Today is the day, well kind of, I haven't gone to bed yet but we are past midnight. In about 9 hours I'll head up to Wrigley Field for the Cubs opener vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. I've been to the last few Opening Days, but there is honestly nothing like it. The pure electricity in the building of all the fans knowing they have a clean slate to work with this year is unbelievable. I just hope this can be a year for my Cubbies to go further than last year's successes.
On to other things, my Angels pick does not look so hot after the whole Escobar season ending injury and Lackey being out for an unknown period of time. I still think they will make the playoffs, but they are going to need one or more of their young pitchers to step up and fill the role of these pitchers as long as they are out.
Four #1 seeds in the Final Four. At least that will end speculation of who the best teams have been all season. That is going to be a fun weekend for basketball.
Shoutout to IU baseball. Their opening weekend series in the Big 10 got them a split. Those 2 wins are 1 more than they had on the road all of last year. They have some serious talent this year and look to be much better than the previous years.
Going to see Modest Mouse and R.E.M. in concert June 6 up in Chicago. Absolutely can't wait, due to my love for Isaac Brock and Modest Mouse. Phenomenal band. Not to mention I get to see R.E.M. on top of it. Can't wait.
Little 5 week coming up down at IU. It starts April 6 and the race is on Saturday the 12th. Greatest. College. Weekend. Ever. Not sure that I'll be coherent to write during that week BUT, I am sure I will, and I am sure you'll enjoy some of the stories.
That's all for tonight. Got to get some rest. Adrenaline is really rushing through my veins for this Opener tomorrow. Hopefully I'll bring back a win. How about we take the song of the night from Modest Mouse tonight. We'll take "Ocean Breathes Salty." This song was picked at my brother's request. It happens to be his favorite. While it's not my personal favorite, it is very easy to listen to. If you do happen to like the song and want to hear more Mouse, leave me a message and I can turn you on to much more of their music.
One more note...
GO CUBBIES!!!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
MLB Picks
Ok, for the sport that I follow more closely than any other. For the record, these picks are compiled using both PECOTA and ZiPS projections along with the most prominent factor, my instincts. For each team I'll project my win total for the team, and at the end I'll put in a playoff bracket. I'll also supply my Cy Young, MVP and Rookie of the Year Award winners as well.
AL West
Los Angeles Angels 91
Seattle 87
Texas 72
Oakland 67
AL Central
Detroit 94
Cleveland 92
White Sox 82
Minnesota 80
Kansas City 68
AL East
Boston 95
Toronto 89
Yankees 88
Tampa Bay 82
Baltimore 57
NL West
Los Angeles Dodgers 89
Arizona 88
Colorado 86
San Diego 85
San Francisco 61
NL Central
Cubs 90
Milwaukee 87
Cincinatti 80
Houston 78
St. Louis 71
Pittsburgh 64
NL East
Mets 93
Philadelphia 88
Atlanta 87
Washington 71
Florida 70
NL
Dodgers over Mets
Cubs over Diamondbacks
Dodgers over Cubs
AL
Red Sox over Indians
Angels over Tigers
Angels over Red Sox
Non Homer Pick - Angels over Dodgers
Homer Pick - Cubs over Angels
NL MVP - David Wright
NL Cy Young - Johan Satnana
NL Rookie of the Year - Kosuke Fukudome
AL MVP - Miguel Cabrera
AL Cy Young - Roy Halladay
AL Rookie of the Year - Phil Hughes
As you can see, my Cubs bias comes out in my homer picks, but without those picks I really believe that the Angels will be huge this year. I am trying to stay away from Red Sox nation, I picked them last year. I really think that LAA will be good this year, and I am also a fan of the Dodgers in the NL. The deep pitching staffs of both these teams will be key.
However, I am in love with this year's Cubs team, and I really believe they will have a huge impact on the upcoming playoffs. As everyone knows, the playoffs are quite the crapshoot, many top teams struggle even after having great regular seasons. This year should prove to be no different. Anyway, those are my picks. We will see how they turn out.
Song of the night - "Swing Life Away" by Rise Against. One of my all time favorites. Hope you approve.
AL West
Los Angeles Angels 91
Seattle 87
Texas 72
Oakland 67
AL Central
Detroit 94
Cleveland 92
White Sox 82
Minnesota 80
Kansas City 68
AL East
Boston 95
Toronto 89
Yankees 88
Tampa Bay 82
Baltimore 57
NL West
Los Angeles Dodgers 89
Arizona 88
Colorado 86
San Diego 85
San Francisco 61
NL Central
Cubs 90
Milwaukee 87
Cincinatti 80
Houston 78
St. Louis 71
Pittsburgh 64
NL East
Mets 93
Philadelphia 88
Atlanta 87
Washington 71
Florida 70
NL
Dodgers over Mets
Cubs over Diamondbacks
Dodgers over Cubs
AL
Red Sox over Indians
Angels over Tigers
Angels over Red Sox
Non Homer Pick - Angels over Dodgers
Homer Pick - Cubs over Angels
NL MVP - David Wright
NL Cy Young - Johan Satnana
NL Rookie of the Year - Kosuke Fukudome
AL MVP - Miguel Cabrera
AL Cy Young - Roy Halladay
AL Rookie of the Year - Phil Hughes
As you can see, my Cubs bias comes out in my homer picks, but without those picks I really believe that the Angels will be huge this year. I am trying to stay away from Red Sox nation, I picked them last year. I really think that LAA will be good this year, and I am also a fan of the Dodgers in the NL. The deep pitching staffs of both these teams will be key.
However, I am in love with this year's Cubs team, and I really believe they will have a huge impact on the upcoming playoffs. As everyone knows, the playoffs are quite the crapshoot, many top teams struggle even after having great regular seasons. This year should prove to be no different. Anyway, those are my picks. We will see how they turn out.
Song of the night - "Swing Life Away" by Rise Against. One of my all time favorites. Hope you approve.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Collection of the Week's Experiences
Well it was a rough week; disappointing losses from my two college teams for early exits out of the NCAA Tournament. On the plus side, we are only 8 days from Opening Day for my Cubbies, and actually only 2 days away from the season opener in Japan between the Red Sox and A's. So, knowing that, my season picks will be out tomorrow night, and then you all can rip them to shreds. I know I forgot to tell you all my Final Four picks, I apologize. I had North Carolina, Kansas, Stanford and UCLA. Three 1 seeds is real bold, I know. Anyway, I had Kansas over UCLA, but my brackets are so screwed up that it does not really matter anymore.
This week is going to be a little jam packed for me, I have a couple tests and a good amount of homework and projects to work on, so writing will probably be tough again. But next Monday I'll be up at Wrigley celebrating the start of the season. I am all geared up, just waiting on the games. Hopefully I can write a piece on my Opening Day experience this year.
In blog news, I got another suggestion from one of my readers who told me that I should put the links to all my songs in one area, including the ones from early on that I did not link. I will work on this sometime this week, making them available on the sidebar hopefully so you can easily access them. Also, one of my roommates has been wanting to write in my blog, so sometime in the near future you can expect a guest blog entrance. From what I have read so far it's about the world changing around us. On top of that he was the valedictorian of our high school class, so I would recommend reading it, it should be good.
Well, I am off to the IU baseball game on this Easter Sunday, then I'll end up at Church. I couldn't make it home due to a test tomorrow, which really sucks, but I guess this is kind of what happens when you grow up a bit. So enjoy your families and friends today. I'll see you tomorrow for MLB season picks. Song of the day - "Hands of Time" by Groove Armada. Real cool and smooth song, hope you like it.
This week is going to be a little jam packed for me, I have a couple tests and a good amount of homework and projects to work on, so writing will probably be tough again. But next Monday I'll be up at Wrigley celebrating the start of the season. I am all geared up, just waiting on the games. Hopefully I can write a piece on my Opening Day experience this year.
In blog news, I got another suggestion from one of my readers who told me that I should put the links to all my songs in one area, including the ones from early on that I did not link. I will work on this sometime this week, making them available on the sidebar hopefully so you can easily access them. Also, one of my roommates has been wanting to write in my blog, so sometime in the near future you can expect a guest blog entrance. From what I have read so far it's about the world changing around us. On top of that he was the valedictorian of our high school class, so I would recommend reading it, it should be good.
Well, I am off to the IU baseball game on this Easter Sunday, then I'll end up at Church. I couldn't make it home due to a test tomorrow, which really sucks, but I guess this is kind of what happens when you grow up a bit. So enjoy your families and friends today. I'll see you tomorrow for MLB season picks. Song of the day - "Hands of Time" by Groove Armada. Real cool and smooth song, hope you like it.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Serious Gusto From Our Next Prez
Last night's blog was written completely trashed. Honestly, I'm surprised it came together in a decent fashion, for I did not know what I had written about this morning. Happy St. Patrick's Day to me.
Anyway, the only thing I have to say about tonight is in regards to Barack Obama's speech on race today. It's already being hailed as one of the most important things ever said on the topic...and it was spoken before 11 am today. "A More Perfect Union," was precisely Obama's aim, and it is likely that this speech could provide him with a primary victory. As for my opinions on it, I think you already know. He really covered in depth how we have overlooked race in solving all of our country's problems throughout all of time. When someone comes out and says something like this, it really gives me hope that things could change for the better. Then again, I know that other people are going to look at this and say the opposite thing, that he is defending himself and just saving his ass on what his pastor said. Oh well, guess that is just part of life. Everyone has differing opinions.
Sorry I can't make this longer, but it's quite late and with early class tomorrow I have got to get some sleep. Baseball season predictions coming next week. Song of the night - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder. Oh, and it just so happens to be the big man's campaign song as well.
Anyway, the only thing I have to say about tonight is in regards to Barack Obama's speech on race today. It's already being hailed as one of the most important things ever said on the topic...and it was spoken before 11 am today. "A More Perfect Union," was precisely Obama's aim, and it is likely that this speech could provide him with a primary victory. As for my opinions on it, I think you already know. He really covered in depth how we have overlooked race in solving all of our country's problems throughout all of time. When someone comes out and says something like this, it really gives me hope that things could change for the better. Then again, I know that other people are going to look at this and say the opposite thing, that he is defending himself and just saving his ass on what his pastor said. Oh well, guess that is just part of life. Everyone has differing opinions.
Sorry I can't make this longer, but it's quite late and with early class tomorrow I have got to get some sleep. Baseball season predictions coming next week. Song of the night - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder. Oh, and it just so happens to be the big man's campaign song as well.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
The Greatest
Zona in, IU robbed at an 8 seed, Tiger absolutely unconscious. Those three statements basically summed up my Sunday; an absolutely unreal finish from the greatest golfer of all time (right after I was done arguing to my brother why I watched him...great vindication), my favorite team getting in the tournament (which was really nerve racking), and the place that I go getting owned in the seeding. Oh well, that's about all I can say about all of that, except for Tiger.
Tiger was absolutely incredible at the closing 18th in Orlando. It honestly makes me wonder if anyone in the past could ever compete with him, and if anyone in the future ever will, too. I mean honestly, look at the man, 32 years old, all of those 64 wins and 13 majors. He's going to pass the Golden Bear soon enough in Majors and he'll most definitely reach Sam Snead's total record of 82 PGA Tour wins by the end of his run. It's truly a blessing to be able to watch greatness in front of your eyes, and I personally am glad that I have followed him quite closely since his '97 Masters domination. It's almost the same as hearing from my Dad about watching Walter Payton or Michael Jordan throughout their whole careers; he always said that he wished I would have been able to see them all the way though.
Going on with greatness, the more you think about it, how often have you actually seen someone or something that could not be duplicated for such a long period of time? I have often said that we will see basketball players that will be more talented and some even more driven than Michael Jordan, but will they ever be regarded that way? Everyone is so quick to say that Kobe or Lebron is the next Jordan, but will they actually ever give them that credit if they reach that level? I am pretty confident that Lebron will end up with better stats and possibly even more titles than Jordan's 6, but in the end, so many people are obsessed with what MJ did, that I do not think Lebron James will be regarded as the better player. And you know what, even if I do disagree with them, I guess that is fine, as long as those same people realize that what they are seeing is truly different than anything Michael or any other player could ever do.
Now in the end for me, it all comes back to Tiger. I guess that is because he is the legend that I grew up with. I am sure it's different for everyone, but it is always someone who you felt like you could associate with best. I know when I get old, that Tiger Woods will start and end all conversations about who the most amazing athlete I ever saw was. Call me shallow for ending it there, but there is something you need to know. The most impressionable years in someone's life are through the teenage years, and with me being just out of those years, the man who has most impacted my sports life has been Mr. Woods. I can only hope that he keeps up the amazing streak he is in the process of as we all speak.
So, in the end of this long bothersome blog, I know I can always count on Tiger to show me something I have never seen before. And I guess all I can wish for all of you is the same ability to see something that truly blows you away, and makes you remember why we have all of these competitions in the first place.
Song of today - "Intervention" by The Arcade Fire. This is a song that I can say that I honestly really enjoy. I am not sure how to really put it into words, I love it so much. Maybe I am nuts, maybe this band is actually tremendous. I guess it's up to you and the rest of the world.
Tiger was absolutely incredible at the closing 18th in Orlando. It honestly makes me wonder if anyone in the past could ever compete with him, and if anyone in the future ever will, too. I mean honestly, look at the man, 32 years old, all of those 64 wins and 13 majors. He's going to pass the Golden Bear soon enough in Majors and he'll most definitely reach Sam Snead's total record of 82 PGA Tour wins by the end of his run. It's truly a blessing to be able to watch greatness in front of your eyes, and I personally am glad that I have followed him quite closely since his '97 Masters domination. It's almost the same as hearing from my Dad about watching Walter Payton or Michael Jordan throughout their whole careers; he always said that he wished I would have been able to see them all the way though.
Going on with greatness, the more you think about it, how often have you actually seen someone or something that could not be duplicated for such a long period of time? I have often said that we will see basketball players that will be more talented and some even more driven than Michael Jordan, but will they ever be regarded that way? Everyone is so quick to say that Kobe or Lebron is the next Jordan, but will they actually ever give them that credit if they reach that level? I am pretty confident that Lebron will end up with better stats and possibly even more titles than Jordan's 6, but in the end, so many people are obsessed with what MJ did, that I do not think Lebron James will be regarded as the better player. And you know what, even if I do disagree with them, I guess that is fine, as long as those same people realize that what they are seeing is truly different than anything Michael or any other player could ever do.
Now in the end for me, it all comes back to Tiger. I guess that is because he is the legend that I grew up with. I am sure it's different for everyone, but it is always someone who you felt like you could associate with best. I know when I get old, that Tiger Woods will start and end all conversations about who the most amazing athlete I ever saw was. Call me shallow for ending it there, but there is something you need to know. The most impressionable years in someone's life are through the teenage years, and with me being just out of those years, the man who has most impacted my sports life has been Mr. Woods. I can only hope that he keeps up the amazing streak he is in the process of as we all speak.
So, in the end of this long bothersome blog, I know I can always count on Tiger to show me something I have never seen before. And I guess all I can wish for all of you is the same ability to see something that truly blows you away, and makes you remember why we have all of these competitions in the first place.
Song of today - "Intervention" by The Arcade Fire. This is a song that I can say that I honestly really enjoy. I am not sure how to really put it into words, I love it so much. Maybe I am nuts, maybe this band is actually tremendous. I guess it's up to you and the rest of the world.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Break's Over...Maybe Even More?
So as the title clearly states, my week of pure lounging has come to a close. It was a well timed week off, but I am glad to be getting back to school. Some things just seem natural at this point...maybe I can squeeze a couple more years out of my dad for this whole college thing. With the 0% chance that I acquire free cash from my dad to keep hanging out in school, I guess that means I will be moving on to bigger and worse things. I should mention that I am doing everything I can to prolong my stay, so maybe one of these days something will come to fruition.
The second part of my post is a bit depressing. I have been a big University of Arizona basketball fan ever since I was little, for I grew up watching Damon Stoudamire split double teams and take my dad's alma mater to the Final Four. Ever since then I have loved them, and Mr. Stoudamire has found better things to do with his time. This time of year is one where I usually put all my hopes into one basket and pray for a National title. However, this year is a bit different. Arizona's season has been flat out awful; dealing with injuries, inconsistent play, players who can not make layups, and ones with IQ levels that have never been approached by college students. So when a team is built to last like these hard fighting Cats it really takes away from my enjoyment of March Madness. I'll still fill out my brackets and root on Arizona and the quickly fading Indiana Hoosiers, but the dreams of both of those teams have been flushed down the drain for different reasons.
And since no one likes to end things on a down note, let's talk music. Bruce Springsteen is in Indianapolis this coming Thursday, and I can not for the life of me think of a better way to spend that night. The Boss is known for putting on tremendously long and unbelievable shows, and I am quite sure that I would like to be in attendance. So, if I can muster up the good $100+ for nosebleed seats, I promise to write you a nice long post on the New Jersey boy. This also means that tonight's tune is going to come from the song I am listening to now, "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)." I hope you enjoy, this is probably my favorite Bruce song of all time, and one of these days I am going to unleash to you my all my favorites...just not tonight.
Cubs Opening Day in 15 days!!!
The second part of my post is a bit depressing. I have been a big University of Arizona basketball fan ever since I was little, for I grew up watching Damon Stoudamire split double teams and take my dad's alma mater to the Final Four. Ever since then I have loved them, and Mr. Stoudamire has found better things to do with his time. This time of year is one where I usually put all my hopes into one basket and pray for a National title. However, this year is a bit different. Arizona's season has been flat out awful; dealing with injuries, inconsistent play, players who can not make layups, and ones with IQ levels that have never been approached by college students. So when a team is built to last like these hard fighting Cats it really takes away from my enjoyment of March Madness. I'll still fill out my brackets and root on Arizona and the quickly fading Indiana Hoosiers, but the dreams of both of those teams have been flushed down the drain for different reasons.
And since no one likes to end things on a down note, let's talk music. Bruce Springsteen is in Indianapolis this coming Thursday, and I can not for the life of me think of a better way to spend that night. The Boss is known for putting on tremendously long and unbelievable shows, and I am quite sure that I would like to be in attendance. So, if I can muster up the good $100+ for nosebleed seats, I promise to write you a nice long post on the New Jersey boy. This also means that tonight's tune is going to come from the song I am listening to now, "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)." I hope you enjoy, this is probably my favorite Bruce song of all time, and one of these days I am going to unleash to you my all my favorites...just not tonight.
Cubs Opening Day in 15 days!!!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Good Clean Fun
I want to devote this post to a few movies I saw recently, Juno and Donnie Darko. Now Juno has only been out since the holiday season, but Donnie Darko has been out for several years and I just now got around to seeing it.
First, I'll talk about Juno. I thought it was completely hilarious. If there is a 16 year old girl who talks like Juno McGuff, I would really like to meet her and see if she is like Juno. Everything she said and did was hilarious. While the movie has its down parts, the storyline and way everything is handled is exceptional. Many people won't like the idea of teenage pregnancy at all, but if you can get by the sarcastic nature of the film, it is very enjoyable. I laughed nearly throughout and ended up feeling good about life after the film. I guess that's one thing you can ask for out of a movie. It is not all that often that I honestly feel really good after a movie, which is why this movie succeeded in my eyes.
Second, Donnie Darko. I actually just saw this movie tonight with a few of my friends. I wasn't sure what to expect, as I've heard several people tell me different feelings about the movie. I was in for a psychological joy ride. The movie really did its best to screw with my mind in every way possible. Several things in the movie represented other people or symbols, which I won't get into in case you have not seen the film. Tremendous storytelling, the movie really took me to a different state of mind. I guess that is another thing you can ask for out of a movie. And as a note, when the movie is finished and you've analyzed in your head everything that has just happened for the last 90+ minutes, you realize that you have just seen something that is truly worth watching. An extremely well written piece of work, and also the reason I am haunted and wide awake right now at 4 am.
Check out both films if you haven't seen them yet. Two very different movies that I think many people would enjoy in different ways.
My final note of the night also revolves around the night I had tonight. To begin, I saw my grandparents that I have not seen in quite some time and honestly enjoyed my time with them. I had my laughs, some good memories and came out feeling lots better about seeing them. After that I saw a friend that I had not seen in at least 6 months or so. His life may be headed in a different direction than mine, but it's still nice to know that we can still hammer out a few good laughs and have a good time. I also realized that I am the most inconsistent bowler in the country while alongside a couple of my great friends. Then I watched Donnie Darko and put my night into somewhat of a theoretical debate. I couldn't have asked for much more, great times often come from the strangest of areas.
I got a recommendation to start linking the songs I post in my blog, so I guess that isn't too hard, I will start doing that. Makes it much easier for all of you to hear what is going into my thoughts. So, in the spirit of Donnie Darko, my song choice for the time being has to be "Mad World" by Gary Jules. Enjoy!
First, I'll talk about Juno. I thought it was completely hilarious. If there is a 16 year old girl who talks like Juno McGuff, I would really like to meet her and see if she is like Juno. Everything she said and did was hilarious. While the movie has its down parts, the storyline and way everything is handled is exceptional. Many people won't like the idea of teenage pregnancy at all, but if you can get by the sarcastic nature of the film, it is very enjoyable. I laughed nearly throughout and ended up feeling good about life after the film. I guess that's one thing you can ask for out of a movie. It is not all that often that I honestly feel really good after a movie, which is why this movie succeeded in my eyes.
Second, Donnie Darko. I actually just saw this movie tonight with a few of my friends. I wasn't sure what to expect, as I've heard several people tell me different feelings about the movie. I was in for a psychological joy ride. The movie really did its best to screw with my mind in every way possible. Several things in the movie represented other people or symbols, which I won't get into in case you have not seen the film. Tremendous storytelling, the movie really took me to a different state of mind. I guess that is another thing you can ask for out of a movie. And as a note, when the movie is finished and you've analyzed in your head everything that has just happened for the last 90+ minutes, you realize that you have just seen something that is truly worth watching. An extremely well written piece of work, and also the reason I am haunted and wide awake right now at 4 am.
Check out both films if you haven't seen them yet. Two very different movies that I think many people would enjoy in different ways.
My final note of the night also revolves around the night I had tonight. To begin, I saw my grandparents that I have not seen in quite some time and honestly enjoyed my time with them. I had my laughs, some good memories and came out feeling lots better about seeing them. After that I saw a friend that I had not seen in at least 6 months or so. His life may be headed in a different direction than mine, but it's still nice to know that we can still hammer out a few good laughs and have a good time. I also realized that I am the most inconsistent bowler in the country while alongside a couple of my great friends. Then I watched Donnie Darko and put my night into somewhat of a theoretical debate. I couldn't have asked for much more, great times often come from the strangest of areas.
I got a recommendation to start linking the songs I post in my blog, so I guess that isn't too hard, I will start doing that. Makes it much easier for all of you to hear what is going into my thoughts. So, in the spirit of Donnie Darko, my song choice for the time being has to be "Mad World" by Gary Jules. Enjoy!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Sleep Deprivation
I can not for the life of me find out why I'm still awake. However, since I am just thought I'd pass along some thoughts.
First off, I have 30 HD channels at home. And I love Giada and her weekend getaways (if you understand this, please tell me, she's beautiful).
Second, I'm going to the Blackhawks game tomorrow and I'm really fired up. Live hockey is so awesome.
Third, Erin Andrews in HD is absolutely stunning. If you haven't noticed I love HDTV.
Fourth, since this is going absolutely nowhere, I thought I'd mention that I am on pace to gain 6 pounds over break. I'm still not sure how this happens, I just eat everything in sight when I'm home. Just had leftover chicken for no reason about an hour ago.
Fifth, and finally, we lost an hour tonight, and thus I am going to be punished tomorrow. Can't wait for a week of absolutely nothing.
Oh, and real quick. I forgot how much the song "Radiate" by averagesuperstar meant to me. Unsigned band + awesome song + best Captain Morgan commercial ever (pizza delivery one) + terrible circumstances = a song that I'll always enjoy. You can listen here . Okay, that's all for my fruity ass.
Love
B
First off, I have 30 HD channels at home. And I love Giada and her weekend getaways (if you understand this, please tell me, she's beautiful).
Second, I'm going to the Blackhawks game tomorrow and I'm really fired up. Live hockey is so awesome.
Third, Erin Andrews in HD is absolutely stunning. If you haven't noticed I love HDTV.
Fourth, since this is going absolutely nowhere, I thought I'd mention that I am on pace to gain 6 pounds over break. I'm still not sure how this happens, I just eat everything in sight when I'm home. Just had leftover chicken for no reason about an hour ago.
Fifth, and finally, we lost an hour tonight, and thus I am going to be punished tomorrow. Can't wait for a week of absolutely nothing.
Oh, and real quick. I forgot how much the song "Radiate" by averagesuperstar meant to me. Unsigned band + awesome song + best Captain Morgan commercial ever (pizza delivery one) + terrible circumstances = a song that I'll always enjoy. You can listen here . Okay, that's all for my fruity ass.
Love
B
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Hillary Won't Die
As I sit in my room watching CNN coverage for the 7th straight hour, contemplating to myself how it's possible that I can't read 3 chapters for a class during that time, Texas' primary voting has finally finished. Hillary finally won, taking 3 of 4 states tonight, although there is a Texas caucus that is going on now.
I really thought it may have been tonight that would put her under, I was real wrong. The looks of this is that it is definitely coming down to an August Convention that is going to be unreal drama. The superdelegates are going to end up deciding this, and both Hillary and Barack are going to push them for why they should be the Democratic representative. For the first time in awhile I'm kind of worried that Barack is going to find some trouble. I'm not sure why, but I just am not interested in seeing either Hillary or John McCain as our next president. Guess I'm drinking the Obama Kool-Aid.
Anyway, it's going to be a long night, thought I'd take my mind off of studying a bit more. Tune to check in on, "Box of Rain" by Grateful Dead off of the American Beauty album. Great tune, great band. I may actually get some flak for taking this song over their others, but it's just so good that I can't help it.
I really thought it may have been tonight that would put her under, I was real wrong. The looks of this is that it is definitely coming down to an August Convention that is going to be unreal drama. The superdelegates are going to end up deciding this, and both Hillary and Barack are going to push them for why they should be the Democratic representative. For the first time in awhile I'm kind of worried that Barack is going to find some trouble. I'm not sure why, but I just am not interested in seeing either Hillary or John McCain as our next president. Guess I'm drinking the Obama Kool-Aid.
Anyway, it's going to be a long night, thought I'd take my mind off of studying a bit more. Tune to check in on, "Box of Rain" by Grateful Dead off of the American Beauty album. Great tune, great band. I may actually get some flak for taking this song over their others, but it's just so good that I can't help it.
Monday, March 3, 2008
What Perfect Weather Does to Me
This week is an absolute killer right before Spring Break, so there probably won't be another post in the near future. This one is even a cop-out in itself, but I'm swamped until Thursday. Between the school work I'm just gearing up for Opening Day at the end of the month. Hopefully I'll be in the bleachers for that one vs. the Brew. Maybe it's the optimist in me but I'm really feeling like we're going to have a great year. Really expecting great things out of our big guys.
On the other side of things, both of the college hoops teams I follow lost tough ones yesterday. IU getting absolutely destroyed up at Michigan State. Who would have thought that they'd mail in a game that would have given them at least a split of the Big Ten title. Very telling for future big games they have to get up for. As for Arizona, what a tough loss. Bad last possession, but we'll move on...hopefully they can do enough to get in the tournament. I don't want that 23 straight season streak to be broken.
Yesterday was the nicest day of the year. And probably in turn was my favorite day so far of 2008. I mean, can you really beat sitting outside all day, getting your arm loose and tossing bags around while sipping a few brews. It was a good enough day to just lie in the grass and look at the clouds, as soft as that may sound it happened. Cook a good meal out of the grill on top of that and you've got a perfect day. Finish off with a nightcap out on the porch with Van Morrison playing. I don't know if you can beat it.
Well, that's all I've got for today, so til my next poorly written post, go about your daily lives and maybe listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon with the lights off...or something wild like that. Also, I guess I'll make it a thing to make a song recommendation per post. So today's has got to be "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits. Not really sure why, it's just come on my iTunes a few times lately and I dig it. You and me babe, how 'bout it.
On the other side of things, both of the college hoops teams I follow lost tough ones yesterday. IU getting absolutely destroyed up at Michigan State. Who would have thought that they'd mail in a game that would have given them at least a split of the Big Ten title. Very telling for future big games they have to get up for. As for Arizona, what a tough loss. Bad last possession, but we'll move on...hopefully they can do enough to get in the tournament. I don't want that 23 straight season streak to be broken.
Yesterday was the nicest day of the year. And probably in turn was my favorite day so far of 2008. I mean, can you really beat sitting outside all day, getting your arm loose and tossing bags around while sipping a few brews. It was a good enough day to just lie in the grass and look at the clouds, as soft as that may sound it happened. Cook a good meal out of the grill on top of that and you've got a perfect day. Finish off with a nightcap out on the porch with Van Morrison playing. I don't know if you can beat it.
Well, that's all I've got for today, so til my next poorly written post, go about your daily lives and maybe listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon with the lights off...or something wild like that. Also, I guess I'll make it a thing to make a song recommendation per post. So today's has got to be "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits. Not really sure why, it's just come on my iTunes a few times lately and I dig it. You and me babe, how 'bout it.
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