I just want life to be easier... just a little bit

GUESS WHAT PARTY PEOPLE?! It's SUMMERTIME!

I'm so excited. You don't even know! Seriously. 

I plan on spending quite a lot of time at the lake; I have an eight passenger speedboat and It's a blast during the summer. I'm so excited that I'll be able to spend time with the boyfriend... friends too, of course. I just want everyone to jive, if that makes sense.

I love you all : ) 

Better updates coming soon. 

We're a resource generation...

Thinking back on mistakes/failures... I'm wondering how I let myself fall so low.

Almost everything we need access to is at the tip of our fingers. Why don't we utilize it more often?!

Today I'll be searching for a new job. Last night at my current employer was terrible.

Last night at work started out okay; some former employees I once worked with came into the restaurant to have a couple of drinks. We talked for awhile as I didn't have a real table of customers for two hours into my 4:00 o'clock shift. At around 4:30 Justin, scheduled to serve yesterday evening, explains to the manager how he "took Tanner's bar tending shift" and how "Brandon (another manager) forgot to change it in the book." 

Why is this bad? Two reasons: 1) It forces two servers to take care of the restaurant and 2) It forces ME to stay LATER!

We ended up getting slammed busy with a 35 top reservation and I didn't leave until 10:45... Essentially, I was at work for 6 and a half hours and walked out with 20 bucks. What do I have to say? Fuck. That. Shit. 

Meghan, the manager, was a complete thundercunt about the situation too. I've called her a shitty scheduler to her face; she doesn't like me too much... this is the reasons she's a shitty scheduler- because we didnt' have enough people on to handle the volume of the party. 

Okay- I guess I've ranted enough at 9:00 A.M.

Enjoy the day, pretties! 

Swine Flu

Ok... I'm sorry, but this shit just scares me.

So I'm reading about this about a week ago and I'm thinking to myself, "Wow, that's terrible... thank god it isn't anywhere near me----FUCK!" 

I'm reading the article on Yahoo front page and it says that two cases of swine flu were detected in Saline County, Kansas. Guess what? It's like 100 miles away from where I am! That is not cool! Not to mention the fact that I'm a germ freak as it is. 

I find this to be really suspicious, though. How in the hell do three specific strains of the flu virus combine into one super flu virus? Avian bird flu, regular human flu, and swine flu- all in one? AND- not to mention that the outbreaks seem strategically placed. It starts in poverty stricken areas within Mexico (where people are dying). Then, it hits directly in the middle of the United States, the West AND East coasts, and 10 other countries around the world. Doesn't that seem like a little fast for the flu virus to spread? From CONTINENT TO CONTINENT?!

I'm not one to invest ANY of my suspicions in life on the government... but this is just too weird for me! I don't know what to believe!!! Wash your hands mother fuckers!

21st Birthday

Literally five seconds ago I posted an update and mentioned my twenty-first birthday. Well, I got really excited and I though the topic of my twenty-first needed its own post. 

May 16, 1988... I was born to two loving parents (whom six years later divorced) and became someone's brother. I love my family, dearly, and I'm so excited to finally celebrate a birthday without them (with the exception of my sister, of course). Birthdays 1-20... you go out to dinner with your family and possibly have a little party with your friends. This year, though, I'm going to out to dinner with my family- THEN going out to the bars! Revolutionary, right?! I know! It's so exciting! 

Listen- ever since I've been at KU, I've had friends that are older than me. It sucks, because every weekend they're wanting to go out to the bars and drink. It wasn't that big of a deal during my freshman year- I had a fake I.D. that nobody could touch! But, I ended up dropping it on the floor and never found it again. I'm sure it was someone who knew me... who realized that the I.D. was fake- and they fucking sold it. Mother Fuckers!

I guess what I'm trying to say- in the most sporadic post ever, is that I'm really excited to be able to go out. 

LIKE........ 18 days? 20 days? BLECHHH!!!

I'm definitely getting back into the swing of things with the workouts. I'm excited- I feel better when I'm working out hardcore.

For those of you that don't know my story- I once weighed about 210 pounds. Now, I'm around 135. Losing weight is easy as hell- anyone can do it. After doing what I did to get to this point, I really don't tolerate excuses.

Biologically, human beings are meat to be physical more than just three times a week. Really, we're built to be physical seven days a week. I'm just saying... if you're serious about your health, revert back to a more primitive lifestyle and use the body that you're given. It can do amazing things, seriously. 

Other than that- today is pretty boring. I work at the restaurant at 4:00 and before that I have nothing going on. I'm probably going to make some eggs real quick and head to the gym. Oh- side note... swine flu shit is scaring the shit out of me! I don't want to touch anyone/anything when I'm out and about. I almost wish that I had a surgical mask to wear.

I'm even more freaked out because, as a server at a restaurant, I'm constantly touching people's silverware, drinks, plates... dirty napkins- bleahh!! So disgusting! I don't want to catch the flu of the swine!

Oh, and I think something else happened recently.... uhhh what was it- oh yes. My cousin of nineteen years just found out that she was pregnant and we're going to her shotgun wedding on the 8th of May... just 8 days before my twenty-first birthday. Sweet. WHY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SO STUPID?!

Life Update

Where to start? How about where I left off... I bought another iPhone; I simply could not live without the luxuries it provides. I am super connected again!

Things between Drew and I have gotten a lot better. There is still a ton of stress in our lives, but we're committed to managing it to the extent that it doesn't effect the relationship. He had a job interview at a really great organization (non-profit) yesterday and we're pretty sure that he nailed it. 

On the down side... Drew's cousin MaryEtta is in the hospital battling throat cancer... she has a tumor on the left side and a blood clot on the right side. We've been staying at her home in Kansas City to take care of her bed-ridden 100 year old mother. Talk about stress.

OH- positive thing! My dog, Everest, learned to shake hands. Bravo, Everest, Bravo.... you little shit.

LOVE YOU,

Cam

Oh my god it's been forever since I've updated. I'm sorry, guys- I'm a terrible blogger. Things have just gotten really, really busy. So here's the deal- basically I've had to drop all of my classes with the exception of one: I haven't been going and I'm not going to take C's. I'm fairly confident that my parents are going to murder me when they find out that they've paid for fifteen hours of credit I didn't complete.... hopefully they won't find out! 

Aside from that, I think things are going pretty well. Things at home are a little awkward, I think. My boyfriend and I have been living together for the last eight months, and it's been an experience. We don't really fight at all- just coexist pretty well. 

Our schedules have gotten really stressful lately... so it's bleeding into our home life. Neither one of us is motivated to do anything really, and it's pretty upsetting for me. I just want to make sure that he's happy; he's having a good time. When I see him stressed out as much as I do- I feel like it's my fault to some extent (even though I know it isn't).

I just wish I knew what to do, you know? 

We just went to the Britney Spears concert last Thursday; my sister, Paige, came with. I will have to say that Ms. Spears is the absolute shit; she really knows how to put on a show. We had a blast just dancing and getting drunk. Six drinks was $80.00 at the Sprint Center. Can you believe that shit? 

OH- and check this negative crap: I DROPPED MY IPHONE AND THE GLASS COMPLETELY CRACKED! I am so pissed off! Now I have to get a new phone- A lesser phone, actually, because I can't afford to pay the retail price for the fucking iphone. So...fucking...STUPID! 

What do you do?

Anyway- I'll post more later.

LOVE YOU GUYS!

CAM

Velocity diet...

VELOCITY diet....

VELOCITY DIET!!!!!!!

I Am A Warrior

I don't workout to look good anymore. I'm working out for a purpose; to be the best.
MORE later.

video blog

I'm think I'm going to go downtown tonight. Maybe work on my screenplay?

I know... so artsy. Leave me alone!

I've been spending so much time freaking out about this career thing. I have no idea what the hell I'm doing... I just know that I need to finish what I've got going on right now. School, for instance, has been a battle this semester. I have no interest in anything I'm taking (other than my Brit Lit course which is totally amazing). There's very little for me to go off of, and it's sad. I want to be something, you know? I want the opportunity to be successful- to be a big deal.

We'll see what happens. More later.

peace. love. fried chicken. wtf?

God Dammit...

I'm so bored
I should be studying
but I don't want to

Vacation

I have no idea what I'm going to be doing this summer... so I'm thinking- you know, maybe I should take a little vacation? I just got back from Paris in December, so I was thinking... maybe somewhere in the U.S.?

I always love me some New York... you know that's true- but it's so dang expensive! Then again... think of all the money I would save shopping at H&M versus the department stores here in Kansas City (Nordstrom continually screws my bank account).

My boyfriend has never seen the ocean... so maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to hook up a little beach vacation? I'm trying to figure out who the hell I know that lives near the ocean. What? I'm not above mooching for a place to stay- I'm clean!

Then again, a little Colorado mountain vacation sounds fun. I'm absolutely obsessed with the outdoors. A couple of summers ago I did a mountain biking expedition and it was an absolute blast. Besides, the altitude in Colorado makes getting drunk a lot easier! Cheeper too!

Decisions, decision.

CHEERS!

Photo Post!!!!

.le tired in Paris.

.glee.

.run away.

.fierce in Paris.

.friends.

Economic Times: The Condition of Life and Spending in the United States of America

There's no question; times are tough. Personally, I have four friends who have either had severe financial issues, or their parents have claimed bankruptcy. It's scary, you know? Watching the people around you crumble is not exactly fun.

The New York Times reports that an astonishing 651,000 jobs have "disappeared from the American economy in February," causing the unemployment rate to rise to 8.1 percent. This is, of course, an American tragedy. What does the future hold for my generation? Competition.

With companies eliminating entire departments within their operating forces, competition for jobs will soar. Rest assured, though, the productivity of these companies will rise. It is my belief that, while companies are executing mass layoffs as a means to save money, they will eventually hire only the most capable individuals as investments, not fillers. Corporate executives will be paid less and work more, personal assistants will be a thing of the past, and the desire to compete for degrees will be greater than ever before.

Shifting gears, I'll tell you about a statement my grandfather made to his son-in-law, my father. While my parents were divorcing, my grandfather looked my dad in the eye and said, "Son... sometimes stress is a good thing." My father has referenced that moment many, many times; he hated my grandfather for saying that. I've thought a lot about that statement, lately. I was thinking to myself, "how in the world could stress be a good thing?" Certainly gramps wasn't making the claim that stress is good for the body; he was saying it was good for the mind.

When we become stressed we are highly aware. We look for a way to become unstressed and, as a result, end up solving problems. Sure, the best remedy in life is to operate in such a way that will prevent stress from occurring, PERIOD. However, stress is ultimately a part of the ride. It's an unavoidable element of life; the mistakes we make without anyone knowing about it; a battle with our own minds.

I foresee a time of stress, hardship, and learning. This experience will make us better- more prepared; readily awaiting the next crisis with which we will deal with poise and efficiency.

A question I pose to the world is... how should we spend? If we have money, do we spend it as though nothing has changed? Not much has changed for me, and I can tell you this... I'm still living my life. Sure, I have cut back on a few things... but I'm not going to be scared to spend money that I have for things that I want... to some extent, the ability to do what I please brings me happiness. If I can do it, I will.

Think about it. Correct me where I'm wrong.

I'm sick!

I'm sick and it SUCKS! I would really, really like to go out tonight, but I won't be able to!

I know, I know- there are worse things.



But hey- check it out... if you're interested in a really chill night- grab yourself a movie ticket to Watchmen. It's SUCH an amazing film. Yes- it's al little gory and a tad bit long... but it's different. It's fresh-something you haven't seen before. Definitely, DEFINITELY get the book after you see the movie. It's worth the read.

Scary Times!

For as long as I can remembe, I've had a passion for writing. Currently, I'm a senior at the University of Kansas and I still have that passion. However, I find it to be daunting, really, that the only thing I'll be paid to write will most likely involve memos or briefs. I want to report; tell people the necessary information in order to spike their interest or improve their lives!

I'm sort of at an impass. Do I take the run of the mill job and try to be happy, or do something that I KNOW will make me happy. The problem is, how do I know whether or not it will pay off? I guess thats the meaning of taking a chance.

Ultimately, I would love to publish and design my own magazine. I know- that sounds insane considering print media is essentially dead- but my god! How amazing would it be to present your image- your passion to the masses on pages and pages of high gloss paper? Where is the magazine that combines the social AND politial lifestyles? You can talk about so much more than politics. Look at archetypes, for instance... Take a political situation and analyze the individual spearheading the issue- why colors is he or she wearing? What do they mean? How are they presenting the topic? I know, that seems very bland and uninteresting- but it's the first thing that came to mind under pressure.

Moving forward--- I also love to tell stories. Literally, when surrounded by a group or when I'm on camera- I couldn't be happier. I love making people laugh. I love discovering the simillarities between myself and the people around me- it's the bonding force that allows us to create relationships and conversation.

Scary Times.
Who will I be?

All Hail the Princess of Pop

If you haven't seen the latest photo/video of Britney's Circus tour, then I suggest you do some googling! This girl... is HOT!

I myself will be attending the Kansas City performance and I could NOT be more excited. I've been a huge fan of Britney since her first studio album in 1999 ...Baby One More Time.

I was 10 years old (So, so gay).

Nonetheless, Britney is said to be gaining confidence and, at this point, nothing can stop her.

Perez Hilton, celebrity blogging personality, gave Britney RAVE reviews on his blog www.perezhilton.com. He says that prior to seeing the show he was unsure as to whether or not Britney was going to be mentally stable enough to handle the weight of this tour.

After seeing the show, Perez has certainly changed his mind. Giving MAJOR props to the singer throughout the article, Hilton manages to include some words of respect with regard to Britney's backup dancers and crew.

"The most jaw-dropping moment of the show was when Spears performed Breathe On Me accompanied by two aerialists," Hilton says. "...Who turned their bodies into a bed and sent Britney flying into the sky with them!"

Clearly, this show is pulling out ALL of the stops. There is no telling what Britney's in-the-round Circus tour will be like... but you better believe I'll be there to see it!

April 2, yall!

Apple announces new Mac Pro, tweaks iMac and Mac Mini

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/03/apple.macpro/index.html

My View:

Bravo Mr. Jobs, bravo. With all of the hype surrounding Apple's laptop computers, I'm so exctied that Apple is improving upon its line of desktop computers. With the superior shelf-life of Apple's machines, I find it REALLY exciting that the company has made the decision to lower the price point of their machines while improving upon the products. In my opinion, this company cares about their products and their customers.

HELLO!

My name is Cameron and this is my blog. I know, I know... I've conformed to the fad of blogging! I'm SUCH a follower! Just kidding. Actually, there is a purpose behind wanting to take to the Internet and express my views and opinions; I love to write. In high school I had a few pieces published in newspaper/magazine outlets... however, since College, I haven't had the time to sit down and write much of anything.

Hopefully, by frequently updating this blog, I'll be able to expose you, the reader, to an opinion on various subjects separate from your own; maybe, just maybe, I'll have an influence on you. Topics of discussion will range from within the media and pop culture to newsworthy information that involves all people.

I have my views and I have my opinions. You don't have to agree with them and you certainly don't have to like them. In fact, I'd be happy to receive YOUR opinions, your views; reader input means people are reading!

I'm excited about this and I plan on putting all my effort into making this a viable, interesting outlet for information.

No Worries,

Cammo