So, I made my way back to FBC where I ran into my friend Dustin, who informed me Chris would be there soon with his new girlfriend, Melissa.
"What is she like?" I inquired. Chris has a weird track record of women....
"She's cool dude. A little thick but she's awesome. She takes good care of him. You will like her."
I bought him a beer and as we proceeded to get shit faced, Chris arrived, who introduced me to his girlfriend Melissa.
Now, Melissa, and I know eachother.
FLASHBACK TO MAY...
I had arrived at the Brit to meet Chris after just returning from Spring Break in Guatemala. He left because he was tired and I was pissed because now I was here and nobody to hang with.
I walked in to find a private party of sorts, with a bunch of girls dancing sexy everywhere.
It was then, the DJ kicked on a pole dancing contest.
The best one, was this ...curvy blonde. She won first place, and was doing her encore. She leaned over a chair, pushing her cleavage towards me. I checked my pockets and, all I had was Q1 Guatemalan Currency. I'll give you a hint: 1 USD = 8Q. Translation: it was worthless, and I put it down her shirt!
She seemed happy at first, til she looked at it with closer inspection and immedietly got pissed off!
"WHAT IS THIS!?" she approached me, glaring as she held out the Q1 note. "IS THIS COUNTERFEIT!?"
"No." I began to laugh. "It's Guatemalan currency. I just got back from Latin America."
She walked away shaking her head.
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Flash forward to now:
We both, as we shook hands, made a face and said "I know you from somewhere..."
Chris was in disbelief. "Wait, y'all know eachother?"
"Yeah..." I said. "But I can't remember how..." Then it hit me.
"Wait, several months ago...you were at the brit...Pole Dancing contest...and I gave her GUATEMALAN MONEY!"
She gasped. "YOU!"
I turned to Chris. "THIS IS YOUR GIRLFRIEND!? DUDE SHES AWESOME! A real keeper."
We then proceeded to get TOTALLY WRECKED. Some highlights according to Chris and his girlfriend:
1. I told the story how Chris and I got into a full-blown John-Woo style BB GUN(read: Air Pistols, not Airsoft) shootout in his kitchen.
2. Apparently while I was at peek wrecked-ness, I stood up, tried to climb onto the roof of FBC from the back deck muttering something about Jason Bourne and "Spiderman". They had to pull me down.
3. I went to the bathroom after FBC shut down for the night, and the Bartender decided to put on that Motley Crue song "GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS" from the Juke Box.
I stumbled out yelling "WHERE ARE THE STRIPPERS?" while looking around.
4. While waiting in line for above-said bathroom this Cougar-lady a tube top walked by. "Sweet! Cougars are here." I said to Dustin.
Guy in line next to me: Umm...That's my wife.
Me: er...ok. Correction: Sweet! Cougar-wives are here.
Dustin to Guy: Ignore him.
5. (after looking around at the Last Call crowd) "Why do all the women here look like Dead Hookers?"
Finally the decision was made to leave my car and drive back to my Suite for pizza and drinks, where we passed out afterwards....
Stay tuned for part 3
Monday, September 27, 2010
One Crazy Weekend
So in the late hours of Wenesday night, as I cruised to work in my trusty chariot: I came up with a crazy idea. Motivated by a fire that burns within, I decided that after I got off work(7 AM the following morning) I would cruise to Santa Cruz where I would book a Suite at a hotel and party with old friends like a rock star, no holds barred.
So sure enough, on my lunch break I booked a Business Suite that lay a 5 minute drive from Capitola Beach, but it wouldn't be available til 3 PM. I had to improvise: I would drive to Mom's house, say hi, bullshit for 30 minutes or so, and go to bed.
Once I arrived at my mom's house, I stuck to the plan, nuff said. I said hi, asked how she was doing, talked for a bit, went to bed in the guest bedroom. As I lay in that bed I thought of the countless couples who have screwed in that bed. I couldn't help but wonder, despite the fact it had been cleaned numerous times, would I get herpes or something?
No matter. At 2:00 PM my alarm on my watch beeped and I got ready. Thing was, I didn't have any clothes or supplies. I did however have some cologne and my laptop and my work clothes so I had the OK essentials but I needed some "gear".
That said, after checking into my new room I went to the mall just around the corner.
As I walked down one of the concourses towards American Eagle, Gamestop, Express and SPRINT, I saw a sight that took my breathe away.
I saw my ex, the ex, the one who did me wrong, who betrayed my dying heart, who left me wounded for many years, walking towards me...PUSHING A BABY CARRIAGE!
Apparently alot can happen in 3 years.
Every memory I tried to erase, came flooding back in my face like a wall of fire!
I instantly ran into game stop, watching as she moved along to god knows where.
Half of me, was shaken up by what I just saw.
The other half of me, got over it real quick and was glad that little beast on wheels wasn't mine, which it EASILY could have been(but wasn't). I'm better off now. I have a better woman: someone more classy, more beautiful, and not as ...well...skanky.
"I would be laughing if I were you." said a friend, Chris. "The kind of laugh like Nelson from Simpsons. Shes the one with a baby, not you. Trust me on this. You are better off.(Note: Chris has a kid from a evil ex).
So, after getting some clubber clothes, some pizza, booze I returned to base. Some pizza, some techno, I got ready to go and then the pre-gaming began:
Coke Red Mountain Dew + Vodka = AWESOME. Just 1 did the job.
From there, I drove to my old stomping ground, DBC in Capitola Beach.
WTF? Where was everyone?? It sucked!
This place used to be CRAZY by 8:30!
And where the hell was Chris? Or My friend Dustin?
Grrr. I decided to walk along the beach. It was a full moon, the ocean unually calm as I walked the coast line chugging my covert "Code Red Cocktail". I climbed a life guard tower and sat, looking out at the bay as the moon reflected off the calm waters.
It was there I began to think: Was I really better off? What was I doing? What was I doing here?? What did the future hold??? I then sent out via cell phone a status on my facebook: I WILL SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS THAN INSANITY.
To be continued...
So sure enough, on my lunch break I booked a Business Suite that lay a 5 minute drive from Capitola Beach, but it wouldn't be available til 3 PM. I had to improvise: I would drive to Mom's house, say hi, bullshit for 30 minutes or so, and go to bed.
Once I arrived at my mom's house, I stuck to the plan, nuff said. I said hi, asked how she was doing, talked for a bit, went to bed in the guest bedroom. As I lay in that bed I thought of the countless couples who have screwed in that bed. I couldn't help but wonder, despite the fact it had been cleaned numerous times, would I get herpes or something?
No matter. At 2:00 PM my alarm on my watch beeped and I got ready. Thing was, I didn't have any clothes or supplies. I did however have some cologne and my laptop and my work clothes so I had the OK essentials but I needed some "gear".
That said, after checking into my new room I went to the mall just around the corner.
As I walked down one of the concourses towards American Eagle, Gamestop, Express and SPRINT, I saw a sight that took my breathe away.
I saw my ex, the ex, the one who did me wrong, who betrayed my dying heart, who left me wounded for many years, walking towards me...PUSHING A BABY CARRIAGE!
Apparently alot can happen in 3 years.
Every memory I tried to erase, came flooding back in my face like a wall of fire!
I instantly ran into game stop, watching as she moved along to god knows where.
Half of me, was shaken up by what I just saw.
The other half of me, got over it real quick and was glad that little beast on wheels wasn't mine, which it EASILY could have been(but wasn't). I'm better off now. I have a better woman: someone more classy, more beautiful, and not as ...well...skanky.
"I would be laughing if I were you." said a friend, Chris. "The kind of laugh like Nelson from Simpsons. Shes the one with a baby, not you. Trust me on this. You are better off.(Note: Chris has a kid from a evil ex).
So, after getting some clubber clothes, some pizza, booze I returned to base. Some pizza, some techno, I got ready to go and then the pre-gaming began:
Coke Red Mountain Dew + Vodka = AWESOME. Just 1 did the job.
From there, I drove to my old stomping ground, DBC in Capitola Beach.
WTF? Where was everyone?? It sucked!
This place used to be CRAZY by 8:30!
And where the hell was Chris? Or My friend Dustin?
Grrr. I decided to walk along the beach. It was a full moon, the ocean unually calm as I walked the coast line chugging my covert "Code Red Cocktail". I climbed a life guard tower and sat, looking out at the bay as the moon reflected off the calm waters.
It was there I began to think: Was I really better off? What was I doing? What was I doing here?? What did the future hold??? I then sent out via cell phone a status on my facebook: I WILL SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS THAN INSANITY.
To be continued...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
News Rant
So in my (ahem) temporary assignment at work I don't get to watch anything cool on TV most of the time BUT I DOOO get to listen to FOXNEWS all god damned night and with that it's time for another NEWS RANT!
#1: MORE NEW YORK MOSQUE NEWS
So now idiots are holding prayer meetings at the construction site of the planned Mosque in NYC despite the dangers that SOMETHING COULD FALL ON THEIR HEADS AND CRUSH THEIR SKULLS.
Ya know...it IS afterall a construction site. Not saying muslims are idiots, but if you are a idiot, that is it: faith doesn't play a part in that...
#2: PHOTOS RELEASED OF CALEY ANTHONY ON DAY OF HER DISSAPEARANCE
Aww how cute she's in the pink shirt they found next to the body....
Are they STILL talking about this? It's so old news.
I'm a Criminal Justice major and I don't even give a shit. Do you?
#4: JWOWW OF JERSEY SHORE REPORTEDLY IN TALKS WITH PLAYBOYS
I think I just threw up in my mouth. She's NASTY plastic fantastic. And taking a filtered photo of her naked and adding in some gloss and some airbrushing ain't gonna help.
In fact, who the hell reads playboy anymore? To me that was "training porn" when I was 9. You know, the porn you read and watch in preperation for the REALLY good stuff you see later in your years...
#5: THE SITUATION ON DANCING WITH THE STARS
Ok I confess: I have not seen a single episode, not even a mere 1 minute, of Jersey Shore. I never had to because I know what it entails.
However, I will say this, I wish I GOT PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO JUST SHOW UP AT PARTIES. Yeesh.
#6: LINDSEY LOHAN FAILS DRUG TEST
Didn't we read this same story a few months ago, a few months before that, a few months befor that, AND AGAIN before that!?
Am I the only one not fucking surprised?
The solution is simple people: Lindsey Lohan fails drug tests, because thats what she does.
Paris Hilton: she gets off light on drug/DUI charges with money because THATS WHAT SHE DOES.
The Situation gets paid to act like a douche because THATS WHAT SHE DOES.
Who honestly cares??
IN LOCAL NEWS: MAYOR CANIDATE OF OAKLAND GETS ROBBED
Lady, I got something to tell ya: Welcome to Oakland.
AND FINALLY: MORE FEARS OVER GAS MAIN LINES IN SAN JOSE
Ok, enough already. If you are really concerned about the gas lines in the bay area you should head over to my place after my housemates and I go out for Chinese.
Til next time, Xander, out.
#1: MORE NEW YORK MOSQUE NEWS
So now idiots are holding prayer meetings at the construction site of the planned Mosque in NYC despite the dangers that SOMETHING COULD FALL ON THEIR HEADS AND CRUSH THEIR SKULLS.
Ya know...it IS afterall a construction site. Not saying muslims are idiots, but if you are a idiot, that is it: faith doesn't play a part in that...
#2: PHOTOS RELEASED OF CALEY ANTHONY ON DAY OF HER DISSAPEARANCE
Aww how cute she's in the pink shirt they found next to the body....
Are they STILL talking about this? It's so old news.
I'm a Criminal Justice major and I don't even give a shit. Do you?
#4: JWOWW OF JERSEY SHORE REPORTEDLY IN TALKS WITH PLAYBOYS
I think I just threw up in my mouth. She's NASTY plastic fantastic. And taking a filtered photo of her naked and adding in some gloss and some airbrushing ain't gonna help.
In fact, who the hell reads playboy anymore? To me that was "training porn" when I was 9. You know, the porn you read and watch in preperation for the REALLY good stuff you see later in your years...
#5: THE SITUATION ON DANCING WITH THE STARS
Ok I confess: I have not seen a single episode, not even a mere 1 minute, of Jersey Shore. I never had to because I know what it entails.
However, I will say this, I wish I GOT PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO JUST SHOW UP AT PARTIES. Yeesh.
#6: LINDSEY LOHAN FAILS DRUG TEST
Didn't we read this same story a few months ago, a few months before that, a few months befor that, AND AGAIN before that!?
Am I the only one not fucking surprised?
The solution is simple people: Lindsey Lohan fails drug tests, because thats what she does.
Paris Hilton: she gets off light on drug/DUI charges with money because THATS WHAT SHE DOES.
The Situation gets paid to act like a douche because THATS WHAT SHE DOES.
Who honestly cares??
IN LOCAL NEWS: MAYOR CANIDATE OF OAKLAND GETS ROBBED
Lady, I got something to tell ya: Welcome to Oakland.
AND FINALLY: MORE FEARS OVER GAS MAIN LINES IN SAN JOSE
Ok, enough already. If you are really concerned about the gas lines in the bay area you should head over to my place after my housemates and I go out for Chinese.
Til next time, Xander, out.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Survey because I was bored
1. Celeb you most resemble: I get Adam Levine from Maroon5 frequently. He's 2 years older than me.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Black
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Hell yeah, she's my fiancee.
4.Do you plan outfits? Yes
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? My co-workers bag of Dorritos.
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? A-I-M
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I dreamed my fiancee and her cousins were doing a lip sync to Spice Girls "Too Much". Wow...
9. Did you meet anybody new today? No
10. What are you craving right now? Sleep
11. Do you floss? I should..
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? patch?
13. When was the last time you talked on aim? Today
14. Are you emotional? Can be
15. Would you dance to the taco song? Whats the taco song?
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? I got better things to do with my time
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick it
18. Do you like your hair? Sometimes
19. Do you like yourself? Yes, I'm awesome
20. Have you ever met a celebrity? Chris Carter: Creator of the X-Files
21. Do you like cottage cheese? No
22. What are you listening to right now? maroon5
23. How many countries have you visited? 2
24. Are your parents strict? no
25. Would you go sky diving? Maybe
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Yes so I can spit in his food
27. Would you throw potatoes at him? Nah. Too dynamic. I operate on a more covert level
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? No
29. Have you ever been in a castle? Yes...Castillo San Felipe en Rio Dulce, Guatemala...awesome!
30. Do you rent movies often? no
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class? My study group partner Claire.
32. Have you made a prank phone call? Yes
33. Do you own a gun? No but I want a H&K G36..no wait..Alexander Arms DMR in 6.5mm GRendel!
34. Can you count backwards from 74? No
35. Who are you going to be with tonight? My classmates
36. Brown or white eggs? White
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? Yes..2 Racoon City Police badges
38. Ever been on a train? Yes
39. Ever been in love? I'm in love now
40. Do you have a cell-phone? Yes
41. Are you too forgiving? No the direct opposite.
42. Do you use chap stick? No
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? Working
44. Can you use chop sticks? Yes
45. Ever have cream puffs? Yes
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yeah
47. What would be your super power: To go back in time and fix stuff
48. What was the last CD you bought? A techno CD
49. Boys or girls? Girls!
50. What is your bus number for school? Never rode the bus
51. Is your hair curly? no
52. Last time you cried? Dunno about cry but I got choked up in Toy Story 3
53. Ever walked into a wall? Yes
54. Do looks matter? Its like 50/50
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Yep
56. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes my friend Jason
57. Favorite time of the year? Summer
58. Favorite color? Blue
59. Are you sarcastic? Sometimes
60. Do you have any tattoos? No
61. The last person you held hands with? My fiancee
62. Do you sleep with the TV on?I can't. The noise gets on my nerves.
63. Where was your default picture taken at? My old house.
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Yes
65. Do you like your life right now? Could be better but yeah
66. How often do you talk on the phone? Alot
67. What is your favorite animal? So many choices....uh...Raccoons...Wolves...
68. What was the most recent thing you bought? A Monster
69. Do you have good vision? No I'm blind
70. Can you hula hoop? No
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? At cards sure
72. Do you have a job? Yes
73. Can you handle the truth? Yes
74. What are you wearing? Black slacks, black grey-striped shirt
75. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Black
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Hell yeah, she's my fiancee.
4.Do you plan outfits? Yes
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? My co-workers bag of Dorritos.
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? A-I-M
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I dreamed my fiancee and her cousins were doing a lip sync to Spice Girls "Too Much". Wow...
9. Did you meet anybody new today? No
10. What are you craving right now? Sleep
11. Do you floss? I should..
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? patch?
13. When was the last time you talked on aim? Today
14. Are you emotional? Can be
15. Would you dance to the taco song? Whats the taco song?
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? I got better things to do with my time
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick it
18. Do you like your hair? Sometimes
19. Do you like yourself? Yes, I'm awesome
20. Have you ever met a celebrity? Chris Carter: Creator of the X-Files
21. Do you like cottage cheese? No
22. What are you listening to right now? maroon5
23. How many countries have you visited? 2
24. Are your parents strict? no
25. Would you go sky diving? Maybe
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Yes so I can spit in his food
27. Would you throw potatoes at him? Nah. Too dynamic. I operate on a more covert level
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? No
29. Have you ever been in a castle? Yes...Castillo San Felipe en Rio Dulce, Guatemala...awesome!
30. Do you rent movies often? no
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class? My study group partner Claire.
32. Have you made a prank phone call? Yes
33. Do you own a gun? No but I want a H&K G36..no wait..Alexander Arms DMR in 6.5mm GRendel!
34. Can you count backwards from 74? No
35. Who are you going to be with tonight? My classmates
36. Brown or white eggs? White
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? Yes..2 Racoon City Police badges
38. Ever been on a train? Yes
39. Ever been in love? I'm in love now
40. Do you have a cell-phone? Yes
41. Are you too forgiving? No the direct opposite.
42. Do you use chap stick? No
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? Working
44. Can you use chop sticks? Yes
45. Ever have cream puffs? Yes
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yeah
47. What would be your super power: To go back in time and fix stuff
48. What was the last CD you bought? A techno CD
49. Boys or girls? Girls!
50. What is your bus number for school? Never rode the bus
51. Is your hair curly? no
52. Last time you cried? Dunno about cry but I got choked up in Toy Story 3
53. Ever walked into a wall? Yes
54. Do looks matter? Its like 50/50
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Yep
56. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes my friend Jason
57. Favorite time of the year? Summer
58. Favorite color? Blue
59. Are you sarcastic? Sometimes
60. Do you have any tattoos? No
61. The last person you held hands with? My fiancee
62. Do you sleep with the TV on?I can't. The noise gets on my nerves.
63. Where was your default picture taken at? My old house.
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Yes
65. Do you like your life right now? Could be better but yeah
66. How often do you talk on the phone? Alot
67. What is your favorite animal? So many choices....uh...Raccoons...Wolves...
68. What was the most recent thing you bought? A Monster
69. Do you have good vision? No I'm blind
70. Can you hula hoop? No
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? At cards sure
72. Do you have a job? Yes
73. Can you handle the truth? Yes
74. What are you wearing? Black slacks, black grey-striped shirt
75. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Cheerocracy
Read this: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/mostpopular/news-article.aspx?storyid=167385&provider=top
Done?
Now read this: boo-fucking hoo.
Seriously: I don't give a shit.
Some girl got kicked off a squad cuz mom bitched about the cheer being too racy. Granted, I kinda agree with her.
What gets me is it got blown out of proportion and into a media circus, which has gone on for the past week!
The solution is simple, or at least to me.
"Hey kiddo guess what? I'm taking you out of cheer squad and putting you in Ninja Squad."
"But why daddy? I want to be a cheerleader."
"Well kiddo, they are going to grow up to be snobby whiney bitches. You don't want to be like them, and I'd be happier you weren't one anyway. Besides, this way, when you are older, you can kick their bitch asses, which is WAY MORE fun than Cheer. Right? YAY! NINJA SQUAD"
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I know I'm going to make a GREAT dad. LOL.
Done?
Now read this: boo-fucking hoo.
Seriously: I don't give a shit.
Some girl got kicked off a squad cuz mom bitched about the cheer being too racy. Granted, I kinda agree with her.
What gets me is it got blown out of proportion and into a media circus, which has gone on for the past week!
The solution is simple, or at least to me.
"Hey kiddo guess what? I'm taking you out of cheer squad and putting you in Ninja Squad."
"But why daddy? I want to be a cheerleader."
"Well kiddo, they are going to grow up to be snobby whiney bitches. You don't want to be like them, and I'd be happier you weren't one anyway. Besides, this way, when you are older, you can kick their bitch asses, which is WAY MORE fun than Cheer. Right? YAY! NINJA SQUAD"
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I know I'm going to make a GREAT dad. LOL.
This is what happens when I am totally bored at work
I write...dun dun: FICTION.
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UNKNOWN LOCATION
0213 HOURS
Xander stood in the command center by his work station, blue orbs fixated to the forward wall where four large television screens displayed various data: one a news feed, one a map of a complex, another a live sat feed of what looked to be a road map and another a digital road map. He was tired: he was running on three hours sleep, evident by his sunk in eyes, clenched teeth and the empty tall energy drink can on his desk.
"Ghost and Phantom to Bravo 1" said a baritone voice of the SATCOM System. "Do you copy?"
Xander put on his ear-bud headset onto his right ear, the mic near his lips. "Gotcha Ghost. Go ahead."
"Gearing up. They are out there tonight."
"Roger that. Whats your 20?"
"In the grove."
Xander sat at his terminal and reviewed the map in cross-reference to the sat feed. The show was about to go begin....
***
"Bravo 1 to Ghost. SITREP" said Xander, eyes fixated to the satfeed. It had been a while since Ghost Team checked in.
"Say wha?"
Xander blinked. "Situation report please."
"8 people in the target location. 6 males, 2 females. No bite on the decoy."
"You are on Recon?" Xander said, arching a brow. What the heck? This is supposed to be a strike.
"Negative. Waiting for someone to go for the bait. And then it's on. We are approximately 100 meters away from the targets."
"Got a extract on standby at the reccomended rally point?"
"10-4..."
Xander punched in a command algorythem and a few blips showed up on the sat feed. One signified the target location, the other ghost Teams position, and their primary evac and extraction route should something go wrong.
"Roger that..." Xander said. "I'm showing you 100 yards west at the evac point trail..."
"Affirm. Ghost out."
Xander clenched his teeth. He was slightly nervous. This was a test of their new SATCOM Logistics software. He had people out there, and he felt more helpless being so far away instead of out there in the field with them. Still, he was confident they would be ok for now, however he knew should it go wrong, people were relying on him to relay proper information so that they get home safe.
***
Time for the next check in.
"Bravo 1 to Ghost. " Xander said into his headset.
"Go for ghost" squawked the COM System.
"Got a update. Be advised if you are compromised your evac route is 126 yards...I hope you can run it if it goes to shit..." Xander said glaring. Ghost had been injured the other day with 2 cracked ribs yet INSISTED on carrying out his Op.
"I can make it out. Trust me."
Xander began scanning over the map, showing real-time 3D topographical imaging. "Copy that. If not I'm working on a secondary egress 284 degrees west north west but its 213 yards through a wooded area...I can't believe I'm running op logistics from across the nation...."
Ghost came back laughing over the COM Radio. "Thats the shit. Thats why you are the leader." Xander himself couldn't believe it.
***
TO BE CONTINUED...
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UNKNOWN LOCATION
0213 HOURS
Xander stood in the command center by his work station, blue orbs fixated to the forward wall where four large television screens displayed various data: one a news feed, one a map of a complex, another a live sat feed of what looked to be a road map and another a digital road map. He was tired: he was running on three hours sleep, evident by his sunk in eyes, clenched teeth and the empty tall energy drink can on his desk.
"Ghost and Phantom to Bravo 1" said a baritone voice of the SATCOM System. "Do you copy?"
Xander put on his ear-bud headset onto his right ear, the mic near his lips. "Gotcha Ghost. Go ahead."
"Gearing up. They are out there tonight."
"Roger that. Whats your 20?"
"In the grove."
Xander sat at his terminal and reviewed the map in cross-reference to the sat feed. The show was about to go begin....
***
"Bravo 1 to Ghost. SITREP" said Xander, eyes fixated to the satfeed. It had been a while since Ghost Team checked in.
"Say wha?"
Xander blinked. "Situation report please."
"8 people in the target location. 6 males, 2 females. No bite on the decoy."
"You are on Recon?" Xander said, arching a brow. What the heck? This is supposed to be a strike.
"Negative. Waiting for someone to go for the bait. And then it's on. We are approximately 100 meters away from the targets."
"Got a extract on standby at the reccomended rally point?"
"10-4..."
Xander punched in a command algorythem and a few blips showed up on the sat feed. One signified the target location, the other ghost Teams position, and their primary evac and extraction route should something go wrong.
"Roger that..." Xander said. "I'm showing you 100 yards west at the evac point trail..."
"Affirm. Ghost out."
Xander clenched his teeth. He was slightly nervous. This was a test of their new SATCOM Logistics software. He had people out there, and he felt more helpless being so far away instead of out there in the field with them. Still, he was confident they would be ok for now, however he knew should it go wrong, people were relying on him to relay proper information so that they get home safe.
***
Time for the next check in.
"Bravo 1 to Ghost. " Xander said into his headset.
"Go for ghost" squawked the COM System.
"Got a update. Be advised if you are compromised your evac route is 126 yards...I hope you can run it if it goes to shit..." Xander said glaring. Ghost had been injured the other day with 2 cracked ribs yet INSISTED on carrying out his Op.
"I can make it out. Trust me."
Xander began scanning over the map, showing real-time 3D topographical imaging. "Copy that. If not I'm working on a secondary egress 284 degrees west north west but its 213 yards through a wooded area...I can't believe I'm running op logistics from across the nation...."
Ghost came back laughing over the COM Radio. "Thats the shit. Thats why you are the leader." Xander himself couldn't believe it.
***
TO BE CONTINUED...
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Back Home
Ok so it's been a week since I returned from Central America.
It went ok...I got to see Eve which was the important thing. On the other hand, it wasn't the action-packed party-fueled adventure I hoped it to be. I happened to fly home during the worst rain season in History!
Wanted to go to a water park resort: nope. Roads are closed.
Wanted to go chill in Jalapa: Nope. Road is closed.
Wanted to do this, wanted to do that.
For TWO weeks I nearly went insane. For those who know me best, if I get bored, thats a bad thing. I start doing things I normally would not do.
Anyway, now I'm home and at work I'm temporairly assigned to Grave yard shift. At least I get thursdays and fridays off.
PAR-TAY!
Thing is, I got school.
Gah.
BUT the cool thing is at work NOTHING EVER FREAKING HAPPENS and is way mellow so I can write more. BUT I'm sending a SOS: I need you the audience to keep ideas flowing on what you want me to write about.
Fiction? I can do it. Political Columns? Yup. Celeb Gossip? Sure. Oh, and tell your friends!
I like fans who I don't know. It keeps things....non biased.
::Cracks neck:: 7 hours and 29 minutes remaining..
It went ok...I got to see Eve which was the important thing. On the other hand, it wasn't the action-packed party-fueled adventure I hoped it to be. I happened to fly home during the worst rain season in History!
Wanted to go to a water park resort: nope. Roads are closed.
Wanted to go chill in Jalapa: Nope. Road is closed.
Wanted to do this, wanted to do that.
For TWO weeks I nearly went insane. For those who know me best, if I get bored, thats a bad thing. I start doing things I normally would not do.
Anyway, now I'm home and at work I'm temporairly assigned to Grave yard shift. At least I get thursdays and fridays off.
PAR-TAY!
Thing is, I got school.
Gah.
BUT the cool thing is at work NOTHING EVER FREAKING HAPPENS and is way mellow so I can write more. BUT I'm sending a SOS: I need you the audience to keep ideas flowing on what you want me to write about.
Fiction? I can do it. Political Columns? Yup. Celeb Gossip? Sure. Oh, and tell your friends!
I like fans who I don't know. It keeps things....non biased.
::Cracks neck:: 7 hours and 29 minutes remaining..
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