Archive for January, 2009
25 Things…
Jan 28th
I’m not a fan of memes. But if I didn’t do it, my friend would probably be on my case about it all the time. Anyway, this should be fairly quick and painless… I think. More >
What A Game…
Jan 20th
I’ve been a Steelers fan since I first started following football. I didn’t have any team I could really follow since I was in Portland at the time, so I went with a team that had some relation to my past or of someone I knew. My family started their lives in the U.S. in Western Pennsylvania, thus I chose the Steelers. They had a rich history, a lot of prestige, great stability, and played great football. So you can imagine what life was like for me when I moved up to Seattle and both Pittsburgh and Seattle clashed in the Super Bowl four years back: Total wrath, harassment, and hell from fans and even friends (of all people) that were from the Seattle. I was unfazed though. My team had won.
Fast forward a few years later. Steelers are making a run in the playoffs again. They get a bye in the first week because of their finish in the regular season. Then they beat up on the Chargers pretty handily, leading to third matchup with their biggest rival: The Baltimore Ravens. I had to watch this game. Two physical, defensive-minded teams battling it out for a spot in the Super Bowl.
And I definitely was glad to see it… and glad to see the Steelers come through and get a chance at another SB ring. More >
Bill Gates’ Last Day
Jan 13th
So the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show was complete after Sunday, showcasing a number of new technological gizmos and gadgets. However, I don’t think anything this year could match what was released last year. It was a little comedy skit featuring Bill Gates and his last day at Microsoft. It was pretty hilarious.
Life and Death at Exit 32
Jan 7th
I was on the median just off Exit 32. Cars were speeding by, with no care or concern for the slick roads on the freeway. A new blanket of snow made it difficult to find some items that we were hoping to salvage. As I walked up and down trying to find random items for my friend, I tried to recall what happened the night before on that median, even though the new snow left no trace. More >
Where the Hell is Matt?
Jan 1st
If you haven’t seen this before, it’s pretty cool. Definitely one of my favorite videos on YouTube in 2008. A guy travels across forty-two different countries, dancing at various cities and the people join along. Also, he’s from Seattle too.