Errick

Here's an update for the records...

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:56:58 GMT

Where do I start?

Workin' at Glory Days full time some nights as a server, some as a bartender. Goin' to school part time at LFCC three days out of the week. "Hangin' out and relaxin' all cool" 24/7. Becky & I broke up in March this year. Long story. Paid off my 5k loan this month for my new car I bought and started last year. Savin' up money to travel a little bit before I get an apt. I still live at home with Mom & Dad. Itchin' to get an apt. Kinda bored with life, not gonna lie. Here's to increasing stimulation but not the population. :)

Can't wait for SUMMER. The Fray 6/14. Busch Gardens 5/16. King's Dominion 4/18.

Golden birthday this year. 7/23. 2WENTY 3HREE on the 23rd. <3

For those of you still out there, drop in and say hey. Missed you guys.

(Not really writing this blog to keep you all updated. Writing so when I check back on it, I can say wow, I am glad I got that done and move on.)

How long have you been waiting for something truly mesmerizing?

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:50:10 GMT

As I sit here, with coffee and cigarettes on my breath, I thank God for this time to sit and think.

My dad placed a personalized bill, with stuff I owe listed, on my bed last night. (below is what the bill entailed)

$85 - Cell phone (because I went overon TXT's and downloads last month)
$80 - Car insurance
$40 - Petroleum he bought (on a cruise he took out in town with my car)
$ ? - Transmission (and labor costs) - the question mark is there to ask me what I think is reasonable
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$205 - Minimum total by September 30

The cherry on top was what was written at the bottom.

"Rent will start Oct 15, 2006 and will be $75.00 a week."

(I talked to my dad tonight and asked him for $40.00 a week, he complied and said it was reasonable. Then at the end of our conversation, he told me that rent won't even start until November, and then he told me, "no, January." "We just want you to budget your money."

I told my dad about my baptism, and that it was going to be on October 8th. He told me he had off that weekend, I was filled with surprise and compensated by joy. Told him what would happen, didn't care if it was cold, and who I wanted to be there. Asked him to invite some of his family if they'd like to fly out.

My parents have never given me a curfew and now I have to be home by 2AM every night.
I think on the days I have to work the following afternoon I will arrive home (to surprise my parents) by the stroke of midnight. They have complained time and time again (but never given a curfew) that I come strolling in at all hours of the night, and they don't like it.

A good day.

About to explode.

Sun, 28 May 2006 07:23:54 GMT

I feel as if that's what's about to happen.

I'm unhappy with my job. I'm unhappy with my living situation. I'm unhappy that I can't get up to fix either of those two things. I can't wake up in the morning, leaving me to keep this job which sucks. If I could change that around and not go to bed at 3:30 in the morning every night and wake up right before work, the opportunities would be endless. My parents bug the crap out of me for staying out late after work. I don't want to come home and just sleep, especially after hyping up on coffee and cigarettes. I want to express myself to my friends whom I care deeply about. I want to have a good time and not worry that my mom is at home in her bubble of worry over what time I will be getting home. Also in her bubble of worry is she always thinks I'm going to get in some big car accident that will take my life. Reasonable, yes, since she's my mom, but I don't want to hear that every night when I come home at 2 or 3.

Last quote from my mom, 3:23am "Errick, go to bed." See what I mean?

I need to get up early, I don't want to stay up late.
I need to get up early, I don't want to procrastinate.

Thanks for reading. Take it easy, all.

Somehow I just wouldn't mind.

Sun, 28 May 2006 07:18:04 GMT

Errick: At age 33, your head will explode after being exposed to Britney Spears for thirty-six consecutive hours!

Side comment -- I don't see that as bad, and I probably wouldn't die from it. Seeing as how I listen to her music sometimes, anyways. Now if the song Anticipating was stuck on repeat for those thirty-six consecutive hours, maybe then. But I wouldn't die just from being exposed to her, no way.

http://evil.berzerker.net/death_predictions.php

Find out how long you're going to live and how you will die, all by going to that link. It's like playing God or something.

Cake - The Distance (ringback)

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:13:20 GMT

http://63.251.81.164/DATA/AUDIO/0/02/02/00202448.WMA

I heard this in a song, and wondered.

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 07:26:51 GMT

And nothing I can do
Can add to what you've done
So let my soul be satisfied.

I was wondering...
What makes your soul satisfied?

Hello everybody.

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:49:22 GMT

I like to take pictures.

My birthday is a holiday.

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:48:27 GMT

July 23 is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day.

What's yours? Check here -- http://library.thinkquest.org/2886/

Enjoy.

Why do I say I want to hang out when really I don't?

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 21:52:15 GMT

I get myself trapped in that situation a lot. I mean to say "Hey, this was fun, I'll see you around." I did a Chandler. "I'll call you." Oh my gosh, I might be in trouble.

Then these people that I say this to, plan other things around the time approx. that we might be hanging out, and I figured out that one of them wanted me to hang out with their friends that I don't particularly like, and they don't like me, either. I'm not going to force myself to be friends with someone who won't give ME the time of day. I have enough relationships of people sharing their problems to me, to extend my arm longer, and grab three more. No way. I'm not doing that. And then the person I originally planned to hang out with, they couldn't understand that after watching a TV show over at someone's house and then abruptly leaving is rude, sure I stay around for a little while after anyways, but if a discussion occurs and it's meaningful, I'm going to stay. I gave no time of when we were to hang out. This person stays up 'til 4 in the morning every night. They can hang out whenever. But no, they said "I'm going to hang out with Errick around 9 (when the show got over) and then after that, I'll call you." I left my friend's house, I was watching TV at, around 11. I know that's late, but I never scheduled a time when me and this other person would hang out. We're not dating. Therefore, I don't owe it to them. And if you are going to proceed and pack on other plans, do those first, and call me afterwards. I would have been fine with that. But they wanted me to go with them so that they wouldn't feel as uncomfortable because an ex of their's would be there. Funny how that works, yeah?

I shouldn't have said I wanted to hang out.

And then the next day, I was supposed to go over to that person's house and get a picture done for an abstinence poster that this person's mother was doing for the KISSN program. But I slept all the way through it until 5:30.

Yesterday was one of the worst days, ever.

And then last night, I stayed up until 4am watching Boys on the Side. And then I woke up today at 4:30. I'm annoyed with my sleep schedule. I want to wake up for my alarm.

I need to go to bed earlier.

I need to read the Bible more. I need to pray more. I've been lacking. And that sucks, because when a relationship as important as one with the Father is lacking, everything else in general seems to just suck. From my experiences, that's true.

Lord, forgive me. Please Jesus. Give me time with you today.

And tonight, I'm going bowling and I'm going to have fun.

Marcus is here.

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:57:19 GMT

Sitting at my local coffeeshop thinking of all of you.

Thai food awaits. Talk with you soon. <3

Feelings that I never knew and I hope that I never fall away.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:24:03 GMT

If someone wants to make me sweet icons, that's cool with me.

Jason Mraz, Boy Meets World, Germany, 12 Stones, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.

Just some things which they could be icons of and I'd be happy.

My Life.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:22:00 GMT

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	6.5
Mind:	7.1
Body:	7.1
Spirit:	8.3
Friends/Family:	4.1
Love:	1.4
Finance:	4.2
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Motel, hotel, Holiday Inn.

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 04:48:39 GMT

This is just for you Chris. Hey buddy.

This is for everyone: tell me what's going on with you, personally. What's important in your lives right now, feel free to share as long and as detailed as you would like.

Hope everyone is doing awesome. I looked for a job today. I might be working at Holiday Inn pretty soon, I hope. <3

"fine dining" by jason mraz

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:27:13 GMT

"fine dining"

i keep a good luck charm
tucked under my arm
cause she told me to
a little soft and round
like a penny found
she said keep an eye on you
in case i try and do
something stupid

she's a little bit of life
a paragraph, a point of view, a messenger
she's reading middle sex
and i'm on salinger
so it may come as no surprise
why i'm the perfect guy for her

she's mine
loves her wine
and fine dining
that's right, she's mine
she's so fine
and loves fine dining

when i'm in the shower
i take about an hour
and i think of her
girl, i'm a dirty boy
with the bathtime toys
the fog rolls in and it's ships ahoy
i pretend i'm her gilligan
and she's marry anne and ginger combined
well my honey's so funny
she's money
she never means to undermind
she knows i love my job
but i love her more
so it makes no difference
either long distance
or over time

she's mine
she loves her wine
and fine dining
she's so sweet
oh so petite
oh so completely entertaining, oh
she holds my hand
we love to dance
oh so romancing, oh
she is mine

we pretend our friend is a minister
he wears a cap and gown
and he pulls a crowd
and he walks us down
the aisles to where we say our vows
we say our vows, we say our vows
and pray

considering her space and her miles from graceland
hook me up
i need a strong soy latte
make it grande
and wake me from my nightmares
and keep me safe when she's not there
don't call me crazy

because she's mine
she loves her wine
and fine dining
she holds my hand
and takes the chance
at sweet romance
and also disco dancing
oh see she's mine
she loves her wine
fine dining
yes, she's mine oh mine
lover her wine sometime
yes, she's fine oh fine darling

let's make out

(j. mraz) i want a studio version. NOW.

instructions are listed. let's see who follows the rules. <3

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 06:21:31 GMT

Whatever you do, DON'T CLICK ON THIS!!!

A few quizzers or six. Happy Birthday, Becky!!

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:39:36 GMT

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Every year around this time...

Sat, 24 Dec 2005 07:43:29 GMT

...I get on a weird Tori Amos kick. I love her pretty but dark music.

For example, I had never heard the song "Cooling" before. But how could I resist when looking at the lyrics? See for yourself.

"So then love walked up to like
And said I know that you don’t like me much
Let’s go for a ride"

My favorite lines out of the song easily portray why I love her clever music.

Dig out something old you haven't listened to in forever. It just might make you happy this holiday season.

Much love to you all. Happy Holidays, meaning Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! :D

I wish I could wait for tomorrow.

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 06:33:01 GMT

Because in a few short hours, my last day at the credit union will take place.

I was late for the last time. I've had two warnings (one oral, one written, and the third is automatic dismissal). And never have I ever wanted to run over a bunny rabbit so bad.

I'm going Bowling tomorrow night, though. Hopefully that'll make up for it.

I cut my hair today and I think it looks good. :D

Well, there you have it folks. I'm now looking for a job so I don't run out of money all quick. I'm thinkin' Chili's. I've always wanted to be a waiter. Hopefully, it's fun work.

do you know what stars are?

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:32:59 GMT

"down"

Let's get crazy,
Talk about our big plans
Places that you're going
Places that I haven't been
Build my walls up
Concrete castle
Keep this kingdom free of hassle, YEAH

I hear sound echo in the emptiness
All around but you can't change this loneliness
Look what you've found, I've fallen down

(something corporate)

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Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:52:23 GMT

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Eve 6 "Open Road Song"

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:40:35 GMT

Tonight I feel ambitious and so does my foot
As it sinks on the pedal, I press it to the floor
I don’t need a girl, don’t need a friend
'Cause my friend lonesome’s "unconditional"

We’re flying forever bored
And for a moment I love everything
That I see and think and feel
I love my broken side view mirror

Cause it’s so perfect, I’m so perfect
You’re so perfect, you’re not here
I hear the change in gear

My pile shakes as I hit eighty on the open road
This is an open road song

The night is becokoning
Although, I have nowhere to go but home
Feels good to be alone
With every turn comes a new frame of mind
If I could frame my mind
Where would it hang?

I crack a window
And feel the cool air cleanse my every pore
As I pour my poor heart out
To a radio song that’s patient
And willing to listen
My volume drowns it out

But that’s ok 'cause I sound better
Then him anyway any day
Yeah my voice is sweet as salt
I search for comfort and I’ve found it
Where I’ve found it many times before
Times before can be forgotten

(the bold is the lame chorus that doesn't belong in the song -- REALLY)

straight from mister a-z himself...

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 06:06:38 GMT

Fun Fact: If "Mraz" were in the dictionary I would become between Mr. & Mrs.

I could never allow that. I?m too honest.

Honest.

www.jasonmraz.com/journal/

My birthday: July 23rd, 1986. Nineteen years ago.

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 18:43:58 GMT

I had a pretty good day today.

Last night, my friends surprised me at an hour and a half before midnight (when my "birth-day" begins) with a cake and sang to me.

I had to work early in the morning, and I brought donuts to work because it was requested. I got a birthday note on my computer screen once I got there (I work at a credit union as a teller if you didn't know). Then, I went to the coffee house to think things over of whether or not I was going to go to Maryland for my niece's baptism. I wasn't planning on going to Maryland today, but I did. Because, my brother, the daddy of my beautiful niece, Ava, said it would mean a lot to him if I came -- I, naturally, complied and got in the van and we headed off. The baptism took a whole hour, because it was "Mass" and a baptism all in one. I took lots of pictures and had a lot of fun. I didn't think I would, but I did.

There was a celebration afterwards and we went to the mother's mom's house (the grandmother's house) and ate dinner. There was cake and fun stuff. My whole family was there including my grandparents whom live in Virginia, so it was a momentous occasion. I think I would have regretted not going if I didn't go.

We travelled quickly home because I had to see a charterbus full of kids go to camp. I was hoping to go, but it's cool. I got there at 11:32, most of the kids were already on the bus. I had fun waving goodbye to them and making gestures of how I'll miss them and hope they have a good time. I was told by a friend of mine that someone wanted to speak with me that was on the bus. I asked him who it was, and he said, "I'm not good with names but you should go up there and find out who it is." I proceed to get on the bus and I see a girl I know motion for me to come closer, and she holds onto me tight and the whole bus sings out loud "Happy Birthday" to me. It was awesome, it made my whole night. Heh. Then they left. Then I ran after the bus like Terminator and then stopped and ran back.

Following my run, a couple of friends and I played a practical game of four-square. Ben, Kelly and I played "kick the habit" in the Wal-Mart parking lot (where they all met) -- kicking around an empty pack of Newport's and a napkin. The playing field was actually triangles (parking spaces) and this went on for a solid ten minutes before we realized we must go home.

I think we're going to an amusement park later this week because I have the whole week off of work.

Tomorrow, after church, I'm going to some shopping mall and I'm gonna hang out with friends. I'm glad I kept my birthday family-oriented. I'm really happy with the outcome.

I'm 19!

GOOD NEWS. (about Napoloeon Dynamite)

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:10:49 GMT

Actor Efren Ramirez bounced around Hollywood in bit parts for nearly a decade before "Napoleon Dynamite" audiences made him an overnight cult icon, electing to "Vote for Pedro" in surprising numbers. Now the actor has plans to share his newfound stardom with his twin brother, Carlos Ramirez. "This comedy came about, and I said, 'Let me shoot this with my twin brother,' Ramirez revealed, referring to an upcoming film that tells the story of four small-town stoners who accidentally run over their drug dealer's dog. "It's 'Potheads'; it's self-explanatory," he laughed, comparing the movie to "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." Ramirez said the film is due in theaters later this year, and added that some top-secret news may soon be on the way that will make "Dynamite" fans scream "Sweet!" at the top of their lungs: "I can't say anything about the sequel or anything, if there is going to be one or not," Ramirez explained. "All I can say is that the studios have heard the audience. ... That's all I can reveal at this moment."

(link = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1506014/07202005/story.jhtml)

I love the way your sandy hair floats in the air.
To me it's like a lullaby.
I'm just flying by, oh, so high...
like a kite tied to a stake.
(poetry by Kip)

Repentance.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 05:26:03 GMT

Lord God, I pray You'll forgive me for all of the things I've done wrong in the last twenty-four hours, Jesus. God, I pray that You will see my heart in all of this. The enemy just keeps on getting in. May I not be able to repeat the things done on this day, and from this time forward. God, allow me to forget the things of this world, and just concentrate on You. Bring me closer to You, but help me to stay on earth to where I can relate to people. Jesus, be with Ben Burkett, even in his disbelief, allow him to see a quality of You, which is pleasing to his eyes. Show him Your love for him, in his dreams, or when he does. God, I thank you for favor in his life, and that can and has only come from You, and I acknowledge that. Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary...pure and holy, tried and true. And with thanksgiving, I pray I will be a living sanctuary for You. Only because I want to love You, Jesus. I pray that Your awesome reputation would not be spoiled by my hypocrisy. I say one thing and do another. Jesus, I don't know how to be a follower of You. Teach me how. I know You are good, and I know You are mighty. And I know, above all, no matter how much I screw up, even after I've accepted Your grace upon grace, You will still love me. That's faithfulness, Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus, teach me how to love You. Teach me how to be a faithful servant in Your ocean eyes. You are beautiful. Help me to see a clearer image of You, God. I want to know You, I want to see Your face, oh God of Jacob. Come and make me humble, forevermore. Though, I am but a human, I still want these supernatural things. Only so that I may be in a right relationship with You, Father God. Teach me how to share Your Gospel. Your Good News, it's already been written, and it's already been done. Teach me how to spread it like wildfire. May Your Word burn on my tongue, so hot, that I must tell everyone I know about You. I want that kind of fire, inside of my heart, and not just inside of my mind. I want You to reveal Yourself to me, over and over again. I forget how, but I know You've forgiven me. I forget why, but I know You love me. I forget when, but I know You've saved me. I forget what all of this means, but You help me remember. Only You may I trust my heart, my mind, my body, and my soul. Control all of these things in one accord. I pray that I will abide and remain in You, Christ Jesus. Thank You for everything You've done for me. Lord, I pray for sleep and for You to also wake me up on time. Help me to turn away from sin, when I begin to indulge in temptation...help me to escape. I believe in 1st Corinthians 10:13, there is an escape. Show me out, time and time again. I trust with every bone, emotion, thought, and all of my everything, that You are the only truth. God, remind me why. In Jesus' HOLY and precious name I pray. Amen.