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Big Jim

Playin' hard...to get :)

About Me

Where to start, where to start. Over the last 11 years, I've lived all over the midwest, from top to bottom. I've lived my life the best I can, and I love the mistakes I made along the way - they are all part of what made me who I am today. Thankfully, my travels for work and life in general have brought me full circle.I'm pretty happy being single and not actively looking - my status shows I'm in a relationship, and it's helped keep SOME of the spammers away from me. I'd be happy to change the actual relationship status if/when I meet the person who inspires that change without me having to think about it - if you know what I mean...I live for my daughter, and she makes me smile no matter how stressful or hard things are at the time. Who would have thought that someone so small could have such a big impact?I'm a single dad, I'm a fat kid, and I'm good with that. As for relationships, I've been burnt a couple of times along the way. I've come to realize that I needed to have some heartbreak along the way so that I could appreciate what I have. Those experiences have helped me sharpen my relationship instincts, and they've served me well overall.My world view is a little fuzzy right now, but I can see more clearly now than ever. Through all that comes my way, I'm anchored more firmly now than I've ever been.

My Interests

I finally have a job that lets me be happy, and I feel successful at it. I've recently acquired a title that I've been pursuing for over 6 years now. I really think this is what I'm meant to do.Even so, I'm convinced that there's always someone who thinks that their boss sucks, most likely including someone who calls me boss presently.

I'd like to meet:

Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / Dub dodge charger

At it turns out, I don't really like people as much as I thought =) Those of you who know me, absolutely know that statement to be total and utter bullshit! I'm one charming MFer! People love me - at least that's what they tell me when I'm there, but there are probably a lot of them running around talking about how much they hate me. Oh well, maybe just good people are drawn to me :)

Music:

I've been in a major rock phase for the last few years. I love listening to the Sirius radio that came free for a year when I bought my car. I'm kind of addicted, and the channel rarely leaves Octane 20 for hard rock music.Some bands I've really been drawn to recently are: -Seether -The Exies -Theory of a DeadmanSome of my long-standing favorites are: -Nickelback -Three Doors Down -Matchbox 20 -Disturbed -Staind -Marilyn Manson -Eminem

Movies:

Old School, Wedding Crashers, Sin City, Caddyshack, all of the American Pie movies, the Godfather Trilogy, Tommy Boy, Spiderman 1, 2, & 3, Pulp Fiction, Snatch, The Transporter, Transformers, Lucky Number Slevin, etc.

Television:

Pro Football (I love the NFL network), I'm starting to get back into Major League Baseball (as Eden says, Go, Cubbies!), and mostly movie channels though and I don't have a ton of TV time really. I really think that the DVR might be one of the greatest inventions in recent history!

Books:

The One Minute Manager, Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun, The Selling Bible, Lincold on Leadership.I'm reading a book called "Amazing but False" right now aboutMostly, I read men's mags like Maxim, Stuff, FHM, and Playboy...the bathroom is my library!Autobiographies: Bobby Knight, Mick Foley

Heroes:

My mother, my stepfather, and my daughter are my personal heroes, no questions asked. These three people have played a major part in shaping who I am today, and I thank them for that.Professionally, I have a couple of mentors who won't be mentioned because they don't use myspace, but I think they both know they're very important to me.

My Blog

No-name philosophy & my two cents worth...for what thats really worth after all

Ok, well it's been a while since I felt like a good old fashioned blog.  Tonight, I'm feeling bloggy, so let's jump!   I've been at the new job for about a month and a half, and I've go...
Posted by Big Jim on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:40:00 PST

It’s about time!

Alright, so get this!  I'm just about to move back home (again).  I've found sort of a dream job, and I get to go back to the world I know and love!  I'm so excited.  For the last ...
Posted by Big Jim on Sun, 04 May 2008 12:51:00 PST

Im going home - to a new home, that is.

Well, the time has come for Eden and I to leave the nest for the first time since we moved home a couple of years ago.  My cousin Gene and I will be moving to Collinsville, IL next Monday.&n...
Posted by Big Jim on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:13:00 PST

A book review - a kids book, mind you...

Following is text from a book that my daughter has that I just last night attempted to read to her...   A Squirrel's Tale... by Richard Fowler   A squirrel woke up after a long nap.  "I...
Posted by Big Jim on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:58:00 PST

Sweet Home Chicago

OK, so here's the conclusion (so far) to my vacation blog, although the saga continues... I get on the plane yesterday in Phoenix, no problem.  We fly to O'hare, no MAJOR problem, except that we ...
Posted by Big Jim on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:18:00 PST

By the time I get to Arizona...

So, here goes...   Sorry faithful readers, I know it's been a while.  I'll try not to disappoint, though!  But, don't expect another of my barn-burning nail-biters.  I'm just throw...
Posted by Big Jim on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:55:00 PST

Happiness

Here are some questions I was thinking about today instead of getting ready to go to work: What does happiness mean to you?  Do you actually want to be happy? Why do some people only seem to be ...
Posted by Big Jim on Mon, 01 May 2006 08:35:00 PST

Random thought that made me laugh today

My mother was just telling me about someone who had to quit drinking altogether because it was messing with their medications.  That's when I realized:   "No wonder I don't take medicine...i...
Posted by Big Jim on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:39:00 PST

Is it?

Is it alcoholism if you drink alone?  How about if you WANT to drink alone? Is it loneliness if you get giddy whenever someone shows a little interest in you?  Is it desperation th...
Posted by Big Jim on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:06:00 PST

quick survey a blindly pasted from someone else's blog

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey Name: Jim Birthday: January 21, 1975 Birthplace: Charleston, IL Current Location: Martinsville, IL Eye Color: Green Hair Color: Brown Height: 6'2" Right...
Posted by Big Jim on Sun, 26 Mar 2006 03:45:00 PST