Subscribe
NaBloWrimo Day 28 & 29 – Retreat
Well, I broke my right front wheel and a whole lot more. I don’t even want to talk about how much that’s gonna cost. I’m tired. My throat is hurting. I need a day or two of rest. This will be today and the 29th. I just need some time away from all this to find a smile or two again. Just been a rough day. I’m staying positive as best as I can but there’s only so much smiles when you realize you’re spending more on your car than it really is worth…and there’s not much you can do about it.
Such is life. It goes on and so will I.
I’ll be back Friday afternoon with something. I’m not yet sure what that something will be.
Until then…
NaBloWriMo Day 24 – ZOMBIIIEESS!
What I did today in 8 minutes –
NaBloWriMo- Day 22 – Broadcastin’
I did day 22…LIVE ON TEH AIR! It was fun!
NaBloWriMo Day 21 – Musical Moments
There are two songs that get me a jumpin’ and doing the boot scootn’ boogie. Both songs are by a great American named Jerry Reed. You remember Jerry from the “Smokey and the Bandit” movies. He was also one of the best artists of a generation. He’s one of my favorites and it was sad when he passed away some years back. Man was just cool personified. Two songs below for your listening pleasure. Both are hilarious fun. First is “Amos Moses” and second is “Lord Mr. Ford.”
NaBloWriMo Day 20 – NaNoWriMo Prep
Today was supposed to be politics, but I’m pretty fed up with the whole political chess board right now. I think if I tried to quantify my frustration I’d probably have another stroke (this is a joke…nobody wants another stroke) or end up throwing myself into a padded room with locks and a custom fit jacket.
I’ve also discovered that I primarily enjoy fictional writing. It’s taken less then twenty days of National Blog Writing Month but I figured it out. I’m just not that into blogging anymore. I obviously have things to say but most of the time it’s not worth trying to put the small voice out there. I’d probably write more about politics and religion but I feel as if both arenas have been overrun and fouled beyond recognition. Any kind of courteous discourse has been left at the edge of the field that has now become a battleground 0f ideology, theology and political theory. The lines between the two subjects seems to blur, twist and turn at times into something that is both terrifying and fascinating.
Couple that with the “devils advocate” perspective I’ve taken on Christianity and you’ve really not going to get anywhere with what you’ve got bouncing around in your head. I think given some time and maturing I can get these ideas fertilized and marinated into something that resembles a strong steak worthy of a few awards.
All this to say that I’ve found that nurturing my novel writing side has begun to take root within my heart and soul. Come November I’ll be writing a novel through the entire month. I may not survive. I may end up going crazy or wandering around 16th street mall telling everyone Hilary Clinton is a lizard intent on killing us all (*cough* balloon boys dad is crazy *cough*) but dang it I will have written a novel by the end of November.
It is my destiny.
NaBloWriMo Day 19 – Aha!
I can’t say enough good things about my friend Pam. Her story is a pretty cool one. Check out her website to read more about her. I’ll give you the short inspiring version.
Pam used to weigh a lot. She was big. Overweight. You can see before and after photos here.
My friend Pam decided she’d had enough. She wanted to be better. She needed to seek a way to return to where she controlled her life again. She had the surgery. Some people view the surgery as a quick fix. Not Pam. She went to the classes. She made sure this was the right decision. She invested time and effort to make this happen. It was hard work coming out of the surgery and adjusting to the new life she had created.
Pam wouldn’t take the easy way out. She decided since she’d been given a second chance she was going to own it. She began to train. Run. Hike. Adventure Race. Pam took control of her life once more and showed everyone that she could indeed kick (pardon my language) ass. Pam lost over 400 pounds as a result of the surgery, hard exercise and work.
She could have slipped back into her old ways and given up that second chance. She refused.
The first time I saw Pam after the surgery I was floored. She looked amazing. She looked vibrantly alive. And for what was probably the first time she was truly happy with her life. She had done this. She had beaten it down with a big stick. And for that I was proud. Pam’s gone on to do some pretty cool things and I don’t think she’s finished. She’s had small doors closed on her but she usually manages to bust a few more down with a running leap.
It is for that reason that I encourage you to vote for Pam in the AHA moment sweepstakes. Because she realized exactly what it would take to live her dream again…and she did it. It is her victory and those around her that have supported her.
I’m proud and honored to call Pam a friend and I’m proud to personally ask for your vote.
NaBloWriMo Day 16 – The Turning
Fictional Friday continues. Part one is here and part two is here. Onwards with part three or aka “Chapter two – The turning”.
Read on!
NaBloWrimo Day 15 – Smote the Poet
I know the title doesn’t rhyme. I’m pretty sure choosing “poetry” as a subject was one of my less intelligent moves in the long run since I’ve discovered I can’t write a lick or line of the poem variety. As the title suggests, I’ve been smote. Smited. I’m not a poet and I totally know it.
So I went and found some famous poems (and maybe not so famous ones) and put ‘em here.
NaBloWriMo Day 14 – Aaronmusical
I think that my life could be made into a movie. I’m not saying this because I’m cooler than most of you or anything. I think it would make a great John Cusack bromance romantic comedy medical drama with a little thriller here and there. I’m pretty sure Mr. Cusack’s films that have featured many of these similar kind of storylines would lend themselves to my story. In fact, I don’t think anyone could play me with as much finesse as John Cusack.
What music would my movie contain? Well, I’m glad you asked. Because I’m going to tell you. Whether you like it or not. So there. 
Read the full article »
NaBloWriMo Day 13 – Another Day
I think the song “16 tons” could very much apply to me. And look, I found it!
I spent most of my weekend decompressing from work (aka why I took Sat and Sun off) and when I got back to the job today I compressed again. Came home, found me some Sims 3 and played that until now.
It’s 3:44am on a Tuesday. Do you know where your Aaron is?
Well, I’m right here, so that’s solved.
Read the full article »
-
- @MistyMontano how much would it take for me to try out? ;)
- http://twitpic.com/17zuch - End of the day is here! #fb
- @_onmyway_ it was at times. Other times I was in love with all the cowgirls. #acowboyatheart
Follow me @aarondelay -
Live from the 303 by Aaron DeLay is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. -
