I blogged a while back about adding a function to allow people to register for updates to the blog.
Instead of adding another plug-in, I decided to correct the error w/my RSS feed. I intentionally altered the link out of fear sp@m engines would use it. However, I’ve heard very little fallout over such tactics so I corrected it.
If you ever wanted to get the blog via RSS, the link is functional again. (bottom right of the sidebar)
I’m tinkering w/adding a “new post notification” plug-in to the blog. This would allow people to sign up for email notifications of a new post on the blog or even receive the entire post by email.
While I am by no means popular in terms of heavy-weight bloggers, I am considering it as not everyone likes to load each and every blog page like I do. Many folks like to use notifications to save them the trouble of clicking each and every blog on their list to see if it has been updated recently.
So, I’m taking comments on how many people are interested in seeing such a feature here. Basically, you’d sign up w/your email address. Everytime I posted to the blog you would receive an email notification or an email of the post.
What say you all?
Steve from Atomic Mr X was kind enough to tweak my last 2 photos. He edited out the yellow wash of my glorious fluorescent lighting. Wasn’t that sweet of him?
I reloaded the images. If you scroll down you can see the ‘new and improved’ me. hehehe.
While blogrolling, I discovered I’d been tagged again. This time by Steve over at Bent Collective. Not being a meme whore, I don’t do these very often. (I think someone else tagged me for another one but I can’t find it at the moment…apologies)
So w/o further “cradoo”, I present the Meme of 4.
– I’ve had many but trying to pick the odd ones.
– a bath house clerk
– catering manager for a hotel
– police/fire/ems dispatcher
– EMT – ok, I’m still working on this one but it’s coming very soon!
If you sent a comment that hasn’t posted yet or an email to my blog mail account, I’m not ignoring you. My website host is experiencing trouble w/their email servers. Naturally, all of my email is working except for the blog one. Actually, it’s working, I just can’t access it.
I can’t complain too much. I’ve had very little trouble w/my hosting company. Shit happens. And if this is the worst that ever happens, I’ll be sittin’ pretty.
*And while I was typing this it came back up – heeheee*
I was all ready to review my resolutions for 2005 till I discovered I never posted them. Or maybe I did just not all together. So, I’m thinking, what were my goals again?
With the break up, having to move twice, and the death of my father, the year started out on a sad note. I was also troubled about the lack of direction my life was taking. I’d put things on hold for an unhealthy LTR and was left scrambling to pick up the pieces. So where am I now compared to a year ago? I managed to shake myself out of my malaise and “get busy”, thats where I am. *g*
For the nitty gritty, click here for the rest… Continue reading Year In Review
I’m moody today. Don’t ask me why, things are going fine at the moment.
I’m ‘fiddlin’ w/the blog a bit this week. Just some cosmetic changes. Large Tony gave me the idea for the pic links. I wanted to do circles but they just didn’t look right. I’m sure I’ll make more changes over the coming week but nothing overly exciting.
For those of you who read my OTHER blog, I’m folding it this week. I’m not really keeping up w/it as much as I should. I might bring it back in a new format to test WP2 but I’m not overly motivated right now. Of course, not having any free time might have something to do w/the lack of posts.
I get a lot of private emails regarding my posts. I’m never sure if I’m expected to respond so if I haven’t responded to your emails, I’m not ignoring you.
My gym schedule has really improved this month. Having they extra time for a change has helped. And having switched back to Gold’s to workout, I’m a lot happier. Gold’s just has more equipment geared towards muscle-building. Crunch was fine but they focus more on staying healthy and weight loss.
Today, I thought I’d give some shout-outs to my peeps in the blogosphere. (yeah, I know, stick to the hick accent) Or more simply, a nod to the blogs that have enriched my life over the past year.
Oh and special thanks to Pookie from Inherently Wrong for awarding me the “Blogger than screams raw sex” award.
A big thanks to Large Tony for his new pic link to my blog. The new link has quadrupled the number clicks from his site to mine. – Thanks T! If you don’t read Tony, you are missing a great blog. Tony makes no apologies for being a southern boy w/a big heart as well as a big schlong. Tony combines sweet innocence, raw sex appeal, a naughty but nice nature, and genuine sincerity into a powerfully attractive as well as erotic blog. You might start readin’ for the sex appeal but you’ll stay for so much more.
I discovered brettcajun completely by mistake. I was looking up some cajun recipes and landed on his blog. Being half cajun myself, I was immediately hooked. Brett is going thru a transition in his life right now and so far making a bang up job of it. His style of wit and cajun charm are not to be missed. (And being the devlishly sexy cajun he is, his occasional sexploits are scandalous too.)
On a sadder note (yes I know it’s not good grammar), one of my more recent blog additions, Bent Collective is dealing w/the recent passing of his mother. If you have a moment, please stop by and offer some kind words/thoughts for Steve. His loss, while not unexpected, marks the end of a difficult chapter. Besides being down right hunky, Steve’s blog offers up an insightful articulate read that serves to stimulate the mind as well as the soul. His approach is very similar to mine in that we both speak from a “skip the bull-shit” mentality.
And a local blog buddy, roblog has had his share of tragedy in the past year as well. Rob lost his ex-partner to AIDS just a few months back. It would take me too long to go into the incredible amount of love, honor, and compassion he showed thru the whole ordeal. Currently, he is trying to heal and move on with his life. Saying I admire and respect Rob doesn’t even come close. Rob represents the type of man I hope to be someday. And by that, I mean living life w/integrity as well as passion. (He thinks I’m a bit over the top w/my adorations. But we all need role models right? Why not a real every day guy?)
*And on a side rant, if you think AIDS is no longer a terminal illness, I suggest you take a read back thru Rob’s blog. This illness is still killing thousands and thousands of our loved one’s every year. Pointing fingers and blame or simply avoiding it is not the answer. Education and understanding are the keys to beating this awful destructive illness.*
Another local buddy, v-hold is going thru the pains/tribulations of adopting a child. And! All their hard work is about to pay off. Being someone who hopes to adopt a child within the next 5-7 years of my life, I’ve really been following his updates. Course, I never read for the parties, video games, tidbits, etc. No, I wouldn’t find any of that exciting. lol Add to that he is sexy as hell (and so is his partner) and equipped w/a great sense of humor.
And last but certainly not least, we come to homer. His blog makes for a fascinating read. Between his latest archeological dig and his occasional take on politics, homer is a down-to-Earth (literally), well-rounded, kind-hearted fellow. Mix in a little humor, plenty of pictures, some random craziness and you end up w/a very informative and entertaining blog. Besides that, he is incredibly nice guy w/a great fuzzy smile.
Of course, no tribute would be complete w/o mention of my first blog buddy, Smitty. The ever insightful and handsome Dunner, and the buff and brainy Johnny just to name a few. And if you didn’t get a special mention, don’t go and get offended on me. If I link to you it’s because I read your blog. Maybe not everyday but I read you. Even those of you who haven’t updated in quite some time. *hint hint*
Snapped off a couple of pics from work today, bad lighting and all.
Me looking mean. (yeah right) I hate the way the light shadows my face…I look like a hag.
Work is slow thankfully. Not much going on today due to the muggy weather. The one good thing about icky weather, it keeps the drama down. 518’s are up (car accidents) but overall the day is slow. Bad weather or not, tomorrow night is gonna be fucked regardless. I’ll probably get mandatoried to stay over. And speaking of…
My date for New Years had to cancel. It’s ok though, he has a lot on his plate right now and won’t make it back to SF in time. I wouldn’t be a very nice person if I blamed him. However, his allowances are running out! hehehe.
Me looking a little happier, ( I think). (Another w/bad lighting…what was I thinking? silly faggot)
In blog news, I’ve given up on converting my blog to the other template. Every time I get it tweaked, I discover another flaw that causes a cascading effect. The template creator got table happy and there are so many tables, I keep getting lost. Frankly, I’m just tired of dickin w/it. Instead, I plan to design one from scratch. I really like the tab look on Andrew’s Moblog. I think I might go w/something similar. I also like large T’s photo links to his favorite blogs. No changes anytime soon though. More blogroll links coming as well. My blogrolling is way up lately. Another task to add to the list. Course, I can’t let such pesky tasks interfer w/my quality goofing-off time.
Lunch is over. Ciao
Ughh! I am busier than a one-legged man at a butt-kicking contest this week. Finals, instructing, work, charities. . . where does it end! I’m WAY behind on responding to personal emails. (sorry folks)
Finals are Tuesday and I’ve yet to squeeze any decent study time in. I have all of Monday but was hoping not to spend the entire day studying. I could pass the test as-is but I’ve never been one to just get by. I take pride in my skills. Oh yeah!
Work is the same. Overworked and underpaid. I have a trainee who is taking all my effort, so no time to study at work either. And my house guest never materialized. Apparently, all is not lost in his relationship. (Thankfully!)
Lately, I’ve had a hankering for some home cooking. So I whipped up a big pot of beans and rice. I’m devouring the last of ’em as we speak. I love me some beans and rice!
I did manage to get a Raeki (spelling?) massage this week. If you’re not familiar, it deals w/pressure points and intense muscle relief. It can be a bit painful if you have a lot of stress built up. However, the after affects are well worth it. My body is still thanking me for it.
The social life is pretty much non-existent. It’s been over a month since I got laid. I know for some that’s no big deal but for me it is. If I go more than a week, I’m cranky Spanky. Once a slut always a slut I guess. . . (On a side note, I have a date for New Year’s Eve, IF he ever comes back from Canada. *hint hint*)
And speaking of bitchiness, I got another less-than-polite email this week about my blogging topics. The short answer: Fuck off! The long answer, read the title doofus. My blog is for me and about me…duh! If you don’t like it, (and here’s a clue, pay attention) DON’T READ IT! The audacity of people sometimes just cracks me up. And, of course, it’s always some anonymous fuck w/no life and nothing else to do but bitch.
(see, I told you I was cranky)