So, it seems that I might be 100% Mexican after all. For some weird reason I’ve been listening to old Mexican music. A mixture of ballads and country in Spanish called Rancheras (Ranch music). Music from such artist as Pedro Infante, Pedro Negrete, and Vicente Fernandez, perhaps the American equivalents to Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin.

Now, there seems to be something soothing about this music, times were different out in the ranch… The term "macho" was used without the bat of an eye. These artists embodied a lot of the Mexican stereotypes that seem to still linger in today’s society. They were gun slinging drunkards always looking to make a conquest. However, regardless of the debauchery; family, friendship, and true love were their primary purpose in life.

A couple of songs that stand out in particular and a quick short translation:

Jorge Negrete y Pedro Infante

So, is touchups one word or two?

Anyway, finally got around to taking care of some security fixes that were needed. Also, updated the Spamx plugin which makes getting rid of all those beautiful spam comments a breeze.

Enjoy,

~david macias

Prisoner of work.

Last night, Friday night, time to party. What did I do? Was in bed by 10 PM, like a good little boy. Now, its Saturday night, what am I doing? I’m on a comference call, probably will be on this call for a couple of hours.

I love work and work loves me.

~david macias

I might have to stop playing soccer for some time. It has been 4 straight weeks of reinjurying myself.

That is all.