Hi everyone, I hope you had a great weekend.
If you weren't at the Eagle's this past Friday night, you missed one heck of a rock show! Jinx'd brought their all and the crowds were larger than normal for a Friday night. It looks as if the radio advertising I had worked up did the trick! We are planning to do more of these for other bands in the future.
Yesterday morning I went to the gym with Frank-the-Tank, and after a night of drinking, we were both complaining about not having any energy. We managed to get a good workout in though...one of the benefits of having someone else to workout with.
Last night I went to see the movie Shutter Island. The movie was OK...kind of a mix between Sixth Sense and Identity. If you haven't seen it, then my suggestion is wait for the DVD! ;-)
Today I was ONE lazzzzzy bumb! The only thing that got me out of the house was that I had to attend initiation at the Eagles at 6:30. I just got back from that and I figured I'd better get a quick blog post out here.
Nothing really new to report on the women front. Had a few dates here and there, but nothing worth mentioning and nothing that is going anywhere (no more nicknames for any of them!). Oh well, probably for the best!!! I think I might enjoy being single at Rock on the Range in May...question is can I make it that long??? ;-)
As for the job front, I did not get the promotion that I recently interviewed for. Again, no big surprise...I was just throwing darts at the dartboard anyways. I thought eventually something would stick. Now I'm beginning to realize that nothing will at BPD...so I have decided to aggressively pursue jobs outside of this area. My main focus is with DFAS in Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis, and with VA in Austin. I've also given consideration to resigning from the gov't and going into private contracting. I have 10 years in right now with the gov't and it would be a very lucrative switch to go into contracting. I could always return to the gov't and my service time would count. Basically everything is up in the air and all opportunities will be considered!
Back to work tomorrow! I hope you all have a great work week!
Thanks for reading!!! ;-)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
4-10's & ROTR
Hey everyone, I hope your V-day was good…or as it was for me this year “Singles Awareness Day”. ;-)
This week is an exciting week for me. I placed the Eagle’s first radio add to promote the rock band Jinx’d that will be playing at our club Friday night. I’m really hoping for an awesome turnout!!! The band starts at 8 pm! Things have been hit or miss at the club lately. As the President this year I've tried my best to promote the club, but at times I have found myself counting down the days until my term is up. Hopefully things will turn around for us.
And what really has me excited is that after a 2 year hiatus, my 4-10 work schedule has been returned to me! I’ve missed her so much! ;-) I will work 10 hour days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Most people question that work schedule, arguing that it would be better to have a 3 day weekend every weekend. I really enjoy only having to work 2 days before having a day off. Plus Wednesdays are a great day to be off because no one else usually is off AND it’s like having 2 Fridays.
Things have been going well in the gym. Frank and I have been keeping our schedules in check and continue to push each other to get our maximum workout. It’s really great to have a workout partner as committed as I am to getting and staying in shape.
I have something to look forward to again! ;-) I bought tickets to Rock on the Range (ROTR) this past weekend. This will be my first time going and I’m really excited to see all of these bands! It’s going to be an awesome show!
Well, that’s really all that going on in my life. I’ve got to get back to work! I hope all is well with each of you. Thanks for reading!
This week is an exciting week for me. I placed the Eagle’s first radio add to promote the rock band Jinx’d that will be playing at our club Friday night. I’m really hoping for an awesome turnout!!! The band starts at 8 pm! Things have been hit or miss at the club lately. As the President this year I've tried my best to promote the club, but at times I have found myself counting down the days until my term is up. Hopefully things will turn around for us.
And what really has me excited is that after a 2 year hiatus, my 4-10 work schedule has been returned to me! I’ve missed her so much! ;-) I will work 10 hour days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Most people question that work schedule, arguing that it would be better to have a 3 day weekend every weekend. I really enjoy only having to work 2 days before having a day off. Plus Wednesdays are a great day to be off because no one else usually is off AND it’s like having 2 Fridays.
Things have been going well in the gym. Frank and I have been keeping our schedules in check and continue to push each other to get our maximum workout. It’s really great to have a workout partner as committed as I am to getting and staying in shape.
I have something to look forward to again! ;-) I bought tickets to Rock on the Range (ROTR) this past weekend. This will be my first time going and I’m really excited to see all of these bands! It’s going to be an awesome show!
Well, that’s really all that going on in my life. I’ve got to get back to work! I hope all is well with each of you. Thanks for reading!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Confusion
I'm finding myself lacking motivation since I've returned home from my cruise. I'm still hitting the gym and overall trying to remain healthy. What I haven't been concentrating on is remaining single...and here in lies my problem (I think).
I have realized that I really hate dating! I know at times I look at married couples and think "I'm glad he married her" or "So glad I'm not in that relationship". In all honesty though, dating isn't any better!
Ok...backup a bit. I have gone on a few dates recently where I thought things went well, however I really don't think I put much interest into it. Maybe that was obvious during the date...maybe not. Now I'm not saying she wasn't interesting, just that I may not have came across as the true me.
So what is the true me? Well that's kind of up in the air right now. As all the regular blog followers can attest, I have a bad habit of pushing for a more serious relationship much sooner than I should. In the end, we both don't fully know each other and had we known certain things, we probably would have never dated for long. This has been the case in more than a few of my relationships.
Is it wrong to see this as a problem? I guess it will only be a problem while I'm meeting women afraid of commitment OR who just got out of a serious relationship and not looking for another one. The true problem is how can I tell? Another problem for me is that I have realized that dating for me has turned into a job interview - for both me and my date - and who likes job interviews?
I guess I'm just missing the "stay single" focus that I had before my cruise. Life was simpler and I was happier. Being back in the hunt has not been all that it's advertised to be...and everyone knows how I hate hunting! And with "Single's Awareness Day" a.k.a. Valentines Day this weekend, there is even more attention paid to us singles.
So there really is no great conclusion to this blog. I am still up in the air as where I want to direct myself. The irresponsible person in me says to book the singles cruise in April and go back to blowing off women here! The responsible person in me says "WAIT...what if you meet Ms. Right and she passed you by?" Right now, honestly, Mr. Irresponsible is winning!
So...I'm concluding in confusion! ;-)
I have realized that I really hate dating! I know at times I look at married couples and think "I'm glad he married her" or "So glad I'm not in that relationship". In all honesty though, dating isn't any better!
Ok...backup a bit. I have gone on a few dates recently where I thought things went well, however I really don't think I put much interest into it. Maybe that was obvious during the date...maybe not. Now I'm not saying she wasn't interesting, just that I may not have came across as the true me.
So what is the true me? Well that's kind of up in the air right now. As all the regular blog followers can attest, I have a bad habit of pushing for a more serious relationship much sooner than I should. In the end, we both don't fully know each other and had we known certain things, we probably would have never dated for long. This has been the case in more than a few of my relationships.
Is it wrong to see this as a problem? I guess it will only be a problem while I'm meeting women afraid of commitment OR who just got out of a serious relationship and not looking for another one. The true problem is how can I tell? Another problem for me is that I have realized that dating for me has turned into a job interview - for both me and my date - and who likes job interviews?
I guess I'm just missing the "stay single" focus that I had before my cruise. Life was simpler and I was happier. Being back in the hunt has not been all that it's advertised to be...and everyone knows how I hate hunting! And with "Single's Awareness Day" a.k.a. Valentines Day this weekend, there is even more attention paid to us singles.
So there really is no great conclusion to this blog. I am still up in the air as where I want to direct myself. The irresponsible person in me says to book the singles cruise in April and go back to blowing off women here! The responsible person in me says "WAIT...what if you meet Ms. Right and she passed you by?" Right now, honestly, Mr. Irresponsible is winning!
So...I'm concluding in confusion! ;-)
Monday, February 1, 2010
My List
A friend of mine (female at that) compiled a list of what I should look for in a woman. I guess she didn't like my old list! ;-) And NO - I'm never posting that list.
So what do you think? I think she did a good job of capturing what I would like/dislike. Kudos to her!!! ;-)
Feel free to comment if you have an additions/subtractions.
• Challenging - not in a bad way but a way that keeps you on your toes and can keep up with you on politics and items within the world
• Spunky - you have some bad boy in you so you have to have a girl that has some spunk and is not all good. :)
• Adventurous - you love to enjoy life and what it has to offer, you need someone who is the same and does not just want to be home and watch life pass by on the TV, as well as be adventurous in other areas to keep you into the situation. :)
• Movie buff/social butterfly - someone who can enjoy a good movie with you but also can enjoy a night on the town
• Looks - has to have that it factor to attract you and make you just want to be with them but someone who does not act like she is all that and is not afraid to get dirty
• Caring - Someone who goes that extra mile to make you know that they care. So for example, they pay attention to the small details, so if they were to fix you dinner they would realize you hate onions and tomatoes but love mushrooms and remember that. They would appreciate the little gestures along with the grand gestures that you do and not have it be a one sided showing of affection. If you are sick, they want to be there and take care of you and not just say, call me when you feel better, because I do not want to be sick.
• Family - they have to want that closeness of you to be a major part in their life and their families, as well as they need to want to be a major part of yours and your family and friends because that is a big part of whom you are.
• Have to love the water - not much more to say there. LOL
• Goals - You need a girl that has her own goals in life that can fit in with yours. A girl that just looks for a guy to take care of them will never work and you deserve more than that. You need a girl that has drive and determination and wants more out of life so that you can grow old together and truly enjoying living the life together you have built together and not just what you have built and she decided to hang on for the ride.
So what do you think? I think she did a good job of capturing what I would like/dislike. Kudos to her!!! ;-)
Feel free to comment if you have an additions/subtractions.
• Challenging - not in a bad way but a way that keeps you on your toes and can keep up with you on politics and items within the world
• Spunky - you have some bad boy in you so you have to have a girl that has some spunk and is not all good. :)
• Adventurous - you love to enjoy life and what it has to offer, you need someone who is the same and does not just want to be home and watch life pass by on the TV, as well as be adventurous in other areas to keep you into the situation. :)
• Movie buff/social butterfly - someone who can enjoy a good movie with you but also can enjoy a night on the town
• Looks - has to have that it factor to attract you and make you just want to be with them but someone who does not act like she is all that and is not afraid to get dirty
• Caring - Someone who goes that extra mile to make you know that they care. So for example, they pay attention to the small details, so if they were to fix you dinner they would realize you hate onions and tomatoes but love mushrooms and remember that. They would appreciate the little gestures along with the grand gestures that you do and not have it be a one sided showing of affection. If you are sick, they want to be there and take care of you and not just say, call me when you feel better, because I do not want to be sick.
• Family - they have to want that closeness of you to be a major part in their life and their families, as well as they need to want to be a major part of yours and your family and friends because that is a big part of whom you are.
• Have to love the water - not much more to say there. LOL
• Goals - You need a girl that has her own goals in life that can fit in with yours. A girl that just looks for a guy to take care of them will never work and you deserve more than that. You need a girl that has drive and determination and wants more out of life so that you can grow old together and truly enjoying living the life together you have built together and not just what you have built and she decided to hang on for the ride.
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