Phantom

Know I said it before... but have a safe and fun trip CJ, and can't wait for your return Eric

you have no idea

The title says it all about the message of this blog. Why don't I condone drug use? Because its an escapist route to hide form the problems that are bothering you consciously or subconsciously. I gave a little story in the soapbox on why I don't do drugs anymore (with the exception of smoking, yes i started again). My reason is that I tried to hide from many issues that I was facing at the time. Whenever I was clubbing, I always had a drink in my hand and it took me not drinking one night at a club to realize why I did. It was because I HATED clubbing and I HATED large crowds. Turns out, I suffer from a mild form of agoraphobia and I used alcohol, and a few other drugs that I did or tired while clubbing, to hide from all of that. Now as I get older and wiser, I'm off to pursue my degree and ultimately work in the social services field where I have to be clean and be around people who are as well. I'm the type of person who is COMPLETELY against the ideal of "Do as I say, not as I do." That's why I'm on the road to quitting smoking again (as soon as I figure out why I keep going back to it) and why I don't want to be around people who do drugs. Flame me all you want, but this is my stance and my ideals.

Me at work bored out of my mind

Don't get in trouble Yea I thought it was too

Maybe I will... eventually

I have to agree I even looked up misdirection in the dictionary and found a picture of a goat next to it Hmmmm... didn't think of that... Uh-huh... i'll take the shadowyness one's over yours You're not evil... compared to CJ you're the Diet Coke of Evil (just one calorie, not evil enough )

The song has something to take, but I do have to say they are delicious

Yes, It does take practice, but I still get easily distracted with the music (I end up dancing or singing along leaving my laptop/notebook on the bed while I flit around like a humming bird ) Sounds like a nice place to go... I goto Riverside Park in Red Bank if I want a similar experience

nah.... I don't think so! Anyone with as much wit as you would definitely have to be a cutie, cides they let me put my pics on here (And I think i've broken a couple of screens so far)

Hmmm... I definitely will buy from Hallmark, but I do admit I will buy the 'cheap' quick laugh ones...

Happy Birthday dude! Hope its a blast!

Hmmm... what channel is it on? It sounds both entertaining and delicious

Have you ever listened to a cd or a radio station where a song comes on and your met with an onslaught of emotions and memories? Well, with me it does, and i'm pretty sure it does with you as well. It doesn't even have to be a certain song, but an album or a genre. With me, to give you one example, I can listen to Hung Up by Madonna and remember back to the first club I went to, Stonewall in Allentown PA, and remember the first guy I kissed there while this song was playing. Another random example from my life is the fact that I can hear anything by the Killers and remember, both the good memories and the bad, of my stay at my old university. It's an amazing thing if you think about it, because it shows how much music can play a part in our lives, and we don't even realize it. When you hear a song when your first dating someone and share a kiss, most of the time that becomes your theme song at a wedding (if it turns out to be the right guy/girl what ever your taste ) or a song that is popular on the radio of your last years in college or in high school turns out to have instilled some good/bad memories of your time there. If you're reading this, then I challenge you to think back to some of your favorite songs and ask what they mean to you. Why do they mean that particular memory for you? I bet you find this as interesting as I did when I thought about it. As Always, Eric

Lookin good... I like a man in a suit

Today is like most days in Red Bank. It's filled with tourists, locals, and the eye candy. Needless to say, I love it. Red Bank is like most small towns in America, but to me, it's starting to become my second home. Not only do I work here, but it where I come to relax and to shop when the mood strikes me. If you wander down Broad Street, the main stretch, you're greeted by little boutiques, Starbucks, a few pubs and sports bars, and lots of nice little restaurants. At night, there's something usually going on at Riverside park like Jazz in the park, tango lessons, or just a bunch of people you know hanging out. The nice thing about Red Bank, in my opinion, is the fact that you can easily get here and find something to do. Me? A lot of my story ideas come from talking to people around Red Bank or come to me through watching people around here (not in a creepy stalker fashion but you know... people watch). It's my home away from home, and I wouldn't trade anything for it.

Too True... besides I'm willing to bet 20 GA Bucks that there's more peril in store for Eric...

See Kevin, your a brilliant guy because I never would've thought of doing that *Rushes off to open Thunderbird and email away*

I have to say, this is turning into a really good story CJ. I have to say i'm really intrested in seeing what happens in the next chapter. Amazing job! Eric

*Hums I told you so* Mothers always know or suspect lol... and I told you that Anyway I'm really glad it worked out for ya... who knows maybe she'll turn in to the PFLAG mom of the year lol (kinda like the mom from Queer as Folk which im not gonna spell cus i'll butcher her name, but Mikey's mom lol) Sorry... i'm still at work and about to pass out lol

Common... tell US! *rooting for Robbie*

One thing i've learned... beware of goats bringing in suspicious characters.... especially of the ones who happen to be 'dead.' Remember how CJ said Scar was dead, he didn't mention Jerry or any other persona, so would it be possible that Jerry/Scar is still alive and coming back with a vengence? Only the tequila loving goat knows.

Sounds annoying... maybe he'll get the hint soon Eric

Wonderful pics everyone! Now I have the urge to goto NZ and take in the beauty lol. Eric

There are? I thought it would be to cold for them to survive in Alaska. Huh. Oh well, you learn something new everyday. Eric