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Name: Joey
Country: United States
State: Indiana
Birthday: 1/4/1984
Gender: Male
Interests: music, sleep deprivation... procrastination... piracy... midget dance choreography... coffee... long walks on the beach... cuddling by the fire... wait... Oh.
Expertise: being nice person with happy feelings all the time
Occupation: Engineering
Industry: Hospitality
Message: message meEmail: email me
AIM:  illfittingshoes
MSN: joe_mack_00@hotmail.com
Member Since:
3/14/2003
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| The last couple months probably feel more crazy than they actually have been, but isn't that usually the way it goes? I'm pretty happy with the way things are going on several fronts right now, despite the occasional disappointment. One of the biggest things on my mind these days is how I can be a better member and promoter of my faith. I don't think I've served as the best witness like, ever, and I'm taking steps to change that, as well as get closer with the Author and Perfecter of the Faith. I think I say this fairly often, but that just goes to show how difficult it really is.
I was looking over the last couple of years' worth of posts today and determined that I really have advanced in life significantly since then. This is a happy realization, since in day to day life it's difficult to notice any forward progress as the days blend into weeks, then months and years. I also happened across a "dating personality profile" test i took a couple of years ago (here) so I retook the test, and here were the results. I don't know what I think of them. I still think myself to be a little ridiculous for having taken it in the first place, and even more so for having taken it again. nonetheless...
Your dating personality profile:
Religious - Faith matters to you. It is the foundation that you build your life upon. You trust that God has a plan for you.
Athletic - Physical fitness is one of your priorities. You find the time to work athletic pursuits into your schedule. You enjoy being active.
Traditional - Modern culture does not move you. You hold traditional values dear to your heart. | Your date match profile:
Shy - You are put off by people who are open books. You are drawn to someone who is a bit more mysterious. You want to draw her out of her shell and get to know what she is all about.
Traditional - You need someone who is a bit old-fashioned. A person with traditional values and beliefs will perfectly compliment your lifestyle.
Religious - You seek someone who is grounded in faith and who possesses religious values. You believe that a religious person can enhance your life. | Your Top Ten Traits
1. Religious
2. Athletic
3. Traditional
4. Outgoing
5. Big-Hearted
6. Adventurous
7. Conservative
8. Intellectual
9. Practical
10. Wealthy/Ambitious
| Your Top Ten Match Traits
1. Shy
2. Traditional
3. Religious
4. Adventurous
5. Athletic
6. Practical
7. Intellectual
8. Conservative
9. Big-Hearted
10. Wealthy/Ambitious
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Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions
and there you have it. I'm not sure how "Athletic" made the top 10 at all, let alone number 2. I'm also not sure how outgoing I am. But whatever. I think the match traits are pretty spot on though, although i don't much care about athletic or wealthy. And I'd probably replace the word "shy" with "reserved" or something. I don't care.
In other news, I've been doing quite a bit of work lately, and am generally pleased with my productivity in that area. I'm on the verge of finishing a very long, and very annoying project, and should have another lined up pretty much immediately following as of tomorrow.
My mom is visiting in about three weeks. I think she wants to have a movie night with a couple of old classics, which I am always game for. I miss her, and am happy that she's getting to come out. Josh should be getting leave and driving out in August sometime, which I'm insanely excited about. Also in August, barring Josh visiting the same weekend I'll be driving over to Ohio to see Steph Moore and Lee Compson tie the knot. That whole "out of state wedding" thing still hasn't lost its appeal in my eyes.
I recently learned that my friend Wayne, in Washington, is engaged to be married sometime in October, tentatively the 6th, and I'm not sure what force of nature would stop me from going. I would definitely not be averse to taking people with me.
With all these trips, particularly the newly discovered WA one, I'm not sure I'll be able to make it to Bermuda for Bill's sister's wedding, which is sad. I've never been, plus she and her enfianced are very cool people. I wouldn't mind going up to chicago to visit them sometime actually, or if they made the trek down here a bit more often.
These 11am start work days always take their toll about this time because the day feels as though it should be quite over soon, when quitting time is in reality yet a few hours off. Oh well, the accommodation to my recent insomnia the late start affords is benefit enough.
Yes, I do believe I'm very excited about this summer. The prospects, events, and situations on the horizon should prove both entertaining and enjoyable, and will hopefully result in more than a little personal growth.
<3
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| So far my strategy in life seems to be to take whatever comes and roll with it. Now, lately some uncertainties have made me a little on edge, worrying about the wrong decisions being made. Really it's not that I can't make decisions, I just find them best made at the last possible second, so they have the opportunity to go away before it comes down to all that nonsense.
My point is that my approach to things seems to be working out alright once again. This afternoon I was informed I had been approved for a significant raise, basically making the offer I expect to get from a web design studio in Columbus a good deal less appealing.
Yet it's not over. I informed Wessums that he could notify his superiors of my newly decided unavailability. After having done that, however, he reported back to me that they still want me and intend to give it the ol' college try regardless. So we'll see. I'm not sweating it though. I don't think I can lose (crap, well I will now that I've written that :x )
In other news, I had no idea how insane our neighbors were until Friday night. Good times...mostly :o
I've been having a good time making some music mixes off and on over the last few weeks. I even have a cd's worth done now. I expect to make about 3 more in the next week. Let me know if you want one and I'll hook you up. They're fun, though not for little ears.
In more general news, this year is already shaping up to be pretty nutty. Here's an idea of what I mean:
- The job offer in Columbus
- Austin's wedding
- I watched all of Scrubs in about a 7 day period (I can't do this aaall on myyy ooowwn~)
- We've already had people start randomly showing up at our house to party till like 5am
- Josh is visiting next weekend (HELL YEAH)
- Fretz and I are driving to Dallas for a barbecue in the middle of June
- Candace is getting married in Michigan sometime this summer and I'm so going (going to weddings in other states is kind of my thing)
- Mindy is probably going to be crashing at our place a few nights a week starting in August (we're relatively close to her internship in Plymouth)
- There is a timeshare in Orlando that I might get to help take advantage of
- Bill's sister is getting married in Bermuda (even better, island weddings)
- I'm absolutely not missing a trip home for the holidays this year.
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| So the interview went as I anticipated, aside from the fact that I was a bit more tired than I had hoped, due to having gone to bed sometime after 3am. The way I figure things, it merely served to steady my nerves that much more. As to the interview itself, it was standard fare. All of what I would consider the "delicate" questions ('what would you say your biggest weakness is? biggest strengths? blah blah blah') had been covered in the phone interview so this was pretty much cake.
An official response will come sometime early next week, but I am 95% sure I know what they'll say. This, however, is unconfirmed and I will refrain from making any assumptions, which I believe to be prudent.
No real news here, I know, but just wanted mention how things went.
<3
Joey
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| This weekend should prove interesting. This could be because I am taking off Friday and spending all weekend in Columbus. It could be because I haven't hung out with my Wassley in many many months.
Or it could be because I am interviewing for a job that, from the sound of things, is basically mine if I want it and don't blow the interview.
It could have something to do with the fact that I haven't told my boss why I'm taking Friday off. Or the fact that when I get back, with presumably positive news from my weekend's exploits, I'll basically give my [x] weeks' notice, barring a fairly significant raise (15%) on top of the raise I just got (8%).
It will be sweet hanging out at casa de wessums though, regardless.
I hate situations like this, which is fairly ironic since regardless of the outcome I win, right? right??
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Wish me luck, pray for wisdom, etc.
<3
joey
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| The title refers to a news headline I misread, where "pants" was actually "pairs" but that's way less rock and roll.
Once again, it's been years since I updated. Holy shite, it's actually been since last year. On a side note, hyperbole is always fun and never gets old. At least if you're me. But I'd consider the interim period between posts an overall success.
So let's just get down to it shall we?
LIFE UPDATE:
- Josh is no longer interested in going to the Persian Gulf. Instead, he seems to be quite content in his new position with the drill team (the badasses who carry and/or shoot guns while wearing sweet sunglasses)
- Bill is losing weight at a near alarming pace. I expect to wake up one day soon to hear a faint cry coming from his room, only to find him a mere shell of a man, covered in skin, lacking the means by which to move himself
- My mom came to visit the day after my last post here. It was sweet, and reminded me that sometimes one probably wouldn't need 2000+ miles separation to be independent from one's family, and in fact it is rather inconvenient.
- I learned a very important lesson concerning large quantities of vodka, consumed very quickly, on an empty stomach
- I was extended an interview out of the blue for a job in Columbus doing the same thing as I am now, but for over 30% more than I'm currently making. I will probably turn it down if I can swing a reasonable raise at my current employment. Not that I wouldn't <3 living with wassley in Columbus but I'd miss my northern indiana homies
- In response to the last item, I started dressing like some sort of professional. I'd tire of it if I didn't look so damn good~
- Austin Howell is now Mrs. Jennifer Scott. I have only just returned from his entrance into marital bliss, which was fun times had by all. I made up an alternate musical number for his entrance in my head, complete with a choir of sailors, when the real one was found lacking in pizazz, but was sadly never able to implement it. However, the tune was stuck in my head for a good three days. "he's joining the ranks! of the married navy men..." *sigh*
I can't think of anything else worth noting. I'm tired of being a lone nerd playing 'king of the basement' though, so I think I'm going to be a bit more outgoing, though probably primarily on the Internet. This is due to the fact that I'm frightened by Warsaw night life... not for my life, although it seems that getting in the way of one of the white trash girl fights could be hazardous... but because I don't want to get sucked into some trashy bar scene for the sake of being sociable. bleh. If anyone has any propositions of moving me and all my friends to some place more agreeable, feel free to let me know.
On a similar note, I'm a bit restless so if anyone wants to let me know and I'll buy you a coffee or a drink or something.
Tonight my dad is picking up a load of something in Fort Wayne (he's a truck driver for Swift) and he's swinging by here in a couple of hours. It's been a while since I've seen him, so it should be cool.
<3
Joey
edit: ack! xanga's changed the way it handles html
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