Monday, May 25, 2009

Longest survey ever.

Had a hard time getting my mind working this evening so I decided to hop on Myspace and take a survey to get my mind going. Little did I know that I was about to take the longest survey in the history of the world. If you have 10-15 minutes to burn take a look at it, it's mildly entertaining as well as informative.

1. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Baseball all the way

2. Favorite website?
Yahoo.com, myspace, facebook, urban dictionary, youtube, wow I spend way to much time on the comp.

3. For a girl: short or long hair?
Long

4. Would you give money to a hobo?
Nope I'd give him a satchel and a can of beans. That's all a Hobo really needs.

5. Shower or bath?
Shower

6. Who is your enemy?
El Nino.

7. Do you like poetry?
I like poetry this much is true, and if you gave it a chance so would you =)

8. Last time you cried?
At my Friend funeral. =/ I just realized that the first three letters of funeral is Fun. BBOOOOOOO!

9. Where is your hometown?
Chi-Town IL, But I'm considered a Vegas boy

10. Would you pretend to be someone's bf/gf?
Yup I had to pretend to be my bosses Husband so she wouldn't get deported to Canada. Oh wait that's the plot line to the Proposal.

11. Rock or rap?
Both

12. Do you have any pets? Why?
I have two dogs, because they're man's best friend duh.

13. Have you ever been on a cruise?
a few times. I want to go on a cruise to Alaska. Who's with me?

14. One rumor that's been spread about you:
That I moonlight as a stripper

15. Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea?
Lipton

16. Have you ever shoplifted?
Yes when I was four years old. What I didn't know any better get off my back!

17. Favorite athlete?
there's this streetball pitcher I follow I think his name is Chris Something

18. Do you like taking surveys?
ya but I’m starting to wonder why.

19. What is your lucky number?
isn't telling someone your lucky number unlucky?

20. Hot or nice?
What the hell kind of question is this, Hot or nice WHAT!?!

21. What is the longest you have gone without sleeping?
Back in my EverQuest days I probably stayed up close to 40 hours once. Man Eff that game!

22. Have you ever been asked out?
Not really

23. Can you whistle?
see answer to number 22

24. Last hug?
Last night

25. Do you ever cook?
No I'm bad at that, I really need to learn how, any takers??

26. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?
nope and I'll use one word to tell you why...shrinkage

27. Have you ever been in love?
naaa I'm dead inside

28. Abercrombie or Hollister?
Wal-Mart what What!!!!

29. Would you lie to your best friend?
Would I!?! I do on a regular basis

30. Have you ever been on a boat?
And don't you ever forget! I'm on a boat straight flipping burgers! You at Kinko's straight making copies!!!

31. Pain or no gain?
Pain is weakness leaving the body. Give me pain!

32. Are you ghetto?
I’m hood =)

33. Who is the fattest person you know?
Damn this isn't a very nice question to ask, I'm not going to answer this because I'm afraid He/she will get mad and try to eat me.

34. Would you live on another planet if it were possible?
yes only if it was populated with hot green chicks from Star Trek. You know what they say, once you go green, you won't leave the scene!

35. Do you believe in aliens?
umm ya.

36. Have you met anyone in real life after meeting them online?
no way there are only creeps online.

37. Have you ever been in a movie?
nope no matter how many times I've been asked, "hey haven't I seen you in..."

38. Fridays or Ruby Tuesdays?
Fridays

39. What do you think of reality TV?
It's the worst kind of television there is.

40. Do you consider yourself religious?
Yes I would like to be even more so

41. Do you still use film for cameras?
no way jose.

42. Lonely or lovesick?
neither I'm actually doing ok

43. Do you like the band Nine Inch Nails?
eh there ok

44. What is your screen name?
ivymann99

45. Do you like rock climbing?
HA! Rock climbing is wasted on me; I would like to start hiking however.

46. Have you ever smoked?
I smoked a cigarette in 5th grade and it was horrible.

47. What is your favorite female name?
Jennifer.

48. Is it Pet's Mart or Pet Smart?
is it who cares, or WHO CARES

49. Flip-flops or slippers?
it's all about them Flippy-Floppies.

50. Do you like walks in the park?
eh not really

51. What's the most common name you know?
Brian

52. Have you ever bought a car?
sure have, I've even stolen a few in my day.

53. You or your love?
see once again what kind of question is this??

54. Do you sing?
I think I'm better than I actually am. I did however came in second at a local Karaoke contest.

55. Orange juice or apple juice?
Juice what is Juice?!?! I want some drink!

56. Do you have a crush right now?
ya I usually always have one or two

57. What is your hair color?
dark brown

58. Do you play an instrument?
I try to play the harmonica

59. What's your favorite color?
forest green

60. What do you do most when you're bored?
read or bug my brother

61. What size shoe do you wear?
a size 6 quadruple E. I swear I have elephant feet.

62. What is your dream job?
Late night talk show host.

63. Why are they called fingers if they don't fing?
I want to meet the person who created this survey and punch them in the face.

64. Would you eat sushi?
I have and I will again.

65. What's your favorite store?
Front row sports

66. What is your favorite hair style?
I like my hair like I like my women. Short and Sassy.

67. Would you have plastic surgery?
sure would. Now that I'm incredible buff I'm thinking about getting knuckles reconstruction surgery. So I can harness the full power of my awesomeness.

68. Abortion or adoption?
Well being an adopted person, I'd have to say adoption.

69. If you could punch one person, who would it be?
ARGH the person who created this survey. I will find you oooohhhh and when I do...POW, WHAM, BLAMMY!

70. Have you ever committed suicide?
See what I mean, what kind stupid question is this??

71. Have you ever cut yourself?
Not on purpose

72. Cars or planes?
Flying Car??

73. Do you wear deodorant?
I better, I live in the desert and I run H-O-T.

74. Favorite month?
June or August

75. What's one unique thing about you?
My ears are rock solid.

76. You're having a bad day. Who do you want to talk to?
Brother or Pops

77. Do you drink alcohol?
I have been know to dabble

78. Boxers or briefs?
Boxers

79. Do you own a camera phone?
sure do, doesn't everyone, I mean it's not like we're living in the 20th century

80. Do you like the band The Shins?
Na I'm a bigger fan of the feet, they really play some toe tapping music =) get it Feet...Toes...oh man I'm funny

81. How easily do you trust people? Why?
It takes a while to be accepted into my circle of trust.

82. If you could change one thing about yourself, it would be:
two feet taller and knuckles of steel.

83. Right handed? Left handed? Both?
Lefty

84. Who is your favorite person?
Man I love me some me.

85. Do you like cats?
BAAA! Can't stand them.

86. Sneakers or flip-flops?
see know he/she are just repeating questions. Come on!!

87. Do you want to go to college?
I've went to college and I'm hoping I don't have to go back.

88. Do you eat meat?
yes I do mostly chicken

89. Good or evil?
I'd say 80/20 good

90. Favorite type of sock?
ones that fit

91. Cappuccino or coffee?
Coffee, but nothing beats a Xyeince energy drink.

92. Have you ever been arrested? Why?
no way! I do have warrants though, but let's keep that between you and me.

93. Who is the stupidest person you know?
the author of this survey.

94. Where did you get your last email from?
Monster

95. Would you be president if you could?
No way it takes a special kind of person to do that. I mean I'm pretty special, but I know my limitations

96. Do you celebrate Hanukah?
nope

97. Would you sell your soul to the Devil?
absolutely not!

98. Where do you live?
Vegas baby

99. Where is your favorite place to be?
chillin in my brown chair in my room.

100. What's the sickest you've ever been?
HA!!! I don't get sick.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Candor Log Star Date 1469.333

After drinking an unhealthy amount of caffeine I have found it hard to fall asleep. Even now knowing that I have to be up and out of the house in just three and half hours, I stare longing at my bed, wishing that the Sandman would lift his boycott and allow me to once again trade with Dreamland.

But Alas, sleep is not in my future. Damn that delicious thirst quenching beverage known as Diet Dr. Pepper!! Why did I have to have not one, not two, but three caffeine filled concoctions?!? Aww they (whoever they are) say that three is a magic number, and in this case it holds true. Because after three Carbonated criminal's my ability to fall asleep has...disappeared.

So instead laying in bed, waiting for the caffeine to filter out of my body, I decided to get up, hop on my computer, and look up remedies for a sleepless night. After searching and not finding any remedy to my liking I wanted to share my pain with my fellow Candorteers.

Thank you for listening and sweet dreams =)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pigs can't fly but they sure can FLU!!!

I don't want to alarm you but it's the end of the world as we know it. Since reading the "Left Behind" series as well as "The Stand" I consider myself an expert in all things Apocalypse and I'm hear to tell you that the swine flu epidemic has all the makings of the "Big One." Not because of it's highly contagious or the lack of an effective way to fight it (besides washing your hands), but because of what it will do to the bacon lovers of the world. Soon fast food chains with strip bacon from their menu's. Pork chops will be a thing of the past. Shady individuals in trench coats waiting in dark alley's will be the only place a person can get their swine on. Droves of greasy handed, pork lovers will soon take to the streets moaning, "baaaaaaacon, baaaaaaaacon." People nationwide will loot Piggly Wiggly in search of, "Pink Gold." The national guard will be called in to re-establish order, but will be severely out numbered, not to mention out weighed. Wall Street will be overran with the walking over-fed because they heard brokers were trading Pork Belly Futures. Sadly, Miss Piggy will be viciously attacked at a Wal-Mart opening in Branson MO.

Hopefully I'm wrong, but I've spoke with numerous experts of the subject and we have concluded that it is only a matter of time before the pink menace gets the Earth in it's dirty hoove.

Monday, April 20, 2009

News and Notes

Hey there Ho there my fellow Candorteers!

Wanted to let you in on a few upcoming events I'm going to be participating in. Hopefully you'll be able to join me.

Thursday April 23rd 7:00pm til ???- This event has held a special place in my heart for years now and I don't think it will be going anywhere for years to come. This Thursday is the first Thirsty Thursday/Dollar Beer Night at Cashman Field. Years ago the Nevada brain trust came together and decided to marry the greatness of minor league baseball with the deliciousness (yes it's a word and if it's not it is now) of dollar beer to create the closest thing to Heaven on Earth.

If you haven't made it out to Cashman Field for a dollar Beer Night, I highly recommend it. It's the closest thing to a high school/college reunion that an ACTUAL reunion. Every time I go to one of these I end up bumping into another forgotten soul from my past, which makes D.B.N. a must. Oh and have I mentioned THE DOLLAR BEER!!!

If you can't make it out to Cashman, I hope you can make it out to the next event I'll be attending.

Friday April 24th- Karaoke Entertainer of the Year Contest.

That's right folks I have finally gone over board with my love for the Japanese art of Kara-oke and will enter a contest to see if I have the "Chops." For six weeks starting on March 25th different bars around the Las Vegas Valley will host contests to qualify entertainers to go on to the semi-finals. I've already missed the first three weeks due to my extensive karaoke training regiment that took place in the Swiss Alps. There I honed my golden pipes to near perfection and am now ready to take on the world. Well maybe not the world but a whole bunch of American Idol rejects =)

So roll on down to Kerry's Sports Pub, 3520 North Rancho Dr, on Friday April 24th around 8ish to cheer me on to Karaoke fame and a cash prize of $2,000 clams. Week 4 is the Standards category, songs that are 35+ years old and have been sung repeatedly. I've listed my three choices, take a look and tell me which one I should sing.

You're so money you don't even know it,

Funkmaster C.

Choices

1. "L-O-V-E" by Nate King Cole
2. "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra
3. "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra

Friday, April 17, 2009

Myspace survey

I've gotten email after email asking for more info about Chris from Candor Corner fame. Well your requests have been answered the following is a survey I posted on myspace jam packed with info. Please to enjoy.

How old will you turn in 2010?
29 -Wow that's insane

Who did you last text?
Jose.

Why did you text this person?
He was complaining about buying reunion tickets, so I had to text slap him.

What were your first thoughts this morning?
Damn shouldn't have slept in, I have a lot to do today

Are you a jealous person?
I believe that I am, but I'm getting better

Is there any meaning behind your profile song?
I have a few profile songs and each one has meaning

Do you believe what goes around comes around?
Oh ya I'm a big believer in Karma the show, "my name is Earl" changed my life.

Is your birthday on a holiday?
It will be, think about it, there aren't any good holidays in August. So I believe that August 8th should be forever known as Awesome Day, where we celebrate all things awesome =)

Would you ever get a tattoo?
I already have a tattoo and I'm itching for another one.

Who was the last person you watched a movie with?
Jose saw Wolverine Origins...Bootleg suckas!!!! *Editors Note* If anyone reading this works for the FBI, the author was joking and in fact never saw the movie in question in bootleg form.

Do you feel comfortable with answering personal questions?
Most of the time I do, I figure that's how we learn about one another.

Are you gonna be home alone tonight?
Whoa Creepy Myspace survey! That's none of your business.

Are you doing anything tomorrow?
Got work, then going over to Bob and Tiff's for a 50's costume party.

Who was the last person who hurt you emotionally?
This Barista at Starbucks, she asked me if I wanted whip cream on my drink I said no and she said good call you don't need it =(

What was the highlight of your day yesterday?
Working with my client.

Have you ever liked someone older than you?
sure have tried acting on it too, but had to break up with her cause she ate dinner too early.

Do you like Red Bull?
I'm a caffeine fiend! Sugar free Red Bull is great and I also like Xyience energy drinks, but nothing compares to ZizzZazz. So go out and but some ZizzZazz today.

When was the last time you had pizza?
Yesterday

When is the last time you cried?
Few weeks ago.

Do you like your music loud or at a reasonable level?
I have good hearing so I don't listen to music very loud.

Are you a forgiving person?
I try to be but some stuff is hard to forgive. Like taking the last oatmeal packet. I'M TALKING TO YOU FRANK!!! =)

Who was the first person you talked to today?
Ryan Fluffmaster Flynn

Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't?
ya a few someones we just grew apart.

Have you ever kissed someone whose name began with R?
I don't think I have

If you could move right now would you?
If I had the cash I would buy a house, people are getting crazy good deals right now.

Is your current hair color mostly your natural hair color?
100% and I don't think I'm going to bleach my hair like I have in years past.

Do you have trust issues?
I think we all do, we were taught as children not to trust strangers and that advice carries over to our adult lives.

How was your day?
I was ok could have been better, but I had to sleep in like a sucker =/

Is anyone on your bad side?
Not really but a couple of people are on the fence and they know who they are.

Do you think boys truly understand girls?
nope and men don't understand women

What were you doing at 1 AM this morning?
Watching the hit TBS series My Boys. Don't judge me I need a girly show in my life.

Closest blue object to you?
rhymes with walls LOL j/k cd case

Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Yup my only ticket ever was a speeding ticket

Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?
Ya I'm blessed I have two people that can always make me smile. Three if you count when I talk to myself in the mirror.

Do you have your tonsils?
Yes these freeloaders are still with me. Good for nothing tonsils!

Do you get scared easily?
Big time um I mean no.

Happy for today?
7/10 on the happy scale

Do you wish you were somewhere else?
sure do

What was the last pill that you took?
One-a-day men's health

Could you happily survive in a world without music?
eww gross what would I do at 51's games in between innings if I couldn't sing along to the music??

Where will you be in an hour?
in bed asleep I hope

Do you cook?
enough to survive but I wouldn't want to test that theory.

Do you laugh enough?
I laugh enough, but I'd like to laugh more.

Have you ever hugged a complete stranger?
hmm I don't recall, but I guarantee I have

Does seeing couples in love make you mad?
no way love is in the air it's spring.

How much music do you actually listen to?
A lot

When was the last time you were complimented?
this afternoon

Is there a high chance of you going out to the movies soon?
Ya I want to go this weekend to see, "I love you man" so if anyone's interested hit me up on the cell

Are you easily scared by horror/thriller films?
yes that's why I don't watch them.

If you were given $100 would you save it, or spend it?
it's $100, I'd spend it

Where are you right now?
home watching Letterman filling out this incredibly long survey.

Could you date someone taller then you?
I hope so, the real question is could she date someone shorter than her??

Do you have the same name as any of your relatives?
I do not

Are you afraid to grow up?
Yup that's why I topped out at 3'10'' =)

Are you mean?
Most of the time I'm not, but I do have a mean streak.

How was your New Years?
It was great. Went to Christine and Brian's for a toga/crazy wig party.

Getting your hair cut anytime soon?
next week

Want something you can't have?
I often covet lol

Do you believe in young love?
NO WAY THAT WILL GET YOU 20 YEARS!!!!! No young love for me thanks.

Do you know how to drive a stick shift?
nope I need to learn, who wants to teach me?!?!

What is the weather like today?
it was fair...like our prices LOL awww I miss research =/

Own bright colored underwear?
yes, lots

Have you ever seen someone fall down stairs?
no but I fell down my fair share of stairs.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

The most wonderful time of the year

There are many words that make me smile when I hear them; Hey handsome, free beer, pizza's here, are among them, but the two words that get me smiling more than any other are, Opening day. That's right kiddies another season of Major League Baseball is upon us. Along with the new season, new hopes and new dreams begin as well. On the opening day of baseball everybody's team is in first place. There are thirty team with a chance to win the World Series. On opening day the fan's mind wakes from a five month hibernation and believes anything is possible.

But as baseball fans we soon remember that opening day is the start of a marathon and only the best of the best will make it to the finish line we call October. As baseball fans know, part of what makes baseball great is trying to predict what teams will win their respected divisions. That is what I will now do, the following is my predictions on who will win what this baseball season...Please to enjoy.

Everyone and their baseball loving Mother is talking about how much the Oakland Athletics improved in the off season and how there will be a new AL West champ this year. Well I'm here to tell you that they are sadly mistaken. The AL West will once again go the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Even though the Angels lost out on the Teixeira sweepstakes they still have enough firepower with Guerrero, Hunter, and Abreu to win the west.

The AL Central Crown will be up for grabs all the way to the end. With a little luck all five teams could win this competitive division and it will make this division fun to watch all season long. If I had to choose, and I do =) I'd take the Cleveland Indians to squeak by the Minnesota Twins. The big question marks for the Indians will be whether V. Mart and T. Haftner be the players of a few years ago or are they on their way to washedupville??

As much as this hurts me to say, I'm going to take the Yankees in the East. New York was clearly the big winner this off-season with the signings of Teixeira, Burnett, and Sabathia. Oh and don't forget about getting Chin Ming Wang for a complete season and what he'll bring to the rotation.

The AL Wildcard will come out of the East and it will be in the form of a Sox and not a Ray. The Boston Red Sox will win the Wildcard due to the fact that they have a team littered with all-stars and the strongest pitching staff in the AL.

Mannymaina returns to LA and with it comes the NL west divisional title. As Manny's demeanor goes so does the Dodgers. If Manny stays happy, so do the Dodgers. Some pundits believe that the Dodgers starting rotation is iffy, but I think the Dodgers starting five will do just fine.

Now I could give you reason after reason why I unbiasedly think the Chicago Cubs are a lock for their 3rd consecutive divisional title, but no matter what evidence I show, people will still think I'm being a homer and I'm just picking them because I'm a fan. So I'm not going to waste my time and just say, Cubs Rule All!

The Philadelphia Phillies will take their first step in defending their World Championship by winning the NL East. Even though I do like the Phillies, history tells us that this is the year of the Marlin. The Florida Marlins won their first World Series title in 1997, then their second in 2003, clearly they are on pace to win a WS title every six years. Well it's 2009 so if I was a betting man, I'd bet the farm on the Marlins.

To conclude my 2009 Playoff predictions the New York Mets will win the NL Wild Card. They stack up well against any other NL team, but don't have the pitching to win the East outright.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Calvin got a job!

Hello hello. I know it's been awhile since my last post but a lot has been going on since then. Most of my time has been occupied by watching team Japan defend their title in the World Baseball Classic, Nepan Japan!!!! Also I've been busting my hump looking for a job. Glad to say hard work pays off. After four months of swinging my axe at the unemployment tree, it finally fell. Today I was offered a position at Majestic Behavioral Health as a Basic Skills Trainer/After School Program Staff, yes I know it's quite a mouthful.

Basically I help children with behavioral issues learn basic skills, help them with home work, and be kind of a mentor to them. Orientation is next Tuesday, so I'll be sure to keep you posted on how that goes. I don't know if I'm excited or nervous about the new position, but a wise man once told me that excitement and nervousness are the same emotion labeled differently, so I guess in that case I'm excited =)

Thank the Lord I found a job before baseball season started, cause I know my determination will falter once the Cubs start playing.

Keep on Keepin on,

Chris "Gainfully Employed" D.