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Going Strong, Bitch!

2009-03-22T23:31:00.000-07:00

What do I do with my fucked up life? Let me tell you about & show you my typical day! I'm not gonna lie, I had a long week at work and I slept in this morning. I did not make it to church with my two moms & dad. They made the pact to go every week, not me.

First I go to my house, my friends come by and offer help, water, soda, beer, cocktails, anything I want or need. I fuckin rock! Look at this "lupper" I had, pozole so good and all I had to do was sit down at a table with people who love me and participate in a prayer of thanks!

Then I get a call from my bff, my niece Reyna, my grl. She wants to know if I can come pick her up from work. Sure, then I can go to the house and see everyone. I can't even pull up with without everyone swarming the car like roaches! BFF, BFF, BFF, Tia Rie, Rie, they all shout. Even the neighbor kid. Yeah, it is me, I am here. Love you all so much!

I have been going all day, but I gotta to make another stop. My Bestie, my god children, (my babe has already left to Vegas). No, I just ate, can't eat again. Oh, you’re making sweet tea just for me, thank you! Hold on while I finish feeding the baby and let me burp him. Myrissa you can sit with me too. It is late, I have to go to work in the morning. Love you all, kiss, kiss!

I will post pictures from our trip to the Science Museum last week once I hook up the scanner. This weekend, I am not sure. I can go to Vegas or I could just stay home and hang with everyone who loves me.

Sucks to have such a tragic life!

Music & Video

2008-11-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

Damien Rice - Volcano Cover

Wow! This is beautiful...

Another great song.... Fake video...

Stacey, Mom & Pizza

2008-11-20T19:44:00.001-08:00

Finally got to spend some time tonight with my one and only favorite sister and mom. We met up for pizza, Juliemom was not too happy when I told her to meet us in the bar. Oh well....

Kobe DOG!!

2008-11-19T19:49:00.000-08:00

This is my DOG, my PUPPY, the best LAB in the world. So happy to see him, he loves me sooo much. Thank you Sam & Angie for taking care of him for me.

Friday!

2008-11-14T16:01:00.000-08:00

The road trip got cancelled at the last minute, venue was double booked, show got moved to tonight. We will go another time...

Today was a good day, meeting at 9:00 went a bit too long... Driving back to the office about 11:30, boss calls for me to turn around and go back to Rosita's, Julie and Lorrie will meet us there.

My favorite words... "What are you drinking Marie?" Julie and Lorrie get there a drink later. Why did they serve my drinks in a sippy cup vs. their Big Gulps?

Back to the office for the Baton Twirling contest, no it was not a joke, there was a contest. Lorrie won.

Miss Shel

2008-11-11T16:22:00.000-08:00

Miss Shelby, it's your birthday! I met everyone at the Country Club (I was worried if I would fit in and I didn't, I can't keep up with the drinking!), went to dinner at Outback and wound up at the house getting smashed, maybe we already were. Who knows?

Shelby,

You are so here for a reason and yes, part of that is me. We haven't talked about it and I know it was the hardest time in both of our lives. You are right, I am not alone I have you and the rest of my wonderful family and friends. Thank you for being so positive, always, and lifting my spirits.

Sorry the drink selection at the house sucked but who needs to mix their drink anyway? Hardcore, right out of the bottle! Or maybe that’s a problem...

Love ya! Marie

Christina's Shower

2008-11-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

Today was Christina's shower, we were worried she would have the baby first. It is time, she is about to pop! Good time with good people! I won a game too!

To Whom It May Concern:

2008-11-07T20:59:00.001-08:00

The last few days have been hard, really fucking hard. I am trying to keep myself together, stay strong, let things go, all that BS. I made a pact with a friend today, if one of use goes over the edge we promise to take the other with us. There is no way I can take her down, on the other hand - if she goes my bags are packed.

Where is over the edge? Is it the same for everyone or do we have totally different perspectives? Maybe it is a great time just waiting for me to arrive….. Most days I imagine traveling the world, meeting people and seeing places I never would under other circumstances. Then there are the dark days we won’t talk about.

I don’t know what to do. If I stop too long shit catches up, when I go too long I and crash & burn. Which is better? I know I cannot outrun the truth, it is what it is and I am who I am. How do I face it? How do I let go, the “right” way?

President-Elect Obama

2008-11-04T21:04:00.000-08:00

To top off a great day I got to cry while washing dishes. Barack Obama was named President-Elect, The First African American President-Elect. Go United States of America! We are not people who judge others by their race or religion. We have Hope for Change and I will sleep easier knowing that Obama IS MY FUTURE PRESIDENT.

Go PeeTee It's Your Birthday

2008-11-04T20:51:00.000-08:00

You voted for Obama and he won!

Ruiz is 8, wow! I remember when he came to the shop and he was just an infant in a carseat. Who new I would become his Tia Rie and he would be so big?

Hungry Howies, cupcakes, Suns basketball and the election coverage. Perfect Tuesday night.

It's a Beautiful Day!

2008-11-04T15:09:00.001-08:00

I am so proud to be an American today! It does not matter who you vote for as long as you vote. Do not take your ability to vote for the future lightly. Exercise your rights as an American and make a difference.

It's On, 11/22/08, Mark Your Calendars!

2008-11-03T20:21:00.000-08:00

Back and forth, what should I do, should I or shouldn't I? Vegas, Disneyland, Cirque du Soleil in Tucson or a party? The party is ON! Friends, family, music, a few drinks - cool. Start talking to others, a piñata and dart board, ok, STRIPPERS? What? I will protect the identity of the conservative couple who brought that up, but hey, maybe, you never know. Suggestions?

So put it on your calendar. It will be the party of party’s cuz you WILL be there! Stay tuned for more info, e-mail me to RSVP so I can plan the details with my coordinator.

Nice Save!

2008-11-02T19:24:00.000-08:00

This is what I get for leaving Firebird this morning. Not only did both Maria & John place 4th in their races, John almost ate it!

Firebird

2008-11-01T21:05:00.000-07:00

Lorrie & I came out to Firebird this weekend. Maria had her 1st race and John was racing too. I met a lot of new and cool people (including a pit crew for demolition derby next year), had a good time and there are no stories to be told about me on Monday.

I had a few drinks, smoked a few cigarettes (haha, you have nothing on me), assisted in getting John in trouble with the head biatch of Firebird but I did not pass out on the asphalt!

Here are pics from Maria's first race, she tipped over once but got up and kept going!

John didn't drive on Saturday; he had already crashed twice and wasn't feeling lucky. Dennis & Brian, future demolition pit crew!
Racing is over, it is time to mingle and get our drink on! Lorrie, quit spilling your drink, Paul & Rachel, thanks for the fajitas. Lauren, you rock!

A Day In My Life

2008-11-01T19:47:00.000-07:00

Technically I am speaking of the last 24 hours, not necessarily Thursday or Friday. It is the smallest things in life that I have taken for granted that mean the most. No, I did not dress up for Halloween, I did not go to any of the parties I was invited to and I even made it home on Friday. I was so happy to get home, lie down in my bed and know who and what is important in my life.

Thursday night I drove out to Gilbert to see my godson Sammy and his little brother AJ in their “Fall Variety Show” (very PC). I also saw Sam, Angie and Christopher (dad, mom and the youngest of the bunch). When was the last time you sang Somewhere over the Rainbow?

On my way home I was listening to Darude a DJ from Finland. The lyrics were tearing at me, I wrote them down but can’t find the post-it now, something about “letting it go”. Then I get this text from Myrissa, yeah she is only six but I guess she can text with her moms help.

How did she know that being told goodnight is one of my favorite things and this is almost word for word what my mom use to say to me?

Driving, texting and proofing at once is something I have recently mastered. Throw crying in to the mix and I am lucky I didn’t get pulled over or crash and probably missed at least one speeding camera.

Friday I spent with three of my four favorite nephews trick-or-treating, saw Nana & Tata and kicked it with Rick & Suzie. A few years ago these two wanted nothing to do with Halloween, this year Suzie and I were thinking they don't even need us to go with them anymore. Too bad that won't happen!
There is nothing more important than friends and family. Slow down & ENJOY life!

Sling Shot.....

2008-10-27T20:43:00.000-07:00

Why did I spend $15 on the DVD (didn't work) when Liz recorded this?

Yes We Can!

2008-10-26T20:52:00.000-07:00

Today wound up not being a total waste. It is now the most productive day I have had in a while. Politics and religion are two subjects I pretty much keep to myself but I thought I would share. Nuff said!

5-Star Prime

2008-10-25T23:22:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know (I seem to have forgotten for a number of years) I am 5-Star Prime. There is nothing wrong with that, I am not an egomaniac, I just believe in myself and my worth. As a daily reminder I had myself branded tonight.

Good thing I got a pedicure earlier today.

Song - 2Pac - 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted

I'm Watching U!

2008-10-25T22:43:00.000-07:00

First and foremost - again complete props to CBG! Can you believe this? Lorrie, aka "Funky Cold Medina" use to collect Wiggly Eyes. We went to her daughters office (who will remain nameless) who had made her throw them all away.

Again, Karma is a Biatch. No, there was no "breaking and entering", I worked here and they failed to take my key.
Song - Hall & Oates - Private Eyes

Reprographic Girls Night Out

2008-10-25T20:32:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to keep me out of trouble "the girls" scheduled a dinner that conflicted with a party I was looking forward to. Oh God, the stories. How have I forgotten all this stuff?

A highlight of the night - Amanda is running marathons and on a training team at SCC. Looks like I have someone to hold me responsible for the announcement that I have yet to post. Amanda, call me if you figure out the 6 ft. hamster in a bathtub, it is driving me crazy.

Left to Right - Lorrie, Yours Truly, Amanda, Alicia, Marla, Letha & Juliemom

Unity Halloween Party

2008-10-24T20:08:00.000-07:00

It is all fun and games! Two words.... Pumpkin Bowling.
I took my god-daughter Myrissa & her big sister Dallis to a Halloween Party. No, I did not get to pumpkin bowl but I did have a good time.Song - Live Your Life - T.I. feat. Rihanna

I Love My Job!

2008-10-24T15:41:00.000-07:00

How is this for a staff meeting? I suggested to the owners that we take the area supervisors and office staff to the fair for a job well done. Thank you very much John & Liz for giving us all an atta-boy!
Oh yeah, and the Sling Shot too!

Yeah, I'm a "Biter"!

2008-10-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

At Michael's for future mischief! (Complete "props" to CBG! BTW - You ARE the KING of Internet!)

Marie = Music

2008-10-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

I love music! (That is an understatement). Music is the oxygen in my life, it makes my world go round and without music I would be lost. I have been tagging my posts with songs that relate to the situation. The only thing I am more obsessed with is lyrics. Although I do have the typical answer "anything but country", I really do mean it.

Don't be surprised to get in my car, sit at my desk or go to my home and find lists of music everywhere, yeah I even write on my hands/arms. On my recent ride to Las Vegas, I probably said to Christina "text me ......" the name and artist of a song playing a dozen times in 4 hours. (Yes, I can get to Vegas in 4hours).

Anyway, today I picked up MGMT - Oracular Spectacular for the 4th track, Electric Feel. For some reason I have played the 1st track 5-6 times. Is it the lyrics?

BTW - I really thank everyone who helped me move! But forfuckinreals, who turned the CD changer upside down?

Road Trip!

2008-10-22T22:46:00.000-07:00

Just like that a road trip if born. A couple calls, a few e-mails. Marie - check, Lorrie - check, Amy - check, Chuck - maybe (come on...) and a possible appearance by RC! Can't disclose RC's true identity or our cover will be blown. The trip is a surprise, Go (daa-daa) it’s your birthday..... Stay tuned for further details.

Truth

2008-10-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

..so it happens to good people on both sides of the love war..I know it stinks..but really listen to what I am going to tell you..I understand exactly how you feel..but it was supposed to happen that way..he didn't leave you..you subconsciously got rid of him because deep down..your soul..your heart..and God knew that he wasn't right for you...but you needed this experience to help you grow as a person..so you could learn more about what it is you really do want and need in a lover..I know when a piece of you was left behind with him..but do you know why it was? To make room for a new piece of you that will be even better..

The heart is a muscle...just like your bicep..it gets ripped and it grows back a little stronger each time...throught out your life you are going to be hurt..your heart is going to be ripped...and each time it will grow back stronger and you will be able to love someone even more..each time you will leave a piece of yourself behind to make room for a new piece of you to develop..and then one day..you will find true love..and you will know it..because you have been through the infatuation..the obsession..the puppy love..you figured out who you are..what you want..who you want..and then you're heart won't hurt anymore..ever again..and it will be worth it..I promise..so don't ever think that you weren't worth it to him..he wasn't worth it to you..you just couldn't see it..but deep down you felt it..thats why it happened..trust me..that kid made the biggest mistake of his life..and you know what..one day he will realize that..and one day you just wont care..and thats a great feeling..

Keep smiling..keep loving the way that you do..dont settle for someone that doesnt see the treasure that you are...and show your personality more to them..make them get to know you..because I will bet once someone gets to really know you..mind and heart included..no one is going to want to let you go..

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Karma is a Biatch!

2008-10-21T19:53:00.001-07:00

Things happen for reasons out of our control. Everything will work out for the best in the end. Just let it go.

But sometimes I want to say how I really feel.

You’ll get yours!

Songs - Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows & Wojahn Bros - On No You Didn't

Funky Cold Medina!

2008-10-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

You Go Girl! I am so proud of you! Thank you for always being you and being there for me. I know without a doubt why you are where you are and that is to help me.

I plan on not disappointing you but you know I am human and I have to learn from my own mistakes. Don’t loose sleep at night, I am not going to go off the deep-end and go on a 20 year binge, but I have some shit to work through and some catching up to do.

Be Ready! Think, Oh No You Didn’t dance video, getting humped by a monkey, flat tires, Firebird, Hot Dan, refrigerators and sinks, Go (daa-daa) It’s Your Birthday, the list(s) go on and on.

I’ve got your back and you better have mine!

Love you like a fat boy loves cake!

Yeah, I'm on Myspace...

2008-10-20T21:26:00.000-07:00

Ha! Earlier today I was talking to Ivan, no he doesn't blog, no I don't have a myspace page. Not anymore! One simple question, I asked Chuck for his e-mail address and now I have a myspace page. I think Chuck Wagoner is the coolest mother fucker in the world!!! That is a direct quote.

So, I don't know what to do other than tell you I am at www.myspace.com/madduca.

See you soon!

I Know I Can Fly

2008-10-19T20:37:00.000-07:00

Nana and Tata have asked me for years to join them at church - Unity of Phoenix. Needless to say I never found time to go until faced with my current situation. Each time I go, it feels like there is a spotlight on me and the Reverend is speaking directly to me.

Today’s service "The Spirituality of Flying" and was based around the fact that we are the pilots of our own lives, we are 100% responsible for the path we take, the choices we make and the outcome. Now more than ever, I am in the position in my life where I can decide on anything I want, where I am going, what I am doing and who is going to join me.

Not to worry, he also said that 90% of the time, commercial flights are off path. Maybe I am not in as bad of a position in my life that I thought. Let's see how high I fly.

Rick & Suzie

2008-10-17T12:58:00.000-07:00

I love and thank you two from the bottom of my heart. There is no one else in this world that has any comprehension of the insanity I am going through.

Dear Suzie,

Life is a Bitch, and thankfully so are you and I! Life throws us so many punches and bullshit but we will get through it. Some days we want to just give up or run and hide but look at how much we have already made it through. Neither one of us have come so far to let it all go!

Please know you can call me, I will always be here for you, forever. I know how hard it is to ask for help but sometimes that is what we have to do. Remember that first conversation we had, put it all out on the table and no bullshit. That is you and I.

I love him and I would have done anything. The fact that you know that helps me sleep at night. I am sorry for all the pain our families are going through right now but there is nothing you or I can do other than get through it. We will, I promise.

Love you, Marie!

Rick,

I know you warned me but there was nothing you could do. I was head-over-heals in love. Thank you for trying and for caring enough to try to save me before I got involved. Just think, had I listened we would have never become family.

When you truly love someone you take the good with the bad and no matter how deep the shit gets, you keep on. Pusses throw in the towel to take the easy way out and neither one of us is a pussy.

Take care of my girl Suzie. She has been through a lot and this is shit she doesn’t deserve. She loves all of us, tries her hardest and has done the best she can with the lack of tools she was provided. You too, call me anytime, I will always be here.

Your Favorite Tumbleweed!

Oakenfold! Oakenfold! Oakenfold!

2008-10-10T23:14:00.000-07:00

I so needed to be here, clear my mind, have some fun. I tried to tell Christina & Gilbert, it would be crazy, hot, late and it would be OK, I would take a taxi back to our hotel. No, Christina wanted to keep her eyes on my drinking, just one drink Marie.

I strategically buy the first round of drinks, two Kamikaze double shots, a Kamikaze to drink, Coors Light and water. Down the two shots, pick up our three drinks and join my friends. Gettin our dance on, groovin, checkin out the peeps. Christina needs a restroom break.

I break for the bar, three Red Bulls & Vodka, extra Red Bull & water. Down one at the bar, take a drink back for Gilbert & I, pass Christina her water, extra Red Bull is for Gilbert. Its 2, they are tired, gonna go out to the casino & will wait for me to come out at 3. I had a few more drinks, thank you guys, one from Dallas, Texas and another from Chicago - White Sox fan. Can’t remember your names but I have a ATM receipt from the Dallas guy.

Time to go, I am wasted, hot and tired. Oh shit, Christina and Gilbert look like my parents pissed off waiting. What? What? It is 5:30 in the morning? Good Times!

Song Choice: George Acosta - Falling Backwards

Vegas Baby! (on the way)

2008-10-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

I took off to Vegas this weekend with Christina, whose man, Gilbert is up there working. Vegas is always a good time, but I had my reservations, Christina is 7 going on 15 months pregnant. What kind of fun and/or trouble could I get myself in?

We got in a little late Friday night, got ready, went out and hit Taco’s Mex! For those of you who do not know about Taco’s Mex, think little tacos in Mexico that either you love or leave you saying you are never going to eat again. Try it sometime in Phoenix, 43rd Ave, & Thomas. Christina fell in love!

We wound up just going back to our hotel to defrost, hang out and gamble. It was like 51 degrees outside! What the hell? Vegas is in the desert, right?

Saturday afternoon we spent out shopping. Finally, we went back to the hotel, had dinner and got the party started. Why is it that restaurants insist on serving drinks in fishbowls and in Vegas they have so much liquor? Anyway, not complaining. Back to the rooms, Christina needed to rest and I needed to get ready!

Paul Oakenfold!

Here are a few pics of Gilbert & Christina, I guess they don't like to take pics.

Song Choice: Pink - So What

Tiffany

2008-10-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

Jesus Cristo! I am at Hurricane Bay, again. WTH? Happy Birthday Tiffany. Sorry, I didn't feel like editing the pictures.

Song Choice: Flo Rida - Low

Reyna

2008-10-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

Reyna and I went out for Starbucks, a pedicure and Borders a few weeks ago to celebrate her 17th birthday. Nothing like a family BBQ to bring you back to center.

Chris' 40th Birthday

2008-09-27T22:48:00.000-07:00

Camera ready?

Ssshhh! It is a surprise! Surprise!

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday Dear Chris, Happy Birthday to You! Who brought the Sambuca?

Little did I know (I don’t know a lot about Chris, yet) he loves Sambuca! Guess what? I love Sambuca too! One, two, three, two, five, how many shots have I had? Let me go have my first shot ever, a birthday shot with Chris. No, I do not puke, never, ever, never; I’ll just have a hang over tomorrow!

Where is Dustin? He said we could fight. Punk, he knows I will kick his ass. Yeah, use Casyn as a shield. Rock in the swing, laugh, everyone is laughing, having a good time.

What’s wrong Dustin? You look a little pissed? Literally? You got pissed on! Haha, Haha, Haha, I am laughing so hard and I can still take pictures!

Back to the swing, turn camera off, why am I crying, how many people have sat on the swing with me? In to a bedroom, Valium, yeah maybe, bathroom first. Pukasaurous Rex!

Sorry Chris, I know I talked a lot of shit and look at me now. I know I owe you a bottle of Sambuca. Thank god, no one picked up my camera!

A few days later.… At least I got props from Dan, a little fun, a little drink. Let Loose! Good Times!

Kiss My Astra, Tiffany!

2008-09-27T21:49:00.000-07:00

Tiffany, Tiffany, Tiffany! (in the yellow shirt) Why is it that you never tell anyone what is going on and at the last minute I am rushing to get somewhere? It's Saturday morning, I am sleeping in, clothes are in the washer, have to make food for Chris' party.

Ring, ring, ring.... Hello, hey Stacey, go to Arrowhead Mall, Tiffany is in a contest, needs support, now, right now?

Get out of bed, put clothes in dryer, take a shower, get ready, get camera, drive 95 mph to the mall. No one is even f-ing here! Contest is over! Nothing to take a picture of!

Ring, ring, ring.... Krystle, where is Tiffany, oh, she already lost, third from the last, winner won less than fifteen minutes later.

Thanks for letting me know! Love you!

Tryin' to Kill Me?

2008-09-20T23:43:00.000-07:00

John, I am your Operations Manager! If you kill me you are going to have one hell of a work load! I went out for my second ride today with my boss John and his wife Maria. Maria has a new UTV and will be competing in the Whiplash Off-Road Racing circuit and this is her first ride. Go Maria Go!

Again, Carefree Hwy., west towards Wickenburg to Mile Marker 12. Nice, graded drive, signs posted that this is an “Off-Road Vehicle Area”, “No Shooting Area”. Unload the Quad & UTV. Nice, brown trail markers so you don’t get lost. Woohoo.

WTF? My first hill is at a 45 degree or 90 degree (which ever is steeper) decline. “Just lay back on the seat and ride it down” says John. Ok, I can do that. I did it. Going again, hauling butt. Wait, didn’t they tell me at the Honda dealership to go through a few tanks of gas before riding at full throttle? Oh well, too late now.

Where did they go? Oh, straight up that hill that is barricaded by boulders two-thirds the size of my quad. “Just lean forward and ride it up” says John. Ok, I can do that. No, the quad is going over. Stop, go, going over, stop, go, going over, fuck this, John you do it. Haha, John couldn’t do it either! I pushed, he steered and two guys pulled it from the front and got it up.

From there out it was a beautiful ride, through empty washes, on top of mountains, I could see Crown King on one side and turn around and see Lake Pleasant on the other. I did do some damage to the quad, dented the front rim pretty bad on a boulder I slid into and I also hit a dirt berm, got good air, smacked the front of my helmet into my chest when I came down and almost flew of the bike. Maybe that is why John keeps preaching I need to get pads.

Little did I know, it was a Whiplash 30 mile loop I just completed. Not too bad for my second ride, but damn, Im going to hurt tomorrow.

New Ink....

2008-09-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

I was a little let down with my ride this morning, I thought we would be out till like tomorrow night or something. I needed to burn off more steam but knew I needed to keep myself out of trouble.

Back up plan - went to dinner with mom, did some shopping at the mall, decided to go to the September 11th Memorial at Tempe Town Lake and pay our respects. Wait a minute! Living Canvas is right down the street. If I can't burn off any steam or get in trouble tonight, I might as well pay for some pain.

I selected a one-inch square symbol, black ink to be placed on my right wrist. Ten minutes tops. Holy shit, are you fucking kidding me? Yeah, I'm pulling out of the chair, he has a death grip on my arm and my mom is looking at me like I am the girl from the Exorcist. Getting a tattoo on your wrist hurts, period!

It is a Kanji symbol for Patience/To Endure/Tolerant. "Patience is quiet hope and trust that things will turn out right. You wait without complaining. You are tolerant and accepting of difficulties and mistakes. You picture the end in the beginning and persevere to meet your goals."

The Escape, The Widow & I

2008-09-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

My two new toys, appropriately named "Escape" (2008 Ford Escape) and "Widow" (2007 Honda TRX400EX), Jeremy and I went out for my first ride today. Carefree Hwy., west to the second or third gate on the north side of the road. (Must have 4WD). How else am I going to remember where I was or how to get back? Yes, Mom! Yes, John! I should have pants and long sleeves on, but shit, I remembered water and sunscreen.

Jeremy has been out here before and told me he knew what was up. Hindsight makes me wonder why the gun shots, shotgun shells on the ground and the hunters in bright orange jumpsuits who told us Duck season had just opened didn't stop me from riding today. I remember thinking just ride faster than the bullets and hauling ass.

We rode out to the Lake Pleasant Harbor, around in the area and back to the vehicles in a little under 2 hours. The ride back sucked, Jeremy was leading and took a path that had been infested with grasshoppers. Do you know what it feels like to hit hundreds of grasshoppers with your body at 60+ mph?

It was sad when the morning was over. I wanted to ride all day long but it got too hot. Next weekend I'll be out here again!

Song Choice: Hibernate - Ride

Casyn's Dedication

2008-08-31T21:15:00.000-07:00

Today was Casyn's dedication. Chad and Tiffany are very active in Victory Outreach and Chad, his pastor and friends came in from out of state for the dedication. We went to lunch afterwards and had a good time. Thank you Chad, I have never had anyone pray for me.

This is my first time in Church in a long time. I need to do this more often, it helps my thinking.

Happy Birthday Krystle

2008-08-29T21:07:00.000-07:00

In all honesty, I am working my way backwards on posts. I think this was the night we went out for Krystle's birthday. Yea Jeremy, designated driver! We went to Hurricane Bay.

There, I said it, I was at Hurricane Bay. Why do people come here? Yeah, it is right down the street from home but this place sucks! Plain and simple, it is a dump. I couldn't even get drunk the place sucked so bad. Oh well, it is not my birthday, don't think about coming here for my birthday. I will stay home. Plus, I am having a Rockstar Party!

Sorry, no pictures.