My right foot

Blogger's Note: photo of my feet has been removed because even I can't look at them any longer, especially my right foot. Later today they will be cut off and replaced with fake ones. Or it can be accessed here.

You make the call! These are my lovely 31 year-old feet. Can you tell if I am left footed or right footed? I think you can. Yes, I know I need a pedicure, but why mess up my sexy soccer toes?

I hurt myself just wee a bit playing soccer on Wednesday night. Injury occurred in the first half of the game, but no I wouldn't dare sit out the entire match. That would be a huge hit to my ego.

I played in the second half and took one really hard shot on goal and of course missed. Did I break my foot? Hells if I know. Sure it hurts like a mofo, but what can I do? I know for a fact I can still swim and walk so all is well. I have an innate fear of doctors so I will let it heal on its own. Nothing a little ice and ibuprofen can't improve with time. Beer seemed to ease the pain a bit last night. Tonight it was a little Brazilian dance music.


To add insult to injury our team lost after giving up two goals in the last five minutes. Serves me right for trash talking poorly on the field. Second lesson learned that night: don't talk smack when you have a gimpy right foot.

The worst addiction ever

Je blogge.

I have very few addictions in my life. Never been hooked on gambling, cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, etc. However I think it's time to come clean. My life has been derailed and is no longer my life to live since becoming a Blogger. I blame a certain someone for getting me hooked on this street legal variety. This blog stuff is stronger than any crack or pot I have not smoked or inhaled. Its lure is too powerful. I hear that phrase from Poltergeist over and over in my head, "Look away from the light...". I stay up far too late updating this thing because I feel I owe it to you, my faithful audience.

If it's possible, this damn thing is giving me a complex too. Yes, my blog is giving me a complex. You heard it right. How and why I don't know. I have a new swagger to my walk these days and my posture is better than ever. I carry a Sharpie with me in case someone wants an autograph. I try and stay well groomed in the off chance a photo opportunity presents itself.


Note: this is the first photo I have posted since last week's nightmare episode when we crashed the Blogger servers. Wait, that may happen every day.

Eyes wasn't so smart

Monday was personal grooming day for me. I had an eye appointment in the afternoon and went to get a haircut later that evening. I got to my new eye doctor's office about five minutes early. I verified all my employer benefits stuff and was ushered into a waiting room. I sat in that waiting room for a good 25 long minutes reading Ski agazine before my eye doctor arrived. (Good news, Whistler/Blackcomb is still the number ski resort in North America.) Needless to say I was a little miffed I sat there for so long, especially considering I was "missing work". Yes, missing work means I wasn't able to blog or IM.

Everything turned out fine at the eye doctor with a tiny exception. It's a bad idea to get your eyes dilated, walk across downtown Seattle, then drive back to work, try and read email or IM with Sprizee, then get your haircut and then try and watch tv. Dilated eyes don't allow you to tell how poorly your hair was cut or what the hell happened on Fox's 24 with Kiefer. Good news is I barely meet the requirements for eye laser surgery should I ever consider the procedure. Bad news, no device has been created yet which would automatically insert my contacts into my eyes. Yes, I do have two hands and ten fingers, however they are utterly worthless when it comes to contacts.

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In an attempt at full disclosure, I give you this nugget of privileged information. My locker combination. Enjoy!

The [Blog] Politics are Dancing

This ought to be a fun topic. LINKS. On most blog sites you will find in the left or right margin a listing of links. There are many different names for these links such as Blogs I Read, NSFW Blogs, or simply Man-Children. More often than not these links are provided to direct traffic to other blogs that he/she reads and just might happen to enjoy also. Sometimes they can even be links to non-blog websites such as non-profits or personal interest sites. I am fairly new to the blogging world, but I notice a vicious cycle that goes accompanies these links.

I will seen my site linked off of someone's blog only to be removed days later. In one case a person suggested I add their site to my links section, giving me permission to do so. Excuse me, but I didn't know I had to ask. After reading said blog I decided against adding a link for numerous reasons. All the sudden that person is no longer commenting on my blog as if I slapped them in the face. What is the etiquette for this sort of thing?

It's like this weird sort of give and take blog relationship. I am honored someone enjoys my site enough to add a link to my blog on theirs. However, this doesn't mean I will necessarily return the favor. There are many factors behind this decision, but it's not to be taken personally. I know of many folks are afraid to take off dead or inactive blogs from their links section for fear of the repercussions. Usually I will check out someone's blog after I get comments on my site. If I like what I see after a while, I may or may not add your site to my links. Curious how others decide whose link to include and whose not to include. Hopefully I keep most of you entertained with stalker friendly information about myself and my life. No bad feelings are intended if I don't include you in my links section. Au revoir!

What's the aim of your blog?

As I find myself talking more and more about my blog. I hear the question, "what's the aim of your blog?". Wow, I really wish I had some witty answer. It's sort of like asking what my goal in life is. Damned if I can answer that one either.

So far my life has been all about learning what I don't like to do. I guess my blog is about the observations I notice in everyday life. Maybe it's me poking fun at someone or something, often times that someone is myself. I think my most recent purpose in life is to get people to slow down and enjoy life. Laugh a bit, smell the fresh air, get an old man to flip you off, people watch, etc. Not sure if my blog needs a direction or purpose, but I will seek one out. I feel like I am introducing the world to myself for whatever that's worth. It's a rather generous gift I must say!

clothing update: last installment I promise... Today I am wearing a pair of $2.97 tree print boxers from Banana Republic. Boxer briefs are alright, but the legs do get a touch warm.