Hello, It Has Been Sometime

I have been a bit of a slacker lately when it comes to writing. I have decided I don't like the word Blog. Never have never will. From now on, I just call it writing. For those of you keeping score, Tricia and I are still engaged. We are both pretty excited about the whole thing, but are trying to keep cool. We both want to enjoy the process and in the end, throw a party with our family and friends. When I say friends, I mean friends. We really only want people there that we care about. I remember going to weddings because it was free beer. Pretty embarassing, but I did it and I don't want a bunch of guys like me at our wedding. I am sure that some people will get their feeling hurt that they weren't invited...tough shit. I don't have to defend my choices to anyone. None of us should. It is a new attitude I am taking...you don't like me or what I do...tough shit. I have spent my entire life trying to impress someone, be it a coach, a teacher, a boss, a friend or a chick, I am done with it. I am who I am and if you don't like it...tough shit. This is the one thing I like about Barry Bonds. He has never waivered about who he is. He is a butthole, but he doesn't care. I don't want to be a butthole, but if you think I am....tough shit.

Different Subject...........

I get so excited for my friends that are doing well with their lives. I mentioned it this morning, but in case you missed it...here you go again. I have an old friend from my days in Syracuse. It was my first chance to do a morning show. I had done every shift but the morning show for about 5 years so this was a big break. I moved to Syracuse, New York as the new morning man at Hit Country 108, WHEN. Man I was on top of the world. I won't bore you with all the details about bad management, bounced paychecks, dishonest owners and bad studios. What I will tell you is that I met a guy that I knew was going to be a star in radio. His name is Matt Vasgersian. He did the radio play by play for the Syracuse Chiefs. He is now a big star with Fox Sports, does the voice for PS3 MLB 2007, and is the TV Voice for the San Diego Padres. I am so excited for this guy. I love telling my friends about him. Pretty cool huh? I have other friends that are doing great too. I love knowing that there are kicking ass. My best buddy from College is a big wig with the US Anti Doping Agency. Yep, he knows who is on steroids in sports, but would never tell me. He is wicked smart. To think we once sprayed a hooker with a fire extinguisher. Ha! Another friend made a bazillion dollars back in the dot com days and has retired with his wife and kids in Northern California. I have other friends that call and ask for money. I don't feel sorry for them. I may continue this later, right now I am tired. If you didn't like this.......tough shit

Go Green, What The Heck

So I have been thinking about this for a while and I took some action today. I am going to do a couple of things to do my part for the environment, and it's not because of Al Gore's stupid concert or his movie or because Madoona says so or anyone else. I just figured, why not. It's not really that hard. The slogan, "think globally, act locally" is perfect, it makes so much sense. Look I am not going to any protest or buy a hybrid car, but if it is true that if you do one thing it can make a difference then I will do it. What have I done? Look at the picture above, that is my clothes line. I didn't snag it from the web, I actually took the picture (the line was put up by the previous neighbor) after hanging my clothes on it. I also bought some of those 7 year light bulbs. I feel like I have done something. I am not writing this to get you to do something, that is not my style. Sometimes a change in lifestyle feels good. I hear a change in lifestyle is really coming my way after I get married. I will believe it when I see it. Oh, for those of you that didn't know, Tricia and I got engaged a week and half ago. I mentioned to my friend Autumn, that every since the engagement, things seem to make sense, to be more calm and more together. I can't explain it, it just is.

I'm going on vacation next week. Guys trip to Mexico, celebrating a friends 40th birthday. I am sure to have plenty of stories. The guys I'm going with are incredibly funny. Funny in a different way. A very intelligent humor that sometimes gets lost on me. A reference about The Chairman Maoi can be very funny in a smart way. I can't explain it, it just is.

Good Neighbors/Better Friends

I will make this short and to the point. Be sure to be a good neighbor and a better friend. I have leaned heavily on my neighbors the last week. If I didn't have them I would have be screwed. My advice is, don't be a hermit, get out and meet your neighbors, chances are they are great people and there is a better chance that you will need them some day and they will need you. I used to laugh at Hillary Clintons message that, "It takes a village" now I see what she means and I don't have kids. It really does take a village in our little Village of Volente. I have neighbors that look out for me and I look out for them. We take care of each other and we have fun together. Be a part of the neighborhood.