Well, I'm gonna start this one off with a bang. My wife was "laid off" from her job. Of course, since Reaganomics began back in the 80's, that means she was fired. Probably couldn't have come at a worse time with the effect this vicious cycle economy has had on my main source of income, the auto industry.

I've been doing my best to stay calm through this so far, but it seems I have a kick me sign on my back and people are pushing all the wrong buttons. My wife has been inconsolable so far, not because she's out of work, but how it was handled. Calling her into a meeting at 7am in the morning to tell her to pack up her stuff and go.

The company's name is Tri-State Orthopaedics, and normally I wouldn't do this, but I'm asking everyone who reads my blog in Pittsburgh...Don't let one dime of your money be spent on this company. There are some circumstances that I'm not at liberty to discuss that make me feel this way, just trust me on this one. I am currently receiving treatment at their rehab facility and Friday will be my last treatment, thus they won't see another red cent from me.

Its funny how you drink the company Kool Aid, wear their colors, do what they want you to do, promote their brand, and waste your days working like a second class citizen just for them to kick you to the curb...with no warning.

It's time for everyone to get over this 'recession' we're in and start bringing the economy back. It's up to us as consumers to do it, not the government. It's all about attitude, and even we believe it will get better, it will. NOW START BELIEVING! Because I refuse to think we're gonna decay in this wasteland for any extended period of time.

That's my time

I'm gonna make this one brief because I just feel like I should post something on here...It's been about a week. And......begin.

I've been feeling a lot of frustration as of late with...well...everything. My job sucks (I know, I should be happy I have one with the way things are), the weather sucks, there's nothing really going on in sports (that I know of because ARod takes up the entire schedule), I still have a long way to go in physical therapy, and I'm just in a bad mood. I know I shouldn't be. I'm getting the ball rolling on my new footwear company, my best friend and I are developing a new website, and Spring is right around the corner, but I just can't shake this trough I'm in.

I need a vacation, a sundae, or a hooker (just kidding honey!).

I think I'm just spread way too thin. Between working 55 hours a week, running a business in my spare time, and developing these other ventures...I feel like I'm running in place. I don't have any 'me' time, and I won't have any coming any time soon.

I KNOW....BOO HOO!!!

Maybe I am just a whiner. I just need a good stretch of days to get me outta this. I'm usually a silver lining guy, but my 'normal' job has gotten me to wits-end. Hopefully, I can take that 55 hours a week off my 'to do' list shortly.

Alright! Enough of this pity party! Sorry you had to struggle through this bitch fest.

Lata!

-Collins

There's a lot to talk about everyone! I'm not quite sure where to begin, but I'll give it a shot. We'll start with the biggest story of the century apparently...No, not global warming.

A freakin' ROD!

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens thanks you for getting everyone off their backs. I'm not spending too much time on A-Rod...Not because I think its been over-covered (well, it has), but to tear down the media for making this the story of the century. Ok, ARod was on steroids...WHO CARES?!?!?! You do, apparently. Or at least the media thinks you do by shoving it down our throats 24/7. He didn't hurt anyone, except maybe himself, which he has every right to do. This has gotten so ridiculous that some moron asked President Obama about the ARod 'steroids scandal' in his first news conference! What the hell is going on here?!?!?! It would seem that there are steroid pushers on every corner in this country, hell-bent on shrinking testicles! America has its priorities way out of whack. Get it together people!

To tell me that all of baseball's greats were as clean as a whistle is about the most naive statement you can give me. How do we know? There was no testing then. And it didn't have to be steroids. Many players have come out to say they were taking a form of amphetamine to stay up for a 162 game season!

Stop with the witch hunt! I couldn't care less if ARod was rounding the bases with a needle sticking out of his arm as long as it makes the game more exciting. You don't see this uproar with the NFL...We want hulking beasts on the gridiron, but apparently there is too much 'integrity' in baseball. GO SCREW, SPORTS MEDIA!

On we go...

As mentioned before: President Obama's First Press Conference

Other than the idiotic questions he was asked that had nothing to do with the issues here, it was good. I have to hand it to Obama for not jumping off the podium and choking out the sources of questions involving: His 'dire' dialect, Iran, and of course ARod. We have a full blown shit storm in this country and these twits are worried about sugar-coating language, other countries, and of course ARod. ENOUGH!

The Death of Jeremy Lusk

For those who don't know him, he's a motocross rider. He was killed trying to pull off an amazing trick. It was truly a horrific crash, and its a shame that a 24 year old kid is dead.

Brett Favre Really Retires?!?!

Good riddance. Remember...Bears Fan.

Chris Brown Beats Up Rihanna

What a moron...I've been madder than hell in my life before. Maybe even mad enough to kill, but better judgement took over. Being a multi-million dollar recording artist, how couldn't cross your mind as you have your hand raised to another multi million dollar recording artist, what the repercussions of this might be? Especially considering they were both scheduled to play at the Grammys'. You know, the award show that recognizes your abilities as an artist and performer. Get your head out of your ass Brown! I know you must have it so bad...I'd love to have your problems up until you beat your smokin' hot girlfriend...badly. And for the record, I don't like either of their music.

James Whitmore Dies

Watch The Shawshank Redemption...Brooks was here!

This Just In: Ex-girlfriend files suit, says Roberto Alomar exposed her to AIDS!
AND
Miguel Tejada pleads guilty to perjury!

All you baseball players better run and hide. It sounds like Congress is organizing its own MLB Auschwitz. No one is safe...No one can hide. Everyone that has been on steroids, cocaine, or aspirin better come forward now because their gonna find out somehow! Prepare to be pulled out from under your beds and taken away in your sleep.

For the record, Roberto Alomar is a real scumbag. What he did is far beyond steroids, but it won't get nearly the press coverage.

Well, I'm nauseous from all this trash. I'm gonna go for now, but never fear...I'll return!

Jason 'the steroid pusher' Collins

Well folks, the Super Bowl was all that and a bag of chips...And I'm sad about it. Not because of the actual game, but what is to follow. 7 months of no football (I'm in mourning today) and 7 months of obnoxious Steeler fan gloating...ewwwwww! Congratulations to the Steelers for pulling out the win, and kudos (sorry Dan Dierdorf) to the Cardinals for living up to the hype. Especially one Larry Fitzgerald. After a tiring two weeks of ego stroking, he still lived up to the circus. Well done young man.

There is one football related activity to look forward to. The NFL Draft. I wonder who the Bears will take this year instead of a quarterback...hmmm. Rumor has it that they are in the hunt for Mr. Super Bowl Passing God himself, Kurt Warner. What a dumb move that would be by both parties. Warner moves to wear its cold and they don't have Fitz, Boldin, and Breaston and the Bears get a quarterback to mend the fence for one year. I hope it doesn't happen.

On to business. I keep plugging along the social media platforms getting my name plastered to every business networking site imaginable. Man, that is a full time job in and of itself. I don't know how Perry Belcher can keep up...Oh, wait. He doesn't work a soul destroying full time job that sucks the life right out of you. Kudos (sorry Dan Dierdorf) Perry. I'm not there yet, but you are sure as hell an inspiration to me. Here is a list of social media you can find me on:

1. Linkedin

2. Myspace

3. BetterNetWorker

4. Ecademy

5. Twitter

6. Facebook

7. Sta.rtup Biz

And of course, don't forget to check out http://www.vacationandbuildwealth.com http://www.themlmadvantage.net http://www.profitperclicknow.com http://www.madeintheshadetravel.com http://jasoncollins.buildingonabudget.com http://www.tothepowerof6.com and http://tinyurl.com/cmdhem

You know I love the shameless plugs!

Outta here for now everyone...bye bye