OMG!! HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG? AHHH!
Well, sorry guys, I was on a 4 month adventure in the Galapagos Islands searching for the lost treasure of Afababwa! I climbed the greats walls of daboo daboo, biked through the forest of the dancing wolf, wrestled with pygmies from the land of midgetos, escaped from the evil hands of Lord Shumoko, and rescued the young hot maiden from the land of Jessicalbania.
At the same time, I also did all this boring crap:
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LOST Vegas
 Actually, this was way back in the summer. On top of gambling losses, buying expensive sunglasses that I have forever lost, paying for about 7-9 meals twice a day, 7-9 club entrances, and circus circus midway games for 7-9 ppl, it was actually fun going with my all my cousins and family friends to Vegas. Well, the meals were buffets (GOOD Buffets!) for only $2-$3 each and we had two big ass suites - FREE! So, if you want to head to Vegas for a bargain, you know who to invite. Not my parents, ass. ME! Let me also say that there are things to do besides circus circus for under 21 ppl, you just have to look around!
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BEACH! BEAYATCH!
 I actually went to the beach!.... About a dozen times this summer or every weekend. I use to hate going there, but for some reason this summer was different. Mostly been boogie boardin, don't think I'm ready for the surf boards, probably never be. Its a bitch though when that tide brings you down or when you cramp up (Yes! 3 times! I'm such a dork.). I think I've also become the master at beach bonfires. The only thing I missed this summer at the beach was sitting around the fire with someone on the guitar and everyone singin...boohoo
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CAMP. OPERATION BEAR ATTACK!
 Went camping with the church and expected utter boringness, especially since a whole mess of people bailed out. I figured also at a christian camp they'd be all strict and over nicey dicey. But it was actually fun! Went Rock wall climbing, row boating, hardcore mountain (scraped my ass cheeks and fell three times) biking, swimming, flew across on a zip line 50-100 feet in the air. A bear also came by our cabin and went through all the trashcans. It was so hilarious cuz my 30yr somethin old cuz got paranoid and wouldn't let any1 leave the dining hall until security came. Place was actually real nice. We had our own private area, including a dining hall with unlimited average food and a server/cook, a worship area, our own bball courts and playground, and cabins, separated from all the other groups. Next time, I hope a whole mess of ppl come cuz shaddam...it was actually one of the best camps I've been to in a long time. Even had some SPOP games goin on.
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CONCERTS
 Video Games Live - I know. NERD ALERT NERD ALERT! Hey! It was a cultured festive event, performed by the LA philiharmonic orchestra. Naw! It was tight seeing all these ppl knowing all the songs and hearing the people play and sing all the songs from Nintendo, Sony, and Sega, among others.
Coldplay - So, their not one of my top five bands, but definitely one of the best live bands. And, it was free..although it took almost 4 hours to drive down to the end of San Diego. After, we headed to Mexico and well, i have to definitely say one of the most interesting...i wouldn't say good or not necessarily the most uneasiest experiences... I've ever had. ...but like Vegas what goes on in Mexico stays in Mexico. Being detained at the border was fun too. Remember cuz..say ur a citizen ..not a resident.
Mae - Well, definitely a good live band, although their music gets me all depressed. Its weird though being with all these youngins in the crowd. It kinda me feel like an old fart. If you ever go watch them live, check out the keyboardist..hes pretty funny. (that'll be me in a few years when they go mainstream and I run him over with my truck)
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WORK....Yeah.. I guess
So, last time I said i should be getting a raise. i even saw the request letter my boss had made to upper management. (yes I snoop!). well, they denied it those bastards! Only regular employees get special raises. I'm actually hitting my one year mark this month, so I do get that AUTOMATIC raise....which pisses me off cuz some of the upper ppl make it seem like an honor when its just a std. thing that happens. i just about finished my big project...managing the Audiogram testing and partially the Hearing Conservation Program. I'm just afraid that I might not be growing too much anymore and plus I did promise myself I'd start really lookin around after my 1 year. If I stay, I think I'd eventually get a permanent tech position. But tech? TECH? are u serious. 2 degrees, for tech? i know some would kill for it, but I feel like a waste of my time goin to college. Plus ppl in the dept. have been tellin me they might be leavin soon...they don't like the big boss. hmm.. Idk if I should stick around. Well, got the ASP (associate safety professional) exam comin up soon. We'll see, got start fixing up that old resume!
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Other pathethic highlights from the last quarter:
* Knotts Scary Farm: Mazes, hordes of young ppl, good comedy show, long lines on rides, lazy monsters after 12AM, passing gas in line.
* Fav. Movies seen since last rambles: Wedding Crashers, Willy Wonka majiggy, A lotta of so-so movies I saw. nothing really crazy smack down wanna watch over and over kinda movie.
* VBS - Kids on the run....seriously...too many ppl poppin out kids these days...so many toddlers... fun slide show...sweet!
* PUSO Dinner reunion majigger: FOOD FOOD, where are all the youngins, 10 second clubbin, remember when game, till next year
* The notebook computer crash of 05' - Yes..the might laptop has given way, and I believe all the top secret data has been destroyed. Wahh! i did back it up about 6-7 months ago.
* Riverbed Run - Its not a snowboard trail - I've actually been running on the riverbed with my dog at an average 4 times a week for the last 3 months. I even got a new mp3 player since my Archos is too big to strap to my arm. One day, I'm gonna buy all the riverbums donuts...they're always under the bridges with their tents or bikes chillin, some drinkin alky.
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Goals / Wants for the upcoming months
* See the RENT movie
* Take a week long vacation somewhere different (maybe that hiking trip!)
* Watch the Avenue Q Vegas Version
* Take the Safety Fundamentals Exam and become a certified Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
* Get a permanent job and have health insurance.
* Buy some kind of Palm or handheld computer device.
* Plan a rally or social youth event
* Go on a mini-Snowboarding Trip
* Join a gym
* Walk on my hands across my room.
* Pass out on someone's floor after a party
* Perform in some big production!
* And, of course, win the lotto!
UHHHHH!!!!
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"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night."
"A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it."
"Always forgive your enemies - Nothing annoys them so much."
"I like work. It fascinates me. I sit and look at it for hours."
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