There are 3 or 4 sporting events that supersede all others when it comes to Tom Riker's level of interest. It is more or less a meter that I measure all other sporting events by. Call it what you wish but there they are in order:
1) World Cup
2) English Premier League Season
3) March Madness
4) College Football Bowl Season
My wife would probably add a few more to this list but, since it is my blog her contribution is minimal. This is not the Sports Guy blog where the Sports Gal gets to have her sidebar interjections on basically nothing in particular. Anyway, as you can see, #3 on the list is quickly approaching and my divorce might be imminent, I just don't know it yet. :)
March Madness is only a week away with conference championships starting next week. If you love college basketball this is your time of the year. You can watch 3+ games every day of conference championship basketball. It's a spectacle to behold that is for sure. If you don't have a job you can stay up until 2 in the morning watching teams battle it out for NCAA tournament bids. Those who would like to keep their jobs and stay married should probably watch in moderation.
Syracuse won again last night which extends their current winning streak to 5. They are now 10-5 in the Big East and if they win again this weekend could get a bye in next week's Big East tournament. They have won the Big East tournament 2 years in a row and have been bounced in the first round of the NCAA's two years in a row. 4 games in 4 days takes it's toll as noted by the last 2 years.
Owen is now a crazy bouncing baby. If you have not seen him go berserk in his jumper look at my posts below. There are some videos that show how crazy he is when excited. Also check out Wendy's blog for updates on his 6 month check up. Apparently he was very serious and got in a stare down with the good doctor. He was pretty crabby after receiving 4 shots yesterday but like I said, nothing the jumper couldn't fix.
Another thing he is doing is making screeching noises to get our attention. If he is playing or bouncing in his jumper he will make crazy noises so you will look at him. It's not good enough to just play, oh no, we have to make sure mom and dad are watching at all times. Of course it is worth it because when you do turn around he gets the biggest smile on his face anyone could imagine. We are truly blessed with a wonderful baby.
Newcastle has moved to the bottom of the page because they lost to the 16th placed team in the English Premier League. It disgusts me to think we would put in such a paltry effort when European football is so close and within reach. Missing a penalty also does not help and has cost us a few points this year. There is always next year and hopefully the injury list will be much smaller than this year. We need guys like Michael Owen in the lineup day in and day out. Next year could be very exciting should our team stay healthy. Ifs, ands or buts; coulda, woulda, shoulda. We will see.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
CHINESE HOROSCOPE - RABBIT
2007 is the year of change for the Rabbit. 2007 is neither a lucky nor an unlucky year for Rabbits. This Year of the Pig is one of change. Whether the end results are positive or negative, they will each bring you to the next phase of your life.
'Star San Tai' and 'Star Jiang Xing' are the stars in your Central Palace (Central Constellation), and this will seemingly have Rabbits focus on certain needs for their relatives and community within this year. You will have the opportunity to deal with important matters or other topics, as well. In addition, you may decide to change your name to a prior one, or even one from your family's history.
Do not be disillusioned by your lack of accomplishment in 2007! The goal for you this year, Rabbit, is to focus on transformation. From the possibility of uprooting you and your family to a new location, to the possibility of a new career, change is in the air for you. You must allow yourself to recognize this so you are not frighted by how the year will reveal.
There will be no help from others this year; your energy will not allow that to happen, and this will affect many other things. From the way your tides of fortune flow; from your personal riches, to your relationships, and finally, to matters of health will all be of consequence. It is of importance that you become thrifty this year in all areas. This means you need to put aside some extra money, store a supply of provisions, and resist expending too much emotional energy. While it may be hard for you, Rabbit, you must limit how much you offer to others this year.
While this may dismay you, this year will teach you much, and will bring about a fresh drive to your life. In fact, you may even feel energized by it! 2007 is the impetus that will alter the years ahead, leading you to much luck, joy, and pleasure from 2008 and beyond.
Famous Rabbit: David Beckham, Brad Pitt, Hilary Duff, Bertie Ahern, Drew Barrymore, Harry Belafonte, Ingrid Bergman, St Bernadette, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Thomas Carlyle, Lewis Carroll, Fidel Castro, John Cleese, Confucius, Marie Curie, Johnny Depp, Albert Einstein, George Eliot
2007 is the year of change for the Rabbit. 2007 is neither a lucky nor an unlucky year for Rabbits. This Year of the Pig is one of change. Whether the end results are positive or negative, they will each bring you to the next phase of your life.
'Star San Tai' and 'Star Jiang Xing' are the stars in your Central Palace (Central Constellation), and this will seemingly have Rabbits focus on certain needs for their relatives and community within this year. You will have the opportunity to deal with important matters or other topics, as well. In addition, you may decide to change your name to a prior one, or even one from your family's history.
Do not be disillusioned by your lack of accomplishment in 2007! The goal for you this year, Rabbit, is to focus on transformation. From the possibility of uprooting you and your family to a new location, to the possibility of a new career, change is in the air for you. You must allow yourself to recognize this so you are not frighted by how the year will reveal.
There will be no help from others this year; your energy will not allow that to happen, and this will affect many other things. From the way your tides of fortune flow; from your personal riches, to your relationships, and finally, to matters of health will all be of consequence. It is of importance that you become thrifty this year in all areas. This means you need to put aside some extra money, store a supply of provisions, and resist expending too much emotional energy. While it may be hard for you, Rabbit, you must limit how much you offer to others this year.
While this may dismay you, this year will teach you much, and will bring about a fresh drive to your life. In fact, you may even feel energized by it! 2007 is the impetus that will alter the years ahead, leading you to much luck, joy, and pleasure from 2008 and beyond.
Famous Rabbit: David Beckham, Brad Pitt, Hilary Duff, Bertie Ahern, Drew Barrymore, Harry Belafonte, Ingrid Bergman, St Bernadette, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Thomas Carlyle, Lewis Carroll, Fidel Castro, John Cleese, Confucius, Marie Curie, Johnny Depp, Albert Einstein, George Eliot
What up people? Last night was another exciting episode of 24, the show that makes you go crazy you have to wait another week to watch. This year's version is interesting due to Jack Bauer's suicidal tendencies, truly bazaar and a break from years past. Also, finally a season with no inside help for the evil doers.
Wendy is finally back in the swing of things with work, although her days are spent on the phone and in meetings it seems like. I guess that is what happens when you are smart and are able to organize lots of people for a big project.
Owen seems like he is getting ready to explode either crawling or running around. He cannot sit still that boy. I better get my soccer field setup downstairs so he can run around down there without causing too much destruction. I think I am going to have to put rubber padding on everything I have a feeling.
The Daytona 500 is done, Kevin Harvick beat Mark Martin by a nose. too many crashes though, NASCAR needs to figure something out so these guys are not acting like idiots at the end of a race. On another note I have entered a NASCAR pool here at work. I thought I was going to end up dead last after the first week because the driver I pulled out of the hat was #6, David Ragan, some rookie I have never heard of. Fortunately for me, after all of the wrecks he finished 5th, truly amazing. Wendy was making fun of me all afternoon because every time I checked on the race he was laboring in 38th place or something crazy. I guess there is something to be said about hanging out in the back like it's a Sunday drive, avoid the wrecks and finish 5th.
Wendy is finally back in the swing of things with work, although her days are spent on the phone and in meetings it seems like. I guess that is what happens when you are smart and are able to organize lots of people for a big project.
Owen seems like he is getting ready to explode either crawling or running around. He cannot sit still that boy. I better get my soccer field setup downstairs so he can run around down there without causing too much destruction. I think I am going to have to put rubber padding on everything I have a feeling.
The Daytona 500 is done, Kevin Harvick beat Mark Martin by a nose. too many crashes though, NASCAR needs to figure something out so these guys are not acting like idiots at the end of a race. On another note I have entered a NASCAR pool here at work. I thought I was going to end up dead last after the first week because the driver I pulled out of the hat was #6, David Ragan, some rookie I have never heard of. Fortunately for me, after all of the wrecks he finished 5th, truly amazing. Wendy was making fun of me all afternoon because every time I checked on the race he was laboring in 38th place or something crazy. I guess there is something to be said about hanging out in the back like it's a Sunday drive, avoid the wrecks and finish 5th.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Ice Death is upon us! Or so the locals say. The grocery stores are crammed with people who are going berserk because of this goofy storm that is going through Cincinnati as I write this. You would have thought the apocalypse was coming with the way people are acting. Plus with the idiot drivers on the road that think 4 wheel drive makes it possible to go 100 miles an hour on ice it makes for an interesting experience. Note to those who have 4x4s, ice does not give a rats patootie about 4 wheel drive.
Here is a picture of ICE DEATH!
Wendy went back to work recently and let me tell you, getting her up in the morning is like trying to wake up a hibernating bear. DON'T DO IT! Even writing this one may think I am crazy but she would even admit she is a little unbearable in the morning. I just go with the flow baby.
Newcastle and Syracuse won this past weekend so that makes it a good weekend as far as sports go in the Riker household. The Orange are driving my father and I nuts these days, they are as inconsistent as it gets. I don't want to talk about it anymore because I will probably have a stroke sitting here typing this.
Owen is laughing at everything these days. It is a joy to have such a happy baby. He is getting bigger and stronger by the day. I swear he is going to walk before he crawls. He loves standing up and, one day before I even know it, he will be running around this place like a tornado.
Monday, February 05, 2007
The Super Bowl has come and gone so what next sports fans? In 2 weeks there is the Daytona 500 and a couple of weeks after that is March Madness. For me there is still footy, soccer for those who choose to call it by the American/Canadian name, to watch until May or so.
Back to the Super Bowl, or the Monsoon Bowl... Did anyone seriously think the Bears were going to win last night? They looked terrible. Grossman had a chance to play well but made a couple of mistakes, as usual, that cost the Bears the game. Or did he? The Colts had the ball so much can you fault a guy for only getting a couple of snaps every quarter? The Colts had the ball for 20 minutes just on the first half alone. The vaunted Bears defense couldn't stop a runny nose last night.
My boy Oguchi Onyewu made his debut for Newcastle United this past weekend and to be honest, he was their best player. That's pretty sad considering he is a defender, does not bode well for the scoreboard. Which obviously was true because we lost to Fulham, who stinks, 2-1. I guess NUFC stinks worse. We play Liverpool at home on Saturday, I hope they show a little more effort than they did this past weekend otherwise it could get ugly.
Owen is growing like a weed. He is getting to the point where everything is funny and is starting to really laugh. That is probably one of the things I get the most joy out of on a daily basis, making my son laugh. He is so cute it is ridiculous.
The weather is also ridiculous for Cincinnati... It was 0 this morning, ZERO! I am not complaining but I just wanted to say that it is cold here. The high today is going to be 12 which is 27 degrees below our normal temperature for this time of the year. I am guessing places like Autozone were doing great business on batteries this past weekend.
Back to the Super Bowl, or the Monsoon Bowl... Did anyone seriously think the Bears were going to win last night? They looked terrible. Grossman had a chance to play well but made a couple of mistakes, as usual, that cost the Bears the game. Or did he? The Colts had the ball so much can you fault a guy for only getting a couple of snaps every quarter? The Colts had the ball for 20 minutes just on the first half alone. The vaunted Bears defense couldn't stop a runny nose last night.
My boy Oguchi Onyewu made his debut for Newcastle United this past weekend and to be honest, he was their best player. That's pretty sad considering he is a defender, does not bode well for the scoreboard. Which obviously was true because we lost to Fulham, who stinks, 2-1. I guess NUFC stinks worse. We play Liverpool at home on Saturday, I hope they show a little more effort than they did this past weekend otherwise it could get ugly.
Owen is growing like a weed. He is getting to the point where everything is funny and is starting to really laugh. That is probably one of the things I get the most joy out of on a daily basis, making my son laugh. He is so cute it is ridiculous.
The weather is also ridiculous for Cincinnati... It was 0 this morning, ZERO! I am not complaining but I just wanted to say that it is cold here. The high today is going to be 12 which is 27 degrees below our normal temperature for this time of the year. I am guessing places like Autozone were doing great business on batteries this past weekend.
Monday, January 29, 2007
24 starts in 44 minutes, I can't wait, this show rules. My wife and I both love it. Something we both like and can enjoy watching together. Believe me, our TV watching habits are extremely different.
Mondays are kind of tough for the O-Monster. A) he doesn't want to eat from the bottle according to Barb, the woman watching our son and B) after a weekend of rest and relaxation for the boy, he is a crab apple because his wonderful schedule gets all out of whack. What about us Owen? Hmmm? Ha, just kidding of course... maybe. :)
NUFC do indeed look like they are going to sign Oguchi Onyewu, one of the biggest football (soccer) players I have ever seen. He is built for the Premiership, I can't wait to see him run someone over. Here is a picture of the big guy below...
My brother deployed overseas yesterday. It feels kind of bazaar knowing that he is going to be many miles away in a foreign land serving his country. It is a very surreal moment and Patri will be home with Maia for 6 months while John hangs out far, far away. No worries, we will be seeing her in 54 days and we all cannot wait. Puerto Rico watch out, the Rikers are coming!
Mondays are kind of tough for the O-Monster. A) he doesn't want to eat from the bottle according to Barb, the woman watching our son and B) after a weekend of rest and relaxation for the boy, he is a crab apple because his wonderful schedule gets all out of whack. What about us Owen? Hmmm? Ha, just kidding of course... maybe. :)
NUFC do indeed look like they are going to sign Oguchi Onyewu, one of the biggest football (soccer) players I have ever seen. He is built for the Premiership, I can't wait to see him run someone over. Here is a picture of the big guy below...
My brother deployed overseas yesterday. It feels kind of bazaar knowing that he is going to be many miles away in a foreign land serving his country. It is a very surreal moment and Patri will be home with Maia for 6 months while John hangs out far, far away. No worries, we will be seeing her in 54 days and we all cannot wait. Puerto Rico watch out, the Rikers are coming!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
I had to DVR 24 on Monday because I did not get a chance to watch it. Wendy had a play to go on Tuesday so we finally watched it last night. Man, 24 rules, that is all I know. I know parts of it are fairly unrealistic, like being able to get to all parts of LA in 5 minutes. We ALL know that is a bunch of bunk.
Reports are that Onguchi Onyewu, the big American defender who was probably their best player in the world cup, is being touted to go to my beloved Newcastle United. I hope it's true but Glen Roeder, the manager, says he isn't interested in signing him. What a fool.
Owen is growing like crazy, it seems as though he is getting stronger by the day. He is getting to the point where he is able to sit up by himself and hold him self up when he is on his belly. Pretty impressive if you ask me. It is amazing to see the transformation unfold before your eyes. Pretty soon I'll be watching him run around a soccer field scoring crazy goals.
Reports are that Onguchi Onyewu, the big American defender who was probably their best player in the world cup, is being touted to go to my beloved Newcastle United. I hope it's true but Glen Roeder, the manager, says he isn't interested in signing him. What a fool.
Owen is growing like crazy, it seems as though he is getting stronger by the day. He is getting to the point where he is able to sit up by himself and hold him self up when he is on his belly. Pretty impressive if you ask me. It is amazing to see the transformation unfold before your eyes. Pretty soon I'll be watching him run around a soccer field scoring crazy goals.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Well, what a week and a half... The national championship was decided, Florida crushed OSU, and the Superbowl is now set, Bears vs. Colts. "Are You Ready For Some Commercials?" I better trademark that now so I can make some money.
Florida vs. OSU:
What a blowout, I think OSU forgot to get off the bus. I don't care that Ted Ginn was out for the whole game other then his electrifying kickoff return, Jim Tressell was flat-out out coached in that game. That was the first time I had ever seen that happen to be honest. It was amazing to see OSU not make the necessary adjustments to get back in the game. I bet the OSU message boards will be going crazy for a while.
For Florida, wow, Urban looks like a genius. His team was so well prepared it was sickening. It did not matter what OSU tried to do they had an answer for everything. With Tebow coming back Florida has to be in the top 5 teams next year.
Superbowl
Colts vs. Bears, O vs. D. It does not get much better than this, Peyton vs. Bears D. I don't know who to root for in this game. I am a Cowboys fan so naturally I have an affinity towards NFC teams but I would love to see Peyton win a Super Bowl unlike Marino. All I know is we are having a party for the 4th year in a row and it should be a good time.
Newcastle United
These guys drive me crazy, we should be in the top half of the league table but we can't even beat the 19th place team. OK, we went down 2-0 in the first 25 minutes but after that it was total domination. If not for 3 or 4 tremendous saves by Carroll in the West Ham goal that game would have been 4-2 easily.
Syracuse
We beat Marquette on the road, then only beat Cincy by 1 at home and then lose to St. Johns who might be the worst team in the league not name South Florida. These guys drive me crazy too. Where is the energy? the effort is sometimes so pathetic I want to break something.
As far as the football team goes.... they suck. Greg Robinson should be fired and we should hire Norm Chow. That is all I am going to say about that.
Florida vs. OSU:
What a blowout, I think OSU forgot to get off the bus. I don't care that Ted Ginn was out for the whole game other then his electrifying kickoff return, Jim Tressell was flat-out out coached in that game. That was the first time I had ever seen that happen to be honest. It was amazing to see OSU not make the necessary adjustments to get back in the game. I bet the OSU message boards will be going crazy for a while.
For Florida, wow, Urban looks like a genius. His team was so well prepared it was sickening. It did not matter what OSU tried to do they had an answer for everything. With Tebow coming back Florida has to be in the top 5 teams next year.
Superbowl
Colts vs. Bears, O vs. D. It does not get much better than this, Peyton vs. Bears D. I don't know who to root for in this game. I am a Cowboys fan so naturally I have an affinity towards NFC teams but I would love to see Peyton win a Super Bowl unlike Marino. All I know is we are having a party for the 4th year in a row and it should be a good time.
Newcastle United
These guys drive me crazy, we should be in the top half of the league table but we can't even beat the 19th place team. OK, we went down 2-0 in the first 25 minutes but after that it was total domination. If not for 3 or 4 tremendous saves by Carroll in the West Ham goal that game would have been 4-2 easily.
Syracuse
We beat Marquette on the road, then only beat Cincy by 1 at home and then lose to St. Johns who might be the worst team in the league not name South Florida. These guys drive me crazy too. Where is the energy? the effort is sometimes so pathetic I want to break something.
As far as the football team goes.... they suck. Greg Robinson should be fired and we should hire Norm Chow. That is all I am going to say about that.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Well tonight is the BCS Championship game and the culmination of a great college football season. Ohio State vs. Florida, it doesn't get much better than this, hopefully the game will live up to the hype. I live in Cincinnati and people are going crazy, many people are wearing Scarlet and Gray. Whatever the hell scarlet is anyway. I thought it was a character in Gone With the Wind? I saw a guy dressed like Jim Tressell, only in Ohio.
This year has been very interesting in the world of college football, Rutgers went 11-2, Boise St. beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl and 3 Big East teams will probably end up in the top 10 when the final polls come out. No, you did not read that wrong, 3 Big East teams, the lowly Big East, the basketball conference.
Syracuse finally won a basketball game against a team in the top 25, Marquette in Milwaukee. I have no idea how they lose to Pitt at home and then win on the road against Marquette. Pitt is not that good, SU was just worse on that night. Pitt are a bunch of thugs posing as college basketball players to escape the law I think. I don't know how we got homered by the away team but it happened. What would you call that, Awayed by the refs? Ha, what a farce.
My son is almost 5 months old which seems crazy to me, I can still remember the day he was born. Next I will wonder what the hell happened to my life and I will be 50 and watching him graduate High School. It is so hard to take life one day at a time, the days just whiz on by, it's scary how short life really is.
I am applying for a job back in EyeMed. I said at one point I would never go back there but if this opportunity works out I cannot pass it up. However, I would only leave my current position for something that is equivalent to the level I would be should I get promoted soon. If this does not work out I will stay where I am, I will not take another lateral move. Besides, things are going well in my current department.
That is all for now.
This year has been very interesting in the world of college football, Rutgers went 11-2, Boise St. beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl and 3 Big East teams will probably end up in the top 10 when the final polls come out. No, you did not read that wrong, 3 Big East teams, the lowly Big East, the basketball conference.
Syracuse finally won a basketball game against a team in the top 25, Marquette in Milwaukee. I have no idea how they lose to Pitt at home and then win on the road against Marquette. Pitt is not that good, SU was just worse on that night. Pitt are a bunch of thugs posing as college basketball players to escape the law I think. I don't know how we got homered by the away team but it happened. What would you call that, Awayed by the refs? Ha, what a farce.
My son is almost 5 months old which seems crazy to me, I can still remember the day he was born. Next I will wonder what the hell happened to my life and I will be 50 and watching him graduate High School. It is so hard to take life one day at a time, the days just whiz on by, it's scary how short life really is.
I am applying for a job back in EyeMed. I said at one point I would never go back there but if this opportunity works out I cannot pass it up. However, I would only leave my current position for something that is equivalent to the level I would be should I get promoted soon. If this does not work out I will stay where I am, I will not take another lateral move. Besides, things are going well in my current department.
That is all for now.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
It's Thursday and has been a great week of college football. Boise St beat Oklahoma, LSU killed ND and Louisville beat Wake. I honestly am not surprised by any of these results, I knew Boise St. would give Oklahoma all they could handle and possibly more.
So that begs the question, should there be a playoff? Maybe, there is no answer that is easy I can tell you that. Between money and these smaller conferences it's a mess. Ok, BSU beat OU but that was a one off, they had time to get healthy and prepare for the Juggernaut that is OU.
I think right now some type of plus 1 format would be best. However, when you look at the way LSU and USC both dispatched their opponents this week I think both could lay claim to being one of best 4 teams in the country. If OSU wins the point is mute and everyone goes home happy, especially the BCS committee.
I also posted a new picture of myself and Owen on my page. My future soccer(football) star, I hope anyway. SU plays Pitt tonight on ESPN, should be interesting. Pitt has been struggling and SU can't beat anyone who is decent, we'll see how that goes.
My XBox 360 crusade continues, I think I will end up getting one, just not sure when. I went over to my friend Matt's house since he just got one for Xmas and holy crap, it is awesome. I was playing Gears of War and that is one of the craziest games I have ever seen. The graphics are amazing...
So that begs the question, should there be a playoff? Maybe, there is no answer that is easy I can tell you that. Between money and these smaller conferences it's a mess. Ok, BSU beat OU but that was a one off, they had time to get healthy and prepare for the Juggernaut that is OU.
I think right now some type of plus 1 format would be best. However, when you look at the way LSU and USC both dispatched their opponents this week I think both could lay claim to being one of best 4 teams in the country. If OSU wins the point is mute and everyone goes home happy, especially the BCS committee.
I also posted a new picture of myself and Owen on my page. My future soccer(football) star, I hope anyway. SU plays Pitt tonight on ESPN, should be interesting. Pitt has been struggling and SU can't beat anyone who is decent, we'll see how that goes.
My XBox 360 crusade continues, I think I will end up getting one, just not sure when. I went over to my friend Matt's house since he just got one for Xmas and holy crap, it is awesome. I was playing Gears of War and that is one of the craziest games I have ever seen. The graphics are amazing...
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
I pretty much want an XBox 360. All my buddies are getting but alas I am not. Wendy is probably sick of me asking my friends to sway her, hopefully she still laughs.
The other issue with the XBox is that she does not want me to hook it up to the plasma. So do I go out spend money on another TV so I can play my XBox in HD? Seriously, why even purchase the 360 or any next generation console if you don't have a nice TV to hook it up to? To me that is pointless, playing a 360 on dark age TV technology.
My friend Matt says he wants to talk his wife into getting a new TV as well so he can hook his XBox up to that. For him it's a little different though since his wife routinely works a goofy schedule. Sometimes nights, sometimes on the weekend too.
I don't know, this is a battle not worth waging I am sure since I know in the future I will get it eventually anyway. Patience is a virtue and I should be happy my life is so great. When I think about people in other countries we have it so good here in the USA and we should be proud of that.
The other issue with the XBox is that she does not want me to hook it up to the plasma. So do I go out spend money on another TV so I can play my XBox in HD? Seriously, why even purchase the 360 or any next generation console if you don't have a nice TV to hook it up to? To me that is pointless, playing a 360 on dark age TV technology.
My friend Matt says he wants to talk his wife into getting a new TV as well so he can hook his XBox up to that. For him it's a little different though since his wife routinely works a goofy schedule. Sometimes nights, sometimes on the weekend too.
I don't know, this is a battle not worth waging I am sure since I know in the future I will get it eventually anyway. Patience is a virtue and I should be happy my life is so great. When I think about people in other countries we have it so good here in the USA and we should be proud of that.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Holy Crap, how does life move so darn fast? I have not logged onto this site in ages it seems like... Anyway, I have had a son, who you can see on my blog. Man he is a cute kid, must be good genes or something. Good thing my wife is hot! :)
Work is going, I think it is time to get away from systems. I am talking to someone in planning next week after I get back from the annual Milwaukee trip. I hope it bears fruit because I think am ready for some change.
Bowl season starts tonight, TCU vs. NIU... Who cares, seriously. These useless bowl games to get teams on TV who are never on national TV. It's time for a playoff IMHO. This past weekend every other division, including the NAIA crowned a national champion in football using a playoff system. Of course the obvious dilemma is money which is too bad. Everyone makes money except for the guys out there killing themselves every Saturday in the fall.
What else... In 2 days we make the yearly pilgrimage to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Christmas. I can't wait, time away from work and time with friends and family. Until next time, Zai Jin!
Work is going, I think it is time to get away from systems. I am talking to someone in planning next week after I get back from the annual Milwaukee trip. I hope it bears fruit because I think am ready for some change.
Bowl season starts tonight, TCU vs. NIU... Who cares, seriously. These useless bowl games to get teams on TV who are never on national TV. It's time for a playoff IMHO. This past weekend every other division, including the NAIA crowned a national champion in football using a playoff system. Of course the obvious dilemma is money which is too bad. Everyone makes money except for the guys out there killing themselves every Saturday in the fall.
What else... In 2 days we make the yearly pilgrimage to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Christmas. I can't wait, time away from work and time with friends and family. Until next time, Zai Jin!
Friday, May 13, 2005
Monday, February 09, 2004
I am back and I have not written anything in a very long time. On Wednesday I am going to Florida with Wendy, if you couldn't figure it out by now, my fiance, for my brother's wedding. I can't wait because i am going to get to play golf in February!! That to me is sweet because in Cincinnati you usually do not get a chance to play golf in February unless you are crazy.
Wendy is travelling like mad for work but that is all I can say on that, top seccret stuff, and that is all I know.
My work is busy but alas I still get paid like dog crap, what a wonderful thing. I had my review and it was confirmed that I absolutely kicked butt in 2003, I don't understand what else I could possibly do to make these people see I am worth more than I am given and deserving of more responsibility as well. That is very touchy subject at work since many of the leadership team gain their value by how much they do and their titles. Or should I say by how much they don't do, meetings all of the time. It's the greatest way to feel like you are doing work without actually doing anything at all. So what I am saying is that is fine, I want a new title!! :)
Wendy is travelling like mad for work but that is all I can say on that, top seccret stuff, and that is all I know.
My work is busy but alas I still get paid like dog crap, what a wonderful thing. I had my review and it was confirmed that I absolutely kicked butt in 2003, I don't understand what else I could possibly do to make these people see I am worth more than I am given and deserving of more responsibility as well. That is very touchy subject at work since many of the leadership team gain their value by how much they do and their titles. Or should I say by how much they don't do, meetings all of the time. It's the greatest way to feel like you are doing work without actually doing anything at all. So what I am saying is that is fine, I want a new title!! :)
Saturday, December 27, 2003
It is Saturday, one day before we head back to Cincinnati and I really don't want to go back yet. I wish I had more time off but unfortunately my job does not permit this. Work is going to busy when I get back. It almost sounds like I do not like what I do but that is not true. I do like what I am doing for my job I just wish a couple of things were different. No biggie.
Again, one more day, hopefully it will be a nice smooth ride back. I will get to see my sister tomorrow night so that will be nice. Wendy, my fiance, is wonderful, I love her so much. 8 more months to go and then my life is over!! :) Hope everyone had a Merry Xmas, bye for now.
Again, one more day, hopefully it will be a nice smooth ride back. I will get to see my sister tomorrow night so that will be nice. Wendy, my fiance, is wonderful, I love her so much. 8 more months to go and then my life is over!! :) Hope everyone had a Merry Xmas, bye for now.
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
Well, let's see, it is the day before Xmas and I am in Milwaukee, WI which from a weather perspective is much different than Cincinnati, OH. I am here with my beautiful fiance Wendy, visiting her family for the holidays. We brought Rocky with us, our yellow lab, and he is currently eating a treat I just gave him about 10 minutes ago. It has been for the most part uneventful since we have arrived, a little shopping and a little bit of seeing some friends.
Yesterday we pretty much just sat around and did nothing, I watched Triple X and it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it was actually ok much to my surprise. Other than that I read and wished I had brought my XBox to Milwaukee. I have been playing NCAA 04 like crazy, I am sure that thing will cause Wendy to kill me sooner or later.
Today a bunch of Wendy's family will be coming over in the afternoon, not exactly sure when. But this will be gift exchange day #1 and tomorrow obviously #2. Tomorrow is the good day because all we do is eat and eating is a wonderful thing. Tomorrow is the day we go to Chicago to visit, you guessed it, more family and to eat like crazy people. Last year I had a lot of fun so I am hoping this year will be much of the same.
What else is going on, ah yes, WORK. Work has been crazy lately but exciting at the same time. We are starting some new initiatives that hopefully will lead to many good things for me in the future. It has been a little frustrating tho as I am sure many can attest to. I do basically 4 or 5 jobs in one and get paid like absolute dog crap but I think that may be a sign of the times. I guess the plan is to learn as much as possible in the next 2 or 3 years and go somewhere else so I can actually earn a favorable wage.
Well it sounds like someone is finally getting up around here so I will write more later. Who knows what I will write next, it may be interesting to folks or it may not. Maybe I will write more later, we shall see. I will sign off for now and say s my brother always says when he says goodbye, CIAO!
Yesterday we pretty much just sat around and did nothing, I watched Triple X and it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, it was actually ok much to my surprise. Other than that I read and wished I had brought my XBox to Milwaukee. I have been playing NCAA 04 like crazy, I am sure that thing will cause Wendy to kill me sooner or later.
Today a bunch of Wendy's family will be coming over in the afternoon, not exactly sure when. But this will be gift exchange day #1 and tomorrow obviously #2. Tomorrow is the good day because all we do is eat and eating is a wonderful thing. Tomorrow is the day we go to Chicago to visit, you guessed it, more family and to eat like crazy people. Last year I had a lot of fun so I am hoping this year will be much of the same.
What else is going on, ah yes, WORK. Work has been crazy lately but exciting at the same time. We are starting some new initiatives that hopefully will lead to many good things for me in the future. It has been a little frustrating tho as I am sure many can attest to. I do basically 4 or 5 jobs in one and get paid like absolute dog crap but I think that may be a sign of the times. I guess the plan is to learn as much as possible in the next 2 or 3 years and go somewhere else so I can actually earn a favorable wage.
Well it sounds like someone is finally getting up around here so I will write more later. Who knows what I will write next, it may be interesting to folks or it may not. Maybe I will write more later, we shall see. I will sign off for now and say s my brother always says when he says goodbye, CIAO!
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