Remembering Madam Publix Bag...

This is an old blog post of mine that was on my myspace. My only blog on my myspace actually. I just thought it deserved to join the other blogs...oh, if you're wondering, she is still around....

I don't really do this whole blog thing but what the heck...besides, this story is definitely worth it. Basically, I was on my way to work and extremely pressed for time. Everything was going smooth. Traffic wasn't hectic at all, the train made it to downtown fast and the metromover didn't break down. But once I stepped out of that metromover, it all changed... There was this "Woman" - Middle aged, buisness class - carrying her lunch in a publix bag. She was getting out of the metromover aswell and was right in front of me. The Escalator had a line of people so I decided to take the stairs. Guess who wanted to join me? You guessed it, "Madam Publix Bag". It was as if she was racing me to them. Anyway, she was trucking her way towards those stairs but once she started going down them it seemed as if she ran out of freaking gas! One by one - One by One - Holy Crap! I seriously thought this lady was playing with me or something. RECAP: 1)When we got out of the metromover - She got in front of me. 2)Walking towards the stairs - she was behind me and looked like a freaking linebacker trying to get in front of me 3) Down the stairs - She decided to relax, take her time and enjoy each stair one by freaking one. Moving on, there were people painting the rails so sadly, I couldn't go around her. I had to suck it up the whole way down. Mind you, I had about 3 minutes to cross the street get up the elevator and and get to the office. Towards the bottom I was feeling a bit impatient so I decided to go around her and dodge paint cans. She knew I was coming and had her Satanic publix bag waiting for me. One more step towards freedom and.........I tripped on her God forsaken Publix Bag!!! Everyone was asking me "Hey are you ok?" But Madam Publix Bag did a quicktake and kept on walking while swaying her publix bag side to side in victory. To not make this story any longer, I basically got up, limped all the way to my job looking like freaking Quasimodo and managed to make it on time. Next time I see that woman, I'll be waiting with a Costco bag and some running shoes.

It's been a long time......

Lately I've been really productive with my "creativity". I go through some random spurts of inspiration and well, why not seize the moment? Old hobbies of mine have been resurrected and recent ones enhanced. For example, I used to be an "artsy fartsy" kid. Walking around the school with my portfolio and sketches all over my books. (including my bible) I've always loved art. I can't help but admire people who create beautiful, interesting, and original things with their hands. But this is one of those things I like to save for myself. It's mine and mine alone, my own personal hobby that I enjoy when I feel ispired and let it rip. As opposed to art classes that require a certain amount of art projects due YESTERDAY. That's ok....I tried it...Pass! I have many friends that are amazing artists and you would've never known. For me, it's JUST a hobby and lately I've been practicing this hobby quite fervently. I must say, I'm very proud of what my imagination has conjured up. Kinda' wierd but pretty cool. And then theres music.....Ah, my mistress. (Amy knows, she's totally cool with my affair) Melody, Harmony, Rhythm.....Need I say more? I can spend hours sitting down on my couch and just playing my guitar- then putting it down and groovin' on the bass- and if my fingers still work, I'll smack a practice pad around a bit...by the way, Monday...is my Piano day. But lately, I've slowed down on the practicing and have been putting more time into actually writing music. Sam and I co-wrote a song which we will play at Easter service. Also, I've been wrinting lyrics to a couple of arrangements I've had stashed away and they're coming out pretty cool. Think: James Morrison. I really don't plan on getting anything from this other than my own personal satisfaction. Its simply fun. But yeah....just thought I should share.

What a game!

I'm not going to lie, I'm not a giants fan. But I am a Dolphins fan and their perfect searson record was threatened. People try and justify the record by saying that the Pats won more games than the Dolphins did and "it's true" but like Tom Brady said "We didn't win the MOST IMPORTANT game". You see, the dolphins won every game AND the superbowl. The Pats won every game but lost the superbowl. But if it helps them go to sleep at night, let them say whatever they want. Anyway, what a game! We were sitting in the edge of our seats the whole time. Giants' defense were giving every oounce of energy, strength and heart they had in them. Any football fan has to admit "This was a great game!!!" It's going down in history for sure. I lost my voice and i'm pretty sure I lost a few pounds too! At least something this football season made me happy. It's enough our Dolphins shattered our hearts this season but losing our perfect season record would have been the icing on the "Dolphin Let-down" cake.

Congratulations Giants and on behalf of every Miami Dolphins fan - Thankyou!