There is something about Southern California that really bugs me. I mean really bugs me. But here's the problem. I do have people that I love here and places that I really like so I can't write it off completely.

Granted, I write it off every time I am down here, but I keep coming back.

I really can't believe how oppressive it is here though. People don't see their freedom being slowly sapped away from them bit by bit.

I love California, I do. That just makes it all the more sad.

Heading home in 2 days. Can't wait to drink the water.

I have decided that it is better to actually blog here and to keep my opinions on Facebook rather neutral. I have too many friends with too many extreme opinions so I think the editorials are better suited to my blog. Not that anyone is even reading it any more.

So...

I had an odd experience coming to California this time. I have had a feeling of oppression and fear (even if slightly) since I got here. It is almost as if I am on the verge of being hauled away for something at any time.

Then, last night on the news, there was a story about these police officers that were setting up sting operations for contractors. Building contractors? electrical? Nope, home computer repairmen that were operating without a license.

Here is what bothers me about it. The people of California don't even realize how they are living. They have given up their freedom by choice and have decided to just give up completely.

It's sad really.

So I have done a reallllllly poor job at updating the site, but until school is over I am just too busy. I'm busy enough with just work, but school on top of it leaves no room for fun (unless you count school).

However, here is a links to Sally's website. It has pictures on it.

SAlly's Blog

Also, Anya's blog is back up.

It's not so much that I don't want to update my blog as much as it is the fact that you have to do it on your computer. After spending 8-10 hours a day on the computer (even on weekends) it's hard to get back on for fun stuff.

However, I promise I will post some kid pics soon.

Believe it or not New Line Cinema was just dissolved by Warner Brothers.

I still have a lot of friends who work there. I hope that they are okay.

...by any stretch of the imagination, but this country will be worse off in the next presidential administration no matter who wins.

I like a man who rules with a certain amount of humility. If this had been Clinton he would have made sure that everyone knew.

Bob Geldof Interview

In case you're not sure who Bob Geldof is, he's the guy who started Band Aid, Live Aid, and is probably the biggest advocate for feeding Africa.

This global warming is freezing my buns off.

Legends on the history of nearly every holiday are obscured by what they have become -- that is, modern day adaptations of legends. However, all we can really act on is the here and now of those traditions and as such I choose a modern interpretation.

So about my valentine...

I've been married for 16 years now to the most wonderful woman in the world. There is no point in bringing up every wonderful thing about her because I would inevitably leave out some very important fact, but I do need to point out a few basic things that make her so special to me.

Judy...
...loves me, I mean she really loves me and I have never had to doubt it.
...has ALWAYS supported me no matter what the circumstance or risk.
...has been an excellent mother.
...is a hottie.
...is the best friend anyone could ever have.
...will be here until the day I die.

I can not express how lucky that I am to have her in my life.

So busy

I've been working hard and it is paying off. I am losing about a pound a week and have finally broken the dreaded 220 barrier.

Though I haven't lost as much weight as I would like, my body fat percentage has gone way down from almost 26 to 21.4. So now instead of being obese I am only unhealthy.

Where as 6 months ago Judy was trying to buy me size 40 pants, my 36ers are now big enough for a belt.

By the way.....



HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!!!