You know what? I think I need to rotate my desk. It is too difficult to see the tv this way and I should have done it a long time ago. There, that is much better. Now I can see the tv, type my update, and listen to music all at the same time. Prior to tonight, I could only do two of the three. Isn't technology amazing?
The Brewers are 4-2 and the day after I say something about their offense, they manage a measly one hit against the Cubbies. Guess I jinxed them, huh?
I don't have much to do here at the moment. I better watch out two weeks from Thursday though as I have several papers and projects due on that day or the next. Perhaps I should do something now to make it easier later, but what fun would that be. Three cheers for procrastination .......hip hip hooray....hip hip hooray....hip hip hoorary.
Well, that's just about all I have for this week. Fortunately I have a few lyrics to round out the entry.
Oh yes, I almost forgot. I went to Woody's with Tony on Saturday night to eat the ultimate bacon cheeseburger. I must say I was impressed that Tony could eat it. He did eat it faster than me as well, but I really wasn't in any kind of a hurry to eat it. I decided I would savor my food especially since I didn't think Tony would be able to eat the whole thing. Just in case anyone actually reads Tony's updates, anything I said that contradicts what he said just means that he was on crack when he wrote it. Just always remember that my story is what actually happened.
Random Song Lyrics:
“Sometimes reality hurts, and you wonder if life's worth living at all. No matter how much you care, you'll never have a prayer of having what you want.”
A Chance—Kenny Chesney
“I need a vacation from my life. Me and my husband, we need a wife. Somebody whose soul ambition is laundry.”
I Need A Vacation—Rebecca Lynn Howard
“It's a heartache. Nothing but a heartache. Hits you when it's too late. Hits you when your down.”
It's A Heartache—Trick Pony
“You're listening to the lies he's telling you. Buying every alibi he's selling you. Girl living in denial ain't helping you. He's all but gone. What's the use in holding on? Girl it can't be good, can't be good for your heart.”
Can't Be Good For Your Heart—Ricochet
“These old boots still got a lot of ground they ain't covered yet. There's at least another million miles under these old bus treads. So if you think I'm going to settle down, I've got news for you. I still got a lot of leaving let to do.”
Lot of Leavin' Left To Do—Dierks Bentley
Oh man, Carlos Lee just hit a line drive right back at Mark Redman. He went down on impact as the ball hit him right on the knee. I winced in pain for him seeing it live and again on the numerous replays. That one had to hurt. Until next week, GO BREWERS!
4/07/2005
Ron Mexico? That is quite possibly the funniest thing I've read for weeks. Part of the reason may be my unexplainable and unnatural dislike of Michael Vick..whoops, guess I mean Ron Mexico. Remember a few weeks ago when I posted the NFL ban on jerseys that had “Gay” as the name? Well, a reader at www.footballoutsiders.com has taken up a collection at work and ordered a custom Atlanta Falcons #7 (Michael Vick's number) jersey with “Mexico” as the name. They are hoping it comes through, but we will have to wait and see.
Spent Monday night watching the NCAA Championship game. Illinois has a good run at the end, but the killer turnover in the final seconds was inexplicable. At least they made a game of it. I got worried for a bit early in the second half.
What would Ben Sheets do if he got 9 runs scored for him in every game? I'm seeing a 30-0 season, but sadly I know it will never last. Maybe I spoke too soon as since I wrote the last line the Brewers scored 10 runs. I guess they have an offense this year.
I spent Tuesday night at a jazz concert for two hours. It wasn't as boring as I feared, but it still wasn't that good. 1 event down and 4 more to go. I really shouldn't have put it off so long. Show me someplace with some country music playing and I'd be much happier.
Why do people feel the need to make beds and clean rooms? We had a lengthy conversation about this in my women's studies class today. I say making beds is pointless as you just unmake it in a few hours anyway. I also say dirt doesn't bother you if you don't look at it.
Ron Mexico.......I still can't believe that one.
Random Song Lyrics:
I can't think of any that I haven't already used. I must be slipping. Too much homework this week I guess.
I need to come up with a team name for my bowling team this summer. So far I have:
1.Ron Mexico Chronicles
2.Go Slowish
3.Snackbar Staff
4.D-Blocks
5.Ding!
6.Idiot Kickers
Which one is the best?
3/31/2005
Well I have a surprise for everyone this week, two updates. I should be working again, but that is the last thing I feel like doing, so I needed a way to kill a few hours. If only there was something good on television for once. Just a quick question: is it wrong to use dirty socks as dust rags? I always use my socks at the end of the day to dust off my computer monitor and occasionally the tv screen. I'm just guessing that this behavior is not normal.
Yesterday I received an email ripping on men. I decided to spend a few minutes creating a parallel list for women. Anyone who doubts that I came up with them should note the use of Gus Frerotte and country music. Without further ado, here is my list.
Subject: Women are like.....
1. Women are like..........Computers.....Small problems appear at random and cause the loss of everything you've been working on.
2. Women are like..........Weather ..... They can change completely in a matter of moments with no warning.
3. Women are like..........Tires.....If you don't mount them properly, it could cause an accident.
4. Women are like..........HDTV's.......Flashy, stylish, and fun to watch, but expensive to get one.
5. Women are like..........Screwdrivers......They can be used for lots of things, but they are made for screwing......OK, I may have went a bit too far with that one. To quote Larry the Cable Guy, “Lord, I apologize.”
6. Women are like..........Your Liver.......Drink too much and your going to lose 'em.
7. Women are like..........Volcanoes........The older they get the bigger the bottom gets.
8. Women are like..........Matches..........If all you do is fool around with them, you're going to get burned.
9. Women are like..........Gus Frerotte.....Underappreciated until gone....I needed to put in at least one nice one for any female or non-traditional male readers.
10. Women are like..........Cell Phones.....Put on this Earth just to piss me off and distracting while driving.
11. Women are like..........Technology......Something every guy wants but can't understand why.
12. Women are like..........A Football Game.........A group of guys are battling to score in order to win one.
13. Women are like..........Country Music and Beer........Good ones get you through the rough times, and bad ones toss you back into them.
Now I think that is a much better list. Wouldn't you agree?
I guess for comparison purposes I should list the one about men, so here it is.
Subject: Men are like....
1. Men are like ........Laxatives ...... They irritate the shit out of you.
2. Men are like ........Bananas ...... The older they get, the less firm they are.
3. Men are like ........Weather ..... Nothing can be done to change them..
4. Men are like ........Blenders ..... You need One, but you're not quite sure why.
5. Men are like .......Chocolate Bars .... Sweet, smooth, &they usually head right for your hips.
6. Men are like .Commercials ...... You can't believe a word they say.
7. Men are like ........Department Stores ..... Their clothes are always 1/2 off.
8. Men are like ........Government Bonds ..... They take soooooooo long to mature.
9. Men are like .......Mascara ...... They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
10. Men are like .......Popcorn . ..... They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
11. Men are like . Snowstorms . You never know when they're coming,
how many inches you'll get or how long it will last.
12. Men are like ........Lava Lamps ..... Fun to look at, but not very bright.
13. Men are like ........Parking Spots . All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped.
Now, how about some RANDOM SONG LYRICS:
“I came home late tonight, and you just smiled at my surprise. I see you coming down the hall.......in nothing..nothing but cowboy boots.”
Blue County—Nothin' But Cowboy Boots
“Everybody's talking 'bout the supermodel world. Cindy, Naomi, and that whole bunch of girls. Redheads and brunettes and blondes with blue eyes. They come in every shape, yeah, they come in every size. You know I love everything they do. I check 'em out on every pay-per-view. Oh, but Honey that was way before I met you.”
Lonestar—You Walked In
(As a side note, I encourage everyone to attend Lonestar's concert at the Fond du Lac County Fair Thursday, July 21, at 8 pm. I saw them in Beaver Dam two years ago and it was a quite good show.)
“I miss picnics in blue jeans and buckets of beer. Now it's ballet and symphony hall. I'm into culture clean up to my ears. Its like wearing a shoe that's too small. I caught her with an issue of Bride's magazine, staring at dresses and picking out rings, but you know me better than that.”
George Strait—You Know Me Better Than That
“You've got a plan to break any man, but it won't work on me. Cause I'll never show you my private part. You'll never get close to my heart. You can use your charm, even twist my arm, but you'll never get close to my heart.”
Kentucky Headhunters—Private Part
3/29/2005
Damn. Spring break is over too quick again. Tony, when I said I had spring break for the next week, I meant that I had the next 11 days off. I thought I was being clear, but all the cheap green beer must have gone to your head.
The fantasy baseball draft is tonight. I might push it back for a third time just because I can. I must be drunk with all this power.
I talked to Rut on MSN Messenger today for the first time in about a year and a half. I was thinking, “What the hell?” I had been getting delivery failure notices from any email sent to that address, so I was surprised to find it active again.
I really should be spending this time researching for some of my projects, but that was boring so I quit. I need to find environmental regulations for coal fired power plants, enough information to formulate a 15 minute presentation on geothermal energy, and information to create a presentation on bluegrass music. I think I will work on that later. Procrastination is awesome. When all else fails, put it off for a few more hours.
While I was on spring break, I never checked my email. That was a period of nearly 12 days. Ironically, I had 12 new messages for a easily determined average of one per day. Unfortunately, about 10 of them were from Tony complaining since I hadn't posted his updates yet. I was kind of pissed because I told him I was on break and he was too damn plastered to know what I was telling him apparently. He was trying to tell me that I hadn't posted his last two updates, and I could swear he'd only sent me one. Then I realized the problem, I had moved his previous update to a different folder before break. Whoops, guess I was actually lazy on that one. The page for his crap is all messed up now, but the content is there. I really don't care hat it looks like, I'll never read it anyway.....and Tony, used a capital letter or a complete sentence every once in a while, it aids in reader comprehension. Just imagine if the ACT had you answer question about an article written with seemingly random fragments. Only someone like Tony could decipher it.
I found out shortly before spring break that I had won the housing lottery and will be allowed to overpay to live in the dorms next fall. I signed up for the same room I am in now, 113 Morrow Hall. I just love the Lumpy Room. Don't worry if you don't understand that last comment, only one person out there understands, unless you're Tony, in which case you don't get it because the hair dye ate your brain.
RANDOM SONG LYRICS:
“I'll take today over yesterday, anyday. I'll take lying in your arms tonight over and above any love I've known. Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me.”
Gary Allan—I'll Take Today
“I didn't know what his name was, so we'll just call him Fred.”
Rodney Carrington—Fred
“I'm having daydreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon.”
Ronnie Milsap—Daydreams About Night Things
“You heard I'm drinkin' more than I should, and I ain't been lookin' all that good. Someone told you I was takin' it rough. Well why they making those stories up, when I'm over you.”
Tracy Lawrence previously recorded by Keith Whitley—I'm Over You
“Liquor and music: a good combination if you've got love on the brain.”
Kenny Rogers—Love or Something Like It
“I like my women like I like my chicken with a little bit of fat on the ends.”
Rodney Carrington—The Chicken Song
“She's acting single, I'm drinking doubles. I hide my pain. I drown my troubles. My heart is breaking like the tiny bubbles. She's acting single, I'm drinking doubles.”
Wade Hayes—She's Acting Single (I'm Drinking Doubles)
Well, I suppose that is enough for this week, but for any of you who are curious, I am taking Ben Sheets with my first pick in the fantasy baseball draft. I feel fairly confident that no one in the league will read this before the picking starts. On that note, I bid you all good day, and that's all I have to say about that right now.
As a side note, I didn't go to the event at the Center for the Arts as I mentioned in the last entry. I blew that off and finished off a lab instead. At least something productive happened.
3/15/2005
Tonight I am going to something at the Center for the Arts here on campus. No, I am not going because I suddenly have an interest in the arts, I just have class requirements to satisfy. I ordered two pizzas from Dominos tonight. I love Tuesdays.
I got an email from my professor a few minutes ago letting me know my class tomorrow afternoon was cancelled. I love it when that happens.
Someone join my damn fantasy baseball league. The ID# is: 22148
and the password is: let me in
The stuff below is cut and pasted from the indicated websites. It is just some information and a few thoughts on it from me. Enjoy.
The Chargers entered the offseason with more than $16 million in salary cap money. As of today, the team still has more than $11 million in cap room and only one external free agent signing to show for it. Team officials dished out an $8 million franchise tender to quarterback Drew Brees, but they have not been aggressive in signing players from other squads.
The one signing was safety Bhawoh Jue, who signed a three-year contract earlier this month. Jue was downright dreadful during his four-year run with the Packers, who used him as a cornerback before finally coming to the realization that he couldn't cover anyone. There is some talk that Jue will compete with veteran Jerry Wilson for the starting free safety job. Ugh.
McCardell's troublesome hamstring should also be healed, but he's probably only one missed dose of Geritol away from being sidelined again
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=fanball-offseasongameplancha&prov=fanball&type=fantasy
I love reading article ripping on Bhawoh Jue. Just for fun, pretend to sneeze and say his name. That is quality entertainment.
Frerotte, who also drew attention from the Broncos, wanted to sign with a team where he would have a chance to start. Given A.J. Feeley's inexperience, it wouldn't be surprising to see Frerotte push for playing time.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=rotowire-usrerotteignswitholp&prov=rotowire&type=lgns
A.J. Feely sucks. Gus Frerotte made the Pro Bowl in the only season where he was allowed to start every game. Eventually some team should take the hint before it is too late.
Comments from www.Footballoutsiders.com about the possibility of the Cardinals and 49ers playing a regular season game in Mexico City this season:
Wow Cardinals vs. 49ers. What did Mexico do to deserve that match up? I’m not sure I’d go to that game with a free ticket, even if it’s the only game in town.
Is there any way we can keep them from coming back? Maybe if the cities of Phoenix and San Francisco turn off the lights and lay real still, the teams will get tired of waiting and just go away.
Let’s hope Mexico doesn’t consider this an act of war.
Now for the Random Song Lyrics:
"Love on a cycle is hard. You're either stuck to the gas tank or up between the bars."
--Cyclimate by Williams and Ree
"I know she still loves me, but I don't think she loves me anymore."
--George Strait I Know She Still Loves Me
"It's gonna take a lot of river to keep this broken heart afloat. It's gonna take a lot of river running all the livelong day."
--It's Gonna Take A Lot of River by The Oak Ridge Boys
"$25 grand bought a long black gown and a tassel on my hat. Now I'm qualified to super-size and say, "Would you like fries with that?""
--I Want My Money Back by Sammy Kershaw
I updated Andy's Top Songs List with about 30 or 40 new comments. Some of them are quite good. Let me know what you think or at least read it to stimulate the mind. Remember that reading is a great activity as long as you don't learn from it, then it is really boring.
3/09/2005
It has been over a week since I have updated, so I figured I had better get on it or I might lose my readers. On Tuesday night I decided to push the draft back another week in the fantasy baseball league. There is still another spot open if someone wants to join. Email me for league info.
I went in to sign up for the “housing lottery” today. If my name is chosen, I'll earn the right to live in the dorms for my final semester. If I am lucky enough to win, I'll have my fourth roommate in 7 semesters. I think that would have to be some kind of record.
Random Song Lyrics:
“Some folks say that I'm egotistical. Hell, I don't even know what that means. I guess it has something to do with the way I fill out my skin tight blue jeans.”
--Mac Davis Lord It's Hard to be Humble
“Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way. I can't even look in the mirror, cause I get better looking each day.”
--Mac Davis Lord It's Hard to be Humble
“There's no place that I'd rather be, than with my rednecks, white socks, and blue-ribbon beer.”
--Johnny Russell Rednecks, White Socks, and Blue-Ribbon Beer
She wouldn't read that heart-shaped note she found in the pocket of his coat. That time in his car, she found an earring. You know that doesn't prove a thing.”
--Martina McBride She Ain't Seen Nothing Yet
“Now I love country music, and I guess I always will. But these days when I turn on the radio, it's just not the same thrill”
--Blake Shelton Same Old Song
“Captain and Cokes and bar room jokes keep me feeling fine.”
--Big & Rich Big Time
As you can possibly tell from the larger than normal amount of song lyrics, I recently added to my music collection and thought I would share some of the highlights with you all.
Well, what is the word on the street, are we up for DEEE FEEESH again on Friday night? Which reminds me, I can use the Autotext again this week. On Friday night we went for fish at The Sandpiper. After the fish, we headed over to King Pin. We walked in, and who should I spot but Derek Stahl and Kyle Theisen. I hadn't seen those guys since high school. First words I heard were, “Jonny! You here to get wasted?” After having a few rounds, Andy wanted to leave, and me being the driver had to leave as well. I wouldn't have minded staying a while longer, but I didn't care too much so we decided to go. On the way out, Stahl asked if we needed a drink. I hated to refuse, but we were almost out the door so I did. Oh well, maybe next time.
If I fail to get selected for a spot in the dorms next semester, my updates may suffer. The place where Serwe is at has no internet access, and I've become an internet junkie in the past three years. I could still update from one of the labs on campus, but that is not the same. Oh well, we'll burn that bridge when we get there.
That's it for now. I may have more to add tomorrow since I have very little in terms of homework and projects this week. Peace out.
2/28/2005
An update on a Monday night? I must be sick. I was really pissed off on Friday morning. I sent an email to my Intro to Women's Studies professor on Thursday afternoon to find out when our speaker responses were due as the information on the syllabus was unclear. (They were/are due either last Friday or Tuesday/Tomorrow.) I received a reply on Friday morning stating that she believes she had answered the question in class on Thursday. Okay, thanks. That helps me so much. I was there the whole day on Thursday, and I cannot recall anything about our responses being mentioned. Even giving her the benefit of the doubt, if I knew what she said in class, I wouldn't have had to email her to ask the question now would I? When I read the response, I was tempted to send a sarcastic reply email right back, but that's just not me so I restrained myself. Seriously though, I asked one simple question, and get an answer that tells me less than nothing. Now that I've vented about that, on to other more fun topics.
Time for my weekly Autotext sentence. On Friday night, we went to The Sandpiper for fish. Wait! Stop the presses! On Friday night, I did NOT go for fish. As much as I hated to break the streak, I was too tired to go out that night. Well, I suppose we can start a new streak next week. I guess we just couldn't bear to go without Tommy.
On Saturday night, I did go out to eat however. I went to Woody's Steakhouse in Kewaskum. I saw approximately 86 ounces of beef eaten by four people. Needless to say, we didn't leave hungry.
Tonight I spent 45 minutes scouring the internet for a Gus Frerotte Redskins jersey. If anyone out there has one or knows where I can get one, let me know. The only place I found that has them is Ebay, and I am not buying from that estranged son. (A little Williams and Ree humor.)
I spent a few minutes working out my final semester's schedule here at UW-Platteville, and was amazed to discover that I may have no classes on Fridays. That type of schedule could be great, unless I have to try to cram 5 days worth of work into 4 days. In that case, I'd rather have a class on Friday. In the second half of the semester, I would only have one class on Monday and Wednesday as well. Hope it works out for me.
Random Song Lyrics:
“I put a golden band on the right left hand this time.”
--George Jones The Right Left Hand
“Son, you're talkin' to the wrong man, if you want to know what girls are all about. You're talkin' to the wrong man, I still ain't got your mama figured out.”
--Michael Martin Murphy Talkin' to The Wrong Man
“You can't take a shower in a parakeet cage.”
“You can't change film with a kid on your back.”
“You can't drive around with a tiger in your car.”
--Roger Miller You Can't Rollerskate in the Buffalo Herd
“That ain't my shadow on her wall. Lord, this don't look good at all.
That's my girl, my whole world, but that ain't my truck.”
--Rhett Akins That Ain't My Truck—Hey Ty, I finally used this song for something.
I'd like to take a little time to invite anyone reading this to join my fantasy baseball league. It is a custom Yahoo league and the information needed to join is as follows:
ID# is 22148
Password: let me in
This league will have a live online draft on Tuesday March 8th at 9 pm. If you can't participate in the draft, just edit your player rankings to you liking, and your team will be drafted automatically for you.