Killer Weekend

INDY 500 Album
Indy 500 Video

This weekend was slammed with non stop action. My bro Miguel came into town this weekend, and when we get together we bro out.

Friday:

Miguel and I met up at his old house, and threw a bonfire. Had a few people over. Didn't drink too much because I had to work Saturday morning. Miguel drank too much and puked all over the side of my car.

Saturday:
Left for Indianapolis around 2. Met up with my friend Vivek and his girl Reema at Bazbeaux Pizza which was delicious. Miguel and I got the "Carnivore Deluxe" as we called it that has every meat you can think of... delicious. We then went to a ghetto ass hookah bar in a Industrial part of Indianapolis. It was definitely a hole in the wall. We then went back to Viveks townhouse. Miguel and I decided to go swimming. Jumped the fence because the pool closed after 10 and then went for a dip. We then left after 10 minutes and conned Reema and Vivek to join us.

Sunday:
We went to the Indy 500, which was definitely "The greatest race in the world. " We had and an awesome time. We were a part of history, the hottest Indy 500 on record at 96 Degrees, with a track temp over 130 degrees. Glad we brought SPF 90. Drove home after the race. On our way home from the T-Bell run we got pulled over in O'Fallon because Miguel didn't signal, and went around a tow truck in a intersection. I will now do a dialogue of our O'Fallon police interception.

Background- We get lighted up 500 feet away from the intersection of Mexico and Hwy K. We both roll down our windows.

Me: Hey man, you better put the keys on the dash board.

Miguel: *Removes keys and puts them on the roof of the car*

Cop: *Approaches vehicle shining flashlight on Miguel and I*
Cop: I pulled you over for two reasons, you didn't signal when you switched lanes, and you went around that tow truck in a intersection. Have you been drinking tonight?

Miguel: No sir.

Cop: Can I see your ID. *Looks over at me* You too.
Do you guys have anything you shouldn't?
*Flashes light on unopened bottle of wine in cupholder*

Miguel and I: *Pointing at wine* Yeah this.

Me: *hand over my ID*

Cop: *Flashes light on Miguels wallet*

Miguel: *Sorting through his wallet, finally produces a Military ID and Virginia drivers license*

Cop: Have you been drinking tonight?

Miguel: No

Cop: Who's car is this, and where are you guys coming from?

Miguel: This is a rental, and I'm here on orders.

Me: We just got back from the Indy 500. *Pointing at Miguel* This kid was in the parade.

Miguel: *Looks at me like wtf*

Cop: Alright. You know you don't have to put your keys on the roof.

Miguel: I just did it to be safe.

Cop: *Walks back to his car with IDs in hand*

Background- Backup arrives and pulls behind the cop that pulled us over.

Miguel: You think I'm gonna get a ticket?

Me: I don't know man... Military ID.

Miguel: It's freaking Memorial Day. I was like what the fuck when you said "This kid was in the parade."

Me: Please... "I'm on orders." We're both bullshitting.

Miguel: Crazy ass weekend man. Epic.

Me: I had a slight feeling we'd get pulled over... We've been speeding all weekend.

Miguel: Tell you friends about your awesome weekend with me man.

Me: For Sure man, this is going in my blog.

Miguel and I: *Laugh*

2 minutes go by

Cop: *Comes back with IDs* Be safe have a good night. *Walks back to his car*

Miguel and I: *Look at each other and laugh*

Me: Fucking Military ID man...

Miguel: Works like a charm man. 3rd time it has saved me.

Weekend was epic!

Awakening Countless Memories

2:58AM

I was organizing my "office" tonight when I ran across old pictures that I completely forgot about. It's funny how when we see certain images a switch flips in our head. We start remembering that event, how we felt, our state of mind, and certain memories associated with those images.

This post will end abruptly, I wish I knew how I could wrap it up... but I think it's better this way. Much like our memories.

Image 1: Daedra and I

This photo was taken at a Cardinals game. My sister, Nick, Daedra, and I chose to go to the game after receiving free tickets from my parents business. We left after the 6th inning over hunger. As we were walking out of the stadium, Pujols scored a home run.
On a decision over food, we went to a pizzeria off Delmar in U City. Above this pizzeria was a tattoo parlor. To cut the story short- That was the night I got my first tattoo.

But with this picture I recalled a lot of good memories I had with Daedra. Fishing in New Town, Prom, Truman Lake...

She opened up a new world for me. Still can't thank her enough.

Image 2: Oscar and Layla

This is one of three pictures that I have that isn't blurry with the both of them in it. Ferrets don't like to be still. They're very energetic, I only snapped this shot because I disoriented them with the flash.

With this picture comes a story of how I got these two rascals. They were a birthday gift from Daedra. Over the past year and a half these two have brought much joy to my life. As annoying as they can be at times, I love them to death.

We got Oscar from Petsmart. When I first saw him in his glass cage he frightened me. I didn't want an albino ferret. The Petsmart guy got him out and let me hold him; to get a feel for him. In a split second I decided that he was a lovable bastard.

After realizing that Oscar was lonely in his new home we decided to get Layla. We spotted Layla at the mall, through a glass window. She was energetic, smart, and curious. She was the only one who could jump out of the cage when the door open. After getting her, we took her home to meet Oscar.

Image 3: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This image was taken close to Thanksgiving 2008. We drove to Toronto from Niagara Falls. This was a few weeks after my break up with Daedra. I remember the drive from St. Louis to Niagara still. It was in the 30s, I topped my car out at 138mph on 70 East somewhere in Illinois. We were gridlocked in Ohio for 2 hours, moving less than a mile. A memory that really sticks to me was the talk I had with Niki during the drive. We talked about relationships, how they sucked when they end. How to move on. How its for the best. It will probably remain as the best heart-to-heart talk I've ever had with her.

In this image you will also see an Electric Blue Mitsubishi Lancer. I kept on this persons ass all the way into downtown Toronto. I was slightly excited to see another Lancer almost like mine, but it wasn't- that owner cheaped out and bought an ES.

There are many memories in Toronto, but writing all of them would turn this post into a novel.

Deflect

If there is one that that I have always wanted to do... It is to turn a good girl, bad. I think I would get much joy out of the entire affair. The object is to turn an ultra religious, mannered, angel, abstinent girl into the exact opposite. I have no idea why, but I think it would be a glorious accomplishment. A personal accomplishment.

Outlook

Ever since I can remember I have always wondered how I will turn out in the future. My first memory of this is when I was about ten. I looked in the mirror and tried to figure out how I would look 10 years from now. My appearence was one thing I was always curious about, as I have gotten older; I wonder what kind of character I will build upon, and how my future will unfold.

Before going to bed on most nights I always try to predict how my next five years will turn out. Hopefully in that time I will have my masters, I'll be taking over my fathers company, and maybe getting ready to settle down.

During these same "happy" outlooks I also wonder what were to happen if I died. How would my current assets be distributed? How would my debt be repaid? How will people get into my online credit card accounts, banking account, etc. I tend to worry more about how the chaos will be solved in my absence. Funny thing is that I still haven't resolved that issue. I really need to get on top of that.

Ever since I can remember I have always been a planner, and a thinker. I like to be in control of situations like this, but it isn't possible. I believe that's the reason why I have tried to become more carefree. No one can be absolutely sure of their future.