Random Sputterings: 12/28/2001

[elSicomoro]

Watching TV: VH-1 is doing their whole shindig with all the Behind the Musics and Heavy Metal Day and whatever...and I'm such a sucker for that shit.

So, I'm watching the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock right now. It's like a flashback for me...all the metal and grunge bands from back in the day. Seeing Ministry at #62 and Soundgarden at #14 made my day.

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Just got all my hair cut off. Well, about 3 inches or so. As I mentioned in the CD thread, I had hair that looked damned near like the fro of Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode). Now I look normal...as normal as I can be.

I go to this little salon across the street from my apartment complex. In the past year, I've probably been over there 4 times...yet they know who I am when I walk in. I like that sense of familiarity.

The job hunt: I'm so familiar with it now, that it's almost like a game. Playing phone tag with HR people and recruiters. Thinking about the line that is going to make a company fall in love with your cover letter and resume. Making my daily rounds on the job sites.

Of course, I would prefer NOT to be familiar with all this malarkey.

Sports: I've heard of fickle fans before, but this city is ridiculous, particularly when it comes to the Eagles. One minute, the fans are drunk over Super Bowl thoughts (which will not happen), the next day they demand the head of Andy Reid (which should not happen).

When in the hell did the Cardinals sign Tino Martinez? Jesus...I HAVE been living in a void. And where on earth did the Mets get their cash from? Mo Vaughn? Alomar? Now maybe Juan Gonzalez?

Rams...no need to speak of the greatness. Although, I will be sad to see the Bears and Eagles fall in the playoffs.

Speaking of the Rams, they have won 6 Super Bowls in my current run on Madden 2002...heh.

I am a huge hockey fan, yet I have been completely clueless on the Blues and Flyers this year. Just haven't been following the NHL like I should.

2002 should be an exciting sports year. First, the Winter Olympics in February. I have a feeling this is going to be some tearjerker phenomenon, given that they are here in the States. Then, World Cup in May. I always hold hope for an American shocker. I'm also a fan of Cameroon...I liked watching them in the '94 Cup as underdogs. Problem is, I would assume that the games will either be on at weird times, or on tape delay (since the games are in S. Korea and Japan).

The Aftermath of the Holidays: So, did everyone have a good holiday? Everyone get what they wanted? The only think I asked for was Madden 2002 for PS1, which I got. (Whoohoo!)

I got several gift certificates this year, which was unusual. Wound up adding 5 CDs to my collection along with FIFA 2002. The most unusual gift was a Jim Edmonds bobble-head doll from my mother.

Quick quips: You know how people always tell you to be yourself? What if you are a natural-born asshole?

I'm glad the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took over the Philadelphia School District...mainly b/c it just pisses so many people off.

That'll do for now.