Hunt and Peck

Just had surgery yesterday so I'm typing one handed, it is terrible. The operation lasted three hours and as far as we can tell, it went well. Cammie and I spent last weekend on the Oregon Coast and it was perfect. First time we have got away since the honeymoon and it was needed. She works so hard all the time, she deserved that break. I'll tell you all about the trip when I can move my arm. I also decided to take summer school so i should graduate in August. Don't worry Bob you'll get there too. Anyways, i'll be chillin on the couch today trying to get back in the game. Until next time.

Golf, Horseracing, and a Chinese Fire drill

Apparently it is June, you couldn't tell considering we probably had the worst weather of the year this week. That didn't stop golf today, although it definitely didn't help my game. I hadn't picked up a golf club since September and it was obvious. Although I did put it together for a couple holes I ended up shooting a 105. I think I'm going to play on Tuesday with my friend Kyle again, but this time we are playing at some course that offers all you can play for one day a month so we are planning on playing at least 36 holes. Let's hope I stay under 200.

I watched a horse race for the first time in my life today. I had to watch the Belmont Stakes because I heard so much about Big Brown's pursuit of the Triple Crown. Although I can't really call horse racing a sport I do have a new formed respect, that was a pretty intense couple of minutes. I was actually really rooting for Big Brown, I mean everyone wants to witness history, same reason I watch the Mariners. (worst team in the steroid era) I just wish I would have put some money on Da' Tara, 38 to 1 odds, somebody is feeling lucky today. It just sucks that now we have to listen to Sportscenter beat a dead horse, was that to soon, I mean cover this story like it was the only sporting event this year. I'm watching the Miami v. Arizona college baseball game and I think they have interrupted with Belmont highlights at least ten times.

So yesterday I was driving home from school and I witnessed something really funny and really ironic. As I was merging on to 520 it started to back up because there was a stalled car up ahead. Creeping to a stop a looked to my left and I observed one of the most well executed Chinese fire drills in the history of earth, performed by three Chinese people in a Hyundai. (if you don't know what I mean by Chinese fire drill you need to follow the link I set up, check that, go their anyway, it is interesting I promise) I was caught off guard to say the least. I've seen many Chinese fire drills, or at least a few in my day, but never executed by three Chinese people. I didn't know what to do, I actually started looking for a fire, I mean wouldn't a Chinese fire drill performed by Chinese people just be a fire drill? I still haven't figured out what was going on, but either way it was historic. Even though my golf game was weak and Big Brown was a flop, I did have a memorable experience this weekend, thanks China.

Music to my Ears

Not much time today, but did want to share a song that I heard on my Ipod today. I think it tells a great story and has a great message. I put a link to it under "hammer holds" in the links column. It is some random video, but it was the song I was looking for. Let me know what you think or at least, listen.


The Hammer Holds- Bebo Norman

A shapeless piece of steel, that's all I claim to be
This hammer pounds to give me form, this flame, it melts my dreams
I glow with fire and fury, as I'm twisted like a vine
My final shape, my final form I'm sure I'm bound to find

So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds

And the water, it cools me gray, and the hurt's subdued somehow
I have my shape, this sharpened point, what is my purpose now?
And the question still remains, what am I to be?
Perhaps some perfect piece of art displayed for all to see

So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the flames
And hurt a little, hurt for me my future is untold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds

The hammer pounds again, but flames I do not feel
This force that drives me, helplessly, through flesh, and wood reveals
A burn that burns much deeper, it's more than I can stand
The reason for my life was to take the life of a guiltless man

So dream a little, dream for me in hopes that I'll remain
And cry a little, cry for me so I can bear the pain
And hurt a little, hurt for me, my future is so bold
But my dreams are not the issue here, for they, the hammer holds

This task before me may seem unclear
But it, my maker holds

(www.lyrics-download.com)

Lost at Sea

It pains me to admit, but for the sixth year in a row our beloved Seattle Mariners are most likely not going to make the playoffs. Believe me, I haven't forgotten of the "refuse to lose" 1995 season in which we stormed back to force a one game playoff with the then California Angels, but the days of the Kid, the sweet swinging Edgar, and the Big Unit are long gone. No longer is Jay Buhner roaming the turf in the dome. No longer is Bobby Ayala closing games, yes that's right my friends I said it, Bobby Ayala. Nope, today our most exiting player is not a 5 tool power hitting phenom who not only hits homeruns, but takes them away. Our most exiting player is a slap hitting singles hitter who refuses to dive. Hey, I know Ichiro can hit, he has done some amazing things since 2001, but it doesn't matter how many singles you hit when the middle of the order is laced with bats like Jose Vidro, Adrian Beltre, and Richie Sexson. While Beltre's power numbers have increased this year he is still hitting .250 and we all know how Ritchie has been doing. But, what really can you expect from this lineup. You have a revolving door of minor league players in right, a Designated Hitter who has less power than Willie Bloomquist and is an anchor on the bases, and needless to say first base is not giving much offensively. They need offense. Right now it takes three singles to score unless Ibanez hits one off the Hit it Here Cafe once a month. It is just to bad, because we actually have pitching for a change too.

Oh well, another year gone by and all we Mariner fans can do is hope that Griffey comes back giving us something to get excited about. From time to time we can pop in the old VHS "My Oh My" about the 95 season and dream of the days of old. The days when being down 13.5 games to the Angels was the makings of a great story. Oh ya, don't forget to watch that San Fransisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum who was obviously not good enough for a number 5 pick in the draft. Sure he is 7-1 with a 2.23 ERA, but nobody and I mean nobody can close out the 8th inning like Brandon Morrow. Go Mariners!

Let's stay together

Being recently married (Dec.29th) I thought it was unbelievable when I came across the estimated divorce rate in our country: 50%. How can this be? Does marriage even mean anything anymore? What ever happened to "till death d0 us part," and crossing your fingers doesn't count. When I decided that I wanted to marry my wife, I knew that she was the one that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with and I couldn't see it any other way. We dated for nearly five years. Come on people, quit rushing into marriage with no idea what you are getting into. Be sure that the one you are marrying is the right one for you and quit being so selfish. You here stories all the time of marriages that suddenly end after numerous years because one of them realized who they really want to be, in other words had a mid life crisis. Wake up. Before you go dying your hair, start wearing teenagers clothes, and frequent various clubs, think about the things that made you get married in the first place before you throw it all away. Put the remote down, quit watching brutal unrealistic shows like Rock of Love, A Shot at Love, and of course the Real World, and take a dose of reality. You made a commitment, one that is supposed to last a life time, so get over yourself and fight to make it last. Don't turn into a statistic.

In the beginning...

I decided to do this blog first of all in attempt to keep up with my trendy friends (and they sure are trendy) and second, because I think it could be fun. I'm not promising anything, if I update this as much as I update my Facebook profile it will probably turn into a monthly news letter, but I will make an effort to be consistent. Besides, I think this could be interesting, i mean it is about time that I start recording the crazy ideas I come up with. I think that some of them are genius and you may too, if you don't you are probably wrong.

What will this blog be about? Pretty much anything that I think is interesting, life, sports, politics, history...all the good stuff. I would be ready for anything, you never know what I might do. Just try and keep up. I'm probably talking to myself anyway, I bet I'll be the only one reading this, but if there is someone out there, anywhere, here's to you.