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The Year in Review 2006

Heres the same list from last year. I liked it so Im using it again.

1. What did you do in 2006 that youd never done before?
This year was full of many new things, most notable of which were being employed as an automotive technician and moving to Phoenix.

2. Did you keep your New Years resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Yes, not really, no. For all parctical purposes, I havent smoked since July, which is the least Ive smoked in years. While I significantly cut back the fast food intake, it kinda fell apart at the end. This year I posted 225 times. Not enough to be considered every day by any means. I dont know that Ill be making any any of these resolutions again. Well see...

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
I think every one of Jaimes friends gave birth, though none of them are that close to me.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.

5. What countries did you visit?
None.

6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
Self discipline.

7. What date from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I cant recall any specific dates from this year.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting a job as a mechanic.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Gaining back all 15 pounds I lost over the summer.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No, this was another healthy year.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
All my tools.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My wife for graduating and starting her career

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Nobodys this year.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Credit card bills.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Camping, cookouts and Mario Kart Tournaments, moving to Phoenix.

16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
I dont think there was one.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Same.
ii. thinner or fatter? Same.
iii. richer or poorer? Same.

18. What do you wish youd done more of?
Exercise.

19. What do you wish youd done less of?
Eat

20. How will you be spending this New Years Eve?
With my lovely wife, and anyone else who wants to come over.

22. Did you fall in love in 2006?
I fall in love all over again every time I see my beautiful wife. Awwwww.

23. How many one night stands?
None.

24. What was your favorite TV program?
My Name is Earl.

25. Do you hate anyone now that you didnt hate this time last year?
I dont think so. My new boss is on the verge of being hated though

26. What was the best book you read?
I dont think I read one this year.

27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
It wasnt so much of a discovery as admitance that I love Journey. Hi, my name is Dave, and I love Journey.

28. What did you want and get?
Many many things.

30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Thank You For Smoking

31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Worked, I think. 27.

32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
All in all, it was a pretty satisfying year. I cant say it could have been immeasurably more so.

33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
If it didnt get any unfixable holes or unwashable stains in/on it last year then its good enough for this year.

34. What kept you sane?
My wife, 64, tacos.

35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Ive gotta say Katie Holmes again. She married Tom Cruise and thats amazing to me.

36. What political issue stirred you the most?
I didnt spend much of this year delivering pizzas so I didnt listen to the NPR so I didnt get much world style news so nothing really stirred me so I was alot happier this year

37. Who did you miss?
My friends in GR.

38. Who was the best new person you met?
Probably Jon. He taught me alot about the car work and we always had fun working together.

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Unfortunately I dont learn so well.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
You all everybody.

Merry Triple X Mas

We were visited by the red man from the south the other day. He came bearing gifts from his imigrant wife. And glorious gifts they are.

Tonight I took a nice hot bath and used my gift. I completely exfoliated my feet with the glorious pumice stone that was given to me. No I didnt light candles* and put bubbles** in the tub. I didnt paint my nails** either. I simply removed all the dry cracked skin and now have silky smooth feet.

You girls know what Im talking about. (Sexist) Its not easy being on your feet wearing the tight leather boot all day. It takes its toll and sometimes you need to take care of business. Theres nothing like a good pumce stone and some Dr Scholls For Her Cracked Skin Repair Cream.

Baby Jesus may have gotten gold, frankincence and myrrh for xmas but I got what I really needed, and Im greatful for that.

* I didnt think to get candles until after I had gotten in the tub.
** Jaime would kill me if I used her bubbles and nail polish.

Im Bringing Sexy Back

I fixed a tire on a Corolla yesterday at work. Or so I thought. I wont bore you with the details, heres the gist of it. I fixed a leak, put the tire on, pulled the car out, the customer came to get the car, most of the air was out of the tire, pull the car back in and fixed it for real.

Needless to say, this customer was a little concerned that her tire was still going to go flat. Apparently, the day before she brought it to a different Sears and they "fixed" the tire, much like I did the first time. She was affraid that the tire was unrepairable. That shes was going to wake up in the morning and have no way to get to work. "What gauruntee do I have that this wont happen again?" she asks me. I explained why the tire wasnt repaired properly the first 2 times but that wasnt enough for her. She was worried and there wasnt much that was going to calm that.

Logic wasnt working so it was time to pull out a trick I havnt used in many many years. I said "I promise that your tire will not go flat tonight and youll be able to go to work tomorrow" and then gave her the smile that allows women to believe that there is no way that I could lie to them. Some of you know that smile. (Neil) I feel a little guilty using this ability on something as trivial as a flat tire, but I know she didnt lose any sleep over a flat tire last nig

My Five

Im on the Zoloft to Keep From Killin Yall

Theres been some mystery in our little blogosphere latelly. Confusion regaurding a newcomer. No, not Cheri or Derrick. (Your blog is now on my roll so quit whining.) This person is from outside our circle. Shes a self proclaimed "Full time mom, wife, and NUT!!!" She lives in Texas and has a blog on Windows Live Spaces. (Which dont like cooperating with the Firefox.)  She is Traci B. Thems the facts.

What I would like to know is how she came to the circle. Shes here and every day seems to have something new to say. Im not saying shes not welcome. If that were the case then Id have suggested booting Aly Nisi and Neil out long ago. And who knows, perhaps I would be out. The more the merrier. I just wonder how (and why for that matter).


PS The title is a Mike Tyson quote.

The Glitter is Snow ya Know

My little sister did it again. She was unable to leave them in the 'gallery' for us this time so they were sent USPS.