Joseph Estrada's Blog » Daily Blabber http://josephestrada.net My blog about the Family, Computers, Tutorials, Reviews, Movies, Etc.... Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:38:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Can’t Wait For Spring – Weekend Plans http://josephestrada.net/2012/03/03/cant-wait-for-spring-weekend-plans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cant-wait-for-spring-weekend-plans http://josephestrada.net/2012/03/03/cant-wait-for-spring-weekend-plans/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:26:32 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=245 Continue reading →]]> It’s been a rough Winter to say the least.  The kids have gotten sick on a monthly basis since November.  Junior had a mild case of Pneumonia and Jojo at one point had a fever of 104.  Although not as bad, the wife and I both have gotten sick from taking care of the kids as well.  We usually get sick during the winter months but not as bad as it’s been this year.  It’s most likely due to the ever changing weather we’ve been having.  One day it’s summer like weather then the following day the weather is close to freezing.  We can’t wait for Spring and that Southern California weather to arrive.

It’s currently Saturday morning and the whole family is still sleeping.  I got up early to clean up a little bit and hopefully have enough time to watch an episode or two of The Walking Dead.  A new show I started watching a couple of weeks ago.  There are only 6 episodes to Season 1 and I only have a couple left.

Later on today, we’re planning on going to Disneyland since we haven’t been there in a couple of months.  We’re paying close to $100.00 a month for our premium passes so we might as well get our money’s worth.  Junior loves going to Disneyland, we just put on his Monkey leash and let him run around.  Jojo still loves the place as well, she’s more into the roller coasters her favorite ride is California Screamin’ and Space Mountain.  I think my little baby girl is ready for Magic Mountain.

After that, if we still have enough energy we’re planning on getting Joselyn some new uniform pants since she’s growing up so fast and she’s already outgrown the one’s she’s been using.

Weather is supposed to be beautiful in So. Cal this weekend in the high 70s with no chance of rain.  Of course, it’s suppose to rain a little bit later on in the week, but as far as the weekend is concerned it should be as good as it gets.  Since we’re all feeling OK and none of us are under the weather we might as well go out there and enjoy it.

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2012/03/03/cant-wait-for-spring-weekend-plans/feed/ 0 NFL 2011 Week 2 http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/18/nfl-2011-week-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-2011-week-2 http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/18/nfl-2011-week-2/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:47:45 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/18/nfl-2011-week-2/ Continue reading →]]> Spent most of Sunday watching NFL games, since it is beginning to look a lot like there will be no NBA season anytime soon. NFL hasn’t really been my sport in the past, but lately (the last couple of seasons) I’ve been getting more interested in the sport.
First game I watched was between the Raiders and the Bills. I first checked out the previews online then went on twitter to see what fans from both sides had to say about the game. From what I read, Raider fans were saying they had a strong running game and would take it to the Bills; the Bills fans on the other hand were saying the complete opposite. I’m from LA so even though I haven’t followed the Raiders in the past; I rooted for them. The game was a dandy; the Raiders took the 1st half by storm and ran away with a 21-3 halftime lead and I was like yo.. “Raider Nation” all day :) .. But the 3rd quarter was a totally different story; the Bills came roaring back scoring 21 points in a row to take the lead. Then it was a seesaw battle that ultimately ended with a Buffalo victory in the final seconds. This was a really fun game to watch; although I wanted the Raiders to win. At least I didn’t have any money on the game.
The second game I watched was between the San Diego Chargers vs New England Patriots. Again being from LA; I went for the Chargers but Brady wasn’t having any of that. New England ran away with this game. Come to think of it, even if I wasn’t from LA; I would still have rooted for the Chargers since I always tend to root for the underdog.
The 3rd and final game I watched was Sunday Night Football between the Philadelphia Eagles vs Atlanta Falcons. This one had a lot of interest from around the country because of the whole Michael Vick scenario. I was rooting for the Eagles since I’ve always been a Michael Vick fan, he’s made tremendous strides last season to get back to where he is not and I admire that about him. I didn’t really admire what he did off the field but I respected his game and I am fan. BUT long story short Eagles lost and the Falcons won the game by 4; 35-31. To make things worse Vick left the game in the 3rd quarter after getting a neck injury (hit by his teammate) and spitting up blood (hopefully nothing too serious).
So yeah I spent most of the day watching NFL and had a ton of fun even though went 0 for 3.
After the last game I went online and signed up for the fantasy football league on NFL.com to see what all the fuss is about. Our draft day is Tues @ 5:30 PM. Honestly I have no clue how to play Fantasy football but I’m just gonna give it a shot to see how it is. If anything hopefully it will be something to keep me interested in the NFL this season.

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/18/nfl-2011-week-2/feed/ 0 Summer Is Over http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/13/summer-is-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-is-over http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/13/summer-is-over/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:31:27 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/13/summer-is-over/ Continue reading →]]> Summer has come and gone in what seems quicker than a blink of an eye. Seems just like yesterday we were just starting spring and now here we are closing in on fall.
I guess thats what happens when you get older… Days/weeks/months passes by a bit quicker than when you were younger. I recall as a child having to count the days until my birthday because it would mean I would be a year older :) but man did it take awhile to arrive.. But nowadays it seems to be arrive at a slightly quicker pace for some strange reason =| and it still means I would be a year older :( I guess that’s life.
Although summer blew right past us doesn’t mean we are going to forget it. We’ve created some priceless family memories that we will treasure the rest of our lives. The kids are growing up at such a fast pace I can hardly keep up with them. Joselyn just started 3rd grade last week and junior is 1 1/2 and is just as curious as can be. The wife and I are truly blessed for having such wonderful kids.
Here are a couple of photos we took of the kids during labor day last week.

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]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/09/13/summer-is-over/feed/ 0 Just an Update… http://josephestrada.net/2011/08/25/just-an-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=just-an-update http://josephestrada.net/2011/08/25/just-an-update/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:38:58 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=196 Continue reading →]]> TGIF tomorrow. The whole fam bam is doing great and happy. A lot updates to say but too lazy to say it.

A big test coming up in a few weeks that I need to study for, but haven’t studied one bit.

I need to get some motivation then maybe I can actually ace this darn thing. The problem with this test is that there really isn’t a solid base of study. I guess I’ll just see how it goes.

Good Night.

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/08/25/just-an-update/feed/ 0 Go Dallas! http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/26/go-dallas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=go-dallas http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/26/go-dallas/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 04:34:06 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=192 Continue reading →]]> I’m a die hard Laker fan, that isn’t a mystery.  And I know that Dallas swept them this year but  I just loathe Miami that much more.  Now that the 2011 Finals it set and its going to be a 2006 rematch between Dallas and Miami.  I sincerely hope that Dallas takes it all the way, Jason and Dirk deserve it.

I may even go to the nearest sporting goods store and get me a Mavs Jersey to sport this long weekend haha..  Most likely not gonna happen but I’ll definitely root for the Mavs during the finals, book that!

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/26/go-dallas/feed/ 0 New Work.. http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/11/new-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-work http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/11/new-work/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 04:58:23 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=186 Continue reading →]]> Im done working at that good for nothing, waste of time dungeon!  Actually, I’ve been done for about a little over a month now.  I’m so glad I left, that was the worst 5 months in my life.  Bastids…

I took a position working for the City (yes a City Job) but guess what.. so far I actually like it and its been dandy.  Actually anything is better than my previous employer.  (Bastids…) But yeah, 3 minute drive to and fro and I get off just in time to enjoy a lot of happy hour spots within walking distance from work LOL.  Not that I’ve actually went by my self I actually enjoy getting off at a nice time and spend time with the family.  I even go home for lunch.  I just hope that nothing changes and this gig will last awhile because I actually like working here.  For now at least.

To be continued…

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/05/11/new-work/feed/ 0 April and such http://josephestrada.net/2011/04/07/april-and-such/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-and-such http://josephestrada.net/2011/04/07/april-and-such/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:07:44 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=181 junior’s 1 jojo’s turning 8 2morrow…..

springtime and such..

etc. etc.. etc…

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/04/07/april-and-such/feed/ 0 Can’t Wait For The Weekend http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/24/cant-wait-for-the-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cant-wait-for-the-weekend http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/24/cant-wait-for-the-weekend/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:35:54 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=174 TGIF tomorrow, been a long week and can’t wait for a couple of days off.

That is all

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/24/cant-wait-for-the-weekend/feed/ 0 Case of the Mondays http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/07/case-of-the-mondays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=case-of-the-mondays http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/07/case-of-the-mondays/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:31:06 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=158 Continue reading →]]> Mondays are the busiest day of the week at work.  I do production entry for Friday, Saturday & Sunday.  In essence, 3 times as much work as a regular day.  I don’t finish production entry until 11 AM (I start at 6:00 AM).  After production entry I still need to do a bunch of things.  Getting out of there by 3 is a chore to say the least, but I still leave.  Most of the time I still got a bunch of things I need to do but I just leave making sure that things that need to be done are done.

Yes, waking up at 4:30 AM on a Monday is hard but I think with the way things are going I’m going to start coming in even earlier on Mondays.  I asked if I can come in at 5:00 AM and management didn’t have an argument with that.  So as long as I can hack it..  I’ll be getting up at 3:30 AM on Mondays to make it to work by 5.  This will give me some extra time in the morning to try and get caught up.  Let’s see how long it lasts.

I’m guessing one week.

]]> http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/07/case-of-the-mondays/feed/ 0 Cut Throat http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/02/cut-throat-2211/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cut-throat-2211 http://josephestrada.net/2011/02/02/cut-throat-2211/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 04:39:35 +0000 Joe http://josephestrada.net/?p=155 Continue reading →]]> Been slowly/steady drinkin some cheap tequila.  Wednesday’s done and the later half of the work week is before us.

A bunch of changes at work and I hear it’s only the first wave.  They laid off a bunch of managers, supervisors and employees in the dept I work in.  People that have been with the company 10+ years.  Cut-throat is the theme that comes to mind but I know it’s just business.  I still got a gig and I’m actually taking over someone who got laid off.  She was w/ the company for about 11 years and all her responsibilities are now mine at least for now.  I’m going to try and keep my mind off all the drama and just try to do my tasks the best I can, but it’s kinda difficult at times.  I feel bad for all the people that have lost their jobs.  I just hope they find something else that will help them get through it.

I just did a Google search on “california unemployment rate”; 12.4% is what popped up.  My God that’s a lot of families.

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