Ugh

Well, I was looking forward to getting alot of stuff done today, but, I feel like ass. So, that won't be happening AT ALL.

Don't you really hate when you have a day off, got plans for it, but then get sick so you can't do it? I'm not even talking about fun stuff. I was wanting to get house work done dammit.

Grumpy Ass Mothahs...

Damn, why does everyone have to be so friggin pissy on Mondays? Yeah, yeah... it is the start of the week. Yeah, people are tired from partying/playing with fam/working in yard/etc. But fuck a duck... some people need to recognize when to stay in the bed and save the rest of humanity from dealing with their whiny ass.

Shit, I was not in a perky state of mind today either. However, I remembered something halfway through the day. I got laid this weekend. Repeatedly. ON. THE. HIGHWAY. So, that cheered me up right the fuck away. Everyone has something that happens over the weekend to make them happy. For some it is seeing a friend who you haven't seen in a while. For others, it is living it up in the bar with everyone they see. For others it is a puppy. Hell who cares. Just enjoy it and let Monday go as smoothly as fucking possible so we can all get through it without much effort.

But yeah, bucket list items being cleared? Perfect way to smile through Monday hehehehe.....

Munchies

Ok, this is damn dumb. I suddenly, and I seriously mean suddenly, am hit with the major munchies. But, here is the thing, I am craving cold supreme pizza. NOTHING else is sounding good to me right now. This is simply a craving that will be unfulfilled tonight.

Anyone else get that sometimes? Goddamn this sucks...

Am I too old for this?

With each passing week, I become a bit more tired it seems. Hell, I am only 42, so I should be good with partying all night on Saturdays as long as there is sufficient recovery time on Sunday, right? I mean, seriously. 42 is NOT that frigging old! And it isn't like I am out running a damn marathon on Saturday Nights (Capitalized due to my love for them). I am just sitting at a club, being a dj, and sometimes dancing.

Now, me dancing is a terrifying sight to most. Hell, terrifying to all actually. But, when imbibing, a guy has to get his boogie on, right?

Anyway, at what point does one slow it down?

NBC = HOCKEY FAIL!

Relegating the US vs. Canada hockey game to MSNBC instead of putting it in prime time on NBC was a HUGEORMOUS mistake of epic proportions. The ratings would have justified bumping the excitment of frigging ICE DANCING. Seriously... Ice Dancing over the Hockey Game of these olympic games? There better be a moving van ready for the genius who made that call.

The game itself was one of the most exciting, exhausting games I have ever seen (barring the 1980 Miracle On Ice). It had everything - great power plays, penalty killing excellence, amazing shots that can only be made by the greatest players in the world, speed, power, fantastic hits, passing... simply a clinic.

Let's just hope they follow up with a Gold to finish the tournament! U S A, U S A!!!!

Kevin Smith vs. Southwest Airlines

Kevin Smith. Director/Producer/Screenwriter/SILENT FUCKING BOB! He is a man of many hats. A man of many pounds (admittedly). A man who has a bone to pick with Southwest Airlines. A friend turned me on to Smith's podcast (called a Smodcast). My disclaimer at this point is that I LOVE his podcasts and am learning to love his movies. Smith is very funny, down to earth and very human (for lack of a better term).

This past weekend, Smith was traveling on Southwest Airlines to make an appearance in San Fransisco. Smith was ejected from a flight for being "a safety risk." According to Southwest's guidelines, one has to be able to put the armrest down to keep from having to purchase a second seat on the plane. This is to provide a comfort zone for other passengers or some shit like that. Mr. Smith was able to do so without a problem. To use his words, Smith is fat, but not THERE yet. In any case, he was wrongly ejected. I believe him when he says he was not belligerent or used celebrity (he claims he is not one) status in his arguments.

Once this happened, Smith launched a major Twitter campaign, railing against Southwest Airlines and its policies. Now, Smith is a very popular person on Twitter, having 1,669,754 followers. The unmitigated shit storm that arose from this incident has now been reported on CNN, TMZ, all the major news outlets, throughout the interwebs, Larry King asked to interview him. When Smith got home, he IMMEDIATELY recorded a special edition Smodcast to air his thoughts and put the whole story out there. Smith has refused interviews because he didn't want to come off as just a fat guy in a short segment interview. Instead, he refers everyone to his Smod so that they can get the full story.

For the record, I support Kevin Smith in this. I think he was treated unfairly and improperly. I hope Southwest Airlines reviews their policies and procedures, and better train their associates on how to properly address this situation. Ultimately, no action was required, but the attendants failed to recognize that.

For more about this, please go to Smodcast.com and listen to Smodcast #106. Once done there, go to his Final Words, parts 1 through 24 (love the irony in that) and view the video blog posts. It is lengthy (I LOVE saying that... it is lengthy... I never get to say that in real life) but worth it!

The Draft Lab?

Holy hell. I turn on the magic picture box to watch some ESPN as I begin to wake up for my day. Typical male, right? Anyway, They promote a segment called Tne ESPN NFL Draft Lab with Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay. Now, I listen to these two guys during their segments on ESPN radio shows as the world readies itself for the NFL Combine and the Draft. I like their insight, their breakdowns and their information. So, I had hopes that this would be good and informative. When the show segment came on, I took hands off the laptop and focused my attention on Mel and Todd as they broke down their Top 5 Wide Receivers and Tight Ends. Well, I THOUGHT they would do that. Instead, each had their Top 5s listed on the board, and discussed two of each and then a third that was not on the board. The whole time, I found that Kiper would take the segment over any time McShay would take a breath. Seriously, Kiper came off like a blowhard (which he quite probably is anyway) who is starved for attention.

Bottom line? Mel Kiper doesn't share nicely with others. McShay is a great draft analyst and I think Kiper somewhat fears him.

On a side note, why the hell is the basketball arena for Mississippi State called "The Hump?" I just saw that and find it quite amusing.

Booze, Women & Games

Folks (or, Hey You... depends on how many people are following these days),

Have you ever had one of THOSE days? Yeah, a day where you simply want to look at your boss and tell him to ride nude down a razor blade lined water slide into a pool of rubbing alcohol? Most of us have. Anyone who says otherwise is lying like a fool.

Today was one of those days for me. Is it Monday? Yep. Do I have a thankless job? Yep. Do I work with completely moronic jackholes who have the combined intellect of an elm tree? Oh HELL Yeah. Put these all together and you have one horrific mash of hot mess that can spur anyone into lunacy.

How do you get through it? Personally, I indulged in a rather strong martini, thoughts of lovely women (did you SEE the ass I posted just before this?) and a few short rounds of Modern Warfare 2. We all have our escapes, our comfort zones. Me? I am a simple married guy who has no real escape other than what I just mentioned. It works for me. Hell, it works for single guys too.

Just felt like ranting a tad. Forgive me? Eh, don't really care either way! heheh.

Have a good night kiddies. Looking forward to posting again soon!

Colonel M.

Minnesota Vikings' Bryant McKinnie booted from Pro Bowl squad - ESPN

How frigging stupid is this? You are selected for the Pro Bowl, and you skip practices. Then you get kicked off the team? They can't convince the stars to play in this game, but you want to miss practice Bryant McKinnie? You deserve to lose the bonus you are likely due to be paid for making the Pro Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings' Bryant McKinnie booted from Pro Bowl squad - ESPN

January 2010

Ok, so we are now done with 5 days in January. I believe somehow Kansas City has been annexed by the Arctic Circle. For some damn reason or another it has become blizzard central and I am friggin tired of it! And yes, I am fully aware that this is Winter and I am living in the Mid-West.

That, plus the fact that I am fighting a goddamn cold and working alot doesn't help. That would be why there hasn't been a post lately. I REALLY need help with another posting partner lol. Hopefully I can get my recruit on board soon...

I should be doing some posting tomorrow if all goes well. Looking forward to it!