Cut the Cord

Well today was a first day out on the floor. I felt like I still had a hundred questions. I hope I wasn't bugging everyone too much. It kills me just sitting there looking a computer screen all day but I guess I will live.

The girls didn't do too well. We lost all of our games. I have alot of work. Is it bad of me to say, "This Sucks!" JC keeps telling me this will make me a better coach but I want a good team! Arg!

Thought of the Day
I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!

First Game

Our first game is tonight. I'm pretty excited! I hope the girls do well tonight. They seemed really excited last night at practice. I have to haul ass to Elkhorn!

Thought of the Day
No worries it is only Friday.

Throw-Down

So I am sitting here at work with nothing to do. I mean... I do have stuff to do. I could pull work but there is no one in the room to help us. So no one is working. We are all sitting here like lost sheep. Anti-Terrorism Man and Ms. Over-Share are fighting about when a hurricane becomes a typhoon. Ms. Over-Share pretty much shut him down with a big "I was in meteorology for like four years!" (To which my inner monologue added, nanny-nanny-boo-boo)

I wanted them to fight it out! Winner take all (in this case naming hurricanes/typhoons)!

Let's Get Ready to Ruuuuuuummmmmbbbbllllllleeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Jock jams music)

Thought of the Day
That's useful!

Coporate Flexibility

I spoke with my boss about my options for my thesis. I got... "We'll see when the time comes."

Ok well that doesn't really work. I kinda need to know. I mean I know we're just talking about the last 2 1/2 years of my life and all but...

I don't know what I'm going to do. I need to figure this out really quick. If I can't do my interviews then I need to redo my method. I can come up with something different but it is going to take some time. I threw out there the possibility of a project which got promptly shot down. (Not a big deal, I want to do a thesis).

This is driving me crazy!

Thought of the Day
Lotion would be nice.

Down and Out

Yesterday I came down with something fierce. My body hurt, my joints ached, and apparently I had a fever! I woke up today at about 80% so I decided to go to work. What a waste of time! We had orientation today. Nothing worst than only bring at a job for week and having to sit through a day of crap you already knew! Oh well.

So I'm loving my tattoo! It looks cooler and cooler everyday.

Thought of the Day
Just being there is enough.

Here it is!

Well, yesterday was the long awaited day. GreenHoodie and I met at Liquid Courage at about 3:00. She made me look like a big pansy! I feel like crap. I think I've come down with the flu. Arg! Perfect timing!

40 Hours?

At 4:30 today I will have work my first 40 hour work week! This week I have:

• Consumed 20 bottles of soda
• Had three donuts
• Completed 3 pieces of work
• Had 25 breaks
• Sent 12 emails
• Watched people smoke 4 cigarettes
• Laughed my ass off at the expense of others

All-and-all it was a pretty good week.

Thought of the Day
This lucid dream is now reality and it makes me so anxious.

Too Funny

Ok, I have to get this off my chest! There are two people in my training class. I have nick-named them Ms. I've-got-a-personal-story-for-everything and anti-Terrorist Man. Okay so both of them are former military and they compete to see who can talk (read: brown-nose) the most. They drive everyone crazy but the funny thing is that they drive each other crazy. For instance, when one is telling a story the other looks around at everyone and rolls their eyes. Ms. IGAPSFE is an over-sharer. I already know way too much about her. I know for instance that she once had a cat and it peed all over her carpet. She's divorced. She names all her pets after ex-boyfriends. And she's looking for an apartment and it must have a washer and dryer! Anti-Terrorist Man wants this job because he feels like he is going to be able to fight terrorism! (Insert image of over-weight balding 40 year old man in front of a waving flag) On the first day he asked if we checked out (like cops and robbers) people of "Middle Eastern Origin". Both of them like to make quasi-racist comments. They are quite the pair!

Thought of the Day
The phrase "Look at these pictures on my website" shouldn't ever be uttered at work.

The "Real" World

So Monday I started my job. My first "real" job. How cute! Ok so anyway... talk about boring! Ah!!!!!! Let me give you a run down of our first day.

• 8-10 -- Tour (I found the bathroom and where I can get Mountain Dew, Thank Jesus!)
• 10-10:30 -- Break #1 (Apparently that tour was intense.)
• 10:30-11-- Learn about some of the account applications.
• 11-11:30 -- Break #2 (Strange but true)
• 11:30-12:15 -- Learned what 10 core things need to be included on every application. (I'm not going to lie to ya... 10 is a big number!)
• 12:15-1:00 -- Lunch! (I had two tacos at Fast Burrito. Who could go wrong with a name like that?)
• 1:00-1:45 -- Learned about all the wonderful account types here.
• 1:45-2:00 -- Break #3 (Only 15 minutes? What!!!!!????)
• 2:00-3:00 -- Learned about IRA's and Trusts! (Sweet Beaver!)
• 3:00-3:15 -- (Can you guess?) Break #4
• 3:15-4:30 -- I stabbed my eyes out.

Real world? Posh!!! It is a huge break interrupted by brief periods of work!

Now I only need to figure out how I can squeeze in a nap!

Bad Blogger

This Drama Queen has been a bad blogger! I'm sorry. I have so much to talk (complain) about especially starting my new job! I will write something on this soon (after I go and get pants)!

Thought of the Day
Too many questions pisses the hell out of me!

Sunless Tanning

Greenhoodie and I decided today would be a great day to take the kids to the pool. And wouldn't you know it... it is the only day that it is cloudy and not a billion degrees out with 97% humidity! I was actually... cold!!! Where is this global warming when I need it? I mean come on! Yesterday I had to drive to Ames and back and it is like the 9th circle of hell outside. And today? 40 and a 30% chance of snow!

Thought of the Day
Americans are only able to point their video cameras at four things...

1. men getting racked
2. men doing stupid things (which may have caused #1)
3. children doing cute (Read: stupid) things (which may have caused #1)
4. animals doing cute (stupid) things (which may result in any of the above but most likely #1)

More of the Same?

So the other day GrammerPrincess told me that she thinks that I've grown up alot since I've have PrincessNic. I think is some areas I agree but in others I make the same mistakes. I think, for instance, I'm more afraid of commitment now because I don't want to commit to someone who is going to be a poor influence on Nic. But maybe I've just rationalize my fear of commitment! Who knows?

Thought of the Day
You're just the girl all the boys want to dance with
And I'm just the boy who's had too many chances

Home Sweet Home

Oh my god! What a ride! PrincessNic is now home. I don't know if she's happy about this but she's here. I think she wants to see her mom. I hope someday she actually cries to see me.

I need a nap!

Coming Home

I have to leave in 15 minutes to get the Princess. Sounds like she had a blast. Hopefully she actually wants to come home. I miss seeing her. Maybe we'll go to the pool tomorrow!

I called Noll today to confirm that I wanted the Ameritrade job. Sweet Beaver!

Un-unemployed

Omnium notified me that they were not interested in retaining my services. So that means by the process of elimination I am now an employee of T.D. Ameritrade. Sweet Beaver! So for any of you that need stock advice give me a ring at work. I am sad about the Omnium job. That would have been really cool to get. At least I'll be making pretty good money and I'll be able to still coach.

Thought of the Day
I'm glad I made your day!
: )

Speedy Soccer Mom

BestFriend came into town last night and we had some $1 pitchers at Mustang Sallys. Let me tell you, $1 beer does not go down as smooth as $7 beer. We had a good time throwing some darts. As usual I let BestFriend win. I wouldn't want to crush his ego.

I saw the craziest soccer mom ever today. So BestFriend and I were going to drop off some resumes and we were stuck on Dodge. The whole area around the new "express" way was bumper to bumper (Ironic, huh). Then this Silver mini-van comes flying up on the shoulder. This van doesn't just by pass a couple of people while they are trying to merge in. They drive on the shoulder through all of the traffic and jump in at the last minute! What is this? This lady is single handily unraveling the fabric of society! What if everyone just decides to completely ignore the rules of a line? Where would we be? In the f-ing dark-ages!!!!!! That's where!!!!! Who does this lady think she is?!

Thought of the Day

10 things you should never tell a women:

1. Your family hates her.
2. You have insecurities.
3. You flirt with other women.
4. You have wimpy behavior.
5. You compare her to your ex-girlfriend in bed.
6. You talk to your mother too often.
7. You have not-so-cool hobbies.
8. You don't like her girlfriends.
9. You've done shameful things in the past.
10. You find one of her friends smoking hot.

Confirmation?

Ok so I went to Noll yesterday and they set me up with an interview at Ameritrade today. However, they never called to confirm the time with me! Arg! So I called this morning and still haven't heard back. Arg!

So PrincessNic left with mom yesterday morning. She was ready to go! She was like, "Let's go!" and I told her that I wasn't going with her. And she said, "Ok, Bye!!!!"

Thought of the Day
I need a nap!

Post 100!!!!!

Oh my god! Wow I feel like I should throw a little party.

So I had my presentation today. It went ok. I'm always a hard critic of myself when I comes to these types of things. I think everyone enjoyed it. I really hope I get the job. I really need to find a job and this one seems really cool. I should know next week. Until then I guess I'll keep sending out resumes and hope for the best.

So my mom leaves with PrincessNic in the morning. I wish I could go. It would be great seeing everyone.

Thought of the Day
Let the waiting begin.

Yes!!!!

I just finished the presentation! It looks sweet! I'm really excited! (As you might have noticed from my punctuation!)

My mom is in town. She is leaving with PrincessNic on Tuesday for a week.

I need to get up early so I'm off to bed.

Thought of the Day
Faith is belief in the absence of proof.

Thinkin' Chair

I have my presentation tomorrow. (In 24 hours!) I am currently trying to figure out a good intro! Ah takes me back to my ol' speechin' days. Anyone got any ideas?

So I am watching "Blue's Clues" with PrincessNic and I think the salt shaker is a Nazi!!!!!

Thought of the Day
The rhythm is going to get you!

Smokin'

It is like crazy hot out today! PrincessNic and I went to the pool today. Saw some hot mamas!!!

So my real interview yesterday went very well. So well I got a call later that day telling me I've made it on toe next stage. I have to give a presentation to the trainers. I am going to teach them how to "Bend it like Beckham". Should be fun. The Dutchess of Grammar suggested I teach a different talent. I think this will be the topic that might get me hired. I'm excited!!!

Thought of the Day
It may seem like a good idea at the time...

Trainin' the man!

I had my phone interview this morning. It went really well. So well I have an actual interview tomorrow. It seems like a pretty cool gig. I would be training the people that call for credit card collection. Sounds really interesting. We'll see. The only drawback is that I wouldn't be able to coach for Phoenix anymore. But considering how unhappy I've been lately that might not be such a bad thing.

Everyone seems really busy lately. I wish I was busier. Drama Queens love to be constantly busy! They go slightly crazy when they have nothing to do!

Thought of the Day
Please tell me if I become annoying.

Check this out!

http://nycdrunkguy.blogspot.com/

Check out the formula! What do you get?

Irony

I find it funny that I would worry and spend some much time trying to find a job. When everyone hates theirs and ends up resenting them in the end. I feel so low right now. I had a great time at camp but I came back and got smacked in the face by the real world. I guess I'll look back on this time and be stronger for it.

I have a phone interview in the morning. It is for a training specialist for a debt collection agency (now that's ironic!). Seems like it would be interesting. I would be designing training curriculum and running training seminars. I would be working nights and weekends. I guess we'll see. They must be interested-- I applied last night and they called this morning.

Thought of the Day
And I'd give it all away
Just to have somewhere to go to
Give it all away
To have someone to come home to

Home Sweet Home

I am happy to be home!!!!!!!! I was pretty lazy. I got up at 11. It was so nice to sleep in. Now I'm back to the real world. Busy finding a job and all!

Thought of the Day
Kids, head butt someone in the chest! Go ahead, try it!

Camp: Day 4

I am ready to head home!

So yesterday was... ackward. I go and do the scramble team. After the game my administrator comes up to me and says that she thinks the girls are getting too flirtatious with me and that I nee to be careful. She was very nice about it and wasn't accusing me of anything bad. She doesn't want my spotless reputation ruined. Which would suck!!! So anyway... so after that I was like all reserved and didn't see the girls for the rest of the afternoon. I was so worried about it after that. So I was getting ready to head out for the night and I went down to see how the girls like their training session that night and I look down the hall and there are like three girls standing there in sports bra and underwear, IN THE HALLWAY! I pull a 180 and head straight back toward my room and hide out. AHHHHHHHHHH! Who does that! My god!!!!!!!!!!!! So I'm mortified at this point, I go down to tell the girls that they need to be dressed while in the hallway and one of the girls walks out of the shower in her towel and her door is wide open! Ah!!!!!!!! I just sprint for the elevator!!!!!!!! No jokes about all this I was seriously horrified!

So ND Ben, KY Kim, IN Brian, SD Steve, and I head down to Molly's. Tonight's drink special: $1 Wiskey and Coke (or diet coke!). BestFriend would have been in heaven. Then to top it off the theme of the night was Coyote Ugly. All the waitresses we dressed in the smallest little outfits and chaps (cheek chillers). Then they get up on the bar and started dancing, not once, not twice, but three times. Each time is a different dance! They have been practicing!!!!

We all have a great walk home again stopping at the Road Ranger! We decided not to partake in the pool party since we were all still drunk last year when we got up.

All and all it was a great week (except the sketchy clothing choices of the girls). I had a blast! I'm sad I have to return to the "real" world.

Thought of the Day
Hunting bass with a shotgun would be da' bom'

Camp: Day 3

Good afternoon campers! So the team I have been assigned to in scramble is crazy bad! I can not believe it. Yesterday we were the talk of camp because we got beat 6-0! Who does that?! Other games were all close 0-0, 1-0, 2-1, whatever. Us? Oh, we went down in flames of glory!

I came back and had some great lunch (if I stayed here all month I'd lose 20 lbs!), took a nap, played in the coaches game, and got back to work!

All the girls seem to like the scramble. Which is good. They get to meet alot of girls from all over. We had a great training session last night which I think is the biggest change in the scramble. My guy is a great coach, really cool guy!

We went out that night to Molly's again. I love Molly's. Last night... 50 cent draws! My god!!!!!!!! Then some of the employees of the dorm came out and bought everyone shots. It was a great time. KY Kim dared ND Ben to steal the half plunger from the previous night. Needless to say he washed his hands twice when we got back. I think tonight is going to be crazy!

Thought of the Day
I hope the girls don't think I'm a push-over.

Camp: Day 2

Well good morning campers! Day 2 came and went without too much ceremony. We began the morning by playing Kentucky (said of course is accent). We lost 2-1. We played better than them but we could not finish. It is frustrating to see how far behind Nebraska is compared to other states.

The girls had a nutrition presentation in the afternoon. I asked about it but the only thing they could tell me was about periods. Apparently if you don't eat you won't get your period and this lady didn't have her period for like three years! I can only the imagine a room full of 15 and 16 year old girls listening to this story.

We got one young lady into pool. I was very happy for her. She played well and worked hard. The rest of the girls got broken into their scramble teams. I was happy that the staff member I got paired with was not an ass. He was really cool and a seems to be a great a coach.

ND Ben, KY Kim, and I (NE Mike) decided to hit Molly's. We traveled up there with KY Kim's roomie who apparently is making her life a little uncomfortable (She has a crush on Kim). We drank $1.25 beer all night and had a blast. We ended up having to walk home. We had a blast!

Thought of the Day
Plungers without handles are hilarious! (Ask me about it)

Disrepected

Well I found out that I did not get the job at Wayne State. They hired the female candidate. The shitty thing is... I found out by reading their press release online. They didn't even have respect enough to call me. They called the other candidate! Makes me feel like they were pulling my chain, that my time (not to mention my money i.e. lovely speeding ticket) were wasted. JC is pissed as all hell! He wants to send the AD a nasty email. He can't believe it!

Oh well... I'm going to search for Ruby Tuesday's number and give them a call. Hopefully I can get a job there!

Thought of the Day
The little things go along way!

Camp: Day 1

Welcome campers to beautiful DeKalb, IL. Ah such a lovely town. So we left Omaha at 6:00 am yesterday. If you know one thing about this DramaQueen it should be this... Mornings and me do not mix well. I don't bother them if they don't bother me! We have an understanding.

So after the rush wore off everyone fell asleep. (ZZZZ) Then we watched a couple of random movies. We rolled into DeKalb at 12:30 and went and got some lunch... Subway... yum!

We played Wisconsin last night 2-1. It was a pretty good showing. The girls worry too much. They need to relax and play. They put so much pressure on themselves they freak out. I guess that's where I come in.

We play Kentucky this morning. Should be a good game. I want to win!

Thought of the Day
Rules are meant to be broken.

Happy Birthday USA

I leave tomorrow for ODP. I'm excited about going. It should be a good time. It will be nice to get away for alittle while. Away to lovely DeKalb!

I should find out about WSC is the next couple of days! I'm so nervous. I want the job so bad. I found out who the third candidate is. She played at Nebraska and is an assistant coach at Beatrice high school. JC thinks it is between me and the other guy. I don't know. I think my interview went great but deep down I really don't think I'll get it. The other guy is an assistant coach at a D1 school and has head coaching experience. If he really wants it why wouldn't they take him? The only thing against him is that he hasn't been anywhere longer than a year. Who knows, I guess we'll see.

Thought of the Day
What better way to celebrate our independence by blowing shit up!

The Fallout

Sunday BestFriend and I went to the boats for brunch. While we were there we threw some money down at the roulette table. I was abit better at that than blackjack.

I have to start getting ready for ODP camp. We leave on the 5th. I need to get all the evals done before we leave. Last year we did them at camp but this year we have to have them done before-hand. I feel bad because I haven't seen the girls play that much. I'd have a much better idea after a couple days of camp.

Thought of the Day
all the mistakes, one life contained

The First 25 Years

What a roller-coaster of a night. BestFriend made out with Chrissy and by the end of the night I'm the one who feels like shit. In my short time here, this DramaQueen has hurt more people than one should in a whole lifetime. I was asked, "how can you look someone in the eyes and lie to them?" That's the million dollar question. I don't know. The words just come out and they are blatant lies. I'm not saying I don't know what I'm doing more like I don't know why I'm doing it. People are so accepting of the truth but for some reason I think it would be better to lie.

I don't know what to say. I'm sorry for all the pain that I've caused. I'm sorry for not trusting you the way you trusted me. I'm sorry for abusing the trust I had. Finally, I'm sorry I could speak up and actually tell you this.

Quarter of a Century

Happy Birthday to me! Should be a fun day. I'm praying for no drama. I am going to very upset if anyone causes any. On a more positive note Facebook wished me a Happy Birthday! FaceBook won't ever cause me any drama. Last night I had a dream about my first day at Wayne State. Apparently my subconscious is pretty confident about my chances. I'm a nervous wreck!

My dad called yesterday and let me know that he'll be kicking me out sometime in August. So I guess I'll be looking for a new home as well as a job. Yep, I'm put that right on the top of my "To Do" list.

Thought of the Day
I turn the page and read the story again
And again and again
It sure seems the same, with a different name

Go Wildcats

So my interview went great yesterday! I should know late next week. I'm nervous. I know who one of the other candidates are and they have more experience than I have. JC thinks it is between the two of us. The female candidate is interviewing today. No one knows who it is. I guess we'll see. If they don't want me than there's not much I can do about that. I hope the fact that the guy they wanted last time recommended me.

Thought of the Day
I won't let you take me to the end of my rope
While you burn it and torture my soul

Top O' the Mornin'

So in like 15 minutes I'm leaving to go to my "interview" at Ruby Tuesday's. If I didn't have an interview tomorrow for my dream job I would feel like a complete failure. I leave for ODP camp in a week. That will be fun. It will be nice to get away for awhile. I had a blast last year!

Thought of the Day
Only time will tell...

Lack of Enthusiasm

So I got ahold of my dad today to tell him about my interview. I thought he'd be excited. Well well well... I was wrong!!!!!!!!!! You'd think I just told him I was applying at McDonald's! You know, he just continues to surprise me. It made me really sad. I know my mom will be excited.

Your drama queen's birthday is Saturday. I hope it is fun.

Thought of the Day
Were we ever close?

Interview

WSC called today! I have an interview on Thursday at 9:00 am. I'm very excited!!!!!!! I have to get up at O' damn 30 in the morning to get to Wayne. My phone "interview" went pretty well I think. I think I'll know next week!

Thought of the Day
You think you know but you have no idea... The Diary of PrincessMike.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

JC just called and Wayne State just called him and asked about me. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I guess the former coach was a dick and the girls want a female coach. So whoever they hire is going to be on a one year contract. I guess we'll see. This is going to move fast!

Bored

I have an interview at Ruby Tuesday's on Wednesday. Pretty sad, I have a BA and 2/3 of a MA and I can't find a job. Arg. I am sending out another resume for a head coaching position. This school is in MO (about 4 hours away). I'm very excited about the Wayne State job. I hope I hear from them this week.

Thought of the Day
No matter what you see
You’re still so blind to me

Goodbye US

Well despite Italy doing their part we PISSED IT DOWN OUR LEG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We looked like crap in all three games. I think Bruce Arena should be fired! He's had 8 years (the longest of any international coach) to figure this out. I mean I'm no national coach but to me if you are having trouble scoring YOU SHOULD PLAY WITH MORE ATTACKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thought of the Day
Tough day at the office Bruce.

Summer Fun

Oh by the way-- Happy 1st day of Summer!!!!

Talk To Me!!!!!

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!! Babymama strikes again! So this is the second day that she was going to get PrincessNic so that I could go drop off applications. Monday she told me should would get Nic on Tuesday morning. So Tuesday morning I called to get see what time, but she had a doctor's app. She said she would be done around 3:00. At 3:00, she called me and said she would have to be there for another hour or two. Not a big deal, I understand. So last night she told me that she would get her today. She just called me and told me that she was back the hospital. I am a little frustrated because this is the first I've heard of this. So basically I've been sitting here for two days waiting. I told her that it would have been different if she would have called and told me she was back up there. I'm not mad that she's sick but I am upset that she doesn't communicate with me.

Thought of the Day
Excuses are like assholes; Everyone has one and they all stink!

I Love This Part

So right now I am thinking a move to Wayne might be good. Arg!

This day has progessively gotten worse and worse. Even the World Cup couldn't cheer me up.

I did send my resume off to Wayne State. I'm pretty excited.

Thought of the Day
Can anybody tell me what's going on?

Operation Un-unemployment

Ok, so I couldn't get ahold of Babymama to look after PrincessNic until late tonight (apparently after the prime job getting time). Arg! People without cell phones upset me!

I began calling the U13's today (I'm leaning toward Phoenix Helios, pretty hot huh?). I've got 8 confirmed, 2 no, and 2 undecided. Pretty good for the first day of calling. There are two younger girls that might be leaving the club. I'm going to offer them spots. This may make people pissed. Hey, if they'll play for me and not another coach in the club is that my fault?

Tomorrow I must find a job!

Thought of the Day
Thought provoking! Go Head Automatica
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/headautomatica/042806/ha_graduation-day_002-e5m9_700.wvx

F U cops and your fancy "drunk" testing machine! Haha Suckas!

Movin' on up?

What an exhausting couple of days. I got a call from JC yesterday morning. Apparently the Wayne State coach just resigned and he thinks I should apply. He is going to recommend me to the AD. How cool! Only draw back... I'd have to live in Wayne (Party Central!!!!) I would be a Division 2 soccer coach, though!

Money is still in short supply. And for some reason PrincessNic keeps calling me Mike.

I have to miss the US game! Why in the world would you schedule soccer tryouts during the biggest match in US Soccer history! We are smart, S-M-R-T!!!!!!!!!!!

Thought of the Day
I'm not a player, I just crush a lot!

Oh Money

Yesterday was rough. I found out that I have a serious lack of money. I bounced my rent check (thank god it is my dad). I'll have to call him today. That should be a fun conversation. I hate money. So today I am going to apply at some local eateries. Arg!

Thought of the Day
Anybody got a $20?

The Visit

Mother comes into town today. I need to do some cleaning. I love cleaning.

So I am disappointed. There were 20 guys at Dynamo Tryouts and 6 guys who couldn't show up. I am going to be pissed off if these 11s don't pan out and I gave up my team because of it.

Thought of the Day
Ole Ole!

Hot hot hot

My skin is burning! PrincessNic and I went to the pool yesterday. Ouch! We went to Hanscom Pool. It was a nice little place. A couple of hot lifeguards, a couple of hot moms (well I think they were moms, I guess they could be nannies).

Tryouts went pretty well. We had 15 girls show up for U13s. One of the girls was very impressive, I hope we can snag her. Tonight is Dynamo tryouts. While I'm not coaching anymore, I am excited to see who shows up.

Thought of the Day
Thanks to Spain's 4-0 victory the US isn't in last place anymore!

Damn USA!

Well, that was a disaster! 3-0!!!!!!!!

GO USA!

Only one hour until the US opens its World Cup run. Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Thought of the Day
Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poor Nick

BestFriend came into town to celebrate (punish) his brother's 21st birthday. Night started out at Billy Frog's (which apparently hadn't heard of AIR CONDITIONING) met a bunch of Nick's friends. They seemed pretty cool (Especially all the Mikes). We moved to The Underground. BestFriend kicked some ass in foosball. Poor Nick took a turn for the worse. He ended up throwing up in the bathroom. With help from a bouncer, we got him out of the bar. One of the Mikes went to go grab the car for Nick. By this time Nick couldn't even stand and was being held up. After pouring Nick into the car, we took BestFriend to the Playhouse (Hehe). He seemed to enjoy himself.

All in all it was great time.

Thought of the Day
Tying is like kissing your sister.

All Bets Are Off

Babymama knocked on my door at 8:00 this morning. Way to go girl! I didn't have PrincessNic ready to go. I had to throw some clothes on her and brush her teeth. I hope she's not pissed off.

So this DramaQueen has a whole day to waste... I mean find something productive to do!

Thought of the Day
You are just a wee bit too busy to take on anything new right now, especially new love connections. The phase will pass pretty quickly, so if someone super-hot appears, see if you can postpone things.

Yippy

What a day yesterday! Babymama decided that she's mad that I choose BestFriend over PrincessNic "all the time". I can't win with her. I don't live with my mom. I can't put PricenssNic to bed then go out and return in the morning as if nothing had happened. I hate feeling guilty about the choices I make because of her. I don't talk about the decisions she makes.

Thought of the Day
7 Signs She's Not Into You - Part II

1. She's secretive
2. She's always mentioning another guy
3. She's not into PDA
4. She picks fights
5. She keeps her place private
6. She hangs with the guys
7. She's a flirt

Which are true?

Spoiler

The boys played their final game today against Arsenal. The beat us 2-1 but we came close to equalizing. I think we actually prevented them from moving on to the final! Hehe!

Thought of the Day
Must find a job!

Stratch That

Father just called, apparently they are not going to be ready until after12. So I will not be taking them. Now I have to figure out what I want to do for the day. Any ideas?

Road Trip!

So yesterday Father called me to see if I would be willing to drive them to Broken Bow. Being a good son I said, "Sure." But Broken Bow is about 4 hours away. So I had to call and make sure we were going to leave early. Father assured me that we would leave at 10:30 (In Dad time that's 12:00).

Thought of the Day
When did news anchors become failed comedians?

Fed Up

Ok, so I think I'm fed up. I don't know what to do. I don't know what I should do. Things with Hottie are not going as well as planned. It does not seem like she is interested in me. Take tonight for instance... we went to go see "Breaking Up". Lovely film, very funny, made me laugh made me cry, yada yada yada. So the movie gets out at 12:15 and she's like, "well I'm going to go home so I am not tired tomorrow night." And says that maybe she'd meet up with me tomorrow... if she's not too drunk. Honestly, I don't know what to think. Perhaps this is more stress than it should be worth. I mean if we like being around eachother should it be such an ordeal? What is my fucking deal?

I am thinking about putting Kathryn's plan into action. We shall see.

Thought of the Day
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The Craziness

Kathryn calmed my insanity tonight. Everything has piled up all at once.

So the boys lost tonight 2-0. It was a good effort. I am proud of them.

Babymama and I threw down today. Everything got laid on the table.

Thought of the Day
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright

The Two Towers

The Northern Princess came through with proof of the Two Towers.

The carcass of the first tower.

After defeating the first tower, we decided to take on the mighty second tower.

I Was Crazy Once

I've never felt so crazy! I don't know what to do. I continuously second guess all my decisions. I never feel like this! I am usually the sit back and relax type of person. I don't know if I can do that!

Thought of the Day
Be careful what you wish for.

The yard has been defeated!

Ahhhhhhh Relaxed!!!!!!

I woke up today and felt great! I had the biggest grin on my face. The past couple of day have been drama-FULL! Just seems like everyone wanted to throw down! Today is a new day.

Babymama was mad at me. She thinks that I wanted her to keep PrincessNic so I could have a party at my house. One of her friends (who is almost as reliable as she is) said there was something going on at my house. Funny how reality is miles away from the truth.

I am going to war with the yard again. I plan on kicking some ass.

Thought of the Day
You stand on the shoulders of those who came before you.

Strange Night

For some oddly reason I felt the need to apply for a job at 5:00 this morning. Perhaps that's the key to getting a job. Early to rise and all.

I think PrincessNic and I are going to go swimming today. I need to get some sun on my hideous body! We have Dynamo training tonight, if the weather holds out.

Thought of the Day
Don't trust a deal that looks too good or a lover who appears to have it all.

Weekend: Part 2

Well well well, BestFriend is always good for making a great night. I attempted to tackle my yard. The yard won... for now! BestFriend and Greenhoodie went to go get some food to grill. We made some great grub. We decided to go play some pool at Big John's. BestFriend whooped me in darts and pool. He was please by his keen eye for a would-be hustler. He had a huge smile on his face after he sent him packing with a couple of great shots.

BestFriend and I then made the long trek to hottie's house. We consumed alittle... ok alot of alcohol. We played some drinking games (always a favorite) everyone had a good time. BestFriend was disappointed by the lack of Nick GAS. I am a big fan of this new hottie. She's very nice. BestFriend is a big fan.

Thought of the Day
Good friends always bring a smile.

Weekend: Part 1

BestFriend and I had a great time last night. I whooped him in darts. We went to a new bar, the Observatory, it was ok. Low key, just like BestFriend likes it. We did alittle shopping today. I got PrincessNic some new shoes, she was a big fan.

Pretty sweet kicks, huh?

We had a really good time last night. BestFriend doesn't seem like he wants to go to the Max. We have to decide what we want to do. Decisions decisions. Greenhoodie is upset about the last minute change of plans. She feels like there is a conspiracy against her. Defiantly not the case. Oh the drama of my life, makes for good blogs.

Thought of the Day
But I cannot forget
Refuse to regret
So glad I met you

Top of the Food Chain

Well, there is one drawback of being the top trainer at Phoenix. When I need a trainer, I CAN'T GET ONE! ARG! I am supposed to go to this Skutt banquet but now I'm going to have to train Dynamos. Not a huge deal but I would like to be able to attend. We'll see, I think I might let the boys play at the end and I'll go to the banquet.

So Babymama told me that her "BF" was joking about calling me the other day. It kind of took me by surprise. I was like, "why would he do that?" Seems stupid to me.

Thought of the Day
Soon your heart is going to have sex with your brain. Then every molecule in your body will be getting more action.

Yawn

I'm so tired today. I don't know why?

I hate working on my resume and cover letter. I am terrible at it. I can sit down and crank out dozens of pages about anything but I can't write one page about myself. ARG!

Thought of the Day
Its not paranoia unless they're really after you.

Go Skyhawks!

We have some kind of celebration lunch today for Skutt. JC said hw was bringing PrincessAnn so I told him I would bring PrincessNic. PrincessNic loves the word, "No!" and it seems like she says it to me all the time. At least she's talking!

BestFriend might come into town this weekend. That would be awesome. I think we might go to the Max on Saturday. I haven't been in awhile. I just need to dance!

Thought of the Day
Do you believe in soul mates? How about star-crossed lovers?

Speechless

I want to say something here but I can't figure out what.

War With Beer

Ah, Hastings. What a great time seeing everybody. It was kind of weird being back seeing everyone. The people I still talk to are the people that I miss the most. The rest... well let's just say one weekend is enough.

Last night we found the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. BestFriend almost cried.

100 oz of Beer! We had two!

Thunderstruck

Last night Skutt defeated Pius X to claim its first state title!

Freshman Alexa Lind celebrates Skutt's goal.

Hair-dog, Dean-o, and PrincessMike

Aimlessly Wandering

Well, the girls made it to finals. We play Pius tomorrow. Should be a great game.
The boys had a game on Sunday. We lost 1-0. It was actually a really good game. I was proud of them.

Anyway, I feel... lost. I know alot of it is stress but I can't blame it all on that. I have mixed feelings about everything in my life. I don't know what I want to do with my life. I don't get to see my daughter as much as I would like. I just really feel like my life has stalled. I feel pulled in a dozen different directions and I wish I could hide. I wish I could see down the road and know what is to be.

Thought of the Day
Life is what you make it.

Lady Victory

With three minutes left in the match Lady Victory blessed us with her presence! One of our seniors put a sweet shot on goal; far post, upper 90!

We play tomorrow at 8:00 pm.

Thought of the Day
What time is it? Game Time, huah!

T Minus 3 Hours

Well in less than 3 hours we do battle with the Dragons of Gretna! Last year they upset Elkhorn in the first round. Let's hope we fair better.

Stressed

This DramaQueen has been stressed out to the max lately.
I've got my Comprehensive Exams Wednesday and Thursday. I've moved on to the second question but it is very general. "How do you choose a method?" That's a very big question- in fact I think people write books on that, don't they? I have to do it in 2 hours from a page of notes.

The first round of the state tournament is tomorrow. The girls seem ready to go. We play Gretna first. We won our first outing against them pretty easily. I am nervous. This is my first trip to the state tournament.

I don't know if things are going well with Dynamos. We won last weekend which was great. I hope Sunday's game goes well. We lost to this team last season 2-0. If we win we pretty much secure our spot in Premier next season. JC told me yesterday that one of the parents contacted him and asked if he would come out and do some training. That's not a big deal I wish I could find more people to come in. The only thing is they just contacted JC. Which makes me feel like I'm not doing a good enough job. I know I shouldn't but... I do.

So then on top of that my paper I submitted for NCA got rejected. That sucks. Basically, they said I didn't have enough participants and my writing was weak. All of my professors at UNO have praised my writing so I either have shitty professors or the CEO of the English Company was my reviewer.

I think everything is coming down all at once.

Thought of the Day
I need a drink!

Sniff Sniff

Your resident DramaQueen is very sad today. I went to pick up the Princess today and she ran away from me and yelled "No!" Could be one of the saddest things I've ever been through.

Thought of the Day
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Disappointment

So I found out today that phoenix will not be paying someone full-time for Sue's position. They will be paying two people $500 a month to run the club. $500 a month? How ridiculous! You could make more flipping burgers! I am so disappointed. I thought they were actually going to take this whole thing seriously! Arg, It just makes me mad! I guess I have to find a real job now.

I am working on my comps. Not as quickly as I'd like but good enough.

Thought of the Day
One shouldn't ever wear pants made to look like an American flag!

V for Victory

Dynamos won last night! Sweet! 2-1 over Tapatio. It was extra sweet because this kid left the team last season and went to this team because, "we weren't winning enough"! Plus my old boss is coaching this team so it was nice to beat him as well! Haha! I'm so evil! The boys played well. I'm glad that we got a win. Sunday we play another team we can beat.

Skutt also won districts. We beat Mercy 1-0. I feel bad I know some of the girls on the Mercy team and they were pretty sad their season was over.

Thought of the Day
Victory is bittersweet.

I Did It!

August 5th at 5:00 I'll be getting my next tattoo! I have to wait a while but I hope it is worth it. I'm pretty excited.

So the girls had a nice fun practice today. We play Mercy tomorrow in the district final. Last year they beat us in the district final last year. I hope history does not repeat itself. I am still waiting for the girls to unload on a team!

Thought of the Day

Kick some names and take some ass!

Nightmare

Ok so when you start having nightmares about your job it might be time to quit. It was about Dynamos and it was so real! I thought I was going to cry! How sad is that? I'm doing what I love to do and I'm still stressed out by it!

Thought of the Day
Give in to temptation!

First Step

I finally scheduled my comprehensive exams! I will take them on May 15th and 16th! Ah! I really have to get working now! That's why I scheduled them, so I'd actually work! (Why does everything have an exclamation point behind it?!)

Thought of the Day
If you're not having fun, lower your standards.

Calm Before the Storm

Well, tomorrow Skutt plays Ralston (for the third time) and Dynamo plays Arsenal. I hope both games go well. Skutt should be fine but we only beat Ralston 1-0 last Friday. I would like to see the girls to come out and kick some ass. Dynamo? Well it should be an emotional battle. 5 boys left Dynamo for Arsenal last year. I would love to see them come out and play with the heart I know they can.

I am disappointed I don't get to go watch Hastings play GI Northwest. That will be a great game. Could be the first time they head to the State tournament.

Thought of the Day
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Ha ha

Random Events

What a night! WelshGirl joined BestFriend for a night of madness in O-Town. We started out at BW3's and had a great time playing bar triva. I won the last game! Haha! Apparently, the waitress wanted me, I didn't agree.

Next stop was my house for some 3 person 3 man (Not smart!). We decided to be nerds for about 10 minutes. Greenhoodie got here and we went to the Shark Club. Interesting little place. Someone lit a tree on fire in the bar! I stole my id back a didn't have to pay for pool. I'm such a rebel. The best part of the bar was that no one really paid any attention to the fire but there a was fight and they closed the bar down 20 minutes early.

So then... we went to the strip club! It was crazy. I think I was bright red the whole time. GreenHoodie had a great time watching me be shy. There was this couple that kept buying me dances. Oh, and everyone had to know (as if it was absolutely necessary) that it was my first time. I almost got my nipple bit off by a stripper.

Thought of the Day
Don't fail at the game of Life!

Cancers

Chrissy said something "interesting" last night that I can't get out of my mind. She told me yesterday that I have unattainable expectations about relationships. I don't know. Do I?

I can't this out of my mind!
PS- IMing while in the same room as someone= Not Cool!

Thought of the Day
Some days I feel like shit, Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit.

Weekend Part 1

Ok, so BestFriend came in yesterday. I am very excited. We had an ok time last night. We had to stand out in the rain while Skutt played. The game was... not good. We won 1-0 but it was the worst game I've ever seen them play. We should be gearing up for State but we seem to be playing worse and worse. I've never seen JC so mad.

So after that fun, BestFirend and I decided to head downtown to get a bite to eat. I couldn't really think of anything to do, so I called Chrissy. She always knows what is going on! She said there was a birthday party at the 415. So we strolled down there. BestFriend wasn't really feeling it. So we decided to change locations to somewhere a bit more laid back, the 9er.

The end of the night didn't turn out as planned. That's fine. I hope tonight is a blast. We are going to Big John's (Billy Dong's! Haha!) to play some pool. This should be right up BestFriend's ally. I also hear that someone of Welsh descent might make an appearance. How exciting!

The fun starts in 12 hours.

Thought of the Day
I've got a lot of thinking to do.

La La La

What a boring day. I wanted to clean up but I'm not really motivated. I wanted to finish my vita but I'm not really motivated. Oh well I guess that's the procrastinator in me.

Dynamos were supposed to play Arsenal last night but it rained all day. Ah beautiful Nebraska weather.

Thought of the Day
The Sun doesn't give the light to the Moon assuming the Moon's gonna owe it one.

Space Cadet

Man, I have been so spacy lately. I don't know what the deal is.

So I am waiting to see whether or not we play Pius today. It is supposed to rain today. If it rains, I'll be going to class tonight. I am supposed to present my paper tonight. I'm kinda of torn. I really would like to see all the presentations but I really want to see us play Pius. I guess we'll see.

I've been baffled by people lately. Babymama has been severely bi-polar lately. Yesterday she was telling me about some date she was going on that night and the next moment she's going off on me. Jen has stopped talking to me all together. I guess, to me, if you feel like you can't be friends with someone it would be nice if they told you. That's just me. Funny though, someone told me they thought she would do that. The notion that, "You want what you can't have." Who knows. Finally, there's BestFriend. Who is moving back to Nebraska in a month. He's mentioned the fact that he would like to move in here with me, if he gets a job in O-town. Well if he moves here then I need to find a bigger house. Not as easy as just running down to the corner market for one! (Even if your dad does own numerous houses)

Oh, my life.

Thought of the Day
Have fun exploring the infinite abyss.

Empathy

I saw the saddest thing this morning on the way to school. I'm driving on the interstate and I see a couple of cops. I think they've pulled some poor sap over. As I pass I see a couple of cops kneeling next to this woman. She's just hit a dog. She looks devastated. The cops are trying to calm her down.

Thought of the Day
Don't let what I'm like on the outside start to inform you of anything.

Sick

Well I know its the end of the semester because I feel sick again. Oh joy!
So I turned in the final paper of my Master's degree (not counting my Theiss , of course). What a great feeling!

I am enjoying the cable. I'm watching Arsenal play Villareal.

Thought of the Day
Joga Bonita

Weekend of Changes

Oh my! What a weekend. So I had the whole night planned out, however, as usual it did not go as planned. I was so excited to have everyone come over to my house and kick the night off. I never get to have anyone over since I live "on the other side of the world!" Everyone decided to just meet at the Max. Ok no biggie. So we met at the Max and had a great time. Great DJ, great music, and great dancing! We did not make it to the strippers. I am crying on the inside. It was a good weekend despite the impromptu nature.

Thought of the Day
I am my own worst enemy.

Sitting Waiting Wishing

It is almost 11 and I'm still waiting for the cable guy to come. The technology gods are laughing in my face! Damn you Cox (Hehe)!

So change of plans last night. Just as we're pulling up on the house party... kids come running out of every orifice of this house. Apparently, the cops came. Imagine that, booze, loud music, cops?

Oh my! The cable guy just pulled up! My hero has come to save me from my sad existence.

So anyway... We went to the 415. Pretty good time. Good DJ. Someone wanted to put a ruffie in my drink (seems a bit passive to me). I mean do I look that up approachable? You have to drug me in order to talk to me? Oh well. I figure it is a good warm up for tonight's festivities!

Thought of the Day
Im N Luv with a stripper

Karma's a...

Damn it! I thought I was getting cable today! Yes, your resident Drama Queen is indeed stepping into the high-tech world. However, fate has ruined my technological jig. Arg!

So I'm going to a house party tonight (house music, not someone's house). Should be... Interesting. Tomorrow, I will be going to my first strip club. This weekend I will be seeing a very diverse section of the population. Tonight I will see a bunch of kids hopped up on X "dancing" and tomorrow I'll see a bunch of drunk red necks looking a naked girls "dancing".

Thought of the Day
Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

V for Victory

The Skutt girls played Gross on Monday. We won 3-0. We are now on a four game winning streak. Things are really coming together. We could win the rest of our games. We gave the girls the day of yesterday. We play Ralston tonight. Should be fun. There are a lot of girls I've coached on the team. Always nice to see them.

The boys had practice last night. I hope that we can get ourselves picked up. I keep trying to figure out what I am doing wrong. I've never had a problem like this. I snapped at them last night. I just feel like they think that this is the same team that came in second two years ago. I told them that was not the case. Half of that team left. I also told them that they need to stop thinking that they are coming back. If we are going to do this it is going to be with who we have. I don't know what to do.

Thought of the Day
Keep on swimming, keep on swimming!

Crappy Weekend

Well my weekend started off pretty well. The girls defeated Dushense 3-0. We looked pretty good. After that Booty Baby, Baby Girl, and I hauled ass to Des Moines. We decided to go get a couple of drinks. Well a couple turned into alot! We found three bars that were $5 to get in and $1 drinks all night! Ah! That's trouble! We got there at 9:00 and left at 2:00. I was F-ed up! I puked my brains out and told Booty Baby that I hated her. Opps.

So Saturday we had two games. The first one started out pretty well. We were tied 1-1. But in the second half we let down and lost 4-1. We came back in the afternoon and lost 5-0 (arg!). I was devastated. I was so excited about the weekend. I thought we were ready to play and really show our stuff. I don't know what to do. I keep trying to figure out what I'm doing or what I need to do. The girls (Skutt) played Mercy back in O-town. We killed them 3-0! At least one of my teams are doing the right things.

Sunday started out rough. We had a wonderfully early game and lost 4-0 (AAAAArg!). So we got the privilege of playing the pride (last place) game. We won that one 2-1! Sweet! They played pretty well. I know it was our first weekend but I thought we were ready. I thought the boys were starting to see things and putting things together. I guess not. I think the parents are getting worried. I heard they were talking.

After the games, I piled back in the car and rode back to O-town. Overall the whole trip wasn't bad. I kind of felt out of place most of the time (Like I was "tagging" along). Friday was fun but I paid big time Saturday!

I finally got my rough draft back from Stupidprofessor. I looked at it and it didn't really say much. Some grammar mistakes he gave me 29/30. Then I noticed that I got another email from him. He said he re-graded it, "In re-reading it, however, you left out one important component of your paper – you have no research questions or hypotheses. That is a requirement. 24/30" Ok but I do have a research question! It was on page three asshole! Arg! So basically I went from a 96% to an 80% on this "oversight". I don't understand this guy. I wrote him back saying I did include it and that I felt that this was unfair. First my outline won't get me a 15 page paper (which was wrong) then I don't have a research question (which is wrong). Arg!

Thought of the Day
What's love got to do, got to do with it? What's love but a second-hand emotion?

Co-dependence

Hi, My name is PrincessMike, and I am... co-dependent. I hate being alone. What is my deal? I don't think I used to be like this. Of course when I was out in Hastings I can't remember a time when I was ever alone. I don't know, I guess things are just kind of slowing down and getting into my new routine. I'm not talking about dating someone. I'm talking about just hanging out.

I took PrincessNic over to Greenhoodie's house. She had fun with Aiden. He talks a lot, I hope that rubs off on her.

Thought of the Day
You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know.

El Fin

Well the first draft of my paper is done! And guess what, it is longer than 15 pages. Take that Stupidprofessor man! In your eye!

So we were supposed to play Pius today. Apparently the fields were too wet to play. So we rescheduled for tomorrow night. Wish us luck.

Thought of the Day
Must remember that my actions (or inactions) have consequences.

"Fun" To The Max

Ah, what a night! We started off by having some great Chicken and Pepperoni pizza at Old Chicago. Watch out for the wet floor, though. We drove around looking for parking at the 415. There wasn't any. So decided to just goto the Max and drink there. Made a nice friend who dislikes Argyle sweaters as much as I do. Had a great time dancing! Didn't have to make out with any bartenders for free drinks. The DJ wasn't the best but it was still amazing! It was crazy busy. Like PJs at times! Without the old guys lurking about you. A bunch of friends came out and I was happy to have a group to go out with. I mean I've lived in Omaha for two years now and I still only have scattered groups of friends. However, Group of friends, not as much fun as advertised. Charlotte did not have a good time. I'm 99% sure it was my fault. I need to talk to her. I assumed that she knew that nothing is going to happen between us (That might be the worst sentence I've ever written!). I guess I'll add that to the list of shit to do this week. Everyone else had a great time though. So perhaps there is hope for this group.

My mom just emailed me to ask if she could take PrincessNic for a couple of weeks this month. I think he hates it in the Northland. I feel bad for her. She can't find a job and she lives in this small town in the middle of no-where. I have to talk to Babymama.

AFA 2001

George Mason University

Beer + Tequila = Headache!

Good morning (afternoon whatever it is),

So yesterday we kicked Lincoln Lutheran's ass! 6-0 (Silly Lutherans!) Dynamos also had training at a new field. It was horrible. I don't think we are going back. We were supposed to have our first game on Sunday but it got cancelled. So now I'm trying to find something for us to do on Sunday. The guys are so ready to play.

So last night Kathryn came in. We went to a "drinking games" party. It was a blast despite the lack of drinking games. Charlotte pulled a Jonesy. Hayley (who threw the party) was an interesting person. She's very open about her life. I know more about her than I know about people I've known for years. I have the worst headache today! I need to get rid of it. I have to write more on my paper. Oh, we're going out to the Max later as well so I better get my act together.

Spencer called me from AFA yesterday. He said it was beautiful in Florida. Last year I didn't even really miss AFA. It sort of came and went and I barely noticed. This year I really miss it. I miss everybody.

AFA 2002

Bradley University