Favorite Shows

I thought I share a little insight into my psyche... and list my favorite shows on televisions not involving sports.

1. Dexter - On Showtime, an amazing series. For those who do not have it, there are DVDs available. I've also read the novels too, some good stuff.

2. The Office - A unique comedy where awkward silence is golden. I've seen the British version too but something about Steve Carell makes this version a more lovable one (for me :P)

3. Battlestar Galactica - I can't really say I'm a big sci-fi fan but this series rocks. Although does loving Star Wars (not counting the latest trilogy) imply that I am a sci-fi geek?

4. Supernatural - Something about killing monsters, ghosts, spirits, etc appeals to my younger side. The show may not a big hit according to the Nielsen Ratings, but I find it an entertaining watch.

5. High Stakes Poker - Well is poker a sport? Whatever the case I find the suspense, the psychology, and the gamble a weekly indulgence.

Next entry? Sounding off on drivers, shoppers, and Vader?

Work....

I've been working at my current position for almost a year. Just out of college, it's not the position I envisioned myself doing when I started my collegiate years, but it pays the bills.

Do I like what I'm doing? Not really.
I could be doing something else that was more challenging? Yes
Do I see myself doing this five years from now? I hope not




But I must say for the majority of my time here, it has been amazing. I find myself looking forward to work, I find myself choosing to stay late, I find myself looking forward to what next week has to offer. How is this all possible?

For one, I'm lucky to work for an organization that takes care of it's employees, interns, and temps. Care which takes form in the benefits, the environment, and the food :) Two, it pays the bills without too much stress. I have that balance in work and me-time, that few of us achieve. And the most important reason, the people. I've met so many people that have become and will be friends for a long time. People from different ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds. People who are bright, friendly, and are just fun to be around. I don't know how long my time here will be but I will enjoy it until the end.... HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Time to sound off

Things that annoy me...

Comedians that feel that one must "pay" their dues before hitting the big time... I'm sorry to the comedians out there but if you're funny, you're funny and if you're not, well then you're not famous for a reason. Say what you will about today's comedians... Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Dennis Miller, even Carrot Top (I dislike a number of them), but they were able to make careers out of it. I turned on the radio today and came across a comedian who went on a diatribe on the contestants on "Last Comic Standing." This angry fellow went on and on about how these lower tiered "comedians" lacked originality, lacked stage presence, and lacked ability. I've seen "Last Comic Standing," it's a horrendous show, but hey.... at least their doing what they have to do in order to succeed (short of committing a crime). They at least aren't bitching and moaning on some crummy radio show. At least they aren't filibustering until the end of the hour without a coherent thought. Mr. Comedian, who's act is just as horrible (reference: Youtube), you sound like a bitter and petty idiot.

People who refuse to end a conversation... I have friends, co-workers, and adversaries who do this. If you compliment them, say "hi" to them, or even somehow acknowledge their presence with a head gesture, they'll bind you into an endless conversation. MY GOD, even as you attempt to leave, they'll converse with the back of your cranium. I try to be kind and professional but can't these people take a hint?!? These people aren't idiots... but for some reason when the speak about themselves, their social radars fail as they verbosely discuss their mundane lives . Is it narcissism? Or are they so pretentious that they can't help themselves? Whatever the reasons... I'm walking away.


Ann Coulter.... Ann Cunter (yes I'm being mature :-P)... enough said

A New Low

At times I wonder about humanity. I wonder why we do what we do, why have the thoughts that we have. Even more recently, what the executives at Domino's were smoking when they came up with their "Oreo Dessert Pizza." Pardon my pun... I had to look twice when I saw this monstrosity lurking on my television. But in hindsight I guess it was expected. They have combined pizza with the Philly Cheese steak, pizza with lasagna, pizza with the hamburger, etc. I'm waiting in gleeful anticipation for when they combine pizza with "chinese" food, or pizza with fries, or make a pizza with bacon, ham, eggs, and lucky charms and call it a breakfast pizza. Just looking at this disgusting, calorie filled, pizza almost makes me wonder what it taste like. But I quickly remember that I don't like eating garbage. I've never been a health freak, but even this it too far. Not only are they killing us slowly with this "dessert," but they also dare to litter my Sunday filled football watching with their crappy Oreo mustaches.

The Great College pasttime... Beer Pong

Beer Pong, I was never fortunate enough to play this during my collegiate days. Instead I was a fan who sat in the stands cheering my favorites on. Always a fan, never a participant. Now post-college I got to witness my once favorite past time again... the rush has come back. I actually want to play but sadly it is past my time. This is a college sport that us old timers cannot play. If only it was a year and a half ago :(

Word of the day... gravitas

gravitas \GRAV-uh-tahs\, noun: High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject).

I've seen this word use over the tube from actors and actresses. I would think to myself, wth does gravitas mean and do they know what it means? I've seen it used correctly and incorrectly, I would find myself looking through the dictionary again confirming the proper use of this word. Well, now it is time to integrate this buzz word into my "vast" vocabulary.

(1) As I watched the case unfold on television, I could not help but notice the judge speak with gravitas as he announced the verdict of death by lethal injection to the accused.

If I used it incorrectly, then please do not inform me and allow me to live in stupidity. Thank you =)

Word of the day... mulct

Mulct: [mŭlkt] - noun, to fine, defraud, irswindle.

(1) After going 85 mph on the freeway, the highway officer mulcted me for my misconduct with a speeding ticket costing over $200.00.