New Readers

Lately, I’ve had a noticeable increase in my readership. Not my clicks but actual readers. I’m flattered so many folks like my rantings. I’ve tried to keep the blog “honest” so to speak in that I’ve always wanted it to become an extension of me and a reflection of my growth as a person.

With the exception of kristaki, I’m often very leary of my co-workers learning about my blog. I’m not ashamed, I just don’t want any unneccesary conflicts. I’m very professional at work, even when I’m goofing off and being a cornball. I offered my link to a female co-worker this week. Someone I’d originally made assumptions about based on her appearance. Not bad mind you, just incorrect. She is a very nice woman whom I’ve grown to respect a lot. I’m pretty sure our lives are on different paths but that’s not really a surprise. And whether she actually decides to read or not isn’t important. Having gotten to know her a bit, I feel like she is worth the risk. She is always very kind, overly considerate, and easy to work with. She has improved in her job skills tremendously since starting just 2 short years ago.

I’m sure my blog will be a bit racy for her and may even be a little bit TMI at times. However, I am confident that won’t matter and feel like she would benefit from my madness.

Blogger Sightings!

In a rare indulgence, I’m just finished gorging myself on pizza and ice cream. Non-fat ice cream at that.. hehehe Now, Im just kicking back to enjoy a movie, Transporter 2 w/the holy hot Jason Statham. Besides being an incredible marshal arts expert, he is fantastically handsome. There is a scene in part 2 where he walks out of his house in just a tshirt and jeans. Yet the silhoutte of his muscles against the clothing is very erotic. Ok, I’m in a mood now.
Hottie!

In the blogworld, Bratt from Beyond Buffalo did call and we got together for a quick lunch this past week. He brought his friend Karen w/him. We didn’t get much time as I had to head off to work. It was nice to see him (and her) and catch up. I keep telling him he should move here. Maybe one of these days he’ll listen to me.
Bratt & Karen

The same day I ran into Viktor from v-hold. I got such a giggle because I didn’t know it was him at first and was checking out his boo-tay. hehehe. I’m sure he’ll forgive me.

Today, I met Chad from stop touching my food. Chad and I are participating in Large Tony‘s shirt around the world project. Besides that, we had a great time. We were all over the map with conversations. Tony being the prime subject for quite a while. All good mind you.
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RSS Feed

I blogged a while back about adding a function to allow people to register for updates to the blog.

Instead of adding another plug-in, I decided to correct the error w/my RSS feed. I intentionally altered the link out of fear sp@m engines would use it. However, I’ve heard very little fallout over such tactics so I corrected it.

If you ever wanted to get the blog via RSS, the link is functional again. (bottom right of the sidebar)

Blog Updates

I’m tinkering w/adding a “new post notification” plug-in to the blog. This would allow people to sign up for email notifications of a new post on the blog or even receive the entire post by email.

While I am by no means popular in terms of heavy-weight bloggers, I am considering it as not everyone likes to load each and every blog page like I do. Many folks like to use notifications to save them the trouble of clicking each and every blog on their list to see if it has been updated recently.

So, I’m taking comments on how many people are interested in seeing such a feature here. Basically, you’d sign up w/your email address. Everytime I posted to the blog you would receive an email notification or an email of the post.

What say you all?

Tag! You’re It II

While blogrolling, I discovered I’d been tagged again. This time by Steve over at Bent Collective. Not being a meme whore, I don’t do these very often. (I think someone else tagged me for another one but I can’t find it at the moment…apologies)

So w/o further “cradoo”, I present the Meme of 4.

4 JOBS I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE

– I’ve had many but trying to pick the odd ones.

– a bath house clerk

– catering manager for a hotel

– police/fire/ems dispatcher

– EMT – ok, I’m still working on this one but it’s coming very soon!

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Email Burp

If you sent a comment that hasn’t posted yet or an email to my blog mail account, I’m not ignoring you. My website host is experiencing trouble w/their email servers. Naturally, all of my email is working except for the blog one. Actually, it’s working, I just can’t access it.

I can’t complain too much. I’ve had very little trouble w/my hosting company. Shit happens. And if this is the worst that ever happens, I’ll be sittin’ pretty.

*And while I was typing this it came back up – heeheee*

Year In Review

I was all ready to review my resolutions for 2005 till I discovered I never posted them. Or maybe I did just not all together. So, I’m thinking, what were my goals again?

With the break up, having to move twice, and the death of my father, the year started out on a sad note. I was also troubled about the lack of direction my life was taking. I’d put things on hold for an unhealthy LTR and was left scrambling to pick up the pieces. So where am I now compared to a year ago? I managed to shake myself out of my malaise and “get busy”, thats where I am. *g*

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Blog Who?

I’m moody today. Don’t ask me why, things are going fine at the moment.

I’m ‘fiddlin’ w/the blog a bit this week. Just some cosmetic changes. Large Tony gave me the idea for the pic links. I wanted to do circles but they just didn’t look right. I’m sure I’ll make more changes over the coming week but nothing overly exciting.

For those of you who read my OTHER blog, I’m folding it this week. I’m not really keeping up w/it as much as I should. I might bring it back in a new format to test WP2 but I’m not overly motivated right now. Of course, not having any free time might have something to do w/the lack of posts.

I get a lot of private emails regarding my posts. I’m never sure if I’m expected to respond so if I haven’t responded to your emails, I’m not ignoring you.

My gym schedule has really improved this month. Having they extra time for a change has helped. And having switched back to Gold’s to workout, I’m a lot happier. Gold’s just has more equipment geared towards muscle-building. Crunch was fine but they focus more on staying healthy and weight loss.

Blog Me Baby!

Today, I thought I’d give some shout-outs to my peeps in the blogosphere. (yeah, I know, stick to the hick accent) Or more simply, a nod to the blogs that have enriched my life over the past year.

Oh and special thanks to Pookie from Inherently Wrong for awarding me the “Blogger than screams raw sex” award.


Large Tony
A big thanks to Large Tony for his new pic link to my blog. The new link has quadrupled the number clicks from his site to mine. – Thanks T! If you don’t read Tony, you are missing a great blog. Tony makes no apologies for being a southern boy w/a big heart as well as a big schlong. Tony combines sweet innocence, raw sex appeal, a naughty but nice nature, and genuine sincerity into a powerfully attractive as well as erotic blog. You might start readin’ for the sex appeal but you’ll stay for so much more.


Brett Cajun
I discovered brettcajun completely by mistake. I was looking up some cajun recipes and landed on his blog. Being half cajun myself, I was immediately hooked. Brett is going thru a transition in his life right now and so far making a bang up job of it. His style of wit and cajun charm are not to be missed. (And being the devlishly sexy cajun he is, his occasional sexploits are scandalous too.)


Bent Collective
On a sadder note (yes I know it’s not good grammar), one of my more recent blog additions, Bent Collective is dealing w/the recent passing of his mother. If you have a moment, please stop by and offer some kind words/thoughts for Steve. His loss, while not unexpected, marks the end of a difficult chapter. Besides being down right hunky, Steve’s blog offers up an insightful articulate read that serves to stimulate the mind as well as the soul. His approach is very similar to mine in that we both speak from a “skip the bull-shit” mentality.


Roblog
And a local blog buddy, roblog has had his share of tragedy in the past year as well. Rob lost his ex-partner to AIDS just a few months back. It would take me too long to go into the incredible amount of love, honor, and compassion he showed thru the whole ordeal. Currently, he is trying to heal and move on with his life. Saying I admire and respect Rob doesn’t even come close. Rob represents the type of man I hope to be someday. And by that, I mean living life w/integrity as well as passion. (He thinks I’m a bit over the top w/my adorations. But we all need role models right? Why not a real every day guy?)

*And on a side rant, if you think AIDS is no longer a terminal illness, I suggest you take a read back thru Rob’s blog. This illness is still killing thousands and thousands of our loved one’s every year. Pointing fingers and blame or simply avoiding it is not the answer. Education and understanding are the keys to beating this awful destructive illness.*


V-hold.net
Another local buddy, v-hold is going thru the pains/tribulations of adopting a child. And! All their hard work is about to pay off. Being someone who hopes to adopt a child within the next 5-7 years of my life, I’ve really been following his updates. Course, I never read for the parties, video games, tidbits, etc. No, I wouldn’t find any of that exciting. lol Add to that he is sexy as hell (and so is his partner) and equipped w/a great sense of humor.


Homo Homer
And last but certainly not least, we come to homer. His blog makes for a fascinating read. Between his latest archeological dig and his occasional take on politics, homer is a down-to-Earth (literally), well-rounded, kind-hearted fellow. Mix in a little humor, plenty of pictures, some random craziness and you end up w/a very informative and entertaining blog. Besides that, he is incredibly nice guy w/a great fuzzy smile.

Of course, no tribute would be complete w/o mention of my first blog buddy, Smitty. The ever insightful and handsome Dunner, and the buff and brainy Johnny just to name a few. And if you didn’t get a special mention, don’t go and get offended on me. If I link to you it’s because I read your blog. Maybe not everyday but I read you. Even those of you who haven’t updated in quite some time. *hint hint*