With this audition reel, I'm hoping I can make the transition from comedy to news. Wish me luck.

It was such a great day. Let's go for a drive!

Pink Eye Update:



While I was sleeping, it moved from my left eye to my right eye. What the hell?! The Doctor told me it has a 50% chance of getting into the other eye but I was so careful! Such is life.

Meet my nemesis:

The Kenmore canister
vacuum cleaner.

Don't get me wrong, it works as it should. It sucks up dirt like a champ. But dragging it from room to room is a pain! After you clean your area, you pull the hose (that sounded dirty) attached to the canister and it charges towards you with a mind of its own. Most of the time, it slams into the wall. When I go from wood to carpet, there's a different attachment. This adds time to my cleaning duties. Time I could use better elsewhere: video games, working out or reading. Okay, I made those last two up.

The solution? The upright vacuum cleaner. I had one in Hoboken but a midnight move and a small car forced me to leave it behind. Sorry, Mom (it belonged to her). Now that I think about it, can an upright work on carpet and wood? You'd think the bristles would scratch the wood. Hmmmmm. Maybe a solution isn't as easy as I think.

I bet that Dyson guy has a vacuum cleaner that could clean different surfaces. He's brilliant. He made a better mousetrap. Just look at him, he's working on improving his vacuum as we speak:



I have to get back to cleaning.

I've had a cold for two or three weeks and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. In fact, I went to the eye doctor this morning and he told me I have pink eye. And yes, it really is pink eye and not a repeat of my recent history. Hey, at least I don't have swine flu.

Bob's eye

The three signs of summer:

Flowers,

Barbecue


And I can finally wear my sandals.

From 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, I was social with family and friends. A lot of people asked me how work was treating me. Awkward! Ha ha, I'm just kidding. I was ready and willing to give my current job status. One funny thing: I saw a kid pick up a brownie, take a bite, decide that he didn't want the rest of it and return it to the tray. At first, I was disgusted. But the more I thought about it, good for him. He's out there getting it done. Society says you want a brownie, you have to take the whole thing. Not so if you're under 7 years old. I'm hungry.

I took some nighttime cold medicine last night and it didn't help. I woke up at 1 AM, coughing. So, tonight I bought some new nighttime cold medicine. I took one dose at 7:00 PM. It's now 10:12 and I'm really tired. My plan is to take another dose (according to the directions) before I go to bed.

I'm too tired to write anything.

Okay, let’s talk Idol. Just kidding, I don’t want to talk about American Idol. Before I was married, I never watched the show. I always thought it was cheating to manufacture a rock star. I want my musical idols to spend years touring before finally getting their big break. But having said that, it’s pretty good television. Cara (my wife) turned me on to the show. Through her, I learned to appreciate the flawless master of ceremonies Ryan Seacrest and the funny looks Simon and Randy share while Paula is talking. Wait a second, I think I am talking about American Idol. Boy are my blogging skills rusty.

I’m getting over a cold. I seem to be fine during the day, but at night I have a hacking cough. I took some nighttime cold medicine a few minutes ago. I hope it works. Excuse me for a second, YAWN! That wasn’t the cold medicine kicking in. That was my commentary on writing about having a cough. Find your voice, Bob!

I’d like to go into the city tomorrow to see “Anvil: The Story of Anvil” but seeing a movie in the middle of the day is kind of giving up. I wish I could allow myself to relax and enjoy this unplanned vacation. I have other things to work on.

I’m going to go cough now, I mean, I’m going to bed.

Best,

Bob

I am unemployed. I have to say, it’s pretty weird. I always thought it would be great to hit the lotto. I’d have my days free to do whatever I wanted. But with a few work-free weeks under my belt, the time off isn’t as “fun” as I thought. Last week, I walked around town in the middle of the day. I felt like the odd man out.

I am keeping busy by applying to other shows. That has been enjoyable, writing in different styles/formats. My fingers are crossed and I am hopeful for new opportunities and challenges.

I’m also keeping busy by doing some home improvement projects around the house:


I haven’t updated this blog like I used to because I just never had the time. I would wake up at 5:45 AM, get on the 6:50 AM train and be at my desk by 7:50 AM. I could have gone in later but it was important to me to read the news and not be rushed. Getting home after 8:00 PM most nights made for a very long day. I’m not complaining - that’s show business. I’m just explaining my past lack of free time.

While I’m searching for my next job, I’m going to try and update more frequently...like I used to. So, I guess I’ll talk to you tomorrow.

Best,

Bob

We're at the beach!