Search on, Green Police and Pirates

To all my Colts fans out there…you played a good game minus that whole snafu with the interception returned for a touchdown. On the other hand, the Saints, who entered this season with 20-1 odds of winning the Super Bowl, destroyed the Los Vegas spread, which favored the Colts by a four and a half point margin…a tough lesson for all the degenerate gamblers out there and a more than welcome surprise for my friends and me. So now, although my opinion regarding the following is pretty much irrelevant, I’m going to share my top three picks for SuperBowl commercials.  In third place I have the Hyundai commercial featuring Brett Farve because as a Green Bay fan, anything that makes fun of how ridiculous his career is, is fine with me. Not to mention that you have to give the guy some props for agreeing to do the commercial and make fun of himself.

In second place I have the Audi Green Police commercial just because its one of the few that was actually funny and because it had some underlying dark humor. The way they turned the Green Police into a combination Reno 911 force meets the Gestapo was absolutely classic. After all the green movement can get a little out of hand what with Al Gore claiming to have invented the internet, sorry old boy but I believe CERN is responsible for that.  Or my personal, all time favorite cause of global warming has to be the dangerous lack of pirates. (See chart below)

Now in first place I have to put the Google commercial. Now I know that a lot of people have been saying the commercial was focused on the female audience, and it was, but as a guy if you cannot see why girls like it…well all I can say is I feel sorry for your future wife. Now as for why I gave the commercial first place is because it was extremely simple, had a captivating story behind it and above all promoted the product flawlessly.  The commercial was inexpensive and effective. Not to mention the company must be doing something right after all their stock entered the market at $80 a share in 2004 and now sits close to $536. Where do I sign up for that kind of return…

Now, if you are not still recovering from the Dating Doctor and this weekends activities, there are a few happenings on and around campus this week. First off there is the Men’s Basketball Game against USF at the Bradley Center on Saturday February13 at 7:30pm. If you don’t have tickets or are looking for some extras consider trying the Facebook group, Marquette Ticket Exchange, where buyers and sellers are brought together in the savage world of ticket scalping.

Tomorrow February 9^th at 4pm you can catch the conferring of the Pere Marquette Award on the Little Rock Nine. For more information about tickets please visit http://www.marquette.edu/littlerocknine/ .  Lastly, this week at the Annex there is Bingo on Wednesday, February 10^th from 10pm-mignight and then on Friday the Annex is hosting the band Steal Reserve at 9pm. Should be enough to keep you busy till the weekend and my next post…

As always 23 Skidoo

Trains, Doctors, and Dwarfs on Ice

So today I’d like to start off by pointing out the idiosyncrasies I noted on campus this week. First off, I would like to start by saying it’s amazing how the number of females in the Marquette Network on Facebook seemed to double this week and how it coincided with the end of pledge week for the sororities.  Officialy, this is because recruitment counselors are instructed to delete their facebook pages so that they do not show bias to the organization of which they are members, but I think this may have something to do with the photos many people choose to post on their pages.  Think about it.   People rarely think editorially about what they put out there.  And people have no idea about how said photos might cause them to be perceived by others Hmmm…

The second odd thing I noted on campus this week was as follows:  fill out a comment card for one of the vendors on campus regarding the quality of their product and nothing will change; forward that card via email to the heads of the service and the Marquette staff in charge of student service relations and they start singing a different tune. In fact I have a meeting next Monday with a few of the service representatives regarding my concerns. I know they will be polite and that nothing will change for real, but it should still be fun just yanking their chain. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes and if filling out comment cards is even really worth it or just a ploy to temporarily assuage students’ justifiable concerns.

Now for the stuff that really matters, aka what you should be doing with yourself this weekend but will probably ignore in favor of a little game I like to call, “Will we make it home tonight”?  So this Friday evening, Feb 5^th at 9pm in the Weasler Auditorium Marquette is hosting the Dating Doctor Dave Coleman. Now I spent the time reading his website http://www.datingdoctor.com/ and watching videos on youtube and the guy actually seems pretty darn funny.  The videos I watched he spent the time talking about pickup lines and what men should do on Valentines day, other then not forget it! Even better following the man’s act there is a showing of Couples Retreat which is a decent movie that should keep the ladies entertained with its’ romantic aspects and the men from wanting to kill themselves with its’ humor… And the best part is that it’s free and on campus, so making it home shouldn’t pose an issue.  Speaking of home and away there is also an away game Bells and Whistles Viewing Party in the annex this Saturday Feb 6^th for the men’s Basketball game versus Providence.

Off campus there are also some notable events. Here’s the sales pitch for the first “Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace and more! Bring the family to an amazing journey as Tinkerbell takes you into the magical lands of Disney classic fairy tales.” That’s right folks the U.S. Cellular Area has Disney on Ice from the 4-7 of February. Let’s be honest who doesn’t love Disney much less the opportunity to see men in tights skating around while gracefully leaping through the air??  If it’s your cup of tea tickets run between $10-$63 so if you save your $5 solo cup purchase from Friday and Saturday night ……well won’t you be in for a treat!

The second event is more of an outing that involves the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. First off if you have never gone to visit the domes then you really should and if you have then you need to go again because now until March 14 there is the Westward Ho model Railroad show. Let me say even if you are not that into trains it’s a sweet exhibit definitely worth going to! Heck you could throw it in your plans for Saturday morning/afternoon and still have plenty of time for other activities. For info and a justification of my paycheck visit, http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkConserva10116.htm.

As always its been a pleasure and until next time.

23 Skidoo

So today I’d like to start off by pointing out the idiosyncrasies I noted on campus this week. First off, I would like to start by saying it’s amazing how the number of females in the Marquette Network on Facebook seemed to double this week and how it coincided with the end of pledge week for the sororities.  Officialy, this is because recruitment counselors are instructed to delete their facebook pages so that they do not show bias to the organization of which they are members, but I think this may have something to do with the photos many people choose to post on their pages.  Think about it.   People rarely think editorially about what they put out there.  And people have no idea about how said photos might cause them to be perceived by others Hmmm…

The second odd thing I noted on campus this week was as follows:  fill out a comment card for one of the vendors on campus regarding the quality of their product and nothing will change; forward that card via email to the heads of the service and the Marquette staff in charge of student service relations and they start singing a different tune. In fact I have a meeting next Monday with a few of the service representatives regarding my concerns. I know they will be polite and that nothing will change for real, but it should still be fun just yanking their chain. I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes and if filling out comment cards is even really worth it or just a ploy to temporarily assuage students’ justifiable concerns.

Now for the stuff that really matters, aka what you should be doing with yourself this weekend but will probably ignore in favor of a little game I like to call, “Will we make it home tonight”?  So this Friday evening, Feb 5^th at 9pm in the Weasler Auditorium Marquette is hosting the Dating Doctor Dave Coleman. Now I spent the time reading his website http://www.datingdoctor.com/ and watching videos on youtube and the guy actually seems pretty darn funny.  The videos I watched he spent the time talking about pickup lines and what men should do on Valentines day, other then not forget it! Even better following the man’s act there is a showing of Couples Retreat which is a decent movie that should keep the ladies entertained with its’ romantic aspects and the men from wanting to kill themselves with its’ humor… And the best part is that it’s free and on campus, so making it home shouldn’t pose an issue.  Speaking of home and away there is also an away game Bells and Whistles Viewing Party in the annex this Saturday Feb 6^th for the men’s Basketball game versus Providence.

Off campus there are also some notable events. Here’s the sales pitch for the first “Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace and more! Bring the family to an amazing journey as Tinkerbell takes you into the magical lands of Disney classic fairy tales.” That’s right folks the U.S. Cellular Area has Disney on Ice from the 4-7 of February. Let’s be honest who doesn’t love Disney much less the opportunity to see men in tights skating around while gracefully leaping through the air??  If it’s your cup of tea tickets run between $10-$63 so if you save your $5 solo cup purchase from Friday and Saturday night ……well won’t you be in for a treat!

The second event is more of an outing that involves the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. First off if you have never gone to visit the domes then you really should and if you have then you need to go again because now until March 14 there is the Westward Ho model Railroad show. Let me say even if you are not that into trains it’s a sweet exhibit definitely worth going to! Heck you could throw it in your plans for Saturday morning/afternoon and still have plenty of time for other activities. For info and a justification of my paycheck visit, http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkConserva10116.htm.

As always its been a pleasure and until next time.

23 Skidoo

There’s a New Sheriff in Town

I hope that in the almost month and a half absence of this blog that it has not lost its readers, because if it has, my sweet new gig will be over in a hurry.  So as you read these words I would like to thank you in advance for keeping me employed in this less than perfect economy.

So before I take our “relationship” to the next level, that’s right were in a reader writer relationship, I’d like spend some time introducing myself so we can create the essential bond of trust necessary for any successful relationship.  Now why is this trust important? It all comes down to the fact that I’m going to be filling you in on the sweet, legal happenings of Marquette and the greater Milwaukee in the hope of you taking my suggestions and staying out of trouble. After all I do not care how smooth you think you are, but running into your Hall Director intoxicated and proceeding to tell them about your ex, although funny for your friends will not end well for you! Now back to me. I grew up in beautiful Burbank CA about 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles and led a pretty average life ice blocking, sledding for kids in warm climates, surfing, long distance cycling and overall getting into all sorts of tom-foolery and snickle-fritzing.  Now before I continue I will say this once and only once… if you leave a comment or response with the Nor-Cal word “hella” any where in it, I will be forced to ignore it!

Now you are probably asking yourself why would I leave beautiful Southern California and come to fabulous, FROZEN Milwaukee? Well its actually pretty simple. UCLA was too close to home, Berkley’s College of Engineering rejected me and Marquette has a Co-Op program, not to mention it’s just a superior institution to those liberal hippy colleges of the west coast.  Here at Marquette I am a Mechanical Engineering Major and will be starting my first co-op term with Bucyrus Int. this summer as an Industrial Manufacturing intern. I may even get to put some of the $80,000 I’ve spent so far to work, but lets not put the cart before the horse.

At this point I hope you have asked yourself two questions. One, why do I care what your major is and two what were they thinking when they gave a dyslexic, engineer a writing position? I know it makes about as much sense as expecting the philosophy department to reach a unified conclusion. Oh well the damage is done and all that’s left is to sit back and enjoy the ride that is our “relationship”.  On the other hand if I don’t call its not you, it’s me.

23 Skidoo

Finals

I hope you are all focused.  Like seriously, why are you reading this blog when you could be studying.  I guarantee you just checked your Facebook before this too.  So at a minimum– 30 minutes of wasted time, probably more like an hour before you finally get back to what you were supposed to be doing.

Nevertheless, I’m glad you’re reading this post… most likely one of my last one for the semester.  I’ve put it off long enough, now I gotta start studying for my exams.  I can completely understand why people get so stressed during this time.  There is just so much to accomplish in such a short time.  But what I don’t understand is the methods as to which some people handle it.  I hear students say all the time how they’re not going out on the weekend or how they plan on staying up until the wee hours of the morning to study.  Sure, do what you got to do so what has to be done gets done, but is 3 AM really the best time to do that?  I know I can’t focus that late and I definitely can’t focus at 10 on a Saturday night.

My strategy is simple.  Be as productive as I can when I’m actually doing work.  If I don’t need my computer to study, I’m not going to bring it with me.  Also, I do a lot better work at 11 AM than I do at 11 PM.   If I can get some solid studying done until about 7 or so Friday and Saturday night, I do see why I can’t still go out.

I hope you’re being assertive and asking yourself… why do I care how you study??  And I guess I have no response, besides why else would you be reading my blog?

I have no time for anything anymore.  Why are papers and projects always due the week before finals?  It prevents me from studying and prevents me from getting the other things I need to do done.  I seriously have had no time for laundry.  I’ve been wearing mismatched socks for like the last week and I really don’t know how my roommate would take it if I asked to borrow his.

Even though your weekend will be busy … there still are a few things going on around Milwaukee when you need that study break.  Specifically, Beach Night at the Bradley Center Friday night.  The Admirals will take on the San Antonio Rampage at 7.  The Boat Drunks (what a fantastic name for a band) are performing before and after the game.  Scalp tickets and you won’t have to pay more than $15.

With winter here, getting off campus is going to get tougher.  No reason to fret.  Take a break Friday with the Refugees.  Marquette Hall 200, 8 PM, Friday.  I went to a lot of these shows last year, but haven’t been to one yet this year.  It’s always a great time.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201094876195&index=1

Your last chance to catch the Bucks before break is Saturday night against the Raptors.  Other than that… Milwaukee is pretty dead this next week, I’m not gonna lie.  Most of the sites I peruse to find events have moved on.  Everyone is doing their “Best of the 2000s lists,” which I love reading considering it was the first decade most of us can really remember fully.  Most sites are doing it, but the best one I’ve seen so far is “11 points.”  Actually it’s always a funny site.

http://www.11points.com/

This next week is going to be weird for me.  I won’t see some of my closest friends for about 8 months.  I won’t ever live in the Residence Halls (technical term for dorms) anymore.  I’m more excited than anything to be living steps away from our Nation’s capitol next semester, but I’m not quite ready for this semester to end.  Its tough when I want to spend time with everyone, but know I should be studying.  Best of luck.

LEAVE TIGER ALONE!!!!!

Peace.

Weezer owned.  Sure they might have sold out a little bit since their debut album, but they sure haven’t forgotten their roots.  Like I said in the earlier blog, I wasn’t sure what type of crowd would be there.   Would it be a crowd there to see the old stuff, or would it be a pork and beans young crowd?  I felt like it was a perfect hybrid of the two… and Weezer understands this.

The best part about the concert was they understood what their hits were.  While their most recent CD is a step in the right direction, they only played 4 or 5 songs off it, surprisingly low for a promotional tour.  They did play quite a bit of their old stuff, including 90’s anthems like “My Name is Jonas,” and “Undone.”  They also threw in a couple fun covers, including MGMT and Lady Gaga.  While set list was a little predictable, River Cuomo wasn’t.  They guy was all over the place.

My favorite part about the night, ironically, was when we were leaving the concert.  My friend and I were crammed and trying to get out of the venue and realized we didn’t hear “El Scorcho,” our favorite song.  So we started singing the first couple of lines… before I knew it, a group of about 15-20 people were screaming El Scorcho in acapella.  Beautiful.

Besides Weezer, my weekend was pretty much ruined due to the Texas Longhorns stealing the Big XII title game.  Never have I ever been more broken after a sporting event than I was Saturday night.  To cap it off I was up until 4 finishing a project Sunday night.  Looking for a better week this week.

Really not much going on around the city this week.  Marquette plays Milwaukee University on Tuesday, our last home game before break.  I wouldn’t put any game past these guys after Saturday’s second half performance.  Let’s hope we can get our act together going into conference play.  By the way, I love the name Milwaukee University or University of Milwaukee.   UWM makes it seem like a sub-school to Madison.  Plus, everyone calls Madison, “Madison,” so why not call UWM, “Milwaukee?”

Another tip for finals/dead week.  If you’re feeling like you’re just staring at a book not getting anything accomplished… leave the library or wherever you’re studying.  Go take a breather, maybe take a 1 hour nap and start refreshed when you wake up.  Hopefully, it works for you as well as it worked for me.

Peace.

=w=

Alright so I’m going to Weezer at the Rave on Saturday.  And yes, I’m excited.  I’m excited because I grew up with Weezer.  When I was in middle school I was exposed to The Green Album and Pinkerton on a regular basis, and years later I still consider them to be two of my favorite CDs.  The problem is that Weezer has just sucked so much since their first two CDs that I’m not sure whether I should be excited for this concert.  I can say that pre-’99 Weezer is one of my favorite bands of all time, while at the same time I wouldn’t be disappointed if Weezer would have disappeared after the Y2K scare.  (Excluding Island in the Sun and Perfect Situation)  Am I being overly optimistic thinking that I will see a show where mid-90’s Weezer in their prime makes an appearance? I’m not sure.

What also concerns me is that when I tell people I’m going to the show, I get two different responses.  One being… “Dude, Weezer sucks.”  Which I can completely understand, because most fans know just the recent stuff.  If not that response, I typically get a response that I would not expect and really don’t understand.  Many people tell me, “Oh yeah, I love Beverly Hills.”  C’mon… Really? The song is horrid.  After listening to their new album a couple of times it only seems like they are digressing further and further from where they used to be.  I feel like few people here share my opinion.  Nevertheless, I’m excited for the show.  But with that may be where the problem arises.  Looking for advice on this very subject, I contacted a friend from back home who provided with me a very relevant quote.

“It’ll be fun if you’re a casual fan.  All the die-hard fans won’t have as much fun, because the casual ones always have the better time.  Casual fans can just get down, and usually have a better time anyways.  To them it’s a concert; to the others, it’s a show.  Which is the wrong attitude.”

That’s the attitude I’m going into this concert with.  I haven’t been to the Rave all year, and I’ve never had a bad time while there.  I need to worry less about what I want to hear, and just have fun.  Plus, Motion City Soundtrack is a great band and Jack’s Mannequin is one of my guilty pleasure bands. Don’t tell anyone I said that.

I actually found someone who shares my feelings and concerns…

http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/dont-let-go-12-great-weezer-songs-after-pinkerton,35603/

Tickets just went on sale for Kid Cudi on January 6^th.  Which is disappointing.  I will be nowhere near Milwaukee on the 6^th, just like many of you.  But looking ahead, that would definitely be the best weekend to make a rendezvous trip with your friends.  Not only is Cudi at the Rave, but Marquette plays Georgetown that night also.

It’s depressing to think about how little time we have left here.  Not only do we only have a few days remaining before finals, but also most of those days are dominated by time spent on exams and papers.  I have a full weekend planned, but in the back of my mind I always be thinking about the project I have due on Monday (or at least I should be.)  Saturday is dominated by sports.   Marquette game in the afternoon against NC State.  Which is our second to last home game before break, and the only real challenge until conference play.  Saturday night I’ll be posted up to watch the Husker’s shake up the BCS picture.

As far as the concert scene around Milwaukee, you might want to check out the Cactus Club.  It typically hosts smaller bands with a hardcore feel, and this week has two pretty good shows.  Milwaukee Indie band Farms in Trouble headlines Friday.  Also, the Rhymesayers label out of the Twin Cities is starting to take over the Midwest rap scene.  With already Atmosphere established as a legitimate artist, they have a few other groups adding to the empire.  Eyedea and Ablities will be at the Cactus Club Saturday.  I know you Minnesota kids have some pride, so think about this concert.  Also, Underoath will be at the Rave Saturday night.  Underoath is a super talented as is guaranteed to be a good concert.

Since coming back from break, winter is legitimately here.  Which means one thing… watch out for The North Face, Uggs, and black tights.  The one trend I do not get is the baggy shirt with tights.  Ok, that is far from the one trend I don’t get… I really don’t understand anything about fashion trends.  (After my last blog… I really feel like hating on things for a while.)

When not writing blogs, I’ll be in the library this week.  I have plenty to do before I can head to DC.  This next two weeks will be extra surreal for me because I won’t see any of these people for quite some time.  It’s going to feel weird being away from my closest friends for so long.    I’m mostly just bummed to be done with Biology and am going to miss that more than anything.  Anyways, I’m looking forward to the experience and need to make the most out of this next weekend.

That’s all for now… signing off with my favorite Weezer song of all time.  Look how young they looked…. Those sell-outs.

Peace.

My most sentimental blog yet… (sigh)

I had a GREAT Thanksgiving.  Eventful… not particularly.  Exciting… somewhat.  Ok, so my break was good, but that wasn’t what made it a GREAT Thanksgiving.  This year I just realized that I have a whole lot to be thankful for.  Like I am really, really lucky.  I catch a lot of breaks and am very fortunate to have what I have and get to do the things I get to do.

This summer, I had somewhat of a revelation of sorts, or maybe just my outlook and realized life’s short and I need to live it to the fullest everyday.  Since then, my life has been near perfect.  I live life one day at a time, do what I feel is the right thing to do, and have fun everyday.  This break I looked back and realized that I consistently have great days; I love my family, friends and I just love my life right now.  Pretty sentimental, I know… but I hope your Thanksgiving was just as great.

It was fun to see friends and do the things we do.  But now we’re back, back to the grind, back to school, and back to schoolwork.  Finals are near approaching and your last chance to do things around Milwaukee with your friends before Christmas are fast approaching.

So Marquette Basketball… we might actually have a decent team.  Picking up two big wins last week and about pulling off another last night, we looked pretty good.  I’m not even close to getting on the “Marquette is a legit contender” bandwagon, but we proved we could compete last week.  But, just as I was getting excited, no home games this week.  That doesn’t mean you can’t head down to the Bradley Center anyways.  Admirals games are a blast.  They are in town Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  I guarantee if you scalp tickets you won’t pay more than $15 and the game will be definitely worth it.

If Indie movies are your thing… http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/events/35-shots-of-rum,139460/

Check it… I really don’t know what else to say about it.  UWM has had movies all year and the Onion wrote an article about this one.  Cheap night, might make a good date.  30 Maryland bus would take you right there.

I’m pumped for Weezer this Thursday.  I hope they play more Green and Blue Album, and Pinkerton and less to none of the new stuff.  I know this an unrealistic wish, but I’m still excited for the show.  This is my first Rave concert of the semester and probably my last.

MUSG’s Night of Chocolate is this Wednesday.  All the chocolate you can eat for $8.  Tickets are on sale in the Brooks Lounge.  Free Comedy Sportz tickets are available for Saturday, Dec.  5 and free tickets to A Christmas Carol at the Pabst for Sunday.  Sign up in the Brooks Lounge.

Things are going to start to get real stressful real soon.  Now for my one tip.  Next weekend, sit down for a half hour or so and lay out a 2 week gameplan.  Like how much you need to study for each final, when you can study, your priorities for each day.  Be sure to include doing laundry, working out, fun things, etc.  You won’t be able to follow your schedule exactly, but it’s a good tool to gage what you still need to do.  Plus, it feels great crossing off the last thing.

Good luck with all your studying.  Remember you have so much to be thankful for… so act like it.

Peace.

Flying by…

My feelings on the first semester have officially gone from “Wow, this semester is going by fast,” to “Where in the wide, wide world of sports did first semester go?” in like 10 minutes.  Seriously… August seems like it was just weeks ago.  I was looking forward to coming back to school so much this summer and had so many expectations for the year that I’m practically at a loss for words.  I’ve been having a great year… So many memories, experiences, friends, weekends, weeknights, etc.  But at the same time, I feel like I haven’t done anything.  For me especially, with being gone next semester, I need to make the most of the little time I have left this semester.  I’m sure you feel the same way.  It’s really mind-blowing to think about how little time you spend in the “prime of your life.”

 

Thanksgiving break is next week, and it’s a very welcomed hiatus.  I’m just flat tired of schoolwork.  I haven’t been home yet, and I’m starting to get cranky.  I think people are starting to notice.  I’m excited to spend time with my family and with my hometown friends.

 

I had a buddy call me yesterday and inform me that we’re breaking in my friend’s parents’ new house with a Wednesday night potluck and rage-fest.  I couldn’t turn that down.  Everyone has his or her own Thanksgiving traditions and I’m sure you’re excited to get moving on yours.  My family is headed to the great state of Nebraska for Thursday’s festivities and the rest of the nights are dedicated to my friends.

 

Enough about me… back to Milwaukee.  Like I’ve mentioned a couple times in previous posts, basketball is back in Milwaukee.  Marquette looks… well all right.  Our success rides on how deep this team is or isn’t.  Either way I can guarantee we’ll lose some games we should win and we’ll sneak a couple away from better teams.  I went to the Bradley Center Monday night to actually watch the Bucks.  Brandon Jennings is legit.  The kid is 5 days older than me and really makes me ponder what I have done with my life thus far.  Not only is he ballin, but I’m hearing good things off the court too.  I read an article about his charity and service, I heard he lives modestly, and I also heard he drives a Prius (Ok, I made that last one up.)  But seriously, Jennings is exactly what Milwaukee needs.

 

Friday night, Late Night is hosting the Spelling Bee, 9 pm in the Weasler.  There will be prizes for audience members, too!  Show some hall pride and root on your own hall’s contestant.  LMFAO and Shwayze are at the Rave Saturday night.  Guaranteed to be a great show and definitely a party.  Shwayze is one of my favorites and I’m torn whether to go to the concert, the basketball game, or watch my huskers take down another Big 12 foe.  Along with another Golden Eagle game, you should have plenty of things to do this Weekend.  Like I said, you don’t have much time left in first semester, so be sure to make something of it.  Get out to that restaurant you’ve wanted to try or just make time to do something different.

 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving break with family and friends.  I’ve personally have always thought Thanksgiving was overrated, but that’s another rant for another day.

 

Peace.

 

 

The kid can Ball.

Considering This Economy…

A couple of my friends made the observation that we were all in a rut as far as weekends go.  We were doing the same things week in and week out, and while I was having a blast doing so, I needed to escape.  I was in complete support of an event off the beaten path, something a bit out of the ordinary.

Saturday night started like most Saturday nights, except around 11 PM we rolled about 15 people deep to Comedy Sportz on 1^st Street. A couple bus rides and 20 minutes later, I paid only $5 for an hour of improv comedy.  Can’t beat those prices in this economy.   There are shows at 7:30, 10, and midnight on Saturday nights.  We of course went to the “uncensored” midnight performance.  It was great.  I did competitive improv in high school and have always been a fan.  While the raunchiness provides some cheap laughs, uncensored improv is the way improv comedy should be done.  Censorship in improvisation only detracts from the performance and these guys can really perform.  It was a great time and definitely something I suggest.

By the way… I love this phrase, “especially in this economy.”  I can almost hear you Sconnies dropping a “5-4 isn’t really that bad for the Pack, especially in this economy.”   Or over Christmas break when I have to tell my Dad my GPA was actually pretty good when you take into account this weak economy.

Like I said earlier, P.O.S., my new favorite attempt at liking underground rap music is at The Rave Wednesday.  The only problem is, he’s not on the Rave’s schedule.  I don’t understand.  A.V. club Milwaukee has listed him at one of their favorites for the week, but Ticketmaster and the Rave have no record.  http://bit.ly/1UgDLf Either way, I’m going to try to go.  When I think American music, I think C.C.R.  Lead vocalist, John Fogerty is at the Riverside Thursday night and would be a fun show.

Marquette Basketball this Tuesday at the Bradley Center.  It’s easy to look past these teams, but you truly never know.  Consider it a one game season.  Get out a support the squad.

Because I’m currently obsessed with inserting videos into this blog, I’m going to sign off with my favorite new band.  Excuse me if I’m a little late to the bandwagon on Phoenix, but I just heard them this weekend, and love their CD.

Enjoy.

Peace.