Yesterday during morning rush-hour traffic I passed several state troopers staked out along 95 at various points.
For what, I don't know.
Rush-hour is bad enough, but putting cops along the commute only makes drivers instinctively slow down. Besides, it's not as if anyone could speed through to anywhere. Everyone is doing forty, tops. Do these cops really catch anyone? Does anyone understand this?
Later on, however, I drove by someone getting arrested (cuffed and everything) by three police officers on the side of the street--and it made my morning.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Where's Jared?
Last night I dreamt that I was eating a Chicken Caesar Salad sub from Subway--and it was delicious.
Seriously, though, how good would that be? It's not a menu option, but I'm smelling a new promotional item. Can I get 15%? How about free subs for eternity?
Seriously, though, how good would that be? It's not a menu option, but I'm smelling a new promotional item. Can I get 15%? How about free subs for eternity?
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Wanted: Normal Toys
What happened to the normal Barbies of my childhood? At Target today I passed by an end display with Monte Carlo Barbie and South Beach Barbie (the location, not the diet--although I would't be surprised if they had a Barbie armed with the South Beach Cookbook, a carton of eggs, and a "Say No To Carbs" t-shirt).
But do they really think a six-year-old knows what or where Monte Carlo is? I doubt most high-schoolers even do (and sadly, probably adults). What's next? Tattoo Barbie? Dominatrix Barbie? Convict Ken?
On an unrelated note, I had a fabulous peach margarita tonight. Also, I'm convinced that throwing Mike Lowell or Big Papi on the pitching mound would yield better results than the current Red Sox bullpen. I'd suggest Manny but he'd probably see something shiny in the dugout and get distracted. That's all I'm saying about today's game.
But do they really think a six-year-old knows what or where Monte Carlo is? I doubt most high-schoolers even do (and sadly, probably adults). What's next? Tattoo Barbie? Dominatrix Barbie? Convict Ken?
On an unrelated note, I had a fabulous peach margarita tonight. Also, I'm convinced that throwing Mike Lowell or Big Papi on the pitching mound would yield better results than the current Red Sox bullpen. I'd suggest Manny but he'd probably see something shiny in the dugout and get distracted. That's all I'm saying about today's game.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Top 7...
...Best Things about My Past Weekend in Mass.
7. Real New England seafood (down in Maryland, it's crabs, all the time).
6. Sam Summer at a nice grad-a-birthday party on a summer afternoon.
5. Watching all the Sox games on NESN.
4. Finally getting my sexy OL sweatshirt and then wearing it for two days straight.
3. Watching Sox games with my grandmother and hearing her say, "Well, he's a fat one," when the camera zooms in on a sweaty David Wells in between fastballs.
2. Seeing my bar buddy, good friends from school who constantly make fun of me, and Max.
1. Quality time with the Hockey Stud. In other words, going to the driving range and getting outhit by a four-year-old.
7. Real New England seafood (down in Maryland, it's crabs, all the time).
6. Sam Summer at a nice grad-a-birthday party on a summer afternoon.
5. Watching all the Sox games on NESN.
4. Finally getting my sexy OL sweatshirt and then wearing it for two days straight.
3. Watching Sox games with my grandmother and hearing her say, "Well, he's a fat one," when the camera zooms in on a sweaty David Wells in between fastballs.
2. Seeing my bar buddy, good friends from school who constantly make fun of me, and Max.
1. Quality time with the Hockey Stud. In other words, going to the driving range and getting outhit by a four-year-old.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Packing up random thoughts
--I hate packing for anything because I'm easily distracted. For instance, watching Will & Grace is far more entertaining than trying to figure out what shoes will fit in my bag and where my phone charger disappeared to.
--Fantasia has a Lifetime movie coming out, which is based on her own life (and if it's on Lifetime, of course it would be). And she's actually starring as herself. Since when did she become an actress? She was barely a singer. Can you tell I'm not a huge fan? Which part gave it away?
--Floyd Landis is one big sad story. I know, everyone says that he's guilty, and you have to believe the evidence, but I'd like to believe that he's innocent. Even if he is, though, his reputation is done.
--I read online that Tom Cruise is promising pictures of his "mystery child." It is worth noting that I was once a rather large Tom Cruise fan (back in 6th grade), but ever since the couch-jumping and Holmes-humping, he's gone downhill for me. Am I the only person who doesn't actually care about seeing pictures of their kid? Don't all babies look alike, anyways? I was also thinking, wouldn't it be wild if they didn't even have a baby at all? It would be just like that 20/20 episode I watched where a couple actually thought they were pregnant with sextuplets, tricked the community into thinking they were, and then took all the cash and donations. Stop rolling your eyes. I love 20/20.
--On a final note, the Red Sox had better remember what it's like to win, especially since they're playing THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS.
--Fantasia has a Lifetime movie coming out, which is based on her own life (and if it's on Lifetime, of course it would be). And she's actually starring as herself. Since when did she become an actress? She was barely a singer. Can you tell I'm not a huge fan? Which part gave it away?
--Floyd Landis is one big sad story. I know, everyone says that he's guilty, and you have to believe the evidence, but I'd like to believe that he's innocent. Even if he is, though, his reputation is done.
--I read online that Tom Cruise is promising pictures of his "mystery child." It is worth noting that I was once a rather large Tom Cruise fan (back in 6th grade), but ever since the couch-jumping and Holmes-humping, he's gone downhill for me. Am I the only person who doesn't actually care about seeing pictures of their kid? Don't all babies look alike, anyways? I was also thinking, wouldn't it be wild if they didn't even have a baby at all? It would be just like that 20/20 episode I watched where a couple actually thought they were pregnant with sextuplets, tricked the community into thinking they were, and then took all the cash and donations. Stop rolling your eyes. I love 20/20.
--On a final note, the Red Sox had better remember what it's like to win, especially since they're playing THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
O's vs. Yankees
The Situation: I went to the Oriole's game yesterday against the Yankees, which meant that I wasn't necessarily rooting for the O's to win; I was more so rooting for New York to lose. Which they did. In fact, O's rookie Adam Loewen had a one-hitter against an offensively stacked team (today the Yankees won, but really, I'm trying to focus on the positives, here).
The Dilemma: Now, some of you may not know this, but one of my sisters is a Yankee fan (I'm not sure how it happened; I still think she may have been adopted). To combat her head-to-toe Yankee garb (complete with a Jeter jersey), my Dad and I decided that we had to wear enough Red Sox merchandise so that people wouldn't assume that we were New York fans by walking with her. I wore my Red Sox sailor hat, which prompted my sister ask me how the safari was going in her best "Crocodile Hunter" voice. I'm still not finding it funny.
The Highlights: Hotdogs, peanuts, watching a one-hitter, Brian Roberts' bases-loaded single in the 2nd to start the offense, the "I Love NY; It's the Yankees I Hate" T-shirt I saw, and naturally, seeing the Yankees lose. Also, the fun Old Bay crab switch they do around the 6th. It's for the little kids. I love it.
The Lowlights: When the Yankees starting line-up received a bigger ovation than the Oriole's. It's sad but true. Camden Yards is always a packed house when New York or Boston comes to town.
The Question: Why does Mike Mussina bend down before every pitch only when runners are on? (One day and several Google searches later, thanks to my sister, he likes to see the positions of the runners' feet. And it gives him a little more time).
The Bright Idea: Wouldn't it be pretty cool if the Red Sox and Yankees played against each other at Camden Yards? Think about it: cheap tickets, large fan base for both teams, solid ballpark. That got me to thinking: Wouldn't it be cool if different teams played each other at different ballparks? Okay, maybe no one would pay to see the Royals and Devil Rays play in St. Louis, but I know it could be the start of something. What is Bud Selig's number?
The Final: Orioles 5, Yankees 0.
The Dilemma: Now, some of you may not know this, but one of my sisters is a Yankee fan (I'm not sure how it happened; I still think she may have been adopted). To combat her head-to-toe Yankee garb (complete with a Jeter jersey), my Dad and I decided that we had to wear enough Red Sox merchandise so that people wouldn't assume that we were New York fans by walking with her. I wore my Red Sox sailor hat, which prompted my sister ask me how the safari was going in her best "Crocodile Hunter" voice. I'm still not finding it funny.
The Highlights: Hotdogs, peanuts, watching a one-hitter, Brian Roberts' bases-loaded single in the 2nd to start the offense, the "I Love NY; It's the Yankees I Hate" T-shirt I saw, and naturally, seeing the Yankees lose. Also, the fun Old Bay crab switch they do around the 6th. It's for the little kids. I love it.
The Lowlights: When the Yankees starting line-up received a bigger ovation than the Oriole's. It's sad but true. Camden Yards is always a packed house when New York or Boston comes to town.
The Question: Why does Mike Mussina bend down before every pitch only when runners are on? (One day and several Google searches later, thanks to my sister, he likes to see the positions of the runners' feet. And it gives him a little more time).
The Bright Idea: Wouldn't it be pretty cool if the Red Sox and Yankees played against each other at Camden Yards? Think about it: cheap tickets, large fan base for both teams, solid ballpark. That got me to thinking: Wouldn't it be cool if different teams played each other at different ballparks? Okay, maybe no one would pay to see the Royals and Devil Rays play in St. Louis, but I know it could be the start of something. What is Bud Selig's number?
The Final: Orioles 5, Yankees 0.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Why I could never be on MTV
(A conversation between me and my sister)
K: i dont wanna be a murderer
K: quick what song
misskris: huh?
K: nvm
misskris: who is it? g-unit? kanye? pussycat dolls?
K: ERRRRRR
misskris: if you tell me paris hilton, i'm going to come down the hall and steal something from you.
K: hahaha
(And for those who care, the artist is Rihanna, who apparently is very good live, so says my sister).
K: i dont wanna be a murderer
K: quick what song
misskris: huh?
K: nvm
misskris: who is it? g-unit? kanye? pussycat dolls?
K: ERRRRRR
misskris: if you tell me paris hilton, i'm going to come down the hall and steal something from you.
K: hahaha
(And for those who care, the artist is Rihanna, who apparently is very good live, so says my sister).
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