tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:05:04 +0000movingDaveGuitargoalsBrioCarCincinnatiJobbeermoneypokerroommatesAdamBeachBooksDefeatFamilyFlipFriendsIRSJavaJonKevinMoviesNINProgrammingRed RobinSchoolTaxesVacationVideosWTFbad beatbloggingcameracasinochrisdesigndreadshairphoneredssunscreenthe Bartorrentweatherhttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Nik)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-8909668414349856995Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:45:00 +00002009-03-25T11:08:46.088-04:00CarWell it seemed as though I wasn't ever going to find a car to buy. In the past week, I feel like I've driven more different cars than I had in the whole rest of my life. Seems like this economy is making people crazy. Nobody seems to know what their car is really worth, and wants 150% of it's value.Finally, just yesterday, I found one. I found the ad in craigslist almost 2 weeks ago, and when I http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/03/car-shopping-pt2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-2595768063788621238Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:04:00 +00002009-03-20T23:19:44.121-04:00CargoalsAbout 3 days before I moved back up to Ohio, I totalled my car. It sucked. Badly. And what sucks worse is that I had no cash sitting around to buy a new one. And I've got too much debt already, I don't need to be taking out another loan. So I've been car-less since I moved from Florida.That was in NOVEMBER. Now, I've had a vehicle to drive. Just not my OWN vehicle to drive. I've been rolling http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/03/car-shopping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-8813933595795037184Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:34:00 +00002009-02-18T14:01:36.485-05:00bloggingdesignSo this blog 'o mine, during it's infancy, had a boring-ass stock blogspot look to it. A few months went by, and I started getting a bit more serious about it. So began the search for some different, better, options. I realize I don't have a whole bunch of people reading this thing. Hell, only 11 subscribers according to feedburner, and 3 of them are me! But now that I'm starting to post a bit http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-look-coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-8340340860571016969Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:23:00 +00002009-02-18T14:05:58.175-05:00goalsGuitarWell as you know, I've been spending a lot of time trying to better my guitar playing. This means solos. And lot's of 'em. Really I've been able to hold my own playing rhythm for quite some time now, and frankly, I'm starting to get bored with it. But all this lead work is a whole new beast. I'm working with a lot of Metallica songs currently, and for a few reasons:Kirk Hammett is the man. And http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/01/solos-are-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-4971055881203337717Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:20:00 +00002009-02-18T14:06:42.764-05:00FlipGuitarVideosThis past Saturday I went ahead and purchased a FlipUltra. This thing is pretty sweet. The plan was actually to get one of the new ones, the Mino HD, but since I had some gift cards to spend, I only spent like $12 on this one. Today I plugged it into my computer for the first time. I haven't edited anything yet, but I've put together a few clips of me sitting around playing guitar. Since I've http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/01/videos-coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-3062988723014670059Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:20:00 +00002009-02-16T02:20:57.376-05:00BooksJavaProgrammingWell, Christmas was almost a month ago. So maybe I'm a bit late. Maybe not. Who cares? Not I. So I got some stuff, blah blah blah, you're not interested. I did, though, get some good books. A couple of Tim Sandlin novels. Great books, in that comedy-novel genre, but I'm through them by now. I got "House of Leaves," by Mark Z, Danielewski. Haven't read more than the introduction, but so far, i http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/01/java.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-2400988468918675052Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:06:00 +00002009-01-15T14:19:54.234-05:00goalspokerSo I was reading an article about Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, and I got an idea. I think his $10,000 goal might be a bit high, but I think I'm going to give it a shot. $0 to $5,000. Should take a *while* to get started, hell, it's tough just getting entry into the freerolls. they fill up so quickly it's ridiculous. then I've got to win a few of em. Then play some *really* low limits to build up even http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2009/01/0-to-5000.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-2613681324704080211Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:52:00 +00002008-12-03T12:04:52.699-05:00CincinnatiRed RobinSchoolSo here I am, back in Ohio. Sitting here pondering my options. When I first decided to move back here, I had been thinking about following Chris into the Navy. When I found that I was ineligible to join up, I went to my plan B. I wasn't thrilled about the Army, but I needed something to help me out. I thought the military would have been my best option. I'd have a place to stay, wouldn't need a http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/12/options.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-1225121482118301601Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +00002008-11-11T14:08:11.856-05:00Defeatmovingwell it's official: I've been defeated.  My quest for a new life down south in Orlando has come to an end. I've gone the past 3 months without my laptop, thus haven't posted since then. It's time for a change. I tried to make this work for 6 months now, and I'm now at the point where I have to give up. I'll be around more now, with my Mac back in hand.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/11/defeat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-8188339348350848675Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:01:00 +00002008-06-25T12:11:44.668-04:00BrioCincinnatiFamilyFriendsVacationWell I've started working and making some cash again. It's frustrating, though, to be the low man on the totem pole. It's okay, I know I'll only be there for a short time. I have a habit of moving up the food chain pretty quickly. I think Brio is going to make me a lot of money. I received word yesterday that I will have off for my trip to Cincinnati next week. It was such a relief, as I really http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/06/working-hard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-3335320371025097974Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:07:00 +00002008-06-19T19:31:32.234-04:00WTFSo yesterday I got up, showered, went to work, and was having a pretty boring day. I got off from lunch and went on break with Justin, one of the others from my training class. We're driving down the road, then stop at a stoplight. While we're stopped, I notice a silver Hyundai 3 cars ahead in the lane next to us. I watch as the trunk pops open suddenly. Then I about shit myself when a girl http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/06/kidnapped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-1279891035543438509Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:23:00 +00002008-06-09T14:26:09.167-04:00BriodreadshairJob Well I've gone and done it. I cut my dreads off. I guess really I was overdue for a big change. I'm trying to make the most of this moving thing. Trying to make a fresh start for myself. So it seemed like the perfect time to do it. I mean, I've been thinking of cutting them for some time now anyway, I just finally picked which side of the fence to stand on.On another note, I had my first day ofhttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-look-new-job.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-7796045462918213443Thu, 29 May 2008 06:18:00 +00002008-05-29T02:21:01.266-04:00BeachbeerDaveJonKevinsunscreen It took me about three weeks, but I managed to drag my ass down to the beach for Memorial Day. I must be a fool to have come down here. I mean, gosh, it sure is miserable. Actually, I couldn't be happier. The waves were powerful, the beer stayed cold, the ladies were wonderful, the sun was shining, and the bikinis were lovely. Dave, Jon, Kevin and I made the 45 minute trip. Then stayed most of http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/05/beach-part-i.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-4804964232323342230Mon, 26 May 2008 06:12:00 +00002008-06-25T12:13:19.127-04:00Movieswow. I was totally expecting to be let down. But I most assuredly was not let down. Everything Indiana Jones should be. finally Lucas and Spielberg got something right. I mean, it's only been, what, like 15 or 20 years since the last good script they've produced? They done good this time though.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/05/indy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-8676978337083103097Wed, 14 May 2008 00:34:00 +00002008-05-13T20:39:09.544-04:00DaveGuitarJobroommatesthe Bar homeWell it's been a week now. I feel like things are starting to fit. I'm getting along with my roommates, Ryan and Jon, quite well. I've gotten to see Dave now a few times, and have been tearing my fingertips to bits playing so much guitar.Jon and I went out Sunday night and had a blast. Went to one bar for some live music, and got to see some pretty incredible music. One of the drummers puthttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-3089114971938650474Fri, 09 May 2008 22:27:00 +00002008-05-09T18:39:33.753-04:00movingphoneweatherWell it's certainly been a mission. I have finally made it down south, and just now got internet access again. The weather is wonderful, though it's hot. It's been in the 90's every day so far.  My roommates are both cool. I think we're going to get along just fine.  I did take a few pictures along the way, and I'll hope to get some of them, as well as some videos.  I have a new phone number now,http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/05/i-made-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-5798713409159512161Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:00 +00002008-05-29T02:21:40.037-04:00Adambad beatcasinomoneypokerSo I went to the casino the other night. After being the first one out at our little poker game at Adam's, I decided I wasn't done gambling.  So I waited, and waited and waited, until Pat, Adam, and Ashley were ready to go.  This could not possibly worked out any better.Right off the rip I won a quick $100 at the roulette wheel. Went downstairs for some poker, but there were only two tables open.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/bad-beat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-2547275749023857111Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:41:00 +00002009-01-24T00:23:46.040-05:00beerchrisreds Chris reprising his role as "my bitch"Originally uploaded by decrepdsol Chris and I went down to the Reds game last night. They got a much needed win over the Dodgers, 8-1. Woo-Hoo! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Chris had fun too, playing the role of "My Bitch." Basically since I paid for everything, I made him get all the beers. All-in-all we had a great timehttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/reds-game-422.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-971006548101541743Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:07:00 +00002008-04-22T00:11:33.273-04:00cameraNINtorrentGot my first torrent uploaded today. I chose my favorite NIN show, the Bridge School benefit. It's an all acoustic set, so very different from any other live NIN shows. the Link is below...  Also, bought myself a shiny new camera this afternoon. So I'll finally start having some pics. And I can get some videos going, maybe make this blog thing a bit more interesting. Look for them soon.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-5018942533092727026Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:54:00 +00002008-04-23T14:45:04.088-04:00DavemovingWell I've finally got everything all squared away.  Sent out a deposit earlier today to hold my room.  Moving in with 2 guys, to a condo outside of Orlando.  Officially, 5/5/08 is my move date. Should be down there by 5/6. I still have to decide if I want to make it a 1 or 2 day drive, but regardless I can't leave till the afternoon on the fifth. Talked to Dave yesterday, I can't wait to get downhttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/cinco-de-mayo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-5409541121825112967Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:17:00 +00002008-04-16T18:33:23.848-04:00movingFinally. Got myself a place to live. countdown till cinco de mayo moving day: 19 dayshttp://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/no-more-searching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-2342610912595487929Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:57:00 +00002008-04-13T21:45:28.810-04:00roommatesThis whole trying to find a roommate 900 miles away thing is really starting to get to me. There are plenty of ads, several in my price range. I've only, however had 1 person get back to me, and haven't heard back from him again yet. Oh well, I don't get my taxes till 5/2, so I guess I'm stuck here till then anyway...http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/frustration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-3893629369405522281Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:54:00 +00002008-04-11T17:01:08.017-04:00IRSmoneyTaxesI check the mailbox everyday. Soon as the mail comes, I'm out there to get mine. Then I find out today the IRS rejected my taxes. They said it was something about them being a bunch of douchebags. So anyway, now that I've waited a month I probably get to wait another month. jerks.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/fucking-irs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-5098572100313943984Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:51:00 +00002008-04-10T18:07:14.154-04:00I feel better today than last night...http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/looking-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5128133612805063705.post-4404915618114693171Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:49:00 +00002008-04-10T02:30:45.127-04:00Well, it seems as though all my plans have now turned themselves upside-down.http://decrepdsol.blogspot.com/2008/04/options.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nik)0