I See Crazy People...

...They're everywhere!

So this former Nazi guard has made it to the ripe old age of 89 here in the states. Enjoyed the privileges of citizenship until the year 2002 even. Now he's being deported back to Germany to stand trial on 29,000 counts of acting as accessory to murder while he was a guard at the Sobibor death camp in Poland. We all know that most of the people in these camps suffered untold horrors at the hands of their captors. Torture beyond what most of us can imagine.

Here's the crazy part. He says that forcing him to travel back to Germany at the frail age of 89 would be, and I quote, "severe physical and mental pain that clearly amount to torture under any reasonable definition of the term." I'm so sorry that it would be torture for you. You're right crazy old man. You DO deserve better than those you stole from, beat, starved, and froze to death. That's just to name the least of what they had to suffer. You're life is worth so much more than those 29,000 people that did nothing to deserve what they received. You don't need to face the consequences of you're actions just because you're old.

How crazy can people be to support him not being extradited? He has an attorney defending his right to stay in the states, mind you his citizenship has been revoked. His family is trying to stop the extradition. There was even a temporary stop granted by a judge, he revoked that 3 days later. I'm sure it took him so long because it was the weekend.

Why is it that people think they don't have to pay for their crimes just because they happened decades ago? Or because they're old and they don't have a lot of time left on this earth? I just don't understand people.

For the full story go here.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

Today we have one of the all time greatest hits of the 80's. So awesome in fact that they spoofed it on an episode of Family Guy. It's Take On Me by A-Ha

Wednesdays MEMEdays

Found this one on the web. Some of the questions are repeats from previous meme's but that's going to happen.

1) Favorite object in your room?
My bed. So warm and comfy.

2) Do you smoke?
Not any more.

3) Do you own guns?
Yes. An H&K 9mm USP and I love it.

4) What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic?
None. I don't get the flavored drinks at Sonic

5) Do you get nervous at the doctors?
Nope. Not even when I went in for surgery.

6) What do you think of when you hear hot dogs?
Yummy goodness and Wienerschnitzel.

7) Favorite song?
Can't pick one song. There are too many to count.

8.) What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Diet Pepsi.

9) Can you do push ups?
Yeppers. They were a requirement for instructors.

10) Can you do a chin up?
Don't know. I haven't tried since Jr. High.

11) What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
Don't have one favorite. I wear several. If I had to pick one I'd say my CTR ring.

12) Your pet peeves are?
It would have to be people that say anywayS. There is no S at the end of that word people.

13) Ever been in a car wreck?
Yes, several. The first one when I was 5.

14) Do you like to work on your Birthday?
I don't like to work period. However I don't treat my birthday as anything other than a regular day so it doesn't matter if I work on it or not.

15) What’s one trait that you hate about yourself?
I don't hate anything about myself.

16) Are you named after anyone?
I tell people that I'm named after a prostitute. My mother got my name from Judith Light's character on General Hospital and only after found out that she was playing a prostitute.

17) Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
I'm tired.
I'm hungry even though I just ate a couple of hours ago.
I wish I were at work right now.

19) Name 3 drinks you drink regularly
Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Non-fat milk.

20)What’s your job?
I am a DCO at the SLC REC for the USPS. Can you tell it's a government job.

21) Current hate right now?
Low volume, and consequently low hours, at work.

23) Do your friend’s love you?
I'm sure in their own way they do. I haven't ever asked any of them though.

23) How did you bring in the New Year?
Playing poker at a new friends house til 7 AM.

24) Where would you like to be right now?
At work.

25) Name three people who will complete this.
Since I'm not sending this out as an email I've no clue about who'll complete it.

26) Are you one of those people that thinks and talks about their life being unfair?
Nope. I know that what my life is right now is what I've made it.

27) What shirt are you wearing?
Which one? I'm wearing three. An wife-beater undershirt, a T-shirt from my trip to Alaska, and a mens thermal shirt that's like 6 sizes too big.

28) Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Sometimes. But not for long. They don't breathe.

29) Can you whistle?
Yes, but not well since I got my tongue pierced.

32) What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't.

33) Favorite girl’s name?
Mine.

34) Favorite boy’s name?
Fagan

35) What’s in your pocket?
Lint

36) Last person that made you laugh?
My friend Mike.

37) Best toy as a child?
Don't remember

39) Do you love where you live?
Not really. It could be better, but it's what fits in my budget.

40) Do you give good advice?
I usually don't give advice. I'm more of a listener.

41) Who is your loudest friend?
I don't really have any loud friends. I'd say I'm the loudest in our group.

43) Does someone have a crush on you?
Don't think so, but it's always a possibility.

44) Favorite part about your weekend?
Not having to work.

45) What are you gonna do for your next birthday?
Since it's 11 months away I don't have a clue.

46) Favorite sports team?
The Pittsburgh Penguins.

48) Where is the next place you want to travel to?
Back to France and all over Europe.

49) What were you doing 12 AM this morning?
Watching Fearless at a friends house.

50) What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
I can snooze a couple more times before I have to get up.

Wednesday's MEMEdays Take the Third

Take Three. This one was an email sent by a friend. She does this frequently. It has been edited somewhat to remove the email related questions.

1. What time is it? - 9:35 PM
   
2. What's your full name? - Not getting this here.
   
3. What are you most afraid of? - I don't really have any fears. I'm pretty happy with most aspects of my life and know that I'll eventually get everything I want before I die.
   
4. What is the most recent movie that you have seen at
   Home: Wish Upon a Star
   Theater: Gran Tourino
   
5. Place of birth - La Mirada, CA
   
6. Favorite food - Right now it's Hostess Struessel Cakes
   
7. What's your natural hair color? - Brown
   
8. Ever been a Neat Freak? - Never
   
9. Ever been skinny dipping? - Can't say that I have
   
10. Love someone so much it made you cry? - Everyone I've ever loved has been so much that I cried.
    
11. Been in a car accident? - Several
    
12. Croutons or bacon bits? Croutons, bacon bits are nasty unless they're real.
    
13. Favorite Day of the Week? - Pay day.
    
14. Favorite restaurant?
    Nice: Hamilton's Steakhouse in Logan, UT
    Fast: Mickey D's
    
15. Favorite Flower? - Black Tulips
    
16. Favorite sport to watch? - Hockey
    
17. Favorite drink? -
    Alcoholic: White Russian or Tequila
    Non-Alcoholic: Diet Pepsi or Dr. Pepper
    
18. Favorite ice cream? - Butter Pecan
    
19. Warner Brothers or Disney? - Disney
    
20. Ever been on a ship? - A Couple. Need to be on more.
    
21. What color is your bedroom carpet? - Boring apartment beige.
    
22. How many times did you fail your driver's test? - Not once.
    
23. What do you do when you are bored? - Usually knit.
    
24. What is your Bedtime? - When I'm tired. Usually around midnight.
    
25. Favorite Television Shows? - Almost anything on Adult Swim
    
26. Last person you went to dinner with? - My Mother
    
27. Park or Zoo? - Duh! Zoo.
    
28. What are your favorite colors? - Only one. Purple.
    
29. How many tattoos do you have ? - 5
    
30. How many pets do you have? - One
    
31. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? - The chicken.
    
32. What do you want to do before you die? - That list is too long for this
    
33. Have you ever been to Hawaii? - No, but that's one of the things I'd like to do before I die.
    
34. Have you been to countries outside the U.S.? - Yes. Two, France and Mexico.
    

So there you have it. The latest meme for your learning pleasure.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

I hate this song, but I have to include it because it was and still is a good song. I can't tell you the number of times I was asked, "Where are the Waves?", when I was growing up. I know all the words to this song and sing it whenever I hear it on the radio or in a club, but that doesn't mean I have to like it damn it.

Motard Monday's

Here's your second installment of Motard Monday's. Enjoy!

Not So Smooth CriminalWhat?! I just ran for some smokes.

Another Jackson in the NewsIt's not as bad as what Michael's done.

More Moronic CopsShorry ocifer. I think I had too mush to drink!

Hope you enjoyed these and all the other crazy things people have done to amuse us this week.

Wednesday's MEMEdays Take Two

Okay so like six weeks ago I said I was going to have theme days and Wednesdays would be meme's. And then I didn't follow up on that promise. Only posted one meme. Blah, blah, blah. Come on guys, if you've read any of the history of my blog you know how I work. So here's the second installment. Enjoy.

1. Do you like blue cheese? Ummmm, let me think. Yes!
   
2. Have you ever smoked a cigarette? Yes
   
3. Do you own a gun? Yes. An H&K 9MM USP
   
4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? None
   
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Depends on what the appointment is for.
   
6. What do you think of hot dogs? Love Hebrew National.
   
7. Favorite Christmas Song? Silver Bells
   
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Diet Pepsi
   
9. Can you do push ups? Yes. Kind of a requirement for MA instructors.
   
10. What is your favorite movie? Labrynth
    
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My CTR ring.
    
12. Favorite hobby? Knitting
    
13. Do you like your life? Someimes
    
14. Do you have A.D.D.? Not that I know of. My mind does tend to wander sometimes.
    
15. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? Nothing right now.
    
16. Middle name? Joy
    
17. Name 3 thoughts at the moment: How much is it going to be for new insurance for my car? I really hate doing these kinds of silly things. Where is the CD repair kit?
    
18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Nothing that I can think of. I hate shopping.
    
19. Name 3 drinks you drink regularly? Diet Pepsi, Milk, Dr. Pepper
    
20. Current worry right now? What am I going to do for transportation?
    
21. Current hate right now? The fact that I'm alone in the world.
    
22. Favorite place to be? My bed.
    
23. How did you bring in the New Year? Partying til 7 am.
    
24. Where would you like to go: Scotland. Heaven.
    
25. What color shirt are you wearing? Black
    
26. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Only when it's like a million degrees outside.
    
27. Can you whistle? Yes, but don't ask me to carry a tune.
    
28. Favorite color(s)? Purple
    
29. Would you be a pirate? What kind of pirate? If you mean a modern pirate, I guess I kind of already am. I do download stuff I shouldn't.
    
30. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower. I'm usually in and out too fast for that.
    
31. Favorite girl's name? Mine of course
    
32. Favorite boy's name? Anything Gaelic.
    
33. What's in your pocket right now? My phone.
    
34. Last thing that made you laugh? Friends.
    
35. Worst injury you've ever had? Torn ACL
    
36. Do you love where you live? Not really, but I'll survive
    
37. How many TVs do you have in your home? 2
    
38. Who is your loudest friend? None of my friends are really very loud.
    
39. How many pets do you have? 1. My beautiful kitty Odin.
    
40. Does someone have a crush on you? Don't think so.
    
41. What is your favorite book? Today? Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo.
    
42. What is your favorite candy? Anything made out of dark chocolate.
    
43. What is your favorite sports team? Don't really watch sports that much. I'd have to say my friends hockey team the Dawgs.
    
44. What song do you want played at your funeral? Don't care. I'm not going to be there to hear it.
    
45. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Watching Sphere with my friend.
    
46. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning? Same thing I think everyday. What time is it?
    

There you go. Hope you learned something new.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

The choreographed dancing. The cool hair. A guy for every girl. What 80's compilation could be complete without a little bit of NKOTB. It's You Got It (The Right Stuff) by New Kids on the Block.

Motard Monday's

For those of you that don't know. A Motard is some one who is more retarded than normal retardation. Monday's will no longer be List days for me. I'm going back to Fridays being list days like I originally wanted. Mondays will now be dedicated to the sick, strange, and just down right stupid things people do in this world.

They will be categorized according to MY whims.

Stupid - Dude what's wrong with your cat?

Moron Cop - I don't care who you saved! You were jaywalking!

More Moron Cops - What?! Ummm...I hit it with my car. Yeah! That's it! Road kill!

Sick - What do you mean you don't want to have sex?

There you have it. The first installment of Motard Mondays.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

While not technically an 80's song, it was released in 79, it was still popular in the 80's and I remember singing all the words whenever it came on the radio. Cars by Gary Numan

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

I don't much care for Bobby Brown as a person. I know my feelings for him are biased by the media but I don't give a damn, that's my prerogative. That is this weeks song. It's My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, with a bonus few seconds before the song with an interview.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

Having a bed on the beach has always been something I've wanted. I love the sound of the ocean. I'm just a little bit jealous that she gets it in her video.

Dreams of beds on beaches aside I do like this song. Really catchy and I'm going to have it stuck in my head for the rest of the day. We have Only In My Dreams by Debbie Gibson.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

I have to say I love almost everything The Cars have done. This is one of my favorites by them. Great beat, great guitar riffs. Just awesome all around. Shake It Up by The Cars.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

You just gotta love a love song where the lyrics talk about freedom, shadows, and libertation. We have Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House for today's selection. Enjoy.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

Okay so I know I said this would be pop music but you can't chronicle 80's music without a little bit of hard rock. To that end we have It's The Final Countdown by Europe.

Wednesday's MEMEdays

I stole this meme from my friend Isela over at The Purling Sprite Here's what you do. Copy, paste, and bold what you have done!

1. Started your own blog
   
2. Slept under the stars
   
3. Played in a band
   
4. Visited Hawaii
   
5. Watched a meteor shower
   
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
   
7. Been to Disneyland
   
8. Climbed a mountain
   
9. Held a praying mantis
   
10. Sang a solo
    
11. Bungee jumped
    
12. Visited Paris
    
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
    
14. Gone rollerskating
    
15. Adopted a child
    
16. Had food poisoning
    
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
    
18. Grown your own vegetables
    
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
    
20. Slept on an overnight train
    
21. Had a pillow fight
    
22. Hitch hiked
    
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
    
24. Built a snow fort
    
25. Held a lamb
    
26. Gone skinny dipping
    
27. Run a Marathon
    
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
    
29. Seen a total eclipse
    
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
    
31. Hit a home run
    
32. Been on a cruise
    
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
    
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
    
35. Seen an Amish community
    
36. Taught yourself a new language
    
37. Acted in a play or performed on stage
    
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
    
39. Gone rock climbing
    
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
    
41. Sung karaoke
    
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
    
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
    
44. Visited Africa
    
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
    
46. Been transported in an ambulance
    
47. Had your portrait painted
    
48. Gone deep sea fishing
    
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
    
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
    
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
    
52. Kissed in the rain
    
53. Played in the mud
    
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
    
55. Been in a movie
    
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
    
57. Started a business
    
58. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
    
59. Visited Russia
    
60. Served at a soup kitchen
    
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
    
62. Gone whale watching
    
63. Got flowers for no reason
    
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
    
65. Gone sky diving
    
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
    
67. Bounced a check
    
68. Flown in a helicopter
    
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
    
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
    
71. Eaten caviar
    
72. Pieced a quilt
    
73. Stood in Times Square
    
74. Toured the Everglades
    
75. Been fired from a job
    
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
    
77. Broken a bone
    
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
    
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
    
80. Published a book
    
81. Visited the Vatican
    
82. Bought a brand new car
    
83. Walked in Jerusalem
    
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
    
85. Read the entire Bible once
    
86. Visited the White House
    
87. Won money
    
88. Had chickenpox
    
89. Saved someone’s life
    
90. Sat on a jury
    
91. Met someone famous
    
92. Joined a book club
    
93. Had to put someone you love in Hospice Care
    
94. Had a baby
    
95. Seen the Alamo in person
    
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
    
97. Been involved in a law suit
    
98. Owned a cell phone
    
99. Been stung by a bee
    
100. Read an entire book in one day
     
     
     
     So there you go. Some of the things I have done in my life. If you want clarification on any of them Just let me know in a comment and I'll post about it.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

So this week we get Rock the Casbah by The Clash. One of my favorite songs of the 80's. We also get a bonus. I love the guys that do the misheard lyrics on youtube and they did this song. So here you go the song with the misheard lyrics.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

There's just something about skinny English guys that's so sexy, and if they're musically talented that's even better. At least that's what I though in the 80's. Today we get Once in a Lifetime by The Talking Heads.

2008 The Year in Review

So I have a friend that lives in Arizona. She's addicted to meme's and I figured I'd use some of them here so y'all can learn more about me. This one is going to be a yearly tradition on New Years Eve.

1. Where did you begin 2008?
   

   In a crappy duplex with my ex and 2 roommates.

   
   
2. What was your status by Valentine's Day?
   

   I was unfortunately on my way to becoming single. My relationship with my ex started to deteriorate by this time as I had signed up to become a MA instructor and working another full time job. This is also the day I lost that job.

   
   
   
3. Were you in school anytime this year?
   

   Not this year but I have plans to be on my way to my DVM by this time next year.

   
   
   
4. How did you earn your money?
   

   Most of the year as a MA instructor with USSD.

   
   
   
5. Did you have to go to the hospital?
   

   Fortunately not this year. Although with the way we sparred as instructors it was a possibility.

   
   
   
6. Did you have any encounters with the police?
   

   Yes. I was pulled over on the way to my mom's house for no insurance.

   
   
   
7. Would you relive 2008 over and over again?
   

   Most of it no. There were quite a few good experiences this year but for the most part it sucked ass.

   
   
   
8. What did you purchase that was over $1000?
   

   I didn't make any large purchases this year.

   
   
   
9. Did you know anybody who got married?
   

   Yes. One of my fellow instructors at the Taylorsville studio got married.

   
   
   
10. Did you know anybody who passed away?
    

    My ex's sister committed suicide this year.

    
    
    
11. Did you know anyone who had a baby?
    

    Nobody that I know had a child this year. Although I know of a couple of people that are trying.

    
    
    
12. Did you move anywhere?
    

    Yes. I moved twice. Once into my studio for a little while. Then into the place I am now.

    
    
    
13. What concerts/shows did you go to?
    

    No concerts or shows in 2008. Gotta fix that for 2009.

    
    
    
14. Are you registered to vote?
    

    Have been since I was 18.

    
    
    
15. Do you still have the same job as you did in 2007?
    

    No. I was fired from that job in February, and I'm so happy that I was.

    
    
    
16. Has anyone betrayed you in 2008?
    

    Yes! But we wont go into what my definition of betrayal is or how it happened.

    
    
    
17. Where do you live now?
    

    In a basement room with some friends.

    
    
    
18. Describe your birthday?
    

    My birthday was nothing special. I worked.

    
    
    
19. What's one thing you thought you'd never do but did in 2008?
    

    I never thought I'd become a MA instructor. I thought I'd remain just a student forever.

    
    
    
20. What has been your favorite moment?
    

    My favorite moment's of 2008 were in the studio. When I was able to explain something to one of my students and I could see the light turn on when they understood it.

    
    
21. What's something you learned about yourself?
    

    I give too much of myself and don't have enough left over for me. I've become much more selfish these last few months.

    
    
    
22. Any new additions to your family?
    

    No new family members, that I know of, this year.

    
    
    
23. What was your best month?
    

    My best month would have to have been June when I was given my own studio.

    
    
    
24. Were you in a relationship this year?
    

    Yes. It ended before I was ready for it to end, but that's usually the way they do. I have met quite a few new wonderful people since that relationship ended and am having a blast.

    
    
    
25. What music will you remember 2008 by?
    

    That has got to be the Spazmatics. I love 80's pop and they're a local cover band. Since being introduced to them I haven't missed a show.

    
    
    
26. Who has been your best drinking buddy/buddies?
    

    I don't really drink on a regular basis so I don't have any drinking buddies.

    
    
    
27. New friends?
    

    Matt, my favorite Mormon friend. Chan and Brian, my roommates.

    
    
    
28. Favorite Night out?
    

    The night I met Matt. We went to a hockey game, had sushi, and then saw the Spazmatics. Three of my favorite things.

    
    
    
29. Would you say you've changed since the beginning of this year?
    

    Yes I have grown a lot this year. I have learned things about myself that have helped me to be a better person.

    
    
    
30. Do you think 2009 will be better or worse?
    

    I can't tell the future so I don't know. I certainly hope it will be better. At least for me I know it will.

    
    

There you have it. The year in review 2008 in meme form. Look for it again next year.

Totally Tubular Tuesdays

Woot time for more 80's awesomeness. Are you ready? Today we get We Got The Beat by The Go-Go's