1.27.2003
1.26.2003
the weak breeze is a raider
Well. That's one pretty large-scale schooling that the Raiders endured. My condolences to Raider fans. It does make me feel a little better about the Niners getting trounced by the Bucs earlier in the season. That defense is just stifling. These kinds of defeats are always easier to take than close losses anyway, so there's some consolation there. Well, one more football season dead and gone. Niners all the way in 2004!
One thought occurred to me as I told people where I was going to watch the Superbowl. I told them I was going to watch it with a bunch of people from church. That was true, but the way I referred to them stuck out at me for some reason. Aren't these people from church my friends? Many of them are; I mean, the party was so big (over 60 people there actually) I couldn't be friends with everyone, but I knew everybody and the hosts are my friends. So why don't I just say a couple of my friends are throwing a party? Why do I separate "people from church" from "friends" when I talk?
Well. That's one pretty large-scale schooling that the Raiders endured. My condolences to Raider fans. It does make me feel a little better about the Niners getting trounced by the Bucs earlier in the season. That defense is just stifling. These kinds of defeats are always easier to take than close losses anyway, so there's some consolation there. Well, one more football season dead and gone. Niners all the way in 2004!
One thought occurred to me as I told people where I was going to watch the Superbowl. I told them I was going to watch it with a bunch of people from church. That was true, but the way I referred to them stuck out at me for some reason. Aren't these people from church my friends? Many of them are; I mean, the party was so big (over 60 people there actually) I couldn't be friends with everyone, but I knew everybody and the hosts are my friends. So why don't I just say a couple of my friends are throwing a party? Why do I separate "people from church" from "friends" when I talk?
1.24.2003
i can't find my remote, in its place a ransom note
At 7:45 this morning I was woken up by my alarm clock. I'm pretty sure I turned it off by reflex, because it was only about ten minutes later, as I was watching SportsCenter, that I thought to myself "why am I awake? I could be sleeping right now." I then looked suspiciously at my alarm clock, checked the time it was set to go off, and realized it had woken me up ten minutes earlier. Ahh, the fog of the morning brain.
Every day this week I've received calls to sub - Monday through Thursday. And I couldn't sub any of those days, I had a student already. So I figure I might get a call for Friday, the day I usually get calls for. But no! No calls for Friday. Ah well. I've got an hour of tutoring set up at 3.
This weekend should be good. Saturday I'm playin' some flag football, which I haven't done since Thanksgiving. By the by, if you're in the area and you wanna play some flag football, we're playin' at 10 in the am on Kennedy High's field. Sunday's the Superbowl of course, which is good in and of itself. It's only made greater by the fact that there's a local team involved, and it's a matchup of the number one offense versus the number one defense. Good times, yo.
And on a final sports note, Cal continues its romp through the Pac-10 and how 'bout them Warriors?
At 7:45 this morning I was woken up by my alarm clock. I'm pretty sure I turned it off by reflex, because it was only about ten minutes later, as I was watching SportsCenter, that I thought to myself "why am I awake? I could be sleeping right now." I then looked suspiciously at my alarm clock, checked the time it was set to go off, and realized it had woken me up ten minutes earlier. Ahh, the fog of the morning brain.
Every day this week I've received calls to sub - Monday through Thursday. And I couldn't sub any of those days, I had a student already. So I figure I might get a call for Friday, the day I usually get calls for. But no! No calls for Friday. Ah well. I've got an hour of tutoring set up at 3.
This weekend should be good. Saturday I'm playin' some flag football, which I haven't done since Thanksgiving. By the by, if you're in the area and you wanna play some flag football, we're playin' at 10 in the am on Kennedy High's field. Sunday's the Superbowl of course, which is good in and of itself. It's only made greater by the fact that there's a local team involved, and it's a matchup of the number one offense versus the number one defense. Good times, yo.
And on a final sports note, Cal continues its romp through the Pac-10 and how 'bout them Warriors?
1.17.2003
i'm not bitter anyway
I've put together a little slideshow/article/whatever thing about my first attempt at making a smoothie. No vouchers for its quality, but it was a fun way to kill an hour. Besides, this means that I have content!
And check out this flash. Hehehe.
I've put together a little slideshow/article/whatever thing about my first attempt at making a smoothie. No vouchers for its quality, but it was a fun way to kill an hour. Besides, this means that I have content!
And check out this flash. Hehehe.
glenny glenny glen, he is no woman
The last couple of days have been pretty good. Having a student three days instead of two made it feel more like a job, and I had more of a regular schedule for a few days, getting up and going to work, all that. I've also started to eat differently - healthy - and it's taking a little getting used to. I'm finding that it's not impossible to resist eating 'bad' food; I've had more than my share of opportunities in the past few days but I haven't taken 'em. I mean, it sucks, but it's not like some huge struggle of willpower that makes life crappy.
I do have a bit of a headache though, I've had it since yesterday. From what I've read it could be "bad carb" withdrawal, since I haven't had bad carbs in a few days and they probably comprised most of my diet before then. So anyway enough about my eating, even though I know you love to hear about it.
The past few days were also cool because Laura's partner in crime Cali (pronounced Kaylee for some reason) was in town from Vacaville. Because of them, on Wednesday morning I woke to this. It actually started my day off on a good note though, because it all started over a kidnapped Jack-in-the-Box ball, which I was then able to mess with a little bit. So - Cali's a lot of fun, it's been a good past few days.
Other good news - at the end of March I'm flying down to San Diego to preach at the Bridge. I've said it before and I'll say it again - the people down there rock, so it should be fun, even if it's only for a weekend. I need to work out a longer stay with Jesse or somethin' too.
On a final note - the David Crowder Band is stellar, and Come Thou Font is, to my ears, one of the most beautiful worship songs ever.
The last couple of days have been pretty good. Having a student three days instead of two made it feel more like a job, and I had more of a regular schedule for a few days, getting up and going to work, all that. I've also started to eat differently - healthy - and it's taking a little getting used to. I'm finding that it's not impossible to resist eating 'bad' food; I've had more than my share of opportunities in the past few days but I haven't taken 'em. I mean, it sucks, but it's not like some huge struggle of willpower that makes life crappy.
I do have a bit of a headache though, I've had it since yesterday. From what I've read it could be "bad carb" withdrawal, since I haven't had bad carbs in a few days and they probably comprised most of my diet before then. So anyway enough about my eating, even though I know you love to hear about it.
The past few days were also cool because Laura's partner in crime Cali (pronounced Kaylee for some reason) was in town from Vacaville. Because of them, on Wednesday morning I woke to this. It actually started my day off on a good note though, because it all started over a kidnapped Jack-in-the-Box ball, which I was then able to mess with a little bit. So - Cali's a lot of fun, it's been a good past few days.
Other good news - at the end of March I'm flying down to San Diego to preach at the Bridge. I've said it before and I'll say it again - the people down there rock, so it should be fun, even if it's only for a weekend. I need to work out a longer stay with Jesse or somethin' too.
On a final note - the David Crowder Band is stellar, and Come Thou Font is, to my ears, one of the most beautiful worship songs ever.
1.16.2003
aztec revisited
I think we can all agree that the Pontiac Aztek was one of the stupidest looking cars ever. Well, it now has some company, with the Honda Element. It looks like some kind of stunted offspring of a jeep and SUV. Yech.
I think we can all agree that the Pontiac Aztek was one of the stupidest looking cars ever. Well, it now has some company, with the Honda Element. It looks like some kind of stunted offspring of a jeep and SUV. Yech.
1.15.2003
1.14.2003
the cloud goddess is ripe with rain-babies
Be very afraid. Today I spent money on groceries and stuff like that. I bought crappy things like nonfat vanilla yogurt, raisins (apparently they don't just come in cookies), something called "whey protein," and a greenish substance I'm told is broccoli. Here comes life change people. Watch out.
I had a fairly busy day today. My first day with my new student, who had jaw surgery. Small world, he lives on a street I used to live on. He seems like a cool enough kid, it's pretty nifty that he goes to the same school I did. He also has Economics with my old Econ teacher, Mr. MacLeod. MacLeod was one of my favorite teachers in high school, and I stopped by to talk with him today. It was really cool talkin' to him, and I gave him my number so I can sub for him. Hopefully through MacLeod I'll get some more subbing jobs and have an in at Washington. Overall it's been a good day, I'd say.
And the Simpsons episode tonight is classic. The one where the kids get caught at school in a snowstorm...er, a Class 3 KillStorm.
Be very afraid. Today I spent money on groceries and stuff like that. I bought crappy things like nonfat vanilla yogurt, raisins (apparently they don't just come in cookies), something called "whey protein," and a greenish substance I'm told is broccoli. Here comes life change people. Watch out.
I had a fairly busy day today. My first day with my new student, who had jaw surgery. Small world, he lives on a street I used to live on. He seems like a cool enough kid, it's pretty nifty that he goes to the same school I did. He also has Economics with my old Econ teacher, Mr. MacLeod. MacLeod was one of my favorite teachers in high school, and I stopped by to talk with him today. It was really cool talkin' to him, and I gave him my number so I can sub for him. Hopefully through MacLeod I'll get some more subbing jobs and have an in at Washington. Overall it's been a good day, I'd say.
And the Simpsons episode tonight is classic. The one where the kids get caught at school in a snowstorm...er, a Class 3 KillStorm.
1.12.2003
back to the future
Today I got my Christmas gift from my sis and her family - they got me the Back to the Future Trilogy DVD set. Awesome gift! I watched the first movie today and started watching the second - it's bedtime though. Anyway, I wanted to mention something I noticed that I thought was pretty nifty. In the beginning of Back to the Future 2, Marty McFly is in a cafe in the future, where he shows two little kids how to play an old video game. One of the kids looked familiar, and I checked the credits - sho' nuff, it's a little Elijah Wood! Who knew that little boy would grow up to be a hobbit?
What's that, you say? What do I think about the 49er game? They didn't show up to play. It's frustrating. But hey...at least the Raiders won. I can root for them now...
Today I got my Christmas gift from my sis and her family - they got me the Back to the Future Trilogy DVD set. Awesome gift! I watched the first movie today and started watching the second - it's bedtime though. Anyway, I wanted to mention something I noticed that I thought was pretty nifty. In the beginning of Back to the Future 2, Marty McFly is in a cafe in the future, where he shows two little kids how to play an old video game. One of the kids looked familiar, and I checked the credits - sho' nuff, it's a little Elijah Wood! Who knew that little boy would grow up to be a hobbit?
What's that, you say? What do I think about the 49er game? They didn't show up to play. It's frustrating. But hey...at least the Raiders won. I can root for them now...
1.10.2003
argh of the moment
Anybody who's been around me for any extended period of time, or really not even that extended of a time, is aware of the fact that my car squeals like a stuck pig every time it starts up. Especially in cold weather. The squealing is loud enough to wake everyone with semi-functional eardrums in a radius of three city blocks. As the weeks have gone by this noise has become progressively worse, to the point where the car would periodically squeal even after its initial warm-up. I knew it was a problem with the car's serpentine belt, and figured the belt just needed to be replaced.
Well today the car made a *new* belt-related noise and I popped the hood to discover the belt was incredibly loose and needed immediate replacement, lest my car stop working altogether. I give my ever-so-helpful bro a call and he comes down to where I am to give me a hand. Initially I wasn't too upset, the cost of a new belt would be $17.17 plus the frustration of putting it in. Unfortunately Dave discovered upon his arrival that not only was my belt frayed beyond use, but the tensioner was broken. That's the thing that, in case you hadn't guessed, keeps the belt at the right tension.
How much do tensioners cost? Around $130. Dave ferried me about town to gather the necessary parts and I dropped my car off at Mowry Automotive. On the plus side, they finished it today and I'll be picking it up momentarily. On the down side, today I'll have shelled out 250 unexpected bucks on my car. On the plus side, I had the money in the bank - so no more debt.
Oh well, at least the car won't squeal anymore. It better not anyway, otherwise I may have to change its name from the "Party Saturn" to "Squealey McSqueal" or "Piece of Crap."
Anybody who's been around me for any extended period of time, or really not even that extended of a time, is aware of the fact that my car squeals like a stuck pig every time it starts up. Especially in cold weather. The squealing is loud enough to wake everyone with semi-functional eardrums in a radius of three city blocks. As the weeks have gone by this noise has become progressively worse, to the point where the car would periodically squeal even after its initial warm-up. I knew it was a problem with the car's serpentine belt, and figured the belt just needed to be replaced.
Well today the car made a *new* belt-related noise and I popped the hood to discover the belt was incredibly loose and needed immediate replacement, lest my car stop working altogether. I give my ever-so-helpful bro a call and he comes down to where I am to give me a hand. Initially I wasn't too upset, the cost of a new belt would be $17.17 plus the frustration of putting it in. Unfortunately Dave discovered upon his arrival that not only was my belt frayed beyond use, but the tensioner was broken. That's the thing that, in case you hadn't guessed, keeps the belt at the right tension.
How much do tensioners cost? Around $130. Dave ferried me about town to gather the necessary parts and I dropped my car off at Mowry Automotive. On the plus side, they finished it today and I'll be picking it up momentarily. On the down side, today I'll have shelled out 250 unexpected bucks on my car. On the plus side, I had the money in the bank - so no more debt.
Oh well, at least the car won't squeal anymore. It better not anyway, otherwise I may have to change its name from the "Party Saturn" to "Squealey McSqueal" or "Piece of Crap."
1.09.2003
a great mystery
Answer me this please. Why why WHY WHY WHY are there blueberry truffles in my box?!?! I defy you to show me the human that would rather have blueberry filling than wonderfully rich chocolate, engaging raspberry, or smooth coffee!
Answer me this please. Why why WHY WHY WHY are there blueberry truffles in my box?!?! I defy you to show me the human that would rather have blueberry filling than wonderfully rich chocolate, engaging raspberry, or smooth coffee!
i know you are, but what am i
You may heretofore refer to me as "The Man," for I have acquired and connected the necessary cords and adapters to record any kind of media onto my MiniDisc player. This development makes me very happy and displays my mighty technical skills. I only needed to call my brother two or three times. Bow down.
It seems I'm not the only person demanding that others bow down, however. I saw it earlier today on ESPN.com but can't seem to locate it again. Apparently Jerry Porter of the Oakland Raiders told the Jets to "come get their whoopin'." The two teams appear to be engaging in a bit of what passes for verbal sparring among football players.
Have you ever heard of Brian Loritts? He spoke at a Campus Crusade conference I went to a couple years ago, and was stellar. So if you've heard of him and know a way to get a hold of some of his message tapes I'd be much obliged.
You may heretofore refer to me as "The Man," for I have acquired and connected the necessary cords and adapters to record any kind of media onto my MiniDisc player. This development makes me very happy and displays my mighty technical skills. I only needed to call my brother two or three times. Bow down.
It seems I'm not the only person demanding that others bow down, however. I saw it earlier today on ESPN.com but can't seem to locate it again. Apparently Jerry Porter of the Oakland Raiders told the Jets to "come get their whoopin'." The two teams appear to be engaging in a bit of what passes for verbal sparring among football players.
Have you ever heard of Brian Loritts? He spoke at a Campus Crusade conference I went to a couple years ago, and was stellar. So if you've heard of him and know a way to get a hold of some of his message tapes I'd be much obliged.
1.08.2003
the last word
I read this on ESPN.com regarding the NFL admitting its refs made a mistake on the last play of the game. All those who would tarnish the 49ers victory by mentioning the bad call, read this:
"Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said the team really didn't care.
"At this point, unless someone tells us to get on a plane and go to San Francisco to replay the final play or replay the game, what difference does it make?" Hanlon said Tuesday. "It's unfortunate the guys (officials) made mistakes at the end of the game, but that's not the reason we lost the game."
So there.
I read this on ESPN.com regarding the NFL admitting its refs made a mistake on the last play of the game. All those who would tarnish the 49ers victory by mentioning the bad call, read this:
"Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said the team really didn't care.
"At this point, unless someone tells us to get on a plane and go to San Francisco to replay the final play or replay the game, what difference does it make?" Hanlon said Tuesday. "It's unfortunate the guys (officials) made mistakes at the end of the game, but that's not the reason we lost the game."
So there.
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