PAPA reveals his Surprise Package
October 1, 2009
PAPA is back!
So, before I get started, I want to thank everyone for all the comments, emails, facebook and twitter birthday messages and for the Paypal donations. As Diggy, one of the best guys on the Internet, was first to report: that Donate button really does work!
The trip to Big Sur from LA is about 6 hours, plus or minus traffic, but not all traffic is a bad thing. Take this truck, for example.
I spotted the girl’s face from about a mile away and had to see what it was all about. As I sped up got closer I could see above her big smile the words: “the joy of eating” which struck me as odd because… she’s not eating anything.
I pulled around the other side just to make sure I wasn’t missing anything, (a fork, knife, bowl of ice cream, something), but it was just her face again. For all we know she could have just made cheer squad. Or joined the chess club. Sara Lee, sorry. I won’t be buying your pies. And is it just me or are our kids eating enough already?
Anyway…the secret package!
Ana filmed this video on my birthday eve…with Sienna on her lap. Listen closely and you can hear Sienna me. 
(Special thanks to Youtube for making the dark video even darker.)
Enjoy [pop out video]
Happy 36, right!
If you remember I had this:
But this was boring….and a little too Hanna Montanish. So I thought: “What could make it more fun — and POP?”
That’s when I found these smiley stress balls on-line(the secret order).
Carefully, I cut a hole, filled with super glue and…
Voila!
The Smiley Mic!
Seriously, doesn’t it put a huge smile on your face? Imagine the face of the first person I try this out on. Imagine the first person receiving a shout out from the smiley mic! I know it would brighten my day!
But the smiley mic is small compared to what I have planned coming soon. I’ve decided: This will be the best year of my life. And I’m passing the fun onto YOU!
Finally, Cammie of Momsmaterial is one of the coolest people out there. Not only is she a celebrity to all the kids in her neighborhood, and eat spaghetti taco’s, she had her kids Taylor and Myles do this shout out for my birthday. I think my smile was as big as a Mac Truck. Or at least a SaraLee truck.
Enjoy! [ pop out video.]
Look like you had a wonderful day Bryan!
Heya!
Glad you had such a cool birthday! Thanks for the mention and link!
LOL at the smiley mic! Cool idea actually! I still need to work out how to get separate audio from video and later sync the two. Really want to make some high quality vids with Glen in Amsterdam.
Have an awesome weekend!
Cheers
Diggy
Now that’s my kind of mic! Excellent idea Brian! I can’t wait for the new videos!
I LOVE the mic and I know a roving reporter that would love to use it. I may have to order one and make my own “Cheerupnation” mic so we can send some more crazy videos your way!
I was laughing as you presented this, your typical fun self!
I am so glad to have an ally like you on my side that helps me keep things in perspective, share ideas and just cheer me on!
I am headed to our schools’s Fall Festival this afternoon. So, if all goes well, we may have some more cheering up and shout outs for cheerupnation.
And I must say, those kids are the cutest! They must have a VERY proud momma! (ok, I am biased & yes, they are mine)
By the way, I used my new Flip HD minicam (which I LOVE). And it took me about 2 mins to download, add a title and music and share.
Thanks for sharing and sooo excited about this year and what is in store for you and this site!
Have a GREAT day!
Putting a smile on my face? Of course… it does the job quite nicely.
Welcome back, Brian!
Damn! I missed the actual day. You know, I read the post about you putting up the signs in your cubicle, and the only thought to cross my mind was, ‘Brian’s such a funny guy!’ For some reason, I didn’t think ‘Wish the guy a Happy Birthday!’
Well, here’s to a Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you had the best one ever!
And I love smiley face mic cover. I tried to go to the website on the package, but couldn’t guess what you wouldn’t want on that site.
*claps until hands turn red*
Love the smiley mic!
Maybe that’s supposed to be food on the side of her mouth?
Anyways….HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Guess what? Chicken butt. I totally missed your birthday and that sucks.
Happy belated Birthday my friend. I am glad to see you are choosing to own your life. I’m happy to see the smiles. I was tickled to hear Miss Sienna singing to her daddy. American Idol in her future? I think you should totally let her rock that smiley mike.
Big love BP!
Doesn’t the girl on the truck have mustard on the corner of her mouth and a full Right cheek? Maybe I am seeing things!:)
Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?