The peacekeeper trapped in a dog's body..

Most dogs protect their owners. That's not anything special. But to have a dog who hated violence regardless of who its against, now that's something special. And that was Spykey. He hated any roughhousing/poking/hitting. (It was Chris who was doing most of this) His high shrill bark would be his way of saying, "STOP! NO VIOLENCE IN THIS HOUSE!."
I never had a dog growing up, and while I have two now, I always thought of spykey as a first for pet for me, even though I only saw him on weekends and the occasional trip to Germany. He was my bunk buddy while I stayed in Spokane briefly before heading to UW. (Little did I know I would return to Spokomton later in life.) I didn't think a little dog could hog a blow up twin mattress, but Spike insisted that he lay right next to me and block any movement I may have wanted. He was the only dog that could rock a tiny bow like a champ... He was a good dog, and he will be missed.

Everything is better with drums...

Ever listen to something and think, "How can I make this better?" Well... add more drums... can never have too much drums.. EVER. Dont believe me? Check it:





No? You don't agree yet? Remember that soulja boy song all the kids are going crazy for? (ya, I know I am showing my age, but i don't have any idea what they are talking about in the song.) Barely listenable before, add some drums.....




I will end my my argument with this: Macguyver + Drums = WIN



Little side note, I know there are other drummers on youtube worthy of being mentioned/added the argument but Vadrum is awesome with his bass pedal.

Let's tour the gym before we get started....

Gold's Gym is running a special for "9 WEEKS FOR 19 DOLLARS! WOW WOW WOW" So I went in during some off-hours when some kid was the only one working. He tried to take my on the obligatory "gym tour" that I am well aware of from working at LA Fitness.
Little insider secret from an ex-sales counselor.
The purpose of this tour is to get the potential member to get a little more comfortable with their surroundings. More importantly, it is a chance for the sales person to learn more about the person and find ways to coax the reasons for not joining out of them. Now, pay attention, this is important.
The Sales person asks questions that they will use later when the potential member has reasons for NOT joining. Things like, "Is there anyone supporting you in your goal to lose weight?" "My wife and kids." Remember this answer... A simple question like that can take away a reason for not joining. When it comes down to deciding to join, that person cannot use the excuse that the significant other does not want to join. The statement was already made that the wife DOES support the weight loss goal. Simple questions like that take away every excuse not to join the gym, until you are left with no other choice! That may be a little harsh, but it certainly doesn't make it any easier.

Defender of the Universe!!!

Ahh.. sweet memories of days without worry. Sitting down to some spam and rice and watching the greatest cartoon. (Well at least it was in my eyes back in the day.)
What a delight to see that it was on the Xbox Live Video Marketplace and to top it off, the first episode is free. You know, first hit's free, the rest should and probably is a couple hundred "space bucks" (crazy 4:5 ratio Microsoft points). I have yet to rush home and check out the first episode, but it should be worth it to see that awesome intro...

"From days of long ago... From uncharted regions of the universe... comes a legend.. the legend of voltron, DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE!!!"

Brings chills just thinking about it. :P