tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79211222012-01-24T20:33:05.084-05:00Welcome to my ramblings. I rant and bitch about anything and everything from politics to religion but especially about people because someone has to call them out and I've taken that responsibility. Take everything with a grain of salt, but know that this is MY world and what I say might have a little truth to it. I hope you enjoy your stay.Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.comBlogger2171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-6327182572472586952012-01-20T10:41:00.000-05:002012-01-20T10:41:14.238-05:00

Good morning everyone. TGIF. I just took a quick break and I started reading my blog from the beginning...All I have to say is..I could blog today about my blog....and maybe I just might do that this evening. Well I gotta get back to work..until the next post. Peace, Love and Thick Blankets!!

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-8720034164725284812012-01-19T20:15:00.001-05:002012-01-19T20:15:42.971-05:00

Hello. I'd like to tell a story...it could be fact or fiction. Here it goes: A man walks into a bar to watch a football game. He sees friends he's known for a long time and goes to greet them when all of a sudden he sees...her. When he laid his eyes on her he knew right there...she's "The One". Now this one isn't like "the ones" he's seen before. He didn't expect to meet "The One" today so he

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-80259141319665793772012-01-14T11:16:00.000-05:002012-01-14T11:16:42.885-05:00

Hi. It's been since June since I've written..and every time I say I'm going to write I don't so I think I'm not going to say it anymore...or maybe I could just make it a New Year's Resolution.. ;) I'm really not going to write about the entire 2011 year but I can sum it up as a Tale of Quarters.  The first quarter was really actually nice. I had reconnected with some people I hadn't been

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-24633515362921742792011-06-01T19:51:00.000-05:002011-06-01T19:51:39.534-05:00

Hi. I just noticed that's it's been since November since I've posted on here...so I guess I can say I'm sorry but that would be kinda hollow and shallow. Maybe by writing more I can release a lot of things on my mind, but then again it makes me rehash items I just hate bringing up....what a Catch 22, huh? Anyway, since I got home early and I don't have any other responsibilities (well actually

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-72226309899914348552010-11-16T21:24:00.000-05:002010-11-16T21:24:53.406-05:00

Hi. The past couple days I've spent reconnecting with my High School sweetheart (when my Internet Connection worked..). I call her that because..well..I can..and because she was the first person that I really loved...or at least what I called Love back then. It's been really nice catching up on her life, telling her about mine and just acting like old times. Sometimes it takes time and distance

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-72226122952950574352010-11-11T22:39:00.000-05:002010-11-11T22:39:45.993-05:00

Hi. I will have to admit...it's been one of the most interesting days I've had in quite some time. So much that I decided to actually blog tonight before I go to sleep. Today I thought was actually going to start out pretty bad because I woke up and I thought my Internet connection was down (CRAP)...and since I had to pay bills today that was a no-go for Mr. Toker....but after calling Comcast (

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-73235546787507709542010-10-07T14:31:00.000-05:002010-10-07T14:31:08.097-05:00

Hi. Since I'm going out tonight to watch Kansas State and Nebraska play tonight (Go Wildcats!!) I figured I would knock out a quickie blog before I have dinner with a friend to catch up on some things before drinking starts... On Facebook I see, and participate in "poking". To be official I cut and paste the definition from Facebook itself: The poke feature can be used for a variety of

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-14476211604846984422010-10-06T20:00:00.000-05:002010-10-06T20:00:18.031-05:00

Hi. Well, I've shaved my goatee off this morning after I did a quickie drive-by at work. I remind myself of how I looked in High School, except 100 lbs more and shorter hair. Tomorrow I'll shave the mustache off and see how I like it for a while. Change is sometimes good.... I read a post that a friend of mine put up on Facebook that's spoke to my heart: I wonder is a TRUE friend someone who

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-73071761806995088942010-10-05T19:22:00.000-05:002010-10-05T19:22:08.626-05:00

Hi. I've been thinking long and hard about shaving my mustache and goatee. As anyone knows I'm hard with change. It took me a good 6 years to change from my "Kid 'n Play" haircut to the short haircut that I have now... :) I've had something on my face ever since High School. I never had a goatee but I thought as I got older, and I could actually grow more hair on my face, that it was a natural

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-15681116422556682512010-10-04T19:03:00.000-05:002010-10-04T19:03:39.338-05:00

Hi everyone. I love when the weather changes because everyone gets in a better attitude.  I'm hoping this week comes with new changes in my life as well. I can admit the past couple weeks I've been in a great 5p-8a mood. My 8a-5p mood...well, it's still the same.. :) One of my biggest pet peeves is when I need something and I look for it and can't get it. What's one of your biggest pet peeves?? I

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-71895793979993203132010-10-03T14:53:00.000-05:002010-10-03T14:53:55.625-05:00

Hi. I haven't blogged since May so I figured rather than starting on a normal rant I need to catch everyone up on what's been going on. Hope I don't bore you... Mom and I have been talking and discussing things about her doing a living will and trust. Believe me, this hasn't been easy for me because I always expect my mother to be here for me but the truth is I'm 42 and she's almost 72 so it's

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-77789891645245294652010-05-04T17:45:00.001-05:002010-05-04T17:53:12.535-05:00

Hi. I've had this blog on the tip of my tongue for a while now but I haven't been able to spit it out. I figured while I'm grilling burgers maybe it will come out... Regrets... I always thought that I never have any regrets for the things I've done in my life but sometimes I can lay in bed and things float through my head: Why didn't I walk that special person to class in High School? Why

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-43382053946236066402010-04-29T19:16:00.000-05:002010-04-29T19:16:57.544-05:00

My friend...I'm so sorry to have neglected you. I will admit I've been kinda lazy about doing this. I've had some interesting things that have happened since my last blog and I will write about them as the weeks roll on. I just hope that everyone hasn't forgotten about me. I have missed you. To strike some conversation up here's a question for the ladies...or men if you're inclined to answer:

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-19419612584464591772010-01-05T19:53:00.000-05:002010-01-05T19:53:28.108-05:00

Hello. How do you go about meeting people? Most of the people I meet are through my friends or coworkers. Usually in a five minute or so conversation..and then some discussion with my friends I pretty well can size up on whether I can continue a friendship. It's been very rare that I've met someone through a friend that I don't like. In the past few weeks I've met some people (either online or

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-10799759838902736252010-01-01T20:35:00.002-05:002010-01-01T20:54:22.685-05:00

Hello.First off, let me wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope this year is filled with joy and happiness.While I write this blog I think about two people that have left us. First was the father of a friend of mine and the other was a person I met through Facebook but we shared two bonds. We were both in Chiefs but also he was fighting the same fight my brother did when he passed away over 2

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-71844073056297884602009-12-29T20:31:00.001-05:002009-12-29T20:31:27.049-05:00

Hello all.I will be back in 2010.That is all.

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-28801418367416153392009-05-03T18:47:00.002-05:002009-05-03T18:59:31.569-05:00

Hello.After a great walk this morning around my work complex I decided to take the entire day for me and gas up the car and drive down to the coast. Growing up we always spent a weekend or longer down at Pensacola Beach when my relatives from Oklahoma came down during my younger years. As I didn't want to drive all the way to Pensacola, Bald Point and Alligator Point was just fine.I don't know

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-88352120377672368332009-04-29T20:27:00.003-05:002009-04-29T20:40:26.091-05:00

Hello.Just finished watching the Obama Press Conference and I only have a couple thoughts:Why are they asking him the question about torture that the Bush administration approved? He can't answer that just as much as Bush could answer whether Clinton got a blowjob from Monica Lewisky...Whether you like him or not, you have to admit the man is very calm in answering questions. I like that when a

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-64324463232659631382009-04-28T20:22:00.002-05:002009-04-28T20:42:52.886-05:00

Hello. I didn't know that yesterday was my 200th Blog. That probably should have happened a LONG time ago. Anyway..now here's 201...After dinner I decided to not go home right away. That usually happens anyway but this evening I ate over on the Westside of town. I normally don't like being near students, especially this week, but I decided while I was over there to go take a look at the "White

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-72370722418347352362009-04-27T20:05:00.002-05:002009-04-27T20:09:07.161-05:00

Hi. I'm back..sorry for not posting. Life Happens.I was talking to a good friend today and we were discussing "what ifs". I told about one I had and I think I can share it.I met an old friend last year for a few drinks and to catchup. We talked about a lot things and we talked about "what ifs". She had always been one to me so we went out after the drinks and had a great time. When the

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-84513535246673006592009-03-01T18:38:00.003-05:002009-03-01T19:07:30.406-05:00

Hello.I noticed (and some others as well) that I hadn't blogged in a while so I should at least catch people up on what's going on.I've had one of my employees retire after 35 years of State Service. He was my moral compass at work. I wasn't able to be half the person I was at work without him being there. I hope that he will apply for the job when I'm able to advertise it. I hadn't heard

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-22057585436783456512009-02-18T06:55:00.002-05:002009-02-18T07:02:04.717-05:00

Hello.There was something I heard this morning on a Podcast that I had to share. I'm sure that I'll post more today but this rang just as true as the Motivator I read this morning."A Soulmate isn't that knight in shining armor, or that person that you stroll off into the sunset with. A Soulmate is someone that helps you grow as a person."And yes, they could be that person you stroll into the

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-31996431967703156132009-02-17T19:52:00.002-05:002009-02-17T20:19:01.717-05:00

Hi.I was going to write about this on Valentine's Day but I thought it would be hokie for me to do it. I thought about doing it the other day but one of my friends sent me a rant that totally threw me off guard and took me off focus. Tonight after a really nice dinner and Girl Scout cookies I think I can write a little bit.What is Love?I know it's a song from Haddaway or some people might

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-81976644338156140232009-02-09T20:42:00.002-05:002009-02-09T21:03:05.540-05:00

Hello.People that know me will tell you that people always talk to me. Whether it's having drinks, dinner, or driving down the street people will always acknowledge my presence (hence the reason I wanted to run for Mayor until my 25 things blog) but I think I have the beginnings of where it started:Back in High School all of us in the Gifted Program scheduled a trip to New York for "cultural

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-84744222130907500622009-02-07T15:03:00.003-05:002009-02-07T15:44:42.144-05:00

Hello. I've been reading these "25 Things about me" people have been placing on Facebook. I normally don't do things like this because I like to think my close friends know everything about me and I don't care for the acquaintances to know that much. So I've decided to place my 25 things on my blog. Well, here it goes:1. My middle name is from my father's side of the family.2. I am only close to

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-44126738423111013212009-02-06T20:53:00.003-05:002009-02-06T21:16:56.804-05:00

Hello.It's been an interesting week to say the least. I'm back from DC with my aunt's belongings and I'm starting to look through everything. I've got pictures to take so my family can decide what they want. I've already decided on a couple items and I've thought about a few pictures that would remind me of her so I think I'll take them out tomorrow and maybe hang them up. I'll post the pictures

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-43201450320863412042009-02-02T20:59:00.002-05:002009-02-02T21:18:00.862-05:00

Hi.It's been a while since I've written but I've been out of town. It's been a long process but my aunt's belongings are back in Florida and maybe everything can start to get back to normal...whatever that is.It was a long week. There was some good times while I was there, some disappointments as well but for the most part it was a process that was needed.I am amazed..as good as I try to be I get

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-1365412758123537012009-01-25T19:39:00.002-05:002009-01-25T19:55:31.977-05:00

Hi.Normally my Saturdays are spent on the couch catching up on TV that I've taped on the Tivo and ordering in lunch. Yesterday was going along that same route but there was a knock on the door. Usually no one EVER knocks on my door on Saturday unless it's a Jehovah Witness wanting to leave me something. Luckily I had PJs on so I answered the door. It wasn't Jehovah's but it was a nice man and

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-80148420372635721442009-01-24T10:24:00.004-05:002009-01-24T11:55:36.164-05:00

Hi.I missed the past couple days because life happens. I could talk about what happened Thursday night but I'll be saving that for another post when I don't have anything to write about.Last night was the end of a pretty crappy week with good friends and good food at Olive Garden. I haven't been in a couple years i think so it was nice to catch up with people I hadn't seen in a long time and

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-3550150576914183862009-01-21T20:06:00.001-05:002009-01-21T20:07:44.915-05:00

Hi.Sorry. No blog today. I had a crappy day at work and if I start writing..it's just going to be bad.Hopefully I'll be out of my funk tomorrow.Peace, Love and Thick Blankets!

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-40360786101138658922009-01-20T20:27:00.002-05:002009-01-20T20:31:30.700-05:00

Hi.I decided that with everything that's happened today..nothing I can say will capture what's gone on. I will end with some of the same message I gave today when I posted the Daily Motivator:Take the time today to soak in the moment that will happen in Washington DC. You may be Republican, Democrat or Independent, but we are ALL Americans and today is the day the world is smiling...and for a

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-18171009239463278032009-01-19T21:13:00.002-05:002009-01-19T21:33:25.751-05:00

Hi.One of my favorite things to do is tape episodes of shows on my Tivo and never watch them. Today since I had the day off I decided to catch up on a few shows I've missed. Along with Law and Order I've been taping a show on ABC Family called "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". Since it's been on a while let me break it down like this...It's the story of a 15yr old who plays French Horn

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-89543555877549050392009-01-18T13:51:00.003-05:002009-01-18T14:16:41.147-05:00

Hi.I've reconnect with an old friend about a month ago and we talk about everything and anything and I've had the best time catching up. J has read my blog (all the way from the beginning..wow) and had a bunch of questions to ask but one of them got my attention when I was reading the email again the other day.What exactly are your grievances against your ex-wife?Well, back then the answer was

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-30279600886737621322009-01-17T08:13:00.002-05:002009-01-17T08:38:51.539-05:00

Hi.It's been a while since I've written and with all the things that have gone on in my life since the last post I figured now would be as good a time as any to start back. I think the best way to start is to re-introduce myself and my blog to anyone who has, or hasn't been reading (I know someone that just recently started reading it from the first post, so I KNEW it was time):My name is Michael

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-87022374188733296772008-10-31T09:42:00.002-05:002008-10-31T09:47:30.693-05:00

Happy Halloween everyone!Went to a another new bar last night (well it wasn't really new..they just changed the name and they're calling it a Sports Bar) and had a great time. Well I hope everyone has safe and happy hauntings tonight.Here is the Motivator for Friday:Whatever may comeWhat can you do when the situation gets worse? You can improve.Life throws many challenges at you. And you always

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-37143020089624866102008-10-30T07:26:00.002-05:002008-10-30T07:30:12.007-05:00

Hello.Sorry for missing the Motivator yesterday. I came in stupid early and with everything going on..I just missed it! I didn't even read it. I will probably post it on Sunday.Anyway, I have a meeting at go to in 2 minutes, so here is the Motivator for today:Explore the possibilitiesFrom the questions that have answers there is much you can learn. And from those questions that have no answers

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-77692256840071707052008-10-28T04:59:00.002-05:002008-10-28T05:06:46.224-05:00

Hello.Well, I went to sleep last night with the game 2-1 going into the sixth and I figured the Rays would pull the game out and when I woke up this morning I read they suspended the game...WTF? Well at least they have a chance. Granted that totally screws up both teams but we'll see what happens.In my Fantasy Teams I went 2-2 again with a win in a league I didn't expect. I was up but the guy I

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-87496995689059141942008-10-27T13:02:00.002-05:002008-10-27T13:04:28.396-05:00

Happy Monday everyone.Sorry for getting this out so late but I had to work on some items and then I got sidetracked on something else and then..WOW..it's 2pm already!Anyway..here's the Motivator for today:PatiencePatience saves you money. Patience saves time, reduces stress, and improves your relationships.With patience, you have the ability to achieve things that are simply not possible without

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-81293590493556729752008-10-25T09:19:00.002-05:002008-10-25T09:24:02.199-05:00

Hey everyone!I've been the busy beaver this morning. Up at 5, finished laundry, got my walk in, cleaned the house a bit and got the cooler packed for tailgating.Good luck today to my second team, USF as they face Louisville at evil Papa John's Stadium. The Bulls haven't won a game yet in Louisville so this could be a tough matchup. And of course I'm giving much love to my 'Noles as we face VaTech

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-40176891816825424082008-10-24T04:56:00.004-05:002008-10-24T05:08:46.855-05:00

Hi everyone.Congrats to the Rays last night for beating the Phillies 4-2. Now the series goes to Philly Saturday so let's hope the Rays pull out some games so they can bring it back to St. Pete. Went to a new bar last night called Fermentation Lounge. It's setup on a row of condos down in an area of town that's going to be start of another revitalization of Tallahassee. The selection of beer and

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-47371557889979021422008-10-23T06:35:00.002-05:002008-10-23T06:39:21.002-05:00

Hello.Well, Tampa didn't pull it out last night but a great effort was put in after going down 3-0. This team has a lot of fight and with the pitcher that Philly has tonight..well we'll just see what happens. Going to try a new bar this evening. It's called the Fermentation Lounge. They are doing a really cool Happy Hour and I want to do it tonight rather than go tomorrow because I have a ton to

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-88462502779581945782008-10-22T03:07:00.002-05:002008-10-22T03:10:38.558-05:00

Hi.Yes, it's 4am and I'm awake. Silly me decided to pass out early after I strained a muscle working out..yes working out.Anyway, I'm going to shower and read the paper before I go to work.Here is your Motivator for today:Your own special life You are who you are. There's no need to be ashamed of your one-of-a-kind uniqueness or to apologize for it.Sure, you've made some mistakes along the way.

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-31304503585970326402008-10-21T11:37:00.002-05:002008-10-21T11:40:42.453-05:00

Hello everyone. Well I went 2-2 with my fantasy football teams this past week. With the injury to Romo I really thought I was screwed but the QB I picked up was very serviceable and took care of me. I'll win ugly but at least I'm winning.Anyway, I hope you all have a great Tuesday and here is your Motivator for today:Feel the accomplishmentGive your attention to what you're doing while giving

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-54220437435514589192008-10-20T11:17:00.003-05:002008-10-20T11:27:28.361-05:00

Hey kids.Well, after vacations and illness I'm back writing again. Congratulations are in order for the following groups:FSU: For getting back into the Top 25. Let's hope that we keep it going by a win over Virginia Tech this weekend.USF: For winning their Homecoming game over Syracuse 45-13. This is a big week for the Bulls as they are traveling to Louisville to take on the Cardinals. This

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-80300804454433809402008-10-07T11:55:00.003-05:002008-10-07T11:56:52.990-05:00

Hello. Today is short. So much to do and I have to pack for Orlando and Tampa. I will send out a Motivator tomorrow but I'll probably not get back to it until Saturday. Take care everyone.Here is today's Motivator:Looking at opportunityWherever there is work to be done, there is opportunity. And there is always work to be done everywhere.When there are challenges to be overcome, there are ways to

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-88003687125812778552008-10-06T06:39:00.003-05:002008-10-06T06:45:23.651-05:00

Hello.What a great weekend for football!! The 'Noles won against Miami and the Dolphins have now beat both teams that were in the AFC Championship game last year. Guess the "Wildcat" formation DOES do wonders for confidence.I'll be in Orlando and Tampa later on in the week so I might only get a couple of these out this week. If I can learn how to do them from my Blackberry I might do them but I'm

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-7363332276811300732008-10-03T06:35:00.002-05:002008-10-03T06:45:25.237-05:00

Hi.What a debate last night. It was everything I expected. I learned absolutely nothing about either one of them. Only thing I noticed is that Palin has GREAT legs, a beautiful smile and she reads prepared items pretty darn well. I'm going to take this weekend to read up more about her because I'm a person that doesn't like to trash people until I know all the facts. A big blog will be coming

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-70544996382449327132008-10-02T13:10:00.003-05:002008-10-02T13:12:06.330-05:00

Hi.Sorry it's taken so long. I probably should have done this at 4:30 when I woke up but I was so busy trying to get so much done that it slipped my mind. Now with a couple minutes at work before I start another set of quarterly reports...here is today's Motivator. Have a great afternoon/evening!Do something about itWhen something is troubling you, make the commitment to change it. Then begin to

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-42176535325927092902008-10-01T13:15:00.002-05:002008-10-01T13:18:31.021-05:00

Hello.Sorry I missed yesterday but I wasn't really in the mood to post so I didn't. Last night I found this site named www.blogtv.com. I found some freaking hilarious stuff. It's just people with webcams that have shows. I didn't look to see if there was anything naughty on there but I think their rules are that you can't have nudity. Anyway, go take a look when you have a chance. Here is today's

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-49495465314231534712008-09-29T03:26:00.002-05:002008-09-29T03:29:20.591-05:00

Hi.I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have to admit...I'm a little old to be going to Stetsons, but it was fun. It's probably even worse to be up at 4:28 in the morning, but I can't sleep so I might as well get ready for the Monday I'm about to have...think I'll take a walk.Here is today's Motivator:There is always a wayYou are stronger than anything standing in your way. Because you have a

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-78093492685707902632008-09-25T11:01:00.002-05:002008-09-25T11:02:57.773-05:00

Hi.Well, I'm moved in, as much as possible, into my office so I can write about everything that's happened...I won't. It's not worth it.Here is today's Motivator:Learn and knowKnowledge is one of the greatest treasures you can ever have. Each day is filled with countless opportunities to obtain more of it and to make good use of it, and no one can ever take it away from you.In fact, the more you

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-9011164225833617782008-09-24T05:32:00.003-05:002008-09-24T05:34:23.971-05:00

Hi.I'm still in the process of moving so let me get this posted. I will talk more once I get settled...Have a great Wednesday!!PrioritiesYou've had many successes in your life and you'll have many more. In matters large and small you have a history of achieving what you have truly chosen to achieve.The question to focus upon is this. What will you now choose to achieve?How will you make the most

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-56614094327770377572008-09-23T06:25:00.001-05:002008-09-23T06:26:48.245-05:00

Hello.Can't talk a lot because I'm in the process of moving my office but I wanted to get this out. Here's the Motivator for today. Have a great Tuesday:Bring new value to lifeIt's natural to be negative. But that doesn't mean you have to let negativity control your life.It's normal to worry. But worry accomplishes nothing, and you have much better ways to use your time and your energy.The

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-86936292978385439932008-09-22T07:45:00.002-05:002008-09-22T08:38:17.197-05:00

Hi.Here is today's Motivator:Imagine your lifeWhat can you imagine? What would you most like to imagine?Your life flows out from your imagination. Whatever you choose to become, you have first chosen to imagine.No, life does not come to pass exactly as you have imagined it. There are many surprises and distractions along the way.And yet, your most persistent and consistent imaginings do indeed

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-5831023142749151352008-09-20T08:45:00.003-05:002008-09-20T08:57:50.753-05:00

Hi.What a long week, huh? From dealing with bad vendors, employees and reading items on Warchant.com it's now Saturday and it's time for football. I want to comment on the things I read on Warchant but I think I can basically put my thoughts into this...SeminoleBuc...the reason you joined Chiefs may not be the same as mine, but we all share on great thing...we all carry the tradition of everyone

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-32169534715165925912008-09-19T04:26:00.002-05:002008-09-19T04:29:24.644-05:00

Hi.After reading some "interesting" posts on Warchant I've decided that some people just don't understand, but that's what being young is all about...Anyway, here's the Motivator for Friday. If I don't post tomorrow, have a great weekend!Now is the timeIt's time to get busy. It's time to make a difference, and just think of how great that will feel.This day is a golden opportunity to bring your

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-20535077209107974212008-09-18T03:06:00.001-05:002008-09-18T03:08:28.259-05:00

Hi.Sorry, but I couldn't sleep so I decided to get my Motivator done now...at least I'm not getting ready for work!!Here's the Motivator for today:Always somethingThere is always something positive that you can do. On the best of days, or in the most challenging of circumstances, you can choose to move forward.Conditions are not as bad as they seem, nor are conditions as good as they appear.

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-18165903957364291092008-09-17T10:42:00.002-05:002008-09-17T10:45:54.301-05:00

Hi there. I posted my first blog on Garnet is the New Blog last night. Since it's mostly geared to FSU Sports I decided to write until I was sleepy. Please take a look when you get a chance.Anyway..here is the Motivator for today:A different angleYou can learn many things from those who agree with you. You can often learn even more from those with whom you disagree.Your own perspective is

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-14477853831357946862008-09-16T07:09:00.002-05:002008-09-16T07:58:18.037-05:00

Hi.I passed out really early last night but not early enough to watch some of the football game. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.Here's the Motivator for today:Offer real valueThere is always much work to be done. There is always great value to be created.Plenty of problems are waiting to be solved. And each problem represents opportunity.All kinds of dreams are longing to be realized. Those

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-52459325483155085792008-09-15T09:24:00.004-05:002008-09-15T09:30:06.331-05:00

Hi.What a great weekend..except for gas prices going through the roof, no gas in Tallahassee and part of my garage door breaking it was perfect.I hope eveyrone has a great week and a good Monday. Here's the Motivator for today:Living purposeYour purpose is not to fear or to frighten. Your purpose is not to control or to be controlled.Your purpose is to live, to love and to experience life in a

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-41518040397552953992008-09-13T09:27:00.002-05:002008-09-13T09:43:41.060-05:00

Hi.As some of you know from Facebook, there was a Frog Massacre at my home on Wednesday. It's been a while since I've mowed my lawn..because of Fay and other things that are going on. Little did I know that Tropical Storm Fay would bring the mating ritual out of the frogs of Lake Toker. As I mow the lawn..well let's just say it wasn't pretty. Leslie sent me a blog the other day that pretty much

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-27003222813032054602008-09-13T06:07:00.003-05:002008-09-13T06:12:37.319-05:00

Hi.What a great game for USF last night. On the toe of a freshman kicker that won the job in practice this week, USF pulled out the win at the end of the game. Let's hope that gets them rolling. Good luck today for my Seminoles as they take on the Mocs of UT-Chatanooga. Let's hope we don't have any major injuries and then we can start to prepare for ACC play next week.Anyway, here's the Motivator

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-265643538171999022008-09-11T11:00:00.002-05:002008-09-11T11:01:46.303-05:00

Hi.I'm sorry again for the tardiness. We're short handed at work this week.Anyway...here's the Motivator:AuthenticThere is great power in truth. There is great power in authenticity.It can be comforting for a while to overlook or deny who you truly are, in order to go along with the crowd. Yet it is a false comfort that never does last.There is no person you can pretend to be who is as powerful

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-16541392605008881712008-09-10T11:51:00.002-05:002008-09-10T11:52:43.813-05:00

Hi.Sorry it's taken so long to get up here but it's been a madhouse today at work.Anyway, you don't wanna know. Here is today's Motivator:Good and tiredBeing tired from doing something feels a whole lot better than being tired of doing nothing. If you're going to be tired at the end of each day, then make it really count for something.If you're weary, perhaps it's not because you're doing too

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-21534005598584436872008-09-09T09:21:00.002-05:002008-09-09T09:23:10.701-05:00

Hi. After a great night of Pro Football and Wrestling I'm feeling like I'm just about back to my normal self again. I hope you all are doing the same.Anyway...here's the Motivator for today. Have a great Tuesday!!Two to oneThere's a job that must be done. Will you get busy and do it or will you just sit there and avoid taking action?The way you prevent yourself from taking action is to have a set

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-80377235068157135192008-09-08T07:04:00.002-05:002008-09-08T07:09:10.869-05:00

Hi everyone. Sorry that I haven't been posting these but to be honest I haven't really been able to motivate myself, let alone give people encouragement to do it themselves. I had a great weekend that turned my spirits around and gave me the reason to do this again. I think I'll actually start blogging more as well.Anyway..let me stop rambling for now and post this motivator. Have a great

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-64307723124354424082008-08-20T06:54:00.001-05:002008-08-20T06:55:37.591-05:00

Hi.I hope everyone has a good Wednesday. Destined to achieve You are a natural-born achiever. That's why focused effort feels so good and so right. Trees grow toward the sky because that's what trees are meant to do. Storm clouds drop rain across the land because that's what clouds do. You create new value and solve problems because that is what you are born to do. You make valuable use

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-85539786471493658292008-08-19T09:31:00.003-05:002008-08-19T09:33:14.628-05:00

Hi.Sorry for not getting one out yesterday, but it was pretty busy for me and I was thinking about Fay and whether it would come close to Tampa. Obviously that's not the case so I'm better today.Anyway, here is today's Motivator.Have a great day! Tuesday, August 19, 2008 In every experience Every choice is an opportunity to make the best choice. Every difficult decision serves as an

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-34070518619734996642008-08-16T11:20:00.001-05:002008-08-16T11:21:46.200-05:00

Hey everyone. I hope you all have a great weekend.Saturday, August 16, 2008 You can Though the task is one of great difficulty, the capabilities you bring are even greater. For not only is there much you can do, you can learn and grow to do much more. When the situation changes, you can adapt. When a new problem arises, you can discover the fresh opportunities that come along with it.

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-45664148539560359892008-08-15T04:57:00.002-05:002008-08-15T05:00:26.017-05:00

Hi.Please send your healing vibes to my friend Jason today as his father is having Triple Bypass Surgery here in Tallahassee today.I hope everyone has a great weekend.Peace, Love and Thick Blankets! Friday, August 15, 2008 Reasons to succeed Surround yourself with reminders of the reasons you have chosen to do the work you do. Keep the thoughts of those reasons foremost in your mind.

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-50963312856713955612008-08-14T07:08:00.002-05:002008-08-14T07:12:51.356-05:00

Hi everyone. I wanted to start posting the Daily Motivators on my blog so I could get more traffic on my site and maybe it will get me to start writing about more stuff.Anyway...here's the Motivator for today:Thursday, August 14, 2008Just BecauseBe joyful, just because you can. Spread genuine joy to others, just because it feels so grand.Generously give of yourself just because it's your own

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-68806062104153651022008-06-28T20:11:00.002-05:002008-06-28T20:33:38.007-05:00

I've been away for a LONG while...so I figured that I would start over again by using something that a friend of mine sent me. If you want to copy and paste and email me your answers, please do. You can also send this to MySpace as well. I check that probably more than my blog..that's sad I know.Anyway...here it goes....Change all the answers so they apply to you, and then send this to your

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-13232485556715496502008-02-23T10:45:00.000-05:002008-02-23T10:41:31.201-05:00

Hi all.It's been a long week here at the Staden household.K and I decided to end our relationship this week. I went down to Tampa Wednesday night and we talked and it's best that we end it at this time. With the pressures of school and traveling it's just not good for us to be together in a relationship. We're still going to talk and I know that we're going to remain very good friends, but in the

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-68359779675025897772008-01-13T10:30:00.000-05:002008-01-13T10:54:29.514-05:00

Hi all.Mom decided to take my cousin up on the Buddy Pass and go ahead and leave Saturday for DC. I'm glad she's up there. My aunt's friend came and got her and they went immediately to the hospital. Mom called to let me know that Deonne's lesions are in fact cancerous. She's going to have surgery for her hip...Deonne didn't tell anyone how bad she messed up her hip...and after the surgery next

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-55049906655151252032008-01-10T19:10:00.000-05:002008-01-10T19:09:25.455-05:00

Hi.Sometimes I wonder why I get up and go to work. Don't get me wrong, I love the people I supervise and I love learning, teaching and growing in my job but somedays it's not really worth the grief.Long story short...I do my job by the laws of the State of Florida and I love my job. Today was a test of my patience. In the end I decided that it's better that I not deal with it and let someone else

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-13290819364241571322008-01-09T21:17:00.000-05:002008-01-09T21:39:19.832-05:00

Hi all.Let me give you a status on what's been happening the past couple days. If you didn't know, Mom called me Monday morning pretty upset telling me that my aunt was admitted into the hospital Saturday night complaining of back pain again. I know she was having problems and I thought when she was back in Milton she received a shot for her back and it was better. Well Mom called and she said

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-65462967652393273522007-11-13T20:00:00.000-05:002007-11-13T20:01:14.815-05:00

Never underestimate the power of friendship.As I'm sitting here getting to listen to a podcast and deciding what time Toker should hit the hay I'm always amazed about the power of listening and communication. Maybe it's because I truly care about everyone who has touched my life...well maybe not everyone... :o)I've always been a pretty good listener but my communication skills are severely

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-60175313255593321732007-11-12T16:45:00.000-05:002007-11-12T16:42:08.500-05:00

Hi.There were a lot of things that stopped me from writing but the largest reason is I'm just plain lazy anytime after 5:30. I'm very on task during the day from 5:30 am until 4:30 pm but anytime after that things start to get very flaky and once 5:30 hits if I'm not writing I'm not touching it.Anyway...back to my Confessions:I went out Friday night with co-workers to Paradise Bar and Grill. The

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-23754811711480787412007-09-13T20:15:00.000-05:002007-09-13T19:19:07.829-05:00

Since I haven't written in a while I figured it would be safer for me to go back to "ramble mode" instead of talking about a particular item. So..here's goes:Never say that you can't learn anything. Last night I learned how to play 2 new drinking games...Beer Pong and Flip Cup. I suck ass at FC, but i think now that BP will replace Quarters as my favorite game. It's like throwing darts but into

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-32211465664993961992007-09-11T20:30:00.000-05:002007-09-11T19:54:48.142-05:00

I haven't written in a while.Today is one of those days that I choose, no matter how tired, sick or frustrated at the world I am I take the time to write.It's a day that some people say is just like any other day in your life but 6 years ago I think we all can remember what happened.I know exactly where I was because I saw the second plane fly directly into the World Trade Center as I was at my

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-57888230633397981722007-07-17T12:00:00.000-05:002007-07-17T11:01:40.786-05:00

Hello.I know I haven't blogged in a while and I'm not going to do it today but I am going to post an email I thought was cute:Rules for Work 1. Never give me work in the morning. Always wait until 4:00 and then bring it to me. The challenge of a deadline is refreshing. 2. If it's really a rush job, run in and interrupt me every 10 minutes to inquire how it's going. That helps. Or even better,

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-27423285685152549052007-07-07T19:35:00.000-05:002007-07-07T18:34:51.670-05:00

Hello.It's been a couple weeks but since I was waiting for UFC tonight and while I am watching the Pepsi 400 I would write a little bit.I always loved the weekend of the 4th. It was a time that me and my friends would always get together and either go to Daytona or spend time with family and watch the race together. We had friends come from ways away to have a few drinks, share old stories and

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-17823991229206239372007-06-26T20:15:00.000-05:002007-06-26T19:28:32.782-05:00

Hello.Just some ramblings before my main blog:Have you ever had one of those days where you wanted to slap someone...try today for me.I hate incompetence.When is my next vacation?Did I say that I hate incompetence?Anyway, back to my story.:It's amazing what you can learn from people. I was taking time during my day to read a blog that a friend of mine wrote and I have to admit that it was pretty

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-68823496312911065272007-06-25T21:15:00.000-05:002007-06-25T20:24:30.056-05:00

Hello.In the past couple weeks I think I've put near thousand miles on my car but I have enjoyed every second. In the past few weeks I've seen the following:A bald eagle,Tons of whooping cranes,Plenty of Ibis' (boo Miami),Lots of Seagulls,A turtle trying to cross US 19;and last but not least a Wild Turkey (not the alcohol) trying to cross US 19 as well.While I was at Busch Gardens yesterday I

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-9435174106412836422007-06-11T19:00:00.000-05:002007-06-11T18:00:19.028-05:00

Hello.I've learned a lot of things today:I don't HAVE to do everything. If I let someone do things the days does go by faster.I have more friends than I thought I had possible. And all of them look out for me...well, most of the anyway.Some people try to make me laugh...completely weak, but it's still cute.5:30am gets here VERY early. Let's hope I can do that again tomorrow.Daily Motivators

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-38798321521748566582007-06-06T20:45:00.000-05:002007-06-06T19:46:06.901-05:00

Hello.I figured I should blog something so I grabbed something from a friend on MySpace. Maybe this will give you a quickie into me...doubtful, but hey it's the thought that counts...right?Anyway, here it goes:100, or so, Things You May Not Have Known About Me...1. What is the last alcoholic beverage you drank?Blue Moon2. Do you follow college football?That's a silly question.3. Who took this

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-79780241901134007532007-05-28T13:15:00.000-05:002007-05-28T12:14:41.457-05:00

Please take the time today to remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice so you can have this day off to blog, grill and spend time with your family and friends.Happy Birthday Roxy and Karen. I wish you both good fortunes in the coming 365 days...and check your email... ;o)Peace, Love and Thick Blankets

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-25430089395062764782007-05-27T18:45:00.000-05:002007-05-28T05:21:52.912-05:00

Hello.As a public service annoucement, I ask that you take a look at Google and search yourself....kinda funny sounding, huh.. :o)In a conversation with one of my friends online last night (funny, the people that REALLY want to talk to me can find me online) and we were talking about a blog that she wrote where someone commented on where she's been and what she's been doing. I figured that maybe

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-49862724098311849132007-03-27T20:30:00.000-05:002007-03-27T19:24:40.509-05:00

Hi.I got a really cool bday card from my mother and I wanted to share it. I was going to post it last night, but I was so tired and my mind was racing with other things.So, here it goes:10 Wishes for Your Birthday1. I wish you confidence: when things get tough, when you're overwhelmed, when you think of giving up2. I wish you patience: with your own trials and temptations, and with others3. I

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-74202109329011918622007-03-26T21:15:00.000-05:002007-03-26T20:27:44.918-05:00

It's been a while since I've written anything, or at least anything that's being published on the blog. Since today is supposed to be the one day you reflect on the past and receive congratulations and wishes I figured I would take a little time to write something to post.Only 2 times in the year I tend to think about the past; St. Patrick's Day and my Birthday.St. Patrick's Day 2001 was one of

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-78136961747051170162007-01-15T21:00:00.000-05:002007-01-15T21:01:52.313-05:00

I've heard so many people say that today is a "Black Holiday". Just what the hell does that mean? It's amazing that in 2007 we are still acting like idiots. Dr. King preached unity, harmony and peace. Let's remember that and move on.Why do so many people say hi to me when I walk down the street? Is it because I look like a "non-threatening" Black Man...or do I just look stupid when I walk??

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-5091546898156160712007-01-10T21:00:00.000-05:002007-01-10T21:04:41.563-05:00

Sorry kids...No blog tonight. I am so tired because of work.Hopefully I will write something tomorrow.I love you all....

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-29735575625318212422007-01-09T20:00:00.000-05:002007-01-09T20:00:41.929-05:00

Evening all...With all the negative press that MySpace has received in the past 6 months I would like to know what truly is the big deal with it?Most of the people I associate with are answering silly surveys (which I am about to answer some later), talking about their lives by blogging and artists are drumming up people to listen to their music or get people to come see them play. (by the way...

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-901461022078509742007-01-08T17:00:00.000-05:002007-01-08T17:06:54.275-05:00

Today has been an interesting day for the Seminole faithful. After Bobby pulled the offer to Jimbo Fisher the Offensive Coor/QB Coaching Job Saturday we find out he was offered the position and has not accepted. Honestly I am one person that didn't really care who was the O.C. as long as it wasn't Jeff Bowden. We'll see how this works out, but I know that the offsense is going to change and

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-13191693481004869142007-01-07T19:00:00.000-05:002007-01-07T19:00:26.899-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!Since I noticed that one of my blogger friends has blogged again I felt that it was time for me to do so.So many things have happened since the last blog I wrote that it would take too long to write about so let's just say everything has been good and I am ready for 2007.This year hopefully will be a time of change for me as I have plans to do an awful lot professionally

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-64677075426747152852006-10-31T10:44:00.001-05:002006-10-31T10:44:44.511-05:00

More later on....

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-1154914955047292052006-08-06T20:40:00.000-05:002006-10-30T22:25:21.915-05:00

Hi.Since I haven't posted in a while I figured I would take something from MySpace and place it on here. I know it's not original, but the answers are true and accurate.On another note, my friend Joy was released from the hospital Friday and I am so happy that she is back home. Say a prayer for her tonight and for a while longer as she starts her recovery. I hope you get better soon!!Anyway..

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Hi.I haven't posted in a while, but I saw this great article and I wanted to post some excerpts for people to look over...Enjoy!!11 "Don't-Tell-the-Wife" Secrets All Men Keep:Secret #1: Yes, we fall in lust 10 times a day -- but it doesn't mean we want to leave youIf the oldest question in history is "What's for dinner?" the second oldest is "Were you looking at her?" The answer: Yes -- yes, we

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-1152322305086928052006-07-07T20:30:00.000-05:002006-10-30T22:25:21.761-05:00

Hi.Seems like this is something that is going to be a regular part of my life for some time to come. Friday nights, couches, listening to podcasts, IMing a friend about high heel shoes....sheesh. Do I need a life or what??It's been a pretty lazy week for me. I've honestly only worked 16 hours this week..and I love it! Nothing new has happened on the work front...Ever since my CIO pitched me

Michael Stadenhttps://profiles.google.com/115316906378010409197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921122.post-1150593935243919532006-06-27T19:30:00.000-05:002006-10-30T22:25:21.692-05:00

Hello there!It's been 4 weeks since I've placed fingers to keyboard so you might think I have tons to write about. You be the judge:The roof damage that I spoke about last month is completely fixed. I'll have to place some before and after pictures up on the web to show you the true damage. Major hint...climb up or get someone to climb up on your roof and clean all the leaves...Leaving them up

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