Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Well, PC's coming to town today. Long line of drinking ahead of us for the New Year's.
Monday, December 29, 2003
Who's the playoff champion of his fantasy football league? That'd be me! It was a come-from-behind victory (though that doesn't sound so good). A great day by LaDainian Tomlinson plus a -4 point outing by Tampa Bay's Brad Johnson clinched it for me.
Labels: fantasysports
Sunday, December 28, 2003
Does anyone else find "Fitness Celebrity" John Basedow a bit creepy? And I mean creepy in the most vile, disturbing way possible.
Saturday, December 27, 2003
From the "beggars can't be choosers" category: Iran has at least 20,000 people dead and more trapped beneath rubble and a representative of the official news agency is quoted as saying "assistance would be welcome from every corner of the globe other than Israel. " That's real nice.
Thursday, December 25, 2003
I had this crazy dream about me running with a group of people, all dressed relatively casual (I was wearing dress shoes and corduroys). The race is some sort of relay between several schools laid out sort of like the countries in EPCOT's World Showcase. Right before the race starts, I notice my shoe laces are untied. I bend down to tie them and they are really, really long. So long that I have to tuck the extra lace into one of my shoes (they other shoe's laces seem the same size). And when I'm done tying my shoes, everyone's already started the race. That doesn't seem to fair.
Labels: dreams
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
I just got back from seeing Lord of the Rings and I mistakenly went shopping at the mall afterwards. Besides the old, fat lady changing in the store and the mother dragging her kid by the forearm, there was the general chaos which had me hopping for a terrorist act right there. Too bad because I made it to my car just to sit in traffic for 45 minutes (versus the 15 it should take). Merry Christmas to me!
Monday, December 22, 2003
I was reading an article in ESPN the Magazine about Indian sports. You know you never hear about any Indian achievement in sports. They are a billion of them and there aren't any Indians playing soccer or basketball professionally (well, at least not in a league outside of the subcontinent). In the history of the modern Olympics, they've won 16 medals; in the most recent Games, they one a single bronze medal. That's like the reverse of shooting fish in a barrel. You'd figure somebody luck into something. That seems slightly off.
Sunday, December 21, 2003
Man, I just got out the car and heard a song from this band called The Darkness. More like The Crappiest. Jesus, they sucked something fierce. They've got a song called "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" that sounds so lame because it was. If you're going to go around having a name like The Darkness you've got to sound like you rock. And if not, a least have the common courtesy to take a second to come up with some sort of cover story to explain your lack of balls. And what makes the entire situation that much more worse is that some stoned dude in a bathroom called to request it (the song). What kind of sorry excuse for a human being is that worthless fucknaton? Probably an adequate reflection of the "band" The Darkness.
Saturday, December 20, 2003
Nothing better a slight cold exacerbate into a "my head is going to explode, literally" sort of cold over the course of four hours of flying. My sinus pounding lessened enough for me to drive to my folks place Thursday night. This was followed by taking every drug in my their medicine cabinet which had be passed out all day Friday. And my brother and his family will be here in a couple hours. Oh, that'll be fun.
Thursday, December 18, 2003
"Bush Can't Hold Alleged 'Dirty Bomb' Suspect." Wow, I didn't know Dubya had the time to personally hold criminal suspects.
I read a funny article recently. I can't recall what magazine it was in nor what it was about. Does that make it any less funny? Maybe. Just maybe.
I checked out the tree down at Zilker Park last night. That was nice. And I'm off for Christmas in Florida in a couple hours. I'm heading out today and coming back next Friday evening.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
This is the kind of stuff Bubba would love:
"It's weird, because Master and Commander is not 'a guy flick,' is it?" This was said by actress Julia Stiles in responses to comments that her new movie, Mona Lisa Smile, is a "chick flick." Well, Ms. Stiles, I hate to generalize, but there couldn't be a more clear definition of "chick flick" than the dreary, 'you go girl' images from the MNL commercials. And Master and Commander is a guy film. Unless the girl wants to see people shooting off canons and trying to keep from dying on the high seas. And if a girl does, she can give me a call.
"It's weird, because Master and Commander is not 'a guy flick,' is it?" This was said by actress Julia Stiles in responses to comments that her new movie, Mona Lisa Smile, is a "chick flick." Well, Ms. Stiles, I hate to generalize, but there couldn't be a more clear definition of "chick flick" than the dreary, 'you go girl' images from the MNL commercials. And Master and Commander is a guy film. Unless the girl wants to see people shooting off canons and trying to keep from dying on the high seas. And if a girl does, she can give me a call.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003
 Have I mentioned that Pavel Datsyuk's the man? I can't remember the last time a Red Wing was leading the NHL in scoring, but I do know that he's doing it right now. He had another awesome goal last night in Detroit's 4-1 win over the Panthers' of Florida. I doubt he'll keep up this pace but I'll take it while I can. |
   I had somebody outside my cube nearly break down in tears over their gingerbread house. Turns out their dog somehow knocked a chair over and used that to climb up and eat half of it. Knocking over a chair? I bet you it was no dog at all, but, regardless, chill out. It's nothing to cry over. So the dog ate it, isn't somebody supposed to eat it? We're all mammals. Maybe she was crying because they didn't eat the whole thing. |
Monday, December 15, 2003
I was watching the Dolphins-Eagles game last night and could have sworn that the game was in Philadelphia. There was more cheering for the Eagles than the Dolphins. What kind of shitty, pathetic fans are there in South Florida. It's a disgrace. I'll be the first to admit that the Fish are the most underachieving pieces of shit around, but you can't let the opposing fans out-cheer in the first half. I mean, the game was tied at the half and decided by a single touchdown. Hey Miami, if you can't support your team let it the fuck out of town. You're only slightly less revolting than the "fans" of Arizona Cardinals.
I'd like to say that sensitivity training was fun, but I can't. I'm so tired now that I can barely type. And work's definitely out of the question. The training was pretty much all the stuff you would expect, but as a colleague put it:
"I agree it's all obvious, but look at the people we work with; they need to be told the obvious."
"I agree it's all obvious, but look at the people we work with; they need to be told the obvious."
I've got "Cultural Sensitivity Training" today at 8 am. That's not too sensitive to my culture, that's for damn sure.
Sunday, December 14, 2003
My damn HD/cable box converter hit the skids. I had to watch football in non-HD and I'll miss "The Office". Life just ain't fare. Another loss by the Lions so some things don't change.
Saturday, December 13, 2003
Met up with JMVC at Firehouse Lounge last night. I walked in and nearly everyone there was dressed like Santa. You don't see that every day. And, of course, I didn't have my camera.
Labels: jmvc
Friday, December 12, 2003
What's up with this flu? Serious outbreaks are reported in all fifty states. My advice is drink lots of fluids, eat food with tons of garlic, and sleep a lot. Especially at work.
Thursday, December 11, 2003
Went to lunch with Fat Boy to Azul on Cesar Chavez. That's some good stuff. Thanks for the suggestion, JMVC.
Labels: jmvc
 More goalie talk. Detroit's two goaltenders are hurt, so they called up Curtis Joseph (last year's no. 1 goalie) from the minors. He had just arrived in Cleveland from Grand Rapids, MI (a 300 mile trip) when he got the news. He had to shove all his equipment into the back of the only available car, a Chevy Cavalier, for a 200 mile trip to Buffalo. All the equipment plus Czech teammate Jiri Hudler, who doesn't speak much English. Joseph arrives in Buffalo, gets some sleep, and manages to make 23 saves in a Red Wings' win. (and Hudler gets his first NHL goal). Detroit 7, Buffalo 2. Welcome back CuJo. |
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So I'm driving down Burnet and fail to notice that the traffic signals are out. As a result I burn through the 2222 intersection and barely avoid hitting a couple cars. That's what I get for commuting (and driving out of my way to meet up) with Fat Boy.
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
I wonder what the worst possible company merchandise item is. Somebody has company matches at their desk, but there has to be worse.
You know what's a great word? High-muck-a-muck. And tell all those fat cats in Washington to put that in their pipe and smoke it.
Anybody here about Chris Levesque's odyssey on Tuesday night? Levesque was studying for finals for his exams at University of British Columbia when officials from Vancouver Cancucks tracked him down. See, Vancouver's No. 1 goalie, Dan Cloutier, for their matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins went down with an injury during the morning skate. This prompted Vancouver to put in their backup goaltender, but they needed a backup to backup the backup, Johan Hedberg (NHL teams typically only carry two goaltenders). Still with me?
At this late hour, all the minor league goaltender were too far away to get there. So Vancouver went to the campus to get a goaltender. Levesque is the third goaltender for his university, but the only goaltender eligible to play in an NHL game. After some convincing of the offer's legitimacy, Levesque headed off to backup Hedberg. Levesque sat on the bench hoping that he wouldn't be called in the game. That moment never came, but there was a close call towards the end of the first period when Hedberg too a bit of a spill.
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At this late hour, all the minor league goaltender were too far away to get there. So Vancouver went to the campus to get a goaltender. Levesque is the third goaltender for his university, but the only goaltender eligible to play in an NHL game. After some convincing of the offer's legitimacy, Levesque headed off to backup Hedberg. Levesque sat on the bench hoping that he wouldn't be called in the game. That moment never came, but there was a close call towards the end of the first period when Hedberg too a bit of a spill.
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Am I wrong thinking that anybody who falls asleep on the couch with the tv on is lazy? How difficult is it to turn the tv off and get your ass off the couch? Maybe that's too much to ask.
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
I really like working from home. I've done more today than I typically do at the office plus I get to sit on the couch. What could be better?
Holy shit, the Amazing Kreskin is on Cold Pizza on ESPN2. I love that guy.
Monday, December 08, 2003
Survey: Saddam Killed 61,000 in Baghdad. You know you don't run across enough of these kind of surveys here in the State.
S. Money gave me a call last night. He went out Saturday night to drown his sorrows over his fantasy hockey team (and he forgot that he called me when he got back, but I digress). Turns out he won. All that alcohol for dispair went for not.
Labels: fantasysports, s. money
So Oklahoma lays an egg against Kansas State and now Florida State has to play Miami again? What kind of bull shit is this BCS? FSU's got to play Miami to start next season so they'll be playing each other three times within 11 months. I really don't care that LSU isn't playing USC because Michigan's going to kill the Trojans. Absolutely kill them. On and off the field. But FSU shouldn't have to play the same team. Sounds like the Fiesta Bowl screwed FSU by taking Ohio State. I hope K-State demolishes the Buckeyes.
And it's good to see the Lions are back to their disappointing ways. Another loss, this time to the San Diego Chargers. And at home to boot. I almost could have guessed they'd lose as soon as I heard Az-Zahir Hakim was going to be inactive. Without him, they've got nobody who can somewhat consistency make any meaningful catches. The Lions are at 4-9 and don't look like they'll win another game with games at Kansas City, at Carolina, and then back home to face St. Louis. Four teams have worse records so they'll probably be high enough up to miss on picking up Virginia Tech's Kevin Jones. Screwed again.
And it's good to see the Lions are back to their disappointing ways. Another loss, this time to the San Diego Chargers. And at home to boot. I almost could have guessed they'd lose as soon as I heard Az-Zahir Hakim was going to be inactive. Without him, they've got nobody who can somewhat consistency make any meaningful catches. The Lions are at 4-9 and don't look like they'll win another game with games at Kansas City, at Carolina, and then back home to face St. Louis. Four teams have worse records so they'll probably be high enough up to miss on picking up Virginia Tech's Kevin Jones. Screwed again.
Sunday, December 07, 2003
Did I mention I actually woke up at 8 am today? I set the VCR to tape some shite and then headed out to take care of some errands. I picked up Cannonball Run for $5.88 and some more Christmas presents.
Well, back to football.
Well, back to football.
Man, there were some great bowl games last night. Well, "great" if you were a Kansas State or LSU fan. I'd imagine this'll screw up the bowls. Too bad because I had hoped Texas would go to Pasadena to get smoked by Michigan.
Anyway, Seerwah and Bubba came on by for the games. Even The Saw made a quick appearance.
On a seperate note, JMVC is becoming about as dependable as broken gate.
Anyway, Seerwah and Bubba came on by for the games. Even The Saw made a quick appearance.
On a seperate note, JMVC is becoming about as dependable as broken gate.
Saturday, December 06, 2003
I think everyone knows I have a DVD buying problem. I just came back from Best Buy with $200 worth of DVDs. Help me, please!
Friday, December 05, 2003
Hmm lunch at Juan in a Million with Fat Boy and JMVC. Too bad the company wasn't as good as the food.
Labels: jmvc
Went out to meet up with the Bubba's, but that missed me the end of the Red Wings game. They game from being down 3-0 to tying it at 4-4. But worse, I missed rookie sensation Columbus Blue Jackets' right wing Nikolai Zherdev's first NHL goal, twice. Zherdev, who was a first round draft pick last year, is kind of funny story as the Russian Ice Hockey Federation claims he fled the country and is dodging a mandatory year of army service.
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
What's better than a two hour layover between flights? Tack on another two and a half hour flight delay. Instead of getting into the atx at 11 pm, I got in after 1:00 am. Then I got to go by the office and shoot off some emails. On a positive note, I got to see the entire Monday Night Football matchup between Tennessee and the New York Jets. Too bad Santana Moss and Doug Brien didn't score enough to bring my fantasy league team to the promised land.
Labels: fantasysports
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