on the road...but same issues
I'm in Sault Ste. Marie tonight...staying at a really nice hotel. I am getting ready for bed and what do I hear? Some idiot in the room beside me has his TV on maximum volume. I think he might be hard of hearing or something. It is really annoying and eerily familiar to the ish going on at home (which, knock on wood, hasn't happened to much of late). This crap seems to just follow me, eh?
Did you hear about the bombings in Madrid today? That was quite a shock. It's scary to think how many innocent people just ride the train everyday. How scared would many of them have been on the way home in the evening? people just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reminds me of Sari nightclub in Bali. During our backpacking trip almost 2 years ago, Karen, Eric and I went to that club and the place across the street. About 8 months later, there was that terrorist bombing that levelled both places. So many innocent people there in the wrong place at the wrong time yet again.
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Completely Different Perspective
Tonight, I am in a hotel room in Sudbury. Guess who is from Sudbury? Give up? Okay...I'll tell you. It's Todd Bertuzzi. I was at the hospital today and his mom and aunt work there. I didn't see them but the folks I was talking to were saying that it's been really tough for them. I just watched Bertuzzi's first public statement on TV since the incident. He was crying and apologetic (as expected). I hope he is being completely sincere about this. I also think however that he'll be suspended for a long time. I was thinking that it must be tough for his family because they must be getting constant questions about the situation. Moreso though...it must be way more difficult for Steve Moore and his family. He has 2 broken vertebrae. That is not cool at all.
Changing gears. I had East Sides for dinner tonight and it was crap. The last time my parents went to East Sides - they hated it. I echo that sentiment after my trip tonight. I don't think I'll be back at that restaurant chain anytime soon... The food just ain't good at all. I feel all bloated and grossed and definitely not fulfilled.
Yawning time. Guess that is my queue...
Tonight, I am in a hotel room in Sudbury. Guess who is from Sudbury? Give up? Okay...I'll tell you. It's Todd Bertuzzi. I was at the hospital today and his mom and aunt work there. I didn't see them but the folks I was talking to were saying that it's been really tough for them. I just watched Bertuzzi's first public statement on TV since the incident. He was crying and apologetic (as expected). I hope he is being completely sincere about this. I also think however that he'll be suspended for a long time. I was thinking that it must be tough for his family because they must be getting constant questions about the situation. Moreso though...it must be way more difficult for Steve Moore and his family. He has 2 broken vertebrae. That is not cool at all.
Changing gears. I had East Sides for dinner tonight and it was crap. The last time my parents went to East Sides - they hated it. I echo that sentiment after my trip tonight. I don't think I'll be back at that restaurant chain anytime soon... The food just ain't good at all. I feel all bloated and grossed and definitely not fulfilled.
Yawning time. Guess that is my queue...
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Sport or War?
The Todd Bertuzzi - Steve Moore incident from the Vancouver Canucks - Colorado Avalanche incident from Monday night was absolutely disgusting. Bertuzzi should be suspended for the remaining 13 games of the season AND he should be suspended throughout the playoffs for as long as the Canucks stay alive. What he did was absolutely deplorable. There is nothing good you can say about his actions and no way to rationalize it.
This week is nuts for me for traveling. Kitchener on Monday. Windsor today. And tomorrow, I'm headed up north to some cities around North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. I am getting sick of driving. That is for sure.
I'm yawning like a mofo. Later.
The Todd Bertuzzi - Steve Moore incident from the Vancouver Canucks - Colorado Avalanche incident from Monday night was absolutely disgusting. Bertuzzi should be suspended for the remaining 13 games of the season AND he should be suspended throughout the playoffs for as long as the Canucks stay alive. What he did was absolutely deplorable. There is nothing good you can say about his actions and no way to rationalize it.
This week is nuts for me for traveling. Kitchener on Monday. Windsor today. And tomorrow, I'm headed up north to some cities around North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie. I am getting sick of driving. That is for sure.
I'm yawning like a mofo. Later.
Sunday, March 07, 2004
Everything happens for a reason right?
Tonight I learned something about myself. Let's see where it takes me. Let's see what I do with this new found knowledge. It was truly special during it's time. I hope some day it can be that good again.
In an unrelated note, I watched Scarface tonight and I really didn't like it. I thought it was really slow and Pacino was just getting on my nerves. Half way through the movie, I wanted him to die. I was happy when he was finally shot at the end (sorry if I gave away the ending but it is from 1983 so I think I'm the only one who hasn't seen it yet). I think that the commentary on life portrayed in this movie was crap. And to be honest, I hate seeing people do drugs all the time. Overall, I was not that impressed and wished it wasn't 3 hours long.
First dragonboat practice of the year tomorrow. Let's see how this new team is. I'll have to decide in the next couple of weeks if I want to join them.
Tonight I learned something about myself. Let's see where it takes me. Let's see what I do with this new found knowledge. It was truly special during it's time. I hope some day it can be that good again.
In an unrelated note, I watched Scarface tonight and I really didn't like it. I thought it was really slow and Pacino was just getting on my nerves. Half way through the movie, I wanted him to die. I was happy when he was finally shot at the end (sorry if I gave away the ending but it is from 1983 so I think I'm the only one who hasn't seen it yet). I think that the commentary on life portrayed in this movie was crap. And to be honest, I hate seeing people do drugs all the time. Overall, I was not that impressed and wished it wasn't 3 hours long.
First dragonboat practice of the year tomorrow. Let's see how this new team is. I'll have to decide in the next couple of weeks if I want to join them.
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
It's always good to be a Toronto Sports Fan
On the surface, this looks like a good deal. In the stats...it looks just as impressive. The only downside is that Leetch is 36 years old and just raises the average age on this Leafs roster by more. They are already one of the oldest teams in the league and now, even more so. That said - this dressing room has really clicked all year long and adding a veteran such as Leetch should be a great acquisition. I am excited to see how he fits in to the club. I also don't think they are done. There is still the thought of a good solid big and tough stay-at-home defencemen. Also, possibly one more serviceable 2md line or 3rd line forward. I would still love to see Anson Carter in a Leaf uniform. I'll be at the Leaf game tomorrow in company seats so I'll say hello to Brian first hand on behalf of all of you.
As for the Raptors - I'm not sure what to say other than to pass along my utter dissapointment with this team. I am mystified at how lazy they are and how much they don't want to win. They have flashes of brilliance. For instance - the game last night against Miami. Actually, it wasn't brilliant but it was hard fought and they clawed back for the victory. Tonight, you expect them to go out and equal or exceed that performance against one of the crappiest teams in the league. Instead, they lose to the Wizards 84-70. What the $%^#@#$#% is up with that? Why not try to add Stickland to a 10-day contract? What about all that stuff earlier in the season about Tyrone Hill and/or Charles Oakley. We could still really use a solid big presence out there...
I am very excited about the upcoming Blue Jays season. Adding Hentgen and Batista to the starting rotation is big. They'll mesh well with Halladay. The offense is amazing with Wells and Delgado. It'll be interesting to see how things are handled with Delgado. I hope it's nothing like T-Mac's last season as a Raptor. All of the players appear to be in phenomenal shape in training camp. I think they all wanna finish 2nd in the east and either usurp New York or Boston. That will be an impressive feet on it's own cause those two teams are so strong. It would really be something if the Jays get into the playoffs again sometime soon.
On the surface, this looks like a good deal. In the stats...it looks just as impressive. The only downside is that Leetch is 36 years old and just raises the average age on this Leafs roster by more. They are already one of the oldest teams in the league and now, even more so. That said - this dressing room has really clicked all year long and adding a veteran such as Leetch should be a great acquisition. I am excited to see how he fits in to the club. I also don't think they are done. There is still the thought of a good solid big and tough stay-at-home defencemen. Also, possibly one more serviceable 2md line or 3rd line forward. I would still love to see Anson Carter in a Leaf uniform. I'll be at the Leaf game tomorrow in company seats so I'll say hello to Brian first hand on behalf of all of you.
As for the Raptors - I'm not sure what to say other than to pass along my utter dissapointment with this team. I am mystified at how lazy they are and how much they don't want to win. They have flashes of brilliance. For instance - the game last night against Miami. Actually, it wasn't brilliant but it was hard fought and they clawed back for the victory. Tonight, you expect them to go out and equal or exceed that performance against one of the crappiest teams in the league. Instead, they lose to the Wizards 84-70. What the $%^#@#$#% is up with that? Why not try to add Stickland to a 10-day contract? What about all that stuff earlier in the season about Tyrone Hill and/or Charles Oakley. We could still really use a solid big presence out there...
I am very excited about the upcoming Blue Jays season. Adding Hentgen and Batista to the starting rotation is big. They'll mesh well with Halladay. The offense is amazing with Wells and Delgado. It'll be interesting to see how things are handled with Delgado. I hope it's nothing like T-Mac's last season as a Raptor. All of the players appear to be in phenomenal shape in training camp. I think they all wanna finish 2nd in the east and either usurp New York or Boston. That will be an impressive feet on it's own cause those two teams are so strong. It would really be something if the Jays get into the playoffs again sometime soon.
Sunday, February 29, 2004
And the Oscar goes to...
Lord of the Rings? Man, they are cleaning up tonight. Really - is there any doubt? It's almost bad. Let me explain why. The movie was so good. The trilogy was fantastic. Everything about it was great. The accolades didn't come right away either. There weren't many awards after the first one. Not after the second one either. Everything was saved for the crowing glory in the final installment. The problem now though...is that a lot of people that aren't as big fans will watch a show like the Oscars tonight or read about it tomorrow and just think that Lord of the Rings is the big bully in the school yard. Little do they know that the movie totally deserves all of these awards. In all honesty, it has been getting a little predictable and boring to hear that the Lord of the Rings wins another. This is also the cause it's all the stuff related to makeup, theatrical stuff, sound, cinematography, etc.
The Canadian movie - The Barbarian Invasions - just won for best foreign film. The director got up on stage and the first thing she said was "Thank god...Lord of the Rings wasn't in the foreign category." I thought that was quite clever.
On my list to see over the next little while...
Lost in Translation
Mystic River
Cold Mountain
Lord of the Rings? Man, they are cleaning up tonight. Really - is there any doubt? It's almost bad. Let me explain why. The movie was so good. The trilogy was fantastic. Everything about it was great. The accolades didn't come right away either. There weren't many awards after the first one. Not after the second one either. Everything was saved for the crowing glory in the final installment. The problem now though...is that a lot of people that aren't as big fans will watch a show like the Oscars tonight or read about it tomorrow and just think that Lord of the Rings is the big bully in the school yard. Little do they know that the movie totally deserves all of these awards. In all honesty, it has been getting a little predictable and boring to hear that the Lord of the Rings wins another. This is also the cause it's all the stuff related to makeup, theatrical stuff, sound, cinematography, etc.
The Canadian movie - The Barbarian Invasions - just won for best foreign film. The director got up on stage and the first thing she said was "Thank god...Lord of the Rings wasn't in the foreign category." I thought that was quite clever.
On my list to see over the next little while...
Lost in Translation
Mystic River
Cold Mountain