I honestly have no idea…but something just isn’t right; I think I’m depressed or something.

I’m a huge news buff and I think it’s starting to get to me mentally; I’m not going to go off and start shooting people or anything stupid like that, it’s just that I’m wondering what the point is?

Half of the world is working on “weapons of mass destruction” with the sole intend of blowing the USA off of the map, the economy problems are finally reaching us lower-middle class folks and I really don’t see many of us still being around in 5 years.

We hadn’t really noticed the economy situation around our small town here in Kentucky but we went to get groceries today and BOOM; it hit is in the face.

Did you know that a 2 litter of Pepsi is now $1.80, a 12 pack is $4.99. Then, to make things worse, our friend that works at Kroger told us to just wait until next week. He was telling us that every week that raise prices on a ton of stuff by $.20 – $.30…that shit adds up quick.

Then, on top of all of that, on the cover of the Lexington Herald Leader was a story about the Director of LRC (a cabinet in Kentucky state government) just got a 47% raise while Kentucky state employees got a 1%; even though it is a STATE LAW that we get 5% a year…which we haven’t gotten in the last 5 years…..FUCK THE LAW, right? This guy gets a huge raise while our education department and social services departments get HUGE budget cuts because the Commonwealth of Kentucky has a huge budget deficit.

It’s also great to read about the 5 or 6 “wars” that the USA is on the edge of starting while our troops are already short handed and most of them are in a country for no fucking reason.

This all leads to my weight loss situation; what’s the point? I wanted to lose weight so I could live past 50 or 60 but I’m not sure we are going to be around for me to see 35.

It’s a sad situation that continues to get worse….throw gas prices on top of that and you just may start a world ending fire.

Love, Peace and Sharkyness!!
~~~~ShArky~~~~

Our close friends found out that they are going to become parents; I’m extremely happy for them; they will make GREAT PARENTS!!!

One of the keys to being a great parent is having a sense of humor and being a true child at heart; which they both are. People will tell you that you have to “grow up” and “mature”; but that is bullshit. You can be both mature and childish at once, I do it daily.

Being a parent isn’t as hard as everyone tries to make it sound, you take it one day at a time and you do whatever it takes to get it done….(it = everything)

It’s not about having the nicest house, nicest car, most money saved or being better than anyone else; it’s about love and raising the child you created…any that isn’t hard work when you love doing it.

You have to relate to children and you have to bring yourself down to their level…get on the floor and play, role around, play cars and you have to work everyday, get the bills paid, fill the house with food and stay up all night with tummy aches.

You have to be the adult and the child and these two will be perfect…

~~~~ShArky~~~~

(of course, uncle Sharky will teach him/her all the “fun” stuff)

You may notice a few small changes….everything you love is still here…just look over to your left…check back daily for updates.

SharkysWorld.com still gives you gorgeous girls, great games, updated news and weather, free television and music, great writing, weight loss help and a ton more.

~~~~ShArky~~~~

So…what is it that Sharky does best?

Writing.

It’s what I’ve always done and, once again, I really miss it because I haven’t really done it for awhile.

My grammar is terrible, my spelling lacks and my thoughts sometime get confused and scrambled but it’s what I do best because I love doing it and I have been told a few times that it’s entertaining…maybe it’s fun to laugh at or maybe there are folks out there with the same views…either way, I’m a writer above all of the other stuff.

I like to look at myself as an artist because I’m creative; I love taking photographs, designing web sites, poetry, writing (in general) and even coloring. I could live without the photography, web sites or coloring but I have to write. I write a ton of stuff that never “goes online” and is usually seen by no one; but I write.

I use writing to get my feelings out and I don’t think I have done enough of it lately. I have SharkysWorld.com at a good point so that updates only take a few hours a week; Sharkettes.net really only takes about 5 hours a week to keep updated and my other stuff is basically updated by the users so there isn’t a lot of work there…now it’s time to get back to writing.

For you folks that want to read, you can find my Official Blog at sharkysworld.com/blog and I have it syndicated to several other sites so you can read it wherever you want.

I use to want to have 3 or 4 blogs; one for each personality trait (or hobby) that I have but I realize that it’s time to put myself back together as a whole…as one person; take it or leave it.

I’m a controversial a**hole that is trying to lose weight and be the best father and husband I can be. That sums it up about perfectly.

I don’t want to hide parts of me any longer…I am who I am.

The Official Sharky Blog will contain personal information, weight loss, entertainment, controversy, news…maybe even some weather. It’s going to be whatever I want to write and I’m going to do my best to write at least one post daily; I may even throw in some photography.

You are welcome to read; you are welcome to ignore…

Love, Peace and Sharkyness!
~~~~ShArky~~~~

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For those of you that have been in the “dark ages” and have no clue who I am, let me introduce myself…I am Sharky.

I’m a walking contradiction; a man full of controversy, a fat guy trying to lose weight (even though I love chubby girls), an Atheist, a father, a husband, a son, a web master, a poet, a photographer, a writer (not so much a reader!), a minor gamer (Wii, PS2), a Tony Stewart – Steelers – Reds fan, a thinker (far too much!!).

I’m proud to be American yet hate America. I’m anti-religion, anti-abortion, pro-capital punishment and I believe homosexuals should have the same rights (and responsibilities) and heterosexuals.

I’m not racist although the thoughts I portray may say other wise; I grew up in the projects on government cheese, welfare, food stamps; surrounded by racist black people. I spent my high school years living in the country, going to an all white school (well, there were 2 black kids) surrounded by racist white people.

I hate rich people yet strive to make as much money as I can. I don’t believe in giving 10% to a church (or preacher) in order to make his life easier so I donate 10% of my bi-weekly check to charity to help stop child abuse. Maybe it’s selfish of me to not do it anonymously but I like letting the world know that Atheists aren’t heartless bast*rds. I don’t believe in Heaven or Hell, God or Satan which means I don’t sacrifice sheep or offer to kill my son in order to please God (read the Bible if you don’t get that.)

I don’t believe in judging people based on their looks yet I do it daily.

I’m not afraid of dying but sad to think of all the stuff I will miss after I’m gone.

I make it a point not to have close friends because it only equals drama. I believe love has nothing to do with a successful marriage; a successful marriage is based on friendship. When you consider your wife/husband your best friend, when that is the first person you think of in the morning, at night and whenever something happens; that is when you find yourself at that 50th Anniversary mark. I honestly believe that if your spouse is not your best friend; you don’t have a strong marriage.

I’m a news junkie and check it as much as twice an hour; only to have it ruin my day. The things that I see daily amazes, saddens and destroys my belief in humanity yet I believe there are still good, decent people out there that believe they can make a difference, no matter how fictional that belief is.

I believe in peace and “turning the other cheek” as well as anarchy and revenge; an eye for an eye. I believe in coming out on top; no matter how many tries it takes. Regardless of what you may thing, I’m not conceded or think that I’m better than anyone else; I’m simply me.

Love, Peace and Sharkyness!
~~~~ShArky~~~~

As many of you know, my aunt died on Friday, September 5th, 2008. (Theresa Pendygraft Southerland)

Based on my entire life, “Tressie” was the closest aunt I had…probably the closest family member next to my mom. Our family has never been a “close” family but my 1st cousin, “Big Al” was always like a brother to me which meant his mom was like a mother to me.

Big Al and I grew up together, playing Dukes of Hazzard, Nintendo or comparing the length of our hair.

Our family is famous for “falling outs”, which basically means we may be close today and then have a falling out and not talk for the next 10 years. We didn’t really talk to Tressie or Big Al for about 10 years or so but over the last month, that had changed. Mom started talking to Tressie again and she got to see Evan a few times and I am truly thankful for that. We all knew Tressie was sick but we were told that she had another 6 months…I think that was less than a month ago.

After the funeral, we all went back to another aunt’s house and even though there are several of us that don’t get along, there was no arguing or fighting. It’s truly a shame that it takes a death in the family for us to have a day without the bullsh*t.

I’m sure (already, actually) that things will go back to the same thing…brother not talking to brother, aunts not talking to nieces and cousins not talking to cousins but that won’t affect that one day. Everyone may not have talked to everyone else but everyone was civil. It was honestly the first time in my 30 years that I was around so many of my family members at the same time. We actually spent most of the day asking – “who are you again?” and “who’s grand kid is this one?” and the more I think about that, the worse I feel. It’s sad that Evan will never have anyone from his father’s side around as “family”. We all seem to be distant relatives…even the brothers and sisters that live almost next door to each other.

My wife’s family is in Evan’s life daily and that is a great thing…and the ones that aren’t are seen every Thanksgiving and Christmas and that is better than seeing them once every 10 years. It kills me to admit that Evan is more of a Massie than a Pendygraft or even a Milburn…but maybe that is for the best. Looking back on it now, we probably should have taken Evan with us because there were some of his family members that he may never get to meet again.

It also kills me that I didn’t take a bigger advantage of the opportunity that I was given…but on top of the sorrow; I was extremely sick and really wasn’t myself. I actually ended up sick the entire night and most of the next day with a wonderful virus that helped me lose 8 lbs. in less than a day.

R.I.P. Tressie and thank you for giving us that one “family” day as your final gift. It’s sad that it took such an event to bring us together and it’s even sadder that it will take another such event for it to happen again.

Love, Peace and Sharkyness!
~~~~ShArky~~~~