Don’t you have better things to do…
Posted by Steve | Filed under General, Phun, Work
than bother me? Holy God, I have a million things to do and every 2 minutes somebody else wants something. Sometimes I wish I could close my office door and turn off the lights for about 2 hours. Yeah….that would rock.
Anyway, here’s a video of a dancing dog. The pooch has some skillz.
http://www.dubbayoo.net/files/videos/besttraineddogever.wmv
Dr. Phil’s test
Posted by Steve | Filed under General, Jokes, Phun
It’s only 10 Simple questions, so…grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers to each question. I got a 38 and, although I’d like think otherwise, it seems pretty accurate for me.
Birth Test
Posted by swingate | Filed under General, Jokes, Phun
I’m a 2 and it’s definitely accurate for me. 
Put your “number” in the “Subject” and pass it on. Have fun.
Your birth date describes who we are, what we are good at and what our inborn abilities are. It also points to what we have to learn and the challenges we are facing.
To figure out your birth number, add all the numbers in the birth date together, like the example below, until there is only one digit.
A birth number does not prevent you from being anything you want to be, it will just color your choice differently and give you a little insight.
Example: March 20, 1950
3 + 20 + 1950 = 1973
1 + 9 + 7 + 3 = 20
2 + 0 = 2
Keep going until you end up with a single digit number.
2 is the birth number to read for the birth date in the
example. Find your number and then read on.
1 – The Originator
2 – The Peacemaker
3 – The Life Of The Party
4 – The Conservative
5 – The Nonconformist
6 – The Romantic
7 – The Intellectual
8 – The Big Shot
9 – The Performer
1 – The Originator .. 1’s are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that gets them as being stubborn and arrogant. 1’s are extremely honest and do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful for them.
Lesson to learn:
Others’ ideas might be just as good or better and to stay open minded.
Famous 1’s are Don Kotula, ! Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk Hogan, Carol Burnett, Wynonna Judd, Nancy Reagan, and Raquel Welch.
2 – The Peacemaker … 2’s are the born diplomats. They are aware of others’ needs and moods and often think of others before themselves.Naturally analytical and very intuitive they don’t like to be alone. Friendship and companionship are very important and can lead them to be successful in life, but on the other hand, they’d rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship. Being naturally shy, they should learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely and seize the moment and not put things off.
Famous 2’s are President Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopee Goldberg, Thomas Edison, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
3 – The Life Of The Party … 3’s are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don’t always see them th! rough. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view.
Famous 3’s are Alan Alda, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith, Salvador Dali, and Jodi Foster.
4 – The Conservative … 4’s are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and! feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They should learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.
Famous 4’s are Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tina Turner, Paul Hogan, and Oprah Winfrey.
5 – The Nonconformist … 5’s are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, and enthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don’t like to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they see a learning possibility in every situation. The questions never stop. They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure they have all the acts before jumping to conclusions.
Famous 5’s are Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte Bronte, Jessica Walter, Vincent Van Gough, Bette Midler, Helen Keller, and Mark Hail.
6 – The Romantic … 6’s are idealistic and need to feel useful to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. Their actions influence their decisions. They have a strong urge to take care of others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music. They make loyal friends who take friendship seriously. 6’s should learn to differentiate between what they can change and what they cannot.
! Famous 6’s are Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, Meryl Streep, Christopher Columbus, and Goldie Hawn.
7 – The Intellectual … 7’s are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they find it difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don’t sway their decisions. Questioning everything in life, they don’t like to be questioned themselves. They’re never off to a fast start, and their motto is, “Slow and Steady Wins the Race”. They come across as philosophical and being very knowledgeable, and sometime as loners. They are technically inclined and make great researchers uncovering information. They love to uncover secrets. They live in their own quiet world and could do a better job of learning what is acceptable in the world at large.
Famous 7’s are William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Joan Baez, and Princess Diana.
8 – The Big Shot … 8’s are the ! Problem Solvers. They are professional, blunt and to the point, have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live the good life. They take charge of people. They view people objectively. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they are the boss. They should learn to exude their
decisions on their own needs rather than what others want.
Famous 8’s are Edgar Cayce, Barbara Streisand, George Harrison, Jane Fonda, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklyn, and Nostradamus.
9 – The Performer … 9’s are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous luck, but also can suffer f! rom extreme
in fortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a loving foundation.
Famous 9’s are Albert Schweitzer, Shirley MacLaine, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Elvis Presley.
WTF?
Posted by swingate | Filed under General, Phun
Some people just don’t fucking get it. Hello? She’s smoking a damn cigarette!
To Live and Die in LA
Posted by swingate | Filed under Amore & Vita, General, Phun
Well, I’m finally back in Hell-A. Pretty ironical (STFU) that it was warm all week in Atlanta but I arrive back home to rainy and cold…cold by SoCal standards at least. It’s amazing how much Atlanta has grown in the seven years since I left. Even the south side (where most of us darkies live) has been rejuvenated. I definitely see myself moving back within 2-3 years.I’d prefer to finish my degree before I go. No doubt that will open more doors for me.
I had dinner and drinks with “A” – my dear friend, first love and likely soulmate. Seems weird to think I’ve been friends with her for for 24 years now. Some days I don’t feel much older than that. I also went out with Ken, my right hand man from high school. Everytime we get together we retell the same stories we’ve been telling for 20 years now.
On a negative note I not only lost my digital camera but I left my cell phone there. Thankfully Mom has already put it in the mail to me although she neglected to turn it off before doing so. I know Belle has called it which means it’ll beep every five minutes or so til the battery drains itself. My guess is someone from USPS will think it’s a bomb and blow it up.
Now I have to kick my running into high gear. I have 11 weeks til my first 5K run. Also going to the UCI Track Cycling World Cup next weekend at Home Depot Center. A friend from Atlanta will be racing for the U.S. National team so that will be cool to see how he does.
In the ATL Part Un…(that’s French for one, y’all)
Posted by swingate | Filed under Amore & Vita, General, Phun
Having a blast back home with the folks…too good to even bother taking out the camera for pictures. I took a few on the plane but otherwise it hasn’t seen daylight since. I still have more many people to see than I have time for. As it is I spend most of my time eating, drinking, or in the car on the way to do more eating and drinking. I wish I had known it would be this warm. I would have brought my running shoes.
After spending the first day helping my dad rake wet leaves California real estate prices were starting to look pretty darn good. However, after spending the next three days with Southern Belle they were looking as pathetic as ever. Southern Belle (or Belle Bottom depending on the mood) is really cool, which I knew already but now I have more proof. I even let her drag me around shopping in between pillaging Buckhead bars. I didn’t succed in getting her drunk although she later admitted to being closer to the edge than I thought. I’m pretty sure one more Crash & Burn would’ve done us both in.
Belle gave me a Tennessee Vols t-shirt which apparently was just a ruse to distract my attention while she claimed my pajama bottoms as her own. Those were my favorite ones too, dammit. Oh well, I suppose it’s still a good trade considering what all she gave me. I’ll glance over the fact that my goatee apparently rubbed a couple layers of skin off her chin. Her friend Kristie will be even more pissed at me when she sees that.
We’re hoping she’ll be able to come out to La La Land in April. The Braves will be in town to whup some Dodger backside so that could be a good time. That’s all for now. I’m meeting an old friend from high school for a few cold ones this afternoon. She’s actually the second longest friendship that I’ve got( the oldest being Ken, who I’ll be seeing on Friday)…24 years and counting so far. Off to Milledgeville tomorrow to spend a day with Sis then an early flight back to Los Angeles on Saturday.
O, I wish I was in the land of cotton
Posted by swingate | Filed under General, Phun
Old times there are not forgotten
Look away! Look away!
Look away! Dixie Land.
So tomorrow I fly back to the Big Peach to spend time with the folks and some old friends. I’m looking forward to it because I’ve got a lot to do this time. Usually i’m sitting around my parent’s house vegetating (can’t recall if that’s a word or not but i’m sure SBA will tell me if it isn’t).
I’m finally gonna meet up with Southern Belle, an Internet friend. Did you know Internet is supposed to capitalized? And what is it with me and younger women lately? I’m not seeking them out (I don’t think?) but thats what life is bringin me. I’m cool with it. Anywho, we’ve had some good laffs on the phone for a few years now so it’ll be cool to see the look on her face when she realizes I’m not really Tom Selleck. She said “K**** says you should take me to the Cheesecake Factory Sundy Not”…that’s pronounced Sunday Night for those of you north of the Mason-Dixon line (22 years in Georgia and I have no fucking clue where that is). I should make her wear a UGA t-shirt since she lost the UT-UGA football game bet. We’re going to pillage Buckhead and see how many bars we can get kicked out of….my guess is it’ll come from her flashing her pearly whites at other girl’s men, pool sharking or really bad karaoke. If we have a good time she might come out to Cali when the Atlanta Braves are in town.
I have a few other friends from high school and old jobs I plan to get together with and I want to see my sister’s house now that it’s finished. That thing is hugeriffic. I plan to take the blue pill and unplug from the Internet (translation: I don’t have a laptop) so no posts for a while…queue violins.
