Great Grandpa

Great Grandpa
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. My grandpa couldn't wait to meet little Isabella. He couldn't make it to the hospital so he had to wait. He was so happy when he was able to finally see her. He also was so happy for me, since I am his eldest grandson. He now has 5 great grand kids with two on the way.

You've got 30 minutes...yeah right

So I said Domino's pissed me off. Here's the whole story...

We must live in a nexus for pizza delivery or something but when I ordered ONLINE we get a call from another Domino's saying "Hi, I'm calling from Domino's you order was called in from another store and we will have your pizza to you in about 30-45 minutes. I also need to get your CC number since we didn't get that info." First time okay, second time I'm upset. Third time...I'm pissed. The little girl tried to explain to me that we are actually in someone else delivery area and that the website has a bug. They tried to tell me that corporate knows and they haven't done anything. I said that is unacceptable. Cancel my order, and with out a hesitation bang it's was gone. We ordered from Rome's pizza, way better pizza and same price.

Lateri get a call from a manager trying to explain that the website is not working properly and that everyone on my street is having the same problem. I said it is the companies problem not mine. We are actually closer to his store than the other they keep calling it in to. I then bring up the whole You've got 30 minute deal. He said it's just a catch phrase and there is no guarantee. So I asked then why do you advertise with it? No response...

Two days go by and what do you know? I get a call from an unknown number so I let it go to voice mail. I check it and it freakin Domino's with a advertisement call. No Freakin' way!! I call after my workout and ask to speak to the manager. They said we were calling our with a special. WTF? I said I'm already pissed off at Domino's and you pull this? The response...so you want me to take you off our call list? My answer...YES!!! I never authorized for me to be put ON the list in the firt place.

Domino's is in a big push right now I say screw them. Go with the little guys around town. They are better anyway. Like I said try Rome's plus they have Mediterranean dishes. Their tzatziki and pita bread are good.

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Father's Day

Now that I am a father this means more to me. I wish my father would have been here to see his grand daughter. I miss my father. I hear him everywhere though. I hung his chimes in the back and every night they are singing. Funny thing, I hear them more when I hold Isabella. I only wish that I can be half the father to Isabella that mine was for me.

Give your dad a hug, give him a call, say a little prayer for him.

Happy Father's Day to all.

This is a re post from my old blog.

The hardest thing I've ever had to do


I'm writing this because I have to. It will help me. Two days ago I got a call you never want to hear. My dad died early June 4th, 2007 I'm still in shock! At first I didn't believe it, but still I through all kinds of clothes in a bag while calling my brother so I could make the trip down to Corpus. Now after being on this earth for 35 years I consider myself a grown man. But after having to plan my father's funeral and start to get his affairs in order I would say I have done some growing up. I want to thank my friends and family for their support.

"Rick", Ricky", or "Rick O", was a Jack of all trades and a Joker. He had the greenest of thumbs and could get any plant to grow. It was normal for Rick to buy a newspaper and read every word from front to back. He loved to read. Rick would light a room up with his personality, he could make anyone feel as if they knew him all their life and only just have met him 5 minutes ago. He was also a very generous man. Rick was always helping others. If he felt you needed the shirt off his back, he would have given it to you. He loved the outdoors, and going to "The Ranch" with his brothers, his sons, his nephews and his friends. He loved his family dearly, to him, friends were family. He will truly be missed but not forgotten.

Ricardo Omar Barrera Sr. June 28, 1947 - June 4, 2007

Things you can’t tell by looking at him

I learned how to juggle IN COLLEGE and not Clown College and have taught kids to juggle.

I don't know how to cook for two, better yet, ONE! So it's either for an army or take out.

I'd rather have a house full of family and friends over so I can cook for them.

I can cry at the drop of a hat.

I love to dance and will when cleaning up the house or cooking.

I haven't tried in a while but I used to be able to read and recall the page from where specific text was.

I think the greatest sound in the world is a child's laugh.

I can watch a dance and be able to do it, thanks to Kung fu.

I once had a car accident and checked if my surfboard was okay before the other people, yeah I was young.

Yes, I used to surf, and skateboard and ride dirtbikes, Matt can back me on these.

I almost got arrested because some hillbilly rent cops had nothing better to do. Remember that night Todd?

I can talk to anyone about anything.

I can do gymnastics. Yes, handstands, cartwheels, roundoffs, high bar stuff, parallel bars, some rings. I crashed on back handsprings so working the nerve back up.

I enjoy, not need, a cigar once and while.

I like to play video games but I'm not addicted to them, yes I have "real" friends.

I can stay outside all day.

I love the way wind feels on my face.

Isabella

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What a week? But look what I have to show for it. This beautiful little girl. I have always wanted to raise a child and now my wish came true. She is the most important thing in my life.

With her, my photo bug is renewed. All i want to do is take pictures of her. As you can see from my flickr page I have already taken 95 pics. Check out my flickr page at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickbar2/sets/72157619503831204/

Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.

This has been in my head all morning and it has to be said or I'll explode!!

I've always have loved that line from Yoda. I firmly believe it too, but it is hard to follow. You have to be 100% committed to any endeavor or you will fail. Any hesitation any doubt and failure is there. An excuse is doubt, it is fear of failure

Yoda's view of fear?
Fear is the path to the dark side... fear leads to anger... anger leads to hate... hate leads to suffering.

We fear failure, so we torment ourselves on the very thing. We create our own suffering. Give in do the very thing that scares the crap out of you. You may astonish yourself of the thing you are able to do. In a scene from Star Wars -The Empire Strikes Back, Luke is doubtful that he can lift the X-Wing, "It's to big" <-excuse! Yoda lifts the X-wing from the muck and says size matters not, shut up dirty minded people. 100% dedication that's it, no excuses, no hesitation, no doubts.

Focus your mind on your task at hand. Get rid of doubt, fear, hesitation, either it's done or it's not. Weight loss, a new diet, learning a language, a new kata, getting on with your life. Don't "try", DO!!