Julia is sick. I didn't get to see her yesterday. :( I knew I was right; my ex-wife said the Mouse was real sick on Monday night and threw up in her bed, the poor kid. I did get to talk to her twice yesterday and wanted to go over there, but she fell back asleep. My exwife finally did text me this morning to state that Julia DID go to school today, so that makes me feel good. I don't know, I REALLY miss my Mouse today. I have realized that there is nothing -- NOTHING -- on this earth like being a parent.
Wow, I feel very weird today. Down quite a bit. I don't know why, but I have a sense of overwhelming guilt today.
Eric Lindros retires today. A woulda-coulda-shoulda kind of career he had. My god was this kid a beast when he first started playing, but damn, he could never learn to keep his head up. That, plus insane parents, ultimately led to his downfall. My god the excitement he would generate when he would step onto the ice. One of my favorite memories about Lindros is of course the 'Pants' game. The Flyers were playing the Rangers in the playoffs, and Lindros scores with about 8 seconds left in the game to lift the Flyers to victory. I'll never forget me and my brother going out of our minds, screaming and yelling. I called my friend John from the upstairs phone and looked down and realized that I had no pants on, just me boxers. My pants somehow came off during the celebration, lol, and I still don't know how it happened. Great memories. I met Lindros at a pregame skate in Tampa one year, and he was so very cool to me, signed a few things. I will always have a softspot in my heart for the Big E, and I wish him all the best and a prosperous and most importantly a healthy life away from the rink. Thanks Eric, thanks a lot. You were truly one of a kind.
Speaking of the Bums, they play the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight in what should be a doozy. They haven't been playing well recently, but hopefully they'll right the ship tonight and play a good game. Go Bums!
Tina and I got to talking yesterday about the Olympics. To make a long story short, we have decided to go to Vancouver in 2010. Who knows where our lives will be at that time, but with Amy living out there in Seattle, we have a place to stay. Tina and I get along so good it is sick. I'm going to kiss that girl soon.
I was reading the Philly Daily News today and they mentioned an Eagles game in which Westbrook took a punt return against the Giants all the way back for a TD in the closing seconds of the game. I remember the game like it was yesterday, and it was back in 2003. I can remember being at a party for Julia's baptism, and there I was texting Marilyn. Maybe that's where the guilt is coming from today, who knows. All I know is that the game was in 2003, and that me and Marilyn went on for four more years after that. My god. I really don't know what to think about that, I know it doesn't make me feel real good.
I spoke with TerriLynn on Monday night and she seems to be doing good. We really haven't talked much since I saw her in Tampa, but that's OK. She's a great kid, very hot, but like I said before, I really don't want to get into a relationship with her. She's not what I am looking for, in addition, she's 300 miles away. I've done the long-distance thing and it just doesn't work. She has her life, and I have mine. There's a lot of attraction there, but she just doesn't fit. Hot as balls she is, but I mean hey, come on, she's 24. She asked me about the reunion show and I just don't know about that yet. I'm going, no doubt, but maybe I'll see her, maybe I won't. I just don't know. I don't want to get sucked in, ya know?
I think I am going to paint a window today when I get home. I'm thinking of getting back into the stained glass deal for some side money. I'll post some pics on here of my work when I get a chance. Tina and I were walking through the neighboorhoods on Halloween and I marked out at all the money that could be made. I showed her the pictures of what i did at my old house and she couldn't believe it.
My model friend Cameron is getting a call tonight to set something up for THAT. :)
Fathers be good to your daughters, daughters will love like you do.
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers, so mothers be good to your daughters too.
John Mayer is fantastic. Enjoy.
