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This post was going to center around craigslist.com but I decided I’m going to talk about a couple other cyber phenomenons. Sites like facebook, myspace and the aforementioned craiglist have forever changed how we meet people, network and just even flirt. Have you ever looked through the personals on craigslist? One of my friends was telling me the other day that he did all of the time. Of course, I’m incredibly curious so I checked them out myself. It’s amazing what you’ll find on there. So many people out there are looking for that special someone but can’t find them. You’ll find titles like “Needle In A Haystack”, “Fun Flirtatious and Ready to Get Freaky!!” and “Any Good Guys Left “. These people, in this case women, are searching for someone. facebook and myspace won’t ever probably replace the bar as the place to find people even though, everyone knows you won’t find your husband or wife there. I’m not exclaiming that it’s just the saying.

The problem I see with craigslist.com trying to be a place to find someone is how do you know who’s on the other end of the computer? They could be totally different than they describe themselves or they could be telling the truth. That truth could also be flawed because you’re getting their perception which may not be reality to everyone else. I noticed during my browsing that so many people want you to send them a picture and don’t even post one of them. It’s their ad so I think they should be the one posting in the first place. Are there stories out there where people have successfully met and ended up in a good relationship? I’m sure there are but one won’t be about me.

I remember all too well living in South Texas and knowing Hurricane Emily was headed toward my home. It was unsettling to know there was nothing you could do but just wait out the storm and hope it would not destroy your home and damage your belongings. Right now, Hurricane Dean is churning in the Atlantic and heading toward South Texas. The most recent advisory from the National Hurricane Center tracks Dean into Northern Mexico. There is only a chance, right now, Dean will brush the Valley.

After watching Super Comet: After the Impact, I felt in the same situation as a hurricane. The show explores the catastrophe a comet would cause if it hit earth. I’m not going to get into all of the depressing situations but it wouldn’t be pretty. If it would happen you’d be in the same situation as a hurricane. You know it’s coming and there’s nothing you can do but just sit in fear.
Let’s just all hope and pray the comet never hits and that Hurricane Dean hits as a weak storm in a sparcely populated area.

Three weeks of six days workweeks and one day off, I’m exhausted. I have three days off this weekend. I’m just sitting back and relaxing. I’m going to go to church tomorrow because the pastor of my church I grew up in is now interim pastor at the church right now the street. If that isn’t a sign…

I’m also actually able to write a blog and catch up my Big Brother commentary. In a stunner, the houseguests decided to vote out Dustin. Dick and Danielle survived another week in the house. Eric is still staying afloat but he could be a target soon. Danielle won HOH this week. Amber and Jameka are up on the block.

Risking my life to clean-up after the storm rolled through.

I go to bed early and then I get up at an ungodly hour. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll end up napping before I go to work but I just really dislike my body waking me from my slumber this early in the morning.

The worst part, I start thinking of all of the things I want to accomplish today and then can’t get back to sleep because of it. I’m catching up on last night’s Big Brother After Dark while some of my laundry gets finished. I was thinking the other day how I don’t like to get to personal on this blog. Of course, I show a little of my family because I’m proud of them but I don’t reveal too much of my personal life. Maybe in time, that’ll come out but right now, I’m fine keeping that information to myself.

A day after writing about working out, I’m seriously thinking of using my early rise to get McDonald’s breakfast that I still love. C’mon Sausage Egg McHeartAttack. I know the risks but they’re too good! 🙂

Big Brother Update: Big Brother gave the houseguests alcohol. Hopefully this BBAD will be a little more exciting because of it. The houseguests are more entertaining when they’re less inhibited. They got beer and alcohol.

The Power of Veto competition was held and Jen took herself off the block. Eric got put up but Kail will end up going home.

Here’s how the alliances work out right now. Dick, Daniele, Zach and Jen then there’s Jameka, Eric, Jessica, Amber, Erica & Dustin. I don’t know where Kail is aligned. I think that’s why she knows she’s going home.

Well, at least when it comes to the world of working out. My trip to Europe really made me backslide. Who, when they’re traveling and not sleeping well, wants to get up in the morning and go down to the gym and work out. Moreover, (mom2amara, I never use that word in daily conversation) who wants to give up time you could be using to see all of the sights?

I’ve sought forgiveness from the workout gods and they seem to be offering their redemption. I’m back up to 4.5 miles a day. No, that’s not the 7 or 7.5 I did pre-vacation but hey, Paris, Amsterdam or Basel weren’t built in a day either. I’m happy I’m getting back in the groove. Anyone have any good suggestions for running music. You may think it weird of me asking but I need some fresh new upbeat music!

Big Brother Update: Eric is caught up in LiarGate. Evel Dick and Daniele are telling everyone he’s a mole and leaking information to everyone in the house about everyone else. Everyone is talking to one another and it’s almost tough to figure out who’s aligned with each other. I still want Kail out of there. I’m ready to see Dustin leave. They don’t entertain me. At least with Amber you get tears. With Daniele, you get the looks. Evel Dick brings drama. Jessica brings the off-the-hook cuteness. Eric provides the laughs. Jen fuels the rest of the house. Jamaka is there to band it all together and the occasional laugh. Oh and there’s Zach, he can leave. The fact I forgot him to the end proves he’s boring too. I really hope they don’t vote out Eric because he’s America’s player and I hope that continues.

You’re probably wondering if I’ve voted on anything or get the text updates. That’s a big NO. I’m just voyeurist I guess. That’s where my annual obession with this show ends. Believe me, I tried not to like this season but the producers got me again. Producers know how to get to you. 🙂 Executive Producers are EVEN worse better. Excuse me, are we still talking about Big Brother. I digress, I guess. Today is the POV ceremony so I’ll find out after work via BBAD who is going up on the block. It will probably be Eric but the question is will he get backdoored? We’ll find out Thursday or even earlier thanks to BBAD.

Also, and I’m running out of time here, if you haven’t seen the hilarious “But First” youtube video, you have to check it out. Julie Chen, please stop it with the “But First’s”. It’s starting to get out of hand.

I’m out!

Score:
Twins – 2
Indians – 1

And this is where the problems began… In the Top of the 8th: Redmond doubled to deep right, scoring Tyner. Mauer got to first safely after Barfield’s throwing error. Rodriguez advanced to third, Rodriguez scored. Morneau double to deep left allowed Mauer to score.

In the top of the 9th, Ford homered to deep left and that was the game, my friends! Final Score, Twins 4, Indians 1. Not exactly, the outcome I wished for his 60th Birthday. But we enjoyed the “suite” tickets at any rate. Thanks, Andy!

Happy 60th Birthday!

Score:
Twins – 0
Indians – 1

Score:
Twins – 0
Indians – 1
Top of the 6th