I was having a discussion with my girlfriend about our old apartment and how we do/don't miss certain things. It made me realize all the things I miss about being in Kent. I can't say I really miss classes, homework or burning my arms cooking omelets at Eastway all the time. But I miss the people and the life there. And I almost wish I could get a second chance there.
When I was in Kent, I had an apartment with my girlfriend, Ashley, and for the most part, total control over my life and the ability to move around and do what I wanted. Now, I live back home with my parents. And it could be worse, I could have nowhere to go. But home life here isn't quite what I had before. I typically stay in my room because it's the only area I have control over what I watch or do.
I miss my friends in Kent. I miss a bunch of my Eastway peeps, who made it alright to work there even when the actual work sucked. It was nice knowing I had a bunch of people to talk to in class and at work. The possibility of going out was always there, even if I didn't take it as often as maybe I should have. And to be honest, I probably didn't make myself as social as I could have while I was in Kent, and that is a disappointment. Especially because while I talked to plenty of people at work or in class, I didn't become very close to anyone outside of those environments. And now that I'm at home, I don't have more than a couple people to really talk to about anything and everything. I got comfortable basing conversations on class and work that I never really learned a lot about the people I considered important. It's probably one of my main regrets.
But in the end, I still enjoyed my life at Kent and wish I could still be there. If only I knew then what I know now.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
VMAs
Even though everyone else and their cousin has given their thoughts on the MTV Video Music Awards, but I can't help but give my two cents' worth.
First, the big elephant in the room is, of course, Kanye West. His actions during Taylor Swift's speech cannot be defended, yet I've heard some people try. I've heard some people go so far as to say that Kanye showed courage defying social standards and standing up for what he obviously believed so strongly in. How can someone honestly call his actions courageous? His actions were simply immature and inappropriate. Thank God Beyonce showed so much class and gave Taylor her moment back. I was never a Beyonce fan before, and musically I'm still not. But I do have a new found respect for her.
ABC News reporter Terry Moran reported on his Twitter that President Obama even commented on the Kanye West incident, calling Kanye a "jackass." Moran has since deleted his tweet, stating that his conversation with Obama was off-the-record. An image of the tweet can be found at Media Cynic: http://www.mediacynic.com/blog/914091
I felt Taylor did a great job recovering from an incredibly awkward situation and performing her winning single. She didn't appear shaken at all and didn't react to what had just recently happened. Good job having poise under pressure.
Lady Gaga needs to learn there's a line between eccentric and just plain crazy. Britney may have gotten made fun of when she decided to marry K-Fed, but she didn't become a huge joke until she started to do things like shave her head and forget to wear clothes in public. Lady Gaga has passed that line and become a full-out joke. And maybe that's her goal, but if she wants her voice as a celebrity to ever mean anything, she needs to seriously reconsider her public image.
Pink's performance was crazy in a good way. If her concerts were like that, I'd consider going. Strange, but a show where you get your money's worth.
Why was Jay-Z shown several times coming in with a motorcade like he was the President? Way too much buildup for a simple performance. It felt like I was waiting for a performer in a main event wrestling match to show up. Just show him in the crowd and let him perform like everyone else.
First, the big elephant in the room is, of course, Kanye West. His actions during Taylor Swift's speech cannot be defended, yet I've heard some people try. I've heard some people go so far as to say that Kanye showed courage defying social standards and standing up for what he obviously believed so strongly in. How can someone honestly call his actions courageous? His actions were simply immature and inappropriate. Thank God Beyonce showed so much class and gave Taylor her moment back. I was never a Beyonce fan before, and musically I'm still not. But I do have a new found respect for her.
ABC News reporter Terry Moran reported on his Twitter that President Obama even commented on the Kanye West incident, calling Kanye a "jackass." Moran has since deleted his tweet, stating that his conversation with Obama was off-the-record. An image of the tweet can be found at Media Cynic: http://www.mediacynic.com/blog/914091
I felt Taylor did a great job recovering from an incredibly awkward situation and performing her winning single. She didn't appear shaken at all and didn't react to what had just recently happened. Good job having poise under pressure.
Lady Gaga needs to learn there's a line between eccentric and just plain crazy. Britney may have gotten made fun of when she decided to marry K-Fed, but she didn't become a huge joke until she started to do things like shave her head and forget to wear clothes in public. Lady Gaga has passed that line and become a full-out joke. And maybe that's her goal, but if she wants her voice as a celebrity to ever mean anything, she needs to seriously reconsider her public image.
Pink's performance was crazy in a good way. If her concerts were like that, I'd consider going. Strange, but a show where you get your money's worth.
Why was Jay-Z shown several times coming in with a motorcade like he was the President? Way too much buildup for a simple performance. It felt like I was waiting for a performer in a main event wrestling match to show up. Just show him in the crowd and let him perform like everyone else.
Bad Weekend For Ohio Sports
This was a terrible weekend to be an Ohio sports fan.
The weekend started with a major showdown between Ohio State and SoCal that ended with OSU proving some sort of inability to finish games. The Buckeyes closed out last season blowing a late lead to Texas in the Fiesta Bowl with less than a minute remaining. Since then, fans have been hoping for a rebound by the '09 team. Instead, the Bucks started the season nearly blowing a lead to Navy. Intercepting the 2-point conversion probably saved the Bucks in that game. That match alone was most likely a blow to the confidence of the fans at least. But Saturday's game only cemented the problem finishing games in the minds of many. OSU once again lost a game in the final minutes after seemingly dominating for 98% of the game.
Already, fans are starting to sour on Jim Tressel and his conservative "Tressel-ball" strategies. These are fans that have been loyal to JT since his victory in the '02 national championship. So now the question lies: how long with OSU put up with losing big games and not putting away opponents? Even small games aren't won by large margins anymore. Schools like Oklahoma, USC, Florida all win games by crazy margins several times a year. OSU doesn't even put away Indiana or Northwestern by such scores. Could the dagger be dangling above Tressel's head, or will OSU remain more loyal to him than their fanbase is at the moment?
On a local note, my alma mater, the Kent State Golden Flashes, lost their top offensive threat today. Running back Eugene Jarvis is out for the season with a lacerated kidney. In my opinion, Jarvis was cut from the same mold as San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles. Neither are the biggest dog in the fight, but they are both flat out amazing football players and can hold their own in any battle. It's a major blow to the Flashes. All the best to Jarvis as he recovers and I hope he can get a tryout in the NFL and maybe follow in Sproles' footsteps. The Flashes have been very successful lately in sending players to the NFL, and I hope he can be the next in line.
On Sunday, both the Browns and Bengals made the Monday morning highlight reels. Unfortunately, it was by giving up major plays. "All Day" Adrian Peterson broke off a huge second half run that torched the entire Browns defense in spectacular fashion. On top of that, the Bengals may have taken OSU's act and gone Pro with it. Leading in the final moments, Bengals fans had their hopes up that an opening day win was imminent. Kyle Orton's pass was nearly intercepted by Jonathon Joseph, but he landed out of bounds by inches. Orton's next pass hit Leon Hall's hands, bounced in the air and landed...in the hands of nearby Brandon Stokely. Stokely then took the pass 80+ yards to paydirt, winning the game with 10 seconds remaining.
After a lowly summer where the Reds once again sunk in the NL Central and the Indians drastically underperformed yet again, fans were asking "When does football start again?" After the Bengals and Browns' performances, we may be back to looking forward to baseball season sooner than we imagined.
The weekend started with a major showdown between Ohio State and SoCal that ended with OSU proving some sort of inability to finish games. The Buckeyes closed out last season blowing a late lead to Texas in the Fiesta Bowl with less than a minute remaining. Since then, fans have been hoping for a rebound by the '09 team. Instead, the Bucks started the season nearly blowing a lead to Navy. Intercepting the 2-point conversion probably saved the Bucks in that game. That match alone was most likely a blow to the confidence of the fans at least. But Saturday's game only cemented the problem finishing games in the minds of many. OSU once again lost a game in the final minutes after seemingly dominating for 98% of the game.
Already, fans are starting to sour on Jim Tressel and his conservative "Tressel-ball" strategies. These are fans that have been loyal to JT since his victory in the '02 national championship. So now the question lies: how long with OSU put up with losing big games and not putting away opponents? Even small games aren't won by large margins anymore. Schools like Oklahoma, USC, Florida all win games by crazy margins several times a year. OSU doesn't even put away Indiana or Northwestern by such scores. Could the dagger be dangling above Tressel's head, or will OSU remain more loyal to him than their fanbase is at the moment?
On a local note, my alma mater, the Kent State Golden Flashes, lost their top offensive threat today. Running back Eugene Jarvis is out for the season with a lacerated kidney. In my opinion, Jarvis was cut from the same mold as San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles. Neither are the biggest dog in the fight, but they are both flat out amazing football players and can hold their own in any battle. It's a major blow to the Flashes. All the best to Jarvis as he recovers and I hope he can get a tryout in the NFL and maybe follow in Sproles' footsteps. The Flashes have been very successful lately in sending players to the NFL, and I hope he can be the next in line.
On Sunday, both the Browns and Bengals made the Monday morning highlight reels. Unfortunately, it was by giving up major plays. "All Day" Adrian Peterson broke off a huge second half run that torched the entire Browns defense in spectacular fashion. On top of that, the Bengals may have taken OSU's act and gone Pro with it. Leading in the final moments, Bengals fans had their hopes up that an opening day win was imminent. Kyle Orton's pass was nearly intercepted by Jonathon Joseph, but he landed out of bounds by inches. Orton's next pass hit Leon Hall's hands, bounced in the air and landed...in the hands of nearby Brandon Stokely. Stokely then took the pass 80+ yards to paydirt, winning the game with 10 seconds remaining.
After a lowly summer where the Reds once again sunk in the NL Central and the Indians drastically underperformed yet again, fans were asking "When does football start again?" After the Bengals and Browns' performances, we may be back to looking forward to baseball season sooner than we imagined.
Friday, July 24, 2009
How To Save A Perfect Game
Like a perfect game itself isn't enough, White Sox centerfielder Dewayne Wise decided to make it a little more exciting by adding what could be one of the most clutch catches of the year, or maybe even MLB history. This is absolutely crazy:
Absolutely crazy! As much as I hate the White Sox, I gotta give this catch props, what a major play.
ANOTHER EDIT: Two videos were posted of Wise' amazing catch, and both were taken down by Major League Baseball. My question is: why?! Why is it wrong to want to see a replay of a highlight? Is it any worse than watching it on SportsCenter?
Absolutely crazy! As much as I hate the White Sox, I gotta give this catch props, what a major play.
ANOTHER EDIT: Two videos were posted of Wise' amazing catch, and both were taken down by Major League Baseball. My question is: why?! Why is it wrong to want to see a replay of a highlight? Is it any worse than watching it on SportsCenter?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Compliment Guys
These guys are awesome. I just saw this story and thought it was worth sharing.
In an era of negativity and uncaring towards others, I gotta say, these guys are pretty cool. It's one of those "breaths of fresh air" you hear about.
In an era of negativity and uncaring towards others, I gotta say, these guys are pretty cool. It's one of those "breaths of fresh air" you hear about.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
United Breaks Guitars
Musician Dave Carroll decides to fight United Airlines with song after their baggage handlers broke his $1,200 guitar and refused to repay him! This song may end up on my MP3 player. Catchy and hilarious.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
This Just In: Michael Jackson STILL Dead!
Ok, people. It's been two weeks. Michael Jackson's condition is not changing. It's not curable, it's permanent. He's dead. Guess who else is dead? Steve McNair, Billy Mays, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Karl Malden and Robert McNamara. And those are within about a week of MJ. Not that you'd be able to tell, there's little to no coverage about it. Oh, and the number of these other celebrities even accused of child molestation: 0. And yet MJ is the big tragedy. Maybe it's just me, but I'm tired of hearing breaking news every time a member of the Jackson family so much as sneezes.
I get it, he was a great musician and he died young. But really, if any other drug addicted "alleged" child molester died, would anyone want to give him any press? Heck, the little bit of press I hear over Steve McNair questions "How will we remember McNair? A Hall-of-Fame caliber QB, charitable man in his community, or just some gunned down, cheating SOB?" Really? Just because he was killed by his mistress, he's instantly a potential scumbag and everything he did for Nashville and Baltimore is tossed aside? Yet we praise Jackson, who was in the news multiple times for raping kids, had crazy behavior like hanging his kids over balconies, and is said to be addicted to multiple meds. But he's beloved by all.
It's not that I dislike MJ, but I think the amount of press we give him compared to all the other public figures that have died recently is ridiculous. A televised public funeral set in a major arena with celebrity performances and security detail so tight it cost the city of Los Angeles 4 MILLION DOLLARS?! Sorry folks, he's dead, and forever will be. It's time to move on.
Honestly, I'm half surprised Michael Jackson didn't sit up in the casket halfway through, jump out and start doing the Thriller dance with all his celebrity friends that showed up to this funeral. Part of me thought maybe it was just a huge ploy to promote his upcoming comeback concert tour, because no one REALLY deserves to have their death be such a public spectacle. Forget memorial, that was a circus.
I get it, he was a great musician and he died young. But really, if any other drug addicted "alleged" child molester died, would anyone want to give him any press? Heck, the little bit of press I hear over Steve McNair questions "How will we remember McNair? A Hall-of-Fame caliber QB, charitable man in his community, or just some gunned down, cheating SOB?" Really? Just because he was killed by his mistress, he's instantly a potential scumbag and everything he did for Nashville and Baltimore is tossed aside? Yet we praise Jackson, who was in the news multiple times for raping kids, had crazy behavior like hanging his kids over balconies, and is said to be addicted to multiple meds. But he's beloved by all.
It's not that I dislike MJ, but I think the amount of press we give him compared to all the other public figures that have died recently is ridiculous. A televised public funeral set in a major arena with celebrity performances and security detail so tight it cost the city of Los Angeles 4 MILLION DOLLARS?! Sorry folks, he's dead, and forever will be. It's time to move on.
Honestly, I'm half surprised Michael Jackson didn't sit up in the casket halfway through, jump out and start doing the Thriller dance with all his celebrity friends that showed up to this funeral. Part of me thought maybe it was just a huge ploy to promote his upcoming comeback concert tour, because no one REALLY deserves to have their death be such a public spectacle. Forget memorial, that was a circus.
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