Talking on the Phone with my Son

Had a really great talk with my son tonight.  We talked about 18 minutes which is a lot for us.  He asked me to be in his club which is called the Friends Club.  I thanked him for inviting me in. No rules we just are.  LOL.  We got to talk about the sports he is playing and what he can and can't do.  Only my son would get me talking about sports.  39 years on this planet and I haven't talked sports now I am.  Surprised I know so much.  I guess it was good to listen all these years.  So we set up to practice his soccer and basketball skills when we get together.  Also I will try to get tickets to one of the professional soccer games here.

Still don't like it when my ex has him end the phone call.  Not quite sure how to handle this yet besides "BACK THE F**K OFF!"  The other thing I need to again deal with her is that since she will not talk to me that going through our son is inappropriate.  Tonight's question was that Eric wants to be baptized.  I really don't care.  Like I asked him, "do you want to do it?"  He said yes and I was whatever makes you happy go for it.  However in life and our agreement the parents are suppose to discuss this.  I probably have to make a grievance list and just take her to court again if this stuff doesn't change. 

The only bad news I got tonight was that we are having another Hoochie Momma party on June 30th the day after I was going to pick up Eric.  I can bring him to work, but this is not a good night for him.  So I will have to push back my picking him up 2 days and I will be tired to do the 14 hour drive. 

As the World Spins

I tell you soon as I start doing my Mom's paperwork, BOOM.  I'm stressed and the world spins.  I know there is some old stuff there, but today I don't feel like looking at it.  Mostly it's my usual feeling that it all has to be done NOW which it doesn't.

Finally figured out why I am attracted to one of my patients.  I've felt very comfortable around her and have not known why.  Her 20 year old outfits don't help. Anyway she smiled yesterday just some way and then it hit me.  It's my old therapist face.  The eyes, the smile, the body type.  I wasn't attracted to my therapist, but she was the best I had over the years.  I take it the gibbering monkey part of my brain can't tell the difference in people.  So take my therapist who I was very comfortable with and a woman in tight outfits and whalla!  The answer to my attraction which popped as soon as I realized it.

Stop My Mind I Want to Get Off

Boy my mind was in rare form last night while I was trying to fall asleep.  Like the Energizer bunny it just get going, and going, and going.  Took me hours to fall asleep.  Been a long time since that has happened.  Surprisingly I am not tired today.  I'll see how the day proceeds.  This does tell me though even though I am taken some quiet times during the day it should be more and I need a day when I just drop everything so as to get a little vacation from it.

I found out this morning in yoga class that feeling at peace and having your muscles burn like hell are the same thing.  No wonder people keep getting in fights if this is how peace feels. ;)

Dropped off my Mom's application today for assisted living.  Now just waiting for them to give me a call back to say when she can move in.  I'm hoping I can do it the Father's day week.

Happy Monday Everyone

Hey thank you Coinstar.  I hate long weekends when I am waiting for checks to clear.  So I grabbed my change jar and headed down to Food Lion.  So I treated myself with the money for the holiday.  A Chinese lunch and now a pint of ice cream.  Never done that before, the ice cream that is.  Since I have a small freezer I can' save it so I have to eat it all.  Since I am so hot today I figured what the hey. 

Well I got most of my storage unit stuff straightened out.  I cleaned it up and tossed a few thinks out.  But looking for stuff.  When I finally make it to the back of the unit and look at the wall of boxes I usually say forget it.  So at least it is organized again and I can put more stuff in if need be.

Looked around for furniture for my Mom today.  I don't know furniture prices so I asked a friend what he thought.  He told me I was going for too good stuff.  He was correct my Mom needed good stuff, but I could find cheaper.  So I will look later on or during the week.  I'm glad to be taken this route since the moving route was REALLY stressing me.

My black & white thinking continues.  Since I am not asking out anyone for the next month I am not talking to anyone.  I was in the bookstore today and the librarian from the local library was there looking at some of the manga books like myself.  I don't know if she recognized me. but I did her.  So my b & w thinking kicks in and I am not saying anything since I am not looking to date.  I hate when I do that.  So some work needs to be done in this area.

Sunday Night

Well went over everything with my brother tonight and we agreed that we will sell her house with the contents in it and just buy furniture here.  Since the cost will probably be the same in moving the stuff the distance.  I guess everyone is waiting on me to to do the move.  I guess I will see when I can put the furniture in and then make plans to go get my Mom. 

Other than that it has been an uneventful day.  I've been doing paperwork for the business.  Some laundry which I am glad the place is near the office so I could walk back over here.  Since their was some kind of red neck feud going on there. 

Lazier Sunday

It was a good Sunday morning.  Slept right through it.  Went to the gym.  Back home an dread the paper and I am ready for be again.  I was going to go clean up the storage unit today, but I don't think that is going to happen.   I guess this is going to be a recharge day. 

I'm dreading June.  I've gotten a little better with going to go down and get my Mom, but now that her stuff needs to be here before she does is has become a real pain.  The lesson here is to involve my brother in this to pick up the slack.  So the dread here is stressing me. 

Well hey I am exhausted from all this work I think I need to lay down. :)

Lazy Saturday

Yoga was rough this morning with no AC.  I had a funny feeling Tara was going to have us do squats and we did.  Oye.

Went down to the yearly Strawberry Festival this afternoon.  It was nice, but I realized it is exactly the same as last year.  At least move the vendors around to make it look different.  Anyway I got to see the pig races this year.  That was fun.  The piglets were very cute.  I was surprised how far the could they could do a standing jump.  The rest of the shows were good. 

Now I am back home and I just what to sleep.  I think all the heat has done me in.  I know if I pass out I will never sleep tonight.  So I will amuse myself some how and decide later which to watch tonight.  Ran or Chicago?  Both ends of the spectrum I know.

One thing I have noticed living in the south now is that women are taller down here than they are up north on average.  Maybe it's just the area, but I swear sometimes I am living in the land of the Amazons.

Hot, Hot, Hot

Whew is it humid here.  Hot too, but the humidity is making it a killer.  To top it all off I went to the gym this morning and they have a note saying their AC unit will be out of service for the next 3 weeks.  3 weeks!  Wow after one day that place was really hot.  I hate to feel how it is going to be after a week.  Yoga class is going to be interesting the next few classes.

Stupid me.  I could have got a advance on my pay check to not make this weekend so tight.  But knee jerked answer was no I'm okay.  I could have grabbed 20 and made the long weekend easier.  Showing weakness is still a problem. 

Extremely Lame Pick Up Lines

1. The word of the day is "legs." Let's go back to my place and spread the word.

2. That outfit would look great in a crumpled heap on my bedroom floor tomorrow morning.

3. I want to melt in your mouth, not in your hand.

4. I like every bone in your body especially mine.

5. How about you sit on my lap and we'll see what pops up?

6. Will you be my love buffet so I can lay you out on a table and take anything I want?

7. Why don't you sit on my face and let me eat my way to your heart?

8. Baby I'm like milk, I'll do your body good.

9. Is that a mirror in your pants because I can see myself in them.

10. Hey baby lets play army I'll lay down you can blow me up.

11. If your left is thanksgiving and your right leg is Christmas can I visit you in-between the holidays

12. If I told you that you had a nice body, would you hold it against me?

13. You're like a Pringles. Once I pop you, I can't stop you!

14. I want to kiss you passionately on the lips, and then move up to your belly-button.

15. Is it hot in here or is it just you?

16. If you were a car door I would slam you all night long

17. How about you sit on my lap and we'll straighten things out

18. If I could rearrange the alphabet I'd put U and I together.

19. Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see!

20. Can I have fries with that shake!

21. I've got the F, the C, and the K. All I need is U.

22. You're so sweet you're giving me a toothache.

23. Hey baby, can I tickle your belly button from the inside?

24. If I had eleven roses and you, I'd have a dozen.

25. Hi, I'm new in town. Can I have directions to your house?

26. Pardon my is there a mirror in your pocket because I can see myself in your pants.

27. Do you know CPR because you take my breath away.

28. Your daddy must of been a drug dealer 'cause you're dope.

29. My face is leaving in 15 minutes...be on it!

30. I'd look good on you.

31. When does your centerfold come out.

32. So do ya wanna see something really swell?

33. I've seemto have lost my number, can I have yours?

34. I've got the hot dog and you got the buns.

35. Is your name Gillette? ...because you're the best a man can get.

36. Are we near the airport or is that just my heart taking off?

37. I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I sure can make your bed rock.

38. You have nice legs. What time do they open?

39. Do you like Subway? How about my foot long?

40. Hey that dress looks nice. Can I talk you out of it.

41. Is that a keg in your pants? Cause I'd just love to tap that ass!

42. Are those pants from outer space? Cause that ass is out of this world.

43. You're like a championship bass, I don't know if I should mount you or eat you.

44. Is your dad a terrorist? Because your the bomb!

45. Are you a parking ticket cause you have fine written all over you.

46. If I flip this coin, what are the chances of me getting head tonight?

Letter Revisited

Well I was going to respond to my ex tonight, but I reread the letter and got a good letter.  She wrote hear from me then crossed it out and put receive letter from.  LOL.  I almost started to write when I realized I don't want to do this.  I want to speak on the phone like adults, not this note passing stuff.  Also I was mistaking in who had advised my ex.  Our son is suppose to get counseling again that person wasn't at the meeting.  Our son's guidance counselor, speech therapist, and his teacher were there.  So I got people's opinions.  It's too late to drag this into court this year so I will have to do it during the year.  Since if he could fly we could see each other more often.  Gut tells me something is up since my ex is WAY too nice in the letter. 

Thursday

I enjoyed watching Reservoir Dogs last night.  The first time I saw it years ago I didn't.  One of my ex's friend lent us the tape.  He had said it was a great movie and that the Stuck in the Middle scene was hilarious.  I remember watching with my mouth open looking for what was funny.  My conclusion was that she was nuts.  So much that when she stayed with us for a few days I looked the bedroom door.  I was waiting for a knife to be plunged into me in my sleep. 

Well I was given the paperwork to fill out for my Mom to move into assisted living today.  The freaking thing is a book.  The next problem that came up is getting my Mom's stuff up there before she does since the room is empty.  Oye.  Still no word on when the move is so that I can get movers to move the stuff.

I finally got the word from my ex on whether or not our son can fly.  She still said no.  She said his therapist also said the same thing.  I will ask for a written document from the therapist to confirm this.  Since she has lied big time in court I have no reason to believe her now.  I will plan to drive up and pick him up anyway, but the paperwork will dictate how I handle this in the future.

New Patient

Well my friend Mindy finally stopped in to get treated for her problem.  I'm glad I have talked about her a few times and have gotten to a different place with her.  I think she was nervous since she kept laughing.  She had a bit of time seeing me in a different light as a doctor than someone she went out with.  Very chatty.  LOL.  I had to be careful she didn't make me nervous.  However when people become my patients it's very easy for me to put up good boundaries.  So hopefully she will stay on for treatment. 

Besides that I am not use to staying in the office that late for patients.  I went out to the bookstore for a while to relax.  Now I am back and the night is just going.  So I think some dinner is needed and I think the movie of the night will be Reservoir Dogs.

As Always With A Little Help From My Friends

My best friend Paul said here take the money.  LOL.  So I'll pay him back Friday.  He knows how much I have struggled over the years and we have both helped each other out when we can.  So I am thankful to have my phone back up.  :)

Fretting

Well I am fretting today.  My cell is now off since the bank reversed the check.  So the bill wasn't paid.  Arggh!  Since I used my money to buy a new phone last night it will be till Friday to hopefully get it back on if all my checks arrive tomorrow like they are suppose to.  What I fret is that it is my business phone also so no calls coming in so that's never good for business.  The other is that my son can't get in touch with me and I don't have their number since my old phone is in pieces.  <rrrrrrr!!!>

However I have done as much as I can for today beg, borrow, sell.  So I am trying to let it go. I know stressing about it will not make it or me any better. 

Stress

Well my Mom's mail finally got transferred to me.  Tell you soon as I started to open the pile I was stressed.  It's just mail, but I feel like I don't want the added work right now which makes me feel like I am being pounded with stuff. 

Financial woes today since I thought I was a lot better off this month, but I guess not.  The car and now the phone have got me running.  Last night my head was spinning with it all.  Today I am better with it, but still it is there.  Working on letting it go since I know the stress and worry isn't going to make it any better.  So it is just pay the bills in order.  Some maybe late.  Oh well.

It was nice to finally clean my room last night.  It was getting a bit disorganized.  LOL.  Anyway it is nice to have my shelves all in order again.  Brings a sense of order to my life.

I am wracking my brain trying to figure what I said to Mindy months ago about coming in.  She is coming in tonight for neck pain, but I think I might have told her 7 months ago if she ever wanted to come in I wouldn't charge her.  Been so long I don't remember.  So in a bit of a quandary on handling it tonight.

What a Freakin' Expensive Day

Had a little financial cascade tonight.  My cell phone dropped out of its case breaking on the ground.  Since it is my business phone I needed to replace it ASAP.  So I walked down the street to get a new one.  Everything is going okay then I go to pay and there like you have an outstanding balance on your account so we can't give you the discount.  I'm like you cashed my check so what's the deal.  I thought the check may have bounced, but I had seen that they had paid it online.  However I found out several days later that the bank had changed their mind and didn't pay it.  So now I am stuck with a past due phone bill and a new cell phone bill.  Oye.  So now goes the arduous task of trying to find all my phone numbers.

The good news of the day was that my patients really like me.  LOL.  My elderly couple is spreading my good name.  Then I sent out my letter to say that I was raising my prices $5 on my cash patients.  My doctor patient emailed me back and said "Mike your still too low," which I know.  However I try to make it affordable to a lot of the people in the area that just don't have insurance.  Although I do know many doctors in the area that charge a hell of a lot more than I do for less service. 

Tired Tuesday

Well shame on me.  I had wrote Chris off months ago when I asked her out and got no response.  So when she asked me out this time I was a little leery, but agreed.  Hey look I asked about a day and hey look I'm standing out here whistling Dixie.  So a reminder lesson when I write someone off to keep it.

I am almost finishing set up my new patient workshops for the office.  In July I will have it over at the library which will be really nice.  In June I think I will have it in the office and a smaller crowd.  The good thing is that I am looking forward to the public speaking.  I know for me I have done it enough over the years, but owning the material makes a big difference for me and I do. 

I have to admit I am not looking forward to June.  I know I will need at least 3 days to go down and get my Mom.  I'll use her money to pay for the trip so that will be okay on me financially, but will be a lot of days away when I am trying hard to build the office.  Still no word from my ex on transporting our son.  I wish she would just get over this and pick up the phone and call so this will get done faster.  However if I need to get him it will be another 2 days out besides the time I would like to take with him. 

Still living in a paradox.  LOL. I know time and money wise I am not into dating right now.  Then I get an email this morning from this girl Jenn I know that I do like just saying hi.  Then my mind jumps into dating mode.  It's really funny I am wanting women friends and then when they are friendly my mind is jumping past it to dating mode.  Oye.  Hopefully in the next 40 years I'll get it.

Happy Monday Everyone

I can tell I haven't danced in years.  Boy did my back feel tight this morning.  It was fun to get out on the dance floor again. 

Trying to sell my Mom's place just became a hassle since I now need to track down all her information.  <<Grumble>>

No patients today which is weird, but tomorrow is packed solid.  So I enjoyed my morning over at Starbucks after the gym this morning.  However the rest of the day is flying by with all business stuff that I want to get done to get the office busier. 

No word back from Chris on getting together this weekend.  Half of me is like I don't give a shit since I would like another friend, but not a relationship at the moment.  We talked months ago and I don't remember where she is at.  The other half is like I left a message about this week 3 days ago and no response.  Don't like it especially since I've had enough run ins with women who just like the chase.  So we will see.

The Wedding

It was a nice relaxing day.  Didn't have to work anyplace so I enjoyed.  Tonight was the night my friend Anna asked me to go to a wedding with her so she wouldn't be there alone.  She was in the wedding party so she wasn't there when I got there.  So I ended up sitting with some other people at a table and had a grand old time.  I find that I relate to people older than me better than I do people that are younger.

So I found myself in a quandary when Anna got there and she was like come sit at my table. Looking over it's the early 30's band crowd.  It truly felt like saying I want to stay, but that would have been rude.  It was a different crowd, but when it came to dancing they were the better crowd to be with.  So we closed the place down and I had a lot of fun.  I was surprised that it was somewhat painful for me when the bride and groom were doing there dance. 

I know Anna and I have talked on being friends, but I know she would want it to be more and it's just not there for me.  I like her as a friend, but no further.  So I have to see if a talk is in order to make sure we are on the same page.  Since at times I'm not quite sure about her.  Although I know I am her first guy friend so we will see.

Late Night Humor

Rules For Men:

Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.

It is ok for a man to cry under the following circumstances:
a. When a heroic dog dies to save it's master
b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse
c. After wrecking your bosses car.
d. One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
e. When your Date is using her teeth

Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.

If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever, unless you actually marry her.

The minimum amount of time you have to wait for a guy who's running late is 5 minutes. Maximum waiting time: 6 minutes. For a girl, you have to wait 10 minutes for every point of hotness she scores on the classic 1-10 scale.

Bitching about the brand of free beer in a mate's fridge is forbidden. Gripe at will if the temperature is unsuitable.

No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man (in fact, even remembering your mate's birthday is strictly optional).

On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.

While your girlfriend must bond with your mates' girlfriends within 30 minutes of meeting them, you are not required to make nice with her gal pals' significant dick-heads--- low level sports bonding is all the law requires (sorry ladies, it's called a double standard and we drew the short straw on that one).

When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may always ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing.

You may fart in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.

It is permissible to quaff a fruity chick drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach....and it's delivered by a topless supermodel...and it's free.

Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.

Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

If a man's zipper is down, that's his problem---you didn't see nothin'.

Women who claim the "love towatch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much beer as the other sports watchers.

You must offer heartfelt and public condolences over the death of a girlfriend's cat, even if it was you who secretly set it on fire and threw it into a ceiling fan.

A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.

Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both. That's just plain mean.

If you complement a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.

Never join your girlfriend or wife in dissing a Mate of yours, except if she's withholding sex pending your response.

Phrases that may not be uttered to another man while lifting weights:
a. Yeah, Baby, Push it!
b. C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
c. Another set and we can hit the showers!
d. Nice Ass, are you a Sagittarius?

Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.

Never allow a conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone; Hang up if necessary.

The morning after you and a babe who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason not to nail her again before the discussion about what a big mistake it was.

What a Difference a Year Brings

I attended the Stockley Garden Art festival today.  It was interesting to go.  A year ago I went for the first time, but more of importance it was my first real journey out there.  It opened my eyes to all the great stuff we have in the Hampton Roads area.  Pretty much from now to the end of summer there is at least one festival a weekend somewhere.  Usually there are several good ones at the same time which sucks.  Anyway as I walked the isles of artist I realized how much I had changed in the last year.  I was proud and happy as I walked around today.  No longer a mouse in the world.  The realization was interesting as well as enjoyable.  My favorite artist wasn't there to pick up something so I ended picking up a Asian print of some cherry blossoms with some snow falling. 

I got a nice relaxing sit by the water afterwards to let all the tension drain out of me.  What was funny now was on the way to work from their I drove past one of the missions for the homeless.  It made me remember almost 2 years ago after I separated from my ex that I knew all these places in case I became homeless and living on the street.  Never got that bad which I am grateful.

Besides the festival today to start of the summer season.  Our scooter man is back.  Around 5 each night during the summer season this older guy on a scooter goes up and down the streets.  Where he has the sound system is beyond me, but he is blasting some great 70's music.  It's always a great song to bounce to. So I got wave to him to welcome him back.  He gave me the thumbs up.  Gotta love it.

Very Touched

Finishing up for the day.  My last patients are and elderly couple one with MS and the other with Parkinsons.  She has full coverage and he doesn't.  He stopped coming to see me because I know they have no money.  I told them I would treat them for whatever their coverage paid.  It's $5 loss for me.  No big deal.  I'm not going to let this guy suffer for $5.  Anyway today their playing the big mega millions lottery.  So they were like Mike if we win don't worry we'll thank yo uin a big way.  It was sweet and I was touched.  This is what I love.

Some Good News

Well I got the report from my bro about our Mom from the therapist.  They say that she is doing great and that assisted living is the place for her.  So we will move her soon. When that is I don't know, but happy to know that she is doing better.  Nervous about having her up here.  I know it will be an extra job for me which I really don't need.

In that no man's land with the business.  Busier, but waiting for the money to come in.  So I am thinking of the future.  What to do with the second room?  I would like to make it a treatment exercise room for my subacute patients and keep the room I have now for my acute patients.  I would be very happy to see 5 patients a day.  10 would be nice, but then I need to start hiring staff.  Troubles usually come with that so I don't know.  More than 10 and I will lose what I like having with my patients and that's quality.  I never want to give that up again for quantity.  How I treat my patients now gives me immense happiness and I know how the other side of the coin is.

Resisting

Well I decided on Starbucks to celebrate.  So I got a big comfy chair with a tall soy chai latte minus the water.  I relaxed with my book and Suduko book. 

The bump in the night was a attractive woman that came in dumped her stuff next to me and went to get her drink.  On returning she moved across the room with her back to me.  No big deal.  At some point I look up and she's looking at me and smiles.  Didn't have my glasses on to fully see her face.  Then she went back to her stuff. 

It made me think.  I've been battling focusing on anyone else besides my office for the last 2 weeks and in that time I have tripled my business.  Now in the flesh is my greatest distraction.  I've done great things with the office in 2 weeks what can I do in a month. It would be so easy to switch my attention.  I let tonight go by, but I don't know why I agreed to go out with Chris.  As usual I move quickly and don't fully think things through.  So we will see.  It's just coffee/tea.  It was months ago when I asked her out for coffee.  I can't remember what she was looking for.  Friends would be great like I am with Anna.  Anything more and I know I will take to much focus off the business in this critical time.

A Tired Woo Hoo!

Well if no one cancels.  I will have beaten my weekly visits record this week.  This only the second week of changes since my seminar.  So I am excited.  The next phase of stuff is the harder stuff, but hopefully bring in more new patients.  The stuff I have done has helped me get my older patients in.  Also a big win today as my new patient is a doctor with many friends.  She is really health conscious and wasn't as crippled leaving the office today.  She's one of those patients that has the ability to refer MANY patients.  So we will see how it goes.

Dag checks haven't cleared yet.  I wanted to go out an celebrate since I am tired and want to get out.  Oh well if I add up my change in my pocket I'll find something.

Weird, Bizarre, & Funny

Well it is have been an interesting day as I still find pieces of egg around.  My weird piece is that I got asked out.  It was from a girl Chris I had asked out months ago.  It was just before her busy season at her job.  She was too busy, but never really gave me an answer which I really don't like.  If you can't tell me something now when you don;t even know me.  How the hell are you going to say something when you do?  Anyway I didn't want to do it this weekend since I would have to squeeze it in somewhere and I don't like doing that.  So I asked for a rain check to the following weekend.  The usual for us.  She has her kids the following weekend so she can't do that.  So it will be whenever.  No biggie.

The bizarre was a got a phone call from a new patient.  She was looking for a chiropractor who did laser acupuncture to help stop smoking.  I don't, nor do I have a laser.  The bizarre thing was that she looked me up on the web and I was the only doctor in the area that did it.  ME?  How the hell did that happen.  Oh well at least there talking about me.

The funny is that I was walking in the back to throw garbage out.  My office is in a office park.  One of the offices has carried there refrigerator outside to defrost.  LMAO.  Their freezer is so filled with ice you can only fit a matchbox car in there.  So I think it is going to take a while.

cLesson Learned

When you poach eggs in the microwave they say you can add a little water to make it cook better if you want.  I have always done so, but today I didn't feel like walking down the hall to get some.  They said it was optional.  NOT!  Cooked well.  I sat down to eat them and read my emails.  Put a fork into one and BOOM!  Followed by the other exploding also.  I'm still cleaning egg off my desk, laptop, floor, and me.  Never again.  So if you poach your eggs in the microwave always add that few drops of water.

Lesson Learned

When you poach eggs in the microwave they say you can add a little water to make it cook better if you want.  I have always done so, but today I didn't feel like walking down the hall to get some.  They said it was optional.  NOT!  Cooked well.  I sat down to eat them and read my emails.  Put a fork into one and BOOM!  Followed by the other exploding also.  I'm still cleaning egg off my desk, laptop, floor, and me.  Never again.  So if you poach your eggs in the microwave always add that few drops of water.

Late Night Funnies

Well it's not that late, but I am tired.  Anyway I got this from a friend.  I have seen it before and I have always liked it so here it is.

Body: Facts


If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.

(Hardly seems worth it)

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If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb.

(Now that's more like it!)


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The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps out to the body to squirt blood 30 feet.

(O.M.G.!)


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A pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.

(In my next life, I want to be a pig.)


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A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves to death. (Creepy.)

(I'm still not over the pig.)


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Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories a hour

(Don't try this at home,maybe at work)


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The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off.

("Honey, I'm home. What the...?!")


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The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field.

(30 minutes..lucky pig! Can you imagine?)


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The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds.

(What could be so tasty on the bottom of a pond?)

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Some lions mate over 50 times a day.

(I still want to be a pig in my next life...quality over quantity)


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Butterflies taste with their feet.

(Something I always wanted to know.)


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The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

(Hmmmmmm......)


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Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people.

(If you're ambidextrous, do you split the difference?)


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Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.

(okay, so that would be a good thing)


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A cat's urine glows under a black light.

(I wonder who was paid to figure that out?)


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An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

( I know some people like that.)


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Starfish have no brains

(I know some people like that too.)


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Polar bears are left-handed.

(If they switch, they'll live a lot longer)


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Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.

(What about that pig??)

Oye

Their is nothing quite like dealing with family.  It's unsettling, nerve racking, etc.  My family is basically nuts and being the sane one everyone is happy to deal with me, but not with each other.  It's hard on the phone.  In person I can wear a shirt or have a big sign that say "I don't give a shit!"  to hear about problems with someone else in the family.  Tell someone who really cares since it is the same shit just a different day.  Watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", which was hilarious, last night.  I couldn't do it.  Like back off people.  A good buffer is important with family.

I love it when everything just comes together.  Haven't changed many marketing tactics just added a few.  However all of a sudden the old ones just kicked in all my old patients.  In the last two weeks I've had so many of my old patients call to come back in. 

Still haven't heard back from the ex on flying our son,, but I know mail won;t be here to the weekend from her.  However if she doesn't go for it I will see about me flying up there to get him.  It may be cheaper and definitely easier on my body.  My worry would be that she would then never let him go by himself.  Something to think about.

Work ... Work ... Work ...

I'm pushing myself too hard with work and I can feel it.  I need to make sure I keep my boundaries up with it.  When the day is over let it be over.  If not I'm going to let it bleed over too much into my personal life.  I can feel it now with my mind constantly thinking about some aspect of the office.  I spent a couple hours tonight doing extra stuff I should have done tomorrow during my down time.  So I am feeling run down.  Happy to say the hard work is paying off, but I don't want to start a bad habit with this.

I tell you I have been doing this job for a while now when I can sense stuff is going to happen.  Like today I am treating a woman in a gown.  She is going to turn over and instinctively I turned to look at something on my therapy stand.  Soon as I turned around I hear "oops"  and I know that some of her gown is opened up to expose herself.  I gave her a few moments to fix herself before turning around.  Personal opinion is that women don't do anything by accident.  No offense ladies.  So if there is another "incident" I will need to talk to her.  This kind of stuff happens every once in a while.  Someones got a fishing hook out there seeing what they can snag.  It's a rare person that is persistent and I have to bring the boom down on them.

Well off to relax with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

Monday Night

Well it is nice to have the business be busy.  Still need more new patients, but my older patients have been calling to come back in which has been great.  So most have opted to come in more often to stay in better shape.  I am so glad to have moved into the new office since it is a really big help now.  Still battling at times about spending money to make money.  However I know if all I do is focus on paying bills it is all I will ever do.

Tired of my ex not talking to me.  The system is either she will have our son call to find something out, which I hate.  The other is mail.  She responds by letter to everything I ask. LOL.  I mean it's almost a year since I ripped her a new asshole for accusing me in court of molesting our son.  Which I wasn't planning on doing until she was not going our son come to visit me.  Move on lady.  Oye.

I took Anna out for her birthday to lunch today.  It was a fun time.  I have had many women friends over the years, but thinking back all started in school or work.  This from out of the blue is different.  I know Anna would like to push it to something more, but I enjoy her as a friend and I like it that way.  Yes we have talked about it and I think it will be a relationship of me having good boundaries.  Anyway she asked if I would accompany her to a wedding Sunday since she doesn't want to go alone.  I could understand that.  God it has been so long since I been to a wedding.  Do I need to wear a tie?

Sunday Night

Boy am I tired tonight.  Mother's Day is one of the two Sundays I work a year at valet.  It was a busy day and I am drained from it and the week past.  We also got rained on which I really hate, but it has been a long time since that happened so not too much to complain about. 

Trying to get my ex to agree this year to transport our son by airline this year.  For me to drive up to NY and back then bring him back home and back to VA is about $400 now a days with gas and tolls which there are a lot of.  I could do the whole airline thing for under $200.  Plus it is only an hour fight than the 7-8 hours he will have to sit in the car each way.  Never mind my 14 hour marathon driving days.  I have no leverage on this.  In reality it's better for everyone.  Shorter times and suffering in the car.  Having to do this whole travel thing once for 2 weeks in July then again in August is really going to be costly.  Hopefully she will not look at it like it's easier for me or the pain she will go through putting him on the plane.  So we will see.

My Mom's rehab place is saying she can do assisted living, but having talked to her.  Her short term memory dementia seems to be securely in place.  So I don't know. 

Oh well let me go put all my laundry away and I think I will watch T2 tonight. 

Who's That?

It was strange to look in the mirror this morning and see someone different.  I have been experiencing this for awhile, but it has always been temporary.  Today it seems to be permanent.  I see someone that is good looking, healthy, happy, etc.  While a lot of these beliefs have change in my mind over the years.  My minds eye view has not.  That skinny, short, awkward kid has permeated my view for most of my life.  It's nice to see that it is gone.

Business this week was good.  Not as good as I would like, but that is my perfectionism slipping in.  So it was a good week with having really hammered marketing this week.  Let me tell you I am tired from it.  Still not into it cause it is hammering my defects, but I see good things happening and I know after a time it will be lifted.  This week coming up will be better and if this new patient comes in could make it my busiest week ever.  So we will see.  It's weird from a week ago to have wide open space to come in to having blocks of time closed up.

So today is a day of relaxation since the party was cancelled tonight at valet.  So it will be a slow day.  Beat from yoga this morning so I'll head down to the bookstore to look around and try to grab a movie over at the library before work.

Wow

Where I valet there is a woman that works there that had broken her foot.  She parks over in the garage where we do.  She use to hobble on down.  I would ask her if she wanted me to get her car.  She would always say no and make the long journey to her car.  After a few times she was struggling so much I just told her give me your keys.  She did and I have been getting her car for her every since when I am there.  So she got her cast off last Friday.  Today she hands me a card and says "thank you".  I told her she didn't have to (I knew there was money in there) and that is was "no big deal".  She said it was.  I know she is in a abusive relationship so someone being nice to her is probably big to her.  Anyway I open up the envelope and there was a lot of $20 in there.  It was $100.  I was really shocked and very touched.  Also very grateful since I need it to make up all the money I spent on my car.  Thank you very much Crystal.

I Love it When a Plan Comes Together

I have to admit I am bad at calling my patients.  I know I should call them after their first treatment and I never do.  Anyway as  I try to change my ways I called a new a patient that had fallen before she came to see me and wanted to go to the ER first.  She's a doctor and we make the WORSE patients.  Anyway I calle d to see how she was and try to get her to come in.  Well she is coming in tomorrow.  So yoohoo!

One thing I was thinking about this morning.  As I get to know more people in the area more and more get my email address.  I know I usually check a person out when I get it.  Maybe that is just me.  So I wonder of the people I know in the area who reads my journal and not saying anything.  It gave me pause for am moment.  Then I remembered this is for me.  Also like life if your don't want any pain don't ask me a question.  Cause you don't know what the answer will be and you never know what is going to be in here. 

Anyway I need to go fix my website since a friend pointed out some problems.

Stop Squirming

As I keep up my marketing I still find myself thinking who I can teach these things too.  I have to catch myself.  It's an age old problem.  I remember my Mom telling me that I would always help everyone else and leave myself out in the cold.  So I am trying to stop my squirming with this. 

It's nice to have my car running well now, but sucks since that is where all my money is going to pay it off.  I'm starting to feel the squeeze since my son is scheduled to come down in less than 2 months.  So as soon as the car is paid off I need to get the cash fast for that.  Tell you every time I think I will have some extra money POOF it's gone when something comes up.

Still have to make sometime to take care of all my Mom's stuff.  So I am also feeling the squeeze of time.  Especially since I am working my second job for the next 4 days also.  happy I was able to sit down last night to catch a movie.  I saw "Something has to Give".  I only saw half of it, but I enjoyed it very much.

Bus Stop

It's been a long time since I have had to ride the bus.  However I had to navigates the city's system today.  I have to admit they have come along way in the 25 years since I have had to ride one.  Clear instructions, decent price, nice buses now with bike racks, and a good money acceptor.  However bus drivers are still the same.  It was like a comedy show.  An older couple were making there way as fast as they could to the bus.  They waved as the bus pulled away going in there direction.  The bus actually stopped to let them cross the street then just took off with them standing there.  I was laughing and shaking my head at the same time as we all watched the bus just drive off.  No real characters today which surprised me.  Actually while we were waiting for the bus this guy with a roller suit case which seems to be the item to have if you ride the bus now a days.  I felt left out since I didn't have one.  Anyway I'm watching him at the stop.  He has his discman going and headphones on plus mini speakers next to the disc man.  This guy was set.  I'll bet he had a mini bar in that case.  The biggest thing that I noticed was that 90% of people who take the bus smoke.  I nearly died waiting for the bus to come.  My throat is still on fire.

Anyway business wise it was a better day than it started out to be.  My monthly newsletter reactivated a old patient.  I solicited about 200 people today online who wanted to network.  I found one lady that wanted to come in.  A bunch signed up for my health newsletters that go out.  So they are potentials for the future.  Didn't cost anything except my time so it was very worth it. 

The Money Pit

I hate car repairs.  I needed to bring in my car this morning and thought the problem was the transmission and would be covered by my warranty.  Well as luck has it it was a different part and not covered.  Yuck!  So there goes my money for the month.  Sharing it around since I know if I get caught up in the fear everything else will fall apart.  However if I can keep doing all the right things hopefully it will all work out.  We'll see. 

Other than that I hate not having a car.  Feel like a trapped rat.  In reality it is far from that.  I have my bike and it is a beautiful day.  I have already planned my getting back to the dealerships by bus and bike so it will be interesting. 

Break on Through

I'm glad I had to the afternoon to put all my thought in order before patients came in.  I was born to do my job since I love doing it and have a great feeling when I am finished with them.  I had even a better feeling today having done the right thing.  Marketing today was 4 card day.  I ran to the dollar store and bought a bag of balloons and put them all over the office with the number 4 on it.  I asked patients if they knew 4 people I could help and I gave them 4 business cards to give them.  Some knew someone.  Other said they spread my name around.  All said I was a really good doctor which was nice to hear.  I know how it is talking to people, but with their help I will reach a larger audience.  So I left work tonight with the world a little sweeter and the music just right to bounce to in the car. 

Out with the Old in with the New

Really grateful for yoga this morning to get some quiet time.  Stop the brain.  Also I let Tara know on the side that she had a hole in her pants.  She said she knew already.

Tossing my Mom's stuff on me today is overloading me.  I can feel it.  The stress.  All of it is of my own doing.  This is where having power of attorney sucks. I'm the one that has to do a lot of the work.  House selling sucks.

The biggest thing on my plate today is fear.  It is fear of success.  Sounds funny doesn't it, but it was powerful last night.  The small fears of asking for help are there.  However it is like my old therapist said.  When good things start happening you end up looking at yourself.  The lie is seen for what it is.  What has stopped me in the past has been me.  It is easier when crap is happening to pick some fault or excuse.  However when good stuff is happening why didn't it happen sooner?  So I find myself struggling today.  Do I walk through the door of change to a new different world or stay where I am where I am comfortable.  I know what will happen if I stay.  I have the awareness now.  My eyes have been open and I can't be content where I am, but it doesn't ease the fear of stepping through the door and doing what needs to be done.

Burnt

As I do many times.  I get into a groove and keep going without any rest or breaks.  So I am worn out now.  Too much business over the last few days with very little play.  I did watch Shaun of the Dead last night.  So I will meet some friends and try to grab another movie to relax with tonight.  I came out even Stevens today.  My new patient rescheduled and another just walked in.  Cool beans. 

At present I don't know why my bank will not let the charge go through for the seminar I took Saturday.  Their closed now so I will have to find out tomorrow.

You Guys Rock

I would just like to say that you guys rock.  LOL.  All your comments are much appreciated and have given me many moments of laughter and feeling good.

Worn out at the moment.  I believe I have update everything in the office with all the new information I learned Saturday.  Now it's on to marketing which is my big weakness.  Actually it's everything I did in the past just done more organized and more frequently.  So I just need to update the information and review it all to be more in my head.

Bummed that my new patient rescheduled, but it does give me more time to get this work done.  Since I send this to everyone else to help them out.  I figured I should share this with you my friends.

Monday Motivation

Most of us give more planning and preparation to our summer vacation or weekend getaway than we do to our lives. This would be a great week to review where you are and where you want to be in a couple of key areas:

• Update or create your will
• Evaluate your life insurance
• Review your disability insurance
• Your plan in case of identity theft
• A complete physical examination

There is a peace of mind that comes from having your affairs in order. This sense of preparedness is empowering and brings confidence. It's about removing distractions and doubts while reducing the burden on others.

It's not sexy. And it's easy to put off until it's too late. Turns out, addressing these issues before they become emergencies makes vacations more relaxing and restorative. Success favors the prepared mind.

 

Condition of the Week

 

Whiplash ~ The rapid motion of the neck during a crash can result in a number of injuries - many of which are impossible to see on x-rays or MRI.  Pain pills won’t heal inflamed tendons and ligaments.  Muscle relaxers won’t heal torn muscles.  A cervical collar won’t restore a graceful forward spinal curve.

 

Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help assure proper healing.

 

Tell someone you love about chiropractic today.

Relaxing

Well I finally finished hanging up my balls.  With the new exercises I needed to break out all my exercise balls.  Since they take up so much space I decided to hang them up in the corners.

After the gym this morning I headed over to Starbucks to relax and type up all my notes from yesterday's seminar and figure out how I was going to implement them.  I did make a big decision while I was there.  I found an attractive women there who was looking over at me.  When I noticed I sat there for a moment in mid type.  What did I want to pursue now.  Both would take time.  I have chosen to put dating back on the back burner again.  I know the amount of energy it takes to get a business off the ground.  One of the things that came out of yesterday was building myself back up financially after a divorce. I have to admit it is the only part of my life I am still unhappy with.  It actually prevented me from asking a few questions yesterday.  I really hate when I do that.  I am tired of living the poverty lifestyle.  Like we talked yesterday having more money would give me more choices. 

So all these new implements in the office are going to push all my defects, but I know I can work through them and will come out better on the other side.

Saturday Experience

OMG I'm exhausted.  Only about 4 hours sleep.  I hate when I don't have enough sleep.  The gibbering monkey part of my brain is way too active.  So fear, insecurities, and general pessimism are the high points of the day.  Anyway the trip up to Arlington was nice.  It was weird to come over a hill and say hey that looks like the Washington monument.  Oh that's it.  I got to see many of the monuments from a distance.  It was cool. 

The seminar was very good.  It gave me a better appreciation of what I have learned and the experience I have gained over the years.  It taught me some new ways to help my patients to get healthier and for me to make more money while doing it.  Both are good things.

I met some nice doctors from all over.  Although I had lunch with one from the lower end of the gene pool.  We started off on business, but he steered it to his secret of using vodka to get women in bed.  I wasn't impressed and I just felt sad for the guy. 

As most chiropractic seminars are they are trying to sell you something.  They know you have to come since you need to keep your license.  They made their pitch to me and it was impressive, but I wasn't dumping 18 grand into this.  I wasn't even going to go into I don;t even have .18 cents.  LOL.

The ride back was a little rough since I was really tired.  So I will try to go through my mail before I pass out for the night.

10 Steps for Picking Up Girls

 

 

I found this out there some place.  As a guy I thought it was hilarious so I figured I would share it with you.  I think this guy is on to something here

 

Ten Steps For Picking Up Girls
By Kris

So it's a Saturday night and you’re home alone with a box of cheap wine, leftover ravioli, and the latest Power Rangers movie but no one special to share it with. Well worry no more dear friend, for the following tips will have you finding love faster than you can say "I call upon the power of the Ultrazord". Follow these simple rules and you’ll have dozens of gorgeous women throwing themselves at your feet nightly, and it won’t be because you’ve stolen their shoes this time!

1. Be Confident
First off, girls like a guy who's confident. It makes them feel safe and secure. Even though the simple thought of talking to a girl makes you want to shit yourself, never let her know that… seriously, never let her know that or she’ll think you’re some kind of weirdo who shits himself when he talks to a girl. That is a huge turnoff. In fact, probably more important than being confident is to not shit yourself. If you feel the need to squeeze one out, get to the bathroom post haste and neglect mentioning to her that she makes you want to poop.

There is no need to say anything, the shirt says it all.

 

2. Be Confident, Again
Back to being confident though, girls like that. If you are confident, then this shouldn’t be a problem for you. But since you’re reading my online dating advice, chances are you’re not confident, you’re more like a jellyfish in a sea of robot sharks. You probably get beat-up on the playground by the other jellyfish and get called things like spineless, which is technically true but hurtful nonetheless. To remedy this, make sure not to question yourself, and make sure you always come off as right. Sometimes girls don’t always realize that I’m confident right away even though I wear a t-shirt that clearly states "Confident”, so I like totell them "You don’t know me, but I’m awesome.” This lets them know I’m awesome without having to beat around the bush, and shows them I’m confident enough in my awesomeness to let perfect strangers know about the aforementioned awesomeness. Sometimes I also wear a shirt that says "Awesome" as this is saves me the trouble of having to explain myself… unless I’m trying to pick up an illiterate girl, which in that case, it’s an interesting conversation starter.

Girls will be all over this guy.

3. Dress Nice
When you’re going out to a bar, pub, or isolated rest stop near the turnpike, make sure to dress presentable. As ZZ Top once said, girls like a sharp dressed man or something along those lines. They also like huge beards that hang down to the ground, but that’s another story for another day. Now the biggest fashion hits with the ladies seem to be leather assless pants and shirts with flames, dragons, or some combination of the two on them. Leave that "I’m with Stupid" shirt you like to wear so much at home, girls don’t think it’s funny, and it doesn’t have any flaming dragons on it. Expect to get dirty looks from other guys at this point, but that’s just because they’re jealous of how cool you look and how many women you’re going to land.

4. Be In Shape
Girls like a guy that works out and is healthy. If you’re an American, chances are that this isn’t you. If you’re dedicated, you may want to consider a gym membership, taking a daily run, or putting down that stick of butter and trying a banana instead. But if you’re lazy like me, a muscle suit works just as well. You can pick these up from just about any costume rental agency for under $50 a day!

The great thing about dating a homeless girl is that after a date, you can drop her off anywhere.

5. Go To Them
To find women, you need to go to places where women hang out. To increase your chances of landing a women, you need to go to places where women hang out and get drunk. This will include bars, restaurants, and the back alley behind the 7-11 (if you’re into homeless girls). You may consider checking out the local gynecologist’s office, because lots of women go there, but don’t. They find that creepy, and everyone's double-parked so it's really hard to finda spot to leave your vehicle.

6. Find The Right Girl
When you’re out, it’s a delicate art in finding the girls that are looking for someone special, or at least someone special for that night. While others might tell you to try and strike up a conversation with the girl that is by herself (because somehow this implies she’s single), I like to pick out a girl that is with another guy. The reason is, that other guy wouldn’t be with her if she wasn’t cool and I don’t want to waste my time with girls that aren’t cool. Sometimes the other guy can be a problem, and often he will kick your ass, but it’s better to get your ass kicked a few times then ending up with some lame girl.

7. Know Stuff, Or At Least Fake It
Now in the event that you are able to strike up a conversation without her shattering a beer bottle over your skull, always act like you know what you’re talking about even when you don’t. Never let on that you’re clueless on any topic. If you are clueless, then say things that sound important but in reality are very vague. A personal favorite of mine is "Wow, that political decision by the leader has had a varying affect on the economy in social-economical fashion.” I’ve basically said nothing here, but when you’re in a noisy bar and the girl is busy checking out your package (which you stuffed with a couple pairs of socks earlier in the night), she will think you’re some sort of Alvin Einstein.

Flattery works!

8. Make Her Feel Special
When you talk to a girl, try to tell her things that make her feel special and unique. A couple of my favorite lines are "Nice Ass” and "Nice boobs”. These are solid gold and never fail, girls love being complimented, especially if it’s by a complete stranger and about their boobs, ass, or legs. For an added effect, you may also want to try whistling at them before or after saying your line. Be warned though, such an touching comment could trigger an inadvertent slap to your face, so keep your hands up and ready to defend. The harder the slap, the more she cares.

9. Listen To Them
Girls also like it when you listen to them... I don’t know why they would think that, as if I care about what Joan Rivers wore to the Oscars or whom Dawson got pregnant, but they seem to live in some alternate dimension where this does matter. A personal favorite of mine at this point is the "smile and nod” technique, first popularized by the late, great Beethoven. Just act like you hear and care what they are saying, nod your head, and comfort yourself with the fact that they’re one second closer to shutting up.

Girls love rich dudes!

10. Be Rich
Another thing I’ve noticed is that girls are often impressed by a guy that has money. It makes them think you’ll be willing to take them out to nice places and buy them nice things… sure you’re just going to take them to Denny’s on their birthday and buy them a flower or two when they catch you in bed with their best friend, but they don’t have to know that yet. So if you do have money, even if it is of the Monopoly variety, make it apparent. When I go up to the bar to buy another Pabst Blue Ribbon, I like to pay with a $100 bill each time. Sometimes, I like to drop the money on the floor and scream "OMG I DROPPED MY HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL”. I also always wear a giant gold chain with a dollar sign on it around my neck because only people with lots of money can wear something so ridiculous and still expect to land a lady… and trust me, they know that too.

Well, if you’ve followed these simple suggestions, you’re well on your way to landing that woman of your dreams. And if you haven’t followed my advice, then I hope you enjoy dieing old and alone.

Mindy .. Mindy .. Mindy

After 16 years I started dating again and the first woman I went out with was this woman named Mindy.  We had a great time, but atlas there was never a second date.  She works in the same building I have my second job so I still see her quite often.  We talk.  Mindy is so damn attractive and has great legs.  What I never liked about her is that she could never say she didn't want to go out with me.  I even asked her out about 5 months after our date due to insistence from my friends saying she wanted me to ask her out again.  Got the same long list of stuff.  Your probably wondering where the hell is he going with this stuff.  Actually I am not quite sure so bear with me.  Anyway she stopped by and asked me for my card last night since her doctor recommended she see a chiropractor.  I find myself putting too much energy into this.  For some reason I am having a hard time shoving her into a friend status.  This I find very strange since I don't think about her at any other time.  However I know she is 1 of 3 women that I went out with that I would definitely go out with again since I felt a strong connection with each of them.  Mindy is actually number 3 on the list so I am glad I don't run into the other 2.  What's my point I don't know just trying to make sense of all the crap going on in my brain.  I know if I don't get it out forget about it.

Wednesday

Well they moved my Mom over to rehab today.  She will be there for about 20 days to recover from the strokes.  Then we will see whether she needs assisted living or a nursing home.  We will move her up by me since the homes in this area are more affordable than up in NJ.  Also I have done many lectures in these facilities and the employees are nicer than up north. 

I read an article in one of local papers about using Myspace for business.  So I spent time yesterday doing that.  Since it is free and it does get the word out to a lot of people in the area.  So far I have one lady that wants to come in.  So we will see how it goes.

I forgot to tell you everything that happened when I went for my eye exam the other day.  Well for one thing my eyes have gotten better which was cool.  The funny thing is they made me do a color blindness test.  I told the lady I'm color blind.  She said we'll do it anyway.  I was like sure.  I think I saw 3-4 out of the 10.  The rest I was like phhttt, I don't see anything.  I should have made stuff up like I see Elvis or something else, but the lady was laughing pretty hard already.  Anyway I am going to try the transitional eye glasses that darken in the sun. Since the lady said that the technology had come a lot in the last 15 years.  So I will see.

What Men Understand About Women

This could be a blank entry.  LOL.  Anyway there was a recent study revealing that women give mixed body language signals. 

The results offer plenty of clues as to why dating is confusing: Whether they know it or not, women gave off positive courtship cues (such as hair flipping, chest thrusting and fidgeting with clothing) even when they were not into a guy. Even more frustrating, women gave off more negative courtship cues (arm and leg crossing) when they did like someone. What gives?

LOL.  What gives is correct.  Now I know why this situation happens.  Boy meets girl. Boy is thinking Wow, I think she’s really into me! Meanwhile, girl is thinking Why can’t this dude take a hint and leave me alone?

Finally

Well finally got the results on my Mom and it was no surprise to hear that she had two strokes.  From what I hear she is walking again, but I hear that her speech is slurred.  So we are trying to see what she is capable of.  We want her to get rehab, but the doctor wants her to go to a nursing home.  So we have the social worker working on it to see what we can do, what is covered, and what options are available.

Other than that it has been a slow day so I got some laundry done and have been building a business profile for myspace.  Got a few people to sign up already for the health information.  Gets the name out.

Quiz

Someone sent me this quiz and it was fun so I figured I wouold spread it around.  Your Celebrity Love Match.  I got Kirstin Dunst with runner ups Wyonna Ryder, Resse Witherspoon, and Natalie Portman.  Have fun.

I'm Back

Well I got a bulk mail violation from AOL and was denied access for a while.  Took for ever on hold to get someone to help me then transfer me all over the place.  The funny thing is they email me the way to fix it, but deny my online access to read it.  So you know I forwarded too much stuff in too short a time and was thrown off.  So all you who forward a lot of stuff what a little while in between. 

My status to many of you out their has has been lurker for a while.  It was funny I got a comment from Dwana the other day thanking me for visiting her blog.  Funny thing I have been reading it daily for a few months now.  As my list has grown I have read them all, but I can't just put a comment in to say I was there.  If I have something to say I do, but most of the time like the wind I come and go without much notice. 

Well the doctor says everything happening with my Mom is old stuff since her last scan showed no new bleeds.  She is scheduled for a MRI to check everything else out.  He stated that her inability to walk was from her blood pressure medication dropping her pressure to low.  I find this strange since they checked her out in the hospital the day before she went back in.  He states she now needs to be in a nursing home and not assisted living.  So back to the drawing board with this stuff.  We are hoping since this is his recommendation Medicare will pick up some of the bill for the transitional place she will be in.

Tuesday Morning

Well my car got christened this morning.  I got yanked out of yoga class when a older lady backed into it.  It was nice of her to come say something.  It was a scratch on the the bottom of my back bumper.  No big deal and I'll get a little touch up paint to fix it up.  I caught Tara looking in my direction to see what I was doing at the end of class.  She asked one of the other ladies what had happened outside.  So I just smiled and left.  She has my email address if she wants to do anything.

Still no answers with my Mom.  She is scheduled for an MRI and the nurse thought she had a scan already done, but she just came on and wasn't totally sure.  So we will see.

Off to vote and get new glasses today.  Can't do contacts.  I did them twice years ago and they are just not for me.  Lot less to do with glasses which I like.

I saw half of Shakespeare in Love last night.  I enjoyed it.  Did make me a little sad.  I do miss that romance in my life.  I know I am a romantic and I love doing those little doting things. 

Also if you find yourself not getting my daily jokes please contact me.  My email list is again a little strange.  I think I have everyone, but not quite sure.

Self Esteem Soars

I was to I was better than a piece of string.  Let me tell you my self esteem soared like an ostrich.  LOL.  I was holding a door open for an older lady and she was like they had a piece of string to hold the door open, but you're better than a piece of string. 

So tomorrow is yoga class again and my gut says to leave the ball in Tara's court.  I had pretty much written her off before the email Friday.  I emailed her back Saturday saying I enjoyed the class and a few other odds and ends.  Also that I would see her tomorrow.  If something happens great.  If not great also. 

Still nothing on my Mom.  My brother is still trying to talk to the hospital doctor to see what is going on and if any scans have been done.  The nurses say this has nothing to do with an dementia or anything.  So it is the waiting game.  The good thing is that I already have power of attorney so we are still able to keep going with trying to get her some kind of living situation.  Although with this new turn of events it may not be assisted living anymore.  So we are waiting to see what the hell is going on and what the projections are before we can go ahead with anything.

Happy Monday

Well I can't say it is a great Monday, but I am enjoying the best I can.  So I took myself out to Starbucks to read and do some Sudoko puzzles.  Not in the right frame of mind to mingle with others there. 

For some reason my Mom has loss the ability to walk and was found crawling around today.  So she is back in the hospital.  I think her primary doctor is a bone head, but not be there makes me powerless in many things.  So my brother and I are going to conference call today to see what we do next.  She seems to be falling apart fast.  So we will see.

For some reason when I turned on my computer this morning I was alerted that my AOL database was damaged.  So I had to re-install this morning.  So at present my AOL is like Swiss cheese.  It's there, but there are all these holes of loss information that I am slowly putting back in.  It's a big hassle since I have to look through everything to see what settings have been reset and what needs to be found again.

What I learned today.  While at the gym today they had a sign about recent loss of valuables.  So besides placing your stuff in a locker it was advised that you also lock the locker.  LOL.  If you need this information I don't know if you should be working on the exercise equipment.