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So I've been drawing...

...and hoped you'd be so kind to go vote on a shirt I have in a Threadless Challenge. You'd be more incredible to me than stars on a sundae of amazing that could be you.

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Little White Girl...

So I used to work with this one girl. Super sweet girl. Super kind, and honest. You know, generally an all around good person. And often you'd find with this kind of person, innocent in the most adorable way.

Anyway, way back when, we all went out for a Happy Hour, and somewhere along the evening she used "holla" in a sentence, but said, "holler". Not only that, but said it in most sterotypical adorable "white girl from the 50's" kind of way.

Some people gave her shit that night. But just caught a post by her, excited about a premiere tonight, to which she ended it with, "holler".

I couldn't help but smile. Smile knowing there are still really sweet and innocent people around. And thankful I know that kind of good.

Anyway, thought I would share. Hope you all are having a wondering evening tonight.

:D

So I don't know if anyone reads this blog...

But if you do, or just a passerby, feel like doing your daily good deed and help a brother out and vote for an entry at Threadless?

That'd be amazing.

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Random thought of the evening...

I had a really shitty day.

But I love, and am always amazed by how, despite how angry, or upset I can get... I really am amazed how the magic of a really good movie can put a smile on my face.

In this instance, it was a little movie called Adam.

Now, back to work...

So let's see if I can do it...

...like so many other addictions, I am going to see if I can curb my online habits. Specifically, staying off Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin for the weekend.

I'll probably fail, but we'll see how it goes. Maybe, just maybe, I'll be productive in something, haha.

Random thoughts...

Fighting the urge to buy a iPad... curses!!!

Random thoughts...

...before I go to bed.

Past couple of months, heck, years have been a little interesting. Filled with a little frustration, love, loss, heck of a lot of things. And I think about the choices that took me on that journey. I like to think I tried to live right, do right, not always successful, but I try.

And there have definitely been moments of great happiness, and joy. But I keep thinking about the choices... heh. That is a pretty broad term isn't it? "Choices"

Well, at this late hour, I guess I have been wondering about mine. And how each moment, and each day is a new opportunity to steer that path. A new opportunity to choose what games you will and won't play.

I know that sounds terribly, what's the term... emo? But whatever. Maybe I'll tell you the whole story sometime. In the meantime, we'll see what choices tomorrow brings.

Night kids!

Not a Religious man...

But sometimes I wonder if a church will hear my confession even if I am not a part of their congregation or have any strong religious beliefs to begin with... Just lately I find myself wanting to do better, to be better. But I keep failing in some way, shape or form. And for some reason to move forward, to be that better man, I need to let go of some baggage. But then comes if it is appropriate, just considering my beliefs, or lack thereof, to ask an ear and forgiveness of another...

...so yea, there that is.

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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.

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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.