Ummmmm...

Yeah. I know. No new posts or info of any sort. I really am working on a brand new bag, just doing a lot of R & D on how to make whatever I do...better. Again, stay tuned and thanks for checking in.

Oh Tenen-BOMBED!

Christmas Tree is up at the AMBFAD Laboratories and the entire staff is passed out...nude...on the front lawn. Now, bring me some figgy pudding and 'fix me a turkey pot pie!'

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...

CHRISTMAS!

I realize I haven't posted up w/ any yule logs or good tidings, but i've been mega-busy trying to wrap up an absolutely crazy six months at my not-so-new-anymore job. Don't think i've forgotten about the AMBFAD faithful...i've been doing some planning for the 2010 'reboot' and ask that you continue to stay tuned.

To everyone who contributed to the over 10,000 views this blog has received...THANKS! Considering I haven't posted up w/ anything new in quite a while, that's encouraging to see.

THE HIATUS IS NEARLY OVER!!!

Greetings, true believers! Rumours of my (blog's) death have been greatly exaggerated...okay, maybe slightly exaggerated. I know it's been a while, but the itch to impose my stupid opinions on the internets seems to be coming back slowly. It's either that or a new found peanut allergy.

Anyhow, this post serves as notice that i've gone back into the lab to re-create my e-presence and whip up another plan for world domination. To note, said research has included the prospect of killing off AMBFAD and letting a NEW blog rise from it's ashes.

Whatever the case, STAY TUNED TO THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS! THE FUTURE OF USELESS POP-CULTURE IS COMING SOON!

Oi! Where Does the TIME Go?!

Wow. I knew it had been a while since i'd updated the blog...but not that long. It's not without good reason though, I FOUND NEW EMPLOYMENT!

Honestly, i'm still a little unsure when i'll get back to posting more robust dollops of useless pap. I've got a lot to focus on over the next few months, but i'll try and get back to it as soon as I can. I'm sure I won't be able to keep my opinions to myself for too long...so keep checking back, kids. BE WELL!

School's Out for Summer...

Well, for the boys it is...the Mrs. isn't out for break until tomorrow. I'll be taking the Aquamen to a new batch of swimming lessons starting this morning and then, perhaps, some Happy Meals. Exciting, huh?

A Brief Programming Note...

Hey kids, i've hit a great string of job interviews as of late and really haven't had time and/or felt like updating things here. When things get back to normal, i'll (hopefully) be able to bring the noise.

Please check back later and thanks for checking in at all!

NO STUFF TODAY...

...way too busy w/ getting our carpet cleaned (amongst other stuff). More later, promise!

No Such Thing as a 3-Day Weekend...

...when you're unemployed. Heh.

That said, everybody have a great holiday weekend and, please, don't forget to say thanks for all the Veterans who've given their lives to keep this country safe. Thanks!

Back in the Saddle Again...

I have another job interview this afternoon, so no good stuff today. As always...fingers crossed.

Sorry Kids...

A lot of good traction w/ some possible job leads, had some beers w/ a friend yesterday afternoon and went and saw that new 'Star Trek' flick this afternoon. Review forthcoming on the latter, but suffice to say...PHENOMENAL.

Live Long. Prosper. Have a Great Weekend!

It's the Little Things...

...that make me happy as of late. Things like my kids being in a good mood this morning, the LOST season finale tonight and (best of all) a new Wilco album.

More on the last one coming soon.

Hey Kids...

I've been home w/ a sick kid since yesterday, opening a can of whoop-ass on my yard and continuing job search activities. Stay tuned for some new stuff w/in the week including both a music and movie review, tennis shoes and more Jack Kirby stuff!

Saturday Bonus Track...

Busy day! We've got swim lessons this morning and then heading downstate this afternoon...the Mrs. and my Sis are going to see Jason Mraz in Champaign and (after kids are in bed) i'm going to have some adult beverages at my bro-in-law's basement bar. Somewhere in there, I also have to make it to a comic book shop for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Damn.

It'll be a little late, but look for a review of Art Brut's latest album early next week...i'm smitten w/ it. Until then, enjoy the vid for 'Emily Kane' from earlier platter 'Bang Bang Rock & Roll'.

Back in Action?!

Yeah, a few posts, but i'm still not quite feeling it...i'm getting there though. Keep checkin' in, kids!

Wall of Sleep/So Long (For Now)...

I fell asleep watching TV until 1AM, woke up and i've been up since. Just can't sleep. Again, i've hit kind of a lull in my job search after a big flurry of activity and it's kind of rattled me a little.

May need to take a break from the blog for a while and regroup, refocus, realign, etc. I'm sure it won't be a long hiatus, I just need to do some other stuff. Not sure what that stuff may entail, but I do know it involves getting away from the computer more often. Peace!

How El (uhhh) Needs to Get His Groove Back...

Up way too early after attending to one of the kids and couldn't get back to sleep...still kind of bummed about not getting that job. I've been pretty positive amongst all this, but I am feeling like if I haven't hit a wall yet...it'll happen soon.

Just need to stay energized and keep moving forward. That said, Starbucks is opening in 5 minutes, so at least now I can go get some coffee I shouldn't be spending $ on.

Ugh. How Appropriate...

In a tie-in w/ both my last post and the earlier one about that job interview...today officially became a little bit of a 'Blue Monday'. Per the email I just received, I guess I came off 'great'...just a tad shy of experience in one area in comparison w/ the other candidate.

Still waiting on another interview's results, so...chin up, chin up.

No New Poop Today...

I've got a job interview this morning, so cross your fingers for me. Peace!

So Does 'Chinese Democracy' but...

...today, I couldn't agree more w/ Axl's t-shirt. GO CUBS!