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NOVEMBER 12, 2008 @ 10:14 PM | 8 COMMENTS

I'm sick.

It started the week of my vacation...well, near the end of it anyway....with really bad nasal congestion. I could hardly breathe! But I got some nasal spray, and went ahead into work the next week, all week. I skipped one class of kenpo last week to give myself some time to get rid of this crap.
I had almost gotten rid of this cold when I came home this morning. The night before, I went ahead to class, feeling just fine, then went into work, tired as hell of course, because our sensei is getting us ready for our first test. So when I got home yesterday, I was completely exhausted, but still feeling fine. So, not to long after getting home, I lay down on the couch and promptly pass out.
I woke up three hours later hardly able to breathe or speak. Apparently, sometime during those three hours, I've had some sort of relapse. When will I get rid of this SHIT?!?! I tried going into work tonight, but I just could'nt do it. So, I'm home, sitting here with a nice Hot Toddy of Herbal Tea with Echineacea, Honey, and Lemon Juice, resting up, and hoping I can finally kick this Goddamn Cold!! Fortunately, I have tommorow night off, and I've already decided to skip tonight's kenpo class. so I'm going to get some real rest and hope this is just the last stretch in this sickness.

Ok. Enough rant.

Chris, the new partner I have, did a pretty good job last week. Things were a little cluttered and crowded when I got back, but I can expect that at this time of year, with the Holidays coming up, and I can also chalk it up to the quality of help he had that week, so overall, he did very well. Well enough that I could trust him to cover for me tonight.

I did go down to the local branch of the Tandy Leather Factory down in Little Rock last week. Bought a new basic leathercrafting kit. I got that because it has most of the tools I'm going to need, as well as some instructional material, and several precut leather kits for a wallet, keychain fob, etc., so that I can get a good start. I think the only things I've left to get are a stylus, a marble board. a new skiving tool, and some carving patterns that I want to get, and I'll be ready to go. I'm going to start with the wallet, my brother needs a new one and this is the perfect opportunity. I think I'll got with a Celtic knotwork pattern.

I've also been hearing alot lately about .Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. Ever since they discontinued my favorite cologne, Tuscany Pour Uomo Forte I've been looking for a new scent to wear. I've heard so many good things about this place, I thought I'd try some of their stuff. I ordered three of their limited edition scents, and about ten imp's ears of different scents I wanna try. Let's see if I can find my new scent! wink I can always turn it from an oil into a cologne if I like it, with the instructions posted on their boards. I also joined the local BPAL group here on SG. Will update with more on that later.

Well, that's all for now, I've finished my Hot Toddy, and I'm off to make another.


Happy Holidays!
Later my friends.]
OCTOBER 28, 2008 @ 12:43 AM | 16 COMMENTS

Time for an update.
No reason in particular....just felt like it.


I'm off work on vacation this week. And I did'nt have to go through as much trouble as I usually did. The new partner I have working with me is actually intelligent and responsible enough to cover for me and do my job while I'm away without my having to babysit him!! eeek eeek Talk about a shocker! biggrin

Anyway, not going to be up to much this week. Got some necessary, major cleaning to do around the house. I'm not exaggerating. This place has become a mouse and roach infested crack den! Well, it was. It's a bit better since I've gotten some cleaning done. I have no excuse for the previous mess other than I was just plain lazy. But, as previously stated throughout my earlier posts...I'm changing some of the more negative aspects of my life for more positive ones.

The past few weeks I've been buying a Shitload of stuff on Amazon. Mostly books. Those of you who know me, know that I love "How to.." books. I have a full shelf dedicated to them on my bookshelf. Some of it I've followed through with, some not. Blacksmithing, Flintknapping, Primitive Survival Skills, etc. Last week, I got a new one on Leather Braiding, of which I already have a few books, and is one of the few crafts I've actually worked on (I have a Mace that I wrapped the handle on in what's called a "French whipping or grapevine service wrap" that I have been intending to show you all...it's so cool!). I think one of the things I'll make a point to do this week is to take a little trip down to Little Rock to the local Tandy Leather Factory and pick up some more supplies. I've gotten an itch to do some more Leather Braiding, and I feel like scratching!! The new book I got has a braid called a "Conquistador Braid" which I'm thinking about making into a belt. biggrin

I also bought some books on Hermetic traditions, Kabalah, Tarot, Astrology and other esoteric subjects, and a couple decks of Tarot Cards and a couple of Chakra Pendulums...mostly out of curiosity. I consider myself very spiritual, but I don't think I'll be becoming a dedicated student of any of it. I still consider myself a Christian, but I'm more of an open minded one...willing to listen, rather than to automatically jump to conclusions or to judge others for their beliefs. I believe a spiritual journey should be more about Self rather than others in the end. Anyway, enough deep subject.

Kenpo classes are going well (see previous post). I had to miss last week because my Sensei was sick, but I'll be going twice this week. It's going to be really punishing because I have'nt worked out between classes as much as I should have, but I'll make it. Our Sensei told us that later on we'll be learning some weapons forms, which has me so stoked!! I have always wanted to learn martial arts weapons. Especially any kind of stick fighting!! And one of the things he'll be teaching us are the Escrima Sticks!! I'm so excited about this, I went ahead and ordered some!! Got a set for myself, and I even got my brother two sets for his Christmas present!! Tee Hee! I'm so excited about this!! biggrin biggrin biggrin
Another thing he told us was that, once we achieve Yellow Belt, which is the next level, each student will have to chose an animal. That animal will be our title, and will be written on our new belts. Like our teacher's title is "The Falcon"...John "The Falcon" Chiaromonte.
I thought of two right off the bat...my two astrological signs. "The Lion"...from the Classcal Zodiac, and "The Ox"...from the Chinese Zodiac. I was also thinking perhaps "The Bear"...it kinda fits me in a way with my stature, strength and general demeanor. But, that's still a few months away at the shortest. (if any of you get any notions or wanna cast your vote, lemme know).


Anyway, that's all I've got for now.
Later my friends!
OCTOBER 2, 2008 @ 08:36 PM | 8 COMMENTS

If nothing else, The Secret has given me more confidence in my life to do the things that I was always afraid to do before that in my heart I really wanted to do!

Telling Brandy how I really feel was one of them...(see previous post)
(btw...it's now definite that were only going to be friends. frown)

Taking Martial Arts was another.

Tonight, I had my first lesson in American Kenpo Karate! And it won't be my last either!
And i'm not learining it just so I can be a badass...that's actually the last thing i want to be!
Taking martial arts will give me the self-discipline and self-confidence I have always waned and desperately needed all my life. And hopefully, this will also help whip my fat ass into shape. Admittedly, I have let my own fear and laziness stop me before.

NO MORE!!!

I am now doing things I have always wanted to do, and not letting my fears and inhibitions get in the way!
I know that sounds like bragging...but for a change, I'm very proud of myself. I'm becoming a better person...a person I have always wanted to be...a person I had only thought about being before. And I have to feel good about that...haw can anyone who does so not feel that way.

Anyway, I just thought all this worth mentioning.
I think my next move will be to officially join the SCA.


Oh! For anyone who lives in the local area (who reads my blog that is...maybe one or two people) if your interested in taking classes, here's the contact information:

CLEARMOUNTAIN MARTIAL ARTS
Pregressive American Kenpo Karate

Classes beginning in September
Tuesday and Thursday Nights

Children's Classes

Little Tigers ages: 3 - 5
Little Dragons ages: 6 - 8
Juniour Black Belts ages: 9 - 13

Adult Classes

Adult ages: 14 and above

LIMITED ENROLLMENT

CONTACT: John Chiaromonte at 870-214-0957


Right now, the adult class consists of me and my brother...so there's room for a few more in the adult class, and the rates are pretty reasonable. I'm only paying like $30 a month for one class a week.

Anyway...that's all I have for now.


Later my friends!
SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 @ 04:27 AM | 5 COMMENTS

I'm feeling really funny right now.
Somehow depressed and happy at the same time...if that makes sense.
And yet, at the same time, I'm pretty proud of myself. I finally did something that I've never done before.

I believe I've talked about Brandy in my blog previously, (if you don't recall, just refer to this entry).
As a recap: I asked her out....she was with someone. He ended up dumping her....but she was'nt ready for something new.
I keep getting the feeling that she likes me "that way"...but I also keep getting the "just friends" vibe as well. I really wish I knew.
She keeps confiding in me. Talking to me. Coming to me when she's upset or has a problem. But it all seems to be in that 'good buddy" capacity. Yeah....I'm pretty sure she just sees me a "just a friend"...even though I really want more.
Recently, she confided something very private to me....something that's got her "on the fence" as it were...happy and upset at the same time (yeah, I know...it's a recurring theme). She came to see me at work last night. We talked for a pretty long time...on various things. At one point, she said "Why can't you guys make up your mind about what you want?!" refering to what this other fella's feelings were toward her. And she quickly retracted "Except for you of course." It was at this point that I told her how I really felt about her.
Not in a begging, desperate sort of way.
Nor in a happy, cheerful, joking sort of way
I was just honest, straightforward and yet still calm and confident about it.
I told her that I was still her friend, but I wanted more than just that. I made it very clear that I have more than just a friendly interest in her. But if friendship was all she could give me, then I was ok with that.....I would still be there for her in that capacity.
We kept on talking. We talked for awhile...we hugged for awhile. At one point she needed to cry on my shoulder (over something else, not about what I just mentioned)
It was then she mentioned that right now, she needed friends more than anything....
I understood. Yet somehow, I still get this feeling that maybe, later down the road, there may be room for something more. I really don't know.
I think for right now, I'm just going to keep my heart open to possibilities...to whatever, or whomever, comes along.

Depressed...because once again, I'm just a shoulder to cry on...just a friend.
Happy...because she can still come to me...that there may, possibly, be room for more.
Proud...because I finally made a stand...because I made myself clear...and that, while this still hurts, I'm not gonna let it beat me down!!!

She may not be my road to happiness...but damnit, I'm not giving up!


That's all I've got for now...I'm spent.


Later my friends.


P.S. If you read my blog, please, leave me a comment...even if you just say "Hi". Even if you don't read it all. Believe it or not, comments really make my day! biggrin

Later.
AUGUST 15, 2008 @ 06:39 AM | 2 COMMENTS

I'm back!
Sorry for the long hiatus.
Just a quick update for now...let me introduce you to someone...

Meet my nephew, Connor.



I'll have more later.


Later my friends.
JULY 13, 2008 @ 04:38 AM | NO COMMENTS

Well, I got my vacation...as a matter of fact, it starts now!
I'll be leaving for Dad's in Illinois this afternoon.

Sorry I have'nt been around much...had several things preoccupying my time.
I'll catch up with y'all later.



Later my friends.
JUNE 29, 2008 @ 08:34 AM | 3 COMMENTS

Enought of that! Everything turned out fine.
Now if I can just get my vacation the week of July 13th through 19th I'll be able to finally relax.
I need a vacation pretty bad. I gave one of them up last year and was never financially compensated for it (like my manager told me he would do mad!)
If I can just get that first one of the year in I should'nt have to fight with management about the others. (I should'nt have to fight with them about it in the first place!)

I hate being indispensible!



Later my friends.
JUNE 27, 2008 @ 05:29 AM | 1 COMMENT

I Fucking HATE this!
I keep looking at the phone just waiting for it to ring...knowing work is going to try and call me in YET AGAIN!!
They've been doing it alot here lately....probably why you have'nt seen much from me.

I need to get hold of myself and get more positive, and stop worrying about shit....and not just this, other things as well....or I'm going to drive myself batshit-crazy.

Sorry, but I had to rant and let it out.



Later my friends.
MAY 28, 2008 @ 04:22 AM | 2 COMMENTS

On May 25th on Sunday at 1pm, a fellow colleague, co-worker, and good friend from Kroger, died of a massive stroke related to a tumor he had removed. I had'nt mentioned it before, because we all had high hopes and had expected a full recovery from him...so this was a great shock....at least to me.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm today at Desha Baptist Church.

I'm gonna miss you Donny...I will always consider you a good friend. frownfrownfrown
MAY 19, 2008 @ 06:35 AM | 4 COMMENTS

Meerschaum Pipes and Relationship Confusion!!!

I've mentioned before that I smoke cigars...but I don't think I ever mentioned that occasionally, I like to smoke a bowl from a pipe.
I've especially been doing it here more recently than cigars...I don't really know why. The mood just hit me.
And, recently as well, I've been buying more pipes. Now all I've ever owned in the past were the cheapo Dr. Graybow pipes you can get just about anywhere. But for the longest time, I've looked at and admired some of the other types iof pipes I've seen online, especially Meerschaum pipes, mostly for the asthetic beauty. They are truly smokeable works of art...but I never really thought seriously about buying one until recently.
Well, last Thursday, I did it!! I just decided to go ahead and buy a couple...just on a frivolous whim. And yet I don't regret it!!
Take a look and you'll see why.
(Please forgive the quality, as I had to take these with my cell)


On display


My Lion Meerschaum (these turned out bad for some reason...sorry)


This one is a popular design...a Dragon's Claw holding and egg.

I also got a new tamper. This one is actually a replica of one from 18th century England.

I'm just so proud of them. They smoke really nice too! biggrin biggrin

Things are going well here with me so far. Went to see Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian with Brandy last night (she's the one I've been mentioning here lately...refer to previous entries)
I really don't know what to think about her. I mean, I do like her, quite alot in fact. But I'm still wondering what she thinks of me. After she broke up with her last boyfriend, one of the first things she told me was that she was'nt ready for another relationship. And so far, she has'nt said anything different...but, I think she's giving me signals. i just don't know. I've never been any good at this sort of thing.
She calls or texts me at least every other night, if not every night!
She gives me a great big hug everytime I see her, that lasts just a little longer than a friendly one does.
She's always smiling whenever I'm around her.
I just don't know how to read any of it. Does she really just want to be a friend, or is there a chance for more there? Damnit I wish I knew! I'm so confused when it comes to her, I don't know whether to scratch my watch or wind my ass!
I'm thinking about just asking her straight out if there's a chance for more there.
I dunno.

Inventory is coming up a work again. God, how I dread it! mad
Oh well. That's all I've got for now.


Later my friends.
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