R.I.P. Steven Esposito 4-20-2012

On Friday April 20, 2012, one of my best friends for 25 years was taken from us on this earth.  I always say things happen for a reason, but this is the one thing I can not find a reason for.  Steven was a good kid…yes he had issue but we all do and he was trying his best. This is the most unfair thing that can happen to a more loving, caring family and individual.

I lost touch with Steven after middle school and I will forever regret that, but I will never ever forget all the good times Steven, Michael and I had. I will always love my friend and his family. I am going to miss you buddy. I LOVE YOU!

My Brothas from another Mother - Steven is the one in the middle

 

Hobbies….I need one….

I’ve been thinking lately that I need a hobby.  Something to do that just relaxes you and something in your off time for fun and hopefully free.  So I did a Google search found a bunch of website relating to hobbies for men, but a lot of them have huge lists that would take as long to go through as it would to actually pick a hobby.  So I settled on this one that listed 45 hobbies for men [http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/06/45-manly-hobbies/].

Please read the list below carefully (not a complete list but rather a list of viable hobbies I would be interested in) and help me choose a new hobby. There is a poll below the list. Thanks guys.

• Playing the Guitar
  • I would need to find a cheap guitar (I found one at Toys R Us during their closeout sale for $30 I should have bought it while I had the chance but I didn’t).
  • I would then need to re-string it to left handed or attempt to play right handed.
  • With all the advancement in technology  (like the game Rock Smith) and my dad playing the guitar learning to actually play prob wouldn’t be that hard.
• Woodworking
  • I enjoyed wood shop class in high school
• Metalworking
  • Don’t know much about this but welding looks like fun
• Marksmanship / Archery
  • Ever since watching Top Shot on History channel I have wanted to shoot a gun.
  • Archery was listed as a separate category but I think it should be labeled under Marksmanship.
• Collecting
  • But to collect what?
  • Baseball cards like Jerry and Frank
  • Stamps
  • This could go in hand with with the next hobby: Model Building
• Model Building
  • My dad and I build a model car when I was younger and I bought him a model car of the car he used to race with back in the day. We have yet to put it together so that could be a stepping stone.
• Whittling
  • Don’t know much about whittling either but sounds like it could be fun. Whittlin’ Man
• Geocaching?
  • Sounds like it could be fun.
  • Some Uncharted shit right there.
• Sports (don’t really consider sports a hobby)
  • I don’t really consider sports a hobby, although I guess if your not a professional it is a hobby.
  • But my idea of a hobby is something  you can do at home. Which would in theory eliminate Marksmanship and Geocaching but I mean if you need a playing field/alley then I don’t think its really a hobby. Thoughts?
• Bowling (separate listing)
  • Considering I am already in a bowling league I guess I already have this hobby.
• Pool/Billiards (separate listing)
  • I love playing pool, however it can get very expensive. If I had my own pool table I would definitely be doing this hobby a lot.
• Letter Writing
  • Pen Pal letter could be interesting. Opportunity to meet some interesting people with some amazing stories.
• Martial Arts
  • I love watching UFC/MMA and have been interested in taking up martial arts classes.
  • Laura and I even attempted to go but I just can’t keep motivated to keep going.
• Photography
  • This could be interesting.
• Card Playing
  • I like playing card online.
  • Texas Hold Em on Facebook
  • Gin on Yahoo.
• Blogging
  • What do you think I am doing right now?
  • I just cant come up with enough content to blog regularly.
• Paintball
  • Probably the closest I will ever get to shooting a gun if I ever decided to go.
  • I am just not to keen on getting pelted with paint balls….OUCH!
• Computer Programming
  • Considering this is my current job I think I will pass on this as a hobby.
• Not on the list but just came to me while watching a commercial: Bicycling
  • Good exercise and fun in the spring/summer.
  • I would just lose rhythm during the winter months.

Please help me decided what my new hobby should be:

A difference a year makes….

I know a lot has happen since my last post that I didn’t get a chance to post about….because well I’ve been busy, and I don’t think about posting to my blog all the time.

Anyways….a year ago today I was introduce to the most wonderful person in the world.  She is so amazingly, wonderful and beautiful and to quote Bruno Mars, “…and I tell her everyday…”  A year ago today has definitely been the best day of my life so far.  It has been such a wonderful year getting to know Laura and I am so excited to spend many more years, learning more about her and experiencing many new firsts together.

I LOVE YOU BABY!! HAPPY “the day we met” :-*

2nd Best Day of My Life

The first best day of my life was on 4/28/2010 when I was introduce to Laura.  Six wonderful and amazing months later, Laura surprised me with tickets to the Giants game.  It was my 6th month anniversary and Christmas present.  Since I have always wanted to go to a football game, this was the 2nd best day of my life.  Here are some picture from the game:

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Merry Christmas

This Christmas was one of the best Christmas’s I have ever had. Christmas Eve, Laura came with me and my family to my dad’s cousin’s out in Selden. Christmas day, I went with Laura to her Uncle’s out in Coram. It is just so wonderful, spending Christmas with someone you really care about, and someone who really cares about you.

Than you for being such an amazing person. I love you sooo verry muuch. Words can not express how much I LOVE YOU!!

HAPPY 7 MONTHS BABY!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP-POP, WE ALL MISS YOU

100 Strong

I am dedicating 100th post to my amazing girlfriend Laura. I can’t imagine life without her. I believe things happen for a reason, and I believe she came into my life at the right time. When I am with her all my troubles seem to dissolve away. One look at a her and her beautiful smile, immediately puts a smile on my face. If I was having a bad day, her smile puts all that to rest. I feel so comfortable around her, I feel like I can talk to her about anything and the best parts is I do and she does the same.

HAPPY 5 MONTHS BABY!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!

Thirty-K

So, today on the way home from work I reached 30,000 miles. Lucky I was at a stop sign so I was able to take a picture lol

ThirtyK

New Phone – Droid 2

Sunday September 19th – I order a new phone from Verizon. I order the Motorola Droid 2 online for $99 bucks. $100 online discount and $100 new every two discount.

the box

the box

the phone..closed

the phone..open

Montauk 2010

August 29th, 2010 – Laura and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Montauk.  We were actually supposed to the previous weekend, but mother nature decided to rear her ugly head so we canceled our trip.  The day was absolutely beautiful…a little hot but beautiful non-the-less.  It took us about 2 hours to get out there, because of cause Montauk Highway get down to a two lane highway so traffic comes to a crawl.  We made sandwiches and brought those with us and had a nice  picnic once we got there.  Looking back now, we probably should have stop to eat on the way there because you had to pay for parking until 4 but that didn’t matter.  After we ate we went to tour the light house.  Nine bucks an adult but it was so much fun and such a wonderful day.  We toured the museum and then we walked up the light house tower which was 137 steps.  The top of the tower was very small.  You can only fit about 5-8 people up there.  After the light house we went down to the “beach” area.  I say “beach” area because its really just rocks.  Brought me back to my youth though and skipping stones, although that shore was not conducive to skipping stones.

After Montauk, we headed home and we stopped in East Hampton to eat.  We ate at Citta Nueva.  A nice little contemporary Italian place.  Somewhat expensive $14 for a personal pizza and $11 bucks for a Caesar Salad.  After we ate we went to Scoop Du Jour.  Laura got some ice cream, I was still a little full from dinner so I passed.

Check out our pictures belows (Laura’s Picture start after my picture of lighthouse from beach):

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Bowling Week 12

Monday August 23rd was week 12 of bowling league.  I order my new ball.  A 14lb. Columbia Burst with conventional grip.  My ball was not in stock so, I was hoping they’d be able to get the ball in today and drill it but apparently none of he’s suppliers had the ball so he had to order it from the Columbia Manufacturer. The Columbia Manufacturer is in Ohio.  He is hoping to get the ball by Thursday or Friday.  I hope he gets the ball by Friday, because I registered to bowl in a tournament at East Meadow Lanes.

Game 1:	98	- 0 Strikes
Game 2:	176	- 5 strikes - Turkey - Took Point - Switched to 14lb House Ball
Game 3:	110	- 2 strikes - Missed turkey
Total:	384
Average:	128