I grumbled and said to Tracy, “62 bones…ouch,” as we pulled out of the gas station. 62 dollars is what it cost me to fill up my Ford Explorer’s gas tank before we took off out of town on Friday night. With the price of gas approaching the four dollar mark, it makes filling your tank an expensive venture. I will admit, I have complained and dreaded going to the pump. Now with no sign of relief, I have come to the conclusion there is nothing I can do about it. It is, in fact, a sign of the times.
Instead of complaining, I have changed my perception and have tried to make every time I drive, count. Case in point, even though it was over sixty dollars to drive to my family’s campground in Northern Wisconsin. It was worth every cent. There is not a price I could put on: a hug from my Grandma, seeing my Grandpa smile, a run through the woods with Tracy and my brother, eating around the campfire, enjoying time with my parents, jumping in the lake, and enjoying the simple life of the Northwood’s. I look forward to my return back to Leesome Lake and everything that comes along with going there.
Until that time I will continue to combine errands, carpool, ride a bike, and cut corners to save money to make my driving time count.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Checking in..
I am always surprised by how fast time goes by. It seems like last Tuesday was just yesterday.
Well not anything new to report other then the fact that by backyard is looking pretty good. All the native prairie flowers and other plant species are growing right on schedule. I also put in a small garden of tomatoes & peppers and hoping for a bumper crop!!
Tracy and I also installed some lattice for a little added privacy from the alley. It looks great.
Well...pretty quick and easy entry. Until next time.
Well not anything new to report other then the fact that by backyard is looking pretty good. All the native prairie flowers and other plant species are growing right on schedule. I also put in a small garden of tomatoes & peppers and hoping for a bumper crop!!
Tracy and I also installed some lattice for a little added privacy from the alley. It looks great.
Well...pretty quick and easy entry. Until next time.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
M.I.A.
I remember Tracy saying, “you can kill two birds with one stone,” after I open a birthday gift for tickets to see M.I.A. at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood. I agreed and smiled at the notion, (I had never seen a hip-hop, global beat type show nor had I ever been to the Myth).
The venue is like a bigger, more modern, cleaned up version of First Avenue in Minneapolis. I was very impressed with the contemporary designing of the interior. From my vantage point, I could see unobstructed the crowd, stage, and performers. In my opinion, I don’t think there is a bad place to stand in the house.
The music began round 7:30 and after 2 ½ hours of terrible warm up acts (imagine a middle aged, overweight guy, wearing tight clothing, mixing music on two turn tables and dancing round stage like an Egyptian…..yeah…he was even doing the hand movements….Terrible!!!) M.I.A. was finally up.
You could have heard her coming a mile away with all the bass, it shook the place and your body to the core (pretty cool, probably not for my ears…) She came out on stage with the 1980 vintage purple spandex tights and baggy sweatshirt on, capped it off with a white wig. She and the 3 others on stage were very energetic, dancing and running round on stage during the 70 minute act. About halfway through the show she invited the “girls” and “boyz” to come up on stage to dance separately, for two songs. I was very pleased with the performance that M.I.A gave and I am glad that I had the opportunity to see her perform live. I can still here her singing in my head.
I would definitely, see her again, this time I would bring ear plugs. (My ears still are ringing.)
The venue is like a bigger, more modern, cleaned up version of First Avenue in Minneapolis. I was very impressed with the contemporary designing of the interior. From my vantage point, I could see unobstructed the crowd, stage, and performers. In my opinion, I don’t think there is a bad place to stand in the house.
The music began round 7:30 and after 2 ½ hours of terrible warm up acts (imagine a middle aged, overweight guy, wearing tight clothing, mixing music on two turn tables and dancing round stage like an Egyptian…..yeah…he was even doing the hand movements….Terrible!!!) M.I.A. was finally up.
You could have heard her coming a mile away with all the bass, it shook the place and your body to the core (pretty cool, probably not for my ears…) She came out on stage with the 1980 vintage purple spandex tights and baggy sweatshirt on, capped it off with a white wig. She and the 3 others on stage were very energetic, dancing and running round on stage during the 70 minute act. About halfway through the show she invited the “girls” and “boyz” to come up on stage to dance separately, for two songs. I was very pleased with the performance that M.I.A gave and I am glad that I had the opportunity to see her perform live. I can still here her singing in my head.
I would definitely, see her again, this time I would bring ear plugs. (My ears still are ringing.)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Break...
More then a week has slipped by since I last posted. So I thought I would just type up something so I keep in the routine of doing so also so I don't forget my password...hahhahaha.
We have just been doing the usual routine of living. Enjoying each day and what it brings.
Here are a few things I know....A good friend of mine had his first child...Chase....(Congrats Jamie and Kari), my family made it to and back from NYC safely, the weather is becoming pleasent, the flowers in my yard are starting to pop up, and Tracy is still smiling....Until next time..
We have just been doing the usual routine of living. Enjoying each day and what it brings.
Here are a few things I know....A good friend of mine had his first child...Chase....(Congrats Jamie and Kari), my family made it to and back from NYC safely, the weather is becoming pleasent, the flowers in my yard are starting to pop up, and Tracy is still smiling....Until next time..
Friday, May 2, 2008
"33"
If you ever look on the side of a Rolling Rock beer bottle there is a number 33 painted on it. There are many different theories of why it is there and what it means. Above all of the questions, there is an underlining theme of mystery. I like that word…Mystery..? With the thought of mystery you are free to let your mind wonder, discover answers to your questions, and formulate your own version of a story.
After just having a birthday on Wednesday and turning “33” the word of mystery becomes even more mysterious. I am not sure what the next year holds but I look forward to finding out.
Of all days of the year I remember April 30th the most. I have always used my birthday as a starting point of a new year. It is a date on the calendar to remind me to remember the past and to think back at all the “mysteries” that have been solved over the years of time.
As I reflect on my 32nd year of life, the mystery that was solved has a theme of luck to it. I am lucky to have Tracy, great friends, and family to surround and support me. I can only hope that my luck will continue and this year will be even better. For everyone out there who helped celebrate my 33rd birthday THANK YOU!
After just having a birthday on Wednesday and turning “33” the word of mystery becomes even more mysterious. I am not sure what the next year holds but I look forward to finding out.
Of all days of the year I remember April 30th the most. I have always used my birthday as a starting point of a new year. It is a date on the calendar to remind me to remember the past and to think back at all the “mysteries” that have been solved over the years of time.
As I reflect on my 32nd year of life, the mystery that was solved has a theme of luck to it. I am lucky to have Tracy, great friends, and family to surround and support me. I can only hope that my luck will continue and this year will be even better. For everyone out there who helped celebrate my 33rd birthday THANK YOU!
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