I knew it! So why am I suprised?

I came out here with two suitcases, fully packed. Now here I am trying to figure out how to pack two suitcases full of things in addition to about four shirts, two jeans, an extra pair of running shoes, running shorts, and four more t-shirts. Every time I went shopping I said to myself, how am I ever going to get this stuff home..Now, How am I ever going to get all this stuff home?

Gambling Addiction: Redefined

It is no secret to my friends that I am an avid Texas Holdem fan. When I lived in Florida, I played nearly every weekend, frequently both Friday and Saturday nights. After this weekend in Lake Tahoe however, I think I found a new love when it comes to gaming. CRAPS!!! Although, at first it seems like a daunting game, it is very simple and unlike Roulette, another game based on chance and percentages, I have discovered a method that wins. This is not a secret formula that will guarantee winning all the time; however, it is a methodology that capitalizes on the lucky streaks and reduces the losses on cold rollers. Basically, I was taught the different bets, what they mean, what the odds are, what the best numbers are and what best payouts are. I cant say it wins all the time because only one time did I walk away 600 up. Once I walked away 300 down, and another 4 dollars down. However, I can say I played for hours without having to pull out my wallet too frequently and as many players came and went from the table because they lost on sucker bets, I continued to play and enjoy myself. I suppose that it is a good thing that I don't live near a gaming establishment that has true craps. Id just be tempted to test out this system in the long run, and its just a fun game.

Moment of Zen

A few weeks ago I had to go to the doctors to get my prescriptions refilled. It occoured to me that I had let my health fall to the wayside again. The last time I checked my blood pressure and blood sugar levels were probably back in Florida. So, I checked them again out here and the numbers were outrageous. The last two weeks I have been working on eating right and I have been going to the gym five days a week, running on the tredmill for about 20 mins and doing a few things on the machines. This last week I motivated Doug, a coworker of mine, to also start going to the gym after work. We have been playing raquetball since he began too. It is a good improvment and I have been feeling better. I know that its a lifelong change that must be adopted as every lull in exercise and every week endulging in rich foods brings me closer and closer to my usual lackluster bill of health.

Culture of Money

I must admit that this assignment is nowhere as difficult as my previous assignment in terms of getting along with people and getting work done. My opinion is listened to and even if not implemented, I at least learn why my suggestions are not the most optimum. I still do not find myself very content though. Nobody is very happy with the company, the re-occuring theme is that the company just doesn't care about the employees.

I know I just started, but I am seriously considering leaving and doing something else. I try, but every day just seems like a struggle to wake up and go to work. I never felt that way when I was in the military. There were things I did not like, but I had job satisfaction. I don't feel that job satisfaction. I don't even feel pay satisfaction.

My cousin has a hookup at Google, and with any luck I can forward my resume through him and maybe pick up a job that they have posted. I'll probably apply through the normal channels too, but its always better from the inside.

It rains in California?

I made it into Sacramento on wednesday, with just enough time to get caught in this storm. The storm itself didn't bother me so much, I was working inside for most of it, but the aftermath has been a burden. The hotel I am staying in does not have any power, so I have about 1 hour left on my laptop. Thankfully I have a car charger for my cell phone and Ipod, otherwise I would go compleatly nuts. I went to Colusa casino which is about a half hour away from here. A friend of mine used to work there, its a small little casino, pretty nice. I had a 325 dollar seafood buffet. So I am told that Sanfracisco is just as nucking futs weather wise, so it might be pointless to make a journy that way. I guess I can call and see. Anyways.. this blows.

2008

Holy crap! its my 10 year reunion this year. not that im going, but im gettin old.