Spicy Pork @ MindSay

After work yesterday, and after my car got an oil change, I laid in bed and decided to take a nap. I didn't plan on sleeping for too long, knowing that I have two poker tournaments to attend. But believe me, no matter how uncomfortable I feel about doing this, I kept the "Mindsay Blog Reunion Tour" in mind.

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All throughout my workday, I felt alive. I felt great. I was having one of those days where I wish it would never end. Suddenly, I knew what to write about for the Mindsay Blog Reunion Tour. It was one of those days where it seems like things were all back in place, for as long as I put God first place. I was grateful for every second of it. I remember beginning my day with thanksgiving, and it trickled down all throughout the day.

Like I said, everything seems to be in place. I haven't had a sip of alcohol since Sunday, and I'd like to continue this for a while. This must be the result of it. However, I have had a great day all throughout the week, rain or shine. I've been sleeping a lot earlier than usual, my Angel has been doing the same, and we are finding out the results to be a lot heathier for the both of us.

While I was getting an oil change, these three girls sat next to me, while I was playing "Card Aces: Hold'em Poker" on my Palm Pre. I have this bad habit of muttering ugly comments when I lose a hand in poker. One of them overheard and responded "Pocket Jacks, only three ways to play them..." and out of instinct, I replied "...all of them are wrong! I know," Then she laughed, because we both knew that the quote is true.

We had a very short conversation until my car was ready and I had to go. I said "Ladies, have a good rest of the day..." The one I was talking to about Civics and Poker, out of instinct, said "Good night! I mean.. Have a good day..." All her friends laughed and I overheard one of them said "We're not in Holiday Inn!" I just smiled, said "Hmmm, Good morning..." as I winked and left. As I was leaving, I kept hearing one of them say "Go get his number... lol" Instead of waiting, I rushed out of there. Sorry ladies, not looking! :P

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4:00pm Yesterday Afternoon: As I was laying down, I was trying my best to think of something to post. But in reality, I was thinking harder of what "not-to-post". Maybe I am trying to hard and maybe I am thinking too much. Then it happened...

7:00pm Yesterday Evening: ...I woke up. It's ok for me to miss the lame ass poker tournament at Smiley's Sports Bar. The one I really don't want to miss the one at Frank'n'Stein's Bar & Grill. BUT, I still didn't want to get up.

I went downstairs to smoke a cigarette. I feel the energy I had all day, but now I'm just being lazy. I went and checked my phone, and all I got were Twitter notifications from Tweed. I laid my head back down on my pillow, stretched and the next thing I know...

1:00am This Morning: ...what happened? Now I'm really awake. I had dreams, dreams where you would swear that they were real. In my dream, I was happy. I went around town, meeting friends and drinking without getting drunk at all. In my dream, I didn't even think about poker, or computers, or whatever. In my dream, I was still having a good day!

My phone must've been off-the-hook with phone calls, text messages, Twitter updates, emails, and whatever. I got phone calls from numbers I didn't even know about (yes, they were local: 832 and 281 numbers). One of them was an invitation from the poker night that I knew I missed this past 10pm. Damn. Luckily, I wasn't craving chicken strips. LOL

I prepared myself dinner: Rice and canned tuna. Then I worked on my computer for a bit, with the problems I've been having with TweetDeck (it's a Twitter desktop app), and still couldn't get it to work.

It was quiet around the house, and I didn't want to stay on the phone too long, so I decided: Maybe I should get back to my "to-do list" tomorrow instead. I went back to sleep at 4:00am and woke up at 8:00am. I knew I couldn't sleep any more than I already had.

This is probably one of those seasons of my life, where I hybernate most. I should take advantage of it.

The weirdest thing about it: I didn't take any sleeping pills throughout the night, like I normally would. This I gotta say, Today was a Good Day.

Boring huh?

Our friend who has been the hospital for three months goes home on Monday.  Yesterday and today (and tomorow) we cleaned and reorganized the apartment.  We bought new dishes and microwave and new furniture is en route.  Tomorrow we rig new lights in the kitchen and polish the floors.  Can you say tired?

 

I think changing the Army's everyday uniform to a beret and camo was a fashion gaffe.

 

Warren Buffet is innerested in revitalizing the passenger railroad system.  I'm thinking I want a train job.

Waiting all Mulder chucking day for UPS. Yesterday we waited until after 6 then, thinking the work day must be done, went to find dinner. They came while we were gone. It is almost 8 and the "promised" Thursday delivery has yet to occur.

 

Next time you're in my town, eat at Range. They make nettle-stuffed ravioli that will make you wante to eat nothing but that for the rest of your life. Yes, nettles.

 

The housemate remembered to get whole wheat flour and yeast, so my inner baker will be outwardly manifest soon. I haven't bought a loaf of bread in years and before October hadn't made bread in more years than that. Lately, though I have been baking to provide a healthy alternative to ordinary store-bought for a coupla friends with major health issues. It has worked out well. Check out my fb foodie files album (Environgirl makes me take pictures of the stuff I cook.

 

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UPS arrived at 8:10.  I was cordial.

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Off to forage.

 

 

Ok, so I haven't really been on Mindsay lately. Most of you know, I've been using Facebook and Twitter heavily to stay in contact with friends and family members.  Many of my online-friends in Facebook and Twitter are most likely the same people I met here in Mindsay.  Thank you!

On my birthday, two months ago, I purchased a new phone, the "Palm Pre". It does nearly everything I've always wanted a phone to do...... well... the only thing it currently doesn't let me do: Log into Mindsay.  That's ok... It's the least of my concern. :p

I've been keeping myself busy, productive, and creative lately. And at the same time, I've developed a lifestyle I never knew I would ever end up having. My work schedule has been easier and steady lately, since I've been getting home from work a lot earlier.

So, I'm sure those of you who still keep in touch with me on Twitter and Facebook know, I am now officially an "amateur poker player".  When I said "keeping myself busy", poker has been one of them.  Not only am I known in just one or two sports bars, I am recognized as a cunning and tricky "card shark" all over Houston, TX and surrounding cities. They used to call me Roger. But now, they have sorta coined a nickname for me: Hot Sauce.  Even when I laid low from the poker scene during August and October, I always qualified for the City Championship events. Here are a few expected events that I will be attending:

- Wednesday, November 11 @ Fox & Hound South, Houston, TX: October City Championship
- Sunday, November 15 @ B.B. Wolf's, Stafford, TX: Quarterly Regional Hold'em Poker Championship

There's another thing that's been keeping me busy. But that's for a friends-only entry. :) :) :) :) ;) <3

And slowly, I am drifting from the poker tables to the pool tables. Again, not my choice, but I seem to be getting into that, too.

But I choose not to forget my guitar.  I have been picking it up lately, singing these songs of freedom, it's all I've ever had; redemption songs. Thank you Bob Marley!  I am slowly emancipating myself from mental slavery.


Oh, and couple more things:

Wordpress (http://callmeroger.wordpress.com):  I have one.  I don't expect all of you to check it out.  But it is dedicated specifically for my poker life (statistics, wins, losses, records).  But if you have the time and if it isn't so much to ask, I'd like to hear your opinion on the simple and humble template design.  How does it look? :)

And for the "Mindsay Reunion Blog Tour", I will be responding to the comments, and I will be commenting and  replying on yours tomorrow. Thanks!


p.s. After writing this entry, I just might stay here in Mindsay a bit longer. :)