tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15251475097530028432024-03-08T16:50:29.009-06:00Ryan SchartzThe greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-79952147955298195152009-07-16T17:05:00.001-05:002009-07-16T17:05:24.405-05:00Life really can throw one for a loop!!!<p>Well hello there.  It seems like it has been forever since I last posted….Oh wait it has been.  I am so sorry for that.  After all that has happened in the last few months I really need an outlet to help me get rid of some of this stress.  So let’s hope blogging helps.  </p> <p>To start off, I got back from NYC about a month ago where I was there to perform on Off-Broadway.  It had to have been one of the best experiences in my life.  I saw so much and did so much that I was sure there wasn’t anything left that I could do….but had to tell myself that I was in the City that Never sleeps.  There was so much I had not done.  But I was pleased with what I did see.  I saw 3 musicals while there, Shrek, 9 to 5, and Ave. Q.  And I do not think I could pick my favorite but I do have to say Shrek was by far one of the best.  It has to be a must see for everyone.  </p> <p>When I got back I had decided that I was moving to NYC to get into acting….Well that came to a halt quickly.  Zach’s bosses said that it was to far from the office and he could not work from home.  I was not about to leave Wichita with neither of us having a job.  That would suck.  So we put that thought out of our minds.  And come to find out it was for a reason.  </p> <p>We went back home to Great Bend on the 4th of July to spend some time with my family.  But that turned south really fast. My father told me that he had an affair, and mom has known for the last year but did not tell anyone as they were wanting to work on it and have been trying.  Well my father on Sunday the 5th told my brother Jordan that he was leaving and he needed to.  I have 4, what I call major, conversation on that weekend with my father.  All of which are by far to much to to actually type.  But one of the ones that really stick out in my mind was when I asked him this, “You are willing to sacrifice mine, my brothers, my sisters, my moms, my brothers girl friend, and my boy friends happiness just so you can leave and go and be with this woman so you can be happy?”  He said, “YES” and I said “You are one selfish bastard…” and then I proceeded to cuss him out a whole lot more with words that I should not post there.  That was the last conversation I had with him that weekend.  Since then I have had a few more and even sent him a text after one of those conversations and told him he was not allowed to call or text me ever again.  Yes on Tuesday night he sent me a text and said I Love You.  I was so pissed.  I wanted to text him back and cuss him out more for not being able to follow a simple rule.  But I was the bigger person and just let it be.  So that is the really really short version of this story.  Sorry just mentally I do not not need to relive most of this.  I never thought I would be 29 years old and my parents who have been married 30 years and who have a 8 year old daughter and seeing my parents getting a divorcé.  I never wanted my family to be a statistic.  But I guess we are.  I am just happy that my mom is getting out of that relationship so she can move on with her life and learn to actually be happy.  She deserves that much.</p> <p>So anyways onto lighter news, before I left for NYC I was cast in a play at Kechi.  The show runs all of August and is called Tons of Money.  It is a 1922 British comedy and is very funny.  If you are interested in going please let me know and I will see about getting you seats reserved.  </p> <p>I hope you are all doing well and remember that life is to short not to eat that cookie you see on the counter.</p> <p>Hugs </p> <p>Ryan</p> schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-10780817438175458792009-05-21T21:12:00.001-05:002009-05-21T21:12:57.138-05:00New Bakugan Rules<p>One of the things that really drive me crazy is when you play a game based on a cartoon, and when you actually play it they are nothing like the show. Things the characters do all the time are against the rules or the things you can do are nothing like what you saw. This season the rules are so different, it does not really feel like I am playing the same game anymore, so I had to do something about it.  I went back and started watching the new episodes specifically to try and figure out the rules they play by.  I want to figure out some nice simple rules that you can play by, and really feel like you are playing the same game.  I would like this to be an open discussion of what the rules are on the show, and the best way to recreate them using the cards and marbles we have.  I will put up what I think, and try to show specific examples from the show to back it up. If you have a better idea, I would love to hear it, I think together we can come up with a really fun and functional set of rules. <br /></p> <p>Life Gauge <br />One of the most obvious changes this season is the inclusion of a life gauge. <br />If you look closely at the life gauge you can see it is divided into 5 sections.  When Dan fights Bolt's Verias in the first episode, it has 350Gs, Drago has 400. There is a 50 point difference, and after the attack Bolt's life bar drops 1/2 way down one section. Next Dan attacks Link's Flybeetle It has 350 Gs and Dan uses his "Burning Dragon"(+200g) ability card that boosts Drago to 600. That is a difference of 250Gs, and Mira comments that Link lost half of his life gauge. In the show they say "whatever power level you loose in battle your life gauge goes down as well, and when it hits zero you've lost.", but it is not very clear just what that means, what they show, is that you take the difference in power levels as damage to your life gauge. If each section of the life gauge is 100 points with a 500 point total, Bolt takes the 50 point difference in power as damage, and the life gauge drops 1/2 way down one section (to 450 points). Drago's 250 g difference above Link's Flybeetle takes Link's life gauge halfway (down to 250). In the second episode you can see it works the same way. When Dan looses to Percival's first attack there is a 50 point difference, and Dan's life gauge drops 1/2 way down the first section. <br />This is probably why they chose 500 points as the point difference where you loose your Bakugan, your life gauge would empty in one hit! <br />Ability cards <br />The next thing I want to talk about is ability cards. Dan very clearly uses "Burning Dragon" in almost every attack. When he was fighting Ace and Percival, he said he used it twice in one attack, though the animation showed a different attack the second time, so I will call that an error in the dialogue.  It is not just Dan who does this, everyone seems to, and not just with one card either. It seems they can use the same set of ability cards each time a new gate card is played. They can also use the same Bakugan on each gate card as well. If you say, "After each battle, when a new gate card is played, move all used ability cards and Bakugan to the unused pile." that should cover that. <br />For the number of ability cards they have, Dan has called out 6 specific ability card names so far, though I suspect he has more cards than that.  I would have to say each player has a maximum of 9 cards, 3 of each color. This is a guess; I have seen no indication that they have different colored ability cards like we do.  (They do seem to be marked as Pyrus, Ventus, Darkus or whatever attribute they are for.) <br />For double or triple fusion abilities, I would say you can only use one card of each color in a fusion attack, that way you could at most with 9 cards do 3 triple fusion ability attacks in a turn.  This would match what we have seen so far, and leave a bit of room open for really huge combo attacks in future episodes. <br /></p> <p>Gate Cards <br />There must be some really boring gate cards in new Vestroia, all they have mentioned is a "reactor" card for the different attributes: Pyrus reactor, Subterra reactor, and so on. It is also interesting to note that you can see a single Attribute symbol on the gate cards, and only one Bakugan gets the bonus from the gate card.  I think this is really boring, and will probably ignore this when I am playing at home. Still to be thorough, we should still cover this.  You could limit the Gate card to only giving a G power bonus to the highest attribute, or only the highlighted bonus, or only to the player who played the card. <br />Marucho mentioned a "3 attack" limit in a two player brawl (when Dan was fighting Ace in episode two); I think this could be an indication that you can collect 3 gate cards as an additional way to win. <br /></p> <p>Traps <br />The other really obvious difference in the way they play is the rules for trap Bakugan. Traps are treated as their own independent creatures, the first time we see one, it is used to battle Marucho and Elfin, and the trap was played first, without a Bakugan! If there are actually G power traps released here, they still would not be used the same way as in the show.  I would propose these rules to use traps more like what we see. “Unless otherwise specified all traps have 350Gs. (This would let you use Traps with their own listed G power if they are ever released.) When a trap is in play (open) it is considered to have multiple attributes, allowing you to play ability cards that match the additional attribute symbols” For example, you play a Haos Zoak to support your Haos Nemus.  The trap adds 350 G to your total, and you can now play Haos or Darkus ability cards on your Zoak. <br /></p> <p>Battling <br />There are some other differences in battles as well. They seem to be able to battle without activating a gate card, or can activate the gate card after attribute cards have been played. Only have the gate card flip after one of the players battling on the gate card calls “gate card open”. <br />Since the two primary players I battle with are my six and four year old boys, I find the next rule very helpful in having fast, enjoyable battles. You don’t have to roll your bakugan, just place them on the gate card where you want them to battle. Has anyone ever missed a card and not been able to battle in the show?  Or even landed on the wrong gate card? I don’t think anyone has even come close to missing, but in real life it happens all the time. This just frustrates people, and makes things less fun in our house. <br />If there is a tie, no one takes damage, and the gate card remains on the field, and the ability cards go to the used pile. <br />It also seems one player can simply throw in another bakugan onto the gate card where they already had one, and have both battle, though this was frowned on. It was called “cheating” in the show, but it did work and more than one person has done it. Interestingly it was not called cheating if one was a trap and the other a normal bakugan.  The advantage is you can have a higher point total, but you risk loosing both if you really get beaten. <br />It is also very easy to add a new player to the brawl, they simply added their bakugan to the gate card (even in the middle of a fight), or they could wait until there was no active gate card, and throw in their own gate card and attack. <br /></p> <p>Types of matches <br />So far we have seen one on one, two on one, and two on two, battles. There might be different ways that you count damage in the different matches, I don’t know.  In the forst battle, Link places a gate card, and then stands his Bakugan, then Bolt throw his, then Dan.  Dan has Drago attack just Bolt’s Verias, and then he plays an ability card, and attacks Link’s Atmos. There were two separate “attacks” with separate damage counts for each.  Was this just creative license to make an interesting battle? Or can you specify what bakugan you want to attack first, and then battle again until all your opponents are defeated?  This one I don’t know yet, it was the first battle in New Vestroia, and they do a lot of establishing the rules in the first few battles, so this could be significant, or it overanalyzing things and making them more complex than they need to be. <br />Let me know what you think, have I missed something? Is there a better way to play something I suggested? I want to hear it, let’s work out a solid understanding of the basics.</p> schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-43056694347811091482009-05-06T22:22:00.001-05:002009-05-06T22:22:43.245-05:00Why “supporting” local art is important.<p>Well since I went off on my last post I am going to try to explain why it is important to support the local arts.  </p> <p>City government can't support and fund every local arts organization or music venue.  Thus making it important for the local community to get out there and support it.  That doesn’t mean go to the bar and drink all night and “listen” to the band, that means taking an active stance and help them out.  Buy their CD’s or T-Shirts, or finically support them.  We all know that money doesn’t grow on trees.  </p> <p>Also what type of world would we live in if we did not have the cultural thing there to brighten our day.  Maybe it is going to see Shakespeare in the Park, or maybe it is going down to Mead’s Corner and listening to your favorite band.  Whatever it might be that puts that little smile on your face, just think of what it would be like with out that there.</p> <p>For me, I perform in a lot of shows at the Wichita Community Theatre.  That theatre is 100% non profit.  Every dollar that is given or spent on tickets goes to help put that 1 show on.  Everyone donates their time and talent to make the place run.  So why not show up on a weekend and help build a set or, go to an audition and perform in a show?  Something, anything to help with the art scene in Wichita.  </p> <p>If you don’t know how or where to start, let me know and I can help direct you in the right direction, put you in contact with people that can get you started.  There is so much in this town to be proud of, and with out your support and help these things will start to die out and then there will not be those things that help put that smile on your face.  </p> <p>Thanks for reading.</p> <p>Ryan</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6177cb79-08a4-4df3-8efd-3ffbe68fbb13" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wichita" rel="tag">Wichita</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Arts" rel="tag">Arts</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Wichita+Community+Theartre" rel="tag">Wichita Community Theartre</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Support" rel="tag">Support</a></div> schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-66412496742825880932009-05-02T17:16:00.001-05:002009-05-02T17:32:42.521-05:00Wichita sure has a funny way of showing support…<p>As I sit here and write this blog, there are many people who are recovering from a night out on the town since last night was First Friday here in Wichita.  Incase you don’t know what this is it is a chance for local artist to perform at local clubs around town and have people move from venue to venue and listen to them play.  Now this also involves people drinking at the bars and talking more than rather actually enjoying the bands that are there playing.  Instead of spending money on the bands merchandise or actually helping them finically the patrons at the bars just rather spend their money at the bars drinking.  So you might be asking yourself where am I going with this, well here it is. </p> <p>How about instead of spending money on worthless alcohol, how about you show your actual support of the local arts scene?  There are people out there that need the support, not you going out and getting drunk.  People are not asking for hundreds and  hundreds of dollars but a few bucks.  That is what helps supports these local bands and artists.  How about instead of spending money on drinks you actually go and sit and enjoy the band and then buy their merchandise or supporting them finically?  </p> <p>Also there are other local artists out there that need the support as well.  And again they are not asking for a ton of money but as they say every little bit helps.  Right now there are a group of 12 actors and actresses who are trying to fundraise money to head to NYC to perform on Off-Broadway.  But before they leave Wichita and head to NYC for a week they will be doing 3 performances here in Wichita.  This is a great chance to see and Off-Broadway show performed by local Wichitans as well as it is being written by a gentleman who is from Wichita.  I cannot think of a better way for people to support the local arts than by lending a helping hand to these people and buying a ticket to the show, or instead of buying 40.00 worth of drinks at the bar have one less and support them that way.  </p> <p>I am not saying that this is the only people you have to support, I am just trying to show you that there are more than one way to support the local arts scene here in Wichita.  </p> <p>But what tends to happen is that those people who just go and stand by they wayside and just drink or not really help support local arts will be the people that are saying, “I helped them become famous or I helped them succeed,” and they will try to take all the credit when they just stood by and watched.  But let me tell you, those are the people that themselves will get thrown by the way side and forgotten about when the real time comes.</p> <p>Now there are those people out there that have helped tremendously and know the real way how to help support local artists in Wichita and you know who you are.  I want to personally thank you and want you to know that you will always have a very special place in my heart.</p> <p>I hope that this really does strike a nerve with you, because if it does then you need to take a long hard look at yourself and see if you are one of the “by standards” or  actually someone who really helps with that support. </p> <p>~Ryan~</p> <p>Incase you are interested in helping out a local theatre person who is heading to NYC please check out my site <a href="http://ryanschartz.vpweb.com">http://ryanschartz.vpweb.com</a>  there you can purchase tickets or donate.  Thanks for your support Wichita. </p> schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-64890171663374118542009-04-28T16:49:00.001-05:002009-04-28T16:49:24.478-05:00New Computer<p>Well today is the day that I finally make the move and start blogging more.  I got my new Dell Studio 15 Laptop today and this should help me blog more.  Why just because it is all new and shinny and I will want to take it out and show everyone it.  It is very nice.  It has a backlit keypad so I can see when I am in the dark.  It is super fast and has some really neat features that none of my other computers have or had.  It is all around a nice computer.  </p> <p>On a side note I did apply for a manager position in Mobile, AL.  I do hope that this is finally my chance to get where I need to go.  I have put my due time in and done all that I need to do to get where I want to go.  I just need to be given the chance to do just that.  Life sometimes likes to throw me some curve balls and I really need to learn to swing at them.</p> <p>But if I do move I will need to majorly look at getting someone to paint my kitchen for me as it is still in disarray.  <br /> <br />Anyways I hope this finds you well and look for more to come in the future.</p> <p>Ryan</p> schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-1619449668377396882009-01-06T22:07:00.005-06:002009-01-06T22:45:06.423-06:00And so the New Year startsWhat was that saying I always heard growing up? Jump in feet first.....something like that. Well the new year has started and I am on a roll. Lets run down the list real quick.<br /><br />1. Get back on the weight loss track. Check<br />So far I have been eating right and going to the gym. Tonight I actually had a really great workout and feel great. <br /><br />2. Blog more Check<br />Here is my blog for this week so much be going well....Only time will tell on this one.<br /><br />3. Set a budget. Check (for the most part)<br />I have eaten out but when you cook for one or 2 people, some times it is cheaper to grab a 5.00 foot long. But I did find something on eBay today and told myself I did not need it and resisted the temptation. Go me.<br /><br />4. Be more active in my community. Hard to check this one off yet but I am planning on going to the ROKICT meeting at the Library this weekend, so that is a start.<br /><br />5. Spend more quality time with my family. Check<br />I was surprised when my family came down this weekend to help me with a few things around my house. It was nice to see them and spend the time with them.<br /><br />6. Work on my relationships. A work in progress <br /><br />7. Carry a Journal with me. Check/fail<br />I have written in it everyday this week, but not as much as I would like. Also still looking for that perfect journal. I want 1 blank page with the date at the top, if you know where I can find one like that please let me know.<br /><br />8.......Here is one I thought of. I have decided that this year I am going to audition for some type of Musical. If that is with the Mosley Street Melodrama, or the Music theatre of Wichita I am going to put myself out there and try something new. Jumping in feet first.<br /><br /><br />Now for something more than just my resolutions again. <br /><br />I think I am really weird. Yes I know that is a stretch of the imagination for some of you, but bear with me. <br /><br />I have this need to constantly look for the new "thing" and have a thirst to have it. I am so very much a kid at heart, (must be that now I can buy what I want when I want it) that I collect a variety of different toys. I collect Power Rangers (if you have any old one lying around I will take them off your hands) I also collect Bakugan. Some of you with young kids around your house might know what these are. I don.t collect them to play the game (how weird would a 28 year old be playing a kid game?) I collect them to collect them. It is like looking for that buried treasure. And there is nothing like ripping into the new package and seeing the glorious toy that you found. <br /><br />But what kills me is this. Right now I am looking for 1 more to finish off my current collection. I have to go to every Target, Walmart, and ToyRUs as often as possible looking for that one Bakugan that I need to finish my collection. And I don't mean every so often I really mean as much as possible. I have this thing in my head that if I don't go they will put the one out that I need and some one else will snatch it up. It is so hard to describe but that feeling when you find it is so great. I think that is what keeps me out for the hunt. I guess I might have been a Pirate in a previous life. That is the only thing I can think of. Not sure what I told you all that but it makes me feel better knowing people know I am freak......AAARRRGGGG shiver me timbers.<br /><br />Anyways I am off for the night more to come soon.<br /><br />~Ryan~schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-44449390975844285422008-12-29T14:52:00.004-06:002008-12-29T15:18:27.880-06:00New Years ResolutionsWell it is that time of year again. And how many of us actually make those New Years Resolutions, but don't stick to them? I know I fall guilty to that every year. The one year I thought rather than give something up or what not I would try to do something that bettered mankind. Well that didn't work either. Well I have decided that this year I need to stick to them. I do have a few that are on top of my list.<br /><br />1. Get back on the weight loss track.<br />I was so good about this come August. Then I went to Florida and that fell through. Well I have only gained 10lbs back but I need to lose 50 more. So starting on the 2nd I am getting out my point calculator and hitting the gym like no bodies business. <br /><br />2. Blog more<br />I am not much of a blogger, but I have found that it helps me get a lot off my chest when I have no one to talk to. (Granted I am not a great speller and my grammar isn't the best but I do what I can.) I will hold myself to Blog at least once a week.<br /><br />3. Set a budget.<br />Now this isn't your typical budget, other then I am cutting back on everything I do. No more toys (only on those special occasions), No more eating out, No more heck anything that I don't need to survive. If I could get away with not paying bills I would so do that. But I kind of need my house and other things to survive. <br /><br />4. Be more active in my community<br />I want to be someone that knows what is going on. And by getting out there and trying to make a difference will help me achieve that. Not sure how I will accomplish that but I will be on the look out for it. <br /><br />5. Spend more quality time with my family.<br />I want to see my family more this year. Even if that is going home for the weekend just to see them. Family is precious and something that should not be taken lightly. <br /><br />6. Work on my relationships<br />Not limiting myself on this one. But I need to work on my relationships with people. Being there for my friends/family/lovers no matter who. Also try to stop being so critical. I tend to over react to things, and that is my downfall. People do not like that. (Note to self this is a MUST)<br /><br />7. Carry a Journal with me.<br />I want to carry a journal with me so I can write down funny things, phone numbers or whatever I come across this new year. You would be surprised at how much stuff one misses. <br /><br />8. ........<br />I am leaving the rest to things I think of though out the year. Why make all the great choices right now when I know new things will show its ugly head in the near future. <br /><br />Well that is what I am going to be doing for the New Year. I hope that I will be able to stick to this. <br /><br />I will keep you all up-to date on the status of these things. I hope all of you have a great New Year and you keep your resolutions this year as well.<br /><br />~RYAN~schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-88540654381204484822008-12-24T19:40:00.001-06:002008-12-24T19:40:34.428-06:00Loss Of A Family Member<p>Well today started off well. I had those last few gifts to buy, so I was running around town trying to find them. I needed them before I left for town as they were my parets gifts. I was leaving at 11:30 and the way things were looking I would not make it in time. Well I found what I needed and it was a joyous day. <br /><br />Got the car packed, presents wrapped, and was out the door only 10 minutes late. On the way to Great Bend we watched Elf on my iPhone, I never get tired of that movie. <br /><br />When I arrived in Great Bend and my parents house j noticed something missing. Sophie our dog we had since I was in 7th grade. I just assumed she was out back and just pushed it to the back of my mind. Then when I was talking to my sister I asked why she was so sad and she went out to show me why. Sophie had passed away. The buried her in the back yard. My sister said she wrapped her in one of her baby doll blankets. That made me cry. I don't think I have really grasped the loss. She was my all time favorite dog. I remember all the good times we had. All the car rides. All the shared ice cream cones. All the nights sleeping in my bed with me. She was a very good dog and will be missed. <br /><br />I just hate to look forward to the day I will need to put one of my dogs to sleep. I worry ever day about Gunner and his issues but I know that he will have the best life possible till that day comes. <br /><br />Well I need to go church is starting. Sorry about any typos as this is being typed on my iPhone. <br /><br />Merry Christmas all, and give your dogs a hug tonight and let them know how much you love them<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Ryan</p><br /><p>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a></p><br />schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-28762602478066842232008-12-19T07:22:00.003-06:002008-12-19T08:12:56.787-06:00Who do you think you are......Yesterday started off as a fairly good day. Got up went to work, my Branch Manager took me and another guy to lunch. Who am I to pass up a free lunch? Work was actually busy yesterday and I didn't get to spend as much time on Twitter as I usually do. I guess that is a good thing since in less than a month I have almost 1000 posts. (Talk about no life) Got home got cleaned up. Play with my wiener...dogs. (I always get a kick out of that) Showered and left for my last 3 shows of A Tuna Christmas at the Wichita Community Theatre. When I arrived it was the same as usual. Joking around and having a good time.<br /><br />It wasn't until the 2nd act that I really got pissed. Me and this one guy were talking about Wichita, he said there was nothing to do in Wichita. I disagreed with him, and said you had to look for things to do and that they would not come knocking on your door. He had asked if I had lived in any other place, I replied I had (granted they were smaller places than Wichita but none the less I had.) He said that he had lived in Seattle and that there was so much more to do there. Granted I am sure he is right, but one can't do anything because they are working so much to pay rent or their mortgage. I know this because I have several friends that live in larger cities. Even another guy in the play said he had lived in Hollywood and he never did much because he was working 75+ hours just to stay afloat. <br /><br />Then the guy say that the only thing to do here is to Go out and drink, see movies, go to bars and such. They guy from Hollywood said that is all he did in California anyways, so that it wasn't any different here. And that the difference here was that he could actually work 40 hours a week and afford to do more things than in Hollywood. Well I mentioned that with him (the other guy not Mr. Hollywood) being younger he still had a lot of life to live before he really could totally understand. And that started a whole nothing mess of crap.<br /><br />He then said that I knew nothing of the real world and he knew more than me, because he father pulled him out of school at 17 because his parents divorced. He father moved him up to Seattle (because he started dating this girl up there) and he said that he had to work 3 jobs in order to help support him and his father. I was like WTF ever. It isn't my fault that he had such a shitty father that his father would do that to him. Well then I asked if his dad found love with that girl to make him take his son out of school for. He said nope they were not together anymore and then moved back to Wichita. I love how some parents are so selfish that they would do that to their kids. He then said that I could not play the age card since he has experienced more than me in his 23 years. Well I am sorry I think me graduating from High School and College and starting a life, buying a home, working full time at a great job, while he hasn't finished school, works at a shoe store making 8.50 an hour, and renting an apartment that he can hardly afford make my life a little more fulfilled. But to each their own.<br /><br />So that really upset me and I just was in a fowl mood all night after that. I wanted to blog about it last night but was way to tired to think straight and I didn't want to say something that I might regret. So I am writing this this morning. <br /><br />Anyways, off that topic. This weekend is my mom's side of the family's Christmas. I have 2 cakes I need to bake and still have like 10 gifts to buy. Maybe I should not have put it off for as long as I did. CRAP. Oh well. <br /><br />Out show had a modest turn out last night. Only about 23 people came but I think the snow and ice we had the days before made people a little weary to get out. I hope the last 2 shows are good and sold out. <br /><br />Ok well that is my update/rant for the day. I hope you all have a great and joyous Holiday. <br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-82606381655730986362008-12-16T07:46:00.003-06:002008-12-16T08:27:30.498-06:00I'm dreaming of a white ChristmasWell folk it looks like we might have that White Christmas so many people I know want. Well as I have told all of them people as well be sure to be at my house before I leave for work to shovel off my driveway, because I am in no way ready for the snow. And do you think any of them showed up? Hell no. So where do we go from here? No where that is where. hehehe.<br /><br />I really don't mind the snow all that much. But it makes for hectic times at my house. Having 5 dogs, that are no more than 2-4 inches off the ground, that don't like to hop around in the show to try to find a place to pee, they end up peeing in my house. I must thank the high heavens for the simple face I have hard wood floors and pee clean up is a snap. But that still does not deter the fact that it is a royal pain in the ass to clean up every 2 minutes. Oh well I love them. They keep me warm at night in the bed and are great cuddle bugs. <br /><br />So I bought me a new Coffee pot for home, because thanks to @kurioskurion and Mead's Corner I am now a coffee freak. (Or so I claim to be) Well I went to Target and bought a really nice stainless steal one. Got home, unboxed it, cleaned it out, put it all together and then put the water in the water reserve. Sat there for a minute and started to hear some really weird noises. Then what do my wondering eye behold? Water all over my counter top. Some how the stupid coffee pot was leaking water from the bottom none the less. I thought I had done something wrong. So rather than package it all back together and just take it back to Target, I decided to give it one more try. Well I don't think I need to go any further then to tell you the same thing happened again. So I fiddled with it a little more tried to remove the bottom to see what was wrong, and again not just packaging it up, and could not find anything. Now you may be thinking, "Why is he so determined to make to make it work?" Well like I said in my first sentence of this rant I am hooked on coffee now. So against my better judgment I packed it up and took it back to Target, but not before i decided to post my adventure on Twitter. Well needless to say I was made fun of for a few tweets and was told user error. Well with the new one I got I proceeded to set it up the same way last night and guess what....it was not USER Error hehehe. I had a defective one. I was so glad to figure that out. Otherwise I might have started to cry. <br /><br />Anyways on to the rest of the story. Since I became a Twitter fiend I have found a great new place for some of the best coffee around. Mead's Corner. It is located at Douglas and Emporia. Now I have only been there twice, but that there is a good sign. If I do not like a place I never almost NEVER go back. But @kurioskurion makes a mean latte, and I am sure other things but haven't tried them yet. So if you get a chance to head down there tell them @schartzr sent you, you will not be disappointed. <br /><br />I hope that you all have a great day and a great week. I know with all the snow I will be having a nice cold day/week/something. <br /><br />Hugs<br />~RYAN~schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-27395459027838895882008-12-08T10:36:00.003-06:002008-12-08T10:44:46.703-06:00TwitterHey all,<br /><br />I know it has been a while, but I am back. I wanted to let you know of a new thing that has really become a type of drug for me. Twitter. It is a great little thing where you post a 140 characters about what you are doing at that time and it give people an new insight into your life. <br /><br />They had what was called a Tweetup (Twitter=meet up=tweet up) this weekend but I was not able to make it. Seemed like they had a good time. I am looking forward to the next time they host a Tweetup.<br /><br />This weekend was kind of crazy. Our theatre production went well we were almost sold out on Friday and totally Sold out on Saturday. My first sold out show. Amazing. And word is that the rest of the performances are almost on the brink of being sold out. <br /><br />I have also been busy getting ready for my Christmas Party this weekend. I have so much to do that it is not even funny. I hope a lot of people show up and have a good time. If you are interested in coming please let me know. Should be a blast.<br /><br />My parents are getting ready celebrate their anniversary tomorrow. Hard to believe that it is 30 years. Man I am OLD. LOL. So they were in town this weekend and I went over to babysit my sister at the hotel why they went out and had a night on the town. (Which for them is only going out to dinner) They went to Scotch and Sirloin and about had a cow. They have never paid that much for a dinner for 2 EVER, they said. I told them to get over and move on. They need to do that every once in a while. <br /><br />Anyways it is another week and another week closer to the new year. I do hope everyone has a great rest of the year.<br /><br />Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-56240881124663201102008-11-05T10:19:00.001-06:002008-11-05T10:21:16.103-06:00Why Obama is Right.I saw this on another forum and found it great. Thought I would share.<br /><br /><br />First of all, McCain would not have been good for this country as president as evidenced by the way he ran his campaign. The way he and Palin kept bringing up his very loose ties to Bill Aires and all the other nonsensical "issues" speaks volumes as to how McCain, Palin, and their camp really are and the fact that they had people at their rallies shouting "terrorist" and "kill him" and they didn't try to stop it shows just how sick these people are as human beings that they would try to keep this stuff going just because the "squirrel meat" demographic was his last chance to win. He was on the virge of causing some serious riots and how is that helping the country he loves so deeply?<br /><br />Now, I do have to give him some props, his concession speach last night was EXCELLENT. I loved how he tried to keep the crowd in control and how he respected Obama's victory and how he says he looks forward to working with president Obama. Maybe now that he's not frantically trying to become president he can get his head back on straight and keep doing positive things for America, because I do beleive he really does care about America at heart.<br /><br />Couple that with the fact that Obama wants to cut taxes for everyone who makes less then $200,000 a year and McCain just wanted to keep down taxes on the rich - people who can afford to pay a little more and not worry about their livlihood.<br /><br />Then there's the war. I'm excited at the prospect of ending it in Iraq, we should have never invaded and we need to leave. Its not our job to police the world and Iraq never attacked us... recently...<br /><br />I'm also hoping he can do something about tuition costs. My mom just graduation from grad school this year and she now has a $112,000 debt to pay back. I have years of college ahead and I hope something can be done to fix the enormous problem of the cost of higher education. I'm hopeful maybe something will be done. I wouldn't have that hope with McCain.<br /><br />I'm also all for universal health care. Granted, that's not exactly what we're getting with him but its close enough I guess. When I read stories of children who have to die just because they couldn't get the surgery that would easily fix their problem due to not having healthcare, and I have, I know something needs to be done about this and I know John McCain would not do a damn thing about it.<br /><br />As for abortion, I'm not going to lie, I am completely against it no matter what. It is just plain wrong to rob another human being of their right to live for any reason. I guess some people feel they need to do it because they're afraid of it stretching out their bodies, or because they're afraid of their parents finding out, or because they just don't want a child at the time, or whatever. They're all bad excuses. There aren't many things that I will say is absolutely wrong but if we start to give leeway on the taking of any life, whether it be as abortion or capital punishment or in any way, well, let's just say that's a slippery slope.<br /><br />That said, I don't know if government can really stop abortions from happening either way. Yes, it has the power to make it legal/illegal but it is a sad unfortunate reality that it will happen either way. (also, I don't want anyone to think my views on abortion has anything to do with a religious affiliation because it doesn't).<br /><br />Another thing that pumps me up about this is that I can really, truly, and honestly say for the first time in my life that I am PROUD to be an American. Before this election I had this idea in my head that Americans who are proud are conceited loudmouths who just scream "USA! We're #1! Screw you foreigners, you just wish you were US!!! WE ROCK!!1!". But now I have a new idea of what pride in America means. Its pride in our wonderful system and pride that we have the ability as a country to recognize when change needs to be made and can come together to elect a different candidate who will bring about change, care about the people, and make America great again; to give substance to the shouts of "USA! USA! USA!". Real substance.<br /><br />I'm proud that countries all over the world were following this and are cheering us on with our new president. The fact that America matters to so much of the world in a good way also makes me proud to be an American.schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-57468108379386982942008-11-03T14:50:00.003-06:002008-11-03T14:56:37.789-06:00Awesome find<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_372UGRwgBI0/SQ9ko2FItOI/AAAAAAAAALQ/ezuinbSPRVQ/s1600-h/BAN11538.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_372UGRwgBI0/SQ9ko2FItOI/AAAAAAAAALQ/ezuinbSPRVQ/s320/BAN11538.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264537142294000866" /></a><br />I just found a great deal on some toys I have been looking for. They were all on sale for less than 5.00 each and got the whole set for 25.00 That is a steal in my opinion. I just wanted to share the great news with you all. Thanks for reading.schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-88261174309917112922008-11-03T08:49:00.004-06:002008-11-03T14:58:28.915-06:00This is a Great Wizard of Oz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_372UGRwgBI0/SQ8PrOhvp4I/AAAAAAAAALI/fI8Rs8KbFXM/s1600-h/oz.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_372UGRwgBI0/SQ8PrOhvp4I/AAAAAAAAALI/fI8Rs8KbFXM/s320/oz.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264443724727822210" /></a><br />No matter your Political views, not matter if you are on the Right or the Left, this is a great picture. Especially those of us from Kansas. LOL Enjoyschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-61169975461815131832008-11-03T08:28:00.003-06:002008-11-03T14:57:53.834-06:00Jay BrannanI would like to let you all know of a new artist I have stumbled upon. His name is Jay Brannan and is one of the better independent artists I have heard. A lot of the time you hear these people that are not up to par. This guy does not fall into that category. His CD Goddamned can be bought on iTunes for 9.99 and is worth every penny. He music is very relaxing and heart felt. I would like everyone to check him out. He is a gay artist and sings about gay issues and what not so please do not be surprised. Here are some lyrics from one of my favorite songs called Housewife.<br /><br />housewife<br />music and lyrics by jay brannan<br /><br />two bodies pressed together<br />two boys are falling hard<br />the smell of sweat and leather<br />a kinky greeting card<br /><br />crazy about each other<br />we both have fucked up pasts<br />but when we are together<br />we have a fucking blast<br /><br />chorus<br />i wanna be a housewife<br />what’s so wrong with that<br />i wanna be a housewife, yeah<br />and that’s just where i’m at<br /><br />i’m making guacamole<br />he’s working on the car<br />when he grills turkey burgers<br />he knows i like them charred<br /><br />i like to wash the dishes<br />i like to scrub the floors<br />don’t mind doing his laundry<br />what are boyfriends for<br /><br />chorus<br /><br />i wanna have his baby<br />i wanna wear his ring<br />he drives me fuckin crazy<br />i am his everything<br /><br />chorus<br /><br />2nd chorus<br />i wanna be a housewife<br />what’s so wrong with that<br />can’t wait ‘til he’s in my life, yeah<br />cuz we haven’t met<br /><br />we haven’t met yet…<br />we haven’t met yet…<br /><br />I hope you find him as enjoyable as I do. <br /><br />PS he is also very good looking. But that is not why I like him. hehehe.<br /><br />Hugs Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-39805691083530729882008-09-19T13:44:00.002-05:002008-09-19T13:56:53.572-05:00Sad dayWell today was a sad day. I had to close my Forum down. I had worked hard on it but I just didn't have the time to devote to it that I wanted to. So I had just reached the 200 member mark and closed it down. :( <br /><br />I am ok with it actually. I would rather someone else take care of doing it, someone with more time and money to make the best site ever.<br /><br />It is actualyl hard to believe that in 1 week it will be my 10 YEAR High School reunion. 10 YEARS man I am old. It will be great to see all the people I went to HS with and see what they are doing with their lives now. I hope there are people that are worse off than me. Not that I am bad off but you knwo what I mean. I don't want to be the person with the STUPIDEST job there. LOL I know it is stupid to think that but you know it is hard not to want to impress the people you went to HS with. <br /><br />Maybe if I made the rumor up that I invented Post-It notes. LOL (Gotta love Romey and Michelle). Anyways I will keep you updated on things as they come up.<br /><br />Hugs <br /><br />Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-82778160699697420082008-08-22T09:36:00.001-05:002008-08-22T09:36:38.939-05:00<img src='http://lh3.ggpht.com/schartzr/SK7O7j4W8iI/AAAAAAAAAJs/OVaoU_Ie7QI/3-1.png'/><br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-76304701952427963412008-08-22T08:46:00.002-05:002008-08-22T09:12:37.862-05:002 Weeks afterWell we have survived 2 weeks of work after returning back from vacation. And I must say that it is bruital. I now know why the rich people like to not work and relax all the time. <br /><br />The vacation was a great chance to get away and I am looking forward to next year. We are already plannin on doing a week again but this time will be 4 days on landy and then 3 days at sea. Should be a great time. <br /><br />So things as always have been crazy at work and I once again was passed over for a promotion and not sure if I can handle it much anymore. But with the economy the way it is I do not want to leave my job with out the hope of finding another one. So I will just stick it out until things get better. <br /><br />So I auditioned for another play last night and not sure what to make of it. It is the play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The director had me read for the lead part all night long. So not sure if that is a good thing or not. I sure hope so. Maybe this will be my big break. The only problem I have with it is that there are scenes where we have to walk around in our underware, and the lead has to come out in a towel. So me being the very shy person I am not sure this will go over real well. But I guess all the famous stars have to do it one time or another so here goes nothing. We will know this weekend about parts and I really truely hope this is my big break. Please keep your fingers crossed.<br /><br />Anyways that is a quick update about me and I will be back this weekend with the decesions and maybe some good news.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-45534335172611422802008-08-05T19:42:00.001-05:002008-08-05T19:42:28.316-05:00Day 2 Of VacationWell today was the first official day of vacation. We got up at 6:45, showered and headed down to Mistro Mickey's to look around. We then went to the little eating nook and had some breakfast. <br /><br />After we ate we headed outside to catch the tram to Disney Studios. When we arrived, we were the first in line to get into the park. Of course Ryan was super anxious and told me to keep up. LOL!!!! When the park opened at 9:00 we 'fast walked' to Hotel Tower of Terror, grabbed a fast pass and then headed to Rockin Rollercoaster. That ride was the BEST, after that we went and did Toy Story Mania, which I got 207,000 points!!! I'm so good LOL!!! After that ran over to hotel tower of terror, that was pretty scary! <br /><br />We have done eveything we wanted to do today and a little more. We have caught several shows, including Indiana Jones, my favorite was Beauty and the Beast! We had dinner at a little pub called Mama Melrose, it was pretty good actually!!! We are now waiting to see the highlight of the evening Fantasmic, if it does not rain on us! <br /><br />So far the trip has been a blast! I have so many collectable pins, but think I need more!!! Show should be starting soon so will write later.<br /><br />Luv<br />Zach<br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>Zach Lattimorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09311712680345221691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-9614521810765143542008-08-04T20:31:00.001-05:002008-08-04T20:31:10.527-05:00First Day Of VacationWell today started out great. We got up at 4am to make it to the airport by 445 so we would be early to our flight leaving at 630 am. Well all flights went flawlessly and could not have asked for better weather for flying. <br /><br />We landed in Orlando by 1230ish and headed down to the magical express which picked up our bags and transported us to the hotel. We are staying at the All-star music resort and it does not seem to bad. Basically a place to lay your head for the night after a long day at the parks<br /><br />When we arrived at the resort we checked in. Our lady Kaci who helped us was so so so nice. She explained everything to us. I mean EVERYTHING. I felt totally prepared. We the proceeded to our room to get settled in a bit and unpack the extra clotes we brought along on the carry on. Our bags would arrive a few hours later with the help of the magical express. <br /><br />We descided to head over to the Magic Kingdom since we had dinner plans there. We rode several rides but saving the really big ones for Saturday or offical day at the Magic Kingdom. What really topped off the night was dinner. We ate at Cinderella's royal table and WOW it was awesome. Great food and all around worth the experience. <br /><br />I do reommend the dinning plan to anyone thinking about for a few extra bucks you get a ton of options. Any ways we are pulling up to the hotel so I will go for the night. Sorry for any typos this week as I am typing this on my iphone. <br /><br />Love<br /><br />Ryan and Zach<br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-69336865873739052962008-07-28T18:37:00.001-05:002008-07-28T18:37:12.866-05:00Picking Up The ParentsToday my parents flew back into Wichita from Las Vegas. They looked so good after their trip. It was much needed break for them. They have not been on a vacation since before I was born in 1980. So as u can imagine they really needed that time away. <br /><br />Well the counting has still continued and we are up to 6 days left. We are so excited to be getting out of this hell hole.<br /><br />Oh and Tuesday and Wednesday are going to suck at work we have the big wig from saint louis coming in for work. It won't be to bad since I keep everything cleaned up and problem free. But it is still that thought of the boss there looking over your shoulder. <br /><br />Anyways I will keep u posted as to what happens this week. <br /><br />Ryan<br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-10174117642445379982008-07-27T11:08:00.001-05:002008-07-27T11:08:56.577-05:008 Days And CountingWell today is 8 days and counting. And I am not doing much yet to get ready. It is kind of pointless to start packing cuse I will be out of clothes before the week is up. <br /><br />So instead of packing I am watching family guy. If u do not watch this show u need to. It is the best show in the world. The writing in the show is great. <br /><br />Anyways I will keep u uptdate on all between now and the end of the vacation. Keep checking back. <br /><br />Ryan <br/><br/><a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.6768188477,-97.2711868286'>Geolocate</a> this post<br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-53091766931167002592008-07-26T21:38:00.001-05:002008-07-26T21:38:52.260-05:00Getting ReadyWell here we are. It is 8 days till our trip to Orlando, Fl. And we are so excited. We can't wait for this week to be over with so we can start packing and get on that plane and be out of here. <br /><br />We just met our new pet sitter tonight and ithink that she will be great. I just hope the dogs behave. <br /><br />Well I will try to keep u updated on our trip with lots of pictures. Have a great week. <br /><br />Ryan<br/><br/><a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.6767730713,-97.2859039307'>Geolocate</a> this post<br/><br/>Posted with <a href='http://lifecast.sleepydog.net'>LifeCast</a>schartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-79413840711171354752008-05-19T05:46:00.001-05:002008-05-19T05:46:30.302-05:00UpdateSo now that I have my new blackberry, I am going to see if I can start blogging more. So it is 11:15 and I am lying in bed with a dog butt pointed at my face. Sound like fun well it isn't. It might go off at any time. Hehehe
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<br>Well since I last updated I have had many new things happen. For starters I am at 271 lbs that is 50lbs lost and to never be found again. Took a while but I am there now and I keep on trucking. I invested in some weights and have turned my garage into a work out area. I hope this will help with the weight loss
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<br>Oh I also auditioned for the wichita community theatre and got a part in the production of Dearly Beloved. I play Dub who is the father of the bride. It is a lot of fun and I have my first ever on stage kiss. YIKES. I know tell me about it.
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<br>Oh another thing we (Zach and I) are going on our first big trip together. We are going to be going to Disney World. We are so excited as we are leaving in 78 days. It better get here quick.
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<br>Well that is a quick up date of what has been happening I hope to hear back from you.
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<br>Ryanschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525147509753002843.post-5885113522872997492008-02-20T07:45:00.000-06:002008-02-20T07:59:48.635-06:00Where has the time Gone.OK I am sorry for not being here to much this last 2 months. I just had writers block. Things have been going well, infact things have been better than good they have been great. <br /><br />I finally got to my 10% goal on my weight. I have not lost 37 lbs. My 10% goal was 32 lbs so I have passed that. Now my next goal will be to lose another 10% so that would be 28 lbs. Now that I am at my 10% I find that I want to slack off. I have to keep my head down and keep on trucking. I think I can keep it. <br /><br />Zach had a great week. He finally got promoted from his HORRIABLE department he was in. He will be working for a GREAT boss and just a small group of 4 people he will be his bosses assistant and he is just so excited. <br /><br />We also celebrated our 5 year anniversity. Has it really been that long? I guess so.<br /><br />Oh on a sad note my friend Stefani left work yesterday :( now I have no one to talk to any more. But I know she has more important things in store for her and her family. Our love goes out to her. And I don't do dippers. HEHEHE<br /><br />Anyways that is all for this little update I will be back soon. Thanksschartzrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860905351666005155noreply@blogger.com0