Terrorist Intelligence Agency - Same Shit, Different Day (the hit album)

About a week ago, I bitched that Grand Haven was stupid because they have fireworks every year on a dune. Here is my evidence... And that asshole said people from Muskegon were "stupider."

Here is the Commie and the Terrorist.

I (CIA) hung out with Hasan for a while over at P & Q for a while trying to figure out what the hell is going on. Nothing, so we made up our own shit.

Met up with Alice over at Cadillac Jack's. It was a pretty good time. Jesse, Brandon, and TJ were there. I really wasn't in too much of a good mood and not feeling that active.

Brandon certainly knows how to woo the ladies. We are over at Buckley's and every girl who walked through the door got some kind of insult. That drunk asshole. Apologies all around ladies...

Not too sure what is going on today. I'm suppose to get my final paycheck, hang out with Frances, party at Turtle House, something else? Who knows? Call me if you do.

"I'll Get You Fucked Up. I'll Get You Crack, Her'on, Exstasy, Whatever." THE RETURN OF PHOTOS!

It's a Girl

I'd like to start off by welcoming a new baby girl to the Kraus family. Nick and Kayt gave birth to Ella Cameo Kraus, I believe that is the name, yesterday morning. I haven't heard too many details other than she was 7 lbs, 1 oz., and both mother and child are doing fine. Congrats!!!

On another joyous note: I got my pics back. I didn't do shit. AOL just decided to stop being a little bitch. Go figure...

Here's pics from the Vous from about a week ago. Pretty stale, huh? I'll have some fresh from the garden pics soon. I promise.

Hung out with Alice a little bit at Turtle House. She gave me Blue Moon and I found a new way to pick up girls using a cell phone. It's amazing!

Went to the Blue Note. It was seeing random ass people night there. As soon as I walked in I saw Kristie Weston (Vandersomething). She's a friend and former roommate from Grand Rapids. She was in Muskegon for some party for her friend and I got to meet her husband. It was good seeing her again and I guess I might see her again soon at her housewarming party. There were tons of other people too. Love 'em all.

Finished the night off at the Vous. Totally got into a fight with Tania. I think she learned her lesson. That was followed up with coffee and a half an order of a Sheep Herder Omlette that Hasan couldn't finish.

So, what's with the questions and hard decisions lately? Man, I'm unemployed (other than the music thing), don't really have too many possessions, or much else going on. You would think a dirty hippie like me wouldn't have much to worry about. Man, I feel like I'm at a press conference much of the time trying to answer the media about my life. I will tell you this... I don't know. And, if I did know it doesn't mean anything because it really isn't my decision in the end. That about sums up everything right now (jobs, living situation, etc.). It's really passive, but most people know where I stand on things and they just need to figure out where they stand. And, I do the same shit too. I try to be upfront and avoid the drama. Maybe I just need to let you, the reader, make decisions for me so I know what I am doing wrong.

Enough of that... Don't know what is going on tonight. I have to mail out a rock and/or roll package today. That's about it. If anyone knows what is going on, give me a call.

I Can't Stay Awake...

I am going to nap real soon because all of my friends are maniacs and only let me sleep for a total of 7 hours this weekend. I love you all...

Went rollerskating the other night. We got all dressed up in 70s attire and rinked it up. It was pretty much populated with 14 year old kids. They all thought we were from That 70s House of MTV. Nothing like being a fake famous person. I've never even seen the show. Although, the owner of the place said the kids loved us and he wanted us to come back more often and gave us free passes. Sweet...

That led us to R's for some dancing. Tania, Anashea (sp?), Jake, and others were there and we had a good time. Even though I was about to fall asleep earlier, I ended up at the Vous until about 5 am or something. Mmmm... Cheesesticks...

This pony was at my great Aunt Mary's 80th birthday party. HEY JESSE AND MEGAN! I FINALLY GOT MY BIRTHDAY PONY I WAS PROMISED. IF AN 80 YEAR OLD WOMAN CAN GET ONE, WHY CAN'T YOU? THEY EVEN HAD A GOAT, A CHICKEN, A DUCK, AND A RABBIT... WHAT THE HELL...

This is after trying to go bowling and closed down alleys and then some time at the Rocket Pocket. Yeah...

Xavier and Deyonta just look guilty all of the time.

Good times y'all. I had a blast this weekend with everyone. If you are up for something give me a call...

"BAWK, BAWK, Chicken, Chicken, BAWK, BAWK, Chicken Head..."

Another wonderful night in Skee-town. I looked at my bank statement yesterday and came to the realization that I could afford to live this way FOREVER! Since moving to Muskegon, I have not had to pay one bill for anything because I don't own anything except for bar tabs. I have a low wage job, yet it is enough to cover my entertainment expenses. If I get that high wage job I hope to get that would mean I could afford the lifestyle of a rock star to go along with the partying!

The night started out at Lakeshore where there was some country rock rockabilly thing band playing. They were alright, but we had to move on because we had bigger and better plans for the evening.

Those plans were to go to Mo'z. Muskegon's finest gay bar. Otherwise know as the Gay Lobster because it is in the old Red Lobster building. It's a pretty classy place. One of my friends, who's identity cannot be revealed, joined us and seemed to have a good time. He kept pointing out that I was getting checked out by other guys in the bar. Monty said "It's because you have a kind of Jude Law thing going for ya." Jude Law? That's a first. The most common comparisons I get in order from highest to lowest is 1) Billy Joe Armstrong from Green Day (when hair dyed and all) 2) Leonardo Di Caprio 3) Brad Pitt 4) Eminem 5) "that guy from '13 Going on 30.'" 6) now Jude Law. Personally, I think it is my diet and exercise program I started recently. I've lost 10 lbs., gained quite a bit of muscle, and getting closer to gettting a six pack. I just need to lose about four more pounds and keep up my exercises. Maybe I will look like Danzig someday.

WATCH OUT GIRLS! THERE'S A TERRORIST BEHIND YOU! I really shouldn't say that because I pick on him all the time and he only responds to me with, "This guy here is the best guy in the world." Hasan, the terrorist, told me last night "everyone in Jordan is just like you. I've been here for four years and you are the first person I met that is like my friends back home man." What the fuck? You mean Amman, Jordan is a place full of people like me? The last place I would have looked is in the heart of the Middle East. So, next time he goes back home I told him I want to go. I am facinated by this. Plus, it's pretty close to Iraq. We could go for a lazy Sunday drive to Baghdad and look at all stuff that has been on the news for the past few years.

After closing down Mo'z, it was a night of Texas Hold'em at Amanda's. I need to figure out time to sleep. I slept three hours a couple nights ago. Passed out for two hours before going to Lakeshore yesterday afternoon. Around 4 am last night, I fell asleep playing poker sitting in a chair with my chin resting on my hand. I need to go to bed and will do so real soon so I can do it all again tonight.

Talking about tonight, I will be going rollerskating dressed in 70's attire. Amanda has requested that I wear the "hot pants" tonight. I will appease her. I haven't been to Skate Zone since I was eight. I should sleep now so I can leave at 5 pm. We are going there early because we are going to have their pizza for dinner.

Even though I feel kind of screwed up these days, at least I have great friends who I've known forever, are trustworthy, and fun.

Just Short of Not Enough

What a rough day yesterday. I really have to work a few things through and figure out what the hell is going on.

Although, I got some positive news on that job I applied for. Crossing my fingers that it will allow me to bail out of my current situation.

Hasan and Amanda sharing what appears to be a packet of salsa. By the look on Amanda's face, that salsa must be hawt...

Hung out with quite a few people last night. Some I expected, some I didn't, some who drove me. These three are the ones that kept me up real late last night so I could watch the waitress spill a whole glass of Coke on Adrian. I don't think Tania had her camera and Meghan just laughed...

Brought my 20-some kids from work to the county fair today. They hated it. It smelled like a farm and it "was boring." The picture above is from a horse show that seemed to be from a David Lynch movie. It was a decent time. When we got back to school, I was in charge of playing hot potato. My favorite game was the one that had probably 75-100 kids involved. Too many damn kids...

Tonight, we should have a pretty good time. I'm not sure what we are really going to do, but I think it should end up very good...

It's 1997 All Over Again...

Last night, it was all business. I'm now a manager for two people. I'm going to stop right there until I know I can help them get to where they need to go. Rad!

I saw this coming home from work today. I'm interested in purchasing it. It really reminds me of my 1984 Volkswagen Diesel Rabbit. This is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf City. Good deal on good wheels.

What to do tonight? I think I'd like to have a bit of fun. So, if anyone knows of something get ahold of me and we'll paint the town red...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Party Will Commence In the Drinking Gazebo

New Muskegon Drinking Gazebo Circa 2005

Monday Night Club was alright. Had a few drinks, good friends, fun conversation, and somehow I learned to shoot pool. Actually, I was playing amazing pool doing all sorts of trick shots and all. I should have won two games, but for some reason I was fucking up the real easy shots I had at the end. If I wanted to jump a ball, bounce it off the rail, and blow up the corner pocket I could make it... Karma.

Since it rained last night I ended up staying at Eleanor, Ryan, and Jacob's house. Nothing like showing up to work smelling like smoke and booze in clothes you slept in.

Kids were fine today. In fact, this week they have been really easy to take care of. Either that or I'm beginning not to care what they do... What a great dad I am to those 20-some odd kids...

Tonight I am suppose to go to the drive in. Good luck with that in the rain. Maybe we should move it to the Plaza or something. What to do? Give me a minute and I shall have a few ideas... I don't have any plans for Wednesday either. Do I? Did I plan to do something with someone tomorrow? If so, remind my dumb ass.

<3xoxo<3 Mike Kraus, Mayor for Life of Muskegon