It's been a pretty fun month, really. Last month saw my first time attending a wrestling pay-per-view, in this case TNA Turning Point 2010. The atmosphere was electric in a way I have not seen in a very long time. I was reminded that night why I'm such a fan of pro wrestling. So much in fact that I'm looking to attend another pay-per-view soon...namely WWE's Extreme Rules in May. That trip to Tampa should be a pretty good one. Other than that, Thanksgiving came and passed, and as it goes every year, there were no survivors as far as turkey is concerned lol. There goes that weight loss lmao. Seriously though, losing 50 pounds this year was pretty awesome. I'm just hoping I can keep the weight down, finally. Thanks you Jarred and Kayla of course. Without them, I probably would have ended up spending Thanksgiving alone. All of my family's in Ohio, and there would have been no way for me to afford flying up there. That trip will be coming up in March, and should be a week of reunions, drinking, and an overall good time that's long overdue.
Lessons Learned 2010
Looks like it's that time of year for another one of these, huh? This has been a hell of a year for me, probably one of the worst since 2007, with all that has occurred. Starting from my breakup from Sabrina in April, to severing ties with my best friend Alex in July, my grandfather's passing in September, to a senseless breakup with Valerie in October. Three years ago all of this would have most likely been the end of me. But over the years, I've grown as a human being, as a man, and I've learned to cope with such things. Does it still hurt? Hell yes, it does, but sometimes that's a part of life, and it's how you deal with such things that defines you as a person. I've also learned that sometimes, to move on with your life, you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've made a few mistakes over the past ten years. But then again, what person hasn't? But I've since learned to forgive myself. Forgive others, on the other hand? I'm still kinda working on that one. All things considered, given the circumstances, I'd say that I've come out of everything pretty graciously.
Looks like it's that time of year for another one of these, huh? This has been a hell of a year for me, probably one of the worst since 2007, with all that has occurred. Starting from my breakup from Sabrina in April, to severing ties with my best friend Alex in July, my grandfather's passing in September, to a senseless breakup with Valerie in October. Three years ago all of this would have most likely been the end of me. But over the years, I've grown as a human being, as a man, and I've learned to cope with such things. Does it still hurt? Hell yes, it does, but sometimes that's a part of life, and it's how you deal with such things that defines you as a person. I've also learned that sometimes, to move on with your life, you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've made a few mistakes over the past ten years. But then again, what person hasn't? But I've since learned to forgive myself. Forgive others, on the other hand? I'm still kinda working on that one. All things considered, given the circumstances, I'd say that I've come out of everything pretty graciously.
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that women these days are either crazy, stuck up, just plain stupid, or a little bit of both. Sorry, but it has to be said. Sure, they ALL complain about being with a guy that's not treating them right, but yet they still stay for some ass reason. Sure, they ALL say that they want a good man that's going to treat them right. I say this objectively, and I say this honestly, and I say this with a to-the-point attitude...BULL. SHIT. They're into that materialistic bullshit. They want it to be all about them. They want a guy with money and a nice car. Well guess what? I came to Florida with nothing to my name, and not much has changed since then. Sorry, but my heart, soul, and character is all I can offer these days. I've seen it so many times over the years, a “good” man will finally come along, that “good” man that is precisely needed (no, no me, per se, I'm generalizing here), and guess the fuck what? They get passed by. They get ignored, or eventually forgotten altogether. And then they go straight back to the douchebags that are out there. That pretty much forfeits all your rights to complain as far as I am concerned. Yes, I have been that good guy on occasion, but let's face it, I too have been one of those guys that have been passed by as well. Why? Cuz I don't pretend to be ghetto? Cuz I won't smack a bitch? Cuz I haven't done prison time? Or because I don't have a damned pharmacy's worth of drugs in my system on a regular basis? I'm sorry, but women, I've noticed, have become fickle, vain, and sprinkled with just a tad bit of conceit. They complain about all of this, and they're pretty much lost their right to do so. So my advice? STOP BITCHING! You're the ones complaining, yet you won't do a thing to change your situation. So either fix it, or shut up. Since the divorce, I've encountered some of the most pretentious, short-sighted, close-minded, self righteous, selfish women that a man can find. And I'm sorry for saying this, but after everything I've been through in the past couple of years, I deserve nothing less than the absolute best. Hell, I'll even go so far as to say that I deserve nothing less than the entire world in the palm of my hand, because I know that I would give that back in return if given the opportunity. A lot of my friends at work tell me “Hey Scotty, you're 30 and single, you should be out there right now fucking anything that moves.” Sorry, but I'm not like that. I never was and I most likely never will be. Everyone knows that when I get involved with someone, I am WITH them. I am in it for the long haul. But I guess these day's that's okay just as long as I have a shitload of money in the bank and a sweet ride sitting in my driveway, right? Gimme a fucking break. Ironically enough, I've only encountered these issues since moving to Florida. I wonder if that's a coincidence. So that's my stance in the whole thing. Anyone wants to prove my ass wrong, feel free to do so. But I don't really see that happening anytime soon.
At least not here in Florida.
2nd Chance CD of the Year
Iron Maiden
The Final Frontier (2010)
Tracklist
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier 8:40
El Dorado 6:49
Iron Maiden
The Final Frontier (2010)
Tracklist
Satellite 15...The Final Frontier 8:40
El Dorado 6:49
Mother of Mercy 5:20
Coming Home 5:52
The Alchemist 4:29
Isle of Avalon 9:06
Starblind 7:48
The Talisman 9:03
The Man Who Would Be King 8:28
When the Wild Wind Blows 11:00
It is official, Hell has frozen over, as I've actually bought an album from British metal legends Iron Maiden. I mean, sure, I've heard a few of their classic songs here and there, and I would think, you know, this ain't too bad. Then, a few weeks ago, I saw the music video for “Satellite 15...The Final Frontier” on VH1 Classic, and I thought it sounded awesome. I'm like, thinking “OK Bruce Dickinson is in his early 50s and he STILL can sing like that? That's pretty impressive.” Anyway, I felt compelled to buy the new album, and holy shit! This year's 2nd Chance CD of the year was going to be Faith No More's 1992 classic, Angel Dust, but hearing this just completely changed that in a heartbeat. Bass player Steve Harris is the only original member of the band remaining, and with this album he had a hand in writing every song on the tracklist. The Final Frontier has been described as the most ambitious album that Iron Maiden had ever recorded. It's also been almost unanimously praised in reviews everywhere. I heard so many great things about this CD that I just had to hear it for myself. And I'm sure as hell glad that I did. The lyrics of the album go far and beyond those of conventional songwriting. Elements of sci-fi and fantasy are prevalent here. What you hear are basically, stories, put to music. Some pretty kickass music to boot lol. What you get are songs about being lost in space (“Satellite 15”), being involved in fighting a senseless war (“Mother of Mercy”), and a man on a journey of some soul searching (“The Man Who Would Be King”). Hell, in most songs on here, Harris's bass parts are as loud, if not louder, that the guitar section of Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, and Janick Gers. Yes, three guitarists, when most bands only have one or two at the most. That alone is enough to add something new and different to the table every time. I never was a huge fan of Iron Maiden, to be honest with you, but I always understood the greatness of such a band. And after hearing this, I still would most likely not be fan enough to buy their older stuff, but I know a good album when I hear it. And this one is a sure fire classic. And I have a feeling that I'll still be cranking this up ten years from now and STILL be amazed by it. Thumbs up.
I'm not sure if I'll be posting another blog by the end of the year, but if I don't, I hope everyone has an outstanding holiday. I know that I will. I hope lol
Thanks
