Tim

I've decided that I want to dedicate some time for a blog entry for each member of my family individually. I figured I'd start from the youngest and work my way up.

That means this is the lead off kid.

When I was 9 years old my mom was pregnant with Tim. We had all been told that this was the last one that my mom would be having, and seeing as i was already the only boy with two sisters I desperately wanted a baby brother. In fact, That Christmas, when my mom asked what it was that I wanted for a present my answer was a brother. well... 3 months later my wish came true!

Merry Christmas!!!

Tim is one of a kind. Anyone who knows him knows exactly how unique he is.  His personality is a mixture of spaz and hyper all the way to caring and sensitive. Tim definitely doesn't shy away from attention either. People love him, no matter what he does.

Like I said earlier though, he has such a wide range in his personality, that it is not uncommon to see him deliver a hit in football that's almost worth watching on ESPN... and then right afterwards watch him pick up his victim off the ground. I love watching him play. In fact, i just about live for Saturdays so i could see him play. His games truly set a tone for the rest of my day.

another big hit from Tim...

It seems as though Tim and I have a strong connection. We usually are on the same page and always enjoy being in each others company. I've never argued with him, and always have a good time doing whatever we do together. There was not a single person that wrote me more letters on my mission than Tim. He easily wrote me once a week. It really meant a lot to me, in fact one of the most precious letters i have from him goes as follows, "hey rob, don't have anything to write, just thought I'd write you. Miss you, Tim"That letter was probably one of the most meaningful letters i could have ever received from someone and i could definitely feel the love and support from him.

This entry goes out to Tim. You're the man bud!

God bless the rebound kids

The rebound kids.

you've seen them. They are everywhere. Its a classification or label put on the best of us and it seems it is put there for a lifetime.

These are the kids, if you didn't know, who are ALWAYS there for you. These are the ones, who you can count on to help you with any given situation. They, however, probably don't get enough of what they deserve.

for example, take the man who might help you with your car on the side of the freeway when your broken down.. later down the road, what are the chances someone else helps him?

or how about the girl that is always there for dating drama help for the guy, but never gets the guy of her dreams in the end? These are the same rebound kids who are always banished to the "friend zone." never more, never less...

You can't forget about the coworker who is always there for you when you "need time off," but never gets that luxury themselves...

These are only 3 examples, but world, they are everywhere. They do not get nearly enough credit. This blog goes out to all you rebounders out there. This is a tribute, and finally some of the credit that you deserve... here's to hoping you get a lot more in the near future!

Tribute to women...

I'm on a role with posting blogs that have something to do with songs, but I absolutely had to put this one down as I see it as classic. Since I've come home and been given the assignment to go on a date every week, the topic of women has been on my mind constantly. I'm not quite at a level where I've gone on a date every week, but I'd like to think that i'm somewhere around 60%; not that I don't want to, more that I struggle to find time to adequately scratch my forehead!
That being said, and women on my mind, there is a song that I really like and find quite humorous dealing with women. Thanks Billy Joel.

Here it is live...

She can kill with a smile, she can wound with her eyes
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child, but she's always a woman to me

She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you
She can ask for the truth, but she'll never believe
And she'll take what you give her as long it's free
Yeah, She steals like a thief, but she's always a woman to me

Ohhh... she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time
Ohhh... and she never gives out
And she never gives in, she just changes her mind

And she'll promise you more than the garden of Eden
Then she'll carelessly cut you and laugh while you're bleeding
But she'll bring out the best and the worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself 'cause she's always a woman to me

Ohhh... she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time
Ohhh... and she never gives out
And she never gives in, she just changes her mind

She's frequently kind and she's suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases, she's nobody's fool
And she can't be convicted, she's earned her degree
And the most she will do is throw shadows at you,
But she's always a woman to me

Ohhh... she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants, she's ahead of her time
Ohhh... and she never gives out
And she never gives in, she just changes her mind

Anyways, world, I hope you enjoyed that one as much as I did. Happy wife hunting!

Rock and Roll Life of ours

Yesterday I was just listening to my tunes on my ipod whilst walking around on school campus. I could not help but put a huge smile on my face when this song came on. Still not quite sure if it was the funny lyrics, the awesome beat, or what.. but listen here.

I am fully convinced that EVERYTHING in life is happening to the beat to this song!

As I listened to this song, I looked around... everyone and everything around me was moving to the beat! Maybe I was just in a good mood, but I'm pretty sure if I wasn't all it would take is to listen to this song and I'll get a laugh out of it and everything would turn around real quick.

thanks Eric Hutchinson

World, take the challenge.. just walk down the street with this buzzing in your ear, I promise you all the smiles and laughs that I experienced. You'll see where I'm coming from.. Guarantee it!

See for yourself...

Story of my life....

I thought i'd blog about this subject... then i heard this song.
this is me... thanks John Mayer.

My stupid mouth
Has got me in trouble
I said too much again
To a date over dinner yesterday
And I could see
She was offended
She said "well anyway..."
Just dying for a subject change


Oh, another social casualty
Score one more for me
How could I forget?
Mama said "think before speaking"
No filter in my head
Oh, what's a boy to do
I guess he better find one soon


We bit our lips
She looked out the window
Rolling tiny balls of napkin paper
I played a quick game of chess with the salt and pepper shaker
And I could see clearly, An indelible line was drawn
Between what was good, what JUST slipped out and what went wrong


Oh, the way she feels about me has changed
Thanks for playing, try again.
How could I forget?
Mama said "think before speaking"
No filter in my head
Oh, what's a boy to do
I guess he better find one


I'm never speaking up again
It only hurts me
I'd rather be a mystery
Than she desert me


Oh I'm never speaking up again
Starting now... Starting now


One more thing
Why is it my fault?
So maybe I try too hard
But it's all because of this desire
I just wanna be liked
I just wanna be funny
Looks like the jokes on me
So call me captain backfire


I'm never speaking up again
it only hurts me
I'd rather be a mystery
than she desert me


oh i'm never speaking up again
i'm never speaking up again
i'm never speaking up again
Starting now, starting now...