Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Blog Relocation
Due to unforced peer pressure, I have decided to move my blog to www.myspace.com/ugoxls. I am sorry if this causes any inconvenience. I guess I am more loyal to my friends than a blog location. I look forward to hosting you there.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Baltimore Is Named America's Fittest City - And Chicago is now the Fattest
Baltimore Is Named America's Fittest City - Yahoo! News
Well, looks like Baltimore is now number one and Seatle, winners last time has dropped to #8. They probably got complacent because if thier results last year. I still wonder how they calculate these.
Well, looks like Baltimore is now number one and Seatle, winners last time has dropped to #8. They probably got complacent because if thier results last year. I still wonder how they calculate these.
Happy Anniversary my Dear old Blog!!!
Well, I can't believe it...I just can't believe I was able to keep a blog for a whole year. Talk about commitment to something. I surprised myself really with this one. Anyway, for all of you that have paid any attention whatsoever to the blog, you are my inspiration. Thank You.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
- Top 100 names of 2005- Lets see if Jacob is back at number one
- Top 100 names of 2005
Well, there is good news! Jacob which does mean deciever is not the top name for 2005. Jacob came in second to none other than Aidan. Aidan? What the heck does that mean? Hold on, let me check...Well, Aidan is an Irish name meaning Fiery. On the girl's side, Emma held on strong and still remains as the most popular name for the second year in a row.
Why am I talking about this? I am not sure. I think it is because of I mentioned it last year.
Well, there is good news! Jacob which does mean deciever is not the top name for 2005. Jacob came in second to none other than Aidan. Aidan? What the heck does that mean? Hold on, let me check...Well, Aidan is an Irish name meaning Fiery. On the girl's side, Emma held on strong and still remains as the most popular name for the second year in a row.
Why am I talking about this? I am not sure. I think it is because of I mentioned it last year.
Texas on top in the end - NCAA Football - That is one Prediction in the Bag
Texas on top in the end - NCAA Football - Yahoo! Sports
Not sure who all saw that game but the Texas/USC game last night was (along with the Miami/Ohio State game 2003) the best College Football game that I have ever seen. Oh my was that exciting. Anyway, that was one prediction that I made that actually happened. I never thought that the game could have ever lived up to the hype but it by far did and Vince Young is a stud- 467 yrds of total offence including 200 yrds on the ground and 3 TDs. The next question is...No, it is not should I enter the draft because no way he is coming back. The next question will be do I get an Escalade now or a H2.
Not sure who all saw that game but the Texas/USC game last night was (along with the Miami/Ohio State game 2003) the best College Football game that I have ever seen. Oh my was that exciting. Anyway, that was one prediction that I made that actually happened. I never thought that the game could have ever lived up to the hype but it by far did and Vince Young is a stud- 467 yrds of total offence including 200 yrds on the ground and 3 TDs. The next question is...No, it is not should I enter the draft because no way he is coming back. The next question will be do I get an Escalade now or a H2.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Predictions Sure to go Wrong in 2006
This is touchy stuff but make sure you focus on the title here. These predictions are about anything and everything I can think of right now. These are predictions sure to go wrong and in no order either
1. The Texas Longhorns will be crowned National Champions in College Football
2. The Indianapolis Colts will be crown Super Bowl Champions
3. I will once again be involved in multiple weddings of which none will be mine (thankfully)
4. I will be on the verge of being an Uncle (pretend like you did not see this one)
5. I will still be driving my Toyota Celica (been known to change cars often. Not this year)
6. Microsoft and Wal-Mart will merge to forge the closest link to the Anti-Christ since...well Microsoft
7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will finally make the playoffs
8. Someone again will be silly enough to try to climb the Mountain K2
9. I will use the words "I told you so" yet again
10. I will make a birdie (made a par on January 1st and that has to be a good sign)
11. Michael of Michael's Webspace will be a Police Officer (this will actually happen)
12. Tom Cruise and Ben Afleck will come out with movies that are duds (word of wisdom here)
13. The Los Angeles Lakers will miss the playoffs
14. I will leave the country at least 3 times (hopefully anyway cause I love to travel)
15. Hillary Clinton will announce her bid for the White House and that would be Hillarious (hahaha, get it, Hillary-Hillarious, huh, huh, oh forget it)
16. I would be an Author of a book depicting how a butterfly flapping its wings in China can cause a Hurricane in Mexico. I will be sued and I would win.
17. Nokia will come out with a phone that also doubles as a dishwasher
18. Someone will tell me, "I told you so."
19. I will finally balk the trend and wear strip shirts more than 4 times this year
20. All these predictions will go wrong.
Thank you very much. I'll be here all week.
1. The Texas Longhorns will be crowned National Champions in College Football
2. The Indianapolis Colts will be crown Super Bowl Champions
3. I will once again be involved in multiple weddings of which none will be mine (thankfully)
4. I will be on the verge of being an Uncle (pretend like you did not see this one)
5. I will still be driving my Toyota Celica (been known to change cars often. Not this year)
6. Microsoft and Wal-Mart will merge to forge the closest link to the Anti-Christ since...well Microsoft
7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will finally make the playoffs
8. Someone again will be silly enough to try to climb the Mountain K2
9. I will use the words "I told you so" yet again
10. I will make a birdie (made a par on January 1st and that has to be a good sign)
11. Michael of Michael's Webspace will be a Police Officer (this will actually happen)
12. Tom Cruise and Ben Afleck will come out with movies that are duds (word of wisdom here)
13. The Los Angeles Lakers will miss the playoffs
14. I will leave the country at least 3 times (hopefully anyway cause I love to travel)
15. Hillary Clinton will announce her bid for the White House and that would be Hillarious (hahaha, get it, Hillary-Hillarious, huh, huh, oh forget it)
16. I would be an Author of a book depicting how a butterfly flapping its wings in China can cause a Hurricane in Mexico. I will be sued and I would win.
17. Nokia will come out with a phone that also doubles as a dishwasher
18. Someone will tell me, "I told you so."
19. I will finally balk the trend and wear strip shirts more than 4 times this year
20. All these predictions will go wrong.
Thank you very much. I'll be here all week.
Happy New Year to you all!...6 years and counting
Don't have much time so I will get right to it. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! That goes to all of you out there whether you have been naughty or nice, saint or sinner, skinny or skinnier. This is a great time of the year. Time to make changes or try to anyway. I wish you all the best in the changes that you choose to make. Hopefully they are godly changes that require sacrfice because you will better for it. It is also time to avoid the YMCA...oh yeah. That place is like a Theme park with just one rollarcoster on a holiday weekend. Yeah, just the other day, I saw a teenage girl beating up on old lady to get on the treadmill. Ok, that was a bad joke. Anyway, just wanted all of you out there to know that I love you even though it is 2006 and Jesus loves you more.
Today also makes it 6 years that I have been in Pittsburg, KS. Thats right, 6 freaking awesome years. I have no idea what my life would be if I had not made the decision to come here. 6 very trying years but 6 of the very best of my life. That means this is the 7th year which is kinda scary because many believe that 7 is the number of completion but I most definately hope it is not my last here. In fact, I will just say it, I will be here past my 7th year as long as God wills. I have so many fond memories of being here even with some of you guys that read this blog and I hope you have fond memories of my being here as well. If not, let me know and we will make some memories.
That all said, I really want to thank you all deeply for all that you guys have been to me since I rolled into town. I know it is not always pleasant to have to deal with me but if anyone can, you guys can. I look forward to another awesome year with all of you and that includes all at Covenant Harvest and that sphere of influence. May God give you all your heart's desires that are in line with His will this year.
Today also makes it 6 years that I have been in Pittsburg, KS. Thats right, 6 freaking awesome years. I have no idea what my life would be if I had not made the decision to come here. 6 very trying years but 6 of the very best of my life. That means this is the 7th year which is kinda scary because many believe that 7 is the number of completion but I most definately hope it is not my last here. In fact, I will just say it, I will be here past my 7th year as long as God wills. I have so many fond memories of being here even with some of you guys that read this blog and I hope you have fond memories of my being here as well. If not, let me know and we will make some memories.
That all said, I really want to thank you all deeply for all that you guys have been to me since I rolled into town. I know it is not always pleasant to have to deal with me but if anyone can, you guys can. I look forward to another awesome year with all of you and that includes all at Covenant Harvest and that sphere of influence. May God give you all your heart's desires that are in line with His will this year.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Book Update
Before I go into the topic that led to the title, I will talk a bit of what has been going on in the world...my point of view that is. In order word, I just want to talk like I always seem to do. Christmas was good. Spent it with friends and family and sometimes they are one and the same thing. My cousin who lived with us for a while growing who is more like a sister came to visit us for the first time. It was her first time out of the NY/NJ area and boy did Pittsburg, KS look like the moon to her. She is back in her corner of the world and apparently doing fine.
This week at work has been relatively relaxed but it is more like the calm before the storm. My world is about to get busier and my boss basically said to me today, do well and you can renegotiate your contract, flop and you are out of the door. Not like there is any pressure here or anything but oh well. Weather has been nice and I mean between the 50's and high 60's and no I am not kidding. But most of it was spent indoors and I know I missed a golfing opportunity this week. I do have the day off tomorrow to make ammends should the weather hold up.
Now to the book. I have in my opinion anyway done the outline but for some reason, I am getting less and less optimistic about how the book will turn out. I guess my goal really is to just get published and maybe sell 100 copies mostly to friends and family. My goal is to be done with the book by the end of the summer and 3 people so far have soft committed to help me write it.
What else...well, like I mentioned, next week Friday will be this blog's one year anniversary. Might not be a big deal to anyone but it kinda is to me because I never thought that I would keep it up. Sure I diverted away from News commentary and moved to more of my personal life but hey, I had to go with what the people wanted.
Finally if I do not get the opportunity to write to you guys one more time before the year runs out, I want wish all of you a tremendous year ahead and God Bless you. If you don't know Christ, find someone who does and ask them to introduce Him to you. Make Knowing Him your New Year's Resolution. If you know Him and don't have a church you call your, make that you New Year's Resolution and stick to it like white on rice. It would be the best decision you make all year and possibly for rest of your life.
Next time I come to you, I will maybe post "Predictions sure to go wrong for 2006" both on a personal level and one a National or perhaps entertaining level.
So long good fellas.
This week at work has been relatively relaxed but it is more like the calm before the storm. My world is about to get busier and my boss basically said to me today, do well and you can renegotiate your contract, flop and you are out of the door. Not like there is any pressure here or anything but oh well. Weather has been nice and I mean between the 50's and high 60's and no I am not kidding. But most of it was spent indoors and I know I missed a golfing opportunity this week. I do have the day off tomorrow to make ammends should the weather hold up.
Now to the book. I have in my opinion anyway done the outline but for some reason, I am getting less and less optimistic about how the book will turn out. I guess my goal really is to just get published and maybe sell 100 copies mostly to friends and family. My goal is to be done with the book by the end of the summer and 3 people so far have soft committed to help me write it.
What else...well, like I mentioned, next week Friday will be this blog's one year anniversary. Might not be a big deal to anyone but it kinda is to me because I never thought that I would keep it up. Sure I diverted away from News commentary and moved to more of my personal life but hey, I had to go with what the people wanted.
Finally if I do not get the opportunity to write to you guys one more time before the year runs out, I want wish all of you a tremendous year ahead and God Bless you. If you don't know Christ, find someone who does and ask them to introduce Him to you. Make Knowing Him your New Year's Resolution. If you know Him and don't have a church you call your, make that you New Year's Resolution and stick to it like white on rice. It would be the best decision you make all year and possibly for rest of your life.
Next time I come to you, I will maybe post "Predictions sure to go wrong for 2006" both on a personal level and one a National or perhaps entertaining level.
So long good fellas.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Merry Christmas Everyone
Folks, it has been a while. I just want to take this opportunity to look back at this year and also say Merry Christmas to everyone that reads or has at any point in the last year peaked at this blog. I am pretty sure that my life is not as exciting as some of you but wow, it has been quite a year so far. Funny thing is that day by day based on the struggles that we go through or that I go through anyway, it is tough to see the hand of God working. But take a step back and review and those of you who know Christ can see that God has been awesome, wonderful and spectacular to say the least. I am in no way speaking about material things although Christ says in the bible that you should seek him first and everything else will be added unto you.
FYI: This blog will be a year old on January 6th which I believe is a Friday.
Anyway, several highlights of my person life this year
-Made a questionable decision to consider going to get a Ph.D
-Went to London in March for Spring Break which was Awesome
-Obeyed God and made the decision to cancel all plans after graduation that included me leaving town
-Was a mess after that but God showed up
-Graduated graduate school with a Master in Business Administration and a Concerntration in Accounting from Pittsburg State University (Friday May 13)
-Brother (Obi) graduated with a Bachelors in Nursing
-Got a job in town (a mighty fine job might I add); Like I said, God showed up
-Obi got a job too
-Added to more states to my collection of states been in (Total of 32 now)
-Purchased my favourite car (not as big a deal but certainly a highlight)
-Became a home owner with my brother (Scary stuff)
-Close friend, Ryan got married- was the BEST MAN
-Close friend, Josh got married- was a Grooms Man
-Won a 42" Phillips HDTV with DirecTV HD Service for a year
-Made 2 trips to Nigeria on Business
-Friend and Golf buddy Justin, made it back from Iraq safe and sound
-Continued in my quest to help build the church while doing all of this
So, see, not the most exciting life but thrilling enough. I am sure next year has its own trials and victories and possibily its own defeats. But in all things give thanks to God. And to all my friends and family that have supported me through this year, Thank You and Merry Christmas.
FYI: This blog will be a year old on January 6th which I believe is a Friday.
Anyway, several highlights of my person life this year
-Made a questionable decision to consider going to get a Ph.D
-Went to London in March for Spring Break which was Awesome
-Obeyed God and made the decision to cancel all plans after graduation that included me leaving town
-Was a mess after that but God showed up
-Graduated graduate school with a Master in Business Administration and a Concerntration in Accounting from Pittsburg State University (Friday May 13)
-Brother (Obi) graduated with a Bachelors in Nursing
-Got a job in town (a mighty fine job might I add); Like I said, God showed up
-Obi got a job too
-Added to more states to my collection of states been in (Total of 32 now)
-Purchased my favourite car (not as big a deal but certainly a highlight)
-Became a home owner with my brother (Scary stuff)
-Close friend, Ryan got married- was the BEST MAN
-Close friend, Josh got married- was a Grooms Man
-Won a 42" Phillips HDTV with DirecTV HD Service for a year
-Made 2 trips to Nigeria on Business
-Friend and Golf buddy Justin, made it back from Iraq safe and sound
-Continued in my quest to help build the church while doing all of this
So, see, not the most exciting life but thrilling enough. I am sure next year has its own trials and victories and possibily its own defeats. But in all things give thanks to God. And to all my friends and family that have supported me through this year, Thank You and Merry Christmas.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Its the most Wonderful time of the Year...Or is it?
You've all heard the songs and maybe even hummed to the tune. But whatever it is, whoever sang that song was probably under the influence of something. I don't mean to be Scrooge-like but the only and I mean ONLY reason why this can be the most wonderful time of the year is if we recognize Christ as Lord and Saviour because otherwise, it is the most Nightmarish time of the year. I mean think about it...doesn't it feel like you work and save money all through the year to blow it over Christmas and then some? Then you spend the first half of the year trying to payoff the balance on your Credit Card as a result of all the spending and overspending.
Oh and it gets better. It is cold outside and heating bills are going up and so is your weight because you spend more time eating especially since all the food taste so good now. When the year turns around, we have to start making Resolutions to loose weight and thus the YMCA becomes so congested.
Christmas day then becomes like a beauty pagent because every relative is trying to one-up the other on whose year has been better or sometime we begin to compete on who has had the suckier year. Thats the season for you if you don't know Christ. Presents? You get presents on Christmas? Oh yeah, thats right you do. Which ones? The ones that may not fit you or the ones that are fun to store in the garage or the basement? Oh, those one who become re-gifted perhaps the next year? Yeah, you get gifts.
Ok enough of my soapbox. I guess I am just saying all this because I am getting broker and broker by the second and I don't like the commercial Christmas. Nope, I don't have problems buying gifts for people but it is just that everything around you makes it up about commerce and there is so much to it that people (even Christians) often over look.
I thank God that sent his son down to die for us. I thank him because that is the greatest Christmas anyone can ever ask for and receive. Yes, the gift of Salvation...the only gift that keeps on giving. Its the only gift that doesn't get judged by the size or commercial value. It is the only gift that lasts till the next Christmas and beyond. It is also the only gift you can take with you to your grave.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Oh and it gets better. It is cold outside and heating bills are going up and so is your weight because you spend more time eating especially since all the food taste so good now. When the year turns around, we have to start making Resolutions to loose weight and thus the YMCA becomes so congested.
Christmas day then becomes like a beauty pagent because every relative is trying to one-up the other on whose year has been better or sometime we begin to compete on who has had the suckier year. Thats the season for you if you don't know Christ. Presents? You get presents on Christmas? Oh yeah, thats right you do. Which ones? The ones that may not fit you or the ones that are fun to store in the garage or the basement? Oh, those one who become re-gifted perhaps the next year? Yeah, you get gifts.
Ok enough of my soapbox. I guess I am just saying all this because I am getting broker and broker by the second and I don't like the commercial Christmas. Nope, I don't have problems buying gifts for people but it is just that everything around you makes it up about commerce and there is so much to it that people (even Christians) often over look.
I thank God that sent his son down to die for us. I thank him because that is the greatest Christmas anyone can ever ask for and receive. Yes, the gift of Salvation...the only gift that keeps on giving. Its the only gift that doesn't get judged by the size or commercial value. It is the only gift that lasts till the next Christmas and beyond. It is also the only gift you can take with you to your grave.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Nigerian Airlines Grounded After Crashes - Yahoo! News
Nigerian Airlines Grounded After Crashes - Yahoo! News
I debated talking about this because it happened so close to me in a way and also because I am not fond of talking about bad news. Last weekend, a there was a plane crash in my home country. There were approximatly 110 aboard including about 70 children. There was only one survivor. Basically the news saddened my heart all week. This is the third plan clash in the country in the last 2 months. The first happened while I was there in October. All 117 people on board died. While the news is gravely distressing, it has hightened awareness for the need a stronger regulated aviation industry in Nigeria. The President has stepped up and is actually rather actively in trying to make sure that the maintenance standards are on par with that of other western countries.
For more details on this news, feel free to visit the news link above.
I debated talking about this because it happened so close to me in a way and also because I am not fond of talking about bad news. Last weekend, a there was a plane crash in my home country. There were approximatly 110 aboard including about 70 children. There was only one survivor. Basically the news saddened my heart all week. This is the third plan clash in the country in the last 2 months. The first happened while I was there in October. All 117 people on board died. While the news is gravely distressing, it has hightened awareness for the need a stronger regulated aviation industry in Nigeria. The President has stepped up and is actually rather actively in trying to make sure that the maintenance standards are on par with that of other western countries.
For more details on this news, feel free to visit the news link above.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Monday, December 12, 2005
Mexico Plans Canceled? Yes, for me, it is
Yes, the rumors are right (this time anyway). I will not be making it to my fourth home, Mexico this year. Why? One word, work. I am disppointed in a way and okay with it in another way. I am disappointed because I have looked forward to this trip all year long but I found out on Friday from two people at work whose words weigh the heaviest that we have a bunch of stuff to do particularly on one project which I consider my baby.
I am okay with it because I have been globe trotting for the last couple of months and this could be a welcome rest for me. Hopefully next year, I will be able to make it south. I appologize to all those who were at the very least okay that I was going there. I am sure you won't have as much fun without me but I can also say that I won't have as much fun without you either.
I am okay with it because I have been globe trotting for the last couple of months and this could be a welcome rest for me. Hopefully next year, I will be able to make it south. I appologize to all those who were at the very least okay that I was going there. I am sure you won't have as much fun without me but I can also say that I won't have as much fun without you either.
Narnia and Syriana
As I mentioned here in previously, the last movie I went to see at the Cinema or movie theater if you will was Fantastic Four and I thought it was such a dud that I decided not to see another for a while. A while came to an end this past weekend when I saw Chronicles of Narnia's Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as well as Syriana, the top two grossing movies of the weekend.
One movie (Narnia) was simple and straight to the point and did not stray hardly from the book. It was really almost like reading the book but what impressed me were the graphics. I will say that I wished it would have a been a PG-13 movie so that the battle scene's could have been more graphic. Nonetheless, it was not the greatest movie I have seen but it did not disappoint either. Not a bad way to come back to movie viewing.
On the contrary (or slightly that way anyway), I saw Syriana last night and it left me hurting. I think I understood what the movie was trying to do but have you ever seen a movie that just had too many storylines developing and too much information? Yep, this was one of those. I left hurting (my brain that is, which I guess doesn't say much about my brain power). I think I have to watch it again when it comes out on video. At this point, there are no plans to make it to the movies again anytime soon.
Up Next: Mexico Plans Cancelled?
One movie (Narnia) was simple and straight to the point and did not stray hardly from the book. It was really almost like reading the book but what impressed me were the graphics. I will say that I wished it would have a been a PG-13 movie so that the battle scene's could have been more graphic. Nonetheless, it was not the greatest movie I have seen but it did not disappoint either. Not a bad way to come back to movie viewing.
On the contrary (or slightly that way anyway), I saw Syriana last night and it left me hurting. I think I understood what the movie was trying to do but have you ever seen a movie that just had too many storylines developing and too much information? Yep, this was one of those. I left hurting (my brain that is, which I guess doesn't say much about my brain power). I think I have to watch it again when it comes out on video. At this point, there are no plans to make it to the movies again anytime soon.
Up Next: Mexico Plans Cancelled?
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