Doug turns 40 in one month. In an effort to circumvent potential "surprise" parties I have opted to throw my own party. "Doug's 40th Birthday Bash" is going to my sweet sixteen/quinceanara held in the illustrious Fireside Room at Living Hope Church. I have hired a band "Throwback" to come and perform, there will be 50-70 of my family and friends and some all around good times. I have designed some Doug-themed t-shirts I will be having sold at the door for $2 each. There will be an autograph table where people can get their picture taken with me and I'll sign 8x10's for them. The night will be filled with music, food and fun. I just read in the bible, it is better to give than receive, so I plan to GIVE myself and my family and friends a great night. Happy Birthday to me.
Updates: Since my last blog, I have gotten a new computer. It is quite sweet and flies like one of those Avatar dragon things.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Musings by Doug
For those who know me well, you know that Facebook is an arch nemesis of mine. Never had one, (a Facebook that is, I've had many arch nemesis') don't want one, don't really care much about it. Facebook is like that kid in school you never liked. You couldn't pin down why you didn't like them, you just knew for some reason you were never destined to be friends. The funny thing is, everyone I know is on Facebook except my Dad and I. I'm cool with that. My wife recently entered the Facebook world and enjoys it very much. I am happy for her. Still not for me.
Yesterday, I was talking to two of my good friends and an awkwardly funny moment happened and they both looked to me knowing I had something to say, but I didn't reveal what was on my mind, instead I let this quote out:
"Someday, God will help me not to have such odd and unfortunate thoughts in my head, for now He is just helping me learn just not to speak them."
I then declared, if I had a Facebook, that would be on the status or whatever people put up there.
I've been looking at buying a new computer again. My current computer was purchased in 2002 and has survived pretty well. I just recently helped my parents get a new computer and I guess I am seeing how there's does before I get in the water. I've been shopping for a new computer for over 2 years. Sad. It is funny, because my computer really reminds me a lot of my car. It isn't that pretty, but it gets the job done. My computer doesn't get the job done nearly as well as it used to and probably could die at any moment, much like many think of my car, however, I have faith that both will last as long as I need them to. I will probably end up replacing my computer before it dies, my car will die before I replace it.
I don't know when I became so cheap. I don't think I am frugal, I really think I am cheap. Now don't get me wrong, I tip very well at restaraunts, I buy good quality products and I am not afraid to spend money, but I really take my time on bigger purchases. (Say a new tv (18 mos before I bought the one I have now) computer (needed to replace it 2 years ago, still haven't), cars???) Still, I feel Cindy and I are good stewards of the finances we are blessed with, I just need to pull the trigger a little sooner probably.
I turn 40 next month. I think I might throw myself a BIG party. Like call in Jay Z big. Wait, I am cheap, never mind the BIG party, but maybe a party for good friends and family. I will invite about 100 people or so. Hopefully I can grill out by March 12th.
Yesterday, I was talking to two of my good friends and an awkwardly funny moment happened and they both looked to me knowing I had something to say, but I didn't reveal what was on my mind, instead I let this quote out:
"Someday, God will help me not to have such odd and unfortunate thoughts in my head, for now He is just helping me learn just not to speak them."
I then declared, if I had a Facebook, that would be on the status or whatever people put up there.
I've been looking at buying a new computer again. My current computer was purchased in 2002 and has survived pretty well. I just recently helped my parents get a new computer and I guess I am seeing how there's does before I get in the water. I've been shopping for a new computer for over 2 years. Sad. It is funny, because my computer really reminds me a lot of my car. It isn't that pretty, but it gets the job done. My computer doesn't get the job done nearly as well as it used to and probably could die at any moment, much like many think of my car, however, I have faith that both will last as long as I need them to. I will probably end up replacing my computer before it dies, my car will die before I replace it.
I don't know when I became so cheap. I don't think I am frugal, I really think I am cheap. Now don't get me wrong, I tip very well at restaraunts, I buy good quality products and I am not afraid to spend money, but I really take my time on bigger purchases. (Say a new tv (18 mos before I bought the one I have now) computer (needed to replace it 2 years ago, still haven't), cars???) Still, I feel Cindy and I are good stewards of the finances we are blessed with, I just need to pull the trigger a little sooner probably.
I turn 40 next month. I think I might throw myself a BIG party. Like call in Jay Z big. Wait, I am cheap, never mind the BIG party, but maybe a party for good friends and family. I will invite about 100 people or so. Hopefully I can grill out by March 12th.
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