I owe it to the Internet

For many years I have frequented websites where people are very open about the situations they’re in and how they’re handling them, to get a fresh perspective on things in my own life. I however, have been a notoriously private person.  Recently, Lisa approached me with the idea of documenting our process of moving in together for Logan’s financial blog, Billfold.  I said sure right away, but then started to think, I’m putting this out there for the entire world to read.  It’s not like this blog where three people read it, that site has a large readership.  Our first piece went up and I was quite nervous as I looked at it for the first time.  When I saw in the comments sections that there were people in similar situations, excited to see how we were approaching it because they were having trouble navigating their own move, it hit me; for so long I have looked to other people’s writing to help me through life’s trials and tribulations, now the tables have turned. I have always been very thankful for other’s openness and I feel I owe it to the Internet to return the favor.

If you want to follow our adventure into cohabitation below is the link to part 1.  

http://thebillfold.com/2012/11/lisa-and-bryan-are-moving-in-together-great-idea-swell-idea/

Enjoy.

New York

I didn't have much time for picture taking this weekend but was able to pick off a few shots.

Enjoy.

Bartsowed

A few weekends ago we were once again out in Barstow in support of ANJ motorsports.  Phil and I were stationed at mile marker 20.  With the team clicking off lap times around an hour I had some time to play around with my camera.

Enjoy.

Breakfast Food

I just made a salad at 9am for breakfast.  I know, I'm supposed to eat eggs and bacon, but a salad sounded better.  What makes a breakfast food a breakfast food?  Why do certain foods have time restrictions?  You can have steak and eggs for breakfast, but try and go to a nice steak house and order eggs with your t-bone, see how they react to your request.  Why can steak make the jump and not eggs? There are places where you can get breakfast 24 hours a day, and they usually us it as a selling point.  Hey, look at us, were breaking the rules, we serve breakfast all day long, if you want to be a rebel come inside.  When I was a kid it was a treat, “we are having breakfast for dinner”, awesome, “hey Nate, we’re having breakfast for dinner!”  Maybe we just all need to live by the Roscoe’s philosophy, fried chicken and waffles, all day everyday.

Cage fights and waterfalls, a trip to Portland

Some pics from Portland.

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Is Jesus making a power play?

His shirt read, “Jesus is God”.  I thought Jesus was the son of God?  Is Jesus trying to take over power?  Are these shirts the first step in his campaign?  It’s a classic story line, son feels like it is his time to step up and take over power, he feels the father is too old and no longer able to do his duties. Only this time it's told with the supreme father/son duo.  What’s next for Jesus’ campaign for power?  Will he begin to appear to people in times of “miracles” and say, “you see that, I did that shit right there, it was me, when you are thanking God, you are thanking me, I am God now, remember that.” Will God retaliate? Fight to stay on top? Maybe appear in visions, blaming Jesus for the bad economy or global warming.  “I gave him the slightest bit of power and look what has happened to the world! Can you imagine if he has all the power?”  Jesus retorts, “don’t forget who died for your sins, that was me on the cross…for you”. This could be an ugly battle.  Maybe 12-21-12 is when father and son finally take it out to the front lawn, have it out, and see if the old man’s still got it or if the torch will be taken, not passed.

Soundtrack to channel changing

Anyone who watches television in America has subconsciously been brainwashed.  When you hear the first note of the song you immediately dive for the remote, trying desperately to change the channel, fast forward, rewind, or just turn off the TV.  You hear that voice, “in the arms of an angel”, you don’t even have to see the screen, you know what sad puppy is staring at you, helpless.  You look away, fumble with the remote, trying to make it stop.  This is not the reaction you want from a commercial who’s sole purpose is to get people to donate money to your organization.  I couldn’t tell you what the organization is or how I would go about giving them money if I wanted to, all I know is that I never want to see that commercial.  Could the marketing genius behind that commercial still possibly be employed? How is that commercial still being used? How about you show me some happy dogs and tell me the only way they can stay happy is with a donation from me, I like a happy dog, might even give you some money. 

Do you think Sarah McLachlan would have ever guessed she would have the official soundtrack to channel changing? I wonder if it says that on her Wikipedia page?