Last night, the three of us drove up to a mall parking lot in Tempe to see the fireworks. We then walked to a bridge that crossed Tempe Town Lake. The show was approximately a mile away at Tempe Beach Park. For standing on a sidewalk, we had a pretty great view.
The show lasted about 35 minutes. Honestly, it sort of dragged on. Jessi and I joked that it would bring so much more bang for the buck (sorry for the pun) if they used the same amount of fireworks, but in a 10 minute production. "Better yet," Jessi said, "wouldn't it be awesome if they just lit everything at the same time?"
For some reason, I envisioned it much like the fireworks scene from Coneheads.
Well...IT HAPPENED.
Last night in San Diego, a computer malfunction caused every firework to light simultaneously. The result wasn't as epic as I had imagined, (I'm sure there weren't any sunburns inflicted) but it was pretty damn cool.
I love the crowd reaction. You could tell they were thinking, "If that's the opening salvo, I can't imagine what the finale looks like." I thoroughly encourage you to watch other videos of the event on YouTube. Kids are crying. Every car alarm in the Bay area was going off. It's hilarious.
Talk about a once in a lifetime occurrence. If it was up to me, every fireworks show would be this majestic. Could you imagine this over Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland every night?
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day
I'll leave you tonight with one of my all time favorite performances. Filmed before game 2 of the 2001 World Series.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Meet Joey
Two weeks ago, I started volunteering for a local dog rescue. Ohana Animal Rescue pulls dogs from the county shelter that are on the euthanasia list. At that point, foster parents will rehabilitate them, and make them available for adoption. Ohana has adoption events three times per week at a Phoenix area Petsmart. Starting next week, we'll be holding adoption events at a second Petsmart location.
We started fostering Joey last Friday. He's a six-month-old wire haired Jack Russell terrier. He's a sweetheart. We absolutely adore him. In just the last three days, he's almost entirely housebroken. (He pooped on the carpet this morning, but it was right by the patio door.) Poor guy has an upper respiratory infection, so he's barking like a sea lion.
As I was on my laptop last night, he jumped onto the couch and set his head on my shoulder. Thought it was the perfect opportunity to get him on webcam.
We started fostering Joey last Friday. He's a six-month-old wire haired Jack Russell terrier. He's a sweetheart. We absolutely adore him. In just the last three days, he's almost entirely housebroken. (He pooped on the carpet this morning, but it was right by the patio door.) Poor guy has an upper respiratory infection, so he's barking like a sea lion.
As I was on my laptop last night, he jumped onto the couch and set his head on my shoulder. Thought it was the perfect opportunity to get him on webcam.
Monday, July 2, 2012
An Epic Mashup Monday
To be perfectly honest, I had no intention whatsoever to create a Mashup Monday post this week. Then, I accidentally stumbled upon Go Home Productions most recent track, which happened to debut today.
I have never heard anything like it. Something so seamless. So...flawless. It's one of the greatest tunes I have ever had the good fortune to hear. So, without further adieu, I present (I Am The) Trampoline (To The Other Side).
I have never heard anything like it. Something so seamless. So...flawless. It's one of the greatest tunes I have ever had the good fortune to hear. So, without further adieu, I present (I Am The) Trampoline (To The Other Side).
Feel Good Video Of The Day
This is the latest advertisement for Coca Cola. I've been debating whether to share it or not. It is truly a heartwarming video, but ultimately, it's to push a soda. In any event, this clip helped me to regain a little bit of faith in the human race.
Best JW Baptism EVER
The following video popped up on YouTube a couple of weeks ago. There is no information as to where or when it was taken, but I'm assuming it was during one of this year's district conventions. Thanks to Chris Fugue for adding Yakety Sax to the video. It makes it all the more enjoyable.
Now, why haven't any of us thought about doing that before? Gotta get wet to be part of their silly club. Makes sense that you have to get wet to get out. Rinse off all of the brainwashing.
Now, why haven't any of us thought about doing that before? Gotta get wet to be part of their silly club. Makes sense that you have to get wet to get out. Rinse off all of the brainwashing.
300
THIS.....IS.....AWESOME!!!!!
Tomorrow will be six weeks since I started a gluten free diet. In that time, I have lost 22 pounds. When I weighed myself this morning, I came in at 300.
Today is the first time in my adult life, 22 years to be exact, that I have been at this weight. The last time was during my sophomore year of high school in 1990. It's crazy to think that very soon, within the next day or so, the digital scale will have the number 2 as the first digit of my weight. I have never seen that before.
This is really hard to believe. And, all because of gluten. Wow...
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How Dubstep Sounds To Adults (Video)
I laughed hysterically when I saw this. I must say, the guy is spot on...
Monday, June 25, 2012
My Fourth "Twitch Day"
On June 25, 2009, I was officially diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome. Since then, every June 25th has been deemed my annual "Twitch Day".
Life has undergone so many changes since I started exhibiting symptoms of TS. If not for Tourette's, I wouldn't have started writing. 1,149 posts later, I'm still at it. Granted, it's not as often as I would like to publish. As I have been feeling better, I've been spending less and less time online. But, nearly 1,200 blog posts is quite an accomplishment (for my ADHD ass, anyway).
Because of Tourette's, I am also currently on Social Security Disability. I'm making less than half of what I did, working technical support for Verizon Wireless, but we get by. Some months, it requires one hell of a juggling act to make ends meet. But, if it weren't for TS, I wouldn't have become a stay-at-home dad. I would likely be working 10-12 hours a day, and my little girl would spend most of her week in daycare. There is nothing better than sitting on the couch, having her walk into the living room, staggering and sleepy eyed, and getting the first hug of the day. I am so incredibly lucky to be able to stay home, do some chores around the house, and spend time with my baby.
In the last 4-6 weeks, I have doubted the possibility that I have Tourette's Syndrome. Since starting on a gluten free diet, my tics have all but disappeared. Up until today, I have only had one tic in the last month. I have read in a couple of places that, for unknown reasons, Tourette's and Celiac disease tend to go hand in hand. Anecdotal evidence suggests that if you have Tourette's Syndrome, odds are you have some type of gluten intolerance.
So far today, I have been ticking like mad. They're complex tics, meaning that I'm having motor tics and vocal tics simultaneously. My "go to" tic has always been where my head cocks back violently, and I, well, bark.
I have been stressed out today, and I didn't sleep very well last night. Pair that with the fact that I'm exerting myself more and more each day (physically speaking), and I tend to overdo it. I forget that, just six weeks ago, I couldn't walk. Now, I'm spending more quality time with my daughter. I'm doing dishes, and laundry, vacuuming, and taking out the trash every day. I've started to add some type of physical activity to my day. I have also stepped up my volunteer work in recent weeks. I have to remember, "baby steps". I need to pace myself, so that I don't die from exhaustion before the end of the month.
I thought my Tourette's had completely gone away with the start of the gluten free diet. Turns out, I was wrong. It's no big deal. I can handle this.
I've said it before...the twitching, the stuttering and jerking and shouting have all become part of who I am. To be honest, I can't picture myself without it anymore.
I am Twitch, as much as I am Adam.
Life has undergone so many changes since I started exhibiting symptoms of TS. If not for Tourette's, I wouldn't have started writing. 1,149 posts later, I'm still at it. Granted, it's not as often as I would like to publish. As I have been feeling better, I've been spending less and less time online. But, nearly 1,200 blog posts is quite an accomplishment (for my ADHD ass, anyway).
Because of Tourette's, I am also currently on Social Security Disability. I'm making less than half of what I did, working technical support for Verizon Wireless, but we get by. Some months, it requires one hell of a juggling act to make ends meet. But, if it weren't for TS, I wouldn't have become a stay-at-home dad. I would likely be working 10-12 hours a day, and my little girl would spend most of her week in daycare. There is nothing better than sitting on the couch, having her walk into the living room, staggering and sleepy eyed, and getting the first hug of the day. I am so incredibly lucky to be able to stay home, do some chores around the house, and spend time with my baby.
In the last 4-6 weeks, I have doubted the possibility that I have Tourette's Syndrome. Since starting on a gluten free diet, my tics have all but disappeared. Up until today, I have only had one tic in the last month. I have read in a couple of places that, for unknown reasons, Tourette's and Celiac disease tend to go hand in hand. Anecdotal evidence suggests that if you have Tourette's Syndrome, odds are you have some type of gluten intolerance.
So far today, I have been ticking like mad. They're complex tics, meaning that I'm having motor tics and vocal tics simultaneously. My "go to" tic has always been where my head cocks back violently, and I, well, bark.
I have been stressed out today, and I didn't sleep very well last night. Pair that with the fact that I'm exerting myself more and more each day (physically speaking), and I tend to overdo it. I forget that, just six weeks ago, I couldn't walk. Now, I'm spending more quality time with my daughter. I'm doing dishes, and laundry, vacuuming, and taking out the trash every day. I've started to add some type of physical activity to my day. I have also stepped up my volunteer work in recent weeks. I have to remember, "baby steps". I need to pace myself, so that I don't die from exhaustion before the end of the month.
I thought my Tourette's had completely gone away with the start of the gluten free diet. Turns out, I was wrong. It's no big deal. I can handle this.
I've said it before...the twitching, the stuttering and jerking and shouting have all become part of who I am. To be honest, I can't picture myself without it anymore.
I am Twitch, as much as I am Adam.
'All You Need Is Love' Turns 45
On June 25, 1967, The Beatles recorded their masterpiece, All You Need is Love, in front of a live studio audience. The track was also recorded with the world in attendance. Their recording session was the first ever live, worldwide satellite broadcast.
It's fascinating to watch. Enjoy...
It's fascinating to watch. Enjoy...
Mashup Monday - Party Rock In The Cantina
If you are anything like me, you think that LMFAO is an insult to music. I guess it's a matter of not what you know, but who you know. The group is comprised of the brother and son of Barry Gordy, the head of Motown.
In any event, someone brilliantly edited mesh of their Party Rock video, with the audio from the Mos Eisley Cantina scene in Star Wars. Hilarious.
In any event, someone brilliantly edited mesh of their Party Rock video, with the audio from the Mos Eisley Cantina scene in Star Wars. Hilarious.
Feel Good Video Of The Day
Today's video is of Jake Bouma. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, and visited his oncologist on June 22, after four rounds of chemotherapy.
Isn't science fucking awesome?
Isn't science fucking awesome?
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Sunday Comics
Only the Bible would consider someone that nearly slit his kid's throat because of voices in his head a good father. Happy Father's Day, everyone.
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