2022: The Review
Or
My Xmas Card
I DON”T CARE!!!
So, there was
2021. [pronounced: twenty, twenty, WON!!!
…THEN!!! 2020
TOO!!!
After
THAT!!!!!
We’re on Twenty, Twenty, Part 3:
The Resurgence!!!
I
fucking hope not!!!!!
I
mean after all the shit, why can’t it be at the very least, an “ok” year. I’ll hope in one hand and shit in the other,
see where I get.
[Sigh]
I just don’t feel like I’m any better off after this year, and with what the
end of this year wrought for me and mine; I have little hope for the next
one. There were good moments this year
sure, but not much of a good string of things. At least for me.
My
sister said yes to the ring on the 23rd of the year. I’ll claim that as a nice start. Four years of dating; I was beginning to
wonder if it was every coming. I suppose,
from the picture, the view from Camelback Mountain was fair enough a place.
Spring
break in TX 2022-4-16 to 22-4-24. Aunt was lived in Milam, Cousin Stacy in
Houston near Hobby Airport, Cousin Craig and his wife Laney, in College
Station. Got to see Galveston, stayed at
Windgate by Wyndham (was nice; had been to one before; as brand I’ll recommend,
and I was on the coast) Moody Gardens, shopped The Strand ate at Willie G’s
Seafood & Steaks (preem), the coast and shops. Otherwise, chilling w family,
I don’t get to see. Oh, and I’ll make
mention to Stacy’s foster dog that was; special. Hope he’s over his bullshit and can find a
home.
2022-7-13
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Blossom Music Center.
BEST NIGHT IN FAR TO LONG!!! Got to hang with my homeboy at a rock show. And just any line-up; I’m still wondering who
sold their soul to get all the ladies that were on the tour. MISSED NOT GETTING
TO SEE THE PRETTY WRECKLESS (THANK GOD!!! Since it was probably 2 hours less,
with show and transition time). THE WARNING!!!!! Literally THE only reason I bought my way
in. And by way in: FUCKING PIT
PASSES!!!!! The Warning is by far one of
my all-time favorite bands. Never knew
that three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico could change my life. I can’t get enough of them. I watch and rewatch new and old full concert
videos, and move to every beat I can.
All it took was hearing “Choke” once…been hooked on their brand of drug
since. Best thing about being in that pit;
I can prove it! I can supply a link to the
video of the concert AND point out the back of my head!!!!! The rest of the line-up was just ICING, on
that cake!!!!!!! Like, MOTHER FUCKING
HALESTORM!!! Have always loved Lzzy’s and
Co’s work. It was all that I never knew I
needed. All-time great show! Lilith Czar
(rock goddess) had heard a song or two on the radio, but never really deep
dived. Blossom Music Center is a very
nice venue, large covered seating and plenty of lawn space for the REALLY big
shows. I get notifications on their
doings, they get some heavy hitters; not that I’m interested in many, or all.
AND THEN I WAS
FUCKING 35!!!!!!!!!! 2022:7:19:1700 Eastern. I call what you want; but I was never late
for dinner from the start!!! Official owner
of one snazzy grey suit. Needed for my
sister wedding, or my funeral. Or maybe,
JUST ‘CUZ!! Actually wouldn’t mind
finding a reason to get dressed up for a night out. As for overall festivities: I DIDN’T DO SHIT!!!!!!!!!! Aspired to do have a party and do day trip type
of things; but didn’t plan far enough back to REALLY make anything happen. It was nice to just NOT have to work that week
and chillax. Taking the whole week off
for my birthday, and having taken spring break, solidified in my mind and for
future years; that that’s where I’ll take my vacations. I now get three weeks per year. So one for spring break, one for birthday,
and the other I use to take three day weekends whenever I need to see the doctor,
I have one banked from the start of things [emergency usage].
2022-10-21
WEDDING DAY!!!!!!!!!! Mom, Dad, and I
can clean-up. It was so beautiful. Sis looked stunning. The bridal/groom party:
so adorable, the ties and dress match-ups; colors verse designs. The tie I wore was in match to my Mom’s dress. It was plum; for us Rose-Art people. I’m sure Crayola has a two-word name for it… Ceremony
was at Corpus Christi University Parish (beautiful church) with reception at The
Renaissance (Downtown Toledo). The rehearsal
dinner was also held at the hotel’s restaurant The Height’s. Both dinner’s were so good, and very well put
together. Wedding dinner was surf and
turf; filet mignon and sea bass. Can’t
say I’ve ever had sea bass before that, outside from getting it as part of
sushi. It was a great night. Got to see family I haven’t seen since the
last wedding; and help my sister’s night that much more special.
TURKEY
DAY!!!!!!!!!
Place
to go/ new family/ good times. Legit can’t
think of much else to say.
It was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2022-12-15
Dad calls stating Mom is ER. Pneumonia. One
never wants to hear they mum is in the ER!
2022-12-17
(Late afternoon). Mom calls me with an
update from the hospital, while doing test for things, they found she has leukemia. Abso-FUCKING-lutely, I did not take that well
at all!!!!!!!!!! That night cost me a dresser!!! Hind sight
though, I should have returned the thing from the start. That dresser was LITERALLY made of saw-dust
boards…Ikea could do better. Mom was
released home for Xmas. There wasn’t
anything that could be done over that period in terms of care, as they were
awaiting results from tests. And with it
being “The Holidays,” it was best to let her be home to relax and recover from
her stay. We [Sis and I] were able to SEE
Mom, but no hugs, as there was a door in the way. I know the distance is killing Mom; but it’s
killing my Dad even more, he’s like me…a hugger. The past month has been the worst. NO idea how we’re keeping it together.
SO, FUCK THE
HOLIDAYS AND TWENTY-TWENTY-TOO!!!!!!
…I did get a ham;
and the twelve days of it. Not
exactly!!! Like the term “Twelve Days of
Turkey” from Thanksgiving; this was a 10–12-pound ham. I mean sure, my household is four grown-ass
men; but we have our limits. Did have
the breakfast night, and made bean soup from the last of it. …did I mention the ham was from Costco…..
Mom went back into
Toledo Hospital for official round one of chemo treatment on the of 27th
(ish) of the month. A few days later;
good news, Mom need a blood transfusion.
This was positive because the average was in need farther into
treatment.
Round
one lost.
Chemo
didn’t attack as was originally hoped or viewed… Of course not, Mom has the
stupid rare one. Cancers are rarely beaten
on the first bell.
In the middle of dealing with
all of this; the [thing] occurred. Still
trying to wrap my head around it. Doubt I
ever will understand half of what it was intended for. I could go on a long fuck RANT on my beliefs
and view on religion and/or spirituality.
But, this moment, from out of the blue; did stop me. It spoke to me; enough.
2023:1:11 One of
my co-workers shared a religious/spiritual event that he had had the night
before. I’m still trying to figure out
how I should have reacted; and should react SINCE. (Sigh), After over 14 years of doctrine, one
would think I’d believe a certain way.
And I do: (looking up) He’s got cash, (looking down) does that guy: AND
HERE I AM WITH THE CHANGE FROM THEY POCKETS!
2023:1:23 Mom got
sent home after starting round two of a “special” drug; nothing specifically
new, just one that has been approved and hard to come by. This one is a targeted drug for Her rare leukemia
designed to attack what she has. Still has
to go in often for monitoring.
Work shit!!!!!???
Early
fall times. I sent Alex (branch manager)
A Letter of Intent. It was a bullet list
of bitches and gripes I had with the state of the warehouse, and my desire to
be its head. He shared it. The Chip shared it. Now I may be ACTUALLY LIABLE!!! This was a BULLET-LIST!!! NOT A FUCKING
ACTUALLY LETTER!!!!! It was just the tribute.... shit!
Late
Fall our new manager (Jared) started. First,
he was on tour at other branches before coming to our shit show.
Also, late Fall, we got a Nick! He’s been a good add since he spent three
years on the field. So, if Joe isn’t around,
for the technical shit, He usually is. And
he fits the mold, i.e. I want to throw his ass from a fast-moving train.
There
was a time I was SUPER popular for a week.
Like, every other day, for a week straight I had more than four people
asking for me. It was mostly just ‘cause
I had talked to them as first contact, so they knew that I knew what they
knew. It was still weird.
And
then Alex and Tim (salesman) were reported as: No Longer with the Company. I’ve chatted with them as to things regarding,
getting their side. And that’s all I’ll
say about THAT!!!!! I’m hoping to stay ‘in
touch’ with them both as they are really great people and have wisdom(s) I may
need.
We
have a new guy starting on the 6th.
Far as I know he’s coming from another supply house. So, hopefully, he won’t need training past
just learning “US.” I’m excited, more
bodies are great for being able to do some of the big projects we have
planned. And then of course he’ll be
taking over my seat at the counter so I can be that warehouse junkie, and just
work for a living.
This
is the first thing anyone will have seen from me in………. EVER!!!!!
Me and writing have not been as
best of friends as we should be. Not that
I’ve not had my muse moments; I’ve just been too damned lazy to act on
them. I’ll think of a new blog but wait
to act until the next day; that’s loaded with all the chores and bullshit of
being an adult.
That’s
not much of an excuse for not having been writing…
…..LIKE!!!...
ABSOLUTELY
NO EXCUSE!!!!!!!!!!
As
for Music as a general topic; this year has been very kind. All my favorite artist are back on the road and
making that new hotness and dropping those awesome videos. Can’t wait for this coming year; finally looking
like all the concerts and festivals are back on and in full swing. We’ll see what I can actually make it
to. Also; I’m officially up to one-hundred
and seventy PLUS songs on the “Theme Song’s” playlist. I know this sounds like a shit tone; and at
about ten hours, you’re fucking right. But,
I can’t part with any of them. Each one
has a very specific place in the list. I’m
working every week, as I play through all or part of them each Friday as way to
keep me sane. Eventually I’ll have them
in the best of the best order and I’ll be able to write up a blog of their
listing and why they have meaning and sit where they do.
Gaming: I’ll just
run down the list
Mass
Effect Series: NEED to beat 3. Never
played that one before this run. Made a
female Shepard build and have stayed with; not trying to play sided to paragon
or renegade.
Far Cry 6!!!!!!!!!: Fuck the Demogorgon!!!!!!!!!!
IF!!! EVER!!! I can learn to fly on a plane on that game, I’ll finish the last
mission!!!!!!!!! And I DO REALLY want to
complete it since there is a “New Game Plus” mode.
Halo Infinite!!!!!: This one’s hard a
fuck!!!! I can’t get past most of the
random hoards, and for sure not a simple Brute Chieftain. Pisses me off; NEED the multiplayer.
Animal Crossing: ………. what game? I just go a solid 4-6 weeks between playing
it. I mean look at this list. Also, I’m a bad neighbor. And the last project is stupid huge and would
be THE last one I have.
Saint’s Row: Reboot was good. Had some classic moments that made me miss
the older games. But it was fresh enough
to make me want to go back for another run later.
Forza Horizon 5: MORE!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t
wait for the next weeks gig. Did like
the Hot Wheel’s DLC from the last game better.
BUT, YES TO THAT SWEET ORANGE TRACK!!!
Wreckfest!!!!!!!!!!!: ALLL!!!! AND
MORE!!! NEEDS A SEQUAL ALREADY!!!!!
Cyber Punk 2077!!!!!!!!!!: Took forever to actually get off the ground
and be playable without heavy issues. but
once it did, it’s been good. The story
is heartfelt, and there are so many side characters I wish I could have seen
more of. I’ll have completed 4.5
playthroughs when this run completes!
Friendship and
family: I will always doubt how I’m standing up. Not only to your standards of/for me, but the
standards I perceive of me through you and from myself. I’ll always feel like a bad friend. I can only hope that all my friends and
family know that I’ll do [what/when/where/why/how] ever I can. All one can do is strive to be better;
because I wish every day that I was.
I’ll
end this ranting rave here.
Love
ya’ll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ll try to writ more stuffs
this coming year
PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MonkeyBoyAJ
