Well, I took my last final exam for the semester this morning. Most people I talked to following the exam thought it was too difficult and they doubted that they got even 25% on it. I thought it was easy, so either I screwed up bad or I actually knew the stuff. I hope I knew it better than I think I did. I just used the word "I" seven times in two sentences. Is that a record?
“Whizzinator” would be a great name for a bowling team wouldn't it? Either that or “Mexican Valtrex”(Valtrex is a genital herpes drug, and Mexican represents the great Mr. Ron Mexico.)
All I have left to eat in my room is three Twinkies and a roll of Lifesavers. I'd better conserve, that has to last me until tomorrow at 1:00. I hope to try to continue to have weekly updates over summer, but it may be pushed back to “every other week” or even to “as time allows”. I think I'll eat a Twinkie now.
Here's an alternate ending to the "Calvin and Hobbes" comic strip.
Can't forget the John Deere Chopper.
In 18 hours I will be packed up and shipping out of Platteville for the summer. I have most of my stuff ready to go already. All I need to do is carry it down to my car. Luckily this year I only have to go down one flight of stairs as opposed to the four flights I had the past two years. That's a lot of stairs when you are carrying a computer or television.
The Brewers won again today. I wish it would have been on television so I could have watched, but sometimes you can't get everything you want. Tony was at the game on Tuesday night when a lot of fans had large cardboard O's for Overbay. I asked Tony if he had one, and he said, “No.” I asked him if he was jealous of those who did, and he said, “No.” I than said that I would have been jealous and probably would have stolen one from a little kid just so I could have one. Maybe I exaggerated a little, but I would have really wanted one.
I just read an article about how B.J. Surhoff had the game winning hit for the Oriole's today. The Oriole's also have a pitcher named B.J. Their team always has a B.J. Ready to go when they need one I guess.
5/05/2005
I've updated the song comments on Andy's List from 106-165 today as well.
This link leads to an article on the proposed bill to prevent the distribution of birth control to college students at reduced prices by University Health Services. I have had a very difficult time finding anything on the matter that is even close to objective. This article is the closest I could find, and it is greatly slanted. The first thought I had was how can they offer it at reduced prices? As I expected, the extra cost is covered by segregated fees paid by all students as a part of the tuition. I sure as hell don't want to be paying for some woman's birth control pills. If they feel they need it so bad, is it that difficult to go to a pharmacy? I don't see why the university should be the main supplier or even a secondary supplier. I don't want to spend money just because some people can't control themselves. If a person feels they are responsible enough to be having sex, then they should be responsible enough o know what comes with it.
“Indeed, college students having sex is not the problem. Unwanted pregnancies that lead to abandoned children and abortions are the problem. Sexually transmitted infections and the HIV virus, which has become a global epidemic, are the problem.”
Now call me stupid here, but isn't the source of both of these 'problems” people (most likely college students) having sex? Everyone knows that treating the symptoms is never the answer. Cutting off weeds at ground level doesn't kill the weed, you need to get to the root.
Rep. Daniel LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, said he has begun drafting the legislation because such services promote promiscuity. "Sometimes to get somebody's attention, you hit him over the head with a 2 by 4," LeMahieu said. "Here comes the 2 by 4." Hit 'em once for me Danny boy. People have to learn that sometimes you can't have it both ways. Life isn't fair, so get over it already. If life was fair, the Yankees payroll wouldn't be over $200 million more than that of the Brewers. I think I need to go complain at my local chapter of the American Honky-Tonk Bar Association (AHBA). Don't act like you never heard of it, Garth Brooks even had a song about it for crying out loud.
The Brewers have won six in a row and it is the power of the Band-Aid for Lyle Overbay. Ever since he returned with the big patch over his chin he has been on fire. 6 walks with 4 of them intentional in two games is quite an achievement and show of respect. Remember to wear your rally caps while they are playing, because as the commercial says, “We're in this together.” C'mon Brewers, sweep those Cubbies! This Bud's for you.(Written before the game Thursday afternoon.)
Oh my God, Wes Helms hit a home run as a pinch hitter. Perhaps the world as I know it will now cease to exist. It must have been a sign of the apocalypse.
Am I the only one enjoying every second of the Yankee's struggles? They are playing for last place today against Tampa Bay. Who wouldn't love to see the worst team $280 million could buy tumble into the dumpster? To quote a possible word from The Simpson's, I hope they wallow in their own “crapulance.”
RANDOM SONG LYRICS:
“I can make anybody pretty. I can make you believe any lie. I can make you pick a fight, with somebody twice your size. I've been known to cause a few break-ups. I've been known to cause a few births. I can make you new friends, or get you fired from work. And since the day I left Milwaukee, Lynchburg, or Bourdon, France, I've been making the bars lots of big money. And helping white people dance. I got you in trouble in high school. College, now that was a ball. Had some of the best times you'll never remember with me, Alcohol.”
Brad Paisley--Alcohol
5/04/2005
Well, I told Andy I would have an update last night. Then I told Tony I would have one tonight. Guess what? I lied. However, I did post Tony's update. Mine will be up tomorrow. (unless it's not.)
5/02/05
I hate Nascar and all other forms of auto racing. Here is a list of things I'd rather watch on television: WNBA games, womens figure skating, women's tennis, baseball, softball, hockey, college or even professional basketball, billiards, national cheerleading competitions, anything related to the NFL in any way, shape, or form, poker, Real World/Road Rules Challenge (And I really hate that as well), music videos by SheDaisy, commercials, soccer (Although that's a close one), Big Joe Polka Show, Men's tennis and figure skating, curling, competitive arm wrestling, sitcoms on the WB, sitcoms on UPN, NBC (They don't have anything good, but it is still better than Nascar...in fact they should have it so I have no use for that network until the NFL Returns in Fall of '06.), Tony's newly created wrestling video game entrances, swimming, game shows from the 70's, Super Bowl 32 no matter how painful to watch....damn Broncos, Pokemon (although I have no clue what the heck is going on), and finally infomercials. Please note that this is only a partial and most anything you can name not already on the list probably would be if brought to my attention. To restate my main point, Nascar SUCKS! It's not the NFL people come on get over it. If you disagree with my assessment of the "sport" let me hear it. Drink your Kool-Ade and follow me.
4/28/2005
Well, it has been over a week since my last update and I figured I better type up something. I had a busy week this week with the semester winding down and all. I had a cookout for my wing in my dorm tonight. We had both burgers and brats. I may have went a little overboard, but I had 4 burgers and a brat. I had to eat it though since we couldn't waste food. My R.A. Said, “Think of the starving children in Mexico.” Then I said, “You should have invited them.”
I saw on a website this week that Derryl Dodd is releasing a cover of the Kenny Rogers hit from back in the day “Love or Something Like It.” I found that funny as about three weeks ago I kept singing that song at random times. Elsewhere in new song news, keep your radios tuned to country stations until you hear Brad Paisley's new song, “Alcohol”. I heard it on the radio last Friday on my way home from Platteville. Great song, but unfortunately I cannot remember any of the words. If you hear it, CRANK IT UP!
I found out from Andy on Tuesday night that Blackhawk will be performing in August at Sheboygan Bratwurst Days Festival. Sounds like my kind of party. I am there. If you want to check out the website for the event, be warned that it is last years information.
I need to go to two more music events on campus for my music class. I was going to go to one last night, but when I got there I saw it wasn't free. I thought, “Screw this! They aren't getting my money.” Then I left. I'll be damned if they're getting my $4. I guess to be honest I didn't have the $4 on me either, but that is not the point.....it's all about the principle. So I am going to a free one tonight now...at least I hope it's free.
Dammit, I had my feet up on my desk and now my foot fell asleep. I just see on the back page of our typically worthless campus paper that Domino's has a deal next Thursday for a medium pepperoni pizza for $3.99 with no limit. I may need to take advantage of that one.
Now to finish with.......
Random Song Lyrics:
“Pop a top. Crack a can. Just don't make me wait too long.
I'll take anything domestic, light, and cold.”
Dierks Bentley-Domestic, Light, and Cold
“This old highway is getting longer. Seems there ain't no end in sight. To sleep would be best, but I just can't afford to rest. I gotta ride in Denver tomorrow night.”
Garth Brooks-Much Too Young to Feel This Damn Old
Ah, heck with it. I'll have something good to add the next two weeks. After that expect long delays in posting as I will say bye-bye to the glorious fast internet connection of my dorm room and hello to home where I don't even have a place to set up my computer. I'm serious. Technically, I don't even have a room anymore. I have a closet, bed and dresser, but that is all. So if you're looking for an update over summer, be sure to view my guestbook as I may just enter anything important there. That's how I roll.
4/19/2005
I am in the home stretch for the year here at Platteville. I am down to 13 more days of class, not that I am counting. I still have 3 more music events to go to on campus. I hated the first two, so I'd bet I'll hate these next three as well.
If anyone out there has as much time to kill as I manage to find, here is a good place to waste it. http://ronmexico.kainalopallo.com/ You'd enjoy seeing what your Vick-ish alias is.
I see that the NFL will return to NBC in the fall of 2006. I was a little surprised to hear Monday Night Football would be switching to ESPN, but I guess ABC had so many great shows, they had to cut something.......by the way, I'm being just a little bit sarcastic there.
If anyone is looking for something to watch tonight I would suggest you flip on ESPN and watch “ESPN BOWLING NIGHT” at 7pm followed by “Battle of the Gridiron Stars”. Last week on “Battle” I felt like a big man when I learned that I can bowl better than Peyton Manning. I don't know why exactly, but it made me feel like a big man.
I still need to come up with a name for my bowling team this summer. Here's what I have so far, email me here to vote for your favorite or top 10 even. If I get more than one vote I will post the results next week.
Bowling Team Names:
Snackbar Staff
Unacceptable Personalization
At What Cost
Stop the Spread
Steroid Free Athletes
Cheap Fireworks
Discount Spam
I'm Eating the Cows
They Don't Make a Van
Ding!
As Seen On TV
Showercurtain TP
Call Us Fred
Mutant Bananas
Squirrel Ranchers
Prototype Bowlers
(Enter Team Name Here)
Team #1
Cat Hunters...(or insert another word for cat)
Bowling's My Exercise
Thumbless Rollers
Government Cheese
Goodbye Says It All
Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch
More Cowbell
Omega D
Steady-State Analysis
Linearization
Rankine Cycle
Bowling While Angry
Free Is Good
Not The Time
Split Destruction
Well, that is enough for tonight, watch for more later in the week if I have time.
4/12/2005
Watching the Brewers tonight and I had to laugh while the announcers debated how a woman could talk on her cell phone with big 'ol earrings about the size of baseballs. “Does she have to take those off to talk or what?” I find it funny they spend time scanning the crowd for hotties. Well, I guess it is a buckethead Tuesday night.
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!