...besides the fact that I've taken residence on the couch, my worldly posessions are strewn all over the living room, and I only have access to 3 pairs of pants at the moment?
I wore a jacket today. and it's only September.
"people willingly work in Oakland?"
-KE
8/21/09
kicking the pail
You know you have one. And if you don't, then you've probably considered making one at some point.
We all have some sort of list of things we want to see/do in our lifetime. I've talked about it more extensively amongst people in the past, but only now am taking the effort to write it down. So here's mine, in no particular order:
-go in one of those tubes where the money is flying around (like you see in Vegas or in game shows!)
-do a pole vault successfully
-watch fireworks from a plane/helicopter (I'm sure the view would be awesome)
-wrestle in a fat suit
-go to the opening ceremony of the Olympics (but who could top China, really)
-climb Half Dome (but where the hell would you start climbing??)
-drive cross country in an RV
-go to a shooting range, and fire an automatic weapon...at a watermelon
-do a favor for someone who can't repay it
-see a Cirque Du Soleil show (cause I want my own trippy knocked up-esque experience!)
-see the Blue Man Group live (I mean, I've got their cds already)
-climb a rock wall (but wouldn't climbing Half Dome be kinda like climbing a rock wall?)
-go to a taping of The Daily Show (and grovel at Jon Stewart and exclaim "we're not worthy! we're not worthy!)
-finish the ladder game...successfully!
(someday, someday.)
-go on those bouncy things that people jump on and launch you into the lake
-go to the Gilroy Garlic Festival (and try that famed garlic flavored ice cream)
-own a player piano
-make my own wine(yes I realize there is already a wine named after me...I still want my own though!)
-learn at least one song on the accordion (my inspiration):
-get in trouble enough with the police to be yelled at but not arrested
-go on price is right (that's me high-fiving the lady who was called down at about 9 seconds in):
-go to a county fair (why yes, that is a deep fried white castle burger. completely unnecessary and probably life reducing...but totally worth it): 
I'm sure I'll more to add down the line. Till then...
"it's a Hugo Boss scent...as recommended by a homosexual!"
-BS
We all have some sort of list of things we want to see/do in our lifetime. I've talked about it more extensively amongst people in the past, but only now am taking the effort to write it down. So here's mine, in no particular order:
-go in one of those tubes where the money is flying around (like you see in Vegas or in game shows!)
-do a pole vault successfully
-watch fireworks from a plane/helicopter (I'm sure the view would be awesome)
-wrestle in a fat suit
-go to the opening ceremony of the Olympics (but who could top China, really)
-climb Half Dome (but where the hell would you start climbing??)
-drive cross country in an RV
-go to a shooting range, and fire an automatic weapon...at a watermelon
-do a favor for someone who can't repay it
-see a Cirque Du Soleil show (cause I want my own trippy knocked up-esque experience!)
-see the Blue Man Group live (I mean, I've got their cds already)
-climb a rock wall (but wouldn't climbing Half Dome be kinda like climbing a rock wall?)
-go to a taping of The Daily Show (and grovel at Jon Stewart and exclaim "we're not worthy! we're not worthy!)
-finish the ladder game...successfully!
(someday, someday.) -go on those bouncy things that people jump on and launch you into the lake
-go to the Gilroy Garlic Festival (and try that famed garlic flavored ice cream)
-own a player piano
-make my own wine(yes I realize there is already a wine named after me...I still want my own though!)
-learn at least one song on the accordion (my inspiration):
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I'm sure I'll more to add down the line. Till then...
"it's a Hugo Boss scent...as recommended by a homosexual!"
-BS
8/13/09
4 years of schooling and a bachelor's degree, and all I got was this lousy credit card debt.
I've decided to take a break from my recent downer blogposts as of late (thank you for all your sympathy, though), and want to address something that won't make people react with a gasp, an "oh my," or a "I'm so sorry."
August 4th marked the one-year anniversary of the day that I began work at the City of Santa Monica. Yeah yeah, big deal, right? I don't even work there anymore. What makes this so commemorative?
It's sorta the anniversary of the day I began life in the real world. No more obligations to college coursework, 40 hour work weeks and my very first invite to join the company softball team and an invite to the company picnic (what a frightening thought). I addressed my excitement that day with a celebratory blogpost, and with that in mind, I have to take a look at where I am now:
I've got 31 cents in my bank account and I'm unemployed.
So to play off of UCLA's signature catchphrase:
They do more than pass around debt around here. They create it.
"you know how people have a gaydar? well I have a hoe-dar!"
-heard on the streets of Westwood
August 4th marked the one-year anniversary of the day that I began work at the City of Santa Monica. Yeah yeah, big deal, right? I don't even work there anymore. What makes this so commemorative?
It's sorta the anniversary of the day I began life in the real world. No more obligations to college coursework, 40 hour work weeks and my very first invite to join the company softball team and an invite to the company picnic (what a frightening thought). I addressed my excitement that day with a celebratory blogpost, and with that in mind, I have to take a look at where I am now:
I've got 31 cents in my bank account and I'm unemployed.
So to play off of UCLA's signature catchphrase:
They do more than pass around debt around here. They create it.
"you know how people have a gaydar? well I have a hoe-dar!"
-heard on the streets of Westwood
8/9/09
probably one of the saddest things I've witnessed as of late...
The child arrived at the cemetery, mildly unaware of the events that were unfolding around her. The white hearse arrives, and a group of 6 men gather around the back to lift the casket out.
"What are they doing?" she tugs at her mother.
"They're helping Grandma."
"Why? What's wrong wih Grandma? Is she sick?"
---
There he was, a sufferer of dementia, Alzheimer's, whatever you want to call it. Little did he know, but he was sitting at the funeral service of his late wife, recently passed away the week before. His immediate and extended family surrounded the open casket, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins...
He turned to one of his kids, and asked, "Where's your mother?"
---
"how am I doing? well I'm still kicking. just not very high."
-MdG
"What are they doing?" she tugs at her mother.
"They're helping Grandma."
"Why? What's wrong wih Grandma? Is she sick?"
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There he was, a sufferer of dementia, Alzheimer's, whatever you want to call it. Little did he know, but he was sitting at the funeral service of his late wife, recently passed away the week before. His immediate and extended family surrounded the open casket, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins...
He turned to one of his kids, and asked, "Where's your mother?"
---
"how am I doing? well I'm still kicking. just not very high."
-MdG
8/5/09
the worst part about getting older
Maria Concepcion (Conching) Cuaresma Eugenio
September 23, 1920 - July 27, 2009
Maria Concepcion Cuaresma Eugenio passed away, at the age of 88, on July 27, 2009. She is a gentle, compassionate, dignified soul, and the heart and center of her family. Born on September 23, 1920 in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. Youngest daughter of the late Vicente Cuaresma and Inez Hernandez. Beloved wife of Pablo Eugenio. Loving mother of Edna (husband Frank deceased), Virginia, William, Jimmy (Riza), Reynold (Saira) and Victoria. Adored grandmother of Edward, JP (deceased), Diogenes, Gretchen, Angelina, Jeremiah, Erika, Jeziel, Josten, Christina, Jordan, Amethyst and Spencer. Cherished great-grandmother of Jaiden, Alex, Jeremiah, Fantaezha, Gabrielle and Jimel. Survived by many nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends. Mary earned a bachelor of science degree in education from National Teacher's College in Manila, Philippines. Finished her graduate studies at Camiling Colleges with masters degree in elementary education. A teacher at Sinilian Second, Bilad and Cacamilingan Central Elementary Schools. She Immigrated to San Francisco in 1973. She traveled to different parts of the world; enjoyed Europe the most. She took cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, and other ports. She cheered for her SF Giants and was a SF49er faithful. She was very proud of her loving Jai-Jai, her loyal cat and companion. She also loved the company of her close friends and comadres, often attending various senior citizens' social functions. Mary will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends Friends may visit Wed., August 5, 2009 4-9pm, and are invited to attend a Vigil Service Thur., 7pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Fri., 10:30am at St. Andrews Church, 1571 Southgate Ave., Daly City (Sullivan and Southgate). Committal Service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
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You will be missed, Grandma Conching.
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