Happy Thanksgiving

It's my favorite holiday of the year again. A time to kick back from work and the everyday stresses of life, fill my belly full of wonderful food, and watch football. Ahh, how I look forward to it!

It's also the reason we should be thankful for the things we have and which bring us joy.

Life hasn't quite gone the way I planned in 2008, and Lord knows I've spent my fair share of time bitching, pissing and moaning about it. But looking on the other side of the ledger, I must be thankful for a fabulous son. A son that seems to draw closer to me each day. And a daughter I have reconnected with, while despite having shortcomings, is coming around. Thankful that I have material possessions, a roof over my head, and a way to make a living. Many cannot say that, and for that I am grateful.

So with that in mind - thanks for all that I have and will be given!

Now if my Cowboys will kick some Seahawk rear tomorrow, it will be yet one more thing I can be thankful for!

Not Tonight

Another day. Another frickin' whacking to the market. GM and Ford fixing to be body bags, along with all the employees and related jobs with it. Man, maybe I DO need to go invest in guns and ammo.

Received the following from a friend of mine. And yes, SHE forwarded it to me...don't hate the messenger ;-)

When Girls Don't Put Out!

I have never quite figured out why the sexual urge of men and women differ so much. And I have never figured out the whole Venus and Mars thing. I have never figured out why men think with their head and women with their heart.

For Example:

One evening last week, my girlfriend and I were getting into bed. Well, the passion starts to heat up and she eventually says, "I don't feel like it, I just want you to hold me."

I said, " What? What was that?!"

So she says the words that every boyfriend on the planet dreads to hear...

"You're just not in touch with my emotional needs as a woman enough for me to satisfy your physical needs as a man."

She responded to my puzzled look by saying, "Can't you just love me for who I am and not what I do for you in the bedroom?"

Realizing that nothing was going to happen that night, I went to sleep.

The very next day I opted to take the day off from work and spend time with her. We went out to a nice lunch and then went shopping at a big, big unnamed department store. I walked around while she tried on several different very expensive outfits. She couldn't decide which one to take, so I told her we would just buy them all. She wanted new shoes to compliment her clothes, so I said, "Lets get a pair for each outfit."

We went to the jewelry department where she picked out a pair of diamond earrings. Let me tell you...she was so excited! She must have thought I was one wave short of a shipwreck. I started to think she was testing me because she asked for a tennis bracelet when she doesn't even know how to play tennis.

I think I threw her for a loop when I said, "That's fine, honey." She was almost nearing sexual satisfaction from all the excitement. Smiling with excited anticipation, she finally said, "I think this is all dear, lets go to the cashier."

I could hardly contain myself when I blurted out, "NO honey, I don't feel like it."

Her face just went completely blank as her jaw dropped with a baffled, 'WHAT?'

I then said, "Honey! I just want you to HOLD this stuff for a while. You're just not in touch with my financial needs as a man enough for me to satisfy your shopping needs as a woman."

And just when she had this look like she was going to kill me, I added, "Why can't you just love me for who I am and not for the things I buy you?"

Apparently I'm not having sex tonight either...but at least that bitch knows I'm smarter than her.

Bada bing!

And it's a special time right now. In just a few days, my girl turns 21. Yep, I sure am an old fuck. I sure do hope she acts her age...history has shown she can revert to the sweet sixteen years a bit too often...

Now, dammit, stock market...GO UP for a change, will ya?!!!

Family Drinking

And here I thought my family was fucked up...

I mean, I like to drink, hell we all do...but that is just a bit too much...

Contemplating Change

I am so frickin' tired of the enormous amount of mail I get, a good portion of it having to do with debt collecting scum that tries to make life miserable for me in an effort to pay. Hey, you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip. You'll get your money when I get mine...capice? They have even been calling my family, my office, etc in an attempt to embarrass me to speak with them. My office assistant knows the drill - I am NEVER available, which gets them angry as they try their intimidation tactics. I don't have a home number, and they don't have my cell, so other than mail, they have no way to contact me. Time to send a cease and desist to them, tho, as I am growing tired of their bullshit.

I have been seriously contemplating leaving my current employer to trade independently. A few issues are involved, and include:

- I need more capital. About $20k would do the trick, as the firm I would trade with will allow me to leverage that at between 5:1 and 30:1 depending upon the strategy employed and the risk involved.

- I won't have health insurance. And I know the insurance individuals are able to get versus a group plan are horrible.

- How will I manage the inevitable drawdowns, especially when I am dependent upon the trading to provide my income?

- Will I be able to get someone to loan me the money? And what will all that entail? I have a few options in mind, but again, will THEY be willing to place a bet on me for a return of principal, interest, and a portion of profits?

- This isn't an issue; actually, it is the whole reason I am thinking of this...I hate my job and dread going in these days, especially given the current market climate. I Love trading and all that it entails. That is the bottom line - I just want to be happy and be able to provide and pay my bills from it. Can I do it? I damn sure think so!

Oops, looks like I went off on a little tangent there, so I best go get another cup of coffee, get busy, and see if I can sell someone something to make a few $$$.

Out of the Blue

The past few days in the market have been brutal...not alot new there, eh? I am long, and on margin, because I think we will have a hellacious rally over the next 6 weeks or so. Who knows for sure, tho...I've been wrong before.

The dream I had last night came out of no where. Usually I am able to figure out why I had a particular dream, if I remember it. Last night's was a few sisters from high school. We were in this library/hotel (?) and I bumped into one and just gave her a hug. Her sister, who used to date one of my friends, came up and looked great...but she was like 6 inches taller than me...what, did you grow another foot after high school? Then they started asking me where "BW" was - 'cept I have no idea who BW is...but I have heard the name before. Anyway, it was just outta the blue.

Today is a special day - here is a big shout to #5 - congrats! You Rock!