Awesomeness part deuxSeptember 22nd, 2006 @ 7:02 am
Welcome to the second week of posts by my husband, The King. If you missed last week’s installment, I suggest you read it first.
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Okay, first of all, I should clear a few things up.
1) I’m not a model. I worked in a photo studio for a while where we shot Home Depot products for their advertising. I stood in on many occasions for shots that required a strapping, handsome, handy-man type, when no strapping, handsome handy-man could be found.
2) Jennifer, a power paint roller is not worth buying. Unless you are disabled, or have limited motor skills, you can just as easily use a regular paint roller, with no power assist. The power models are a pain in the ass to clean up, and besides, hard work is sexy. Don’t be afraid to get some paint on your hands.
3) The 2004 VW Jetty Wagon came equipped with a standard tape deck and CD player. It even has a Dolby button to reduce that nasty hiss that the tape makes when you turn it up really loud.
There are a few things that The King believes very firmly. In an effort to help you understand what Isabel puts up with, you should know a little more about what The King is all about.
First, time is the most valuable thing we have in life. It’s the only thing that no matter how much money or power you have, you can never get more. I absolutely hate waste, and wasting time is just horrible. I once saw Dana Carve do his stand up act with my friend Sam. The only thing I remember him saying (besides The Church Lady bit) was, “you only live once. Twice max.” Get out there and live a little. Enjoy it while you can. Which brings us to #2.
Naps. Okay, if you are in infant, or confined to a bed due to some illness, I feel for you and you probably need a good nap. If you’ve worked 6, 12+ hour days, and you’re bored on a Sunday afternoon, it’s probably okay for you to take a nap too. All other naps basically fall under the time wasting category. Snap out of it you wuss. Listen to a couple of tracks from Ride the Lightning, run around the block, have a cold shower… and get back to productivity. (You can probably see at this point why I don’t have a career in management.)
And lastly, you are only as good as your stories. Life is about the stuff you’ve done, not the stuff you have. I’d much rather compare notes on near successful attempts on our lives, or tell you about the first time I got naked in public, than watch your fancy TV, or look at your expensive car. While you were napping, I was selling Levi’s in Europe. What’s more interesting?
So if you can deal with what I’ve said so far, then tune in next week and we’ll tone it down a bit and tell some stories. Where would you like to start?
The King
Carrisa
said,
September 22, 2006 at 3:08 pm
Well we’ve all heard Isabel’s version of how you guys met and fell in love… perhaps it’s time to hear your side.
P.S. I [heart] Isabel
Jana
said,
September 22, 2006 at 3:15 pm
OMG! I just have to comment. Power paint rollers are SO worth it. We bought one a couple of weeks ago and are in love with it. AND, it was very easy to clean up.
Cindy
said,
September 22, 2006 at 3:27 pm
The King is sassy! I like it.
Mrs. CPA
said,
September 22, 2006 at 3:39 pm
I am afraid, dearest King, that you are WRONG ABOUT THE NAPS. They mean you can stay up later, for when all the fun stuff happens.
haggalicious
said,
September 22, 2006 at 4:12 pm
Oooh, the king is not afraid to tell it like it is! Keep it coming…
Jennifer
said,
September 22, 2006 at 4:20 pm
Wow, a bona fide Home Depot model just gave me paiting advice… *swoon*
But seriously, thanks for the advice! can’t wait to hear some good stories… I am in total agreement about the naps too, although for different reason. Waking up is the worst part of my day, I am so grumpy in the mornings… so why would someone want to do that TWO times in one day? Plus, they’re a waste of time. I often find myself thinking about all the things I could get done if I just didn’t have to sleep so much
Emmakirsten
said,
September 23, 2006 at 12:26 am
Ha, I would love to nap, but I don’t. So I suppose I am not wasting time
Great posting.
Lisa B
said,
September 23, 2006 at 3:19 am
Now I know why Isabel refers to you as “The King”. heehee. And you are so the opposite of my hubby. He sleeps and wastes alot of time. And wow. Can I get a piece of your brain to put into my husband’s? Cause right now? I swear I need to shove dynamite up his butt to get him to move! (And what’s sad is that I no longer find it funny anymore.) Really. How do I get that sort of energy into my hubby?
Jezer
said,
September 24, 2006 at 1:03 am
The King rocks.
That is all.
DeAnn
said,
September 24, 2006 at 5:34 am
Wait, you’re not a model?!
Why am I reading this, then?
Jenny
said,
September 25, 2006 at 10:09 am
I can’t nap. I wish I could because it sounds nice but when I nap I get sick all the rest of the day.
PS. “Hard work is sexy.” Love it!
Liberal Banana
said,
September 25, 2006 at 5:55 pm
Regarding the nap thing - yes, you could be doing other things. But try to think of it this way: Maybe instead of selling Levis in Germany (or wherever) you could’ve been distributing AIDS medication in Africa or volunteering at the local food cupboard instead. Life is all about the choices you make and the circumstances that surround those decisions…
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said,
September 29, 2006 at 3:24 pm
[…] Hey, it’s Friday. And that means today The King is in charge of the post. This week he wasn’t sure what to write about. I hinted that he might have a few bridges to mend after last week’s post. (Especially towards Liberal Banana, who left him a comment totally calling him on his “nap issue”.) ————————— […]
Anth
said,
October 2, 2006 at 5:01 am
Napping is sexy. You get to wake up all smudged and glamorous.
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said,
September 13, 2007 at 8:48 pm
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