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This is a picture that I took of a friends desktop.  I had heard of people that hoard in their homes, they’re called hoarders.  These people never throw away anything and letting clutter rule their lives.  The same problem can happen on your desktop.  What a lot of people don’t know is that the more icons you have on your desktop the slower it will run.  I heard a great quote last year that was so awesome I’ve tried to apply it in as many areas of my life as possible.  “Clutter is the enemy of focus”  This is true on your computer as well.  Oh and one more thing, if you’re running an internet toolbar such as google or yahoo, delete that mess!

So I’ve been reading all these articles about how cops give out more tickets during the recessions…  There was research done that stated “Traffic tickets go up significantly when local government revenue falls”.  If this is true, I’M NOT HAPPY!  That’s cheating.

Today I got a ticket.  This REALLY got me hot because it was for something STUPID.  I’m not going to go into it because I’ve calmed down and don’t want to get worked up again.  I will say this.  I think it was unreasonable that this cop wouldn’t even take the situation into consideration.

“What we have is a failure to communicate” 

-Captain (Cool Hand Luke)

I watched Cool Hand Luke to calm down.  Luke taught me that no matter what “THE MAN” does you have to play it cool, no matter how unfair, unethical or STUPID!  It sucks but it is what it is…  You’ll only make it worse going against the system.  So just reply, “Yes sir Boss”…

Could be worse I guess…  I could be in a chain-gang or have to eat 50 eggs in an hour…  (See the movie)

The Angels this year have gotten off to an ugly start in 09.  I’ve been so frustrated that I haven’t even been watching the games.  The pitching is suffering.  But there is hope!  We have a ton of guys on the DL and all of them but 1 are pitchers.  Well almost all of them are coming back in May.  I don’t look for things to turn around right then…  They’ll be in spring training mode trying to catch up with everyone else.  It’s going to take some time.  PRAISE GOD IT’S EARLY!  Click on picture to expand.

So while I was looking for video to go with my most recent post I came across this video.  I think this makes me want to keep my PC…  BEAN IS AWESOME!  Gotta love it!  NOTE:  This is what I look like when I dance.  There is a lot of pointing and head nodding involved.  Classic white guy stuff.

So I’ve always had a PC and it’s done just fine for me, but latley I’ve really been wanting a mac as well.  After a ton of research and playing around on them, I know It would be awesome to have one.  I also know that they don’t come cheap and I’d have to re buy a ton of software all over again.  I think in my field it would be smart to run both systems.  That makes me compatible with all clients/ministries/projects.  As a user what do you have and if money were no object what would you have?

Saw this cool ad for the Hard Rock Cafe today.  Smart.

So there aren’t too many channels here at this hotel in Oxnard, but I did find one of my favorite old TV Shows on.  Check it out!

That’s right, I’m the man…   They Only Man.  I’m the only guy in this building of 250 ladies…  A bit awkward.  Not because there are many ladies all around, It’s only because of some of the things the ladies talk about.  This year was much easier (Tech-wise) for me than last year’s conference.  Last year I was at every min. of every session.  This year I set up PPT, adjusted the board played bass for worship and then went back to my room.  Thank you Ashley and Katie for covering visuals for me!!!  Thanks to Jamie for running music!  Even though you got told to turn it down…

Kylie’s doing a great job as always on worship.  Baby I’ll play bass for you anytime.

Yep.  This week I’ll be helping our our Ladies Department (LIFT) at there annual Lift conference.  Mostly set up and tear down is my role, but I’m also going to help with some music.  I’ll be “Slappin’ the Bass”…  Most of my labor came before the conference.  I created the touch cards, Lanyard fills, Web designs, T-shirts, Power Point, GFX and any promotional stuff for the 2010 conference.  Ky has been busy as well.  She helped Sandi with the stage set up, was in charge of a basket and she’s doing the worship.

So to say the least I’ll play 3 to 5 songs a service then go catch a movie, lay by the pool and maybe even get a work out or two in!