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		<title>Tuesday Weigh In</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=423</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year people say they want to get healthier, lose weight, or work out more.  I am one of those people.
One of my co-workers has challenged a few of us to lose weight over the next 12 weeks.
I&#8217;m well on my way! wahoo! Last week I weighted in and 176. This week, 174!  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year people say they want to get healthier, lose weight, or work out more.  I am one of those people.<br />
One of my co-workers has challenged a few of us to lose weight over the next 12 weeks.<br />
I&#8217;m well on my way! wahoo! Last week I weighted in and 176. This week, 174!  I want to get down to about 160. Now I know that isn&#8217;t a ton, but it sure makes me look good</p>
<p><a href="http://ramblingalong.com/2010/01/24/it-has-been-decided.aspx" target="_blank">Mr. Stern, you better get busy buddy!</a></p>
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		<title>Watch Out</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=366</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The weather is changing! Isn&#8217;t it grand?  I hope you remembered to change your clocks and didn&#8217;t miss anything today.  I know there were several things that were done around the house this weekend. Even went to see Watchmen!
We started out by moving the furniture around in the living room.  That was fun let me [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The weather is changing! Isn&#8217;t it grand?  I hope you remembered to change your clocks and didn&#8217;t miss anything today.  I know there were several things that were done around the house this weekend. Even went to see Watchmen!</p>
<p>We started out by moving the furniture around in the living room.  That was fun let me tell ya!  I took the whole entertainment center down component by component.  We moved everything in there.  Then I didn&#8217;t like any place we put the furniture. So what did we do? We put everything back in its original place.</p>
<p>We did take the loveseat out.  Which btw was way overdue!  We also cata cornered the sofa a bit.  It looks ok.</p>
<p>Now we made arrangements to see the new movie &#8220;Watchmen&#8221; which started on Friday night.  We met a friend at applebees at 6 and then headed to the show by 8.  Let me tell ya, it was a good movie.</p>
<p>The movie starts out slow, they build the characters by telling stories of the past.  They connect the storyline at the end.  By the middle of the show you have to go to the bathroom but you want to wait, because you&#8217;ll be afraid you&#8217;ll miss something!  At least, that is how I felt.  I waited till the end of the movie before I went.  =)</p>
<p>I recommend this movie if you are at all interested.</p>
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		<title>August Happiness Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=280</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok, I&#8217;ll admit to it, I couldn&#8217;t commit.  With that said.  Today, I&#8217;m happy because I get to start my next college semester.     Yippee!  Although the two classes I&#8217;ve chosen to take will probably kick my arse!
Wish me luck!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok, I&#8217;ll admit to it, I couldn&#8217;t commit.  With that said.  Today, I&#8217;m happy because I get to start my next college semester.  <img src='http://www.chipmanor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   Yippee!  Although the two classes I&#8217;ve chosen to take will probably kick my arse!</p>
<p>Wish me luck!</p>
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		<title>Check This Out</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=264</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I was starving.  I was craving Taco Bell.  Imagine that!  Taco Bell in Smyrna seems closer than the one in La Vergne, so that is why I usually go there.  As it would have it, today is another day that I have terrible service there.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I was starving.  I was craving Taco Bell.  Imagine that!  Taco Bell in Smyrna seems closer than the one in La Vergne, so that is why I usually go there.  As it would have it, today is another day that I have terrible service there.</p>
<p>When I arrived, I met a friend that was already there and had already placed his order.  He and I talked for well over 20 minutes.  His order arrived and I was left waiting.</p>
<p>After another five minutes or so, one of the employees walked up and got a drink from the soda machine.  Which is fine, but she took a drink on the front line.  For those of you that have ever been in food service know that is a &#8220;NO NO&#8221;  She disappeared, I peeked around the corner and saw her conversing with another co-worker.  Now keep in mind that I&#8217;ve been waiting for almost 30 minutes now.</p>
<p>When she came back in to customer view, she still had her gloves on, she never washed her hands and she rubbed her hands over her clothing.  GROSS!!!!!</p>
<p>It was at this point, I called for a manager.  After demanding a full refund I left telling the other customers I hope they had patience because I had been in line for almost 30 minutes.</p>
<p>I left and went to Mc Donalds.  There I was greeted with a smile and friendly service.  My food was served in less than two minutes.  There were two managers in clear view.  The store was clean and the condiments were all stocked!</p>
<p>It will be a very long time before I visit the Taco Bell in Smyrna.</p>
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		<title>We Rely To Much</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;&#8230;on cars.  That&#8217;s right folks, for the most part we all rely on our cars.  We rely on our cars to take us to our jobs, take the kids to school, grocery store, shopping malls, out to dinner etc&#8230;..
I went shopping today.  I needed some new shoes.  Everything was great.  I got home and emptied [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8230;&#8230;on cars.  That&#8217;s right folks, for the most part we all rely on our cars.  We rely on our cars to take us to our jobs, take the kids to school, grocery store, shopping malls, out to dinner etc&#8230;..</p>
<p>I went shopping today.  I needed some new shoes.  Everything was great.  I got home and emptied the car did some chores, then remembered I didn&#8217;t stop at the grocery.  Damn!</p>
<p>Grap the keys, the wallet, sunglasses headed out the door, turn the ignition and it won&#8217;t start.  DAMN! DAMN DAMN!  I sound like bam bam off the Flintstones.</p>
<p>I knew I should have sent AAA the money when they asked me to join.  DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!</p>
<p>You know, back 15 years ago, I could chase down the fuel line, and do a few things to a vehicle.  These days, I&#8217;m just lost.  So I called my buddy Joe over at La Vergne Tire Center.  He recommended a wrecker service for me.  They now have my car on it&#8217;s way to the shop.  I&#8217;m stranded.  I have no way of going.  Good thing I have a few groceries.  But I&#8217;m out of milk and eggs damn it!  I really wanted Tacos tonight to, I don&#8217;t have any sour cream to go with them.  DAMN!</p>
<p>As you can see, most of us really are dependent on our cars to get us from here to there.</p>
<p>I guess I could drive the bus&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. lol</p>
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		<title>They Truly Are</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=206</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazing!  The details, the graphics, the story line, all wrap around the general idea of what generation one did; Total domination and total power.  Optimas prime still stands for freedom.  He did say that &#8220;freedom is the right of all sentient beings.&#8221;
It took a while for the movie to really get started, they basically filled [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amazing!  The details, the graphics, the story line, all wrap around the general idea of what generation one did; Total domination and total power.  Optimas prime still stands for freedom.  He did say that &#8220;freedom is the right of all sentient beings.&#8221;</p>
<p>It took a while for the movie to really get started, they basically filled in the blanks for those that didn&#8217;t follow the transformers from the beginning.</p>
<p>It really enveloped my senses.  The movie rocked!  I am looking forward to part II!</p>
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		<title>More Than Meets the Eye</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=205</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, it&#8217;s finally here!  The day generation one gets to see a live action movie unlike any we&#8217;ve seen so far.
What am I talking about?  I&#8217;m sure you know.  Transformers silly!  Ticket, check; wallet, check; car, um no not yet.  It&#8217;s at the mechanic getting some work done.  but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, it&#8217;s finally here!  The day generation one gets to see a live action movie unlike any we&#8217;ve seen so far.</p>
<p>What am I talking about?  I&#8217;m sure you know.  Transformers silly!  Ticket, check; wallet, check; car, um no not yet.  It&#8217;s at the mechanic getting some work done.  but it&#8217;ll be ready after lunch! YIPPEE</p>
<p>I&#8217;m so excited, I just keep rambling and rambling&#8230;&#8230;.</p>
<p>[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=s7uXvqfQvNI]</p>
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		<title>More Decorating</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=165</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Todd took the initiative and started painting our living room today.  Wow!  I&#8217;m excited it really looks good!
Before
After
More to come after the second coat.  =)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Todd took the initiative and started painting our living room today.  Wow!  I&#8217;m excited it really looks good!</p>
<p>Before<a href="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-5-02-22-pm_0089.jpg" title="4-17-2007-5-02-22-pm_0089.jpg"><img src="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-5-02-22-pm_0089.thumbnail.jpg" alt="4-17-2007-5-02-22-pm_0089.jpg" /></a><a href="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-5-02-03-pm_0088.jpg" title="4-17-2007-5-02-03-pm_0088.jpg"><img src="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-5-02-03-pm_0088.thumbnail.jpg" alt="4-17-2007-5-02-03-pm_0088.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>After<a href="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-9-15-21-pm_0096.jpg" title="4-17-2007-9-15-21-pm_0096.jpg"><img src="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-9-15-21-pm_0096.thumbnail.jpg" alt="4-17-2007-9-15-21-pm_0096.jpg" /></a><a href="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-9-15-04-pm_0095.jpg" title="4-17-2007-9-15-04-pm_0095.jpg"><img src="http://chiptalks.files.wordpress.com/2007/04/4-17-2007-9-15-04-pm_0095.thumbnail.jpg" alt="4-17-2007-9-15-04-pm_0095.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>More to come after the second coat.  =)</p>
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		<title>Positivity</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=162</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My good friend Nathan posted about his grandmother and negativity and asks the question whether or not attitude, be it positive or negative, could change the outcome.
I have think that positive attitudes do wonders for a person.  Not just the person, but his family, friends, and people that come i come in contact with.
I&#8217;ve been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My good friend <a href="http://www.nathanexposed.com/blog/2007/03/does-attitude-change-your-health.html" target="_blank">Nathan</a> posted about his grandmother and negativity and asks the question whether or not attitude, be it positive or negative, could change the outcome.</p>
<p>I have think that positive attitudes do wonders for a person.  Not just the person, but his family, friends, and people that come i come in contact with.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been in a really bitter mood lately.  First I thought it was just my time of the month.  Second, I&#8217;ve not felt like posting anything.  Finally, it seemed as though I only cared about myself.  But after talking to my pal <a href="http::/badbadivy.com" target="_blank">Ivy</a>, I realized where my attitude was.</p>
<p>After realizing this and thinking about how good life really is, I&#8217;ve lost a few pounds and knowing that there are people worst off than me, I&#8217;ve immediately felt better.</p>
<p>Now, I feel chip per <img src='http://www.chipmanor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>So in closing,  a positive attitude definitely does wonders.</p>
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		<title>A War is Brewing</title>
		<link>http://www.chipmanor.com/?p=157</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2007 23:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Friday afternoon as I was taking my high school students home, we passed new construction and noticed a new Mexican restaurant.  One student screamed out &#8220;Yes! I can walk there&#8221;.  Another screamed &#8220;We will take over and place American flags everywhere&#8221;.  The hispanic student replied &#8220;Do that and we&#8217;ll shoot you&#8221;.
After a few minutes, the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friday afternoon as I was taking my high school students home, we passed new construction and noticed a new Mexican restaurant.  One student screamed out &#8220;Yes! I can walk there&#8221;.  Another screamed &#8220;We will take over and place American flags everywhere&#8221;.  The hispanic student replied &#8220;Do that and we&#8217;ll shoot you&#8221;.</p>
<p>After a few minutes, the Hispanic student swears he heard someone call him a &#8220;Mexican Bitch&#8221; The student then asked if he could punch the one that said this.  Of course, I did not hear it.  I actually thought they were all just having fun.  Guess I was wrong.</p>
<p>Apparently we haven&#8217;t learned our lesson.  All the pain and suffering our parents, grandparents and parents before then went through because of racism or segregation.</p>
<p>Is there an easy solution?  What can we do?  Why must it come to violence?</p>
<p>I must admit, I would like to see english our native language.  Something required to learn to become a citizen.  Of course, I&#8217;d like to learn Spanish. On my own terms, not be made to.</p>
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