Tales from the Silver Tongued Devil

I'm looking for a few good authors

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:12:46 GMT

Kiddos, it's been a short while and I'll just give you a quick update before the meat and potatoes of the evening.

First of all, Mama is doing quite well. Six months along and she and baby boy are doing great. I know that I don't say it very often, but I can't help to smile thinking that this kid will be one of the coolest kids on the block. That will mostly because of his parents and many of the "aunts and uncles" that will be surrounded in his life.

I'm so proud of you Kitten; we'll take on the world with our kid and succeed.

My personal issues are doing a quite bit better. It's nice to know that I have some really great people in my life. It's also wonderful that I have two (soon to be three) to keep me going and love me for me. I love all of you.

And now for something completely different:

First off, thanks to Abbie and Lynn for this. Our talks earlier today was my inspiration for this little project.

Secondly; this is an ongoing project and you don't have to feel obligated to do it. I'm just curious if anyone is interested and would like to contribute. If we get enough stories; I would like to try to get it published.

On to the project:

The project is, for lack of a better term, short stories based in the realm of "Supernatural Fiction". What I'm looking for is stories based in this world, but adding the elements of vampires, werewolves, ghosts, etc. Whether you believe in it or not isn't in question, but if you have ideas or a good story...

Nothing is really finalized, but again just something to get you thinking. If you're interested, please let me know and we'll talk about it. Time to get the ol' creative thinking cap out and dust it off.

Have fun kiddos and expand your mind.

So Now You Know (and knowing is half the battle)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:58:27 GMT

It's been a few weeks and things have been pretty calm.

Things with Abbie's ultrasound went well today. Our son is healthy and doing well at this point. We've gotten to see better pics of him. Needless to say that he's looking a lot like his dad (big nose and big feet). I feel bad because Abbie wants a natural birth and if this kid takes after me...

I hope that Abs will be able to handle the natural birth. She's a strong woman and I know that she will manage.

The last few weeks have been interesting. I didn't realize that things were affecting me as bad as they were until reality kind of came crashing down around me.

I've been having major self doubts about my life to current. I've actually had to face some old demons that I thought were buried. Most of the time in the past, I could bury them and continue on. The last few months were trying. I was trying to figure out these self-doubts and lack of self worth.

I'm surprised that I was able to keep things so hidden for so long...

I sat down with some people last night and discussed all of these issues that I have been having and they put it into perspective. They stemmed from issues that I thought were gone had residuals from a major confrontation some six months ago.

Hard to believe that someone could sap the best parts out of a person all of this time. Needless to say, the facts lifted a giant weight that was crushing me. I've noticed considerable energies returning. I've been able to ground, center and shield and they're growing stronger. Now I know that I'll grow in leaps and bounds in my faith now.

Thank you to those that have been patient with me and for those that have been able to help. I love all of you dearly...

Finally, an update

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:04:59 GMT

Okay, I'm a slacker. I admit it and fully take on that responsibility.

I'll give you the short on anything that I've missed updating on in the last few weeks.

The vacation that Abs and I took was well...

Did you ever see National Lampoon's Vacation? Know how everything went wrong with the Griswold clan? Yeah, that's pretty much what happened to us. We spent four days out of the area and spent most of the time in the fucking car.

Nine states in four fucking days!

New Orleans was a waste. I can now understand why Katrina missed it; it was fucked up before she came through. We got our reservations screwed up and overcharged. They lost our reservations and the hotel was a dump. I would suggest that if you go to The Big Easy, stay out of the French Quarter unless it's to visit.

The rest of the vacation was spent around the homestead, chillaxin'. It was nice bonding time for the two of us.

Speaking of the family, Mama is doing fine. She's absolutely beautiful and the boy is doing quite well. He's healthy and moving around. Abs has been feeling him moving around. Soon, we should be able to feel him too.

So, with that and work and all the other bullshit that is life; we've been busy.

We had Pagan Pride Day here in town this last weekend. We all performed beautifully and the day as a whole was fantastic. We're looking forward to next year!

Hope that things are all well on your end.

Contented Sigh

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:17:23 GMT

Busy week it has been so far kids...

Where did the Yoda speak come from? Must be the Starbucks...

Thanks again for that new addiction, Midnyte.

Well, I said that I would go on about the kid when it was time....

We had the ultrasound on Tuesday a week ago and I'm still happy that it's a boy. It's funny, because Abs and I were thinking that it would have been a girl. I even asked the ultrasound tech if she was sure.

Hell, for all I know that the kid was giving us the finger.

This is our child and for those that know us, well it wouldn't be right for the kid to pick up our bad habits. I have a feeling that the first word the kid will say will be on George Carlin's "Seven words that you can't say on television."

Anyway, we do have a name picked out but I'm not saying anything for the time being. For those that know or remember what we've told you, don't go saying anything. When the kid's born, you'll know for sure.

The other big thing that's happened was that I'm now a Initiate of the Alexandrian tradition of Witchcraft. I can now say that I'm officially a witch, priest and brother of Owl Wood Circle. I did notice a change in myself that night and the days that have followed. I'm still working through a lot of it (it was a change that I was ready for, but it's a learning experience). I'm looking forward to new challenges and new experiences in this new world now.

And for the record, if you have any questions of my practice; please ask or just go ahead and look it up. I'd prefer the questions though...

The next big thing is New Orleans for Abs and myself. We've been married for four years and we're now taking our honeymoon. We actually had the money this year and we're looking forward to this. We're leaving Saturday morning and will be spending close to a week down there. There are a couple of things that we've got planned: Abs wants to go on an airboat trip and I'll get to geek out at the World War II museum down there (one of my favorite times in history). I know that I want to find Marie Laveau's grave and leave an offering. Also, I wouldn't mind taking one of the haunted tours or going to a blues club or two...

Don't worry, I'll have the pics up once we get home and have them uploaded.

Also just an F.Y.I., in Indy on Sept. 25th is Pagan Pride day in Broad Ripple Park. If anyone's interested in checking it out go to indypaganpride.org for more information. Owl Wood Circle should be performing a ritual that day. I'll have more information as I find out about it. It'll be a long day, but I'm looking forward to it.

Okay sorry about the geekiness, but I'm very excited about what's been going on with my life. I thought that I would share.

Contemplation

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:12:14 GMT

It's funny that when you're waiting for something, there always seems to be some random thoughts that go through your head.

No, nothing bad; just strangely odd.

Okay here's what I'm getting at.

So Abs and I are flipping through channels a little while ago and what do I stop on? I stop on a spaghetti western on AMC. I couldn't even tell you which one it was, but it had to be the ending. Ol' Clint killed the bad guy and got saved by a local. Typical.

So I get to thinking. Abs and I saw Wolverine yesterday and I had to comment that it was very well put together. I start thinking even more and remember the opening of the movie. So now I pose the question that has been in my head for the last couple of hours:

When was the last time you saw a really good Western, Gangster or War movie?

I mean a really good one...

I can actually answer this for me and it is like this:

Western: The Outlaw Josey Wales
Gangster: The Public Enemy
War: Saving Private Ryan

With the exception of Saving Private Ryan, the other two movies were done before I was born. This is a major reason that I don't like going to the theater on opening night, or at all, to see some of these movies that are coming out of Hollywood. Nothing really catches my attention.

Mind you, there are some flicks that I wouldn't mind seeing this summer (District 9, G.I.Joe, Star Trek, Inglorious Basterds). However, I'm not looking forward to another Final Destination or Land of the Lost. I've seen the latter enough and the former on television. They both sucked (although the Final Destination series had some cool deaths).

I get that horror is a date movie. So is the romantic comedy or the serious drama. I get it. What about us that like to see something different than what's out there currently; a rehash of a television series or a script that's been passed around more than Madonna in her early days?

Yes, I realize that I'm a bit of a hypacrite with two of the movies on my must see this summer. I'm a geek and I'm curious to see if they're done ANY justice.

Sadly, I continue to bang my head on the computer desk, trying to find something that will satisfy my passion for great film. Don't get me wrong: you tell me that you've got something by Kurosawa, Woo, Miike, Kubrick or any great director by the gods I'll watch it with you and bring the popcorn, candy and drinks.

You've got a DVD of James Cagney in a great gangster role? I'll sit with you and root for Cagney until his character is killed off in the end. John Wayne in an epic World War II classic? Let me watch "The Duke" lead the boys into war and back home.

Do you see where I'm going with this? Maybe there's not many people in Hollywood that impress me all that much. I miss the classics, I really do.

Five question interview

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:38:40 GMT

Things are going well all around for the time being. No further updates until the first ultrasound, which will be next week. Look forward for that.

Okay, so a person that is dear to my heart sent this to me. Timekiller I know, but I can't sleep and I bit at the bait. If you're interested, just send me a reply of "interview me".

1. If you could travel anywhere in the world (unlimited funds), where would you go, with whom, & what would you do?
This one is kind of easy. The major trip I would take would be to Japan. Japan has called to me for years and I would love to visit. I would go solo on my trip, since it would be a "spiritual" journey for me. As for what I would do, well there would be a lot! Japan has a lot going on. Visiting the capital, as well as the ancient capital is high on the list. Visiting the temples and spending time in them would be a lot of fun.

2. What do you think are your five best qualities? How would your closest friends answer this question?
In no particular order: my eyes, my passion to live life to the fullest, my sense of humor, my sense of honor and my heart. My closest friends I hope would agree with me, but I know that there are some things that I'm not thinking of at this point.

3. Not counting your engagement, wedding, or finding out you are going to be a daddy (those are way too predictable), what is the best memory you have in life (details please!)?
Well, there are two of them. They are both accomplishments that I'm quite proud of. The first goes way back to my pro wrestling days. I was in the championship match with my real life close friend and we had a hell of a match. There was points in the match that we could have gotten seriously hurt and the funny thing is that the match was absolutely flawless. Winning the title for the first time was pretty cool too (details will have to provided in a person to person setting, it would be too long)!
Second one is more recent. At work, they reinstated the employee of the month. Guess who was the first? Needless to say that at the end of that month I wanted that title back!

4. If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, living or dead, real or imagined, who would it be & why (& what would you talk about)?
This one could be a cop-out, but there is one person that I would love to sit and talk to him one last time. My mom's mom remarried and Grampa Al would be that one person. You see, while I really never knew my paternal grandpa, Grampa Al was the one that I spent a lot of time under the learning tree. I'm not sure what we would talk about, but I would like to hear him one more time...

5. What is your ideal birthday dinner, appetizer to dessert including beverage?
Okay, the last one would be the hardest. This would take place in a wonderful place that I wish existed...
It would start with a Killian's and a shot of tequila. The waitress would bring out a basket of Cheddar Biscuits (similar to Red Lobster, only better). There would be no appetizer, I don't do them. Dinner is simple; Chicago Deep Dish Pizza (especially from Gino's) and no I'm not picky on the toppings. No one screws up a Gino's deep dish, but simple is better. Dessert would have to be a homemade cheesecake with strawberry topping. After all of that; nothing would make a birthday dinner spectacular than spinning around on the dance with a beautiful woman on my arm under the starlight.

Truthful, a bit touching, but truthful. Okay have a great night.

Update for those that follow here

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:57:18 GMT

Late at night and all is good.

That's what the watchman said to me before I pushed him off the balcony...

Sorry, been watching the second trailer for Inglorious Basterds the last couple of nights. I finally added it to my MySpace profile. Check it out when you have the chance. Could you tell that I'm a huge Tarantino fan? I'm waiting to see what he'll pull out this time. Absolutely loved Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction and Resevior Dogs and I'm been waiting to see what will come with the new movie.

Okay I'm done being a fanboy, for now.

As for the offspring, Abs had an appointment on Tuesday past and the kid is doing well. The little bugger was hiding from Abs' doctor but they cornered the kid. The kid's doing well and is very healthy. The heartbeat is strong and normal. Abs is even starting to show a little (keep in mind, she is my wife and I know quite a bit about her).

I don't think that I could ever love her more now than I ever have. We've had a rough couple of weeks, but I see that things are going to be okay.

I love all of you and enjoy what you have. You never know when it will be gone.

It's still all too surreal...

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:05:40 GMT

Hola! Que pasa?!

Okay, I'm done with that. I thought that I'd try something different; so much for trying to be cool. Wait a minute, I was never cool... wow way to panic over nothing.

So it's official, Abbie has some kind of alien growing in her. She went in for her first ultrasound and there was little peanut (the kid's got papa's head, poor thing). We've got the picture on the fridge and as soon as I can figure out this f'n scanner, I'll have the pics up on my myspace account.

Oh, we received our first gifts for the kid. We were up visiting a member of the extended family. My friend, as well as her mom gave us a few things for the little one. I almost started crying in their kitchen.

Yeah, I almost started crying. Quit acting all shocked. There is a human somewhere in me.

This is really odd. I'm waiting to wake up. Think I'll pinch meself...

Nope, not sleeping.

Very cool.

There is one thing that I'd like to address. We're not particular to what the kid will be; as long as the kid is healthy and has ten finger and ten toes.

Although if there is a betting pool, I'm willing to get in on it.

The best Father's Day gift I could ever receive!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:22 GMT

New news this time kids!

The first thing that I need to share is a very happy surprise.

My wife is pregnant!!

This was very unexpected. Those that read this blog regularly, or have read it in the past; know that Abs and I have had a hell of a time trying to conceive. Abs thought that she had a bad case of the flu about a month ago. When she had nausea for close to a month, I asked if she was pregnant. She didn't know, but we decided to get a test; both came back positive. She wanted a respected third opinion, so on Friday night we went to immediate care down the street from us. We were expecting the results on Monday.

We got the results on Father's Day.

I'm beyond happy! I know that she is! In about eight months time, we'll be bringing a new life into the world.

We're taking requests now for what countries people want when our kid takes over the world.

Coming into my own

Thu, 14 May 2009 05:54:36 GMT

This has been a long time coming. I apologize for the length of time that's gone past since I've updated. For those that frequent my blog know that I tried to update once a month, but I've decided to update when I feel necessary.

Okay, let's get past the painful shit first: work. I'm still working at Kroger's. I've been so busy with work that this is the partial reason that I don't write here. I blame the extra work on the weather (besides, people need to eat). One note other than they let me cut some of the meat at work now, is that this month I'm employee of the month! How cool is that!!

Well now let's have some fun...

Since we moved down here to Indy, it has been a real treat. I've gotten to know some really awesome people! Many of my co-workers are great, but another group of people that I get to hang out with are, for a lack of a better word, wow. Let me backtrack a bit and I'll get you up to speed.

(sigh) I AM A WITCH.

That wasn't so hard. Let me try it again...

I AM A WITCH!!

When Abs and I moved down here and started hanging out with our friends again, we went to a Introduction to Witchcraft class taught at a local store. I'll be honest, at first I went for Abs (her being a solitary at the time). As I actually sat and listened to what was being said, it really made a lot of sense. Being brought up in a Roman Catholic home, but not really enforced (except for the no meat on Lent, which I never really understood in the first place), I had a hell of a time understanding that type of faith. When I was in college, I practiced Zen. That really carried over with me in this new dip in the religious swimming pool. Witchcraft was a new thing for me, it still is. For the first time in my life, Witchcraft made a lot of sense to me. So the four of us took the step into a ritual at Samhain and I fell in love with it. The high priestess had several classes that she taught and Abs and I rarely missed one since then. I have to admit that I really felt a change in myself. I looked at the world in the way that I used to so many years ago, through new eyes.

I feel/felt alive all over again.

I've been going to classes and rituals and I've grown as a person. I've even grown closer to those that I've invited into my life. Abs has been there with me and I'm so glad that I have her in my life. I also owe a special thanks to my fellow practictioners as well; they have become new friends, scratch that; family that I want to see almost everyday. They are the family I need sometimes. I'll give you an example:

At the beginning of May was Beltane. I went to two rituals that weekend. One was for Owl Wood (which is the group that I'm looking forward to joining it's ranks) and the other was for Covenant of Horus (another group that has many of the members of Owl Wood, as well as other practictioners). During part of the ceremony I had a door that seems closed to me for years literally kicked open. Shortly after that I had a conflict with myself. I was torn on acting on a feeling (which I didn't act on) and it drained me. I have accepted Hephaestus (the forge god of the Greek pantheon) into my life for Owl Wood, but the Loa evaded me until this night. It seems that Ogun showed himself to me that night and in his pleasant way, chose me. I spent the rest of the ritual in a daze, not remembering much of what happening. After some discussion that night and expressing my feelings, I had to leave.

Don't ask me why I had to leave, but I needed to get out of there. I went outside to find some answers and was alone for a few minutes. Niteowl came out and talked to me about his experience with the Loa. It was familiar to me, it made sense. I knew that I was welcomed that night. I have made my peace with Ogun and with these two, I've noticed a change in me.

Needless to say, I am now on the path that I should have been on so many years ago. It has made me a better person. I now look forward to each new day with guidance, happiness and love.

Okay, enough about that. I'm still enjoying Indy and look forward to many happy days to come. I hope that I'll see you here again someday soon.

Nostalgia of a Geek

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:54:26 GMT

Happy Holidays to everyone!

With Christmas gone and the New Year coming, I can't help to feel going back in my memories. With a viable income, I can't help but to relive some of my childhood. With the re-issue of G.I.Joe (in the 25th anniversary of the cartoon and comics, but as toys), I've restarted collecting and playing with the toys of my past. I think I now have equal to what my remaining old collection in figures (still working on the vehicles, though). I still don't understand how Abbie puts up with my geekiness (she's a trooper, I'll give her that).

With jumping into my kid dreams, I'm remembered of some fun times I had as well. I'm not saying that the years of growing up were horrible, I just remember things possibly different than everyone else. I've been thinking of high school (thanks Josh for bringing some of those memories back) and what I did on the outside of that prison. I think of my time pro wrestling.

I'll admit that I had a lot of fun during those years. I think that I was the most fit in those days. Pro wrestling has always been a part of my life as far back as I can remember, from watching matches as a kid to going to shows, then actually going to classes for training to performing in matches. I miss the adrenaline rush, the theatrics, the stories, and yes even the pain.

You have to keep in mind that we did (the collective group of wrestlers that I worked with, male and female) watch WWF (back then) and old school ECW, but we followed the Japan stories (mainly the now defunct FMW and BJW). We were a hardcore group; high risk spots off of ladders or balconies, using chairs, barbed wire and fluorescent lighttubes (yes, even the women of the organization would get in these matches). We thought it was the coolest thing back then, we thought we were invincible.

To tell the truth, I still look back at it fondly.

I've been trying to find as many videos and pics from those days, but apparently they are hard to come by. So now I'm in pursuit of some shirts, CD's and videos of the Japan shows that we used and spent hours studying. If anyone knows how to find some of these items (FMW and BJW are the main ones I'm looking for), by all means let me know (Carol, maybe you could let me know if you find some of these things, since you're in Japan).

Also, check out the new vid I have on my MySpace profile. It's the history of Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW) from 1996-2002. If you have any questions, drop me a line and I'll explain what's going on.

Same Ol' Song and Dance

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:20:09 GMT

I'm still alive.

Hard to believe that after all this time, isn't it?

Just a quick update for I should have been in bed about an hour ago. Work's been busy with the re-grand opening. I'm getting my hours and I'm looking forward to having Thanksgiving off. It's been busy, I'll give you that.

We'll be up in the Region for the weekend after Thanksgiving. It was the only time that I could get off of work.

Oh, I forgot. I have my car up and running. Good timing too; the day it was done (Halloween) it was cold that weekend. I'm not walking to work anymore, but I get a lot of exercise there.

...by the way, so much for quitting the nicotine habit...

Currently working on my next Fanfic. The Ballad of Sidewinder had the most reads of any of my work so far. It should for it was twelve chapters (by the way, if anyone has read my work on Fanfiction.net (M.A. Maciejewski), please let me know what you thought of what I wrote. I want more criticism.

Hitting the big 29 on Wednesday. Hopefully it will be a good day.

I'll catch you all on the flip side...

Well Hey There True Believers...

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:53:58 GMT

I'm so bad about keeping this thing updated. I've been so damn busy with work and my writings that I don't really have anything new to talk about. This is the first time in several weeks that I have some things to post. Again, most of this is just random shit that's been in and out in the last couple of weeks.

The job at Kroger is going okay. Don't get me wrong; I like what I do and the work isn't that hard. I'm now officially getting 40 hours a week, plus some overtime. I'm also interested in getting into the management game. Who knows? One day I might be working in my own store. The pay is what sucks. It's hard to make a living off what I make an hour. It's hard.

Speaking of work, for some reason the younger employees seem to look up to me (and no it's not a short joke). Several of the kids up front come and bullshit with me in the meat shop. Apparently, they like me. Before you go anywhere, I'm aware that for younger people are comfortable around me. Needless to say, I hope that I'm not getting set up for a hit.

I'm officially past the three day for not smoking. Actually, I'm on day four. Not only that, but I did an official weigh in the other day. Guess who's back to 295? Keep in mind that I was pushing 350 before Abs and I moved down to Greenwood. I'm still walking to work and sometimes home from. I'm going to have to start putting phonebooks into my backpack to increase the weight.

I mentioned that I'm still doing fanfics. I'm on my fourth story, which should be complete before the end of week. This last story (The Ballad of Sidewinder) took a lot out of me. It stands (at this time) at 51 pages in Word, with well over 23,000 words and I'm just about finished. This one was a hell of a beating on me. I'm going to try to change gears and work on another story. I'm thinking of taking some time away from Fanfics and concentrate on other stories. I'll see how I'm feeling as the holidays grow near.

I'll do my best to keep this updated more, but no promises.

It's been one of those things...

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:54:17 GMT

Hey, it's been a while. I've finally decided just to give y'all an update. I don't like blogging as much anymore. Nothing against it, for the most part. I really don't have much to talk about and most of it is mundane bullshit.

Work's been going well, for the most part. I say that because we had an incident at work the other day. The entire store was evacuated due to a carbon monoxide leak. We had fifteen people go to the hospital and many others were given oxygen (yours truly included). I'm doing fine now, but to tell the truth I was fine when I was there. Go figure. Needless to say, I scored some overtime yesterday.

We're doing fine down here; adjusting to our new lives. We've been busy with work and home and we couldn't be happier. We're planning to be up in the region for a wedding of some very close friends next weekend. Other than that, we'll be up sometime over the holidays. I'm patiently waiting for fall.

Too much to do in this time

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:14:19 GMT

It has been an ordeal the last month. I've been working very hard landscaping for a local church. Hell, I've lost about twenty plus pounds working there. It's been a tough job, but it's been an experience. I'll be starting a new job on Tuesday. I'm actually going back to my roots and working at Kroger's right down the street.

You see, my first job was working in the local grocery store. I put in three years doing the job before moving to Valpo. I worked at Meijer's for a year as well doing the same there. I'll be doing something different. I've done stock all of those times. I'll be working with meat now. It's going to be a learning experience. Who knows? Maybe I'll become skilled with knives and have some fun.

Let's see, what else is up? I've been writing some fanfictions for G.I. Joe (Go to fanfiction.net and lookup M.A.Maciejewski; start with hidden voices first, then defensive stances). I'm currently working on a third story for them and it should be done by September. Keep in mind that the characters in these stories are established, so there won't be too much detail of the characters. The next story will have some character development, so stay tuned (shameless self plug, but I know some people that enjoy what I've written before).

Been reading Stephen Colbert's "I Am America (and so can you)! It's a funny book, even if it's from a Republican point of view. I would recommend it, but I find Jon Stewart way funnier.

Other recommendations:

The Dark Knight-Bad ass sequel to Batman Begins plus a nod to Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker. He became that role.

L'arc en Ciel-The U2 of Japan. Started as rockers and now are in the rock/pop status. Catchy tunes with some really f'n cool music videos. I've been digging "Ready, Steady, GO!" and "Driver's High recently."

S.M. Sterling's "Dies the Fire Trilogy"-story of the end of technology and society is in a new Dark Ages. Very interesting way to live (wouldn't mind it happening now, as a matter of fact).

Operation Indy: Complete

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:59:03 GMT

Just a quick update: Abbie and I are both working and we're enjoying Indy very much. Once I have time to actually update, I'll put one here. Talk to you all soon.

Operation Indy Part II: Complete

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:56:54 GMT

Holy hell, it's been a while since I've blogged. Things have been so damn crazy, you all have no idea (then again, maybe you do). We're officially living in Indy and it's starting to feel like home. The apartment is close to seventy percent complete and we should be done with the rest of the boxes before the New Year.

I have to admit, I really like it down here. It's a lot better than living in the Region. It's a little more laid back, and the people just seem friendlier. I even noticed that people aren't as rude when I drive. They actually do the speed limit down here (I know! What the hell!). It's a bit of a shock from what I've known, but you know what? I think I can get used to this...

I'm currently looking for a job, so I hope to be working by the end of the month. I'm not liking not going to work. I need something to do other than try to organize the house. Although I'm enjoying doing a lot of the cooking.

Next time I'll post, we should have internet at the house. I'll catch you all on the flip side. Contact me in a week or so. Miss my Region Rats!

One hell of a send off

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:13:10 GMT

Well Abbie and I had our final day at work. She is on a leave of absence with work. I will miss my co-workers, but I intend to stay in touch with them.

Speaking of my co-workers, guess who decides to take us out and gets yours truly annihilated? Yeah, I'm still having some after effects from the six beers and quite a few shots. I'm not sure what half of them were, but I know that tequila was involved. They are a good group of people, and I will miss them terribly. I will admit that they know how to throw them down. We ended up at Franklin House in Valpo and it was a blast from the get go. We talked alot and the band was killer (The Unit, an awesome cover band). Guess who made a complete jackass out of himself? Yeah, I'm sure that whatever was caught on film will be posted on Youtube any day now...

I will admit that when Thriller was played, I was a very cool zombie (of course, this could have been in my mind anyway).

Yes, I danced. I danced to my drunken heart and had a great time. I'm feeling it a bit today. I guess that is the price of booze, yes? Yes.

Well, I'm not too hungover at this time. I'm writing complete thoughts, and sucking down some green tea. Seems to be lifting that alcohol induced haze that I was in when I woke up.

Abbie and I have a lot of work in front of us this weekend. We plan on doing nothing. We'll start taking apart our room on Monday. We'll be moving on July 1st, and there is a lot to get done before then.

Here's to the next chapter in our life.

Stroke of Luck

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:19:18 GMT

Apparently this move to Indianapolis is a major part of our destiny. So many things are falling into place that it's not even funny. It started with Abbie getting promoted and will continue with her title down there. We moved on to Abbie's aunt offering us some furniture. The big one that happens is that my grandmother calls my mom and tells her that she is getting rid of her basement furniture. This is a full living room set and a full bedroom set as well.

We've only have a few days left for work. Friday is our last day, and we'll be free after that Friday. We'll be packing for a good portion for the week after.

I know sometime ago I mentioned that I started writing again. I signed up with fanfiction.net and started to post on there. I only have one story up at this time, but I should have another up in a couple of weeks. With the move coming up, I really haven't had the time to write recently. Once I get down to Indy, I'll write some more, and hopefully I will continue my long story.

I'll be pretty quiet for the next couple of weeks on the blog end, but I'll be in touch

Writer's Block: Some words to live by...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:24:55 GMT

What words do you find wise enough to live by?

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Don't sweat the small shit. Also, and this sounds odd, but one day I told myself that I would never have a bad day ever again. Truth? It works.

Afterthoughs

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:26:36 GMT

"Is this what life is supposed to be like?" was something that someone said to me earlier this week. Is life supposed to be about work and home? I think it is, but there are other things that fall into this. Friends are always important and with them, they are supposed to make life fun. It's what you make your life to be. I know that I'm happy with my life, and why shouldn't I be? I have a wonderful wife, great friends, and a loving family. What else could anyone want?

Thought of the day: If you push someone to do something too much, sooner or later they will push back.

I find myself looking down at a scar that I received when I made my wife's engagement ring (yes, you read that right; made it). It's a burn that will stay with me for the rest of my days. It's funny, for I find it to be a mark of my love for her. Maybe we really are meant to be together (and there was never a doubt in my mind).

A friend in Japan has a muse. Guess who it is? It's a bit humbling, but she's a close friend and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I'm sorry that I don't blog a lot. Abbie and I are way too busy with getting ready for Indy. Besides, a lot of my time is spent writing (mostly fanfictions). I am truly a geek now.

Go listen to some Barenaked Ladies. I have their Greatest Hits album, and for some reason, I listen to it for a week. I just love the music. It's a bit of an inspiration for me.

Okay, I'm done. I'll have something more sensible in a week or so.

Once More With Feeling

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:51:47 GMT

Yeah, I know I ripped off the title of that Musical Buffy episode, sue me.

We've got a month left, and I'm starting to get anxious. I guess it's that feeling that there is nothing I can do to change this whole thing, and for once I'm looking forward to something different. That's not the only thing that's different now.

I recently noticed a bit of a change in personality. I know that I'm going to have to explain this. I'm currently training my replacement at work. She's a sweet kid, and I'm glad to say that she picked up on the work like bears to honey. The only issue is that I'm back ..noons for most of my time left with the company. For once, I'm not that upset about it. There was a time that I would have dismissed the idea of being put on that shift ever again. Now, I'm actually enjoying it. I think that it's the idea that after this new girl is trained, I know that I'm leaving behind a bit of a legacy at work. I'm not the best employee at times, but knowing that my knowledge, as well as a competent work staff, are going to continue doing a job that I kind of enjoyed.

Speaking of work, I did another thing out of character at work on Monday. I called my supervisor's boss a "dick". The best part of this is that I didn't get in trouble for it. Keep in mind that this guy is a wiseacre and if you can give back to him as well as take it, he's cool about it. He's a hell of a guy, and very friendly, and have enjoyed working for him. He's been busting my balls on leaving (my personal favorite is that he's firing me on June 21st), and I actually think it's all in good fun. I give it back as well as take it.

It's kind of funny too. Now that people know I'm leaving, some of them will actually miss me...

I know that Abbie's looking forward to this (please check out her newest blog on MySpace: Life) more than I am. I just realized, that once again in two years time that we're moving again. This time, things will be better. Unfortunately, as I casually look around our room, that we've got more crap to pack up. Hopefully we'll pitch a good portion of it, and have less to take with us. It's strange that we actually lost some furniture, and in that same sense, gaining some more. Abbie's aunt is giving us some endtables and a sleeper loveseat. My folks are holding some boxes for us, and we'll probably have them hold them a little longer. They're also holding a cedar chest that my parents and I got for Abbie. I want to take that with us. It's kind of a gift. Between that and two dressers, my work table, and a couple of bookshelves; all we have are boxes. Lots of them.

Let's not forget our "kids". Three of them. This should be fun.

P.S. This is completely off subject but if anyone knows where I can pick up a new Ramones logo shirt in a 3X, please let me know.

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:50:03 GMT

I posted this on my MySpace account, and didn't post it here...? Wow I'm slipping. Enjoy!

A - Age: 28
B - Book(s) you enjoy: Books by Anthony Bourdain, S.M. Stirling, Edgar Allan Poe, J.K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman
C - Can’t live without: Happiness
D - Dessert you’ll spoil your dinner for: Chocolate Chip Cookies
E - Essential start to your day: Breakfast
F - Favorite genre of music: Classic Rock, Jazz, Big Bands/Swing music
G - Greatest vacation you’ve taken: Any trip I’ve gone on with Abbie
H - Hope you have for the future: Health, love and happiness to those that are the closest to me (they know who they are).
I - Incredible sight you’ll never forget: Abbie’s face when I popped the question
J - Job title you currently hold: Call Center Analyst II
K - Kids in your family: nephews: Zac, Kane, Kai nieces: Madison
L - Last movie you watched: Revenge of the Nerds
M - Month you love the most: October
N - Newest piece of clothing you own: couple of long sleeved shirts
O - Opposed to: ignorance
P - Phobia you wish you could conquer: fear of being alone
Q - Quote you love: I do not suffer from insanity, I enjoy it (Maciejewski creed)
R - Right or left-handed: right
S - Scent that reminds you of childhood: outdoors
T - Time of day you love most: Evenings
U - Unique talent you possess: I can get along with anyone
V - Veggie you love: most of them
W - Want to accomplish: publish some of my writings
X - Extra fun hobby you have: Quite a few: reading, gaming, painting minis, archery, drawing
Y. Yummy food that you make: I’d like to think some of it is. I gave myself the nickname of "The Ronin Cook".
Z - Zoo animal you are most like: Wolf

After all...

Sat, 10 May 2008 18:26:01 GMT

Well, time to blog again. I haven't really have had much to say recently, thus the time gaps in blogs. Of course, that's not to say that nothing is going on. We're getting ready for Indy. I've put in my notice at work, so my last day will be June 20th. We'll use that last week before the end of June to pack, get a moving truck and what not.

Abs and I are real excited to getting down there. She's probably gonna end up working as a loan shark for a while. I'll have an interview when I get down there. More on that later.

I had a fun day today. I spent a good portion of it running. Bills have to be paid all, and that wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. While coming back from the bank, I noticed that the car was swerving. No, I wasn't drunk. I end up pulling into a parking lot and notice that one of my tires was flat. I go ahead and change the tire and notice a good size hunk of metal sticking out of it. Nothing more fun that changing a tire in the blazing sun. I'll have to get a new tire on Monday.

Abs and I will have to head to the store later and get food for the week. Should be a productive end to a productive day.

Acting C.O.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:22:07 GMT

My supervisor left for a vacation for a few days, and guess who she left in charge? Yep, that's right, me. From today until Monday, I'm the supervisor. As my first day, it went...badly.

Granted, the things that happened were out of my control, but it sucks nonetheless. One of my co-workers wiped out and messed up her shoulder. She's out of commission for at least tonight. I find out about this and I'm upset, but nothing I can do about it. Later in the afternoon, some of our networks went down due to phone line issues. We couldn't call our contact at the banks to have them fix their ATMs. It was still pretty chaotic when I left today...

I'm hoping things will go better tomorrow. I'm hoping that no one calls this evening or when I'm sleeping. I can only hope...

Otherwise, everything is okay. I'm just glad to be home sucking down a beer. Life is looking better.