The distance across the cosmos is the space between my ears.
My Name Is Brian Johnson
I am a string theory
A worm hole that bridges the past to the future
I am a culmination of time past that never ceases
I am potential for time not yet realized that is expanding and contracting at the same time
I am further down the hole then when I started typing this
Yet I am bring more substance
I am multidimentional
I am the unified theory
I just didn't know it until now
There are people who won't understand these words
But don't worry
My mind is the string
Just like yours is...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Clean-Up on Aisle 6
Something about peer groups.
There are lots of groups of shoppers
For example group A goes up and down every Aisle regardless if there is something in the aisle they need.
Group B just sticks to the outer ring of the store getting just fresh produce, meat etc.
Group C just goes in for one item and gets out.
Group D sticks to the list.
Depending what group you are you tend to travel through the store with people of the same group who arrived just before or just after you. You might never see someone in your same group who arrived a the store say twenty minutes after you.
You might interact with people from other groups as you bump into them at the end of the Aisles but usually you are so consumed by your predetermined routine you just keep moving in your groups herd until the entire event is finalized.
Your entire life predetermined by your predisposition to belong to one type group or the next and the random chance of being surrounded by people due to nothing other then timing and random set of events that let you to start your shopping at that moment.
That is life..unless....something fucks up... You missed something in your cart. You broke a bottle. You saw a deal and got off the track. Suddenly you are with and entirely new set of your group or you are bee lining it back to get something and you become part of a whole new group. A group with different people with different attitudes. A group that makes you think about shopping differently.
Then you see a bigger picture. Once you know something can be different then what it is there is this stretching of the mind.
I can see the panoramic better.
This is probably just mumbo jumbo but there is something to the random collimation of events and the predisposition of life that can be bent...and altered with just the awareness that it exists.
There are lots of groups of shoppers
For example group A goes up and down every Aisle regardless if there is something in the aisle they need.
Group B just sticks to the outer ring of the store getting just fresh produce, meat etc.
Group C just goes in for one item and gets out.
Group D sticks to the list.
Depending what group you are you tend to travel through the store with people of the same group who arrived just before or just after you. You might never see someone in your same group who arrived a the store say twenty minutes after you.
You might interact with people from other groups as you bump into them at the end of the Aisles but usually you are so consumed by your predetermined routine you just keep moving in your groups herd until the entire event is finalized.
Your entire life predetermined by your predisposition to belong to one type group or the next and the random chance of being surrounded by people due to nothing other then timing and random set of events that let you to start your shopping at that moment.
That is life..unless....something fucks up... You missed something in your cart. You broke a bottle. You saw a deal and got off the track. Suddenly you are with and entirely new set of your group or you are bee lining it back to get something and you become part of a whole new group. A group with different people with different attitudes. A group that makes you think about shopping differently.
Then you see a bigger picture. Once you know something can be different then what it is there is this stretching of the mind.
I can see the panoramic better.
This is probably just mumbo jumbo but there is something to the random collimation of events and the predisposition of life that can be bent...and altered with just the awareness that it exists.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Weekend ReCap
Friday
Alfie back to the vet for a kidney re-evaluation
Mojitos in the backyard with fresh mint from our herb garden:) Yum
Dog Park
Some cleaning - Vaccuming, Laundry, Sheets
Saturday
Farmers Market
Read: The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson - Great history book for anybody in Finance or jusy wanting to understand the Global economy and its roots.
Brits for some pre-game cocktails
Twins Game ...dam if they would have come back that would have been awesome.
Tailgate.....Frenchmans:)
Sunday
Tailgate for a little lunch.
Napped
Dogpark
Alfie back to the vet for a kidney re-evaluation
Mojitos in the backyard with fresh mint from our herb garden:) Yum
Dog Park
Some cleaning - Vaccuming, Laundry, Sheets
Saturday
Farmers Market
Read: The Ascent of Money by Niall Ferguson - Great history book for anybody in Finance or jusy wanting to understand the Global economy and its roots.
Brits for some pre-game cocktails
Twins Game ...dam if they would have come back that would have been awesome.
Tailgate.....Frenchmans:)
Sunday
Tailgate for a little lunch.
Napped
Dogpark
Friday, July 10, 2009
BNN
Brian News Network
Our kickball team pulled our record up to 3-1 after our team Repersenting Cuzzys "Pink Balls Are Better The Blue Balls" beat "Sneaky Petes - Sneaky Pitchers" Last night in a hotly contested 3-2 win at Basset Creek.
It is Friday and I am remarkably tired. I guess that is what no coffee in the morning will do to you.
Our kickball team pulled our record up to 3-1 after our team Repersenting Cuzzys "Pink Balls Are Better The Blue Balls" beat "Sneaky Petes - Sneaky Pitchers" Last night in a hotly contested 3-2 win at Basset Creek.
It is Friday and I am remarkably tired. I guess that is what no coffee in the morning will do to you.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Life Is....?
I had a teacher tell me that how you answer that question will determine the outcome of your life.
For example Life is a bitch then you die. Chances are a person who says this will have a tough life and then die.
Life is a box of choclates
Life is a party
Life is not fair
Life is......?
How do I want to answer this question? It has been 10 years since I heard that teachers voice and I still remember it and I am still looking for an answer.
How do answer this question?
Life is......?
For example Life is a bitch then you die. Chances are a person who says this will have a tough life and then die.
Life is a box of choclates
Life is a party
Life is not fair
Life is......?
How do I want to answer this question? It has been 10 years since I heard that teachers voice and I still remember it and I am still looking for an answer.
How do answer this question?
Life is......?
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
For Everyone Who Loves Minnesota
For everyone who loves Minnesota here is a book you have to check out.
Susan Marks has done an incredible job of assembling some remarkable photos of our great state. It is a time capsule reminding us of the beautiful past that leads up to the remarkable present of our great state.
Some of my personal highlights are the reminder that the now abandon Armory building used to house the Minnesota Lakers that's right the Minnesota Lakers...before they changed locations we should have made them change the name but that is neither here nor there.
There is some awesome vintage photos of the lakes, the Orpheum, the state fair, the capital and the Met where I went to my first hockey game, but mostly I just love the pictures of all of the people who walked these streets before me and give Minnesota and Minneapolis that vibe that I just love.
So if this is your thing then this is your book check out Historic Photos of Minnesota by Susan Marks.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Positive Five
Five positive things I did this week to help my future get a little brighter.
1.) Upped my 401k 1%
2.) Opened a savings account - granted it will be very small using the current amounts I can tuck away but I figure you have to start some where.
3.) Paid a past due speeding ticket. (Last thing I need is more trouble with the law in the form of bench warrants.)
4.) Set my saving account to work as over draft protection.
5.) Registered for my next round of MBA classes starting in August.
1.) Upped my 401k 1%
2.) Opened a savings account - granted it will be very small using the current amounts I can tuck away but I figure you have to start some where.
3.) Paid a past due speeding ticket. (Last thing I need is more trouble with the law in the form of bench warrants.)
4.) Set my saving account to work as over draft protection.
5.) Registered for my next round of MBA classes starting in August.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Weekend ReCap
Thursday
Alfie (our little kitty) was not moving and not drinking water took him into the Vet and apparently his kidneys were shutting down.
Moved Alfie to the emergency vet out in Eden Prairie for 72 hours of fluids and cathitors.
Friday
Went to visit Alfie at the vet. was looking and feeling a little better.
Did a ton of chores
Went to the dog park
Got a call from the vet that they don't know what is wrong with Alfie and we should prepare for the worst if his kidney values are not better by tomorrow morning.
Take out from Shiraz and watched a crappy little movie to try to take my mind off of it. He's just not into you. Sucked
Saturday
Went to visit Alfie and to my great relief he is showign good signs of progress.
Went to the dog park
Grilled out @ Home
Walked over to a friends house for a few beers.
Walked to the Richfield Legion for some fireworks and music.
Stumbled home.
Sunday
Alfie's kidney levels are back to normal but after seeing the bill mine start to fail..lol
Bring Alfie home.
Go to Moose Country for $2.75 screwdrivers
Off to the dog park
Watched Taken Thought it was great
Fell asleep knowing every thing I love was safe and in the house and feeling well. It was a good sleep:)
Alfie (our little kitty) was not moving and not drinking water took him into the Vet and apparently his kidneys were shutting down.
Moved Alfie to the emergency vet out in Eden Prairie for 72 hours of fluids and cathitors.
Friday
Went to visit Alfie at the vet. was looking and feeling a little better.
Did a ton of chores
Went to the dog park
Got a call from the vet that they don't know what is wrong with Alfie and we should prepare for the worst if his kidney values are not better by tomorrow morning.
Take out from Shiraz and watched a crappy little movie to try to take my mind off of it. He's just not into you. Sucked
Saturday
Went to visit Alfie and to my great relief he is showign good signs of progress.
Went to the dog park
Grilled out @ Home
Walked over to a friends house for a few beers.
Walked to the Richfield Legion for some fireworks and music.
Stumbled home.
Sunday
Alfie's kidney levels are back to normal but after seeing the bill mine start to fail..lol
Bring Alfie home.
Go to Moose Country for $2.75 screwdrivers
Off to the dog park
Watched Taken Thought it was great
Fell asleep knowing every thing I love was safe and in the house and feeling well. It was a good sleep:)
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Rewards
I am a member of the following rewards clubs for all of you who are interested.
Super America Speedy Rewards - This one is a no brainier you have to get gas why not get a little something back for it now and again.
Roundys Rewards - Hey what can I say I am a Rainbow Foods shopper and you have to eat. 10 for 10 and some free gas you have to be kidding me.
Borders Rewards - This one i am on the fence and don't use it much since I am kind of a library guy but when I do need to buy a book I typically go to Amazon since even if they charge shipping they tend to beat this rewards club program.
Petsmart Pet Perks - With two dogs and two cats who need to eat and pee this is also a winner.
Wells Fargo ATM Advantage - 1 point for every two dollars I use my ATM card for for only $13 dollars I year I make $200 in gift cards just for using my ATM Card instead of checks or cash....which I don't use anyways.
There you go the rewards clubs on my key chain
Super America Speedy Rewards - This one is a no brainier you have to get gas why not get a little something back for it now and again.
Roundys Rewards - Hey what can I say I am a Rainbow Foods shopper and you have to eat. 10 for 10 and some free gas you have to be kidding me.
Borders Rewards - This one i am on the fence and don't use it much since I am kind of a library guy but when I do need to buy a book I typically go to Amazon since even if they charge shipping they tend to beat this rewards club program.
Petsmart Pet Perks - With two dogs and two cats who need to eat and pee this is also a winner.
Wells Fargo ATM Advantage - 1 point for every two dollars I use my ATM card for for only $13 dollars I year I make $200 in gift cards just for using my ATM Card instead of checks or cash....which I don't use anyways.
There you go the rewards clubs on my key chain
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
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