Its a Cold, Windy, Dark and Stormy Day

I woke up this morning to the sounds of rain and wind at my window. This time of year around here is both beautiful and frustrating dpending on the day. Yesterday it was 65 degrees and sunny. Today it is supposed to be 45 degrees with rain and wind. A 20 degree difference in 24 [...]

I Started Working Out (again)

I started working out again this week because I have been feeling like crap. I need to try and drop a few pounds and get myself feeling better. I am beginning with a basic routine of alternating aerobic and strength training days. I have been hitting the treadmill a coul etimes a week and either [...]

I Paid $2.43 per Gallon for Gas Today!

I went to Costco to pick up a few things and while I Was there I decided to fill up my tank. Now, I love Costco as it is, but paying less for gas always makes me feel good. The lowest price for gas along the way was $2.55/gallon. Costco had it for $2.43/gallon. So [...]

OJ Simpson Guilty Verdict - Score One for Justice

Justice finally prevailed and OJ Simpson was found guilty in his kidnapping trial. Many people have been watching the O J Simpson trial waiting to see what the jury would decide. Many people, myself included, believe he killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and was incorrectly acquitted in his murder case. He got away with [...]

Paul Newman Dies of Lung Cancer at Age 83

Legendary Hollywood actor Paul Newman died today at the age of 83 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Joanne Woodward, five children and eight grandchildren. The icon had reportedly been given only weeks to live after allegedly completing chemotherapy treatment at a New [...]

Sick as a Dog

I have been feeling lousy ever since the weather started changing the other day up here. I’ve been sleeping a lot and just feeling completely drained. I finally pulled out my laptop to catch up on some work, but I can’t really focus. So, I figured I would make a post about it. Why? I [...]

Sarah Palin Follow Up - All I Can Say Is WOW!

It turns out that I love this woman. I was so impressed by her speech that I actually fell in love with her. I am almost embarrassed by my previous post now that I know a little more about her. I guess McCain is a little smarter than me after all.
If you haven’t seen Governor [...]

Sarah Palin - Didn’t See That One Coming

Who saw that one coming? Not me that’s for sure. No sooner did I post about the Dems being freaks when the Republicans pull a stunt like this. The state of politics in this country is pathetic. Why in the hell would McCain select Sarah Palin as his VP? Hard to tell for sure, but [...]

Back to School Today and Democrats are Freaks

Thanks for visiting ErikZavala.com. I haven’t been posting as much as I wanted to but I do like doing it. Hopefully I will get better at making regular posts. Anyway, my kids went back to school today so I guess summer is now officially over by our local school standards. I still don’t understand why [...]

Can’t Get Enough of the Olympics

Between the women’s beach volleyball and Michael Phelps, the I just can;t stop watching these Olympics this year. That Michael Phelps is amazing. I am losing sleep because I’m staying up so late these days. Not much else going on that I feel like sharing right now because… I’m watching the Olympics. Later…