Heroes

Great show, great drama, great super powers. So we know the origin of all the character powers, except for the roles they haven't showed yet. We know who this Sylar guy is and why he's so interested in getting brains. Wow. What a great series to watch. I'm impressed with this show.


I heart you for all the ways possible. For the fun times, mean times, serious times, silly times, and the times when there is no more time. The hugs are so meaningful. -sigh-

In Shame

You've made another mistake that risks the present and future happiness. I do stupid things. I admit that thinking before doing or saying is the general correct way of doing things. Do you like me less? The answer that haunts my loving ways is fading. I am inconsiderate. I'm sorry. Forgive me.

Console Transactions

Would you believe the prices of video game consoles nowadays? Well, according to the market price, we're all saving money because business like Nintendo and Sony make money by the bulk sale, giving reason to lowering their prices slightly. From a couple sources, the Playstation 3 is priced at $599 for the upgraded model, where the components for the actual device is pushed at nearly $800. (Disclaimer: just a rumor, but probably truth behind this.) At this rate, Sony will lose $200/ps3, unless their market sails soar above expected. And guess what, they're selling, but also holding back on a lot of markets. Why would they do such a thing? Well, this is the point of this entry. At work, I was browsing ebay and craigslist sites and realized that we all have unlicensed business proposals for addicting consumers.

Advertisement: Why stand in line at midnight when you could find the same exact product on ebay, FOR DOUBLE THE PRICE, even Triple.

So surreal that I would NEVER consider getting raped by this type of behavior. Is this the reason why Sony Gaming decided to hold back on their product? If I had the chance to buy a ps3 or Wii, I would keep it. But right now, I'm currently playing my ps2's Final Fantasy XII and soon to be Socom: Combined Assault. I look forward to Legend of Zelda's Twilight Princess, but let me finish these games.

Back to the topic, if consumers stuck to consumers and not cheating business partners, if you could call them that, true GAMERS would have their consoles. Ebay has been doing that with shoes and consoles for a while now. Anyway, here we go, with the world of tomorrow, making money to the suckers of yesterday.

This is to...

...Camille. Hi, that's it. lol...Don't call me Brown Stallion, Ted. These...are the thoughts...of my day. Yayyayayayayayya...kicking legs up and down. yayaya. lol. hockey hockey hooooockey. i'm going down to south park. howdy neighbor. i was thinking who my bestman would be at my wedding. i believe it'll probably be...i'm laughing at the Amp'd commercial where the father is teaching his son to ride a bike. little do we know is that he made a ramp for him...and fell off the side and feel on his head. haven't seen it? i did, and i laughed. Camille didn't though. This is the weirdest post ever...Delete it. No. Cookies are good. So, my car gets 38.2mpg. Kyle is trying to save his bike and gets hurt doing it. Ok. bye.

Car Name

I've been pondering what I'm going to name my car. Some of the names were Cookie, Elisha, Sheila, Josh, MyCar, Camiry and Qwerty. I yet to come up with a name for my "baby".

Since we're on the topic of names, I am the Brown Stallion a.k.a Snuggly Bear a.k.a _ _ _ _ _ Puppy. With these names listed, I need to come up with something better than...Sweetie. Sheesh.

Happy One Month Birthday to my car. Still in one piece...3 gas fills later...1701 miles. We shall see. Welp...yeah I said welp, nothing to update right now. Love you all.

Inevitable Happiness

Sometimes you can foresee how your life is going to turn out. Maybe not by the powers that be, but by the people that grab a hold of your life. Your friends, your family, your enemies; they all make what we develop what we call a personal lifestyle. The thoughts and outcomes that is unseen is part of the weird path we call life. I've gained more than I've lost, obviously. As my life ages, my losses tend to rise and gaining is more of a hassle than anything. Don't take it the wrong way, giving up is not an option, I just think struggle may have a time limit. From a few days to maybe years, I tend to just deal with what's in front of me.

For example, a job is somewhat easy to come by, assuming the correct credentials are at hand. A resume with all the right "juices and berries" is what gets you in the door, for maybe a mediocre job. Remember that word...Job. And then there's job applications for employment that a lot of us have done in the past. In my decade of job hunts, Gymboree, Safeway.com, and Office Depot brought in the income. Even when I was positioned with workstudy at my college institute, a job is what you have that brings in money for what you want/need now, not what you can save. You can't simply want a car and go out and buy it, that takes planning and research...unless you're wealthy, and we know a majority of this world is two cents short of that, and then some. Even worse, a home is needed in the future because independency is what we strive to be...away from the parent trap. Unless, of course, you're the parent looking at fatherhood or motherhood.

The tricky part of life is knowing the ins and outs behind a career-based title. You can join a retail job and hope for promotion and success, but that may take years. Why not put all focus on getting that education, getting that diploma or experience, and pushing forward to be at top potential. Oh wait! We're all lazy. I was lazy for 3 years. I just accepted the fate that a career wasn't part of my forte. Thing is, I didn't try hard enough. I was wrapped with a spoiled life where everything was set on my plate...not anymore. I can live my life independently, but income needs to come in sometime, and in huge quantities.

I'm happy. I have a income, a new car, a new home, and a woman I can hold with love and admiration. Am I still spoiled? A little, but I've earned what I have.

iWoot

First off...

Screw the Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres!!!
I guess...go A's. Bring some hope back to the Bay Area.

And for tomorrow, down with the Raiders. Go 49ers. Forever SF fan.

And for my co-favorite team in the World...Nabby was sooo ON. Sharks 2-0-0-0.
49ers are going to win the rest of their games this season.

So, today, we played in the Smash Softball tournament...in the "For fun" league, which had only two teams. Lost both games 15-2 and 12-4. The second game we were in the lead 4-3. Woohoo. And then the 5th and 6th innings came. ha! You see the score.

Fun day of Sports for me and the Blueballs.

iLeftMyAimOnAtWork

So, this is what I came into this morning:

AF (8:36:23 PM): penguins are oh so cool
AF (8:36:25 PM): like mr. joey
AF (8:36:58 PM): =]

CH (7:44:06 PM): you have enough players"?

AOL System Msg (10:08:06 PM): Your screen name (jrhipol) has signed in from another location. This screen name is currently signed in at 2 locations. To sign off the other location(s), reply to this message with the number 1. Click here for more information.

GP (8:21:24 PM): u guys move in yet?

Clutch (10:12:25 PM): yarrrrrrrrr boey
Clutch (10:24:26 PM): wat are u doing?

Ulo (5:51:34 PM): yo.

Yeah, fun stuff when you get into work.

iMelt

How you make my night so much brighter!

cas: it won't officially be my birthday til i spend it with you though
jrh: awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...you make me melt

iCam

You ever have those weekends where you're not well-prepared on what's going to happen, but it does, you don't want it to end. I did. This past Saturday started off well and ended great. This day made me feel a little bit more older and responsible. A great feeling when you're at the car dealership ordering your new car. Like I said before, a little bit older and so forth because they didn't have my style and color. Here's a glimpse of the new 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid.


Grey Metallic with Option #2 Package. Yummy.

Why this car? Because it's sleep and this new model looks classy...like the Lexus. Plus, I drive enough where I need milage. Just think, about a month ago I was shopping for a 2007 Scion tC, which costed half of what I'm getting now, but when the choices are made, you get what you've earned.

So, instead of waiting four to six months for the pre-order, I only have to wait two to three weeks. Lucky me, sometimes. I wanted to make more money before I start making payments. Anyway, that's life as a grown-up.

Later on, we planned to have our first pseudo-date at the place viewed below. I'm not going to say, but it's also not that hard to figure it out. It was incredibly windy, but she makes me happy, no matter what the weather.


There was a wedding in one of the huts there, but the guy there would bet $6,000 on football and no less. Ha! So hardcore. Sheesh. After that picture, we drove around and realized this place was dead and wouldn't be surprised if we saw zombies roaming the streets and buildings. Scary, so we left. Took us awhile to find Mitchell's Ice Cream from the opposite direction, but we eventually did...and parked in the 10 Minute Zone right in front. Awesome! Dark and chunky!!!

Dear Cam;
I've realized that there's no person other than yourself that I'd want to be closer to. With all the little trips we've taken in the past, the big one's just take my breath away when I'm with you. Until our next adventure, I heart you.

Love,
Joshgumbi

note: the Icemen won Saturday night to conclude such a wonderful day. See previous entry for more info.

iStats

Game 1: TIE 1-1; 0 Goals; 0 Assists; +1
Game 2: WIN 4-0; 1 G; 0 A; +2

Season (Winter 2006)

1-0-1; 1 G; 0 A; +3


Woot!

iWeep

Tonight, I found myself tearing up during an episode of Smallville. Not because it was the funeral scene of Jonathan Kent, but the thought of losing a parent. As an emotional person, it's strange how black my heart is sometimes. Even a good friend told me once that I'm heartless. Not that I want to be, it's just I find no feelings or emotions toward what was going on. Maybe it wasn't great enough where my heart would crush. I want to cry sometimes, but I've built an armor strong enough to withstand some of the worst things in life.

Love burns through this armor though. I love my family. But most of all, my parents and brothers. When watching Smallville, I thought about a parental death(knowing that thinking of it is bad luck, but it's reality) and I started tearing. I closed my eyes and whispered, "She isn't done being my mother." That did it. I cried. I needed it.

Besides family, there's one among few who I love that I've teared for. Love definitely burns through my armor because it hurts when the smallest things happen. But, love overpowers when happy occurrences come about. I love you, and never doubt that. I'm human after all.


Other than that, I've been to 7 airports; Norfolk(ORF), Houston(IAH), New York(JFK), Savannah(SAV), Atlanta(ATL), Oakland(OAK), and San Jose(SJC). FYI:Stay away from ATL. Can't find the terminals, they're too far. Traveling is fun. My favorite part is flying back home so I can see the one's I care and love.

Thank you for picking me up on Friday night. The first hug is always the best. From my heart to yours. Also, thanks for Making It Happen.




note: Can't sleep now.

iSweet

i'll be thinking about u all day
go impress who need to impress, then come back to me. KISSES
u can IMPRESS me anytime, but u do everyday.

Words from this morning from me to you.



Going to Fort Eustis, Virginia, next week. Anyone going to be there. Just kidding. Come visit me.

note: More later.

iSassy

I heard there was going to be a remake, and finally it's here. I mean, the korean original of My Sassy Girl was sweet, nice, adorable, cruel. But even better will be the sassy girl played by Elisha Cuthbert. I don't know. Is it possible? We shall see in 2007.

iCompatible

Masterful Scorpio should make a good mate for quiet spoken cancer. While jealousy may plague both from time to time, their great mutual ability to love deeply will usually limit periods of dissension. Scorpio is well equipped to cope with Cancerian moods. Excess energy which Scorpio emanates, will act as strong tonic for cancer's reticence. Scorpio and cancer could well prove the ideal marriage combination.

CaS is an amazing person. She explores the great parts of my life and indulges these experiences with her own. That's why every moment we develop is memorable. Do I have these feelings for you? Yes. Very much yes. Thank you. For putting up with my banter.

iAm

Who Wants To Be A Superhero? season finale. Interesting show because it involves superhero/moral values. I first thought the show was corny and silly, but after awhile, it just showed heart and determination. With a dash of laughs, I started to enjoy the amateurity of the show and the ability to improve their "powers".

No more Washington D.C. I am no longer afraid, although I'm still flying on the 11th. Instead, we'll be going to Virginia to Fort Eustis. As for my lifetime travels, I've been to, of course, California, Hawai'i, and Nevada. After the past three weeks, I've added three states to that listing: Georgia, South Carolina, and New Jersey. I'm currently in upstate New York near the Westpoint Military Academy. These weekly visits to the military bases have been some fun experiences. Other than that, I'll be bringing back souvenirs for those who've asked. While I've been here, Happy Birthday to Lil'Kathleen.

There have been many girls that tried to steal my heart. One actually attempted and succeeded, but the love just vanished. Eventually, I knew one day I would love again, and I truly believe it's happened. This love goes deeper than simple skin. When thinking of her, it makes my whole body just wither away waiting for something from her...even if it's just a simple phone call. I still cannot define love, but I know for sure this feeling is like it, could be it, and probably is it.

note: hiccups are sure fun. just as much as holding your hand while driving.

iScared

I'm flying to Washington D.C. on September 11th. Wouldn't you be scared too? Not necessarily because of all the precautionaries out there, I'll be completely fine. But yes, I'm still scared.

ps. I love you.

iCD

You say two little words probably in a playful way, which bothers me for an instance, but then gets bothersome when a negative emotion keeps flowing my way. I'm getting emotional and I shouldn't be. Your attitude devoids any type of sympathy. I'm constantly thinking of myself, and maybe that's my downfall. I can't escape this feeling. I want an explanation when there really isn't any. The caring seems to have stopped. Or have I just started to analyze the situation too much? Anxiety builds up increasing the blood pressure that I once never had.

I sit at my desk at work wondering if she cares when really she does care because she tells me everyday. But what if, throughout the day, the reducing gap turns and gets wider...and wider...and suddenly it turns into a VOID. A dark void of nothingness. Please, to you who matters most, don't let this happen. I care too much making the little things hurt. I can't control it.

note: no more Germany. I'm on probation still.

iSouthCarolina

So, after a day of traveling, two evenings of GREAT EATS, and a day of humid work, I'm finding my way through all my new work environment. As for the travel part, it helps not sleeping on the plane because when we got into the hotel, I fell asleep during the Giants game. Unfortunately, I woke up three or four times last night because I wasn't thinking straight. I just didn't want to be late when I met up with the team.

The first night, we ate at Dockside. Excellent seafood eatery. My choice of the night was the Dockside Dinner, which included; lobster tail, crab legs, scallops, etc, for a very good price. Yum. Plus, I ordered an extra She Soup.

Work is fun. I never thought I'd here so much gunfire in my life. We installed on the weapons area of the base first. Easiest according to what they say. We shall see. If you're a girl, you'd like all the mens in uniform. 'Til we meet again.

note: I didn't finish my bbq earlier.

iGOSH

I finally get a few minutes to write my thoughts.

Song: That Thing You Do - New Found Glory (Ska Covers)

Let's start off by saying... MY FIRST BUSINESS TRIP. Oh, let me go even deeper. I'm no longer at Office Depot. I'm no longer in retail. After all my complaints of wanting a career, not a job, my calling has finally come along. I started with this copmany on August 2nd, 2006. They are a pharmaceutical development start-up that I enjoy going to. I've come across a lot of the knowledge I learned from my education and personal experiences. I have no complaints. I can't complain about getting paid to travel. My first trip is to Beaufort, South Carolina. I'm actually supposed to be there right now, the installation got pushed. It'll happen. I don't think I would've been prepared for the trip. Now, after a full 5 days under my belt, the ropes are easily learned. Wish me luck.

My decision has faded away from the popular Scion tC to the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. I've been seeing the new Camry just a few times lately. They are sleek, smooth, and my type of car. There's more horsepower, gps navigational system, yet double the Scion in price. Gotta think about this a little bit more.

Germany! Our company big trip. Two weeks in Germany. Sighs. I'll miss you.

Camille, Alexis, Paulo, and I saw Rent last Wednesday at the Golden Gate Theatre. The show was great. Mimi had the annoying nasal sounding singing voice. My favorite voice was still Gordon. Sorry Alexis for Mr. and Mrs. Bighead. At least you had your glasses this time. Paulo, you've seen more shows, but you seemed impressed with this show. Try a New York City showing. MUCHO BETTER. Camille, sweet Camille... enjoy this part of my life. My favorite person meet my favorite musical. Rating, Rent San Francisco was great, I rate them an 8 out of 10.

I heart my favorite. Don't forget that.

Note: The world turns in my direction.