9.27.2007

Waiting, Watching the Clock

So I'm waiting patiently this morning for a repairman to look at my refrigerator. The other night, I realized that the freezer wasn’t sealing properly so many items aren't really staying frozen...Ahh the joys of home ownership. Since I've been waiting I decided to take an extra long walk this morning. I caught up with a few friends on instant messenger and worked for a bit on a project for work.

I love being at home, but I hate feeling of being trapped in multiple 4-hour windows. And these service companies set our expectations with a wide-open windows of time, just to show up right at the end or cancel during the waiting process. It happens all the time when you’re waiting on the cable guy or any sort of repair person/contractor. So here I am, sitting, waiting and watching the clock...

9.25.2007

Springer for Lester Lit

So here is how I spent my Tuesday post work cool down. I campaigned outside for Lester Lit for City Council. Now I’ve known Lester for a long time, but mainly in the capacity as my friend’s father. With that in mind though, when I left the office I wasn’t too keen on the idea of pressing the flesh with voters. But I was actually pleasantly surprised how interesting people watching spot to spend on a fall evening. And as an added bonus you really do learn about how the campaign/election process works in a city like Memphis. I spent a lot of time watching candidates, family members and staunch poll workers foam at the mouth with each potential person pulled into the church. I hope my presence made a difference for Mr. Lit. Hopefully though his celebrity endorsement, which you can see below will really push him over the edge:

9.03.2007

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc.).
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that's playing.
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button.
6. Don't lie and try to pretend your cool...because you're not.

Opening Credits:
Two Step: Dave Matthews Band

Waking Up:
Smile Like You Mean It: The Killers

First Day At School:
Silver Lining: David Gray

Falling In Love:
Steady As She Goes: The Racontuers

Fight Song:
Hands Down: Dashboard Confessionals

Breaking Up
Cold Water: Damien Rice

Prom:
Hey Jealousy: Gin Blossoms

Life:
Radio Free Europe: R.E.M.

Mental Breakdown:
Underwater: Death Cab For A Cutie

Driving:
Chain of Fools: Aretha Franklin

Flashback:
Total Eclipse from the Heart: Bonnie Tyler

Wedding:
Swallowed by the Sea: Coldplay

Birth Of Child:
Promises: Eric Clapton

Final Battle:
Tears of a Clown: English Beat

Death Scene:
Get In or Get Out: Hot Hot Hot

Funeral Song:
Dispatch the Troops: Matisyahu

End Credits:
All I Want: The Lighting Seeds