I keep asking myself a question that I can't rightfully answer. I mean I can, but its obviously biased. When I ask my friends the same question I ask myself, for some reason, I don't trust their answers. I don't know why either. I messaged this to my best friend earlier today:
Just on a run. I'm trying to collect my thoughts. But for the first time in my life, I actually feel lost. Like I don't know much at all about anything or anyone. I've been sitting in the middle of a soccer field trying to think and I can't figure out a place to start. It's like I'm a passenger on my own bus and I hate everything I see out the window. My phones dying. I'm gonna run back home. Thanks for letting me write this.
Ever feel like you're gifts, features, traits, physical and mental, are just being used by your family, friends and coworkers for their benefit...and you're strung along to think that you mean more to them than you actually do?
I'm not even sure where I'm going with this. I started writing hoping a few thoughts would align for me here. Instead, this is just another empty thought floating in my head with several others.
I'm lost. I'm in a tailspin. These thoughts are taking up a large portion of my days and even more of my nights. I'm trying to put this puzzle together, but these thoughts, these pieces don't seem to fit...and I don't trust anyone to ask for help.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
(TDKR) Holmgren Visits Poile
In honor of The Dark Knight Rises and my love for Hockey, I created this parody. Hope you enjoy!
After
hearing about Weber’s offer sheet, David Poile collapsed and was taken to a
nearby hospital. Holmgren decided to pay him a visit.
Poile,
is tied to a Hospital gurney for his own safety and tries to attack Holmgren as
he enters the room.
Holmgren: Hiiii...You know...I don’t want
there to be any hard feelings between us David. When you and uhhh...uhhh...
Poile: WEBER!
Holmgren: Right...when you and Weber were
negotiating, I was sitting in Ed Snider’s bouncy castle. I didn’t offer him a
contract.
Poile: Your idea, your plan...
Holmgren: Do I really look like a guy with
a plan? You know what I am? I'm a jock chasing girls, but I never know what to
offer them, you know, I just... offer things. Richards had plans, Carter had
plans, Suter & Parise had plans. You know, they're schemers. Schemers
trying to control their hockey teams. I'm not a schemer. I try to show the
schemers how pathetic their attempts to win a Stanley Cup really are. So, when
I say... Ah, come here.
(He takes Poile’s hand into his own)
(He takes Poile’s hand into his own)
Holmgren: When I say the offer sheet to Shea Weber was nothing personal, you know that I'm telling the truth. It's the schemers that put you where you are. You were a schemer, you had plans for a cup, and look where that got you.
(Poile tries to grab Holmgren.)
Holmgren: I just did what I do best. I took your little plan and I turned it on itself. Look what I did to Nashville with Ed’s money & a ridiculous offer sheet. Hmmm? You know... You know what I've noticed? Nobody panics when things go "according to plan." Even if the plan is horrifying! If, tomorrow, I tell the press that, like, Penner will pull his back eating pancakes, or Burke will mortgage the future for Kessel, nobody panics, because it's all "part of the plan." But when I say I’m going to offer Shea Weber $110 million over 14 years, well then everyone loses their minds!
(Holmgren hands Poile four 1st round picks.)
Holmgren: Introduce a little anarchy. Upset Bettman’s CBA, and everything becomes chaos. I'm the GM of chaos. Oh, and you know the thing about chaos? It got me Ilya!
(still
holding the four 1st round picks, Poile pauses and turns to
Holmgren)
Poile: You want Weber?
Poile: You want Weber?
Holmgren: Mm-hmm.
Poile: We’re matching
Holmgren: S**t! I’ll offer Scott Hannan, Weber’s deal.
Here's the link to my favorite scene from Dark Knight. I hope TDKR lives up to the hype. Enjoy your weekend everyone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfmkRi_tr9c
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Random Day
If you haven't already done this. Go to your local CD store. Walk to the CD section. Look under the M category for Mariana's Trench. Pick up their album "Masterpiece Theatre" and listen to it on repeat. It's awesome.
It's May 19th today. It's snowing in Grande Prairie. Hi 5's all around. I walked to work, which was a terrible idea on my part. I was almost attacked by a dog and I bailed while walking on the sidewalk. I also yelled at a random stranger cause she said I was bleeding.
I got a good unexpected phone call today at work. I got to meet an amazing writer while at the Crystal Awards and I had sent him a script of mine to critique. He gave me great feedback, offered me tips for improvement and said I have a lot of potential.
That's all I got. G'night Peeps.
It's May 19th today. It's snowing in Grande Prairie. Hi 5's all around. I walked to work, which was a terrible idea on my part. I was almost attacked by a dog and I bailed while walking on the sidewalk. I also yelled at a random stranger cause she said I was bleeding.
I got a good unexpected phone call today at work. I got to meet an amazing writer while at the Crystal Awards and I had sent him a script of mine to critique. He gave me great feedback, offered me tips for improvement and said I have a lot of potential.
That's all I got. G'night Peeps.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Typical Canuck Fans & Media
What the douche!? Vancouver Canuck fans and media never cease to amaze me. It didn't even take 24 hours after their loss to Chicago (7-5) in game six, for fans to jump of the bandwagon and for Vancouver media to wash their hands clean of the hype. What happened next? The "blame game", finger pointing and excuses started. Of course, getting the brunt of the criticism was non other than...The Captain...The Franchise...Mr. Roberto Luongo.
Yes, Luongo let in 7 goals....7! That's unheard of for a player of his caliber and it's only happened once before to him in Florida. Perhaps some of those fans should watch the highlights of game 6 again because out of the 7 goals scored on Luongo, about 5 of those goals involved a high level of skill and presistance. Those same fans and media are usually the ones who only see the goal, rather than seeing the play that leads up to the goal. Watch Patrick Kane's 1st goal and 3rd goal again and tell me the names of the two defensemen who were left in the dust just before he scored.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2AblOU2bv0
Based off of past net minding experiences, Canuck fans have now become accustomed to Luongo playing exceptionally well every game. Now, when Luo has a mediocre or a rare bad game, it leaves a bitter taste in their mouth because they realize that Luongo is in fact human. If you're relying on your goaltender to play exceptional every night to win, then your team is obviously covering up some holes elsewhere.
I hear all this talk about Luongo and how he has an ego, how he makes too much money in the salary cap era and how he can't win the "big ones". Bulls***. Here's a guy who stole a series away from Dallas in the 06/07 playoffs when the team had overachieved and won a division title, based off Luongo's performance. This season he brought the Canucks back from the depths to erase a 13 point Calgary lead in the standing and win another division title. I loved witnessing the Canucks lose and it was very very satisfying...but seeing Luo in the post game show was pretty tough. The guys voice was cracking while he was trying to restrain himself from the tears of failure. Sure Canuck fans, go right ahead...chase away Luongo. If he isn't good enough to fill the 6 by 4 in GM Place....I can think of a few teams who'd love to have him leading the charge between their pipes.
Canuck fans, do you remember what your goaltending situation was before the Luongo era? Do you? Cause it involved Dan Cloutier. You remember him? Nik Lidstrom sure does.
You typical Canuck fans and media have always...ALWAYS!...had an excuse for losing and it didn't change this time around either. You can never just be beaten by a better team, because every year it's your year to win the cup, right? You're always a contender. That's your problem you knuckleheads! Every year you think you belong up in the elite with Detroit. You build up this "hype" about the team in your own world of expectations that are 1) unreasonable, and 2) built up from a false sense of confidence in a team that has not yet matured or blossomed.
There was no way that Chicago could have beat Vancouver because they were the better team. There was no way that Chicago's depth at the forward position had anything to do with the outcome. There was no way that Chicago's overall speed and Vancouver's inability to keep up with the pace of Chicago's forwards and defense had anything to do with it. There was no way that Vancouver's lack of composure and parades to the penalty box contributed to the loss.
There was no way that Chicago's defense group could have outplayed Vancouver's top 6 defense, offensively and defensively. And I'm sure the loss had nothing to do with Willie Mitchell calling out Patrick Kane, saying he can't score 5 on 5.
None of those reason could have been a factor...because it was Luongo's fault that Ohlund couldn't stop or hold up Kane for his first goal in game 6. It's Loungo's fault that O'Brien didn't know how to play Kane when he scored his hat-trick goal in game 6. It's Luongo's fault that the Canucks were out worked, out played and out skated for big chunks of the series. It's Luongo's fault for some of the defensemen and forwards who couldn't keep up with the Chicago players that lead to penalties. It's Luongo's fault that he himself didn't take care of Dustin Byfuglien's antics. It's Luongo's fault that the Canucks were beaten by a younger, faster, stronger, more skilled, mobile, determined hockey team.
Rather than being proud of what your team accomplished, you look at where they fell short and look for an excuse as to why it happened, to satisfy your own cravings for peace of mind. Outside of your own world Canuck fans and media, there were magazines and sports analyists who predicted the Canucks would miss the playoffs or barley make it. Well, you made the playoffs and won another division title. You beat the St.Louis Blues 4-0 in the opening playoff series and it was your first SWEEP in team history. You battled won of the BEST young up and coming teams in the NHL and played in one of the most entertaining game 6's in playoff history.
The great thing about playing against a team thats better than yours is you see how you measure up and it points out the holes you have and areas of improvement. Goaltending isn't one of them. Overall speed, mobility and depth are an issue. Deal with it. Putting the blame on Luongo is an easy way to make him the scape-goat. It's unfair and uncalled for the way Luongo has been attacked by the media and fans.
A quick little note about the Sedins as well. I'm not a fan at all. Not. One. Bit. But for the Canuck fans who want to see them move on...are you sure? Daniel and Henrik both got 82 poins each this season. That's 164 points off your roster. So, you need to add to your current offense that you already have, but you want to get rid of the twins, which would leave Gillis to find replacements to fill their void of 164 points, plus add more offense on top of that.
Good plan <---Sarcasm.
You have to think about the effect it would have on the team, most notably a player like, Burrows - 28g - 23a -51pts. He just signed a new contract during the season for 2 million a season. If he doesn't put up similar numbers as this year or better...guess whose gonna be Vancouvers new whipping boy?
Yes, Luongo let in 7 goals....7! That's unheard of for a player of his caliber and it's only happened once before to him in Florida. Perhaps some of those fans should watch the highlights of game 6 again because out of the 7 goals scored on Luongo, about 5 of those goals involved a high level of skill and presistance. Those same fans and media are usually the ones who only see the goal, rather than seeing the play that leads up to the goal. Watch Patrick Kane's 1st goal and 3rd goal again and tell me the names of the two defensemen who were left in the dust just before he scored.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2AblOU2bv0
Based off of past net minding experiences, Canuck fans have now become accustomed to Luongo playing exceptionally well every game. Now, when Luo has a mediocre or a rare bad game, it leaves a bitter taste in their mouth because they realize that Luongo is in fact human. If you're relying on your goaltender to play exceptional every night to win, then your team is obviously covering up some holes elsewhere.
I hear all this talk about Luongo and how he has an ego, how he makes too much money in the salary cap era and how he can't win the "big ones". Bulls***. Here's a guy who stole a series away from Dallas in the 06/07 playoffs when the team had overachieved and won a division title, based off Luongo's performance. This season he brought the Canucks back from the depths to erase a 13 point Calgary lead in the standing and win another division title. I loved witnessing the Canucks lose and it was very very satisfying...but seeing Luo in the post game show was pretty tough. The guys voice was cracking while he was trying to restrain himself from the tears of failure. Sure Canuck fans, go right ahead...chase away Luongo. If he isn't good enough to fill the 6 by 4 in GM Place....I can think of a few teams who'd love to have him leading the charge between their pipes.
Canuck fans, do you remember what your goaltending situation was before the Luongo era? Do you? Cause it involved Dan Cloutier. You remember him? Nik Lidstrom sure does.
You typical Canuck fans and media have always...ALWAYS!...had an excuse for losing and it didn't change this time around either. You can never just be beaten by a better team, because every year it's your year to win the cup, right? You're always a contender. That's your problem you knuckleheads! Every year you think you belong up in the elite with Detroit. You build up this "hype" about the team in your own world of expectations that are 1) unreasonable, and 2) built up from a false sense of confidence in a team that has not yet matured or blossomed.
There was no way that Chicago could have beat Vancouver because they were the better team. There was no way that Chicago's depth at the forward position had anything to do with the outcome. There was no way that Chicago's overall speed and Vancouver's inability to keep up with the pace of Chicago's forwards and defense had anything to do with it. There was no way that Vancouver's lack of composure and parades to the penalty box contributed to the loss.
There was no way that Chicago's defense group could have outplayed Vancouver's top 6 defense, offensively and defensively. And I'm sure the loss had nothing to do with Willie Mitchell calling out Patrick Kane, saying he can't score 5 on 5.
None of those reason could have been a factor...because it was Luongo's fault that Ohlund couldn't stop or hold up Kane for his first goal in game 6. It's Loungo's fault that O'Brien didn't know how to play Kane when he scored his hat-trick goal in game 6. It's Luongo's fault that the Canucks were out worked, out played and out skated for big chunks of the series. It's Luongo's fault for some of the defensemen and forwards who couldn't keep up with the Chicago players that lead to penalties. It's Luongo's fault that he himself didn't take care of Dustin Byfuglien's antics. It's Luongo's fault that the Canucks were beaten by a younger, faster, stronger, more skilled, mobile, determined hockey team.
Rather than being proud of what your team accomplished, you look at where they fell short and look for an excuse as to why it happened, to satisfy your own cravings for peace of mind. Outside of your own world Canuck fans and media, there were magazines and sports analyists who predicted the Canucks would miss the playoffs or barley make it. Well, you made the playoffs and won another division title. You beat the St.Louis Blues 4-0 in the opening playoff series and it was your first SWEEP in team history. You battled won of the BEST young up and coming teams in the NHL and played in one of the most entertaining game 6's in playoff history.
The great thing about playing against a team thats better than yours is you see how you measure up and it points out the holes you have and areas of improvement. Goaltending isn't one of them. Overall speed, mobility and depth are an issue. Deal with it. Putting the blame on Luongo is an easy way to make him the scape-goat. It's unfair and uncalled for the way Luongo has been attacked by the media and fans.
A quick little note about the Sedins as well. I'm not a fan at all. Not. One. Bit. But for the Canuck fans who want to see them move on...are you sure? Daniel and Henrik both got 82 poins each this season. That's 164 points off your roster. So, you need to add to your current offense that you already have, but you want to get rid of the twins, which would leave Gillis to find replacements to fill their void of 164 points, plus add more offense on top of that.
Good plan <---Sarcasm.
You have to think about the effect it would have on the team, most notably a player like, Burrows - 28g - 23a -51pts. He just signed a new contract during the season for 2 million a season. If he doesn't put up similar numbers as this year or better...guess whose gonna be Vancouvers new whipping boy?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A lot of Stuff at Once
Wow, the last time I posted was in February. My bad. Let's get re-acquainted shall we. How about we start in February.
And here...we...go!
February...
My buddy Matt moved to a new station in Chillwack...it sucked to see him go.
I booked my flight to Toronto for the 2009 Radio Marketing Bureau (RMB) Crystal Awards.
I went to watch the Habs vs Oilers and the Oilers won 7-2.
Steve Tambellini made some moves at the deadline and acquired Patrick O'Sullivan which was pretty awesome.
I flew to Vancouver for my Nephews first birthday and I got to hangout with my niece and nephew pretty much all weekend. I love those kids. My nephew has got long hockey hair and he looks awesome in a toque. I also got to spend time with my friends from BCIT. Its been way to long since we hung out.
March...
The Oiler season is deteriorating...win 2, lose 2 sorta deal.
I get a phone call from Wray Ellis from the RMB and he tells me (without telling me) that I have won gold in my category.
Crystal Awards
I fly to Toronto, I'm reminded why I don't like long flights...turbulance and the seats aren't spacious enough for someone whose over 6'0. Halfway through the flight my leg cramps up but I dont react cause people think the wrong things now when a brown guy yells on a plane. I have to give props to the pilot cause he made the most unbelievable landing with the heavy crosswinds.
The Crystal Awards happen during Canadian Music Week (CMW). The morning seminars were a lot of fun, I felt kind of weird sitting around all that talent though. It was a bit overwhelming at first, before you realize that all talent started off their careers in a similar way. I got to meet Jamie Watson, whose just an incredible voice talent and a pretty down to earth guy. He voices the kid animal in that Montana's commercial and also the voice of the comedy network.
There was also Terry O'Riley, from Pirate Radio, he's pretty awesome and he made my f****** day when he shut up a sales rep infront of about 70 people. Dan Price, from Oink Inc in New York was cool, he just didn't have a lot of answers for questions.
Off to the awards, my category "Best Small Market Ad" was the first category of the day. I was nervous and felt like puking. I don't know why I was nervous, I knew I was winning Gold, but I just had this feeling that it was some kind of sick joke. Anyways, I won GOLD! I threw up a little in my mouth when I got on stage. The lights were so bright they were burning my retina (here's a link to my speech if you're interested.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATc_ycuJ0uE&feature=channel_page)
I saw Gene Simmons at my hotel (which was pretty much the greatest hotel I've ever been to) he had a hooker on his arm...at least she looked like a hooker. Either way, she was enough of a deterent for me not to get my picture taken with him.
Three people left my station in March. A Sales rep quit, a jock ran away and another good friend, Bill Halman, left to Whitehorse. That sucked.
Some other interesting stuff happened in March which I cant post about...aren't I just the worst?
April...
The month started off as a whirlwind. Thank GOD my creative director hired an awesome creative writer because he took a huge load of my shoulders.
With Bill and Matt leaving (the top two producers) and Sales always looking to get that extra dollar through "client value" I was forced to do a lot of my own prod because some clients weren't satisfied with the production of the other producers. That's not a shot at the current producers, it's just Matt and Bill set the benchmark so high coming off the crystal awards.
Oilers miss the playoffs...again. MacTavish is fired. My friend Tom, was so excited he jumped and his head was stuck in the roof for 14 hours before his roomate finally woke up and pulled him down. Tambo gives a very fresh and encouraging speech about the future of the organization and for the first time in a long time I have an actual renewed sense of confidence in the direction of the organization.
April ends in frustration as my weekends are non exsistant and I work 42 overtime hours in less than one month. The time that I use to come into the station as my enjoyment has turned into time that I am now expected to put in by the sales reps...well actually...not all of them.
May...
My friend Bik, accepted a position in Chetwynd and his last day was today. That makes 5 people gone in less than 3 months. My station responds by hiring a farmer. Hi 5. The guys a super nice guy, it's not his fault he can't produce. If he wants to get into radio and someone offers him a job, he'd be stupid to say no. I dont blame him.
The 09 NHL playoffs have been some of the best series I've seen in a long time. Every series in the 2nd round has been pretty entertaining. However, the Pens/Caps game 7 was pretty unexpected. Pens won 6-2.
Someone sent me into such a f****** rage today that I ran 15 laps at the Army and Navy field and I probably could have ran a few more if I wasnt so hungry. I haven't ran, played hockey or soccer in over a year. I'm out of shape. I ran 15 laps off pure rage.
Present Time...
Before I sign off...will Vancouver Canuck fans ever learn to shut up!? I'm not painting all of them with the same brush...but man...do you really want to put all the blame on Luongo? Luongo doesn't need me to watch his back, he's Roberto "I'm the Juggernaut Bitch!" Luongo...but I feel like he's being picked on. I'll share my views later.
Cheers...and have a goodnight.
And here...we...go!
February...
My buddy Matt moved to a new station in Chillwack...it sucked to see him go.
I booked my flight to Toronto for the 2009 Radio Marketing Bureau (RMB) Crystal Awards.
I went to watch the Habs vs Oilers and the Oilers won 7-2.
Steve Tambellini made some moves at the deadline and acquired Patrick O'Sullivan which was pretty awesome.
I flew to Vancouver for my Nephews first birthday and I got to hangout with my niece and nephew pretty much all weekend. I love those kids. My nephew has got long hockey hair and he looks awesome in a toque. I also got to spend time with my friends from BCIT. Its been way to long since we hung out.
March...
The Oiler season is deteriorating...win 2, lose 2 sorta deal.
I get a phone call from Wray Ellis from the RMB and he tells me (without telling me) that I have won gold in my category.
Crystal Awards
I fly to Toronto, I'm reminded why I don't like long flights...turbulance and the seats aren't spacious enough for someone whose over 6'0. Halfway through the flight my leg cramps up but I dont react cause people think the wrong things now when a brown guy yells on a plane. I have to give props to the pilot cause he made the most unbelievable landing with the heavy crosswinds.
The Crystal Awards happen during Canadian Music Week (CMW). The morning seminars were a lot of fun, I felt kind of weird sitting around all that talent though. It was a bit overwhelming at first, before you realize that all talent started off their careers in a similar way. I got to meet Jamie Watson, whose just an incredible voice talent and a pretty down to earth guy. He voices the kid animal in that Montana's commercial and also the voice of the comedy network.
There was also Terry O'Riley, from Pirate Radio, he's pretty awesome and he made my f****** day when he shut up a sales rep infront of about 70 people. Dan Price, from Oink Inc in New York was cool, he just didn't have a lot of answers for questions.
Off to the awards, my category "Best Small Market Ad" was the first category of the day. I was nervous and felt like puking. I don't know why I was nervous, I knew I was winning Gold, but I just had this feeling that it was some kind of sick joke. Anyways, I won GOLD! I threw up a little in my mouth when I got on stage. The lights were so bright they were burning my retina (here's a link to my speech if you're interested.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATc_ycuJ0uE&feature=channel_page)
I saw Gene Simmons at my hotel (which was pretty much the greatest hotel I've ever been to) he had a hooker on his arm...at least she looked like a hooker. Either way, she was enough of a deterent for me not to get my picture taken with him.
Three people left my station in March. A Sales rep quit, a jock ran away and another good friend, Bill Halman, left to Whitehorse. That sucked.
Some other interesting stuff happened in March which I cant post about...aren't I just the worst?
April...
The month started off as a whirlwind. Thank GOD my creative director hired an awesome creative writer because he took a huge load of my shoulders.
With Bill and Matt leaving (the top two producers) and Sales always looking to get that extra dollar through "client value" I was forced to do a lot of my own prod because some clients weren't satisfied with the production of the other producers. That's not a shot at the current producers, it's just Matt and Bill set the benchmark so high coming off the crystal awards.
Oilers miss the playoffs...again. MacTavish is fired. My friend Tom, was so excited he jumped and his head was stuck in the roof for 14 hours before his roomate finally woke up and pulled him down. Tambo gives a very fresh and encouraging speech about the future of the organization and for the first time in a long time I have an actual renewed sense of confidence in the direction of the organization.
April ends in frustration as my weekends are non exsistant and I work 42 overtime hours in less than one month. The time that I use to come into the station as my enjoyment has turned into time that I am now expected to put in by the sales reps...well actually...not all of them.
May...
My friend Bik, accepted a position in Chetwynd and his last day was today. That makes 5 people gone in less than 3 months. My station responds by hiring a farmer. Hi 5. The guys a super nice guy, it's not his fault he can't produce. If he wants to get into radio and someone offers him a job, he'd be stupid to say no. I dont blame him.
The 09 NHL playoffs have been some of the best series I've seen in a long time. Every series in the 2nd round has been pretty entertaining. However, the Pens/Caps game 7 was pretty unexpected. Pens won 6-2.
Someone sent me into such a f****** rage today that I ran 15 laps at the Army and Navy field and I probably could have ran a few more if I wasnt so hungry. I haven't ran, played hockey or soccer in over a year. I'm out of shape. I ran 15 laps off pure rage.
Present Time...
Before I sign off...will Vancouver Canuck fans ever learn to shut up!? I'm not painting all of them with the same brush...but man...do you really want to put all the blame on Luongo? Luongo doesn't need me to watch his back, he's Roberto "I'm the Juggernaut Bitch!" Luongo...but I feel like he's being picked on. I'll share my views later.
Cheers...and have a goodnight.
Monday, February 2, 2009
A lot of things
Well, what the heck happened to January? One month gone, 11 to go.
I want to start with something that's selfish....but cool. I got nominated for a national award for an ad that I wrote. I was told that I finished in the top 3 out of the 6, so I'm already pretty excited about this whole ordeal. I wont believe that I actually finished in the top 3 until I'm presented with something that states in official documentation that I finished in the top 3 in Canada in my respected category. Oh, right...the awards ceremony and such...it's called the Crystal Awards...and although my ad doesn't include a monkey...or a ninja...or a koala getting punched in the face...it's still pretty awesome.
The reason that I'm excited about this is because I've been recognized by the radio industry for my work in a field that I don't consider my strength. Well, that's not true...I think writing is the key to success in radio...whether you're a writer, sales rep, a jock, etc etc....but being a full-time writer isn't what I envisioned myself doing in the radio business....but I chose to and I've learned a great deal. I consider on-air my strength and I can't wait to get back on-air and see how much I can accomplish in that field. Anyways, enough of this...lets get to the other stuff.
I want to start with something that's selfish....but cool. I got nominated for a national award for an ad that I wrote. I was told that I finished in the top 3 out of the 6, so I'm already pretty excited about this whole ordeal. I wont believe that I actually finished in the top 3 until I'm presented with something that states in official documentation that I finished in the top 3 in Canada in my respected category. Oh, right...the awards ceremony and such...it's called the Crystal Awards...and although my ad doesn't include a monkey...or a ninja...or a koala getting punched in the face...it's still pretty awesome.
The reason that I'm excited about this is because I've been recognized by the radio industry for my work in a field that I don't consider my strength. Well, that's not true...I think writing is the key to success in radio...whether you're a writer, sales rep, a jock, etc etc....but being a full-time writer isn't what I envisioned myself doing in the radio business....but I chose to and I've learned a great deal. I consider on-air my strength and I can't wait to get back on-air and see how much I can accomplish in that field. Anyways, enough of this...lets get to the other stuff.
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Last week I attempted giving myself a haircut and my clippers slipped out of my hand and I almost shaved off have of my right eyebrow off. I managed to dodge out of the way and save my face and caught my clippers just before it smashed into the toilet. If there's one thing that this has taught me is that I am a ninja.
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The Oilers. Well they're still playing mediocre hockey but currently are hanging on to the 8th and final playoff position.
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I watched the Superbowl 43 on Sunday....man what a game! I had absolutely nothing invested in either Arizona or Pittsburgh but the game still gave me butterflies and quite possibly a minor stroke. Awesome finish though.
Now...lets talk about the other reason why people watch the Superbowl...the commercials. It makes it hard to go to the washroom, you cant go relieve yourself when the game is on, but when it goes to commercial you cant really get up either. I decided that the best time to go to the washroom was when Madden stuttered while trying to break down a play. Don't get me wrong, I love Madden...he's like Canada's Bob Cole...but when it gets down to the game and the ads...I'm gonna have to sacrifice the post-play analysis.
If you haven't seen the Superbowl ads, please YouTube them! Check out the "Doritos - Crystal Ball" ad....you know what...just watch them all. It's worth it cause a Koala gets punched in the face while wearing glasses and holding a coffee cup hahaha.
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Alright, that's all. I got to go. Later Peeps.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
It's 2009...Happy New Year!
Well, the new year is here! I haven't posted in a while so I thought this is as good as time as any to get back at it. First off I hope everybody had a safe a memorable start to the New Year. I just read an article about a terrible fire at a club in Bangkok that left 60 dead and 212 injured. That's terrible.
I spent my New years hanging out with a bunch of friends...it was simple, but fun. I never really understood why people would want to get so drunk on New Years (or on any special occasion for that matter) where they can't remember what they did the night before. I prefer to remember things, that way when people post pictures of you on Facebook or put videos of you on Youtube you know the who, what, when, where, why and how. I like being the story teller compared to the one whose hearing the story...but that's just me.
I like this time of year for many reasons, 1) My Mom and a few of my friends have Birthdays on Jan.1st. 2) It gives you a chance to look back at the past year and reflect on what goals you accomplished and which goals still need a bit more time to be reached. 3) You get to set new goals...something I'm looking forward to this year and 4) I just finished watching the NHL Heritage/Winter Classic, which doesn't really count because it doesn't happen every year at this time but I thought it was wroth mentioning. Quick Notes: 1) Detroit beat Chicago 6-4 2) The home team has lost all 3 Heritage/Winter Classic games. Edmonton lost to Montreal and Buffalo lost to Pittsburgh 3) Ty Conklin is the only NHLer who has played in all the Heritage/Winter Classic games.
I accomplished most of my goals in 2008 and surpassed a few them...some I just flat out dropped the ball on, it happens but I have no regrets and I'm movin on. I have started making my new goals for 2009 and I choose not to share them here (sorry, it's just superstition haha). I think goals are important, they give you a sense of direction, something realistic to strive for and they help you get to where you want go in your career...and you meet some pretty cool people along the way. At this point I'm probably really not telling you anything new, this is just more a reminder...a pep talk before I go back to work tomorrow. Hi 5.
Anyways friends, I hope you guys are motivated going into the New Year and put the time and effort into everything you want to accomplish. I hope the New Year is great to you, your friends and family. I'm heating up chicken nuggets for lunch and their done now so I got to go...Later Peeps.
I spent my New years hanging out with a bunch of friends...it was simple, but fun. I never really understood why people would want to get so drunk on New Years (or on any special occasion for that matter) where they can't remember what they did the night before. I prefer to remember things, that way when people post pictures of you on Facebook or put videos of you on Youtube you know the who, what, when, where, why and how. I like being the story teller compared to the one whose hearing the story...but that's just me.
I like this time of year for many reasons, 1) My Mom and a few of my friends have Birthdays on Jan.1st. 2) It gives you a chance to look back at the past year and reflect on what goals you accomplished and which goals still need a bit more time to be reached. 3) You get to set new goals...something I'm looking forward to this year and 4) I just finished watching the NHL Heritage/Winter Classic, which doesn't really count because it doesn't happen every year at this time but I thought it was wroth mentioning. Quick Notes: 1) Detroit beat Chicago 6-4 2) The home team has lost all 3 Heritage/Winter Classic games. Edmonton lost to Montreal and Buffalo lost to Pittsburgh 3) Ty Conklin is the only NHLer who has played in all the Heritage/Winter Classic games.
I accomplished most of my goals in 2008 and surpassed a few them...some I just flat out dropped the ball on, it happens but I have no regrets and I'm movin on. I have started making my new goals for 2009 and I choose not to share them here (sorry, it's just superstition haha). I think goals are important, they give you a sense of direction, something realistic to strive for and they help you get to where you want go in your career...and you meet some pretty cool people along the way. At this point I'm probably really not telling you anything new, this is just more a reminder...a pep talk before I go back to work tomorrow. Hi 5.
Anyways friends, I hope you guys are motivated going into the New Year and put the time and effort into everything you want to accomplish. I hope the New Year is great to you, your friends and family. I'm heating up chicken nuggets for lunch and their done now so I got to go...Later Peeps.
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