Rome Was Not Built In A Day…

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So what were the final results with my participation in “The Biggest Loser” competition? Let me go back to the Beginning Weight:
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I started the competition at 258.5 lbs with a32% BMI. At the end of the 12 weeks (which was sometime in July) my weight was 248 lbs and my BMI was down to 28%. I had wished I had done better, but I’ll take it.

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Since the competition had ended. I have done absolutely no exercise. Life had just taken over yet once again, and I just did not make a conscious decision to make the time or effort. Shame on me. However, I still have refrained from over eating; I am still drinking lots of water (6-8 bottles a day).
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As of today, I am currently sitting at 242 lbs. And this is the “naked” weight taken right when I step out of the shower, without the couple of pounds added from clothing. :)
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So what are my current goals? I am going to hit 225 lbs. My target date will be December 31, 2009. So, that is about 3 ½ months to drop another 17 pounds. That might seem like a lazy mans goal, but hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and this body won’t get chiseled overnight either. It’s time to get into another routine…

No More Papers To Be Delivered…

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Not by me anyway. Even though I was reaching major burn out from the early morning routine, I had put in to continue throwing papers, as I heard the money was going to be better. As July 12th grew closer, I had only heard rumors of the opposite. I had spoken with the new boss and he kept telling me, “we are crunching numbers and should have some definite numbers for you by tomorrow, I’ll call you.” So when I didn’t hear back, I called him again. I got the same answer, day after day. I think it was only a few days before the transition was to happen, and the new boss gave me a call. He wanted to know if I still wanted to deliver and if I wanted to get the new route list, etc… My initial response was, “How much?” He seemed as if he wanted to dodge my question. So I asked him again, “How much? Are you done crunching the numbers?” He finally gave up the info I think he had been holding onto for several weeks in an unsuccessful attempt to string me along. It was more newspapers, more time, and half the money. I didn’t hesitate one bit to decline. A part of me was ecstatic, the other part was say, “hmm…what will I do now?” My wife on the other was quite concerned of how this overnight change in our household income would affect us. We had plans, we had goals. She thought it would be hard for anyone to find work these days, and that it would be difficult for me to pick up another side job. Nonchalantly I kind of shrugged my shoulders and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll find something”

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And I did…

White People Stole My Car

Real or fake? “White people stole my car” is big on Google.

For the past week, the phrase “white people stole my car” has been Googled like crazy.

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Perplexingly, though, there were few results yielded by this popular search and most links lead to some fairly nasty malware. Finally, the above screenshot surfaced, which seems to at least solve the mystery of why the phrase was so popular on Google. As the screenshot above implies, Googling the term “white people stole my car” results in the search engine asking if black people stole my car. Well that’s… really not cool, Google!

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But is it real or fake? As of now, Google does not correct the phrase in a racially insensitive way. And while it does appear that at one time Google did, it’s entirely possible and plausible that someone misspelled “black people stole my car,” got the correction shown, and altered the search text as a prank.

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I tried to re-fake a screenshot, but it seems that Google is not correcting any searches to say “black people stole my car” anymore. Bummer.

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[Source: Snopes message boards]

Disney to Acquire Marvel Entertainment

Walt Disney Co. will purchase the comic book company behind X-Men and Spider-Man for $4 billion.

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Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters... Read Full Story

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From a post on Slashdot.org
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“Just wait until Spider Man 4, in which Peter Parker is involved in a love triangle with Hannah Montana and Nick Jonas. Will Nick and Peter be able to work out their differences through song and dance numbers before the big prom? Or will their constant bickering cause Hannah Montana to fall into the arms of the local bad boy, Wolverine? And if she does, will she learn the error of her ways before he tries to kiss her before they're even married at Tony Stark's big alcohol-free party? And will Zac Efron be able to save her and teach her that the only way to true happiness is dating nice boys, abstinence, and wearing knee-length or longer skirts? The possibilities are endless!”

Sort Of Like A Season Finale...

I haven’t posted for about a month and a half. I guess you could look at it like a season finale of your favorite TV show. The kind chock full of cliffhangers. Did I make my target weight loss; am I still throwing early morning newspapers , etc…

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Stay tuned…

Best Divorce Letter, Ever!!!

Dear wife:

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I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell.

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Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the last straw. Last week, you came home & didn't even notice I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal & even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in 2 minutes, & went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want sex or anything that connects us as husband & wife. Either you're cheating on me or you don't love me anymore; whatever the case, I'm gone.

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Your EX-Husband

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P.S. don't try to find me. Your SISTER & I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life!

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Dear Ex-Husband

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Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter.

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It's true you & I have been married for 7 years, although a good man is a far cry from what you've been. I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining & griping. Too bad that doesn't work. I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the 1st thing that came to mind was 'You look just like a girl!' Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can't say something nice, I didn't comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork 7 years ago. About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, & I prayed it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed $50 from me that morning.

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After all of this, I still loved you & felt we could work it out. So when I hit the lotto for 10 million dollars, I quit my job & bought us 2 tickets to Jamaica But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess.

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I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a dime from me.

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So take care.

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Signed,Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell & Free!

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P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl.I hope that's not a problem.

Retards

Cookie Dough Recall vs. Cookie Dough Love

NESTLÉ USA's Baking Division is initiating a voluntary recall of all NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE refrigerated cookie dough products. NESTLÉ is taking this action out of an abundance of caution, after reports of illness that may be related to the consumption of raw cookie dough. NESTLÉ has been, and will continue to cooperate fully with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control in this investigation. Providing safe, high quality products to our consumers is our number one priority.

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Consumers who have purchased cookie dough products should not consume them. Instead, we are asking that consumers return these products to their local grocer for a full refund. We invite consumers with questions to contact NESTLÉ Consumer Services at 1-800-559-5025 and visit our web site at www.verybestbaking.com.

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No other NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE products are impacted, including already baked TOLL HOUSE cookies purchased outside the home, all varieties of NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Morsels, chocolate Baking Bars, or Cocoa, and Dreyer's and Edy's ice cream products with NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE.

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Really, if you think about it...there would be no better way to die. I love Cookie Dough! Shortly after hearing this story on the radio, I heard of this website that features all kinds of Cookie Dough. I had to check it out for my self as it sounded too good to be true. Wow...see for yourself .

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www.cookiedoughcreations.com

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I'll just say it again....Wow!

Notice Has Been Given...

In their ongoing efforts to cut costs and keep their head above water, the newspaper in which I deliver every morning will no longer be handling their own distribution and have contracted this service out to another company which distributes around 4 other periodicals. Therefore I have received written notice that my contract will be up July 12th.

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This means that the well that springs forth my extra financial cush could very well dry up and I will need to find something else. However, this other company will need carriers and I have submitted my name for "consideration". If they decide to render my services, I will be relieved as I will not need to search for another income. If they don’t, I just might run naked through the streets "a hootin and a hollerin" as there is nothing I would like more than to stop getting up at 3 a.m. every morning. We will see what happens…

Public Service Announcement

True Blood Season 2 began last night. This PSA almost brought a tear to my eye :)

Finding Joy In The Journey

An exert from a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson. It's a good one. It doesn't matter what faith you practice. Its a messege we all need to hear. Especially those like myself whose lives are constantly spiralling on a day to day basis.

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This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now.

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I am what my wife, Frances, calls a “show-a-holic.” I thoroughly enjoy many musicals, and one of my favorites was written by the American composer Meredith Willson and is entitled The Music Man. Professor Harold Hill, one of the principal characters in the show, voices a caution that I share with you. Says he, “You pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you’ve collected a lot of empty yesterdays.”

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My brothers and sisters, there is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today.

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Read the entire talk here.

Why You Should Leave The Men Home When You Go To Walmart...

Mrs. Sousley insisted her husband accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart.

Unfortunately, Mr. Sousley was like most men - - he found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out.

Equally unfortunate, Mrs. Sousley was like most women - - she loved to browse. One day Mrs. Sousley received the following letter from her local Wal-Mart.

Dear Mrs. Sousley,

Over the past six months, your husband, Shawn Sousley has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and may be forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Sousley are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras.

1. March 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.

2 . April 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

3. April 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.

4. April 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Sporting goods. Get on it right away'.

5. May 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's on layaway.

6. June 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR ' sign to a carpeted area.

7. July 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department .

8. July 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?'

9. August 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.

10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department , he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.

11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the 'Mission Impossible' theme .

12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels.

13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'

14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'

And last, but not least ...

15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here!'

Regards,
Walmart

Dancing Kid Got The Moves

If you can stomach watching kids dance...this one is good. Kid knows how to slap it!

How To Get Out Of Debt...

If I had only known sooner... :)