Thoughts on October

It's over. My birth month. It's been a good month. Lots of things to celebrate. The overwhelming success of my fantasy football team (6-2; 2nd out of 16 teams), the football games (tailgates were more fun), the big birthday party, and the deepening of friendships that matter. Since my post about removing myself from the fast-paced social scene, I've noticed this change in my approach to life has really taken hold. I'm calmer, more content, and generally more fun to be around. I've realized I can't control what people think or have to say about me. I've recognized that the true friendships and family relationships I have are more important than anything else in the world. I've talked to my mom, dad, sister and brother more this month than any other month I can remember. Which is nice.

I'm now thinking about things on a whole new level. New ways to express myself, new ideas to think about, better ways of doing things. I want to continue to learn from the past and improve myself from those lessons. I'm taking back control of my life, and it feels gooooooood. Sorry for the introspection, just felt it...

Last Sunday morning was forgettable

woke up sunday morning.
remembered i left my car at the bar
so i decided to take the mongoose
[its a 10 year old bmx bike living in the garage]
the bar was 3-4 miles away
i stretched a little, brushed my teeth, and headed out
the front tire blew on the first downhill
so in my mind, i decided to run.
body didn't get the memo
had no breakfast, still a bit drunk
it was just cold enough to burn your ears
and i couldn't breath
with an e
about a mile in, i took a break.
vomit ensued. laced with toothpaste, tasting of haiglebombs and hell's bells brew
but i wasnt turning around
i was running down wade avenue with the taste of vomit fresh on my lips
saw at least 5 people i knew drive by
but pretended i was running for exercise so they wouldn't stop
just waved them on by. they knew what was happening, i could tell in their eyes
it took me 45 minutes to ride/walk 3.5 miles
that's not a good pace. lance would not approve
i was a bit worn out to say the least
oh the bike
had to pick it back up on the way from the bushes i stashed it in
barely fit in my backseat
the end

October is a big month

Sheesh. October is full already. Too many things to do, too little time. Work is picking up (yet I still find time to blog...priorities right?), the social calendar is busting at the seams, and I can't remember half the extra-curricular sports I've signed up for.

My birthday is Friday the 24th, and its going to be nuts. Big party at the house, tons of people, booze, band, etc. Be there or be square.

The weekend prior, I'll be traveling to Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC for two football games (USC/LSU and Panthers/Saints). Pretty excited about that. So excited that I'm calling in drunk on Monday the 20th. [sorry boss if you're reading]...And this coming weekend, I'm heading to Charlotte for the Bank of America 500, the 5th race of the Chase. It was a blast last year, from what I remember anyway, and this year promises to be even better. At least I've got my scanner working again. That shit broke pre-race last year, leaving me no alternative but to drink my face off during the race.

The big news about this year's BofA is that Jessica Simpson is going to be performing pre-race. And if I have anything to do with it, she'll be performing at our tailgate post-race...

I'm predicting another 48 win, but 88 and 20 are looking really strong right now too. And Charlotte is home for Junior, so it should give him an extra jolt of confidence coming in.

If y'all are lucky, I'll give a full report post-race. Jessica will help.