To my French Friends

J'adore vous, merci de lire mes messages! Je parles Francais en peu, so please take it easy on my grammar. Thanks!

Bring Back "My Name is Earl"!!!!!!

Usually I post list items, but I can't stop thinking about how Earl was such a wonderful show, with such a great following. How could NBC just cancel the show like that, ESPECIALLY with that ending? I know it's been years now, but, hey... it's never too late to start anything. So with that said, I suggest we all start petitioning to bring the show back. The message was powerful, the acting was great, the fan base was huge. Its moral showcase changed lives, I mean, look at me! Look what I now do because of Earl. If only corporations cared about the phenomena instead of advertisement dollars, then maybe the world would be a better place. Of all the years network television has ran inspiring shows, and then cancelled due to their competition and advertisers, by now there would probably be less violence and deceit! Who knows, maybe I'm a hopeful, but at least I have my morals. So what do you say Earl fans, help me petition to bring Earl back?

#34: Never Helped the Homeless

I been wanting to do this one for a while, but I never had the right moment. I like to do my list items in the moment, when it feels right, you know? So, I was on my ten minute break from work, when I jetted down to McDonald's. I saw this man standing there, he looked weak, and frail, probably around the age of 45, but his lifestyle made him look 55. I thought to myself, "Is this Karma telling me it's time for number 34?"

I drove past, and headed for the McDonald's drive through, ready to get my grub on, but I couldn't stop thinking about that guy. I couldn't stop thinking about how tired, and worn he looked, and his shopping cart full of recyclables, which was a precious commodity to him. So, I knew it was time for number 34, and I ordered a bunch of extra food.

Upon receiving the steaming hot meal, I drove back to where the gentleman was. I was nervous, because I know most homeless people just want money for alcohol, and if you give them food, they get pissed and try to bite you. Nonetheless, I stopped right next to him, and I asked, "Do you want some food?" He nodded sadly, and desperately, breaking my heart. I told him to come here, and he approached. I reached down into the bags of food, and pulled out some burgers, and fries and I handed them to him. He looked at me in disbelief, said many blessings to me, and he stared into my eyes, thanking me repeatedly.

I know it's not much, but I felt like I really helped this guy, even if it was just filling his belly up for the night. I plan on continuing getting food for the homeless, but by the look on that guy's face, I think it's safe to say this one is a wrap.

#34: Never Helped the Homeless- crossed off!

#36 Made Ashley Walk Home in the Rain

My wife and I were dating when were were sixteen. She stayed the night one night, and the next morning I was surprised to see my grandparents out front smoking. I lived with my grandparents at the time, but they were supposed to be at work.
It was raining out, and I couldn't have Ashley just walk out front and get us caught, so instead of just taking the scorning so my girl could just drive comfortably down the street to her friend's house and stay dry, I made her go through the back door, and down the alley. She naturally got all soaked, and I never got caught, but I felt bad about it.

I never really did anything nice for Ashley, even though I try to do awesome things for her birthday. Her birthday is December 26th, so, growing up she always got gypped. I try to make it where she gets to celebrate both Yule, and her birthday separately. I decided to throw her an awesome surprise party, because she has never had a birthday party at all. I invited all of her friends, our family, and every bottle of liquor imaginable.  She was so surprised that she almost ran out of the door screaming.

As the night went on, and the bottles grew empty, I could tell she was having a great time. The party didn't end until early morning, and I finally made up for being a jerk all those years ago.

#36 Made Ashley Walk Home in the Rain - crossed off

#19 Told So and So's S.B. Story

So I still feel bad for this one, 'cause now he's broken up with the new girl my wife and I hooked him up with. I've realized, it's not the people I get him to sleep with, it's the fact that when I told his story of it, I took his confidence away, or at least damaged it farther. I've decided to UNCROSS this one, and re-do it. Yes, for the first time ever, a list item will be uncrossed.

I'm getting this cat a whole new wardrobe, new style, hair, image, everything! I'll be taking him out to parties, and events, and I will tell him what to do, kind of like in "Anger Management". I will help rebuild his confidence, and maybe then, I can really cross this one off.

P.S. Keep an eye out on YouTube, I will be getting a new camera, and taping my list item adventures for you all to see. It will probably start happening this January. Thanks guys, I'll be seeing ya.

The Real Earl

Thanksgiving Day

So today's Thanksgiving, and even though my family doesn't celebrate it like they used to, I'm happy to be with someone today. I'll be enjoying it with my grandparents, my wife, and my two daughters. Oh, and my "Randy", who's name isn't Randy at all. His name is Kegan Kirkley.

I'd like to say that I'm thankful for all of you who read this blog, and those who comment. Without you guys, I wouldn't have the support necessary to complete my list. I'm also thankful for the people that I've crossed off my list, and haven't punched me in the face. It would've hurt, but I would've deserved it.

As I'm writing this, I can smell the food starting to cook, and it's driving me crazy, mainly because none of us has had breakfast yet, that way we can save room for turkey. All I know is I can really go for a corn dog stick right now. Happy Thanksgiving!

#35 Let So and So S.B. a Navy Girl & #19 Told So and So's S.B. Story

This one's kind of secret, so I'm not going to say his name. A long time ago, when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, right before my deployment to Iraq, Some of my friends and I got a hotel, and threw a hotel party. A bunch of people showed up, and some of which were some Navy females. Now, my friend, "So and So", has always had trouble with girls, so, I took it upon myself to help him out.

He and I starting to drink some beer to get some liquid courage in him, that way he was more apt to do what I told him. In the mean time, this Navy girl was hooking up with my buddy Holcomb, who was from Oklahoma, and  was a stereotypical redneck. After a while, Holcomb came out to brag to me about what he did with this girl, and one of the things he did was well, let's just say her mouth needed a rinsing.

The night went by, and now it was time for "So and So" to make his move. I picked the easiest girl, who just so happened to be the girl Holcomb bragged about. I told my friend what to do, and after a while, things were going good. I told him to plant a kiss on her, so he did, and they made out for a good while. All this time, I had forgotten what this girl did with Holcomb an hour earlier. I immediately halted the actions, and told my friend what had happened, and that I was sorry. He was upset, of course, but it didn't stop there. The next day, I accidentally let the story slip, and eventually our entire unit knew about it. I really messed this kid up.

My wife has a friend she goes to school with, and she was single, so one thing lead to another, and we hooked them up. They hit it off, and they are still talking to this day. He even got to take her to the Marine Corps Ball, which is a pretty big deal to Marines and their dates. If you have the opportunity to go to one, take it!

In order to make up for telling the story, a while back (before the girl my wife and I hooked him up with) I hooked him up with another girl, and they both enjoyed each other for a while. Not much later, she ended up using him to buy her stuff, and I told him to stop, but he didn't want to listen to me. He insisted that he was doing it all on his own, and that he didn't need my help. Should that one go on my list? Him getting used by a girl I hooked him up with? Or, given the circumstances, should it be ignored, considering it wasn't my fault? Nonetheless, I've crossed off both of the S.B. items, and I can tell that now this guy is really happy. Maybe a little too happy.

#19 Told So and So's S.B. Story- crossed off

#35 Let So and So S.B. a Navy Girl- crossed off