Denver (-9)
9 seems like a lot of points. Jack said that the KS coach is running the team down the drain, but then I saw them on Hard Knocks last season.... he seems like such a nice guy. Jay Cutler is my QB, so I'm going to go with my Fantasy Football guy. Sorry Chiefs...
Cincinnati (-3.5)
Don't the Browns really really suck?
Jacksonville (-7)
I know Houston sucks, so I'm going for the other team.
Arizona (+1.5)
I think Arizona is going to come back with a win against the home team. Where did Matt Lienert go? Am I missing something here?
San Francisco (+5)
Always go for your team. JTO'Forever.
Atlanta (+7)
I think Carolina can cover.
Tennessee (-3)
Al Gore is from Tennessee.
Green Bay (+1.5)
Cal represent! Aaron Rodgers has got this.
St. Loius (+8)
Yeah, after last week's game with Oakland, St. Louis can totally cover 8 points.
Oakland (+7.5)
I'm starting to become a believer. Don't get me wrong. I'll be niners fan for life, but Baaahhhhhyyy Areaaaa!
Washington (+11)
Yeah, Dallas won over Green Bay, but I think Redskins will do a better job. 11 points? That's too much. Tony is dating Jessica. I hope he is hung over game day.
Philladelphia (-3.5)
Go cheesest
Pittsburgh (-3)
um.... no idea.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
dammit. i will never pick my teams when jack is sitting next to me.
Tennessee (-4.5)
St. Louis (+9)
San Francisco (-4.5)
Baltimore (-2)
Dallas (-3)
5 out of 16
man i suck
St. Louis (+9)
San Francisco (-4.5)
Baltimore (-2)
Dallas (-3)
5 out of 16
man i suck
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Week 3 picks
Kansas City (+6)
Buffalo (-9.5)
Tennessee (-4.5)
New York Giants (-13)
Arizona (+3)
New England (-12.5)
Chicago (-3)
Carolina (+3)
St. Louis (+9)
San Francisco (-4.5)
Denver (-5.5)
Philadelphia (-3.5)
Indianapolis (-5)
Baltimore (-2)
Dallas (-3)
New York Jets (+8.5)
Buffalo (-9.5)
Tennessee (-4.5)
New York Giants (-13)
Arizona (+3)
New England (-12.5)
Chicago (-3)
Carolina (+3)
St. Louis (+9)
San Francisco (-4.5)
Denver (-5.5)
Philadelphia (-3.5)
Indianapolis (-5)
Baltimore (-2)
Dallas (-3)
New York Jets (+8.5)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
This whole Twilight phenomenon and my BD review. (Warning - contains spoilers!)
I admit. I am a total geek for reading anything related to the Twilight series. I even found myself at the Twilight panel in Comic-con, waking up at 6am to line up for a seat, sitting next to many moms and the other 6500 screaming girls. I shouldn't be doing this as a grown 26-year old, but I am!
I wasn't like this, really. In the first three books, I was so aggravated by the main character, Bella, for her constant "damsel in distress" syndrome and needing to be "saved" by her boyfriend vampire every time she was in trouble. So is Stephenie Meyer saying girls can't take care of themselves without guys? Yes, Bella is smart because she's in Advanced Bio and has strong character since she takes care of both her parents. But I think I'm too far removed from being a ridiculously in love teenager, however, I do remember that time of my life, as I'm sure every other girl who reads this book does too. I found myself wanting to read more as if this ridiculous story were like Brangelina's first pictures of their twin babies. I need more! Twilight totally feeds on the aggravated teenage angst and desire for something you can't have - which I think most teenagers go through. I felt like I was 12 again satisfying this guilty pleasure of mine with these novels. I think tapping into that emotion is the appeal and how internet-savvy Stephenie Meyer is in embracing the online community that has caused this phenomenon.
Breaking Dawn starts off rough. The first half book rambles on. Instead of being a page-turner, it was more like a page-skipper. Why was Bella pregnant for like half the book? Did anybody else notice the underlying messages like no sex before marriage, anti-abortion, etc..? Stephenie Meyer's writing isn't even great, but I did go back and re-read some pages because I do like a good vampire/buffy-ish story. The longing, desire will cause anybody to swoon over Edward Cullen's perfect body!
I could finally relate to her only when she turned into a vampire and became a lot more tolerable. No longer the weakest pawn, but finally the Queen of the chess board like that of the cover. I felt the 2nd half of the book is what I've been waiting all this time - yes, the vampire wedding, vampire sex, and vampire babies. I think I was a lot more interested in the world and universe that Stephenie created versus the indulgent Bella/Edward relationship. Having a vampire boyfriend carry your books to/from class? Drive you to and from school? Cater to your every desire and need? Understands how "human" you are because he reads minds? Takes you to a secluded island for a honeymoon? My Gawd! What kind of expectations are these for little 9-year-old girls who read this book? That's what most aggravates me. That's what causes crazy girls!
I even think the story of how Meyer became a writer is spectacular. Why can't I have a dream about a couple arguing because one of them is a vampire, then wake up, write it, and publish it within 6 months? Damn. Genius. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story. I even got my two roommates hooked and we're going to watch the movie in December. I just don't cross the line in getting Twilight tattoos like the girls on the twilightlexicon.com forum. It's like how I'll dress up for Comic-con but never an anime character.
I wasn't like this, really. In the first three books, I was so aggravated by the main character, Bella, for her constant "damsel in distress" syndrome and needing to be "saved" by her boyfriend vampire every time she was in trouble. So is Stephenie Meyer saying girls can't take care of themselves without guys? Yes, Bella is smart because she's in Advanced Bio and has strong character since she takes care of both her parents. But I think I'm too far removed from being a ridiculously in love teenager, however, I do remember that time of my life, as I'm sure every other girl who reads this book does too. I found myself wanting to read more as if this ridiculous story were like Brangelina's first pictures of their twin babies. I need more! Twilight totally feeds on the aggravated teenage angst and desire for something you can't have - which I think most teenagers go through. I felt like I was 12 again satisfying this guilty pleasure of mine with these novels. I think tapping into that emotion is the appeal and how internet-savvy Stephenie Meyer is in embracing the online community that has caused this phenomenon.
Breaking Dawn starts off rough. The first half book rambles on. Instead of being a page-turner, it was more like a page-skipper. Why was Bella pregnant for like half the book? Did anybody else notice the underlying messages like no sex before marriage, anti-abortion, etc..? Stephenie Meyer's writing isn't even great, but I did go back and re-read some pages because I do like a good vampire/buffy-ish story. The longing, desire will cause anybody to swoon over Edward Cullen's perfect body!
I could finally relate to her only when she turned into a vampire and became a lot more tolerable. No longer the weakest pawn, but finally the Queen of the chess board like that of the cover. I felt the 2nd half of the book is what I've been waiting all this time - yes, the vampire wedding, vampire sex, and vampire babies. I think I was a lot more interested in the world and universe that Stephenie created versus the indulgent Bella/Edward relationship. Having a vampire boyfriend carry your books to/from class? Drive you to and from school? Cater to your every desire and need? Understands how "human" you are because he reads minds? Takes you to a secluded island for a honeymoon? My Gawd! What kind of expectations are these for little 9-year-old girls who read this book? That's what most aggravates me. That's what causes crazy girls!
I even think the story of how Meyer became a writer is spectacular. Why can't I have a dream about a couple arguing because one of them is a vampire, then wake up, write it, and publish it within 6 months? Damn. Genius. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the story. I even got my two roommates hooked and we're going to watch the movie in December. I just don't cross the line in getting Twilight tattoos like the girls on the twilightlexicon.com forum. It's like how I'll dress up for Comic-con but never an anime character.
Monday, July 14, 2008
..one more thing...
One more thing about today....
...I can't believe I woke up and I got to the airport on time. I hate 6:30am flights. I hate morning flights in general. But I do love Jack for driving me at 5 in the morning!
...I can't believe I woke up and I got to the airport on time. I hate 6:30am flights. I hate morning flights in general. But I do love Jack for driving me at 5 in the morning!
the OC
I think I found the Little Tokyo of Orange County! I'm so happy! Finally, some decent Japanese food, Boba, and some international fare - a great escape from the cultural wastelands of the southern part of Orange County - a.k.a Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, etc...
I decided to Hotwire my hotel this time around since my coworker has done it and has gotten great hotels instead of staying at our usual business Courtyards, Hilton Garden Inns, or Fairfield Inns. I like the Hilton Costa Mesa so far. It reminds me of the Hilton I stayed at for Cindy and Eugene's wedding, but not as big, not as new, and not as bright. Why is it that I always have to pay for parking down here? ugh!
I don't think I can live without Yelp. I only wish I had an iPhone where I can use the GPS enabled Yelp to find great places to eat around the area instead of having to go to my Hotel or at the office to look up places. I guess in a way I am excited to see what other technologies come up.
I drove past this little Japanese Grill on the way back from my Yoga class (where I also Yelped and found a cute little studio 3 miles from the Hilton.) After reading a bunch of reviews, I learned this little block is considered "Little Tokyo". How opportunistic that it's only located a block from where I'm staying.
You order and pick up at the counter. There's a "Members Only" area blocked off with rows and rows of Manga books. I wonder what it takes to become a member... It's 9pm, so there are a few people in this restaurant. Two Japanese older ladies sit two tables down. They serve Boba so I guess this isn't "truly" Japanese, but it is a cute cafe that provides free wireless! The food doesn't blow you away, but feels more like a home-cooked family restaurant where I can get $6 Yaki Soba than a "Grill" like its namesake.
Overall, pretty good hangout spot. Okay, time to finish up and go home!
I decided to Hotwire my hotel this time around since my coworker has done it and has gotten great hotels instead of staying at our usual business Courtyards, Hilton Garden Inns, or Fairfield Inns. I like the Hilton Costa Mesa so far. It reminds me of the Hilton I stayed at for Cindy and Eugene's wedding, but not as big, not as new, and not as bright. Why is it that I always have to pay for parking down here? ugh!
I don't think I can live without Yelp. I only wish I had an iPhone where I can use the GPS enabled Yelp to find great places to eat around the area instead of having to go to my Hotel or at the office to look up places. I guess in a way I am excited to see what other technologies come up.
I drove past this little Japanese Grill on the way back from my Yoga class (where I also Yelped and found a cute little studio 3 miles from the Hilton.) After reading a bunch of reviews, I learned this little block is considered "Little Tokyo". How opportunistic that it's only located a block from where I'm staying.
You order and pick up at the counter. There's a "Members Only" area blocked off with rows and rows of Manga books. I wonder what it takes to become a member... It's 9pm, so there are a few people in this restaurant. Two Japanese older ladies sit two tables down. They serve Boba so I guess this isn't "truly" Japanese, but it is a cute cafe that provides free wireless! The food doesn't blow you away, but feels more like a home-cooked family restaurant where I can get $6 Yaki Soba than a "Grill" like its namesake.
Overall, pretty good hangout spot. Okay, time to finish up and go home!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
the OC
I have this love and hate relationship with southern California. At one hand, I love hanging out with my friends that are down here. The food selection is better than the Midwest, upstate New York, and most parts of Texas. The weather is gorgeous, and there's plenty of places to go work out. It's civilization!!!
However, every time I land, I hate getting in a car and driving around. Too many cars and too many people for me. People give me attitude at the airport, at the Hertz rental station. There's only Starbucks in the OC. And every Starbucks I go to, there is nowhere to sit. Nothing! Not even at 8am or 3pm or 7pm. I look up cafes in my GPS and on google. For every 1 independent cafe, there's about 10 Starbucks. One in every corner. I believe it's a ordinance to have it zoned for Starbucks and whatever chain and retail store there is. UGG!
All the palm trees here are imported. My coworker who's really into trees and gardening said the taller ones are from Saudi Arabia and the shorter ones are from the Caribbean. That's so sad. Nothing is natural here. It looks uncannily green since this whole area is very dry. I also notice pipes along every flower and grassy area since I bet they use TONS of water to keep everything from dying. Everywhere I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Aliso Viejo to Irvine or Mission Viejo kinda all look the same. Same Starbucks, same Albertson's or Ralph's, same Target or Home Depot. I guess that's suburbia for you. But one thing I gotta say, the condos and the homes here are beautiful! They're all very new and clean looking - so I guess I can see why people want to live somewhere comfortable.
So here I am, in my hotel room, updating my blog before I go out running because I went to two Starbucks and none had open tables.
However, every time I land, I hate getting in a car and driving around. Too many cars and too many people for me. People give me attitude at the airport, at the Hertz rental station. There's only Starbucks in the OC. And every Starbucks I go to, there is nowhere to sit. Nothing! Not even at 8am or 3pm or 7pm. I look up cafes in my GPS and on google. For every 1 independent cafe, there's about 10 Starbucks. One in every corner. I believe it's a ordinance to have it zoned for Starbucks and whatever chain and retail store there is. UGG!
All the palm trees here are imported. My coworker who's really into trees and gardening said the taller ones are from Saudi Arabia and the shorter ones are from the Caribbean. That's so sad. Nothing is natural here. It looks uncannily green since this whole area is very dry. I also notice pipes along every flower and grassy area since I bet they use TONS of water to keep everything from dying. Everywhere I drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Aliso Viejo to Irvine or Mission Viejo kinda all look the same. Same Starbucks, same Albertson's or Ralph's, same Target or Home Depot. I guess that's suburbia for you. But one thing I gotta say, the condos and the homes here are beautiful! They're all very new and clean looking - so I guess I can see why people want to live somewhere comfortable.
So here I am, in my hotel room, updating my blog before I go out running because I went to two Starbucks and none had open tables.
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