Soulmates

So I don't know if this is true. But I recently discovered that Plato theorized that humans were created with 4 legs, 4 arms, and 2 faces. But Zeus was threatened by their power, and split the humans in half. And since, we spend our lives trying to complete ourselves.

I know at a glance that sounds really depressing. But the idea of that perfect someone, that is your perfect match, is a nice idea isn't it?

It's always nice to rediscover things...

That was it.

Saw a movie this afternoon. And it just reignited something in me. Something I wanted to do for sometime, just somewhere along the way forgot about. I guess that happens when you grow up.

But it's a good feeling to rediscover this. And I really want to hold on to it, and follow it through.

I'll let you know how it goes.

The Birthday. 2010.

Can I just say how much of an amazing birthday this year was? Really feel blessed to have such great people in my life. This year was especially fantastic because my Work Wife (yes, I have a work wife), went out of her way to make it a "Ben" day. And how can you not feel loved when someone wants to do that for you. I mean, sure there's always the decorating of the cube. But she made me strawberries dipped in chocolate, brought makings for Mimosas and Bloody Marys for the morning (hey it's always drinking time somewhere in the world), AND she arranged my bday lunch.

Gawd I love that woman. And before you get all, "date that girl", sadly, she's engaged. Obviously, not to me. But what can you do?

But even then, the only plan I had for the evening was a Happy Hour at one of my favorite places in town. Such a wonderful turn out. It was a beautiful day, and what more could you want than the company of friends, smiling faces, and lots of laughs? Seriously, it was such a wonderful day. And I really feel lucky to have so many amazing people in my life. Even those who couldn't make it out, still sent bday wishes... just amazing.

And as for the evening? Well, a friend of mine, his partner, wanted to take me to Shady Lady. Those of you who don't know, it's a strip club. That was an experience to be sure. Been to clubs before, but it always ends weird. Like getting hustled by a dancer in Vegas for the Big Bro's bachelor party, or running into a girl I know at a club who ends up being one of the dancers... awkward right? Well, thankfully no hustling, and no familiar faces. But great people watching... wait, NOT what you think. But if you want details, you'll just have to ask me in person.

Anyway, I just needed to express the happiness. So, whatever, I'll put it here. Just a great bday. And even a better weekend so far. Just a lot of love, giving and getting. So, thank you. I don't know who I am saying thank you to. Just felt right. Okay. The end.

HOLY COW!

So some of you may have heard about the Playstation Network hiccup the other day. But HOLY COW this guy is upset:

Seriously, I think it's true...

...that I was a paranoid conspiracy nut in a previous life.

True story.

Captian Picard Hates Twitter, Loves E-Mail

Oh the memories...

Bunch of us did a teaser for Corporate Challenge one year. And my buddy Andy for some reason recently tweeted about it. Aw, the memories, so I thought I would share the fun and hilarity.

Enjoy!

KU Loves Their Minerals...

So, I'm a Maryland boy, born and raised. And have found myself in the Heartland of America. Specifically, Kansas City. So you can imagine that a lot of my friends have either gone to KU, MU, K-State, wherever, but this blog is really about the Jayhawks in my life.

"Rock Chalk"

As we're knee deep in college basketball season, and I should stress I am not a big sports guy, but as we're in the heat of it, you get a lot of the hardcore fans at the bar at game night. And I have to say, I have never met more passionate fans then those here in Kansas City. But the Jayhawks... wow, see they have this battle cry, "Rock Chalk Jayhawk!" If you're at the bar on game night, they're screaming it, my Facebook feed is flooded with it. And I always wondered what it meant. I mean, chalk is a rock, a form of limestone... oddly enough can be found around the KU campus. But surely, Jayhawks are not chanting about some rock? I mean, chalk is also defined as a mark, or score/point... so in my mind you're more likely to be talking about owning the scoreboard!

I can get behind that.

But no... a KU grad friend of mine sent me a link in the traditions section of the KU site that talks about this... "Rock Chalk" is in fact talking about the rock. A professor at some point in KU history decided to transpose the words "Chalk Rock", talking about the limestone, to form a chant "Rock Chalk".

Arguably it has it's place in history. But really. "Rock"? I mean, whatever, if something gives you passion and motivates you, more power to you. Not trying to hate, and no one can take that from you. But if you're going to be really annoying on game night at the bar, screaming "ROCK CHALK!", and being "that" guy. Remember, you're not awesome, and you're talking about nothing. Your battle cry means nothing. It has no substance. Unless you're really passionate about minerals.

Which if you are, that's cool.

But if you're just being a d-bag... shut up.

That's it.

The End.

If I could get a little emo for the moment...

...I think I lost my razon detra... here's hoping it'll be found again soon. Though I have a deadline. A deadline for life. And I just might hit it, unlike a lot of other self-imposed deadlines.

But this looks to be good. We'll see how it goes.

I don't know if it's true...

..but I heard once that Bob Marley believed that he could cure racism and hate by injecting music and love into people's lives.

Yea, I don't know if that's true. But it's a really beautiful idea.

Worn out.

So I got a thing about birthdays. There's a story there, but if you want to know it, you're just gonna have to ask me in person. Ideally over dinner, and cocktails. But this weekend I have had 3 birthdays in 2 days. Had to miss one. But safe to say, I am fucking pooped! Thank goodness for the long weekend, definitely looking forward to tomorrow!

New Doodle...

Just a little something for a Call for Entries on a Illustration Annual. Next stop, color.

and on the topic of Resolutions...

this made me giggle:

So shall we make some commitments?

Here are my New Year's Resolutions:

- lose weight (which this should probably read: eat better, exercise regularly)
- finish what I start
- cut down on smoking (love it too much to go cold turkey. baby steps right?)
- budget funds/follow budget
- get back on track for my retirement
- find what's important, and don't let go
- rediscover my passion

I think that's a good start. What are your resolutions for the year?

New Year's Eve/Day

Just a quick note about New Year's.

Well, first, Happy New Year's! No but I hope all of you had a great New Year's Eve. I know I did. Though this morning was interesting, as I surveyed my home in the aftermath, I was kind of curious as to what had happened. Almost if I woke up in The Hangover, and I was trying to piece together the previous night. I journey that included digital camera... though not as colorful pictures in comparison to the movie ;)

But all in all, great night. Good music, good friends, wine, scotch, hey even made sushi during! Looked like everyone had a good time. I just hoped I didn't become too big a mess before the night was done.

Though I have to say, this morning I felt like I was 100 years old, as EVERY joint and bone in my ached in such pain, haha. I don't know if that's a sign that I am extremely out of shape, or I am just getting old.

Probably both.

Safe to say, 2010 was off to a slow start, which to be honest, I'm okay with.

Anyway, Happy New Year internet. And I'll see you next time.

We all have stages, don't we?

For me, for this particular moment. I am seriously over-thinking ENTIRELY WAY. TOO. MUCH. And it probably only compounds the suck that I have a creative mind. That sounds really egotistical, doesn't it? But I have no idea how else to put it:

over-thinking + over-active imagination = a lot of suck.

But yea, there it is. And here I am. Almost 2 in the morning. Can't sleep. So I think. And I guess you probably want to know what I am thinking about. What has me perplexed at this late/early hour? Well, this is where I am a tease, and you just don't get to hear it.

But if you know me, and I mean really know me, you can probably make a pretty educated and accurate guess.

But yea, of all the things to plague a person's mind, I probably am stuck on the worst topic. But that's okay I suppose. If I ever make it to bed, I'm sure it'll pass by morning.

So this is weird and random...

So what is truly a random thought. Seriously, this just popped into my head, and I started to get a little mushy. And somewhat appropriate as we draw closer to NYE.

But, I just realized, well, not just, but it occurs to me how fortunate I am to know some pretty incredible people. Seriously. There are people in my life that I am so amazingly thankful for. People with such amazing hearts, and even more amazing capacity to love. And I don't know how I became so lucky to know these people, and count them among those to whom I call friend.

And yes, I am resisting quoting Spock here. Those of you how know the reference, there is a reason we're friends.

But yea, I have some amazing people in my life to whom I am lucky enough to call friend. And that's pretty much it.

The end.

Girls. Love. Harry Potter.

I had a girl tonight ribbed me about a scarf of mine. A scarf I love. A Ralph Lauren piece of comfort. A long, striped, beautiful piece of warmth. And it kind of looks like something from Harry Potter. Something that has been commented on a lot.

and this girl was no different.

As the evening went on, she ribbed, all in good fun. And before I left, in this evening of Karaoke, she sang me a song. And I think I was in love. Not really, but it's fun to say. But I think she might shit a brick if she knew I actually had not only a Harry Potter scarf, but tie as well. And yes, I plan on wearing both when the next movie comes out.

You wish you were as awesome as me.

The Holidays...

Well my Christmas is drawing to a close. Like every year, as it should, has been spent with family. And it's always good to see them. I only see them about once or twice a year, so it's always very special when I can see them. And everytime I realize how much I miss them, and how much I wish I could see them more often.

As far as this family trip, it's always the same. Mom gives me life lectures, big brother still seems to need to experience some life lessons, there's the occaisional drama that's usually a result of me being away. But there's always plenty of love. And this particular holiday I got to spend a lot of time with Mom, which was surprisingly wonderful. There are some things I wish for my family to make it a little more whole... but you don't get to hear about that.

But I fly back home to KC tomorrow. And yes, Kansas City is home. It's funny when I first realized that. It was actually a Christmas a few years back. I was in line at a Best Buy, getting gifts for the family, and this particular year it was a hella long line. And situations like that, I just have this habit of talking to strangers. This one woman I was talking to, we were talking about a lot of random life things, and it came up that I was, "...flying home to Maryland."

And she just stated, "That's funny. It's funny that you've lived in Kansas City for how many years? And you still call Maryland home?"

And she was right I think. I mean, I will always love Maryland, I grew up here, this is where I am from, and in some sense, it will always be home. But Kansas City is my home. So yea, I am going home tomorrow. And it should be interesting I guess...

Not entirely sure how perse. I know in the new year I need to set goals for my life, there are things I need to get in order, things I need to be more responsible for. Things that I want, but more importantly, need to change. And I'm kind of scared by that to be honest. But we'll see how it goes.

But first up when I get back? Getting ready for the New Year's Party. Happens every year. But I always get panicked whenever I throw I party, I mean, dear reader, do you get any anxiety in the party planning? You know, "I hope people come? What if nobody comes? Did I forget anything?" Blablabla. I guess it doesn't help my nerves that it's snowed pretty hard in KC while I have been away. But we'll keep the party on, and hope for the best.

Well anyway. I have no idea where I wanted to go with this post. But I guess I'll leave it at I am really thankful for having the chance to see and spend some wonderful time with my family. Doesn't happen often enough. And I am looking forward to getting my game face on for 2010.

Here's to a new year, and a new day.

Happy Holidays boys and girls! Till next time.

Even after all this time...

...still LOVE this. Working in advertising, I am always striving to create an experience like this. I don't even like Sony TV's, but I want one after this.