David's Tangled Thoughts

Okay, it's an exaggeration but I want to saw off my foot it is hurting so bad. It's started out slightly sore during a bonfire on Saturday night. On Sunday, I was limping around work but I could still move around. Then early this morning, I woke up with my foot throbbing. I couldn't get out of bed because if I put any sort of weight on it, I would have screamed. This has happened to me before. Three times before actually. I don't know what causes it but the top part of my left foot feels like it's sprained. A fracture? A pinched nerve? I have no idea but it usually goes away after four or five days. So for now, I'm stuck in bed or on the couch. Normally, I'd be all for an opportunity to veg out but I'm so freakin' busy now, I can't stand being out of commission. I feel especially guilty for having to cancel on Kacey for our run. Our run! I was doing so well on keeping up with that. In fact both Kacey and my sister said it looks like I am starting

<<--See also: Feast on that Chirac! In a little blurb at WNDU, Chicago may host the 2016 Summer Olympics. The 2016 Olympics are still 10 years away, but Chicago is one step closer to becoming a host city. The US Olympic Committee announced its top three finalists to host the summer games. Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco are all in the running. I would be over the moon if the Olympics were headed my way.

<<--See also: And Now, A Great Commercial Have you noticed the Dow commercial that talks about the "human element?" It is another commercial that makes me feel all warm inside. I managed to track down the music that was used so if you are in the mood: Title: New Harmony Waltz Artist: Susan Voelz Available on Napster and iTunes.

This post should make the majority of my friends happy. My allegiance to a political party is not defined by any one big issue. Long-term readers know that I am Republican and that I acknowledge that I am a walking contradiction. But I'll not get into the reasons why I am what I am. The point of this post is to say that I have made my decision regarding the governorship of Michigan. A few nights ago, a letter arrived from the Dick DeVos campaign. It was asking for our support in the form of a check. Then in my email recently, was a letter from President Bush urging me to vote for Republicans. I was thoroughly pissed off. I may be in line with many of Dick's ideas but given that he was a driving force behind Proposal 2 , I am more than happy to kick him to the curb. So I guess I've jumped ship over the gay issue. But that's not the only thing that bothered me about DeVos. He has been unwilling to disclose his taxes. While not a crime, all the other candidates have. He ha

What a fun piece of crud. I’ve been waiting for a little bit for My Super Ex-Girlfriend to come to town. When I saw the preview for it a few months back it looked quirky—something fun. I’ve seen movies with the psycho ex but I’ve never seen a psycho ex with superpowers. For the $2.50 I spent on it, I thought it was worth every penny. Season, said that it was better than Superman and Pirates of the Carribean 2. I don’t know about Pirates though… I did have to see that a second time. :-) No review this time, just a few quick comments. The basic story is this average guy (Luke Wilson) who gets involved with the superhero, G-Girl (Uma Thurman). Because of her neediness, jealously, and a little neurosis, the guy breaks up with her. Well, G-Girl flips out and tries to make his life a living hell. Hell hath no fury… and all that stuff. As much as I like Luke Wilson, I really could not get myself to believe his character. Why would he have problems with women? It just did not compute. Uma Th

Not really. But I have been bumping into many of the same people lately. Namely, Brian , Minge , John , and a few others—but they are the most memorable since it has been relatively a short time since I ran into them. Now for something I lifted from Herb who got it from some other person that I’ve read because I recognized it. So without any tagging here you go: 1. How tall are you barefoot? 5’ 11 ¾” according to the Air Force. I prefer to say that I’m 6’ 2. Have you ever been cheated on? Nope. I’ve never been in a relationship. 3. Do you own a gun? A paintball gun. Which reminds me, where did I put that? 4. If you had a mental disorder, what would it be? Bi-polar I guess. 5. How many letters are in your crush's name? Shoot. Which one? Six is my answer but only because I don’t know the name for the Centennial guy that works over at the Sears end. 6. What do you think of hot dogs? I’ll only eat them at appropriate events. 7. What's your favorite Christmas s

During the weekday, coverage at my store is done by one person. Today, I had to work an entire shift by myself. The reason why there is only one person working is because the store is usually not busy enough during the morning and early afternoon to warrant an additional staff member. This causes a few problems. First, your breaks are done at the cash register. Second, and most importantly, there is no one to watch the store when you have to use the bathroom. You have to go when there is no one in the store and hope that you are quick enough to get back before anyone comes in or needs to check out. I have had some close calls before but today was like no other. It’s 11:30am and I had just completed a sale. The customer walked off and the store was deserted. Now’s my chance, I thought. So I took the register keys with me and went to the back. I left the back door open as well as the bathroom door open. On the off chance that a customer arrives and gets impatient, I would be able to hear

There was issue with my wage that I discovered about a month ago. When I became an assistant manager, I was led to believe that I would get paid a certain amount of money. It wasn’t much, but I felt it was good enough to tide me over until I could either gain more experience with an internship or until I went to law-school. Well it turns out that the wage increase only goes into effect when I am actually traveling. The wage that I am at now, barely covers my bills. I can not live like that. I am now looking for a job again. I haven’t quit the one I am at but I am looking. I have asked my friends to keep an eye out for me and so I am trying to keep my hopes up. So dear bloggers, if you know of any job possibilities, I don’t care how remote, I’d appreciate if you would contact me. I have experience in the office environment (state legislature and community services) and in retail. I’d really like to get back into an office, however.

Running so far has been going really well. In spite of the heat and humidity I have been good about getting out to the park and putting in a good effort. I'll admit that I have no real idea how far I am getting without stopping to walk, but I'd say it is at least a mile. Next Friday, if Kacey is up at State, I'll actually find out how far I am actually going. I have already been seeing some regulars on the path running through the park. One guy said that I was doing a "good job." That made me feel great even though I could barely mutter at thanks. Actually I've gotten a few nods and it may sound weird, but it's like I've joined some kind of park society. I wonder when we'll start using names. Usually, I complete two miles. The first mile is through running and the second is some combination of running and walking. I'm going to extend it by another mile at least even if it is only by walking. That'll happen next week or perhaps the next. It

Shamelessly lifted from here . You scored as Indiana Jones . Indiana Jones is an archaeologist/adventurer with an unquenchable love for danger and excitement. He travels the globe in search of historical relics. He loves travel, excitement, and a good archaeological discovery. He hates Nazis and snakes, perhaps to the same degree. He always brings along his trusty whip and fedora. He's tough, cool, and dedicated. He relies on both brains and brawn to get him out of trouble and into it. Indiana Jones 63% Maximus 63% The Amazing Spider-Man 54% Neo, the "One" 54% Captain Jack Sparrow 50% Batman, the Dark Knight 50% James Bond, Agent 007 46% Lara Croft 42% The Terminator 38% William Wallace 38% El Zorro 13% Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0 created with QuizFarm.com

I suppose it's about time that I modified my bloglist. Two have been booted and two have been added. I'm in the same boats as Season and John so I thought they would be at the top of my add priority. Jacksonville, Florida...umm yeah I want to be there! While Jacksonville, FL may not be the first place I'd like to get a job and live, I definitely want to get out of where I am currently. If you're looking to hire, check out Season. John's Open a Window has been more raw than my other blog has ever been. It's sort of odd reading posts that could have been your own. We're traveling down similar paths and hopefully, someday, we'll stand completely on the other side of the closet door. Finally, I'm beginning to miss one of my blog buddies. Hey Kate , are you on vacation again?! Let's see an update, eh? UPDATE 13 July 2006 2354: I guess I have one more reader than I thought. Adding Robert from little voice , a former Michigander now in Chicago. O

<<--See Also: Reward Quite a few days ago, Season told me that she had won something from those cap codes that I published and it wasn't a ringtone. It turns out that she won a new cell phone. I'd be totally lying if I said that I wasn't jealous but at the time, I couldn't have taken advantage of the sweepstakes anyway plus it's debatable whether I would have won anyways given the way winners are selected. Yet, I am happy for her. I'd rather someone I know have some good luck rather than some strangers. If I remember right, I believe that she is going for the Motorola SLVR. Well Season, have you gotten your small phone yet? 'Cause I want to play with it. :P

<<--See Also: Inflicting Pain and Discomfort I thought that I would give nod to one of the best commercials that is currently showing on television. Have you seen the movie Pay It Forward ? Liberty Mutual came out with a commercial in which a series of individuals does some small act of kindness after witnessing their predecessors doing the same. Eventually it loops around to the original do-gooder. The commercial first came to my attention when my ears picked up, "I am holding half an acre torn from the map of Michigan." Hearing the word Michigan in a song is something I don't experience very often. The song is called "Half Acre" by Hem . Whenever I see this commercial come on, I honestly feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I am holding half an acre Torn from the map of Michigan And folded in this scrap of paper Is the land I grew in Think of every town you've lived in Every room you lay your head And what is it that you remember Do you carry every sadn

Maybe I'm being a little oversensitive or just plain crazy, but these new plushies look like those racist cartoons. As soon as I saw them, I thought back to Drawn Together where Foxxy was redrawn into something that looked similar. Maybe it's just me though. Great Googily Moogily

Lord knows that Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not one of my favorite political leaders. While his warm tone towards the United States is welcomed, especially when compared to Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin, I really dislike his opposition to any movement that would expand rights for homosexuals. Anyways, I was watching a live press confrence where Mr. Harper was effortlessly switching back and forth between English and French in his response to reporters' questions. How hot is that?! Damn, I gots to learn me some French. (After I nail down proper English.) UPDATE 07/07/06: Sorry for any confusion but this was not meant to say that I am attracted to Mr. Harper. Just that bilingualism, especially English/French, can really do it for me.

My cellphone arrived late yesterday. Let the honeymoon begin. My first reaction was to rip open the package, take it out, and start making calls. However, I made sure to do things right. Would you believe that I actually reviewed all the printed materials before I started playing with the thing? The phone had already been activated before it was shipped so I could immediately start using it right out of the box. Since placing my order, I have noticed that Alltel does allow for international texting and it appears that they don't charge extra for it. Woo hoo. So look out Lee, Eman. Oh, that reminds me, if you don't have my number and would like it, make sure to drop me a note-- preferably by email. Fortunately, the phone arrived just in time. I took it with me when I had left the house to meet up with Kacey for our run. The way to Niles goes through two dead spots. Turns out that this thing can pick up a signal better than my Kyocera. And like I said in a previous post, coverag

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Two days late or right on time, depending on how you look at it— HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! On this day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, formally declaring our separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain and transforming a band of British colonies into American States. Read it here. To celebrate, Season and I went to the beach yesterday. A few years ago, Erin and I went up to Manistee, Michigan and watched a display from a beach front home. It was one of the best nights I have ever experienced. Up and down the beach, one could see fireworks going off from other communities and private residences (illegally). I had hoped that this year, we could do something similar and watch St. Joseph’s at Silver Beach which I have never done before. I wasn’t sure how crowded the beach would get and I knew that parking was limited, so we planned to spend the whole day at the beach. Scattered thunderstorms were in the forecast for the third. When I woke u

***Spoiler alert for the internationals and possibly PJS *** “It’s four times better [than Superman Returns]” And there you have it, the review for The Devil Wears Prada . Just joking. Believe me when I say that I have no fashion sense whatsoever. Hell, I never even knew what Prada was until Paris Hilton came along. Dolce and Gabanna? I had that confused with Dean and Deluca-- which I only realized was real and not a fake set on Felicity, when it was shown in the movie Hannibal. I’m just a mid-western guy who only recently started to wear collared shirts once again after a decade and half love affair with the T-shirt. Jeans and khaki pants were all I wore. There were only two pairs of shoes: tennis and brown dress up shoes. Yeah—it was pretty bad. Actually, it’s still bad. So I thought I would try to activate my little homo gene a little by watching The Devil Wears Prada. It looked like it was choked up with snarky fun. I tell you, I was not disappointed. Although it didn’t scare me ba