xxx truth becomes lies xxx

a recap: how i spent my summer

a brother became a son then once again a brother
except then said brother said this brother was dead to him
young black men became more frightening as did the darker hours of day
and taco bell
but i became more aware of my surroundings and of what matters
for example, taco bell would make one crappy last meal
an uncle became post-mortem and this took a wayward son homeward
a father became a figure much slimmer than the son but
still much more full of vanity (throwing that word in there for scott marie schultz)
an apartment became a danger zone and subsequently
725 became a great new price for rent
the old, awesome phone number became one less cool
(hint it spells tug arfs)
the newly wed empty nesters became dog owners
but it turned out the demon dog owned them
at work an easy fire became much harder to get rid of
and that same fellow became discontent, once more with feeling
the soul searcher found relief, a little peace, then broke it
with the passing weeks he became more adept at acceptance
more compliant with routine, though still not complacent
some hurricanes became tropical storms while others were more fierce
(jeff, sorry you became displaced)
a gallon of gas became an uncommon commodity
the instability of the economy became more apparent
the crisis talk made me want uncharted territory
donna became a year older, though i looked and felt much older than my stated age
i became tired of writing and quit.

Howse check

Hey guys we're getting ready to send out the "save the date" magnets for our wedding. It pretty much just has the date so people that are coming can remember it. If you guys could email me your mailing addresses that would be awesome. I'm gonna send this message to you on Myspace as well so if you already did, then just disregard this. Love and miss you guys.

vulnerable

We got robbed at gunpoint Monday night. Donna and I were sitting in our car, enjoying the night air and talking when two guys wearing red bandanas came up one on each side. The one on Donna's side was armed with a double-barrel rifle. The one on my side had a semi-automatic handgun. I was totally powerless. I told them to take the car, whatever they wanted. He had me get out of the car and onto the ground. He told me to take my pants off. The one guy was cussing at Donna and that made me very angry. I repeated multiple times, "Don't hurt my wife." This annoyed them and I apparently was not quick enough with my pants. The one guy told the other just to shoot me if he had to. They did not get my wallet as it was not in those pants.

They took Donna's wallet and a set of keys. They asked for cell phones which we did not have and a purse which Donna does not possess. This frustrated them. They ran off from us and I looked at the back of their vehicle for tag or decals et cetera. There were none. I was thankful that Donna had not been hurt. I got my shoes and we walked down the hill back to our apartment. I didn't feel uncomfortable that I was walking around without pants. After the police left and our locks had been changed we left town. Donna has taken care of cancelling our cards, protecting our identity, et cetera. I'm taking off until next Tuesday so we can get moved into a new apartment.

Waffle House Wedding

Holy Hell! This is the greatest video on the internet! Please, guys, go have a looksie...

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/ftp/multimedia/waffleweddingx/publish_to_web/

Pass out the cigars

I'm a daddy and congrats,you're all uncles! It's a boy!

He's a beautiful little hyperactive bundle of joy!

Really, it's all so exciting---
Three weeks and we've already sent him to bed without dinner more than once.

Is 120lbs big for a baby?

Oh, but you see--
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.

I Dumped The Girl

Andrea and I are no longer together. It's a long story. I am a jerk, mostly. She wasn't perfect either. I realize how much my fear of commitment affects all ventures in my life. It especially puts a damper on my love life. Unless there is a perfect [for me] women who convinces me that we should be together, I anticipate being alone forever. God help me.

21 days...

...until my last full weekend in this town. I'll be less busy then and able to post more. I think about you guys often. I hope you're all doing well.

I'll leave you with some lyrics that sort of describe how I'm feeling right now. The funny part is, the singer actually wrote this song about Gainesville. No shit.

Well you've got the perfect disguise and youre looking okay
From the bottom of the best to the worst well what can I say
Cause you cocked your head to shoot me down
And I dont give a damn about you or this town no more
No, but I know the score
Need me to fall down so you can climb up
Some fool-ass ladder. Well, good luck.
I hope, hope theres something better up there
Cause you cocked your head to shoot me down
And I dont give a damn about you or this town no more
No, cause I know the score
Broke my back

Perfect Disguise
Modest Mouse