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Just a number

June 1st, 2009 by admin
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 As most of you know, I recently celebrated my 26th birthday and to be honest, birthdays are starting to be depressing.  Let’s face it,  the fun factor  of birthdays takes a sharp decline once you hit your 21st which gives you all your adult freedoms.   Granted turning 25 gives you some better insurance rates but nothing will be beat getting your license at 16, or ”legally” drinking on your 21st.

Here are the highlights on my birthday:

1. Jess pointing out my grey hairs that are starting to come in

2. Worked

3. Had a mini party at a bar that ended by 10:30 and I was in bed by 11

Heck, in college I didn’t start my parties till 11!  Is it that I’ve become more “mature” or the fact that there’s just not as much party gas left in the tank?  I’m starting to understand why people stop celebrating birthdays all together.  Though here’s my new take on age:

It’s just a number.

Do you just give up on life and stay in and watch movies all night on the weekends because you are “too old”.  You can’t lose that motivation to experience life at it’s fullest.  Nowadays I must admit I love just laying around the house after a long work week, but you have to see the big picture.  Our time on the earth is short in the grand scheme of things.  You can’t dwell on the past thinking “I miss the college days of playing soccer every night and having fun with my buddies” because by the time you are done day dreaming about those days it’ll be “I miss when I was 26 and being able to go away on the weekends without the kids”.  I tell myself to focus on all the good stuff in my life right now and when I think about it, it’s really a great deal.  Yeah college was fun and enjoyable, but I was broke and studying all the time.  It’s nice having your own money, going on vacations to fun places and living freely with my best friend and wife. 

So whether you’re 25 going on 26 or 49 going on 50, age is just a number. You never know, this week could be your last.  So before you complain about another week of work or sweating the small stuff, remember to check out your bucket list every now and get out there and enjoy life.  Plan that vacation you been wanting, do something spontaneous on a weeknight, say yes to going out with friends when you are tired because if you can’t tell the difference between last week and the week before, you’re doing something wrong!

This is so true

This is so true

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Funny Fri…make that Wednesday

May 6th, 2009 by admin
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It’s Wednesday, the last day of my work week since Jess and I leave for London tomorrow!  Here’s some videos and pictures that had me cracking up:

The scene: A guy who charges $2 for a hug invades the territory of a guy who gives free hugs.  Pretty funny ending.

So what does $20 get me?  HILARIOUS

 

Let’s make some bad decisions..

 

M…V…P!!!!

Top 10 plays for Lebron James this year, just crazy.  Not exactly a “funny” clip unless your laughing at the people he takes to school in these highlights …

 

 

This was the scene at work when everyone got the computer virus yesterday…

computers_down Funny Fri...make that Wednesday

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George Update

April 28th, 2009 by admin
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Holy Heck time is flying by.  I try hard to keep my website updated but lately it’s been near impossible to get some new content.   Here’s a rundown of the latest events:

  • Spent the last weekend in Columbus with the Sandru’s/Parker’s/and Persiani’s.  Check out the pictures on the Pictures Tab
  • Refinancing the house, lowest rates in 50+ years = big savings
  • Getting ready for London/Paris; we leave next Thursday !
  • Getting estimates for a new deck for the house
  • Finishing up my application for Grad school at Duquesne.  I have to write an essay which I’m not looking forward to.

There you have it, my top 5 time consumers the past two weeks.   I’m sure I’ll have plenty of content to write about once we get back from overseas.  Until then keep updated on twitter (crgeorge03).

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Pittsburgh: A tour

April 20th, 2009 by admin
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Last week,  I had a consultant from my old company email me about his wife accompanying him on his next trip to Pittsburgh and wanted to know if there were any “must-do” or see places.  Granted, I’ve really only lived in Pittsburgh for 7 months but  I gave it my best shot.  Here are some of the places that you should check out and experience when visiting:

Segway in Paridise

Not sure I’d really refer to Pittsburgh as Paradise but this sounds like a great new way to tour the city.

Starting at Station Square on the South Shore.  On the tour you will see  Heinz Field,  PNC Park,  Point State Park, Gateway Center,  PPG Plaza, along Grant St,  the Theater Cultural District and glide along the North Shore Riverwalk”

Cost: $59 + tax a person for a two hour tour

Duquesne Incline

incline Pittsburgh: A tour

One of the most popular attractions is taking a ride up Mt. Washington in the Incline.  The incline was first operative in 1877 for the residents of Duquesne Heights and Mt. Washington.  At the top you’ll have a great view of the “golden triangle of downtown Pittsburgh”.  The Incline was even ranked in the top 10 most romantic spots in America by MSN.com.Cost: $2 one-way for adults, $1 for kids

 

Kennywood Amusement Park

Founded in 1898, Kennywood park mixes the old and new rides to offer great thrills in it’s historic park.  Boasting some of the worlds best wooden roller coaster, AMAZING Potato Patch Fries,  and one of the best haunted parks I’ve ever been to, it’s a park that’s a must visit while in Pittsburgh.  Also be sure to check out the nearby water park “Sandcastle

 Thunderbolt; A classic!

Cost: $34 for adults, $21 for Junior (under 46″)

Restaurants

La Travola

La Travola sits atop Mt. Washington and offers a great authentic Italian dinner.  Walking distance from the Incline, La Travola has great menu and, my favorite part, is a B.Y.O.B.  so take a few bottles of wine, or a 6′er and enjoy the evening.

Hofbrauhaus

Recently open, Hofrauhaus features genuine Bavarian cuisine along with many world famous beers from Germany.  I have not been here yet but have heard many good comments about the food and beer.

The Church Brew Works

My favorite brewery in Pittsburgh and probably the most unique one I’ve been to.  This brewery is located in a renovated shell of a historic Church, with the brewing taking place where the altar once stood.  If you can get past the “drinking in a church” part, then you’ll definitely love the beer AND the food in this unique surrounding.

church_works Pittsburgh: A tour

These are obviously just a sampling of the many great things to do in Pittsburgh.  You can always check out a Pirates game and see one of the best parks in baseball or do some shopping/drinking at Station Square, Southside Works or the Waterfront.

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Funny Friday: 2

April 17th, 2009 by admin
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FUNNY FRIDAY!!   Another work week is almost over and I know I’m failing to produce some reading material during the week. I haven’t had time lately to write any articles during the week but  I have one in the works and should be out by Tuesday, so check back!
In the mean time here’s some stuff to get you through Friday and I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Water Balloons: Yeah they scare the crap out of me too

Water Balloons: Yeah they scare the crap out of me too

 

Thanks to Danielle Reese for the next clip.

Working on this one with Beau but it’s not working so well…

micro_mac Funny Friday: 2
More Cow Bell!!

 Let’s hope you don’t run into this guy…

Believe It

Believe It

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Funny Friday

April 10th, 2009 by admin
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Today is Funny Friday!!  What’s Funny Friday you ask?  Oh nothing, just the GREATEST BLOG ENTRY OF THE WEEK!  And you are oh so lucky to be checking it out!

Everyone loves Friday; the weekend is about to start and we can all forget the hectic work week .  With all eyes on the weekend, sometimes it hard to get through the workday, time seems to go a slower than usual so I want to provide some entertainment to help get you through it.  Below are my picks of funny quotes, videos or jokes.  Let the funny begin!

 

Justin Timberlake is hilarious on SNL, here’s proof #1

 

Jim Carey does Vanilla Ice (thanks to Jess to showing me  this)

 

“The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts”

 

If you thought I could do a blog with funny videos without one with Will Ferrel in it you don’t know me at all…

I’m a MAN… an ANCHORMAN!

 

This camel got the short straw…

 

already_fat Funny Friday

Have a great weekend, make the most of it.

(Send me your favorite links of funny videos or pictures)

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