With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility. Or Just More Hassle.

I think this pic says it all. Not that I'm not busy enough here in the office, now I'm finishing up my travel/work schedule for the Fall. And I have exactly 1 full week in the office until just before Thanksgiving. 1. One. Uno. Ein. Un. Fucking one. So that's about 9 or 10 full weeks on the road. There are 4 weekends ruined by having to leave or work on a Saturday or Sunday. I am seriously thinking about quitting here and now without having another job lined up. But I just can't do it right now. But I sooooo want to. This is freaking me out. And do I get any compensation for this? No. Mostly because the school didn't have any foresight.

AND, I found out the other day that I know someone who may be a direct competitor for the other job I so desperately want. Fucking awesome.

I remember watching Spiderman 2 in the theaters. And I remember sitting there thinking to myself "Jesus. He is just constantly being shit on." And that's about how I feel. Getting all the shit and none of the cool spider-powers.

Sorry to bitch, but I just had to get that out. Nowadays, this is about all I can think about and it's just eating me alive from the inside.

Hope all is well with you guys. I'll post something whitty/funny/insightful/cheery when (and if) I can.

D

Work Sucks.

I'm not dead and I PROMISE I'm not purposely ignoring anyone. I'm just freakin' swamped with work. I have been for a while now and have no clue when I'll have some extra time at the computer. Rest assured, when I can; I'll post some mini-reviews, new updates and I WILL get to Scott's fantasy football. But for now; keep on crossing those fingers, eyes and toes for me on the "new job fiasco." Still haven't heard anything, but I'm constantly knocking on wood and hoping it goes my way. Don't get me started on how much I'm ready to leave...I have to miss a home game this year for this crap. A night game to boot!

Peace in tha Middle East.

D

At Running Back, number 34.... Tyrone Biggums!

So I watched some of the Bears - Dolphins game last night. Some of it. The second half really, because I hate pro football and just wanted to see Adrian Peterson play.

But while I was watching, they kept showing Ricky Williams (of course) and doing interviews with him. And I realized something: It's all jsut a PR stunt by the Dolphins. They didn't really get Ricky Williams back; they just put a crazy, homeless man in a jersey and let him run around on the field for a couple of plays.

'Cause that's exactly what Williams looks and sounds like now: a crazy, homeless man. God, I wish I could have found a pic of him last night.

I'm almost tempted to watch more Dolphins' games just to see what philosophical crap he'll spout off next. Last night he had a gem like (and I paraphrase): "I traveled all over the world last year to find myself, only to realize that I was still right here inside myself."

Um, yeah. Me too, buddy. Me too. Apparently Ricky used an ass-load of weed to try and find himself and got really fucking lost along the way. It was probably like a big ass Where's Waldo puzzle to him at that point.

So, in the words of Lawrence Taylor: "Which brings me to my second point, kids. Don't do crack."

D

Randomness Abound!

Sorry, not the "personal ad" just yet. I'm still working on that. In fact, I may just change that to the "Do's and Don'ts of Dating D". (Alliteration is nice)

But I do have a few random observations/comments:

1. Nothing like finding out a show you really liked didn't get renewed by seeing one of the stars in a commercial for a new show on another network. Apparently, Committed didn't make the Fall line up for NBC. I was watching something on CBS when I saw a commercial for their new show Close to Home. Jennifer Finnigan (Marni on Committed) was the lead. In the words of Dr. Evil: "Shit." It's kind of like the surprise you get by coming home to find out your girlfriend has moved out and taken most of the stuff. Well, not exactly, but those of you who now me know that I take my TV seriously and I can make that comparison.

2. 33 days until the college football season starts. Well, by my standards anyways. I usually go by the 1st Saturday when teams start playing. Sept. 3rd to be exact. My birthday. So one of my presents needs to come in the form of a "W" in Boston.
And I'm still working on getting my copy of NCAA 2006. I didn't buy 2005, so I won't feel gipped by the lack of updates. I'll just be happy to play as Georgia Southern.

3. Part of the reason that I don't have the "personal ad" ready to go is I got caught up reading Blankets by Craig Thompson last night. I read the first half without even realizing it. So that killed a few hours and halted progress on the ad. It may even be pushed back another day, 'cause I gotta finish Blankets tonight. It's so damned good.

4. Almost messed up here and posted something about some potential "employment opportunities" that are arising. But I don't want to be specific, name names or jinx anything. So I'll be cryptic for now. Just cross your fingers and toes for me, and hope everything works out. I am.

5. I'm thinking of starting my own little review section (hopping on the bandwagon, I know). Just kind of doing mini-reviews. I can't begin to pull off the kind of great stuff that Scott cranks out. So it may just be about any movies or TV shows I watch, or any books or graphic novels I read. Short ones. About 3 paragraphs or so (1. Description, 2. Review & 3. Prognosis/Recommendation). How's that sound? Of course, it all depends on time availability.

6. Sportscenter is doing their 50 States in 50 Days right now. They hit Georgia on August the 9th. They'll be at Turner Stadium for the Giants-Braves game. I wonder if they'll mention "The Real 6 Flags Over Georgia" or not in their little coverage of the state. We'll see.



















I had more, but I forgot 'em. I'll update later if I remember.

D

Bonus Round!

I can't wait. Already have plans to see it with a friend opening night in Savannah.

Trailer 1
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/serenity/

Trailer 2
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/serenity/trailer_2/

This gives me an idea...Trailer of the day! Or Random Trailer Wackiness! Or something. Aw, Hell. Just look to the right. ------->

D

A snowball's chance in Hell.

Ross: And... Isabella Rossillini.
Chandler: Oho! Very hot, very sexy. But, uh, ya know, she's too international, ya know. She's never gonna be around.
Rachel: So?
Chandler: So, you gotta play the odds: Pick somebody who's gonna be in the country, like, all the time.
Rachel: Yeah, 'cause that's why you won't get Isabella Rossillini--geography.

So I spent part of the weekend trying to come up with my "Top 5" lists that a few others have graced us with. And I came to the realization: I can't do it. It's too hard and just not me. My "list" is constantly changing and evolving. Women make the list and are dismissed from it for random reasons: Looked really hot in movie/show or came off as brilliant in an interview or maybe she turned out to be trailor trash or would lose to my dog in a battle of wits. So it's kind of a spur-of-the-moment type thing.

But I'm running with a top 3 right now that I picked over the weekend. And these could change by next weekend (and probably will). But I can always justify sleeping with a celebrity not on my list with "Oh come on! It was (insert famous, hot chick name)! When the hell would I have the opportunity to sleep with her again?????? I mean, what are the odds? Based on numbers alone I had to."

Contestant # 1 comes to us from a little television show called "7th Heaven" and such feature films as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Blade: Trinity. She's always been on my list pretty much, but seeing Blade: Trinity this weekend reminded me of why. I mean her first scene in the subway when she throws off the smock to "go to work", I'm not gonna lie; I got turned on. A lot. Here she is, Contestant # 1: Jessica Biel

Contestant # B commandeered a spot on the list by appearing as the tight-outfit wearing, Werewolf hunting bad ass Selene in 2003's Underworld. Then she made sure I would notice her again in the "I'm still not 100% sure if I liked it or not" Van Helsing. I got no other reason right now than she's friggin' hot! Without further ado, here's Contestant # B: Kate Beckinsale

Oh man. My naughty parts are on fire. But I must finish!

Contestant # Trois (as in menage?) rounds out the running list. She comes to us from the University of Arizona where she won the NCAA Women’s College World Series, holds NCAA record for consecutive wins (60), and was a member of the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Softball Team. She's also the reason that men are now giving a passing glance at Women's Softball and wondering why there's no chicks that look like # Trois playing softball in their county Rec League. And she was on the July 11th cover of Sports Illustrated. Sports fans (and everyone else), your Contestant # Trois: Jenny Finch

Ahhhhhh. There we go. My current "List". It is in no way, shape or form laminated. 'Cause it may change by tomorrow. There's no telling. But I may update it from time to time for you guys. But I'm spent right now and I think I'll leave you with a preview of my next column (hopefully):

D's Personal Ad.

I'm sure you're all tingling with anticipation. Me, I'm just tingling.

D