Who says you can’t be broke and have fun!?

Happy hump day,

Being broke is not fun, sometimes feels like it puts a hold on happiness and other positive emotions. But who says you can’t still find ways to have fun? See, we were all a little tight on money this past week. We wanted to do something as the weekend came to an end. We even suggested $3 bowling, Jordan declined this suggestion. Because he goes into “Man Mode.” For example, Keke(his wife) ask about the cheap bowling. Jordan’s reply: “Oh sure, $3 plus $3 is $6.(Because we can’t add) Plus gas money to get there, plus someone will probably want to eat some sort of snack, going out always has extra expenses. We have things that need to be paid, and we have just enough to do that… so NO.” Totally understand it though, I can be the same. Anyways, after brainstorming and getting nowhere. Jordan decides he will convince my wife to come play airsoft in the woods with us… by threatening her with an airsoft gun. Didn’t work too well, she decided to sleep. Though me and Keke were waiting for Jordan upstairs with airsoft rifles and shotguns. It then turns into bb’s flying all over the place and Jordan yelping in pain. So we decided to turn the house into an airsoft arena. Now, this was not just throwing on eye protection and breaking out our pistols. We moved the couches around, flipped the table as a bunker, big pieces of cardboard, laundry baskets, chairs, boogie boards, blankets, baby mattresses, all scattered and set up as bunkers. We then played multiple rounds of “King of the Hall” (Whoever could hold in the hall the longest without getting shot wins) We were suited up and played it for hours. By the end, about 500 bb’s were scattered everywhere, but hey, we get to reuse them. We cleaned everything back the way it was within 15 minutes. So those with breakable items, lots of windows, small children, scared of pain, and those that don’t want holes in their blinds… this may not be the game for you. We came away with a few head shot wounds, finger wounds and bruised arms. But had a blast! My wife woke up as we were cleaning, she just gave me that “I don’t even want to know” face. (All men know which one I’m talking about)

This is the crazy life of a Brown/Pipitone – Never dull.

Tight on money? Don’t let that keep you down or from having fun!

NFL: Defend The Prize, Ravens Season Outlook

Great read!

Heads Or Tails

Fresh off their 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, the Baltimore Ravens begin their title defense Thursday night in Denver against the Denver Broncos. This sets up a rematch from last years divisional playoff game that was arguably the best game of the entire 2012 season. A game that the Ravens won in dramatic fashion in route to the team’s first Super Bowl championship since the year 2000. The MVP of that Super Bowl in 2000 was NFL icon Ray Lewis. The star linebacker played in the league 17 years, all with the Ravens. Lewis who played in 228 games (started 227) compiled 2,061 tackles, 41.5 sacks and 31 interceptions, making Lewis one of the greatest ever at his position and the greatest in Baltimore Raven history. However, the 2013 Baltimore Ravens look a little different. Ray Lewis retired from football following…

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Wow What a Day!!

Another side to today’s adventures!

In case you were WONDERING..

Once upon a time, there was this…

Haha I wont do that. But really today has been a day! Soooo let me preface this story by saying I know nothing about cars. With that being said there was a squeaking noise that came from under the hood of the car. I (not knowing anything about cars) thought that it was my air conditioning fan belt (if that even exist IDK) because it seemed to me that it only happened when I turned on the air. So again being me I assumed that everything was going to be okay, I just wasn’t going to have air for a while.

So one day the like last week, the squeaking STOPPED (I don’t think I said this before but I thought the belt just needed some WD-40! Silly girl, Cars are for men lol jk), and I just assumed (again) that it fixed…

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Big Repairs and Bigger Prayers…

Good day,

I hope everyone has had a good week as we approach the half-way mark. No complaints here!

Today, I realized how big the repair/replace list was getting and how quickly it can increase. See, there is one house… and me, my wife, my wife’s brother, my wife’s brother’s wife. 2 married couples sharing one home and actually we get along pretty great for the most part. Arose this morning with not much on the agenda. But soon changed, as car trouble began. Okay, add the Scion to the repair list with the refrigerator, lawn mower, flooring, vacuum, PT cruiser’s brake pads, etc. This was more of an “Immediate repair” though. Because the second car was needed. So after riding to the part store with Jordan(brother-in-law.) We picked up a new battery and replaced the old one for Jordan’s wife, Keke. On our way home we noticed the battery light was still on, telling me it wasn’t getting charged. Really didn’t like the sound of replacing an alternator. Went out to check on the serpentine belt and… nothing was there. Well that explains a lot. I am much happier with just replacing a belt. Though Jordan’s bank account wasn’t that thrilled; more parts needed just after purchasing a new battery. Anyways, we set out to replace this belt with a socket set and bent socket bar. Okay, so this was a bit more difficult than we anticipated. But we got it done, it was done right, and we were happy to see everything running smoothly(After months of horrible screeching noises.) Came home like true men and played Madden. My lovely wife, Kalyn, cooked dinner for us after getting off work. Can’t go wrong with Hamburgers. Thinking back on today, I realize how blessed we are. God provides us with all that we need and His timing is never late. Now we pray for provisions and we believe that He will come through. But faith without action is dead. Today, we put action into our faith. Everything came together simply and we lack for nothing. So despite all the repairs needed, our prayers are always heard. And as for this household, we serve the Lord. We trust in His name.

Quick question or rather something to ponder on: What is one of the things in life you are most thankful for?

I am very thankful for such a wonderful wife who stands beside me. Beautiful inside and out!

Hello, fellow bloggers and readers…

Well, I suppose with this being my first blog I should introduce myself. I am Tyler, the name “T-mac” just comes from a past nickname and stage name. I will try to blog frequently. About what, you ask? Everything from my views on Christianity, God, Marriage, Sports, Music, and life as a Brown/Pipitone. (That should keep you entertained enough) So… until tomorrow, I will end this short introduction blog with a Bible verse/blessing. (How cliché, right?) “Dear brothers and sisters, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight. And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.” – 1 John 3:21-23