It's A Guy Thing

These look pretty neat. I just wish I had the $$$ for them.

Busy Day

Today is your 6 month warning. You know the routine...

Today I also started my next certification class. This one is going to take some adjustment because the instructor teaches in a very different way. I'm used to reading the material, getting a demonstration and then doing the practice. He explains the material but does it without reading the material. I'm a little insecure doing it that way but as long as I get time to read the material at work, I'll be fine.
I also talked to the representative from Presbyterian today. My health insurance is going to change in July (back to Pres.) and I wanted to make sure I could keep the same oncologist and same follow-up treatment. Everything is o.k. by them as long as the doctor thinks it is necessary. I hope they treat me as well as United has done.

Most Intelligent Joke

According to this morning's Bob & Tom show...

Q. Can a child with a metal plate in their head attend a magnet school?
A. Yes, if the child is bi-polar and very attractive.

Ever Had One of Those Days...

Throughout my life (and especially recently), I have very vivid memories of being told to "pay attention" and "wake up" by numerous people, most notably my dad. Now I'm not here to blame my dad for how I was raised. I'm here to ask the question, why is it I get so focused and distracted at the same time? For example, Natalie and I spent time together after work. We went to see my grandfather (who has improved dramatically from last week - thank you God!!!!!!). He is in ICU. We went to the ICU and looked at only half of the rooms there. We didn't see him and immediately my mind shifted gears to thinking who do I call to find out the room that he is in? Meantime, Natalie was telling me to stop and ask one of the nurses in the ICU where he was. Now this is important, I didn't give consideration to what she was saying. I simply blew her off and came up with a reason not to ask (when in reality I didn't want to ask them because if he wasn't on that floor, I would look like an idiot. Instead, I looked like an idiot - go figure). You can imagine that didn't make Natalie feel good at all. We did get it resolved but I have to ask, why am I like this? I can't put my finger on one thing that made me this way. When did I consciously decide that I wasn't going to listen to people anymore? Why did I make that decision? How much longer before I change it?

So, to all you readers whom I have hurt in this manner, I truly and sincerely apologize to you. I'm sure I have driven a wedge in between us. I'm would be happy to remove that wedge and fix the damage as long as the wedge hasn't been driven completely through (which means it is permanently broken).

Much love to all!

Geek-y Toy

This looks cool. I think I know someone who would agree.

I Hate Stephen A. Smith

If you don't know who Stephen A. Smith is, he is a loud mouthed "Expert" that was hired by ESPN to give "expert" analysis of NBA and some other sports covered by the network. In addition, he was on the radio in New York City until yesterday when the ESPN higher-ups decided to pull the plug on his radio show, to which I say "good riddance". He sucked, bad. Sports talk and analysis just improved 1000% as a result of this decision.

Thank you ESPN!

DJ Gallo Chat

DJ Gallo is a columnist for ESPN. He hosts a weekly chat full of sarcasm. I participated today:

John (Albuquerque, NM): That was a nice run by Duke in this year's tournament. Do you think an NIT Sweet 16 run for them next season?

DJ Gallo: (4:08 PM ET ) Whoa, whoa. You are clearly an overconfident Duke fan. I think they'll be closer to a second round exit in the new NIT Jr. College Basketball Invitational tournament. (Did you know that Bradley and Tulsa have gone to an exciting third and final game for the championship?! Of course you did!)

I hate Duke. I absolutely love Gallo's thoughts and insights about Duke. Long live Gallo!