Charger Pre-Game Prediction

Chargers 28 Chiefs 10

[3:56] Can you say, "Self-Destruct!?"

30-16 Final...Chiefs win. Ugh.

Team Party

The All-star games ended on August 5th, but the "official" end is the team party. The trophies finally came in and the girls were each acknowledged for their contribution to the team and handed their National Championship Trophy along with the rest of their goodies (Embroidered sweatshirt, photos, medals, newspaper clippings, etc...)

We had Mexican food catered for the party (carne asada, quesadillas, grilled chicken, pork, rice, etc..), and got to socialize with everyone that we hadn't seen for a long time. The girls got to play basketball, ping pong, swimming, listen to music, watch the Padres lose, and just hang out.

Talk of the next 2008 All-Star season was a topic, geez. Heather is eligible for the team for two more years, but it's too early to think about that, in my opinion. Midland, Texas won the bid for the 2008 14 and Under National Championships. We know not what the future holds...let's just get through this first Renegade tournament. :)

Do you like Mexican Food?

Chester Stiles Wanted For Rape

This man is wanted for the rape of a three year old little girl. Last night we were talking about this guy and what should happen to him if this is true. He videotaped himself assaulting her about four years ago and the tape was turned in by Darren Tuck.

Tuck, who also allegedly showed the tape to others prior to giving it to police, faces a possible 10 years to life sentence for exhibiting pornography and another one to six years for possession of child pornography - cnn.

We both were upset about the story, but I was upset that the news stations were showing the picture of the little girl unblurred. I understand why they did it originally to help find/identify her, but after they had, continued to show her photo along with her name, etc...Hmmm. Come on guys

What do you think should happen to him, if he is convicted?

The Official Date

I went back to the post date that we agreed upon, but i didn't find anything that I noted about it. Maybe because I didn't know what this would be, huh?

6/19/07

Hail to the Queen

LOL. You were right! You knew exactly what she would do.

Here's the question...is it when the first e-mails/calls/communications started, when your first date, kiss, "I love you", etc...or when you say, "we're a couple," that marks the beginning of the relationship (for anniversary purposes)?

Someone said it was the first contact...The other half said, "yup."

I'm gonna go blind

What were they thinking when they laid this down? The entrance to the "secret" computer room. This is how they disorient visitors so they can't remember how to get back in! :)


Do you think it will work?

Early Birthday Gift

My birthday isn't until late next month but someone let me know yesterday that they wanted to give me something that night! Thank You! :)

Luncheon

We had the luncheon today, and my job was to get the nachos supreme! On my way back, I barely made it past the gauntlet of people. Everyone wanted to sample the goods. :)

We used an empty cubicle for the "thanksgiving style" line and the I suggested using the conference room for the meal. I think everyone's favorite was the spicy meatballs and flan. It was amazing how quick everyone split before the clean-up though...

I have to run more, cause I'm gonna get fat eating at all these luncheons! Oh, my work computer is finally fixed :)

Do you help clean up or do you bail as soon as you finish eating?

Ready to Retire?

Over the past week, about six people that I know have retired from my work. It feels a little weird because I remember when I first started there, and seeing them around the department. The "hey kid!" "you guys will be running this place," comments while I was in college, etc...

I spoke to one that isn't retiring and how she "came on-board" a year after I did. We talked about the career decisions we made, and how things would have been if I had stayed (an interesting alternative -Department Director?). She laughed because it seems they just can't get rid of me, and programs that I've written 10 years ago are still being used...But acknowledged that I have done well on the route that I did end up taking. However, I feel that I've not lived up to my full potential...

Tomorrow, we're having a retirement luncheon for one of my friends...I look forward to the roasting, always fun! :)

You happy with the career choices you've made?

Would you want to know?

If you could know the EXACT date and time of your death, would you want to know?

Neighbors

There is one little section of grass that wasn't getting water and it was because the sprinkler was being covered by the neighbors creeping plant. I have a good relationship with my neighbors so I pop my head over the fence, and say:

me: Hey XXX...Do you mind if I trim back some of your plant over there [I point] about 5 inches so that the sprinkler can reach the grass?
her: That is okay. How are you? [random neighbor talk]
me: Thanks...

Today, I get home from work and see that she removed 95% of the plant and left the part that was covering the sprinkler! LOL. So now there's just dirt to replace her plants.

You have any interesting neighbor issues?

Phone Prank

LOL. Who is gonna fess up to the phone prank? I must say that it did make me laugh. But, you know that this calls for a massive retaliatory response; as soon as I find out who did it!!! :)

Do you play any type of pranks on people?

Charger Pre-Game Prediction

31-17 Chargers over the Packers!

[11:09] Uh...Maybe not. THAT WAS A PUMP FAKE!!!
[11:58] Okay. They can still make it happen. A field goal and a TD!
[12:38] Forget about the spread, just win it. :)
[12:46] But can they get it out?
[12:52] Ugh. 21-24. 2:00 minutes to score a field goal or win it.
[12:59] Crap. Game over.
[01:11] Officially over. 31-24, Packers. Plenty O' Season left.

Hmmm...what's for lunch?

USC Wins

Come on...You knew they were gonna win, it was just a matter of how many points. :)

This song (which never gets old to me) reminds me of when I was in High School, and a group of us took a trip up to USC to watch them play the Oregon Ducks. Well, the game was secondary to checking out the school, but it felt like the primary reason :) The girls that came up with us, got a little upset that we focused too much on the cheerleaders. What can you expect, huh?

It's Raining in San Diego

It's finally raining. I love the rain! I'm laying in the backyard with my laptop watching/listening to it rain. I had turned off my sprinklers a couple of days ago and my plants and grass will get plenty o' water. :)


Do you like the rain?

Alone on a Hill

I was out and about last night, and got home about 10:00 p.m. I noticed these spot lights shining from Coors Amphitheatre.
I remembered that it was the street scene and had an idea. Normally they have street scene downtown San Diego, so this was new for me.

I parked my car, got my camera, tripod, and walked over. I was wearing black so I don't think anyone saw me. I took this shot before I went on the BIG HILL. I tried taking some pictures of the venue from the hill but the spotlights were just too bright. I vegged out on the top of the hill and clearly heard the music. :) I thought it was fun...

What was the last concert you went to?

Late Dinner

I was on Bonita Road and stopped at a local taco shop. A customer in line recognized me and gave me a hug. I asked where her mom was and she told me that she was getting her hair done next door. LOL. While I waiting for my order, I went to say "hi." Luckily, I knew her well or she would have had a fit.

Went back to get my order and decided to eat it there. Nobody was there and the lady started talking to me. Wanted to know if I got a degree in photography, what I did, if I'd eaten there before, etc...So pretty much, I got to know a complete stranger while eating. She asked me my name, and said, "till next time." I headed home...

I think this whole thing was interesting because I had just written about that guy hitting on the cashier, but in my situation, I wasn't. Wonder what she said when she went to the back...

Red Bull Air Race 2007

All the boats are lining up to watch the airplane races that are about to start. I think today they hold the qualifiers at 2:30 p.m.

Several of the people here at work are leaving early so that they can see the races up close ( ya gotta pay) , but this is a pretty good view in my opinion.

I'm standing up with my laptop at a 45 degree angle down so I can look out and type at the same time. :) Those guys are noisy!!!

It's FRIDAY

Denisse had asked me if I could give her a ride to work this morning since her car is being looked at, she's the one that I fired as my running partner, if you remember. I said, 'sure.' I get to her house at 6:30 a.m. and she has me drive to a Mexican bakery right by her house. The place was packed! She bought a treat for me for giving her a ride. :)

Since today was Friday, a group of us: Me, Denisse, Gilda, and last minute Gloria (Angela couldn't make it) head off to get some sushi downtown. I pulled up the car so they didn't have to walk all the way to Pluto (that's how far my car is in the parking lot). Gloria wore tennis shoes just incase.

We all order and for some reason, Ms. MegaSpaz Gloria gets her sushi first. The waiter puts out several little dishes for us to share, and she blurts out, "Oh hell no, I'm starving and not sharing!!!" That's all her food right there in the picture (a 4x4), plus that salad, miso soup, and EAT YOUR NAMI.

We'll, Gloria couldn't finish her sushi and then wanted us to help her finish it...LOL, "Oh hell no, Choke on it!!! Oh, and you'll be needing those tennis shoes!" I get my chop sticks and help Gilda (that's her arm) finish off hers. We get back to work all stuffed.

You're a Big Boy

I told my friend that I'd post this. Sometimes I might ask because I don't want to make a unilateral decision and make assumptions.

My mom got this waaaay back (corner of Broadway and 'H') and I plan on keeping him. He got a bath finally, after I don't know how many years!

She always had him in the china cabinet. :)

What do you think he's smiling about?

Dating Fast Food Style

I went to a fast food restaurant tonight because I was lazy to make something at home. I always talk to the cashier and address them by their name in this case her name was Jessica. Maybe 18 or so. I got my food, sat at a table and watched the entertainment.

Jessica: How can I help you?
Guy: I want to get...blah blah blah.
Jessica: Anything else?
Guy: Oh, can you add ... blah blah blah?

So, she totals him up, and he gives her his debit card. It gets declined. So, he keeps taking stuff off his order until the card finally goes through. At this point she has her arms crossed. Then the really fun part:

Guy: Say, do you have a boyfriend?
Jessica: Yes. Do you have a girlfriend?
Guy: No.

Jessica starts to get his order and he gets really brave.

Guy: You know I can give you my phone number, just in case your boyfriend don't be treating you right, you know.
Jessica: Okay. You can leave your number.
Guy: It wouldn't do me no good to leave you my number if you ain't gonna call it right?
Jessica: [smiles politely at him, then looks over at me.
Guy: [looks over at me]
Jessica: Here ya go, oh and don't forget your card.
Guy: You know, I have a cousin that lives close by and I'll be back and if your boyfriend don't treat you right. You know. I'll be back. [he gives me the guy nod as he leaves]
Jessica: bye.

After he leaves, she goes into the back and tells all her work buddies what just happened. Everyone laughs and runs up to the counter to check the guy out as he leaves. Jessica looks at me and asks me if I saw the whole thing. I grin and tell her that she doesn't know how hard it is for a guy.

Smooth Operator, yes or no?

Growl Really Loud

This is for Mary Anne, in reference to my first rain post.

Sometimes you have to pick which fights to fight and which to save for another day...

You think Señor "Yo quiero Taco Bell" is gonna get his booty kicked?

Adobe Photoshop

What do you think of the new Photoshop Logo?

Lunchroom Madness

It seemed like a huge party today in the lunchroom. Evidently it was a huge birthday party Filipino style! It looked like a Thankgiving Feast in there. The birthday girl grabbed my hand and pulled me into the lunchroom and "forced" me to dig in. At first I felt awkward since I'm the new guy in the area, but they made me feel welcome real quick...I'm stuffed and I swear they want to fatten me up. It doesn't help that my work area is RIGHT NEXT to the lunchroom. :)

Imagine what the party will be like for the end of year Sept 30th. Watch out!

First Rain

It rains a little and there's an accident on the freeway, and the "real" rain isn't supposed to show up until going home time or tomorrow. I'm leaving way earlier tomorrow.

To the girl in the blue mini cooper (on the I5) that plowed into the F250. Did you really think you had a chance? :)

Do you have drivers in your area that don't know how to handle "the weather?"

Girl Parking

I decided that I wanted some Jamba Juice down near H-Street in Chula Vista. I parked my car and saw something funny. A girl was backing her car into a parking spot with no cars around. It took a little bit (actually several minutes), and I sat in my car until she finished. This is the end result.

How many of you girls out there back your car in?

The Planes!

I can't concentrate. All I see and hear are the planes buzzing the bay! My blinds are open and everyone is coming into my area to watch the acrobatic planes zoom around. Noisy but looks like fun. They are scheduled to race Friday, so that means ... I'll leave that up to you to figure out.

Already planning Friday's lunch!

Homeless Doggy

I was almost home when I saw a "new" homeless person at the corner near my exit. There are the regular guys that live under the bridge but this guy had a dog.

He had a sign that he wanted to feed his puppy. Can you see him in the basket? I waited till the guy passed my car before taking this picture.


Do you give money to homeless people?

Zonked

I'm driving to work and I always see the car pool violators on 94 W on the on-ramp. Well, today, they had a surprise waiting for them. A CHP was waiting at the very end next to the light. He was physically standing at the light looking in people's cars. He pulled over a red car...and had his ticket book ready.

You ever go in the car pool lane when you aren't supposed to?

Chargers Get Spanked

I watched the game at home, but was picking on my friend while on-line. She was already mad that I kept saying that they'd get blown out before the game started. After each score, she'd say there is still time left...Uh huh, for it to get worse!

Did anyone see the Raider -v- Bronco game? It just made me think how the OT rule needs to be changed. I'm offering a suggestion: Give the other offense an opportunity to try to score. If one team scores a TD/FG in 5 plays, then the other team must do the same or better, or lose! In a case of them tying, you just keep going until the quarter is over.

If after five quarters, you're tied...you get that 1 in the T column in regular season. This may not be the perfect solution but it's definitely better than the who wins the coin toss method they have now.

What do you think would work for OT?