Interesting Days

I guess I will start off by apologizing to all who read this little commentary on my life. I haven't posted in a while. I know how I am with blogs I check. I wish they were always updated every day and I enjoy them when they finally are. I am bad about not posting as you all know. Lately, things have been hectic and crazy for me. These are true, but also excuses. I will post a true update soon. I will make the time. I should now, but I don't have it. I have to get caught back up on work right now. I am not dead, I am still out here doing my thing. I recently went to the Dallas area and I now remember why I live here. I left on Sunday about 6, got to Rockwall (where my sister Michelle, her husband Tucker, and my Niece Aubry) live at 8:45. I left Monday from Wills Point around 2. Yeah, I was there for a very short time. I had to attend a funeral, but that might be a topic for another post. I found that Texans don't like to drive slowly or even close to the speed limit. Actually, I fit in with that, but I can't stand the traffic, heat, and humidity. Whirlwind trip is all I can say. Now comes the catch up. I promise, I will do an actual post soon.

Blair's Hard Work

My dear friend Blair Thomas has been working so very hard on a little project for me. As most of you know, Blair is the reason I even have a blog. Well, now he tells me I need a myspace page. Well, I told him that the only way I would have one is if he created it. Well, he did just that. He has worked very hard on it and here is the link: http://www.myspace.com/andyboston30. If you want to look, that is cool with me. If not, and you want to still keep up with this Hermit, I will still use this blog as a primary. I do have to say a great big THANK YOU to Blair for all his hard work and taking time out of his day to do something for me and my benefit. What an incredible friend he truly is. Everyone else, have a great day.

Blood Work

Every year I have blood work done just to check to see where I am on the health scale. I am alright but there are things that I probably should work on but doubt if I will. My cholesterol is higher than last year and is in the high category. It is 225, but there is some good news on that. My good cholesterol is also high. It is 73. I have no idea what any of these numbers mean and I don't care. My triglycerides are 48 which is good. Here is the one that actually warrants my attention. My iron is way high at 232. Normal range is 45-170. Blair tells me to stop eating red meat. I might be able to cut back a little, but not much. I love that stuff. The other count that is high is my calcium. I think that is fine with me and calcium is good for strong bones. I really should take all of this work that I had done to my doctor to see what he says and what he wants me to do, but I am a cheap bastard. I feel fine and I don't worry about any of this stuff. I do above the average of cardio exercise (3-5 hours a week) but I do eat what I want and that isn't so good. Oh well. I will just keep on keeping on. My cholesterol will always be high because both of my parents is well over 300. I might change my diet, but I wouldn't put any money down on it if I were you. Side note: My mom is doing great and her knee and leg are healing quite nicely. She is walking now without her cane. Things are improving and progressing nicely.

Following the Crowd

Since everyone else decided to do it, so did I. I am going to do my little Easter post. But following with the non normal and idiotic manner I keep my life, it will be a little different. Since I don't have kids (don't want them either) I didn't see the need to worry about the Easter bunny. I did think about going rabbit hunting and letting Thor have cooked rabbit for dinner but I decided against it. I still should have. I did go to church and enjoyed the extended service. First things first, I went to work and then church. After church, I went back to work. About 5 I went home and made me some dinner. It was a nice bowl of cup of noodles. You may think that sad or pathetic, but I love them. I eat them all of the time. It is my second favorite meal. First is and always will be mac and cheese. I just love that stuff. After that, I did some laundry and then played with Thor and then watched some recorded television. Yeah, I know that is pretty laid back and you might think it a little sad. Well, that is what I do. I know it pales in comparison to everyone else's life, but I don't care. Since Tiffany got back in touch with me on Christmas, this marks the first Holiday that I haven't talked to her. She did tell me this morning that she has a story to tell me. I should hear about it tonight. She went home (from Birmingham AL to Dayton TN) to see the family and now I can't wait to hear what went on. I am going to the gym about 6 tonight to make sure I get back so I don't miss her call. My curiosity is perked. Anyway, that was my Easter.

Life As I Know It

Here goes. As well all know, I am single and have no one special in my life. That annoys me at times but for the most part I am happy with it. For whatever reason older women and children love me. I have several older women that always tell me that old line about "if I was younger". Yeah, it creeps me out also, but I smile and move on and out. I am also battling money issues these days. I want to buy a house and some land, but I don't have and make near enough to actually do that. Also, I am thinking about buying a Porsche. I just want one and that is the only reason I have been entertaining that thought. Don't ask me why, because I know it is just a phase I am going through. Thor is almost 5 and I just don't see where the time went. In a way I know and understand all of you parents out there. He is just like a kid to me and it is amazing to see the time has just run away and he is middle aged. He doesn't think so. It sucks when a 160 pound dog thinks he is a lap dog and all he wants to do is play. Don't get me wrong, we play and have a great time, it is just that he can overpower you in a heartbeat. I was playing with him the other day and we were playing with his favorite ball. Next thing I know, I am flat on my back with him standing over me and staring right in my face. Interesting sight. Anyway, I am trying to find some reasonably priced land, so I can give him all the space he needs and wants. It is great to watch him run and enjoy himself in the open spaces. Soon, I will post a picture of him.

Like I said, there is no special person or significant other in my life that I am aware of. For all of you interested and wondering, Tiffany and I still talk quite often. We spend between 2 to 3 hours a week on the phone with each other and countless text messages. I have been dying to ask her how much her parents hate me, but I never get up the nerve. I know, I am a weak and a weenie. She went home this weekend to spend Easter with her family, so I doubt if I hear from her until she gets back to Birmingham. I understand that and it doesn't affect me one way or the other. I know there are bets out there on whether or not she and I get back together and I can't help either side. As Schultz always said, " I know nothing, I know nothing!!"

Life is smooth and easy here so far. We have had the warmest winter I can ever remember. Fishing is incredible and fun. I am so ready to take the top off of the Jeep. I can hardly stand having it on. Really and truly my days are mostly spent goofing off and playing on youtube.com. Besides that I do actually get a little work done and some things accomplished. I constantly keep my eyes open and actively search for real estate deals and just keep moving forward. I am thankful for my life and the wonders I have been blessed with. To everyone who reads this blog, Thank You. I hope you enjoy it. Any of you that have any questions or want to know anything, ask. I don't mind answering any questions you want to ask. My life is an open book and I have nothing to hide. I need to live life more to the fullest, but I am just living my life the way I see fit. I am having fun and I think that is what matters. I have very few regrets so far and I think that should say something.

Jeeping

Okay, we all know I have a Jeep and I am dying to go out and exploring with it. There is one thing I fear...............wrecking it. This video shows what I am afraid I am going to do. It is actually kind of a funny video. I laughed and I cried. I felt the owner's pain.

Eragon the Movie

I watched this movie last night and had great hopes for it. Yes I am still a kid and the idea of dragons still is exciting and entertaining to me. The other reason I was excited about this movie is because I have read both of the books in the Inheritance trilogy. The third book isn't published yet, but when it comes out I will read it. The books are excellent and I highly recommend them. The movie is good and I recommend watching it, especially if you haven't read the books. The movie leaves things out that I thought were crucial to the story. Basically, the movie is about a tyrant who now controls a once peaceful and prosperous land. Before he became king, the land was ruled by dragon riders and their dragons. He lead a revolt and killed all the riders and dragons (you kill the rider and the dragon dies as well). Anyway, Eragon is the hero of the story, but has a long way to go. I included the trailer for the movie so you can judge for yourself it you want to see it. I give this movie a 7. Decent family movie. I give the books a 10 rating. The imagination is so much better and more powerful than anything Hollywood can produce.

New York, New York

Honestly, today is the day I have been waiting for since October. Any one who knows me knows this. Today is the opening day of Yankee baseball. The season opens today at 1:05 Eastern for the Yankees and I can't wait. We all know how huge a fan of baseball I am and this is my time of year. The season is so short, only 162 regular games. Oh well, I am just happy that it is that time of year again. For my birthday this year I even bought a new Yankee hat for myself. Anyway, I just had to comment about the start of the season.

Bond, James Bond

I waited and waited and finally got the opportunity to watch "Casino Royale". I have to admit that I really enjoyed this movie. It is action packed and great. It is what a Bond movie is suppose to be. Fights, intrigue, suspense, killing, and fast cars. Realize this movie is more of a throw back to the starting of Bond's career as a 00 agent. He is not refined, but more crude. He gets the job done. The polished look we are all accustomed to is not here and this movie should not be discredited because of that. We all have our starts and can't be smooth and savvy at the beginning. We are all a work in progress and I am thankful that this film shows that. It is a different side of Bond that we never see. This movie rocks and keeps rolling the entire time. I was very impressed with the chase scene on foot towards the beginning of the movie. The choreography here was tremendous. I wish I could move like that. I was not all that impressed with Eva Green as a Bond girl. Daniel Craig on the other hand is awesome. On my list of favorite Bond's, Sean Connery is still first and Craig comes in second. The ending of this movie is awesome with the tie in of the signature Bond theme and the best last line in any Bond film. I give this movie a 10. I actually bought it on Blu-Ray and will watch it many times. I own every Bond movie and have seen them all at least 20 times. I am a Bond fan and this one rates right up there towards the top. I highly recommend it. Here is the trailer for the movie.

Viewer Satisfaction Request

Here it is in the simplest form. I am working and trying to make this blog something you enjoy and like to read. I don't know how I am doing. I finally added songs and video clips for your enjoyment. People have asked me to vary my updates and give a little different view than just text. I am working on doing that. What I could really use is some input from you, the actual reader of this blog. This blog is more for you than for me, so feel free to comment and let me know how I am doing. I need your feedback to make this site better and more enjoyable. Let me know your thoughts and I will try to accommodate them. Thanks