http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY Classic Muppets!
I wanted to blog about some random thoughts that have been rattling around in my head lately.
1. Why are the Steelers so bad? People say it’s a Super Bowl hangover. They must have been drinking some cheap vodka. Or tequila. Or Mad Dog. Grape.
2. How much Tiger Woods footage can a person possibly have right now? And why did the women need lawyers? I’m confused by that part.
3. Why does stuff that tastes good make you fat? I wish brussel sprouts tasted like cake? I’d be skinny as a mug.
4. Why do I catch myself watching the following shows: Operation Repo, It Only Hurts When I
Laugh, Worlds dumbest, Cheaters, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Segal: Lawman, Flavor of Love, and Dog Whisperer.
5. Congratulations to Bruton High Football! Good Job Coaches & Players!
6. Beat Cancer.
7. Why do people hate Tim Tebow? He doesn’t get into trouble, believes deeply in his religion, and can play some good football.
8. Why do people want to do the Stanky Leg and Jerk? Whatever happened to the cabbage patch and breakin’? Stanky leg sounds like the smelly kid in gym class. “Hey stanky leg! Did you get Presidential this year?”
9. Can someone explain to me why I thought Breakin’ 1 & 2 were good movies? Worst acting in the history of acting.
10. I love the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
11. I really like Kurt Warner. His life story is awesome.
12. Why do people go on Maury and take the test and not tell the truth? Why keep lying if you know you cheated? Maury KNOWS!
13. When did Maury become the new Springer? Maury used to have real shows. Then he said forget that! I need ratings! Let’s do lie detector tests!
14. I really enjoy Janet Evanovich books. Please, don’t tell anyone.
15. My dream vacation is Fiji. Why? Because no one ever says they are going to Fiji for vacation.
16. I am up watching football because I am trying to move ahead in my fantasy league playoffs. If I wasn’t in this league, I would not care.
17. I can’t wait until college hoops gets into full swing.
18. Why does it seem like there are not many good movies out anymore?
19. I used to watch the bad movies on USA up all night. Every time it came on I was watching those horrible movies.
20. Just because a song is more than 2 years old, it does not mean it is Old School! This is Old School...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_vLzsG2TCU
21. With my gray beard, I think I look like a hot grandad or something.
12.14.2009
12.07.2009
FEELINGS, WO, WO, WO, FEEEEELLLLLIIIIIINGS.....
I used to really hate this song. I think I still do. Not sure though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU&feature=fvst
The Steelers stink. They lost to the Raiders and Chiefs. I am depressed right now. Not like I used to be in the old days, but I am still unhappy. Alright, I am not really depressed, its just fun to whine about this type of stuff. I still think Neil O'Donnell got paid to make Larry Brown look like the greatest cornerback ever in that one Super Bowl. I have Steelers gear for cheap. Just let me know and I can give you a blog discount. Or I just may decide to keep it. If I decide to swtich teams, its Lions all the way! They are bound to be good sometime in the future. Yeah boy, go James Jones! He's on my fantasy team!! College basketball has started to heat up and Syracuse is in the top 10. People are talking like this could be a team like the year they won the Championship. Like my friend B-Train said, “It only matters what happens in March.” So many times Syracuse has messed up a season by March that it makes me want to cheer for Duke to win it all.
I hate the BCS and all it stands for. I love college football. It is second to Cricket as my favorite sport. (It’s not really cricket, since I don’t understand the rules, hopefully that made you laugh. If not, that’s ok too) PLAYOFF PLEASE!! I really don’t care about the Emerald Bowl. You could still have the bowls with a playoff system. Believe me you can have a team in the Chicken Wing Bowl and I still won’t care with or without a playoff unless I get free wings for watching. Please, come up with a playoff system. It would so much more exciting to watch. Every sport known to man has a playoff except college football! They even have poker on TV and you don’t have the best two players in the world face off do you? NO! You have a playoff to see who the best is!!! I love Tim Tebow! I've cried at the end of losses as a coach as well. So what is the big deal? Because men aren't supposed to cry? That is not a realistic concept.
I now have 2 followers. That excites me! I’m well on my way to blog of the year. It may take a while to get to 5, but slow and steady wins the race. My goal is to get to 10 followers by 2011. Help me out by telling your friends! I'm trying to win Blogger of the year.
I read Ricky's caring bridge today, http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ricky3 and it really got me thinking. It is very hard to stay positive about things. It really, really stinks to have to deal with this. Could it be worse? Yes, it could be a lot worse, so we don’t complain a lot to people. I just hate when people try to say,
“It’s going to be ok.” Guess what, it may not be ok. I hope and pray it is going to be ok, but it may not work out in the end. Tell us, "We are praying for you and your family." or "Here are the keys to a new SUV!"
It’s no one’s fault if it doesn't work out how we all want in the end. Not ours, the doctor’s, or God's.
It’s all cancer’s fault. We don't have much control over the cancer. I can help with the treatments and help my family make it through. I don’t worry about the end result anymore. (I really don't have anymore room for gray hair) That was my problem from diagnosis to not too long ago. Worrying about the what ifs doesn't help anyone. I have to think about what is going on right now at this moment. I am more focused on the process. I have to figure out what positive things are going to come out of this situation. I can't do it alone so I will need a lot of help from God. Just a sample of some of the positives so far:
1. Cancer advocacy. I will continue to go to Reach the Day until my last day's on this Earth. I guarantee that.
2. Great Friends that we have met through it all.
From the hospital staff to the other parents of Cancer kids. We are a wonderful "club". Do we want membership into this club? Heck no, but we stick together in this club. They are all a great group of people.
3. People. People is such a broad word, so I decided to expound on the concept. Wow! That sentence was like one my friend Laura the English teacher would write! I’m impressed! It amazes how many people have done things for us over the years and don’t expect anything back. Money, gifts, encouragement, and all kinds of things have helped us through the last few years. It helps when I see someone and they say, "We are thinking about you and praying for your family." That type of thing helps a lot. A lot of people don’t know us and still help us. My friends from Weirton, to Bruton, to ODU, to Charlotte, and beyond have helped us in so many ways. It helps when you know that you have people praying for you. Last year, the Lower School at HRA raised money for my TNT century ride. I was blown away by how much those kids raised. When Amaya was first diagnosed, lots parents, students, and faculty at HRA helped us with meals and had a bake sale to raise money to help us out. It was simply amazing! So when you are thinking that our society is morally bankrupt, please come & talk to me. Yes, there are some things that are wrong with society, but when people think you may need their help a lot of them will show up out of nowhere. They may organize another fundraiser (basketball game) for your family or just pray for you and your family. How can a person not stay positive? But sometimes we may be having a bad day. So, if we are grouchy or grumpy on any given day, please understand that something may be happening with us. The same with other people as well. You never know what's going on in someone else's life. Therefore, I try to keep my complaining and whining to a minimum. Unless, its fantasy football and I will whine all the time. Smiles are better than frowns on any day. But sometimes a frown is all we have to give you. So, please don't take it personal. I still love y'all like a play cousin. Thank you for your prayers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaTl7IcFs8
My friend Lisa told me about this song. I really like this one. A lot.
Check out my old school homiez website since its good stuff. http://blogs.myspace.com/rebirthmusicministries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU&feature=fvst
The Steelers stink. They lost to the Raiders and Chiefs. I am depressed right now. Not like I used to be in the old days, but I am still unhappy. Alright, I am not really depressed, its just fun to whine about this type of stuff. I still think Neil O'Donnell got paid to make Larry Brown look like the greatest cornerback ever in that one Super Bowl. I have Steelers gear for cheap. Just let me know and I can give you a blog discount. Or I just may decide to keep it. If I decide to swtich teams, its Lions all the way! They are bound to be good sometime in the future. Yeah boy, go James Jones! He's on my fantasy team!! College basketball has started to heat up and Syracuse is in the top 10. People are talking like this could be a team like the year they won the Championship. Like my friend B-Train said, “It only matters what happens in March.” So many times Syracuse has messed up a season by March that it makes me want to cheer for Duke to win it all.
I hate the BCS and all it stands for. I love college football. It is second to Cricket as my favorite sport. (It’s not really cricket, since I don’t understand the rules, hopefully that made you laugh. If not, that’s ok too) PLAYOFF PLEASE!! I really don’t care about the Emerald Bowl. You could still have the bowls with a playoff system. Believe me you can have a team in the Chicken Wing Bowl and I still won’t care with or without a playoff unless I get free wings for watching. Please, come up with a playoff system. It would so much more exciting to watch. Every sport known to man has a playoff except college football! They even have poker on TV and you don’t have the best two players in the world face off do you? NO! You have a playoff to see who the best is!!! I love Tim Tebow! I've cried at the end of losses as a coach as well. So what is the big deal? Because men aren't supposed to cry? That is not a realistic concept.
I now have 2 followers. That excites me! I’m well on my way to blog of the year. It may take a while to get to 5, but slow and steady wins the race. My goal is to get to 10 followers by 2011. Help me out by telling your friends! I'm trying to win Blogger of the year.
I read Ricky's caring bridge today, http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ricky3 and it really got me thinking. It is very hard to stay positive about things. It really, really stinks to have to deal with this. Could it be worse? Yes, it could be a lot worse, so we don’t complain a lot to people. I just hate when people try to say,
“It’s going to be ok.” Guess what, it may not be ok. I hope and pray it is going to be ok, but it may not work out in the end. Tell us, "We are praying for you and your family." or "Here are the keys to a new SUV!"
It’s no one’s fault if it doesn't work out how we all want in the end. Not ours, the doctor’s, or God's.
It’s all cancer’s fault. We don't have much control over the cancer. I can help with the treatments and help my family make it through. I don’t worry about the end result anymore. (I really don't have anymore room for gray hair) That was my problem from diagnosis to not too long ago. Worrying about the what ifs doesn't help anyone. I have to think about what is going on right now at this moment. I am more focused on the process. I have to figure out what positive things are going to come out of this situation. I can't do it alone so I will need a lot of help from God. Just a sample of some of the positives so far:
1. Cancer advocacy. I will continue to go to Reach the Day until my last day's on this Earth. I guarantee that.
2. Great Friends that we have met through it all.
From the hospital staff to the other parents of Cancer kids. We are a wonderful "club". Do we want membership into this club? Heck no, but we stick together in this club. They are all a great group of people.
3. People. People is such a broad word, so I decided to expound on the concept. Wow! That sentence was like one my friend Laura the English teacher would write! I’m impressed! It amazes how many people have done things for us over the years and don’t expect anything back. Money, gifts, encouragement, and all kinds of things have helped us through the last few years. It helps when I see someone and they say, "We are thinking about you and praying for your family." That type of thing helps a lot. A lot of people don’t know us and still help us. My friends from Weirton, to Bruton, to ODU, to Charlotte, and beyond have helped us in so many ways. It helps when you know that you have people praying for you. Last year, the Lower School at HRA raised money for my TNT century ride. I was blown away by how much those kids raised. When Amaya was first diagnosed, lots parents, students, and faculty at HRA helped us with meals and had a bake sale to raise money to help us out. It was simply amazing! So when you are thinking that our society is morally bankrupt, please come & talk to me. Yes, there are some things that are wrong with society, but when people think you may need their help a lot of them will show up out of nowhere. They may organize another fundraiser (basketball game) for your family or just pray for you and your family. How can a person not stay positive? But sometimes we may be having a bad day. So, if we are grouchy or grumpy on any given day, please understand that something may be happening with us. The same with other people as well. You never know what's going on in someone else's life. Therefore, I try to keep my complaining and whining to a minimum. Unless, its fantasy football and I will whine all the time. Smiles are better than frowns on any day. But sometimes a frown is all we have to give you. So, please don't take it personal. I still love y'all like a play cousin. Thank you for your prayers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaTl7IcFs8
My friend Lisa told me about this song. I really like this one. A lot.
Check out my old school homiez website since its good stuff. http://blogs.myspace.com/rebirthmusicministries
11.28.2009
Da itis 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k I think everyone in the world knows this song. Everyone. In the world.
For years, I thought the itis was something that only African Americans knew about. I was so wrong. It happens to everyone. It doesn’t matter what race, creed, color or religion, the itis strikes you on Thanksgiving if you eat too much. I ate too much, but I only had to take a 15 minute nap which is a record for me. Usually it is a very long nap. Then I had to watch 2 of the worst football games in the history of the world. My father-in-law and nephew wanted to watch the NFL games. I wanted to watch basketball. The Lions would lose to Tim Tebow and Florida. The Raiders are terrible too. They would get beat by ODU. And ODU is a first year team. I think they should take the last 4 teams in the NFL and let them play in the Pooper Bowl. It would be fun to see a team win 3 to 0 in 4 OT’s. It could be sponsored by Charmin. I did get to watch a lot of good college games though. Auburn almost upset Alabama, Arizona won in a tight one versus Arizona State, and the WVU Mountaineers upset Pittsburgh! That’s payback Panthers! I’m watching Kansas play Missouri right now. It’s close too. I love college sports. Go Syracuse hoops! We had to get up early Black Friday, but not to go shopping. It was Amaya’s radiation treatment. I’m glad I didn’t go shopping since it was raining and lighting. That would not have been fun. Maybe next year I’ll stand in line for hours for that 78 inch TV and 2.95 DVD players. Most likely it will be the newest Barbie doll. I like the holiday time. You get to see family and just enjoy being with them most of the time. If you live out of town its even better since you can be in town for a couple days and then leave. No one can drive you crazy then for the most part. If they do, you can just leave and not come back until next holiday. Or you can stay away forever. Since you live out of town its your choice. I like BBQ turkey, turkey souffle, turkey pot pie, turkey pasta, turkey panini, turkey sub, turkey salad, turkey salsa, turkey samich, turkey ice cream, fried turkey, baked turkey, minced turkey, turkey spaghetti, buffalo turkey, .....
How come rich people get to tell the police what they are going to do? If I wrecked my car, I would be taken downtown in a paddy wagon. Tiger Woods gets to tell the cops that he wants to wait to talk to them. That’s not fair to me. I may need to get my story straight, so I should be able to talk when I feel like it as well. That guy for LSU is really, really fast. Why does everyone think Lady Gaga is a good singer? Not only does she scare me, her songs are not very good either. Give me some Leesha Keys anyime.
It’s cold in Virginia now. Too cold. I knew I should have moved further south. Like Venezuela or someplace like that. I’m not sure if they have winter or not, but it can’t be this stinking cold. Wow a safety. That’s crazy. Oops, sorry, I was watching the Kansas-Missouri game. Maybe they should fire that coach. Why not run the ball 3 times? Why pass out the end zone with that much time left? I grew up in West Virginia, but I haven’t lived there in a while so I really don’t like the cold that much. I do remember walking miles and miles in the cold weather around Weirton. Now I hate walking from my car into work. It’s not very far either. Our Christmas tree is going up. Pretty soon, I’ll have to put some lights up or something like that outside. As long as I don’t have to be the Griswold’s, it will be ok. I need to say that since my wife may read this sometimes. That's wishful thinking though. I think I'm the only person that reads this blog. It's alright since I pretty much do it for me anyway. Tonight I get to watch more good games! Notre Dame loses again, and Georgia Tech will run my favorite offense of all time! The option is awesome. When we used to play pickup football, I always wanted to run the option. Not sure why, but it was my favorite. Tim Tebow is a great guy. And it’s not just because of football. He is so strong in is faith. You don’t see that in a lot of athletes today. It’s really refreshing to see that. Don’t care if he never plays in the NFL, either. Awesome young man and role model. I hope I can raise my son to be as fine a young man as Mr. Tebow.
For years, I thought the itis was something that only African Americans knew about. I was so wrong. It happens to everyone. It doesn’t matter what race, creed, color or religion, the itis strikes you on Thanksgiving if you eat too much. I ate too much, but I only had to take a 15 minute nap which is a record for me. Usually it is a very long nap. Then I had to watch 2 of the worst football games in the history of the world. My father-in-law and nephew wanted to watch the NFL games. I wanted to watch basketball. The Lions would lose to Tim Tebow and Florida. The Raiders are terrible too. They would get beat by ODU. And ODU is a first year team. I think they should take the last 4 teams in the NFL and let them play in the Pooper Bowl. It would be fun to see a team win 3 to 0 in 4 OT’s. It could be sponsored by Charmin. I did get to watch a lot of good college games though. Auburn almost upset Alabama, Arizona won in a tight one versus Arizona State, and the WVU Mountaineers upset Pittsburgh! That’s payback Panthers! I’m watching Kansas play Missouri right now. It’s close too. I love college sports. Go Syracuse hoops! We had to get up early Black Friday, but not to go shopping. It was Amaya’s radiation treatment. I’m glad I didn’t go shopping since it was raining and lighting. That would not have been fun. Maybe next year I’ll stand in line for hours for that 78 inch TV and 2.95 DVD players. Most likely it will be the newest Barbie doll. I like the holiday time. You get to see family and just enjoy being with them most of the time. If you live out of town its even better since you can be in town for a couple days and then leave. No one can drive you crazy then for the most part. If they do, you can just leave and not come back until next holiday. Or you can stay away forever. Since you live out of town its your choice. I like BBQ turkey, turkey souffle, turkey pot pie, turkey pasta, turkey panini, turkey sub, turkey salad, turkey salsa, turkey samich, turkey ice cream, fried turkey, baked turkey, minced turkey, turkey spaghetti, buffalo turkey, .....
How come rich people get to tell the police what they are going to do? If I wrecked my car, I would be taken downtown in a paddy wagon. Tiger Woods gets to tell the cops that he wants to wait to talk to them. That’s not fair to me. I may need to get my story straight, so I should be able to talk when I feel like it as well. That guy for LSU is really, really fast. Why does everyone think Lady Gaga is a good singer? Not only does she scare me, her songs are not very good either. Give me some Leesha Keys anyime.
It’s cold in Virginia now. Too cold. I knew I should have moved further south. Like Venezuela or someplace like that. I’m not sure if they have winter or not, but it can’t be this stinking cold. Wow a safety. That’s crazy. Oops, sorry, I was watching the Kansas-Missouri game. Maybe they should fire that coach. Why not run the ball 3 times? Why pass out the end zone with that much time left? I grew up in West Virginia, but I haven’t lived there in a while so I really don’t like the cold that much. I do remember walking miles and miles in the cold weather around Weirton. Now I hate walking from my car into work. It’s not very far either. Our Christmas tree is going up. Pretty soon, I’ll have to put some lights up or something like that outside. As long as I don’t have to be the Griswold’s, it will be ok. I need to say that since my wife may read this sometimes. That's wishful thinking though. I think I'm the only person that reads this blog. It's alright since I pretty much do it for me anyway. Tonight I get to watch more good games! Notre Dame loses again, and Georgia Tech will run my favorite offense of all time! The option is awesome. When we used to play pickup football, I always wanted to run the option. Not sure why, but it was my favorite. Tim Tebow is a great guy. And it’s not just because of football. He is so strong in is faith. You don’t see that in a lot of athletes today. It’s really refreshing to see that. Don’t care if he never plays in the NFL, either. Awesome young man and role model. I hope I can raise my son to be as fine a young man as Mr. Tebow.
11.24.2009
"...let go and let God deal wit it.."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5LX16zia2k This song is very funny to me.
The last few weeks have been eventful to say the least. We had the Nor'easter that was bigger than most.
I was out of school for two days. Amaya and I were watching a lot of news over those 2 days. We saw footage from all over the place. My fantasy football team went on a roll. Then in two weekends all my running backs got hurt. No, I'm serious, they ALL got hurt within two weeks. Syracuse beat down UNC. One of the people that means the most to me had to have an emergency surgery. The Steelers lost to the Bengals AND Chiefs. JJ won his 4th NASCAR title in a row. I watched the new Star Trek and thought it was pretty good. One of my bestest friends at work had to take her infant daughter in to have surgery. Anytime that happens, that can be scary. (She is doing well by the way) Monique is getting rave reviews for her movie. My daughter Amaya started her radiation treatments. I would like to thank Stephanie Thompson (Angel Nina’s mom) and her church group for the great craft stuff that she brought this past Sunday. Amaya enjoys using this stuff at the hospital.
She was not happy about several things....no food or water, no school, lots of waiting, pre meds, an IV for a week, and getting put to sleep. Truthfully, she handles most of it as well as you’d expect a 7 year old too handle it. She is my hero as well as all of the other cancer kids that we have come in contact with, either in person or online. It will continue for 6 weeks until Jan. 7th. It is every week day except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. If she can go without premeds she will not have to miss so much school. The appointments can me made earlier or later in the day. We will go to CHKD for the premeds and then head over to Sentara for the treatments. She did have some funny moments. The premeds really knocked her for a loop and she was very tired. The nurse in PACU told her that she needs to see Amaya’s eyes to go home. Well, Amaya showed her the eyes. She opened them as wide as she could. It was hilarious! Unfortunately, they started to close about 30 seconds later. I think I need some of that stuff when I can’t sleep.
The other day someone said that Brenda and I were remarkable for what we are doing. I thought about that and I’m not sure it that is entirely true. We do what any other normal parent would do in this situation.
You do whatever you can for your child. If that means you make sacrifices that are what you do. What other way is there to be when it comes to your kids? It's not like we can give up or anything. There is no choice in the matter.
People, also ask how can I help? Well, my car is really old and I need a new one.
It has 130000 miles on it. I love that car. It still has a tape deck! Yes, I am one of the few people in the world that still has a car with a tape deck! Or tapes! Preferably, an SUV type vehicle since the family is getting so huge. I think we are done now. Or a trip to the Bahamas or Jamaica would be nice. It would need to be all-inclusive as well. No, I'm just joking. We are really not sure what we need except for your prayers.
People say prayer can make things happen. So, I will ask for that first and foremost. But if someone really wants to buy me a new car or give me a trip, I wouldn’t turn it down. When Amaya was first diagnosed, a lot of people at my school made meals and had a bake sale. I thought that was very cool to do since most of the people didn’t even know me at that time. It was amazing how people helped us during that time, and didn't even know us at all. It helps you know that there are still caring people in the world.
There is a family that I would like to talk about for a little bit. They are the Gilliam’s. When I needed a meal, they fed me. If I wanted to stay at their house, I could, and it didn’t matter how long it needed to be. No one ever said I had to leave. And believe me I was there A LOT. My wife knows them as part of my family. They treat my family as their own. Most Christmases in my teen years was spent with them. Thanksgiving and Easter were with their family as well. They came down here for my wedding. Not only them, but there was the Powell’s, Morris, and Curenton's as well. If I remember correctly there were some Woodses and Horton's as well. That meant a lot to me. Peanut passed earlier this year. He was one of the funniest and kindest people I have ever met. I know he still laughs at me about my technical foul I got in Parkersburg. Vickie had to have emergency surgery last week. She is home and recuperating. I’ll say it again, like I said at Peanut’s funeral, they helped me become the man I am today. So Thank You, Peanut, Vickie, Terence, and Brandi. Also I would like to thank, Aunt Vonnie, Aunt Jo, Uncle Cumby, Aunt Jo, Nicole, Tim, Kyus, Antoine, Marty, Uncle Greg, Uncle George, Gram, Daddy John, Tone, Billy, Lonnie, and Danita. If I forgot you, I am so sorry. I’m getting old as you can see by looking at my very grey beard. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll put you in my liner notes for my CD. Once again thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My training has started for my century in June. It was really cold on Saturday. I thought it would be warmer so I didn’t layer up with a lot. That was a mistake. I was a fudgesicle by the end of the ride. Then, my stinking brake lights would not go out. It was a switch that stopped working and it was fixed this past weekend. The best thing about the ride was that it was only 20 miles. Yes, I said only 20 miles. I felt strong. The first time I did 20 miles, it was not a pretty sight. I think I called my cycle coach Lehan a few choice words that I won’t write here. This is a PG rated blog.
One hit wonder, funny as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Lm_HRfOs
The last few weeks have been eventful to say the least. We had the Nor'easter that was bigger than most.
I was out of school for two days. Amaya and I were watching a lot of news over those 2 days. We saw footage from all over the place. My fantasy football team went on a roll. Then in two weekends all my running backs got hurt. No, I'm serious, they ALL got hurt within two weeks. Syracuse beat down UNC. One of the people that means the most to me had to have an emergency surgery. The Steelers lost to the Bengals AND Chiefs. JJ won his 4th NASCAR title in a row. I watched the new Star Trek and thought it was pretty good. One of my bestest friends at work had to take her infant daughter in to have surgery. Anytime that happens, that can be scary. (She is doing well by the way) Monique is getting rave reviews for her movie. My daughter Amaya started her radiation treatments. I would like to thank Stephanie Thompson (Angel Nina’s mom) and her church group for the great craft stuff that she brought this past Sunday. Amaya enjoys using this stuff at the hospital.
She was not happy about several things....no food or water, no school, lots of waiting, pre meds, an IV for a week, and getting put to sleep. Truthfully, she handles most of it as well as you’d expect a 7 year old too handle it. She is my hero as well as all of the other cancer kids that we have come in contact with, either in person or online. It will continue for 6 weeks until Jan. 7th. It is every week day except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. If she can go without premeds she will not have to miss so much school. The appointments can me made earlier or later in the day. We will go to CHKD for the premeds and then head over to Sentara for the treatments. She did have some funny moments. The premeds really knocked her for a loop and she was very tired. The nurse in PACU told her that she needs to see Amaya’s eyes to go home. Well, Amaya showed her the eyes. She opened them as wide as she could. It was hilarious! Unfortunately, they started to close about 30 seconds later. I think I need some of that stuff when I can’t sleep.
The other day someone said that Brenda and I were remarkable for what we are doing. I thought about that and I’m not sure it that is entirely true. We do what any other normal parent would do in this situation.
You do whatever you can for your child. If that means you make sacrifices that are what you do. What other way is there to be when it comes to your kids? It's not like we can give up or anything. There is no choice in the matter.
People, also ask how can I help? Well, my car is really old and I need a new one.
It has 130000 miles on it. I love that car. It still has a tape deck! Yes, I am one of the few people in the world that still has a car with a tape deck! Or tapes! Preferably, an SUV type vehicle since the family is getting so huge. I think we are done now. Or a trip to the Bahamas or Jamaica would be nice. It would need to be all-inclusive as well. No, I'm just joking. We are really not sure what we need except for your prayers.
People say prayer can make things happen. So, I will ask for that first and foremost. But if someone really wants to buy me a new car or give me a trip, I wouldn’t turn it down. When Amaya was first diagnosed, a lot of people at my school made meals and had a bake sale. I thought that was very cool to do since most of the people didn’t even know me at that time. It was amazing how people helped us during that time, and didn't even know us at all. It helps you know that there are still caring people in the world.
There is a family that I would like to talk about for a little bit. They are the Gilliam’s. When I needed a meal, they fed me. If I wanted to stay at their house, I could, and it didn’t matter how long it needed to be. No one ever said I had to leave. And believe me I was there A LOT. My wife knows them as part of my family. They treat my family as their own. Most Christmases in my teen years was spent with them. Thanksgiving and Easter were with their family as well. They came down here for my wedding. Not only them, but there was the Powell’s, Morris, and Curenton's as well. If I remember correctly there were some Woodses and Horton's as well. That meant a lot to me. Peanut passed earlier this year. He was one of the funniest and kindest people I have ever met. I know he still laughs at me about my technical foul I got in Parkersburg. Vickie had to have emergency surgery last week. She is home and recuperating. I’ll say it again, like I said at Peanut’s funeral, they helped me become the man I am today. So Thank You, Peanut, Vickie, Terence, and Brandi. Also I would like to thank, Aunt Vonnie, Aunt Jo, Uncle Cumby, Aunt Jo, Nicole, Tim, Kyus, Antoine, Marty, Uncle Greg, Uncle George, Gram, Daddy John, Tone, Billy, Lonnie, and Danita. If I forgot you, I am so sorry. I’m getting old as you can see by looking at my very grey beard. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll put you in my liner notes for my CD. Once again thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My training has started for my century in June. It was really cold on Saturday. I thought it would be warmer so I didn’t layer up with a lot. That was a mistake. I was a fudgesicle by the end of the ride. Then, my stinking brake lights would not go out. It was a switch that stopped working and it was fixed this past weekend. The best thing about the ride was that it was only 20 miles. Yes, I said only 20 miles. I felt strong. The first time I did 20 miles, it was not a pretty sight. I think I called my cycle coach Lehan a few choice words that I won’t write here. This is a PG rated blog.
One hit wonder, funny as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Lm_HRfOs
10.28.2009
It is what it is.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tECCvdWEweA - classic Whodini I miss the 80s.
I have learned a few things since my now 7 year old daughter was been diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. Here are some of them:
1. Flexibility-You never know when things are going to change. An emergency surgery, MRI, sickness, or something else will put a wrench in any plans that you may have. Therefore, when things do change I tend to take them in stride. I have no choice. It doesn’t help anyone if I get stressed over a large or small change of plans. It is what it is. I have no control over a lot of things. For example, I couldn’t control the fact that she has cancer. I can control the decisions we make about her treatment though. So I worry about that and try not to worry about the other stuff.
2. Lying- I am a very good liar and so is my wife. People ask me, “How are you?” My answer is always, “We’re good”. Most of the time, I’m lying to you. Please, don’t take it personal. There are reasons I lie to you. The biggest is I don’t want to be a complainer. I do complain about my fantasy team, but I do that just because it’s fun. Not because it really stresses me out anymore. If I win that’s great, if not that’s ok as well. People hate complainers. I don’t like complainers, especially ones that complain about little stuff. “SHUT UP WITH THE COMPLAINING “is what I want to say to them. Lunch duty for a week is it that big of a deal? Not really! We could always compare problems and see who has more. I think I would win hands down. Just saying. For the most part, people really don’t want to know how a person is doing anyway, which is fine. It’s just being nice. Also, I don’t want to cry in front of most people. More on that later. Plus, some people do have it worse so I try not to throw my issues on them as well, or act as though my problems are more important than theirs. So I lie, and I’m good at it. Yes, I do like that outfit you have on today. And yes, that is a lie. Except when I talk to my wife. She looks good in anything.
3. Motivated – My motivation has changed. I want to do EVERYTHING I can to help get rid of cancer. Everything and anything! If that means, going to DC every summer, I’m there. It could be I have to train for an athletic event, I’ll do it. I may have to help another family out by talking with them, done. I find out as much as I can about cancer and ways to fight. That is my goal, and will be until I’m long gone. I really didn’t have passion about anything that mattered like I do now about kicking cancers behind.
4. Sensitivity – Before diagnosis, I was a sissy. Now I’m a super sissy. I cried while watching most movies. Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias, and Beaches are just a few of them. I won't watch them again. Now it’s worse. When I see certain people and they ask about Amaya, I tear up. It happened this past weekend. I was good until she said “How are you doing?” That was it. I did all I could not to burst into tears. Most days I’m good though, but I stay away from all tearjerkers like the Lion King. And I will never watch the Color Purple in its entirety. Don't feel like crying so much that I get a headache.
I have learned a few things since my now 7 year old daughter was been diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. Here are some of them:
1. Flexibility-You never know when things are going to change. An emergency surgery, MRI, sickness, or something else will put a wrench in any plans that you may have. Therefore, when things do change I tend to take them in stride. I have no choice. It doesn’t help anyone if I get stressed over a large or small change of plans. It is what it is. I have no control over a lot of things. For example, I couldn’t control the fact that she has cancer. I can control the decisions we make about her treatment though. So I worry about that and try not to worry about the other stuff.
2. Lying- I am a very good liar and so is my wife. People ask me, “How are you?” My answer is always, “We’re good”. Most of the time, I’m lying to you. Please, don’t take it personal. There are reasons I lie to you. The biggest is I don’t want to be a complainer. I do complain about my fantasy team, but I do that just because it’s fun. Not because it really stresses me out anymore. If I win that’s great, if not that’s ok as well. People hate complainers. I don’t like complainers, especially ones that complain about little stuff. “SHUT UP WITH THE COMPLAINING “is what I want to say to them. Lunch duty for a week is it that big of a deal? Not really! We could always compare problems and see who has more. I think I would win hands down. Just saying. For the most part, people really don’t want to know how a person is doing anyway, which is fine. It’s just being nice. Also, I don’t want to cry in front of most people. More on that later. Plus, some people do have it worse so I try not to throw my issues on them as well, or act as though my problems are more important than theirs. So I lie, and I’m good at it. Yes, I do like that outfit you have on today. And yes, that is a lie. Except when I talk to my wife. She looks good in anything.
3. Motivated – My motivation has changed. I want to do EVERYTHING I can to help get rid of cancer. Everything and anything! If that means, going to DC every summer, I’m there. It could be I have to train for an athletic event, I’ll do it. I may have to help another family out by talking with them, done. I find out as much as I can about cancer and ways to fight. That is my goal, and will be until I’m long gone. I really didn’t have passion about anything that mattered like I do now about kicking cancers behind.
4. Sensitivity – Before diagnosis, I was a sissy. Now I’m a super sissy. I cried while watching most movies. Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias, and Beaches are just a few of them. I won't watch them again. Now it’s worse. When I see certain people and they ask about Amaya, I tear up. It happened this past weekend. I was good until she said “How are you doing?” That was it. I did all I could not to burst into tears. Most days I’m good though, but I stay away from all tearjerkers like the Lion King. And I will never watch the Color Purple in its entirety. Don't feel like crying so much that I get a headache.
10.27.2009
short but sweet
I love this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4D1HSL7P98
No word about the treatment plan as of yet. The people up in Boston are going to look at the pathology tomorrow. We should know something shortly after that happens. We are trying to be patient and not worry to much about it, but at times it is hard.
This is a great story. http://www.wlwt.com/family/21429609/detail.html
No word about the treatment plan as of yet. The people up in Boston are going to look at the pathology tomorrow. We should know something shortly after that happens. We are trying to be patient and not worry to much about it, but at times it is hard.
This is a great story. http://www.wlwt.com/family/21429609/detail.html
10.16.2009
@#$%!!!!!!!!!
This is my song dedicated to cancer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7l250E5uM4&feature=fvw
All I can say is.....cancer sux. She's 7. 7!!! Not 67, 77, 87, 97, just 7. I would gladly trade places with her. In a second. We've been blessed for a couple years and didn't have to worry about the doctor visits every week. Just every 3 months. This will change soon. I just want this dang cancer to go away. Like parachute pants or Michael Bolton. We will fight this disease with all our might. We are gonna knock it out!! Just so you know I am trying my best not to be very angry right now. I really just want to curse and scream and break stuff, but that's not a good idea. So instead, I will write. And try to add as much humor as possible. It's hard, but I'm trying not to be hateful right now.
The chemo was terrible. It made her sick and tired. Her hair fell out. She hated that part. She liked wearing wigs. It was hard to get her to stop. The accessing of the port was even worse. Kicking and screaming and yelling and crying. The masks out in public, so she wouldn't get sick. The extra precautions with everything so she wouldn't get a fever and end up back in the hospital for days. All that will happen again in some way, shape or form. It could be radiation as well or by itself. We won't know until after the doctor goes to tumor board, and then talks with the other doctors he knows that deal with brain tumors. Please, pray for my little girl. She deserves to grow up and drive another man crazy because she wants everything she sees on TV. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amayarose
I need some angry music right now. This will make me feel better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F-Rsx4o7TA&feature=channel
Ok, I lied, I needed happy music. This video and song makes me laugh. I remember watching them at the Fresh Fest with Run DMC, LL, and the Fat Boys. Great show! They just wanted to be stupid and have fun. I like doing that too. I watched the VH1 Hip Hop honors. I have a couple gripes. 1. LL helped build Def Jam. You should have done EVERYTHING possible to get him to perform. 2. Where was Slick Rick? Other than that I enjoyed a glimpse into my teenage years. 3. Why not more Public Enemy? That's good angry music.
The rest of the family is doing well. Brenda took the news well. I'm surprised at how well. I guess when we found out it was changing, she knew it was inevitable that this would happen. Taylor is working hard in school. Kai is eating. A lot. Too much. I am looking for extra money just to support his formula habit.
He needs an intervention. Brenda read this and said it was ok, even though she cried a little. But she laughed as well. So I guess it is good to go.
All I can say is.....cancer sux. She's 7. 7!!! Not 67, 77, 87, 97, just 7. I would gladly trade places with her. In a second. We've been blessed for a couple years and didn't have to worry about the doctor visits every week. Just every 3 months. This will change soon. I just want this dang cancer to go away. Like parachute pants or Michael Bolton. We will fight this disease with all our might. We are gonna knock it out!! Just so you know I am trying my best not to be very angry right now. I really just want to curse and scream and break stuff, but that's not a good idea. So instead, I will write. And try to add as much humor as possible. It's hard, but I'm trying not to be hateful right now.
The chemo was terrible. It made her sick and tired. Her hair fell out. She hated that part. She liked wearing wigs. It was hard to get her to stop. The accessing of the port was even worse. Kicking and screaming and yelling and crying. The masks out in public, so she wouldn't get sick. The extra precautions with everything so she wouldn't get a fever and end up back in the hospital for days. All that will happen again in some way, shape or form. It could be radiation as well or by itself. We won't know until after the doctor goes to tumor board, and then talks with the other doctors he knows that deal with brain tumors. Please, pray for my little girl. She deserves to grow up and drive another man crazy because she wants everything she sees on TV. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amayarose
I need some angry music right now. This will make me feel better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F-Rsx4o7TA&feature=channel
Ok, I lied, I needed happy music. This video and song makes me laugh. I remember watching them at the Fresh Fest with Run DMC, LL, and the Fat Boys. Great show! They just wanted to be stupid and have fun. I like doing that too. I watched the VH1 Hip Hop honors. I have a couple gripes. 1. LL helped build Def Jam. You should have done EVERYTHING possible to get him to perform. 2. Where was Slick Rick? Other than that I enjoyed a glimpse into my teenage years. 3. Why not more Public Enemy? That's good angry music.
The rest of the family is doing well. Brenda took the news well. I'm surprised at how well. I guess when we found out it was changing, she knew it was inevitable that this would happen. Taylor is working hard in school. Kai is eating. A lot. Too much. I am looking for extra money just to support his formula habit.
He needs an intervention. Brenda read this and said it was ok, even though she cried a little. But she laughed as well. So I guess it is good to go.
10.03.2009
The battle continues....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgkiqXwK-8Y
Another angel is now gone. Jose passed away earlier this week. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres I am on a mission, and my mission is to destroy cancer. Please, help in any way that you can now and in the future. In 2010, I am going to do a couple events to help raise money. More on that later.
Another angel is now gone. Jose passed away earlier this week. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres I am on a mission, and my mission is to destroy cancer. Please, help in any way that you can now and in the future. In 2010, I am going to do a couple events to help raise money. More on that later.
9.15.2009
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Make a Difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a65kmDFfl2g - Fat Boys live! Classic Hip Hop at its best.
Man I'm tired! NO I don't want to watch Breakin' again! Can't a brotha get some sleep!Work has been going well. I've been doing different things trying to keep it interesting. It has its ups and downs like every job so we'll see how it goes this year. Kai is cranky when he's tired. I'm not sure where he gets that from. It's certainly not me. Maybe his mommy. Ok, if you know me, I'm the one that's cranky most of the time. It is true. I'm not always this happy and jolly.
That commercial with Adrian Peterson and the lizard like skin really, creeps me out. It gives me chills when I see it. For real. Beyonce was cool about the whole VMA incident. I may have to start rocking her CD. Yes, it was a great video, but the guy in the YouTube video did work! You know what, I'll put Beyonce on my album! She can be on my hit, "If you want me to grade it, you shoulda put your name on it!" (of course with the ring on it beat) I'll put that guy on the YouTube video on stage with me at my concerts! Fiyah! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTbLfNfFA6gI did watch the Jay-Z concert on Fuse. I enjoyed it. He has so many hit songs. It is unbelievable.
My favorite part was when Mary J. Blige got on stage. We went to see her in concert a couple years back. She is always great. Where's DMX? And what about his show?
I had a great Saturday of watching college football! WVU won, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Ohio State all lost! That was awesome!
I had a great Saturday of watching college football! WVU won, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and Ohio State all lost! That was awesome!
My fantasy team only had 1 major injury! That is so far, so it could get worse. The kids seem to be getting into the groove at school. Amaya doesn't sleep well some nights. Our friend told me it could be the chemo since she doesn't sleep very well either. Hopefully, it improves.
Remember Make a Difference for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Sept. 24th you can get free 3oz. ice cream if you go to ColdStone and donate to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Please, pray for the following families:
Jose - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres
Ian - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianlarmore This kid is one of the toughest human beings on this earth. He is a true hero.
Peace
Remember Make a Difference for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Sept. 24th you can get free 3oz. ice cream if you go to ColdStone and donate to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Please, pray for the following families:
Jose - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres
Ian - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianlarmore This kid is one of the toughest human beings on this earth. He is a true hero.
Peace
9.08.2009
wow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy4FXhkm6Nw Young MC - Bust a Move (classic cheesiness) "you say neat-o check yo libido roll 2 the church cuz u need a tuxedo" I love this song. I used to not like it. Now its great. His haircut, is not so great. I had a shag at one time. Please, keep that a secret. I do have this CD and its actually pretty good. Tonio told me to buy it. He was right. It wasn't bad at all. Surprisingly.
It's not that I don't like today's music. I just don't think a lot of it has staying power. Some of it will be around a long time. Frankie Beverly, James Brown, and the Beatles still sound good today. No one can tell me that when they hear "Before I let go" that they don't want to dance!
I could buy a tape back then and not fast forward at all. I buy a CD now and I'm skipping to find my 3 favorite songs. Sometimes I get lucky and the whole CD is good. I guess it's just different now.
We had a busy weekend. Really busy. We went to Bridgewater to see Brenda's nephew play football. It was very hot. I thought the mountains were supposed to cold. They weren't cold at all. Boy did I sweat a lot. I think my tan is 5 shades darker than before, and I'm not joking. The bad part about my tan is that my upper arms and legs are not very dark. So the transition from shorts to speedos is not very attractive. Amaya and Kai were only out there a little while since it was sooooo warm. We didn't want them to be too uncomfortable. If you are ever in Harrisonburg Virginia, go to the Wood Grill. It is a buffet style restaurant with very, very good food. I really enjoy that place. Bridgewater beat Averett by a couple touchdowns. Dominic got in for a few plays.
We went to Water Country as well. It was the last day of the year for them to be open. It was overcast and gray. A lot of people didn't show up. Kai put his feet in the water. He seemed OK with that. Candy was 50% off. That was a great thing!
It is official. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the worst franchise in the history of the world. It pains me to say they stink. Really, really stink. NO winning seasons in 17 years. That is a LONG time. I blame it on Barry Bonds. Since so many people hate him, I'll blame him. Not sure why, but he sounds like as good a scapegoat as anyone else.
My wife laughs at me when I tell her about my dreams of becoming a dope MC. I keep telling her "I spit hot FIYAH!" She won't be laughing when I'm driving around in my pimped out mini van! I'm gonna get rims, and a booming system in a Dodge Caravan! It's gonna have shiny lime paint on there too. My posse is going to all be over 60. I can't get in trouble hanging with them after concerts. They'll want to go to bed at 10pm. See ya later!
It's not that I don't like today's music. I just don't think a lot of it has staying power. Some of it will be around a long time. Frankie Beverly, James Brown, and the Beatles still sound good today. No one can tell me that when they hear "Before I let go" that they don't want to dance!
I could buy a tape back then and not fast forward at all. I buy a CD now and I'm skipping to find my 3 favorite songs. Sometimes I get lucky and the whole CD is good. I guess it's just different now.
We had a busy weekend. Really busy. We went to Bridgewater to see Brenda's nephew play football. It was very hot. I thought the mountains were supposed to cold. They weren't cold at all. Boy did I sweat a lot. I think my tan is 5 shades darker than before, and I'm not joking. The bad part about my tan is that my upper arms and legs are not very dark. So the transition from shorts to speedos is not very attractive. Amaya and Kai were only out there a little while since it was sooooo warm. We didn't want them to be too uncomfortable. If you are ever in Harrisonburg Virginia, go to the Wood Grill. It is a buffet style restaurant with very, very good food. I really enjoy that place. Bridgewater beat Averett by a couple touchdowns. Dominic got in for a few plays.
We went to Water Country as well. It was the last day of the year for them to be open. It was overcast and gray. A lot of people didn't show up. Kai put his feet in the water. He seemed OK with that. Candy was 50% off. That was a great thing!
It is official. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the worst franchise in the history of the world. It pains me to say they stink. Really, really stink. NO winning seasons in 17 years. That is a LONG time. I blame it on Barry Bonds. Since so many people hate him, I'll blame him. Not sure why, but he sounds like as good a scapegoat as anyone else.
My wife laughs at me when I tell her about my dreams of becoming a dope MC. I keep telling her "I spit hot FIYAH!" She won't be laughing when I'm driving around in my pimped out mini van! I'm gonna get rims, and a booming system in a Dodge Caravan! It's gonna have shiny lime paint on there too. My posse is going to all be over 60. I can't get in trouble hanging with them after concerts. They'll want to go to bed at 10pm. See ya later!
9.02.2009
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Mark Wahlberg, before he got into acting. He was known as Marky Mark and he rolled with the Funky Bunch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVL3b1wKZQU
Kai had some shots earlier in the week. He was not happy. At all. The nurse gave him some medicine to drink, and then stuck him three times. The picture is above. I told him to suck it up and he told me, "I know you're not talking to me, Mr. I look away when I see a needle!"
That hurt my feelings. Unfortunately, it is true though. The other babies tried to warn him. Amaya tried to warn him. He was still upset and not ready for the inhumanity of it all.
Work has been good the first few days. No complaints. I do miss my 2 naps during the day.
I don't get those at school I do during the summer. Tonight I went to the CHKD father's group get together. It was at Harbor Park to see the Tides. The Tides were winning when I left the game. I was in the Stihl blower contest. I lost, but it was fun. RipTide took his head off. He was very funny. I will leave it at that.
How many kids can the Duggars have? over/under is 25.
Jay-Z has his 11th album coming out next week. He is older than me. It's not too late for me to get that record deal. I already have song names. One of them is called 3am diaper change, here is a snippet. If you don't like it, its OK. Because when I get Kanye West to produce and have Keisha Cole's mom sing the hook along with Lil Wayne, it'll be #1. With a bullet!
Yo, yo, turn my mic up
Word up, yo, yo
Chorus: Nah, I ain't in da club at 3am I gotta do a diaper
I don't wear ice, cuz I need that blue stuff for my wipers
It's 3am and this boy better stop crying
I'm gone give him away and I ain't lying
It's 3am and some sleep would be best
but dang I still gotta grade these tests
I'm the man on the mic and I like to rock it
Why is there a my little pony in my pocket
No I don't like Cody or Zack
Cutting the grass has really hurt my back
I don't drink Cristal since its so much loot
My 7 year old daughter needs snow boots
man this life is crazy and rough
I need a vacation because I've had enough
I'll need to get my guest artist lineup set up in the near future. Let me know if you're interested. It's going to be NICE!
I used to watch Making the Band. It was season 1. What ever happened to Dylon? As a matter of fact, what happened to all of them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdhDyZIBFqE This is a video made for Childhood Cancer awareness month.
8.25.2009
Work
I am excited to see this movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPH0ct2oXBg
I'm back at work. No kids yet, just meetings and preparation. I'm ready for day 1 and trying to get ready for the first week. It's not that I don't like work, but who wouldn't love to stay home with their kids during the day? (Please, do not mention this to my wife) I like my job and the people there as well. When I broke my leg, the HRA folks were there for me. It was pretty crazy how I broke my leg in the first place. I HATE TUG OF WAR! When Amaya was first diagnosed, the HRA folks were there for me in a HUGE WAY. They are simply a great group of people from administrators, to custodial staff, to teachers, to parents, to kids. And, no I'm not just saying that. I really mean that. Going to work isn't very stressful most days, and that is a great thing. A lot of people can't say that on a day to day basis. Working doesn't leave much time for facebook these days. I sorta miss it, but I think I really needed to detox. I was on there a lot when I was off during the summer. Oh, well that's how it goes sometimes.
Kai came to visit work on Monday. He is a magnet for pretty women. I'm jealous of him, already. I think he liked it too. I saw him wink at one lady and he told another to call him in about 15 years. The first two I'll have to scare the boys, and then with him I'll have to scare the ladies.
I don't have much room left for gray hair on my chin. I guess my head is next.
We have Cox Cable. Amaya has found out about the free shows and videos. If I see Taylor Swift's "Love Story" by Kidz Bop Kids one more time, I'm gonna scream! The part I hate the most is the fact that I like the song now and know most of the words!
I can't believe Payson was injured on Make It or Break It!
I'm back at work. No kids yet, just meetings and preparation. I'm ready for day 1 and trying to get ready for the first week. It's not that I don't like work, but who wouldn't love to stay home with their kids during the day? (Please, do not mention this to my wife) I like my job and the people there as well. When I broke my leg, the HRA folks were there for me. It was pretty crazy how I broke my leg in the first place. I HATE TUG OF WAR! When Amaya was first diagnosed, the HRA folks were there for me in a HUGE WAY. They are simply a great group of people from administrators, to custodial staff, to teachers, to parents, to kids. And, no I'm not just saying that. I really mean that. Going to work isn't very stressful most days, and that is a great thing. A lot of people can't say that on a day to day basis. Working doesn't leave much time for facebook these days. I sorta miss it, but I think I really needed to detox. I was on there a lot when I was off during the summer. Oh, well that's how it goes sometimes.
Kai came to visit work on Monday. He is a magnet for pretty women. I'm jealous of him, already. I think he liked it too. I saw him wink at one lady and he told another to call him in about 15 years. The first two I'll have to scare the boys, and then with him I'll have to scare the ladies.
I don't have much room left for gray hair on my chin. I guess my head is next.
We have Cox Cable. Amaya has found out about the free shows and videos. If I see Taylor Swift's "Love Story" by Kidz Bop Kids one more time, I'm gonna scream! The part I hate the most is the fact that I like the song now and know most of the words!
I can't believe Payson was injured on Make It or Break It!
Nerd Rap video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD0vJov5AI4&feature=related
Massive Attack is one of my favorite groups. This is one of their videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaef2NgwqHY
8.23.2009
WEEKEND
This was a pretty good weekend. On Saturday, I had my fantasy football draft. I had a plan, but I had to scrap it very early. If you are a Colts, Dolphins, Panthers, or Redskins fan, I am sorry. The reason I am sorry is the fact that when I have a player on a team they get hurt. For example, one year I had 3 running backs for the Packers. One was called Samkon Gado. He was about 4th string, and he got hurt as well. Steve Smith was hurt the year I had him. I have Steve Smith this year. He was hurt before I even drafted him earlier in the preseason. It does not look good for Peyton Manning, Ronnie Brown, and Clinton Portis either. I can see a ingrown toenail keeping someone out for months. Once again, I am sorry for this ahead of time.
Today we had our back to school party. It is very good to see people I have not seen in a while. The school year starts on Friday. I won't complain since its been a long, relaxing summer.
I'm not sure if I'm really ready to go back, but I have no choice. I'll be ready by the first day though. Let's go to work! Kai is going up to visit this week. Hopefully, he doesn't go buck wild when he gets there.
Kai's favorite song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F444CELomo We listen to this when he is in a bad mood. He dances pretty well for a 2 month old. No backspin yet, but he does a mean sprinkler! This is not Kai, but they are almost as good as Kai. OK, right now these kids are better than Kai. This weekend though, we are gonna watch Breakin' and Breakin' 2! Boogaloo Shrimp!- http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=964146474
Today we had our back to school party. It is very good to see people I have not seen in a while. The school year starts on Friday. I won't complain since its been a long, relaxing summer.
I'm not sure if I'm really ready to go back, but I have no choice. I'll be ready by the first day though. Let's go to work! Kai is going up to visit this week. Hopefully, he doesn't go buck wild when he gets there.
Kai's favorite song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F444CELomo We listen to this when he is in a bad mood. He dances pretty well for a 2 month old. No backspin yet, but he does a mean sprinkler! This is not Kai, but they are almost as good as Kai. OK, right now these kids are better than Kai. This weekend though, we are gonna watch Breakin' and Breakin' 2! Boogaloo Shrimp!- http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=964146474
8.18.2009
Just in case you didn't know....Usain Bolt is really, really fast.
This is one of the funniest parts of this movie. From the water boy....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpDnXYIFjo
On Tuesday, we went to Water Country or as I call it...Hades Country. It was soooo hot out there on Tuesday. It wasn't a bad day though for the most part. Kai was great and hung out and watched people in the shade. Hopefully, he can go in the water before it closes. Amaya and Taylor had a good time as well. We went to Busch Gardens on Thursday. It was even more hotter. I know that's not proper English, but its my blog so there! I don't think I had enough water since my head hurt just a little bit. I really need to rectify that. The main issue is that water at BG costs $35 plus tax. A little too much for my taste. I know it doesn't cost that much, it just seems that way.
We just finished a bike ride. It was Sharon, Jeanine (sp?), & myself. I did a lot of thinking. My goals for the next year fundraising wise are now almost clear. I was going to do a triathlon this year, but my knee hurts when I run. There are 2 reasons my knee could hurt: it is from when I broke my leg or I'm fat. I would love to say its the injury, but I believe I need to lose a few pounds. So, my plan is to do a tri next year. If that doesn't work out, I am going to raise money by doing a century ride. The fundraising is not done for this year as of yet. In October, there is the Milestones Walk in Norfolk. I am going to join a team to help raise money for Childhood Cancer. http://host.curesearch.org/site/TR/Walk/Milestones?team_id=6720&pg=team&fr_id=1330&et=UujyXXjLqKSQJIA_KJQ5Kg..&s_tafId=7850
So as you can see for the next year, I am going to be asking people for money. I just wanted to warn everyone up front. Here is the site for the virtual walk. http://host.curesearch.org/site/TR?fr_id=1340&pg=entry For those of you that walk, run, swim, or cycle you should join a group and raise money as well. There are several good causes out there. CureSearch Athletics, Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation, Rally Foundation, and Team In Training are examples of a few.
A jam packed weekend is ahead. The Fantasy Football Draft on Saturday, and my Back to School Party on Sunday. I think I'll draft all Steelers this year. At the party I think I'll wear a bikini or speedo to the party to liven it up. I already have my floaties blown up and ready to roll. Usain Bolt is amazingly fast. I think he may even be faster than me on my bike. It would be really close though.
Run DMC w/Pete Rock & CL Smooth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8kFOwxGnk
On Tuesday, we went to Water Country or as I call it...Hades Country. It was soooo hot out there on Tuesday. It wasn't a bad day though for the most part. Kai was great and hung out and watched people in the shade. Hopefully, he can go in the water before it closes. Amaya and Taylor had a good time as well. We went to Busch Gardens on Thursday. It was even more hotter. I know that's not proper English, but its my blog so there! I don't think I had enough water since my head hurt just a little bit. I really need to rectify that. The main issue is that water at BG costs $35 plus tax. A little too much for my taste. I know it doesn't cost that much, it just seems that way.
We just finished a bike ride. It was Sharon, Jeanine (sp?), & myself. I did a lot of thinking. My goals for the next year fundraising wise are now almost clear. I was going to do a triathlon this year, but my knee hurts when I run. There are 2 reasons my knee could hurt: it is from when I broke my leg or I'm fat. I would love to say its the injury, but I believe I need to lose a few pounds. So, my plan is to do a tri next year. If that doesn't work out, I am going to raise money by doing a century ride. The fundraising is not done for this year as of yet. In October, there is the Milestones Walk in Norfolk. I am going to join a team to help raise money for Childhood Cancer. http://host.curesearch.org/site/TR/Walk/Milestones?team_id=6720&pg=team&fr_id=1330&et=UujyXXjLqKSQJIA_KJQ5Kg..&s_tafId=7850
So as you can see for the next year, I am going to be asking people for money. I just wanted to warn everyone up front. Here is the site for the virtual walk. http://host.curesearch.org/site/TR?fr_id=1340&pg=entry For those of you that walk, run, swim, or cycle you should join a group and raise money as well. There are several good causes out there. CureSearch Athletics, Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation, Rally Foundation, and Team In Training are examples of a few.
A jam packed weekend is ahead. The Fantasy Football Draft on Saturday, and my Back to School Party on Sunday. I think I'll draft all Steelers this year. At the party I think I'll wear a bikini or speedo to the party to liven it up. I already have my floaties blown up and ready to roll. Usain Bolt is amazingly fast. I think he may even be faster than me on my bike. It would be really close though.
Run DMC w/Pete Rock & CL Smooth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr8kFOwxGnk
8.17.2009
Its official
We received the call today that Amaya's tumor has grown above 25%. After the tumor board next week, we will know what is next for her. It could be chemo, radiation, or just watching the cancer. It's out of our hands and in a higher powers hands right now. I didn't get upset like I thought I would because I was prepared for this unlike the first time. I have to be strong for my family.
Kai, Taylor, and I went to see G.I. Joe. Kai was upset because he didn't see anyone with a kung- fu grip like in the old days. Actually, Kai slept the whole time. Overall, it wasn't that bad of a movie. I was kind of skeptical since it was something I grew up enjoying. Most times remakes aren't very good. Yes, Life Size comes on tonight I CAN'T wait. Tyra Banks & Lindsay Lohan are incredible! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=156q2w_ca1U
I have an addiction. Not drugs or alcohol. No not even cookies and ice cream. It's hip hop music.
I love old school hip hop especially. Run DMC, LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Eric B. & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Whodini, Beastie boys, and Biz Markie. There aren't enough lines to go through the whole list. I bought a Sirius radio just so I could listen to it whenever I wanted to on the Backspin channel. As bonuses I get to listen to 80s, jazz, reggae, and smooth electronic as well. I would tell anyone that asked to get a satellite radio. There are so many great options. I didn't even talk about the NFL games I can get as well. Amaya enjoys it because of Disney Radio and the station that plays kids songs all the time. So I suggest you not challenge me to a break dance or rhyme battle contest. As LL said, "I'm Bad!"
This is Amaya's favorite commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy_WqicWcHg by the way, I have never seen an ice cream cake for $9.99 at Baskin & Robins.
I am watching a show called Make it or Break it on ABC Family. I should not be watching this show. It is PURE TRASH! The bad part is that I LOVE IT. It's sort of like a teenage Dynasty or Falcon Crest. It's much better than General Hospital, though. Dang it, I missed Life Size!
I hope it comes on again, soon.
Kai, Taylor, and I went to see G.I. Joe. Kai was upset because he didn't see anyone with a kung- fu grip like in the old days. Actually, Kai slept the whole time. Overall, it wasn't that bad of a movie. I was kind of skeptical since it was something I grew up enjoying. Most times remakes aren't very good. Yes, Life Size comes on tonight I CAN'T wait. Tyra Banks & Lindsay Lohan are incredible! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=156q2w_ca1U
I have an addiction. Not drugs or alcohol. No not even cookies and ice cream. It's hip hop music.
I love old school hip hop especially. Run DMC, LL Cool J, MC Lyte, Eric B. & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Whodini, Beastie boys, and Biz Markie. There aren't enough lines to go through the whole list. I bought a Sirius radio just so I could listen to it whenever I wanted to on the Backspin channel. As bonuses I get to listen to 80s, jazz, reggae, and smooth electronic as well. I would tell anyone that asked to get a satellite radio. There are so many great options. I didn't even talk about the NFL games I can get as well. Amaya enjoys it because of Disney Radio and the station that plays kids songs all the time. So I suggest you not challenge me to a break dance or rhyme battle contest. As LL said, "I'm Bad!"
This is Amaya's favorite commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy_WqicWcHg by the way, I have never seen an ice cream cake for $9.99 at Baskin & Robins.
I am watching a show called Make it or Break it on ABC Family. I should not be watching this show. It is PURE TRASH! The bad part is that I LOVE IT. It's sort of like a teenage Dynasty or Falcon Crest. It's much better than General Hospital, though. Dang it, I missed Life Size!
I hope it comes on again, soon.
8.14.2009
Rainy Days
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Maya Angelou
First I would like to ask you to pray for some people:
1. All of the families in Asia that have been dealing with all the horrible weather.
2. Our friend Vickie and her family
3. Jose & his family
Friday, was a weird day. After getting up we were headed up to Busch Gardens. It was raining when we left and I hoped that it would continue the rest of the day. It didn't continue and I saw some crazy sights. Why were people wearing hoodies when it was extremely humid? It wasn't like it was 70 and cloudy. It was cloudy, but it was also hot. That confused me greatly. Not sure why they had them out of their closets. Kai slept through most of the day. He's like a vampire since he really doesn't go out during the day. Vampire Joker Brother! It's just too hot most of the time. He seemed to like the breeze as we were leaving. Of course, everyone said "ohhh, look at the baby." I think he knew since he winked at a couple of ladies. Or it could have been gas.
First I would like to ask you to pray for some people:
1. All of the families in Asia that have been dealing with all the horrible weather.
2. Our friend Vickie and her family
3. Jose & his family
Friday, was a weird day. After getting up we were headed up to Busch Gardens. It was raining when we left and I hoped that it would continue the rest of the day. It didn't continue and I saw some crazy sights. Why were people wearing hoodies when it was extremely humid? It wasn't like it was 70 and cloudy. It was cloudy, but it was also hot. That confused me greatly. Not sure why they had them out of their closets. Kai slept through most of the day. He's like a vampire since he really doesn't go out during the day. Vampire Joker Brother! It's just too hot most of the time. He seemed to like the breeze as we were leaving. Of course, everyone said "ohhh, look at the baby." I think he knew since he winked at a couple of ladies. Or it could have been gas.
In 5 months, I will be 40 years old. I'm getting up there and I really don't mind. Growing up in the 80s was so cool. I have a goal. Not that this has not been a goal the last 15 years or so. My goal is to have the body of a male stripper. Don't think I've ever seen a chubby stripper except in that movie The Full Monty. I really just want to be able to take my shirt off in public and people look at me and cringe. I'm letting people know this so they can help monitor me when I'm out in public. I will need all the help I can get. It helps when someone says, "Hey Chunky butt! Put down the cookies!" Also, if you are trying to lose weight as well, maybe we can do some workouts or trade recipes with each other. It's called the 40 and fly challenge. (I stole the name from Steve Harvey) It's about time I do this, since I'll be 56 when Kai is 16. I want to be able to still beat him in something by that age, except for eating cookies.
The rain can stop now. Last summer it never rained. My water bill could have evened up the national deficit. This summer it won't stop and for some reason my grass is 3 different shades of green. That worries me somewhat at this time. Not sure why its so many colors.
Next week is my fantasy football draft. Side note: How many Bring it On movies do we need? I have been on ESPN doing mock drafts. It makes me upset when people don't finish the draft and decide not to use autopick. You are stuck when it gets to them and the draft stops. It stops for a LONG time. That stinks when that happens.
deer/beer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr4VHamZ27w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj0DbCBqF80 - Wayne Brady is funny.
8.12.2009
Choices
I used to love this show. Hong Kong Phooey! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW54W9y6-eU&feature=related Saturday mornings were awesome. I got up early to watch cartoons and then saw the old school karate flicks. The ones with the bad voice overs! I will defeat you Chung Lee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZBYKpQv2p8
I have two choices. I can handle this situation (Amaya's tumor change http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amayarose) like I have done the last few years or I can go back to being the "old" me. At lunch a few weeks ago my wife's Aunt Maria said something to me. I really like Aunt Maria because she is a unique personality. She does what she wants and doesn't care if anyone has a problem with it. I love that about her. NO false pretenses whatsoever. She told me as we were leaving, "That's the Ron I remember. The one that laughs and jokes with everyone." I'm kinda funny. Not Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop 1, Nutty Professor 1, or Trading Places. I'm Norbit or Bowfinger funny, but not Meet Dave funny. I guess I'll try to relax and do what I need to do for Amaya and not worry so much about the bad stuff that can happen. Having a positive attitude will be the best for everyone. I still dislike cancer, but I can't let it drive me nuts.
Its good to hear that Jose's family had a great vacation. He and his family had a lot of fun. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres
I have two choices. I can handle this situation (Amaya's tumor change http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amayarose) like I have done the last few years or I can go back to being the "old" me. At lunch a few weeks ago my wife's Aunt Maria said something to me. I really like Aunt Maria because she is a unique personality. She does what she wants and doesn't care if anyone has a problem with it. I love that about her. NO false pretenses whatsoever. She told me as we were leaving, "That's the Ron I remember. The one that laughs and jokes with everyone." I'm kinda funny. Not Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop 1, Nutty Professor 1, or Trading Places. I'm Norbit or Bowfinger funny, but not Meet Dave funny. I guess I'll try to relax and do what I need to do for Amaya and not worry so much about the bad stuff that can happen. Having a positive attitude will be the best for everyone. I still dislike cancer, but I can't let it drive me nuts.
Its good to hear that Jose's family had a great vacation. He and his family had a lot of fun. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres
We went to see G Force yesterday. It was good if you can get over the whole guinea pig rolling around in a souped up hamster ball thing. I may set one up for my hamster I keep at school. I won't lie, I laughed more than I should have at the animals.
Today we went and got blizzards. They were tasty! There's still time to get another one. They don't close for a few hours. Kai was upset that he couldn't have any. Hmm..ice cream. I think my favorite is cookies, ice cream and then cake. Kai slept through the whole movie. He still gets up at 230 am. He eats and goes right back to sleep which is a good thing. Right now he is watching Hannah Montana with Amaya and Taylor. Amaya really likes that show. Taylor not so much. Kai doesn't look to happy either. I'll have to turn on the Steeler game later. He needs to get a jersey for Christmas!
My bathroom sink really stinks. I'm not sure how to fix that smell. It smells like something died down there. Maybe it did. There are many wild animals in Tabb.
Keith Sweat is coming to Af'ram fest this year. Brenda likes Keith Sweat. Not sure why, but she does. Back in the late 80s he was the man though. He could whine with the best of them. Brownstone is going to be there as well. Not sure why they got back together. That worries me. BBD is going to be at Af'ram too. That girl is Poison! We may need to get a room in Norfolk to see all of these groups. I'm still trying to talk Brenda into going to the Bobby Brown show. She doesn't think its good to hope for an implosion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocvGduMduHE - Keith Sweat
BBD - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdF2zqs1bxQ
This is good news from the childhood cancer front about Stand Up 2 Cancer. http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/
8.10.2009
Manic Monday
I noticed something yesterday. When I post a picture of my kids, people say "cute". Nothing is said when I post a picture of myself. That is probably a good thing that no one posts anything. If they did it would probably be one of the following:
1. Wow, he needs Joan Rivers' doctors for some help.
2. He must have done a lot of drinking since I knew him in school. He looks rough.
3. Wow, is his wife blind or something?
4. He looks really, really old. I hope I age more gracefully than that.
5. Doesn't he know that just for men only costs about $6 a box?
6. Those kids must be adopted, they look nothing like him, and that's a good thing.
7. Is he sure those aren't his grand kids?
This morning I went on a ride with my new bike homey Sharon. She kicked my butt. I am so TIRED right now. She was rolling along through Poquoson. I wanted to tell her to slow down, but I didn't want to seem like a wimp. I need a nap.
We went to County Grill yesterday for our anniversary. For a treat we ordered a "table" banana pudding. It was HUGE! Needless to say we brought some home. I was going to eat it for breakfast, but I thought better of it since I was going riding.
I found out yesterday that Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill are coming to do a concert I really wouldn't care, but I am a voyeur of a few reality shows. Dog the bounty Hunter, Dog Whisperer, Snoop Dog, Hammer time, Run's House, Flavor of Love, and the Bobby Brown Show. I just want to go to the concert and see what happens. Bobby intrigues me. How scary will Bobby be? Will Mike Tyson show up and do a duet with Bobby? Will Eddie Murphy do a duet with Johnny? I've got to go to see what happens. Bobby let me down at the BET awards. I'm ready for him to let loose!
Funny story from the onion. ttp://www.theonion.com/content/news/legion_of_terra_cotta_mouseketeers
If possible, send the fat cyclist http://www.fatcyclist.com/ a note. His wife's funeral is today. He is one of the reasons I started to blog. Most of the time, he has me cracking up. I noticed on someone else's blog that their writings are copyrighted. Should I copyright my stuff? I could make a lot of money if someone stole this stuff. It's good. Yeah, right, I wouldn't have enough for a Starbucks cafe mocha.
1. Wow, he needs Joan Rivers' doctors for some help.
2. He must have done a lot of drinking since I knew him in school. He looks rough.
3. Wow, is his wife blind or something?
4. He looks really, really old. I hope I age more gracefully than that.
5. Doesn't he know that just for men only costs about $6 a box?
6. Those kids must be adopted, they look nothing like him, and that's a good thing.
7. Is he sure those aren't his grand kids?
This morning I went on a ride with my new bike homey Sharon. She kicked my butt. I am so TIRED right now. She was rolling along through Poquoson. I wanted to tell her to slow down, but I didn't want to seem like a wimp. I need a nap.
We went to County Grill yesterday for our anniversary. For a treat we ordered a "table" banana pudding. It was HUGE! Needless to say we brought some home. I was going to eat it for breakfast, but I thought better of it since I was going riding.
I found out yesterday that Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill are coming to do a concert I really wouldn't care, but I am a voyeur of a few reality shows. Dog the bounty Hunter, Dog Whisperer, Snoop Dog, Hammer time, Run's House, Flavor of Love, and the Bobby Brown Show. I just want to go to the concert and see what happens. Bobby intrigues me. How scary will Bobby be? Will Mike Tyson show up and do a duet with Bobby? Will Eddie Murphy do a duet with Johnny? I've got to go to see what happens. Bobby let me down at the BET awards. I'm ready for him to let loose!
Funny story from the onion. ttp://www.theonion.com/content/news/legion_of_terra_cotta_mouseketeers
If possible, send the fat cyclist http://www.fatcyclist.com/ a note. His wife's funeral is today. He is one of the reasons I started to blog. Most of the time, he has me cracking up. I noticed on someone else's blog that their writings are copyrighted. Should I copyright my stuff? I could make a lot of money if someone stole this stuff. It's good. Yeah, right, I wouldn't have enough for a Starbucks cafe mocha.
8.09.2009
Saturday
Yesterday was a good day. I went on one of the fastest bike rides ever. My new bike homey convinced me to join the B group this week. They went pretty fast through the 37 miles. A cop pulled me over because of my excessive speed. It will be on speeders in a couple weeks. At least I'm not on Dumbest Police videos where Todd Bridges & Tonya Harding gets to talk about me. That would be embarrassing.
Then it was home for the day. I hung out with Kai, my eldest daughter Taylor, and cousin Kyra. We watched The Bourne Supremacy on TNT and then I watched Shooter. I changed a zillion diapers. Kai went to sleep at 920. He was tired of watching Shooter I guess.
My phone twitter isn't working. It is a national emergency. I think that should be on the news as much as Paula Abdul's not having a job. Don't shed a tear for Paula. She's still making money off of the "Forever your Girl" single. That was my jam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgVhmly4s-M I listened to some crazy stuff in the 80s.
This is old, but it is very funny. Mad TVs Bon Qui Qui. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M There are some really dumb things on YouTube. I bet me changing a diaper would get 400000 hits.
Today is my anniversary. Not too much planned. It's HOT already. I think I'll wear my speedo today to keep cool. That would be a great anniversary gift. Have a good one.
Then it was home for the day. I hung out with Kai, my eldest daughter Taylor, and cousin Kyra. We watched The Bourne Supremacy on TNT and then I watched Shooter. I changed a zillion diapers. Kai went to sleep at 920. He was tired of watching Shooter I guess.
My phone twitter isn't working. It is a national emergency. I think that should be on the news as much as Paula Abdul's not having a job. Don't shed a tear for Paula. She's still making money off of the "Forever your Girl" single. That was my jam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgVhmly4s-M I listened to some crazy stuff in the 80s.
This is old, but it is very funny. Mad TVs Bon Qui Qui. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M There are some really dumb things on YouTube. I bet me changing a diaper would get 400000 hits.
Today is my anniversary. Not too much planned. It's HOT already. I think I'll wear my speedo today to keep cool. That would be a great anniversary gift. Have a good one.
8.07.2009
Friday
I'm off from work for a couple more weeks. That gives me time to search the Internet for interesting stuff in between feedings and diaper changes. I found this sight along with a funny picture of Will Ferrell. They give scholarships to kids that have won the fight against cancer. This is the section that has some stories that happened to cancer patients. If you need some sunscreen check out the Will Ferrell section. The bottles are really funny. Much funnier than Semi Pro, but not as funny as Elf or Ricky Bobby. http://www.cancerforcollege.org/The_Lighter_SIde.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Obm6bEH80&feature=related - Ricky Bobby
This video always makes me laugh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSDXcpXJr4M I guess its because I sound like him when I sing.
Boy, I'm sleepy. Kai was up at 3am again. He isn't up for a while, but it disrupts my sleep.
I don't sleep that well anyway, so 3am comes early. He appreciates it though. He only spits up on my old clothes. We get to hang out tomorrow, since mommy is going out. I can't wait! He raises my cool points 100%! I'm thinking about going to the mall or something like that. People will probably think I'm his grandfather or something. The Alley is back open! I should go, but I would fall asleep on the dance floor.
Rakim has a new song!!! For those that don't know he is known as the greatest MC of all time in most circles. Paid In Full is a classic CD. I'm going to give you a list of 9 CDs/albums/downloads that you may not have and should pick up.
1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill
2. Dummy by Portishead
3. Sweetback by Sweetback
4. Sketches of Spain by Miles Davis
5. Blue Lines by Massive Attack
6. Gentle Side of John Coltrane by John Coltrane
7. Mecca & the Soul Brother by Pete Rock & CL Smooth
8. The O Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack.
These are the types of Cd's that you can start and not mess with until its over. And they are all kid friendly. I can't have Kai walking around talking about *&%$#@ and *&<>?$#!!! He can listen to that if he chooses when he gets older. Not as a 3 year old. Nowadays most Cd's you buy for one song and get mad when the rest of it stinks!
I have so many of those around here. Soul For Real's second album was a letdown.
Twitter is so great. I learned from Bob Villa that all patio furniture is 70% off!
We haven't heard back from CHKD about the MRI results. One reason is the nurse that usually tells us was not at work today. There is always confusion. The radiology people tell the oncologists that they see a change & the neurosurgeons say, maybe a little, but not enough to change the status quo. The status quo is a MRI every 3 months and to watch the tumor(s).
We are told radiology people are just that way and may or may not see the slightest change.
The Onion is really funny sometimes. So we should know in the next few days or maybe not. We go back on the 19th to meet with the docs. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is hilarious. Psych comes on tonight! Not sure if I'll be able to stay up and watch though!
http://www.fatcyclist.com/ is a pretty funny blog most of the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Obm6bEH80&feature=related - Ricky Bobby
This video always makes me laugh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSDXcpXJr4M I guess its because I sound like him when I sing.
Boy, I'm sleepy. Kai was up at 3am again. He isn't up for a while, but it disrupts my sleep.
I don't sleep that well anyway, so 3am comes early. He appreciates it though. He only spits up on my old clothes. We get to hang out tomorrow, since mommy is going out. I can't wait! He raises my cool points 100%! I'm thinking about going to the mall or something like that. People will probably think I'm his grandfather or something. The Alley is back open! I should go, but I would fall asleep on the dance floor.
Rakim has a new song!!! For those that don't know he is known as the greatest MC of all time in most circles. Paid In Full is a classic CD. I'm going to give you a list of 9 CDs/albums/downloads that you may not have and should pick up.
1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill
2. Dummy by Portishead
3. Sweetback by Sweetback
4. Sketches of Spain by Miles Davis
5. Blue Lines by Massive Attack
6. Gentle Side of John Coltrane by John Coltrane
7. Mecca & the Soul Brother by Pete Rock & CL Smooth
8. The O Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack.
These are the types of Cd's that you can start and not mess with until its over. And they are all kid friendly. I can't have Kai walking around talking about *&%$#@ and *&<>?$#!!! He can listen to that if he chooses when he gets older. Not as a 3 year old. Nowadays most Cd's you buy for one song and get mad when the rest of it stinks!
I have so many of those around here. Soul For Real's second album was a letdown.
Twitter is so great. I learned from Bob Villa that all patio furniture is 70% off!
We haven't heard back from CHKD about the MRI results. One reason is the nurse that usually tells us was not at work today. There is always confusion. The radiology people tell the oncologists that they see a change & the neurosurgeons say, maybe a little, but not enough to change the status quo. The status quo is a MRI every 3 months and to watch the tumor(s).
We are told radiology people are just that way and may or may not see the slightest change.
The Onion is really funny sometimes. So we should know in the next few days or maybe not. We go back on the 19th to meet with the docs. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is hilarious. Psych comes on tonight! Not sure if I'll be able to stay up and watch though!
http://www.fatcyclist.com/ is a pretty funny blog most of the time.
8.04.2009
Your favorite bloggers, favorite blogger
Today was an okay day. Of course, we ran into traffic going to CHKD, but we have such a large window, so it worked out fine. Amaya was upset this morning about the MRI. Her premeds really made her tired after the MRI. She slept for a while and didn't want to wake up. Her legs were wobbly afterwards as well. We came home hung out with Kai while Amaya played with her dolls. I went to the HRA summer league game. I'm glad I didn't take Kai. It was hot in that gym! Good job Navigators! I saw this on twitter and thought it was pretty cool:
Romans 5 -3 - We have joy with our troubles ,because we know that these troubles produce patience , & patience produces character , & hope
Amaya told me about this link. I thought it was kinda funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=astISOttCQ0
This is some old classic Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall. It still makes me laugh! Sexual Chocolate!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDtM-UVfuo
Hello This is Kai Sims. I need your help. Please, please, please, come visit me or something. My father watches bad movies. Yesterday it was a 2006 Dolph Lundgren. Today it was Howard the Duck. Yes, I said Howard the Duck! He tells me that he has seen every Wesley Snipes, Jean Claude, and Steven Seagal movie! No more Double Take! Rodman was only good at getting rebounds dad! Don't put me through this stuff. This is cruel and unusual punishment! No daddy, I don't want to see Leprechaun 5 back to the hood! If I see Star Wars one more time I might have to go Darth Vader on him! He wanted to name me Chewbacca Calrissian Anakin, but mommy said no. Thank goodness! She's the smart one in the family anyway. I don't like syfy either. Dragon Keeper is horrible! Sincerely, Kai.
Romans 5 -3 - We have joy with our troubles ,because we know that these troubles produce patience , & patience produces character , & hope
Amaya told me about this link. I thought it was kinda funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=astISOttCQ0
This is some old classic Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall. It still makes me laugh! Sexual Chocolate!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGDtM-UVfuo
Hello This is Kai Sims. I need your help. Please, please, please, come visit me or something. My father watches bad movies. Yesterday it was a 2006 Dolph Lundgren. Today it was Howard the Duck. Yes, I said Howard the Duck! He tells me that he has seen every Wesley Snipes, Jean Claude, and Steven Seagal movie! No more Double Take! Rodman was only good at getting rebounds dad! Don't put me through this stuff. This is cruel and unusual punishment! No daddy, I don't want to see Leprechaun 5 back to the hood! If I see Star Wars one more time I might have to go Darth Vader on him! He wanted to name me Chewbacca Calrissian Anakin, but mommy said no. Thank goodness! She's the smart one in the family anyway. I don't like syfy either. Dragon Keeper is horrible! Sincerely, Kai.
8.03.2009
I love Mondays
Yes, that's right I said it. I love Mondays! Most people hate them, but not me. I'm thankful for Mondays because its the beginning of a new week. 7 days to try something new and different. Maybe its a food, movie, TV show, book, website, CD,or whatever. I used to hate Mondays. Now I like them. Who knows what will happen this week?
I love music. All kinds of music. Hip Hop, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, & Christian. My favorite has to be mostly every thing from the 80s. Journey, Wham, Men at Work, Michael Jackson, Culture Club, Run DMC, Eric B. & Rakim, Whodini, Beastie Boys, and others. I remember on a middle school trip to New York I bought a Run DMC King of Rock cassette tape. I also had the coolest Walkman that let you record off of the radio. I was able to record LL Cool J's "I need love". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHsMkeeCbs I was SO excited. I have Sirius XM and my favorite stations are the 80s ones. I miss the 80s TV shows as well.
I love music. All kinds of music. Hip Hop, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, & Christian. My favorite has to be mostly every thing from the 80s. Journey, Wham, Men at Work, Michael Jackson, Culture Club, Run DMC, Eric B. & Rakim, Whodini, Beastie Boys, and others. I remember on a middle school trip to New York I bought a Run DMC King of Rock cassette tape. I also had the coolest Walkman that let you record off of the radio. I was able to record LL Cool J's "I need love". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHsMkeeCbs I was SO excited. I have Sirius XM and my favorite stations are the 80s ones. I miss the 80s TV shows as well.
I remember watching the Sunday night CBS line-up with the Jefferson's, Alice, and One Day at
a Time. Thank goodness I can get my fix with TV land.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmcA9LIIXWw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmcA9LIIXWw
I like twitter alot. But most of the people that follow me want me to look at their "sexy" profile. Ummm..why? I'm 39 with a wife and 3 kids. I want someone cool to follow me. Like the Jonas Brothers, Rockwell, or the Cheetah Girls. I went to see them in concert (Cheetah) when they were in Richmond. It wasn't that bad. It's scary that I say that.
Today was a pretty good day. We went to see Horton Hears a Who at the library. It was not bad. I laughed a few times. Much better than I thought it would be. My son looks nothing like me. He actually looks like one of the joker brothers in the movie Next Friday. Maybe its good he doesn't look like me. He was up again at 3 am. There should be a law that babies must stay asleep all night. I shouldn't complain though since most nights he's only up once a night. I just jinxed myself so expect blogs ever two hours tonight. The rest of the day we hung out at home and changed diapers. Its too hot to be outside a lot. I don't like heat or diapers.
Tomorrow is Amaya's three month MRI. We haven't told her since it stresses her out.
She doesn't sleep well leading up to them. It's at 900. We have to be there by 700. At least the traffic isn't horrible that early. The MRI's don't really stress us out. We get the results in a few days. Not sure how they will be. NO matter what the docs tell us we're ready for it. Good or bad we're ready. Ain't doing alone anymore, we got the best backup around. Better than the A-Team.
Thanks for reading.
If possible please send a kind word to Jose and his family.
If possible please send a kind word to Jose and his family.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joseandres
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James
8.02.2009
Therapy...
I really need this right now. The reason is I hate something. I know its not right to hate, but I hate it with all my being. It's not like a brussel sprout, Ravens, reality TV hate. Its deeper than that. I hate Cancer! Not just for my daughter, but for anyone who has had to deal with this scourge. Not too long ago a friend of ours had to deal with the death of her mother because of Cancer. Now she gets news that her sister has it as well. Please, pray for her and her family. She is one of the best people in the world! She is the type of person that makes people around her better. Both she and her husband have helped me so much over the last year with a lot of things. If anyone deserves happiness it is her and her family! Hopefully, her sister can get healed and be healthy. Instead of politicians using pork to line pockets, why not use the money to help find a cure for this disease at all levels! That makes sense to me. Am I the only one who thinks this way? Who do you know that hasn't been touched by this disease? The list is very short! People, I need your help. If you give to charities help out one that deals with cancer. Bypass Starbucks or fast food a couple times and make a donation. There are a lot of different organizations that can help. My goal will be to help in any way to eradicate this disease! It has to happen. I HATE CANCER!!!!
Today was a pretty good day. We went to the store after church. It was Wal-Mart. It wasn't very busy and I didn't get angry once while shopping. That's a plus for me since Wal-Mart always makes me upset for some reason. Three (myself, Brenda, & Kai) of us took naps today which means I won't sleep tonight. Amaya doesn't take naps. She didn't take a lot of naps when she was younger either. Hence, some of the gray hair. Then we went to community group. It's a small church group. We talked about marriage again tonight. I am supposed to submit to my spouse this week and always. I can start by doing the little things. Waking up to feed Kai, taking dishes out of the dishwasher, folding clothes, etc. You find out that staying in love is tough, but its worth it. I'll do the best I can. Tomorrow should be a busy day since I'll be home from work.
Today was a pretty good day. We went to the store after church. It was Wal-Mart. It wasn't very busy and I didn't get angry once while shopping. That's a plus for me since Wal-Mart always makes me upset for some reason. Three (myself, Brenda, & Kai) of us took naps today which means I won't sleep tonight. Amaya doesn't take naps. She didn't take a lot of naps when she was younger either. Hence, some of the gray hair. Then we went to community group. It's a small church group. We talked about marriage again tonight. I am supposed to submit to my spouse this week and always. I can start by doing the little things. Waking up to feed Kai, taking dishes out of the dishwasher, folding clothes, etc. You find out that staying in love is tough, but its worth it. I'll do the best I can. Tomorrow should be a busy day since I'll be home from work.
Worry
I decided that this may be a two blog day since something really amazing happened to me this morning at church. Pastor Stu Hodges did a sermon on breaking free of worry and anxiety. Boy, did I need to hear that. I worry about so much stuff. Is my grass really dead, will A Tribe Called Quest get back together, will I lose my house/job, will my car break down, did I do a good job coaching the team, will my son be the nerd in school like myself, and assorted other things. But my main worry item is my daughter's cancer. It doesn't consume me like it used to before, but I still worry. A lot. Too much it seems. That's why my beard is gray like a 60 year old man. Anxiety!!! Will she have go back to chemo, or have radiation, will it grow, will it shrink, will it go away, will we have a long hospital stay, will she grow up, will she have late effects, and it goes on and on. It was good to know that even a pastor worries about some things as well. He did give me a list of things to try: 1. I will think like God says to think. 2. I will do what God says to do. 3. I will trust God with everything else. I'm going to give that a try and see if that helps.
I love my daughter and would trade places with her in a second if I could. I want her to grow up and be happy and make her husband buy her the purple car that she wants when she gets older. I'm looking forward to doing the Bad Boys 2 seen with someone on each of my daughter's first dates. No parent should have to lose their child like so many people that we know from CHKD. They all deserve to grow up. It breaks my heart.
http://www.caringbridge.org/ninahermes
http://www.caringbridge.org/tommygosser
http://www.caringbridge.org/samanthatrost
I wondered about something last night at 230 in the am when my son wanted me to feed him and change his diaper. I wondered why he couldn't wait till later. Actually I thought about how I haven't done a better job of keeping in touch with people. There were some great people that were my friends in my numerous stops during my life. Weirton, Williamsburg, basic training/advanced training, and Charlotte are some of my destinations. I can't figure out how or why we lost touch. It might be because I smell funny or I owe them money. I'm still broke so you're not getting your money. I still owe ODU for loans and now I have 3 kids. I think I paid for at least 10 uniforms and helmets since I left. I need to do better with that in the future. I'm glad for facebook so I can get back in touch or keep in touch with those people. Two of them are the Banks Sisters, LeMaige, and Ladoris. I've added a couple of their websites that you can check out.
http://www.vimeo.com/rebirthmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/rebirthmusicministries
Please, pray for Jose' and his family. They deserve some peace at this time.
http://www.caringbridge.org/joseandres Edmarc, another great organization is trying to help them out at this time. They do a lot for families that have children in treatment and have life threatening illnesses. http://www.edmarc.org/
If you haven't done so already please sign the petition at http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/. It only takes a minute. Also, use this information to write a letter to the President http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/forum/topics/pac2-initiative-why-mr.
Support Jordin Sparks! I am not an Idol fan, (my friends Jeffanie like that Dance show, but I don't watch that either) but she supports Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation! http://www.alexslemonade.org/home Who is she anyway?
More later about my day or maybe not. I gotta go feed Kai. He's getting louder!!!
PS I forgot something. I'm gonna become a rapper! My name is gonna be Clark Griswold, King Joffey Joffer, Willie Wonka, Yoda, or SuperNerd! Let me know what you think!
I love my daughter and would trade places with her in a second if I could. I want her to grow up and be happy and make her husband buy her the purple car that she wants when she gets older. I'm looking forward to doing the Bad Boys 2 seen with someone on each of my daughter's first dates. No parent should have to lose their child like so many people that we know from CHKD. They all deserve to grow up. It breaks my heart.
http://www.caringbridge.org/ninahermes
http://www.caringbridge.org/tommygosser
http://www.caringbridge.org/samanthatrost
I wondered about something last night at 230 in the am when my son wanted me to feed him and change his diaper. I wondered why he couldn't wait till later. Actually I thought about how I haven't done a better job of keeping in touch with people. There were some great people that were my friends in my numerous stops during my life. Weirton, Williamsburg, basic training/advanced training, and Charlotte are some of my destinations. I can't figure out how or why we lost touch. It might be because I smell funny or I owe them money. I'm still broke so you're not getting your money. I still owe ODU for loans and now I have 3 kids. I think I paid for at least 10 uniforms and helmets since I left. I need to do better with that in the future. I'm glad for facebook so I can get back in touch or keep in touch with those people. Two of them are the Banks Sisters, LeMaige, and Ladoris. I've added a couple of their websites that you can check out.
http://www.vimeo.com/rebirthmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/rebirthmusicministries
Please, pray for Jose' and his family. They deserve some peace at this time.
http://www.caringbridge.org/joseandres Edmarc, another great organization is trying to help them out at this time. They do a lot for families that have children in treatment and have life threatening illnesses. http://www.edmarc.org/
If you haven't done so already please sign the petition at http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/. It only takes a minute. Also, use this information to write a letter to the President http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/forum/topics/pac2-initiative-why-mr.
Support Jordin Sparks! I am not an Idol fan, (my friends Jeffanie like that Dance show, but I don't watch that either) but she supports Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation! http://www.alexslemonade.org/home Who is she anyway?
More later about my day or maybe not. I gotta go feed Kai. He's getting louder!!!
PS I forgot something. I'm gonna become a rapper! My name is gonna be Clark Griswold, King Joffey Joffer, Willie Wonka, Yoda, or SuperNerd! Let me know what you think!
8.01.2009
Why do I need to blog?
I think the reason I need to blog is because I'm angry. Always angry. About almost everything. For example, too little rain has made my grass die, cookies make you fat even though they taste good (why couldn't brussel sprouts make you fat, they are gross), there isn't a magic pill to lose weight, my neighbors chickens run in my yard, and I need a new car because my old one is getting up there in miles. But seriously I think the main reason I'm angry is that my daughter has cancer. It is a part of our lives every day. So like the line says in the Public Enemy song I do think, "I gotta right to be hostile!" It's not like a cold that we can make go away or a boo boo that a band-aid can fix. We've seen so many kids die from this disease that it can get too you at times. Megan, Nina, Sam, Anthony, Tommy, Payton, and so many more have passed away. Then there's Jose', Averi, Jake, Sarah, Andrew, Declan and others that will have to poked and prodded for the rest of their lives. It makes no sense to me that kids should have to go through this mess. They haven't been able to live and enjoy life. Their parents won't be able to see their first dates, marriages, graduations, and children. That just doesn't seem fair to me. When my own daughter does something crazy is that my parenting or is it the chemo brain? I just can't tell. I love her to death, but sometimes she drives me batty!
It's really hard to blog and feed my son at the same time. At one month I was shooting 3's and he can't even hold his bottle.
My life isn't all bad though. I have a wife that I've been married to for almost 12 years (August 9, 1997), an old car that still runs (and has a cassette tape deck and I have a LOT OF TAPES), a beautiful 16 year old daughter, a newborn son, great family and friends, and a job I enjoy doing. I don't just say that. I like my job and the people I work with. When my daughter was first diagnosed they were there for me and my family. And when I do something to raise money they help as well. My wife Brenda deserves a medal for putting up with me for so long since I am angry all the time. I have also met some wonderful people at CHKD. Nurses, Social Workers, Doctors, Security, and Families. The people I have trained with while with TNT have been great as well.
One of my missions in life is to help eradicate childhood Cancer by using the following sites:
http://www.alexslemonade.org/home
http://curechildhoodcancer.ning.com/
http://curesearch.org/
http://www.fightplga.org/foundation
http://www.curetoday.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/article.show/id/2/article_id/937
We have been blessed with my daughter being relatively healthy for 2 years. Also, the last few years, I have grown closer to God. I knew that I couldn't handle all this anger alone. God helps me relax and give all my worries and fears to him. It has worked more and more lately. So its not all bad. I think I need to blog to let me vent and talk about my day. And to ramble if I want to.
Please, pray for Jose' and his family. They were given some bad news last week. Also, pray for the fatcyclist and his family. His wife has cancer and its not going well.
http://www.fatcyclist.com/
http://www.caringbridge.org/joseandres
http://www.caringbridge.org/tommygosser
http://www.caringbridge.org/amayarose
http://www.paytonwright.org/
Today was an OK day. I went on a bike ride with members of the Peninsula Bicycle Association. It was a good ride. Then we went to Sam's Club. I was not happy since they said that they would have tons of samples and then the samples were not very good. That made me angry, but I did pick up some Alex's Lemonade Stand Lemonade since some of the money goes to help cure childhood cancer. I don't really drink lemonade, but the ladies of the house drink it. We went to lunch/dinner with Grandma Evelyn, Aunt Debbie, and Aunt Barbara. It was a good time as well. Aunt Debbie may move to Vegas! I hope so, that would be fun. Kai (my newborn son) has been an eating & bathroom machine again today. Wow, that's a lot of diapers. He also has baby acne. Do they have baby Proactiv?
Amaya, my 7 year old daughter/cancer survivor, had some good and bad moments as usual. At times she is a beautiful, caring little girl. Other times, she is the sister of Damian Omen. I hear the music when she does something crazy. He haw Damian, He haw Damian! My 16-year old daughter is out of town visiting family. That's enough for today. My son just threw up on me.
I guess he didn't like my jokes. OK, I forgive him, he just smiled at me.
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