Good Evening Folks,
So it HAS been a while since I updated. It is my fault for lacking on the blog and I do apologize. I will get better and actually keep up on it. So here's what I've been up too: I HAVE A JOB!! Yes ladies and gents, I am now a Barista for Starbucks at Kean University. It's a nice job, with good people, and I don't have too many complaints. I work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays. Yeah, two of the three days are Dialysis days, but I won't bitch. It's work, it's money, and I have energy drinks to keep me moving.
I am also in the hunt for a better webcam/camera overall because, I am actually going to attempt that whole "Film life and put it on YouTube for the hell of it because yeah, why not" thing. It'll be kind of the same thing on here: Life, Food, Health, random thoughts and moments, and whatever in between. I can't see how it would be a bad thing. I would have people ask me questions in the comments section, my twitter (tpears86) or maybe even do a public Facebook page... Okay so I'm getting ahead of myself. But that's what makes life fun at times, getting ahead when results have to play out.
Also on my plate known as Fall 2011, I am back in school (part time for now.) I am taking a philosophy class (why, I have no idea, but I am) and Sanitation! I'm more concerned with that class because if I pass, I am SafeServe certified! Which means (drum roll please...) when I pass, I can actually work in a kitchen! Hopefully a NY kitchen, or one in Atlantic City (but that would also mean attempting to find a place in AC, and that would be a massive pain in the ass.)
So with that bombshell. and a cover song of Airplanes (that I love,) goodnight!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Nice Guys Finish First (If You Try Hard Enough)
Good Evening Folks,
So I have a computer again! I don't know how it started up, don't know why it's acting normal now, but I'm VERY thankful for it. Now I can actually update my blog! So what to write about this entry... I had a few random thoughts and ideas that I wanted to run past my readers. How would you feel if I actually started a YouTube channel. Random moments, thoughts, me having fun and complaining about sports, health, and why some foods are awesome and others are way too salty. It's in the infant stages (if it does happen,) but we'll see.
So as I write this, I have candles lit, incense sticks going, and a peaceful feeling around me. It's almost like "aromatherapy" for me. I feel calm and oh so good. It makes me feel creative...which actually leads into this idea:
I had thought about writing a script. I had a couple ideas of what to write: A romantic comedy, or a comedy that's up their in a perverted sense. Another idea would be like a coming of age story (hint hint.) Who knows, it's all in the air. But one thing though I am thinking about...RANDOM THOUGHTS:
~ I actually tried jeans that weren't baggy yesterday, and they looked good. Best part: I didn't have that hipster feel/look. Made me happy
~ Follow me on twitter (by clicking http://twitter.com/#!/tpears86)
~ If I made an effort, I to could be artsy (and even photogenic)
~ Why is Ben and Jerry's so damn delicious?! Honestly, best ice cream you can get
~ I am actually going to start doing video entries soon and try different food products. Allow me to explain...
I seem to have a hard time keeping a flow when it comes to typing these entries. So to try to help, I will actually "attempt" a video entry and see how people like it. I can't see any harm in trying, and plus, it'll actually help push me to make that YouTube channel. More to come on that. But for now, I leave you with two fun songs:
When you're done with that, play this:
So I have a computer again! I don't know how it started up, don't know why it's acting normal now, but I'm VERY thankful for it. Now I can actually update my blog! So what to write about this entry... I had a few random thoughts and ideas that I wanted to run past my readers. How would you feel if I actually started a YouTube channel. Random moments, thoughts, me having fun and complaining about sports, health, and why some foods are awesome and others are way too salty. It's in the infant stages (if it does happen,) but we'll see.
So as I write this, I have candles lit, incense sticks going, and a peaceful feeling around me. It's almost like "aromatherapy" for me. I feel calm and oh so good. It makes me feel creative...which actually leads into this idea:
I had thought about writing a script. I had a couple ideas of what to write: A romantic comedy, or a comedy that's up their in a perverted sense. Another idea would be like a coming of age story (hint hint.) Who knows, it's all in the air. But one thing though I am thinking about...RANDOM THOUGHTS:
~ I actually tried jeans that weren't baggy yesterday, and they looked good. Best part: I didn't have that hipster feel/look. Made me happy
~ Follow me on twitter (by clicking http://twitter.com/#!/tpears86)
~ If I made an effort, I to could be artsy (and even photogenic)
~ Why is Ben and Jerry's so damn delicious?! Honestly, best ice cream you can get
~ I am actually going to start doing video entries soon and try different food products. Allow me to explain...
I seem to have a hard time keeping a flow when it comes to typing these entries. So to try to help, I will actually "attempt" a video entry and see how people like it. I can't see any harm in trying, and plus, it'll actually help push me to make that YouTube channel. More to come on that. But for now, I leave you with two fun songs:
When you're done with that, play this:
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Trying Times Call For A Drink And A Memory
Good Morning Folks,
Ah yes I really should be updating this more huh. Not like I have much to do around here. So what has been going on you ask? Well to sum it up: Dialysis, cooking, parties, dialysis, cooking, trying new foods, dialysis, cooking, been with Jessie, job interviews, and of course, dialysis. Come on which did you think was going to show up the most. It's a three times a week gig in North Brunswick that starts at 6am. Here's an idea: Blogging while getting treatment and putting pix up. I'll look into that.
The cooking side of it has been fun as well. Made a nice dinner Sunday with Jessie involving a loin, mashed potatoes (involving bacon, colby jack, sour cream, and onions) and a nice little salad. Also made a taco dip, fresh salsa, boneless wings, and this week, maybe I'll attempt homemade hot sauce. Anyway, I have a Boneless Wings recipe (my first one on here! Awesome!) that I think you readers will enjoy very much. It's good for a small party (serves 5-6)
What You Need:
1LB of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 cups flour
2TBSP garlic powder
2TBSP onion powder
3TBSP paprika
1/4tsp of cayenne pepper
pinch of sea salt
black pepper
3 eggs
3TBSP of Siracha hot chili sauce (USE SIRACHA!)
Large cast iron pan
Vegetable oil
Before you do anything, organize your ingredients into stations. Flour on the left, egg in the middle, and a plate to put your wings. Then, fill the oil into your cast iron pan, about half way. Turn it on to medium high and let it heat for about 5-10 minutes
1) Cut the pieces of chicken into 1/2 inch pices. You don't have to season them right away.
2) Once the chicken is done, add all you dry seasonings into the flour.
3) Add your siracha to the egg bowl and mix
4) Using one hand, add the pieces of chicken into the egg bowl and coat evenly. Remove any excess egg.
5) Using your other hand, flour your chicken like you did in the egg. Remove and excess flour.
6) When your oil is nice and HOT, add your chicken in batches and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
7) The chicken should become a golden brown, so take out of the oil, place them over a plate with some paper towels (to absorb the oil)
8) Serve with hot sauce, ranch or bleu cheese, and enjoy
And so with this entry, I am off to my interview! I hope the recipe is a hit for your party. Next week, jambalaya!
Ah yes I really should be updating this more huh. Not like I have much to do around here. So what has been going on you ask? Well to sum it up: Dialysis, cooking, parties, dialysis, cooking, trying new foods, dialysis, cooking, been with Jessie, job interviews, and of course, dialysis. Come on which did you think was going to show up the most. It's a three times a week gig in North Brunswick that starts at 6am. Here's an idea: Blogging while getting treatment and putting pix up. I'll look into that.
The cooking side of it has been fun as well. Made a nice dinner Sunday with Jessie involving a loin, mashed potatoes (involving bacon, colby jack, sour cream, and onions) and a nice little salad. Also made a taco dip, fresh salsa, boneless wings, and this week, maybe I'll attempt homemade hot sauce. Anyway, I have a Boneless Wings recipe (my first one on here! Awesome!) that I think you readers will enjoy very much. It's good for a small party (serves 5-6)
What You Need:
1LB of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 cups flour
2TBSP garlic powder
2TBSP onion powder
3TBSP paprika
1/4tsp of cayenne pepper
pinch of sea salt
black pepper
3 eggs
3TBSP of Siracha hot chili sauce (USE SIRACHA!)
Large cast iron pan
Vegetable oil
Before you do anything, organize your ingredients into stations. Flour on the left, egg in the middle, and a plate to put your wings. Then, fill the oil into your cast iron pan, about half way. Turn it on to medium high and let it heat for about 5-10 minutes
1) Cut the pieces of chicken into 1/2 inch pices. You don't have to season them right away.
2) Once the chicken is done, add all you dry seasonings into the flour.
3) Add your siracha to the egg bowl and mix
4) Using one hand, add the pieces of chicken into the egg bowl and coat evenly. Remove any excess egg.
5) Using your other hand, flour your chicken like you did in the egg. Remove and excess flour.
6) When your oil is nice and HOT, add your chicken in batches and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
7) The chicken should become a golden brown, so take out of the oil, place them over a plate with some paper towels (to absorb the oil)
8) Serve with hot sauce, ranch or bleu cheese, and enjoy
And so with this entry, I am off to my interview! I hope the recipe is a hit for your party. Next week, jambalaya!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Honesty Is Refundable With Your Ignorance
Good Evening Folks,
Ever get those moments where you have a great idea and when you want to apply it, nothing comes out? I'm having one of those moments right now. I'm attempting to come up with a great blog, and I have absolutely nothing coming out. You know what, I'll be right back. (Stops blogging in order to take a warm shower)
Okay I feel much better. Standing in a nice hot shower pumps ideas through you like nothing else. So with that, I give you my blog: COOKING!! Yes I love to cook. It's what I want to go to school for, how I want to make a living, and most importantly, it makes me happy. People always say if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. That's what I want. I don't want to "work." I want to enjoy something that puts money in my pocket. I mean the idea of owning a restaurant is awesome. Something Creole, or a Steakhouse, or just something that I can be proud of. The kicker though of that idea would be No one under the under the age of 18 WITHOUT an adult. Yeah you heard me. Only people 18 and over would be able to enjoy my restaurant unless there are parents. Even then though, I think it'll be at least the age of 13. I'm sorry but if I go to a nice place to eat with my lovely, I don't want to be aggravated. And be honest, you wouldn't want to be right? Yeah, I thought so.
Random Thoughts: Food Edition!
~Paella: God's way of wanting you to enjoy everything in life. Rice, Seafood, Meat, Spices, and awesomeness.
~I'm such a cheese fiend it's almost wrong. Goat cheese? Hell yeah. Cheddar? Bring it on! Gouda? Holla at me. Gorgonzola? Give me a salad and you got a deal. Etc etc etc, I love cheese
~I prefer grilling more than anything. Give me a steak, a piece of chicken, spices, or sauces, and I can guarantee you a very delicious meal
~Love to deep fry! I am calling it right now: I make THE BEST fried chicken you'll ever taste
~Fish tacos are very underrated. It's all about the fish though! If you don't get the right fish and the right batter, you're screwed. Suggestion: Tempura batter, and cod. You won't go wrong
Chili Cheese Fries is Top Five all time guilty pleasure. I would destroy anyone in my way for an amazing plate
So yes it's a short blog, but I leave you with a "tasty" song! Say goodnight Jimmy Buffet
Ever get those moments where you have a great idea and when you want to apply it, nothing comes out? I'm having one of those moments right now. I'm attempting to come up with a great blog, and I have absolutely nothing coming out. You know what, I'll be right back. (Stops blogging in order to take a warm shower)
Okay I feel much better. Standing in a nice hot shower pumps ideas through you like nothing else. So with that, I give you my blog: COOKING!! Yes I love to cook. It's what I want to go to school for, how I want to make a living, and most importantly, it makes me happy. People always say if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. That's what I want. I don't want to "work." I want to enjoy something that puts money in my pocket. I mean the idea of owning a restaurant is awesome. Something Creole, or a Steakhouse, or just something that I can be proud of. The kicker though of that idea would be No one under the under the age of 18 WITHOUT an adult. Yeah you heard me. Only people 18 and over would be able to enjoy my restaurant unless there are parents. Even then though, I think it'll be at least the age of 13. I'm sorry but if I go to a nice place to eat with my lovely, I don't want to be aggravated. And be honest, you wouldn't want to be right? Yeah, I thought so.
Random Thoughts: Food Edition!
~Paella: God's way of wanting you to enjoy everything in life. Rice, Seafood, Meat, Spices, and awesomeness.
~I'm such a cheese fiend it's almost wrong. Goat cheese? Hell yeah. Cheddar? Bring it on! Gouda? Holla at me. Gorgonzola? Give me a salad and you got a deal. Etc etc etc, I love cheese
~I prefer grilling more than anything. Give me a steak, a piece of chicken, spices, or sauces, and I can guarantee you a very delicious meal
~Love to deep fry! I am calling it right now: I make THE BEST fried chicken you'll ever taste
~Fish tacos are very underrated. It's all about the fish though! If you don't get the right fish and the right batter, you're screwed. Suggestion: Tempura batter, and cod. You won't go wrong
Chili Cheese Fries is Top Five all time guilty pleasure. I would destroy anyone in my way for an amazing plate
So yes it's a short blog, but I leave you with a "tasty" song! Say goodnight Jimmy Buffet
Monday, June 20, 2011
Why Fight If They'll Just Kill You
I Hate Politics. Plain and simple, I can't effin stand politics. Like my sister Tracy says, "It doesn't matter. Everyone is corrupt and they only help themselves." I agree with her for the most part. Even though I hope that someday, a politician will come around to help the working class get back to par, help the lower class to gain a spot in the working world, deep down it's not going to happen. People are just too greedy, to easily corrupt, and too damn ignorant. Now granted, I'm not the sharpest knife in the draw. I am not a politician, nor a lawyer, etc etc. But come on, the issues that people have and the laws they want done are almost Russia-esque. Let me explain...
I'm a registered independent. I look at both sides, and choose who I think MIGHT help me the most. I'm pro-choice, pro gun control, pro death. I'm all for the legalization and taxing of Marijuana, tax breaks for those that make less than $250k, universal health care that's affordable, pro gay marriage, all that good stuff. To be honest, I'm more concerned with being Pro-Choice. Mainly because it's A WOMAN'S BODY! Why can't she do what she want to it? Examples: If she's a crack whore, would you want her to parade a child around with her? If a woman is pregnant, and the only way to save her is to terminate the pregnancy, wouldn't she want to live? Men, if that happened to you, wouldn't YOU want her to live too? If you don't think so, then let me introduce you to a guy named Rick Santorum.
He's an asshole. Honestly, a guy like him is what I would consider the biggest scumbag next to me actual birth parents. His stance on abortion? "Abortions To Rape And Incest Victims Should Be Criminally Charged." Yeah. Not kidding on that one folks. Oh but it gets better! Want to read something fun about him? HIS WIFE HAD ONE! So because of that, you'd think he would understand someone else's problem. If you thought the opposite then come collect your prize!
If you think he's that crazy about abortion, well take a look "at some of these gems concerning gays, Islam, race, and women." I know I should stop, but I'm so damn aggravated... I'm going into random thoughts mode:
~Next week I am going on vacation to Seaside Heights, NJ! Three houses way from the "Jersey Shore" house...And the Jersey Shore characters will be there that same week (sigh)
~Fish. Tacos. God's way of wanting you to eat healthy yet greasy at the same time
~I have been craving chicken nachos like a fat kid wants candy.
~Not going to lie...if I see a child trip and fall, I do laugh. I laugh quite a bit. And yes, I know it's wrong
~I may crack on Dunkin Donuts, but I am thankful every night for that job because:
1) I made some awesome friends
2) Got more work experience. And FINALLY...
3) I met an incredible woman who I'm madly in love with
~My low sodium diet is driving me effin crazy!
~Not as much as being restricted to 32oz a day
~Trade Joe's Frosted Shredded Wheats is like crack
~Annoying pop songs are a guilty pleasure of mine. I can dance to them like an idiot, but still look good doing it. Speaking of that,
I leave you tonight with a VERY RANDOM SONG. It's random because I hate this girl, but this song is really catchy. Presenting: KESHA
I'm a registered independent. I look at both sides, and choose who I think MIGHT help me the most. I'm pro-choice, pro gun control, pro death. I'm all for the legalization and taxing of Marijuana, tax breaks for those that make less than $250k, universal health care that's affordable, pro gay marriage, all that good stuff. To be honest, I'm more concerned with being Pro-Choice. Mainly because it's A WOMAN'S BODY! Why can't she do what she want to it? Examples: If she's a crack whore, would you want her to parade a child around with her? If a woman is pregnant, and the only way to save her is to terminate the pregnancy, wouldn't she want to live? Men, if that happened to you, wouldn't YOU want her to live too? If you don't think so, then let me introduce you to a guy named Rick Santorum.
He's an asshole. Honestly, a guy like him is what I would consider the biggest scumbag next to me actual birth parents. His stance on abortion? "Abortions To Rape And Incest Victims Should Be Criminally Charged." Yeah. Not kidding on that one folks. Oh but it gets better! Want to read something fun about him? HIS WIFE HAD ONE! So because of that, you'd think he would understand someone else's problem. If you thought the opposite then come collect your prize!
If you think he's that crazy about abortion, well take a look "at some of these gems concerning gays, Islam, race, and women." I know I should stop, but I'm so damn aggravated... I'm going into random thoughts mode:
~Next week I am going on vacation to Seaside Heights, NJ! Three houses way from the "Jersey Shore" house...And the Jersey Shore characters will be there that same week (sigh)
~Fish. Tacos. God's way of wanting you to eat healthy yet greasy at the same time
~I have been craving chicken nachos like a fat kid wants candy.
~Not going to lie...if I see a child trip and fall, I do laugh. I laugh quite a bit. And yes, I know it's wrong
~I may crack on Dunkin Donuts, but I am thankful every night for that job because:
1) I made some awesome friends
2) Got more work experience. And FINALLY...
3) I met an incredible woman who I'm madly in love with
~My low sodium diet is driving me effin crazy!
~Not as much as being restricted to 32oz a day
~Trade Joe's Frosted Shredded Wheats is like crack
~Annoying pop songs are a guilty pleasure of mine. I can dance to them like an idiot, but still look good doing it. Speaking of that,
I leave you tonight with a VERY RANDOM SONG. It's random because I hate this girl, but this song is really catchy. Presenting: KESHA
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Rebellious, Reckless, It's All The Same If You Go With Your Heart
Good Evening Folks,
Ever want to do something that you'll like now, maybe regret later, or not even regret it at all? Ever want to do something that you're family might hate, other people will like, and will probably tick off "authority" because they "recommend" that you don't? It's a nice thought isn't it... In fact, why don't we act upon these thoughts? Why can't we make ourselves happy for the moment, and divulge at that one thought that could possibly make a difference. What's mine? It's tattoos of course!
For years I've wanted to get ink. I have my own personal reasons why (and what I would want) but apparently, it's an issue when you've had a healthy kidney from a transplant. Well, what if that kidney stopped working and you're on dialysis? What if your doctor's want you to wait for a transplant since you're body is an asshole. It's hard to decide right? That's my issue right now. Allow me to explain:
My body produces the kidney disease I have called FSGS. So apparently, no matter what, my body would somehow destroy the transplanted kidney. Their goal for me, is to wait a couple years, see if any progress has been made concerning my disease, and then go for a transplant. It's a double edge sword. I say no, but then it might be couple of years later (or longer) till I get another shot at a transplant. I say yes, it could end up lasting months, or years. It's always a matter of luck. That's what sucks about having FSGS. Anyway, back to the subject at hand: Why not get tattoos? It's not going anywhere near my fistula arm, I will look for a place that can accommodate me and the needs for ink, and I honestly will be careful. It's almost like at times, they want to scare me into thinking that tattoo parlors are scary places full of bikers, junkies, criminals, etc etc.
"What kind of ink would you get" you're probably all asking yourself? Well, I have a few ideas what I would want. A shamrock is definitely one because of my Irish heritage among other things. A Sega logo (maybe the dreamcast logo as well if I'm feeling up too it.) Possibly something that shows my love for Culinary Arts? Maybe comic book mementos like Captain America's shield or Green Lantern's power ring? Again, I have a few ideas, but I'll decide on something once I A) Have a job! And B) Can afford it.
Random Thoughts: I would love to make some shrimp tacos or even shrimp scampi
~ I find it almost impossible to get awesome Mexican food that's somehow low in salt. If anyone knows a place in NJ to get it, please hook me up.
~ Trader Joe's is probably my favorite supermarket. It's small, but has just about everything I could want/need
~ To go with my previous comment, Westfield is my favorite small town to visit. It's so sexy, and has quite a few awesome stores. Coolvines, William and Sonoma, and so many fine restaurants that it's impossible to choose
~ How is it I get along better with people older than me most of the time than those who are my age
~ Except for my girlfriend
And with that, it's music time! To close this entry out, I present to you: NEW COLDPLAY!
Ever want to do something that you'll like now, maybe regret later, or not even regret it at all? Ever want to do something that you're family might hate, other people will like, and will probably tick off "authority" because they "recommend" that you don't? It's a nice thought isn't it... In fact, why don't we act upon these thoughts? Why can't we make ourselves happy for the moment, and divulge at that one thought that could possibly make a difference. What's mine? It's tattoos of course!
For years I've wanted to get ink. I have my own personal reasons why (and what I would want) but apparently, it's an issue when you've had a healthy kidney from a transplant. Well, what if that kidney stopped working and you're on dialysis? What if your doctor's want you to wait for a transplant since you're body is an asshole. It's hard to decide right? That's my issue right now. Allow me to explain:
My body produces the kidney disease I have called FSGS. So apparently, no matter what, my body would somehow destroy the transplanted kidney. Their goal for me, is to wait a couple years, see if any progress has been made concerning my disease, and then go for a transplant. It's a double edge sword. I say no, but then it might be couple of years later (or longer) till I get another shot at a transplant. I say yes, it could end up lasting months, or years. It's always a matter of luck. That's what sucks about having FSGS. Anyway, back to the subject at hand: Why not get tattoos? It's not going anywhere near my fistula arm, I will look for a place that can accommodate me and the needs for ink, and I honestly will be careful. It's almost like at times, they want to scare me into thinking that tattoo parlors are scary places full of bikers, junkies, criminals, etc etc.
"What kind of ink would you get" you're probably all asking yourself? Well, I have a few ideas what I would want. A shamrock is definitely one because of my Irish heritage among other things. A Sega logo (maybe the dreamcast logo as well if I'm feeling up too it.) Possibly something that shows my love for Culinary Arts? Maybe comic book mementos like Captain America's shield or Green Lantern's power ring? Again, I have a few ideas, but I'll decide on something once I A) Have a job! And B) Can afford it.
Random Thoughts: I would love to make some shrimp tacos or even shrimp scampi
~ I find it almost impossible to get awesome Mexican food that's somehow low in salt. If anyone knows a place in NJ to get it, please hook me up.
~ Trader Joe's is probably my favorite supermarket. It's small, but has just about everything I could want/need
~ To go with my previous comment, Westfield is my favorite small town to visit. It's so sexy, and has quite a few awesome stores. Coolvines, William and Sonoma, and so many fine restaurants that it's impossible to choose
~ How is it I get along better with people older than me most of the time than those who are my age
~ Except for my girlfriend
And with that, it's music time! To close this entry out, I present to you: NEW COLDPLAY!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
So Long Astoria! Eyes Like The Ocean, Yet She Won't Cry For Me
Good Evening Ladies and Gents!!
So I'm still alive (though these past few days, barely) and I'm willing to write a blog entry. I suck at attempting to remember these, so I now have a new way of doing it: Alarms! I'll set my alarm, and I will blog! Simple right? Question is, will I be able to remember to do it =P.
So dialysis has been rough recently. Don't know why though...Could it be me gaining weight finally? Maybe my body can't handle the 2.5 kilos that it has to take off (even though it could handle 3.0-3.5 kilos pretty well,) maybe I just over think stuff and I actually need to sleep more? So many thoughts it drives me fucking crazy.
I over think things. It's a horrible issue I have that aggravates the piss out of me. Why I over analyze things, over think things, even over react to the littlest things is beyond me. I always try to come up with a reason (competitive issues cause of family, wanting to be perfect because I found something I'm great at, etc etc.) One day I will figure out the answer to those questions.
Mentality is a very fickle thing. If one little thing goes wrong, it'll snowball into an avalanche of insanity that drives a person to the edge of absolute damage and destruction. And yet, if one small thing goes right, a person will keep that thought for so long, it'll end up like a cherished memory. Last week, I won free soda from Coke. That little moment made me very happy because hey, free Coke is awesome. I even got to a coupon to use for the girlfriend. That made me fucking ecstatic! I'll remember that cause I got to enjoy something with Jessie. Those are the moments that always keep me happy, even when the snowball is in effect.
I realize that my blogs jump everywhere, and I apologize for that. I admit, my head goes from one spot to another like a puppy meeting new people (bad way of describing it, but that's all I got.) But speaking of random/jumping everywhere,
I think I'm going to get a tattoo or two...or three. The amount is in the air. I am getting at least one. The question is, what to get? Here is a list of things I'm debating about:
~Green Lantern ring on my middle finger
~Captain America shield on my left forearm
~Sega logo on my left wrist (or Sonic, or Knuckles, or the Dreamcast logo)
~a Shamrock on my left shoulder (notice a theme here?)
Any other ideas are welcomed. Hell I've even thought about a tattoo of a bottle of hot sauce. Yeah, I'm willing to get food tattooed on me because if I'm going to be a chef, I have to show the dedication right?
So I'm starting to draw a blank now on what to write. I want to complain about my Chicago Cubs, but I can't. My head is use to them sucking (comes with being a Cubs fan.) Yet, I want to keep hoping that this year will be the year. Maybe once we get rid of Jim Hendry, we'll get on the right track. For now though, I leave you with the awesome sound of Foo Fighters' Everlong!
So I'm still alive (though these past few days, barely) and I'm willing to write a blog entry. I suck at attempting to remember these, so I now have a new way of doing it: Alarms! I'll set my alarm, and I will blog! Simple right? Question is, will I be able to remember to do it =P.
So dialysis has been rough recently. Don't know why though...Could it be me gaining weight finally? Maybe my body can't handle the 2.5 kilos that it has to take off (even though it could handle 3.0-3.5 kilos pretty well,) maybe I just over think stuff and I actually need to sleep more? So many thoughts it drives me fucking crazy.
I over think things. It's a horrible issue I have that aggravates the piss out of me. Why I over analyze things, over think things, even over react to the littlest things is beyond me. I always try to come up with a reason (competitive issues cause of family, wanting to be perfect because I found something I'm great at, etc etc.) One day I will figure out the answer to those questions.
Mentality is a very fickle thing. If one little thing goes wrong, it'll snowball into an avalanche of insanity that drives a person to the edge of absolute damage and destruction. And yet, if one small thing goes right, a person will keep that thought for so long, it'll end up like a cherished memory. Last week, I won free soda from Coke. That little moment made me very happy because hey, free Coke is awesome. I even got to a coupon to use for the girlfriend. That made me fucking ecstatic! I'll remember that cause I got to enjoy something with Jessie. Those are the moments that always keep me happy, even when the snowball is in effect.
I realize that my blogs jump everywhere, and I apologize for that. I admit, my head goes from one spot to another like a puppy meeting new people (bad way of describing it, but that's all I got.) But speaking of random/jumping everywhere,
I think I'm going to get a tattoo or two...or three. The amount is in the air. I am getting at least one. The question is, what to get? Here is a list of things I'm debating about:
~Green Lantern ring on my middle finger
~Captain America shield on my left forearm
~Sega logo on my left wrist (or Sonic, or Knuckles, or the Dreamcast logo)
~a Shamrock on my left shoulder (notice a theme here?)
Any other ideas are welcomed. Hell I've even thought about a tattoo of a bottle of hot sauce. Yeah, I'm willing to get food tattooed on me because if I'm going to be a chef, I have to show the dedication right?
So I'm starting to draw a blank now on what to write. I want to complain about my Chicago Cubs, but I can't. My head is use to them sucking (comes with being a Cubs fan.) Yet, I want to keep hoping that this year will be the year. Maybe once we get rid of Jim Hendry, we'll get on the right track. For now though, I leave you with the awesome sound of Foo Fighters' Everlong!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
If You're New, Than I'm The Blueprint of Success
Good Evening Folks,
So I'm attempting to update after a dialysis day. I slept quite a bit earlier, so I feel a little more awake tonight than usual. Treatments have gone well, nurses are still really nice to me (it does help that I bring them food.) Life has become steady for the most part. Once in a while random things happen where I need to re-adjust me view on life, and get back with the flow. And speaking of flow...
I'm doing the vacation thing this year! A whole effin week's worth of sun, water, deep-fried everything, and other things that I can't put on here. I'm going to Seaside Heights (shudders) for a week. Yes I'll still be able to get my dialysis treatments (if I can find a place that will take me at 6am and NOT 3pm) and I'll still have said fun. The other bad part is that I'll be staying about three houses from the "Jersey Shore" house. So of course, throughout the week, I get to deal with guidos, guidettes, the whole nine yards. Oh joy, will that be great hearing morons at one in the morning. I can't complain too much though, it's a vacation.
So the girlfriend has given me a couple ideas. Along with talking about life and food, I should review stuff that I try. The more I think about it, the more I actually love the idea. Granted it'll be a bit of a hassle because restaurants don't really do low sodium, but for my blog viewers, I will make a sacrifice and do my best. Something tells me this weekend I will be reviewing a couple of places. Go me!
So a short blog tonight, and I will close this one out with a wonderful song by Cobra Starship
So I'm attempting to update after a dialysis day. I slept quite a bit earlier, so I feel a little more awake tonight than usual. Treatments have gone well, nurses are still really nice to me (it does help that I bring them food.) Life has become steady for the most part. Once in a while random things happen where I need to re-adjust me view on life, and get back with the flow. And speaking of flow...
I'm doing the vacation thing this year! A whole effin week's worth of sun, water, deep-fried everything, and other things that I can't put on here. I'm going to Seaside Heights (shudders) for a week. Yes I'll still be able to get my dialysis treatments (if I can find a place that will take me at 6am and NOT 3pm) and I'll still have said fun. The other bad part is that I'll be staying about three houses from the "Jersey Shore" house. So of course, throughout the week, I get to deal with guidos, guidettes, the whole nine yards. Oh joy, will that be great hearing morons at one in the morning. I can't complain too much though, it's a vacation.
So the girlfriend has given me a couple ideas. Along with talking about life and food, I should review stuff that I try. The more I think about it, the more I actually love the idea. Granted it'll be a bit of a hassle because restaurants don't really do low sodium, but for my blog viewers, I will make a sacrifice and do my best. Something tells me this weekend I will be reviewing a couple of places. Go me!
So a short blog tonight, and I will close this one out with a wonderful song by Cobra Starship
Monday, May 9, 2011
Paragon, Thy Name Is!
Good Evening!
So I have no idea what to write on here. I'm still working on my catering menu and getting there slowly but surely. The pricing and design are the biggest issues because let's be honest, what's the right amount you charge someone for a full tray of food!? I would love to charge a decent amount, but I don't want to aggravate people thinking that I'm over charging (granted it's for high quality food, but hey customers have feelings too.) Speaking of the catering menu, it does look better and better. Once it's in it's final stages, I will actually post it up. For now,
I've also been debating about the day that a kidney comes again. I'm honestly hoping it'll be within a couple of years. If it's in six months or so, should I take it? Let's face it, it's a double edge sword. If I take it, I'm off dialysis, but the kidney will still fail because of my self producing disease. If I don't, when would the next kidney come? See? Complicated shit right there. So many decisions to go with that. To be honest, I would want the kidney because the idea of being on dialysis for a couple years sucks. I miss the idea of week long vacations, relaxing and not having to worry TOO MUCH about what to eat. You know, simple things like that.
On a side note: A couple of sodas I've had recently that are quite deliciously awesome. 1) Canada Dry's Green Tea Ginger Ale. Very awesome on it's own; But with orange juice (or something citrus with alcohol,) it's amazing. Highly recommend it. 2) Sunkist Solar Fusion. I've seen the soda during the past couple summers, and I've been very curious about it. So today, I bought a bottle and tried it. Turns out, it's a very tasty mandarin orange flavored soda. It's a little sweeter than the regular Sunkist, but it's still quite worth it. Which actually leads me into an idea that I just randomly thought of: I think I am going to sample different sodas, and give me opinion on whether or not it's worth it. More to come with that...
Some random thoughts:
~Mandarins and Minneolas (or Tangelos, however you want to spell it) are damn addicting
~I made a kick ass "Fat" sandwich. Pix will be at the bottom
~Need some new music to download. Any recommendations?
~As a fan or professional wrestling, I really hate TNA Wrestling (or Impact Wrestling, whatever they call themselves.) They still suck, they care not for their wrestlers, and can't stay the course
~WWE, you're not much better. Find new people to push damn it!
~As an MMA fan, when the hell will Anthony Pettis get his damn title shot?
~Quentin "Rampage" Jackson will get wrestle-fucked against Matt Hamill.
So now I leave this blog with pictures! Enjoy!
Friday, April 22, 2011
I'm Back!
Good Afternoon Folks,
So I'm actually back. Because of certain issues (mainly my computer being dead,) I had not been able to update my blog. I could've used the girlfriends computer, but her laptop is dead (and has been dead for quite a while), and don't get me started on the family computer here. So now that that's out of the way, here's an update of what I've been up too.
1) A lot of cooking recently (pix will be up in the next entry)
2) Dialysis at 6am! Yes I actually finally have what I want. I am getting my dialysis treatments at 6am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday now till...well whenever a kidney comes my way. Which leads into....
3) I am now officially back on the transplant list for a kidney. I will probably have to wait a while for a new kidney, and if something comes around, that could be good. But because I have recurrent FSGS, so is it worth taking the kidney after a year? I honestly say no. I'll agree with my doctors in waiting it out a couple of years in hopes for better treatment of FSGS (btw, if you don't know what it is, google it. It'll explain it better than I could.)
4) I'm starting up a catering business. Something small to do for family, friends, and put a few dollars in my pocket. A menu will be up in the near future for everyone to check out, so keep an eye out.
And with that, I am now off too pass out. I've stayed up long enough. Heh, night folks
So I'm actually back. Because of certain issues (mainly my computer being dead,) I had not been able to update my blog. I could've used the girlfriends computer, but her laptop is dead (and has been dead for quite a while), and don't get me started on the family computer here. So now that that's out of the way, here's an update of what I've been up too.
1) A lot of cooking recently (pix will be up in the next entry)
2) Dialysis at 6am! Yes I actually finally have what I want. I am getting my dialysis treatments at 6am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday now till...well whenever a kidney comes my way. Which leads into....
3) I am now officially back on the transplant list for a kidney. I will probably have to wait a while for a new kidney, and if something comes around, that could be good. But because I have recurrent FSGS, so is it worth taking the kidney after a year? I honestly say no. I'll agree with my doctors in waiting it out a couple of years in hopes for better treatment of FSGS (btw, if you don't know what it is, google it. It'll explain it better than I could.)
4) I'm starting up a catering business. Something small to do for family, friends, and put a few dollars in my pocket. A menu will be up in the near future for everyone to check out, so keep an eye out.
And with that, I am now off too pass out. I've stayed up long enough. Heh, night folks
Monday, March 21, 2011
Join Me During The Sunrise, And The World Will Exist Around You
Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman,
I do apologize for the lack of updates. Dialysis has been well when there. But when home, I'm out like George Foreman against Muhammad Ali. And because I still feel blah, I'm going to post pix of food I've made. I hope you enjoy
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Within And Without A Doubt
Good Evening Folks,
So here I am, blogging after resting a few hours from dialysis. Another successful treatment (came in at 69kilos (heh) even or 151.80lbs and came off at 68.3kilos or 150.26lbs) I felt okay till I got home which I then proceeded to pass the hell out. Like I said, after that nap, I feel a little better. I feel certain that they've now hit my dry weight because I was out of it, a little light headed, tired, and not feeling too wonderful. But what are you going to do right?
So allow me to rant about someone up there. I will not mention names, but aggravation has it's limits and mine are over flowing. You're on dialysis to get better. Plain and simple. Don't bitch and moan about gaining 4.3 kilos (or 9.46lbs) over the weekend and expect it all off within two hours. That shit DOES NOT FLY! You have to actually stay on for the full treatment in order for it to come off and to feel better. You CAN NOT get you're two hours because it will NOT all come off! Also, cursing at the nurses, calling them "honky" (thought funny) is just putting you in a bad spot. These are nurses you're cursing at! They're the people who stick you, control how long you go on, who have to report to your doctor! What the blue hell is wrong with you?! No one likes you consistent bitching and moaning! Just shut up, deal with the treatment like everyone else, and get over it. You're a grown person! You think the other people like having to control themselves and not eat and drink normally? They have to control not by choice, but as necessity. If they want treatments to go well, they have to watch what they intake liquid wise, salt wise, and pretty much everything in between. YOU ARE NOT AN EXCEPTION!
So, who's ready for March Madness!? I'm very excited and curious because to be honest, none of the #1 seeds really make much of a case. Yeah you have Ohio St. has the actual #1 seed, but their inside game really doesn't hold much ground. Duke is a heavy perimeter shooter that's hit or miss. Pitt is team that reminds me of Jon Fitch: Grinds and bangs you till you tire out. That's good, but what if they find a team that plays like GSP (Georges St. Pierre) fights? Even if it's for one night, you got to think overall? And of course you have Kansas...(fucking Kansas always screwed me over.) They're too insufficient and uneasy when it comes to tournament play. But that's what makes March Madness so much fun! You might have a Duke, or a Butler, or even that fabled George Mason run. It's fun to see who will catch lightning in a bottle (btw, I actually do have Ohio St. winning it all.)
So to close out the blog tonight, do send your best to the people of Japan. A 9.0 earthquake caused tsunamis and over 3,200 are dead, and over 7,000 people are missing. If you want too, donate to the Red Cross, or send a care package, or whatever will make you feel at ease if you help them. For this entries obligatory embedded by youtube, How about a score from Titanic. (Quiet! I actually enjoyed the score, but the movie was blah.)
Titanic Score: Hymn To The Sea
So here I am, blogging after resting a few hours from dialysis. Another successful treatment (came in at 69kilos (heh) even or 151.80lbs and came off at 68.3kilos or 150.26lbs) I felt okay till I got home which I then proceeded to pass the hell out. Like I said, after that nap, I feel a little better. I feel certain that they've now hit my dry weight because I was out of it, a little light headed, tired, and not feeling too wonderful. But what are you going to do right?
So allow me to rant about someone up there. I will not mention names, but aggravation has it's limits and mine are over flowing. You're on dialysis to get better. Plain and simple. Don't bitch and moan about gaining 4.3 kilos (or 9.46lbs) over the weekend and expect it all off within two hours. That shit DOES NOT FLY! You have to actually stay on for the full treatment in order for it to come off and to feel better. You CAN NOT get you're two hours because it will NOT all come off! Also, cursing at the nurses, calling them "honky" (thought funny) is just putting you in a bad spot. These are nurses you're cursing at! They're the people who stick you, control how long you go on, who have to report to your doctor! What the blue hell is wrong with you?! No one likes you consistent bitching and moaning! Just shut up, deal with the treatment like everyone else, and get over it. You're a grown person! You think the other people like having to control themselves and not eat and drink normally? They have to control not by choice, but as necessity. If they want treatments to go well, they have to watch what they intake liquid wise, salt wise, and pretty much everything in between. YOU ARE NOT AN EXCEPTION!
So, who's ready for March Madness!? I'm very excited and curious because to be honest, none of the #1 seeds really make much of a case. Yeah you have Ohio St. has the actual #1 seed, but their inside game really doesn't hold much ground. Duke is a heavy perimeter shooter that's hit or miss. Pitt is team that reminds me of Jon Fitch: Grinds and bangs you till you tire out. That's good, but what if they find a team that plays like GSP (Georges St. Pierre) fights? Even if it's for one night, you got to think overall? And of course you have Kansas...(fucking Kansas always screwed me over.) They're too insufficient and uneasy when it comes to tournament play. But that's what makes March Madness so much fun! You might have a Duke, or a Butler, or even that fabled George Mason run. It's fun to see who will catch lightning in a bottle (btw, I actually do have Ohio St. winning it all.)
So to close out the blog tonight, do send your best to the people of Japan. A 9.0 earthquake caused tsunamis and over 3,200 are dead, and over 7,000 people are missing. If you want too, donate to the Red Cross, or send a care package, or whatever will make you feel at ease if you help them. For this entries obligatory embedded by youtube, How about a score from Titanic. (Quiet! I actually enjoyed the score, but the movie was blah.)
Titanic Score: Hymn To The Sea
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Be Happier Than Those Who Drag You Down
Good Evening Folks,
So I am updating! Another treatment done, and now down to 69.3 kilos (or 152.46lbs.) Felt very overtired after treatment, and had no idea what to do for the rest of this miserable rainy day. After a while, I ended up listening to music. What kind of music? Mumford and Sons, River City Extension, The Gaslight Anthem, Nada Surf, Jack Johnson, Heaven Shall Burn, and just a bunch of other artists. Which actually gives me an idea for a very small entry, but also a good one: I'm going to embed some youtube vids of some of my favorite songs right now. Short, sweet, awesome, and gives everyone something new to listen to!
And with that ladies and gents, I am off to dream upon the idea of things get better. Night
So I am updating! Another treatment done, and now down to 69.3 kilos (or 152.46lbs.) Felt very overtired after treatment, and had no idea what to do for the rest of this miserable rainy day. After a while, I ended up listening to music. What kind of music? Mumford and Sons, River City Extension, The Gaslight Anthem, Nada Surf, Jack Johnson, Heaven Shall Burn, and just a bunch of other artists. Which actually gives me an idea for a very small entry, but also a good one: I'm going to embed some youtube vids of some of my favorite songs right now. Short, sweet, awesome, and gives everyone something new to listen to!
And with that ladies and gents, I am off to dream upon the idea of things get better. Night
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Situation Number 2
Good Morning Folks,
So obviously it's been a couple days since I've updated and I do apologize. Some days are hit and some are "Oh god I can't move from my bed." Recently have been the latter, but today is a good day. No idea why but for some reason I feel refreshed, feeling good, and feeling active. I've been up since 6:30 this morning, so I find it quite interesting.
I've been debating what to put for an update. I could put my recent dialysis treatments since they've gone well and my dry weight is apparently lower than usual (right now I'm at 69.4 kilos or 152.68lbs) So they might re-adjust that and get me lower. I could put an update of me and Jessie doing fantastic as always. Any time I talk about Jessie, she makes me smile, happy, blushing, and just all around feel better because FINALLY (emphasize on finally) someone wants to be with me and actually is honest with me, loves me for me, and isn't a cheater. Jessie is really my true love who seems to make everything better when things get pretty bad. I tend to joke a lot because that's how I was raised, but with her things seem to just naturally get better. I am so grateful for a woman like her. And with a that, I will update later ladies and gents, I am off to see my Jessie.
So obviously it's been a couple days since I've updated and I do apologize. Some days are hit and some are "Oh god I can't move from my bed." Recently have been the latter, but today is a good day. No idea why but for some reason I feel refreshed, feeling good, and feeling active. I've been up since 6:30 this morning, so I find it quite interesting.
I've been debating what to put for an update. I could put my recent dialysis treatments since they've gone well and my dry weight is apparently lower than usual (right now I'm at 69.4 kilos or 152.68lbs) So they might re-adjust that and get me lower. I could put an update of me and Jessie doing fantastic as always. Any time I talk about Jessie, she makes me smile, happy, blushing, and just all around feel better because FINALLY (emphasize on finally) someone wants to be with me and actually is honest with me, loves me for me, and isn't a cheater. Jessie is really my true love who seems to make everything better when things get pretty bad. I tend to joke a lot because that's how I was raised, but with her things seem to just naturally get better. I am so grateful for a woman like her. And with a that, I will update later ladies and gents, I am off to see my Jessie.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
I'm Alive
Good Afternoon Folks,
So I haven't updated in a couple days. Why is that? Well yesterday I had dialysis and they didn't take much off (which was good since I came in at 71.0 kilos. Or 156.2lbs. I came off at 69.6 kilos, or 153.12lbs.) Not much if you think about it, but I must be close to my dry weight because I could not function at all after treatment. I couldn't even chow down on Taco Bell me and the girlfriend Jessie picked up later that night. What did I do instead? I passed out like a drunk frat boy from exhaustion, and couldn't fall asleep after that. Something involving where I had a hernia surgery years ago kept acting up, and I just couldn't get comfortable. I finally got to pass out at around 6 and didn't get up till about 10:30. Oh happy day for me.
So I'm home now. I've been at Jessie's the past couple days because it's a weekend and to be honest, nothing says awesome better than staying with your loved one and they make you feel better. So being home, what the hell should I do aside from update? Why post pictures of course! A short entry right now yes because I'm going to pass out, but I have pix up of when I went to the billiards hall that FINALLY opened up this Friday. Enjoy the pix and I will update sometime tomorrow (or hell if I feel better tonight.)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Simply In A Foggy State
Good Evening Folks,
So I had treatment today. To summarize: A decent day today in which my weight was brought down to 156lbs. Not a bad dry weight because I am not cramping, I feel good (or as good as once can feel after a dialysis treatment,) and I can still function. Now I know you're probably asking yourself, what the hell is a "dry weight?" A "dry weight" is your weight after 1) A treatment on dialysis. B) How the lowest weight doctors think you can get down too. With a good treatment today, I can actually update for those that read this.
Today was also good because UFC has a card on tonight: UFC Live on Versus 3: Diego Sanchez v Martin Kampmann. Should be a fun night watching people get wrecked on a network that once had a promotion called World Extreme Cagefighting (which had fighters from 155lbs to 125 lbs who the UFC absolved into.) So tonight is going to be a fun night for me at least. Now about pictures
Tomorrow night I will have some new photos of me. Saturday I WILL have pictures from dialysis because I feel I should get that done soon. It'll be good as a before/after. Which reminds me...
I just want to give an early shout out to STIX Billiards in Spotswood, NJ. It's run by Jesse Julian who I went to school with, and he's run a billiards hall before with great success. I wish him all the best and hope to god all the best to him.
And with that, I am off to "attempt" to watch the UFC card tonight (by attempt I mean not pass out from exhaustion) I close this blog with another song that I love, and yet again another Gaslight Anthem
Gaslight Anthem: Great Expectations
So I had treatment today. To summarize: A decent day today in which my weight was brought down to 156lbs. Not a bad dry weight because I am not cramping, I feel good (or as good as once can feel after a dialysis treatment,) and I can still function. Now I know you're probably asking yourself, what the hell is a "dry weight?" A "dry weight" is your weight after 1) A treatment on dialysis. B) How the lowest weight doctors think you can get down too. With a good treatment today, I can actually update for those that read this.
Today was also good because UFC has a card on tonight: UFC Live on Versus 3: Diego Sanchez v Martin Kampmann. Should be a fun night watching people get wrecked on a network that once had a promotion called World Extreme Cagefighting (which had fighters from 155lbs to 125 lbs who the UFC absolved into.) So tonight is going to be a fun night for me at least. Now about pictures
Tomorrow night I will have some new photos of me. Saturday I WILL have pictures from dialysis because I feel I should get that done soon. It'll be good as a before/after. Which reminds me...
I just want to give an early shout out to STIX Billiards in Spotswood, NJ. It's run by Jesse Julian who I went to school with, and he's run a billiards hall before with great success. I wish him all the best and hope to god all the best to him.
And with that, I am off to "attempt" to watch the UFC card tonight (by attempt I mean not pass out from exhaustion) I close this blog with another song that I love, and yet again another Gaslight Anthem
Gaslight Anthem: Great Expectations
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Losing Weight But Not Heart
Good Evening Folks,
So I haven't updated in a while. What have I been up too? In short; hospital visit because my body had become toxic (doctor's are still trying to figure out whether it was from my kidneys not filtering enough or a type to med called Prograf becoming a toxic bomb within my body) and had started causing my seizures. As you can imagined, that really sucked. I'm doing a lot better as you can imagined (hell I'm updating right now from the comfort of my own home,) but I'm on dialysis. Dialysis is of course, a treatment that is almost like an artificial kidney, which you get hooked up too three times a week for (in my case) four hours a week, at a DCI place in North Brunswick, NJ. A DCI (or dialysis center) is just what it is, a dialysis center where people go for treatment.
Does it suck? Yes it does I won't lie about it. Though it does make me feel better/normal, and I don't develop seizures, so that is a great plus. I do lose weight (or water weight/liquid weight) so my clothes fit better /joke. I really can't complain because let's face it ladies and gents, I don't have a choice. I need it to get better (til a transplant comes around,) and of course, I am going to look better. And I will get to the shallow part of this because I know it sounds "dickish," but it's the truth.
I keep saying that because of this treatment I will look better. I will post pictures of before dialysis and while on dialysis. You'll see a world difference within a couple treatments and of course, you'll see me looking better "literally and figuratively." I actually can't wait til I start putting pictures up. It'll be nice to show people my progression of the year and they can see how I'm changing (and whether or not I'll shave within a time frame. Yes that does include my hair because it's a little unruly right now.)
So with that ladies and gents, I am off to listen to music and talk to my wonderful girlfriend Jessie. I might get a little more personal tomorrow pending how treatment goes. For now though: I leave you with another wonderful youtube clip of a song that I love:
GASLIGHT ANTHEM: The '59 Sound
So I haven't updated in a while. What have I been up too? In short; hospital visit because my body had become toxic (doctor's are still trying to figure out whether it was from my kidneys not filtering enough or a type to med called Prograf becoming a toxic bomb within my body) and had started causing my seizures. As you can imagined, that really sucked. I'm doing a lot better as you can imagined (hell I'm updating right now from the comfort of my own home,) but I'm on dialysis. Dialysis is of course, a treatment that is almost like an artificial kidney, which you get hooked up too three times a week for (in my case) four hours a week, at a DCI place in North Brunswick, NJ. A DCI (or dialysis center) is just what it is, a dialysis center where people go for treatment.
Does it suck? Yes it does I won't lie about it. Though it does make me feel better/normal, and I don't develop seizures, so that is a great plus. I do lose weight (or water weight/liquid weight) so my clothes fit better /joke. I really can't complain because let's face it ladies and gents, I don't have a choice. I need it to get better (til a transplant comes around,) and of course, I am going to look better. And I will get to the shallow part of this because I know it sounds "dickish," but it's the truth.
I keep saying that because of this treatment I will look better. I will post pictures of before dialysis and while on dialysis. You'll see a world difference within a couple treatments and of course, you'll see me looking better "literally and figuratively." I actually can't wait til I start putting pictures up. It'll be nice to show people my progression of the year and they can see how I'm changing (and whether or not I'll shave within a time frame. Yes that does include my hair because it's a little unruly right now.)
So with that ladies and gents, I am off to listen to music and talk to my wonderful girlfriend Jessie. I might get a little more personal tomorrow pending how treatment goes. For now though: I leave you with another wonderful youtube clip of a song that I love:
GASLIGHT ANTHEM: The '59 Sound
Thursday, February 17, 2011
What Its All About
What is up everyone,
So because I found this damn thing, I need to come up with ideas of what the blog will be about. After much deliberation, it's going to be about a number of things: Food, Love, Life, Sports, People, Places, and whatever my head (and hands! Don't forget the hands) put down in front of me. The food aspect was the easiest part because I am going to school for culinary arts, so why not put up pix of food I've made and tasted. Simple, to the point, and good. Love, Life, Sports and People, that's just going to be blogging about that stuff on the fly. Nothing hard, nothing easy, just whatever comes to mind that people might like. Places...well yeah I'll put pix up of where I randomly go. Makes for good conversation starters. So with that in mind, I am going to close this blog out with a video of a man playing a violin cover of Mr. Brightside (by the Killers)
So because I found this damn thing, I need to come up with ideas of what the blog will be about. After much deliberation, it's going to be about a number of things: Food, Love, Life, Sports, People, Places, and whatever my head (and hands! Don't forget the hands) put down in front of me. The food aspect was the easiest part because I am going to school for culinary arts, so why not put up pix of food I've made and tasted. Simple, to the point, and good. Love, Life, Sports and People, that's just going to be blogging about that stuff on the fly. Nothing hard, nothing easy, just whatever comes to mind that people might like. Places...well yeah I'll put pix up of where I randomly go. Makes for good conversation starters. So with that in mind, I am going to close this blog out with a video of a man playing a violin cover of Mr. Brightside (by the Killers)
Thursday, February 10, 2011
One Last Go
Holy Hell I still have one,
So while looking at my e-mail, I found an old blog I was going to use about life. So I stared at it for a little while, deleted everything, and WILL start anew. Yes it'll be interesting to see what will happen, but I will do my best to keep this one going. What will it be about? Well, sports, life, me dealing with doctor's and attempting to cook without hurting myself (I will write an entry about that don't worry) and just whatever comes to mind. So to finish this really late blog, I am going to close out with something near and dear to my heart: 3 MORE DAYS TILL PITCHERS AND CATCHERS! CHICAGO CUBS 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!! (Hey, a guy can dream right?)
So while looking at my e-mail, I found an old blog I was going to use about life. So I stared at it for a little while, deleted everything, and WILL start anew. Yes it'll be interesting to see what will happen, but I will do my best to keep this one going. What will it be about? Well, sports, life, me dealing with doctor's and attempting to cook without hurting myself (I will write an entry about that don't worry) and just whatever comes to mind. So to finish this really late blog, I am going to close out with something near and dear to my heart: 3 MORE DAYS TILL PITCHERS AND CATCHERS! CHICAGO CUBS 2011 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!! (Hey, a guy can dream right?)
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