I saw Cristin's blog today and thought I'd borrow her idea...
Many of you have probably been tagged on Facebook and asked to write 16 or 25 random things about yourself. I think it started with 16, but now, it's up to 25. I got roped in when it was just 16...so, I'll share those with you...feel free to respond with 16 random things about yourself...or 25...or 3...whatev!
1. I am a hotel snob.
2. I love The N.
3. During the week, my alarm goes off at 4:21 a.m.
4. During the week, just before my alarm goes off, my iPod starts playing Switchfoot.
5. I think The West Wing was one of the best TV shows ever.
6. I am addicted to Lost, but refuse to participate in crazy speculation and theories.
7. I have an NCAA championship ring and trophy.
8. I often eat popcorn for dinner.
9. I hope to one day sing the National Anthem at a San Jose Sharks game.
10. I would wear shorts, a sweatshirt and flip flops every day if I could.
11. I hate bananas.
12. I am an American Idol junkie that vows every year to never watch again...but I do.
13. I commute 32 miles to and from work, Monday through Friday.
14. I am lazy.
15. I sometimes talk on the phone for 2-3 hours at a time...to the same person.
16. I am rarely cold and always have a fan nearby.
I'm busy pretty much all day every day, and yet, I can't come up with anything interesting to tell you. I felt like I should tell you something though...since it's been over a week. I was trying to be a better blogger, but it may just not be my forte.
Note to readers: forte - pronounced FORT...not FOR-TAY...the second pronunciation is what you have in music. The first is the one associated with a skill. Seriously. Most people do not know this. The second pronunciation has become so common when referring to someone's skill that you probably think I'm crazy for saying it the other (correct!) way. I don't care. I know I'm right. That's all that matters.
I finally found my Wii and got it and the Wii Fit hooked up earlier this week. I am loving it! I'm not sure I enjoy it telling me every day that I'm unbalanced, but whatever. I guess I already knew that anyway! I'm really focused on the Fit part right now, although I have done a little of the tennis and a little of the bowling...I'm much better at the bowling than the tennis. I'm becoming a hula hoop expert though...which is funny...considering there's no actual hoop involved...
Is any of this interesting? I really don't know. It's just what's happening. It's nothing to make you think deep or ponder the inner workings of your life. And if it is? Well, I think I'm concerned about you.
I basically have nothing for you today...maybe I'll think of something interesting later in the weekend...don't hold your breath though...
So, there's a law in California about talking on the phone without a headset in the car, right? Yes. That's right. There's an actual LAW people. Do you care? Are you above it all? Do you have a never-ending supply of money that will allow you to pay off your tickets should you actually get stopped and get one?
Clearly the answers to these questions are: No. Yes. Duh.
Seriously though. I can't even tell you how many people I see blatantly ignoring this law every day. And, as prior to the passing of this law, these people CAN NOT DRIVE WHILE TALKING ON THE PHONE!!!!! As one of my favorite columnists said a number of years ago about people who just don't get it, these folks are oblivions...and are clearly im-por-tants (yes, said just like that). They are above the law...sooooo much important than the rest of us on the road. It's all about them.
Well ya know what? I don't like it. But who can I call? Ghostbusters? I'd probably have more luck with them than trying to make a case for making the law a primary offense, rather than a secondary one. What was the point of this law? Yes, a lot of people are getting tickets, but it sure seems to me that if the state were really serious about it, it should be a primary offense and carry a stiffer fine.
Come on people. Are you really so important that you can't put an earpiece in your ear or get a hands free speaker device of some sort? Or, heaven forbid, can you wait until you arrive at your destination before calling your BFF about nothing of real interest? Who is this important? Seriously. I really want to know.
Clearly one VERY important person today was the guy driving the AT&T truck that blocked an entire lane because he decided too late that he needed to get in the turn lane instead of going straight. As if this action weren't annoying enough, when I got close enough (as he was about to get into MY turn lane), I noticed that he was on the phone. Nice AT&T. Good to know your employees are driving safely. Somehow I feel even better about my switch to Comcast.
**sigh**
The thing is, there are so many things that cause us distraction while driving...I'm not sure we could ever ban things to the point where every driver would truly be focused and safe, but every little bit has to help, right?
I have a large fear that the next thing to go will be the iPod...as in, you can't touch it while driving or something...that would momentarily hurt me, but I think at the end of the day, I would just ensure that I had long enough play lists to last for my entire journey. Wouldn't I? I'd like to think so.
I've had no real issue with the phone thing...although I didn't realize how much I checked email while sitting at lights until that sort of activity was recently banned too. I've had some itchy fingers, but I'm getting used to it. See? It can be done people!!!
Alright. I guess I'm done with my rant for today. I was just so annoyed with that AT&T guy today...I felt I had to say something.
Happy Motoring!
Oh...that's my mom to the left...not her car, but she still looks good!!
...when the world caves in...when the world caves in...when the world caves in...
This line is from a Switchfoot song called The Blues, and while it's a bit dark, I think it has some of the most telling lyrics about our world today...what we're doing...where we're going. Whenever it comes on my pod, I stop what I'm doing and listen to the words. I don't do that enough with music...but maybe that's because so few lyrics move me like these. Take a listen (or a read) and let me know what you think.
Ya know, Switchfoot has some of the best lyrics around...check out a few samples:
On Fire: I'm standing on the edge of me...standing on the edge of everything I've never been before
Redemption: With my fist down at your feet, I was running out of mysteries
Gone: She said he said live like no tomorrow...every day we borrow brings us one step closer to the edge (infinity)
I could pull a line out of every one of their songs. Just check 'em out...listen or read the lyrics online. Maybe you're already a fan...yay you!
As an added piece of Switchfoot info, I have seen them in concert eight times. If you haven't seen them, do it. They rock hard in concert!!!
Matt Nathanson is another who has some amazing lyrics that I will stop in mid-stream and listen to...a few samples:
Little Victories: I'll be awful sometimes...weakened to my knees
All We Are: It's hard to change the way you lose if you think you've never won
Car Crash: I wanna feel the car crash, 'cause I'm dyin' on the inside
Oh, and Matt? Yeah. I've seen him five times in concert and met him twice (which, if you read this anti-blog often, you already knew...).
Whose lyrics do you stop and listen to no matter where you are? If you can't think of anyone, then you need to stop reading right now and go listen to some tunes!!! Get back to me...
A - Arizona State's men's basketball team...may it make us forget the football season.
P - People making new starts.
P - Pucks that go in the net for the Sharks!
Y - YOU!
N - New albums (and hopefully tours!) from U2, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and others.
E - Everyone reaching whatever goals they've set.
W - Wii!
Y - (Cy) Young award winner Timmeh!
E - Enjoying time with friends and family.
A - (Tasha) Alexander's next book, Tears of Pearl.
R - Revelation...Third Day's spring tour!
Hope your new year is going well so far. I'd love to tell you that I'll be blogging more frequently in the new year, but that's just an empty promise that I have no need to make. All the best...Happy 2009!
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