True Sports Fans

Ever since I was a child I have been an avid Patriots and Celtics fan. So much so that when I was younger and one of them lost all hell would break loose. Temper tantrums, anger, sadness and irritability were just the tip of the iceberg. Particularly for the Patriots. Contrary to the better half of the past decade, the Patriots weren't all that impressive to watch, The Celtics were a whole different story of mediocrity and embarrassment. These are the times true fans are put to the test, when all odds are against your team being successful but you sit there and hold out for that hope that maybe just maybe they will surprise you just one time. That's what a true fan is. Win or lose they're there. They may trash talk their team endlessly, venting frustration about how "terrible" or "stupid" WE are; but if you're not a fan you better watch what you say. This is what frustrates me about sports fans today. More specifically fans that aren't truly fans. This became more and more evident with the recent success of the Boston Bruins. Personally yes I'd like to see them win. They're a local team and if I was watching that's what I'd go for. To be brutally honest I've never had much interest nor have I watched a whole lot of hokey and I'm not about to change that fact just because they suddenly are winning games. This type of bandwagon fan frustrates me endless. People with no knowledge or interest in the game let alone the team all of a sudden come out of the woodwork and proclaim themselves avid "fans" just in time for the "big game". Really? I know we would all like an excuse for why we are bombed on a Tuesday afternoon but you're not fooling anyone when you say its because "ooh big Bruins game". Lets be realistic, Hockey had lost so much interest in the US. that it almost went under with the combination of the lockouts and dwindling ticket sales. Now suddenly the bruins do something late in the season and everyone jumps on? So to be honest I found slight humor in the recent playoff collapse. Time to separate the fans from the phonies. Lets see how many of these "fans" show up next year and the following if the Bruins go the route of the rest of the New England sports disappointments......I'm still not over that super bowl......C'mon Welker you could have sealed that game.....

Too far? What would you do to your interior?

 

In the world of customizable cars the options and possibilities are basically up to your wallet and your ever expanding imagination. Unfortunately when a large wallet and a larger imagination get together, we can get some really strange outcomes. Take for example the hello kitty car. OK; originality I give you a 12 out of a 10pt scale. I wouldn't have thought about it, but then again I'm not a 12 year old girl. Seriously holy crap, hello kitty called, then it projectile vomited all over interior of your car. Who would want to be caught dead in this? If I had a choice between driving this car or walking 100 miles with a broken leg you better grab my crutches because I have a hell of a walk ahead of me. I really want to know who drives this thing, so I can turn them in for driving without a license because there is no way the owner is over 16......

Landing your dream job

This one is an absolute classic from the beginning. It's almost time for graduation, so that means interview time for college grads, or perhaps just looking for a summer job? Either way there's no better way to hit a home run at your dream job interview than to adapt the innate skills of these two mind factories. If you can just come away with half of their interview presence than you're bound to be hitting six figures in no time at all.

Back to the future then back to now...

Yesterday at work I got into a interesting conversation about cars which somehow lead to the DeLorean. For those of you not familiar with what talking about, I'm referring to the car used in the back to the future movies that were played in the 80's. Long story short, the conversation got my interest flowing and I came upon this video depicting the Delorean in all its glory.

New Deal

So I'm finally moving to a more normal schedule at work. No more second shift 3-midnights followed by 6am wake-ups for class. I'm moving on to a 7am-4pm deal. Wahoooo. So three more days left for me. Kinda interesting though. With less then a week left at my current position, I was placed in a strange situation with a worker. I was in a position where typically disciplinary action needed to be taken. Considering I'm leaving in a week it seemed to be odd to pull someone in the office and write them up. I mean technically I still am their boss for the next week, but trust me its the last thing I want to do on my way out. Either way I rationalized it as this; if I didn't do it, I wouldn't be doing my job, and I have no desire to just half hardheartedly finish out my last few days. Still a dicey situation though, and I could see how some may wonder why I didn't just let it pass....we'll see.

What the heck?

   The NFL announced on Friday that 22 to 27 defensive players on the New Orleans Saints maintained a bounty program during the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons that targeted opponents with an intent to injure. A lengthy investigation found that payments were administered by then-defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who now serves the same role with the St. Louis Rams. At the height of this "pay for performance" program during the Saints' Super Bowl run in the 2009 playoffs, payouts might have reached a staggering $50,000.

-NFL.com

This takes competitive violence to a whole new level. As an avid football fan all my life, I have come to respect and appreciate the devastating hits produced during a game, but whats too far? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for jaw crushing hits. I've actively sputtered utter dis-taste for the ridiculous new "devastating hits" penalties. Personally I think they're crap and take away from the true origins of the game. That being said, placing a $50,000 award for breaking Kurt Warner's knee is a whole different story. I mean seriously? How does that not effect the game and how players play? Put in a position to sack Warner, instead of simply dragging him to the ground...lets see if we can land a quick shot to his ribs? Why not, if they break, there's 50 G's. Its one thing for players to think up this ridiculousness but its another for coaching and management to be not only allowing it but administering it. Sorry New Orleans but I wouldn't rule out a possible trophy pull here considering this was allegedly taking place in the 2010 super bowl run. I believe anything is fair game in terms of punishment for this one.

And on..

So works changed pace some. With respect to yesterday it wasn't too too bad, problem was that I had to be at P-state at 8am then work until midnight. Considering I hadn't fallen asleep until 4am the night before,  this made for 2 hours of sleep in 48 hours. Ouch. My brain was on a complete different planet last night haha. On a light not it looks like I'm getting my wishes and moving to a new department with a 7-4pm schedule. Downside is that I may loose money. Hopefully I can negotiate something.

BMS

Beginning

So today I had the day off from class but I was stuck at work. To be honest work is starting to drive me nuts and I think its time to move on to something else. With department changes and re-arrangements, I'm losing the productive workers to other positions. Im getting to the point where I'm going to either demand to be moved, or take a step down and or quit. Oh well everyone needs money right? Upside is that tomorrows Friday which means I've got the next day off. Definite plus.