The days went by too quickly, not a lot was accomplished, not a lot of time was spent doing something I enjoyed, too much time was spent on the road, I endured too many screaming little kids and dogs that made my eyes ache, the weather was total and complete bullshit, etc.
The problem is without a wife and kids of my own, I'm generally without an excuse when I'm asked to travel to see family. It's not that I don't want to see my folks and do the traditional Christmas thing, but one night to me is perfect. Five nights of not sleeping in your own bed, however, is excessive and dangerous.
2 - Packers in the playoffs!
I really wanted it this season, certainly more-so than others. To not make it with 10 wins in a season where Rodgers has done so well, Woodson has been a defensive MVP and Matthews emerged as a super-stud would have been a real let-down.
It looks like we'll see the Cardinals in the playoffs, and I'm totally good with that. Nothing about them scares me. I know they can look really good at times, but they're also prone to putting up a lousy showing.
The Wild Card weekend can't get here quick enough.
3 - Last night was a shit-show and probably the highlight of the break. Ben, Bobby, my aunt, uncle and I went out to celebrate my little sister's 21st. Not gonna lie, she impressed me. That little girl was downing shots and Malibu like it was her job. She almost made it the entire night, too. Then we got home and her big brother had to hold her hair while she yacked into a toilet.
4 - I've been looking at a lot of "Best of the Decade" lists. Movies, athletes, games, etc. Last week I was asked to come up with my top ten favorite albums of the decade.
It's not going to be easy. I started looking tonight but I won't be able to come up with a list until tomorrow.
So far my only locks are Saturate, Breakaway, and God Loves Ugly.
4b - Shut the fuck up on Kelly Clarkson. Breakaway was a pop masterpiece.
:)
4c - God Loves Ugly will be #1 on the list.
It's probably only 2nd to More Betterness! on my list of favorite albums of all-time.
5 - Another one bites the dust.
One of the few competent senior staff members left at SP has decided to take a job in the cities, he told me tonight. The announcement goes out tomorrow.
My hope is this is the straw that breaks the camel's back and management realizes that serious changes need to be made in their business model.
Realistically, I doubt anything comes about and SP will fall further into obscurity.
5b - I'm happy for Chris; I know this is what he's wanted for a while. But he's a good dude and a golfing buddy and one less awesome person I'll know here in town.
5c - I need out.
6 - I LOVE Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
The Tudors and The Wire and Weeds and Californication get the pub, but this is the reason to get premium channels (unless, you know, you can get the show without the need to have Cable or DirectTV...just sayin').
If you haven't seen the show, you're missing out. The two Las Vegas magicians pick a topic and call, well, bullshit on it. I'll let Wikipedia take it from here:
Many episodes aim to debunk pseudoscientific ideas, supernatural beliefs, popular fads and misconceptions, and often from a libertarian point of view, the political philosophy espoused by both Penn and Teller. The show criticizes proponents of what they perceive as nonsense and dishonesty — bullshit — often citing ulterior political or financial motives. The stated aim of the show is to apply critical thinking to misconceptions.
Hilarity ensues.
Some of the episodes are a little touching, many are startling, all are great for a good chuckle.
Seriously, get it to the top of your Netflix que.
7 - New Years plans fell through. It's never been one of my really big holidays but I was looking forward to Chicago until I decided I simply couldn't take Thursday off. Now I'm open to other ideas. The Cities? Wausau? A good time in EC?
Let me know if you've got anything.
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