Quitting smoking was not an easy task for me and I am sure not for anyone else who has quit. For those of you trying, I would love to offer any encouragement or advice that I can. Trust me, I remember being a smoker and I KNOW it's not that easy.
Also, I had my lovely eye exam this week. Oh, I cannot wait for you to hear about this trip and all the eye make-up I encountered.
Enjoy.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Defining Moments - A Meme
One of my favorite bloggers, Nicole, posted this meme yesterday and I wanted to post it here.
So here are the instructions:
Tell the world what you believe are the 10 Defining Moments of your Generation - and then tell the world what you believe are YOUR personal 10 Defining Moments. Then tell the world why you chose the moments you did.
The 10 Defining Moments of My Generation (In No Particular Order)
1. Atari – Our generation really started the “stay at home and entertain yourself” era. Never before did we think we would play video games in our living rooms until the 2600 swept the spots under the Christmas tree. I still love Pitfall.
2. The Go Go's - They were the first all girl band that really hit it big and they played all their own instruments. It opened up doors for any all girl groups since music was dominated by men for a long time. Especially the rock genre. Sure they weren't "rock" but they were a band and not just a singing group.
3. AIDS - It made safe sex a cool thing to talk about to your kids and at school. TLC and Salt 'n Pepa sang about it. It made most of my friends want to wait until they were married or at least, always be safe when with a partner. It changed our attitudes about sex but also brought out the worst in many intolerant people.
4. September 11th - So many things to say and yet nothing. I will tell you something a friend of mine who grew up in Peru said about it through tears, "Not here. This is not supposed to happen here!"
5. The Democratic Race 08 - A black man and a woman. Thank God. This is a sign that all is not bad in the world. We are maturing as a nation.
6. Cell Phones - Now we are always connected. Some people gave up land lines and only use their cell phones. We have freedom now that we can go anywhere and still are able to get in contact with people and yet, we have less freedom because of it.
7. Internet - The use of phone books, calling for movie times, sending letters, paying bills, meeting people, and reading the newspaper has been changed because of the internet. We are less social. Or are we more social because we can chat and blog and post and write and IM and tweet?
8. iPods - Music changes us and now we are able to take it wherever we want and create playlists for any situation. CD's are becoming a thing of the past and the digital age is here.
9. The Iraq War - Our Vietnam. The sorrow for the loss of life. The respect we have for our troops. The confusion as to why we are there and the frustration as to why we are still there. One thing is for certain, we all wish it was over somehow.
10. Global Warming - We see the effects and we want to make a different. So many people are "going green" and recycling. It seems most of our generation cares about the state of the world and want to do something about it.
And now Mine.
1. The Birth of my little sister - Having two older sisters made me want a brother worse then anything. When I heard my mom had a girl I burst into tears. Not only was I giving up the "Youngest" status but I had to have another girl in the house. Jennifer is one of my best friends and she has been since we were kids. I learned that family was important.
2. My Parents Divorce - I never felt like it was our fault like some kids do. I really don't remember much during that year and the year following. It's weird how I blacked it out but the one thing that came out of it was the connection to my sisters. Mom had to work and that meant the 4 of us had to take care of the day to day stuff around the house. It was not always easy and we didn’t always do it right but I attribute the fact that I am close to all 3 of my siblings because of the divorce. We had to stay together.
3. My Grandma Rosa's death - It was the first death of a family member and my grandma would spoil me rotten. She was absolutely poor but I never knew it. It was the first time I ever heard my father cry. "She was a good woman" he said through tears and I type through them now. I realized then that people cannot live forever.
4. The Best of Earth, Wind, and Fire - As kids we would listed to the record all the time. I would sing the "Maurice White" parts and my oldest sister would sing all the "Phillip Bailey" parts. It is the reason I fell in love with music, play music, write music, and listen to music. I actually got an opportunity to tell a few original members of the band this defining moment about 5 years ago. It was amazing.
5. My Diagnosis - It was the second time I heard my father cry. "Take care of yourself son" he said through tears and I type through. I knew then how serious my disease was.
6. Jasmine - My other half. My better half. She puts up with so much and yet doesn’t give up hope even when I have. She helped me to find faith and she mothers my children like no other. We both had split parents and our marriage is stronger because of it. We are both willing to fight and work to stay together.
7. My Father's Death - Although I saw him every other weekend he was still a big part of my life. I miss him daily. Every good thing that happens from now on will always be a little sad because I can not share it with him.
8. The Birth of My Children - Nothing is more beautiful. Nothing is more meaningful. Nothing is more defining in my life. Being a parent is the best job in existence. My kids are my life.
9. The Bad Blog - Believe it or not this blog has changed me. I no longer feel alone because of this place in the cyber world and all the people I have met help me to feel normal.
10. Quitting Smoking - It has almost been 2 years now and I have proved to myself that I can accomplish anything because of it. There will be a post about this tomorrow.
Whew. That was a lot more then I thought I was going to write. If you decide to do this meme, please let me know because I think it is very thought provoking and interesting.
So here are the instructions:
Tell the world what you believe are the 10 Defining Moments of your Generation - and then tell the world what you believe are YOUR personal 10 Defining Moments. Then tell the world why you chose the moments you did.
The 10 Defining Moments of My Generation (In No Particular Order)
1. Atari – Our generation really started the “stay at home and entertain yourself” era. Never before did we think we would play video games in our living rooms until the 2600 swept the spots under the Christmas tree. I still love Pitfall.
2. The Go Go's - They were the first all girl band that really hit it big and they played all their own instruments. It opened up doors for any all girl groups since music was dominated by men for a long time. Especially the rock genre. Sure they weren't "rock" but they were a band and not just a singing group.
3. AIDS - It made safe sex a cool thing to talk about to your kids and at school. TLC and Salt 'n Pepa sang about it. It made most of my friends want to wait until they were married or at least, always be safe when with a partner. It changed our attitudes about sex but also brought out the worst in many intolerant people.
4. September 11th - So many things to say and yet nothing. I will tell you something a friend of mine who grew up in Peru said about it through tears, "Not here. This is not supposed to happen here!"
5. The Democratic Race 08 - A black man and a woman. Thank God. This is a sign that all is not bad in the world. We are maturing as a nation.
6. Cell Phones - Now we are always connected. Some people gave up land lines and only use their cell phones. We have freedom now that we can go anywhere and still are able to get in contact with people and yet, we have less freedom because of it.
7. Internet - The use of phone books, calling for movie times, sending letters, paying bills, meeting people, and reading the newspaper has been changed because of the internet. We are less social. Or are we more social because we can chat and blog and post and write and IM and tweet?
8. iPods - Music changes us and now we are able to take it wherever we want and create playlists for any situation. CD's are becoming a thing of the past and the digital age is here.
9. The Iraq War - Our Vietnam. The sorrow for the loss of life. The respect we have for our troops. The confusion as to why we are there and the frustration as to why we are still there. One thing is for certain, we all wish it was over somehow.
10. Global Warming - We see the effects and we want to make a different. So many people are "going green" and recycling. It seems most of our generation cares about the state of the world and want to do something about it.
And now Mine.
1. The Birth of my little sister - Having two older sisters made me want a brother worse then anything. When I heard my mom had a girl I burst into tears. Not only was I giving up the "Youngest" status but I had to have another girl in the house. Jennifer is one of my best friends and she has been since we were kids. I learned that family was important.
2. My Parents Divorce - I never felt like it was our fault like some kids do. I really don't remember much during that year and the year following. It's weird how I blacked it out but the one thing that came out of it was the connection to my sisters. Mom had to work and that meant the 4 of us had to take care of the day to day stuff around the house. It was not always easy and we didn’t always do it right but I attribute the fact that I am close to all 3 of my siblings because of the divorce. We had to stay together.
3. My Grandma Rosa's death - It was the first death of a family member and my grandma would spoil me rotten. She was absolutely poor but I never knew it. It was the first time I ever heard my father cry. "She was a good woman" he said through tears and I type through them now. I realized then that people cannot live forever.
4. The Best of Earth, Wind, and Fire - As kids we would listed to the record all the time. I would sing the "Maurice White" parts and my oldest sister would sing all the "Phillip Bailey" parts. It is the reason I fell in love with music, play music, write music, and listen to music. I actually got an opportunity to tell a few original members of the band this defining moment about 5 years ago. It was amazing.
5. My Diagnosis - It was the second time I heard my father cry. "Take care of yourself son" he said through tears and I type through. I knew then how serious my disease was.
6. Jasmine - My other half. My better half. She puts up with so much and yet doesn’t give up hope even when I have. She helped me to find faith and she mothers my children like no other. We both had split parents and our marriage is stronger because of it. We are both willing to fight and work to stay together.
7. My Father's Death - Although I saw him every other weekend he was still a big part of my life. I miss him daily. Every good thing that happens from now on will always be a little sad because I can not share it with him.
8. The Birth of My Children - Nothing is more beautiful. Nothing is more meaningful. Nothing is more defining in my life. Being a parent is the best job in existence. My kids are my life.
9. The Bad Blog - Believe it or not this blog has changed me. I no longer feel alone because of this place in the cyber world and all the people I have met help me to feel normal.
10. Quitting Smoking - It has almost been 2 years now and I have proved to myself that I can accomplish anything because of it. There will be a post about this tomorrow.
Whew. That was a lot more then I thought I was going to write. If you decide to do this meme, please let me know because I think it is very thought provoking and interesting.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #83
I am sad that the Olympics are over. I really did enjoy all that I saw, especially that Michael Phelps! I has no clue he was such a bad winner though.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Monday, August 25, 2008
From Strong to Wrong.
This weekend started off strong and ended pretty crappy.
On Friday night we went to see the high school band perform the field show they had been working on all week at Band Camp. It was fantastic! Some of the formations need work but the music was really exceptional. I think they will do well at competitions as long as they get their field show stuff down.
After the show we they had a chili cook off and swim party at the pool. It was fun watching the kids doing tricks off of the diving board and I also enjoy spying on George to see how he interacts with his friends and see who his friends are. I think my son is a cool kid but you never know. I saw him talking to a bunch of different kids both cool looking and nerdy ones. Plus a few girls too so I think he is doing okay. I once saw him talking to a few parents and even the band director. He is a social butterfly. I am fine with that.
On Saturday the kids celebrated and observed Brother and Sister Day. The official date is the 22nd but since George was at Band Camp all week they had to wait. They made Ice Box Cake, cooked each other breakfast, played laser tag in the house, had a water gun fight outside, appeared in their dad's vlog, and even exchanged gifts. They had a good time.
Sunday started good but ended bad. I was just not my typical ninja self which drives me nuts.
For the full Sunday story, check out my post on dLife. I was Raging Against the Machine.
BTW - Does anyone have an extra One Touch UltraLink they want to part with?
***UPDATE*** I called Medtronic and they are sending a new meter. I promise I will be nice to this one. Thanks to all who offered their meters for me.
On Friday night we went to see the high school band perform the field show they had been working on all week at Band Camp. It was fantastic! Some of the formations need work but the music was really exceptional. I think they will do well at competitions as long as they get their field show stuff down.
After the show we they had a chili cook off and swim party at the pool. It was fun watching the kids doing tricks off of the diving board and I also enjoy spying on George to see how he interacts with his friends and see who his friends are. I think my son is a cool kid but you never know. I saw him talking to a bunch of different kids both cool looking and nerdy ones. Plus a few girls too so I think he is doing okay. I once saw him talking to a few parents and even the band director. He is a social butterfly. I am fine with that.
On Saturday the kids celebrated and observed Brother and Sister Day. The official date is the 22nd but since George was at Band Camp all week they had to wait. They made Ice Box Cake, cooked each other breakfast, played laser tag in the house, had a water gun fight outside, appeared in their dad's vlog, and even exchanged gifts. They had a good time.
Sunday started good but ended bad. I was just not my typical ninja self which drives me nuts.
For the full Sunday story, check out my post on dLife. I was Raging Against the Machine.
BTW - Does anyone have an extra One Touch UltraLink they want to part with?
***UPDATE*** I called Medtronic and they are sending a new meter. I promise I will be nice to this one. Thanks to all who offered their meters for me.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Dealing with a Low in Public - Vlog #3
How do I deal with a low in public? Watch the Vlog and find out. I promise, there are no cougars involved.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tomorrow is the Big Day!
5 years ago my kids came up with an idea. They wanted to make a “holiday” that celebrated the friendship siblings have. They call it…
BROTHER AND SISTER DAY!
Every year on August 22nd, my kids plan to spend the day hanging out together, playing games, having favorite meals, watching movies, and of course switching bedrooms for the night. It is a day they spend weeks planning and months thinking about. It’s cute how serious they are. I thought for sure my son’s entry into high school would kill Bro and Sis day but that is not the case.
“We plan on doing this when we are old with our own families, except the switching bedrooms part,” is what George says.
They talk about getting together for dinner or catching a movie but they are very specific about it just being them. Just so they know at least one day a year they can spend a day catching up with each other.
So tomorrow although my sisters do not all live next door or down the hall from me, I am going to make it a point tomorrow to call each one of them and just catch up. So often we get together with our families and spouses but rarely do we just talk.
I want to challenge all of you to also celebrate Brother and Sister Day tomorrow and every year. If you live close enough maybe go to lunch or dinner. Maybe give them a call or shoot them an email asking about how they are doing. If you do not have a brother or sister I am sure you have friends that fit that place in your life. Maybe you can spend some time really thinking about your siblings if they have passed. That would be a good way to celebrate too.
Please let me know how you will celebrate Brother & Sister Day and I will be sure and share your comments with my kids. They wish more people would do this because they think family is pretty darn important.
I agree.
BROTHER AND SISTER DAY!
Every year on August 22nd, my kids plan to spend the day hanging out together, playing games, having favorite meals, watching movies, and of course switching bedrooms for the night. It is a day they spend weeks planning and months thinking about. It’s cute how serious they are. I thought for sure my son’s entry into high school would kill Bro and Sis day but that is not the case.
“We plan on doing this when we are old with our own families, except the switching bedrooms part,” is what George says.
They talk about getting together for dinner or catching a movie but they are very specific about it just being them. Just so they know at least one day a year they can spend a day catching up with each other.
So tomorrow although my sisters do not all live next door or down the hall from me, I am going to make it a point tomorrow to call each one of them and just catch up. So often we get together with our families and spouses but rarely do we just talk.
I want to challenge all of you to also celebrate Brother and Sister Day tomorrow and every year. If you live close enough maybe go to lunch or dinner. Maybe give them a call or shoot them an email asking about how they are doing. If you do not have a brother or sister I am sure you have friends that fit that place in your life. Maybe you can spend some time really thinking about your siblings if they have passed. That would be a good way to celebrate too.
Please let me know how you will celebrate Brother & Sister Day and I will be sure and share your comments with my kids. They wish more people would do this because they think family is pretty darn important.
I agree.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Horses and Bolton
I am obsessed with the Olympics. When I get home I want to watch any event I can find.
Last night we were watching Table Tennis which is insane! I thought I was good at ping pong. Yeah right! These guys are incredible. Then we watched wrestling which was way too confusing for me. Plus, it looks painful and that is nothing I enjoy watching.
We came across the Dressage competition (Equestrian) and my son immediately shouts, “What IS this?!?!”
I told him about how I saw the Dressage competition when the Olympics were here in Los Angeles and how bored I was. I am not a “horse” person at all in fact they scare me. Horses and clowns. And birds. And Michael Bolton. All scary.
Anyhow, my son said, “Until the horses are Moonwalking, this will not be one of my favorites.” Moonwalking horses would be cool but still scary.
What this all comes down to is that I once again stayed up too late and had a very stressful morning. Stress screws me up big time! Check out my post on Stress at blogabetes.
Are your BG’s affected terribly by stress?
Last night we were watching Table Tennis which is insane! I thought I was good at ping pong. Yeah right! These guys are incredible. Then we watched wrestling which was way too confusing for me. Plus, it looks painful and that is nothing I enjoy watching.
We came across the Dressage competition (Equestrian) and my son immediately shouts, “What IS this?!?!”
I told him about how I saw the Dressage competition when the Olympics were here in Los Angeles and how bored I was. I am not a “horse” person at all in fact they scare me. Horses and clowns. And birds. And Michael Bolton. All scary.
Anyhow, my son said, “Until the horses are Moonwalking, this will not be one of my favorites.” Moonwalking horses would be cool but still scary.
What this all comes down to is that I once again stayed up too late and had a very stressful morning. Stress screws me up big time! Check out my post on Stress at blogabetes.
Are your BG’s affected terribly by stress?
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #82
This week’s clip is from a Japanese game show.
Give it look.
This show is out of control but kind of cool.
Enjoy
Give it look.
This show is out of control but kind of cool.
Enjoy
Monday, August 18, 2008
"This One Time..."
Today is the first day of Band Camp for my son.He will be playing music and working on field shows from 9-5 today and all week long. I am not sure who is more excited, him or me. I have the fondest memories of band camp. I always looked forward to it each summer.
Standing out in the sun for hours and playing the same song over and over sounds like an awful time for most. And honestly, I think most of the band was miserable. But I love to do the best I can especially when it comes to performing so perfecting, polishing, and reworking several times over is fine with me. You cannot over-rehearse in my book. George is a chip off the old Ninja block in that way.
Maybe that’s the key to my diabetes management. Maybe I need to think about it like a TV show or something and then I will practice and perfect my control because lately, I have been in anything but. I am sure a D-sitcom would go over well.
Were any of you in band in High School? What did you think of Band Camp? I was drum major my senior year so I loved it.
And not like the “American Pie” version of band camp.
Although, my wife played flute. ;)
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Vlogging about the D-Police
I may have to stop doing this. This is beyond silly I think.
You should know that I really put almost zero thought in my post because I want it to be real Ninjabeticy goodness. I do not know if that is a good thing.
Maybe a script for next week? I would love to hear what you think.
You should know that I really put almost zero thought in my post because I want it to be real Ninjabeticy goodness. I do not know if that is a good thing.
Maybe a script for next week? I would love to hear what you think.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Moving In
Diabetes has a way of moving into all parts of our lives and even those lives close to us. I would love for you to read a post I did on dLife about diabetes and When It Seeps in.
FYI - The Vlog is coming...
FYI - The Vlog is coming...
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Morning Rush
“Crap!”
It’s never good when you wake up shouting anything in the vicinity of “Crap!”
I must have slept through my alarm. Maybe I set my alarm for PM? Someone is trying to get me fired? It must be a gremlin or something.
What probably happened is that I hit the snooze button about a 100 times and never woke up. And I should be honest and say that I was not entirely late just later then normal. I could easily make up time if I rushed.
The problem is, as many of you know, every minute later then usual means about another 1000 cars on the freeway so my commute will be even more trying.
I used the electric razor which makes me look like a Miami Vice reject. Hoped into the shower and skipped writing my word on the door. Used zero “product” in my hair, got dressed and ran down to my office to grab my phone, ipod, and my One Touch.
When I grabbed it I thought, “I’ll wait and check my BG at work.” The good little ninja in me said, “Give me a break dude, it takes like 7 seconds to check. Do it.”
Good Ninja can be annoying so I did it and I was little high. 170. I corrected for it, grabbed my lunch out of the fridge, and left for work only to be 10 minutes late.
Diabetes can be so annoying but sometimes if you don’t stop and take care of the stuff you know you need to, it can get a lot more annoying. I am thinking about this stuff more and more. In the past I would have just skipped it but it did not take long and the more info I know about where my BG is the better.
I’ll figure this diabetes thing out soon enough.
It’s never good when you wake up shouting anything in the vicinity of “Crap!”
I must have slept through my alarm. Maybe I set my alarm for PM? Someone is trying to get me fired? It must be a gremlin or something.
What probably happened is that I hit the snooze button about a 100 times and never woke up. And I should be honest and say that I was not entirely late just later then normal. I could easily make up time if I rushed.
The problem is, as many of you know, every minute later then usual means about another 1000 cars on the freeway so my commute will be even more trying.
I used the electric razor which makes me look like a Miami Vice reject. Hoped into the shower and skipped writing my word on the door. Used zero “product” in my hair, got dressed and ran down to my office to grab my phone, ipod, and my One Touch.
When I grabbed it I thought, “I’ll wait and check my BG at work.” The good little ninja in me said, “Give me a break dude, it takes like 7 seconds to check. Do it.”
Good Ninja can be annoying so I did it and I was little high. 170. I corrected for it, grabbed my lunch out of the fridge, and left for work only to be 10 minutes late.
Diabetes can be so annoying but sometimes if you don’t stop and take care of the stuff you know you need to, it can get a lot more annoying. I am thinking about this stuff more and more. In the past I would have just skipped it but it did not take long and the more info I know about where my BG is the better.
I’ll figure this diabetes thing out soon enough.
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On an important side note, my very good friend Nicole is helping out her very good friend Shelley. Shelley is trying to become the December Calendar Pinup at Kitten Koffin Zombies. Voting ends tonight and she is neck and neck with one other gal.
Please head on over and vote for Shells Bells. She seems like a cool person and she must be if she is friends with Nicole.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Famous Last Words
"I trust you!"
I say that often. I say it because I mean it. When I talk to someone at a retail store or a hardware store and I ask them a question or their opinion I tall them, "I trust you, you're the professional!"
So on my drive home last night I stop into the local Supercuts for a serious trim. My hair was long over due and frankly I just could not see spending the money on a hair cut when we were so broke.
Well I got called to the station rather quickly and they stylist asked, "How should I cut your hair?"
"I like it shorter on the sides and back but it's up to you. Sometimes I wear it forward, or to the side, and if I am feeling sassy I'll spike it up."
He laughed out of kindness, "What about messy? Do you like it messy?"
"Sure. Whatever. I trust you. You're the professional!"
I swear he clapped his hands and said "Yay."
He grabbed all these different razors and products, clipper guards and scissors and went to work.
I think he should have paid me. He ran his fingers in my hair over and over to get it messy but perfect if that is possible. He would look, and mess, and stare, and mess. So weird.
And here it is.
I do not think I will ever wear it like this again so I thought I would show you what his "vision" was.
As soon as I walked into the house my son said, "You hair looks thooooooper!"
Thanks kid. Now go to your room.
I say that often. I say it because I mean it. When I talk to someone at a retail store or a hardware store and I ask them a question or their opinion I tall them, "I trust you, you're the professional!"
So on my drive home last night I stop into the local Supercuts for a serious trim. My hair was long over due and frankly I just could not see spending the money on a hair cut when we were so broke.
Well I got called to the station rather quickly and they stylist asked, "How should I cut your hair?"
"I like it shorter on the sides and back but it's up to you. Sometimes I wear it forward, or to the side, and if I am feeling sassy I'll spike it up."
He laughed out of kindness, "What about messy? Do you like it messy?"
"Sure. Whatever. I trust you. You're the professional!"
I swear he clapped his hands and said "Yay."
He grabbed all these different razors and products, clipper guards and scissors and went to work.
I think he should have paid me. He ran his fingers in my hair over and over to get it messy but perfect if that is possible. He would look, and mess, and stare, and mess. So weird.
And here it is.
I do not think I will ever wear it like this again so I thought I would show you what his "vision" was.
As soon as I walked into the house my son said, "You hair looks thooooooper!"
Thanks kid. Now go to your room.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #81
I love the Olympics. Especially those events that we do not get to see very often or that frankly, we tend to forget about.
One event I have always enjoyed is Badminton. Here is an idea of just how intense and difficult this game can be.
Enjoy.
One event I have always enjoyed is Badminton. Here is an idea of just how intense and difficult this game can be.
Enjoy.
Monday, August 11, 2008
A New Avenue
Yesterday I ventured into the realm of Vlogging. So far I have had some positive feedback which I am thankful for so until further notice, the Vlog will continue.
As much as I enjoy writing there is a part of me that is not able to come through the written word. Maybe that is what keeps me from being a great writer is that inability to get my feelings and emotions through my words. I try but I always feel like it is not complete. That something is missing.
The Vlog may help with that but only time will tell. I plan on posting a Vlog once a week and continued to Blog on the other days of the week. In my Vlog I mentioned Sara and Kerri but there are others out there D-Vlogging, like Allie Beatty, and Manny, so I am going to make a list on the right of Vlog’s that I know about. If you know of any I have missed please let me know and I will add them.
I know I need to clean up my Blog Roll since so many are not active. I will attempt to do that sometime this week between
Olympic events.
P.S. I have watched the opening ceremonies twice so far. I could watch it again. What did you think?
As much as I enjoy writing there is a part of me that is not able to come through the written word. Maybe that is what keeps me from being a great writer is that inability to get my feelings and emotions through my words. I try but I always feel like it is not complete. That something is missing.
The Vlog may help with that but only time will tell. I plan on posting a Vlog once a week and continued to Blog on the other days of the week. In my Vlog I mentioned Sara and Kerri but there are others out there D-Vlogging, like Allie Beatty, and Manny, so I am going to make a list on the right of Vlog’s that I know about. If you know of any I have missed please let me know and I will add them.
I know I need to clean up my Blog Roll since so many are not active. I will attempt to do that sometime this week between
Olympic events.P.S. I have watched the opening ceremonies twice so far. I could watch it again. What did you think?
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Vlog #1
You may regret watching this. I am really not sure I should do anymore of these.
I guess it is not worse then the Hat Dance I did right?
So here it goes.
I guess it is not worse then the Hat Dance I did right?
So here it goes.
Friday, August 08, 2008
I Needz Feedbakz
Vlog?
Like Blogging, Vlogging is another avenue of geeky "show and tell" but on video instead of typing all this stuff. (That is probably the worst description of a Vlog but oh well.)
So Manny, Sara, Kerri vlog and I am sure others out there that vlog about Diabetes too. Please let me know where they are so I can check them out.
I tweeted the other day about possibly starting a Ninjabetic vlog. Whaddya think?
Those of you who have met me irl, do you think it wise to let the world see the real George? I am a little **ahem** out of control at times and on video, it may get really buck wild.
I talk a lot. I am really loud. I get pretty hyper. And I am known to drop an occasionally F-bomb here and there. Am I talking myself out of this?
Okay, I will stop and wait for some feedback from y’all. I know a few other Tweeters said to go for it but I want a few more thoughts on it first.
If y’all say go, it will begin next week for sure.
UPDATE ON YESTERDAY:
When I got home last night I was in a better mood then I have been in a long time. Keeping a good attitude all day just rolled right into the evening. It felt good to let things roll off my back and not get upset or just give in to those negative feelings. I suggest you check it out!
Like Blogging, Vlogging is another avenue of geeky "show and tell" but on video instead of typing all this stuff. (That is probably the worst description of a Vlog but oh well.)
So Manny, Sara, Kerri vlog and I am sure others out there that vlog about Diabetes too. Please let me know where they are so I can check them out.
I tweeted the other day about possibly starting a Ninjabetic vlog. Whaddya think?
Those of you who have met me irl, do you think it wise to let the world see the real George? I am a little **ahem** out of control at times and on video, it may get really buck wild.
I talk a lot. I am really loud. I get pretty hyper. And I am known to drop an occasionally F-bomb here and there. Am I talking myself out of this?
Okay, I will stop and wait for some feedback from y’all. I know a few other Tweeters said to go for it but I want a few more thoughts on it first.
If y’all say go, it will begin next week for sure.
UPDATE ON YESTERDAY:
When I got home last night I was in a better mood then I have been in a long time. Keeping a good attitude all day just rolled right into the evening. It felt good to let things roll off my back and not get upset or just give in to those negative feelings. I suggest you check it out!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
One Day
I work in an office. An office with a lot of unhappy people.At least, that is how they seem and probably how I seem.
They complain a lot. “It’s too hot!” “This guy is an idiot!”
“Why don’t some people look for themselves before they call us!”
Around the lunch table I will jump in with a “Yeah!” and an “I hate that too!”
It is easy to get caught up in bad attitudes when you are around it a lot.
But not today. I will not complain nor jump into complaining going on in the office. I will be positive no matter what it takes.
I feel like I invite dark clouds over my head when I am negative all the time. I need a break.
I’ll see how it goes and tell you tomorrow.
Wanna join me?
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The Fold
I hate it when this happens.
And typically I am running out the door or going to some sort of event or something! I mean A ninja’s job is never done so when I am going to change my set I need to get it done and get on my way.
There are a lot of things about Diabetes that frustrate me but this is a big one. It’s bad enough that you spend a few minutes trying to pull the thing apart but then when you finally give up, you throw it away which is wasteful. I feel like I am throwing money away. I cannot stand that!
Luckily in my two years pumping I think I have only lost two sets to the dreaded “unfixable fold” (but I have had to pull several "bad" sets) so my track record is pretty good and yet, it still pisses off.
Do you guys have a special way of avoiding this phenomenon?
And typically I am running out the door or going to some sort of event or something! I mean A ninja’s job is never done so when I am going to change my set I need to get it done and get on my way.
There are a lot of things about Diabetes that frustrate me but this is a big one. It’s bad enough that you spend a few minutes trying to pull the thing apart but then when you finally give up, you throw it away which is wasteful. I feel like I am throwing money away. I cannot stand that!
Luckily in my two years pumping I think I have only lost two sets to the dreaded “unfixable fold” (but I have had to pull several "bad" sets) so my track record is pretty good and yet, it still pisses off.
Do you guys have a special way of avoiding this phenomenon?
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
You Tube Tuesday #80
I am a member of the "Entertainment Committee" at my work. I hope you saw my picture the other day from our "Fiesta" because if you thought that was bad, this is unbelievably embarrassing.
You must admit, I am one heck of a team player!
Enjoy.
You must admit, I am one heck of a team player!
Enjoy.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Friday, August 01, 2008
Corn Festival
Tomorrow is the La Habra Corn Festival Parade, and we are going to be there bright and early.
My son George will be marching in his first parade and as a former Drum Major, I could not be more proud.
I am sure most of you thought your school’s drum major was some total dork who has no friends and would never get married. Well, I am a total dork, that part is true.
My son George will be marching in his first parade and as a former Drum Major, I could not be more proud.
I am sure most of you thought your school’s drum major was some total dork who has no friends and would never get married. Well, I am a total dork, that part is true.
George is marching in the second row on the far right so he will be right in front of the judges. I know that we always put the people that could march well and play well along that side of the band so I think he must be doing well.
He keeps practicing the songs they are going to play and he is constantly “marching” around and showing off his ability to “hardly bounce at all!”
He is without a doubt, my son.
I am just very thankful that he involved already with something other then just classes at school. I know for myself, that extra stuff like Band gives you something to look forward too each day besides regular classes. Not to mention, you cannot perform or compete if you do not have good grades. Not that I do not want my kid to enjoy school and his regular subjects. It’s not that at all. It is like the icing on the cake and it changes things up each day.
He is doing great at Cross Country too. I am so impressed with him. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders and a good attitude about things. My wife and I continue to talk to him about everything and stay as close to him as we can for as long as we can. I hope he continues down this path he is on now.
Gillian is a totally different post. She may become president someday.
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