The Falling Darkness of My Despair

Health Care

2009-11-06T02:21:43Z

So today I saw a news report where a GOP politician said that the new health care bill posed the greatest threat to freedom and democracy in this country then anything else he had seen in the last 19 year in Washington and the certain people down the street from where he was speaking in Washington DC were planning to take away our rights.
Really, really GOP mouth piece of Corporate interest. Lets us hearken back to the days of a GOP controlled House, Senate, and Executive dominated US government shall we.

Free Speech Zones- Used to keep "unwanted" protesters away from the politicians and press.

Bush's View- The Commander and Chief doesn't have to explain himself.

War on Terror- Certain rights need to be limited to fight the war on terror. How long will this take? Well its a different kind of war it could take a 100+ years to fight.

Habeas Corpus Gone- Need I say more.

Secret Detainment Camps- Guantanamo Bay and other "secret" sites, need I say more.

The Patriot Act- Give the government unprecident ability to spy on and detain Americans. Yes I know some of its provisions are mentioned elsewhere in the list but I felt they needed to be pulled out for emphasis.

Violation of the 7th Amendment- Yes you have the right to sue the government and its officials.

Congress Abdicated Oversight Responsibilities- Bush and his administration were given unrestrained power to fight the so called war on terrorism.

Ashcroft Dictates- Government has reduced compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Removal of Attorney-Client Privileged. Ordering state and local governments to conceal names of detained people. Compiling secret lists and files of dissenters.

Racial Profiling- Done on Middle Eastern and Asian Men.

Secret Laws and Courts- Need more be said.

More likely what is happening is the true masters of Washington DC and the Country - Corporations - See their profits threatened. As such, you as their hired mouth piece must now defend your owners.

"ITS ALL BULLSHIT AND ITS BAD FOR YOU"

- George Carlin

Workout

2009-10-16T23:29:52Z

So I'm on my new work are schedule. I upped my gym membership to seven days a week and am now doing a 3 days on/1 day off routine.

DAY 1

Elliptical
- 30+ Minutes
Weight Training
- Standing Calf Raises [calves]
- Squats [legs]
- Hyperextensions [lower back]
- Barbell Rows [upper back]
- Barbell Upright Rows [shoulders]
- Dumbbell Lat Raises [shoulders]
- Bench Press (or is it presses) [chest]
- Dumbbell Curls [arms]
- Dumbbell Tricep Exteinsions [arms]
- Barbell Wrist Curls [forearms]
- Reverse Barbell Wrist Curls [forearms]
Abs
- Crunches
- Leg Raises
- Standing Twist
Flexibility
- Lots of stretching

DAY TWO

Elliptical
- 30+ Minutes
Strength Building
- Heavy Squats
- Heavy Deadlifts
- Heavy Squats
Abs
- Crunches
- Leg Raises
- Standing Twist
Flexibility
- Lots of stretching

DAY 3

Elliptical
- 30+ Minutes
Flexibility
- Stretch Frame
Strength/Aerobic
- Swimming
Abs
- Crunches
- Leg Raises
- Standing Twist
Flexibility
- Lots of stretching

DAY 4

Rest

I'm already seeing improvements but I am running into a problem I had in college. I can't lose the gut. I'm hoping to get down around 200 from my current 225 by Christmas. We'll see.

Productive

2009-09-30T00:47:06Z

So yesterday I over slept and missed going to the gym but it was productive none the less. I was able to get in a full round of Aikido practice at the house without too much complaining from my ankle. I even did some Ukemi Waza without much difficulty.

I started with some Zempo Kaiten Ukemi and Koho Ukemi from the beginners position rather than standing, I also don't have a mat, and I was able to complete them with only a little complaint from my ankle. That completed I moved on to

Tegatana No Kata
Hanasu No Kata
- I also did the variations off these.
Ni Ju San Hon Kata
- Did the 1st 17 moves. Evidently the organization has added 6 more to is since I was last involved in a dojo.
- Owaza Ju Pon
- I only went through the first five of the ten.

Basically I did my whole Nidan test yesterday again. Surprisingly I still felt fluid and not off balance. I'm going to be working on some of the more advanced Katas including the San Kata as well as the new moves in preparation to go back to class next year.

That out of the way I went to dinner and work. I was also able to get in some C++ programming practice, review some Cisco material for my test next month, work on a Juniper Networks document for training of other employees at work, and also practice a little German. All in all a very productive day.

Gahhhhh......

2009-09-19T09:29:38Z

Need.....
.......To......
...........Win......
.................Lotto.......

Weekend Update

2009-09-14T07:35:32Z

Fairly good weekend. I woke up around 1:30pm on Friday and hit the gym then later on in the evening I BBQ on my grill and watched some old SG-1 episodes on tv.

Saturday night was excellent. I went to Numbers and hung out with Xymox_Dream, her friend Robert, and my friend Brooke from work. Saw Troenstar and her friends there as well. Overall it was a good night. Music was awesome other than some CD glitches from a guest DJ. His set wasn't bad overall but the skips irritated a couple of people I noticed. I didn't let it bother me. Xymox_Dream wanted to know if I was doing afters but I really wasn't able to since I had to get up early the next day. After, I came home and proceeded to only be able to sleep about 3 hours. My ankle is still bothering me, I found this to be more so after dancing, so I'm going to go see an orthopedic surgeon and hope that its something a couple of weeks in a cast can fix over surgery.

Sunday I hung out with friends and played a game but I was really tired and grumpy so it was just ok. The game was fun but I dozed on and off through most of it. Came home and took a nap after but I'm still tired. I'm going to stay up until Target opens so I can grab some cat food then I will try and get some sleep and go to the gym before work.

Next time I will update with an update that isn't so rambling since hopefully I will have some sleep and can form coherent whatchamacallits......thoughts.

Wait Times and Healthcare

2009-07-08T04:32:21Z

I hear a lot of crap going around about the wait time for treatment in Canada being long. Last three times I had a specialist visit here it took 1.5 Months and another one was 2 Months, 1 Week. Then they rejected my insurance on one of those. So blow me McConnell.

Bunch of crap

2009-06-27T11:44:10Z

You have to be fucking kidding me.....

http://www.ceasespin.org/ceasespin_blog/ceasespin_blogger_files/fox_news_gets_okay_to_misinform_public.html

IRAN

2009-06-21T18:12:05Z

I am wearing a green shirt today. For those of you who know me its pretty extreme but I just watched a teenage girl bleed to death on Fareed Zakahri.

Iran

2009-06-14T01:58:00Z

Don't worry people of Iran. Conservatives elected a nut here twice too.

RIP David

2009-06-05T03:41:22Z

I was saddened to hear of the passing of David today. I will keep my opinions to myself at this point on the actual cause.

http://www.david-carradine.com/

Life

2009-05-31T01:22:23Z

Well,
Here's an update sort of.

I have moved into my new townhome out near Highway 6. Its finally, starting to feel like my place. After the move I started working out again regularly and am able to fit into a size 36 again so this is good as well. I am doing a combination aerobics and weight training workout so I have actually gained weight instead of lost it.

My new jeep was having issues that started about a month ago. The ABS, ESP/BAS, and traction lights all came on after I pulled out of work and wouldn't go off. This also killed my cruise control. The garage I took it to reset the system and told me it was a module and I should take it to the dealer. An idea I dreaded but was left little choice after they came back on again. Being the kind of person I am I researched it before hand and narrowed down the cause to a module, rear wheel sensor, or a mechanism in the steering wheel. I was guessing the sensor and after spending 3 hours at the dealer this morning this was confirmed. Fortunately I'm still under warranty since it has less than 30k miles on it and its a 2007. That said I drove away from the dealer with the problem fixed for free. At least I hope its fixed.

Complete my reading my BSCI book. Just going to review and take the test in late June. First steps toward getting my CCNP and hopefully a better paying job. Right now I have the MCSA in Windows 2000, Security+, and Network+. Want to get the CCNP by the end of next year.

I'm still single. I have deleted my okcupid account as its crap and none of people it paired me with are interested in me or return my messages. Same with Plenty of Fish and a couple of other sites. I did meet a couple of people who simply vaporized after a few promising conversations, not unlike the last person I dated, without any explanation. Thinking about doing the foreign bride thing at this point.

Other than that its just me, my cat, and the Internet.

"In case I don't see you ... good afternoon, good evening, and good night."

Saturday

2009-05-23T19:57:43Z

Going to a friends BBQ I haven't seen forever in North Houston and Underworld later on tonight.

Fucked Up

2009-05-18T05:06:34Z

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/06b666ae72/gobstopper-trailer

Marilyn Chambers

2009-04-14T01:53:45Z

Marilyn died. Lot of people falling by the wayside today. I'm sure there are some Christians cheering somewhere.

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=403707>1=28101

Busy Week

2009-04-05T11:44:23Z

Monday- Internet get turned on.
Tuesday- Cable
Wednesday- Work
Thursday- Work
Friday- MOVING DAY

Good Bye Lorne You Had a Wonderful Singing Voice

2009-04-01T07:26:09Z

http://scifiwire.com/2009/03/angel-star-andy-hallett-d.php

fallenboyangel @ 2009-03-29T01:56:00

2009-03-29T06:59:25Z

So tonight convinced me more then ever that I don't really fit in anywhere. I pretty much decided that I really shouldn't do anything other than continue my search for an ex-pat job where no one knows me and I should endeavor to get as far a way from any of the people who know me. At least my cat and I have a good relationship.

Weird

2009-03-21T05:04:03Z

I worked for this guy in college as a work study.

http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/502514.html

Yo

2009-03-18T08:04:07Z

Happy Saint Paddy's Day.

Mercenaries

2009-03-09T08:37:08Z

For those of you interested Blackwater Worldwide, formerly Blackwater USA, has changed its name to Xe. Contrary to the reasons they give, the only reason you change your name is to hide from the consequences of your actions.

Just an Update

2009-03-08T04:33:56Z

Last Friday I started working out again. It has been literally a year since I fell and hurt my ankle and although I can still detect the injury is consistent working out doesn't seem to have aggravated it. Just the opposite, I find it is more flexible and less painful. I'm hoping for a full recovery even though I'm a little worried about the tendon on that runs down the outside. I still experience some pain based on how I move it.

I worked out last Friday, Monday, and Wednesday of this week. Here is my general workout:

30+ Minutes on the Elliptical (includeds a 5 minute cool down)
Standing Calf Machine Raises (1 Set, 155lbs, 20 Reps)
Squats (1 Set, 90lbs, 10 Reps)
Straight Leg Deadlift (1 Set, 50lbs, 10 Reps)
Bent Barbell Rowing (1 Set, 50lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell Lat Raises (1 Set, 15lbs, 12 Reps)
Bench Press (1 Set, 90lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell Curls (1 Set, 30lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Extensions (1 Set, 25lbs, 10 Reps)
Barbell Wrist Curl (1 Set, 10lbs, 15 Reps)
Crunches (1 Set- added a second set on Friday, 50 Reps)
Leg Raises (1 Set- added a second set on Friday, 25 Reps)
Standing Twists (1 Set- added a second set on Friday, 100 Reps)

Monday I'm going to add a second set to the weight training and a 3rd set for the ab workout so my workout should be:

30+ Minutes on the Elliptical (includeds a 5 minute cool down)
Standing Calf Machine Raises (2 Sets, 155lbs, 20 Reps)
Squats (2 Sets, 90lbs, 10 Reps)
Straight Leg Deadlift (2 Sets, 50lbs, 10 Reps)
Bent Barbell Rowing (2 Sets, 50lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell Lat Raises (2 Sets, 15lbs, 12 Reps)
Bench Press (2 Sets, 90lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell Curls (2 Sets, 30lbs, 10 Reps)
Dumbbell One-Arm Tricep Extensions (2 Sets, 25lbs, 10 Reps)
Barbell Wrist Curl (2 Sets, 10lbs, 15 Reps)
Crunches (2 Sets, 50 Reps)
Leg Raises (2 Sets, 25 Reps)
Standing Twists (2 Sets, 100 Reps)

Then the week after that add a third set which I will follow for approximately 6 weeks before adding some additional weight and exercises.
Also, been getting back into Aikido. My ankel injury interrupted my training but I'm hoping to get back in the swing of things.

Other than that things have been alright. I'm hoping to have my CCs paid off by August or at the least mostly gone and I'm busy studying for the BSCI. One of my co-workers went to some boot camp and got is CCNP in less than two weeks which is questionable to me but whatever.

The townhome is near complete on renovations and it looks like I will have an 8'x 10' training area. I'm looking at getting a mat to do some falls and rolls on. I am also wanting to buy a couple of things for the town home in the interim once I get moved in- namely book cases.

Watchmen was a great movie. You should go see it.

Done Rambling now.

Watchmen

2009-03-04T06:29:54Z

I am going to the 3:20am showing of Watchmen at the IMAX on I-10 on Thursday Night/Friday Morning. I couldn't get tickets to the Midnight show. Anyone else going to be there or want to go with me.

So

2009-02-21T09:56:16Z

I went to Poison Girl Thursday night and had a pretty good time. I asked a friend to go but they were buried in grad school work and couldn't make it so I ended up going alone. I hung out for a few hours with friends (L, B, P, A, I, and K) before heading home. I met a friend of P's named Issac who seemed pretty cool to talk to and we tried to get this girl Suzy to join but alas the plea of strangers falls on deaf ears. Ok I'm through being weird now and reminiscing.

Resident Evil: Extinction

2009-02-15T01:44:01Z

So I'm watching this again today and I found an editing mistake in the post apocalyptic shot where Carlos (Oded Fehr) is about to sacrifice himself by driving the truck into zombies so Milla Jojovich's character Alice can get to the Umbrella compound. As he is saying goodbye to Claire (Ali Larter) you can see car's driving along a freeway in the background.

Just was amused that such a mistake would be missed into today's high tech editing environments.

GOP on Crack

2009-02-10T22:02:37Z

These people can't be serious. I have been watching the news, following several sites (CNN for example), and generally keeping an interest in the GOPs response to the latest stimulus package. While I don't agree with the "bailout" option, no one is bailing me out, I think their hypocrisy is rampant when they have the audacity to stand up there and act like Fiscal Conservatives after letting the Bush administration spend trillions of dollars over almost a decade of what is probably one of the worst examples of leadership in American history. Furthermore, GOP, where are the billions of dollars that simply "disappeared" from the first stimulus package. The money that you "gave out" so quickly and out of the scope of the original justification of the stimulus when it was passed.
It is blatantly obvious that the GOP and, not to limit the blame, Democratic party don't really give a damn about the people of this country. This is simply another cash cow for dishonest businessmen and lawyers. They have raped the markets for quick kickbacks and shady rewards and now they're raping the people of this country for the same reasons under claims of "the greater good."

SHAME ON YOU!