Guess Who's Back?

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I'm back (and not much) better than ever!

Thank you for the 6.15 people that actively read this thing of mine. It's fun having a place where I can come and vent my most random thoughts. I don't even always know what about to come out of my mind and spill onto these web pages (case in point), but I know that you know that I know that you know that I appreciate your "viewership" -- if you will. I know I've been gone for awhile, but I guess I needed to recharge my blogging batteries and actually let a few things happen in my life so that I'd have something to talk about. It's great to finally post -- I missed reading your comments (all 3 of them).

Here's what's been on my mind recently:

- Just last week, I purchased a puggle (male pug/female beagle mix) and despite his penchant for chewing everything in sight (include my extremities and clothing), I've grown somewhat fond of the young chap. To top it all off -- we've named him Dallas. What a fitting name for the future Cowboys fan, wouldn't you say? Well, I think I've almost got him potty-trained... but I'm working on the commands now. We've got "sit" down -- everything else to go!

- Yesterday, I got a promotion at work -- about time! I've only been there about a year, but I am not just tooting my own horn when I tell you that I'm one beast of an underwriter. Of course, I'm only not kidding. Seriously, I joke -- but I soak this shit up like a tampon in a lake. Of course, this all only means that I'll be working more difficult cases, but be paid slightly more to do so... so I'd say it's a fair trade-off in the end. Come see me once I take over the healthcare industry -- I'd love to hear your thoughts on reform (lol).

- Sadly, I probably haven't been to the gym since the last time I posted a blog (read: about one month ago). I have to work on that. Big time. I'm trying to get my chisel on, son!

- Isn't it sick that gas is so expensive now? I swear I applied for a fuel loan at the pump last week and got denied because of insufficient collateral. I don't know how much longer my wallet can absorb the astronomical oil prices at this rate of increase! If I didn't work 16 miles away, I swear I'd get a 10-speed & a poncho and call it a day.

- The Final Four was a huge surprise. Absolutely destroyed my bracket (in the worst way possible) -- but I'm alright with it. I love surprises... I also loved that gutsy 3-pointer that Mario Chalmers launched up to tie the game and send it to OT (for the subsequent victory). Better yet, I found myself thoroughly enjoying the women's tournament as well. Congrats to the Kansas Jayhawks and the Tennessee Lady Vols, respectively (of course).

- I'm still not 100% decided on who I'll be voting for in the upcoming primaries.

Anyway, that's about all for now... I'll be back again (sooner than last time, anyway) with more of my personal brand of madness.

I concede

Here I am.

I've finally given in and decided to join this crazy world of blogging. I've been sharing some of my thoughts in the past on another website and on other blogs, but I figured it was time for me to take a shot at this thing. I've found myself increasingly drawn to the musings of such scribes as The Girl from Park Heights and my good friend, Your Friendly Neighborhood Skeptic. At his behest -- and the litigious prodding of such others as Erika2k4(TM) -- here I am.

Welcome to my world. It may not always make sense here, but you'll have a great time being confused. This should be a fun ride. I won't dare promise daily postings (or even weekly for that matter), but I assure you that I will make you think, laugh or cry from a combination of both. I hope to make a few new friends (and not too many enemies) in the process. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride -- and be sure to let me know how it was.

I'll end this inaugural post with one of my favorite video clips of all time -- enjoy. If you can get past the humorous delivery, it's alleged that there is actually a meaning behind it... go figure.

P.S.: Check out the "sequel" here.