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.
11.28.2009
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
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)