writing with a touch of advice

Apple Vs. Google (stores)

2011-01-08T11:57:00.000-05:00

Apple has released (for the mac only) it's app store. It is basically the same thing as going to apple.com and shopping for apps on there. What they did was make it look more like your computer is an iphone. It is actually just a copy off of what google did 2 months ago with their chrome apps store.

Which do I prefer? Well I love my mac and I also love my droid phone. Comparing the apps from them both you will find that the android (google) apps are usually cheaper or free compared to apples apps. For instance, Angry Birds costs $4.99 on iphone and it is free on the android market.

Another thing is when you have a mac you have iphoto which to update every year cost around $14.99. The easy substitute for that is googles Picasa. It is free and allows you to backup to their servers. It also will sort your photos by event, not date like iphoto does.

I am not at all saying that macs suck because I love my mac and would never switch back to a PC again. They run a lot smoother and do not have any viruses. Only downside is they do not support near as many games.

If you have any other questions about mac's or google products, please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to explain to you or help you out.

Christmas Time 2010

2010-12-28T14:49:00.000-05:00

Christmas 2010 has come and gone. For me this year it was both good and bad. Christmas Eve and Day I was sick with a migraine stomach flu type of thing. Good part about it was was that I at least was with Vicky the whole time though it and she treated me very well.

I got my PlayStation and PS3 Move gaming systems. Also got some nice clothes as well. For my PS3 I already have a bunch of Games including M.A.G, Medal of Honor, Bad Company 2, Need for Speed, ModNation Racers, and Velocity Bowling. My gamer tag is HunterOfDinos if you have a PS3 and would like to play these games with me.

The day after Christmas (Sunday Dec. 26th) we headed to Vicky's Grandparents to spend the day. A bunch of her family came over to have food, open gifts, and play games. So much for the snow part of the day. They called for 6"-10" and all we got was 1".

Hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas or Holiday :) Hope you all have a Safe and Happy New Year!

PlayStation 3

2010-12-15T14:09:00.002-05:00

On December 26th I will be heading to best buy to purchase my PlayStation 3. Along with it I will be getting move and a few games. The games will include Bad Company 2, M.A.G., Need for Speed, and perheps something else.

So why am I writing about getting a game system? Because I would like to take the time to explain how much Microsoft really does suck. I have been a Xbox live member for 5 years. In those 5 years I have gone through 3 systems due to the ring of death. The R.O.D. Is when you get 3 red lights on the console and soon after find you can't do anything. This is caused by a flaw in the system. The good thing is I didn't not have to pay for any of the replacements. Microcrap however has this problem because they used the cheapest parts they could get ahold of. Aside from that, I will be switching because I'm tired of having to pay $60/year just to use my own internet on there.

If anyone else is on psn my username is hunterofdinos. I will look forward to playing on a system that wont give me any problems.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2010-12-13T12:42:00.000-05:00

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Not really with all this rain, but Vicky had her Christmas chorus concert this past weekend. She is such an amazing singer. Too bad no one got solos this year. Then again there was only like 5 songs they sang. For some reason there was more instrumental songs. Not that they sucked but I wanted my Christmas songs! They had these really nice brass bells and a group that played them. Pretty nice and relaxing actually.

Has anyone done anything special yet for Xmas? We have gone to see Mooseltoe and that is it so far. The spirit is dying and more so as we get older. It doesn't really feel as though it's a holiday anymore. I guess when you work 40 hours a week and only have off a day for the Holiday's it's just another day.

Please comment with your response. Comment which ever is your closest answer.
What will you be doing for the holiday's?

A. Hanging with family

B. Staying home and doing nothing

C. Going out to eat.

D. Custom Answer

Have a nice safe week everyone!

Facebook, the new MySpace

2010-12-07T20:37:00.003-05:00

Recently people on facebook have been changing their profile pictures to their favorite cartoon characters. This all started based on a chain letter stating it will prevent pedophiles from finding the children in our world. Little did people know that this was actually a scam to have everyone not know who was adding them but maybe Barney or the Smurfs.

Two years ago I deleted my MySpace after having it for about 5 years. It was awesome at first and had a lot of features. Then it turned into spam and a children shopping spree. 10 year old girls possing in their bikinis and the parents not caring at all that 40 year old guys were commenting on them.

Facebook, the once for college students only to have a portal for communication. Then soon after released to the world. You had to be 18 or older to join. Didn't take long before those 10 year olds made their age 18 just to have one. Now when you go on facebook you see the layout changes basically every month to throw you off. New features added and even harder to find how to change your security. Facebook will soon be letting you email people outside the network which leads to spam and those fake porn emails hoping you click the link inside.

This world is changing fast and technology is moving at a speed in which we can't control. Twitter so far seems to be the safest way to be protected. You can only see who you follow and may only direct message if you both follow each other.

Just be safe and don't add people you do not know for sure. If you feel you may know them, well then send them a message with some questions to help you out.

Technology moves too fast (advice)

2010-12-03T20:34:00.001-05:00

Technology these days has been extremely fast at becoming better within a day. You go out and buy the latest cell phone and to your surprise, the next version is already announced for release in a year. Is there anyway around this? What can you possibly do to solve this problem? There is in fact nothing you can do. Before the release of any products, the company already has the next few products thought out for release.

The best is when people go out for midnight releases of movies, phones, and games not thinking that in a month the price will be down 10%-20%.

Moral of the post is to be safe and give things time. Always look for a sale and wait a month or two before going out and being crazy.

Have a safe and good shopping month before the big Holidays!

Mooseltoe of a Thanksgiving

2010-11-30T20:32:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving is over and we are less then a month away from Christmas already. For the first time in years I am actually done with all of my shopping. Usually I wait till about 2 weeks before, but this year I planned way in advance.

I went out black Friday to get 1 item. A 700 thread count sheet set. Of course I didn't get there on time but managed to have my mom get me one at another store.

Poor Vicky was sick over Thanksgiving break, especially on Friday. She was well enough for Saturday though. We went to see Mooseltoe at the Allentown Symphony Hall. Great show with good music. If it's ever in your area you may want to go see it.

Anyone have any exciting plans coming up for the holidays? I'll be spending time with Vicky and the family. Hope everyone was a wonderful and warm December!

Nookcolor has arrived

2010-11-17T20:30:00.004-05:00

Nook recently announced it's newest line up. The nook color ereader. I just so happened to get mine today. Amazing since hitting the power button. Not only can you now read in color. You can also listen to Pandora on it and play a game of chess or sudoku. The speed is very fast and the quality is just outstanding. I don't recommend getting one though without a case or screen protector. This is not something you want to have scratches on within the first time using it.

I know some of you will argue that reading on the screen with the light is not good for your eyes. Well look no further. This device has been tested next to the original nook with e ink and a standard book. All three are perfectly harmless to your eyes when using. Plenty of eye doctors and scientists have tested this out. This is the only reason I actually bought one. I was very hesitant of it until I read all the good eye stories.

Now that I have my new nook I can get back to reading. As of now I am reading "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan. Great author with a few good series out. If you like Harry Potter then you will love his work.

If anyone has any questions about it or would like to know something, feel free to jump to the contact me page or comment below. I will gladly try to answer anything asked.

Smoking and Thinking

2010-11-12T20:28:00.001-05:00

On my way home from work today I was stopped by a school bus. Yeah I know what your thinking. We all get stopped by school buses. This was different though. I boy about 10 got off the bus, waiting for the bus to leave and then lit up a cigarette. A 10 year old boy. I mean come on now. I know this world is crazy but who in their right mind would want to smoke that young?

Aside from the whole smoking thing. I look and read a ton of blogs a day and still try to figure out just want to write. I see people writing about God or politics. All that will do is make a battle on here. I've been there already and no offense, but its usually the girls that argue about it with me.

Maybe I was just meant to write and blab about random stuff like "Hey did you know that I went to high school with Amanda Seyfried. " or maybe I was to just talk about my life and hope to someday be rich and famous off of it. I doubt either work so I will stick to just going about everyday living happy with my love by my side. If anyone else has a plan for me, well then lets hear it.

Busy Busy Weekend

2010-10-04T20:23:00.011-04:00

This weekend was extremely crazy! Normally during the work week I am up by 5:40am. Well this weekend I had to be up at 7am Saturday and 5:30am on Sunday. I am running on empty from not getting much sleep and being up bright and early.

This is all from the busy weekend that we had. Saturday was Vicky's Fall Family Weekend at school and ran from 9am-4pm for us. Her grandparents and dad came along. We had a tour of the trees along with a brunch. Then we went to Clover Farms to see the vineyard. The place was very beautiful, but not my kind of thing.

Sunday was Vicky's second Equestrian Show for this year. Overall it was her best show so far. She received 2nd this time. In two weeks she will have her next show and will hopefully be going for 1st.

Hope everyone else had a wonderful weekend. I'm still waiting to receive my first comment. Who will it be, and what will they say.....hmmm. Take Care all!!

Congrats to Vicky

2010-09-26T20:17:00.006-04:00

For the past two years, Vicky has been doing Equestrian. Yesterday was her second show ever and she received 5th place. This was a big win for her considering it only being her 2nd show. Next show will be this coming Sunday, where she is hoping to place even higher.

Aside from that, I got major sun burn on my face but in a weird pattern. I was wearing sun glasses and a hat so I have a very messed up look lol.

Hope everyone had a splendid weekend and may this week go fast.

My Childhood Returned

2010-08-29T23:05:00.001-04:00

This weekend felt like the high school days of my life. Vicky moved into College and I of course helped her the whole time. Boy was it a workout this year. Not only was she not on the first floor, but she had 3 car loads of stuff.

Saturday we had a hangout with a bunch of her girl friends. This was where I felt like a high school kid again. Me driving around with 4 girls in the car. Just having a good old time without a worry in the world. In case you were wondering, yes my fiance was there. She was sitting right next to me of course.

The best part about the trip was Bob. Carly was drooling so much that she almost drowned her new Betta fish. I told her to name it Bob but she would not give in. We must have been in PetSmart for at least an hour before the girls finally decided to check out and let us continue our journey.

From there it was off to AC Moore where I finally found the puzzles you make and then frame to hang on the wall. Of course I got the horse one because Vicky is in love with them.

After that it was back to the college and then back to my house. Actually wait! I need to rewind a little. Vicky had one of her french fry kicks so we had to stop at Wendy's to get some. When we arrived to my house we decided to watch a Netflix movie on my xbox 360. We decided to watch "Play the Game". It was probably one of the funniest romance comedies I ever saw.

So as you can see I felt like a teenager again and it really made me feel younger. Even though I am growing up, I still have more kid in me then anything. I enjoy having fun and not just sitting around being bored. I am so glad to have the girl I have because I have done so much more and been to so many more places since I have found her.

Change to my Website Coming Soon

2010-08-28T14:33:00.000-04:00

I am back as you can all see. That is all 15 of you that actually follow me. I am back with a new style though. For some years now I have wanted to write short novels about random fact and fiction based things. I will now take the time to do so. If you would like to take part in helping me with topics, please feel free to go to my contact page and send a message. I will also be writing about technology on my associated contant page and keeping updates on my technology is a story Facebook page, which you can find to the bottom right. Please feel free to invite your friends along for the journey and get yourself into it as well. From time to time I will try to have guest bloggers and my fiance help out. I thank you all for the patience you have given me.

A Trip To Crystal Cave

2010-08-02T10:09:00.000-04:00

This weekend was a trip with Vicky to Crystal cave in Kutztown,Pa. Founded in 1871 by two farmers, this cave is home to many tiny crystals. The best part about this cave is the temperature. For 365 days a year it stays around 54 degrees. Now that would be the perfect place to live. No heat or air needed.

Though I do not have any pictures, many brown bats live in this cave. They run about 3 inches with a 5-8 inch wing span. Don't worry though because they only feed on insects. It is quite amazing how 500,000 years of changes to the earth has made such beauty in such a small area. Most of the reason a cave exist is because of water. You can see that water was through this cave in many locations.

They say the reason the cave stays so cool is because of Jack Frost. The picture to the left shows what looks like him blowing cool air around the cave. No this is not man made. You can also see Ab Lincoln, a tribe leader, and a zoo in here.

After leaving the cave you can enjoy having even more fun with the 18 hole miniature golf course. If nature is your style then you may even walk on the trails on this 125 acre land. When your tired and want something to eat you can head on to the cafe where you can enjoy burgers, sausage, meatballs, and more. Have kids? They even have Hershey ice cream as well.

When done with your day, visit the souvenir shop with lots of cool gifts for ages 5 and up. They have rocks, crystals, books, clothes, and many more items.

So if your looking for a day to get out and enjoy nature and to see ways that this planet has changed. Then this is the trip for you.

Birthday & Weight Oh My

2010-07-27T10:23:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was a very high calorie day for me, but it was worth it. It was Vicky's 21st birthday and our families went to Red Lobster. I of course got the only thing I eat seafood wise, Salmon. Before hand though I had 2 of their rolls and a ceasar salad. That wasn't even the bad part about it. I went to Giant beforehand and bought an Ice Cream cake to take with. I was so full after that I could not move a muscle.

So now that all that is over I will be playing tennis the next two days to try and work some weight off. It has been forever since I last played so I am sure I will be feeling some soreness in the morning. I do need to start getting in better shape though. I miss being able to ride bike for hours and without a problem. As we age our bodies seem to lose more and more power. The only way to keep up with it is to exercise and that I have been lacking.

I hope Vicky liked all her gifts and enjoyed dinner. I really tried to make it good for her. She deserves only the best because she is the best.

Well I hope everyone else is doing fine in life as I am. Being engaged is not bad at all. Next step will be moving in together and then marriage. Hopefully it all comes fast. I can't wait to be able to fix stuff and do yard work. I don't know why I just love to. Give me some music and I'm set to go.

Life Passes On By

2010-07-23T11:05:00.000-04:00

As we all know, life seems to be the most precious thing we are living. We go by day by day trying to figure out just want it is about. Scientist are researching the beginning and the end while we are just trying to make it through a day without a problem.

From childhood I have always loved one thing about life. That is nature and the way it changes. People will say its God's doing and others will say it's science. I personally believe neither considering there is no proof for either except a book (bible) and paperwork (science).

It is beautiful if you watch a caterpillar becoming a butterfly or seeing how dinosaurs became birds. Evolution is all around us. Even within us. We once used to need our wisdom teeth, but our mouths has since become smaller giving us no room for them. A lot of facts are out that and a lot are not proven. One thing I can can't on is I know who I am.

Change is scary for some and exciting for others. Myself, I am not scared of it but what is becoming of it. How long will humans live, where do we go when we die, how will I die? All questions that remain a mystery. I would like to know your thoughts.

-Chad Torres

Fourth of July 2010

2010-07-06T08:58:00.000-04:00

Fireworks, hot dogs, and lots of celebrating. What more could you do on the day of our Country's Independence? Best part of it all was the nice hot 3 day weekend. Thank God for great neighbors with a awesome pool. I went swimming each and every day.

Vicky and I went to see the Iron Pigs on Sunday night. They had a 3D fireworks show afterward presented by ATT. Just like their new iPhone, the show sucked. Wearing the 3D glasses just made it feel like you were drunk (no I wasn't drinking). Next year I think we are going to go see fireworks at J. Birney Crum Stadium.

Don't get me wrong the game was great and they won, but they could've made the fireworks better. One thing to recommend to everyone. The grass seats are truly worth is. Being only $6 and being able to lay down and relax is just amazing. It was a hot day. The temperature at 10:30PM when we were leaving was 87.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Holiday and helped show the world just what a Country we have. Be safe and try to stay cool today. It is supposed to hit 110 in the Valley.

I recently started posting on Associated Content. That will be where I post about tech, news, and opinions. I will randomly do so on here as well but more so on there. You can gladly check me out on there and read my stories by clicking here.

-Chad Torres

iPhone (ATT) Vs. Droidx (Verizon)

2010-06-25T11:17:00.000-04:00

By now, I'm sure you've heard about the new iPhone 4 release. As usual, thousands of people stood in line waiting and waiting all day for one. Was I one of those people? No, because first of all, I do not have ATT anymore and I do not fancy the iPhone at all. I am a mac person and could never switch to windows again, but when it comes to cell phones, the Droid is the only way I'll go. I have had the Moto Droid since release and am yet to find a single problem with it. I know a bunch of people with the iPhone and have heard multiple problems. Now that the iPhone 4 is out, I am already finding so many problems. It's biggest problem is Apple put the antenna on the side and when you hold it, this causes it to consistently drop the call.

Is Apple pushing out it's phones too fast and not focusing on being sure everything is proper? I think seeing how the sales go is making them money hungry as it is doing to ATT. They are giving users 6 months off their contracts to be eligible for the new iPhone faster.

ATT thought having the iPhone was going to help the company out. If you follow stocks you will see with the iPhone, they have not gained anything. Only thing they got were more people with iPhones and less with the other cells they provide.

Let's get away from the iPhone and lean more towards the Droid now. Ok so iPhone has more apps at the moment but the Droidx is quickly catching up, even though it is 3 years behind the iPhone release. When you get an 8mp camera, 720p HD camcorder, HDMI/USB ports, and Flash I don't think you could ask for more. You even get an antenna on the top back of the phone!

So while iPhone users are trying to figure out a way to keep signal on their phones, I will be surfing along doing all the good things I can with my Droid.

The Meeting (Part 2, The Droid Series)

2010-06-21T10:59:00.000-04:00

...We began to talk, giving a laugh here and there. Joking about anything and everything. I stood there wondering "am I dreaming, or is this gorgeous girl really standing in front of me?". She decided to take a 15 minute break to walk around the mall and just talk. My mouth felt like crap by now from the Novocaine wearing off. I still talked funny and yet she didn't make fun of me.

After her break I had to head back home. I had bowling league later on that night. The whole drive home I wondered and thought about if I really had a chance, or if I would even hear from her again!

It was about 8:30pm May 29, 2007. I was standing in the bowling alley waiting for my turn to bowl. All of a sudden ZzzZZzzZ....ZzzZZzZzz...my pocket started vibrating. Could it be, was this possibly a phone call I couldn't ignore? It was Vicky! She called and wanted to tell me she had a wonderful time and was glad I came to see her.

It was that moment I felt my life was starting to begin again.

THE END!

-Chad Torres
Published From My Droid

The Meeting (Part 1, The Droid Series)

2010-06-15T11:19:00.000-04:00

In a lifetime of memories only one can be top, the day we first met even though I was numb. What a day that was going to the dentist to have a filling redone. I was so very numb and still had the guts to come see you, because I really felt so much for you. There I was, walking into Bonton with my head held high and thoughts in my head as to what exactly I was about to go through. Would it be bad, or would it be good.

I walked up to the location you had previously told me you would be working. There you were, bright blue eyes right in front of me, bras all over the counter. I had to crack a joke as to why you had bras all over the counter. Found you were just sorting them to be put away.

We began to...(To Be Continued)

-Chad Torres
Published From My Droid

Engaged

2010-06-08T21:42:00.000-04:00

She will not see this post until the time comes, but today after dinner we will be heading to her favorite place, The Rose Gardens.That is where I will be then getting down on a knee and asking her to marry me. If it was a yes you will be reading this post. If not, well then I guess you would've never saw this.

I have so far told 3 people the date which all know Vicky and hopefully haven't told her. Amber, Katie, and Carly, thanks for keeping your mouths shut.

I have been listening to a song that really gives meaning to just how much she means to me.

Lyrics to Forever by Amber Pacific :
In my heart is where you are, it's where you'll always be
Staring out across the stars, a perfect memory
It brings me back to your arms, I feel the warm embrace
Of everything that you were, you're everything to me
And if I leave you here forever, forever I would stay
Cause I've been feeling so much better, with every single day
And if I could control the weather, the clouds and the rain
I know you're part of something deeper, you're better off this way
You can predict you can't become, lost in your ways
I miss you most now you're gone, I'll never be the same
I can hold back whene it shows, I'm breaking down to say
I won't forget who you were, you're everything to me
And if I leave you here forever, forever I would stay
Cause I've been feeling so much better, with every single day
And if I could control the weather, the clouds and the rain
I know you're part of something deeper, you're better off this way
And now you left me here forever, forever I will wait
I know someday we'll be together.....forever

The meaning of the song to me is that you found the one and felt maybe you were going to lose her, but in the end you knew you would end up together.

Here is a picture of the hand I will forever hold as a part of me.

-Chad Torres

Three Years Has Arrived

2010-06-02T12:54:00.000-04:00

It was three years ago on this day when the girl of my dreams had arrived. That's 1095 days since I smiled from receiving a yes to dating me. It has been a long and sometimes rough journey, but our love has grown so much and has helped us overcome all our problems.

The future is looking bright and we already have lots of plans. I will be forever thankful for finding her and being able to start a life with someone so amazing. I am going to live such a wonderful life and hopefully give her such a wonderful life. Together we are invincible and can accomplish anything.

My love for you, your love for me
Together we made it to year three
Living strong and working hard
Together we will make it far.
My love for you, your love for me
Together we will be for eternity
Going strong and traveling far
You are my one and only shining star.

-Chad Torres

Lifetime of Partnership

2010-05-27T14:00:00.000-04:00

Many of you know me and some of you don't. I have those of you I talk to daily and some not at all. Either way, we are all equal and a circling form of life. Eventually if you put enough time and effort into it you will find we are all one. Why am I saying this, and what point am I trying to make?

Together we can accomplish a lot and alone not so much at at. Does it really take one person to make a difference? No, it takes a group that wants to make a big difference.

No matter what race, color, or religion you are. Working together can solve a lot. Let's put our differences aside and make this world a better place. I may be one person, but if you read this and pass it on, that will make 3 of us. Our country and the rest of the world is going in the wrong direction and it is now up to us.

-Chad Torres

Where Are We Heading

2010-05-12T09:41:00.001-04:00

Where is our world heading, one may ask. We have tornadoes, volcanoes, and oil spilling in the ocean. Is there a reason for all this. May we are just taking too much of an advantage to all of this freedom we have in this world. People are struggling to find jobs and places to live while others are living in greed and wealth.

Mother Nature is a powerful source. For instant in the photo above that I took on Saturday, you can see a rainbow in the distance with what looks like a tornado forming next to it. I highly doubt the Incredibles could save us at this point.

Our country alone is 13 Trillion in debt and somehow all our government wants to do is add more programs and government working to this country. What is that going to do besides put us in more debt. Maybe they should start cutting back on programs and focusing the things that matter most to keep this country running.

-Chad Torres

Where To Go Next

2010-05-05T10:19:00.000-04:00

Mexico, having my favorite food in the world (tacos) has been a problem for the USA for many years with violence and drug smuggling. Finally Arizona has pushed a law to be able to check on anyone causes a problem, only to be sure that they are not an Illegal. Do I favor this strategy? Of course I do, and if our wonderful government would learn how to control our borders then we wouldn't have this problem.

When it comes to this new bill, the only thing Obama and his followers can say is "this is racist". How is keeping people that come to our country to receive free health care, no taxes on working here, and then sneaking back home racist? What's racist is a guy that runs this country and only cares enough to put the national guard in a city with over 70% blacks in it (Chicago). Arizona has requested the national guard many times to help control our borders and nothing has been done about it.

Athens,Greece, home to the first Olympics. A beautiful and historic country to visit. As of now it is completely shut down. No planes, schools, or work places are open. The union has decided to pay way below minimum wage to the people and so protests have gotten badly out of hand. People are clashing with police and going straight after the government.

Could this be where our country is heading? Are enough people fed up with what is going on here yet? I have a feeling we will be seeing some retaliation soon. Give your thoughts on the matter.

-Chad Torres

She is Right

2010-05-04T14:10:00.001-04:00

A girl once met in a Bonton store

Never thought I'd see once more

Until that night I received a call

Found out she was that call

Telling me she had a good time

Wanted to know if she could be mine.

Ever since that very day

I've love her more and more each and every day

Went to many places together

Discovered what fun things could be

At a certain point in time

I knew I wanted her to marry me.

I sat I starred I saw her there

Standing behind a rocking chair

I came to her and this is what I said

Please be mine until I'm dead.

Think, think, and think some more

I knew I should've gave her more

Scratch, scratch, I scratched her head

Told her this isn't so bad

Kiss, kiss, I kissed her head

Told her I wish we could wed.

A dream to be or is it real

No matter what i'll love her still

I'll give it my all and make things right

Because I know she is what's right.

-Chad Torres

It Is Almost Time

2010-04-25T18:21:00.000-04:00

A time has come and only one thing is left to be done. It's just I need to find the time to make it perfect. I have been waiting many years for this and I know now is the time. Only question is, will I get the answer I hope for? Let me hear your stories of how you popped the question or how he did it to you. How amazing was it? I am feeling very anxious and can't wait. She knows it's coming and has been begging me when I will be doing it. Time will only show and when it has been done I will be posting about it.

Not a day goes by that I am not thinking about her and the future. Always waiting for the time when I can walk in the door and dinner be waiting on the table. It may be taco bell, or maybe a nice juicy steak, but no matter what I will feel like the luckiest guy alive.

I really hope to get some responses back from all of you. If you have any advice for me please go to my Contact Me page and send a message.

-Chad Torres

Imagine

2010-04-13T09:11:00.002-04:00

A day has begun, I look to the sky

It gets kind of bright, the sun in my eyes

I look away, back towards the ground

Somethings there, what have I found

It's short and shiny, yet kind of funny

It talks it stares, it even cares

I go to grab it, but then it moves

I notice that, it sings the blues

I try my hardest, to help it go

But at that moment, it tried to explode.

I sit I stare I look everywhere

I can't seem to find how it arrived

I then see a object, shining in the distance

I run to go find, none of this existed.

Why Our Government Sucks

2010-04-06T10:06:00.002-04:00

I haven't really had much to write about, but it has been awhile and so I will try to make a post out of something.

I see a world that is coming to an end. Not because the Bible or any other book told me so. Because the people that are leading countries these days are just pure filth and care only for money. Yea Bush may have done some stupid things as has every President before him. Obama on the other hand has not done 1 thing right yet. Proposing this health care bill and adding 1000's of more government workers is just ruining us. For each government worker he hires we are paying an average of 75k for plus their health care.

I really do feel that most of who is at fault is China. They keep giving us loans to spend more and more on things not needed. Do you know we are paying over a billion dollars per day of interest on our debt to China alone? Why is it we are so in debt? Because we have people out there who have never worked like 6 kids and getting government aide for everything. Also we have people who can only afford a 100k house buying 500k houses and Mr. Obama is paying the rest (our tax money). Now I know some people are trying to get a job and having no luck, but for the 85% that aren't, well you are the reason unemployment keeps getting extended and the government is the reason you are lazy because they keep feeding you money.

I could just go on and on with how messed up this country is with its views and the way its run. Of course their is nothing I can do but give my 1 vote. That really doesn't help though when you live in a city which in return has mostly minorities who only vote democrat because they are given everything. People complain that Republicans only give to the rich? Funny cause when Bush was President I was paying less taxes and I'm no where near rich.

I really love when people tell me I'm one sided and then tell me that CNN is the only station with true news. So why does 80% of the USA watch Fox News? Maybe because its the most accurate and always has democrats and republicans on to get both sides?

I will stop and leave it at that. I really don't feel like writing a depressing novel. Hope everyone has a wonderful day and get your butts out there and vote come this November!

-Chad Torres

Love So Pure

2010-04-05T09:08:00.001-04:00

A love that's pure and so real

A journey worth taking, only with you

A dream I once had, now it is true

I can't imagine a day, living without you.

My life took a 360 that day I found you

Made things better, each day less blue

Cheering me up and making life great

Knowing that I found the perfect date.

Now the time has come and still lasts

We cherish each moment , the next after last

I couldn't imagine living without you

You complete me, not my dreams, just you.

-Chad Torres

Spring in the Parkway

2010-03-22T12:33:00.001-04:00

Spring is here and what a wonderful start it was. Temperatures all weekend were in the 70's. I was thinking, and thinking about getting my bike out to go for a bike ride but I never got to it. Boy am I getting lazy. Even without my xbox I still sit around missing out on all the beauty of the outside world.

I opened my window and instantly heard the sound of the birds chirping away telling me to come out and fill the bird feeder. Watched as the squirrels ran around the trees just waiting for me to look away. The second I did they were on the bird feeder spilling seeds everywhere. Squirrels seem to think they are the smart ones here but in reality its the birds. How often do you see birds smashed on the road compared to a squirrel? How often do you see a dead squirrel on the road being eaten by a bird? So in the end, the squirrel may be the one to eat all the birds food but the bird eats the squirrel.

Back to my laziness. Since it was 72 degrees out yesterday I decided to take the girl out for a stroll in the park. It was nice and warm with lots of sun shining down on us. People were everywhere walking their dogs. We walked into the biggest Great Dane I have ever seen. Then I noticed a Chihuahua walking by him. Funny site to see indeed.

In the middle of our walk we decided to stop by the Fish Hatchery. For those of your that don't what with that is. It's the place where fish are breed and raised. Then when big enough they are set free in the rivers and lakes to be fished for. Don't worry all you animal rights people, I don't fish. The rest of the walk was the hardest part, but I got through it very easy. It consisted of a really long steep hill.

At the end of this wonderful walk we stopped on a bridge and looked over to see two ducks (male & female) relaxing on some rocks in the river. As Vicky would say, "go figure the girl is doing all the work". Though I don't know what kind of work she was doing since she just kept sticking her head under water.

That was the final stop on our walk. It always feels so good to be around nature. It is the most amazing thing. I feel bad for all those people living in winter all year. They really miss out on perheps the best season.

-Chad Torres

A Smile To Make Ones Day

2010-03-18T19:57:00.001-04:00

What is a normal day like for me? Well I go to work Monday through Friday from 7am-3:30pm and then head home. After it is usually play video games or hang with the girlfriend. Recently my xbox 360 got the ring of death and so I had to send it in for repairs. That gives me 3 weeks without any games to play. Am I happy about it? No, of course I'm not. Cory and I were leveling up and kicking butt in Battlefield Bad Company 2 and then that happened. Because of it I have been forced to find an alternative. That is where Ritch came along and showed me the game Space Invasion. It is a pretty cool game that requires you barely do a thing. I get yelled at for not listening to Ritch though on how to play hehe. He is used to it though. The guy is like a daddy to me lol. He has been there for me for anything since we met gaming 6 years ago. If anyone is interested in play Space Invasion the website is http://spaceinvasion.bigpoint.com/.

Not everyday tends to be a fun day. Most of us work and know that feeling. That is why I always turn to my Victoria and her smile. It always makes me smile and cheers me up. Who else out there looks to someone to brighten their day? I'm sure most of you do. Life just wouldn't be the same without that special someone to make everything better.

Just wanted to express that I'm currently happy and the reason why. Love to know what makes everyone else happy, besides money!

-Chad Torres

Philadelphia Art Museum

2010-03-13T16:49:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was a rainy day. A day off from work and a day of sitting in traffic. Most of you have probably never been on I76 in Philadelphia. Probably the worst highway to be on at anytime. It's 2 lanes of bumper to bumper impatient drivers. GPS tells us 1 hour 14 minutes till arrival. It took us 2 hours 5 minutes. That should give you a clue as to just how annoying it can be.

Parked and ready to go in we open the car doors. Like usual it started to then rain harder. Why does it always seem to rain harder once you get out of a car? Though it was raining, it was still a spectacular view to see. Everyone that has been here has told me it will take over a day. Now I don't care all that much for paintings, more so the room designs and so on, but it took Vicky and I about 4 hours to walk the whole place.

This area of Philadelphia is filled with Museums. We have been to about 6 of them now. I would prefer being here then in NYC. It's a lot more open and less thugs walking around. If you enjoy scenery this this is the place to go.The area is around Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Looking down the road you can see a flag from every country. It is three separate roads split by islands. The most beautiful and will-kept place I have seen. If you can't come here and have a good time, then something is wrong with you. Into sports? All the Philadelphia stadiums are a 15 minute drive away.

If you would like to see more photos, please follow this link to my online album.

-Chad Torres

Just A Random Post

2010-03-11T00:59:00.001-05:00

To be, or not to be. Why be at all? Life just isn't all it used to be. I do have the perfect girlfriend, but their is just nothing to do. When we were in school their was always something to do. Now your lucky if a good movie is out.

I will admit that I have been having fun the past week. Me and Cory have been playing lots of Battlefield Bad Company 2 always every day. Down side to it is I miss my Victoria. She should hopefully be getting a new car tomorrow and then will be driving here.

Aside from that everything has been going great. I am happy and she is happy. What more could I ask for? I hope you all have a wonderful night.

-Chad Torres

New Blog, First Post

2010-03-09T22:47:00.002-05:00

So I have finally made the move from blogger to wordpress. My new blog is not complete yet, but it soon will be. I am liking how it works a lot better already. Thanks to my good ol buddy David it is coming along great. I'm sure some of you will be pissed for the switch, but in the end you will be amazed at how much easier it is to comment or find me.

I came to realize that not many people even comment on my blog and so I am going to try to mix things up a little more. I tried on my last post but Ritch Davis made fun of me as quoted below.

Richard Davis - What the heck is this?

Richard Davis - Hmm. Try again. Third time is the charm.

Chad Torres - NO!! Just trying to find a style of writing to bring people to my blog.

Richard Davis - Were you high?

Chad Torres - Haha I was trying to write a random story and make a point at the end. Guess it didn't work.

So then I announce I am moving to wordpress and the dumdum gives me more grief.

Richard Davis - Need any boxes for your move? I have a couple extra.

Chad Torres - Yeas end me about 150.

Richard Davis - Click the following link to get all the boxes you need . . . for FREE!!!
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=cardboard+box&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=

Well I just wanted to get the word out that I am here. Hope everyone is well and enjoying life.

-Chad Torres

Moving My Blog! (Please Re-Follow)

2010-03-09T07:30:00.000-05:00

I am officially done using blogger. I will be moving my blog to wordpress and with a new address. You can now find and follow me at www.chadtorres.net. Thank you all who have followed me over the past few years. I really hope to see all of you following me on my new site. Though it is not complete yet, I will still start writing there.

Thanks Again,
-Chad Torres

Full of Hot Air

2010-03-03T08:36:00.000-05:00

The morning was cold, the sky was blue. Nothing could ruin this day for me, so I thought. I walked outside and got into my car. I seemed to have a problem though. As I was backing out of my driveway I noticed something going on in the distance. My intentions were to investigate, but deep down I know I have to get to work.

As I was driving I noticed more activity going on. I just couldn't resist it anymore.

Turning around in a 360 as if sliding on ice, I hit the gas so hard I blew my engine. Holding Back from cursing I closed my eyes and asked myself just what I did to deserve this.

It took me some time but I eventually made it home and decided to grab my bike. Already running late for work I decided that I just needed to go and see what was going on.

A sign appeared to my right stating "Be here if you dear, for we take on hot air." What the,.... in the middle of winter here in Vermont?

Hot air sounded so amazing right now since the heat at home wasn't working. I just had to get to it and relieve myself from all this cold.

I peddled so fast I was growing ice under my eyes from the cold and tears it brought me. Never stopping I finally came to another sign which said "Hot air,your almost there. Just make a right and you'll take flight." Take flight? So not only was I about to get hot air,but I was also going to fly in my first plane. This day couldn't get any better!

As I approached a huge wall, maybe 40 feet high. I noticed bright colorful objects slightly showing above. I just had to get in there. It just seemed too cool. As I opened the door I noticed the most beautiful view. I finally understood what these signs were trying to say. It was indeed hot air and a flight. Only thing is, it was a hot air balloon show.

I couldn't believe I rode all this way for something that was going to make me even colder.

Learning to read and understand what is going on before jumping right to it is the best way to approach something.

Our society has changed drastically. We no longer study or determine things. We just jump right up and do it.

-Chad Torres

Help Those In Need

2010-02-27T11:48:00.001-05:00

As I wrote last week. We had our first real NorEaster since 1995. That brings us to this week where again we had a NorEaster. This time dumping and inch of ice and 10 inches of snow within a 4 day period. Of course because of this we now have about 5 feet of snow piled up all around the driveway. Also the poor birds that stay up North have no where to stay. That is way this poor pigeon has been living on our back porch. It just makes me think, how many other poor animals are out there with no place to be? I'm sure others are out there helping as I have seen on facebook. And I'm sure some are alright with this. I myself feel bad for the poor little fella. This bird was once a ruler of our land. Now he is nothing but a small living creature struggling to find a place to be.

That is so much like us humans today. We are struggling to find a job and a place to live. Will we once end up like this poor bird seeking shelter? Maybe in time our government will stop trying to ruin the country and start trying to fix it. We hear all the time of new proposals and how they are going to make this country better. How new jobs are being created and yet now 90% more are lost. We are in need of saving and have no one to rely on. Even for those of you who have faith in GOD. This is something we need to fix on our own. We the people need to stand and stick together to bring forth a solution to our problems. We can not rely on the government forever.

I am not asking for us to tear this country apart, but I am asking for everyone to stop looking at this bird, saying "Why should I help him". Be strong and less selfish and we can bring this world back to where it was.

-Chad Torres

First NorEaster Since 1995

2010-02-10T21:35:00.003-05:00

It's been forever, but we finally got a NorEaster. We received about 20 inches of snow over the past two days. Only problem with all of this is I haven't been able to see my sweet Victoria. And this had to come at the worst of times. She has no car and Geico decided to clam it as totaled even though only her headlight and hood are really damaged from what we can see. I think they are just stupid and suck. First of all they made her take her car to the shop they wanted. Everyone I know, including myself has always taken their car anywhere they please. Why her car should be any different beats me.

I must say, I can't believe how many city trucks I see every hour driving down 4th st., and then you look at my road and see none all day. We pay more taxes then anyone in the city due to being in the outskirts and a safe area, and yet we get the worst service. What more is their we can do? We call and ***** all the time and nothing is ever done about it. Thus David, my dad, and I snowblowed the whole road by ourselves.

Best part about all this snow? I get two days off of work for it. Then it's back on Friday and the weekend off. Would've been better if this happened tonight into tomorrow. Then I would've had a nice 4 day weekend.

Speaking of the weekend. I am very exciting for it. I have a lot going on for me. Saturday Vicky, David, and I are going to see Percy Jackon!!!! My favorite book series. Sunday is Valentine's Day. I will be spending it with the love. We are supposed to be walking dogs for this program, but I don't know if that will happen due to all the snow. After that we are going to see the movie Valentine's Day. Another great thing about Valentine's Day is Angels & Airwaves new CD "LOVE" comes out. My favorite band and my Favorite girl in one day. You can't get much better then that. I hope each and every one of you have yourselves a wonderful and Happy Valentine's Day. Guys don't forget the Chocolate & Flowers.

I don't know if anyone has been watching the news, but in the Lehigh Valley 1700 people are without power due to the storm. Our hearts go out to all of you hoping that you can stay warm and make it through the night. Also the same for the thousands in the Country with the same problems. All the highways in the area were shut down to the public and their were 2 huge accidents in the area on the highways. Both having around 50 cars/trucks. I hope all of you are well and ok.

May everyone have a nice warm night and a wonderful rest of the week. Take care of one another and don't do what you don't want done to you. May each and every one of you enjoy the snow while you can, or the time off and remember, make life what you can while your alive cause after your dead I don't know what you can do for your life.

--As Always,

Chad Torres

Lions and Tigers and Saints, oh my!!

2010-02-07T22:27:00.000-05:00

So the NFL season comes to an end. For the first time ever the New Orleans Saints go to the Super Bowl. For the first time ever, the Saints win the Super Bowl. Very well played game. The first half was kind of scary knowing the Colts were in control. Worst part about it is the fact that the Colts are a second half time. Not today. As Super Bowl XLIV comes to an end. I am sure facebook will be less jammed with fake Saints fans. I thought it was pretty amazing how many people (about 50) on my facebook turned into Saints fans when the playoffs started. Not I for my team will always be the Raiders no matter how much they have sucked the past few years.

To all of you true fans out there. I am happy you have finally seen your team go where they have never gone before. They have made this night special for you, along with all of those crazy people in New Orleans.

As the next football season starts come September I will again wait for January. Will this be the year of the Raiders? I will hold my breathe on that one as I have waited my whole life to see them win. I will just stick to Hockey and my favorite team the Pittsburgh Penguins, for they have made my day last year winning the Stanley Cup. I will be looking for a repeat this year. Will they get it? I do not know, but I can see it happening.

Well that is all I have for you today. Hope you all have a wonderful night and you Saints fans enjoy yourselves. Just remember tomorrow is Monday and that means a new day of work/school.

-As Always
Chad Torres

Doorstop Revolution

2010-01-25T22:40:00.000-05:00

Below is footage from my girlfriends college band Doorstop Revolution. It is a mixture of Professors and students. This is the first year doing this with limited practice time. Vicky is the singer by the way. Hope you all enjoy and can give good feedback.

-As Always
Chad Torres

If A Frog Can Do It, Why Can't He?

2010-01-19T21:51:00.000-05:00

The photo to the left was the National Geographic "Photo of The Day". I feel as though this Cuban Tree Frog was trying to send a message. A message of hope. Frogs are very picky about what they eat, and so why would this frog swallow a Christmas light? I don't really know why he swallowed it, but I do know it is a change. Change like our country needs. We were elected a President that was all about "Change" and that is what we are getting. Is it a change that we need? A change that is helping this economy? NO! This frog has done more change for good then our President. He is at least trying to save energy.

People will bash me about loving Bush and thinking he was much better. I disagree. I didn't like Bush all that much, but he did protect us better and did not make all these billion dollar stimulus's that are doing nothing. Come November I can see a major change in this world. It seems all these quick passings of bills and the mucho money being pushed out of our pockets is making the Democrats realize just what kind of thieves we have running this country.

Let me tell you. I'm just glad LOST is pushing Obama to move his state of the union speech. I love LOST and I prefer to watch that over any President.

That's all I have folks. May the rest of your week be peachy :)

-As Always
Chad Torres

Dems Reach Health-Care Deal

2010-01-15T07:42:00.000-05:00

Overcoming major differences over how to fund health-care reform, Democratic leaders say they may finally be on track to pass legislation after a breakthrough in negotiations. The White House helped broker a compromise to appease labor groups upset that some workers would be affected by a tax on expensive health plans. Under the agreement, the tax would not kick in until $8,900 a year for individuals and $24,000 for family plans and would be put in place later. In addition, workers in collectively bargained plans could buy coverage through the new regulated markets known as "exchanges" that are a centerpiece of health care legislation. Labor leaders hailed the changes and their backing should make the bill easier for progressive lawmakers to support after the loss of a public option.
Read it at The New York Times
Posted at 5:58 AM, Jan 15, 2010

Makes me proud to be a non-union worker :) I get to pay for all those unions who get everything they want from the democrats. Free country? RIGHT!!!! November here yet?

-As Always
Chad Torres

Survey About Politics

2010-01-11T20:13:00.001-05:00

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-As Always
Chad Torres

How Safe Are We?

2010-01-02T22:54:00.000-05:00

The picture to the left would be showing my dinosaur fossil collection. They are fully protected by Duke from G.I. Joe. No one ever gets near them.

I don't know if anyone has been paying any attention to the news, but Russia found a asteroid that is supposed to hit the earth around 2032. They feel they should try to blast it out of space now.

Let's look back a few months ago when Russia threatened us not to place a missile defense system in Europe. Now let us think about why they need to blast this asteroid out of space 22 years before impact? Don't you think in 22 years technology will be far advanced that maybe we could attempt this easier. I feel Russia is up to something. Like maybe testing missiles out and using this asteroid as a test. Could this be why they didn't want Europe to have a missile defense system? So they could test their weapons without a worry? You decide.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

New Years 2010 Is Here

2009-12-29T09:58:00.000-05:00

As we all know, New Years is only a few days away. The time to celebrate the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. Most people will set goals and most will drink the night away. I prefer to be with the one I love and make the New Year start off good. This year Vicky & I will be just staying in relaxing to movies and junk food. Tell me your ideals? What is everyone out there doing? I will put up a poll on the right to see what everyone prefers.

It feels good to be writing a lot more again. I can remember when I did this everyday. Then I was lucky to update once a month. I feel good when I write my thoughts down. Now that I have found a program to redesign my blog layout, it makes it even better. If anyone has any ideals for me, please let me know.

Let's talk relationships. Lately I have been seeing on Facebook that so many people are either breaking up or getting into relationships. That makes it either a good or bad thing for this time of the year. As for my relationship. It is going better and stronger then ever. Vicky is doing so well working with me through everything. Especially since I have been working everyday anymore. I actually am only working at Target 3 days in the next two weeks. My bedroom looks like a dust storm went through it due to the fact I haven't been home for more then an hour in the past month.

Well I will stop boring you with my life lol. Comments are appreciated :).

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T23:11:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas to all! Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Please take the time to comment with what you got this year.

I got left 4 dead 2, some clothes, my Droid that I actually got a month ago, tons of candy, and a few other things :).

Well today was a nice day. I got to see both sides of the family. Best of all, I got to spend it with my baby. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I get to work 14 hours of it.

--As Always,

Chad Torres

Government Gives Us Xmas Gift

2009-12-24T09:29:00.001-05:00

Well it seems the Health Care Bill will be passed. For 30 million americans, you got your wish. For the other 274 million....well your screwed. whether you pay for your insurance or your your employer does, now you will eventually have to. Need to see a doctor for something? You better take a number. Canada & Europe both already have the health care we just pasted and it takes forever to see a doctor. I watched Obamas youtube video last week on health care. I was amazed at what he had said. "We need this health care reform to pass to help pay the debt the government is in." How does that help us tax payers? Well I feel sorry for all those out there that feel Obama is making "Change" for the better. Realistically it is "Change" for the better of the government. So far 1 democrat is switching republican cause of this bill and he has announced 4 more are either following or not running for another term.

Sorry I tend to dig into it too much. Just read the article :)

By David Lightman
McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON — The Senate’s 60 to 39 vote Thursday to overhaul the nation’s health care system — President Barack Obama's top 2009 domestic priority--moves the nation closer than it’s ever been to a dramatic change in how people get medical care.
The $871 billion bill, approved on a party line vote, would require most Americans to obtain health coverage, and would provide federal aid for those having difficulty affording it.
“This notion that somehow the health-care bill that is emerging should be grudgingly accepted by Democrats as a half-a-loaf is simply incorrect. This is nine-tenths of a loaf. And for a family out there that right now doesn’t have health insurance, it is a great deal,” Obama told PBS’ “NewsHour” Wednesday.
The bill, passed during the Senate’s first Christmas Eve session in 46 years, passed just after dawn as lawmakers met for the 25th straight day.
It now has to be merged with a version passed last month by the House of Representatives. Negotiators are likely to begin closed-door talks next month, aiming to have a final compromise bill finished in time for Obama’s 2010 State of the Union address, probably in late January.
But reaching agreement could be difficult, because the bills have stark differences on some of the major political flashpoints.
The House bill puts strict limits on federal funding of abortion. The Senate is less restrictive.
The House wants a government-run insurance plan, or public option. The Senate does not, opting to push a federally-supervised system of multistate, private run insurance plans..
The House wants to impose a 5.4 percent income tax surcharge on individuals earning $500,000 and couples making more than $1 million, starting in 2011, a change that would begin to restore some of the Bush era tax cuts.
But the Senate has other ideas, preferring a 40 percent excise tax on more expensive employer-sponsored insurance plans and a 0.9 percentage point increase in the 1.45 percent Medicare tax on the wealthy.
And there are less discussed differences, such as effective dates — the House wants to start major changes in 2013, the Senate, a year later.
Democratic leaders and the White House are confident they can find common ground, and see plenty already. Insurers would be barred from denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions. Insurance exchanges, or marketplaces, would be created where consumers could easily shop for policies. And companies could no longer charge separate rates because of gender and would be limited to how much more they could charge older consumers.
Democrats, though, know they’re in for a fight among themselves, and have tried hard to read from the same script for weeks—that the final bill is only a start, one that can be expanded and refined in the years ahead.
What’s important, they say, is that, as Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., a key health care architect, said, “This is the beginning of a process, not the end.”
And, he and others say, it’s a huge step in a process that’s nearly a century old. The 1912 Progressive Party platform championed by former President Theodore Roosevelt urged “the protection of home life against the hazards of sickness, irregular employment and old age through the adoption of a system of social insurance adapted to American use.”

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Let it Snow, Let is Snow, I Love Her So!

2009-12-20T21:58:00.000-05:00

First big snow of the year has finally come. May have only been 8 inches, but thats more then we have had in a few years. Of course i had work at target during the whole thing. I didn't get a chance to have fun in it.

It seemed to of come at the perfect time as well. Just before Christmas and not on it. I still don't know what's going on with Christmas though. I do know I'm spending Christmas Eve and Day with Vicky, but how and where I do not know.

It is hard to believe this year has gone by so fast. In a week and a half it will be 2010. Again, I do not know what I am doing lol. We usually have a little get together here with Me, Vicky, David, Mikey, Andrew, and Rachel, but last year it was really only me, Vicky, and David. All we did the whole night was jam on Rock Band.

Last Saturday was my works X-Mas dinner. We had a wonderful time. It had a Dinner Theatre Murder Mystery. Wasn't near as good as the ones in previous years, but it was alright.

Well I just wanted to throw in a little update. I can't wait to spend the Holidays with my loved one. I hope all of you do the same. This is the time of year where you are supposed to be by their side and comfort them. Well you should do that everyday, but more so now. So them you truely love them and care about them like I do my Victoria.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday. Merry Christmas to all!!

-As Always,
Chad Torres

O So Lovely

2009-12-10T11:49:00.000-05:00

There I was standing looking in your eyes

Wiped away all those little tiny cries

I took your hand, placed it on my shoulder

Told you to move a little closer

O so lovely, look at her right there

O so lovely, think how she stares

O so lovely, I don't know what to do

O so lovely, I'm so in love with you

Then we left and headed to the store

I held her hand, told her that I wanted more

She gave me a kiss, I just couldn't resist

Told her that, this is what I miss

O so lovely, look at her right there

O so lovely, think how she stares

O so lovely, I don't know what to do

O so lovely, I'm so in love with you

O so lovely, how did I ever find you

O so lovey, honestly I have no clue

O so lovely, I don't know what to do

O so lovely, I want to marry you

Now it was time, I had to take her home

After that, I felt so alone

I called her up, said I don't know what to do

She replied, remember I love you

O so lovely, look at her right there

O so lovely, think how she stares

O so lovely, I don't know what to do

O so lovely, I'm so in love with you

Just a song I randomly thought of today. Of course it goes out to Vicky. May not be things we've done, but it would be amazing :)

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Our Life

2009-12-08T17:21:00.000-05:00

A day has come

A day has gone

A memory that last

Forever and then some

Giving me life and meaning to love

The girl I first met, in Bonton O love.

From there it was her grad party

Where I met all of her friends

We walked by the lake, she played on the piano

We ate some food and cake, sat down by the lake

Ended off the night, giving her grandpa a handshake

How quickly it was, a year has gone by

It was unlike any other, I stuck by her side

Like very couple, we had up and downs

We knew how to get through them

We always came around.

I started to feel so in love with her

I then realized, I want to marry her

I decided to start saving, money for a ring

All she had on now, was that special promise ring.

I really started thinking, how stupid I have become

Racking up my money, wasting it on things so dum

She deserved only the best

And thats what I wanted to give

But not just yet

So I went to the stores, inside of the mall

Come Valentines day, I got her a doll

A teddy bear couple holding a box

Inside was a necklace curled in a ball.

Now as time past two years had arrived

I was still wondering

How ever did I survive.

Her being so hot with the most amazing eyes

Just looking at her

Always made me want to cry

Then it was close to two and a half years

I did something stupid

It brought her to tears

Something that I should've never done

I realized then I really screwed up

I just wasn't thinking

And I really fucked up.

Now i sit here, writing this down

Hoping for the best

And things to turn around

I love her with all my heart

And care forever more

But without her in my life

I dear not breathe no more

She is the one I would love to take forever

Fix the past and move on together

She completes me, in so many ways

I just can't believe it, she always has me amazed

I look at her and see, a future baby perfectly raised

A woman taking care of, a wonderful foster kid

A person so perfect, everyone will know who she is

The girl I first met May 1st 2007

After getting a filling

Before I went to bowling

I didn't think I stood a chance

But somehow things kept going

Now I sit here today

Just wondering and not knowing

If I will ever be given, a chance to prove my faith

Cause i know inside my heart

Never again will I put her in this place.

These past few days, have been nothing but straight hell

I learned exactly what I lost, my heart just detached and fell.

If your reading this I pray for a chance too prove you well

Show you the life you want, to those wedding bells

I love you so dearly, forever I will care

Victoria Marie Schupp

I will always and forever be here.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

A Future With You

2009-12-07T07:41:00.001-05:00

A time of fear, a need of a prayer
A day that comes, without you here
Not at all what I had in mind
Just wishing for you, for all time.

I know it's hard, to understand
I swear to you, I'm your only man
No matter what, I can't go on
Without you here, in my arms.

You are the reason, I am alive
You keep me safe, safe to survive
I do not know, what the future holds
I pray it's good, cause I can't let go

-As Always,
Chad Torres

2 1/2 Years Is Finally Here

2009-12-02T13:14:00.000-05:00

Today marks me and Vicky's 2 1/2 years of being together. I figured since I haven't really wrote any poems lately I would try and do one now.

Two and a half years, that how far we come

That's thirty months since we've begun

Still to this day, you are the only one.

I cherish and live for everything you are

Worshiping each and everything you do

Everything about you, makes me amazed in you.

From day one to day 912

You have been what my life is all about

Making each day special in its own way

Showing me that you really want to stay.

So happy anniversary, and may today be wonderful

Even though I won't see you, have a good day

I will look forward to seeing you this weekend

Even though I work every single day.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful day :)
Amber feel better, hope the surgery went well.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

It's Been Crazy & With No Sleep

2009-11-25T12:30:00.000-05:00

Work, work, work, and more work. That is how my past 6 days have been. Working 2 jobs and about 15-16 hours a day is killer, but worth it in the end. I don't mind being at Target though due to the fact that everyone is so nice there. You have those grumpy costumers that piss you off, but you still have to be nice and ask "Can I help you find something?".

Come 3:30 today I am free till Friday at 5pm from work. Bad part is I am planning on gaining 20 pounds the next few days. Tomorrow as we all know is Thanksgiving (were we all pig out). Friday Target is having Chil-fil-a cater every hour to us. Then on Saturday some Stromboli place will be catering all day. Sunday this Hoagie place is, but I do not work.

So, what is everyone's plans for tomorrow? Me myself am going to Vicky's to have dinner with her family. We will probably play some games as well. That is the best part. I love board games. Candyland rules!!

Thanksgiving.....What is it t you? I see it as a time to remember how generous we could be. Back before slaves, racism, and killing off Indians. When the Pilgrims came here and shared their food with the Indians. That was the first sign of peace amongst different races. What happened from there was totally uncalled for. Would I be here today typing this entry if we didn't kill innocent people and trade for slaves? I do not know, but it still isn't right what has happened and what is not happening. We all need to be thankful for everything we do have, not what we want to have.

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hopefully mine will be great if the Raiders beat the Cowboys!

-As Always,

Chad Torres

Just A Random Post

2009-11-17T23:09:00.001-05:00

Life lately has been pretty stressful for me. On top of having lots of jobs at work, I am also constantly thinking about how to be a good enough bf. It takes a lot to show your full feelings and everyone shows them different. I used to do it with poems, but lately I just haven't been able to put on together and I don't know why. It's not that I can't think of what to write or what to say. I have lots I can say. It's just I haven't been feelig like I can't do one. As if I suck at them anymore.

About 2.5 years ago the above picture was taken. That day was the start of a new life for me. That day was the day I not only met my best friend, but the girl I am looking forward to spending my life with. She means more then anything to me and nothing is ever going to seperate the feeling we have for each other.

Back to the whole stress thing. It has come down to I have been sleeping perfectly fine. Thing is, for the last 2 weeks I have been extremely tired throughout the whole day. I don't know why, but I am starting to think I am just mentally tired. It does make sense with all I am going through right now. No I am not going to see a doctor for meds or anything. I will do what I've always done and that's get over it myself. I will gladly take any suggestions anyone may have.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

-- As Always,
Chad Torres

The Second Job Has Begun

2009-11-16T08:23:00.000-05:00

Target, as you all know I started there on the 10th. Since then I have worked 2 actual days. The first I learn cashier, which was probably the easiest job I have ever done. The only hard part about it is when you get a person with an overflowing cart. After that night I felt like this job would be extremely easy, until the front lines manager came out to tell me I wouldn't be doing electronics, I would be doing HardLines. The word HardLines is really what it says. The hardest labor job there. Walking through isles making sure everything looks nice, cleaning spills, restocking, helping guests, answering calls, putting away returns, and a few other things. We are also the most important to get the workers home come closing.

Best part about the job so far is that I have met a few new friends along with being able to chat during work and have a good time. I don't think that will be the case come next week. I work this Thursday-Tuesday till close. Then Friday (Black Friday) till close and Saturday till close. This is on top of my normal 7-3:30 job. If you don't hear from me for awhile you will know why.

Well I hope everyone had a good weekend. I surely did :)

P.S. Welcome back Marty!! Sorry those Canadian Bacons gave you their swine.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

My Love Singing "Wicked - For Good"

2009-11-08T21:16:00.001-05:00

Click on Image to watch video. She's amazing <3

-As Always,
Chad Torres

This Is Who We Rely On

2009-11-06T11:21:00.001-05:00

This picture taken by the press shows Our President in a photo op. How well was this planned that when he was on the phone, it was upside down? I guess it's really true what they saw. He listens in his mouth and talks out of his ***.
Maybe this is why he doesn't understand that government run health care just isn't going to work. The fact that Republicans won over 80% of the elections this past Tuesday goes to show that we are fed up with Democrats.
It really worries me to know I have wonderful health care, but if this plan were to ever pass, I would need to get off of it and join Obamacare. And if I don't? I GET FINED!!! I know a lot of you would argue that you don't have health care. Is it really necessary to screw the millions that do though? An easier way is out there and it needs to be done. The Republicans came up with their own plan, but the Democrats won't go for it because they want to be in charge.
So think about this. Would you rather be free (since this is a free Country) or would you like the Government running your life and telling you what you can and can't do? You have a voice and it's time you start using it.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Clearing My Mind With Events

2009-08-26T09:19:00.001-04:00

Good Morning all you Bloggers out there!! Most of you reading this I probably know and the rest i'm sure just happened to get to my page from the recent posts or random blog viewing. Which ever it is, thank you for visiting. I have so much to say today.

Lets start with people. How sick is this world getting? We have more child abductions then ever. What's being done to stop this? Making child molesters go door to door in the community to tell each family he is a sex offender. Diffidently not near enough. We have sick freaks online via messenger, facebook, myspace, etc. messaging people trying to get pictures from them and/or meet them. We are in a lifetime where being free isn't exactly safe anymore. Things used to be so well that you didn't even have to lock your house door at night. Now leaving it unlocked means being robbed or losing your kid(s).

Next we will talk Michael Vick. How people can forgive him and love him so much after what he's done is beyond me. If that were any of us being cruel to an animal our life would be hell. Jail time, huge fines we can't afford and hard times finding a job. How he so easily got out of it and made money off of it by going on tv shows to say sorry just doesn't make since. What's his biggest discipline? Being suspended the first 6 games of football. Let me tell you. These sport players and celebrities have it made.

Let's go to 9 Trillion. That's now the new number the Obama Administrtion is coming up with for the next 10 years. Who is going to pay that on top of the money we are playing with right now? WE THE PEOPLE!!! The economy is doing fine coming back slowly on it's own. Why it is going to take 9 Trillion in the next 10 years in highway robbery to me. Then again I guess that's what you get for having Robin Hood as President. Who is to blame for all of this? George Bush of course. He is on vacation sitting in the sun having a nice cold drink and yet somehow it is his fault for every dollar spent still.

Glen Beck, 30 companies will no longer accept to be shown during your show because you called Obama a racist. Who is getting hurt? Glen Beck or the companies not showing ads during one of Americas top shows? I'd say the ads. "Gee I would've new that product came out if they showed it on Glen Beck. Guess they lost money, o well." That's me thought about it.

Finally, I love my girlfriend. I would never hurt her. It really bothers me though when pathetic guys come along and try to ruin things for us. Seriously. How stupid can someone be? Enough about losers who think they are god and can get anything they want.

Well I think that is enough venting for one day. Hope everyone else is having a good life.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Obama Sensed By The God's?

2009-08-20T07:46:00.005-04:00

Just wanted to share a picture I saw in my Archeology Magazine about them comparing Obama to a ancient picture. Maybe the Gods sensed his arrival lol.

I dont know if you can read the article clearly. I tried my best to take it. You can click the picture to get a bigger view.

Well Enjoy,

-As Always,
Chad Torres

From Yummy to Boom

2009-08-10T11:25:00.000-04:00

Hello my blogging peeps. How is everyone doing out there in the social world? I don't know how much of you have heard, but I closed down my Myspace. It just got so boring and I was only going on it once a month if that. Everyone I know is on Facebook anyways. I have also stopped twittering. I only know 3 people on there and they all have Facebook so once again its very pointless to have.

That ice cream looks yummy doesn't it? That would be the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundae from Musikfest. I was there Tuesday and I didn't find it to entertaining this year. Was actually kind of boring. Well besides my ice cream. After going there I took Vicky to see Lehigh. That is where she is planning on going for grad school.

Friday Vicky and I went shopping for a few things and for my dad's birthday gift. Got him a nice new Sony system. After we decided to go to Rita's. As we were standing there in line we saw 3 cop cars go flying by on Emuas Ave. After we got our ice we decided to drive towards them and see what was going on. Turned up to be a police chase. We saw a SUV sitting there with a cop up against its front and other cops surrounding it. That gave me my entertainment for the week.

On Saturday David and I went to see G.I. Joe at the Rave. The movie was awesome. Lots of action and crazy fights. I gave it 5 stars on Flixster. I don't know if it's anywhere as good as Ritch Davis' G.I. Joe American Hero movies. The original from the 1960's where BB's were used to bombard the enemies territory.

Well that is all I have for you today. Shout-out to Steve for being the first person to use my right side chat box, even though I don't know who he is lol.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Is The Government Running Us Into Bankrupcy

2009-07-22T20:26:00.000-04:00

It's been so long since i've wrote on here. I have so much to say and all in my own opinion. If you don't feel the same about something, feel free to comment about it. We all have different beliefs and views on things.

Lets start with the whole health care situation which Obama is talking on TV about as we speak. I know there is people out there without it and that can't afford it. Is making the whole country pay for everyone to have it the real solution though? My work pays for all the employees health care. We have received notice that the state will be adding a 2% tax for health care if we do not switch to the governments plan. Also in the health care bill it states small businesses that do provide health care (such as mine) and don't switch to Obama care will be taxed. How is that fair and how does a free country allow such things?

I'm not at all worried though. I don't believe this bill is going to pass. He is calling for it to pass by August due to the break they are taking. How nice of our government to take a vacation when our country is falling apart. Then again, maybe it's better congress isn't working. Each day they are is costing us too much money.

My view would be how the republicans put it in their bill that the dems threw out. Only get health care to those who can't afford it. I was only to cost 350 Million and not 1 Trillion. I don't know about you, but i'd rather support that bill.

Let's switch to a little more less depressing topic now. There is a Mustang (horses) ACT out there in congress that has birth control in it to give for them. I guess they are over populating. So who and how are these horses going to get there birth control everyday? I know I'm surely not going to go around everyday giving it to them. Plus is that anywhere near important in this day of depression? You decide. I want to hear your view on this.

Snakes on a Plane? How about Scorpions on a plane. An Indy bound plane on Sunday from Arizona (Erik Nowicki Involved?) 35,000 feet in the air had 6 trespassers on board. The Arizona Bark Scorpion and 5 of her babies were up in the luggage compartment. The mom stung a 44-year-old passenger who knew right away it was a scorpion due to being stung by one before.

They are not a deadly type unless you are of the age 6 and under. They can be found all over the dessert in Arizona. They normally grow to about 3 inches and tend to climb on clothes and in shoes just as a spider would.

Well that's all I got for now. I will hopefully get back into posting. I will be gone camping this weekend.

Hope you all enjoy!!!!

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Huge Beetle

2009-07-06T19:34:00.002-04:00

Perhaps the biggest beetle i have ever seen. It measured about two inches long.

It's Been A Crazy Week

2009-07-03T09:19:00.003-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted in over a week. Things have just been so crazy!! I have almost done something everyday.

Ok so where to begin. How about with last Saturday. Vicky,David,Amber,Justin,Lauren, and I all went to Dorney Park. It was my first time there in 2 years. I finally got to go on Possessed and it was awesome. Got a Dippin' Dots Float after that ride. It was about 2 sips of soda and te rest ice cream. Not what I was looking forward to when dying of thirst.

The picture on the right was taken on the Ferris Wheel. That ride has gotten so lame. You used to load then go around a few times. That day we basically only went around as they loaded about 8 cars of the like 60.

Sunday night my mom, dad, sister, and I went to see the Iron Pigs game. I guess my mom got some free tickets from work so she wanted a family trip. It was kind of pointless due to the fact my sister was bored the whole time just wanting the leave, and it started to rain so my mom decided to leave.

Monday David's mom sent me a text asking if we wanted to go see the Pigs. Well David, Vicky, and I went and had a wonderful time. The Pigs got there butts kicked, but it was a nice time just being able to relax and watch the game. Once again I got Dippin' Dots. Birthday cake/Banana Split flavor. Yummy!! The first 3000 got replica Phillie's World Series Rings. We went an hour early and still we didn't get one. It is nice to see the park is still getting packed for the second season of the teams history. Now we just need to hope the Phantoms get their stadium built by CocaCola Park.

Wednesday David, Vicky, Lauren, and I went to go see Ice Age 3 in 3D. Funniest movie by far. It was the funniest movie I have ever seen and I think it was worth the extra $3. I would definitely recommend it for anyone at any age. Of course the Squirrel(s) were the best part. They make that movie so much fun. Everyone in the theater was laughing and that is something I haven't heard in forever.

Well that's all I got for you right now. Hope to get more comments this time for you people. I see lots of you come on. Take a second to comment. Tell me things to write about. SOMETHING!!

-As Always,

Chad Torres

Transformers Review

2009-06-26T12:42:00.001-04:00

Well last night I went to see Transformers with David and Vicky. I don't want to give away the movie at all in the article in case some of you haven't seen it yet, but I will give a break down of my opinions and hope for your comments in return.

The first half hour of the movie was extremely funny and had everyone laughing. It just didn't seem it would be funny. Who is used to Transformers being funny? Not I!

The next half hour after that gave a lot of action with perhaps the best fight ever. Not going to say what happens in that fight, but be surprised.

For the next hour it was kind of dragged out with a lot of scenes probably not needed. It gave way too much detail about things and kind of had the audience falling asleep cause of it.

The final half hour was extreme and intense with tons of fighting and non-stop battling. Had some funny parts in it as well.

There is he movie part review. See not much detail to spoil it for you.

As for the special effects and realistic looks of the Transformers. Nothing less then amazing. Never saw something fake look so real and lifelike. The did the most amazing job ever designing them and going into the highest level of detail with them. That may be why this movie used up 145 terabits. Part 1 only used about 60.

The actors/actressess did a very well job. If you want the review on Megan Fox I will let Vicky post the review in a comment about that one.Could the way she is used in both these movies be the real reason she is #1 on the top 100 list?

I give this movie a 4.5 star rating due to the dragged out part of it.

Remember to leave your comments on your thoughts on all parts of the movie.

P.S. The Linkin Park song New Divide was the best song on this album.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

WWIII? British Release Secret Planning Manual

2009-06-24T08:23:00.000-04:00

LONDON —
It's October 1968, and the Soviet Union has just landed cosmonauts on the moon. Warsaw Pact troops are massing on the Austrian border, and a nuclear showdown looms between east and west. This scenario never happened — except in planning exercises by British civil servants, who meticulously rehearsed how they would govern Britain in the days before, and after, World War III. The details are included in the "War Book," a secret Cold War manual declassified this month for the first time.
The book, which featured the doomsday scenario in a 1970 version, is a step-by-step guide for dealing with a crisis, from the first stages of conflict to "R hour," the designation for the release of all Britain's nuclear weapons.
"It's a manual of how to go to war," William Spencer, military history specialist at Britain's National Archives, said Tuesday.
"It's a technical manual in a way, for the people who needed to know," he added. "But it could be seen as a horrific document for some people."
Britain became a nuclear power in 1952 and British politicians were under no illusions about the devastating effects of nuclear war. A 1955 report, kept secret until 2002, estimated that an attack by Soviet hydrogen bombs would kill 12 million people instantly.
So every two years during much of the Cold War, British civil servants participated in a dry run for the end of the world, practicing how they would do everything from crack down on subversives to evacuate art treasures from London.
The exercises, played out over weeks, included daily mock news briefings from intelligence chiefs. Senior civil servants played the prime minister and Cabinet, deciding how to respond.
The 1968 exercise, revealed in the newly released manual, imagined Soviets landing on the moon as tensions mounted along the Iron Curtain. Day by day, the crisis escalated: Soviet troops invaded Austria, West Germany, Finland, Turkey, Greece and Italy, eventually invading "Danish islands." Britons got more and more nervous — first writing letters to newspapers, then staying home from work, stocking up on food and buying supplies to build bomb shelters.
In calm bureaucratic language — loaded with code words to render the book meaningless to those not in the know — the document describes how as the crisis worsened, civil servants would introduce censorship, evacuate all but the sickest patients from hospitals and eventually be sent to one of 12 underground bunkers scattered around the country.
Britain was to be governed from these bunkers after a nuclear attack, with officials exercising powers of martial law over the remaining population.
Peter Hennessy, a historian who has studied the book and pushed for its release, said it provided a glimpse into "one of the darker bits of the British secret state in the Cold War."
"The surprise really is the width and magnitude of it — 16 chapters to get the nation from a peacetime footing to a total war footing. It is a remarkable enterprise," he told the BBC.
"When you consider where this road of decision-taking is leading to, it's the end of the world. There's no other way of looking at it. You would expect it to be cold print, coldly analytical, but this is sheer hell, really, the thought of it."
Retired senior civil servant David Omand said he played the prime minister in one planning exercise and recalled the experience as "quite scary."
"It just gives you a sense of humility that we expect our political leaders to take that kind of responsibility," he told the BBC.
He told the broadcaster about what he called his "favorite measure" — the introduction of censorship for private correspondence — saying it "always aroused a lot of debate when we played these exercises."
The document is the latest in a chilling series of Cold War artifacts that have recently been made public. In October, the National Archives released the scripts of statements the government planned to broadcast over the BBC in the event of nuclear war in the 1970s. "This is the wartime broadcasting service," the announcement began. "This country has been attacked with nuclear weapons."
The government's first "War Book" was created in 1911, and it was updated regularly as warfare and the threats to Britain changed. Its contents were top secret — Spencer said only 96 copies were made of the 1964 book.
It's not known how many copies were made of the 1970 version. Parts of it were published in 2000, but the whole book was only released by the National Archives this month. Later versions remain classified.
The government no longer plans for war with the Soviet Union, which collapsed in 1991, but it still keeps a "War Book" and rehearses for disasters such as a major terrorist attack.
A Cabinet Office spokesman would give no details of the current plans, saying only that there are "lots of contingency plans to deal with lots of different crises we face today."

-Associated Press

Lets Talk Iran

2009-06-21T22:09:00.002-04:00

We're going Green today to support the Iran movement. If you have twitter you can help as well by going here. How about these ongoing protests in Iran with all the murders? How about some opinions on what you people think? Feel free to comment below or on the box to the right of the post.

Seriously this is what goes on daily in the Middle East. Woman and children are not safe and anything we try to do to help just makes things worse. People complain about how bad it is being here. Maybe they sound step foot over there for an hour walking in the streets and see just how bad it is here.

I just want to take a second to say this is a blog. It's a journal about my views and opinions. If I write about something that you do not like or something you don't believe. Well then I guess that's too bad. Feel free to comment with your views, but my views will always stay the same. I'm not a fan of Obama because of the things he does and wants to do. People say o Bush ruined us in his 8 years. He also kept us safe since 9/11. He lowered taxes and didn't speak 10 times a day. He sat in his office thinking what to do not talking what he wished he could do. I didn't fully support Bush. I thought he didn't do a bad job. If you read into history Bill Clinton is the reason the Middle East got so bad. He had Bin Laden with snipers on him and he let the guy go.

Well that is all folks. Sorry if I got out of hand. Give your Opinions!!!

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Last Day!!! End of The World?

2009-06-19T10:10:00.001-04:00

Well today is the last full day of house sitting. Tomorrow morning it's off to home to finally see my xbox again. Boy do I miss that thing. All I have been doing for the past 8 days is play Sims 3. I'm not going to lie, it is a fun game. Just I really am looking forward to winning the Cup in NHL 09 with my Pittsburgh Penguins.

For those of you that forgot. This Sunday is fathers day, so don't forget to make the day special for him. I'm sure you can think of something to do. It is not that hard to impress your dad by just being yourself and showing him just how much he means to you.

TOKYO — North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July, a Japanese news report said Thursday, as Russia and China urged the regime to return to international disarmament talks on its rogue nuclear program.

This world is getting more crazy by the day. What is our beloved President Obama doing about it? Killing all flys that get in his way. So far he has killed more flys then jobs he has made. His next step is to make ObamaCare the way to be. Need a new heart? Sorry you have to wait till we think you really do. That sounds like a wondeful plan.

Well that is all I have to say for today. I will update this weekend I'm sure.

-Later All
Chad Torres

Half Way Done

2009-06-16T10:03:00.002-04:00

Well I managed to make it half way through my 10 days at the bosses house. Good thing Sims3 came out before they left and I got it otherwise I would be bored. I manged to cut most of the grass here yesterday. Today I will be going to Kmart in search for nail clippers. Maybe see if they have anything for fathers day as well.

So it's been nothing but rainy here the past few days. The only excitment I've gotten from it is the frogs coming out when it rains. You know I love my frogs so I went search and found one. There was hundreds maybe even thousands out there though. What I would do to have my frogs back. It's so depressing.

Now that the Penguins are the Champions I have nothing to watch at night. Is it September yet so we can start the new season? I'm excited about NHL 10 on xbox. It's going to have 200 move improvements along with new board controls. Sticking to xbox, I'm missing my 1 vs. 100 these past 2 weeks due to being here.

Well thats all I got for now.

-Later All
Chad Torres

10 Days Away

2009-06-10T21:18:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow I will be heading to work, but I will not be coming home. My boss and his wife will be heading to New York where they will then be leaving on a cruise ship for 10 days. I will be house sitting the whole time. The house is next to the office so I will be saving gas by only having to walk a few hundred feet to work. At least I will be able to do a lot of reading on my stay due to the fact there will be nothing else to do besides watch TV.

So aside from my life for a second. How about those Penguins? They tied the series 3-3 with game seven coming up on Friday. Who would've ever thought after game 5 they could pull it off? I had faith in them the whole time trust me. The game will be in Detroit where they haven't won a game in this series. Hopefully they can work some magic. They haven't lost a game on a Friday in they playoffs yet so maybe, just maybe they will stick to that streak.

I must say this is going to sound like I'm full of myself, but she is my girlfriend and my life so I can. I honestly think I have the most perfect girlfriend out there. She is such a sweetheart and treats me so well. I honestly don't know what I would ever do without her. She is always there for me when i need her and knows how to make me mad more then anyone. How much better can you get then that. I really think we can pull through this and last a lifetime as long as we can stay there for each other. Well I just wanted to brag a little.

So how about all the current events going on? I won't bore you with a long story. I will give you a quick detailed read.

North Korea is saying that if we try anything funny they are ready to launch a nuclear offense against us. That would mean we would have to try our luck with our missile defense system or try to bomb everything they have over there before they know we're coming.

That Air France Jet that crashed a month ago has a new lead. They now think it is possible 2 terrorist may have been on board the jet and blew it up or crashed it.

The Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. had a gunmen randomly step inside and fire upon a security guard who then with the help of fellow guards shot back in return.

What is this world coming to? It seems everyone is going crazy anymore. Nothing matters to anyone. Why kill and hurt others if you know you are bond to end up dead or locked away for life? The simplest solution for all of this is to get help. Also people need to stop letting others walk all over them.

Well hope everyone enjoys the week. I'm sure I will update sometime soon.

-Until Then....
Chad Torres

Lovely Week, Pens Tie It Up

2009-06-06T10:17:00.000-04:00

Hello all, I hope you had a good week. I certainly did even if it went kind of slow. Tuesday was me and Vicky's two year anniversary so we hung out that whole night after work. We went to the Copperhead Grille for dinner. Perhaps the worst service I ever had and possible the worst burger. I love burgers and I could eat one everyday, but never there again. After dinner we went to the Carmike to see Obsessed. It was a pretty good movie.

Thursday Vicky and Amber came over. We had such a good time. We played Scene It!! on xbox360. Ambers first time and somehow she won. Me? I came in last :(. After that we played some rock band 2. To end the night we went downstairs to play the pill game in pool. he final results were me 3, Amber 2, and Vicky...0. Vicky hates me still for winning, but I'm sure she will get over it.

Those were the only two days I did anything, but the Penguins also played both days. Results? They won both games! Series is tie 2-2 now. Game 5 is tonight in Detroit. LETS GO PENS!!

-Later All
Chad Torres

Currently Listening To:
Artist- Everlea

Song- Love is a trick

Happy 2 Years!!!

2009-06-02T00:01:00.003-04:00

On this day 2 years ago I asked the most gorgeous girl out. Did I expect a yes? NO!! She was nice, sweet, caring, and very much to die for. I had been single for a few years, depressed just waiting for the right person to come along. Did I ever think she would? NO!! So scared to be alone for the rest of my life and caught in the moment asking Vicky to go out with me I did not know what to do. Within a split second she answer with a YES!! Shocked I was thinking I'd never hear that word out of her.

From there on we grew stronger and stronger. Yes we had a few downfalls, but we fixed those with no problem. We traveled a lot and hung out all the time. Do we still do that to this day? YES!! (bet you thought I was going to say no) I see her all the time and love every minute of it.

My blog anymore these days is basiclly for her. She is mentoned in almost every post. Why you ask? Cause I would love to one day look back at all the memories we have together just go get a few kicks and giggles.

Well that is all I have to write in here. Happy 2 Years Baby!!! Can't wait to spend the day with you.

There comes a time in everyones life

Where they find that special someone to love and cherish

They do anything it takes to make everything perfect

Whether or not it takes the fatigue out of each other

For when you truely care about the person in your life

You start to understand just how wonderful someone can make you feel

Even when there comes time of misunderstandings you stay by their side

You try your hardest to prove to them just how important they are to you

Maybe they will listen and believe you

Or maybe they will just simply not agree and let it hurt you

But either way you never give up on what you believe in

For when you love them this much

And try your hardest to make everything right

You will last 2 years or maybe even for life.

-Love Always,
Chad Torres

Currently Listening To:
Artist - The Ataris

Song - The Saddest Song

Random History Post

2009-06-01T13:44:00.000-04:00

Just a random post Des threw on my blog the weekend I got that special phone call :)

Monday, May 28, 2007
Hola compadres
Chad is out camping or something, so I thought I'd post something here. I don't really have anything to say, but that has never stopped me before. I was suppose to march in a Memorial Day parade this morning until I discovered I didn't have the proper uniform ready. I'm sure there will be consequences. And Chad thinks HE has probems.

I'm sure Chad is having a blast out at the campground. The weather this weekend has been beautiful. I went clamming with my uncle yesterday and ate lots of food. I'll be going back to my uncles in a couple of hours to eat more clams. Yum!

I think everyone out there should send Chad a nice email to today to cheer him up and help heal his broken heart.

Take care . . . the clams await . . . hehehe.

-Chad Torres

Trip to the LV Zoo

2009-05-31T18:17:00.006-04:00

Yesterday was probably one of the nicest day of the year so far. Me and Vicky decided to head to the Lehigh Valley Zoo. It's not all that big, but they had some pretty neat animals there. I toke some pictures that I uploaded to my photo server which you can find it the links. It was a nice 85 degree day with some light winds keeping us cool. It only toke about an hour to get through the whole zoo, but it was worth every minute of it.

When we first arrived it was Penguin feeding time. We stood there to watch in amazement. All I could think about the whole time was "soon the Pittsburgh Penguins will be eating up some Red Wings". Guess I was wrong there due to the fact it was Pittsburgh 1 Detroit 1 and Fleury 2. Back to the zoo now. After watching the Penguins being fed we walked through the rest of the park. The stupid Arctic Wolf was hiding in the grass sleeping so we didn't get to see him.

After the zoo we stop at a local family diner to eat some lunch. I had perhaps the best chili ever there followed by a burger. From there we came home to relax for a few then headed out to play some Miniature Golf which my Sister joined us for. Of course I won with no problem. Okay I beat Vicky by 3. It was fun though and she wants a rematch so I will just have to beat here again.

Arriving at home we decided to watch the first 2 of 6 shows from Nature's Most Amazing Events. You can catch it on discovery channel. It's a very good show indeed. Vicky and I watched Son of Rambo after that. Such a cute movie. As soon as that ended it was time for the Penguins game.

The game started out fast and crazy. Lots of hard hitting and penalties not being called. What can I say though I enjoyed it. I was not happy to see the first goal kicked in by Fleury though and then the second goal for Detroit as well. He needs to learn to guard his back when it comes to bouncing pucks and back shots. Otherwise the game would've been 1-1 with overtime. Tonight should be better. I think the youngsters are going to play their hearts out.

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Band From TV

2009-05-27T22:00:00.007-04:00

Do you like House or Heroes? Maybe even Desperate Housewives? Well they all work together now and made a band to raise money for charity. You can find there CD on Amazon for sale today. 100% of the funds go towards charities.

-Enjoy
Chad Torres

Crazy & Sad Week

2009-05-24T10:43:00.000-04:00

Let's start at Thursday shall we. It was the first night of Mayfair and Excel (my sisters old dance company) was dancing there. Vicky, Amber, Chantele, and I decided to go. When we first got there we decided to get some drinks. Vicky, Amber, and Chantele all got Smoothies and I got an old fashioned cherry soda float. Best float I ever had. From there we went to watch excel dance. It was at that time the funniest thing wet happened. Amber noticed something on her shirt, so we looked and came to notice a bird pooped on her. Pretty funny stuff I must say.

Later after excel was done dancing we all decided to go try out the padal boats. Vicky and I rode together as Amber and Chantele did. Of course Amber and Chantele were slow and couldn't keep up with us. After getting of we went to get some funnel cake and cheese fries. Of course Vicky hogged the funnel cake on me. No biggy though keeps me healthier.

Tonight Vicky and I watched Marley & Me. Such a good movie with the saddest ending I have ever seen. It reminded me of my dog and honestly made me want to cry. Following that we went outside to read a little until it started to rain. Then we came inside and watched the Penguins kick some butt! Only one more game to win to make it to the Stanley Cup.

That's all I got. Hope everyone has a good holiday!

-As Always,
Chad Torres

Busy Week It's Been Already

2009-05-20T09:37:00.004-04:00

How is everyone's week going so far? Mine has been busy busy busy!!! I helped Vicky move into her summer dorm this weekend. Boy was that a long, tiring, crazy day. It toke about 5 trips from her old dorm to here new. On top of that we had to march up 3 flights of stairs to her room. There was only one stairwell and like 50 people using it as well. The picture on the side was her room after about 6 hours. Very much a mess. Her roommates was a lot worse. She had lots more stuff too. For dinner after all that we went to Friendly's and I got my burger of course. I can live on those things. It came with a Happy Ending Sunday as well :).

Monday I went to the gym for the first time in a few months. Yea I know I have been slacking. I am going again tonight and I am going to try to keep going. I need to get into better shape. After the gym I came home, showered and watched the Penguins take Game 1!!!! They played so well and are looking a lot stronger then last year. Can this be the year? Will they get a rematch at the Red Wings? I think so!!

At work we discovered the frogs laid there babies in the pond we have here. There has to be hundreds of them. (See Picture) Most of you probably don't know, but I love frogs. I do all I can to help save them. I used to own a few, including a Red Eye Tree Frog.(See Picture) I had about 10 frogs in all. I came home from work one day though to find all of them dead. Don't know the cause, but I think it was a bad batch of crickets.

Well That's all I have for you today. Looking forward to comments!!!

-Later All!!
Chad Torres

Game 1 Goes To The PENS

2009-05-18T22:32:00.000-04:00

What a wild game it was in Pittsburgh. The game started off kind of slow until Satan came out of the penalty box, grabbed the puck and scored on a break away. Eighty-Four seconds later Malkin came by and made it 2-0.

The second period was kind of dull until Larose scored on a lucky shot for Carolina making it 2-1 Pittsburgh.Besides that nothing much went on all at, besides some minor fighting including Malkin. It was nice that he finally stepped it up in this game. The PENS are going to need him this whole serious if they want to make it to the Stanley Cup.

The third period was all about the PENS. They played hard and hit hard. Boucher scored to make it 3-1 giving the PENS a good lead with 9 minutes left in the game. With 1:30 left in the game Carolina's Corvo scored to make it 3-2. It was getting scary. The PENS could not get it out of there zone. Carolina had the empty net and were playing hard. Erik Staal almost tied it up was a one-timer, but Fleury stopped it in its path. 3-2-1 and the game was done. Congrats PENS only 3 more wins till the Stanley Cup!!!

-Posted By:
Chad Torres

Splended Birthday It Was

2009-05-16T08:31:00.003-04:00

My birthday was yesterday. It was such a wonderful day. Vicky came over to spend it with me and got me a few shirts and books that a wanted along with the cutest card ever. My mom took me out to Applebee's for lunch. My sister bought me a few shirts and shorts.

Later that night me, Vicky, David, And Mikey went to parkway to bowl. Mikey is leaving for Texas on the 19th for the Military. Bowling was fun, but waiting 20 minutes for a cinnamon pretzel wasn't.

Today I'm finally cleaning my room and arranging stuff better. I've been way overdue in doing so.

-Later All
Chad Torres

Happy Birthday To Me

2009-05-15T08:19:00.005-04:00

Today marks 25 years of me being here on earth. Before here I don't know where I was. Possibly on some ancient planet in Spore. Anyways today I am off of work to do a few things and hang out with Vicky before she's back to stressful College for the summer.

If you haven't noticed I was using the blog for iweb for the past 3 months, but just missed the features on here so I will be using this again with the RSS on my website. It's a lot easier to post on here and add things such as pictures and movies.

This week has been extremely crazy by the way. Lets start off by saying the PENGUINS advance!!!! Idk what happened to Boston :( I was really hoping to be playing them for my Dad's sake. O well Carolina here we come!!

Well Sunday Vicky's cousin has his commencement so we went to that. Before the thing even started her 2 uncles got into a brawl over Mike's dog since it was all over the furniture and after the bird's. Mike ended up leaving. From there on it was a funky kind of day. The Pastor at the church sung over the rainbow. Very interesting considering he could not sing.

My work week went pretty slow. Boss is doing alright still.

I think I spent bad last night. I was watching LOST and Vicky called, but I guess I was sleeping. Then I woke up today around 6:30am and I was still on my reading pillow so now I have a major stiff neck. On top of that my cell was under me and the screen (touch screen) was messed up so that scared me. I reset it and it's fine thank god.

About the picture. I toke that at the Museum of Natural History. Just this it's Beautiful.

Well hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!

-GO PENS!!!
Chad Torres

Christmas of 08

2008-12-29T19:12:00.000-05:00

HoHoHo time is gone already. It doesn't even feel like Christmas anymore. I guess it's more for the younger kids. The last time I had fun was when I was off for 2 weeks. Now I just get 1 day. I toke a vacation day on Friday though so I actually got a nice 4 day weekend.

It started Wednesday at my house. We had a little party. Just a few people from my moms side of the family came. My one uncle came drunk and kind of ruined the whole night though being a total crab and bitching about everything.

Then came Thursday. My baby came over and we exchanged gifts with each other. She got me a new bed set, boxers, a nice throw over coat, bath set, a TREX skelaflex (my favorite) and other things. I got her a new camera, weather center, PJ's, perfume, phone chargers, and a few other things. After that we went to my mom's Aunt's for a few hours followed by my friend Andrew's grandparents.

Friday I spent the day at Vicky's. Exchanged gifts with her grandparents and then watched a movie. That was about all that happened that day.

Saturday was my Grandfathers 70th birthday. It was a very crazy party. It was in Macungie at this gun and rifle club that held 50. Their was 80 people there. Can you say overcrowded? The most entertaining thing that happened was 2 people got in a fight because the guys gf was drinking too much and started flirting around so he chewed her out and left.

Sunday I went back up to Vickys and we went to NJ for the day to visit her Aunt and Uncle. It was a long dragged out kind of boring day for me, but I guess everyone else had fun. Aside from that I had a long vacation, but im so very tired from lack of sleep.

Moving on to work. It's not going well there at all. No one knows if the business is going to make it much longer. I've just been getting so stressed out from everything and half the time i'm stuck in the middle of it and don't know what to do because the most important thing to me right now is keeping the job so I can pay my bills and live a good life. January 5th will be my 5 year anniversary at the place.

Well that's an update for you and i'm sure thats enough to last awhile lol. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and has a Happy New Year.

- Alway,

Obama Poo

2008-11-06T21:20:00.000-05:00

-Enough Said,

Tax Breakdown For Obama/McCain

2008-10-16T10:56:00.000-04:00

You be the judge and see why Obama is going to cause our countries jobs to fail even more. Studies show even if he toke 100% of peoples money making over $250,000 per year, the government would still be in debt for at least 30 more years. On top of that 100's of thousands more would lose their jobs.
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Looky Here Its A Post

2008-10-01T22:38:00.003-04:00

Slacker I am haha. I know I always say I will update this but, I never do. Well look I'm updating now. Alot has gone on since I've last been on here. Work has been interesting with all that has been going on. Yea well it's life I guess. My computer finally blew up so I decided to just go out and buy a MAC. It was the greatest decision I ever made. Well beside the one that I choose the most perfect girlfriend. Things with us are still going wonderful. We are very happy and growing even closer and stronger.

Life has been a little hard with all the money problems the USA is having. I myself am having trouble with money. My own fault though as is everyone else that is in debt. I don't think the government should be trying to bail everyone out though because our country is so greedy. The thing that sucks the most out of this all is that when I am ready to get a house no one is going to wanna give me a loan because the banks have no money. And if they do I've me one it will be high interest so they make more money.

Well no matter what happens in the future I will always be praying that my future children won't have to go through what we are right now.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

-Later All

P.S. Sorry for your loss Mikey our prayers are with you.

Happy 15 Months

2008-09-02T08:10:00.000-04:00

As I sit and wonder whats next

I see how many months since we have met

Pushing on by one day at a time

Turning the page on that calendar of mine

Waiting for the 2nd of each and every month

To tell you I love you and can't wait till next month

Whether it be 1,2, or 15 months together

The same rule applies, I'll love you forever

For you are the one I sit here and drool about

You are the reason I make my life about

So lets think of this as another month gone by

With many more to come till thee end of time.

-Love Always and Forever

All Moved In

2008-08-26T06:32:00.005-04:00

Well Vicky is all moved into college now. It's different for her being an all girl school, but she is liking it more there already. They have activities almost everyday and many clubs and groups to join. It's also nice that I get to see her anytime she is free and bored now since she's only 5 minutes from me. Like last night at 9pm we went for ice cream.

The school also has trips almost every Saturday. We are going on two which include Gettysburg and New York City. I don't know how good the NYC trip will be because Vicky + Shopping = Chad broke. This Sunday we are going to the Allentown Fair to See Secondhand Serenade, Metro Station, and Simple Plan in concert. That should be interesting. I'm sure we will have more trips together as well now that we are both close and free a few days a week together.

Over the weekend we went to the pet store to get Vicky a Betta fish. They had like 6 different kinds there and I only ever heard of 1. The one she got is pretty awesome looking. It's called a Half-Mooned Betta. It's tail shaped a half moon duh lol. It's blue and turns red at the tail with white. She named him Freddie lol. Maybe I'll post a picture sometime.

Yesterday for the first time in a few months I actually went and played Tennis. Man did I feel out of shape with all that running. I even twisted my ankle lol. Who needs stretching anyways. Now I need to get my butt bike riding more and playing tennis. Though I'd prefer to play Tennis over biking any day. It's just the fact of finding someone to play with that makes it hard to do so much of.

Well back to work since I'm slacking lol. I'm starting to get like Vicky. Shh don't tell her I said that.

- Later All

Vickys Off To School

2008-08-18T13:06:00.004-04:00

Dear whoever is reading this,

I know it's been awhile since i've last written in here so please forgive me. I will make this post worthwhile to make up for it. This past few weeks have been wonderful. I've been seeing Vicky alot and we have been doing a lot. We have been taking a few day trips. Pictures are in my photo album Located in the links on this page.

Summer is almost over as we all know. That means school will be starting and my baby will be hard at work again. At least her school is close to me this year so I won't have to drive anywhere near as much to see her. I'm glad she is starting school though she needs to get out of her house. Her grandparents are ruining her life and trying to control her still.

(Continued from 8/18)

Well yesterday I helped Vicky move into College. It was a long tiring warm sunny day. We both met alot of people. More then she met her whole entire first year of schooling. They had some sort of pep rally thing to get to know more people. I somehow happened to be there when they brought it up so I got stuck sitting there being the only guy so I just watched. It was actually very interesting the things they did. Like gathering in a circle and sitting on each others knees. Only downfall to it was the major headache I had afterwords from all the screaming.

The school is in a lot better environment and has a lot nicer people, but the rules are very strict. It's only for safety, but I have to be shadowed by Vicky everywhere I go or she gets in trouble. Even into the bathroom she needs to go in with me. I have to fill out a form to get into the building every time I enter and exit. At least I know she will be out of harms way there considering all the wacky things that have happened the past few years in colleges.

Well I am off to do some work. We have a ton of jobs coming in so I need to get alot done before I get over stacked. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

-Later,

Fun in the sun till the rain came down

2008-07-21T06:36:00.002-04:00

Such a wonderful weekend I had. The love came over on Saturday and we got some Taco Bell yummy! Later that night we went to an Ironpigs game with about 30 people (friends and family). Of course they lost. They haven't won one game that I have been to yet. Maybe I'm just bad luck lol. We were supposed to get free hats so we got there 45 minutes early, but somehow the were already all given out. After the game we came home and watched Grumpy old Men. Such a great classic comedy.

Sunday we went shopping at Target for a few things and then came home to swim. We swam for about 7 hours playing pool volleyball. Then we went to Kmart and just as we were stepping out the door it started down pouring and a bright blue stream of lightning lit up the sky and at that instant the power went out.

It's been awhile since I touched this subject, but I have to just so people can see how F'ed up some people are. Vicky's grandma called me bitched last night because Vicky didn't call her each day she was at my house. Guess they still feel she is only 5 and has to check in with them. Then called us both users because Vicky uses their car to drive to my house. Thing is they won't get her a car as they did her uncle (3 cars) and her sister (2 cars). She has tons of money saved and they won't even let her touch that and buy her own car. I brought that up and her grandma said Vicky uses her for all her money which makes no sense because she wants to use her own and she does for clothes, food, and lifestyle stuff. If it's such a problem why don't they just let her buy her own car. Then after that her grandma called us both disrespectful and hung up. Disrespectful? What is calling someone then hanging up on them? Not to mention childish. Get this though her uncle (24 years old) lives there and they pay for everything for him. Car, car insurance, food, living, gas, drugs, and last week he came home to tell them he found an aparment and is moving out today. Thing is they are paying for it for him!!

Ok that's enough venting on that subject. Other then that me and Vicky are extremely happy and things are going so well. I know she's all I ever write about in here, but she is my life and the reason I am here today.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

-Later,

Biscuit

2008-07-17T09:24:00.006-04:00

Yesterday was a very hard day for me to get over. After 12 1/2 years we had to put our Golden Retriever, Biscuit down. I can still remember the day we walked into the pet store and saw this puppy just sleeping there with the only thing that made him wake were biscuits. That's why I gave him that name.

Over the past year or so though he has been in so much pain. He didn't act it but he showed it. He could nearly get up and walk. Didn't really eat much at all. Started peeing in the house. He had about 30 tumors on him and just kept getting more and more.

They say a dog is loyal to its family. When in pain they tend to keep it to themselves because they want to be there for their masters. I believe this is true and Biscuit loved people. Never barked or bite anyone. Just wanted to be petted over and over again. Now that he's gone I am left with just my fish and my animal of a girlfriend (just kidding I needed to through that in there to make show she's listening).

I would love to get another dog, but my family isn't willing to have anymore pets in the house. I wish there was a way to change there minds but I'm sure nothing could.

Biscuit you will always be remembered.
12.1.1995 - 7.16.2008

-Love Always,

Mine Forever

2008-07-16T10:19:00.000-04:00

From time to time I look back on my life

look to see what I have become

just how things were before you were here

and realize what a waste life was.

I scope the horizon and view the sky

somethings missing and I don't know why

yet I've looked in this spot a million times

and now its changed and so have I.

I love the new me I'm happy as can be

nothing in this world makes me happier then thee

your a dream come true and all I tend to

the girl that makes my life pass through.

Through hard times and bad moments

into a world or wonder and make believe

to relax my mind and keep me happy.

Happy like that of two Prairie Dogs playing in the sun

running and laughing like there is no tomorrow

giving each other the love they both need

being there in danger and all times cause they believe

Believe like I do in you and everything you do

cause your my gift,pride, and joy

making each day go by happily ever after

keeping me on my two feet safe and strong

and all I have to give to you for that

is a simple thank you for being who you are

going beyond your beliefs to make sure I am fine

I love you so much with all of my heart

and pray that you will be mine for all time.

-Love Always,

Good Week

2008-06-19T09:30:00.005-04:00

You know it really sucks when I don't get to see Vicky for awhile and I cringe inside just hoping to all the time. My life is a whole different world when she is around me. It's like being on a deserted island or being in a field of dreams and I personally would rather be in the field of dreams. This past week she has been at my house 3 days straight with today being the third day. It just feels so good having her there. I really can't wait till we can get a place together. Our lives are so alike and we always keep each other safe and away from trouble. Sometimes though trouble finds her and she doesn't realize it or realize when I am just trying to protect her.

This coming up Wednesday we will be going to Hershey Park together. The weather looks good and I will be away from work for a day. I need the nice day off it's been so crazy lately. I still think I should make a soap opera off of the people that work in the office people would get a kick out of it.

Well I should be getting back to work. Hope everyone is haveing a good day.

- Take Care

Happy One Year

2008-06-02T10:17:00.008-04:00

Today marks one year that me and Vicky have been together. The time has gone by so quick and we have done so much already. I look forward to many more years together with her because I can see she is the one and their is no other that could ever replace her.

Everyday when I wake the first thing I do is realize that I have made it through another day with my one true love. The girl that means more then anything to me. The only person in this world I would ever die for. The one girl whom I will always try harder to make happy. Nothing in this world could ever tear us apart now. We are such a strong couple and always know how to get by all the trouble and hard times.

We have both been through so much in our lifetimes, her more then me, but together we know how to make the other stronger and teach each other new things. I don't know where I would be if I would've never met her. I can say that my life is perfect but I would be lying to all of you. My life is beyond perfect and I only have one person to thank for that. She would be the person who recieved the flowers above.

True love....have I found it? Of course I have. It has been the best feeling in the world being so in love. Talking on the phone hours a day, seeing each other a few times a week, sleeping at each others houses, going everywhere together. How much more perfect can it get? Well how about I tell you.

I could be dying and she would do all she could for me. The world could be ending and she would give up everything for me. I could go on and on with just how amazing she is but i'd never get to bed tonight.

Well my point is I love her with all my heart and I really plan on being with her the rest of my life. We didn't get to hang out today besides this morning since I stayed over but we hung out all weekend to make up for it since we both worked opposite times of the day today.

- I'll love you always and forever Victoria,

My Babys Concert

2008-04-30T14:07:00.003-04:00

Lets just say I was so proud of my baby last night. She did so well at her musical and really made me proud. I am so glad to have her as my own to love forever. She always knows how to make me happy and always cheers me up when I am down. There is no one in this world that could compare to her. Tons of girls are out there, but I could never even think of being with them after being with the goddess of them all.

Friday is our 11 months and alot of you would argue this but I think we are nothing like any other couple. We never really fight just disagree and we talk to each other hours a day unlike most couples. It is so nice ending the day by the sound of her voice because it allows me to have a wonderful nights sleep. She probably doesn't realize just how much I love her, but I really do more then anything and I would do anything no matter how much it hurt me to make her happy and satisfied. Afterall she deserves all I can do for her.

Well it's time for me to clean so I will end this here.

-Love You Vicky,

Trip to Rochester,NY

2008-04-29T13:06:00.004-04:00

OK it's been 2 months since a post lol. I just never really have much to write about and when I do I never feel like typing it all.

Well this weekend I was in Rochester,NY for a bowling tournament that we go to every year. I usually do alright, but this year I wasn't so lucky. To make things short for the team evernt I only averaged a 119 from my normal 180. The singles and doubles wasn't near as bad besides the bowling 6 games straight. Fnny part though was I was bowling better the last two games.

The worst part of the trip was the eating out every meal everyday because i'm trying to lose weight and that certainly did not help.

I will admit it was hard being gone 4 days and not being able to talk to Vicky. I suprised her though and went to see her as soon as I got home. It felt like I hadn't seen her in years.

One cool thing is driving by Sysracuse's Stadium which I got a picture of. The town looks so crappy so I can see why they need a dome lol.

Other then that not much has been going on besides a few Hockey games with the love.

- Take Care

Trip to Florida

2008-03-17T17:19:00.011-04:00

Lets just start off with I have lots to say and I'm sure I will still forget to say everything, but I will try my best. Last week me and my Girlfriend (Vicky) went to Florida for her spring break. We had a wonderful time besides Vicky being sick everyday. I am going to list events day by day and include pictures. You may also visit my photo link on the side to view all of them.

We toke off at 7:45am Monday March, 10th. Landed around 10:00am In Sanford-Orlando Airport. From there we went to the Sanford Zoo. Besides that it was just relaxing at Vickys Moms House till we got to our hotel.

On Tuesday it was off to Universal Islands of Adventure. Spent basically the whole day there open till close. Had to of been the best park ever since its all roller coasters and has Jurassic Park there. On the way home Vicky broke out in Hives so when we got back to the hotel we checked to see if they calmed down but they had only got worse. Thats when I ran outside and started running looking for a drug store. It may have toke me over an hour but a found a Walgreen's and got her some meds. Finally around 1am it was bed time. Worst was we had to be up by 5am for the next day.

Wednesday was probably the best day of the trip. We went to the John F. Kennedy Space Center. It was such an amazing place. I would give anything to work there. We got to go on a tour of the Island and see actual Shuttles along with people constructing the next few parts of the space station. It was just out of this world. It ended to soon though because it closed early.

Thursday it was off to Universal Studios. What has been amazing on this trip is the fact that we got on every single ride and some twice without any lines over 30 minutes. We got to go on The Mummy. That ride rocked. I think this world needs more rides like it. That pretty much summed the whole day.

Friday was the last and final day f our nice warm weather and we planned on spending it at the beach in Daytona. We got there though and it was very breezy so we decided to just walk and shop. Then it started to rain so we headed back to Vickys Moms for our goodbye dinner. From there it was off to the airport and on our way back to Life and coldness.

Well that was our week in Florida. We had a wonderful time and didn't want to come home but its back to the real world. Work tomorrow and I am not looking forward to all I a probably going to have to do. Well hope all you spring breakers had a fun time.

-Later All,

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-14T00:00:00.005-05:00

Happy Valentines Day Baby!!! I Love you so much. This is the first actual year of my life I have a Valentine and I love her so much. Vicky you are the best thing to ever happen to me and Im so glad I get to spend today with you. I think your first words you say to me when you see me will be "BABY!!" lol and im not telling you why. Well I just wanted to say I love you before bed. -Love Always,

Better and even Better

2008-02-05T08:38:00.000-05:00

Well this week has been a lot better then last already. Besides the normal with the boss being centered on cars more so then the sprinkler business everything is ok. Things are going slow and no work is coming in, but I still have a ton of work to do. Good thing is I'm the draftsman so I am the most important person to the company and the way things are slowing down I should be fine.

Aaron brought one of his Pitbulls puppies into work yesterday. So adorable so I toke a picture to share. They really are nice dogs no matter what anyone says. It's just the people who take advantage of their power and use it for bad and greed that ruin it for them.

I really can't wait for this vacation to come. I need one so bad. It's been years since I've been on one and it's time I go on one.Last year my vacation time was all used for medical services and operations. It's time I be able to relax and enjoy life. Not that I don't enjoy life. I have such a wonderful life. I have the world's greatest girlfriend and that alone just makes it worth living. She's such an amazing girl and is always the person I can count on to make anything better. My world would be pretty boring without her at my side all the time. She really gives me a kick (sometimes in the wrong spot) to get me going. If only I had that effect on her to get her out of bed in the morning. It's just been so great knowing her and planning things out with her. I really don't think if I lost her I could ever move on and have what we have. She truly is one of a kind.

Well it's back to work I go yippy.

-Later Cubbys,

Crazy Week

2008-01-30T21:46:00.000-05:00

Well this has been an interesting week. My work had another fued. I saw sometimes I feel like I work for Jerry Springer. My bosses dog and his daughters got into a fight and well right away my boss blamed his daughter for bringing her dog so he flipped on her and told her to get her kids and dogs out and don't bring them back. He also put a hole in the wall from slamming the door open haha. Then on to of that I got lectured by my boss about why I shouldn't get married. If he only saw the way he treated his family.

Aside from that my baby has been really sick and everything we try she just isn't getting better. I'm so lucky I don't get sick because I would be from being around her as much as I have been with her being sick. I hope she gets better soon. We have lots coming up in the nest few weeks. This weekend will be our 8 months. We have been doing so great together and we both really feel this is going to last. Now we just need to hope nothing gets in the way.

Well I'm going to get going and talk to the love. Night all!

-Take Care,

Brand New Year

2008-01-04T12:34:00.000-05:00

It's a brand new year with so much ahead and so little time for it all. Last year was amazing after finding the girl of my dreams and falling in love. This year should be even better since we are still together and going strong.

This year so far I have lots of things planed. I will be going to a Phantoms Hockey game in February; Florida with Vicky in March; My bowling tournament in April; and to Punta Cana in November for my Uncles Wedding. Not really up for the Punta Cana trip since I will have to pay for everything on my own, but there is nothing I can really do about it. I'm so excited for the Florida trip though. It's been a few years since I've been there and I miss the warm weather. Plus there is nothing better then spending it with your loved one.

I don't know how often I will be posting on here due to I have the most amazing girlfriend and I spend every moment I can with her and I just want to give my life to her. I will try to keep updating though when I have the time.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

-Take Care

A Girl of His Dreams

2008-01-04T12:30:00.000-05:00

It was a cold dark stormy night in the outskirts of Allentown,PA when all of the sudden BOOM!! A horrifying noise went across the sky. Chad heard the noise and decided to get in his car and drive to see what it was.

About 10 minutes later he came across smoke in the woods. He decided to investigate the situation. Near the smoke was a weird moaning noise that sounded like that of an animal dying. He moved in closer to see if he could help and then out of nowhere he jumped back and fell to the ground.

It was a teen aged girl no bigger then 5' just laying there all curled up in shock. Weird part about her was that she was glowing and was probably the most gorgeous girl he ever seen. He got back up and reach to grab her. She grabbed a hold of his hand and came up out of the hole she was in. "What is your name," Chad said. No reply came from the girl. Chad was both worried and scared about the situation. He didn't know what to do with the girl because of the fact she was glowing and he knew doctor's would want to do tests.

After an hour of trying to see what he could do, Chad starting to wonder. "What if I was meant to find her". He then remembered a dream he had a few days back. "Could this be what I was dreaming," he thought.

As he sat there thinking the girl sat up and said, "Hello there my name is Vicky". In less then a second Chad jumped up yelling, "Holy hell you were in my dream". He then began to tell he about this girl named Vicky who came down from the heavens. She was put here to be his lover since he had always prayed for an angel from heaven. She started to laugh thinking he was silly and told him she was just lost. Of course being stubborn he did not believe her and told her she probably hit her head to hard.

That evening he finally got her back to his house and washed her up. She looked stunning. Unlike anyone he had ever seen before. He asked her if she would like a ride back to her house. "I honestly don't know where I live," she replied.

Chad decided he would take her around town to see if she remembered anything. After about 3 hours of driving around she finally yelled, "omg I remember! I am from a place many light years from here. It's a planet called Ematron. I was sent here to watch over you for you are in grave danger". "What are you talking about," he replied. At that very moment she closed her eyes and told him to do the same.

::To Be Countinued::