I am as bad at blogging as I am writing in my journal...sad to say. I have attempted both, the journal more for business and ideas in that realm and this blog for family and friends to follow. Unfortunately, I have only one follower and haven't posted a thought in a year...
The good news, since all of those former posts, I have started a business with Grayson, BuddyLove Showroom - www.buddyloveshowroom.com - and it is a huge success.
Currently, I am working at Citrix Online, the GoToMeeting people. It is a good job, but the most important thing that has come out of it is a new friendship with a guy by the name, Mike Solow. We have started to really talk about a project that is very exciting.. He also turned me on to a book called the 4 Hour Work Week. That is what has inspired me to start writing on this forum once again. I am determined to share my thoughts with whomever is interested, if for nothing, to get them out of my head. I am a thinker that drives himself crazy thinking. I just have to do...
I remember when I was interviewing for jobs, I literally interviewed my self for 4 hours while I was supposed to be sleeping, it drove me nuts, but when I went into the interview, I nailed it...the first time. Then my over thinking got me in trouble and I didn't land that job. But, I am a firm believer in things happening for a reason, and...that brings me to this point in time.
here is a goal...I would like to become very good at viral marketing, I am not 100% sure how I am going to get started on that path, but I think I have some ideas. The first is understand how to exploit the power of YouTube...I am not a huge youtubber, but I have to admit, every time I get a video forwarded along to me I check it out. The other thought on this is that some of the most popular videos out there are not originals, but remakes of something with a spin to it.
That brings me to another rambling thought...there really is nothing original in this world, and those that can take something that is good and make it better are assuring themselves of some success.
That feels better, got some thoughts on "virtual" paper and moving on.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Monday, September 14, 2009
Fantasy Football Obsession
My obsession with Fantasy Football is ridiculous. I am playing four leagues, participated in two live drafts (extremely drunken live drafts) two online drafts, printed, read, organized for days, and am now watching stat tracker along with the double header Monday Night Football (opening night between New England v. Buffalo & San Diego v. Oakland) game to make sure every point is accounted for by Yahoo!.
I actually have a chance going into the game for a huge comeback with Phillip Rivers, Vincent Jackson, Darren Sproles, Nate Kaeding and the San Diego Defense ALL going tonight...guess I think the Chargers are going to be a decent team this year
One reason FF is so great, the greatness of Stat Tracker. It keeps you up to speed on every other game that is going on, it shows your game versus your opponent in real time, and flashes red when your guys are in the Redzone...just brilliant.
Women have yet to understand the phenomenon that is going on with this thing, it is a huge time consumer ( not to mention...expensive), and when they catch on, they are going to freak. Unfortunately, it is too late....
Anyway, just some random thoughts....back to the game!
I actually have a chance going into the game for a huge comeback with Phillip Rivers, Vincent Jackson, Darren Sproles, Nate Kaeding and the San Diego Defense ALL going tonight...guess I think the Chargers are going to be a decent team this year
One reason FF is so great, the greatness of Stat Tracker. It keeps you up to speed on every other game that is going on, it shows your game versus your opponent in real time, and flashes red when your guys are in the Redzone...just brilliant.
Women have yet to understand the phenomenon that is going on with this thing, it is a huge time consumer ( not to mention...expensive), and when they catch on, they are going to freak. Unfortunately, it is too late....
Anyway, just some random thoughts....back to the game!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
My Brothers Wedding - The Best Man
It is time to start thinking about my toast to my brother on his big day.... I am not sure which direction I want to go with my toast, if I want to have everyone laughing or crying or a little bit of both.
Unfortunately, my grandparents from Boston will not be there...Sal (grandpa DiFonzo) has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, not sure all the details, which we will get on Thursday, but regardless they will not be in attendance.
I think the most important thing to touch on in my toast is family. My dad is a huge family guy, and family is always first. I feel that this is his greatest attribute that he has passed on to my brother. And, Hannah is just the same, coming from a large family with all of them living in the same area, and being around each other, Michael should get a great sense of his ever expanding family.
I think Michael has come along way as a man, starting out as a quite kid in glasses, to growing into an outgoing avid concert attendee, fraternity member and outside sales rep (which I am still not sure is his calling...) Hannah, who I have come to find out is a very strong woman, with passionate feelings on everything you can imagine including sports, religion, family, and careers.
The two of them compliment each other, and this brings me to where I think my toast is going to go....
Most people tend to generalize personalities, by saying someone is introverted or extroverted, or a type A personality, and so on...I feel we are each a unique blend of the people in our lives that have the greatest influences on us, and with those influences we take what we learn from them and apply that to our daily existence.
I want to touch on the traits that Michael inherited from our parents, and the new found characteristics he is growing with Hannah. Competitive spirit, honesty and integrity, and family values from dad. Inquisitive and perceptive mind, compassionate and caring, and sharp wit from mom. But I have noticed a new personality trait in him since his engagemet to Hannah and it is no surprise. Michael has a better understanding of responsibility, and a calmness that comes with a new found confidence driving him to succeed and make an impact.
I think this will help me to gather my thoughts on how I want to finish my toast, something like, May you continue to nurture each others potential, accept each others criticisms, overlook each others flaws, and fulfill one another needs.
To you Mike and Hannah, we wish you a long and happy life together! Salud.
Unfortunately, my grandparents from Boston will not be there...Sal (grandpa DiFonzo) has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, not sure all the details, which we will get on Thursday, but regardless they will not be in attendance.
I think the most important thing to touch on in my toast is family. My dad is a huge family guy, and family is always first. I feel that this is his greatest attribute that he has passed on to my brother. And, Hannah is just the same, coming from a large family with all of them living in the same area, and being around each other, Michael should get a great sense of his ever expanding family.
I think Michael has come along way as a man, starting out as a quite kid in glasses, to growing into an outgoing avid concert attendee, fraternity member and outside sales rep (which I am still not sure is his calling...) Hannah, who I have come to find out is a very strong woman, with passionate feelings on everything you can imagine including sports, religion, family, and careers.
The two of them compliment each other, and this brings me to where I think my toast is going to go....
Most people tend to generalize personalities, by saying someone is introverted or extroverted, or a type A personality, and so on...I feel we are each a unique blend of the people in our lives that have the greatest influences on us, and with those influences we take what we learn from them and apply that to our daily existence.
I want to touch on the traits that Michael inherited from our parents, and the new found characteristics he is growing with Hannah. Competitive spirit, honesty and integrity, and family values from dad. Inquisitive and perceptive mind, compassionate and caring, and sharp wit from mom. But I have noticed a new personality trait in him since his engagemet to Hannah and it is no surprise. Michael has a better understanding of responsibility, and a calmness that comes with a new found confidence driving him to succeed and make an impact.
I think this will help me to gather my thoughts on how I want to finish my toast, something like, May you continue to nurture each others potential, accept each others criticisms, overlook each others flaws, and fulfill one another needs.
To you Mike and Hannah, we wish you a long and happy life together! Salud.
Friday, May 29, 2009
So much going on in the world today
This has been a crazy year already...and this weekend is going to be just as crazy. It is my brother's bachelor party, and we have prepared a great party for him. It starts at the Ballpark in Arlington with the (1st Place) Rangers takingon the lowely Oakland Athletics. From there we will be picked up by a sweet party bus-limo to take us out on the town.
Where we go is still undecided, we will leave that up to the guys on-board.
Where we go is still undecided, we will leave that up to the guys on-board.
Other happeneings this year include me winning the Byron Nelson:
against this guy: John Daly
taking in the Yankee butt whipping of the Rangers on Memorial Day:
And so much more...check out my Picassa web album for tons of pics!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Project: Dining Room Chairs
Here are images of the chairs, as you can see they needed some serious work. Sanding, stripping in some areas, and a lot of paint.
The next batch will be of the finished product.
Friday, February 27, 2009
2009 Projects
The project list is going to be a long one, but I am glad to say that the first project is underway. Grayson and I purchased 4 antique chairs from the Antique Roadshow here in Dallas. We got the chairs for $80. They are in decent shape, some more sturdy than others. They are currently an ugly brown with red seat cushions. The project includes stripping, sanding and repainting. I am through the first phase, stripping and sanding, and they already look 10X better. I purchased a basic spray gun for painting them. We are going with a glossy black that should look great in the dining room.
Pics on Monday!
Pics on Monday!
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