I had a pretty busy but relaxing weekend. Now, it's time to regroup because the next few weeks are going to be crazy. Let's take a look at what's going on...
In the next two weeks...
- 3 presentations
- 3 papers
- 3 exams
- Work 6 softball games
- Work 3 Lacrosse games
- Work the Football Spring Game
The two weeks after that get way more fun...
- Trip to Charleston for My Morning Jacket Concert
- Softball Starts
- Trip back to Charleston for Taylor's Graduation, plus some beach time
- Work the Big East Softball Championship
- Abbey Road on the River
- Seems like there is something else going on too...Oh yeah, Taylor Moves Home For Good!
So yeah, the next month and a half is super busy, but once the next two weeks of work are over...there's good times on the horizon!
Also, we opened our Volleyball season last night by winning 2 of 3. Get 'em Law Dogs!
Time to buckle down and get after it!
Song of the Day: Jakob Dylan - Lend A Hand
Monday, April 12, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Quick Friday Facts...
The weekend is just minutes away and I almost totally forgot about blogging today. Let's make it quick...
1.) I have to go to a mixer tonight. Grad School is hosting an alumni speaker series this weekend and while we weren't forced to go...being absent is majorly frowned upon. It won't be so bad, but getting dressed up and mingling with strangers isn't exactly how I enjoy spending my Friday nights. Plus, the last mixer I attended was in the 8th grade and it included slow dances to Kci and JoJo and plenty of Lou Bega's Mambo #5! I'm guessing this mixer will be different from the one in 8th grade...but let's hope the Lou Bega part is still involved. Also, wearing a suit and having to be somewhere at 9 a.m. on Saturday is not what I call "fun." At least, we're talking about sports and I get to do some networking....which apparently is mega important when you're an "adult."
2.) The Tiger Woods craze is...crazy! (See what I did there?). I don't agree with Tiger's actions and I think Tiger's a decent size tool box...but I still kinda want him to win. Quite simply, Tiger makes golf more exciting than the other golfers. Except Freddy Couples...I love Freddy Couples.
3.) Tom Jurich is a stud. He spoke to our class and some other folks (including the basketball team) last night. He talked about his vision and how thrilled he is with the current state of Louisville Athletics. Needless to say, it got me all jacked up.
4.) KFC is trying to kill us. If you haven't seen it, this is the new item for sale at KFC...The Double Down:
Yeah, that's a bacon and cheese sandwich with fried chicken as the bun. There's a small part of me that thinks that looks delicious. There's a bigger part of me that wants to vomit while looking at the picture.
5.) I would love to take a nap right now. Leaving work and taking a nap when I got home would be phenomenal. Not gonna happen though, I have to go mix with people.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Song of the Weekend: The Jayhawks - Save It For A Rainy Day
1.) I have to go to a mixer tonight. Grad School is hosting an alumni speaker series this weekend and while we weren't forced to go...being absent is majorly frowned upon. It won't be so bad, but getting dressed up and mingling with strangers isn't exactly how I enjoy spending my Friday nights. Plus, the last mixer I attended was in the 8th grade and it included slow dances to Kci and JoJo and plenty of Lou Bega's Mambo #5! I'm guessing this mixer will be different from the one in 8th grade...but let's hope the Lou Bega part is still involved. Also, wearing a suit and having to be somewhere at 9 a.m. on Saturday is not what I call "fun." At least, we're talking about sports and I get to do some networking....which apparently is mega important when you're an "adult."
2.) The Tiger Woods craze is...crazy! (See what I did there?). I don't agree with Tiger's actions and I think Tiger's a decent size tool box...but I still kinda want him to win. Quite simply, Tiger makes golf more exciting than the other golfers. Except Freddy Couples...I love Freddy Couples.
3.) Tom Jurich is a stud. He spoke to our class and some other folks (including the basketball team) last night. He talked about his vision and how thrilled he is with the current state of Louisville Athletics. Needless to say, it got me all jacked up.
4.) KFC is trying to kill us. If you haven't seen it, this is the new item for sale at KFC...The Double Down:
Yeah, that's a bacon and cheese sandwich with fried chicken as the bun. There's a small part of me that thinks that looks delicious. There's a bigger part of me that wants to vomit while looking at the picture.5.) I would love to take a nap right now. Leaving work and taking a nap when I got home would be phenomenal. Not gonna happen though, I have to go mix with people.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Song of the Weekend: The Jayhawks - Save It For A Rainy Day
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Club Trillion...
Today I want to talk about the phenomenon that is Club Trillion.
Club trillion was started a couple years ago by three walk-on basketball players for Ohio State. They never played except for the final minute of blow out games. During that minute they would try to accomplish absolutely nothing. Therefore their box score would be a 1, for minutes played, and then a bunch of zeros...better known as the "trillion."
Club trillion also started a blog that consists of "life views from the end of the bench" and it is absolutely hilarious. As the years went on, two of the original members became more important players on the team, which left Mark Titus as the lone member.
Now some of you may have heard of Club Trillion and/or Mark Titus and that's probably because in the last two years he's become mega famous. In fact, in a recent poll the people of Columbus, OH were asked to pick their favorite OSU b-ball player and Titus almost beat Evan Turner...yes, player of the year, Evan Turner. Or maybe you heard of him when he tried to put his name in the NBA draft "early entry" list after last season and had the NBA deny his request because they claimed he was "mocking the system."
I had heard about Club Trillion a while ago, I started reading his blog and I follow him on twitter. However, I kinda lost track of the blog and such during the last year. Luckily, my brother sent me this video the other day:
Simply brilliant!
In the last few days I have started reading the blog posts he has written for the last few months. The guy is simply awesome. He is the first celebrity bench warmer ever!
I really suggest reading his blog here. It is 100% worth your time.
Also, if you want to buy a Club Trillion t-shirt and become part of the Trillion Man March, you can do so here. Some of the proceeds from the shirt sales go to helping kids with life threatening illnesses and some proceeds will also go to scholarship funds that Titus is setting up for future benchwarmers/walk-ons.
Song of the Day: Peter Bjorn and John - Young Folks
Club trillion was started a couple years ago by three walk-on basketball players for Ohio State. They never played except for the final minute of blow out games. During that minute they would try to accomplish absolutely nothing. Therefore their box score would be a 1, for minutes played, and then a bunch of zeros...better known as the "trillion."Club trillion also started a blog that consists of "life views from the end of the bench" and it is absolutely hilarious. As the years went on, two of the original members became more important players on the team, which left Mark Titus as the lone member.
Now some of you may have heard of Club Trillion and/or Mark Titus and that's probably because in the last two years he's become mega famous. In fact, in a recent poll the people of Columbus, OH were asked to pick their favorite OSU b-ball player and Titus almost beat Evan Turner...yes, player of the year, Evan Turner. Or maybe you heard of him when he tried to put his name in the NBA draft "early entry" list after last season and had the NBA deny his request because they claimed he was "mocking the system."
I had heard about Club Trillion a while ago, I started reading his blog and I follow him on twitter. However, I kinda lost track of the blog and such during the last year. Luckily, my brother sent me this video the other day:
Simply brilliant!
In the last few days I have started reading the blog posts he has written for the last few months. The guy is simply awesome. He is the first celebrity bench warmer ever!
I really suggest reading his blog here. It is 100% worth your time.
Also, if you want to buy a Club Trillion t-shirt and become part of the Trillion Man March, you can do so here. Some of the proceeds from the shirt sales go to helping kids with life threatening illnesses and some proceeds will also go to scholarship funds that Titus is setting up for future benchwarmers/walk-ons.
Song of the Day: Peter Bjorn and John - Young Folks
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
5 Songs I Wish I Would Have Written...
Every once in a while I hear a song and I think to myself, "I wish I had written that. If I did nothing else in my life, I'd feel successful for having written that song." These songs aren't neccesarily my favorite songs, but they're just brilliant songs. The two perfect examples of this are "In My Life" by the Beatles and "Imagine" by John Lennon. "In My Life" is not my favorite Beatles song, but man...I wish I had written it. Same is true for "Imagine." I have a running list and it changes from time to time, but here are 5 songs that I wish I had written.
5.) Colin Hay - Waiting For My Real Life To Begin
4.) The Avett Brothers - Murder In The City
3.) Van Morrison - Sweet Thing
No video, click here.
2.) My Morning Jacket - Bermuda Highway
1.) The Beatles - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
If anyone has any songs they wish they had written...feel free to share.
Have a good one.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dog - Where'd All The Time Go?
5.) Colin Hay - Waiting For My Real Life To Begin
4.) The Avett Brothers - Murder In The City
3.) Van Morrison - Sweet Thing
No video, click here.2.) My Morning Jacket - Bermuda Highway
1.) The Beatles - You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
If anyone has any songs they wish they had written...feel free to share.
Have a good one.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dog - Where'd All The Time Go?
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Tuesday Tidbits...
The ball is tipped, there you are...
* What a game! Honestly, Gordon Hayward was about an inch away from making the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. That's not an overstatement either. A half court shot at the buzzer for the national title? Man, literally too good to be true. Still, what an amazing tournament and a great game! Please leave it be, NCAA.
* As great as the game was, Jennifer Hudson's rendition of "One Shining Moment" was equally as awful. I was going to post it, but I can't be responsible for other people's ear drums shattering from all the screaming. Plus, why do we need to see Jennifer Hudson 10 times during the montage? She's not that attractive. Ugh, way to blow it CBS.
* Also, here's my favorite play from the game:
In case you missed it, Matt "The mustache" Howard absolutely leveled Kyle Singler (aka, that creepy monk from the DaVinci Code) on the last play. It was awesome.
* If you're like me, you're probably pretty bummed about the end of college b-ball season. Well, Gus Johnson can keep you company through the off season right here.
* Braves rookie Jason Heyward homered in his first Major League at-bat yesterday. Also, the Braves started the Bobby Cox farewell tour with a 16-5 thrashing of the Cubs. Boo-Yah!
* Dr. Dog has a new cd "Shame, Shame" out today. I really loved their last album and this one has a song that features the one and only Yim Yames. I bought it at lunch and I'm mega excited to listen to it later.
* Not doing anything tomorrow? Come on out to Ulmer Stadium at 6 for the UofL v. UK softball game. I'll be running the video board and/or the music. Fun will be had by all.
* Parenthood is on at 10 on NBC tonight...you should watch it.
That's all for today. Enjoy your Tuesday.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dog - Shadow People
* What a game! Honestly, Gordon Hayward was about an inch away from making the greatest shot in the history of college basketball. That's not an overstatement either. A half court shot at the buzzer for the national title? Man, literally too good to be true. Still, what an amazing tournament and a great game! Please leave it be, NCAA.
* As great as the game was, Jennifer Hudson's rendition of "One Shining Moment" was equally as awful. I was going to post it, but I can't be responsible for other people's ear drums shattering from all the screaming. Plus, why do we need to see Jennifer Hudson 10 times during the montage? She's not that attractive. Ugh, way to blow it CBS.
* Also, here's my favorite play from the game:
In case you missed it, Matt "The mustache" Howard absolutely leveled Kyle Singler (aka, that creepy monk from the DaVinci Code) on the last play. It was awesome.* If you're like me, you're probably pretty bummed about the end of college b-ball season. Well, Gus Johnson can keep you company through the off season right here.
* Braves rookie Jason Heyward homered in his first Major League at-bat yesterday. Also, the Braves started the Bobby Cox farewell tour with a 16-5 thrashing of the Cubs. Boo-Yah!
* Dr. Dog has a new cd "Shame, Shame" out today. I really loved their last album and this one has a song that features the one and only Yim Yames. I bought it at lunch and I'm mega excited to listen to it later.
* Not doing anything tomorrow? Come on out to Ulmer Stadium at 6 for the UofL v. UK softball game. I'll be running the video board and/or the music. Fun will be had by all.
* Parenthood is on at 10 on NBC tonight...you should watch it.
That's all for today. Enjoy your Tuesday.
Song of the Day: Dr. Dog - Shadow People
Monday, April 05, 2010
10 Things I Like and Dislike These Days:
Haven't done this in a while...
* DISLIKE: Internet troubles. The blogger site was down for most of the afternoon and prevented me from posting on Friday. I apologize for that, but there wasn't much I could do about it. Nevertheless, I'm sorry to those of you who thought my April Fool's joke was for real and spent the whole weekend worrying about the future of the human race.
* LIKE: Sports. NCAA b-ball championship and opening day are both today. The Braves play the Cubs at 4 today, hopefully the Braves start the Bobby Cox farewell tour off with a bang. Also, go Butler!
* DISLIKE: Sweaty classrooms. Why do schools refuse to turn on the air conditioning? Honestly, it's 80 degrees in Louisville today and I bet the air isn't on at school. Every school I've ever attended has had a hard time pulling the trigger on the A/C when spring rolls around....it's awful.
* LIKE: Infusing Bourbon. I infused some bourbon with oranges last week and it's delicious. I'm thinking about doing a lime infusion next. After that....I'm going for bacon infused bourbon!
* DISLIKE: Haircuts. I need to get one...I'm not excited in any way shape or form.
* LIKE: Fantasy Sports. We all know about the CrapBags magical run through the fantasy football season and playoffs...and now the JuwannaMen have followed. I came from behind to knock off Lautaro's team in last week's championship. That's right, that makes me 2 for 2 in Fantasy Championships this year and puts me in the driver's seat for the "fantasy coach of the year" award.
* DISLIKE: End of Semester School Work. I had forgotten how awesome it is to have all of your teachers hurl assignments at you during the last 3 weeks of school. Between now and April 26th I have 3 group presentations, 3 tests and 3 papers due. I hate it.
* LIKE: Old Friends. Todd was in town this weekend for Easter and he came over for a bit on Saturday to hang out and have some brews. Additionally, Tom is back in town for like 3 months. We've all gone our own ways the last few years...but when we do get together it's like nothing's changed. Good times.
* LIKE: Softball. Our roster is pretty much full for the upcoming softball season and I'm totally pumped. I still need to get some equipment, but most importantly we still need a team name...we have some pretty good suggestions, though.
* LIKE: My Porch. I spent about an hour on Saturday, scrubbing, sweeping and vacuuming the porch at my apartment. Not to brag, but it looks fantastic now. With the warmer weather and a clean porch...good times are ahead.
That's all for today gang, sorry again about Friday. Hope you guys had wonderful Easters. Until tomorrow...
Song of the Day: Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town.
* DISLIKE: Internet troubles. The blogger site was down for most of the afternoon and prevented me from posting on Friday. I apologize for that, but there wasn't much I could do about it. Nevertheless, I'm sorry to those of you who thought my April Fool's joke was for real and spent the whole weekend worrying about the future of the human race.
* LIKE: Sports. NCAA b-ball championship and opening day are both today. The Braves play the Cubs at 4 today, hopefully the Braves start the Bobby Cox farewell tour off with a bang. Also, go Butler!
* DISLIKE: Sweaty classrooms. Why do schools refuse to turn on the air conditioning? Honestly, it's 80 degrees in Louisville today and I bet the air isn't on at school. Every school I've ever attended has had a hard time pulling the trigger on the A/C when spring rolls around....it's awful.
* LIKE: Infusing Bourbon. I infused some bourbon with oranges last week and it's delicious. I'm thinking about doing a lime infusion next. After that....I'm going for bacon infused bourbon!
* DISLIKE: Haircuts. I need to get one...I'm not excited in any way shape or form.
* LIKE: Fantasy Sports. We all know about the CrapBags magical run through the fantasy football season and playoffs...and now the JuwannaMen have followed. I came from behind to knock off Lautaro's team in last week's championship. That's right, that makes me 2 for 2 in Fantasy Championships this year and puts me in the driver's seat for the "fantasy coach of the year" award.
* DISLIKE: End of Semester School Work. I had forgotten how awesome it is to have all of your teachers hurl assignments at you during the last 3 weeks of school. Between now and April 26th I have 3 group presentations, 3 tests and 3 papers due. I hate it.
* LIKE: Old Friends. Todd was in town this weekend for Easter and he came over for a bit on Saturday to hang out and have some brews. Additionally, Tom is back in town for like 3 months. We've all gone our own ways the last few years...but when we do get together it's like nothing's changed. Good times.
* LIKE: Softball. Our roster is pretty much full for the upcoming softball season and I'm totally pumped. I still need to get some equipment, but most importantly we still need a team name...we have some pretty good suggestions, though.
* LIKE: My Porch. I spent about an hour on Saturday, scrubbing, sweeping and vacuuming the porch at my apartment. Not to brag, but it looks fantastic now. With the warmer weather and a clean porch...good times are ahead.
That's all for today gang, sorry again about Friday. Hope you guys had wonderful Easters. Until tomorrow...
Song of the Day: Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Blog Blues...
So...I'm afraid I've got some not so hot news. With school, work, my internship, getting married later this year, etc....I've decided that the blog will be coming to an end. When I started this blog my mind was full of great ideas to blog about and I had a ton of energy and time to devote to writing about them everyday. However, as the days and weeks go by...I'm simply not finding the time, energy and creativity to blog at the same level that I used to. The posts are shorter, I'm finding it to be more of a chore...and quite frankly...I think we're losing readers.
I know some of you will be sad about this decision...and I apologize. However, I signed up to blog to the best of my ability and right now that's just not happening. I think maybe the "Life of Brian" just got too big too fast...kinda like the O.C. Perhaps I just blogged at such a high rate, I emptied the tank too soon. You feel me?
Anyway, I'm terribly sorry to those who have read for so long. I'm sure there's lots of questions you guys have and I'd be glad to answer all of them. I will have one final blog "finale" post in a few days, but also, while I won't rule out blogging again sometime in the future...I can honestly tell you guys that I won't be blogging on a regular basis anytime soon. I need to just stop it all for several weeks at the least...like I said it just got to be too much of a chore. On the flip side I do have one request for you guys...I'd like you to just take a minute and think about today and what this day means....then realize you guys have been fooled. Now that we all realize I was just having some fun, I'll include one final line to dupe the people who skim the LoB and just read the first and last sentences of each post.
Once again, I appreciate your support. I've enjoyed writing for you guys and I hope you guys have enjoyed reading. I'm sorry it has to end like this...but I think it's best to go out on top. Take care everyone.
Song of the Day: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
I know some of you will be sad about this decision...and I apologize. However, I signed up to blog to the best of my ability and right now that's just not happening. I think maybe the "Life of Brian" just got too big too fast...kinda like the O.C. Perhaps I just blogged at such a high rate, I emptied the tank too soon. You feel me?
Anyway, I'm terribly sorry to those who have read for so long. I'm sure there's lots of questions you guys have and I'd be glad to answer all of them. I will have one final blog "finale" post in a few days, but also, while I won't rule out blogging again sometime in the future...I can honestly tell you guys that I won't be blogging on a regular basis anytime soon. I need to just stop it all for several weeks at the least...like I said it just got to be too much of a chore. On the flip side I do have one request for you guys...I'd like you to just take a minute and think about today and what this day means....then realize you guys have been fooled. Now that we all realize I was just having some fun, I'll include one final line to dupe the people who skim the LoB and just read the first and last sentences of each post.
Once again, I appreciate your support. I've enjoyed writing for you guys and I hope you guys have enjoyed reading. I'm sorry it has to end like this...but I think it's best to go out on top. Take care everyone.
Song of the Day: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
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