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It's a Beautiful Day
Author: BobR
Date: 04/03/2009 12:37:45
It's a trite but true expression: Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Every time I hear that I think "well duh!" For some reason that expression keeps coming back to me today as I begin the first day of my 50th year, the first day of my second year of marriage.
For some, the day would be a moment to look back on 49 years of life and reflect. For me though, it's a day to look forward to those things yet to do: songs yet unwritten, books yet unread, animals yet unrescued, trips yet untaken, kisses yet ungiven. Is this one of those "glass half full / glass half empty" kind of things? Perhaps... However, I think that people who look at their life and believe that their best years are behind them have one foot in the grave already. I look forward on my life and the grave is not even on the horizon.
I share "my" special day with my wife of 1 year; thus it becomes "our" special day, which makes it doubly special for me. We essentially eloped, which is what all the crazy kids are doing these days. The judge acting as Justice of the Peace was named Pinky Toomer. Of course she was - considering our wedding announcement (posted after the fact) was a snippet from an Adult Swim cartoon, it couldn't be any other way.
It's an odd thing to be celebrating a birthday and anniversary while one is unemployed. I feel like I should be more morose. Once again though, I believe attitude and a positive outlook are key. Raine and I had discussed relocating before, and had decided to make that part of our 5 year plan. While on vacation last month, I had mentioned I was bored with my job and wanted to go with something different, but felt that the economic climate wasn't right yet to start looking.
So - what was a initially a devastating blow becomes an opportunity; I can look forward to a new job, and - potentially - a new locale. My hand has been forced. Once thing I've learned (especially in the past 3-4 years with my life's love) is that what initially seems like a devastating blow is actually a paradigm shift in life, a shift that becomes for the better. I can think of several specific times where it felt like the universe was smacking me across the face and saying "are you paying attention? THIS is what you're supposed to be doing".
Those of a religious bent would say "God doesn't close one door without opening another" or "God works in mysterious ways". I am not a religious person, so I'll just say that there are signs that come along at key moments in your life, where the road forks, and if you're willing to just trust that what initially appears to be the more difficult path is the correct one, you will end up at your destination.
Years ago I could have taken what appeared to be the easier path and stayed with my first wife. After having the universe correct my misperception several tmes, however, I chose instead what looked like the rocky road into the legal miasma (and boy was it ever rocky). As a result, though, I ended up where I am now, happily married and appreciative of my mate.
So I pin my hopes and dreams on my belief that better things await me in the future as I keep looking for that job that I know is out there with my name on it. I hope I recognize it when I see it, and don't need to have the universe smack me in the face again.
In honor of this special day, I leave you with They Might Be Giants:
For some, the day would be a moment to look back on 49 years of life and reflect. For me though, it's a day to look forward to those things yet to do: songs yet unwritten, books yet unread, animals yet unrescued, trips yet untaken, kisses yet ungiven. Is this one of those "glass half full / glass half empty" kind of things? Perhaps... However, I think that people who look at their life and believe that their best years are behind them have one foot in the grave already. I look forward on my life and the grave is not even on the horizon.
I share "my" special day with my wife of 1 year; thus it becomes "our" special day, which makes it doubly special for me. We essentially eloped, which is what all the crazy kids are doing these days. The judge acting as Justice of the Peace was named Pinky Toomer. Of course she was - considering our wedding announcement (posted after the fact) was a snippet from an Adult Swim cartoon, it couldn't be any other way.
It's an odd thing to be celebrating a birthday and anniversary while one is unemployed. I feel like I should be more morose. Once again though, I believe attitude and a positive outlook are key. Raine and I had discussed relocating before, and had decided to make that part of our 5 year plan. While on vacation last month, I had mentioned I was bored with my job and wanted to go with something different, but felt that the economic climate wasn't right yet to start looking.
So - what was a initially a devastating blow becomes an opportunity; I can look forward to a new job, and - potentially - a new locale. My hand has been forced. Once thing I've learned (especially in the past 3-4 years with my life's love) is that what initially seems like a devastating blow is actually a paradigm shift in life, a shift that becomes for the better. I can think of several specific times where it felt like the universe was smacking me across the face and saying "are you paying attention? THIS is what you're supposed to be doing".
Those of a religious bent would say "God doesn't close one door without opening another" or "God works in mysterious ways". I am not a religious person, so I'll just say that there are signs that come along at key moments in your life, where the road forks, and if you're willing to just trust that what initially appears to be the more difficult path is the correct one, you will end up at your destination.
Years ago I could have taken what appeared to be the easier path and stayed with my first wife. After having the universe correct my misperception several tmes, however, I chose instead what looked like the rocky road into the legal miasma (and boy was it ever rocky). As a result, though, I ended up where I am now, happily married and appreciative of my mate.
So I pin my hopes and dreams on my belief that better things await me in the future as I keep looking for that job that I know is out there with my name on it. I hope I recognize it when I see it, and don't need to have the universe smack me in the face again.
In honor of this special day, I leave you with They Might Be Giants:
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Comment by 
Random on 04/03/2009 12:57:01
Random on 04/03/2009 12:57:01
Innappropriate...*slinks away*
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 04/03/2009 13:14:21
velveeta jones on 04/03/2009 13:14:21
Happy Birthday Bobber....... and.....
:banana: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BOB AND RAINE :bouncer:
Two of my favorite people...EVER!!!!!!! (see, you've made me overuse the exclaimtion point, again)
:banana: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BOB AND RAINE :bouncer:
Two of my favorite people...EVER!!!!!!! (see, you've made me overuse the exclaimtion point, again)
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 13:19:44
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 13:19:44
Morning guys & Happy birth-aversary Bobber & Raine!! 
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/03/2009 13:23:34
wickedpam on 04/03/2009 13:23:34
Morning :hug:
Happy B-Day and A-Day!!!!!!
:hug:
Happy B-Day and A-Day!!!!!!
:hug:
Comment by 
Raine on 04/03/2009 13:23:45
:hug: 
Happy Birthday Babe! :hug:
Raine on 04/03/2009 13:23:45
Happy Birthday Babe! :hug:
Comment by 
clintster on 04/03/2009 13:29:58
clintster on 04/03/2009 13:29:58
Happy B-day! Happy anniversary!! Happy Exclamation Points Day!!!
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/03/2009 13:32:44
TriSec on 04/03/2009 13:32:44
Well, happy birthday and wedding day, oh fellow traveler on this speck of dust!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/03/2009 13:45:40
wickedpam on 04/03/2009 13:45:40
Read Lamb - I think he did too :D
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 13:54:34
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 13:54:34
Ok so.. just finished reading the Watchmen novel, and I'm damn near pleased at how close the movie followed it.
Comment by AuntAzalea on 04/03/2009 13:57:51
Happy Birthday BobR!
Happy Anniversary to Raine & BobR- may you have a magical year!
with a little bit of the naughty mixed in 
Happy Anniversary to Raine & BobR- may you have a magical year!
with a little bit of the naughty mixed in
Comment by 
BobR on 04/03/2009 13:59:19
only a little?
BobR on 04/03/2009 13:59:19
Quote by AuntAzalea:
Happy Birthday BobR!
Happy Anniversary to Raine & BobR- may you have a magical year!
only a little?
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 14:08:04
Raine on 04/03/2009 14:08:04
I like naughty... 
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 14:08:56
Raine on 04/03/2009 14:08:56
Iowa Supreme court just legalized Same Sex Marriage!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:10:18
Wow nice!
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:10:18
Quote by Raine:
Iowa Supreme court just legalized Same Sex Marriage!!!
Wow nice!
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:36:18
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:36:18
Ugh... I went to take pics yesterday and my starter camera batteries died. But I had a pair of charged-up Lithium ones in my bag, so I dropped 'em in and... no power still?!
Just checked it out again - I put them in backwards. :facepalm:
Just checked it out again - I put them in backwards. :facepalm:
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 14:37:50
Raine on 04/03/2009 14:37:50
This is truly Awesome. Nancy Pelosi converted a private room into a nursing room, for members, staff, press, etc.
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/03/2009 14:40:03
livingonli on 04/03/2009 14:40:03
Good morning everyone. 
Happy birthday BobR.
And a happy anniversary to BobR and Raine as well. 
Happy birthday BobR.
And a happy anniversary to BobR and Raine as well.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/03/2009 14:53:28
wickedpam on 04/03/2009 14:53:28
Cause she's the Queen.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 14:55:17
Raine on 04/03/2009 14:55:17
Chris is missing the point totally here.
Comment by BobR on 04/03/2009 14:56:22
Gifts don't need to be big and flashy - they're best when they're small and thoughtful.
BobR on 04/03/2009 14:56:22
Quote by Raine:
Chris is missing the point totally here.
Gifts don't need to be big and flashy - they're best when they're small and thoughtful.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 14:57:50
Raine on 04/03/2009 14:57:50
The Dow has actually had the biggest 4 week jump since 1933!
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:59:39
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 14:59:39
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 15:07:45
like the Queen giving Obama a signed photo of herself.
Random on 04/03/2009 15:07:45
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Chris is missing the point totally here.
Gifts don't need to be big and flashy - they're best when they're small and thoughtful.
like the Queen giving Obama a signed photo of herself.
Comment by livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:08:47
livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:08:47
Nothing can be going on between Chris and Steph for obvious reasons and anyone who looks on the internet should know that especially if they look at his facebook page.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 15:09:22
Raine on 04/03/2009 15:09:22
:rofl: Something is going on between Momma and Chris?
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 15:14:08
and as one who never has ever looked at facebook, care to clarify?
Random on 04/03/2009 15:14:08
Quote by livingonli:
Nothing can be going on between Chris and Steph for obvious reasons and anyone who looks on the internet should know that especially if they look at his facebook page.
and as one who never has ever looked at facebook, care to clarify?
Comment by livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:18:38
It's also on Chris' myspace page but his sexual orientation is not that secret if you look at that page and even on the Stephanie Miller website/liveblog his sexual orientation is not that secret.
livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:18:38
Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
Nothing can be going on between Chris and Steph for obvious reasons and anyone who looks on the internet should know that especially if they look at his facebook page.
and as one who never has ever looked at facebook, care to clarify?
It's also on Chris' myspace page but his sexual orientation is not that secret if you look at that page and even on the Stephanie Miller website/liveblog his sexual orientation is not that secret.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 15:20:23
Random on 04/03/2009 15:20:23
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 15:21:51
Hm...my gaydar must be off...But then again, I'm not surprised.
Random on 04/03/2009 15:21:51
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
Nothing can be going on between Chris and Steph for obvious reasons and anyone who looks on the internet should know that especially if they look at his facebook page.
and as one who never has ever looked at facebook, care to clarify?
It's also on Chris' myspace page but his sexual orientation is not that secret if you look at that page and even on the Stephanie Miller website/liveblog his sexual orientation is not that secret.
Hm...my gaydar must be off...But then again, I'm not surprised.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 15:47:25
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
Raine on 04/03/2009 15:47:25
Quote by Random:
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
Comment by livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:52:35
livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:52:35
Time for me to head off since I have to be in at 12:30 today.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 15:52:49
Well, She did have a medium on Nova M...And blamed Nova M for leaving.
I really have come to dislike Randi...strange...
Random on 04/03/2009 15:52:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
Well, She did have a medium on Nova M...And blamed Nova M for leaving.
I really have come to dislike Randi...strange...
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 15:54:57
There maybe hope for senator kennedy yet!
Raine on 04/03/2009 15:54:57
Quote by Scoopster:
WHOA.. Study finds that Marijuana helps fight brain cancer!
There maybe hope for senator kennedy yet!
Comment by livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:55:53
Same here. Although I wonder how she will be squeezed back on satellite radio since Thom is now on in her slot.
livingonli on 04/03/2009 15:55:53
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
Same here. Although I wonder how she will be squeezed back on satellite radio since Thom is now on in her slot.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 15:56:14
Raine on 04/03/2009 15:56:14
Later Liv!
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 16:08:14
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 16:08:14
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 04/03/2009 16:09:35
Will in Chicago on 04/03/2009 16:09:35
Good morning, bloggers! Excellent post, BobR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOBR!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BOBR AND RAINE!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOBR!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BOBR AND RAINE!!!
Comment by BobR on 04/03/2009 16:11:38
Technically, isn't that Agnosticism?
BobR on 04/03/2009 16:11:38
Quote by Scoopster:
Technically, isn't that Agnosticism?
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 16:13:19
Raine on 04/03/2009 16:13:19
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 16:20:36
Raine on 04/03/2009 16:20:36
At least 4 people have been shot and up to 41 people have been taken hostage at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, NY. Looking for more information... and a further link...
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:22:24
As irritatingly smug and prima donna-y as Randi can be, she needs to be back on the radio mosheen.
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:22:24
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
As irritatingly smug and prima donna-y as Randi can be, she needs to be back on the radio mosheen.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 16:23:36
It's at this facility.
MSNBC is not reporting this as well. Swat Teams have surrounded the building.
Raine on 04/03/2009 16:23:36
Quote by Raine:
At least 4 people have been shot and up to 41 people have been taken hostage at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, NY. Looking for more information... and a further link...
It's at this facility.
MSNBC is not reporting this as well. Swat Teams have surrounded the building.
Comment by Raine on 04/03/2009 16:24:03
Raine on 04/03/2009 16:24:03
Good afternoon Mondo!
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 16:25:29
Sooo my wallpaper now.
Random on 04/03/2009 16:25:29
Quote by Scoopster:
Sooo my wallpaper now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:28:07
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:28:07
Now that I have gotten the Randi comment out of the way, on to the more important business of the day.
Happy birthday Bobber. Inspiring post, dude. The stuff about taking the easy road vs the hard road is something that I've come to realize is very true. Many more birthdays to one of the finest people I've had the pleasure of knowing.
To Raine and Bobber on this their first anniversary. You too crazy kids! Many more wonderful, love filled years together.
To Raine and Bobber on this their first anniversary. You too crazy kids! Many more wonderful, love filled years together.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 16:30:58
and when I said that first part i was shouted out.
Random on 04/03/2009 16:30:58
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
I just reliezed, how pissed Randi must be really pissed. She's out of Radio and Shultz is on T.V. It's kind of funny, certainly after listening to her bitch about him from time to time.
She is probably about as happy for him as she is Al Franken...
I REALLY want her back on the radio.
As irritatingly smug and prima donna-y as Randi can be, she needs to be back on the radio mosheen.
and when I said that first part i was shouted out.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:32:52
: scans blog: Iowa? The flyover country us effete east coast liberals look down on because real Americans live there Iowa? Wow there must be a whole bunch of little blood vessels in brains exploding all over GOPdom about this.
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:32:52
Quote by Raine:
Iowa Supreme court just legalized Same Sex Marriage!!!
: scans blog: Iowa? The flyover country us effete east coast liberals look down on because real Americans live there Iowa? Wow there must be a whole bunch of little blood vessels in brains exploding all over GOPdom about this.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:34:52
What you aren't in a high dudgeon about the giant squid?
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:34:52
Quote by Scoopster:
Ok so.. just finished reading the Watchmen novel, and I'm damn near pleased at how close the movie followed it.
What you aren't in a high dudgeon about the giant squid?
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 16:43:18
Actually the ending that the movie uses makes more sense to me... more realistic to the Cold War and escalating tensions between the US and the Soviets, ya know?
I also caught that in the book, "RR to run in 1988" refers to Robert Redford and in the movie they used Reagan. That was a minor change that didn't make sense just because of Reagan's age and onset of Alzheimers by 1988.
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 16:43:18
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Ok so.. just finished reading the Watchmen novel, and I'm damn near pleased at how close the movie followed it.
What you aren't in a high dudgeon about the giant squid?
Actually the ending that the movie uses makes more sense to me... more realistic to the Cold War and escalating tensions between the US and the Soviets, ya know?
I also caught that in the book, "RR to run in 1988" refers to Robert Redford and in the movie they used Reagan. That was a minor change that didn't make sense just because of Reagan's age and onset of Alzheimers by 1988.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 16:47:01
...Just because I'm a random hater...I disliked the original graphic novel.
Random on 04/03/2009 16:47:01
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Ok so.. just finished reading the Watchmen novel, and I'm damn near pleased at how close the movie followed it.
What you aren't in a high dudgeon about the giant squid?
Actually the ending that the movie uses makes more sense to me... more realistic to the Cold War and escalating tensions between the US and the Soviets, ya know?
I also caught that in the book, "RR to run in 1988" refers to Robert Redford and in the movie they used Reagan. That was a minor change that didn't make sense just because of Reagan's age and onset of Alzheimers by 1988.
...Just because I'm a random hater...I disliked the original graphic novel.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 16:50:52
Random on 04/03/2009 16:50:52
...Random will go into the corner...he is very ashamed of himself...:smotes self:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:56:52
I was making a small joke, there Scoop. Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
I keed! My opinion on the squid is that is some sort of wry ironic comment on the baroque plot elements found in a lot of comics. The reason for the removal is it just wouldn't play for a mainstream audience.
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 16:56:52
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Ok so.. just finished reading the Watchmen novel, and I'm damn near pleased at how close the movie followed it.
What you aren't in a high dudgeon about the giant squid?
Actually the ending that the movie uses makes more sense to me... more realistic to the Cold War and escalating tensions between the US and the Soviets, ya know?
I also caught that in the book, "RR to run in 1988" refers to Robert Redford and in the movie they used Reagan. That was a minor change that didn't make sense just because of Reagan's age and onset of Alzheimers by 1988.
I was making a small joke, there Scoop. Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
I keed! My opinion on the squid is that is some sort of wry ironic comment on the baroque plot elements found in a lot of comics. The reason for the removal is it just wouldn't play for a mainstream audience.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 17:03:30
Dude...Random hates the comic. no opinion on the flick.
Random doesn't mind any of the comic book movie adaptations. Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
If you gonna mock Random at least mock him on his stances.
Random on 04/03/2009 17:03:30
Quote by Mondobubba:
Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
Dude...Random hates the comic. no opinion on the flick.
Random doesn't mind any of the comic book movie adaptations. Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
If you gonna mock Random at least mock him on his stances.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:13:08
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:13:08
oh boy.. the bus hasn't driven into a ditch today. it's driven into a geek fighting arena! :lol:
BRB getting my Vampire Hunter D cosplay outfit..
BRB getting my Vampire Hunter D cosplay outfit..
Comment by wickedpam on 04/03/2009 17:13:22
wickedpam on 04/03/2009 17:13:22
Why must Thom be so depressing on a Friday? :kickcan:
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 17:17:16
.
..
...
*walks away*
Random on 04/03/2009 17:17:16
Quote by Scoopster:
oh boy.. the bus hasn't driven into a ditch today. it's driven into a geek fighting arena! :lol:
BRB getting my Vampire Hunter D cosplay outfit..
.
..
...
*walks away*
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:28:15
Oh Random! I wasn't singling you out on "The Watchmen" I was singling you out because you were a convenient target of opportunity. This was a meta snap, Random. Not specific snap
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:28:15
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
Dude...Random hates the comic. no opinion on the flick.
Random doesn't mind any of the comic book movie adaptations. Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
If you gonna mock Random at least mock him on his stances.
Oh Random! I wasn't singling you out on "The Watchmen" I was singling you out because you were a convenient target of opportunity. This was a meta snap, Random. Not specific snap
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:30:04
Which one? The Ang Lee version or the one that came out last year? Or both? Define your terms.
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:30:04
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
Which one? The Ang Lee version or the one that came out last year? Or both? Define your terms.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:30:36
Awww Random.. we goof because we love! :hug:
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:30:36
Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
oh boy.. the bus hasn't driven into a ditch today. it's driven into a geek fighting arena! :lol:
BRB getting my Vampire Hunter D cosplay outfit..
.
..
...
*walks away*
Awww Random.. we goof because we love! :hug:
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:31:44
Ya know, I actually like the Ang Lee version.. I didn't at first tho. Took a few times watching it and the insight of one of my friends.
Haven't seen the one with Ed Norton yet.
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 17:31:44
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
Which one? The Ang Lee version or the one that came out last year? Or both? Define your terms.
Ya know, I actually like the Ang Lee version.. I didn't at first tho. Took a few times watching it and the insight of one of my friends.
Haven't seen the one with Ed Norton yet.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 17:37:39
I'll meta snap you...
:presses meta snap button:
Ha!
Random on 04/03/2009 17:37:39
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Implying that you are an insufferable comic snob, who when one of the precious books is made into a movie goes all catatonic about some change in a plot point. You know like Random.
Dude...Random hates the comic. no opinion on the flick.
Random doesn't mind any of the comic book movie adaptations. Unless they were just crappy movies. (The Hulk)
If you gonna mock Random at least mock him on his stances.
Oh Random! I wasn't singling you out on "The Watchmen" I was singling you out because you were a convenient target of opportunity. This was a meta snap, Random. Not specific snap
I'll meta snap you...
:presses meta snap button:
Ha!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:40:59
Mondobubba on 04/03/2009 17:40:59
Wow! You have both a smote and a snap button. I am truly impressed.
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 17:45:12
Random has all sorts of buttons...
: presses confetti button :
Random on 04/03/2009 17:45:12
Quote by Mondobubba:
Wow! You have both a smote and a snap button. I am truly impressed.
Random has all sorts of buttons...
: presses confetti button :
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:23:52
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:23:52
Dirty dog! Kneel and worship at the feet of BABY AFRO GORRILA!
Comment by Random on 04/03/2009 18:28:46
Random on 04/03/2009 18:28:46
what is anal poising?
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:30:54
I have a feeling Limbaugh is going to outdo his "Anal Poisoning" comment from yesterday if he talks about this tragedy.
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:30:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
At least 4 people have been shot and up to 41 people have been taken hostage at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, NY. Looking for more information... and a further link...
It's at this facility.
MSNBC is not reporting this as well. Swat Teams have surrounded the building.
I have a feeling Limbaugh is going to outdo his "Anal Poisoning" comment from yesterday if he talks about this tragedy.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:34:00
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 18:34:00
One for old time's sake..
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 04/03/2009 18:47:42
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BobR
:banana: :metal:
and
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NUMBER ONE Raine & BobR
:wine:
:dance2: :dance2:
trojanrabbit on 04/03/2009 18:47:42
:metal: :dance2:
Comment by m-hadley on 04/03/2009 19:44:14
m-hadley on 04/03/2009 19:44:14
Excuse my oversight Raine & BobR,
I left Birthday and Happee Anniversary Greetings over at the FaceCrack , but neglected to send same here at the Bloggie, so here goes:
First for BobR...
Now for Raine & BobR....
:hug: :hug:
and together some happy, forever and ever 
:clap:
Cheers,
mfaye & :peace:
:gobama: (Barack & Michelle say "way to go, you two!")
I left Birthday and Happee Anniversary Greetings over at the FaceCrack , but neglected to send same here at the Bloggie, so here goes:
First for BobR...
Now for Raine & BobR....
:hug:and together some happy, forever and ever
:clap:Cheers,
mfaye
& :peace::gobama: (Barack & Michelle say "way to go, you two!")
Comment by Scoopster on 04/03/2009 20:09:04
Scoopster on 04/03/2009 20:09:04
Ah well.. here I got off into the maelstrom. At least it's Fridee!
Comment by livingonli on 04/04/2009 02:56:03
livingonli on 04/04/2009 02:56:03
Greetings whoever may be around. This may be a day for the books for me. My blood sugar apparently got so low this morning that by the time I got to work I just completely zoned out. It was so bad, they took me out of the room and called the paramedics. Fortunately, they just gave me some glucose and my blood sugar went back to normal. The company got me feed and just let me take it easy until I got on my feet again. And then to add to the fun when I went to leave, I must have left my lights on because the battery was dead and I had to get the car jumped. Between that and the rain it feels like I should have just stayed in bed.
Comment by BobR on 04/04/2009 05:48:42
oh that sucks on all levels. I didn't realize you had blood sugar problems. Are you diabetic or hypoglycemic?
BobR on 04/04/2009 05:48:42
Quote by livingonli:
Greetings whoever may be around. This may be a day for the books for me. My blood sugar apparently got so low this morning that by the time I got to work I just completely zoned out. It was so bad, they took me out of the room and called the paramedics. Fortunately, they just gave me some glucose and my blood sugar went back to normal. The company got me feed and just let me take it easy until I got on my feet again. And then to add to the fun when I went to leave, I must have left my lights on because the battery was dead and I had to get the car jumped. Between that and the rain it feels like I should have just stayed in bed.
oh that sucks on all levels. I didn't realize you had blood sugar problems. Are you diabetic or hypoglycemic?
Comment by livingonli on 04/04/2009 05:56:51
Diabetic. My problem used to be my blood sugar was always too high but today it was probably the lowest I ever had and I didn't get a chance to get some food before I went to work. I now have to make sure I eat after my morning insulin injection no matter what my timing is.
livingonli on 04/04/2009 05:56:51
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Greetings whoever may be around. This may be a day for the books for me. My blood sugar apparently got so low this morning that by the time I got to work I just completely zoned out. It was so bad, they took me out of the room and called the paramedics. Fortunately, they just gave me some glucose and my blood sugar went back to normal. The company got me feed and just let me take it easy until I got on my feet again. And then to add to the fun when I went to leave, I must have left my lights on because the battery was dead and I had to get the car jumped. Between that and the rain it feels like I should have just stayed in bed.
oh that sucks on all levels. I didn't realize you had blood sugar problems. Are you diabetic or hypoglycemic?
Diabetic. My problem used to be my blood sugar was always too high but today it was probably the lowest I ever had and I didn't get a chance to get some food before I went to work. I now have to make sure I eat after my morning insulin injection no matter what my timing is.