I'm a college basketball fan. I've said it before and I'll say it again, probably two or three or 20 times.
This is probably the best time of the year for me. March Madness begins not just with the NCAA Tournament, but the conference tournaments leading up to it. And even the last few weeks of the regular season.
Tonight, I experienced the most ridiculous game ever. EVER.
Syracuse vs. Connecticut. 6 Overtimes.
The box score read like a baseball game. The game took almost four hours. Nine players scored in double figures between the two teams. Eight players fouled out of the game.
With the win Syracuse earned a place in the semifinals of the Big East tournament.
I don't even know what to say about the game. It was just ridiculous. The length of a tennis match with as many periods as a baseball game.
You can't write a script for that.
This game is just six reasons that I love college basketball.
And I'm hoping to have a front row seat in Portland next week for the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Keep your fingers crossed that either CBS needs me or my friend can hook me up with tickets.
3.12.2009
3.11.2009
You may have won this battle
Firefox and I are at war.
I have depended on the Firefox browser with my Mac, because it is often more compatible than Safari with certain features online.
However, I'm starting to get annoyed with the 'Bookmarks' feature.
This may not seem very serious to you. But I spend HOURS online daily. Okay, maybe it's not that bad (well, it probably is).
Regardless, I find it extremely aggravating to be missing bookmarks I thought I created and to not be able to sort my bookmarks into folders. Or, even worse, not be able to delete bookmarks.
Perhaps you are thinking that maybe I just don't know what I am doing. And that's a valid question, because I am not a computer genius.
But I haven't been tackling this problem alone. I've consulted Firefox Help. I've tried different techniques that I picked up in 'Nam. (Side note: thanks to all that served in Vietnam - I appreciate you.) Basically, I've tried everything!
Firefox has foiled me at every turn. Occasionally it will let me think I have the upper hand and I get a bookmark saved, but mostly it's difficult.
Is this enough to push me back to Safari? Firefox, do you really want to find out?
Because I am winner, and leaving you for another server would definitely count as a victory for me.
Think about it.
I have depended on the Firefox browser with my Mac, because it is often more compatible than Safari with certain features online.
However, I'm starting to get annoyed with the 'Bookmarks' feature.
This may not seem very serious to you. But I spend HOURS online daily. Okay, maybe it's not that bad (well, it probably is).
Regardless, I find it extremely aggravating to be missing bookmarks I thought I created and to not be able to sort my bookmarks into folders. Or, even worse, not be able to delete bookmarks.
Perhaps you are thinking that maybe I just don't know what I am doing. And that's a valid question, because I am not a computer genius.
But I haven't been tackling this problem alone. I've consulted Firefox Help. I've tried different techniques that I picked up in 'Nam. (Side note: thanks to all that served in Vietnam - I appreciate you.) Basically, I've tried everything!
Firefox has foiled me at every turn. Occasionally it will let me think I have the upper hand and I get a bookmark saved, but mostly it's difficult.
Is this enough to push me back to Safari? Firefox, do you really want to find out?
Because I am winner, and leaving you for another server would definitely count as a victory for me.
Think about it.
*Phew*
I just barely made it through the 8:30 class at work today. Luckily I wasn't typing for a student. It would have made little to sense for them.
I convinced myself it was time to get into some sort of schedule sleep-wise. Working at 8:30 three days a week with Tuesday and Thursday off has not helped me get into a rhythm, not surprisingly.
Then I remembered that today was the last time I would have to wake up early for the next two and a half weeks.
Postpone that whole sleep schedule thing. I'll just have to wait until I get my schedule for next quarter. I'm hoping for 9 a.m. start times, and I might indulge in a parking pass. I could sleep an extra 45 minutes probably.
Saweet!
In other news, I got my first paycheck. Yay!
I convinced myself it was time to get into some sort of schedule sleep-wise. Working at 8:30 three days a week with Tuesday and Thursday off has not helped me get into a rhythm, not surprisingly.
Then I remembered that today was the last time I would have to wake up early for the next two and a half weeks.
Postpone that whole sleep schedule thing. I'll just have to wait until I get my schedule for next quarter. I'm hoping for 9 a.m. start times, and I might indulge in a parking pass. I could sleep an extra 45 minutes probably.
Saweet!
In other news, I got my first paycheck. Yay!
3.09.2009
Feel free to send me the check anyway.
As we all know, or as I hope you all know, now is not a good time to be selling a piece of real estate. Or even a car for that matter. Although you wouldn't believe the trouble my brother has had buying one.
Anyways, my point is you don't want to sell you house right now.
Something that's even harder than selling a house right now...selling a condo you didn't even know you owned.
Confused? Probably. Let me explain.
Friday afternoon as my father and I made our way across the state I got a message on my phone.
Realtor Larry was calling to tell me they had scheduled a showing for my condo Monday morning.
However, it was a crazy weekend and I spaced on calling him back. I got a second message this morning while I was working. They were postponing the showing due to the weather.
(Did I mentioned it snowed here today? I don't live in a snowy place, and am a little confused.)
Now, right now, you're probably thinking this sounds all quite normal, except for the snow that is. I mean, any realtor worth his/her salt would be this communicative.
But here's the kicker.
I don't own a condo. At least, not one that I am aware of.
If I did own a condo a) I would not be living with my parents, b) I would have sold it much sooner since I only recently became gainfully employed and would be living with my parents anyways, and c) I would actually have room for all my crap. (Have I mentioned my room is piled with boxes AND I have a storage unit over 350 miles away.)
I left Realtor Larry a message this morning and haven't heard back yet. Apparently you become much less of a priority when they realize there is no commission involved. (i.e. you don't own property.) Weird.
I do have to wonder what my place looks like. And how much I'm trying to sell it for. I guess I may never know.
Anyways, my point is you don't want to sell you house right now.
Something that's even harder than selling a house right now...selling a condo you didn't even know you owned.
Confused? Probably. Let me explain.
Friday afternoon as my father and I made our way across the state I got a message on my phone.
Realtor Larry was calling to tell me they had scheduled a showing for my condo Monday morning.
However, it was a crazy weekend and I spaced on calling him back. I got a second message this morning while I was working. They were postponing the showing due to the weather.
(Did I mentioned it snowed here today? I don't live in a snowy place, and am a little confused.)
Now, right now, you're probably thinking this sounds all quite normal, except for the snow that is. I mean, any realtor worth his/her salt would be this communicative.
But here's the kicker.
I don't own a condo. At least, not one that I am aware of.
If I did own a condo a) I would not be living with my parents, b) I would have sold it much sooner since I only recently became gainfully employed and would be living with my parents anyways, and c) I would actually have room for all my crap. (Have I mentioned my room is piled with boxes AND I have a storage unit over 350 miles away.)
I left Realtor Larry a message this morning and haven't heard back yet. Apparently you become much less of a priority when they realize there is no commission involved. (i.e. you don't own property.) Weird.
I do have to wonder what my place looks like. And how much I'm trying to sell it for. I guess I may never know.
3.07.2009
Small Pet Peeve
Since I've been home - well, whenever I'm home actually - I make use of the local public library.
It's a great way to save money, especially at the rate I've been cruising through books during all the free time of unemployment provided me.
Plus, there is a ton of variety there even if it isn't all good. To me.
One thing I've discovered that REALLY annoys me is other readers who feel the need to edit books. Maybe they don't like the word choice, maybe there is a typo. Either way, some person out there feels the need to "fix" the mistake.
Except it's only more distracting to have pen or pencil scratch marks in the text. I probably wouldn't have noticed if the author used 'girl' instead of 'young woman'.
It's really annoying. C'mon people.
It's a great way to save money, especially at the rate I've been cruising through books during all the free time of unemployment provided me.
Plus, there is a ton of variety there even if it isn't all good. To me.
One thing I've discovered that REALLY annoys me is other readers who feel the need to edit books. Maybe they don't like the word choice, maybe there is a typo. Either way, some person out there feels the need to "fix" the mistake.
Except it's only more distracting to have pen or pencil scratch marks in the text. I probably wouldn't have noticed if the author used 'girl' instead of 'young woman'.
It's really annoying. C'mon people.
3.04.2009
Things that I think are AWESOME:
(Warning: sarcasm included)
1. Spiders the size of my fist located mere inches from my foot. I avoided making eye contact with the creature so it couldn't sense my fear, but I also have no idea if it was poisonous because I didn't look closely. Good thing my dad took care of it...unfortunately he only put it outside.
2. Parking tickets...for parking a 1/3 of the way onto the sidewalk. Here's the kicker: the street had no curb, making it hard to distinguish between street and sidewalk while parking.
3. Walking a couple miles in heels after not wearing them for a long time. This one I take complete credit for. You would not believe how thankful my feet were to have enough of a break to run home today.
4. Driving to the other side of the state...again. I am excited to see my sister's play and visit with her some, but all this travel isn't as fun now that I am working. I have to stop complaining about this whole work thing though. It's only three days a week, and I just got done complaining about not having a job. Yes, I will take some cheese with that whine. Thank you.
5. Clean sheets. This one would be completely lacking in sarcasm, except for the fact that I keep putting changing my sheets off. It's hard to enjoy clean sheets when they are sitting at the end of your bed. My bad.
I could come up with some more to share with you. I'm sure of it. But as one of the girls on ANTM said, "I don't have to spew rainbows all the time."
Ditto.
1. Spiders the size of my fist located mere inches from my foot. I avoided making eye contact with the creature so it couldn't sense my fear, but I also have no idea if it was poisonous because I didn't look closely. Good thing my dad took care of it...unfortunately he only put it outside.
2. Parking tickets...for parking a 1/3 of the way onto the sidewalk. Here's the kicker: the street had no curb, making it hard to distinguish between street and sidewalk while parking.
3. Walking a couple miles in heels after not wearing them for a long time. This one I take complete credit for. You would not believe how thankful my feet were to have enough of a break to run home today.
4. Driving to the other side of the state...again. I am excited to see my sister's play and visit with her some, but all this travel isn't as fun now that I am working. I have to stop complaining about this whole work thing though. It's only three days a week, and I just got done complaining about not having a job. Yes, I will take some cheese with that whine. Thank you.
5. Clean sheets. This one would be completely lacking in sarcasm, except for the fact that I keep putting changing my sheets off. It's hard to enjoy clean sheets when they are sitting at the end of your bed. My bad.
I could come up with some more to share with you. I'm sure of it. But as one of the girls on ANTM said, "I don't have to spew rainbows all the time."
Ditto.
3.03.2009
Not My Cup O' Tea
This weekend was a blur for me filled with too much driving, catching up with some of my favorite people and wedding planning/buying.
Before you jump to any conclusions, let me be clear that I am NOT getting married. At least not anytime in the near future. Currently, I define the concept of 'single'.
My cousin, however, is getting married. June 20. And I am a bridesmaid.
This is what I learned from the wedding portion of the weekend:
1.) I am INCREDIBLY thankful to not have a wedding to plan. Just dealing with everyone's expectations and suggestions would be exhausting, let alone making the actual decisions.
2.) If I ever happen to get married, I will elope. It just seems easiest. My sister has already voiced her objections to this idea.
3.) Since I have announced my elopement plans I will probably be forced into a wedding, in which case I will have my bridemaids were a common shoe color in whatever shoe fits them best. I will also probably let them pick their dresses (again in a common color). Especially since that is something they pay for, not me.
4.) The only thing I really care about for the ceremony/reception is the food. It better be good and there better be an abundance.
5.) Mostly though, I'm just planning on eloping. I feel it's the best choice, financially, emotionally, and mentally.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Before you jump to any conclusions, let me be clear that I am NOT getting married. At least not anytime in the near future. Currently, I define the concept of 'single'.
My cousin, however, is getting married. June 20. And I am a bridesmaid.
This is what I learned from the wedding portion of the weekend:
1.) I am INCREDIBLY thankful to not have a wedding to plan. Just dealing with everyone's expectations and suggestions would be exhausting, let alone making the actual decisions.
2.) If I ever happen to get married, I will elope. It just seems easiest. My sister has already voiced her objections to this idea.
3.) Since I have announced my elopement plans I will probably be forced into a wedding, in which case I will have my bridemaids were a common shoe color in whatever shoe fits them best. I will also probably let them pick their dresses (again in a common color). Especially since that is something they pay for, not me.
4.) The only thing I really care about for the ceremony/reception is the food. It better be good and there better be an abundance.
5.) Mostly though, I'm just planning on eloping. I feel it's the best choice, financially, emotionally, and mentally.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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