It is a nice one story in the town for Friendswood, TX. I am still in the process of moving in, but I should be ready to entertain by August or September. Anyone want to visit?
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Showing posts with label Day-In-A-Life. Show all posts
Sunday, June 29, 2008
I'm in Debt. Yay!
So I went ahead and messed up my beautiful credit score (it was quite nice) by.... *drum roll* purchasing a house!
It is a nice one story in the town for Friendswood, TX. I am still in the process of moving in, but I should be ready to entertain by August or September. Anyone want to visit?
It is a nice one story in the town for Friendswood, TX. I am still in the process of moving in, but I should be ready to entertain by August or September. Anyone want to visit?
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I Have a Blog?
I know, I have been a horrible blogger. This is due to a number of things:
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.
- I am VERY lazy
- I have recently re-discovered twitter (http://www.twitter.com/antoniojvr)
- I am VERY lazy
- Life in Houston is going very nice. I am really loving it here.
- I am going to Las Vegas on Sunday for a business trip. After 5pm, I am on my own. Dangerous.
- I am buying a house! I close on the house on June 27th, and I will be posting pictures shortly afterwards.
- I just saw Rancid in concert. for those who knew me during my punk days, Rancid was one of my favorite groups. Since August, I have seen NOFX, Bad Religion, Pennywise, and Rancid. Next month: Less Than Jake :)
- The job is also going well. I just got promoted to Analyst IV. Very happy!
- I bought a gun (almost a requirement here in Texas). It is a Walther P22 with a laser sight.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
I'm a Horrible Blogger
I haven't updated in almost a month. I have a perfectly acceptable excuse, though: I'm lazy.
But I've also been extremely busy with work. It's fun working for NASA, but it can definitely turn me into a workaholic. I've also been traveling a whole lot, I guess it comes with the job.
In any case, I have been updating my twitter more often (thanks, iPhone). I've also been working on a new blog and updating this blog. But again, lack of time has kept those two projects in the backburner.
In case you want to read my tweets, my twitter feed can be found here. I hope to be able to get back to blogging regularly soon.
But I've also been extremely busy with work. It's fun working for NASA, but it can definitely turn me into a workaholic. I've also been traveling a whole lot, I guess it comes with the job.
In any case, I have been updating my twitter more often (thanks, iPhone). I've also been working on a new blog and updating this blog. But again, lack of time has kept those two projects in the backburner.
In case you want to read my tweets, my twitter feed can be found here. I hope to be able to get back to blogging regularly soon.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
If It Wasn't For Bad Luck...
Disclaimer: I am in an extremely bad mood. This post will chronicle the million of things that went wrong regarding my move to Texas.
Ok. Where to begin...
My stuff, already in storage, was scheduled to be picked up by the movers on July 27. On July 29th, having never heard from them, I called and got the bogus excuse that we had always planned for the movers to show on July 29th. So, noticing that today was the 29th, I asked when where they going to show. I was then told that there was no drivers available and that I would have to wait till the 30th. So the 30th comes around and guess what... the movers never showed! I canceled my move and rented a Uhaul truck, packed all my things, attached my car to the trailer, and began to drive down to Texas. Stay away from Trans Global Van Lines.
So now about the Uhaul. Somewhere in Virginia I noticed the AC wasn't working. Great. But, dedicated as ever, I kept on going. I just wanted to get to Texas and forget everything.
Two days later, I arrive in Texas, only to find the apartment that I was promised was given to someone else in a weird mix up. So they placed my on a first floor room pretty close t the pool. Not bad, but not what I was expecting.
While moving stuff out of the Uhaul, both my flip flops broke. They were 3 weeks old. And as I write this, I am fuming because my TV just broke. Serenity now.
Overall, the move is a complete disaster. Almost everything that could have gone wrong, did. Here ends my rant, but my luck will probably continue...
Ok. Where to begin...
My stuff, already in storage, was scheduled to be picked up by the movers on July 27. On July 29th, having never heard from them, I called and got the bogus excuse that we had always planned for the movers to show on July 29th. So, noticing that today was the 29th, I asked when where they going to show. I was then told that there was no drivers available and that I would have to wait till the 30th. So the 30th comes around and guess what... the movers never showed! I canceled my move and rented a Uhaul truck, packed all my things, attached my car to the trailer, and began to drive down to Texas. Stay away from Trans Global Van Lines.
So now about the Uhaul. Somewhere in Virginia I noticed the AC wasn't working. Great. But, dedicated as ever, I kept on going. I just wanted to get to Texas and forget everything.
Two days later, I arrive in Texas, only to find the apartment that I was promised was given to someone else in a weird mix up. So they placed my on a first floor room pretty close t the pool. Not bad, but not what I was expecting.
While moving stuff out of the Uhaul, both my flip flops broke. They were 3 weeks old. And as I write this, I am fuming because my TV just broke. Serenity now.
Overall, the move is a complete disaster. Almost everything that could have gone wrong, did. Here ends my rant, but my luck will probably continue...
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Bite Me!
No, I do not mean to insult you. This is a post about my teeth (how clever, I know).
I first chipped my front tooth in 4th grade while chewing on a pencil eraser. Since then, I have gone back to the dentist periodically to get it filled in. Well, now that I have a job that pays me money (instead of Snapple caps), I decided to get a veneer done. So earlier this year, I did it at great expense (health insurance doesn't cover it because they consider veneers "cosmetic"). I went from this:
To this:
AMAZING!
Last week, while eating lunch with a co-worker, my veneer broke. I went to the dentist and they temporarilly cemented the veneer back in. Today I went in for the temporary fix, since the veneer broke and they have to start all over again. They drilled, prodded, pulled, and pushed until finally they got me to sit down in the chair. Just kidding, they pulled the tooth and put in the replacement. So now I have to wait till next Wednesday foor the full veneer. At least this one was free.
I first chipped my front tooth in 4th grade while chewing on a pencil eraser. Since then, I have gone back to the dentist periodically to get it filled in. Well, now that I have a job that pays me money (instead of Snapple caps), I decided to get a veneer done. So earlier this year, I did it at great expense (health insurance doesn't cover it because they consider veneers "cosmetic"). I went from this:
To this:
AMAZING!
Last week, while eating lunch with a co-worker, my veneer broke. I went to the dentist and they temporarilly cemented the veneer back in. Today I went in for the temporary fix, since the veneer broke and they have to start all over again. They drilled, prodded, pulled, and pushed until finally they got me to sit down in the chair. Just kidding, they pulled the tooth and put in the replacement. So now I have to wait till next Wednesday foor the full veneer. At least this one was free.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
How Picturesque
I forgot that I actually HAD something to say when I finished my last post. I bought a new camera.
It is a Canon Digital Rebel XT Digital SLR. IT is by far the coolest and most complicated camera I have ever bought (I'm a child of the point-and-shoots). The package deal came with three lenses: 55mm, 300mm zoom, and a wide-angle lens. I am hoping that this inspires me to become more serious about photography and maybe capture better images. I will be taking a Photoshop class when I get to Houston, so all of you will be witnesses to my wondrous (horrible) creations.
But for now, I have to do a few things first, like read the instruction book, look for photography tips, and find out how the hell I was able to take the above picture...
It is a Canon Digital Rebel XT Digital SLR. IT is by far the coolest and most complicated camera I have ever bought (I'm a child of the point-and-shoots). The package deal came with three lenses: 55mm, 300mm zoom, and a wide-angle lens. I am hoping that this inspires me to become more serious about photography and maybe capture better images. I will be taking a Photoshop class when I get to Houston, so all of you will be witnesses to my wondrous (horrible) creations.
But for now, I have to do a few things first, like read the instruction book, look for photography tips, and find out how the hell I was able to take the above picture...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Big News
Well, most of you may already know. The news is: I'm straight. Oh, and I'm also moving to Texas.
The move came about when my company won a contract with NASA down in Houston. The manager of that office is a close friend of mine and told me that they will be putting an ad out for employees who wish to transfer. I got all my paperwork ready, applied, and was accepted into the position.
I flew down to Houston for a week to look for apartments and to meet the customer. I couldn't be happier. Everybody down there was nice, the weather is nice and hot, and beer flows as if God himself was a bartender.
I will be driving down to Houston from Maryland, so those friends who live on the way (I'm looking at you, Dave and Dan) may get a quick visit. If I feel like it. And you buy me lunch. With happy ending.
I start my new job on August 1st.
The move came about when my company won a contract with NASA down in Houston. The manager of that office is a close friend of mine and told me that they will be putting an ad out for employees who wish to transfer. I got all my paperwork ready, applied, and was accepted into the position.
I flew down to Houston for a week to look for apartments and to meet the customer. I couldn't be happier. Everybody down there was nice, the weather is nice and hot, and beer flows as if God himself was a bartender.
I will be driving down to Houston from Maryland, so those friends who live on the way (I'm looking at you, Dave and Dan) may get a quick visit. If I feel like it. And you buy me lunch. With happy ending.
I start my new job on August 1st.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Ticket News, Part 2
I took my speeding ticket to the State Attorney's office and they cut me a deal. I would not have to pay the fine and I would do 8 hours of community service. Now I start getting nervous. What will they have me do? Read to old people? Clean old people? Pretend to be some old person's grandchild and go visit them while making up stories on how I just got into Harvard and I would not have made it if it weren't for all the inspiration that they gave me growing up?
So imagine my relief when I was told I would be helping around during Earth Day. Now, I hate hippies. I think they are lazy and smelly. And, I'm not a real "green" person, but I do care and enjoy the planet. Plus, I get to be outside on a spring day. How bad can it be?
If you are in S. MD during Earth Day, come by and visit! I'll be the one wearing the Exxon-Mobile I Heart George W. Bush shirt.
So imagine my relief when I was told I would be helping around during Earth Day. Now, I hate hippies. I think they are lazy and smelly. And, I'm not a real "green" person, but I do care and enjoy the planet. Plus, I get to be outside on a spring day. How bad can it be?
If you are in S. MD during Earth Day, come by and visit! I'll be the one wearing the Exxon-Mobile I Heart George W. Bush shirt.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
What a Beautiful Morning
So I finally get to be early last night (thanks, CVS Sleeping Pills!) and I wake up refreshed and ready to face another day. So how do I celebrate? Well, by getting a speeding ticket! Hurrah!
So now I have to decide what to do: Pay the ticket and get a point on my licence, or stand in front of a judge to beg for his mercy. I do not have any points on my licence, so one will really not do me any harm. I do have to take into account that my insurance may go up. As for standing in front of a judge, I have been watching a lot of Boston Legal lately. I have no problem paying the ticket, but I do not want that point on my licence. The problem in asking the judge for leniency is that it could backfire, as seen below.
I'll keep you informed on my status.
So now I have to decide what to do: Pay the ticket and get a point on my licence, or stand in front of a judge to beg for his mercy. I do not have any points on my licence, so one will really not do me any harm. I do have to take into account that my insurance may go up. As for standing in front of a judge, I have been watching a lot of Boston Legal lately. I have no problem paying the ticket, but I do not want that point on my licence. The problem in asking the judge for leniency is that it could backfire, as seen below.
I'll keep you informed on my status.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
You Know How I Know You're Gay?
I wonder if it is a bad thing when the employees at Bath and Body Works start to recognize me...
Saturday, October 14, 2006
One Hundred and Ten Reasons to have a Spare Key
So this beautiful, clear afternoon, I decided to wash my car. The sun was shining and the temperature was in the mid-60's. Perfect weather. So I pull into the car wash area of my apartment complex and begin to wash the car. After the car is soaped up and washed down, I tried to open my truck to get a drying cloth. Ok, trunk is locked. No problem, I'll just open the driver's door and pop the trunk. Doors are locked. Shit. I look into the window and there, laying in the passenger chair, are my keys, wallet, and cellular phone. I then remember I have a spare key, which is put away safely in my car. Dammit.
By now the sun is setting and the temperature is falling. Now, all I'm wearing are shorts and a tshirt with sandals, all wet. I go to my neighbor's apartment to call maintenance so I can get my apartment door open. 15-20 minutes later here comes the lady with the key. She then informs me that she does not know if maintenance can open the car door. Useless. So I get into my WARM apartment and use skype to call a locksmith. He tells me to wait by the car and he'll be there in 5-10 minutes. 20 minutes later, the temperature has dropped into the low 50's and I'm freezing my arse off standing next to my car. He finally arrives and the ordeal ends.
For opening my apartment door afterhours: $25.00
For opening my locked car: $85.00
For being an idiot: Priceless.
By now the sun is setting and the temperature is falling. Now, all I'm wearing are shorts and a tshirt with sandals, all wet. I go to my neighbor's apartment to call maintenance so I can get my apartment door open. 15-20 minutes later here comes the lady with the key. She then informs me that she does not know if maintenance can open the car door. Useless. So I get into my WARM apartment and use skype to call a locksmith. He tells me to wait by the car and he'll be there in 5-10 minutes. 20 minutes later, the temperature has dropped into the low 50's and I'm freezing my arse off standing next to my car. He finally arrives and the ordeal ends.
For opening my apartment door afterhours: $25.00
For opening my locked car: $85.00
For being an idiot: Priceless.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
I Really Am Not a Racist, But...
... You have to laugh when there is an African American person in front of you in line at a gas station buying a 2 liter Grape Soda and a Philly Blunt.
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