Writers Block

I thought this blogging thing was going to be a little easier than it has been. I haven't written for several days because I couldn't come up with any really good subject material. I don't want to bore anyone. I want to have a focus. But much like my own life, I don't have a focus. I'll just review my week and see if anything gets me going on a particular subject.


It is still raining in St. Louis. Only two days of sun since the last time I wrote. This is getting really old. Was able to ride my motorcycle a couple of days. It had been so long since I last road, that I actually felt a little out of sync. Now I realize how important it is to keep riding. Maybe a refresher course after an extended period from riding is not such a bad idea. Kind of the same with scuba diving. I always feel a little nervous every time I get back in the water because we only get to dive a couple of times a year. Like the old saying goes "Use It or Lose It". How true that is.

We went on a haunted tour of a hotel and several other places in Alton, IL on Friday. I wanted to really experience something, but I am pretty sure that nothing happened. I took a ton of photos trying to catch something...but nothing showed. Maybe ghost aren't real, who knows. It was still a fun tour. The tour guide seemed to embellish the stories a bit, but I guess this is how you help sell the mystique of haunted places. I also had my tarot card read twice. Looks good for me, but I won’t hold my breath waiting for the moment the cards described. I actually thing that stuff is a bunch of crap!

Finally got to take Jodie out for her birthday dinner Saturday. We went to the Melting Pot. She really likes that place. It was fun as it usually is. I like it because it engages you in the experience and gives you something to do. She really enjoyed it too. We may have eaten a little too much. We did the 4 course version. We almost had to be 'rolled' out of the restaurant.

I had what I personally think was a brilliant idea while I was there. What about a restaurant where after dinner, if you wanted to, you could go into a private room and take a short nap. Sounded pretty good that night. I always get tired after a big meal as I think most people do. I have seen goofier restaurant ideas, so why couldn't this work?? Heck there is a restaurant where the theme is toilet bowls and you actually eat out of a toilet shaped dish. It is either in Japan or China, but it is a hit. If they can do that, then why not an "eat and sleep".

After dinner we went to the Blues game, and that was unfortunately disappointing. I always have a good time, but it would be better if they would have won. And to the people who leave before the game ends, show the players some respect and stay until the end. They don't stop playing, why should you stop being a fan. If you like the team enough to buy a ticket and show up, then why can't you stay for the whole game? Kind of reminds of band wagon fans. Only love'em win they win??? I never have and never will leave a Blues game early just because they are losing. That act really annoys me when I see and I always see it.

Still trying to come up with a small business idea. I have done several different tests to try and determine what I might be good at when it comes to starting a small business. Unfortunately most of the ideas that get listed based on my test answers are things that just don't interest me, but things I know I might be good at. How frustrating. Why can't I just win the lottery (and yes I do play). So I will keep trying to come up with something and it has to be something I can do part-time. I really want to try something on the internet, but again not sure what. Too many scams to mention. Luckily, I have been smart and skeptical enough to avoid those pitfalls.

I guess that about wraps it up for now. Surprises, surprise...still don’t have a focus. I guess I could talk about civil engineering since that is my career of choice, but that is actually the last thing I want to talk about.