NOoOOooOOooOooOo

Royals are playing like crap. They better get their big boy pants on when they play the Tigers. Moose and Miggy out really killed this team. I was pretty pissed but I just know I don't play for them, so all I can do is support them until the end.

Lately I have been focusing on getting better, not letting outside people, places, and things make me mad. Even though the Royals sucked, I still have some stuff I have to do in my life. I am always working on not letting people, places, and things make me distracted or mad.

I talked to my buddy Ryan today. He had been in Colorado. It was nice to really focus on another person for awhile, it really takes away from my small problems.

I talked to my friend Albert today. People love Albert and so do I. He is fun to hang out with and people give him stuff because they like him. See if you just do good people want to do nice things for you. I get a kick out of playing guitar with him for sure. He has a nice Ibanez guitar and Vox amp and he gets so pumped up to show it off. It gets me pumped up as well. Here is how it goes down when we play.

Albert: You like that?
Ray: Yeep
Albert: You like all my songs man! You have no complaints huh?
Ray: Nope.

So I guess that is most of what I have been working on lately. I just know that I have to focus on the things that I have going for me, like people to play guitar with. That is an awesome thing. I want to always focus on the good things in my life and not the crap I don't. I love to focus on the fact that if I do my best, work hard, then it will work out the way God wants it to.

No sign of bald headed hottie at Black Dog. I guess she might be gone for good.

Sporting KC plays this weekend...No idea who though



USA won their Friendly match today. Jozy Altidore scored a hat trick. GoooOOooOOoOOOooOOal.


It was beautiful out today. I went for a small walk. I was pretty tired but I tried to enjoy this mild weather as much as possible.

Monday

Monday started with thunderstorms rocking my apartment. It was very loud and I unplugged my tv like Bryce's mom would like me to do. I hate doing that, but it has become a religious thing to unplug my tv during thunderstorms. I was in an OK mood for work. I really wanted to get lots of stuff done, but I got to work and I felt sick. This bummed me out as I just didn't feel well all day. I gutted it out and was very frustrated, I didn't start feeling better until 9 or so. This was the good part of my day. The Royals kicked ass and they are playing very well. Alex Gordon had a kid, Hudler was awesome on the call tonight. "That was a sinker, that sinked over the left field wall for a homerun." funny stuff. I haven't seen the shaved headed hot lady or SHHL for short. That is a bummer because her...ummm talents are deliciously fun to gander at. Yesterday Albert and I got together to play guitar. I was really looking forward to it because Albert is very silly and I needed some sillyness. We didn't get alot done, but it was fun. He really plays weird ass songs that are made up on the spot. He got a new VOX amp that he was amped for. (See what I did there?) I mean he texted me and he called me about this amp. It was a fun time and everytime we play we get alittle better. 10,000 hours until I am master at playing guitar. He said he found a new drummer as well, so that was a positive. Albert sings alittle bit like the lead singer from Smashing pumpkins which is funny because he is a tall black guy. He is a good guy who seems to be happy. He plays his nice guitar and walks to work every day. Let me say it again...he looooves his amp. I have to admit, it does sound good. I haven't gotten to work out since Friday because I have felt like poop and I haven't ate really great, hopefully it will turn around soon. I can only do what I can do and work hard. That atleast gives me a good feeling. Jason and I were at black dog for a bit tonight.

Sporting KC kicked ass over the weekened and Manchester United opens up AUG 11th. NBC is showing a ton of English Premier League games. That is good for me because I like getting out of bed at 9 am and watching some soccer then watching the Chiefs. The Chiefs looked good as well...well atleast the first part of the game. Andy Reid is a legit coach who puts together professional teams. Romeo and Todd Haley were clowns. Haley is currently underachieving with the Steelers much to my delight.


On a wierd note my 30's have been really fun to just soak in being an American and having some secrets to life. I know the value of putting effort into the front parts of jobs so the back in of the jobs go smoothly. I never picked up school very well and I think I took for granted the small victories I had in my 20's. Now when I get an atta boy or a compliment I really enjoy them because I know the amount of work that it takes just to get small victories. I am in awe of thinking back at the people who took extra classes in High School or did well in college, the sacrifices they made...I just just poo poo'd hard work back in the day because I didn't know the value of it or the character development of it. So you know that is something I enjoy now is putting effort in things and getting better at them. I also enjoy good coffee at black dog and the fun ladies we hang out with. Jason and Kris are fun to hang out with, especially Kris because we both are soccer dorks.

Royals are on fire

Royals are on fire. Without Salvy...truely impressive. Yesterday I was thinking about the difference in between knowing about doing the right thing and being able to do it. Setting boundries with yourself to take action to get desired result often feels crappy. I also thought about how if you want to talk to a pretty lady, you are better off getting her to talk to you in your group of friends instead of chasing her down into hers. Like just wait until she walks by you and you are playing golden Tee and say something, don't go over to her party where some guys or gals can be rude or tool with you. Yesterday there was a situation, hot girl, but I didn't really have Jason or anyone around, and I knew from experience that if I go over and talk to the lady with some of her hipster friends, the situation would be dubious at best (thanks django) so I was able to do the right thing and atleast set myself up as best as I can for a good night. Now I woke up and I really feel like I did the right thing. This makes me feel great and awesome, just like the Royals.

Thursday

With the drummer quitting I guess my Thursday is free now. I will probably go to black dog. On a random topic, if you have the energy you and I should really put in the effort to eat, sleep, and be better say in and day out. Today I felt good so I really did my best to develop myself at work.

Strange Week.

Band News...This week has been strange. Right when I start to like our drummer, he quits. Our guitarist leaves for Colorado. So that sucked, but I think Albert and I are good together. Ryan, Albert, and I get along very well. I hope we find a drummer because we have a place to play and Albert plays non-stop. So I am sure the universe will put a drummer in our lives if we pray hard enough.

Work is ok...it is work.... The people from Black Dog are doing well. Oh my...wait a second ...So the other day at black dog there is this Godess with a shaved head and tats. Meeeowww this lady is hot. I was like....kinda pissed because I was heavily attracted to her. So I went over there and gave her the business the first day. I was glad that my first joke got a laugh out of her. She was writing..and I said to her "If you write notes in black dog...you have to share the note with the rest of the class...she laughed." That was good. It felt good to put my best foot first and be strong with my tone of voice and will my actions. It also helps that she sees with me with friends that are girls. Makes me seem less creepy.
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Royals are kicking butt...Sporting KC is currently winning 1-0 in International Play. They look ok, they are going to need luck to win the MLS cup, but then again everyone needs luck to win the damn thing. Chiefs are about ready to start....yes...

Other random stuff.

I like really focus on getting better in life. There is a fine line between sucking up to people. Seeking approval in a needy way, and just going the extra mile for the people around you. Anyway I was thinking about this week how there are chances everyday to make sure people the people around you are getting their needs met, in turn I feel good about doing everything I can to live a happy full and rich life.

All-Star Week

All-Star week has been wild. Concerts, shows, meme's, Clint Dempsey to Seattle. I can't really recall the first of the week. I just know Monday and Tuesday were ok. I went to work and went and lifted weights. Wednesday was the all-star game. There was lots of fireworks, pregame music, and lots of Rome kicking the MLS All-Stars ass. The night was fun and I had lots of laughs. Landon Donovan was still good and fast. The Royals also won this day which was the 7th straight win for them. The Royals have been playing well which has been very fun to watch. They really are a good team, their hitting sucks though. Thursday I went downtown to play music with Albert and Justin. One of the band members was sick with the flu. It was a good time and Albert played some songs that sounded good, Justin our drummer has a good feel of what drum beats and isn't boring on drums. In an effort to get better I went and got a tuner so I can tune quicker and easier. I also have been practicing bass roughly nine hours a week. It isn't a whole lot, but the effort is there to get better. I was pretty happy about the jam session because it seems like after 3 weeks we are making some progress enough to make me want to stick with it. Work is going ok. I wish I earned more (don't we all). I just have to remind myself that if I work hard, more chances to succeed will present themselves. I have lots of experience with showing up to work on time, working with others, going the extra mile, and just doing what it takes to get the job done. Whenever I am learning things now, I can see clearly how important it is to really learn the basics so that when the job gets more complex, the task of learning and addapting becomes easier. When I was younger I just half assed everything to get by, now I can really see that half assing things causes more work and stress in the big picture. Pay attention, put effort in, do it right, and do it once. My friends have been good to me of late. They have been in good moods and I have been in a decent mood as of late. I think happiness is like the frosting on the cake. It is usually the last thing to go on in life. The rest of the cake is made of sacrifice, hard work, doing the right thing, and being self-less, after that comes the frosting of being happy. Also frosting is delicious.