I know I haven't done this in a while. I have so been slacking. But here you are, a long awaited entry into my "Songs of the Week."
Paddy and the Rats - Drunken Sailor
Darby O'Gill - The Rattlin' Bog
Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts (featuring Adam Levine)
A-Ha - Take On Me
Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight
Queen - Bicycle Race
Living Colour - Cult of Personality
Our Lady Peace - Somewhere Out There
Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
'Weird Al' Yankovic - Angry White Boy Polka
What a mix of randomness there. Tell me what you have been listening to. Feel free to leave a response here, google, facebook, twitter @clubbprez, anywhere. Tune me into some new music a get a free mention right here in next week's edition of Songs of the Week.
Currently Playing: Lupe Fiasco - I Don't Wanna Care Right Now
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Dreary Start to a Wednesday
But with that being said, let's go ahead and recap yesterday before we get fully into today...
Tuesday began a lot like Monday, relatively uneventful. The only difference is that Dlo was running late for work so I took the kids to day care and went to get them. On the way home, I heard about a hospital in the neighboring county having a Family Night. I was pretty excited, considering, so when Dlo got home we jumped in the care and went. Begin: Misadventure.
We came up on something that looked like a carnival. We didn't exactly where this family night we were heading to was at, so we decided that the carnival looking thing that's close to the hospital was probably it. Boy were we ever wrong. Mistake 1 - This was one of the sketchiest little carnivals I had ever seen in my life. We decided to try to make the best of it, however, and get Liam to ride a ride. We paid for a couple tickets and put him on the kid ride that just goes around. Mistake 2 - Liam cried his little eyes out. It was so sad. We ended up stopping the ride just to get him off. From this point we made a fast getaway from the sketchy carnival and decided to grab a bite to eat...
We decided that since we were here anyways, and we never go this far out of town, we decided to eat a small little placed called Pine Mountain Grill. They had different food, but overall I was not impressed. We ordered an appetizer of fried green tomatoes, and that was probably the tastiest thing I had all night. I have been craving pulled bbq, so I decided to go with the bbq sandwich as my meal. I guess I was just disappointed with the portion size to price. For eight bucks I probably should have gotten twice what I got. At least I got plenty of exercise chasing Liam through the restaurant...Mistake 3...
After striking out in Whitesburg we made the trip home. Dlo decided to take a short trip through Vicco to show me what little is there. Thanks ... I think ... We made it home in time to catch some Tuesday premiers...
So my thoughts on the few shows I watched last night, starting with NCIS: didn't watch it. NCIS: Los Angeles: only caught the tail end of it. However, I do enjoy watching both these shows, I never really watch them when they are on television. So ... take it for what it is. So on to one of the most anticipated (if not the most anticipated) new drama on CBS - Unforgettable. Honestly, it moved way too slow for me to keep into it. I wanted to watch it, I want to like it. I just, it was ok. So - so. I don't think it has the staying power to get into season 2 unless something extremely dramatic happens fast to push the show toward something a little more interesting. I'd have to watch it again, but once again...just so-so.
Now, over to FOX. I missed everything on FOX, so I had to catch up. The series premier of that one show that you have been seeing previews for for a couple weeks? New Girl. We'll start there. Cute. Ditzy. Fun at times. Overall...again, unless something changes I feel it's just a one season show, if that. FOX, moreso than other networks, tend to show leniency in allowing a season to run it's path before taking it off the air. We may get a chance to finish it, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a season 2. I haven't got around to seeing the premier of Raising Hope. It was one of those shows that looked great last year and I never watched. So I figured I'd try again this year, and I've failed miserably. Songs of the Week coming at you next!
Currently Playing: Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts (featuring Adam Levine)
Tuesday began a lot like Monday, relatively uneventful. The only difference is that Dlo was running late for work so I took the kids to day care and went to get them. On the way home, I heard about a hospital in the neighboring county having a Family Night. I was pretty excited, considering, so when Dlo got home we jumped in the care and went. Begin: Misadventure.
We came up on something that looked like a carnival. We didn't exactly where this family night we were heading to was at, so we decided that the carnival looking thing that's close to the hospital was probably it. Boy were we ever wrong. Mistake 1 - This was one of the sketchiest little carnivals I had ever seen in my life. We decided to try to make the best of it, however, and get Liam to ride a ride. We paid for a couple tickets and put him on the kid ride that just goes around. Mistake 2 - Liam cried his little eyes out. It was so sad. We ended up stopping the ride just to get him off. From this point we made a fast getaway from the sketchy carnival and decided to grab a bite to eat...
We decided that since we were here anyways, and we never go this far out of town, we decided to eat a small little placed called Pine Mountain Grill. They had different food, but overall I was not impressed. We ordered an appetizer of fried green tomatoes, and that was probably the tastiest thing I had all night. I have been craving pulled bbq, so I decided to go with the bbq sandwich as my meal. I guess I was just disappointed with the portion size to price. For eight bucks I probably should have gotten twice what I got. At least I got plenty of exercise chasing Liam through the restaurant...Mistake 3...
After striking out in Whitesburg we made the trip home. Dlo decided to take a short trip through Vicco to show me what little is there. Thanks ... I think ... We made it home in time to catch some Tuesday premiers...
So my thoughts on the few shows I watched last night, starting with NCIS: didn't watch it. NCIS: Los Angeles: only caught the tail end of it. However, I do enjoy watching both these shows, I never really watch them when they are on television. So ... take it for what it is. So on to one of the most anticipated (if not the most anticipated) new drama on CBS - Unforgettable. Honestly, it moved way too slow for me to keep into it. I wanted to watch it, I want to like it. I just, it was ok. So - so. I don't think it has the staying power to get into season 2 unless something extremely dramatic happens fast to push the show toward something a little more interesting. I'd have to watch it again, but once again...just so-so.
Now, over to FOX. I missed everything on FOX, so I had to catch up. The series premier of that one show that you have been seeing previews for for a couple weeks? New Girl. We'll start there. Cute. Ditzy. Fun at times. Overall...again, unless something changes I feel it's just a one season show, if that. FOX, moreso than other networks, tend to show leniency in allowing a season to run it's path before taking it off the air. We may get a chance to finish it, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a season 2. I haven't got around to seeing the premier of Raising Hope. It was one of those shows that looked great last year and I never watched. So I figured I'd try again this year, and I've failed miserably. Songs of the Week coming at you next!
Currently Playing: Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts (featuring Adam Levine)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Premier Monday
You know, for a Monday where I did absolutely nothing, it seems like a long day...
First things first, I hopped on over to the bee's early this morning to get my car and check my schedule. I anticipated having to come back in today around 11:30 or 12:00, but I was sadly mistaken. I don't work again until Noon on Wednesday. A big part of me was happy though. I was (still kinda am) relatively tired from last week plus the weekend. My body really felt it. After a relatively long conversation with the folks, I ended up laying down and sleeping until 4:45. So disappointed because I wanted to watch the race, but I missed out. Oh well. From the reports it turned into a gas mileage race anyways. Props to the 14 team for the win and the 88 team for a third place finish. Enough about that...
Kids? Well, the kids have been ... kids :). About the coolest thing that has happened today is Liam saying "jug band." He was watching Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas and as the scene where the little band finishes up practicing "Bar-B-Que" he looks at me, points to the screen and goes "jug band daddy." Yep, jug band. Kid is amazing. As for Britain, she has learned that standing up in her crib is the most amazing thing in the world, and she absolutely loves doing it. She loves crawling around in her bed, but she absolutely loves standing up.
So did you catch any of the premiers tonight? I stayed on CBS for the premiers, mainly because I'm lazy and I'm not really sure what else premiered tonight, but I do know I missed the season finale of Hell's Kitchen. So let's get started with my thoughts, because I'm sure you are dying to know...
First up was a double dose of How I Met Your Mother. I like HIMYM for the most part. It's one of the funnier shows on television, and has been son for the better part of the last decade. Not sure If I completely approve of the direction this season is taking so far, Veronica that is. However, everything else was absolutely amazing and hilarious. I've never had the opportunity to watch this show straight through for a season, but I have a caught most of them at some point or another. I'm looking forward to hopefully enjoying this season all the way through, if not on the night it premiers at least not too long later.
Next up was Two and a Half Men. I'll be honest: I have never been that much of a 2.5 Men fan. I would watch it if it were on, and nothing else caught my attention. It's even been humorous at times. But I have never been a full fledged let's watch fan. The only reason I really watched was the fact that I got caught up in the media sweep of "what happened to Charlie" and "how did Ashton's character get introduced?" Well, those questions have been answered. And it was pretty humorous. However, I'm not sure if this is something that I will watch every Monday. ... Time will tell.
And since I'm already on CBS, why not watch 2 Broke Girls. So I did. Kat Dennings? Yes please. Other girl? Not so much, more Kat Dennings please. This show was smart at times, funny at times, and had me .... yeah. I liked the show, but I'm not sure if it's because I like looking at Kat or I liked the humor. Time will tell on this one as well. I will probably watch it next week given it's (hopefully regular) time slot of 8:30, right after HIMYM.
And like I said earlier, I missed the season finale of Hell's Kitchen, so I decided to do a quick google search. This years winner? Spoiler Alert: Paul. Unexpected in a way, but he seemed like a good fix. No one in their right mind thought Elise might actually win. Gordon Ramsey knows food and he knows good television. Elise was good television. She could cook, but she could not manage people to save her life. And quite honestly, neither could Tommy. He just wasn't ... mature enough. That left the only two choices, realistically, as Will and Paul. I was pulling for Will from day one, even before I saw him on an episode of Chopped. However, one thing I notice about Will, he will put up with so much BS before he can't take anymore. Paul was more of a kiss up. Was it the reason he won? I don't know, I didn't watch the episode, but I'm sure it didn't hurt.
I missed Hawaii Five-O and probably some other stuff. It looks like I'm gonna have to start looking for some torrents to get caught up...
Arrr, an' just in case ye didn't know, today were International Talk Like A Pirate Day. I hope ye had yer fun a'talkin' like a pirate. If'n ya didn't, make up fer it by a talkin' like pirates tomorrow and keep the date in mind fer next year!
Currently Playing: The Folk Den - Drunken Sailor
First things first, I hopped on over to the bee's early this morning to get my car and check my schedule. I anticipated having to come back in today around 11:30 or 12:00, but I was sadly mistaken. I don't work again until Noon on Wednesday. A big part of me was happy though. I was (still kinda am) relatively tired from last week plus the weekend. My body really felt it. After a relatively long conversation with the folks, I ended up laying down and sleeping until 4:45. So disappointed because I wanted to watch the race, but I missed out. Oh well. From the reports it turned into a gas mileage race anyways. Props to the 14 team for the win and the 88 team for a third place finish. Enough about that...
Kids? Well, the kids have been ... kids :). About the coolest thing that has happened today is Liam saying "jug band." He was watching Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas and as the scene where the little band finishes up practicing "Bar-B-Que" he looks at me, points to the screen and goes "jug band daddy." Yep, jug band. Kid is amazing. As for Britain, she has learned that standing up in her crib is the most amazing thing in the world, and she absolutely loves doing it. She loves crawling around in her bed, but she absolutely loves standing up.
So did you catch any of the premiers tonight? I stayed on CBS for the premiers, mainly because I'm lazy and I'm not really sure what else premiered tonight, but I do know I missed the season finale of Hell's Kitchen. So let's get started with my thoughts, because I'm sure you are dying to know...
First up was a double dose of How I Met Your Mother. I like HIMYM for the most part. It's one of the funnier shows on television, and has been son for the better part of the last decade. Not sure If I completely approve of the direction this season is taking so far, Veronica that is. However, everything else was absolutely amazing and hilarious. I've never had the opportunity to watch this show straight through for a season, but I have a caught most of them at some point or another. I'm looking forward to hopefully enjoying this season all the way through, if not on the night it premiers at least not too long later.
Next up was Two and a Half Men. I'll be honest: I have never been that much of a 2.5 Men fan. I would watch it if it were on, and nothing else caught my attention. It's even been humorous at times. But I have never been a full fledged let's watch fan. The only reason I really watched was the fact that I got caught up in the media sweep of "what happened to Charlie" and "how did Ashton's character get introduced?" Well, those questions have been answered. And it was pretty humorous. However, I'm not sure if this is something that I will watch every Monday. ... Time will tell.
And since I'm already on CBS, why not watch 2 Broke Girls. So I did. Kat Dennings? Yes please. Other girl? Not so much, more Kat Dennings please. This show was smart at times, funny at times, and had me .... yeah. I liked the show, but I'm not sure if it's because I like looking at Kat or I liked the humor. Time will tell on this one as well. I will probably watch it next week given it's (hopefully regular) time slot of 8:30, right after HIMYM.
And like I said earlier, I missed the season finale of Hell's Kitchen, so I decided to do a quick google search. This years winner? Spoiler Alert: Paul. Unexpected in a way, but he seemed like a good fix. No one in their right mind thought Elise might actually win. Gordon Ramsey knows food and he knows good television. Elise was good television. She could cook, but she could not manage people to save her life. And quite honestly, neither could Tommy. He just wasn't ... mature enough. That left the only two choices, realistically, as Will and Paul. I was pulling for Will from day one, even before I saw him on an episode of Chopped. However, one thing I notice about Will, he will put up with so much BS before he can't take anymore. Paul was more of a kiss up. Was it the reason he won? I don't know, I didn't watch the episode, but I'm sure it didn't hurt.
I missed Hawaii Five-O and probably some other stuff. It looks like I'm gonna have to start looking for some torrents to get caught up...
Arrr, an' just in case ye didn't know, today were International Talk Like A Pirate Day. I hope ye had yer fun a'talkin' like a pirate. If'n ya didn't, make up fer it by a talkin' like pirates tomorrow and keep the date in mind fer next year!Currently Playing: The Folk Den - Drunken Sailor
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Days Go By..
So it's 12:02 and my son is still up. While he tries to exercise some energy from his body I figured I'd blog a little. Today has been relatively uneventful. A happy Sunday, for the most part. I had to run out to the store today. Luckily Dollar General was having a clearance sale on all the "summer" items that hadn't sold yet. Lucky me. I got a lot of "outside" toys, some cool bath (converted) toys, and bubbles for the kids. I stuck close to the television most of the day watching football and anticipating the rain to move away from Chicago so the race could get started. In the end, the Dolphins lost (1-11 in your last 12 home games, seriously? ... .. .) and the race got rained out. Liam and I did go out for about an hour later in the day. The mosquitoes are still pretty bad here. I really can't wait for the weather to turn just a little bit cooler so we can enjoy being outside without having to go to the park to do so. I was a little disappointed because Liam cracked his Bubble Gun. I think he got too excited with the bubbles and tripped over his own two feet. So please, if you know anywhere that has bubble guns (or something similar) relatively cheap, feel free to let me know. Messages, phone calls, snail mails, whatever. He really loves this thing and I fear that it's not gonna last through the week...
I'm really hoping for a good week. However, I don't think it's gonna start off that way. I start my first "full" week at Applebee's tomorrow. No more training so to speak, even though I have a lot more to learn about the store, the people, and the guests. I guess not knowing what time I'm supposed to be there tomorrow isn't good. Nor the fact that my car is still in the parking lot and has been there since Friday... .. But that's ok.
I'm really disappointed because I missed a phone call from my cousin Kyle. My phone never rang so when I noticed that I had a voicemail I listened. He played it off, but he was a little disappointed as well. The fact that my phone never "accepted" the call so to speak, I didn't have a number to phone back to either. I'm pretty sure he graduates this week or next, so To-Do list: write Kyle.
So this week is premier week for a lot of television shows. There are a lot of shows that I may watch, you know, if I'm around, but there is only one show that I really want to watch. Where will I be on Friday at 9 p.m.? In front of my television looking for Peter Bishop. I encourage everyone to do the same. Facebook, twitter, or leave a comment here and let me know what television series you are most happy to see either for the first time, or returning. Folks, I hope you have a great week.
Currently Playing: Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over
I'm really hoping for a good week. However, I don't think it's gonna start off that way. I start my first "full" week at Applebee's tomorrow. No more training so to speak, even though I have a lot more to learn about the store, the people, and the guests. I guess not knowing what time I'm supposed to be there tomorrow isn't good. Nor the fact that my car is still in the parking lot and has been there since Friday... .. But that's ok.
I'm really disappointed because I missed a phone call from my cousin Kyle. My phone never rang so when I noticed that I had a voicemail I listened. He played it off, but he was a little disappointed as well. The fact that my phone never "accepted" the call so to speak, I didn't have a number to phone back to either. I'm pretty sure he graduates this week or next, so To-Do list: write Kyle.
So this week is premier week for a lot of television shows. There are a lot of shows that I may watch, you know, if I'm around, but there is only one show that I really want to watch. Where will I be on Friday at 9 p.m.? In front of my television looking for Peter Bishop. I encourage everyone to do the same. Facebook, twitter, or leave a comment here and let me know what television series you are most happy to see either for the first time, or returning. Folks, I hope you have a great week.
Currently Playing: Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over
x_SegaCD_x Project (Part 3)
Just in case you have been dying to know what's been going on with this, here's an update. Given the move, I didn't have the time to work on it. I returned one to PittsLawMan and kept the other for myself, as agreed. However, it didn't make the journey with me to Kentucky, so this project has been suspended indefinitely. I really hope to get it up and going one day, but it looks like that's gonna take a little time...
Currently Playing - Bootless and Unhorsed - Bugger Off (Live)
Currently Playing - Bootless and Unhorsed - Bugger Off (Live)
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Black Gold 2011 Day 2
So I told a fib. After Dlo got back from the bridal shower we decided to hit Black Gold one last time to enjoy a few things we won't see for another year or so. After showering, changing, and packing the car we took the five minute ride down the road. First things first, we dove into some funnel cake. I don't care if it's bad for you, I only see it once a year and it's sooo good. There were some guys doing a raffle and they wanted Liam to try to pull a name out of a box. Unfortunately, he was way too bashful to do so. It was really cute to see him being so bashful, especially because I know he really isn't in most other situations. I took him up to play in the cockpit of the big bulldozer afterwards because he really enjoys being in there. He did manage to unlock one of the windows, however, so our stay in the cockpit was relatively short. I really wanted to put him in one of the smaller ones like yesterday, but unfortunately they were all locked up.
On our way in we saw lots of kids with bubble guns. We made it our mission to find one for Liam. We found the booth that was selling them, and wow were they making some huge profit off of it. It looks like it's about a buck fifty worth of plastic, electronic parts, bubbles, and batteries. They sold them for eight bucks a pop. However, watching Liam was worth the extra money. He managed to empty the entire bottle of bubbles in about ten minutes. Bubbles on everyone, and everything, especially himself and Britain.
He did pick an opportune time to run out of bubbles. One of the main reasons for coming back out tonight was to ride the "choo choo train." Tonight's ride was a tad more exciting than last night's. We actually got to ride through the people as opposed to doing circle in the parking lots behind the commotion. Liam seemed to really enjoy it both times, however, and that's all that matters. I personally had a better time tonight though, and I'm not quite sure why.
After the train ride Dlo found some people she hadn't seen in some time and felt the need to catch up on gossip. Liam was getting antsy so I put the puppy leash on him and we went walking. He watched a lot of the games that people played. We came across a toy booth where we picked up a little truck that makes noises and lights up when you press it down. For a dollar, it really couldn't be beat. After a quick stop at the Olan Mills tent (twenty bucks later...but apparently I got a really good deal, we shall see) Liam and I attempted to try picking up the ducks again. However, he was not interested, so Aunt Bobbi Jo to the rescue. She ended up winning Liam and inflatable dolphin that I"m fairly certain Liam gave to his sister.
We quickly made an escape from the laden filled streets of Hazard to pick up dinner at a join called France's. The food was decent, the service sucked, an Liam had a blast watching Pac-Woman and watching me knock pool balls into the approprrate.
On our way in we saw lots of kids with bubble guns. We made it our mission to find one for Liam. We found the booth that was selling them, and wow were they making some huge profit off of it. It looks like it's about a buck fifty worth of plastic, electronic parts, bubbles, and batteries. They sold them for eight bucks a pop. However, watching Liam was worth the extra money. He managed to empty the entire bottle of bubbles in about ten minutes. Bubbles on everyone, and everything, especially himself and Britain.
He did pick an opportune time to run out of bubbles. One of the main reasons for coming back out tonight was to ride the "choo choo train." Tonight's ride was a tad more exciting than last night's. We actually got to ride through the people as opposed to doing circle in the parking lots behind the commotion. Liam seemed to really enjoy it both times, however, and that's all that matters. I personally had a better time tonight though, and I'm not quite sure why.
After the train ride Dlo found some people she hadn't seen in some time and felt the need to catch up on gossip. Liam was getting antsy so I put the puppy leash on him and we went walking. He watched a lot of the games that people played. We came across a toy booth where we picked up a little truck that makes noises and lights up when you press it down. For a dollar, it really couldn't be beat. After a quick stop at the Olan Mills tent (twenty bucks later...but apparently I got a really good deal, we shall see) Liam and I attempted to try picking up the ducks again. However, he was not interested, so Aunt Bobbi Jo to the rescue. She ended up winning Liam and inflatable dolphin that I"m fairly certain Liam gave to his sister.
We quickly made an escape from the laden filled streets of Hazard to pick up dinner at a join called France's. The food was decent, the service sucked, an Liam had a blast watching Pac-Woman and watching me knock pool balls into the approprrate.
Black Gold 2011 Pictures
So Liam completely made a mess of the room this morning. As I woke up and turned to scold him I saw Britain standing in her crib bouncing up and down and smiling from ear to ear. In this moment, I lost all ability to be mad. It was the best sight I could possibly wake up to, and I have been in a relatively good mood ever since.
As promised, here are some of the pictures that we took last night at the Black Gold festival. Unfortunately, I doubt we will be heading out for a second night, it really depends on if Dlo gets back from the bridal shower in time to go out.
Black Gold Pictures:
Currently Playing: College Football, and lots of it
As promised, here are some of the pictures that we took last night at the Black Gold festival. Unfortunately, I doubt we will be heading out for a second night, it really depends on if Dlo gets back from the bridal shower in time to go out.
Black Gold Pictures:
Currently Playing: College Football, and lots of it
Life/Job/BlackGold
So, for those of you who haven't heard, or not paying attention, life has taken quite a drastic jump for me the last couple months or so. I packed up and moved to a little place called Hazard, Kentucky. I'm here for and with my kids in an effort to make life as happy and easy for them as possible. It hasn't been easy on me, or Dlo for that matter, but we come together when we see the smiles on our children's faces. So, more changes must come to accompany those changes.
It's amusing, however, that the more things change, the more things stay the same. I needed a job, so I applied to a few places. The first place to offer me a job was Wal-Mart. It would have been crappy hours at crappy pay, so I held off for something a little better. The job I would end up taking?: Applebee's. Yessir ladies and gentleman, I just finished my first week at Applebee's for the second time. This time was by far a little easier. There is plenty I could say here, but I'm not, simply because it's somewhat unprofessional. If anyone wants to speak with me privately about my thoughts feel free to contact me and I shall gladly divulge information. Just know that I am really excited, in a way, to be working at this particular store. And to be working in general...
By far the best thing that has happened this week is the Black Gold Festival, and how much fun my kids had, particularly Liam. I personally am not a big fan of this festival, for many reasons. However, this seems to be the big thing in this town every year, so with little to do we decided to go out and enjoy ourselves. The first thing we did was visit the "trucks." These trucks are really large pieces of equipment that is used by strip miners to clear the land. Liam had a blast sitting in some of the larger equipment, but he had the most fun sitting in the bobcat. With a huge smile on his face he was working the controls like a champ. That was probably the highlight of the night. We walked through about a quarter mile of carney games and food vendors to visit the craft shop. Unfortunately, there was no where near as much good stuff there this year as there was last year. But we made a pass through none the less. On the way back through the sea of people, carneys, and chicken on a stick we decided to stop and take a little break. We got baby Britain a little baby food for sooth her hungry stomach while everyone else munched down on a funnel cake. After our brief hiatus, we tried to convince Liam that the bouncey house would be fun. He was convinced that it was not. We decided that since Liam didn't have any fun in the bouncey house he would sure have fun on the little "choo choo train," especially if daddy rode along with. So we hopped on the train at two bucks a pop and rode circles around the parking lot behind the festival. It was fun, but just a little disappointing. Liam really enjoyed himself though, so in the end that was all that mattered. Next, we made our way toward the "carnival" section of this festival looking for something appropriate that Liam might enjoy. After seeing nothing that looked either safe, appropriate, or friendly, we decided to call it a night and bring it on back to the house. There is another big day planned tomorrow with a parade and a car show. Hopefully I we'll be able to make back out tomorrow. Look for some pictures to be posted somewhere soon as well.
Currently Playing: Our Lady Peace - Somewhere Out There
It's amusing, however, that the more things change, the more things stay the same. I needed a job, so I applied to a few places. The first place to offer me a job was Wal-Mart. It would have been crappy hours at crappy pay, so I held off for something a little better. The job I would end up taking?: Applebee's. Yessir ladies and gentleman, I just finished my first week at Applebee's for the second time. This time was by far a little easier. There is plenty I could say here, but I'm not, simply because it's somewhat unprofessional. If anyone wants to speak with me privately about my thoughts feel free to contact me and I shall gladly divulge information. Just know that I am really excited, in a way, to be working at this particular store. And to be working in general...
By far the best thing that has happened this week is the Black Gold Festival, and how much fun my kids had, particularly Liam. I personally am not a big fan of this festival, for many reasons. However, this seems to be the big thing in this town every year, so with little to do we decided to go out and enjoy ourselves. The first thing we did was visit the "trucks." These trucks are really large pieces of equipment that is used by strip miners to clear the land. Liam had a blast sitting in some of the larger equipment, but he had the most fun sitting in the bobcat. With a huge smile on his face he was working the controls like a champ. That was probably the highlight of the night. We walked through about a quarter mile of carney games and food vendors to visit the craft shop. Unfortunately, there was no where near as much good stuff there this year as there was last year. But we made a pass through none the less. On the way back through the sea of people, carneys, and chicken on a stick we decided to stop and take a little break. We got baby Britain a little baby food for sooth her hungry stomach while everyone else munched down on a funnel cake. After our brief hiatus, we tried to convince Liam that the bouncey house would be fun. He was convinced that it was not. We decided that since Liam didn't have any fun in the bouncey house he would sure have fun on the little "choo choo train," especially if daddy rode along with. So we hopped on the train at two bucks a pop and rode circles around the parking lot behind the festival. It was fun, but just a little disappointing. Liam really enjoyed himself though, so in the end that was all that mattered. Next, we made our way toward the "carnival" section of this festival looking for something appropriate that Liam might enjoy. After seeing nothing that looked either safe, appropriate, or friendly, we decided to call it a night and bring it on back to the house. There is another big day planned tomorrow with a parade and a car show. Hopefully I we'll be able to make back out tomorrow. Look for some pictures to be posted somewhere soon as well.
Currently Playing: Our Lady Peace - Somewhere Out There
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