Status...

So much for trying to keep up with my blog. You can follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/joliva1180 . I will try to keep this up to date, as I can do it through my phone while I am in Mississippi/Texas for the next 2 months for training. Make sure to follow me on twitter and you can even get it sent to your mobile device.

Uh Oh.....

Low-density lipoprotein levels were higher then they were supposed to be on my blood tests. Didnt fast the 12-14 hours I was supposed to because I did not have advanced warning. Getting retested today. Not sure what happens if they come back high again.....

When Things Get Crazy....

It is good to know who is truly there for you. It has been a pretty emotional week. Some negative, but believe it or not...A LOT of positive...

I Don't Know Where I'm Going, But I Sure Know Where I've Been...

So many emotions and thoughts in my head right now. Good , bad and other. Thank you for all of you that have been so supportive so far. I've had to do a lot in a little bit of time and if it wasn't for my family and true friends, I wouldn't be able to do it. 7 more days until I head out to Ft. Bliss, Texas (Ft. Bliss my ass lol). There til sep 26, home for about a week then out til july/august of next year. I'm taking a big ass vacation when I get back!

So Much To Do, Such Little Time...

I have so much to do before I leave!!!!

My Mission In Iraq...

This is what I will be doing overseas:


"Internal and External detention Security operations at a theater Internment facility. Will have direct contact with detainees to provide care, custody and security."

My Big News....

So today consisted of getting my blood drawn for 6 different tests. Getting my dental x rays, setting up my eye exam for monday morning and receiving shots for Hep B, Typhoid, and Anthrax.....yes Anthrax.....


Anyone guess what the news I was talking about yesterday was? I'm getting deployed overseas....

I MAY HAVE SOME REALLY BIG NEWS COMING SOON....

STAY TUNED. I DON'T TYPE IN CAPS, SO THIS IS BIG....

Happy Hump Day...

Well its Wednesday. Fell asleep around 1:30, woke up at 5:30. It's 6:40am and Im about to head out the door. Hopefully today isn't too bad and I get off early. Happy Hump Day!

Did You Know...

It is illegal to dance publicly in Iowa's largest city (Iowa City) between the times of 2am and 6am on Monday through Saturday, and until 8am on Sunday? Interesting city ordinance that dates back to 1942. Wonder if the city will catch up with the times and change their law. Read more about it here.

Congrats Prince Fielder...

Prince showed glimpses of his dad (Cecil Fielder) as he won the Home Run Derby. Congratulations Prince.

Prince Fielder Vs. Nelson Cruz....

Been watching the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. I put my money on Prince Fielder from the beginning and hopefully he comes through. Started off with 8 players and he is in the top 2. They just started the final round. It's him and Nelson Cruz in the finals. Cruz is just starting to bat. Go Prince!

Post Mohawk...

Farewell Mowhawk...

About to head out to get my haircut. I've had a mohawk for 17 days and today marks it's final appearance. It's actually pretty symbolic lol It declares the official end of my vacation. Might post a before and after pic when I get back. It was fun while it lasted.

I Got A Feeling...

Feels like I want to smile, feels like I want to cry, feels like I want to run, feels like I want to sleep, feels like I want to sing, feels like I want to fight, feels like I want to drink, feels like I want to eat, feels like I want to swim, feels like I want to scream, feels like I need a hug, feels like I need a call, feels like I need to compete, feels like I need to speak, feels like I need to stop worrying, feels like I need to laugh, feels like I need to scratch, feels like I need to drive, I don't really know what I feel...

Whats Your Name...

Sad to say I'm only in town for the night,
I got like 8 hours left before my flight,
I'm really trying to stay respectful and polite,
Now you can tell me go to hell, if you like,
Because I'm not a guy that wants to trip ,
Get mad cause your not interested, and start yellin fuck you bitch
Now don't get it twisted, I'm going to look when you pass
But I'm not the one to pull on your arm or grab your ass
And I'm not the one thats going to be playin about what we do,
Before its over your gonna say, "shit, I should pay you"
Please believe it

Such A Great Song...

Back From NOLA

Got back last night from New Orleans. Had a lot of time during my flight there last week, and my flight back yesterday to think of many topics I want to write about. I jotted most of the ideas down on the notebook I took along on my trip. So this is a warning of the upcoming surge of posts that will probably begin to pop up in the next couple of days or weeks. It should be a barrage of ideas that will get me back on pace to my goal of averaging 1 post a day for the whole year, especially because I am a significant number behind my goal as of right now. Anyway, great trip to New Orleans (I'll write about it) and happy to be back in CA also though. Today I am spending the day with my son so I can't wait to go pick him up, I'm leaving in 5 minutes. As far as the large number of posts I plan on posting on here soon, you have been warned.

Sarah Palin Resigns As Alaska Governor...

Sarah Palin announced today that she will be stepping down as Alaskan Governor on July 26. This raises the question of her doing this to spend time planning a possible run at the White House in 2012. Great to know she was elected as Governor in 2006 and spent about a year in office before she took almost the whole year off to run as John McCain's running mate, and then leaves office a year and a half before her term ends. She does the people of Alaska proud. Her explanation at her news conference today was that since she decided she would not run for re-election next year, she did not want to be seen as a "lame duck" Governor and decided to step down. If she truly makes a run at the White House in 2012, I welcome it. Makes it even easier for the Democrats to win again. This person is not a qualified candidate and that was well documented during her Vice Presidential run/debates/media interviews. Nice to know when things get tough, you can just quit your job and run for another one.

Be Safe On 4th Of July...

I hope everyone has a good holiday weekend. Everyone should enjoy themselves but make sure things don't get too out of hand. If you are going to be drinking, make sure you have a designated driver or if your going to be in the Orange County area and think you will have some drinks but won't have a designated driver you can use this great service! It's Scooter Patrol, and it's free. Check out the site and if you think you will need a driver,take advantage of this public service. Call in before 5pm and let them know where you will be and someone from the service will come to meet you and drive your own car home for you. They have been featured in many articles in the OC register and Los Angeles Times and Toyota of Huntington Beach has even donated an additional car to the organization. Better safe then sorry, make sure you make your reservation. If you don't feel comfortable with that concept you can always call a cab; Yellow Cab has the largest fleet in Orange County and you can check out their website here, or call them at 1-800-4-My-Taxi (1-800-469-8294, write it down before you head out).

Those services and options are for my West Coast friends. For my people in the dirty dirty (New Orleans baby!) you can access Zingo Designated Drivers for the same concept as the above Scooter Patrol Service, but it does have some small fees here, but still a good option. If not, the taxi service with the biggest fleet in the New Orleans metro area is United Cab Company, although there are many other taxis roaming throughout the city you can pick up. You can check out their website here, or contact them at 504-522-9771 (Again, write this down if you want to have it handy). Everyone have fun this weekend!! And if you live in an area where fireworks are legal, enjoy and be safe. Happy 4th of July.

Getting Ready And Feeling Good...

So I'm in the middle of finishing my last load of laundry I am doing before I head out to New Orleans for 8 days. Dusted my room, put away all my clothes, vacuumed, and organized my desk. I am going to start to pack tonight and finish up tomorrow. It's a good feeling to get all this done before I go on trips, because it is a great feeling coming home to a nice clean room and no pending household issues when I get back from my trip. I think I have everything I need and luckily I am going on a trip, where if I forget anything, I should be ok because I will be with family and not in a hotel like my usual business trips. I'll be rotating where I will be spending the nights while I am in New Orleans between my Dad's place, my Mom's place and my little brother's place. My brother is conveniently located between both my mom and dad's respective houses so I will prob spend the majority of the nights there. So my itinerary is going to pretty much consist of hitting up Bourbon Street, several restaurants, a Zephyrs game (minor league baseball!), possibly going to a water park (blue bayou in Baton Rouge), going bowling, seeing family, seeing friends and who knows what else. It has been 8 months since I last went back (November for my father's wedding) and feels like way too long. So apart from the weight loss contest we had with friends that I wrote about in previous posts, I have lost a total of 16.4 lbs in 8 1/2 weeks. Which means I can spoil myself a little on how I eat while I am out there. I am very proud of my success with the weight loss and am motivated to having my ideal weight in sight. I need to lose about another 8lbs and I will be at my ideal weight.

Happy Canada Day...

If you don't know what Canada Day is, look it up here

I'll Go See It This Week Or Next...

What Ever Happend To...

Paperboy? Never heard from again...



Paperboy? Never heard from again...