Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Jolly (Roger) Times in NY
About time I got around to this...about damn time...
You guys probably already knew this, but over spring break Toto and I went road trippin' to NYC and Washington D.C.
I'm not going to write a whole lot about it because I've forgotten most of the relevant details, but we've got some pictures and a new tradition (probably, we'll see). Think Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants but less utterly lame and with A LOT more piracy.
Yup, that's me rocking the Stadium-110 Jolly Roger on the Brooklyn bridge in front of all of Manhattan and apparently feeling incredibly fucking sublime about the whole damn thing!
Nonberg, don't worry, you'll get your flag back...eventually...probably.
Toro!
As you've already inferred, NY was a lot of fun.
It was interesting driving in from New Jersey, which--near New York--was a massive industrial park/shit-hole. Then we payed something exorbitant like $8 to go through a tunnel and wound up right in the middle of Manhattan.
I found it pretty impressive how many people there are constantly streaming all over Manhattan no matter what the time of day or night.
We made it to all five boroughs (Queens for all of a 5 minute walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan), and saw lots of different neighborhoods (Dominican, Puerto Rican, Hasidic Jew, et alibi). We had a lot of good food. Good times all around.
This wins the prize for the best-intentioned-yet-most-poorly-executed street naming ever:
This little church has no business being in Manhattan between these giant skyscrapers:
No more than this turkey has no business hanging around outside the coast guard office there:
Finally, Grand Central Station is pretty sweet for several reasons. 1) This small dome-ceilinged part of the passageway around the main atrium (Toto will have to help me out with exactly where it is):
You can stand at one corner, and have someone else stand across the diagonal, then put your face a few inches from the wall as if you are being punished, and speak into the wall at normal volume. The person across from you will be able to hear you as if you are talking right next to them. Very cool.
And 2) sweet pictures like these:
There was lots more cool stuff, but after a few days we headed down to D.C. where we saw Elliot, Liz, Freho, Jen, and Barb which was equally awesome. Also, Ben's Chili Bowl; delicious. Maybe the best drunk food anywhere.
If you end up with a pirate flag sometime in the future, you know what to do.
You guys probably already knew this, but over spring break Toto and I went road trippin' to NYC and Washington D.C.
I'm not going to write a whole lot about it because I've forgotten most of the relevant details, but we've got some pictures and a new tradition (probably, we'll see). Think Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants but less utterly lame and with A LOT more piracy.
Yup, that's me rocking the Stadium-110 Jolly Roger on the Brooklyn bridge in front of all of Manhattan and apparently feeling incredibly fucking sublime about the whole damn thing!
Nonberg, don't worry, you'll get your flag back...eventually...probably.
Toro!
As you've already inferred, NY was a lot of fun.
It was interesting driving in from New Jersey, which--near New York--was a massive industrial park/shit-hole. Then we payed something exorbitant like $8 to go through a tunnel and wound up right in the middle of Manhattan.
I found it pretty impressive how many people there are constantly streaming all over Manhattan no matter what the time of day or night.
We made it to all five boroughs (Queens for all of a 5 minute walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan), and saw lots of different neighborhoods (Dominican, Puerto Rican, Hasidic Jew, et alibi). We had a lot of good food. Good times all around.
This wins the prize for the best-intentioned-yet-most-poorly-executed street naming ever:
This little church has no business being in Manhattan between these giant skyscrapers:
No more than this turkey has no business hanging around outside the coast guard office there:
Finally, Grand Central Station is pretty sweet for several reasons. 1) This small dome-ceilinged part of the passageway around the main atrium (Toto will have to help me out with exactly where it is):
You can stand at one corner, and have someone else stand across the diagonal, then put your face a few inches from the wall as if you are being punished, and speak into the wall at normal volume. The person across from you will be able to hear you as if you are talking right next to them. Very cool.
And 2) sweet pictures like these:
There was lots more cool stuff, but after a few days we headed down to D.C. where we saw Elliot, Liz, Freho, Jen, and Barb which was equally awesome. Also, Ben's Chili Bowl; delicious. Maybe the best drunk food anywhere.
If you end up with a pirate flag sometime in the future, you know what to do.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Why Morning Cartoons Were More AWEMUSTATICALLY when I watched them (more often)
Ok,
I'm angry. Everytime I wake up on Saturday morning I turn on the tv and see this crap. I mean what is up with all of these imported shows. To be honest i have no idea what this picture is of, it just reminded me of Japanese Animation. Don't you miss the day were Rocko and that guy thing were amusing us with their antics as opposed to all of these new shows that seem confusing and oft putting.
I submit to you as an example. Bakuman Brawlers, or something like that. In this show kids have little pocket monster type creatures (haven't heard that one before). So these kids and their obviously transvestite friends go off to free these things or what have you. There is no real point. Every episode is a continuation into the other ones. These things never end...they just keep going. At least when I was younger one character would blow up or heaven forbid the badguy was beatten over and over again in each episode. I'm pretty sure one day I will see one of these new morning cartoons in an episode where they go to the grocery store and the show ends. I really dislike these....damn.
So there you go. The words a bubbling to come out of my head, I just cant seem to write anymore.
Nonbie OUT (I copied you Molson...you are cool)
I'm angry. Everytime I wake up on Saturday morning I turn on the tv and see this crap. I mean what is up with all of these imported shows. To be honest i have no idea what this picture is of, it just reminded me of Japanese Animation. Don't you miss the day were Rocko and that guy thing were amusing us with their antics as opposed to all of these new shows that seem confusing and oft putting.
I submit to you as an example. Bakuman Brawlers, or something like that. In this show kids have little pocket monster type creatures (haven't heard that one before). So these kids and their obviously transvestite friends go off to free these things or what have you. There is no real point. Every episode is a continuation into the other ones. These things never end...they just keep going. At least when I was younger one character would blow up or heaven forbid the badguy was beatten over and over again in each episode. I'm pretty sure one day I will see one of these new morning cartoons in an episode where they go to the grocery store and the show ends. I really dislike these....damn.
So there you go. The words a bubbling to come out of my head, I just cant seem to write anymore.
Nonbie OUT (I copied you Molson...you are cool)
My Birthday - Part 1
So tomorrow is my birthday...
It's been a long time coming. I didn't think it was going to be a big deal (and its not), but I'm actually kind of excited. You're only twenty-one for the first time once, right?
Today, I was in the CSA Office (BOWLING CLUB, BITCHES!), and I saw a Pamphlet on underage drinking in Minnesota, so I thought I'd peruse the informational material about the epidemic I would soon be leaving.
Last year I had quite a celebration. And it was a great night overall. I wish there was some way for Tim to post the videos from his phone of me kicking Alfredo's ass...
I don't have class till Noon on Friday, so I should be in better shape than last year when i had to wake up for my 9am photo class.
The current plan is possibly drinking in the afternoon with Joe, going to synchro practice, gettin some Basils, and then hitting up the Cow for a little bit and then taking full advantage of $5 pitchers and a ton of Karaoke at Froggies!
We'll see how it goes. As you can see, this post is labeled "Part 1," meaning some follow up will occur, maybe tomorrow night?
MOLSON OUT!
It's been a long time coming. I didn't think it was going to be a big deal (and its not), but I'm actually kind of excited. You're only twenty-one for the first time once, right?
Today, I was in the CSA Office (BOWLING CLUB, BITCHES!), and I saw a Pamphlet on underage drinking in Minnesota, so I thought I'd peruse the informational material about the epidemic I would soon be leaving.
Last year I had quite a celebration. And it was a great night overall. I wish there was some way for Tim to post the videos from his phone of me kicking Alfredo's ass...
I don't have class till Noon on Friday, so I should be in better shape than last year when i had to wake up for my 9am photo class.
The current plan is possibly drinking in the afternoon with Joe, going to synchro practice, gettin some Basils, and then hitting up the Cow for a little bit and then taking full advantage of $5 pitchers and a ton of Karaoke at Froggies!
We'll see how it goes. As you can see, this post is labeled "Part 1," meaning some follow up will occur, maybe tomorrow night?
MOLSON OUT!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The World Is Going To Turn Into A Black Hole!!!!111!!!1111!
Oh Fuck!
P.S. I don't actually think it's going to turn into a black hole. And this is actually pretty sweet. But I'm just sayin'...
P.S. I don't actually think it's going to turn into a black hole. And this is actually pretty sweet. But I'm just sayin'...
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Some cool stories I saw over break
Here are two stories I heard about over break which I thought were sweet. One is about a guy trying to break the sound barrier while skydiving. He would be about 23 miles up in the atmosphere and would have to reach speeds of about 690 miles per hour.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/science/16tier.html?scp=3&sq=skydiver&st=cse
The other story is about another guy who used a camera, a weather balloon, and some duct tape to take some sweet pictures of the earth. They don't show all the pics on this website but they showed some of them on the evening news. Some kids at MIT did the same thing and apparently worked with a 148 dollar budget. This compared to the millions of dollars it sometimes cost NASA to take similar pictures.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7514429/Father-captures-pictures-of-earth-using-camera-fixed-to-weather-balloon.html
I figured at least toto might appreciate these.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/science/16tier.html?scp=3&sq=skydiver&st=cse
The other story is about another guy who used a camera, a weather balloon, and some duct tape to take some sweet pictures of the earth. They don't show all the pics on this website but they showed some of them on the evening news. Some kids at MIT did the same thing and apparently worked with a 148 dollar budget. This compared to the millions of dollars it sometimes cost NASA to take similar pictures.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7514429/Father-captures-pictures-of-earth-using-camera-fixed-to-weather-balloon.html
I figured at least toto might appreciate these.
Mark's Best-of-the-Net!
All right folks, I don't care if its not original content. Half of the internet is just pointing you towards other things anyways. IT'S TIME FOR MARK'S BEST-OF-THE NET! (A new series where I present shit I find during stumble upon.)
Does Stadium still care about politics?
An article written by a conservative that doesn't fall into the GOP talking points category. Interesting to note that he got fired from a conservative thinktank because of writing it.
Wow. Ant's are crazy.
Supehighway/underground city.
BANANA-RAMA
Summary: Banana's contain a chemical that has the ability to prevent and/or stop the transmission of HIV. Eat up.
What was your biggest accomplishment at the age of 13?
13-Year Old plans to climb Everest
We are still fighting a war.
Also good: Death counts.
Almost 5 years ago, an "awesome and terrifying" natural phenomenon hit the gulf
These pictures are incredible.
HEY-O!
Let's hope it doesn't end up like that other California Ballot initiative...
This is just fuckin bizarre...
MOLSON OUT!
Does Stadium still care about politics?
An article written by a conservative that doesn't fall into the GOP talking points category. Interesting to note that he got fired from a conservative thinktank because of writing it.
Wow. Ant's are crazy.
Supehighway/underground city.
BANANA-RAMA
Summary: Banana's contain a chemical that has the ability to prevent and/or stop the transmission of HIV. Eat up.
What was your biggest accomplishment at the age of 13?
13-Year Old plans to climb Everest
We are still fighting a war.
Also good: Death counts.
Almost 5 years ago, an "awesome and terrifying" natural phenomenon hit the gulf
These pictures are incredible.
HEY-O!
Let's hope it doesn't end up like that other California Ballot initiative...
This is just fuckin bizarre...
MOLSON OUT!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Nostalgia
So lately I have been feeling very nostalgic. I just can not seem to get my mind off of the wonderful months we spent in stadium. Rather than going into some lengthy schpeal about why I miss our dwelling so much, I think I'll just list some of my favorite memories. In doing so, I hope others will post on their favorite memories.
1. First moving into stadium
I was the first person to set foot in 110. When I got there the desks were how they were left when the previous guys vacated. All I could imagine was all the awesome times we would have there. I also noticed that the toilet was exposed as soon as you walked into the bathroom. After a couple days Ted and Ryan started to bring stuff down and our room began to take shape. Luckily I had secured a super sketchy couched from the bottom of stadium so our room contained 3 couches...baller status. When Mark and BK finally got to school I knew we were in for one hell of a year.
2. Our first party
Two words...Beer Fest. This party was the party that put stadium on the map. We had virtually the entire school flooding our apartment. All of our games and beer were a hit with the whole student body. From then on it was not uncommon for people to stop by looking for a party (even during dry season)
3. The Prank Wars
How they got started is beyond me, but I remember the warring rooms at all hours of the evening. The worst was when I came home one time and my desk was in the bathroom.
Good times...Good times
1. First moving into stadium
I was the first person to set foot in 110. When I got there the desks were how they were left when the previous guys vacated. All I could imagine was all the awesome times we would have there. I also noticed that the toilet was exposed as soon as you walked into the bathroom. After a couple days Ted and Ryan started to bring stuff down and our room began to take shape. Luckily I had secured a super sketchy couched from the bottom of stadium so our room contained 3 couches...baller status. When Mark and BK finally got to school I knew we were in for one hell of a year.
2. Our first party
Two words...Beer Fest. This party was the party that put stadium on the map. We had virtually the entire school flooding our apartment. All of our games and beer were a hit with the whole student body. From then on it was not uncommon for people to stop by looking for a party (even during dry season)
3. The Prank Wars
How they got started is beyond me, but I remember the warring rooms at all hours of the evening. The worst was when I came home one time and my desk was in the bathroom.
Good times...Good times
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