Quick entry #2

I finally have some photos to post....not much, but still, it's something. However, those will have to wait until tomorrow or the next night.

Christmas was good, except for the drive home. The first experience of driving through the mountains with snow on the ground and bad visibility was a ton of fun for someone who grew up in the Midwest. Good times. It was worth it to see family though. I'll put pics up and write more about it tomorrow.....or Saturday.

Album: Ultra. Trance 2007. Artist. DJ 4 Strings.

Quick entry

Yeah, I missed a day right after I wrote that I was going to try and make an entry every day. Sue me. My computer was ten ways screwed up and I just got it working properly this morning. Fingers crossed, I finally found out where that stupid virus was located. It never got installed because of Spy Sweeper and Norton anti-virus, but it would try to install itself every once in a while. SO, hopefully that's all gone.

There's no point in writing much because not much has happened. It's that time of year to get together with family and celebrate Christmas, so that's what I'm getting ready to do. Due to weather coming into the area, I'm going to head out today to my brother's place. We'll see how it all goes........good I hope.

Merry Christmas!

I still need some pictures........
artist listening to while making quick entry: basshunter. Album: LOL. (And for those of you who know me and are reading this, that is the real name of the Album. I'm not beginning to write in 'aol speak.' Ishts....I still hate that stuff.)

nothing much

I really don't have much going on but I'm going to write something, even if it's a little bit, every day. I think I just spent another 3 hours on iTunes (read previous entry)....BUT, earlier I triumphantly acquired the necessary gifts for the niece and nephews. I will definitely keep my status as "coolest uncle." That title will be won by default because I'm the only uncle that's going to be around for Christmas. Details.....
But, I didn't buy anything from the money sucking wonderprogram. Just screen shopped and sampled. I think if I actually had endless amounts of money, I would have a computer full of crap music and movies and tv shows and.....what else does iTunes offer? Games. I would have a bunch of crap games too....even though I both suck and blow at video games (read: I both suck and blow at video games. yes, even the simple ones). I don't have the attention span for them at all.....so I don't play them.

On a complete spot of randomness....and I'm writing this because it just crossed my mind..... I was informed today that I am a weird eater. Yeah, eater. I believe the way I eat can be classified as 'compartmental,' if that's even a word. I eat one thing at a time. When that's gone, then I'll move on. It's not all that noticeable unless there's a lot of different foods on my plate and I methodically move through each helping of food until (usually) the main entree is left. I don't think I'm the only one who does this in the world. The party I was with today found that odd that I left my meat until last while the rest of the plate was clean. Oh well. I'm weird, I knew this. Almost everyone that knows me is fully aware that I have some quirks at restaurants to begin with. I'm not a restaurantaphobic (look that one up in Webster's), I just have oddities about eating out. NO big groups, usually over 6 is a deal breaker for me.....I don't order the same thing as anyone else on the table, usually requiring that I order last. Most people think it's being polite to let everyone order before me....nuh uh....I'm a weird person who has these random quirks......I have no idea where it all came from, and I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

I need some more pictures to post....all these words are boring.

And finally, since I mentioned the artist/album I was listening to last night, I might as well kep up the trend. Tonight is one of Chicago's finest DJ's, DJ Markski. I believe it's Ski Mix 44. His Euro mixes are just plain amazing. It's too bad he's not on iTunes..................

this was recommended because you bought.........

I believe I will be broke and homeless in 5 years time and I will blame it all on Steve Jobs and his little addiction of an invention called iTunes. I think I have officially just spent the last three to seven hours on iTunes listening to those wonderful 3o second snippets of songs, trying to determine if the song or album is worth spending the $9.99 on. And the worst part?! It's just one simple click away!!! Pretty soon it's going to be, do I eat or buy the new indie rocker CD? And, it'll of course be the indie rocker CD, that'll fill my hunger. My hunger to Rock out!!!! Why the indie rocker album? Well, that's because it was recommended to me because I bought the other indie group's album that sounds exactly like them and that one was recommended because I bought the mainstream album that, yep, sounded exactly like them........and so on and so on. OH, and don't forget about the music video that accompanies the songs....you gotta have the video! Who knows when you'll be bored and think, "not only do I want to hear this song, I really really want to watch the video!" (read: Yes, I actually do have some of the videos for that exact reason.) I don't know exactly how much I spent, I'll have to wait until the smoke clears......But, I have some new tunes now! Which, I'll probably forget I have and I'll keep listening to the same 5 cd's that I always fall back on, because they're the best. NO, I don't know what those are at this time. It would definitely have to depend on the genre of music. Yeah, I'm one of those types that says "I like all kinds of music...." Yeah, I'll admit, I'm wishy-washy and I have my moods, especially if I'm on my 'man-dot.' However, during this blog entry, I am listening to The Rasmus-Dead Letters. Great album from back in 2003. I've had this for a little while, but I'm just not up on all the good music out there. Please forgive me all you music nazi's who keep up on all the new music....I'll try harder next time.

On a completely unrelated note, I don't think I am going to ever have kids for the sole fact that buying them toys will forever be an exercise in futility for me. In a sad sad attempt to be a good uncle, I went to the store tonight to look for Christmas gifts for my three nephews (SIDE NOTE: When did Christmas sneak up? It seemed to come out of nowhere this year. "Hey, it's me Christmas! I'm here!!" Oh really? whoops!). The oldest one, easy. He's into the video games and has just begun to realize that people (people meaning other kids in his 5th grade class that actually worry about what you wear. Most likely the girls that he has crushes on. Can't fault the boy) attach a label to you based on the brand name on your clothes. Like I said, easy. Game or some clothes. The other two, not so much. They are younger and really still like playing with toys. I didn't realize there were so many toys out there these days. Who knew that you could actually have a stuffed animal that you registered online and raised via the web site? NOT ME. There were so many different toys and things for kids to play with, I got sweaty, clammy and nervous. I didn't know what to do. So, I'm sitting here with no toys bought. Tomorrow is a new day. I think I'm going to have a pep talk with myself before I go back into the store to keep myself focused. That, or I'll just go over to the CD's and find some albums I want to order from iTunes later on in the evening. Prediction? The latter, for sure..........
Despite my pathetic attempt to buy Christmas gifts for kids who probably would rather rip the paper to shreds than actually play with the toys, it's going to be good to see them again. Since moving to Denver, I have not been able to see much of my family, nor will I really be able to see any of my family due to the fact we all live in different states. That is, except for my oldest brother and his family. He moved to Colorado with his family a week before I did and is only 4 hours away. It will be good to go visit them for the Holiday and experience all the craziness that comes with children and their most favoritest (quoting one of my nieces) time of year. Something about Christmas with children just feels right. It doesn't matter if they believe in Santa or not, just the anticipation and excitement is enough. Just knowing there is something secret and wrapped that will be theirs the following day is a great thing to witness. Kind of like when you order iTunes songs and then see the money you spent on the bank statement. Oh, that's not excitement.....bad example. Yes, I will graciously accept iTunes gift cards. Simple, $5 denominations or higher will be perfect for me, I'm not picky. Email me for contact information: daveyz15@gmail.com. I'll be your friend and send you a nice thank you card.....or text.

spoiler

There's one good thing about moving somewhere where you don't know anyone or have any family and that is I watch a lot more movies. I don't know if I'm just the biggest loser in the world or what, but I love going to the movies by myself and just watching movies in general. I've gotten a chance to catch up on some DVD's that I have been meaning to watch because I missed them in the theater, so that's been good. I have also had a chance to get to the theater.....I guess it's because there's no social pressure in the theater, you just watch the movie. Maybe it's that escape from reality for those 2 hours or so that is so nice. There's nothing to worry about except for the characters on the screen and the plot. For that short time, I am in a different world, I am engaged in a different reality and it's refreshing.

That feeling really only comes in the theater. Watching a DVD at home is great, but it's just not the same. I love going to the movies, getting the popcorn and soda, and getting ready for a 2 hour experience. And, every movie is different, thus bringing a completely different experience every time I got to the theater and watch a flick. I like the previews too.

Tonight was 'I am Legend.' I haven't seen the previous attempts at recreating Richard Matheson's book with the same title, nor have I read the book, but I enjoyed this movie. It was definitely a thriller with some very cool action scenes. Plus, the dog in the movie, Sam, looks like the dog my family had when I was growing up. I felt a connection with that dog (in life and in the movie because how much she looked like our dog) and there were a couple intense scenes that, had I not been in a public place, I probably would have shouted at the screen like I was shouting at a dog to heel. Definitely engaging, and that's a good sign of a good movie. Definitely a science fiction movie (I don't think--hope not---that there will be a super-virus that will take out all but 10% of the world's population, but wouldn't it be pretty prophetic if something came about like that......).

I just wonder if there is some connection between the destruction of mankind in this movie and the destruction of mankind in '12 Monkeys.' Great movie...great acting by Brad Pitt.

Speaking of actors, Will Smith makes some great movies. From his first blockbuster 'Independence Day' in 1996 (Men in Black in 95 was good, not like Independence Day though) until now, he has made some really great movies. Except for 'Wild Wild West.' That was a horrible piece of film. I'm going to forget he was in that. All from a kid who was born and raised in West Philedelphia, spending most of his days on the playground.

Sometimes, it just is........and it and is sucks.

It sucks. Those situations where you can't do anything and the past has created your present and future. You can't take back what you've done or said even though you would give anything in the world to. I've been there a bunch of times and it feels awful. There's a sick feeling you get in your stomach. In some respects, it really lets you know you're alive because the pain you feel is REAL. I hate those times. But, they're part of life. Everyone has them and will go through them. The only hope I have is that not too many people get hurt when it happens. That's the worst.

Sometimes it just is.....too late to apologize.

Finally hooked back up.....and in.

Finally have some internet connection at the apartment. So, I thought I would update the growing fan base on the progress of......well, there is no progress or fan base, I just moved and that's that. Having the internet at home is like finally being complete again. However, (knock on wood, pray to allah, say 9 scabillion hail mary's) I just got done fighting some stupid mother trucker virus/trojan dealie that imbedded itself into my computer. I am still pissed about it. I don't know for sure if it's gone, but we'll hope and hope and hope.........and hope. But yeah, I have the 'net at home now. Having the internet at work just doesn't cut it. I feel "the man" just watching me, even though I probably could post a blog at work......it's just not the same. That, and I work in a cubicle world now, where everyone and everyone's mother can see/hear/smell what you're doing. That sucks. There is only one glitch still and that's the fact that the internet is hardwired and I'm not roaming with my wireless connection. I have the best of the best on the issue though. There's nothing like checking email and surfing the net while taking a doo doo....it's just a priveledge I have become accustomed to and I want it back. whine, whine, whine.......I know.

Anyways, I'm out in Denver (south suburb of) and beginning to transition into work smoothly. I still know NO ONE outside of work, but that'll come with some time. I'm not worried. Plus, I have been keeping decent contact with friends back in Louisville, but I need to do a better job of it. I totally expected the drive out to be an interesting adventure, but it was extremely boring. I just decided to drive until I got tired or bored and, I never got tired, or bored.....until about 2 in the morning. At that time, I was officially in the middle of NOWHERE. So, I slept at a rest stop for a few hours and then drove the rest of the way. I think the most interesting thing that happened was that I took out (read: DESTROYED!!!!! OBLITERATED!) 3 tumbleweeds that dared to enter my path on the highway. Official score ME: 3 Tumbleweeds:0. I'm batting a thousand with those suckers! But, other than that, nothing, nada. 70 is an extremely boring highway, much like 80. Gotta love the midwest. In fact, I do have some weird appreciation for the flat, nothingness that is the Midwest. It's pretty unrelenting but it's where America is America. I know that's hard to explain, so I won't try to explain it. It's just kinda cool. (picture below of pure nothingness.......kinda eerie, kinda cool)

So, the drive was boring. The apartment is alright. I'm in the middle of suburbia USA! I love it, and so should you! I think I need a large SUV and 4 kids and I'd fit in. Right now, I don't. The good thing is that the apartment complex where I live is young people and divorcees/older single people. Mix in some young couples and single mothers and that's where I live. It's FANtastic!

Other than the typical things most people do when they move into a new place and into a new town, I haven't done much. I have gotten back in touch with my DVD's as cable just arrived today. ESPN, what's that? It's nice to have the connection back, but I enjoyed the movies and the catching up on the reading. I miss Louisville and my friends and connections back there. I hope I don't lose contact with my friends, but sometimes that happens when you move. We'll see. I've been a pathetic schmuck always looking at the Blackberry because in the last couple weeks, that phone had become my first source for internet, games, just overall entertainment. It's a niftly little bugger. I think I'm going to ask it to go steady with me and wear my Vasrity letter jacket.

So, I'm a boring man. What can I say? This is a boring entry. However, (knock on wood, pray to Allah, God, Buddha, say 9 trillion hail mary's) the Spy sweeper and Norton Anti Virus haven't popped up to "quarantine a potential virus." That's a good thing.

I have nothing else to say today....so I'm off. My Blackberry wants a snack and it's cuddle time.

Extra 5

I'm driving to work this morning and had an uncanny craving for a fountain coke. So, I did what I usually do when I get an uncanny craving for something, I gave into it. No sense in depriving myself of things I want. Maybe that's why I'm getting more and more out of shape and poorer by the day....but that's not the point of this rather pointless entry, so I digress.

I'm in the closest gas station, because again, I'm not into making things difficult. A fountain coke is a fountain coke. It's better than out of a bottle or can and just about any gas station or convenient mart will have. And, it was on the way to work.....things seem to work out perfectly sometimes. Coincidence, highly doubtful. The Man upstairs has my back, I hope.....I digress again. I get my fountain coke which was actually a Diet Dr. Pepper, which true to advertising, does taste more like regular Dr. Pepper than say, a Pepsi, because Pepsi tastes like Pepsi.....

ANYWAYS, at the gas station as I walk up to the check out sipping my latest temporary indulgence, my eyes run accross a package of that new "5" gum. I have seen commercials for it on tv and ads in magazines. I thought the ads in magazines were for Kool cigarettes. I was way off! I'm a sucker for the ad campaigns and I like gum, so I bought a pack, shunning my beloved EXTRA spearmint. That's the flourescent green EXTRA gum for those of you who don't chew gum or still chew Hubba Bubba. I am a devout chewer of that EXTRA gum. It's the best. It has been the best and most likely will be the best.....those have been the thoughts in my mind before I bought the "5" gum. I did buy the Spearmint version of the 5 gum, which was called "Rain" because I don't like other flavors of gum. Simple enough. oooooo.......just sounds enticing doesn't it?

I abruptly forget that I had bought this gum until about 10 AM when boredom set in to a level 8 and I needed something to occupy my time while I rattled off games of FreeCell (8 game winning streak, thank you very much. Yes, I clear the statistics when I lose...you do it too). Well, I opened this graceful pack of 5, which again was like opening a pack of cigarettes, just on a smaller scale...and they smelled better...and you don't have to light a piece...and you can chew it inside. Pop a piece in and go about my FreeCell without even thinking about it. A piece of Spearmint gum is a piece of Spearmint gum right (well, unless you call it a slice of gum, but who does that)? WRONG. After about 5 minutes I stopped and noticed my mouth was feeling spearminty fresh and the taste was amazing! I was so amazed I mentioned it to a friend in an email later on that day. This gum was truly great. If rain actually does taste like that gum, I'm going to be collecting it during every rain storm. AND, the flavor lasted for a long, long time, which is key.

So, I think you can see my dilemma. What do I spend my $1.19 on from here on out? I love the classic feel of the EXTRA gum with the foil wrapper and packaging. It's a pack of gum, pure and simple. It's got great taste and it lasts a long time. There's no drawbacks. The gum even looks cool. I still think it could glow in the dark, but I've never tested it. The only thing is that sometimes the pack falls apart, but that's usually because a bunch of drunk people at a bar are grabbing for a piece and shredding the pack to bits. Other than that, it's good. BUT, here comes the cocky, younger, hip, cooler alternative. SIDE NOTE: I haven't done the research but I'm fairly confident that both gums are owned by Wrigley. Those guys in R&D are earning their paychecks aren't they? This new hip, sleek packaging of the 5 gum makes it just seem cool to chew gum. Talk about advertising and packaging geniusry (I know it's not a word)! AND, the gum tastes great to boot. The flavor was there, it lasted for a long time and the gum didn't get hard after a long period of chewing. The 5 has infiltrated my taste for gum with it's 21st century feel and look and advertising.....I'm such a sucker!!!! I don't know what to do. I am truly devasted that I might have to have the sit down with EXTRA to make the breakup official. I'll take it to Red Lobster, the best breakup restaurant. That might ease the pain.

I do know that I am going to finish this pack of 5 gum and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it. Every piece that gets pulled out will make me feel cooler than the last! You'll envy me when you see me out, chewing on this 5 gum. Your gum just became second rate! Sure, you can totally have a piece of my 5 gum, but you have to tell me how cool I look when I chew it and inflate my already inflated ego!

Post: I hope I haven't violated any copyright laws by posting these pics of gum on this blog. Hell, I just gave these guys some marketing, they should be sending me boxes of this stuff. That way I can conduct a blind taste test on this! I'm a genius!!!!!!

First Post. Star date....I have no idea

That's me (to the left.) for those who have stumbled onto this blog (extends internet hand to shake...pleasure). And, if you have stumbled onto this blog, I apologize. I am an uncreative moron who decided to start/write a blog just because I heard all the cool kids were doing it these days. That's not entirely true but it seems that more and more people these days are more interested by reading/watching people on the internet than they are interested in actually meeting them (I'm almost positive that's a run on sentence, but I don't care). Anyways, the reason for starting this is two fold...or three fold, or however many folds it takes.
Currently I live in Louisville KY. An unbelievable city that I never thought I would fall in love with, but I have. It's a great place to live and just "be." The atmosphere is great, the people are outstanding and Derby week(s) are unforgettable. I have met some unbelievable people who have let me into their world in the short 2 and a half years I have been here and I am proud to call those people my close friends. With all that said, I'm moving to Denver in a couple weeks. Nothing against this great city, but out West (sort of west...more west than Louisville for the geographically challenged) is where I want to live. And, getting a job transfer (that I put in for but basically fell in my lap...score one for me) helped this all come to fruition. SO, this blog is partly for them. This is just another way for me to keep in contact with them. I hope to update this regularly so that they can read up on the "babe zabel" (pictured below) adventures as well as see how cool Colorado is. Maye I'll tempt some River City dwellers to make the trek out there someday. Anyways, that's one reason for writing this. Is it arrogant to think my friends would read this and enjoy it? More importantly, do they care about what I'm doing? I don't care. I'm gonna do it anyways.

The second reason is because I want to be as cool as my brother, the computer genius. Don't believe me? Read the latest entry posted by him here http://pinkfuzzymud.blogspot.com/ (I have no idea how to make it so you can click on the word "here" and have you go there. Copy and paste you lazy summumabitches). He thinks in computer code!!!! AT parties!!!! AND, that is why I love him. He doesn't live anywhere near here. In fact he lives in the bat capital of the States and keeping in contact with him is key. And, he'll help me make this a little more snazzy than what it is now, which is poop.

I don't need a final reason for posting entries, but if I had to make one, it would be to keep better track of what's going on in my life, my head, my world. I suck, SUCK at taking pictures. Mostly because I forget I own a camera (what, phone apparatuses have cameras now?! Unheard of!!!). So, this will help me a., take more pictures to post and b., write about them. Also, I haven't rekindled my love for MySpace yet. I broke up with MySpace a couple months ago because it's stupid. But, if I want to keep in contact with friends, I better take it a dozen roses and hope for the best.

That's it for now. I've started........T minus one week 3 days until I pack up the ole F one fiddy and head out.