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Posted:Nov 13, 2019 5:20 am
Last Updated:Apr 26, 2024 2:7 pm
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Unemployment due to another layoff has caused me to return to this find blogging community. It looks like I have a ton of reading to catch up on! Feel free to stop by and say hello.
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Snobby
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Posted:Feb 26, 2015 5:27 am
Last Updated:Feb 26, 2015 5:54 am
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Oh how I forgot how snobby this little blog space can be.
I realize that I may not be in the top 10 of male bloggers (anymore) and not even in the top 1000, but I truly can't believe that people are so cliquish on this site. At the end of the day, I truly don't care but when I just say hello and nobody can be bothered to reply... that's pretty rude.
Sorry, top ranking folks if I'm not part of your "cool club", but let's face it... it's just not that cool anyway.
With all of that said I'm doing pretty awesome. Thanks for asking.  About two years ago, I went on a mission to lose a shit-ton of excess ass that I let accumulate around me. So far, I'm down about 25 pounds and truly feel better than when I was in my 20's and early 30's. Of course, that wasn't too hard to do being that I was pounding alcohol every night. I'm not sure moving from one obsession to another is necessarily a great thing though. I'm now working out 6 days a week instead of drinking. Yes, that sounds healthy but is it just trading obsessions?
Anyway, enough about me. "How's" you? Introduce yourself (if you don't get caught by the cool club) and tell me your positive story. Mine are always so bitter that I need your positive stories to help balance out my day.
~AAS
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Well Hello... Again
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Posted:Feb 25, 2015 5:00 am
Last Updated:Apr 26, 2024 2:7 pm
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So, it's been a couple of years (or more) since I've posted. I just thought I'd introduce myself. Hi there! I'm AAS. Good to meet you.
So the biggest things I was posting about back in the day was the fact I couldn't get laid. Thankfully, I've been dating a girl for about 3 or 4 months now. What I love the most about seeing her is that she knows all about my swinging past and doesn't have any issues with it. What's also cool is that she's willing to go to a swingers club with me this weekend. She says she doesn't want to play with anyone else other than me. She just wants to watch others and fuck in front of others. How have you guys/gals talked your significant others into actually playing with others?
~AAS
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It's all about timing
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Posted:Feb 12, 2013 1:09 pm
Last Updated:Feb 25, 2013 7:21 pm
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So it's been forever since I've posted. Although a turbulent ride, I've at least landed a new job. 
I was cleared to go back to my last job from my doctor around three weeks ago. When doing so, I was terminated. They made up a ton of false claims about me, and therefor fired me. I've contacted a lawyer and it appears I have a great discrimination case.
2 weeks after that happened, I was offered a great position that I've been interviewing for since the start of December. I guess everything happens for a reason.
As it stands now, I've got severance from my crap job and will start my new one in March.
~AAS
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Ya Bitches
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Posted:Feb 8, 2013 12:10 pm
Last Updated:Feb 12, 2013 1:04 pm
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I got a new job today!!
More to follow.
~AAS
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Dear Dog
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Posted:Dec 13, 2012 2:00 pm
Last Updated:Feb 9, 2013 6:12 am
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I loved you, man... Today was the hardest part of life I've had to ever encounter. RIP.
~AAS
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Posted:Nov 30, 2012 5:46 am
Last Updated:Dec 1, 2012 4:26 am
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Would you ever date a Nerd?? I came across this article and found it to be great advice to women and what they could be missing out on.
So you’ve met yourself a great guy. But after a few dates, you begin to realize he’s not like the other guys you’ve dated. He’s smart; he’s a little shy; he’s quirky; and he loves science fiction, online gaming, comic books, or other related pursuits. In other words, he’s a nerd.
While nerds often make great partners (in fact, many of us in the dating business consider them the unsung heroes of the single male demographic), women tend to overlook them. Thus, when a woman decides to give a nerd a chance, she may find herself in uncharted territory.
As a scientist and closet nerd, I’ve known my share of nerdy men. They’re great guys, but if you aren’t accustomed to being around them, here are a few things you can do to ensure success.
1. Appreciate him. When some women date nerds, they tend to focus on the “negative” side of his nerd-dom (e.g. his logging in long hours online gaming or his dressing up like Frodo every Halloween). Instead, focus on his intelligence, faithfulness, and other great traits. Moreover, while nerd-dom has become mainstream (even cool), it didn’t used to be, and many a nerd grew up suffering at the hands of dumb guys or b*tchy girls.
To succeed with him, show him you aren’t one of those people and that he’s awesome the way he is. Is he smart? Computer savvy? Well-employed? Make sure he knows you recognize what makes him great!
2. Never knock his nerdy tastes. Sure, the Star Wars posters or long days spent at Comic Con may seem silly to you, but everyone has unique interests that other people don’t “get.” And, really, how are a nerd’s interests any different from a non-nerdy guy’s obsession with Fantasy Football or baseball cards? To belittle or make fun of his hobbies is to belittle him and sends the message that he isn’t good enough the way he is.
3. Take an interest in his nerdy stuff. While it’s totally fine if you don’t engage in his nerdy hobbies, it never hurts to occasionally take an interest. Ask him why he loves his favorite sci-fi books or movies. Try playing his World of Warcraft game. Pay attention when nerd-dom hits national news — for example, just this week Disney announced that it purchased the entire Star Wars franchise (for a sum numbering in the billions) and will release more Star Wars movies. Likewise, he should do the same for you.
4. Find common ground. You may have different interests, but one way to spend quality time with your nerdy guy is to watch sci-fi movies or TV shows that also appeal to female non-nerds. Here are some of my favorites:
‘Game of Thrones’. Immensely popular, Game of Thrones chronicles seven noble families fighting for control of a mythical land. With its backbiting, battles, and sexual intrigue, this show is about as addictive as they come. On HBO (season 1 is on Netflix).
‘Hunger Games’. Based on a trilogy of books, the first Hunger Games movie was a big success and they’re in the process of making the second. Set in the future, a totalitarian leader selects a boy and girl from each of 12 districts and forces them to fight to the death, until only one stands. This is a gripping, well-acted movie with a very strong female main character.
‘Star Wars’, the original trilogy. On a cold or snowy day, pop some popcorn (or grab some beers) and watch the old trilogy. Yeah, it’s a bit cheesy, but there’s a reason this franchise was so amazingly popular: it has memorable characters (including a strong woman), lots of good humor, and a cosmic theme that appeals to everyone.
‘Battlestar Galactica’. I have gotten non-nerd friends (male and female) hooked on BSG. It has none of the cheesiness of Star Trek and everything it lacked: sex, violence, drama, very strong women, and seriously hot guys. You can find all the episodes on Netflix.
In many ways, relating to a nerdy guy isn’t all that different from relating to a non-nerd; he just has different toys. Love him for who he is, and he will be a loyal partner.
Again, could you ever date a nerd? I am a nerd, but not nearly in the way depicted above. I don't get into dressing up for Halloween or attend Comic Con. I'm not really into gaming. I don't have Star Wars memorized, etc. I am, however, a computer nerd. I do love the science behind what I do. With all of that said, I do watch a ton of football and am in a couple of fantasy leagues as well. Maybe I'm just a half-nerd?
~AAS
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Let's Go!!
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Posted:Nov 29, 2012 4:22 pm
Last Updated:Nov 30, 2012 12:25 pm
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Okay, Falcons, it's time to kill this stupid team!! Let's get it done.
~AAS
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Yesterday In Review
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Posted:Nov 28, 2012 4:46 am
Last Updated:Nov 30, 2012 3:53 am
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I got there about 25 mins early, but didn't know what building I had to go to. The lady coordinator didn't bother putting that in the email, so I had to call the hiring manager. He picked up and I explained that I was quite early but just needed to know where to go. Thankfully, the building was right behind me. He came out to meet me and led me inside.
Once inside, we started with the interview. I sat before three different groups fielding questions. The first group had three people. They gave me scenario questions like what if I called you about my drive space running out, what would you do, etc... They really weren't important folks as they are just developers. They basically just want to know that I would serve their needs if they called.
The second group was more of the database folks. There were 5 people in this group. This group wanted me to expand on my resume. What was funny is they had pre-written questions they were drilling me with. I've written such documents myself, so it was really nothing. Actually, if the answer wasn't written down for them already, they wouldn't know it.
The last group were the dudes I'd be working with. There were two Sys Admins and their team lead. The team lead is the one I phone screened with. He introduced me to them as the funny guy. I guess he thought I was funny on the phone. He, too, is a funny guy. About half way through our conversation with the other guys, he stops and says, "Tell us a joke." I said, "...a joke"? He says, "Ya. You're a funny guy so I think we should hear a joke." I say, "There is a lady who is checking out at the grocery store. She puts on the belt a melon, a magazine, some butter and some milk. Upon watching her, the man behind her says to her, you must be single! The lady says wow, that's amazing. You could tell I was single from what I'm buying??? The man says, no. It's because your fucking ugly." That was my joke. Everyone cracked up and was kind of speechless. Haha.
After 45 mins of questions, with them, it was finally over. The hiring manager came back in and asked me a couple of further questions. Do I need to be sponsored to work in the US and what my salary expectations were. I told him both. I'm not sure he's excited about how much I want to get paid, but we'll see I guess. My guess is if my salary expectation is too high, he'll call me and say that they can't do that much. We could negotiate from there. I had to put a big figure down though. If I don't do it now, I'll just be getting the standard 3 to 5% raises per year. I left there at 4 so I guess the whole thing lasted almost 2 hours. The suck part is that it takes 1.5 hours to get home. Buuuuuut, the money will be sweet if I get it.
I'm not sure when to expect to hear back from them as I don't know how many face-to-face interviews they have to do. I'll keep you posted.
~AAS
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Today's Thinking
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Posted:Nov 27, 2012 6:08 am
Last Updated:Nov 28, 2012 8:15 am
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I hate days like today. I have an interview.
For whatever reason, since this interview has been scheduled, I've had it linger in the back of my mind. Part of the anxiety that I've had for the last 8 years is going out. It's gotten a TON better, but I've noticed that if I really don't want to do something, it can surface again. I'm fairly certain that it stems from 8 years of not dealing with things correctly and that it just takes some getting used to again. I still can't figure out why I wouldn't want to go. I mean I guess if it's anything, it's because it's either that it's a long damn drive or it's because of the interview I had the Friday before Thanksgiving. When I got to the location, I was about 45 minutes early. That's when it hit me. I was early and had nothing to do. I think I was bored and also not really wanting to be there. This job description was all over the place and the money SUCKED for what they said they wanted. I really didn't feel like being there. I've also noted that I hate waiting. This could stem from my computer work. When I type a command, I'm given what I want immediately.
Thankfully, it's not bad this morning. Actually, it's non-existent, but something tells me it COULD be there later when I start my travels. I just hate that. This is the hard part. Now, I have to start implementing things I'm reading for a more positive mindset. In a book I've recently purchased, a tip is, "Take Action". The more I sit around, the more apprehension takes place. So, I have some things to do now to start said action. I have to get my clothes ready. They normally would be, but I knew I needed to have something to do before 1PM when I'm going to leave La Casa De AAS to the appointment. It's set for 2:30. I would leave at 12:30, but I don't want to just wait in the parking lot again for forever. Thankfully, when I'm "in the moment" of interviews, the nervousness goes away. Unfortunately, I am going to pack my security blanket (beer) for a "just in case" moment.
Although I've made huge strides, I'm still far from "normal". I don't know if it's ever possible to get back there, but I'm still trying. This time, I'm bringing a book with me if I can sit still enough to read it.
~AAS
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Transformation
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Posted:Nov 26, 2012 6:38 am
Last Updated:Nov 26, 2012 1:54 pm
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Today is the start of a 12 week journey.
While watching football yesterday, I was able to talk my best friend into doing this challenge with me. We've both been successful with this in the past so thankfully we know what we're doing.
The last time that I did this program, I lost 25 pounds (give or take) and was in the best shape of my adult life. I'm not sure how much my buddy lost, but he was almost ripped.
Coming off of the very restrictive diet back to this program is like traveling from hell back to heaven. Just the nutrition aspect of this excites me. Haha. Plus, I get to eat 6 times a day. I've never been able to actually hit 6 meals a day before, but for the last week, I've been doing it.
It will also be great to start separating my workouts again. For the last three months, I've been doing a Bowflex workout that hits the whole body every time, three days a week. That's a good thing and bad thing. The good thing is, you're expending a lot of calories in each session. The bad thing is that you can't really get the best pump for the individual groups. Now, I separate my upper body workouts from my lower body workouts. I do 6 sets for each body part instead of just one. That's a ton of difference and should really start promoting new mass soon. Then, I run every other day.
If nothing else, it gives me something else to focus on while I wait around for interviews, etc.
Realistically, I'm not 25 anymore. The changes may not be as quick as they were last time, but knowing that this program works, takes that apprehension of the table. Even if it takes 24 weeks to accomplish what I did last time will be good enough for me.
~AAS
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Different Animal Here
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Posted:Nov 25, 2012 6:33 am
Last Updated:Nov 27, 2012 6:11 am
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So I signed back up on a vanilla dating site. I've been down this road 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times.
On my profile, it clearly states that I want . In a 24 hour time span, I received three winks from girls that have ... and don't want anymore.
Do these women seriously think that I'm so desperate that I will just inherit their and that will be good enough???? Inheriting is not a bad thing. I've been a step-dad before (so to speak). However, not letting me make my own... fuck off!
I'm no longer polite on these sites. I, quite frankly, tell them to reread my profile to find their error. Haha
I'm such an asshole.
~AAS
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Head = Ouch
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Posted:Nov 23, 2012 5:00 am
Last Updated:Nov 24, 2012 9:48 am
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Damn. Just damn!!
I was doing so well not drinking this week. I mean to say I hadn't drank at all until yesterday. It wasn't even difficult to stay away from because I've been concentrating on my diet and workouts. With my diet, I literally eat every 3 hours. I eat six times a day. When I drink, I have no desire to eat at all. So in order to achieve my ultimate goal of obtaining my perfect body, I had to chose proper nutrition over alcohol.
Yesterday happens. It started off great. I did some minor (but needed) house chores. I ate on schedule up to the 4th meal. I posted some inspiring posts on the Book of Faces. I read another chapter from my Transformation book (about working out and nutrition, etc). Then the sun went down. My parents didn't call to say Happy Tday. My neighbors left to meet his parents. My best friend, Doug, didn't text or call. My best friend, Lex, didn't text or call. So, I decided to have a drink. That drink lead to the whole damn bottle being gone.
Oh well. Shit happens. I'm trying to suck it up and move on, but now I'm nursing a beer b/c Aspirin just won't cut it.
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~AAS
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