November 2007
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Aliens in America →
Do yourself a favor and watch an episode. I recommend all of them. The mascot one is especially good. And because it’s so good, it probably won’t be on beyond this year.
Conan's Strike Beard →
Even though I tape Conan every night, I haven’t really missed the show that much. Then I watched this video. And I missed it all over again. Also, I’m pretty sure the guy saying, “Ring Ring” in the background is a kid who was in my improv group in college. Small world.
A co-worker is playing Justin Timberlake at high volume. This is how you know it’s Friday afternoon here.
After closing a big account
My Boss: Good job!
Me: Thanks.
My Boss: You don't seem excited.
Me: (not excitedly) I'm excited.
My Boss: You're not excited about your job?
Me: I am! (hurriedly) Ok! Back to my desk!
The waiting game
Waiting is much of what I do. At work. Out and about. In general. I wait for prospects to get back to me. For the bus to come. For an email or a phone call. For a new post on a website. Since so much of my time is devoted to waiting, I kind of wish it were a little more exciting. You might think there was a point to this. Nope, just was on my mind.
Bed Soon
Going to bed now Sleep awaits me soon, you see Pillow soft, eyes shut
Winter
Dark and it’s just 4 The sky is black like squid ink Flourescent light rules
Learning at work is different from learning in a school setting. I just got briefed by my boss about some things I should’ve learned many months ago, but never bothered to ask about. I’ll never be tested about these concepts and chances are no one will ever really know if I fully understand them. I’m not sure I get them at this point. Like school, though, I’m finding I...
Reason #4,560 why I'd never make it as a comedy...
If Bobby Brown opened a restaurant back when he was popular, would it have been called, “It’s My Pierogi-tive”?
Work, in haiku form
Typing at my desk Wondering when day will end Bed would be nice now
A Thanksgiving haiku, I think
Sitting and eating Gravy, turkey, stuffing, all The guilt, it kills me
Me: We have to go to work tomorrow.
My Brain: So?
Me: You didn't like the vacation?
My Brain: Not really.
Me: You'd rather be at work?
My Brain: Sure would.
Me: You're dumb.
My Brain: Pot, meet kettle.
Me: I knew you were going to say that.
My Brain: We have so much in common.
I lurve this page. →
I’m home for Thanksgiving! I ran errands today: the bank, a haircut, going to the co-op and visiting Jon. I even did work in the morning! Now it’s time to sleep so I can be ready for all the crappy football tomorrow. Yipee!
“If one had gone to talk to a publisher in 1977 with a scenario for a...”
– William Gibson (via kottke)
“I’m sorry. The next car available is at 6:15. Would you like a limo?”
– Every car service in Manhattan has run out of cars to get to the airport and train station. Should be a fun commute tonight!
Me: It's 11 PM. We should start going to bed.
My Brain: Nah, you've got plenty of time to sleep.
Me: But we haven't started packing yet.
My Brain: Hey look, the Titans are coming back! This game is starting to get good!
Me: What about our health?
My Brain: Health is wealth!
Me: That doesn't make sense.
My Brain: ...
The Broncos are playing the Titans tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever been less excited for a Monday night game. Are you ready for some footzzzzzzzzz?
three brothers - one banjo →
Two of these dudes have beards. One plays banjo. How could it not be good?!
“How do I define history? It’s just one fucking thing after another.”
– Some kid in History Boys, proving that staying up last night to finish it was totally worth it and that I’m not rationalizing
Mr. Westbrook at your service →
The Eagles suck, but this guy’s still pretty darn good.
largehearted boy →
How does this man have time to find all these unbelievable things? In a very short time it’s become one of my favorites.
LAST NIGHT
Me: Seriously, let's go to bed. It's 2 AM.
My Brain: But you rented "The History Boys" and you should finish it so Netflix can send you a new video.
Me: Fine.
THIS MORNING
Me: I'm tired. That was a dumb idea.
My Brain: ...
I don't typically enjoy comics, but this tickles... →
Joseph Campbell or Joseph Conrad? This weekend I realized I didn’t know there was a difference. There is! One dude is into mythology and the other guy wrote a book they made me read in high school. I don’t get either of them.