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For All Golf Fans and Players

Published on 2012-04-15 16:37:00

Sports have always been a big part of my life, but I'm not the biggest golf fan you'll find around. However, the game has become more interesting for me in the last several years with the majority of the reason due to the play of star Tiger Woods.There are people I know that play the game when they can, but I've only done so a handful of times. I'll just say that I'm good at losing golf balls and I've proven it the times I've swung a club.Anyway, for those that are fans of the game or play at [..] > read more

My iPhone 4S

Published on 2012-02-21 09:00:00

Last month, I was finally eligible for an upgrade to get an iPhone 4S through Sprint. I've had Sprint as my carrier for about 8 years, and I had a Blackberry Curve previously before getting an iPhone 4S.This is a pic of my iPhone 4S with the Otter Box on it as well as the box it came in.Towards the end of my time having that Blackberry, I was having problems with the battery as well as certain features loading properly. That's when I knew I was going for something else, and found out I was soo [..] > read more

2011 Oklahoma Sooners Upper Deck Cards Review

Published on 2012-02-13 08:00:00

This is a post about 3 months overdue, but here's a review of the 2011 Oklahoma Sooners Upper Deck cards that came out in November 2011. But first, here are some details about the cards:Card set: 80 regular cards, 20 monumental momentsBox break: 24 packs of eight cards in hobby boxes(192 cards), 10 packs of eight cards in blaster boxes.1 Autograph insert per hobby box2 Icon inserts per hobby boxAll-Time Alumni and National Champion insertsNCAA All-American inserts1 of the 7 Mini national cham [..] > read more

Playing Table Soccer

Published on 2012-02-08 21:16:00

If you know me, you know that I do enjoy having my fun playing slots at casinos. But there's another game I used to have a lot of fun with.I used to be very active into bowling leagues before I got into my current line work that involves a lot of traveling.In fact, I would go to the bowling alley all the time on nights I wasn't involved in league play. One of the reasons why I did was to play the soccer foosball game they had there. Eventually, I got hooked on playing it.Depending on what nig [..] > read more

All Funked Up Site

Published on 2012-02-02 19:00:00

This is a quick post to update those that still follow this blog that my new site called All Funked Up is up now.It's a site where I'll post broadcasts and episodes of All Funked Up in which I'll talk about sports, wrestling, travel, and more.You'll also see that I have few galleries of photos to view as well as other features on the site. I may eventually add a blog to the site, but I'll decide that later.Anyway, you can click the logo above that I created that will take you to the site.Thanks [..] > read more

Happy Funkin New Year!

Published on 2012-01-02 22:10:00

It's 2012 and another 3-month absence for me from blogging on the site. As most of you know from following me on Twitter or Facebook, 2011 was a busy year for me which is evidenced by the fact I didn't blog much here. Nonetheless, it was my best year ever.From going to WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta to SummerSlam Axxess in Los Angeles as well as front row seats to two WWE Smackdown shows, I did my fair share of going to wrestling events. But I did so much more in those cities including a baseb [..] > read more

Really? Are You Funkin' Serious?

Published on 2011-10-07 11:25:00

I mean seriously, has it been 3 months since I posted a blog? Well, the answer is yes and it is obviously for good reason. Let's see if I can remember how to blog or what one is as I type this entry out as I tell you what I've been doing....Work, play, work, play....okay, you get the idea. I went back on the road in June and have been out of town every week working and taking in what those places I've been to has to offer. Sometimes, I've only had 1-day weekends, but the year I've had has be [..] > read more

Daily Income Career Network Payment Proof

Published on 2011-07-06 19:00:00

If you read my recent entry Is Daily Income Career Network Real?, here's a follow-up with proof of a payment from them sent to me today:I've gotten a few questions on here as well as elsewhere as to exactly what this is about. Simply, it is placing ads on various places across the internet. If you know how to copy and paste, then it's most beneficial because time efficiency is very important.They pay daily which means you could actually earn money the very day you start! And it is 100 percent [..] > read more

Is Daily Income Career Network Real?

Published on 2011-06-29 18:30:00

Whether the Daily Income Career Network is real or not, it's a question that has been asked repeatedly by those interested in trying it out.I can in fact say that this is real and what they say is true. It's a real opportunity to make extra money th > read more

Happy Birthday Kayce!

Published on 2011-06-18 07:50:00

It is a day late(almost two days late in her country), but yesterday was the birthday of my very good blogging friend Kayce. Her first name is Karen and she is a drop-dead gorgeous Filipino woman who is married as a stay-at-home mom to her children. > read more

A Frank Angle Movie!

Published on 2011-06-12 12:00:00

Note: This is NOT to be taken seriously, and is only for fun. Please check the credits to see the bloggers I listed on the poster. You can click the poster for a better look.A Frank AngleStarring Frank Angle, Larry NovakDirector/Writer: David FunkCh > read more

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Pics!

Published on 2011-06-09 09:00:00

As I continue on with my Atlanta vacation, this entry focuses on the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.Since I had a CityPass, I was able to view an iMax show which featured a show called Animalopolis. It was a great look at animals from around the > read more

Top 10 Sports Teams of the 1960s!

Published on 2011-06-08 10:10:00

I'm going to provide my picks for the best teams in the 1960s. I'm factoring in championships, playoff appearances, amount of winning and losing seasons, and overall consistency throughout the decade. This isn't a list of the best teams in an individ > read more

Bluedreamer Wins FCSB for May 2011!

Published on 2011-06-04 12:43:00

The month of May is over and that only means that summer is here for us residents in the USA.In the month of May, Milton aka bluedreamer who is from the Philippines, garnered the most points on this site's First Commenter Scoreboard(FCSB) for the fir > read more

Wrestling Legend Randy Savage Dies at age 58

Published on 2011-05-20 22:37:00

As most wrestling fans around the world have heard, wrestling legend Randy "Macho Man" Savage(real name Randall Mario Poffo) died earlier today at the age of 58. He died of a heart attack behind the wheel of his vehicle which led to him going off th > read more

Happy Birthday Shemah!

Published on 2011-05-19 12:50:00

May 19 is the birthday of my good blogging friend Shemah. Not only does she have a blog at My Sweet Escape, but she has two more at Never Enough Stuff and Reel Madhouse.I met Shemah about a year or so ago since we have many of the same common blogge > read more

World of Coca-Cola Museum Pics!

Published on 2011-05-18 08:35:00

After my visit to the CNN Studios, my next stop on my first day on my Atlanta vacation was the World of Coca-Cola museum.The taste of Coca-Cola was born in Atlanta in 1886, and this month begins their 125th anniversary celebration. You can partake i > read more

WrestleMania XXVII Pics!

Published on 2011-05-16 10:00:00

I'm finally posting my WrestleMania XXVII pics that I took when the event happened on April 3, 2011 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. It was the first time I've ever been to a WrestleMania event. And after attending WrestleMania week, it sure won > read more

WrestleMania Axxess: April 3, 2011

Published on 2011-05-15 09:00:00

It was on the day WrestleMania XXVII was set to take place that the last sessions of Axxess also happened as I attended both the morning(8am-12pm) and afternoon(12:30-4:30) events.When I first arrived inside the morning session, I immediately went to > read more

2011 WWE Hall of Fame Pics!

Published on 2011-05-12 14:13:00

After attending my second WrestleMania Axxess session on the day before WrestleMania XXVII, I was set to attend that night's WWE Hall of Fame inductions.The "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels highlighted a great class for this year's inductees which als > read more

CNN Studios Atlanta Pics!

Published on 2011-05-10 20:37:00

Before I attended any WWE events in Atlanta during WrestleMania week, I went to CNN Studios and took a VIP tour. It was an awesome time as I got to see live broadcasts inside the studios as they were happening.Inside the CNN building is a mall slamm > read more

3rd Blogoversary Award From Lainy & Windy!

Published on 2011-05-07 10:03:00

When looking at Lainy's Musings 3rd Blogoversary - The Sequel, I noticed that she gave out awards to the top commenters on her blog for the previous three years. I was fortunate to be one of them.Windy was the one who designed these awards for the t > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Rosa Mendes!

Published on 2011-05-05 08:00:00

This is my last WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shot with this entry focusing on WWE Diva Rosa Mendes.Mendes was born in Vancouver, but she is of Czech and Costa Rican descent. She was a highly active girl where she eventually trained in kickboxing and Ju > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Kaitlyn!

Published on 2011-05-04 09:00:00

I'm finally continuing on with my WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots with this entry focusing on WWE Diva Kaitlyn.Kaitlyn was involved in bodybuilding/fitness competitions prior to signing with the WWE. In fact, she finished in fifth place in the Arnol > read more

WWE Smackdown Pics 4/26/11 Tapings!

Published on 2011-05-03 13:10:00

As some of you know that follow me on Twitter and/or Facebook, I went to WWE Raw last Monday and met The Miz before then, too.The next night, I was front row ringside for the Smackdown! tapings which included NXT Redemption, too. As a bonus, we were > read more

Bill V and Caroline May Ling Win FCSB for April 2011!

Published on 2011-05-01 21:17:00

The month of April is now over, and there are new winners for the FCSB. Yes, I said winners in plural form.That's because Bill V and Caroline May Ling tied for the most FCSB points in the month of April. Mariuca, who has been a nearly a permanent f > read more

WWE Raw Pics 4/25/11; Meeting The Miz!

Published on 2011-04-28 15:50:00

I decided a week or so ago that I wanted to go out to Raleigh for Monday Night Raw at the RBC Center before going to Smackdown! in Greensboro on Tuesday. I know Greensboro well having lived closed to there for a long time, and so another trip to see > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Gail Kim!

Published on 2011-04-24 20:13:00

It's time for another WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shot with this entry focusing on WWE Diva Gail Kim.Kim is of Korean descent and was born in Toronto where she would eventually start her wrestling career on their independent circuit.In 2002, she signed > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: R-Truth!

Published on 2011-04-21 13:53:00

As I continue on with the series of WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots, this entry will focus on superstar Ron Killings aka R-Truth.Killings was born in Atlanta, GA, but grew up in Charlotte, NC. He was very determined to become a rapper in the music i > read more

WrestleMania Axxess: April 2, 2011

Published on 2011-04-20 13:51:00

After my first WrestleMania Axxess the night before, I was back at it the following Saturday morning.I wore casual attire because the WWE Hall of Fame was taking place that night at the Phillips Arena which is what we were told to wear. I only had t > read more

WrestleMania 27 Axxess: April 1, 2011

Published on 2011-04-19 13:02:00

It was no April Fools Day joke this year as this was the first time that I've attended a WrestleMania Axxess session. And wow, what a time it it was!I originally bought the ticket two weeks prior to this, and seen that stars such as John Cena, Jim R > read more

Mariuca Wins FCSB Again for March 2011!

Published on 2011-04-18 11:02:00

This is a really late post to announce the FCSB for the month of March. Mariuca once again continued her dominance in the month of March to win the FCSB(First Commenter Scoreboard).For those that don't know about the FCSB, I award a point to the fir > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Kelly Kelly

Published on 2011-04-17 11:00:00

As I resume my WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots, this entry will focus on Kelly Kelly.Barbie Blank aka Kelly Kelly, like many of the other Divas, was a successful model that was spotted by the WWE and invited for a try-out in which she was eventually > read more

WrestleMania 27 Recap & Thoughts

Published on 2011-04-16 11:55:00

I know this is really late, but I'm going to go ahead and post my WrestleMania 27 recap to go along with thoughts since I attended the event. I was happy to have been a part of this event having not known up until two weeks before if I was going to > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Eve Torres!

Published on 2011-04-13 09:24:00

As we continue on with the WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots, this entry will focus on Eve Torres.Before she began her WWE career, she earned a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Southern Cal. The multi-talented woman also got into modeli > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: The Bella Twins!

Published on 2011-04-12 09:47:00

Now onto the sixth installment of this series which will feature the Bella Twins! This picture was also taken Saturday morning which was the day before WrestleMania XXVII.Nikki & Brie Bella are the pair of red-hot twins that have caused opponents co > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Tamina!

Published on 2011-04-11 10:00:00

This is my fifth installment of my WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots with this one being Tamina! She was the second diva I got a pic with on the Saturday before WrestleMania XXVII. In case you're wondering, I was in casual attire because that is the > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Alicia Fox!

Published on 2011-04-10 10:20:00

My fourth installment of the WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots is Alicia Fox. She was one of the Divas in the pic from the third post which featured Maryse.Like many WWE Divas, Fox was a model before getting into the promotion. She started out with a > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Maryse!

Published on 2011-04-08 12:39:00

In my third installment of my WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots is the Sexiest of Sexy Maryse! After you see her up close, you'll see exactly why she is just that.She is a French Canadian, successful glamour model, and is a 2-time WWE Divas Champion. > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Natalya!

Published on 2011-04-07 12:41:00

In case you missed it yesterday, I started with a series of photos I was fortunate to take with WWE stars and Divas(mainly Divas). You can check out the first WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shot with Melina!The second Diva I had the privilege of meeting > read more

WrestleMania Axxess Photo Shots: Melina!

Published on 2011-04-06 11:50:00

Since I was very fortunate to have gotten pics with WWE stars and divas during WrestleMania week, I'm gonna post them one at a time(unless I got multiple pics with them). Besides, if I posted all the pics at once, my laptop would explode from it bei > read more

WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Published on 2011-03-29 20:53:00

The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 2 from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. It is the night before WrestleMania XXVII.This year's class features legends that graced the squared circle in the WWE and other promotions, too. > read more

Tag From Caroline!

Published on 2011-03-28 09:25:00

Well, it is nearly time for me to take a vacation when I leave for Atlanta this Thursday. Yesterday, I came across a tag from good blogger friend that lives in Malaysia named Caroline. So she tagged me with this one, and here I am to post this.1) D > read more

Lainy's Musings 3rd Blogoversary: The Gravatar Contest

Published on 2011-03-25 09:54:00

My Filipino blogging friend Lainy is celebrating her 3rd anniversary of blogging with her 3rd Blogoversary. This year, it is the Gravatar Contest. It is a simple contest that she's inviting you to join in on. So stop by her blog for details and fo > read more

Will Blog For Food Movie!

Published on 2011-03-24 11:35:00

Note: This is NOT to be taken seriously, and is only for fun. Please check the credits to see the bloggers I listed on the poster. You can click the poster for a better look.Will Blog For FoodStarring David Funk, Jenny HanssonCameo Appearances by Amy > read more

Collectible Supplies

Published on 2011-03-23 09:40:00

It's no secret to anyone that has read my blogs that I'm an avid sports fan and memorabilia collector. When I was a kid, I was like many other kids in that I collected baseball cards before getting into other sports cards especially football. I sti > read more

WWE Stars Who Played NCAA Basketball

Published on 2011-03-22 12:18:00

Since the NCAA Tournament is underway as of now and the WWE's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, is around the corner, I'm making this post. As all wrestling fans are aware of, many wrestlers were involved in collegiate and/or professional ath > read more

Blugging Empire Starring Maxi Velasco

Published on 2011-03-21 14:50:00

Note: This is NOT to be taken seriously, and is only for fun. Please check the credits to see the bloggers I listed on the poster. You can click the poster for a better look.Blugging EmpireStarring Mary Anne Velasco as Maxi, David FunkCameo Appearanc > read more

Score Fantasy Sports Site!

Published on 2011-03-20 11:22:00

If you have a love for sports and fantasy sports, then Score is a place for you.At Score, you can participate in fantasy baseball, basketball, football, and hockey as well as other sports challenges.You can participate in many sports categories to ea > read more

Update From Basic Bloganomics

Published on 2011-03-18 11:10:00

Since the first week in February, my time with blogging has been limited due to my work schedule. I had been traveling to the southeastern USA working overnights with little time off in between the three projects I was on. It was truly tiring to sa > read more

Mariuca Wins FCSB for February 2011!

Published on 2011-03-05 11:00:00

It comes as no surprise that Mariuca returned to the throne of the First Commenter Scoreboard by getting the most points for the month of February. It is the second time in as many tries that she has won it for February having done so last year, too > read more

Happy Belated Birthday Frank!

Published on 2011-02-20 10:50:00

February 17 was the birthday of my good friend Frank, who writes on A Frank Angle. I was very busy on my job assignment, and wasn't online much as a result. Frank and I have known each other online for about three years and both of us at one time c > read more

Museum of York County Pics!

Published on 2011-02-19 12:52:00

The last place I was sent to for work was in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The assignment itself was a very busy one, but I did get a chance to go to the Museum of York County early in my stay there.The Museum of York County opened in 1950 as the Child > read more

Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl XLV

Published on 2011-02-07 10:09:00

Super Bowl XLV is now in the books, and the Green Bay Packers won their 13th NFL Championship in their storied history by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns.The Pack > read more

Our Stories Starring Caroline May Ling & Eric Lee!

Published on 2011-02-06 14:04:00

Note: This is NOT to be taken seriously, and is only for fun. Please check the credits to see the bloggers I listed on the poster. You can click the poster for a better look.Our StoriesStarring Caroline May Ling & Eric LeeCameo appearances by Mariuc > read more

Pics From Palatka, Florida

Published on 2011-02-04 16:40:00

Two weeks ago, I went to Palatka, Florida on job assignment. I stayed there until last Wednesday. There isn't a whole lot to do in Palatka, but the hotel I stayed at had some nice views from outside our building. The closest city to Palatka that h > read more

Blogger Survey From Lainy!

Published on 2011-02-03 10:29:00

I received this from my very good friend Lainy of Lainy's Musings, and I've decided to go ahead and post it. So here are my questions and answers:1. If you have pets, do you see them as merely animals, or are they members of your family?I don't have > read more

Super Bowl XLV Preview & Prediction

Published on 2011-02-02 09:45:00

Super Bowl XLV is coming this Sunday as Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas hosts the big event with the Pittsburgh Steelers facing the Green Bay Packers. Even though my favorite team, the Chicago Bears, lost to the Packers, I would love to be there > read more

Monica Wins FCSB for January 2011!

Published on 2011-02-01 08:58:00

The first month of 2011 is now over, and the red-hot Monica of Turn-U-Off had the most points on the FCSB(First Commenter Scoreboard) for January. Monica's birthday was on the 28th, and this is the second time she has won the FCSB for the month of J > read more

WWE Royal Rumble Recap & Thoughts

Published on 2011-01-31 08:10:00

For those who follow me on Twitter, you noticed last night that I was tweeting about the WWE Royal Rumble event. So here is a recap and my thoughts on each match, too:World Heavyweight Championship: Edge(c) defeats Dolph ZigglerEdge winning this on > read more

Stylish Blogger Award

Published on 2011-01-29 09:56:00

I received this award from Karith who writes on Pinay Expat Blogger. I never thought anyone would think this blog is stylish, but rather a little dare I say....out there. Of course, then the question becomes where is "there" at? I'd say this blog > read more

Happy Birthday Monica!

Published on 2011-01-28 09:42:00

Today is the birthday of my Malaysian blogger friend Monica, although it is nearly the 29th of January in her country as I'm typing this.She won't be online for three weeks due to her celebrating the Chinese New Year away from home.I met Monica throu > read more

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Pics!

Published on 2011-01-18 12:03:00

In December of last year, I was in the Tampa area working on a new account for my company. I, along with four other co-workers, went to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. I didn't win anything the first time visiting.In January, we were se > read more

Green Bay Packers Win First Super Bowl on January 15, 1967

Published on 2011-01-15 15:21:00

On January 15, 1967, the first of what would be the most watched annual sporting event had taken place. It was on this day that the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers faced off against the AFL Champion Kansas City Chiefs in the first World Championship > read more

Blogging With Children Starring Shydub!

Published on 2011-01-04 20:42:00

Note: This is NOT to be taken seriously, and is only for fun. Please check the credits to see the bloggers I listed on the poster.Blogging With ChildrenStarring: Sheila Worthington as Shydub, Joe Worthington, Jake Worthington, Justine WorthingtonCam > read more

Make Money at Shutterstock

Published on 2011-01-03 21:54:00

Shutterstock is a service where you can submit photos for sale, and they pay you each time they're downloaded. You can sign-up for free to get started.So if you take a lot of photos and own a digital camera, then chances are that you can make some m > read more

Mariuca Wins FSCB To Close 2010!

Published on 2011-01-01 14:32:00

It is now 2011, but it comes as no surprise as to who finished 2010 by winning the FCSB(First Commenter Scoreboard) on Basic Bloganomics!Mariuca(the creator of the FCSB) won for the 8th time(including one tie) in 2010 by finishing first in the month > read more

My 2010 Year in Review!

Published on 2010-12-31 08:00:00

The year 2010 has finally come to an end, and what a year it was for me personally. I thought 2009 was great being on the West Coast and vacationing to Dallas, Texas. However, this year topped that in a big way.The year started out slowly because o > read more