And then there's Chucky...

Go for Monk!

Old Monk 10000 Super Beer!

Blue October

Blue October is my newest musical addiction. If you haven't heard the newest album, you should give it a shot. I listened to their music on repeat for almost the whole drive from DC to Pittsburgh.

Hope it snows after christmas so I can get some use out of my new skis :-)

Ho Ho Ho,
Merry Christmas

Quote of the...

I've been reading the ain't it cool interviews with Sylvester Stallone for the past week or so. Hearing him speak and and reading his words are two entirely different experiences. He's got a lot of good stories and insights, so it's definitely worth reading. One thing he said was a quote by La Bruyere, "Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think." Although, he inverted the clauses, changing the meaning somewhat.

Wizard of Oz

So I was watching the Wizard of Oz the other night and it has some great quotes. And no I wasn't watching it with Pink Floyd playing. Anyhow here's some:

Wizard:
"As for you, my galvanized friend, you want a heart! You don't know how lucky you are not to have one. Hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable. I could have been a world figure, a power among men, a - a successful wizard, had I not been obstructed by a heart."
"And remember, my sentimental friend....that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others."

Scarecrow:
"If I only had a brain."

Quote of the Week

"But do you LOVE it?" - guy following girl remarking to guy in similar position

Last night I was out with my roommate Alison looking for a tree in Eastern Market. We're taking a look at this one, and at that one, and, honestly, it really isn't up to me (the guy) to pick out a tree. What's it matter what I think anyway? It always comes down to the girl, right?

So, we're checking things out, and she comes across one that she likes, and asks me what I think. I said "eh". Then she goes, "Do you LOVE it? You don't LOVE it, do you?" So, that tree's gone. Eventually we find a tree to take home, which, feel free to stop over anytime to check it out. It's a tree.

Anyway, so about 2 minutes after Alison's remark this guy is following his girl, pretty much doing the same thing I am doing. And as they walk by, he goes to me "But do you LOVE it?!" HAHA!! I was cracking up. I was cracking up even this morning just thinking about it! Women ...

BUT DO YOU LOVE IT?!

Dear Santa ...

I was checking out the news on CNN.com this morning and came across an article about letters to Santa and what actually happens to all of those letters addressed simply to "Santa" or the "North Pole".

Ahhhhhh, Christmastime ...

Santa bar crawl

This past Saturday was quite interesting as I participated in my first ever Santa bar crawl. I drove with Brian to Josh's, where we met Josh and Derrick (the organizer of said crawl). From there, we walked to the Metro, all in our Santa suits. Right from the beginning it was interesting as we got waves, honks, pictures, and comments. I'm not sure that there was anything particularly interesting about the bar crawling itself, suffice it to say it was fun and alcholic. Walking outside in packs of Santas was definitely the highlight (and the point, I supppose).

We started at 2pm, and at around 11:30pm, I had decided that I should probably head on home. Brian wanted to stay longer, tho, but he said that he could take care of himself, so I headed on back.

So, now I'm trying to find the Metro by myself, still dressed in the Santa suit. A few people asked for presents, to which I responded they'd be under their trees. I ran into a group of guys (who although not flaming, still struck me as gay) that I asked for directions. As a result, they figured out they were headed the wrong way, so they walked with me until we parted ways a short while later.

As I walked down the steps to the platform of the Metro, I heard, "Santa!" I didn't see where it was coming from, but I just waved blindly. Eventually, a group of girls asked to have their photo taken with me. As I got on a train after switching lines, one girl hurriedly whipped out her camera to take my picture through the door before the train pulled away. Walking back from the Metro, I ran into a group of girls (with reindeer antlers) as they were getting into their taxis. A few yelled "Santa!" and one started singing "Santa Baby". I smiled and waved.

It's really kind of amazing the level of good will that people show towards Santa.

PS, I was going to include a pic of Brian all Santa'd up, but Blogger's being uncooperative...

Dupont Moose

honestly, what does this look like to you?

Quote of the Week

"Paul's like that favorite fishing lure. You just troll him around the bar and see what he picks up." -MM