It actually is a pretty slow morning here at work. So coming in at 7:30 just seemed like a waste until I witnessed the beautiful sunrise this morning after I was woken up by the thunder and lightning. I snapped a few pics of the "Red Sky in the Morning, it was breathtaking and one of those moments I felt good to be alive. Then on my way from my "secret parking spot" to work about a 2 block walk I pretty much was drenched by the downpour. I guess you have to take the good with the bad.
On another note I guess I'm another (e:strip)er with a B-day in October. Although by subconscious plan or circumstance it ends up as a low key event. This year I'm getting a room @ the Best Western and plan on hitting every bar from Prespa to Hardware on Allen. At least that is the game plan so far, I could always get that quick gambling junket to Foxwoods or Vegas that my parents haven't told me about yet.
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10/04/2006 08:18 #37164
Not Much going on hereCategory: potpourri
09/28/2006 09:51 #37163
Just BoredCategory: potpourri
Early A.M. and I just didn't want to get up this morning. Woke up @ 6:30am and given my commute time that made me 15 minutes late. It was just so nice to get that really deep sleep but hey I have to come in and feed peoples poker addiction.
I should have not watched that VH1 Behind the Music episode about Pantera last night. WOW is all I can say. I remember them about 13 years ago now when they opened up for White Zombie @ the CT St. Armory. A part of me sometimes wishes that I could go back to the early 90's and really savor the music live at the time. Actually if I remember correctly White Zombie did outsell them in T-Shirts.
It just reminded me that there really isn't anything all that strikes such a chord with me musically. I would hate to be a kid today given the state of corporate music. If I was young and angstful again what would I listen to? Things are just so micro specialized. Y
If I was a teenager, depressed, full of volitile emotion; What would I listen to? That kid of music @ the time Pantera, Alice in Chains, Helmet and heavy industrial music was the soundtrack to me and my friends walking up and down elmwood drinking out 40oz's underage and other stuff while we were going to those shows.
Would Simple Plan provide the same effect??? I doubt it.
Oh, and I shouldn't have talked with M* so late on the phone as well.
OK, back to work. Nothing like throwing out random thoughts...
I should have not watched that VH1 Behind the Music episode about Pantera last night. WOW is all I can say. I remember them about 13 years ago now when they opened up for White Zombie @ the CT St. Armory. A part of me sometimes wishes that I could go back to the early 90's and really savor the music live at the time. Actually if I remember correctly White Zombie did outsell them in T-Shirts.
It just reminded me that there really isn't anything all that strikes such a chord with me musically. I would hate to be a kid today given the state of corporate music. If I was young and angstful again what would I listen to? Things are just so micro specialized. Y
If I was a teenager, depressed, full of volitile emotion; What would I listen to? That kid of music @ the time Pantera, Alice in Chains, Helmet and heavy industrial music was the soundtrack to me and my friends walking up and down elmwood drinking out 40oz's underage and other stuff while we were going to those shows.
Would Simple Plan provide the same effect??? I doubt it.
Oh, and I shouldn't have talked with M* so late on the phone as well.
OK, back to work. Nothing like throwing out random thoughts...
09/25/2006 18:18 #37162
This is going to be an interesting testCategory: dating
I've been having pretty fun and enjoyable conversations with M* over the phone. We're probably going to do something soon, heck I've even kicked around the idea of bringing her to the party. We are on the same page when it comes to a good number of things. I really enjoy talking to someone that sees the world and enjoys the same activities as I do.
The one thing that seem to be worrying me is she likes to be the one being dominated. All of this came out of a really weird conversation regarding kinky fetishes and such. Really my experience and personality is one that pretty much laid back and not one that exerts control. This could get interesting and should be a good barometer on how much I can can tap into my traditional "male" role in certain situations...
The one thing that seem to be worrying me is she likes to be the one being dominated. All of this came out of a really weird conversation regarding kinky fetishes and such. Really my experience and personality is one that pretty much laid back and not one that exerts control. This could get interesting and should be a good barometer on how much I can can tap into my traditional "male" role in certain situations...
metalpeter - 09/26/06 19:15
I feal as though I should say something on this topic so I guess I will. From what I understand Sometimes the way you are out side of the bedroom is the opposite of it. For Example people who are in control and make lots of decisions like to be dominated as a way to be away from that and just relax and give up there power. don't worry to much just try your best, you might surprise yourself, and you may find that you really enjoy the Role of Dom.
I feal as though I should say something on this topic so I guess I will. From what I understand Sometimes the way you are out side of the bedroom is the opposite of it. For Example people who are in control and make lots of decisions like to be dominated as a way to be away from that and just relax and give up there power. don't worry to much just try your best, you might surprise yourself, and you may find that you really enjoy the Role of Dom.
09/22/2006 10:55 #37161
Sleep is delicious!That's something that my "Friend" that i meet there said to me that has stuck in my head since NYC.
Working a grave shift can really cure any slight insomnia that one has. After being up 28 hours which never happens to me, all I wanted to do for the last 2.5 days is sleep and I haven't reached such a deep level in a long while.
Other than that I'm feeling pretty good right now. Although I love the cool crisp weather[especially for SLEEP] I fear that at some point I will get hit with a S.A.D. episode, something which I really can't afford this year/season.
All I know is that now that for some reason I have been feeling better I need to take advantage of my athletic center privileges now that I'm a grad student. The only weird thing that is keeping me back in the awkwardness of getting a locker and the fear of being "that guy."
Other than that I have been talking to someone that graduated from NU that i came across on Match. She's a very interesting conversation to say the least. In a way part my appeal seems to be that she really never had an fun when she went here. As a social work major she only had 1 guy in her program, all the other students were Canadian or other commuters and never was able to mingle with other groups or went to any parties. So it seems that was at least in her questions regarding what I did for fun way back when.
The fun part is she's a counselor and I can't pull any B.S. on her although that aspect is quite fun and interesting. I don't know where it is going to go or if we will even get anywhere but it is just fun to have an intelligent and fun conversation with someone. The odd part is she always gets me on the phone when I'm naked or recently naked. The first time she called me when I was changing and last night after I just got out of the bathtub. Is there some sort of vibe in the air? Ha Ha
Working a grave shift can really cure any slight insomnia that one has. After being up 28 hours which never happens to me, all I wanted to do for the last 2.5 days is sleep and I haven't reached such a deep level in a long while.
Other than that I'm feeling pretty good right now. Although I love the cool crisp weather[especially for SLEEP] I fear that at some point I will get hit with a S.A.D. episode, something which I really can't afford this year/season.
All I know is that now that for some reason I have been feeling better I need to take advantage of my athletic center privileges now that I'm a grad student. The only weird thing that is keeping me back in the awkwardness of getting a locker and the fear of being "that guy."
Other than that I have been talking to someone that graduated from NU that i came across on Match. She's a very interesting conversation to say the least. In a way part my appeal seems to be that she really never had an fun when she went here. As a social work major she only had 1 guy in her program, all the other students were Canadian or other commuters and never was able to mingle with other groups or went to any parties. So it seems that was at least in her questions regarding what I did for fun way back when.
The fun part is she's a counselor and I can't pull any B.S. on her although that aspect is quite fun and interesting. I don't know where it is going to go or if we will even get anywhere but it is just fun to have an intelligent and fun conversation with someone. The odd part is she always gets me on the phone when I'm naked or recently naked. The first time she called me when I was changing and last night after I just got out of the bathtub. Is there some sort of vibe in the air? Ha Ha
metalpeter - 09/22/06 19:39
Well maybe she is hoping you have a Picture phone like she does :-) . Who knows that is kinda odd timing. Maybe next time it happens you should bring it up that she always calls when your naked and if she thinks it means anything.
Well maybe she is hoping you have a Picture phone like she does :-) . Who knows that is kinda odd timing. Maybe next time it happens you should bring it up that she always calls when your naked and if she thinks it means anything.
09/17/2006 17:02 #37160
Glad I reformed myselfCategory: gambling
So it if Football season and the biggest aspect of why people watch the games isn't the competition or athleticism but THE GAMBLING.
When I was younger I was pretty stupid in this area. Now I am working with a younger guy who pretty much is in the same place I was 6 years ago. He "blew his brains out" last year in the playoffs by taking Carolina over Seattle.
It's just that his mentality making so many mistakes. I'm trying to steer him in the right direction but he just has to experience things himself I suppose. Prime example, He dropped out of Canisus and wants to deal Poker. He thinks the cocktail waitresses are Goddesses on earth. Ever since he started working @ the Poker room has just been buying the whole Sex, Drugs, Lies and Money lifestyle hook line and sinker.
My point is really I can't have any effect on him. His Mom the host got him the job in the first place. He hasn't told her yet that he dropped out and she will most likely blame herself for him doing so and her introducing him to everything in the first place.
I can't show him that you will always destroy yourself betting sports since our "friendly wagers" this college football season has me -$40 for the two weeks so far.
In reality I wish I could smack some since into him and show him how wrong he is but I just have to sit back. The one thing I must admit is it is the highlight of working a grave shift with him on Tuesday Nights. It is a ton of laughs to get through the night/morning.
On another not of why I just don't bet anymore, I was thinking I'd take philly over NY. So when I was leaving work this afternoon texted NYC girl about Philly being up 24-7. Needless to say when I get home they are in Overtime. NYG win 30-24!!! They were 3 point underdogs...
Needless to say it was a funny conversation when she called after Eli Manning threw the game winning TD pass in OT, rarely do OT games get settled by a TD. It is usually a safe predictable Field Goal.
When I was younger I was pretty stupid in this area. Now I am working with a younger guy who pretty much is in the same place I was 6 years ago. He "blew his brains out" last year in the playoffs by taking Carolina over Seattle.
It's just that his mentality making so many mistakes. I'm trying to steer him in the right direction but he just has to experience things himself I suppose. Prime example, He dropped out of Canisus and wants to deal Poker. He thinks the cocktail waitresses are Goddesses on earth. Ever since he started working @ the Poker room has just been buying the whole Sex, Drugs, Lies and Money lifestyle hook line and sinker.
My point is really I can't have any effect on him. His Mom the host got him the job in the first place. He hasn't told her yet that he dropped out and she will most likely blame herself for him doing so and her introducing him to everything in the first place.
I can't show him that you will always destroy yourself betting sports since our "friendly wagers" this college football season has me -$40 for the two weeks so far.
In reality I wish I could smack some since into him and show him how wrong he is but I just have to sit back. The one thing I must admit is it is the highlight of working a grave shift with him on Tuesday Nights. It is a ton of laughs to get through the night/morning.
On another not of why I just don't bet anymore, I was thinking I'd take philly over NY. So when I was leaving work this afternoon texted NYC girl about Philly being up 24-7. Needless to say when I get home they are in Overtime. NYG win 30-24!!! They were 3 point underdogs...
Needless to say it was a funny conversation when she called after Eli Manning threw the game winning TD pass in OT, rarely do OT games get settled by a TD. It is usually a safe predictable Field Goal.
jason - 09/17/06 23:31
What? The Giants won?!?!?! Wish I would have paid attention to that one.
What? The Giants won?!?!?! Wish I would have paid attention to that one.
I think there still is definitely some good music out there, but I think you have to look out there beyond what you see on MTV or hear on much of the radio. I don't remember the heavy metal days too much... mostly more the whole grunge era with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. That was kind of the soundtrack for us back when I was 13 or 14.
Looking back at it now, I don't think it sounds nearly as good as it did then.
Not sure who you would listen to but here are a few bands that you might listen to or listened to:
Hatebreed
Rammstein
Tool
Rob Zombie
Ministry
Motorhead
Black Label Society
There are a lot of bands to listen to that are heavy I just have no idea who they are cause I never get a chance to watch any Metal Video shows or listen to Metal on Music Choice.