Shoutin' out much love to...
Carrie Beth - making me crave salad
Broncos - for not realizing that they were supposed to suck big time
Half and Half - tasting like heaven from a cow
All other Dairy Products - for being totally worth the fat intake
Professor Koenig - Staying up until 5:30 am to have our exams graded. You'll definitely make this list again if you discover a way to simplify some of the multiple choice questions on the next test.
Meryl Streep - for fully capturing my attention with every performance
Zombies - for being utterly hilarious in spite of your horrible condition
People who don't forward silly emotional emails - Thanks for not giving me more trash to delete
People who forward hilarious emails - sometimes I need to laugh
Elvis Dumervil - for being the #1 fear of every quarterback in the NFL
Matches - for magically taking "stink" away
Highway 24 - for being the prettier way to get to the mountains from the "springs"
Fighter Jets - for being awesome, i wish you didn't have to drop bombs.
People who don't post their political opinions on their facebook status - I couldn't possibly care less what you think via the internet, especially if you don't have any advanced credentials or degrees on the subject
People who read this blog even though its a bit self indulgent - thanks
Couples who have blind dates in coffee shops - you don't think i'm eavesdropping, but I am
The movie "Up" - for being way more awesome than the "Balloon Boy" story
Carrie Beth - JIMMMAAAAYYYYY!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Shoutin' out on a Thursday morn...
Carrie Beth - for braving the sub freezing temperatures and incredibly late gametime to enjoy a Rockies playoff experience with me
Huston Street - You were lights out all season. The best offense in the National League just proved you are human this week. Can't wait to see what you do next season.
Colorado Rockies - Giving me hope for next season
The Science and Learning Center - helping me figure out Coffee Cup Calorimetry
Owen Meany - for being hilarious so far. and despite your size, hitting the crap out of the baseball even though it had fatal results. Can't wait to see what happens with you.
Smiley's - for the amazing slice of heaven that you refer to as "toast."
The teenage girl who works the register at Smiley's - the restaurant must have been named after you. your braces filled smile brightens my already bright sunday mornings. if nobody ever invites you to the prom i will gladly escort you.
Bob the vendor - you're the only ballpark vendor i'd ever want to purchase beer or crackerjacks from. The rockies will win the big one for you someday.
Denver Broncos - 5-0 are you kidding me???!!!! I can't believe how great you've been to watch so far...
The NFL - for not letting Rush Limbaugh purchase the St. Louis Rams. As if they aren't already the laughing stock of the league
Jim and Pam - for making me actually appreciate tv show couples. I thought ross and rachel ruined it for me by being painfully annoying. but i actually kinda like you guys.
The Obama daughters - don't ever listen to the naysayers. Your daddy is a good man.
David Bazan - singing exactly what i'm feeling. i wish we could get a beer together.
Calvin - texting me some answers to our online Bio quiz. I'm still gonna get a better grade than you :)
Lewis Cash - I check your blog daily for updates.
Bobcats - for making landscaping a whole hell of a lot easier. I'm not too in to manual labor. I'm ok with machines doing the work for us, even if it does limit jobs.
The channel 5 news crew - for putting me on air last week!
Ruby - for continuing to improve in the frisbee realm. one day you'll catch 9 out of 10 in your mouth
Jessica - for making haircuts a pleasant experience.
Farts - for always being funny
Carrie Beth's chili - for being an utterly scrumptious experience.
Huston Street - You were lights out all season. The best offense in the National League just proved you are human this week. Can't wait to see what you do next season.
Colorado Rockies - Giving me hope for next season
The Science and Learning Center - helping me figure out Coffee Cup Calorimetry
Owen Meany - for being hilarious so far. and despite your size, hitting the crap out of the baseball even though it had fatal results. Can't wait to see what happens with you.
Smiley's - for the amazing slice of heaven that you refer to as "toast."
The teenage girl who works the register at Smiley's - the restaurant must have been named after you. your braces filled smile brightens my already bright sunday mornings. if nobody ever invites you to the prom i will gladly escort you.
Bob the vendor - you're the only ballpark vendor i'd ever want to purchase beer or crackerjacks from. The rockies will win the big one for you someday.
Denver Broncos - 5-0 are you kidding me???!!!! I can't believe how great you've been to watch so far...
The NFL - for not letting Rush Limbaugh purchase the St. Louis Rams. As if they aren't already the laughing stock of the league
Jim and Pam - for making me actually appreciate tv show couples. I thought ross and rachel ruined it for me by being painfully annoying. but i actually kinda like you guys.
The Obama daughters - don't ever listen to the naysayers. Your daddy is a good man.
David Bazan - singing exactly what i'm feeling. i wish we could get a beer together.
Calvin - texting me some answers to our online Bio quiz. I'm still gonna get a better grade than you :)
Lewis Cash - I check your blog daily for updates.
Bobcats - for making landscaping a whole hell of a lot easier. I'm not too in to manual labor. I'm ok with machines doing the work for us, even if it does limit jobs.
The channel 5 news crew - for putting me on air last week!
Ruby - for continuing to improve in the frisbee realm. one day you'll catch 9 out of 10 in your mouth
Jessica - for making haircuts a pleasant experience.
Farts - for always being funny
Carrie Beth's chili - for being an utterly scrumptious experience.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
3rd straight thursday morning shout out
Carrie Beth - for your strength through adversity
My fantasy football team - for being undefeated after 4 weeks
The Minnesota Twins - Inspiring, truly inspiring
blenders - for so easily mixing tasty solid foods into delicious beverages.
Dwight Schrute - For your devotion to the harsh reality of the world, while embracing the fantasy world simultaneously
Dr. Dymek (my chem professor) - for being equal parts condescending and considerate. You're always good for a laugh
My calculator - for not making my brain work harder than necessary
Kristen - for putting up with the huge clumps of bullshit her coach continues to toss her way
South America - for hosting your first Olympics. Congrats!
Jumping Jacks - for giving incredible workouts even though you are a lost art
Josh McDaniels - For making it work so far
Kyle Orton - No interceptions through 4 games!!!!!
Jay Cutler - Who in the hell is Jay Cutler?
Serena Williams - posing nude on the cover of ESPN magazine. I'm equally repulsed and aroused
Carrie Beth - I dig on your smile
My fantasy football team - for being undefeated after 4 weeks
The Minnesota Twins - Inspiring, truly inspiring
blenders - for so easily mixing tasty solid foods into delicious beverages.
Dwight Schrute - For your devotion to the harsh reality of the world, while embracing the fantasy world simultaneously
Dr. Dymek (my chem professor) - for being equal parts condescending and considerate. You're always good for a laugh
My calculator - for not making my brain work harder than necessary
Kristen - for putting up with the huge clumps of bullshit her coach continues to toss her way
South America - for hosting your first Olympics. Congrats!
Jumping Jacks - for giving incredible workouts even though you are a lost art
Josh McDaniels - For making it work so far
Kyle Orton - No interceptions through 4 games!!!!!
Jay Cutler - Who in the hell is Jay Cutler?
Serena Williams - posing nude on the cover of ESPN magazine. I'm equally repulsed and aroused
Carrie Beth - I dig on your smile
Thursday, October 1, 2009
a few more thursday morning shout outs
Carrie Beth - for being lovely
Chris Iannetta - For a potential season saving blast. Have you ever gazed into his eyes? Its like the first time I heard the Beatles.
Charles Darwin - For putting up with the shit you did and still publishing one of the most influential pieces of work in the last few centuries. Sorry your fish with feet keeps getting swallowed by Jesus fishes on the back of cars in colorado springs.
Drifters - For being as close to In n' Out as Colorado is likely to get.
Brandy - yes, yes, for reading the blog and continuing to be a welcome part of my life
Raider Haters - For being consistent in a world of inconsistency.
The Quadratic Formula - for being easier to remember than I thought you'd be.
Colorado Microbreweries - for your devotion to excellence and being seemingly everywhere.
Coors Commercials - for being far superior to budweiser commercials for the past few years.
John Irving - for making me want to read you even though I don't have time.
My bio lab partner - for doing most of the work monday while I zoned out.
Bio and Chem average exam scores - for making me feel smart
Graters Ice cream - for making sure there is more chocolate chunks and cookie dough per spoonful than any other ice cream company
Colorado Rockies - For still being in contention to win the West with only 4 games left.
Carrie Beth - for making me never want to be away from you.
Chris Iannetta - For a potential season saving blast. Have you ever gazed into his eyes? Its like the first time I heard the Beatles.
Charles Darwin - For putting up with the shit you did and still publishing one of the most influential pieces of work in the last few centuries. Sorry your fish with feet keeps getting swallowed by Jesus fishes on the back of cars in colorado springs.
Drifters - For being as close to In n' Out as Colorado is likely to get.
Brandy - yes, yes, for reading the blog and continuing to be a welcome part of my life
Raider Haters - For being consistent in a world of inconsistency.
The Quadratic Formula - for being easier to remember than I thought you'd be.
Colorado Microbreweries - for your devotion to excellence and being seemingly everywhere.
Coors Commercials - for being far superior to budweiser commercials for the past few years.
John Irving - for making me want to read you even though I don't have time.
My bio lab partner - for doing most of the work monday while I zoned out.
Bio and Chem average exam scores - for making me feel smart
Graters Ice cream - for making sure there is more chocolate chunks and cookie dough per spoonful than any other ice cream company
Colorado Rockies - For still being in contention to win the West with only 4 games left.
Carrie Beth - for making me never want to be away from you.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
thursday morning shout outs
Carrie Beth - Your presence in my life gives me excitement and comfort.
John - Thanks for two fun, conversation and booze filled years. For your sake, I hope that whiny ass Prima donna Cutler is the answer.
Kristen - Your adventures abroad continue to inspire me. Don't marry a Danish unless he's sweet
Colorado Rockies - Thanks for giving me another tension filled September. Don't let me down or I may not recover
Jeff - We'll help each other recover if said team lets us down.
Alpine Autism Center - Thanks for paying me for over 2 years to get bit, sing silly songs, change diapers of thirteen year olds, have my farts blamed on autistic children, and teach helpful skills to those who cannot teach themselves. miss ya
Pearl Jam - for continuing to kick ass and take names
Les and Bobbie - inviting me to Hilton Head and caring for me when an when my throat threatened our relaxing time
Ruby - For making me feel loved. My car may never be rid of your hair. and also for guarding my precious Carrie Beth. You have my permission to bite anyone who looks suspicious. I'll be over shortly with a new supply of peanut butter
Matt - for your inspiration through further academic pursuit. one day the attorney at law and the dpt will get lunch in between clients.
The Periodic Table of Elements - for aiding me in finding the formula mass and balancing equations.
Dinger - for continuing to do your job to the best of your ability even though your everyone's least favorite mascot.
Todd Helton - For being Colorado's resident badass
Alec Baldwin - For tickling the world's funny bone
Severus Snape - For teaching me about redemption and showing that theres nothing wrong with having a sissy ass patronus
Old Worlde Bagels - for your continual commitment to one of america's most unhealthy breakfast foods.
Seth Smith - for being mr. late night!
Joe - for badass rhymes and unique beats across the social network
Kyle Orton - for taking it in stride
Bill and Deb - Selflessly refilling your almost empty nest
Agia Sofia's - bringing Gregorian Chant back. Its sexy
Carrie Beth - For smiling with your whole body
Jim Tracy - For being manager of the year!
Clint Hurdle - Miss ya and your witty sayings
grilled cheese sandwiches - for giving me pleasure and protein.
Lewish Cash - for always commenting on my blog even though I have no idea who in the hell you are
Coors Field - for being the home for hopes and dreams
John - Thanks for two fun, conversation and booze filled years. For your sake, I hope that whiny ass Prima donna Cutler is the answer.
Kristen - Your adventures abroad continue to inspire me. Don't marry a Danish unless he's sweet
Colorado Rockies - Thanks for giving me another tension filled September. Don't let me down or I may not recover
Jeff - We'll help each other recover if said team lets us down.
Alpine Autism Center - Thanks for paying me for over 2 years to get bit, sing silly songs, change diapers of thirteen year olds, have my farts blamed on autistic children, and teach helpful skills to those who cannot teach themselves. miss ya
Pearl Jam - for continuing to kick ass and take names
Les and Bobbie - inviting me to Hilton Head and caring for me when an when my throat threatened our relaxing time
Ruby - For making me feel loved. My car may never be rid of your hair. and also for guarding my precious Carrie Beth. You have my permission to bite anyone who looks suspicious. I'll be over shortly with a new supply of peanut butter
Matt - for your inspiration through further academic pursuit. one day the attorney at law and the dpt will get lunch in between clients.
The Periodic Table of Elements - for aiding me in finding the formula mass and balancing equations.
Dinger - for continuing to do your job to the best of your ability even though your everyone's least favorite mascot.
Todd Helton - For being Colorado's resident badass
Alec Baldwin - For tickling the world's funny bone
Severus Snape - For teaching me about redemption and showing that theres nothing wrong with having a sissy ass patronus
Old Worlde Bagels - for your continual commitment to one of america's most unhealthy breakfast foods.
Seth Smith - for being mr. late night!
Joe - for badass rhymes and unique beats across the social network
Kyle Orton - for taking it in stride
Bill and Deb - Selflessly refilling your almost empty nest
Agia Sofia's - bringing Gregorian Chant back. Its sexy
Carrie Beth - For smiling with your whole body
Jim Tracy - For being manager of the year!
Clint Hurdle - Miss ya and your witty sayings
grilled cheese sandwiches - for giving me pleasure and protein.
Lewish Cash - for always commenting on my blog even though I have no idea who in the hell you are
Coors Field - for being the home for hopes and dreams
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
a quick breather
It's been a month and a half since my last post. Life's been busy. That's not too good of an excuse, after all, life is busy for everybody. That's finally true of me. For almost two years, life was only busy in small spurts. Most of the time I just worked 8-4 m-f, and just hung out with my remaining hours. I skied every saturday through the winter, and went to Rockies games in the summer. Read several books, watched several movies, mooched many a meal off of my parents, and figured out my favorite bars in town.
Now, I am a full time student again. Left my job a month ago and am now taking twelve credit hours at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. My goal is to gain admittance to physical therapy school. This semester, I'm taking Bio, Chem, and Algebra, along with the labs that go with those classes. Next year I'll have to take stats, physics, anatomy, and physiology. science and math have not been strong subjects for me for many years so I use as much spare time as possible to study.
I've got my first chem exam tomorrow and studying is proving to be a real bitch. I'm understanding most of it, but for the first time in my educational career my grades really mean something. I mean, I always wanted to do well, but hanging out with friends, farting around on the internet, or seeing a good film always took precedence over studying. Now, I need to ace most of these classes or it will all be for nothing. Talk about stress and pressure. But, I am finding ways to relax.
Anyway, on my short break from studying I thought I'd make a list. Here's a list of bands and artists whom I wish had a wider appeal. I really wish more people listened to these guys. I'll refrain from putting hot indie bands and artists that may not top the charts, but have definite huge underground followings such as Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Sigur Ros etc... This list is for bands that I'm not sure of anybody else that actually listens to them. I've found them on the internet or by accident. Let me know if you've heard of any of these guys and either like or dislike them.
Dungen: A Swedish band who's been around most of this decade. They do an odd combination of garage rock, psychedelic, and instrumental that is quite compelling. I own three of their albums and thoroughly enjoy all of them.
Hearts of Palm: Ok, this is my high school locker partner's band hailing from Denver. It's always awesome when your buddy is in a band and you don't have to lie about liking them. Two bad the members went their separate ways, because they were something special. Try and find 'em online.
Idaho: Part of the 90's slowcore genre. These guys are great. Very subtle, musically gifted, lyrically poignant, and just soothing. Check 'em out.
John Frusciante: Ok, he's a famous guitarist from the band Red Hot Chili Peppers, but I don't know anyone who owns his solo stuff. Its far more complex than the party style of the Chili Peppers. He's worth a listen. Sample him on itunes.
Lindsey Buckingham: Another very famous person because of his band, Fleetwood Mac, but no love for his solo career. He is amazing.
Other Lives: Andrew hooked me up with these guys because his cousin is in the band. Just dropped their first album this past spring. May not change your life, but it is worth a listen.
Red House Painters: An amazing amazing amazing band. They need to be bigger. Check out any of their albums, all are solid. Did most of their work in the 90's, a major player in that slowcore movement. Mark Kozelek, the man behind the band, is having some success with his new band, Sun Kil Moon. But they are nowhere near the same league as the Painters. Can't say enough about this band. Cameron Crowe loved 'em so much he cast Kozelek as the base player of Stillwater in Almost Famous. He's the one that starts singing in the infamous Tiny Dancer bus scene.
Spiritualized: All I've read about them leads me to believe that they are a lot bigger, but I've never heard anyone but John talk about them. Give them a listen.
let me know what you think...
Now, I am a full time student again. Left my job a month ago and am now taking twelve credit hours at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. My goal is to gain admittance to physical therapy school. This semester, I'm taking Bio, Chem, and Algebra, along with the labs that go with those classes. Next year I'll have to take stats, physics, anatomy, and physiology. science and math have not been strong subjects for me for many years so I use as much spare time as possible to study.
I've got my first chem exam tomorrow and studying is proving to be a real bitch. I'm understanding most of it, but for the first time in my educational career my grades really mean something. I mean, I always wanted to do well, but hanging out with friends, farting around on the internet, or seeing a good film always took precedence over studying. Now, I need to ace most of these classes or it will all be for nothing. Talk about stress and pressure. But, I am finding ways to relax.
Anyway, on my short break from studying I thought I'd make a list. Here's a list of bands and artists whom I wish had a wider appeal. I really wish more people listened to these guys. I'll refrain from putting hot indie bands and artists that may not top the charts, but have definite huge underground followings such as Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, Sigur Ros etc... This list is for bands that I'm not sure of anybody else that actually listens to them. I've found them on the internet or by accident. Let me know if you've heard of any of these guys and either like or dislike them.
Dungen: A Swedish band who's been around most of this decade. They do an odd combination of garage rock, psychedelic, and instrumental that is quite compelling. I own three of their albums and thoroughly enjoy all of them.
Hearts of Palm: Ok, this is my high school locker partner's band hailing from Denver. It's always awesome when your buddy is in a band and you don't have to lie about liking them. Two bad the members went their separate ways, because they were something special. Try and find 'em online.
Idaho: Part of the 90's slowcore genre. These guys are great. Very subtle, musically gifted, lyrically poignant, and just soothing. Check 'em out.
John Frusciante: Ok, he's a famous guitarist from the band Red Hot Chili Peppers, but I don't know anyone who owns his solo stuff. Its far more complex than the party style of the Chili Peppers. He's worth a listen. Sample him on itunes.
Lindsey Buckingham: Another very famous person because of his band, Fleetwood Mac, but no love for his solo career. He is amazing.
Other Lives: Andrew hooked me up with these guys because his cousin is in the band. Just dropped their first album this past spring. May not change your life, but it is worth a listen.
Red House Painters: An amazing amazing amazing band. They need to be bigger. Check out any of their albums, all are solid. Did most of their work in the 90's, a major player in that slowcore movement. Mark Kozelek, the man behind the band, is having some success with his new band, Sun Kil Moon. But they are nowhere near the same league as the Painters. Can't say enough about this band. Cameron Crowe loved 'em so much he cast Kozelek as the base player of Stillwater in Almost Famous. He's the one that starts singing in the infamous Tiny Dancer bus scene.
Spiritualized: All I've read about them leads me to believe that they are a lot bigger, but I've never heard anyone but John talk about them. Give them a listen.
let me know what you think...
Monday, July 27, 2009
Chia Obama
Is this for real? I think it is...
Just saw a commercial for this on ESPN less than ten minutes ago. This is hilarious...
http://www.chiaobama.com/
Just saw a commercial for this on ESPN less than ten minutes ago. This is hilarious...
http://www.chiaobama.com/
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