This Jawbreaker song has received about 90+ plays in the past couple of weeks. Why didn't I discover them earlier?
Jinx Removing
24 Hour Revenge Therapy LP/CD
Talked out and now I'm feeling crowded.
All the errands in the world
won't save us now.
Rained in and I won't come unclouded.
There's a stillness in the air.
I pray for sound.
We're too smart to watch TV.
We're too dumb to make believe
this is all we want from life.
And I'm too dumb to talk to you.
You're so quick to listen to me.
I'm saying nothing you don't know.
Nothing you don't know.
Walked out and I won't be rerouted.
If I don't go outside today,
I never will.
Too old not to get excited
about rain and roads, Egyptian ruins,
our first kiss.
We're too smart to watch TV.
We're too dumb to make believe
this is all we want from life.
And I'm too dumb to talk to you.
You're so quick to listen to me.
I'm saying nothing you don't know.
Nothing you don't know.
I love you more than I've ever loved
anyone before, or anyone to come.
Someone said your name, I thought of you alone.
I was just the same, twenty blocks away.
Blew twelve and kissed the thirteenth finger.
"Rabbit, rabbit," on the first.
I hold my breath.
Did tricks I hoped you wouldn't notice.
A superstitious hyperrealist.
I'll make you mine.
We're too smart to watch TV.
We're too dumb to make believe
this is all we want from life.
And I'm too dumb to talk to you.
You're so quick to listen to me.
I'm saying nothing you don't know.
Nothing you don't know.
I love you more than I've ever loved
anyone before, or anyone to come.
Someone said your name, I thought of you alone.
I was just the same, twenty blocks away.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
What's Going On
Yup, it's been over three months since my last entry. Major changes. Uncertain future.
I remain undaunted and stoic.
In a nutshell:
- We've got another bun in the oven. A male bun so they say.
- Home is on the market since we need more space.
- We don't know where we're going to live after we sell. We may rent for awhile until the housing market stablizes.
- I have a nice promotion lined up in the near future (I hope).
So much for an eloquent return post.
I remain undaunted and stoic.
In a nutshell:
- We've got another bun in the oven. A male bun so they say.
- Home is on the market since we need more space.
- We don't know where we're going to live after we sell. We may rent for awhile until the housing market stablizes.
- I have a nice promotion lined up in the near future (I hope).
So much for an eloquent return post.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Top 25 Most Played
I've got the next two days off so I need to find something to entertain me. I can't believe these songs have received the most play on my ipod/itunes.
Bye Bye Wisdom Teeth
I finally got my wisdom teeth pulled today. It was relatively painless. My wife laughed at me because I kept asking the assistant in my vicodin induced haze "Was that it? Are you sure? You're kiddng right?" There is absolutely no gap in my memory between getting knocked out and completion of the surgery. The last thing I remember was complaining to the doctor and his assistant they needed to increase the nitrous output because I wasn't feeling a thing. Next thing you know, I'm being dropped into a wheelchair missing two molars.
No break in the the timeline continuum whatsover. Amazing.
I feel no pain from the areas where my wisdom teeth previously stood. However, the bottom of my mouth below my tongue hurts a little (you know the tissue that connects your tongue to your mouth). It's almost as if those fuckers took advantage of my unconciousness to work carelessly. WTF??
No break in the the timeline continuum whatsover. Amazing.
I feel no pain from the areas where my wisdom teeth previously stood. However, the bottom of my mouth below my tongue hurts a little (you know the tissue that connects your tongue to your mouth). It's almost as if those fuckers took advantage of my unconciousness to work carelessly. WTF??
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Shane Battier is a Rocket
Ok, so all that late night analysis proved even more worthless than it already was.
The Rockets didn't even make a 1st round pick. Instead, we drafted Rudy Gay and shipped him off with Stromile Swift (included to make the deal work monetarily) to Memphis for Shane "The Sharpei" Battier.
The move resulted in outrage and mutiny on ClutchFans forums, so serious that the site was rendered useless for most of the night after the draft. Hilarity ensued. Psycho fans screamed "Murder Carroll Dawson". Fair weather fans nullified their vows of marriage to the organization.
When the deal was announced my initial thoughts were "What the fuck?? There ain't no way its true". We gave up a player with potential to become a superstar for unexciting, albeit solid-typical-JVG type player? Then to add insult to injury the Chronicle reports we lost Stro in deal too? Didn't we need more depth? Why are we giving up two players for one? I'm now thinking "fuck the management of the Houston Rockets".
After the emotion from my initial reaction subsided reason began to kick in. They pulled the trigger because of future GM Daryl Morey's Moneyball philosophy. Basically, we wanted Brandon Roy, Adam Morrison, Sheldon Williams, or Randy Foye. Since none of the four remained when it was our turn we had a choices to make --draft the next best available player in the eyes of scouts, Rudy Gay even if we weren't particularly high on him. Draft the next player on our draft board no matter who it was (Ronnie Brewer). Or we could trade the pick to a team which highly covets Gay (Memphis) for a player who can fill holes for us and "pays his own way" (Battier).
We chose the last option.
Although, deep down I think the trade was a mistake (I'm a gambler who woud've rolled the dice), but I'm cool with it. I like Battier. We get a dude who's on-court value exceeds his salary's value (double in fact). He gives us a guy who can play 3 positions, hustle, and play with heart. Most importantly he fills the key quality this team lacks severely: leadership.
By no means is this a cop out. I am not just trying to cover all angles if I'm wrong. Honesly, this is not the case here. Simply put, I disagree with the trade but approve of who we received in return.
The Rockets didn't even make a 1st round pick. Instead, we drafted Rudy Gay and shipped him off with Stromile Swift (included to make the deal work monetarily) to Memphis for Shane "The Sharpei" Battier.
The move resulted in outrage and mutiny on ClutchFans forums, so serious that the site was rendered useless for most of the night after the draft. Hilarity ensued. Psycho fans screamed "Murder Carroll Dawson". Fair weather fans nullified their vows of marriage to the organization.
When the deal was announced my initial thoughts were "What the fuck?? There ain't no way its true". We gave up a player with potential to become a superstar for unexciting, albeit solid-typical-JVG type player? Then to add insult to injury the Chronicle reports we lost Stro in deal too? Didn't we need more depth? Why are we giving up two players for one? I'm now thinking "fuck the management of the Houston Rockets".
After the emotion from my initial reaction subsided reason began to kick in. They pulled the trigger because of future GM Daryl Morey's Moneyball philosophy. Basically, we wanted Brandon Roy, Adam Morrison, Sheldon Williams, or Randy Foye. Since none of the four remained when it was our turn we had a choices to make --draft the next best available player in the eyes of scouts, Rudy Gay even if we weren't particularly high on him. Draft the next player on our draft board no matter who it was (Ronnie Brewer). Or we could trade the pick to a team which highly covets Gay (Memphis) for a player who can fill holes for us and "pays his own way" (Battier).
We chose the last option.
Although, deep down I think the trade was a mistake (I'm a gambler who woud've rolled the dice), but I'm cool with it. I like Battier. We get a dude who's on-court value exceeds his salary's value (double in fact). He gives us a guy who can play 3 positions, hustle, and play with heart. Most importantly he fills the key quality this team lacks severely: leadership.
By no means is this a cop out. I am not just trying to cover all angles if I'm wrong. Honesly, this is not the case here. Simply put, I disagree with the trade but approve of who we received in return.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
All #8 Pick Team
I can't sleep due to overwhelming curiosity of who the hell has been drafted at the 8 spot in previous NBA drafts (1976 and later). Yeah, I'm a fuckin' nerd.
Here's my squad:
PG tj ford
SG larry hughes
SF bernard king
PF detlef shrempf
C robert parish
Bench
andre miller
ron harper
larry hughes
channing frye
tom chambers
adonal foyle
brian grant
Here's my squad:
PG tj ford
SG larry hughes
SF bernard king
PF detlef shrempf
C robert parish
Bench
andre miller
ron harper
larry hughes
channing frye
tom chambers
adonal foyle
brian grant
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Rockets Draft Wish List
Ahh the eve of the 2006 NBA draft. As a lifelong Rockets fan praying for a resurgence next year I can hardly contain my excitement.
Chaotic and highly unpredictable as any draft ever, this one has everyone baffled --Experts and homers alike. Here's my little Rockets wishlist:
1) Adam Morrison - He'd allow TMac to move over to the 2 and provide us with a crafty wing who can score from anywhere. No more doubling TMac or Yao when this dude is camping out behind the arc.
2) Brandon Roy - Disciplined. Mature. Versatile. High Basketball IQ. All qualities we lack severely. I believe the guy could be groomed into a leadership role.
3) Andrea Bargnani - There are rumors the guy might slip to us at 8. I haven't seen his play outside of a few clips but what I've read looks appealing. He might blossom into a Dirk or Peja or bomb like Darko or Tskitihsomething. Drafting him is worth the gamble.
4) Rudy Gay - I don't like the Pippen comparisons because frankly Pippen sucked during his employment with the Rockets. I have, however, seen his highlights --the dood can fly. Plus, he's only 19 and raw.
5) Shelden Williams - Again, another highly disciplined Dukie. He probably won't become an All-Star but who needs another All-Star. We need someone to take the pressure off Yao and bang ala' Antonio Davis.
6) Ronnie Brewer - I like the reputation as a defensive juggernaut. I like the NBA pedigree (father played in the NBA). Probably too early at 8 but hey I wouldn't be pissed if we reached for him at that spot.
Oh yeah, we better not draft that faggot Redick.
My mock draft can be found here
Chaotic and highly unpredictable as any draft ever, this one has everyone baffled --Experts and homers alike. Here's my little Rockets wishlist:
1) Adam Morrison - He'd allow TMac to move over to the 2 and provide us with a crafty wing who can score from anywhere. No more doubling TMac or Yao when this dude is camping out behind the arc.
2) Brandon Roy - Disciplined. Mature. Versatile. High Basketball IQ. All qualities we lack severely. I believe the guy could be groomed into a leadership role.
3) Andrea Bargnani - There are rumors the guy might slip to us at 8. I haven't seen his play outside of a few clips but what I've read looks appealing. He might blossom into a Dirk or Peja or bomb like Darko or Tskitihsomething. Drafting him is worth the gamble.
4) Rudy Gay - I don't like the Pippen comparisons because frankly Pippen sucked during his employment with the Rockets. I have, however, seen his highlights --the dood can fly. Plus, he's only 19 and raw.
5) Shelden Williams - Again, another highly disciplined Dukie. He probably won't become an All-Star but who needs another All-Star. We need someone to take the pressure off Yao and bang ala' Antonio Davis.
6) Ronnie Brewer - I like the reputation as a defensive juggernaut. I like the NBA pedigree (father played in the NBA). Probably too early at 8 but hey I wouldn't be pissed if we reached for him at that spot.
Oh yeah, we better not draft that faggot Redick.
My mock draft can be found here
Spots I need to check out
Orginally written back in March. Adding to it again.
Pagolac, 655 Larkin (at Ellis) - New Cheap Vietnamese spot in the TL.
Lucca Ravioli Co., 1100 Valencia St. - Italian delicatessen
Lone Palm, 3394 22nd St. - Classy dive bar (been there but this is a note to visit again)
Super 7, 1630 Post St. - Amazing collection of rare and collectible toys, art books, prints, and gear
Tartine Bakery, 600 Guerrero St. - Breakfast and sandwich place
Chin Sushi, 4406 California St. - "Best sushi on the planet"
Blue Plate, 3218 Mission St. - Embodiment of the the term comfort food
Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave. - Best venue for music in SF. Catch talent here before they perform at the Fillmore or Warfield.
Pagolac, 655 Larkin (at Ellis) - New Cheap Vietnamese spot in the TL.
Lucca Ravioli Co., 1100 Valencia St. - Italian delicatessen
Lone Palm, 3394 22nd St. - Classy dive bar (been there but this is a note to visit again)
Super 7, 1630 Post St. - Amazing collection of rare and collectible toys, art books, prints, and gear
Tartine Bakery, 600 Guerrero St. - Breakfast and sandwich place
Chin Sushi, 4406 California St. - "Best sushi on the planet"
Blue Plate, 3218 Mission St. - Embodiment of the the term comfort food
Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave. - Best venue for music in SF. Catch talent here before they perform at the Fillmore or Warfield.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Neverending Pain
Upper back pain, neck stiffness, groin soreness: three of the bodily problems currently torturing me. I perform certain exercises to combat one and another pops up, just like a cruel game of whack-a-mole.
What he hell is is going on? In the past when I've hit the gym consistenly and vary my training from weights to cardio to yoga I've had much success in avoiding these types of ailments. But now, regardless of how much I work out the hurt continues. And if I neglect to train for a few days the pain is magnified. If i sit in a chair and write code for a few hours I get sore.
There's gotta be a solution to this. Don't tell me age is finally catching up to me.
What he hell is is going on? In the past when I've hit the gym consistenly and vary my training from weights to cardio to yoga I've had much success in avoiding these types of ailments. But now, regardless of how much I work out the hurt continues. And if I neglect to train for a few days the pain is magnified. If i sit in a chair and write code for a few hours I get sore.
There's gotta be a solution to this. Don't tell me age is finally catching up to me.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Never Trust Anyone Who Doesn't Drink
From my favorite message board:
People who don't drink are not to be trusted. Alcohol brings out the basest, most primal version of ourselves. It's like truth serum for the personality. And if a person is too uncomfortable to reveal that part of themselves, if they don't trust themselves with their innermost being, why should you trust them?
I couldn't agree more. However, I guess the exception to the rule would include people who truly loathe the taste of alcholic beverages or people who have some sort of allergic reaction to alcohol. For those individuals I just feel pity.
People who don't drink are not to be trusted. Alcohol brings out the basest, most primal version of ourselves. It's like truth serum for the personality. And if a person is too uncomfortable to reveal that part of themselves, if they don't trust themselves with their innermost being, why should you trust them?
I couldn't agree more. However, I guess the exception to the rule would include people who truly loathe the taste of alcholic beverages or people who have some sort of allergic reaction to alcohol. For those individuals I just feel pity.
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