Good day sunshine

Today I've decided to highlight the eighth president of the United States of America, Martin Van Buren.

- Born Dec. 5, 1782
- Key organizer of the Democratic party
- Nicknamed by the Whig party as "Martin Van Ruin" *Snicker*
- Also nicknamed "Old Kinderhook" "The Log Cabin Democrat" "The Little Magician" and "The Red Fox of Kinderhook" due to his bright red hair and silliness *HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*
- In his 1863 presidential campaign had fan clubs called "OK clubs" because of his nickname "Old Kinderhook"
- Is a leading nickname for my best friend Ruben because Buren spells Ruben if you switch the B and R. *SCORE!*
- Died July 24, 1862 of bronchial asthma

I will repost this on Dec. 5.

You were your mama's only boy

I'm getting paid to write. I finally get to live out my dream of being a starving writer. Just because I'm writing about Nikon cameras does not detract from that

Jeffrey won on Project Runway. I'm not sure how that makes me feel. Good?

Camping=Awesome

Getting my hair singed by charcoal grill= less awesome

Brother, can you spare two dimes?

People like Arya make me smile. This is from July of 2003:

"Alright jeff here we go:

so jeff and i use to have "beef" we
don't why or what it was about, but
we "squashed" it. Just like I squash
him at Virtua Tennis BOOYAH GRANDMA !
Anyways, the cool thing about jeff is
that he is one of the most
understanding people there are out
there. He very rarely acts without
kindness or the eternal of flame of
love for mankind in his heart. Jeff
deserves the best of everything in this
world. For those of you reading this,
be prepared for one of the people in
this world who is NOT AFRAID TO BE
HIMSELF. I think that's probably why I
like him so much. Even though I give
him crap sometimes for his goofiness I
love him for that. SHHHHHHHHH tell NO
one. In finishing, Jeff is one of my
best friends and I wouldn't trade his
friendship for anything in the world."

I miss this guy.

Beginning to get to me

I hate Corpus Christi. There I said it.

I haven't done anything these last two days except for cook 25 lbs of beef shank, and go to a Moon Festival party with really bad kareoke singers (I did not participate).

I did get to see my grandfather though. It was good seeing him again. He is heading out for a trip to Taiwan soon. Every time I see him I'm afraid it may be the last. Is that morbid? He's getting older but still full of piss and vinegar. He used to just be full of vinegar.

Lately I've been in a funk. I think it's moving on with my life. Everything either feels like it's beginning or ending. And lately there seems to be alot more ending than beginning. In fact I can't seem to get anything to begin. Everything I've built up these last few years seems to be crashing down around me and I don't know how to stop it.

I don't want to leave Texas. I want to leave Texas. Does that make sense?

Homecoming King

I stole this from Arya. Hope you don't mind buddy.

January

1. Did you have a new year's resolution this year?
I don't think I did.

2. Who kissed you at midnight?
Jack Daniels. We made out alot that night.

3. Does it snow where you live?
nope.

4. Do you like hot chocolate?
sure do.

5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop?
Nope. I have been to Times Square though

FEBRUARY

1. Who was your valentine in 2006?
Leslie Armin

2. When you were little, did you buy valentines for your class?
Sure did. I Choo-Choo-Choose You!

3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not?
I don't care if a damn rodent see his own damn shadow!

MARCH

1. Are you Irish?
nope

2. Did you wear green on St. Patty's Day?
Nope

3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2006?
I cant remember if thats the year I went over to Justins and watched Joe and Stephen get drunk

4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over?
NO! I love cold weather. All those wonderful layers of clothing!

APRIL

1. Do you like the rain?
yes. It feels like the earth is cleaner and leaves that wonderful smell of crisp empty parking lots.

2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year?
I don't think so.

3. Did anything exciting happen during this month?
San Marcos Trip!!!!!!!!!

4. Did YOU CELEBRATE 4/20?
nope

MAY

1. What's your favorite kind of flower?
i don't really have a favorite flower. Texas wild flowers are nice though

2. Do you like the spring?
Yes.

3. Finish the phrase "April showers":
bring may flowers

4. First color you think of during this month?
blue

JUNE

1. Did you go on any vacations in June?
nope. I think i went to austin a couple of times

2. Did you realize nothing special happens in June?
ummmm ya? I dunno?

JULY

1. What did you do on the 4th of July?
I think I watched the fire works go off over the Texas Hill Country from the window of my apartment

2. Did you go on any vacations during this month?
Maybe to Austin or Houston

3. Did you blast the A/C all day?
yes!!! OMG its fucking Texas!

AUGUST

1. Will you do anything special to end off your summer?
Went to New York City to visit my cousin. Decided thats where I want to end up.

2. what was your favorite memory of summer 2006?
Project Runway, and NYC

3. Did you have a sunburn?
nope

4. Did you go to the beach a lot?
no. I wish i did. I miss home.
SEPTEMBER

1. Did you attend school/college in '05?
Yes

2. Who is/was your favorite teacher?
i don't even remember what classes i took

3. Do you like fall better than summer?
YA!

OCTOBER

1. What was your favorite halloween costume ever?
I got to be Superman one year when i was in kindergarten and then i got to reuse a crappy vampire cape for the next eight years.

2. What's your favorite candy?
red vines

3. What did you dress up like last year?
nothing. This year I want to dress up like Ash from Evil Dead.

NOVEMBER

1. Whose house did you go to for thanksgiving?
I stayed in my apartment in San Antonio

2. Do you love stuffing?
meh

3. What were you thankful for?
My family and friends

DECEMBER

1. Do you celebrate Christmas?
yes

2. If not, what do you celebrate?


3. Have you ever been kissed under mistletoe?
nope

4. What do you want this year?
A job

5. Do you like cold weather?
Absolutely!!!

From a Motel 6

Why must I live like a squatter?