Not much going on

Went to the Ducks/Kings "Freeway to the Face Off" game tonight. (Seriously, how lame is that? They held a big contest to name the series and that's the winner? Really bad). Anyway the Ducks won in a shootout which is always exciting. The Ducks don't seem to have what they had last year. The Kings seem much improved, and probably won't finish 2nd to last this year. Hooray Kings!

Just gotta get through 3 days, then off for 2, then work for 3 then off for 5. I can do this....I can do this.

Fishing is Fun

Not much to report today, but I thought I'd put up a few photos from my fishing trip 2 weeks ago. It was awesome, despite me not catching anything that I could keep. I can't wait to go again.

Dave and a catch he could keep

Me and Mike holding bait...err fish we caught

A view from our boat

Dave, Dough giving the thumbs, Carlo looking like he is yacking

Dave with another nice catch

Carlo and a fish

Paul holds up a fish

Me with a Mackerel...Holy Mackerel!

Another Fun Night of Karaoke.

So the other night Christie, Mac, Johnney and I went to Max Karaoke for another magical night of butchering making our favorite bad songs even better! Here is a sample of our singing selections

My Chemical Romance – Helena
My Chemical Romance – I’m Not Okay
Dashboard Confessional – Stolen
Dashboard Confessional – Hands Down
Dashboard Confessional – Screaming Infidelities (Solo by Johnney that brought down the house)
Soundtrack to Rent – No Day But Today
Angels and Airwaves –The Adventure
Yellowcard –Ocean Ave.
Kansas – Carry On Our Way
Dr. Dre – Nuthin But a G Thang
Better Than Ezra - good
Semisonic - Closing Time


We were only there for an hour, but could have stayed much longer. What are some requests for songs we can do next time?

Who Knew?

Despite having crappy (pun intended) music, John Mayer has displayed on a few occasions that he is a funny guy. First on The Chappelle Show

And now on Funny or Die!







I think he should act more and sing less.

Name Him

Obviously a Simpson's character.

How to Kill a Day

Because most of you read this either at night or first thing in the morning I am asking for your thoughts on what I should do at work on Friday. Mind you that most sites that are even the least bit interesting will be blocked, so I can only read so much online. All suggestions will be considered, not necessarily completed, but I will take the time to think about each one. My next blog will update you all on how it went.

Oh and for all you non believers of minesweeper, let me say that I completed it again today before bowling, and was able to average 192 for the 3 game series. How should I use its power now?!?!?!

The Secret to My Success

So I have finally proven my theory that all things revolve around being able to play expert level minesweeper and beat it. Two weeks ago I told myself that if I beat minesweeper before bowling I will do well that night. Unfortunately I wasn't able to complete the expert level, and what happened? That's right I averaged about a 145 for the night, far below my average. This past Thursday I told myself the same thing, only this time I beat the expert level in record time for myself. Later that night I bowled a 601 series, thus averaging a 200 each game. Today was the real test though. Lately I haven't been hitting in softball at all, dinky pop ups or routine grounders have been all I could muster. So naturally before work I played minesweeper and beat it after a few tries. This evening I am happy to report that I went 3-4 with a double and two singles, and most importantly every single time I hit the ball it was a clean line drive that made the bat pop. Needless to say I will be playing a lot of minesweeper in the weeks to follow. I suggest you all do the same.

This one is for Mac

With little or no life, or no creative spirit for the time being this post will be funny to a select few...until the rest of you find the magic! This song has been stuck in my head thanks to Mac who sings it at every opportunity, as well as send me videos for it. I think he might be in love with Tom Delong. So for all of you out there who haven't seen, heard or read the lyrics before, I give you "Everything's Magic" by Angels and Airwaves



And do you ever feel like you're alone?
And do you ever wish you'd be unknown?
I could say that I have..
I could say that I have..
And do you ever feel things here aren't right?
And do you ever feel the time slip by?
I can say that I have..
And I can say that I have..
So hear this please
And watch as your heart speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and i'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic
And do you ever lay awake at night?
And do you ever tell yourself don't try?
Don't try to let yourself down
Don't try to let yourself down
And do you ever see yourself in love?
And do you ever take a chance, my love?
Because you know that I will..
Because you know that I will..
So hear this please
And watch as your hearts speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and i'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic
Everything, everything's magic
So hear this please
And watch as your hearts speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and i'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic

Yes it simply is magic. But can someone tell me why Angels and Airwaves are called AVA? Where is the V from? This confuses me.

Korean for a Day!

So apparently people forget every once in a while that I'm not actually Asian, but I am white....I know some of you are shocked and amazed at this revelation, but yes its true. Because of this I don't necessarily get all the culture and tradition that goes into some ceremonies. I mean a wedding if you are white is pretty typical, and then you get the reception. Just the basics there. The day after the wedding this past weekend I was able to watch a Korean Wedding/Tea Ceremony. Here are some pictures with observations:











Here is the proud groom, showing off his KISS-esque boots.







Here is the bride, shoes not nearly as tall. Apparently the two sets of clothing were really heavy.











After bowing to their family members, the happy couple receive words of wisdom. After that the bride and groom have dates thrown at them which they catch using the white cloth on the brides dress.









Following the dates, the groom gives a piggy-back ride with his bride around the tea table. What this represents...I'm not really sure. But it was amusing







After carrying his bride around the table, he does the same thing with his mother. Still not sure of this significance either.














Then the groom stripped down to reveal his awesome pink jumpsuit and pretended to take our orders as if we were at a Chinese restaurant.









All and all, it was a very nice ceremony, and most of all I am very happy for the new bride and groom. I wish them many years of happiness together.

Man, I Get Lazy Easily

So I could post all the individual pictures of the wedding I attended this weekend, or I could just link you all to my awesome new flickr account that I just started....so yeah here is the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bronger743/

As you can see it was a truly wonderful time and fun was had by all!.

Here are some other bits of news:

1. The Broncos really suck, we could easily be 0-8...I mean they could be, not me.

2. I am not looking forward to going to work this week, no reason in particular, just cause.

3. I wish i were part of the finer things club

4. I have had this song stuck in my head all weekend: Jaymay - Sea Green, Sea Blue

5. I love that most networks finally realized people watch shows on their computers so they offer them free every week.

Short Blog

Sorry everyone, no big blog today. I am off to Sunny and Will's Wedding this afternoon. I will hopefully post pictures tomorrow.

Oh and happy 10th reunion to the 1997 AHS Class.

Inside the Actor's Studio

I have come to the realization that I will probably never be an actor despite the fact that I could easily build a sitcom based on my humor. I guess I won't be appearing on Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio." Nevertheless, I still want to know what it would be like, so here are the questions that James Lipton asks every episode, followed by my response.

1. What is your favorite word? - I'd have to say ESPN, wait, that is a word right? What? It's not? fine just sports then.

2. What is your least favorite word? - Probably some racist term like cracker or honky. They are just lame and never really caught on.

3. What turns you on? - Hmm probably smells, good ones of course

4. What turns you off? - Bad smells, BO, vomit, mildew, etc

5. What sound or noise do you love? - Hmm, that's a good question Mr. Lipton. I'd probably have to go with "I love LA" after a Dodgers victory. Nothing sounds better.

6. What sound or noise do you hate? - Haha, i'm seeing patterns here. I think the sound of bones breaking or some gruesome injury.

7. What is your favorite curse word? - I try not to swear that often, but I'd have to go with Wap Dego. I got it from South Park

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? - I think I could be a sports journalist, probably broadcast. Having my own radio show would probably be ideal.

9. What profession would you not like to do? - I'd probably have to go with something really boring Mr. Lipton, like a legislative analyst or something where you read all day.

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? - Something simple like welcome home would be nice, but it wouldn't hurt if he went over the happy hour times as well.

That time again

Hi everyone, yes I know that I haven’t blogged in a while. I have been busy or lazy, you can decide for yourself. Anyway it’s national blog everyday month or something, so in an effort to try to get my creative blogging juices going I will participate in this event again. So check back every day and you will be able to see something new and exciting…..okay just new…..whatever.



-Darth

Quiz Answers!

Here are the answers to my sports quiz, see how you did!

1. Broncos: John Elway, Steve Atwater, Champ Bailey

Dodgers: Darryl Strawberry, Raul Mondesi, Orel Hershiser

2. Sorry, although Jerry Rice was the best, I was a big fan of Andre Reed, so I chose:

3. I had an old New York Mets Jersey, I did like Strawberry when he played there.

4. Bo knows everything! I remember watching his career end vs. the Bengals. That was sad, he was so good!

5. Tommy Lasorda, Brett Butler, Mike Morgan

6. Broncos vs. Raiders, back when they played in Los Angeles. Broncos lost, I couldn't wear anything orange or that said Denver. My mom was scared i'd get beat up or something...she was probably right.

7. The final game of Magic vs. Larry. Even with Magic's comebacks he never got to go against Larry due to injuries. I saw them play in the old Forum.

8. Kent Mercker for the Braves vs. the Dodgers. April 8, 1994. It was the day they found Kurt Cobain's body, I guess the Dodgers decided they were too depressed to hit.

9. I bet my grandma that the Mets would beat the Red Sox in the 1986 World Series. We bet a Baskin Robbins ice cream cone. I won!

10. Who is this Jordan figure that you all think I had my picture taken with? You are way off, it was the USA Jersey of WNBA superstar Rebecca Lobo!

Trivia Time!

Here is a brief sporting quiz about yours truly. Most of you probably won’t get that many, well my brother might, but regardless guessing is fun too.

1. Everyone knows I am a huge Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Dodgers fan, or at least you should. Who are my top 3 favorite Broncos players and top 3 Dodgers players of all time?

2. When I played football at Margarita Elementary School, I had a gold jersey with what number on it, and why did I pick that number? (hint: my position was WR)

3. Other than the Dodgers, I was a fan of this team growing up, I even had a jersey.

4. I loathe (hmm loathe is too nice of a word actually) that team who plays football in oakland pretty much more than anything. That said who is the only player on that team I enjoyed watching?

5. When I was an Honorary Dodgers Bat Boy for one game I was able to obtain autographs from 3 Dodgers, name them.

6. What was the first football game I attended? What were the results?

7. What historic basketball game did I attend?

8. I have seen one no-hitter, who pitched it and who was it against?

9. What was my first sports bet (hint, it didn’t involve money), who did I bet with, and did I win
10. When I went to Washington DC in the Spring of 06, I had my picture taken with whose basketball jersey?