March 31

Well, this is the last day of March - which is a shame. A shame because this month was filled with some of the best coupons I've ever had. You name it, there was a coup for it. And when the clock strikes 12:00am, they'll be expired. Goodbye money-saving, newspaper inserts. April's batch better be pretty damn impressive.

Today went splendidly. Drove around and scratched a few more errands off my list. Picked up Slumdog Millionaire and handed off a few songs to a friend (flash drives are fantastic). Continued working on the computer and, in the meantime, kept looking for NCAA Final Four/Championship game tickets. I should probably just stop. If you want to laugh just head to any ticket sale websites or eBay. Just look at the average price of some of these tickets, especially any that are in the 200 or 100 level. Wubble-U, Oh, Wubble-U.

I'm starting to get a little excited for the beginning of the 2009 MLB season. I know our Tigers are hurting (figuratively and literally), but I'm looking on the bright side. And by bright side, I just hope we can get some consistent pitching this year.

Can't wait for this weekend. I know there are a few activities planned for the city, so I may get a few friends together and head down. N.E.R.D. free concert. Why not?

Fly or die,
B

March 30

Scibidy whop-bop doo.  Huh?  That's the sound my heart is making at this time.  Why?  Well, you fancy medical folks would probably call it a heart arrhythmia.  I say you don't know what you're talking about.  Just because I've been experiencing dizziness and passing out at random times today doesn't really prove anything.  It just means I'm in love...with my auto insurance rates.  Hahaaaaaa...

No, not really.  Truth be told my heart is fairly healthy (knock on wood) and I despise my current auto insurance.  OK, I don't despise it; I'd just rather it pay for itself.

There is no point what-so-ever to this post.  I'm so tired I'm just making stuff up.  Slumdog Millionaire is out tomorrow and I liked it so much, I think I'll buy it.  Peter, Bjorn & John's new CD will be released, too.  May have to test that one out first...

30 Rock,

B

March 29

Ladies and gentlemen...WE'RE GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR!!! Michigan State controlled the tempo and the game earlier today - at least that's what they say - and defeated #1 seeded Louisville, 64 - 52. Now it's on to Detroit and UConn. I'm currently looking for tickets...and it's not going well. I very badly want to go to these games and am willing to spend the money, but not the prices that are currently being listed. I mean...really? You're going to charge that much? Really? (Use your imagination on the prices I'm talking about.)

In other outstanding news, I headed to Laura's after work to hang out with some peeps. She cooked an amazing roast and I was lucky enough to make it there for slightly nuked left-overs. Mmmm...sooooo good. Dennis Rodman is out of control. Celebrity Apprentice was on and all I wanted to see was "The Worm" grab rebounds. Instead he just drank. A shame...

Spartans be ballin' in Detroit,
B

March 28

Another busy day...or at least it started out that way.  I had a few things planned and every one of them fell through for the night.  Snap.  Ended up watching the best game of the tournament thus far in Villanova vs. Pittsburgh which was won, literally, in the last second.  Watch SportsCenter and you'll see what happened.  And even better, my dog came through again.  Yeah, 'Nova.  Now we'll see what happens tomorrow.  As for tomorrow, I really don't care who comes out of the North Carolina vs. Oklahoma match.  All my attention will be on MSU and Louisville.  I'm conflicted...my bracket has Louisville going to the Final Four, but I'm pulling for the Spartans to get to Detroit.  So, I guess whatever happens in that game is fine.  Haha...I lied.  I WANT STATE TO WIN!!!  Damn, tomorrow can't come soon enough.

Broken nose means it's mask time,

B

March 27

WHEW. A close one tonight, but Michigan State got the win after going on a 12 to 2 scoring run in the final 3:00. Final result: MSU - 67, KU - 62. The Spartans trailed by as much as 13 in the first half, but came out playing suffocating defense for the second. Sunday we have Louisville...

Say it sexy,
B

March 26

Another day in front of a computer screen. I had a chance to catch the games periodically. Unfortunately, one of my final four picks went down (Memphis). Luckily I only had them going that far, while others in my pool had them - or other teams (see: Duke) - going to the championship game. Basically, it means I'm still in the running. WOOO!!! I'm a little bit tired and a little bit hungry. I think I'll get some foods and pass out. Michigan State tomorrow night. Watch out.

Wake up,

B

March 25

This hit the internet today, and frankly, that's all I need to post. The Arcade Fire's song makes it even more amazing. Folks, I am pumped.

Consider it your debt repaid,
B

March 24

I like showers. Just wanted to say that up front. Nothing like a nice, early shower to get you ready for the day. Refreshing.

No more 'MF' in Doom.

Doom's Born Like This came out today, along with The Decemberists' new album. Not too bad for a Tuesday. I'll admit that I haven't been looking as hardcore at the CD releases as of late. Nice change of pace over all the movies that come out around this time. In fact...I think Slumdog Millionaire is coming to DVD next week. Great flick. Gots to get it.

Working in AE again today. Just trying out a few things and getting a little more accustomed to some of the Evolution content. Ink bleeds are fun reveals.

LupE.N.D. seems to be cancelled. VERY sad trombone. Lupe Fiasco still plans on releasing 2 albums this year, just not sure what the second will be. Also, The Great American Rap Album is now known as We Are Lasers.

The name of the game is lightworks,
B

March 23

It's almost time to pay off the credit card again. I'm looking so forward to it. No, not really. Money is a thing at this point in time and I don't enjoy spending it. But we're all forced to. So the way I look at it, if I am going to spend money, might as well pay with a credit card so as to build said credit; And as long as I pay that off on time, I should be golden. And that's where we're at today. Finishing up one more project and then it's time to test out my beautiful voice for all to hear. Haha. No, but really, I hope my microphone works. Ehhh...

Mean Mr. Mustard,

B

March 22

Let me just say this...the Pistons are terrible on Sundays. It would probably have helped if half of our starters weren't injured, but you can't help that. I feel sorry for Antonio McDyess. He seriously seems like the only one who's trying out there at times. I'm putting this in print, though. IF (and it may be a long "if," if we can't get healthy) we can weasel our way back into the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference; and IF the Orlando Magic continue at their current pace and get the third seed, we have a good chance of making it passed the first round of the playoffs. After that...well, who knows; But Detroit needs to work for that 6th seed at this point. Baby steps.

Happy Birthday to Chadwick Ortiz today. I couldn't make his party last night, and that sucked. It sucked major. I guess I'll owe him a lil' bit of something when he gets back into town.

State won today. Very cool, although a bit closer than I would have liked. The bracket is still holding up well.

It's not too late right now, and I enjoy that. I will be eating a midnight snack very soon. Mmmm...midnight nutritional indulgance.

Don't let me down,
B

March 21

OK, this is getting ridiculous.  I've got to start posting these things earlier.  As it were, I didn't today.  Again.  I'm sorry for the lameness of a "post" (if you can even call it that) that was March 20.  It was a late night and I was exhausted.  It's a late night again tonight, but I'm not as exhausted.  That's either really cool, or really uncool because I may be up longer than I wanted to be.  The computer caught me by surprise again.  COOOMPUUUUTEEERRRRRR!!! (Screaming; On knees, face up, with both fists pounding at the heavens.)  On the bright side of things, I'm almost finished with some video work and will hopefully have time - sooner than later - to put together a 30 sec. screen test.  I have no idea what I'm going to "tutorialize" and if I even have a good enough microphone to make it sound decent.

Nextly, my NCAA bracket is holding up nicely.  In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm winning a couple pools as of the end of today.  If it wasn't for Wake Forest, I'd be in tip-top, sweet 16 shape (I had them losing in that round anyway).  Michigan lost to Oklahoma today, but that wasn't much of a surprise.  Still, kudos to them for making it passed the first round.  My Spartans play freakin' USC tomorrow at 5:00pm.  That wasn't an intimidated "freakin' USC" as much as it was a "I can't stand freakin' USC."  Seriously...we better win tomorrow.  I know the beauty of this tournament is the single game elimination, but we better WIN tomorrow.

9.9.09 is going to be a wonderful day.  Yes, I am going to pre-order the $249.99 bundle.  Yes, the price is insane.  Yes, I love the Beatles.  No, I don't give a damn about the price.  No, seriously, I don't give a damn about the price.  STOP BUGGING ME ABOUT THE PRICE!  IT'S THE FREAKIN' BEATLES!!!  Sorry.  Got a little carried away, there.  Just know I love you and I would never pull a Chris Brown to your face. (Too soon?)

I got blisters on me fingers,

B

March 20

I am going to sleep SO good tonight.  Passing out now.

Goodnight, sleep tight,

B

March 19

I woke up this morning and started running some errands. That awesomeness lasted a few hours and I then headed to Brandon's to start enjoying the first day of March Madness. I'll be honest with you, up to this point, my bracket is holding up pretty well. Then again, so is a lot of other people's as well. I love me some NCAA basketball tourney. Hopefully Michigan State can make a decent run. They play tomorrow night and I WILL be watching. Michigan played an entertaining game today and won (although they tried to lose it at the end). What else. Oh yeah, my sister called and told me it's more than likely down to Michigan State and the University of Redlands as her choice of graduates school. It's her decision to make, so we'll see what happens.

Go green, go white,
B

March 18 [B]

So...excited.

Well I can't think of a better way to start the second part of a blog post. I mean, how cool is that? Seriously, I can remember being read that book when I was knee-high to a duck. I mentioned this in a previous post, but the fact that Spike Jonze headed this film makes me all the more hyped.

Today was spent working on a couple FCP projects and doing laundry. I got a text from Rhett concerning Digital Juice, too. Not too much is known right now, but I will be needing to do a screen test when time allows it. Hopefully soon. I'm excited.

You know what else I'm excited about? THIS!!! Bradley Thibaut mentioned this to me a couple of weeks ago. I know the news has been out for a while, but it was the first that I had heard of it. I don't currently own any version of Rock Band or Guitar Hero...but that is going to change on 9.9.09. Not only is that ballin', but apparently news broke last week that The Beatles: Rock Band will feature "stuff that has never been heard, never been released." That last quote was from Dhani Harrison. So, there you have it. If being able to sing and play along with songs from The Beatles catalog isn't enough of a selling point, the prospect of being the first to hear never before released/heard Beatles songs should get you. Like I said...I'm buying. No if's, and's, or but's on this one.

Take these broken wings and learn to fly,
B

March 18 [A]

Since I'm still up, here's a start for today's post.

Semicolons always seem to get a raw deal. I mean, they weren't enough of a colon to be a full on colon; Yet they aren't nothing. In fact, they're really just used to separate two like sentences or if you're listing things. It's the same job a period or a comma could do. That's probably why the semicolon is a period on top of a comma. Still, no one really knows when to properly use a it. I try, but I guarantee it's wrong half of the time I do it. I mean, if I were a semicolon I'd be pretty confused. Am I here to stop a thought and move on to the next, or to add a brief pause before continuing the same thought. Thank God I wasn't born a semicolon.

More to come later,

B