From an e-mail of good fun.

Words of Wisdom

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar ... and the beer.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So, the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. "Take your partner out to dinner. Go to a movie. There will always be time to clean the house, and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers."

Why can't I get professors like this one?

The Random Quote:
"Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and instead of bleeding, sings." - anonymous

Been awhile since I posted I know.

Finally got some downtime for the wrong reasons so I thought I'd take the time to let you know of one way to help support the San Diego area from wherever you are. Even something as small as a $5 donation can be put to use.

When is our president ever gonna focus on domestic affairs again?

As of 08/02/03, I'm officially a brother-in-law.

Click HERE for a somewhat detailed account of the festivities as told by my younger brother.

The Random Quote:
"I do." - Bert & Rina. Bringin' home the grandchildren for our mother in years to come.

Man.... how did I ever get swept up into the madness known as friendster?
Oh! Now I remember, it's because of YOU. *sigh* I'm a conformist.
Got something new to distract me from my studies an' keep me sane.
Grr... Argh...

The Random Quote:
"I too! I too!" - Sandee's soon to be 2yr. old cousin

Forgot to mention, shaved my head a few weeks back, good fun.

Atmosphere - Guns and Cigarettes

Rappers is stepping to me
They wanna get some
But most of them should go and try to boost their monthly income
Speaking over beats is the only time I feel complete
I don't hear the weak and I don't fear defeat
So what you got?
Connect the dots, I'll raise the pot
Remove the blood clot from the brain of hip hop
The name remains in tip-top shape
I'm still the back rapper scapegoat in the aim of their hate
I came in late, took a chair in the rear
But my classmates were unaware how long I'd really been there
My peers have been held back for years, holding back the tears
Everybody knows our name like we was the cast from "Cheers"
So here's to the good times, tonight is mighty special
So fasten your seatbelts, cause I'm gonna launch this vessel
Ain't gonna land until I'm bigger than Espo
And bigger than ecstasy and bigger than techno
I wanna be

*Chorus*
Bigger than Jesus and bigger than wrestling
Bigger than the Beatles and bigger than breast implants
I'm gonna be the biggest thing to hit these little kids
Bigger than guns, bigger than cigarettes

A few years ago an ex-girl of mine
Asked me to keep her name out of my rhymes
So I said this rhyme that I'm about to say
It came from the heart and it went this way:
Go to hell girl, you make me sick!
I hope your new boyfriend gets cancer in his dick
What the fuck makes you think I'd put your name on my record?
Yeah, now I feel a lot better
You know what?
I ain't drank a forty since I became old enough to drink
Not caught up in what the fuck these people think
Cause when I die they're gonna find the missing link
But tonight I'm gonna rhyme it in the kitchen sink
I'm suprised more of y'all don't get hit by cars
Missing your surroundings, staring at the stars
I'm lonely without a woman that wants to spar
That's why I spent so much time in these bars
Drunk poolside, screaming, "Do or die!"
Looking at the water asking, "Who am I?"
Saw my reflection, Yes! I'm super fly!
And as you can guess again, I'm too damn high

*Chorus*

But they said, "Drop dead."
I can't, I got a lot left
More than just another arrogant, asshole pot-head
In the top ten, who you love to hear on tracks
Smiling for the camera while I surf upon your ear wax
This beers flat and she kisses like a stripper
I'm coming to terms with my status as a drifter
Girl, I'm only in this town for one night
And these neon lights are keeping me distracted from my plight
I feel like a legend on a leash
Making an effort to break every piece that I can reach
Yeah, I got something to say, and even more to teach
But first let me scrape these feces from my cleats
Standing on the roof, complaining to the moon
The only time I tell the truth is when I'm naked in my bedroom
Soon I'm gonna reap the harvest of my struggles
But from now on, y'all can call me Sluggles

*Chorus*

FYI: These songs have no special meanings and/or references to my life. I just like the lyrics.

The Random Quote:
"Take my advice, I don't use it anyway." - Anonymous

She's Got Issues - Offspring

I'm seeing this girl, and she just Might be out of her mind
Well she's got baggage and it's all the emotional kind
She talks about closure and that validation bit
I don't mean to be insensitive, but I really hate that shit

*Chorus*
And i say yeah yeah yeah
Oh man she's got issues
And I'm gonna pay
yeah yeah yeah
She thinks she's the victim
Yeah

Now I know she'll feel abandoned
If I don't stay over late
And I know she's afraid to commit
But it's only our second date

*Chorus*

I don't know why you're messed up
I don't know why your whole life is a chore
Just do me a favor
And check your baggage at the door

Now she talks about her ex nonstop, but I don't mind
But when she calls out his name in bed
That's where I draw the line
You told me a hundred times how your father left and he's gone
But I wish you wouldn't call me daddy
When we're gettin' it on

*Chorus*

If you think I'm controlling
Then why do you follow me around
If you're not co-dependent
Then why do you let others drag you down

I don't know why you're messed up
I don't know why your whole life is a chore
Just do me a favor
And check your baggage at the door


Quality songwriting like that isn't found too often these days. I'll probably just be posting song lyrics I find interesting to keep everyone company. Started summer school on monday, so again I find myself neglecting people due to bad time management.

Random Quote of the Day:
"Take care, stay out of jail, an' all that other good stuff." - Me

Just thought of a couple things I've been wanting to own:

-Invader Zim T-shirts (preferably the one w/ Grr, the robot that has the dog suit)
-The lil' turtle from Finding Nemo found from the McDonalds happy meal

The Random Quote of the Day:
"Declaring war to gain peace, is like having sex to protect your virginity." - Anonymous

Hmm... so it's a good week before my 21st b-day.
Guess it's time for an up to date wishlist for those that're interested:

-Funnel Cake and/or churros (preferably freshly baked)
-IBC cream soda and/or Mug root beer
-Penguin related items
-Shot glasses to add to my collection (if it looks neat, I'll like it)
-Warm weather clothes and/or long sleeve shirts (With or w/o greek letters)

DVDs wanted
-Rashomon
-Madadayo
-Yojimbo
-Cool Runnings
-Hook
-The Chipmunks Adventure
-Robin Hood:Men in Tights
-The Irresponsible Captain Tylor collection

The Random Quote:
"Why they put coffee in the coffee in Brazil." -Frank Sinatra from The Coffee Song

So yea, I approach road rage in three different stages

First stage: Penguin
Laid back, an' chillin;. Not much that bothers me. 'Cept killer whales (future post)

Second Stage: Hawaiian
One word: Stupidhead
People are stupid an' they have heads, thus the term stupidhead.
For more clarification, watch Lilo & Stitch.

Third Stage: Colin Farrell
Insert the word/verb/noun Fuck into every other word out of your mouth.
Good fun.

If I got a guestbook, would you sign it?

The Random Quote:
"Someday, we'll look back on this, laugh nervously and change the subject." - Anonymous

Saw the first episode of Dawson's Creek, saw the last one also.

Pacey?
Do women really prefer charming guys that are dependant on 'em?
Guess she isn't worried 'bout his personal mack daddy skills an' ability to sleep w/ every good lookin' women in Capeside. He started w/ the teacher an' ends up w/ the hometown sweetie.

What's Dawson left with?
The creek?
His lifelong dream of gettin' involved in the film/televsion industry?
The memorable experiences to last a lifetime?
Sure some people find him unattractive, but should you really take away the girl who used to climb into his bedroom an' sleep in bed w/ him for so many years?
To be teased that long an' not really get any rewards makes all those other accomplishments seem empty.

Personally, I wanted to see Joey be the one who dies an' leave everyone hangin' like they've been doin' for the past six years. That would've been some good fun eh?

Yea, I'm weird like that.
If you REALLY get to know me, you'll find that I'm a unorthodox person.
Reasons why: to be evidenced in other posts

On week two of three weeks of finals, good fun.
Headin' back into nerd mode now.

The Random Quote:
"If someone pours water on a bunch of rocks and it gets hotter, you're probably in a sauna." - Anonymous

My Mother - Randy Goodum

It's hard to remember
In summer or winter
When she hasn't been there for me

A friend a companion
I can always depend on
My mother
That's who I mean

I've taken for granted
The seeds that she planted
She's always behind everything

A teacher a seeker
A both arms outreacher
My mother
That's who I mean

Wish I could slow down the hands of time
And keep things the way they are
If she said so I would give her the world
If I could. . . I would

My love and my laughter
From here ever after
Is all that she says that she needs

My friend and companion
I can always depend on
My mother
That's who I mean
My mother
That's who I mean. . . that's who I mean

Got to watch "The Chipmunks Adventure" 'fore I had to take a final Saturday morning.
This song is one reason I admire the movie so much, the other being....
PENGUINS!!!
They're so awesome.

The Random Quote:
"You wouldn't wear shoes if you didn't have feet, so why the bra?"- Anonymous

It's a good half hour after 3am as I start this post.

What's keeping you up so late? you find yourself asking.

Simply because I actually found myself finally procrastinating this semester.
Rhetorical question: Does 20 other units to worry 'bout merit a good enough reason to procrastinate on this speech?
'Specially when I have to worry 'bout the major, more than half my grade, group film project.
Also, I'm chillin' w/ an A in the class right now.
So yea, I have to deliver a persuasive speech in a good 12hrs. from now an' I'm busy putting together a general outline to work with during the speech.

Persuasive Speech - Support the arts people!
Or at least the federal grants that offer support for the arts.

Being brain dead can bring about random philosophical thoughts.
Much like the following:

-We're all afraid of something. Take my little nephew, for instance. He's afraid of skeletons. He thinks they live in closets and under beds, and at night they come out to get you when you're asleep. And what am I afraid of? Now, I'm afraid of skeletons.

-It's funny that pirates were always going around searching for treasure, and they never realized that the real treasure was the fond memories they were creating.

-As I felt the soft cool mud squish between my toes, I thought, Man, these are not very good shoes!

Re: my "shitty" spring break, there was major cloggage of one of our sewer pipes. The downstairs toilet overflowed an' thensome covering a good portion of our tile floor an' ruining a bunch of good carpets.Whew, nothing like waking up from a powernap to find lil' chunks of feces floating around downstairs.

Hmm... just realized I'll be 21 in a good month or so.
Anybody have recommendations for a great hiding spot?

The Random Quote:
"People only curse because they can't find the words to describe themselves." - Anonymous

Surfing the internet, good fun.

Got my new domain
Head-nigga-in-charge.com
'Cause that's me, ya see
-Gansta Haiku yo

People can come up with some crazy things when they're bored.

My second spring break?
One word: shit
More on that in my next post.

The Random Quote:
"That's wasn't my brother, that was my girlfriend." -Anonymous

I woke up at about 4:58am an' haven't been able to go back to sleep.

"Why?" you ask.

Possibly because I'm stressing 'bout the fine institutions of higher learning I'm enrolled in right now.
Or possibly because of the nagging cough that was included as part of the package given to me from the common cold I acquired a week and a half ago.
Or quite possibly because of the stress caused from my current financial situation.

It's most likely a combination of the three, resulting in a thing I refer to as life.

I started up this OJT with the intent on bein' a source of entertainment for those that read it, as a way to display my wit an' insight, an' as a nice a refreshment from the usual day-to-day recordings that make up most of the ones that are made public.

Sorta hard to do that these days.
Now it's just a way for people to keep tabs on me.

For those people:
The majority of the stress is coming from the fact that my current spring break has been ruined because of the actions of one person.
A semester long, group project that is worth a lil' more than half our grade.
A semester long, group project that is supposed to be a series of short films composed by the individual groups in class all focused on a central theme that is worth a lil' more than half our grade.
The central theme being the word "action", not "redundant". I'm just bein' a little redundant because I'm just a taaaad bit angry at the moment.

"Why the anger?"

Because I was thinkin' that I'd be able to take a break this week an' spend some quallity time w/ everyone I've been neglecting over the year.
Because I was under the assumption that all we'd have left to do was the editing an' we'd be done for the whole semester w/ a month to spare.
Because a good two-thirds of the great work we put into this project was all pissed down the drain in one day.
Because a certain someone never made copies like we asked 'em to the whole semester.
Because we aren't gonna get "ideal conditions" for most of the things we shot anymore due to the change in seasons.
Because none of us have the funds to rent out the props/costumes again.
And finally because all the time, mileage, an' gas we spent on this project this semester can't be replaced with a simple "things happen when you get drunk."

Hey YOU.
What in the whole wide world of fuck were you thinking?!
Your amateur girls gone wild video wasn't exactly the way we wanted to display "action". We put so much of our souls into this project. Do you have any idea how long we spent workin' on the screenplays, the cinematography, an' the extra takes while you left early because you "got bored"? Why'd we let you join our group? We could've just borrowed equipment from somebody else.

I need a drink.

Taking a break between midterms right now.

"Shouldn't you be cramming than?"

Heh, f*ck that. 23 units have beaten me down into laziness.
Well, not really. I've found that cramming 'fore the test just makes me mix up all the information I've let my brain soak up to regurgiatate. 'Sides, that's what the night 'fore is best used for. Some food for thought: studies have shown that studying before you go to bed will help you retain more knowledge as your brain likes to fumble around w/ the info while you sleep. Read that off an article from yahoo a couple days ago.

So yea, I've probably had better spring breaks in my lifetime. Basically just a whole lotta nothing, mostly due to a bunch of last-minute cancellations of plans set well before. It's sorta sad when you find yourself missin' a study group. Forgive an' forget though eh?

Got AIM?
IM "smarterchild", good fun.

The Random Quote:
"Shiggity shiggity shwa!" - Anonymous

Wanted to post yesterday but Blogger was being disagreable w/ me.

So yea, one year and two days of happiness for me an' my loved one w/ many more to come.
For the sake of the readership, I'll close the cheese shop for tonight.

For those expecting a quality post tonight, I'm suffering from major brain farts right now, probably because my body's dropping strong hints that I should get some sleep. Either that or from studyin' for midterms next week. Only have spring break for one of two colleges, good fun.

Maybe next time.
........
Whenever that'll be.

The Random Quote:
"Zu Zu Zu"- Snoozer my ideal ham-ham

For your enjoyement, an excerpt from modern day poetry entitled "Boys & Girls", as penned by Blur:

Street's like a jungle so call the police
Following the herd down to Greece
On holiday love in the 90's
Is paranoid
On sunny beaches
Take your chances
Looking for
......
Girls who like boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love
-----------

Does anybody else wonder what people analyzing this in the future are gonna think about our society?
The 90's, good fun.

The Random Quote:
"Yea..... WHATEVER!" -Liam Lynch

Brian McKnight - The Sorry Song
It's him singing in tagalog, good fun.

Looking for a quality post today? Heh, joke's on you. Brain dead from having to work on 4 papers for this week. Good thing I don't procrastinate as badly as I used to.

The Random Quote:
"Holy SHIT!" - Mandi Moore on Punk'd

Have you ever just built up so much crap inside you during the day that when you finally let it all out you just

.............

Clog up your toilet an' have to spend the following day fixing the problem?

Random question, yes.
But when I'm taking 23 units(I upgraded folks) my brain tends to burn out from so much studying and many weird thoughts tend to float around in my head.
It would probably be good fun to be able to hear what goes on in my mind.

Well, for all the people that use my Online Journal Thingy to prove my existence, here's a quick recap on the life of Reggie:
-8 days until the 1 yr. anniversary, April Fool's day, no joke
-Life is busy, but good
-Got a cable modem, you might see me more online if my younger brother isn't using the family comp
-Unemployed right now
-Lakers are gonna make it 4 in a row
-Gonna miss seein' Seau an' Harrison in Chargers uniform
-Support the troops, not the war
-No more braces (to those that haven't seen me since forever)
-I like food
-Could use a backrub right now
-And some cream soda
-And some cash
-And a pet penguin
-Well, maybe one of those ol' penguin slide machine toys
-I need more sleep

The Random Quote:
"Would you like some Reese's Pieces?" - Good fun w/ pick-up lines

21 units = Tired Reggie an' very lil' freetime
It also sucks, swallows, spits, chews, an' regurgiatates.

The Random Quote:
"Penguins can't fly..... PENGUINS CAN'T FLY!!!!" - From one of my favorite episodes of The Critic.

Hoo Hah!!!