Thundercat MIA?

**Reposted from the first Lair, original date: 1/6/04

Sorry for the delay in updates.  I just got back into LA late Sunday night, so I’m still adjusting to West Coast time.  News Years was pretty uneventful, I spent the whole night with my family celebrating.  I got to have a good heart-to-heart with my father New Years Day where we discussed a variety of things, in particular my current financial situation as well as my future plans.  It was good to get his perspective on things, but I’m not sure if its ultimately helpful because he really doesn’t understand where I’m coming from on a lot of things, but just to know I have is support is nice.

I’d like to also appologize to all the DC bro’s out there.  I thought coming into town that I’d have time to meet up with a few of them and sarge, but alas, it was not meant to be.  My family pretty much planned out the entire two weeks for me, so I had very little time or opportunity to get out of the house.

This year is going to be an interesting one, to say the least.  Not only do I plan to have lots and lots of sex in 2004, but I plan to be productive and get my life under control as well.  I’ve been reading a book called "The Richest Man in Babylon" which was recommended to me by a friend of mine who’s a self-made millionaire.  Its a book of parables that teach money management.  Its very good and has inspired me to take a few measures with my finances.  The biggest step is to limit my expenses, so I’m cancelling not only my satellite TV, but also my phone to save money (whether its my cell phone or home phone, I haven’t decided yet).  So the basic plan is to set aside 10% of my income into a savings account, set aside 20% to pay my bills/debts, and have 70% left over to live off of.

I’ve also unveiled a new look for 2004.  I’m now sporting a shaved head, along with a reverse goatee that not only makes me look a little dangerous, but also like I’m 10 years older.  I’ve been inspired by "Fashion For Fat Guys" to get some new clothes, which I did over the hollidays, so I’m stylin’ now.  Swinggcat told me I definitely have a "sleazy hollywood bad-boy" vibe going on, so I guess that’s a good thing.  =)

So here’s to starting this New Year off right!  Wish me luck, fellas.

Thundercat