Bigger Fish To Fry

Is it me, or does this just seem like a total waste of time and money?

I mean seriously, doesn't the FBI have better things to do? Go solve a bank robbery, find some missing kids or maybe solve a cold-case or something.

Why does the government have to get involved with major league sports of any kind?

I Need A Vacatoin From My Life

I've had it! I know I live in Wisconsin and Winter is supposed to be cold and snowy, but seriously, it has been below freezing temps since early January.

I want/need to go to someplace warm for a while. Where to go cheap? Mexico, Carribean? Help me out I need to thaw.

What Now?

I don't know what to do anymore. I am about at the end of my rope concerning my career. I just don't want to give up on broadcasting. It has been my passion since I was a kid.

At this point though, it would seem that it is coming to an end, unless I pack up and move once again. I am hopeful something opens up at my current company.

The Bitch of it all is, I have done nothing wrong to be put in this position. I just don't know anymore.

I have been half-assedly looking for something new to do. But it is so discouraging looking at job postings. It seems I need a degree of some kind for the jobs that are of interest to me. Guess I shouldn't have been such a fucking slacker in HS. Maybe I could have gone to college. I've always hated school though. Well the school that I HAD to go to.

I have excelled in schools that I WANTED to go to like my Navy school and Broadcasting school.

Well, I'm getting rambly now. I'll keep you updated.

What a surprise and stuff

To my surprise when I opened my mailbox yesterday, there was an envelope with just my name on it. It was not mail, it was an evelope that someone other than the mailman put there.

I started getting kind of freaked out wondering who the hell put it there and do I now have a stalker and have to file restraining order paperwork. I guess I don't have much faith in humanity at the moment.

Anyway, I shoveled the plow droppings at the end of the driveway and came inside to look at the mail. I opened it, and to my surprise it was a note from a neighbor that said "thank you for plowing me out, have dinner and a few drinks on me". There was also a gift card to a restaurant as well. I helped a few people with their driveways, so I don't know which neighbor it was. I guess it will remain a mystery.

On to the other stuff.

It is sometimes kind of fun being peoples' go-to-guy. I seem to be the vehicle go-to-guy this week. Pulling and pushing people out of the snow earlier this week, and today changing a flat tire. Diego is probably my best friend in Madison. I would do anything for him, short of killing someone, I guess that depends on the day though.

I don't spend enough time with Diego, that needs to change as we don't know how much longer he will here.

I have found that I don't appreciate friends enough or spend enough time with them, and then they are gone.

Winter Wonderland

Snow Glorious Snow. Since I got up this morning we have accumulated over a foot of snow.

Most people at work had left before noon. Seems it was only the programming people that were still left in the building. I only had to pull one person out with my truck but helped push three others out.

I'm glad I didn't cheap out when I bought the snowblower. I got the biggest one they had and it sure came in handy today.

After I finished the driveway, I helped a few other people in the neighborhood. How nice of me considering most of them have never even said boo to me except when we have neighborhood drama. (see previous posts)

When I was done with that, I put the blower away and came in to let the dog out. While he was out I shoveled off the deck and watched him try to navigate through the snow. The snow was literally up to his butt.

Soooo, I went and got the snowblower and was snowblowing my back yard. I can only imagine what the neighbors thought seeing me moving snow back there just so my dog can go poop. I'm glad I did this after dark, I don't know if I could handle seeing poo flying out of the blower. Never in a million years did I expect to be snowblowing my back yard.

I hope all this effort has added to my Karma account.

For My Special Someone

That person hasn't materialized yet, but here you go, just for you babe.

What I feel, I cant say
But my love is there for you anytime of day
But if its not love that you need
Then Ill try my best to make everything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
What I know, I can do
If I give my love now to everyone like you
But if its not love that you need
Then Ill try my best to make evrything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

What I feel, I cant say
But my love is there for you any time of day
But if its not love that you need
Then Ill try my best to make everything succeed

Tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side
Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

What is my life without your love
Tell me, who am I without you, by my side

Oh tell me, what is my life without your love
Tell me who am I without you by my side

-George Harrison

The UNTHINKABLE has happened

It would appear that hell has now frozen over, and I am getting a tax REFUND this year. After putting off doing my taxes, I finally did them tonight. Granted I just got the W-2 yesterday. I have been dreading this act because the last two years I have had to scrounge up money to pay more tax.

It appears that I will be getting back almost the same amount that I had to come up with those last two years.

This whole system seems unfair! Millions of us bust our asses all year just to make ends meet, but it seems a third of our income goes to the State and Federal governments. I understand that we have to do our part to maintain our defenses and other vital goverment functions, but it just seems they go too damn far sometimes!!

It is so irritating to learn that our legislators vote themselves a goddamn pay raise when they haven't done anything do deserve it!!! The Wisconsin Legislature was over 100 days late with a State Budget, but apparently they feel they deserve a raise for all their hard work.

I also understand that some social programs are needed, but where do you draw the damn line?

It's everywhere though. I open my energy bill and see they are charging me a "low-income assistance fee"! HELLO!!! I need assistance. Last year, I had to be put on a payment plan because I couldn't afford to pay it when it was due. I'm not too proud of that moment by the way.

It would seem I am destined to ever get ahead. Maybe my Mother was right when she said "he'll probably never have a pot to piss in but at least he enjoys what he does". I'm sure there are a lot out there like me.

Most of my current situation is due to poor judgement though. One particular "ex" is mostly to blame, but the ultimate blame is mine for not keeping things in check. Also, being too trusting of people in general, and "friends" who end up taking advantage of generousity.

I know most of the people that currently owe me did not do it intentionally and do have intentions of re-payment. But this particular "ex" can rot in hell or jail, which from the sounds of things is where he may be going.

Damn, I didn't intend for this to get all serious and shit. I'm usually lighthearted about this blog.

Oh, by the way, the refund will go towards paying down balances and if there is anything left, maybe I will take you to dinner.