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Rich

Pretty Young Things, repeat after me...

About Me

wow...what to say....hmmm......ok - here we go: you want to know me? Then listen close - I'm funny yet serious, I'm focused yet fun-loving. I'm dedicated but easily distracted and I'm engaging but careful.I'm not easy to peg, but I'm easy to get to know. I love meeting people, but I don't trust them easily. I love to smile and laugh but I keep a safe distance until I'm sure your ready for "me".I won't talk politics or religion at work, but you can bet the farm on a debate outside of it. I'll remain professional at all times...until I don't have to be. I work "for the man", but I refuse to conform.I'm tall, I'm black (duh), I love great conversations with people who have something to say - doesn't matter on what topic (I'm versitile like that), just as long as your favorite words aren't "uhhh...ok....".Who am I? Much more than I can type here, but give me a chance and you'll like what you find out (and if you don't....oh well, you're crazy!)*update* - yes, the rumors are true....I'm married now....the man has hung up the championship belt for good...lol

My Interests

I'm a PS2 lovin', basketball playin', pool-shooting, computer-surfin' guy. I like to play poker (hold'em!). I like novels (Sue grafton and Steven King - what a combo...).

I'd like to meet:

anybody with a personality, sense of humor, and a twist of sarcasm.

Music:

Wow...My music hits all over the board....From representing the 713 (UGK, Scarface, Paul Wall, Geto Boys. DJ Screw, Big Melo) to Madonna, Pearl Jam, Creed, Old school R&B, Joss Stone, Phil Collins, etc....if it's good, I'll listen to it.By the way - Fellas - I've got two words for you...RED HEELS..Had to put this on here..lol.. Ciara - Promise

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Movies:

Unforgiven (Clint Eastwood does it again...), The Indiana Jones and Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Shawshank Redemption (if that movie doesn't keep you out of jail, nothing will...), The FIRST Matrix and any old school Kung-Fu theater! I used to get into SO MUCH TROUBLE behind this group here..LOL..

Television:

Alias, Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice (which is a better written show), The Apprentence "you're fired!", October Road ,WWE.....wrestling fake? really....lol, Dave Chapelle...R.I.P., Veronica Mars R.I.P., and.....Desperate Housewives.....yes, I watch it.....

Books:

The Alphabet Series by Sue Grafton and The Dark Tower series by Stephen King......ka like the wind...

Heroes:

My dad who showed me how to be a man. My Sister who encourages me everyday to not give up no matter what life throws at you. My mom who continues to teach me the value of patience and quiet strength..

My Blog

I remember when...

One of the best things about working in the service industry is that you never run out of interesting conversations that pop up around you.  You could be minding your own business walking the res...
Posted by Rich on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:45:00 PST

Whos your Mentor?

Sometimes in life, we run across and interact with someone who changes your life.  They provide some type of insight, opinion, or action into your life helps you grow, whether it be professionall...
Posted by Rich on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:30:00 PST

Here Comes the Resolutions!!!

Another year has come and gone - some good things have happened along with some not-so-great ones, but every year that I get to see I consider a good one. With the beginning of most years, I do make o...
Posted by Rich on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:41:00 PST

Memories

I've been in a little bit of a funk the last few days - still ok but not quite myself.  People have been asking me "Hey Rich, you don't seem like you're 100%" and stuff like that.  I an...
Posted by Rich on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:36:00 PST

Crazy Dream *Grown Up Topic*

A couple of nights ago I had the weirdest dream.... I walked in this room and in front of me was this large U-shaped table (more like a bench).  It was set-up like a courtroom - a very official l...
Posted by Rich on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:38:00 PST

Got Some Answers...

Well,         I went to the doctor for the follow-up conversation to address all of my test results.  The first words out of his mouth were "Mr. Smith, you are ...
Posted by Rich on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:40:00 PST

Another update

Ok, So let me fill you in on what's going on now:  Come to find out that my MRI did reveal some gray spots in my brain, so I had to get a spinal tap done to do further testing.  I had this d...
Posted by Rich on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:26:00 PST

The Good News is...

it's not my head (brain) that's been causing my issues as of late.  I saw the neurologist today and they pretty much ruled that out.  One more battery of tests to go and then I'm cleared on ...
Posted by Rich on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:22:00 PST

A Weekend at the ER

This weekend has been spent with me doing something I've never done before - going to the ER/Hospital for myself.  I always took for granted that I had lived my life with limited trips to the doc...
Posted by Rich on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:20:00 PST

Back..and better for it

Well,        After spending 20 days out in the desert, I'm back home...For those who didn't know, I was sent to Tempe, Arizona for the kitchen portion of my training at "...
Posted by Rich on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:41:00 PST