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I'm back

Maybe.

I'd like to really make a conscious effort to post here more often. It looks like it's been about a year since I last posted and that is far too long. Although, maybe I'll just create a wordpress site/blog. I think wordpress has better seo results.

Anyway, I digress. For now, I will blog here.

Hit me up if you've missed me.

And if this is your first time, welcome.

All posts by Kevin Rehberg for now can be found at http://pupsonthepier.com

Please visit us there!

time for bed

But before I do go to sleep I wanted to share with you an incredible article I just read and one that if followed can and will change your life. It is called the "Worth your time test". Basically if it is not worth your time (and much of what we do is not), then don't do it. Follow these guidelines when posed with a task:

1. Am I the right person?
2. Is this the right time?
3. Do I have enough information?

Click here to read the article.

Dear Inspiring Writers:

Watch this video for advice on writing from one of the greats: Stephen King

Thoughts from a Tuesday

You are only as great as the thoughts you have....

Do not believe everything you think...

Ask the question first. Then answer...

Enjoy life and live it with passion...

Learn to love....

Be the person your dog thinks you are...

Athletes are just like us, only richer and better looking...

Do what you are passionate about, then you will never be bored...

Life is short so live each day like it is your last...

Sometimes there is no difference between success and trying.

Your Thirties

Once you hit thirty suddenly you forget how old you are. Seriously. It really does happen. The other day I told my boss I was thirty and she said, "Well you were 30 when I hired you and you have definitely had a birthday since then." True. So I guess I am 31.

Soon

I will be featured on as a guest blogger on Apryl Delancey's "Women Like Sports" Blog where I will have a guest feature on Spring Training Baseball. For those of you who may not know, Spring Training is my favorite time of year. Babes, beer and baseball. Check. Check. And check. Click here http://apryldelancey.blogspot.com/ for more info.

I cannot believe it has been a year since my last post. I am guessing that not many people have been reading my work with that time of commitment. So what is the latest? Has anyone started watching the Winter Olympics yet? Snooze. Zzzzz. Wake me when it's over.

Heidi and Spencer - wow!

OK. This has officially become ridiculous. Swine Flu Masks might be my new favorite thing. Who will be the next celebrity to be sporting one of these? Comment below.

Cause of Swine Flu Discovered.....

Just as I figured. Kids. Always with the germs.

Bad Ass

Here is a picture of my girlfriend's friend. She works with Jack directly. In the chain of command at Jack in the Box, it goes: Jack. Then Lindsey.

Even though she works so closely with him, she still has to refer to him as Mr. Box.

My new favorite image....

because I see it all the time!

Too late to apologize

Wow. Shame on me for not updating this in so long. And I am supposed to be a blogger?

Sorry to anyone (was there anyone) who was following me, expecting updates. You can find me on twitter though. I am there everyday. Rain. Sleet. Snow. Hail.

Or in the case of my hometown, Phoenix.... Sun. Heat. More sun. More heat.

Payson, AZ

ETD: 30 mins.

"Headin up the hill" as they say. OK, nobody says that, but it sounds kind of Payson like. This weekend is going to be all about me sitting on my ass doing a whole lot of nothing besides reading and watching movies. Maybe a hike or two. Sound like fun? Yeah, it's good work if you can get it.

Weezer

No I am not talking about the fat kid in school who make noises when he breathes. Im referring to the band. Who by the way put on a kick ass show at the AZ State Fair last Saturday night. They are very funny and sound great live, too. I give it my highest recommendation which is: What else do you have to do?

I must say that was the best part of the day/night. Earlier in the day, I lost my parents dog, Luigi. He is an Italian Greyhound, about 10 lbs and maybe a foot and a half tall. You can imagine it was difficult to find him. It took about two hours. Not my idea of a good time.

Between that and my girlfriend's car getting towed (lots and lots of walking), I got my cardio in for the week. Note to self: car getting towed not good. Avoid when possible.

It was not her fault. The fair/Phoenix PD put up some temporary no parking signs which we missed as they were hidden and tiny. Just to bring this blog full circle, you best believe I was "weezing" during my eight plus miles of walking.

What's New?

The last week or so has been a blur. Between my colleague at work quitting (me having to pick up the slack) and personal items like having to deal with the DMV and health insurance (pain in the ass!), I've felt like a chicken with my head cut off.

Today is NFL football and my nephew's birthday. I got him a bunch of dinosaur stuff and transformers - he is obsessed with both.

I am also working on some new marketing items all of which I am quite excited about. I mentioned earlier the Arizona Fall League media pass and have been blogging about that on XTRA. I started a new blog... details coming very soon on that - animal lovers will enjoy. I am also writing an article on bachelor parties for a magazine website. My first paid gig!

As you can see I have been busy. Do not hesitate to leave me some comments. I will respond. It is my easiest way to stay in contact with each of you.

-Kevin

Media Credentials

Sometimes it pays to be in showbiz. I scored myself a media pass to the Arizona Fall League. I will be the exclusive writer for XTRA and hopefully get an interview or two for my book. I know Ryne Sandberg is managing one of the teams so my mission is to get an interview from him. If you have a question you'd like me to ask drop me a comment.

This weekend I am checking out First Friday. I know I know. I've been in Phoenix for how long and never been? Then Saturday night I am going to a huge kegger. Not really. I am however going to a really freaking nice house up in Cave Creek and definitely looking forward to it.

I found out who the mysterious commenter was and is. Of course it was not too tough. After I installed google analytics and saw that most of my pageviews were from San Francisco it was pretty obvious. No not Barry Bonds.

No word yet on the bachelor party. I don't know what everyone is waiting for. Let's get this show on the road.

Updates

Some people have been getting on me about my lack of posting lately.

What I have to say to you is this:

Back off!

I have other blog commitments (and you can read them at xtra910.com), plus book deals, etc. In other words, I am kind of a big deal. People know me.

I was in Payson last weekend, the weather up there is amazing. Starting to cool off, breezy, etc. If you have the time, I highly reccomend it. Even though I was put to work.

Coming up in my world although I am not sure when is a bachelor party for my buddy Josh, congrats to him. I am super excited about the party. Ready to hit the streets of Vegas, Tahoe, San Diego or whever it takes us.

I started reading Harry Potter - Amy's obsession - and it's actually pretty good. Better than the movies I have seen. She is a very talented writer. Like myself. And modest.

Revelations

I woke up this morning and something strange happened. Amy was still sleeping and would continue sleeping for the next 3 hours (nothing new there). I went to Starbucks and read the newspaper (normal weekend routine). I checked my fantasy sports teams (a daily occurrence). And then I started reading Men's Health. There was an article about Gerrard Butler - the star of the bad ass movie 300 - in which he discusses quitting his job as a lawyer and deciding to become an actor. He had no acting experience, but that is what he wanted to do... so he did it.

It has motivated me to truly go after my dreams. In my case it is writing. Maybe for you it is photography, starting your own business or traveling. The point is - no matter what your dreams are, no matter what your passion is, you will not be truly happy until you work on achieving them. I have been discouraged and struggling lately with creativity - not anymore.

I know what I have to do. Go after my dreams. There are no excuses, there is only effort. So go get 'em and enjoy this day.