Notice anything from Wayne's World 2 here?
Look right under where it says Visitor Information.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
See My Profile Picture
I dug a giant hole on spring break
That's what my profile picture is of. Me standing next to a giant hole that we dug on Spring Break 2007.
That's what my profile picture is of. Me standing next to a giant hole that we dug on Spring Break 2007.
The US bucket and spade brigade went on full alert yesterday after research by a top physician revealed that people falling into holes dug in the sand had accounted for more fatalities in the US since 1990 than shark attacks - 16 as opposed to 12.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
The chicken, or the egg?
I was listening to the Garden State soundtrack during work today, and a song came on that I knew. It was a song I'd first heard on a Postal Service album, and the version on the Garden State soundtrack was different, sung by a different person. I think the song was used during and M&Ms commercial too. Does anyone know which version came first? I'm inclined to think the Postal Service one did, since I heard that version first, but I'm usually wrong about these things. Let me know if you have insight into the answer to this question.
The last time I wondered this, it was about the song "Crazy" by Gnarles Barkley. It worked backward in this case. I heard the GB version first. Then I was listening to a great station out of the Twin Cities and I heard an acoustic version of the same song, except it was by Shawn Colvin of all people. In this case, I just assumed she wrote it first, because, well, she's Shawn Colvin. It turns out I was wrong, despite arguing with a drunken Matt Rudman that Shawn's came first. Oh well.
Oh! You should listen to her version of the song, because it's very, very cool. Everyone I've played it for has agreed. I would recommend buying it from iTunes, although the for-sale version isn't as good as the version they play on cities97.com, which I linked to earlier. If you have the time, or if you like a good radio station, go to cities97.com and listen to their online broadcast. Eventually you'll hear the cool version of Crazy, and you'll hear some other pretty good music along the way.
The last time I wondered this, it was about the song "Crazy" by Gnarles Barkley. It worked backward in this case. I heard the GB version first. Then I was listening to a great station out of the Twin Cities and I heard an acoustic version of the same song, except it was by Shawn Colvin of all people. In this case, I just assumed she wrote it first, because, well, she's Shawn Colvin. It turns out I was wrong, despite arguing with a drunken Matt Rudman that Shawn's came first. Oh well.
Oh! You should listen to her version of the song, because it's very, very cool. Everyone I've played it for has agreed. I would recommend buying it from iTunes, although the for-sale version isn't as good as the version they play on cities97.com, which I linked to earlier. If you have the time, or if you like a good radio station, go to cities97.com and listen to their online broadcast. Eventually you'll hear the cool version of Crazy, and you'll hear some other pretty good music along the way.
Danville, VA
So I've arrived. In Danville, Virginia. It's in Southern Virginia, 2 hours from any major Virginia city, and about an hour from Greensboro, North Carolina. I like it so far, although I'm currently living in someone else's house and am eagerly looking forward to finding and moving into my own place.
My new digital camera is FINALLY being delivered tomorrow, about 3.5 weeks after I ordered it. I'll take pictures of Danville and my new apartment, when I get it, and post them here, for all to see!
My new digital camera is FINALLY being delivered tomorrow, about 3.5 weeks after I ordered it. I'll take pictures of Danville and my new apartment, when I get it, and post them here, for all to see!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Stupid Twins, stupid Brewers
The Brewers and Twins are rather maddening these days. Both teams have wasted big opportunities to make big moves in their respective divisions. Admittedly the Twins have been playing better, but not as well as they should be. They managed to lose 2 of 3 to the Washington Nationals who, while they've been playing better lately, shouldn't be beating the reigning champs of any division, even the crappy NL Central. The Twins are at .500 right now, 5.5 games out of first. I'm not panicked, but I'm not happy.
The Brewers are a different story. They have been playing horribly for the last few weeks. Yet their lead has not shrunk below 5.5 games. If they had gone even .500 in the last few weeks, they'd have put the Central well out of reach.
Oh well, the season is barely 1/3 over. There's a lot of time for both teams to play better.
The Brewers are a different story. They have been playing horribly for the last few weeks. Yet their lead has not shrunk below 5.5 games. If they had gone even .500 in the last few weeks, they'd have put the Central well out of reach.
Oh well, the season is barely 1/3 over. There's a lot of time for both teams to play better.
A few thoughts before I take off
Well, it's been two weeks since I last posted...unfortunately. A lot has happened then! Let's get to it.
Since two weeks ago, I have:
Driven to or through every part of the commonwealth of Virginia (yes, it is a commonwealth, and don't you forget it!)
Crashed my car and rented a new one
Gone running just twice :(
Packed up my rental car for the big move to Danville
That doesn't seem like much, but when you're working 60+ hours a week, you don't have time for much else!
I'm moving to Danville, VA on the North Carolina border on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to really getting going on my job there. It should be a good time, and I'm sure plenty of entertaining stories will come from it.
Since two weeks ago, I have:
Driven to or through every part of the commonwealth of Virginia (yes, it is a commonwealth, and don't you forget it!)
Crashed my car and rented a new one
Gone running just twice :(
Packed up my rental car for the big move to Danville
That doesn't seem like much, but when you're working 60+ hours a week, you don't have time for much else!
I'm moving to Danville, VA on the North Carolina border on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to really getting going on my job there. It should be a good time, and I'm sure plenty of entertaining stories will come from it.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
But it's only wafer thin
I just saw a commercial for a new phone called The Wafer. Not only that, they called it the "new ultra-thin Wafer". Monty Python anyone?
Friday, June 1, 2007
Oh really?
Media in frenzy over jail-bound Paris Hilton
Isn't the title a little bit redundant, seeing as how it's written and hosted by members of the media? Is there really a point to a news organization writing an story about how news organizations are writing stories?
Isn't the title a little bit redundant, seeing as how it's written and hosted by members of the media? Is there really a point to a news organization writing an story about how news organizations are writing stories?
Twins and Brewers 2k7
This season, both the Twins and Brewers have reminded me of something we talked about at frisbee halftimes a lot.
If we had just barely taken half or had clawed our way back before the other team took half, we'd always come out of half with confidence. The idea was that we had played very badly in the first half, and the other team had played perfectly in the first half, and that despite this, we were still leading or still very close to the lead. Most times, we would come out of half and roll over the other team for the reast of the game, because when we played well and they came back to Earth, we were clearly the better team.
This is how the Brewers and Twins have looked to me this year. The Brewers started hot, but have played badly in the last half month. Despite their bad play recently, they're still comfortably in the lead in the division. If they can just play like they are able the rest of the year, they'll coast into the playoffs.
The Twins are a different story, but kind of the same result. Their hitting was awful early on, then their pitching, then their hitting again. Despite all this, they're still only 2 games out of the wildcard lead. If they play like they can, they'll easily get at least the wildcard position.
In Summary:
Frisbee is nothing like baseball, but I tried to make an analogy between the two. All you need to know is that I am confident both the Twins and Brewers will be in the playoffs come October.
If we had just barely taken half or had clawed our way back before the other team took half, we'd always come out of half with confidence. The idea was that we had played very badly in the first half, and the other team had played perfectly in the first half, and that despite this, we were still leading or still very close to the lead. Most times, we would come out of half and roll over the other team for the reast of the game, because when we played well and they came back to Earth, we were clearly the better team.
This is how the Brewers and Twins have looked to me this year. The Brewers started hot, but have played badly in the last half month. Despite their bad play recently, they're still comfortably in the lead in the division. If they can just play like they are able the rest of the year, they'll coast into the playoffs.
The Twins are a different story, but kind of the same result. Their hitting was awful early on, then their pitching, then their hitting again. Despite all this, they're still only 2 games out of the wildcard lead. If they play like they can, they'll easily get at least the wildcard position.
In Summary:
Frisbee is nothing like baseball, but I tried to make an analogy between the two. All you need to know is that I am confident both the Twins and Brewers will be in the playoffs come October.
The first post of the rest of my life
So I've started a new blog. That's what you're reading right now. My new blog.
Anyway, I wanted to write about things that I am interested in, or things I find interesting. However, that is a very broad topic to write about. Therefore, I have chosen to write about things I like. I happen to like baseball, so I will write about the Twins and Brewers when I can. I like music, but I don't know much about it or care to know much about it, so I'll write about what I do and don't like, and perhaps why, about music. I like interesting news stories, so I'll post links and comment on the stories, if they need comment. Finally, sometimes I have thoughts or ideas that I find funny, entertaining, or interesting. Some of those thoughts will make their way on to this blog, hopefully.
I live in Virginia now, for the next six months, at least. I'm working on campaigns here, but I won't be writing about my work at all. Nor will I be writing about politics, since that is work for me, and I don't want to spend personal time on work stuff. I will have plenty of non-work Virginia-related stories that I'll post here, though.
One final thing. I stole two of the things for this blog from my friend and former roommate, James Davison. He has a blog at akwardyoungshadow.blogspot.com. You should check it out. My title for the blog is from a Bare Naked Ladies song, much like his is from a favorite band of his. Also, you'll notice that my posts have an author title that is not simply my name. Bonus points to you if you know where it was from, but I wouldn't have known the reference without James.
Anyway, I wanted to write about things that I am interested in, or things I find interesting. However, that is a very broad topic to write about. Therefore, I have chosen to write about things I like. I happen to like baseball, so I will write about the Twins and Brewers when I can. I like music, but I don't know much about it or care to know much about it, so I'll write about what I do and don't like, and perhaps why, about music. I like interesting news stories, so I'll post links and comment on the stories, if they need comment. Finally, sometimes I have thoughts or ideas that I find funny, entertaining, or interesting. Some of those thoughts will make their way on to this blog, hopefully.
I live in Virginia now, for the next six months, at least. I'm working on campaigns here, but I won't be writing about my work at all. Nor will I be writing about politics, since that is work for me, and I don't want to spend personal time on work stuff. I will have plenty of non-work Virginia-related stories that I'll post here, though.
One final thing. I stole two of the things for this blog from my friend and former roommate, James Davison. He has a blog at akwardyoungshadow.blogspot.com. You should check it out. My title for the blog is from a Bare Naked Ladies song, much like his is from a favorite band of his. Also, you'll notice that my posts have an author title that is not simply my name. Bonus points to you if you know where it was from, but I wouldn't have known the reference without James.
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