am looking forward to next semester when I actually get to teach a New Mexico history class and a Civics class.
Starting in January I will be spending free time looking for a job somewhere else. Whether or not it will be Cincinnati, Columbus, or possibly teaching overseas for the D.O.D. I haven't decided yet. Most likely which ever location offers me a job first. Definately looking forward to returning home in two weeks for the Holiday break! Anyone who wants to hang out, party, do something crazy....just let me know!!!! |
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| Moving again..... |
[Nov. 22nd, 2005|01:44 pm] |
So after living with Michelle for almost a year, I'm moving out...I'll be moving in with a friend down the road. My last six months in Pueblo Pintado (middle of nowhere) should be an interesting experience. My goals will be to figure out where I will be headed as I leave my reservation experience behind. Change is always so difficult, but always beneficial in some way....and down I the big hill of life once again, the roller coaster in the dark lies ahead.
To everyone back in the WC or Ohio or civilization, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, I'll be home 12/17 thru 1/1! |
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| Moving |
[Jan. 3rd, 2005|02:52 pm] |
create your own personalized map of the USA
or write about it on the open travel guide
So I guess I've been around most of the country, I'll take care of the west coast in the coming months. For at least the next five months I'll be moving to New Mexico. I will be teaching on a Navajo reservation in a small town called Pueblo Pintado. Take a look on expedia or mapquest and you'll see how far out there I am. Approximately an hour and a half from the nearest real civilization, should be a blast!! |
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| HUGEEEEE!!! |
[Nov. 8th, 2004|01:30 pm] |
Scientists have recently dicsovered that most women will, at some time in their life, contain small amounts of intelligent DNA.
Unfortunately for a large majority of females, this is only a temporary state, as over 95% of them will spit it out. |
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| It's been awhile |
[Sep. 23rd, 2004|11:36 am] |
| [ | mood |
| | content | ] |
| [ | music |
| | Dueling Banjos | ] |
So I don't update this thing too often, in fact the only reason I'm doing it now is because I find myself with a surplus of time, this whole no job thing is kinda boring. Three weeks ago I quit Ruby Tuesday, mostly because working 70+ hours a week sucked, but also because I was considering moving out to New Mexico with Michelle. After spending two weeks out there I decided against it, definately in the middle of nowhere with no job prospects other than substitute teaching. Yes, I know my degree is in education, but that doesn't mean I want to teach right now, and I definately don't want to be a full time baby sitter, which is your profession as a substitute.
So the job search begins, my three week vacation has been nice, but now it's time to get down to business. I alread have an interview on monday, but it's insurance related. I also have offers to move to Chicago and Maryland, I guess I'll end up which ever way the winds blow...
Take the quiz: "Which American City Are You?"
New York
You're competative, you like to take it straight to the fight. You gotta have it all or die trying. |
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| New toy... |
[Apr. 18th, 2004|08:45 pm] |
So I'm seriously considering purchasing a Motorcycle, of the Sportsbike variety. I don't know a whole lot about them, where to get them, which one's to get, I do know that I'm looking for under 8g's. Most likely Honda, or Suzuki. Most likely less than 750cc. If anyone out there knows a great deal on this subject, or would just like to talk about it with me, let me know!
In other news, been working, a lot....Managing at Ruby Tuesday has it's ups and downs, overall I'm having fun though. I do miss Miami, I wish I would have had more of a social life in college, but it's all good, having a lot of fun now! |
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| Florida!!! Day 1 |
[Mar. 25th, 2004|09:27 pm] |
In Ft. Lauderdale!! The drive was tons of fun, lots of traffic, a little snoozing...looking forward to a relaxing time down here, hopefully we'll stay out of any real trouble and explore some new things....I'd like to post every day from here, but that prolly won't happen, no connection from hotel.....I may never come back to Ohio, it is amazing down here.
wish me luck!! |
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| Interesting |
[Mar. 10th, 2004|05:52 pm] |
I NEVER
(_) I NEVER HAVE BEEN DRUNK
(_) I NEVER HAVE SMOKED POT
(_) I NEVER HAVE KISSED A MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITE SEX
(x) I NEVER HAVE KISSED A MEMBER OF THE SAME SEX
(x) I NEVER CRASHED A FRIEND'S CAR
(x) I NEVER BEEN TO JAPAN
(_) I NEVER RODE IN A TAXI
(x) I NEVER HAD ANAL SEX
(_) I NEVER HAVE BEEN IN LOVE
(_) I NEVER HAD SEX
(_) I NEVER HAVE HAD SEX IN PUBLIC
(_) I NEVER HAVE BEEN DUMPED
(_) I NEVER SHOPLIFTED
(x) I NEVER HAVE BEEN FIRED
(_) I NEVER BEEN IN A FIST FIGHT
(x) I NEVER HAD A THREESOME
(_) I NEVER SNUCK OUT OF MY PARENT''S HOUSE
(_) I NEVER BEEN TIED UP (SEXUALLY)
(_) I NEVER BEEN CAUGHT MASTURBATING
(_) I NEVER PISSED ON MYSELF
(x) I NEVER HAD SEX WITH A MEMBER OF THE SAME SEX
(x) I NEVER BEEN ARRESTED
(x) I NEVER MADE OUT WITH A STRANGER
(_) I NEVER STOLE SOMETHING FROM MY JOB
(x) I NEVER CELEBRATED NEW YEARS IN TIME SQUARE
(_) I NEVER WENT ON A BLIND DATE
(_) I NEVER LIED TO A FRIEND
(_) I NEVER HAD A CRUSH ON A TEACHER
(x) I NEVER CELEBRATED MARDI-GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS
(x) I NEVER BEEN TO EUROPE
(_) I NEVER SKIPPED SCHOOL
(x) I NEVER SLEPT WITH A CO-WORKER
(_) I NEVER CUT MYSELF ON PURPOSE
(x) I NEVER HAD SEX AT THE OFFICE
(x) I NEVER GOT MARRIED
(x) I NEVER GOT DIVORCED
(x) I NEVER HAD CHILDREN
(_) I NEVER BEEN TO FLORIDA
(_) I NEVER SANG KARAOKE
(_) I NEVER BROKE SOMEONE'S HEART
TO PLAY I NEVER. PUT AN (x) IN FRONT OF THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE
AND A (_) ON THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE DONE AT LEAST ONCE. ADD A "I NEVER" OF YOUR OWN. |
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| Good times |
[Mar. 7th, 2004|06:58 pm] |
Things are going well in my life, getting ready to hopefully make some career changes, like get one...the time is now.
Soundtrack to my Life
Opening credits: "Shape Of My Heart" ~Sting
Waking-up scene: "Don't Worry Be Happy" ~Bobby McFerrin
Average day scene: "It Was a Good Day" ~Ice Cube
Best friend scene: "You's A Hoe" ~Ludacris
First date scene: "Cruisin" ~Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow
Falling-in-love scene: "Groovy Kind of Love" ~Phil Collins
Sex scene: "Unchained Melody" ~Righteous Brothers
Fight-with-friend scene: "The Way I Am" ~Eminem
Break-up scene: "And So It Goes" ~Billy Joel
Get-back-together scene: "Wonderwall" ~Oasis
"Life's Okay" scene: "Hey Jude" ~Beatles
Heartbreak scene: "Jelly" ~Blessid Union of Souls
Mental breakdown scene: "Droppin Plates" ~Disturbed
Driving scene: "Just Cruisin" ~Will Smith
Deep-thought scene: "Dust In The Wind" ~Kansas
Flashback scene: "Crush" ~Dave Matthews Band
Party scene: "Fight For Your Right To Party" ~Beastie Boys
Happy dance scene: "Sweet Home Alabama" ~Lynyrd Skynyrd
Regret scene: "One Sweet Day" ~Boyz II Men
Death scene: "My Own Prison" ~Creed
Closing credits: "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" ~Elton John
Wow, that was tough, soooo many songs that fit into every catagory, so this is one version of the Soundtrack to my life. What would be interesting is to do this maybe twice a year, without looking back at what I did previously, and see what and or how it changes and examine the reasons behind the changes....hmmm. |
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| as the world turns... |
[Feb. 19th, 2004|05:02 pm] |
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Time is flying by, it is really unbelievable how fast things happen when you're constantly on the move/busy with something. I've been having a lot of fun the last few weeks. Going out with different friends, meeting new people, experiancing new things on a daily basis...I'm pretty dang happy. I'm really looking forward to the next year, even though I have no real plan or idea of where I will be next year at this time. It is soothing to know that I can do and will do whatever I want to, nothing holding me down, I can go to Europe, find a job over there somewhere and start over if I wish. I can head to South America and work on a banana farm, or I could even find a teaching job here in Cincy somewhere. Choice and freedom are beautiful things. |
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| New Lyrics |
[Jan. 27th, 2004|03:24 am] |
My dickshake brings all the girls to the club
And they're like, it's bigger than yours
Damn right, it's bigger than yours
My dickshake brings all the girls to my hub
And they're like, it's longer than yours
Damn right it's longer than yours
I could choke you, and it might discharge...
I know you want it,
the slong that shakes you,
what the girls go crazy for.
They lose their minds,
the way i splooge,
i think its time
uh oh uhohoh uh oh uhohoh,
open up.
the boys are swimming
My dickshake brings all the girls to the club
And they're like, it's bigger than yours
Damn right, it's bigger than yours
My dickshake brings all the girls to my hub
And they're like, it's longer than yours
Damn right it's longer than yours
I could choke you, and it might discharge...
i can see youre on it,
you want me to pump it?
techniques that freaks these hoes,
it can't be bought,
just know, thieves get caught,
bring a towel if you're smart,
uh oh uhohoh uh oh uhohoh,
open up.
the boys are cumming..
My dickshake brings all the girls to the club
And they're like, it's bigger than yours
Damn right, it's bigger than yours
My dickshake brings all the girls to my hub
And they're like, it's longer than yours
Damn right it's longer than yours
I could choke you, and it might discharge... |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 22nd, 2004|07:47 pm] |
Two halfs will not make two wholes.
Only one big empty one....thank you to a friend who made me realize that this evening, you have truly always been a positive influence in my life, and for that I am forever greatful.
So it's back to step one...work on myself...goal number one, realize that I am worthy of being loved and love myself. I truly have a hell of a long way to go... |
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| one to live by.... |
[Jan. 19th, 2004|04:56 am] |
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"Love is alive when it has time. It is dying when it's hurried. It is dead when it cannot wait." |
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