Why Friends are Great

“Even though we've changed and we're all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we'll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we're not all still friends.”

- Unknown

So I am out getting a bite to eat with my friend Lauren and we start talking about things, life, the usual food stuff. Eventually in the conversation I started talking about how things haven't quite come the way I planned. I compared my life to boat set for the new world. This boat was my hopes and dreams disstend for a land of happiness and love. Sadly, in mid journey, things started going to hell. The crew abandoned ship and the sails burn in the night sky. So I told her it took me a while to figure that all I can do is weather the storms and hope my vessel drifts to better place. And without missing a beat, she says, "if that were the case, you still have another option." Me having thought of everything said, "Whats that?".

She said, "Well, you can always row."

When you think you have no other options, your friends will always surprise you and remind you that you always have more options. I truly am greatful for the friends I have and all they have done for me. The greatest thing in in the world that they have done and will do, is keep me smiling and keep my ship aflot. I love you guys.

Food, Friends, and Cats

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life."

- Apocrypha

Even though I have been having a ton of fun with the Real* Stories, you can read the conclusion by clicking here or you can quit being a lazy bastard and scroll down one blog! Anyway, I still must remember to blog about actual things. On Wednesday night, I was able to meet up with some really great friends of mine at Lotawata Creek. If you haven't eaten there, its a true challenge. They give you so much freaking food, its puts guys like me to shame. This is the only place I can never finish my plate.

As we hugged and shook hands, I remembered I had not seen these guys/gals since my college years; I went to college in 2000-2001. Yeah, only one year as I flunked out and was asked not to return. It's not my fault as I had to take classes OTHER than music. Who the hell uses Philosophy anyway!? Anyway, that's a blog for another day. And even though I went back for a few fraternity functions and football games, I had not seen most of these people in over 6 years.

Let me say, it was great to see everyone and fun was had by all. We ate, drank, and socialized; the three keys elements to a great time. We told stories from times past, and caught up with the present. All them are married, some with kids and some with cats. And those people just with cats love it when they are repeatedly asked, "When are YOU gonna have kids?"

But I think those cat couples may be on to something, because would rather have this.....

or this

I think that pretty much answers itself :)

As the night ended emails and numbers were exchanged, and vows of not being a stranger were traded. It really was a great time and can't wait to see them again.

Time is short people so live and love while you can. Love ya guys.

Such a Good Week You Are, Yes You Are!!! Have a Bone.

"My great week can beat the

shit out of your great week!"

- Josh Leadbetter

Great weeks for me have always been few and far between. But, I can say, this is the best week I have had in a while. Work is going great, I'm getting to spend more time with friends, and the weight is still dropping off. If I can just have a few more weeks like this, everything will come together.

Oh, and another reason for the

is the new Watchmen trailer. It's taken from the greatest graphic novel of our times and here's the trailer.

Holy sweet mother of all that's pure with maple syrup!

Dam that's nice isn't it. Awesome song too, it's The Beginning is the End is the Beginning by the Smashing Pumpkins. Listen Here, or you can Download It Here. I can't stop listening to this awesome song.

Love ya guys and maybe next week we can have a cage match, your week vs my week! :)

UPDATE: Finally finished reading Watchmen......... :) happy days continue.