Chick at the store recognized on my ID it was my birthday. She was probably in her 40s or 50s and she was like "25, it's all downhill from here."
I suppose I don't consider 25 that old. Maybe age really hasn't been a thing for me. My parents seem to think 25 was when I'd start getting things together. I suppose I've started to sort of. But maybe it hasn't hit me that I am actually 25. Regardless, the only real cool things I think about being 25 both come from my childhood.
One was that I could rent a car, which I've wanted to do since about age 11. Not exactly sure why, but I have really wanted to rent a car. The other came from my boss when I was 12-years-old. I was a painter and he told me two things. Stay away from girls with hairy nipples and before you turn 25 it's all about quantity. Once you hit 25 it's all about quality.
Anyway, I partied like it was my 19th b-day.
Friday — Happy hour, followed by a little tour of the bars. Then to my buddy Collins house and back to my house for a 6 a.m. bed time.
Saturday — went to breakfast at 10 a.m. Get in my friend Kaylee's car and my friend Jill simply goes "you smell horrible." This was setting me up for a beautiful day. Went to work with a top 10 hangover. I was hurting really, really bad. Took me three hours at work to complete what would have normally been 25 minutes. Came home, went to bed for like five hours. Watched the Texas Tech-Oklahoma game, before starting again. I got bullied into going out. We went out on the mountain. Was doing fine until the roomies decided to continuously buy me shots of rumple mints. This led to me doing the November (the dance I created), then falling asleep at a table before calling the Lukeasaurus Rex outside. Came home and went to bed.
Sunday — watched the bills win, before taking it easy the rest of the day. At least for the most part.
Picked up a couple sweet and off the wall gifts for my birthday. In addition to Spenny buying me a 40, I also recieved these two gems.
Friday Collins gave me an autographed picture of Dog the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth. I have no idea why he'd give this to me, but it's totally sweet.
Ms. B gave me a Dolly Parton CD. We saw her this summer and it was the shit. The new CD is actually pretty decent. On a side note, if you ever get the chance to see Dolly live, do it. Don't care that your father will sort of think you're gay or your friends will bust your chops, just do it. She's a little spitfire and put on one hell of a show. I'm serious when I say it was one of the best shows I saw this summer.
Other items to note:
Been hanging out with a new girl. Not sure what's going on (think Luke from 101 yards out with a sand wedge) but we'll see where it goes.
We're now 1-4 with the Paul Posluszny jersey. At least we've won a game. That is a good thing. I don't feel so bad now.
CU-Nebraska week. Going into it I'm not necessarily confident, but who the hell knows. Plus I wasn't happy to see Dan Hawkins playing down the rivalry.
WOuld like to thank all those that wished me happy birthday. Also wishing everybody a fun and happy Thanksgiving. Whether you're with your family or friends or by yourself, enjoy it.
HEF of the Week
There are too many HEF's that happened, but here's a few.
Friday night I dumped beer in my buddies fish tank. Two days later his fish were dead. He took it relatively well, seeing as how he hated the fish. I also for some reason put an apple in his fish tank. Friday I thought the fish wanted to party with me. By Sunday, they were dead. To Blacky and The Clown, we'll miss you. Actually probably not as they were a thorn in the side of everybody. Stupid fish.
Did some laundry and forgot to take out a blue pen. It's nice at least that everything I owned in that portion of the load has blue streaks all over it.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Woot Woot Woot
With so much drama in the SBT
It can kind of be hard being the L-U-K-E
So I'm no Snoop Dogg, but what the hell. There is some drama going on right now, but I've decided to not let it affect me one bit.
For the first time in a while I can actually say I've moved on from past things. That through a moment of realization that I can't worry and can't affect what others do or don't do. THe only real thing I can take care of is me. When I finally realized this late Monday night, it was a big burden off my chest. Plus I probably obsessed a little.
I think I've finally understood something about a person. They've hurt me several times — maybe the last one hurting the most. While I still care for this person and wish her the best, I can't let her affect me. She still remains one of the most unique people I've ever met no doubt with a ton of qualities and traits I totally dig. But she's hurt me constantly and I'm sick of wasting energy thinking about her all the time. She's living her life the way she wants to and I'm living starting to live mine the way I want to. I guess I know it's over and I'm OK with that.
I guess it's all part of growing up for me.
Onto a lighter subject.
Started reading a really interesting book called Everyday Survival. Despite the title sounding much like a don't kill yourself book, it's actually pretty interesting. It looks at why seemingly smart people make dumb decisions. It goes off real life accounts and then looks back to our ancestors to see just why we might make the decisions we do and if we can try to change our mental makeup to make more sound decisions. Interesting stuff.
What else. Just got my ski pass for the winter and found out my brother and dad did an art project with my skis. I guess they painted them and did all kinds of artsy stuff with them. As my dad said "it was exactly like Orange County Choppers." Nice.
The week seems to be dragging along. Maybe it's cause I'm reaching for a bunch of stories that aren't really stories. I also think it's that weird time of year where things are dark real early. I'm thinking that this will take a couple more weeks of getting used to.
Ooooo. In the process of signing up for a Country Western Dance class through CMC. Sounds like I've got a girl who will do it with me so I'm not the weird guy that shows up by himself and expects you to give away your date so I do not look like an ass. Plus it sounds like we might have a fairly big group doing it. That will at least keep me busy.
So i won a turkey at work and then traded it to this nice lady for an hour massage she had gotten as a gift from one of her clients (she's in advertising). So I have an hour massage coming in my future. This is very nice.
My birthday is on Sunday and I have no idea what I'm doing. Hopefully it turns out to be something totally sweet. Let's be honest though, it probably will involve me and Gee sitting on the couch drinking. But I'm thinking that I'll do something totally sweet that involves a lot of sweet things and sweet outcomes or something. On a side note check this out. It's pretty interesting to realize how many seconds you've actually been alive.
Other news to note of:
Solidly moving onto future plans. Like I've said before I don't want to mention too much because I don't want to jinx it. Like I jinxed the Bills when I bought my Paul Posluszny jersey. Since the purchase the Bills are 0-4.
Holidays are coming up so that's good I guess. Probably won't make it back home anytime soon so the holidays will mostly be spent here.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy. I even wrote some things that were pretty wild.
14. Poetry Slam in Steamboat — it was actually really cool. Certainly not the crowd I'd associate with. But I loved the passion. The guy that won, his final poem gave me chills.
15. Got tipsy and shut down a chick.
16. This is today. But I already watched a Georgia game in a bar with the boys from the south and rooted hard for Georgia while mocking Auburn fan. Looked at the moon through a telescope. Invented a dance called the November (Rock kick, to pelvic thrust to power punch to five star point to spin to smoking guns to nipple rub to dice roll to Gilly slapper to call me. Yeah it's pretty sweet.)
17. Got a martini at this coffee shop called Amante and saw the new Angelina Jolie flick directed by Clint Eastwood. It was OK.
18. Got a ski pass to Steamboat. Drove to Clark (north of Steamboat) for fun.
19. Started reading a new book.
20. Tin Cup and dinner (actually not with the fellas either. There was actually a live chick there, which was a first)
21. ???????
HEF of the WEEK
Hey it's been a good couple of days. But on Sunday I was with my friend Jill and her dog Ollie. Ollie gets real excited when he sees me. So on Sunday we were walking out of Slopeside and Ollie ran up to me and pissed all over my shoes. I mean not a tinkle, more like a fire hose. So that was nice.
It can kind of be hard being the L-U-K-E
So I'm no Snoop Dogg, but what the hell. There is some drama going on right now, but I've decided to not let it affect me one bit.
For the first time in a while I can actually say I've moved on from past things. That through a moment of realization that I can't worry and can't affect what others do or don't do. THe only real thing I can take care of is me. When I finally realized this late Monday night, it was a big burden off my chest. Plus I probably obsessed a little.
I think I've finally understood something about a person. They've hurt me several times — maybe the last one hurting the most. While I still care for this person and wish her the best, I can't let her affect me. She still remains one of the most unique people I've ever met no doubt with a ton of qualities and traits I totally dig. But she's hurt me constantly and I'm sick of wasting energy thinking about her all the time. She's living her life the way she wants to and I'm living starting to live mine the way I want to. I guess I know it's over and I'm OK with that.
I guess it's all part of growing up for me.
Onto a lighter subject.
Started reading a really interesting book called Everyday Survival. Despite the title sounding much like a don't kill yourself book, it's actually pretty interesting. It looks at why seemingly smart people make dumb decisions. It goes off real life accounts and then looks back to our ancestors to see just why we might make the decisions we do and if we can try to change our mental makeup to make more sound decisions. Interesting stuff.
What else. Just got my ski pass for the winter and found out my brother and dad did an art project with my skis. I guess they painted them and did all kinds of artsy stuff with them. As my dad said "it was exactly like Orange County Choppers." Nice.
The week seems to be dragging along. Maybe it's cause I'm reaching for a bunch of stories that aren't really stories. I also think it's that weird time of year where things are dark real early. I'm thinking that this will take a couple more weeks of getting used to.
Ooooo. In the process of signing up for a Country Western Dance class through CMC. Sounds like I've got a girl who will do it with me so I'm not the weird guy that shows up by himself and expects you to give away your date so I do not look like an ass. Plus it sounds like we might have a fairly big group doing it. That will at least keep me busy.
So i won a turkey at work and then traded it to this nice lady for an hour massage she had gotten as a gift from one of her clients (she's in advertising). So I have an hour massage coming in my future. This is very nice.
My birthday is on Sunday and I have no idea what I'm doing. Hopefully it turns out to be something totally sweet. Let's be honest though, it probably will involve me and Gee sitting on the couch drinking. But I'm thinking that I'll do something totally sweet that involves a lot of sweet things and sweet outcomes or something. On a side note check this out. It's pretty interesting to realize how many seconds you've actually been alive.
Other news to note of:
Solidly moving onto future plans. Like I've said before I don't want to mention too much because I don't want to jinx it. Like I jinxed the Bills when I bought my Paul Posluszny jersey. Since the purchase the Bills are 0-4.
Holidays are coming up so that's good I guess. Probably won't make it back home anytime soon so the holidays will mostly be spent here.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy. I even wrote some things that were pretty wild.
14. Poetry Slam in Steamboat — it was actually really cool. Certainly not the crowd I'd associate with. But I loved the passion. The guy that won, his final poem gave me chills.
15. Got tipsy and shut down a chick.
16. This is today. But I already watched a Georgia game in a bar with the boys from the south and rooted hard for Georgia while mocking Auburn fan. Looked at the moon through a telescope. Invented a dance called the November (Rock kick, to pelvic thrust to power punch to five star point to spin to smoking guns to nipple rub to dice roll to Gilly slapper to call me. Yeah it's pretty sweet.)
17. Got a martini at this coffee shop called Amante and saw the new Angelina Jolie flick directed by Clint Eastwood. It was OK.
18. Got a ski pass to Steamboat. Drove to Clark (north of Steamboat) for fun.
19. Started reading a new book.
20. Tin Cup and dinner (actually not with the fellas either. There was actually a live chick there, which was a first)
21. ???????
HEF of the WEEK
Hey it's been a good couple of days. But on Sunday I was with my friend Jill and her dog Ollie. Ollie gets real excited when he sees me. So on Sunday we were walking out of Slopeside and Ollie ran up to me and pissed all over my shoes. I mean not a tinkle, more like a fire hose. So that was nice.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Is that a bear?
Interesting week.
It's slow at work so it seemed like it took forever to get through these last five days. But I got through it and I had a pretty light Saturday.
With Gee out of town I didn't really do a whole lot early in the week. I read quite a bit and that was really about it.
Thursday's where things get somewhat interesting.
Me and Ms. B went out. Had fun, talked a lot, danced met some really weird black guy. We left the bar at around 1 a.m. Had some more weird talks. A bunch of weird stuff happened.
The thing about Ms. B is that I still like her and still have a lot of feelings for her. But you can't make someone like you. I know this. I think she's just one of those girls that is hard to forget. She's one of the most unique people I've ever come across. I mostly miss the little things about her and the conversation. I suppose I'll always have some of those feelings about her no matter how she feels about me. I've got things pretty well in perspective and realize who she's with, what she does and all that has no bearing on me. So while I still have those feelings, I'm continuing to move on. I actually feel good about the situation. Plus I have some absolutely wonderful friends to help put things in perspective.
Friday I got to work and felt horrible from drinking the previous night. I actually threw up in the bathroom. The best part was there was a guy in the stall next to me when I was calling the Lukeasaurus Rex. Plus I think one of my bosses walked in and possibly the old guy I work next to.
That night I went to happy hour with a bunch of girls. This is always interesting because the girls put them away and our tab is usually like $140. Strangely enough, no matter if I have one beer of five I end up paying $30. So taht's cool. On the plus side one girl gave me a phenomenal compliment that completely made my day. Unfortunately she's married but called me the total package and said I was one of the best guys out there. I wasn't having the best day and she turned it around. SO just a heads up to Luke Nation. Pass out compliments. Even if it's to a stranger. It could make their day.
Went out to a couple more bars before cruising to my friend Jill's house. Jill was still at the bar so I passed out on the couch. Problem was I let her dog out and it's pretty ill behaved. Jill got home, yelled at me for allowing her dog to eat a mitten because he then puked it up. I can't blame him, those mittens looked delicious.
Saturday went to work early to finish up, went to watch the Georgia game with the boys from the south. Now I'm waiting for CU to get smoked. Or can we become bowl eligible? It's going to be tough but fuck it, CU 38 Oklahoma State 28.
What else?
Got the ski pass and am gearing up for that. Hoping Party Boy Al Booker can hook it up in Beaver Creek at least once. Maybe i can pass the favor back. Hoping to do Vail a couple times and of course good ole' Ski Cooper. Should be a decent winter.
Ah the holidays. No matter what, the holiday's are usually good. I'm working Thanksgiving and Christmas so I'll just hang around here for the most part. Going back out to San Diego in December.
Also some big news on the "next step" plan, but I'm not going to totally put it out there until it advances a little further into the process. Don't want to jinx it. If you want the details, call.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy. I even wrote some things that were pretty wild.
14. Poetry Slam in Steamboat — it was actually really cool. Certainly not the crowd I'd associate with. But I loved the passion. The guy that won, his final poem gave me chills.
15. Got tipsy and shut down a chick.
16. This is today. But I already watched a Georgia game in a bar with the boys from the south and rooted hard for Georgia while mocking Auburn fan. The day is still young.
25 new things in 25 days is a phenomenal idea. It's absolutely fun.
On the family front, sounds like everyone is doing better. It's funny since my bro got a cell phone, it's nearly impossible to get a hold of him. funny the way that works. My grandma in Denver is recovering well after surgery. She's just itching to be able to get out of her house and do stuff. That's a good sign. Grandma in Buffalo is still fighting. She's stubborn as hell.
Sports.
If the Bills don't win on Monday night, their season is officially over. But it's in Buffalo, which reminds me that Buffalo tailgating is some wild shit. For this Monday night game, RV lots and parking lots opened on Thursday. That's right. THe family says a good portion of the lots were full by Thursday. This means it's like five days of righteous partying.
I'll fully disclose I used to like the Yankees. I really did. But this is just getting ridiculous. they're going to sign CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, Mark Texiera and anybody else. Come on put a salary cap in baseball. Please. On a note, one of my favorite stories of all time from the Onion dealt with the Yankees signing every player in the big leagues to assure they would win the world series. This is essentially happening.
Until next time.
Pimps up, ho's down.
It's slow at work so it seemed like it took forever to get through these last five days. But I got through it and I had a pretty light Saturday.
With Gee out of town I didn't really do a whole lot early in the week. I read quite a bit and that was really about it.
Thursday's where things get somewhat interesting.
Me and Ms. B went out. Had fun, talked a lot, danced met some really weird black guy. We left the bar at around 1 a.m. Had some more weird talks. A bunch of weird stuff happened.
The thing about Ms. B is that I still like her and still have a lot of feelings for her. But you can't make someone like you. I know this. I think she's just one of those girls that is hard to forget. She's one of the most unique people I've ever come across. I mostly miss the little things about her and the conversation. I suppose I'll always have some of those feelings about her no matter how she feels about me. I've got things pretty well in perspective and realize who she's with, what she does and all that has no bearing on me. So while I still have those feelings, I'm continuing to move on. I actually feel good about the situation. Plus I have some absolutely wonderful friends to help put things in perspective.
Friday I got to work and felt horrible from drinking the previous night. I actually threw up in the bathroom. The best part was there was a guy in the stall next to me when I was calling the Lukeasaurus Rex. Plus I think one of my bosses walked in and possibly the old guy I work next to.
That night I went to happy hour with a bunch of girls. This is always interesting because the girls put them away and our tab is usually like $140. Strangely enough, no matter if I have one beer of five I end up paying $30. So taht's cool. On the plus side one girl gave me a phenomenal compliment that completely made my day. Unfortunately she's married but called me the total package and said I was one of the best guys out there. I wasn't having the best day and she turned it around. SO just a heads up to Luke Nation. Pass out compliments. Even if it's to a stranger. It could make their day.
Went out to a couple more bars before cruising to my friend Jill's house. Jill was still at the bar so I passed out on the couch. Problem was I let her dog out and it's pretty ill behaved. Jill got home, yelled at me for allowing her dog to eat a mitten because he then puked it up. I can't blame him, those mittens looked delicious.
Saturday went to work early to finish up, went to watch the Georgia game with the boys from the south. Now I'm waiting for CU to get smoked. Or can we become bowl eligible? It's going to be tough but fuck it, CU 38 Oklahoma State 28.
What else?
Got the ski pass and am gearing up for that. Hoping Party Boy Al Booker can hook it up in Beaver Creek at least once. Maybe i can pass the favor back. Hoping to do Vail a couple times and of course good ole' Ski Cooper. Should be a decent winter.
Ah the holidays. No matter what, the holiday's are usually good. I'm working Thanksgiving and Christmas so I'll just hang around here for the most part. Going back out to San Diego in December.
Also some big news on the "next step" plan, but I'm not going to totally put it out there until it advances a little further into the process. Don't want to jinx it. If you want the details, call.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy. I even wrote some things that were pretty wild.
14. Poetry Slam in Steamboat — it was actually really cool. Certainly not the crowd I'd associate with. But I loved the passion. The guy that won, his final poem gave me chills.
15. Got tipsy and shut down a chick.
16. This is today. But I already watched a Georgia game in a bar with the boys from the south and rooted hard for Georgia while mocking Auburn fan. The day is still young.
25 new things in 25 days is a phenomenal idea. It's absolutely fun.
On the family front, sounds like everyone is doing better. It's funny since my bro got a cell phone, it's nearly impossible to get a hold of him. funny the way that works. My grandma in Denver is recovering well after surgery. She's just itching to be able to get out of her house and do stuff. That's a good sign. Grandma in Buffalo is still fighting. She's stubborn as hell.
Sports.
If the Bills don't win on Monday night, their season is officially over. But it's in Buffalo, which reminds me that Buffalo tailgating is some wild shit. For this Monday night game, RV lots and parking lots opened on Thursday. That's right. THe family says a good portion of the lots were full by Thursday. This means it's like five days of righteous partying.
I'll fully disclose I used to like the Yankees. I really did. But this is just getting ridiculous. they're going to sign CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Derek Lowe, Mark Texiera and anybody else. Come on put a salary cap in baseball. Please. On a note, one of my favorite stories of all time from the Onion dealt with the Yankees signing every player in the big leagues to assure they would win the world series. This is essentially happening.
Until next time.
Pimps up, ho's down.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
I suppose it's just that time of year.
It's not fully snowing, it's not warm (in fact it's fairly chilly) and the skies are gray and dark. It's the time in Steamboat where I become the most restless. Wanting something new, wanting to go somewhere new and wanting to meet new people. Steamboat seems to be getting smaller around me.
But it happens every year. I guess it's just more pronounced this year. Maybe it's everything that's happened the last two months.
Whatever the reason, I've been a little down. Hopefully that will change with the holidays and more snow.
What else. My life is pretty boring anymore. Without a girlfriend and without a lot of my friends in town anymore, I guess I've sort of become a one man show. I certainly do things and hang out with other people, but it's been a different time for me. I'm partially lonely. It's good to spend time with yourself though. Plus I haven't been going out as much. It's a good thing on the bank account.
I guess I'm sort of sick of going out here. I've been to every bar, hit up every special, know all the deals and know all the crowds. I guess it's just become too much of a routine anymore.
Last week was pretty much spent writing and reading a lot. Not bad things to do with my time. Friday went out for a little bit, Saturday drove to Pueblo to cover a high school football game (600 miles round trip) only to see Steamboat get prison raped. I knew it was coming, but my bosses made sure I still had to go.
Sunday went out to the VFW with Spenny and Ms. B for drinks and shuffle board. It was a very enjoyable night. I really love shuffleboard.
More news on the gloomy side. One of my buddies in town just got laid off. The economy isn't safe anywhere. It sucks because he had seniority in his company but I guess that's the unfair things about layoffs. Things have certainly tightened at the paper. Essentially in the last eight months, three positions have been consolidated. Not sure if they'll be in layoffs in my department but we'll just have to see.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy.
14.
Books I've read the past couple of weeks that I highly recommend.
Tender Bar — I've read it three times.
On the Road — Just a classic
It's never rainy in Tiger Stadium — Book about former LSU player that starts slow but is pretty good about what former football players go through when the game is done.
Best American Sports Writing 2007 — Read it every year. This year's was up and down but had a couple of fantastic pieces in it.
Sports.
The Bills are who I thought they were. They are a mediocre/young team still a season away. Plus it doesn't help Dick "I sit while I pee" Jauron is so conservative.
CU has two shots to gain bowl eligibility. Oklahoma State at home — not going to happen. I could see another real lopsided score. Then at Nebraska the day after Turkey Day. Don't feel good about this either. 5-7 sucks.
The Rockies traded Matt Holliday. The trade speaks to the times in baseball and what needs to change. The Rockies took a philosophical approach seven years ago to build from within. THey did that, had a run and had a nucleus to win for years. But because there is no salary cap, middle to small market teams will continue to be a minor league system for bigger teams (i.e. Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Cubs etc.). The Rockies couldn't afford Holliday and won't be able to afford Garrett Atkins. Back to rebuilding so in four or five years the Rockies best players can get traded away again. NICE.
HEF of the WEEK
Saturday was pretty much HEF day. Woke up on my friend Jill's couch that morning. The previous night we went to the play and rocked out a little. Had a horrible pain in my neck. Had to drive to Pueblo. Didn't have time to shower. Drove to Pueblo. Stopped at a convenient store, picked up deoderent, mouth wash, body spray and coffee. The clerk looked at me like scum. I'm in the parking lot applying all the necessaries when I see a crazy Steamboat football dad. He judges me before I head to the press box. The press box is roughly 97 degrees. I am sweating out my sins from the previous night, when one of the radio guys is like "Boy Luke, you got to it last night." I went onto interview players and coaches afterward and even had one player tell me, "you smell like booze." He played on my dodgeball team so we're cool. THe drive back was fun. Stopped at A&W Root Beer. Placed my order and the guy behind the counter was sort of a weird kid. When he handed me my money he held my hand and smiled. Hey I was tired and wanted to get home so I just went with it.
It's not fully snowing, it's not warm (in fact it's fairly chilly) and the skies are gray and dark. It's the time in Steamboat where I become the most restless. Wanting something new, wanting to go somewhere new and wanting to meet new people. Steamboat seems to be getting smaller around me.
But it happens every year. I guess it's just more pronounced this year. Maybe it's everything that's happened the last two months.
Whatever the reason, I've been a little down. Hopefully that will change with the holidays and more snow.
What else. My life is pretty boring anymore. Without a girlfriend and without a lot of my friends in town anymore, I guess I've sort of become a one man show. I certainly do things and hang out with other people, but it's been a different time for me. I'm partially lonely. It's good to spend time with yourself though. Plus I haven't been going out as much. It's a good thing on the bank account.
I guess I'm sort of sick of going out here. I've been to every bar, hit up every special, know all the deals and know all the crowds. I guess it's just become too much of a routine anymore.
Last week was pretty much spent writing and reading a lot. Not bad things to do with my time. Friday went out for a little bit, Saturday drove to Pueblo to cover a high school football game (600 miles round trip) only to see Steamboat get prison raped. I knew it was coming, but my bosses made sure I still had to go.
Sunday went out to the VFW with Spenny and Ms. B for drinks and shuffle board. It was a very enjoyable night. I really love shuffleboard.
More news on the gloomy side. One of my buddies in town just got laid off. The economy isn't safe anywhere. It sucks because he had seniority in his company but I guess that's the unfair things about layoffs. Things have certainly tightened at the paper. Essentially in the last eight months, three positions have been consolidated. Not sure if they'll be in layoffs in my department but we'll just have to see.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. Did a philosophical experiment on myself designed for you to differentiate your self from your body. It was a book I found in geenis' room. Pretty interesting stuff.
8. Wrote actual letters to varying people. (Still haven't sent them — my bad).
9. Went to a play by the Ski Town Productions (was pretty good, except the second half dropped off). First time I'd been to one since I lived here.
10. Tried to meditate = HEF. Tried again a couple hours later to varying success.
11. Tried crack — just kidding. Went to breakfast by myself and read and wrote.
12. Watched a new movie (The Grand). It's a poker movie and it was actually pretty funny
13. Went to Village Inn and had a delicious slice of pie. Plus I read for a couple of hours and had a wicked good conversation with some old guy.
14.
Books I've read the past couple of weeks that I highly recommend.
Tender Bar — I've read it three times.
On the Road — Just a classic
It's never rainy in Tiger Stadium — Book about former LSU player that starts slow but is pretty good about what former football players go through when the game is done.
Best American Sports Writing 2007 — Read it every year. This year's was up and down but had a couple of fantastic pieces in it.
Sports.
The Bills are who I thought they were. They are a mediocre/young team still a season away. Plus it doesn't help Dick "I sit while I pee" Jauron is so conservative.
CU has two shots to gain bowl eligibility. Oklahoma State at home — not going to happen. I could see another real lopsided score. Then at Nebraska the day after Turkey Day. Don't feel good about this either. 5-7 sucks.
The Rockies traded Matt Holliday. The trade speaks to the times in baseball and what needs to change. The Rockies took a philosophical approach seven years ago to build from within. THey did that, had a run and had a nucleus to win for years. But because there is no salary cap, middle to small market teams will continue to be a minor league system for bigger teams (i.e. Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Cubs etc.). The Rockies couldn't afford Holliday and won't be able to afford Garrett Atkins. Back to rebuilding so in four or five years the Rockies best players can get traded away again. NICE.
HEF of the WEEK
Saturday was pretty much HEF day. Woke up on my friend Jill's couch that morning. The previous night we went to the play and rocked out a little. Had a horrible pain in my neck. Had to drive to Pueblo. Didn't have time to shower. Drove to Pueblo. Stopped at a convenient store, picked up deoderent, mouth wash, body spray and coffee. The clerk looked at me like scum. I'm in the parking lot applying all the necessaries when I see a crazy Steamboat football dad. He judges me before I head to the press box. The press box is roughly 97 degrees. I am sweating out my sins from the previous night, when one of the radio guys is like "Boy Luke, you got to it last night." I went onto interview players and coaches afterward and even had one player tell me, "you smell like booze." He played on my dodgeball team so we're cool. THe drive back was fun. Stopped at A&W Root Beer. Placed my order and the guy behind the counter was sort of a weird kid. When he handed me my money he held my hand and smiled. Hey I was tired and wanted to get home so I just went with it.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Someone pooped in the hallway
Getting back from vacation usually sucks. This time it certainly sucked, but for the first time in a long time I feel completely refreshed.
San Diego was the shit. Perfect weather, great company and phenomenal times had by all. Plus there are some beautiful women out there. Unfortunately for the most part they all seem very, very, very dumb.
It broke down like this.
Thursday — Beach, football (showing off my incredible moves) golf, beer, steak, washers, ball busting.
Friday — Fishing all day, Big Cell Phones reunion tour, rocking out, rocking out, rocking out, rocking out, bed.
Saturday — Someone pooped in the hallway, hangover, beach, no hangover.
Real nice. San Diego was low 80s every day. Then dropped down to freezing mid 70s in the night.
Even when I got back it was the shit.
Sunday hung out with my friend in Denver. Had happy hour at TGI Friday's and went home. Monday was a cultural day of understanding for Luke. This included the Art Museum (there were two exhibits I was dying to see) and a trip to the aquarium (my favorites were the Otters).
Tuesday included another sick, sick, sick, sick, sick show by Metallica. One of the better ones I've seen. While they didn't play some of my favorites, they rocked the shit out of the Pepsi Center.
The drive back was relentless as the first big storm hit. 4.5 hours of blind, icy driving. Nice right.
Other than that. It was the shit.
It was great to see the fellas. It's pretty weird and rad that everyone is growing up. Kev's got some leads on some solid career opportunities. Danny has school and a job and in four and half years will be a doctor. If that doesn't work out, he can work for an oil company and retire at 31. Even Party Boy Al Booker seems to be settling down. You can tell he's a different cat now. Plus the dude can rock chick pants like no other.
All in all the trip exceeded my expectations.
I've been out of the loop in the sports world for a while now. I think this is a good thing. But not a whole lot has really changed. One thing I think I understand now is that the Bills are doomed to be 8-8 for the rest of my life. Nothing says happiness like mediocrity.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. ????Guess I have to do something new tonight.
HEF OF THE WEEK
Someone pooped in the hall. Woke up Saturday and Kev comes out and says "Good news. Someone pooped in the hall." No better way to wake up. Plus is there a better way to know you rocked like rock stars than to wake up to poop in the hallway?
Odds of who did it
89% Danny — Drunkest one and all signs point to him.
86% Matty — There other roommate. Hey it was next to his room and when Danny accused him he got real defensive. Plus I think Matty may have framed Danny after Danny busted the kids poor balls for three straight days.
52% Party Boy Al Booker — WIth the pants he wore on Halloween, if he had to go they might have been tough to get out of and make the bathroom in time.
12% Kev — Seems unlikely. I don't think Kev would just go and poop in the hallway.
1% Me — Hey I didn't do it. I'm certainly not the type of guy to get tanked, go home and poop in the hallway. Or am I?
San Diego was the shit. Perfect weather, great company and phenomenal times had by all. Plus there are some beautiful women out there. Unfortunately for the most part they all seem very, very, very dumb.
It broke down like this.
Thursday — Beach, football (showing off my incredible moves) golf, beer, steak, washers, ball busting.
Friday — Fishing all day, Big Cell Phones reunion tour, rocking out, rocking out, rocking out, rocking out, bed.
Saturday — Someone pooped in the hallway, hangover, beach, no hangover.
Real nice. San Diego was low 80s every day. Then dropped down to freezing mid 70s in the night.
Even when I got back it was the shit.
Sunday hung out with my friend in Denver. Had happy hour at TGI Friday's and went home. Monday was a cultural day of understanding for Luke. This included the Art Museum (there were two exhibits I was dying to see) and a trip to the aquarium (my favorites were the Otters).
Tuesday included another sick, sick, sick, sick, sick show by Metallica. One of the better ones I've seen. While they didn't play some of my favorites, they rocked the shit out of the Pepsi Center.
The drive back was relentless as the first big storm hit. 4.5 hours of blind, icy driving. Nice right.
Other than that. It was the shit.
It was great to see the fellas. It's pretty weird and rad that everyone is growing up. Kev's got some leads on some solid career opportunities. Danny has school and a job and in four and half years will be a doctor. If that doesn't work out, he can work for an oil company and retire at 31. Even Party Boy Al Booker seems to be settling down. You can tell he's a different cat now. Plus the dude can rock chick pants like no other.
All in all the trip exceeded my expectations.
I've been out of the loop in the sports world for a while now. I think this is a good thing. But not a whole lot has really changed. One thing I think I understand now is that the Bills are doomed to be 8-8 for the rest of my life. Nothing says happiness like mediocrity.
25 new things in 25 days.
1. Travel to San Diego
2. Deep sea fishing
3. Nap on the beach
4. Went to Red Lobster
5. Art Museum and Aquarium
6. Metallica (seen them before, but not from where I sat. It's cheating but whatever).
7. ????Guess I have to do something new tonight.
HEF OF THE WEEK
Someone pooped in the hall. Woke up Saturday and Kev comes out and says "Good news. Someone pooped in the hall." No better way to wake up. Plus is there a better way to know you rocked like rock stars than to wake up to poop in the hallway?
Odds of who did it
89% Danny — Drunkest one and all signs point to him.
86% Matty — There other roommate. Hey it was next to his room and when Danny accused him he got real defensive. Plus I think Matty may have framed Danny after Danny busted the kids poor balls for three straight days.
52% Party Boy Al Booker — WIth the pants he wore on Halloween, if he had to go they might have been tough to get out of and make the bathroom in time.
12% Kev — Seems unlikely. I don't think Kev would just go and poop in the hallway.
1% Me — Hey I didn't do it. I'm certainly not the type of guy to get tanked, go home and poop in the hallway. Or am I?
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