Obstacles
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford
The best week of my life....
Its a three week official countdown until Thanksgiving.... This year is going to be a special one. Some of my cousins from Australia will be in town and I cannot even wait! Just a background for those of you who don't know, I'm very close with my cousins... we keep in contact enough to know the important stuff and whats going on in our different lives. When we get together nothing else matters and it feels like we were never separated by miles of oceans... So this thanksgiving is going to be the BEST week of my life! I already have a ton of great ideas for Dallas which include but not limited too alcohol consumption, food, friends, Dallas Cowboys, and of course a healthy dose of family gatherings...
My goofy right hand man Nino....
Smooth Criminal Timmy
And last but certainly not least the beautiful and my partner in crime Anna...
Be nervous Mom, Dad, Aunts and Uncles..... Be very very nervous... :)
Songza...
Sometimes at work I put one head phone on and listen to some tunes when its slow... I used to use youtube but it always skips and makes my system run a tad slow... I discovered Songza.com ... I love it, you can play any song ever made and create a playlist... perfect for a little motivational pick up in the middle of your day. Check it: www.songza.com... huzzz on it for a while...
Punch out...
Quick Rave...
I love a good documentary... Especially one on an interesting character. I was at the Buster the other day browsing along the aisle trying to pick out a good movie to pass this horrible sickness I had. I came across Tyson. It was a documentary about Mike Tyson, the greatest heavy weight fighter in the world. Wow is all I have to say... It was a great look into his life and why he did what he did. It shows his rise from street slum kid, scared of getting picked on, to the champion of the world. He was 20 years old when he became Champ. I now have some new found respect for this guy. He admits he was young to have all that money and fame. He didnt have the proper upbrining and didnt have guidance or a figure to look up to and tell him how to manage his life, money, and success. It takes you into how disciplined he really was to get to the top and when he got to the top, how he arrogantly stopped becoming disciplined. He takes us back when he bit Evander's ear. Alot of people forget how Evander actually started the dirty tricks when he continually headbutted Mike over and over again during the fight even prompting mike to talk to the ref. He goes on to say that he got so mad at Evander for headbutting him that he lost his cool, he didnt rely on his discipline and fought with emotion, and was just so mad at him that he wanted to hurt him in any way... so he bit him. He said he was so disappointed in himself not because he got disqualified but because he lost his cool, he didnt rely on discipline, and he let his emotions get the best of him. It shows footage on how he used to just own his opponents. He was faster, stronger, more accurate than his competition. He had the most knockouts ever in the first round for cryin' out loud... I respect the guy now, might be all smoke and mirrors but based on his documentary you can tell his past is behind him and he just wants to be a good father to his kids... gotta respect a man like that.... The documentary was a Technical Knock Out.... Good stuff! Def rent it.
I love a good documentary... Especially one on an interesting character. I was at the Buster the other day browsing along the aisle trying to pick out a good movie to pass this horrible sickness I had. I came across Tyson. It was a documentary about Mike Tyson, the greatest heavy weight fighter in the world. Wow is all I have to say... It was a great look into his life and why he did what he did. It shows his rise from street slum kid, scared of getting picked on, to the champion of the world. He was 20 years old when he became Champ. I now have some new found respect for this guy. He admits he was young to have all that money and fame. He didnt have the proper upbrining and didnt have guidance or a figure to look up to and tell him how to manage his life, money, and success. It takes you into how disciplined he really was to get to the top and when he got to the top, how he arrogantly stopped becoming disciplined. He takes us back when he bit Evander's ear. Alot of people forget how Evander actually started the dirty tricks when he continually headbutted Mike over and over again during the fight even prompting mike to talk to the ref. He goes on to say that he got so mad at Evander for headbutting him that he lost his cool, he didnt rely on his discipline and fought with emotion, and was just so mad at him that he wanted to hurt him in any way... so he bit him. He said he was so disappointed in himself not because he got disqualified but because he lost his cool, he didnt rely on discipline, and he let his emotions get the best of him. It shows footage on how he used to just own his opponents. He was faster, stronger, more accurate than his competition. He had the most knockouts ever in the first round for cryin' out loud... I respect the guy now, might be all smoke and mirrors but based on his documentary you can tell his past is behind him and he just wants to be a good father to his kids... gotta respect a man like that.... The documentary was a Technical Knock Out.... Good stuff! Def rent it.
I cant help but laugh...
The last two halloweens, my costumes have been so whack... I made the mistake of going with a group of people and dressing up as a theme. I was very disappointed. I didnt have any fun and didnt make anyone laugh... Not this year. I decided back in April that im going to be a character in Tropic Thunder... One that brought tears of uncontrollable laughter down anyones face who watched it.... so now, ladies and gentleman I give you:
AAAAHAHAHA! I cant wait...
All Hallows Eve...
This weekend is shaping up to be spectacular. So far on the horizon we have a halloween house party to go to on Friday night, then 8:00AM football game, then another halloween event this time at Velocity Five in Arlington VA, and of course last but not least the Cowboys play at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday! so to sum it up:
1. Drinky
2. Football
3. More Drinky
4. More Football
My kind of weekend...
1. Drinky
2. Football
3. More Drinky
4. More Football
My kind of weekend...
Huzzzing Cuzzzzy
I know you are reading this my short little cousin and I cant wait for you to come to the states so we can hit up D-town... So just wanted to give a before and after shot and see how the years have treated us....
Back in the day, fearless as can be, and pretty equal hieght...
Back in the day, fearless as can be, and pretty equal hieght...
Present day, still fearless, but one kept on growing lol:)
Tossing and Turning
Quick rant...
I had the worst sleep of my life last night. First of all these Antiobiotics that the Doc gave me really had a bad effect on my stomach which kept me turning all night. I had the absolute worst headache I've ever had. It felt like a bass drum in my head beating to the tune of U2's Bloody Sunday, only it wasnt as pleasant. I broke out in a cold sweat, not to mention I didnt get any sleep. So today I feel like I've been run over by a frieght train.....
I had the worst sleep of my life last night. First of all these Antiobiotics that the Doc gave me really had a bad effect on my stomach which kept me turning all night. I had the absolute worst headache I've ever had. It felt like a bass drum in my head beating to the tune of U2's Bloody Sunday, only it wasnt as pleasant. I broke out in a cold sweat, not to mention I didnt get any sleep. So today I feel like I've been run over by a frieght train.....
Dear Santa...
All I want for Christmas this year is to not have swine flu when I go to the doctor today, I have been a good boy this year with the exception of the months of June through August (it was summer Santa, you were without Mrs. Clause once, surely you understand). Thanks Santa!
Your's truly,
Patrick Cavanna
Your's truly,
Patrick Cavanna
Hangin' it up...
Every Fall I play in a pretty competitive football league (I know its flag but believe me if they had pads I wouldnt hesistate to join that one). It costs about a thousand dollars to play in. I charge my team about 75 dollars a person so I usually shoulder a majority of the cost as we only have about 9 players (I dont mind paying because I love to play ball) ... Its becoming more and more clear to me that as my team gets older they have other commitments more important to them then to show up at 9:00 am on saturdays to play downtown. So I've decided that this year is our last... I havnt told the team yet but I think they have a feeling that this is it.
This sucks because I love to wake up early and lace them up... for an hour on saturdays I get to take my mind of the world. All I have to think about is the next pass, the next play, and just Ballin! I love it!
Its funny because people really hold Texas football in such high regard. In highschool I didnt think about it like this. I just thought all those practices, the heat, the coaches screaming at you was normal. Then I joined this league up here and its clear I have an advantage having played all those years down south.
But this is it.... 4 games to go, hopefully we'll win it all....
This sucks because I love to wake up early and lace them up... for an hour on saturdays I get to take my mind of the world. All I have to think about is the next pass, the next play, and just Ballin! I love it!
Its funny because people really hold Texas football in such high regard. In highschool I didnt think about it like this. I just thought all those practices, the heat, the coaches screaming at you was normal. Then I joined this league up here and its clear I have an advantage having played all those years down south.
But this is it.... 4 games to go, hopefully we'll win it all....
Heavy....
Back in August I witnessed my Grandmother pass right before my eyes. This was heavy, really really heavy. I was originally going down to Texas at the begining of August to go to a friends wedding. About a week before I got a call from my mother. She told me that my grandmother wasnt doing good at all and she only has a couple of days left. We thought at first that I wasnt going to be able to see her since my ticket was already bought and set in stone. As my family members flew in from Australia one by one it was clear that my grandmother wanted to see everyone one last time before she left us. Slowly and slowly as the day grew closer to my arrival she found the strength to wait for me. We changed my flight to earlier that morning. I was the last of my family members to arrive. My mom told me she was waiting for me, and that touched my heart more than I can describe. When we got the hospital everyone was there right before her bedside. I got to spend a couple of minutes beside her. As we were all standing there beside her she left us and i saw her draw her last breath. My cousin looked at me with tears in his eyes and the only thing he could muster up was "that was heavy"... Ill never forget those words. It was the perfect description for the occasion. No matter how much you prepare for it mentally, no matter how many times you go over it in your head, when the moment comes and you witness what we just had, it takes over...
Through all of this, she has brought our family closer together. We are stronger now than ever before. I think that was what she wanted from all of this and I know she is smiling down at the fruits of her children. Huzz again soon peeps....
Through all of this, she has brought our family closer together. We are stronger now than ever before. I think that was what she wanted from all of this and I know she is smiling down at the fruits of her children. Huzz again soon peeps....
Sometimes I hate you and sometimes I love you....
Way to go Tony Romo and co. you made my week very enjoyable... Great win! Cowboys on top 37 - 21!!!
A quote for you to huzz on...
“A faithful friend is a strong defense: and he that has found him, has found a treasure. Sirach 6:14
My Islands...
As you know the Philippine Islands are always held close to my heart. This year a devastating typhoon and mudslide occurred on my islands that ravished the country side. The storm killed 75 people. My aunt still lives in the Philipines and when I found out about this storm, which occured close to Manilla, my heart sunk!
Thank goodness my mother informed me that she was away at the time and she is safe! Its so sad to think but when these things happen it just goes to show that the people who have the least to lose end up losing the most. Just another reminder of how unfair this world truly is. My heart goes out to all those affected by the storm. Stay strong Islands....
Belated Birthday Girl....
This is long overdo...
Where do I even begin.. Well I guess I can start in Crystal De'Angelo's car where I first met her. And no, for those of you wondering if it was like that. It surely wasn't. Crystal was merely giving me a ride to the football fields and we had to stop by the gym to pick up a certain friend. And the moment we met, I will never forget, changed my life forever.
She has been there for me through thick and thin. Through good times and in bad. She has always taken my side and informed me when I'm wrong. She has been the voice of reason and the source of hysterical laughter. Before I reveal her identity let me share with you some insight as to how our relationship works through just a couple of stories. Bear with me...
Let me start off by saying she is the most gullible person I have ever met. If you tell her there is a huge bean stock growing in her back yard that goes up past the clouds in a half serious tone, she will go outside to check it out (haha sorry girl but its true). One of my joys in life is to randomly call her and make up lavish stories for ten minutes. After I have her going I tell her "I'm just joking". Her reaction is priceless. She feels so defeated and angry. She laughs but only because she cant believe she fell for it. Time and time again! So the story goes... I call her up on a regular Saturday afternoon, I tell her I've been laid off. I put on quite a show sounding frustrated on the phone screaming muck words and just laying it on. She starts to calm me down and I play along. She asks what I'm going to do. I make up this very descriptive story about moving back down to Texas and leaving DC. She's supportive and sad at the same time. She asks if I want to come over to talk, grab dinner, cheer me up and I agree (this is what I want the whole time but its so fun to get dinner out of her this way rather than to ask). We continue talking as I pretend to calm down. She asks if there is anything else she can do, I say "no I just need to be around friends". Finally as the conversation comes to an end with a moment of silence as she doesnt know what else to say, I tell her I'm just joking. Laughter erupts on my end, and I can picture her reaction on the other end of the phone. Shocked, upset and wanting to laugh as well, her response is always the same "I hate you". Then she hangs up... Every Time! Of course I call back and laugh some more. I tell her I'm on my way over and dinner is on me.
This just goes to show how caring she is when it comes to her friends. I know I take advantage of it sometimes with these "boy who cried wolf" tirades but I just can't help it! I cant pass it up! Its cruel I know, but deep down inside she enjoys it. It also makes for quite a story and many laughs when she explains to our friends.
Another story which I will never forget shows her true character. It was a truly hard time in my life. I had just recently broken up with a very long term and serious relationship. She was the first person I went to. Of course after about 10 minutes she asks if this was another one of my jokes, and rightfully so, I deserved it. Through my tears I chuckle, which turns to laughter, and breaks up the moment. She was the one who got me through it. The worst of days. She consoled me, was there for me, and set aside everything for me. I never told her how appreciative I am of her for that. So I am telling you now, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you I don't think I would have ever found my way.
You are the definition of a friend, the perfect example of trust, and a rock I can always lean on. You are constant and never waver. You are true to me despite my feelings. I only hope I can be that way for you. Thanks for the years of friendship and many more to come. I love you, Happy Birthday Natalie!
Where do I even begin.. Well I guess I can start in Crystal De'Angelo's car where I first met her. And no, for those of you wondering if it was like that. It surely wasn't. Crystal was merely giving me a ride to the football fields and we had to stop by the gym to pick up a certain friend. And the moment we met, I will never forget, changed my life forever.
She has been there for me through thick and thin. Through good times and in bad. She has always taken my side and informed me when I'm wrong. She has been the voice of reason and the source of hysterical laughter. Before I reveal her identity let me share with you some insight as to how our relationship works through just a couple of stories. Bear with me...
Let me start off by saying she is the most gullible person I have ever met. If you tell her there is a huge bean stock growing in her back yard that goes up past the clouds in a half serious tone, she will go outside to check it out (haha sorry girl but its true). One of my joys in life is to randomly call her and make up lavish stories for ten minutes. After I have her going I tell her "I'm just joking". Her reaction is priceless. She feels so defeated and angry. She laughs but only because she cant believe she fell for it. Time and time again! So the story goes... I call her up on a regular Saturday afternoon, I tell her I've been laid off. I put on quite a show sounding frustrated on the phone screaming muck words and just laying it on. She starts to calm me down and I play along. She asks what I'm going to do. I make up this very descriptive story about moving back down to Texas and leaving DC. She's supportive and sad at the same time. She asks if I want to come over to talk, grab dinner, cheer me up and I agree (this is what I want the whole time but its so fun to get dinner out of her this way rather than to ask). We continue talking as I pretend to calm down. She asks if there is anything else she can do, I say "no I just need to be around friends". Finally as the conversation comes to an end with a moment of silence as she doesnt know what else to say, I tell her I'm just joking. Laughter erupts on my end, and I can picture her reaction on the other end of the phone. Shocked, upset and wanting to laugh as well, her response is always the same "I hate you". Then she hangs up... Every Time! Of course I call back and laugh some more. I tell her I'm on my way over and dinner is on me.
This just goes to show how caring she is when it comes to her friends. I know I take advantage of it sometimes with these "boy who cried wolf" tirades but I just can't help it! I cant pass it up! Its cruel I know, but deep down inside she enjoys it. It also makes for quite a story and many laughs when she explains to our friends.
Another story which I will never forget shows her true character. It was a truly hard time in my life. I had just recently broken up with a very long term and serious relationship. She was the first person I went to. Of course after about 10 minutes she asks if this was another one of my jokes, and rightfully so, I deserved it. Through my tears I chuckle, which turns to laughter, and breaks up the moment. She was the one who got me through it. The worst of days. She consoled me, was there for me, and set aside everything for me. I never told her how appreciative I am of her for that. So I am telling you now, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you I don't think I would have ever found my way.
You are the definition of a friend, the perfect example of trust, and a rock I can always lean on. You are constant and never waver. You are true to me despite my feelings. I only hope I can be that way for you. Thanks for the years of friendship and many more to come. I love you, Happy Birthday Natalie!
The older you get...
I heard a saying once, it goes "The more you learn after you think you know everything, is some of the most invaluable stuff you'll take with you in life." Lets huzz on this for a minute and ill tell you who said it at the end of this post..
This saying is so true if we think about it for a hot second. Go back to our senior year of high school. Some of us were star athletes, some of us were excellent students, and some of us were confident socialites. Think back about how we felt. We felt accomplished in our sports, we felt established with our friends, we felt successful in our academics, we did it! We owned the world! This was it for us, we thought we knew everything. Our future was set in stone as we signed letters of intents to colleges, accepted scholarships, and enjoyed our carefree summer...
Then freshman year of college started...Felt like a small fish in a big ass pond didn't we? We had to redefine everything! Friends, school, sports, confidence. What we thought we knew wasn't so much all that important was it? Through the process however, we learned. We learned about ourselves, we learned what we like, we learned what the true meaning of friendship is, how to be selfless, how to love. And before you know it its senior year in college again. We feel accomplished, established, successful, we did it! We owned the world and it is ours for the taking...
Then we start our first job... see a pattern here? At 18, we thought we had everything covered. Then we turned 22. At 22, we thought we had a firm grasp of how life was suppose to be. 26 came around fast. At 26, it seemed as though life cant throw us another curve ball. We're now 28. Do we feel like we have everything under control? Probably..... but just wait when we turn 34 and look back. I bet we reflect and realize we were naive at our current age now.
The point is we are always constantly learning at every stage. Anyone who denies this is denying a simple truth in life.
I for one look forward to learning more each year I age. I like knowing that the person I am becoming doesn't have a ceiling. I like knowing that there is always something to learn, through different experiences, with different people (no matter the age), and from different circumstances. Its comforting to know that whatever happens to us, we will always learn...
And I heard this saying from an interview that Tony Romo gave to a reporter... He was asked if he thinks he has the Quarterback position mastered. He replied with that quote, I think he was talking about life not just football....
Will huzzz with you again soon!
This saying is so true if we think about it for a hot second. Go back to our senior year of high school. Some of us were star athletes, some of us were excellent students, and some of us were confident socialites. Think back about how we felt. We felt accomplished in our sports, we felt established with our friends, we felt successful in our academics, we did it! We owned the world! This was it for us, we thought we knew everything. Our future was set in stone as we signed letters of intents to colleges, accepted scholarships, and enjoyed our carefree summer...
Then freshman year of college started...Felt like a small fish in a big ass pond didn't we? We had to redefine everything! Friends, school, sports, confidence. What we thought we knew wasn't so much all that important was it? Through the process however, we learned. We learned about ourselves, we learned what we like, we learned what the true meaning of friendship is, how to be selfless, how to love. And before you know it its senior year in college again. We feel accomplished, established, successful, we did it! We owned the world and it is ours for the taking...
Then we start our first job... see a pattern here? At 18, we thought we had everything covered. Then we turned 22. At 22, we thought we had a firm grasp of how life was suppose to be. 26 came around fast. At 26, it seemed as though life cant throw us another curve ball. We're now 28. Do we feel like we have everything under control? Probably..... but just wait when we turn 34 and look back. I bet we reflect and realize we were naive at our current age now.
The point is we are always constantly learning at every stage. Anyone who denies this is denying a simple truth in life.
I for one look forward to learning more each year I age. I like knowing that the person I am becoming doesn't have a ceiling. I like knowing that there is always something to learn, through different experiences, with different people (no matter the age), and from different circumstances. Its comforting to know that whatever happens to us, we will always learn...
And I heard this saying from an interview that Tony Romo gave to a reporter... He was asked if he thinks he has the Quarterback position mastered. He replied with that quote, I think he was talking about life not just football....
Will huzzz with you again soon!
Why I miss Texas
My Family is a big part of why I miss home.. My Uncle has 6 children. Down below is John... whenever I come home I always teach him some soccer tips, how to stay focused, and how any game is more mental than physical... Glad to see my tips are working... look how focused little dude is.... So proud!!
He's huzzing on fundementals so good to see...
The little angel in our family below is Mary.. my God Daughter... such a sweetheart! 5 more weeks and I will see them all again! Untill then I huzz in DC...
Work....
I did a favor for a friend and covered his shift today... what did he do? forgot to come in for mine, who gets yelled at?? Yours truley... Thanks Buddy!
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