And no, I do not speak of the holidays. I am preparing for my vacation overseas again. I am quite excited this year. Sadly Mindy will not be joining me this time, though I still plan on having a lot of fun.

I have been talking with several people about writing special entries for this blog. So far I have Mindy, Emma, Jess, Kristen and myself. I still need to talk to a few people to see if they are in. These entries will be small entries about something they found online, something of their expertise, or just a little rant. Hopefully it will work out alright.

I need to spend some time with friends, I have been so busy lately I am missing all the fun. Help!

More later.

Question of the entry?
When does "Summer" start for you?

Well this is a special entry because, well because it is Mindy! Now now do not get your tits all twisted, yet.


Sara thought it would be a good and fun idea to have idea to have a crack at adding to her blog. I am not sure, might be a bad idea. I may just end up being more popular, and then what can you do?

Her thoughts are to make some of these entries "guest" entries to add some good content.

So if that is the plan, I need something in my entries that will add spice to them, something to set them apart and catch the end readers (you!).

If you have suggestions, be sure to let me know.

Lastly, I am supposed to let you all know that if you are interested in writing entries let us know.

Well it is my favorite time of the year, and no not Christmas folks. It is warm outside, nearly spring. The sun shines late into the evening with the DST change. The pale force begins to show its hand. All of that is great, but certainly not least, it is time for the Formula One teams to unload their pieces of art and technologically supreme machines and run them at break neck speeds to the joy of myself and millions of other fans in the world.


Starting tonight at ten o’clock on the SPEED channel you can catch practice, with qualifying starting at the same time Friday. The full length race event will follow on Saturday night at eleven o’clock. Make sure to bring your shorts and water bottles though as it is expected to be over 38* C (100* F) down under in Melbourne, Australia.

All of that excitement and I have not even mentioned the Formula One fantasy league that is all setup. You can check out more information on the forum there and check the current standings. I am really excited to see how everyone fairs. I think Kent and Jess have the best overall picks. I just pick favorites.

I have been trying to spread the enjoyment to everyone I can on this Formula One fun. I got Jess hooked about three years ago and Mindy is slowly becoming interested with time. My next targets are Steph and Kent. Watch out!

I was planning on having a mini get together at my house on Saturday night with some friends to enjoy the event but it sounds like that will not happen this time. I was looking forward to having some humm fun with people. Next time will be better though

Enjoy the weekend, feel free to share your excitement, or lack there of if not, haha.


Question of the entry?
What would do for everything you want?
(Lame question, I know)

Honestly, I am unsure if I can gabber enough to warrant a new entry, but at a request of some kind people I shall. Between Facebook & Forums I have had nothing really to share for here. I have been doing a lot of playtime lately, nothing new there.

New is Burnout Paradise, which is nearly finished, oh joy. Its getting a bit drag out though. Ranking upwards gets old after a few times. Unless you like new rides, there really fails to be a point. I have most fun with just cruising Paradise City at full throttle, finding jumps. It reminds me of Midtown Madness back in the late 90s. A very fun game overall. Honestly besides that game, I am going to be pretty well bored for some time. I am not really into GTA, though I am sure I will venture about looking for trouble for a few hours at least. I think they need to make sequels to launch titles they had on Xbox like Perfect Dark and Kameo.


Work has been similar to knock down drag out routine it always has been, for many months now. This is a great thing though because now I have slowly perfected by duties to take the least time possible so I can sit in IRC rooms all day and waste time “geeking” out. Overall I continue to say, I am “content”.

Life overall has just been pretty normal. I did get a new HDTV for those who did not know. I am getting upgraded to HD programming next weekend. I do very much hope that by early March I have most bugs worked out, especially in time for F1 season.

Everyone ready for Valentines Day? Any special romantic plans or surprises made for any secret admirers? Come on folks, make my day! Someone better have some sappy story

Question of the entry?
The ideal TV size for normal viewing is?.

Happy Holidays everyone!



Yes yes, I know what you are thinking. This is the same thing as last year with some minor changes and a 2007 picture. I ran short on time. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. I am currently in Quebec visiting family. I miss everyone back in Iowa very much and am looking forward to coming back soon.

As of late I have been just doing the usual, keeping very busy with the season. I am looking forward to 2008 already, I have some new year's resolutions to try and keep. Anyway, I must get shopping done. Everyone have safe travels and a lovely remainder of the year. Write me a message if you get time!

-SSSS

Question of the entry?
What do you want / will you be getting / did you get for your holiday?

I apologize to those select few that read my blog often. My updates seem to be coming farther between and shorter in length. I honestly do not know if this is simply because I am living a boring life now, if I am becoming lazy with this, or if it is something else. Either way, my apologies again go to you.

I had a wonderful birthday a few weeks back. While I did nothing so very special we did go shopping in Chicago that next weekend and had some good times, Mindy and I.

Lately it has been fairly routine though, I have been just spending a lot of time offline, trying to entertain myself through other means. I have been playing a game called Portal almost every day, attempting to inch forward to a perfect score. It is exactly my style and it never seems to get old. Some mental strain is well worth my rewards. I wish there was some extra things too it though, I feel I am already over the hill for replay ability. I am trying to get through the Orange Box series, slowly. I am not very good at first person shooters so it is taking many trials, many many greater errors.

Meanwhile, PGR4 is extremely fun but does not seem better than previous installments. I enjoy driving in Quebec snow quite a bit though. Snow only amplifies my inabilities which do create some funny replays. I did try my hands at Halo 3 and Guitar Hero lately also. I enjoyed Guitar Hero quite a bit although my skills, again, were less than rock star comparable. Halo 3 is mostly just a joke because I can not seem to get farther than twenty minutes into its story without being killed by bullets, ran over, or somehow accidentally committing suicide to Mindy’s delight.

Life at home is just fine also, excited for cooler air drop, peaking at a delightful soon to be of winter. I am attempting to plan out my trips for 2008, getting a tentative schedule made. I did enjoy watching the final Formula 1 event of the season a few weeks back. It was a nail-biter though it could not have came out much better my favorite hot driver won overall champion. Hopeful 2008 will be a much better season I hope.

I have been talking with new friends here and there lately. They have been helping put different ideas to age old problems for me. I am greatly appreciative of their advice and kindness. This world never ceases to amaze even my sharp mind. I am enjoying a fresh breath of air that everything new is bringing to me though. It really revitalizes me and makes me so much happier inside. That is priceless to me.

Be sure to check out the new userbar section I made by clicking here or clicking "My Favorties" along this pages top menu.

Question of the entry?
What is priceless to you? One item per entry

Tomorrow is a big day, so big that I cannot recall a greater day in the last decade. Mindy, my mother, and myself will be heading off to Italy for a week. It will be stupendous! We have most all of it planned with some surprises in order I hear. We will be visiting the Monza circuit while over there this weekend, also well as visiting Florence, Rome, and all the other good things that come with Italy. Not to mention the food! I am just so excited I cannot speak words to describe it. Anyway, that is all for now, look for pictures upon my return next next weekend. I am taking my "iGoodness" with me so I will be able to g-mail there hopefully. Talk to you all soon! PS - Happy Birthday Jess (By time you read this, my guess).

Question of the entry?
Number one thing you would see in Italy?

My lame inkjet printer died on me. I am looking for a new one if anyone has suggestions. I guess I ran it through too many pages. Speaking of here is a long survey, feel free to waste hours submitting your own answers. Do not look for this to happen again so take note. I hate these things.

Are you in a complicated relationship?
Maybe?

Do you hate more than 3 people?
No.

How many houses have you lived in?
Three.

Favorite candy bar?
Skittles...bar?

Have you ever tripped someone?
Playful like.

Least favorite school subject?
Math.

How many pairs of shoes do you own?
A dozen pair?

Do you own a Britney Spears CD?
No.

Have you ever thrown up in public?
No.

Name one thing that is always on your mind.
Personal Thoughts.

Favorite genre of music?
No favorite, check last.fm

Worst sound to ears?
Silverware on teeth.

What time were you born?
Unsure.

Do you like beer?
No.

Have you made a prank phone call?
No.

What is the most embarrassing CD you own?
Enya?

Are you sarcastic?
Yes.

What are your favorite color(s)?
Green, Black.

How many watches do you own?
Two.

Summer or winter?
Winter.

Is anyone in love with you?
There *has* to be someone.

Favorite color to wear?
White.

Pepsi or Sprite?
Sprite.

Where is your second home?
Work.

Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes.

How many lamps are in your bedroom?
Two.

How many video games do you own?
"Own"? "Thousands"?

First pet you owned?
Sniffles the kitty.

Ever had braces?
No.

Do looks matter?
Of course.

Do you use chap stick?
Yes.

Name 3 people taller than you.
Emma, Mindy, Mother.

American Eagle or Abercrombie?
No guarantee.

Are you too forgiving?
Yes.

How many children do you want?
Unsure.

Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Maybe?

Favorite breakfast meal?
Pancake pockets.

Do you own a gun?
No.

Ever thought you were in love?
Yes.

When was the last time you cried?
A few months ago.

What did you do last night?
Played video games, talked online.

Have you ever called your teacher mommy?
Yes, that is a gimmie.

Have you ever been in a castle?
Yes.

Nicknames?
Fidget.

Are you listening to anything?
Television.

Ever been to Kentucky?
No.

Your plans for tomorrow?
Sleeping in, running, driving, picturing.

Are you thinking about somebody right now?
Sure thing.

Ever called somebody Boo?
What? No.

Do you own a diamond ring?
Yes.

5Are you happy with your life right now?
Yes.

Do you like your hair?
Yes.

Does anyone have a crush on you?
You tell me.

What were you doing in August of 1997?
Planning the anniversary of answering this question.

Do you own a Backstreet Boys CD?
No, come on.

Mcdonalds or Wendys?
Never mcdonalds, Wendys if I had to.

Do you like yourself?
Hawt!

Are you closer to your mother or father?
Mother.

Favorite physical feature of the preferred sex?
Eyes, hair.

Are you afraid of the dark?
No.

Have you ever eaten paste?
I hope not.

Are you religious?
No.

Do you chat on AIM often?
If I have to, IRC!

Pringles or Lays?
Pringles.

Have you ever broken someone’s heart?
My guess is yes.

Full house or Brady bunch?
Full House.

Has anyone ever called you a tease?
I would say yes.

Do you have any pets?
Yes.

What kind of car do you own a car?
2006 IS350

Can you cook?
Yes.

3 things that annoy you?
Liars, Cheats, Incompetence.

Do you text message often?
No.

Money or love?
Love.

Do you have any scars?
Yes.

What do you want more than anything right now?
To finish this survey.

Do you enjoy scary movies?
No.

Relationships or one night stands?
Either.

Big red or Juicy fruit?
Fruit please.

Do you enjoy greasy food?
No.

Have you seen all the Rocky movies?
No.

Do you own a box of crayons?
Yes.

Ever had sex in a public place?
No.

Who was the last person that said I love you to you?
Mother.

Who was the last person that made you mad?
Some jerk off from work.

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How you doing today?
I could use some food, otherwise good thanks.

What time is it?
Midnight.

What was the last thing you watched on TV?
Moto GP

Do you follow any TV series?
Yes.

Do you drink tea?
Rarely.

What's your favorite hot beverage?
Coco.

How about cold?
Orange Juice.

Are there any foods that you will only eat if they're a certain brand because anything else tastes gross?
Yes, many.

Do you like ipods?
Yes.

Do you read the newspaper?
Yes.

How many sources of light are there in the room you're in now?
Depends on how technical you get, a dozen?

Did you have a job this summer?
Yes.

What are you listening to right now?
Television.

What's your favorite musical?
Wizard of Oz?

What was the last store you went to?
Apple store.

Did you buy anything?
Yes.

Is the music on your computer really well organized or don't you care?
Semi organized.

O you use the same username for most registrations?
Yes.

How many xangas do you have?
Xanga.com? What?

Do you have weird parents?
No.

Are you drinking anything right now? What?
Water.

What soap do you use to wash your hands?
Kissmyface Grapefruit & Bergamot

Have you ever been a member of the boy/girl scouts?
No.

Is your house mostly wallpapered or painted?
Paint.

Do you own any dictionaries in languages other than English? What languages?
Yes, French, Italiano, English.

Are you subscribed to any magazines?
Yes.

Do you correct the spelling in surveys?
Yes, did this one.

Do you like Queen?
No.

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When was the last time someone called you late at night?
Not in forever.

What beverage do you drink most often?
Water.

Do you have a house key?
Yes.

Are you any good at art?
Maybe.

What is the last book you bought?
Zaha Hadid

Can you describe the last glass that you drank from?
Clear cylinder.

Could you jump from a fifteen feet high platform?
Not likely.

Do you ever just lie in bed at night to think?
Yes.

When was the last time you chewed gum?
After lunch.

What is on your favorite t-shirt?
A robot.

What time was it when you last ate?
10 PM

Do you wish you had more money?
Eh.

Does your computer still have any of the stickers on it?
No.

Does your house have a fireplace?
Yes.

Are there ever tornadoes where you live?
Yes.

Do you talk to your best friend’s parents, or do you avoid them?
I avoid nobody.

Has anyone ever assumed you were dating someone when you weren't?
Yes.

Do you like Natalie Dee comics?
Who?

Do you have a sketchbook?
Many

29. Has anyone given you a gift this week?
No.

30. Is your mother your friend?
Yes

HONEST SECTION-
Honestly, what color is your underwear? Red.
Honestly, what’s on your mind? Typing.
Honestly, what are you doing right now? Facebook, this.
Honestly, who is your best friend? Mindy
Honestly, have you done something bad today? Not that I know of.
Honestly, do you watch Disney channel? No.
Honestly, who is the last person you talked to on the phone? Mindy.
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now? Yes.
Honestly, what makes you mad most of the time? Incompetence.
Honestly, do you bite your nails? No.
Honestly, do you want to see someone this very moment? Yes.
Honestly, are you keeping a big secret right now? Yes.
Honestly, do you have a friend you don’t actually like? No.
Honestly, are you in denial? Unsure.
Honestly, do you like anyone? Yes.
Honestly, does anyone like you? Possibly.

--Anger Section
What do you do when you're mad? Silence.
What's the worst thing you've done when you were mad? Hit my dash :).
Ever made anyone cry when you were mad? No.
Do you swear when you're mad? Rarely.

--CRYING SECTION
When was the last time you really cried? Months ago.
Ever cried yourself to sleep? No
What usually makes you cry? Stupid things.

Happy Section
Are you usually a happy person? Yes.
What makes you the happiest? Friends.
Does being with your friends make you happy? See above.
Do you believe in yourself? Yes.

THE DIDS:
Did you ever get into a fist fight in school? No.
Did you ever run away from home? No.
Did you ever want to be a doctor? No.
Did you ever want to be a fire fighter? No.

THE DOS:
Do you know how to swim? Yes.
Do you like roller coasters? Sometimes.
Do you own a bike? No.
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows? No.

THE DOES:
Does hair loss run in your family at all? No.
Does your car get good gas mileage? Fairly.
Does your family have family picnics? No.

THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane? Yes.
Have you ever been asked out by someone? Yes.
Have you ever been to the Ocean? Yes.
Have you ever painted your nails? Yes.

THE HOWS:
How did you find out about facebook? Word of mouth.
How many people are on your friend's list? Too many.
How many of them have you met in person? 80%
How much money do you have on you right now? I am in pjs.

THE LASTS:
Last person you hung out with? Mindy.
Last thing someone said to you? Mindy.
Last time you slept in all morning? This Morning.
Last thing you said out loud? O.K.

THE WHATS:
What are you listening to? Nothing.
What is the weather outside? Rainy.
What radio station do you listen to? Channel Q.
What was the last restaurant you ate at? Cheesecake Factory.
What was the last thing you bought? Orange Juice.
What was the last thing you had to drink? See Above.
What was the last TV show you watched? Headline News
What's up with your profile picture? Old, Found it just last week.

THE WHOS:
Who is your newest friend you added to facebook? Kent Nessa.
Who was the last person you e-mailed? Jessie.
Who was the last person you took pictures of? Random stranger #1.
Who was the last person you said I love you to? Mother.