Tonight during Monday Night Countdown on ESPN watching a segment called “Jacked Up!” Where they review the top 5 big hits of the football games this weekend. Allison started cracking up during the hits, when we said “boom!”
Yeah that’s right, big hits are universally enjoyable, as long as you aren’t the one being hit.
I guess getting old for me means my daughter’s first birthday. What a wonderful year. And an even better now. Happy Birthday, Allison!
Tom got some real mainstream sports publicity today, he was on Bill Simmons’ links of the day. Big sports fans need not apply, but Simmons is quite a popular online sports writer for ESPN. So maybe his adsense revenue will take a nice jump.
When I was in college people would always ask me what I wanted, what my goals were. What I wanted to do when I grew up. I would tell them, “have a hammock.” Many would write me off as a weirdo and never talk to me again. The majority, would ask me, “What the hell does that mean?” Well clearly it is deeper than just owning a hammock, they are not terribly expensive, and if you really wanted to you could make one out of miscellaneous materials for probably around $30. So I explained to have a hammock and be able to use it, really use it. To have the freedom to wake up, hit the hammock with your library book(s) and your glass of lemonade and enjoy the outside and some reading for a good 8 to 12 hours. Obviously the way to achieve this kind of freedom is through having enough money to support this lifestyle. So really it is about freedom from the bill collectors and the massive debt incurred attending college.
I was lead to the concept of continuous partial attention through an entry about email overload. I am very conflicted on this concept because, I know I am so much more productive when I can concentrate and block out the world. But I also have a tendency to load up my work environment with distractions. IM, email, RSS feeds. So on some level I want to get things done, but on another I guess don’t want to miss anything?
When I get into the flow I really get into it, I could go for days barely eating and sleeping because I am so focused on accomplishing something. I can only assume my embracing of distraction has to do with boredom, or not caring enough about the things I am purportedly trying to accomplish. This may be a good time to cast through my mind and find the things that send me into frenzied periods of autistic like concentration, and then find a way to pay the bills doing that. I do have some ideas.
Got in to work around 6, haven’t eaten lunch. That means it’s been 9 straight hours of work, and it’s nice out. That also means it’s time for a break and to collect on that 800 - 1000 calories I am owed today*. So I am walking to get a sandwich. I’ll also probably pay the idiot tax while I’m out.
*: I had a small banana and 6 bread & butter pickle chips. I estimate that to be around 100 calories.
Thanks to Chris & Jen, Michelle & I went to the Phillies game last night. They whupped the Braves, and our seats were ridiculously good. We sat in the first row of the section in left field. So I could throw things at Burrell if I wanted to. The only disapointment was that the three Homeruns that did go to left were either 1 section toward center, or way over our head, like the Andruw Jones’s 50th on the season, that one was a shot.
Anyway It was a nice evening out, and the seats were great. Although the Phillies continue to confound. Just when everyone gives up on them, they sweep the Braves. I had fun and even still managed to go to sleep too late.
If you are an avid reader, and want to see my book recommendations and reviews, check them out at Library Dweller. Also to get an idea of my goals for that site check out the first entry. I am looking for feedback, and suggestions for stuff I should read also, so either comment, or send me recommendations to mclazarus@gmail.com.
Inspired by my brother’s NFL season preview, I am going to strive to be more concise in my explanations, descriptions and opinion expression. From what I can see it brings more interesting response, and sure you will be misinterpreted, but at least you will know people read what you wrote.
I know many of my work related emails have been skimmed and archived, because, who has the time.
So I have been selling a bunch of my old books and some other stuff lately, all proceeds go to pay for me going to Mexico with my family next June to attend my Brother-in-law’s wedding. But I figure I have a few people who read my stuff this, so I might as well see if anyone is interested. If you want to buy it through ebay or amazon go right ahead, but if you want to just buy it from me directly I’m hapy to offer a discount. If you want to pay via PayPal, you can take 10% off the price listed, just make sure to tell me first, so I can de-list it from th other site. If you want to pay me directly, cash or whatever (as long as I know you), take a full 15% off, since I don’t have to pay the commission. And of course I’ll charge you exact cost for the shipping instead of the flat rate, or you can pick it up.
If you want to buy my books check it out:
Generally pretty slim pickings. But maybe there is something that tickles your fancy. Let me know.