This page will keep you up to date on all the exciting goings on in my little life,
as well as recent photos and scratch n' sniffs.
A new year - a new page:
January 2003- First of all, I'm glad the holidays are over!
I got a cell phone for Christmas. Now I'm one of those people. I don't really have any resolutions as such; I plan to work on my focus and
to diminish distractions. To "become" as Francis Dolorhyde said in Red Dragon.
If you haven't seen The Two Towers by now, shame on you!
I started painting again after a month off. So close to being done...so close.
February 2003- The short month. Had my birthday (number 34). Painted some more.
Saw my friend Pete's band Semi-Pro a couple times -the best band in Charlotte
(I only say that because it's true). Started assisting with some work on another website.
Got my Chili Peppers ticket. Got one of my quad-annual massages (thanks Tammy!). Extremely big car repair bill. Sigh.
I was thinking tonight how much better this world would be by far if suggestion boxes were more prevelant.
No one would actually have to comply, but it would be very helpful for many I believe.
You know, you could leave notes saying "Just a reminder- no one looks good with just a mustache except
Tom Selleck, Frank Zappa, and Dali" (and black people), or "You don't know it, but everyone makes fun of your baby blue turtle neck
shirt behind your back" or "did you notice how big your butt is getting?" or
"here's a friendly list of reasons why girls find you creepy" or
"you're not fooling anyone with that comb-over" or
"everyone agrees you need medication and/or therapy", that sort of thing. I for one would welcome others' insights.
I can take it. I may even add a suggestion page to this site. It's all about evolving.
Life's short and you only live once.
Remember, stretching keeps you young (and out of the hospital).
March 2003- I met oscar winning Hillary Swank, but she politely requested
I not take her picture, so none will accompany this text. It is with great shame and regret that I say that
I never got to go skiing this winter. I can't believe that. Never again! - lesson learned!
April 2003- I saw Henry Rollins, a fellow angry man.
So informed; so right on. He spoke for nearly 3 hours. Money well spent.
May 2003- Finishing up the 3d animation for Lift Productions (and helping with the web site).
Got another of my once-every-three-months-2-hour massages.
I highly recommend regular massages to you and yours. Got a new 80 Gig hard drive and a new monitor (Thanks Earl!).
I for one, think The Matrix Reloaded is better than the first movie.
June 2003- Saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jordan and I were close enough to grab John Frusciante's right foot during "Under The Bridge".
He smiled at us. Saw The White Stripes. The cd's don't do justice to Jack White's guitar playing prowess.
I was in awe. I'd put him up there against Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page anyday.
July 2003- As usual, I spent the 4th with Pete n' Mindy lighting off explosives and projectiles.
I only caught on fire twice. Saw Terminator 3, which I dug. That Kristanna Loken is a perfect choice. What a hottie.
The Hulk was cool, but could have been shorter. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle was comic booky, but you expect that. Better than the first.
So, I was thinking tonight what a shame it is that you get put in jail for abliging someone the ass-whoopin'
they're constantly begging for.
As you can imagine, usually I think this at work, but also at the movies. You know, that person who won't shut up.
A good solid beating would shut them up and make them think twice about being rude and disrespectful next time. I'm just saying.
While I'm thinking about it, if you haven't gone out and gotten them
already, do yourself a favor and get these cd's: Radio Head's Hail to the Thief,
and Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Audioslave cd is cool too. I was at a gathering recently,
and we all poured some of our beers out in honor of Barry White's passing. A couple weeks ago, I went to a 12 hour Kung Fu workshop. Good times...good times... Also, I've been jumping through all the hoops for the fireman selection processes.
They're all about weeding people out. I'm not even sure I really want to do it, but you have to do certain things by deadlines, so I've been busy at it.
I had my side mirror ripped off in an automatic car wash. It's always something! Well, I'm off to Vegas.
August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home 
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
January 2003- First of all, I'm glad the holidays are over!
I got a cell phone for Christmas. Now I'm one of those people. I don't really have any resolutions as such; I plan to work on my focus and
to diminish distractions. To "become" as Francis Dolorhyde said in Red Dragon.
If you haven't seen The Two Towers by now, shame on you!
I started painting again after a month off. So close to being done...so close.
February 2003- The short month. Had my birthday (number 34). Painted some more.
Saw my friend Pete's band Semi-Pro a couple times -the best band in Charlotte
(I only say that because it's true). Started assisting with some work on another website.
Got my Chili Peppers ticket. Got one of my quad-annual massages (thanks Tammy!). Extremely big car repair bill. Sigh.
I was thinking tonight how much better this world would be by far if suggestion boxes were more prevelant.
No one would actually have to comply, but it would be very helpful for many I believe.
You know, you could leave notes saying "Just a reminder- no one looks good with just a mustache except
Tom Selleck, Frank Zappa, and Dali" (and black people), or "You don't know it, but everyone makes fun of your baby blue turtle neck
shirt behind your back" or "did you notice how big your butt is getting?" or
"here's a friendly list of reasons why girls find you creepy" or
"you're not fooling anyone with that comb-over" or
"everyone agrees you need medication and/or therapy", that sort of thing. I for one would welcome others' insights.
I can take it. I may even add a suggestion page to this site. It's all about evolving.
Life's short and you only live once.
Remember, stretching keeps you young (and out of the hospital).
March 2003- I met oscar winning Hillary Swank, but she politely requested
I not take her picture, so none will accompany this text. It is with great shame and regret that I say that
I never got to go skiing this winter. I can't believe that. Never again! - lesson learned!
April 2003- I saw Henry Rollins, a fellow angry man.
So informed; so right on. He spoke for nearly 3 hours. Money well spent.
May 2003- Finishing up the 3d animation for Lift Productions (and helping with the web site).
Got another of my once-every-three-months-2-hour massages.
I highly recommend regular massages to you and yours. Got a new 80 Gig hard drive and a new monitor (Thanks Earl!).
I for one, think The Matrix Reloaded is better than the first movie.
June 2003- Saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jordan and I were close enough to grab John Frusciante's right foot during "Under The Bridge".
He smiled at us. Saw The White Stripes. The cd's don't do justice to Jack White's guitar playing prowess.
I was in awe. I'd put him up there against Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page anyday.
July 2003- As usual, I spent the 4th with Pete n' Mindy lighting off explosives and projectiles.
I only caught on fire twice. Saw Terminator 3, which I dug. That Kristanna Loken is a perfect choice. What a hottie.
The Hulk was cool, but could have been shorter. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle was comic booky, but you expect that. Better than the first.
So, I was thinking tonight what a shame it is that you get put in jail for abliging someone the ass-whoopin'
they're constantly begging for.
As you can imagine, usually I think this at work, but also at the movies. You know, that person who won't shut up.
A good solid beating would shut them up and make them think twice about being rude and disrespectful next time. I'm just saying.
While I'm thinking about it, if you haven't gone out and gotten them
already, do yourself a favor and get these cd's: Radio Head's Hail to the Thief,
and Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Audioslave cd is cool too. I was at a gathering recently,
and we all poured some of our beers out in honor of Barry White's passing. A couple weeks ago, I went to a 12 hour Kung Fu workshop. Good times...good times... Also, I've been jumping through all the hoops for the fireman selection processes.
They're all about weeding people out. I'm not even sure I really want to do it, but you have to do certain things by deadlines, so I've been busy at it.
I had my side mirror ripped off in an automatic car wash. It's always something! Well, I'm off to Vegas.
August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
I was thinking tonight how much better this world would be by far if suggestion boxes were more prevelant. No one would actually have to comply, but it would be very helpful for many I believe. You know, you could leave notes saying "Just a reminder- no one looks good with just a mustache except Tom Selleck, Frank Zappa, and Dali" (and black people), or "You don't know it, but everyone makes fun of your baby blue turtle neck shirt behind your back" or "did you notice how big your butt is getting?" or "here's a friendly list of reasons why girls find you creepy" or "you're not fooling anyone with that comb-over" or "everyone agrees you need medication and/or therapy", that sort of thing. I for one would welcome others' insights. I can take it. I may even add a suggestion page to this site. It's all about evolving. Life's short and you only live once.
Remember, stretching keeps you young (and out of the hospital).
March 2003- I met oscar winning Hillary Swank, but she politely requested
I not take her picture, so none will accompany this text. It is with great shame and regret that I say that
I never got to go skiing this winter. I can't believe that. Never again! - lesson learned!
April 2003- I saw Henry Rollins, a fellow angry man.
So informed; so right on. He spoke for nearly 3 hours. Money well spent.
May 2003- Finishing up the 3d animation for Lift Productions (and helping with the web site).
Got another of my once-every-three-months-2-hour massages.
I highly recommend regular massages to you and yours. Got a new 80 Gig hard drive and a new monitor (Thanks Earl!).
I for one, think The Matrix Reloaded is better than the first movie.
June 2003- Saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jordan and I were close enough to grab John Frusciante's right foot during "Under The Bridge".
He smiled at us. Saw The White Stripes. The cd's don't do justice to Jack White's guitar playing prowess.
I was in awe. I'd put him up there against Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page anyday.
July 2003- As usual, I spent the 4th with Pete n' Mindy lighting off explosives and projectiles.
I only caught on fire twice. Saw Terminator 3, which I dug. That Kristanna Loken is a perfect choice. What a hottie.
The Hulk was cool, but could have been shorter. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle was comic booky, but you expect that. Better than the first.
So, I was thinking tonight what a shame it is that you get put in jail for abliging someone the ass-whoopin'
they're constantly begging for.
As you can imagine, usually I think this at work, but also at the movies. You know, that person who won't shut up.
A good solid beating would shut them up and make them think twice about being rude and disrespectful next time. I'm just saying.
While I'm thinking about it, if you haven't gone out and gotten them
already, do yourself a favor and get these cd's: Radio Head's Hail to the Thief,
and Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Audioslave cd is cool too. I was at a gathering recently,
and we all poured some of our beers out in honor of Barry White's passing. A couple weeks ago, I went to a 12 hour Kung Fu workshop. Good times...good times... Also, I've been jumping through all the hoops for the fireman selection processes.
They're all about weeding people out. I'm not even sure I really want to do it, but you have to do certain things by deadlines, so I've been busy at it.
I had my side mirror ripped off in an automatic car wash. It's always something! Well, I'm off to Vegas.
August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
April 2003- I saw Henry Rollins, a fellow angry man.
So informed; so right on. He spoke for nearly 3 hours. Money well spent.
June 2003- Saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Jordan and I were close enough to grab John Frusciante's right foot during "Under The Bridge".
He smiled at us. Saw The White Stripes. The cd's don't do justice to Jack White's guitar playing prowess.
I was in awe. I'd put him up there against Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page anyday.
July 2003- As usual, I spent the 4th with Pete n' Mindy lighting off explosives and projectiles.
I only caught on fire twice. Saw Terminator 3, which I dug. That Kristanna Loken is a perfect choice. What a hottie.
The Hulk was cool, but could have been shorter. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle was comic booky, but you expect that. Better than the first.
So, I was thinking tonight what a shame it is that you get put in jail for abliging someone the ass-whoopin'
they're constantly begging for.
As you can imagine, usually I think this at work, but also at the movies. You know, that person who won't shut up.
A good solid beating would shut them up and make them think twice about being rude and disrespectful next time. I'm just saying.
While I'm thinking about it, if you haven't gone out and gotten them
already, do yourself a favor and get these cd's: Radio Head's Hail to the Thief,
and Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Audioslave cd is cool too. I was at a gathering recently,
and we all poured some of our beers out in honor of Barry White's passing. A couple weeks ago, I went to a 12 hour Kung Fu workshop. Good times...good times... Also, I've been jumping through all the hoops for the fireman selection processes.
They're all about weeding people out. I'm not even sure I really want to do it, but you have to do certain things by deadlines, so I've been busy at it.
I had my side mirror ripped off in an automatic car wash. It's always something! Well, I'm off to Vegas.
August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
July 2003- As usual, I spent the 4th with Pete n' Mindy lighting off explosives and projectiles.
I only caught on fire twice. Saw Terminator 3, which I dug. That Kristanna Loken is a perfect choice. What a hottie.
The Hulk was cool, but could have been shorter. Charlie's Angels Full Throttle was comic booky, but you expect that. Better than the first.
So, I was thinking tonight what a shame it is that you get put in jail for abliging someone the ass-whoopin'
they're constantly begging for.
As you can imagine, usually I think this at work, but also at the movies. You know, that person who won't shut up.
A good solid beating would shut them up and make them think twice about being rude and disrespectful next time. I'm just saying.
While I'm thinking about it, if you haven't gone out and gotten them
already, do yourself a favor and get these cd's: Radio Head's Hail to the Thief,
and Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The Audioslave cd is cool too. I was at a gathering recently,
and we all poured some of our beers out in honor of Barry White's passing. A couple weeks ago, I went to a 12 hour Kung Fu workshop. Good times...good times... Also, I've been jumping through all the hoops for the fireman selection processes.
They're all about weeding people out. I'm not even sure I really want to do it, but you have to do certain things by deadlines, so I've been busy at it.
I had my side mirror ripped off in an automatic car wash. It's always something! Well, I'm off to Vegas.
August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
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August 2003- Vegas was great!
Many thanks to Jordan's dad and co.!! It was nice to get away from the everyday rain of Charlotte. true,
it averaged 110° everyday in Vegas, but it was a dry heat. I know you're wanting to know if I won anything -
I'm not a gambler and didn't have a big wad to blow, so, no, I didn't even really play anything. I mostly people watched and learned for next time. I hope to have a picture or two up soon.
As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in,
which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life.
After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask.
Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!!
I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building.
They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response.
I'm not broken hearted
about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?:
(it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
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As for the fireman thing, there was this "personal history packet" I had to send in, which consisted of about 2500 things I had to write, photocopy, notorize, have mailed to me, drive to get, etc. etc. - in short, many many important hours of my life. After handing it in by the deadline, I recieved a letter in the mail saying I'm out of the running. Why? you ask. Because in all the multitude of things to include, I forgot to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope!! I promise I'm not making that up. I guess they figured if I forgot something so very important as that, I'd forget the little baby in the burning building. They spent 37¢ on a stamp to mail me that response. I'm not broken hearted about it, just venting and sharing the silliness with you.
Want to see your friends' mugshots?: (it's only for Mecklenburg county). Hours of fun.
September 2003- About 10 of us went camping. Thanks to Scott T., Amanda, and Jordan for finding the site and setting up the tents in advance.
Although it rained most of the time, we had enough tarp coverage and were able to protect the fire.
Good times, good times. An extrememly rare occurence: I got drunk. I mean falling down,
knocking over the camp stove and falling and getting stuck between two fallen logs drunk.
It wasn't planned: I hadn't eaten much all day, and those vanilla Stoli and Cokes go down way too smooth.
I sent a plate of salmon flying all over a tent. Fortunately, the dogs cleaned it up. With all the kung fu and working out that I do, my body completely freaked out from all the alcohol,
and I went into the woods alone to suffer through it in private.
Jordan found me and kept bringing me water and warm clothes and stuff (God bless her).
She said I was talking and acting like Gollum, but I think she was exagerating a bit.
Despite my hangover the next morning, Jordan, Jessica, Dave and I went white water rafting.
After breaking down the camp in the damp, muddy darkness, the four of us stopped in Blowing Rock for dinner.
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
October 2003- The new Outkast double CD kicks ass.
Went to Asheville with Jordan and a few others. Two of the others also have shaved heads, and someone yelled "white power!" with a raised fist as they drove past. Sigh.
My friend Bryan came to visit from Atlanta (known him since 1986).
Kill Bill is the single bloodiest movie I've ever seen. Not for everyone, but the fight scenes were impressive.
Lost In Translation is the best movie I've seen in quite some time.
Once again, I had neither time nor money for a decent costume this Halloween.
Here's a picture of Liz and
Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
Here's a picture of Liz and Dustin with Mini KISS.
November 2003- The Clone Wars series on Cartoon Network is so much better than I expected. It's ten 3-minute episodes done by the folks
who make Dexter's Laboratory and Samurai Jack. There will be ten more in the spring! The Strokes have a new cd out that I recommend.
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies).
Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to see my bud Bryan and his wife Jenn (and their two Border collies). Bryan and I were in the gym at 5:30 Thanksgiving morning for a couple hours. I was sore for nearly 5 days afterward!
December 2003- I set out this time around to ride the Christmas wave,
instead of disliking it so much like in years past. A positive outlook made all the difference.
I went to Rochester New York to see family.
The cold up there is the primary reason I live in the South now. Got to see Mickey and Jana from New Mexico.
My pal William can be seen in the Movie Cold Mountain.
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
carried over: home defense! (because it's cool)
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
click here for last year.
click here to move on to 2004.
Stay tuned for even more excitement yet to come...
(Can you stand it?!)
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations
Go home
Portfolio
Misc. Info..
Animations