Newspaper Article: SHOW ME THE MONEY

Spring is in the air, at least between the rain drops it is.  All the snow has melted and I am back to a dreary world.  Good thing I take my vitamin D.  Speaking of Vitamin D, it is going to be the next biggest thing since fish oil (i hope i dont need to talk to you about taking fish oil).  Its actually not even a vitamin but a steroid hormone.  Get your levels checked and optimize baby, your physical, mental, and emotional states will thank you.  All the info you need to know is right HERE

On a completely different note.  Here is another installment in the newspaper from a while back.

Wundergut Morgen Werne (Yes, I know “wundergut” is not a word in the dictionary but I invented it last weekend and I like it so sue me.)



I would first like to place a clause on my writing today. I cannot take credit for coming up with this idea. I stole it from a Facebook message my cousin, King David, sent me earlier today. The scenario he proposed and his evaluation prompted my writing today. The writing is original, the idea is not so much.


If you had 1 billion dollars and you spent 1000 dollars a day, how long would it take you to spend all your money? Take a second to think about it.


2749 YEARS.


Think about it, that is well over 35 lifetimes. Now, if you spend 1000 a day everyday of your life until you were 70, how much money would you need?


25.2 million dollars.


Yes 25.2 million dollars seems like a lot of money. Explain to me then how people who are making this or even a quarter of this are going broke? Believe me, it is happening all around you everyday.


I can only think of one explanation pure greed (and probably a terrible financial advisor).


People get caught up in the who’s who in life and imprisoned by shiny things. They live outside their means. On the outside everything looks great, big house and nice car, but on the inside is turmoil. Getting caught up in the never ending cycle of debt, things, and wants is very easy and extremely debilitating.


In my short time here on this earth I have come to a few conclusions. I would rather do the job of my dreams and make little than hate my job and make a lot. I believe the money will come if the passion and persistence is there.


It’s the everyday things in life that add up to a lot. Everyone loves hitting the jackpot but true joy comes from the mastery of everyday things. It comes from the people we come into contact with everyday; it comes from our families, our spouse, or our best friend. It comes from overcoming obstacles, facing adversity, or learning a new skill. That piece of paper issued by the government is simply a tool, not an end all be all.


Let your passions be your guide and not your paycheck. You make the money don’t let it make you.


TJW

Does Karneval mean anything to you?

"Wait....is that a guy....dressed up like a girl.....wearing his own skinny jeans" gasped an astonished Mr. Aaron as we pass a few Karneval goers.  

If anyone has seen the NBA commercials "where amazing happens" you might know where this is going.   

KARNEVAL...where guys can dress up like girls but dont have to change their jeans...HAPPENS

I really wish I had the actual picture here but we will have to work with what we got.  Visualize the above picture and the guy is wearing a long curly wig, a flamboyant hat, and make-up.  Now you have the idea... multiple that by a magnitude of ten...enhance...enhance...enhance...enhance...there ya go thats the image I am looking for. 

I think my bro Trapper described Karnevel the best, really got to the heart of it, when he prophecied about the pinnacle of the celebration which is Rosenmontag  "Rosenmonatag means rose monday, or is a corrupted version of rasenmontag meaning crazy monday and either way it is the moday preceeding ash wednesday and the start of lent. Its the highlight of karneval and the german version of Mardigras..........But in laymans terms quite literally means "PARTY!!!!!!"
 
Well done Trap, I couldn't have put it more elegantly myself. 
 
A wise man once told me that Germany has five seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Karneval.  I would like to counter this statement with it has only four: Oktoberfest, SimJÜ, Karneval, and Rain.  When each season ends the countdown to the next begins except for the rain thats an everyday, all year round thing.  It is simply the glue that holds everything together I guess.  Comic relief...maybe. 
 
Since this part of Germany shuts down completely after work Thursday and reopens again on Wednesday we did not have a game this weekend.  We had a different itinerary.
 

• Man Party Friday Night (Men Only)
• Party Saturday Night
• Pajama Party Sunday Night (Unable to attend because of this work thing  I have ot get up for at 7 am)
• Rosenmontag Parade and Party All DAY LONG (or as long as your party shoes hold up, somes lasted longer than others) (also only to attend after work)

Unfortunately I was unable to partake in all the festivities as I had to work on Monday but I enjoyed as much as I could. 

Here is a little collection of some of the craziness that is Karneval in Werne.  For even more pictures check out the NEWSPAPER'S PICTURES

ENJOY...

TJW

103-68

We won this last Saturday convincingly 103-68.  I will do a game recap late 

I have successfully put most of the games that I have online.  You can simply watch them online and do not have to download anything.  I think the best way to watch them is to press play and wait for the video to start.  Once it starts, press pause and go do something for 10-15 minutes.  When you come back you should be able to watch the video straight through.  The faster your internet connection the less you have to wait and vice versa.

Here are the links.......ENJOY!!!

vs. Hertener

vs. Herford

vs. Herne

vs. Dortmund

vs. Hagen Haspe

vs. Paderborn

vs. Citybasket Recklinghausen

So there you go, as more go online I will post them
If for some reason a link does not work, leave a comment and I will fix it

Smooches
Trevor

Newspaper Blog: Goals for 2010

Here is an article I wrote for a newspaper a few weeks back.  Also, its gameday today.  Don't know for sure if I am going to play,  I tore some muscle fibers in my butt.  The team we are playing is not very good so we should be alright.  Check facebook later this afternoon for a score.

Guten Morgen, Guten Morgen, Guten Morgen Sonnenschein.



I do hope your morning is going well and the sun is shining because as I write the outside looks dark and dreary. And no I am not writing at night.


Since last week was a reflection on 2009 I think it’s a natural progression to look to the future and see what is in store for 2010. Since you are reading this, you successfully completed the maze of 2009. Now, have you taken the time to write directions for your world in 2010 or are you simply flying by the seat of your pants (terrible American expression meaning no direction at all, doing whatever, whenever, wherever)? Have you identified what you want to accomplish in 2010 and mapped out how you are going to get there or are you simply taking whatever is thrown at you?


Since I can only really speak for myself, here are my 8 goals/aspirations for 2010.


1. Floss consistently. I have a tendency to floss every once in awhile instead of everyday. Too much information? Probably!


2. Win a league championship. I think its time, don’t you? The town, the organization, and the fans deserve it. If you don’t believe me, you haven’t been to a game recently. Case and point: Sixth Man.


3. Read at least one book a month on various subjects. I believe constant learning and reflection are cornerstones to a productive and fulfilling life.


4. Play basketball in Australia. 2 words: Warm weather.


5. Expand my culinary skills.


6. Reduce the toxic load on my body. If you have not figured it out yet, I am kind of health nerd. Not kind of, I am. Environmental toxins are all around us especially in things we use and eat everyday. Not only are these harmful to our bodies but also to the environment. I need to continue to educate myself and make smarter consumer decisions. Not only for myself but for the environment and the generations to come.


7. Increase my German vocabulary and usage in everyday conversation. I am still looking for that tutor.


8. Be better at picking up after myself. My roommates might appreciate this one. Evidence of this shortcoming can be traced to my childhood in conjunction with my compassionate, caring, and willing along with being an only child.


Take a second to think about what you aspire to do in 2010. Now, how do you get there?


TJW

Our House, in the middle of the street, Our House

So Tramaine skipped work today because he is

a) lazy

b) sick

or

c) smart to pretend he is sick so he can be lazy


How does Tramaine staying home benefit you?  Well, he just threw up on his blog a little MTV Cribs photo op edition of our house.  Its way easier for me to link you to his blog then try and do one myself.  Maybe in the spring look forward to a video version, but remember we are lazy with our freetime, movies or 24 might get in the way.  Remember underpromise and overdeliver.

Check it out HERE