tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50030922024-03-08T11:01:47.815-05:00loudpoet.com: guy stuff(Husband + Father)Writer / Malcontent = Guy LeCharles GonzalezGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.comBlogger687125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-48991304444410358942008-01-01T23:43:00.000-05:002008-01-01T23:44:32.914-05:00It's a new year so it must be time for me to relaunch one of my websites, right? While Spindle's official launch isn't until January 9th, I snuck in some work on my own website, loudpoet.com, over the past two days and have officially relaunched it today. It will once again be Command Central for all things Guy: Writer while Vox will be for the more personal stuff, like family updates, silly Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1165851464654344552006-12-11T10:37:00.000-05:002006-12-11T10:37:44.686-05:00SNL Skewers Mel GibsonPriceless!(NOTE: I still plan to see the movie, though.)Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1164924761606683682006-11-30T17:09:00.000-05:002006-11-30T17:12:41.676-05:00My New RealityIt's been 2.5 months now since I made the transition from marketing to sales, and so far, despite the exponentially increased workload and almost total lack of free time, I'm still pleased with the decision.It was admittedly a bit nerve-wracking to leave behind 13+ years of experience on one side of the fence to effectively go put my money where my mouth was, but having my first signed contract Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1163733592849660782006-11-16T22:15:00.000-05:002006-11-16T22:19:52.883-05:00Call me muy lame-o!So, I'm in Boston with a free night, an expense account and my first appointment tomorrow not until 10am and a mere three blocks away from my hotel and I...1) Walked 5 blocks over to Faneuil Hall and had dinner at a divey Mexican restaurant I could afford on my own;2) Rushed back to my room to catch Grey's Anatomy.I am a disgrace to the sales profession!Earlier in the day, I got lost several Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1163651597133363002006-11-15T23:21:00.000-05:002006-11-16T05:53:33.276-05:00Life of a Salesman and other stuffHeading up to Boston tomorrow (8am flight!) for five meetings in two days, pitching the two magazines that really attracted me to the position in the first place. (There's five I sell for altogether, but three of them are pretty well established and don't have as much new ground to break.) Two existing clients, one newish client (my first sale) and two brand-spanking new ones. If I can pull some Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1161313786737963952006-10-19T23:08:00.000-04:002006-10-20T00:00:12.320-04:00Catch of the Year!"The strength to be there."Indeed!11:52pm Update:Shit! Losing sucks, but you have to go down swinging, not staring at strike three. Shit!Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1160878796375647652006-10-14T22:11:00.000-04:002006-10-14T22:24:32.630-04:00Random Thoughts and a FlashbackWork's starting to develop a rhythm; staccato, perhaps, but a rhythm, nevertheless.I haven't stepped on a scale to confirm it, but my pants have been telling me I've gained back the 10+ pounds I lost over the summer. The bike I got for my birthday has been used twice since August, and the elliptical bike we bought last month is already a clothes hanger. There simply isn't time for exercising.As aGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1159796147232083252006-10-02T09:35:00.000-04:002006-10-02T09:35:47.263-04:00Me, InterviewedIt's been a while since the tables were turned and someone interviewed me, but Bloggasm's Simon Owens seemed to think I had something to offer, doing a little research beforehand and asking some really interesting questions.Get to know me a little better: Interview with Guy LeCharles Gonzalez from Comic Book CommentaryIn other news, my return to regular blogging is at least a few weeks away, and Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1158635946791224932006-09-18T23:03:00.000-04:002006-09-18T23:22:07.016-04:00Where'd You Go?Does anyone even read this thing any more?For the three or so of you who are still checking in, a quick update: I finally found a new job! After 14 years in various types of publishing-related marketing, I'm stepping up to the next rung on the ladder and moving into sales.No, it's not American Express redux! I can think of a million better ways to have my soul die a death of a thousand cuts and IGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1156172893896631232006-08-21T11:05:00.000-04:002006-08-21T11:19:41.723-04:00Muthaf**kin' Snakes!It was everything I hoped it would be! Instant cult classic!Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1156122945932392032006-08-20T21:13:00.000-04:002006-08-20T21:15:45.946-04:00Party Time!Thanks to Stephanie for the pic.Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1155917896489382572006-08-18T12:17:00.000-04:002006-08-18T12:24:38.180-04:00Celebrity Look-AlikesI don't know some of these people, and a couple of them are a serious reach, but it's kind of interesting. (via Phil)Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1155866068390727392006-08-17T21:51:00.000-04:002006-08-18T12:21:49.893-04:00Come on ride the trains...What trains of the world have you been on? (via Adam) Got at b3co.com!Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1155736503541302082006-08-16T09:52:00.000-04:002006-08-16T09:55:03.566-04:00Happy Birthday to Me!Come drink with me tonight at Botanica, 7:30pm - until...Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1153366450471692212006-07-19T23:31:00.000-04:002006-07-19T23:44:38.833-04:00Parent's Day at Summer CampIsaac's Day Camp held its Parent's Day today, busing a sweaty microcosm of the Bronx up to the woods of Pearl River for a few hours to see how much fun the kids are having every day, and why they fall asleep so easily at bedtime! Isaac was already in the pool for their morning swim when we arrived, and I caught about 15-20 minutes of him happily holding his breath underwater and splashing aroundGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1153242028262836822006-07-18T12:57:00.000-04:002006-07-18T13:00:28.273-04:00They Said it Wouldn't Last!Salomé and I celebrate our 8th anniversary today!Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1152643880304753612006-07-11T14:45:00.000-04:002006-07-11T14:51:20.320-04:00Hot Butter on Breakfast ToastThe company softball season is rolling along, and after a tough loss last night we are now 4-2, with three games remaining in the regular season. Last two games I played center field and moved up to the second spot in the batting order and have done quite well. Plan on switching back to SS, though, as the main field we play on is rather small and you don't so much as play center field as you Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1151689212772181282006-06-30T13:36:00.000-04:002006-06-30T13:40:12.796-04:00Renaldo BalkmanI'm not a big basketball fan, and I stopped following the Knicks after Jeff Van Gundy left town, but this was funny:9:36 -- There are those moments in sports when you expect something great, and then it actually happens. And then there are those rare moments in sports when you expect something great, and something even greater happens. This was one of those moments: The Knicks on the clock, the Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1151685581531694762006-06-30T12:25:00.000-04:002006-06-30T12:46:50.993-04:00Me, Me, Me Meme1. What time did you get up this morning?7am 2. Diamonds or Pearls?Silver3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?X3: The Last Stand4. What is your favorite TV show?Grey's Anatomy5. What did you have for breakfast this morning?Coffee6. What is your middle name?LeCharles7. What is your favorite cuisine?I like a wide range of food, but I got in trouble last time for not saying "Anything my Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1151350144992647152006-06-26T15:28:00.000-04:002006-06-26T15:29:05.006-04:00What Does Your Birth Date Mean?Your Birthdate: August 16You're incredibly introverted and introspective. You live inside your head.You spend a lot of alone time meditating and thinking.People see you as withdrawn, and at times they are right.You are caring and deep, but it may be difficult for you to show this side of yourself.Your strength: Your original approach to thinkingYour weakness: You tend to shy away from othersYour Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1151349342971592022006-06-26T15:03:00.000-04:002006-06-26T15:17:03.140-04:005 Things TagomemeVia Salomé; now consider yourself tagged!5 things in my refrigerator:1. Nestlé Quik Chocolate Syrup2. Nathan's Brown Mustard3. Gallon water dispenser4. Assorted chocolate candies5. 4 bottles of Heineken5 things in my closet:1. Shirts2. Pants3. Shoes4. Comic books5. My old Vectrex system5 things in my pursebag:1. Gameboy Advance SP2. MP3 player3. Composition notebook4. Cell phone5. Plastic baggie Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1151081168389021402006-06-23T12:45:00.000-04:002006-06-23T15:39:54.066-04:00ego surfingGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1150898601233382542006-06-21T09:56:00.000-04:002006-06-21T10:03:56.906-04:00Isaac the Graduate!Isaac graduated from kindergarten last Wednesday, and thus ends his indoctrination into Catholicism! Next year...public school.Seriously, though, as much as I hated their incessant nickel-and-dime fundraising (we drew the line at the not-so-nickel-and-dime $25 raffle tickets!) and their tendency to close because it was snowing in Pennsylvania, Isaac learned a lot this year. He can read on his ownGuy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1149699523740861122006-06-07T12:46:00.000-04:002006-06-08T11:14:24.113-04:00Rolling With the PunchesThat's pretty much my rule of thumb when it comes to life in general: roll with the punches and wait for an opening to land your own, and when you do, make it a good one. Sometimes, though, life delivers a vicious flurry and you just need put up your dukes and start hitting back or you'll get knocked out.I'm developing a plan for the rest of the year that will culminate in my not only Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5003092.post-1148573965294963082006-05-25T12:17:00.000-04:002006-05-25T12:19:25.353-04:00CrossroadsThe problem with blogging so infrequently is that things pile up to the point where there's just too much to cover and I end up not covering anything. Bleh.Long story short, things change, all the time, and sometimes there's the sense that there's a reason for it, a master plan, and other times, it seems random as a three-legged dog ordering a drink at your favorite bar.The "Dream Apartment" in Guy LeCharles Gonzalezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17113334407249093149noreply@blogger.com0