The Official Ryudy Blog

We've Moved

2006-03-01T21:09:00.000-08:00

That's right, We've Moved! If you've been coming from sparkeh.com, you would be going to the new blog. However, sparkeh.com had been directing you here so you may have started coming direct. Now is the time to go back to sparkeh.com as that is where the new blog is. We're back on wordpress again.

This blog will take you to the new one in 30 seconds if you don't click. All the posts that are on here are now on there also.

sparkeh.com

Sometimes...

2006-02-16T23:27:00.000-08:00

...it's not okay to say what you really feel because it's not right to feel that way.

Activity?

2006-02-16T23:06:00.000-08:00

It strikes me as astounding that there are so many things going on in the world and I can't find a single thing to write about these days. It's like I have lost my ability to blog. It's kind of ironic that I'm blogging about not being able to blog.

Maybe it's because this isn't my old blog and I want to have the same thing I had there but will never be able to recreate. I'm trying to write, but I'm just lacking the inspiration that I once had. Maybe it'll come to me one day.

-Ryan

New Puppy

2006-02-11T16:42:00.000-08:00

Please welcome Susie to the family! She's a 6 week old, full blooded, blood hound. Scooter and Sophy don't care for her much, but they'll learn to like her. :)

Eh, Eh, Eh

2006-02-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

Earlier, I was drafting a post and I decided to bin it. This is just to touch base with the world and let you know that I am still alive and that Internet has been installed at my new house now so I can post. The only problem with posting is that I have to come up with a topic to write about and there really isn't anything to write about right now.

I have to Audio Blog sometimes because something comes to my mind and if I don't get it down immediately, I will lose it in my mind.

I'm sure I can think of something.

Stay Tuned.

2006-01-20T11:15:00.000-08:00

2006-01-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

Unsecured Wireless

2006-01-03T20:42:00.000-08:00

So yeah, I'm back here at Mom's house in Deer Park until the move to Crosby happens on the 10th. The phone and stuff has been moved already so there's no way to get online here. Luckily, I have a laptop with a wireless card and the neighbors has this awesome network called "linksys" making it oh so easy to enjoy the Internet!

I love unsecured wireless.

Sex and the City Clip

2006-01-02T19:10:00.000-08:00

Carrie, you bitch. You are crazy!

Looking For It

2005-12-31T19:24:00.000-08:00

I saw this bedding on the bed that I am getting and fell in love. If you know where I can get it, please let me know. The brown squares are actually some kind of vinyl feeling material. It's either from Linens 'n Things or Bed Bath and Beyond. I checked their websites and cannot find it. Maybe it's on ebay or something.

Thanks!

Gay Marriage

2005-12-25T23:04:00.000-08:00

So, I was browsing around the web and I ran across this picture that basically says that even animals know that same sex relations are wrong. Well, I am here to disprove that idea.

There are two dogs in this house, both male. I can guarantee you that they hump each other. I've seen it. Thus, that sign on the bus is wrong.

People

2005-12-25T22:32:00.000-08:00

Do you have a friend that confuses you sometimes in the things they say? I have one of those friends and it is so confusing to talk to them. Sometimes they say something to me and I'm not sure whether to process it looking as it as a serious remark or a simple jest. It's incredibly confusing. To be honest, I have that problem with Rudy sometimes too. It's usually a joke with him, but with the other friend, it's not always that way and it annoys me.

Do you have a friend that talks down to you and doesn't realize they do it? Or maybe they don't care that they do it? My friend mentioned above does that too and it's just as confusing. It usually is a by product of the fact that I don't know whether or not they're serious or joking.

Whatever though. I don't need their drama in my life. I try to be a caring friend and I get served drama, not even a la mode, and am expected to still be a friend. I'm not going to take it anymore because I don't have to.

Way Back

2005-12-23T10:09:00.000-08:00

Wow, how I remember the days back then. I saw "Heads-up 7-up" and was like, dang! I remember playing that game on the days it rained and we couldn't go out to recess in elementary. I feel so old when I read stuff like this.

Do you remember...

Before the MySpace frenzy.

Before the Internet & text messaging.

Before Sidekicks & iPods.

Before MIKE JONESSS

Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX.

Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night.

When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.

When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.

When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.

When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our walkmans.

Way back.

Tag.

Hide-n-Go Seek at dusk.

Red Light, Green Light.

Heads Up 7 Up.

Playing Kickball & Dodgeball until your porch light came on.

Hopskotch.

Slip-n-Slides.

Tree Houses.

Mother May I?

Red Rover.

Four Square.

Hula Hoops.

The annoying Nano Pets & Furbies.

Playing Street Hockey with the neighborhood friends.

Running through the sprinklers.

Happy Meals where you chose a Barbie or a Hot Wheels car.

Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car.

Wait.

Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons in your PJ's still wrapped up in your Garfield comforter.

Hey Arnold, Doug, Rugrats.

The original Power Rangers

Or what about:

The Secret Life of Alex Mac.

Ren & Stimpy.

Double Dare.

Rocko's Modern Life.

AAAHH!! REAL MONSTERS.

Wild & Crazy Kids.

Clarissa Explains it All.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

The original cast members.

Kenan & Kel.

Who could forger Snick? & Nick @ Nite with Bewitched, I Dream of Jenie, The Facts of Life & I Love Lucy.

Where everyone wanted to be in love after watching The Wonder Years.

Not finished yet.

Kool-Aid was the drink of choice.

Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school.

Class field trips.

POGS

When Christmas was the most exciting time of year.

When $5 seemed like a million, & another dollar a miracle.

When you begged to go to McDonalds for dinner everyday.

When Toys R Us overuled the mall.

Go back to the time when

Decisions were made by going 'eeny-meeny-miney-moe'.

Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming 'do over!'

'Race issue' ment arguing about who ran the fastest.

Money issues were handled by whoever was banker in 'Monopoly'.

It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.

Being old referred to anyone over 20.

A chance to skate as a couple at the local roller rink was like winning the lottery.

The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was cooties.

Nobody was prettier than Mom.

Nobody was cooler or stronger than Dad.

Scrapes & bruises were kissed & made better.

It was a big deal to finally be tall enought to ride the 'big people' rides at the fair.

When playing Nintendo was the hardest thing ever.

When Ninja Turtles ruled the world.

If you can remember most or all of these then you have lived in the 90's!

Casual Friday

2005-12-22T08:52:00.000-08:00

Sandwich

2005-12-20T22:39:00.000-08:00

I just had what is possibly the best damn turkey sandwich I have ever had. It had it all: turkey in every bite, just the right amount of Miracle Whip, crispy lettuce, and that oh so wonderful 7 grain bread.

Don't you wish you had a sandwich like mine?

Welch's Fruit Snacks

2005-12-18T10:45:00.000-08:00

These are the best effing candies ever! Me and Ryan have had like 3 packs this weekend. That is all.

--Rudy

Gary Coleman Gingerbread Man

2005-12-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

Rudy and I were watching this top 5 thing on the food network and there was this 24" gingerbread man and the announcer was like, "He's about as tall as Gary Coleman. 'What you talkin' bout Willis?"' It was perhaps the most histerical thing I'd ever heard. Especially with all the scandal surrounding Gary Coleman lately.

That is all.
(it was so funny, i almost audioblogged so i wouldn't forget to blog it.)

Leo & Libra Compatibility

2005-12-17T17:41:00.000-08:00

Rudy and I were reading on Yahoo Astrology and found this compatibility thing between a Leo, me, and a Libra, him. Every aspect of it is totally true. I'm not even talking about the "read between the lines" aspect either. The part about the flamboyancy is true for me and the decision making part for him is true as well. Read it or not, the choice is yours.

-Ryan

When Leo and Libra join together in a love match, theirs is an agreeable union. Being situated two signs apart in the Zodiac, Leo and Libra experience a deep understanding of the inner-workings of the other. When the Lion's unbounded energy mixes with Libra's natural sense of harmony, this is a romance of great balance. Leo and Libra are both outlandish versus reserved, direct versus peace loving. They can enjoy a very smooth relationship because each can appreciate and benefit from the positive attributes of the other.

Libra calms and soothes Leo's flamboyance. As a couple, Leo and Libra are well balanced. Libra lays on the charm and good manners, which tame Leo's direct and acerbic personality. But Leo is far more decisive than Libra. Leo can help their partners to make decisions more easily and act on them, and they can teach the art of spontaneity.

Leo is ruled by The Sun and Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus. The two Signs coming together form the basic foundation of relationships -- warmth and passion. The Sun and Venus go well together. The sun is a masculine energy and Venus a feminine, so this relationship strikes a balance between energies. Venus is about the beauty of romance, and The Sun is about invigorating life spreading warmth. This couple sustain one another for a long time.

Leo is a Fire Sign and Libra is an Air Sign. These two elements combined either fuel one another seemlessly or diminish one another's efforts. Libra can negotiate with the impetus and vigor of Leo, and both partners tend to take part in one another's projects. They have established a perfect balance and tick clockwork! When they are joined, anything is possible, but this couple must be mindful of one another's feelings and desires. Leo's action-oriented approach to may conflict with Libra's more passive, come-what-may outlook. Both Signs have a variety of interests, and Leo's need to get involved gives them great stories to share with the more reserved Libra.

Leo is a Fixed Sign and Libra is a Cardinal Sign. Leo's endurance outpaces the fleeting whims of Libra, the initiator. They have to work together to make their dreams come true. Leo will be the leader because of their strength and forceful nature. Libra will quietly take the reins from an intellectual and team-oriented perspective. Leo likes to give orders through personal authority while Libra charms others into doing things and is happy to placating Leo's giant ego. It's important for Leo to understand sacrifice. Libra, able to see both sides of the argument, can compromise easily, while Leo may be more put out over having to yield.

What's the best aspect of the Leo-Libra relationship? It's the harmony resulting from the union of Venus and The Sun. The balance between self and other represented by this relationship is a great learning experience for both partners. Each partner makes up for what the other is missing, so theirs is a highly compatible relationship.

2005-12-17T14:40:00.000-08:00

Work...

2005-12-17T09:05:00.000-08:00

...sucks. Well, ok. It doesn't suck suck; it's more of an I don't want to be here. It's only 11 A.M. and already I'm done shelving my section...so now I spend the entire day sitting around being bored. I wish they could let me leave and still pay me my full day's of work.

Ah...oh well. Back to work!

--Rudy

First Audio Post

2005-12-16T21:46:00.000-08:00

My Life Story

2005-12-16T21:11:00.000-08:00

Boy, can't we all relate to this one? It's my slogan for life. :)

Houston

2005-12-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Houston, on the I-45 at Downtown.

Houston: It sure is nice. You'd never know it's the middle of December here since the temperature is not even below 50 degrees yet.

The New Sparkeh

2005-12-14T22:31:00.000-08:00

Welcome to The Official Ryudy Blog!

After much deliberation and consideration, I came to the realization that sparkeh.com can't continue to live as it has been. With the way things went down that one time, I have to figure something else out so that the blog will live up to the legacy of my old material. I hope that this new convergence will bring new creativity, possible opposing view points and much insight. This is my attempt at creating something that is a semi-rant zone, a creative outlet and a place to learn something that you don't already know.

Let me introduce you to my other half, Rudy. He's an English major at St. Thomas University here in Houston and is here to write on the blog. He is the intellectual in the relationship whereas I'm the free spirit whose mind is basically scattered everywhere thin and far. As of this post, Rudy and I have been together for six months and are looking forward to many more.

This is our joint venture in blog land and we hope that it will work out and that it will build up the steam that the Don't Laugh At Me legacy has left behind.

-Ryan