I like lists. I frequently think about what I like better than what and why. I'll probably put quite a few lists on here, for no better reason than to have it somewhere that I can reference. With that said, here are my top ten favorite musical artists:
1. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers/The Refreshments
2. Nickel Creek
3. Ben Harper
4. Jack Johnson
5. Muse
6. Dave Matthews Band
7. Incubus
8. O.A.R.
9. Maxwell
10. Better than Ezra
Close but no cigar: Coldplay, Anna Nalick, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones, Paolo Nutini, Kalai, Amos Lee, A Fine Frenzy, Shiny Toy Guns, Death Cab for Cutie, Pearl Jam, Led Zepplin, The Doors, Elvis, Journey, Snoop Dogg, Jurassic 5, Kanye West, John Legend, Musiq Soulchild, Toni Tone Tony, Raphael Saadiq, Live, Bob Marley, Elliot Smith, Keane, Sarah Mclaughlin, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Paramore, Flyleaf, Creedence, Van Morrison, Aaliyah, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Al Green, Josh Groban, Remy Shand, Sade, Chicago, Bon Jovi, Violent Femmes, Allison Krauss, Cindy Thompson, Deana Carter, Johnny Cash, Rascal Flatts, Alice in Chains, Coheed and Cambria, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, System of a Down, Primus, Tool, Ugly Kid Joe, and so many others I just can't think of now. Yay
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Things that make you go hmm....
Using Stumble (I love using it...get it if you don't already have it) I found the below. Found it pretty profound
The Charlie Schulz Philosophy
(This is marvelous!! Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect.)
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.
You don’t have to actually answer the questions….just ponder them.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the ‘headliners’ of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But, the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.< /FONT>
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think o f five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..the most money…or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.
Pass this on to those people w ho have made a difference in your life, like I did.
”Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!’
The Charlie Schulz Philosophy
(This is marvelous!! Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect.)
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip.
You don’t have to actually answer the questions….just ponder them.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the ‘headliners’ of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But, the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.< /FONT>
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think o f five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..the most money…or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.
Pass this on to those people w ho have made a difference in your life, like I did.
”Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!’
Friday, January 9, 2009
Top 10
At work today my boss sent out a fun survey for us to do where we filled out our 5 favorite from a certain category. I though it would be fun to jot down some top 10 lists here and there. So, I'll start with what should be the easiest one, movies.
10. Troy (mmm...Brad Pitt)
9. Forrest Gump (Jenny!)
8. What Dreams May Come (visually stunning, tear)
7. Dumb and Dumber (best comedy ever, still laugh every time)
6. Gladiator (another guy show, but with more meat)
5. The Princess Bride (classic)
4. Dark Knight (although not a big fan of Batman, the Joker makes this one)
3. 300 (ultimate guy show)
2. Braveheart (still love it, may even be #1)
1. Lord of the Rings Trilogy (it's just one REALLY long movie)
That was actually harder than I thought. Just missed the cut: Edward Scissorhands, Juno, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Ironman, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, 12 Monkeys, The Crow, Rudy, Brian's Song, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist...and some more I can't think of now.
10. Troy (mmm...Brad Pitt)
9. Forrest Gump (Jenny!)
8. What Dreams May Come (visually stunning, tear)
7. Dumb and Dumber (best comedy ever, still laugh every time)
6. Gladiator (another guy show, but with more meat)
5. The Princess Bride (classic)
4. Dark Knight (although not a big fan of Batman, the Joker makes this one)
3. 300 (ultimate guy show)
2. Braveheart (still love it, may even be #1)
1. Lord of the Rings Trilogy (it's just one REALLY long movie)
That was actually harder than I thought. Just missed the cut: Edward Scissorhands, Juno, Knocked Up, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Ironman, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, 12 Monkeys, The Crow, Rudy, Brian's Song, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist...and some more I can't think of now.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Scatterbrain
It's been a while since I last posted, and I've been thinking about things to post for a while now. Since I can't think of any ONE good thing, I'll just throw down some thoughts:
- The current NCAA Div 1 football system is royally screwed up. To steal the words from my buddy McKay, it's silly to crown a national champion based on people's opinions and computers. They should just settle it on the field. This would be akin to crowning the heavyweight boxing champion because he's the most popular, not because he beat the best fighters.
- Although I despise the University of Utah football program and most of its fans, I'm happy they won. Not only because the BCS is broken (see above), but because it goes to show that the so called "little guys" may not be so little anymore. The fact that the MWC doesn't get an automatic BCS birth, and the Big East does, baffles me.
- I'm totally happy for my friend Joel and his wife Shannelle. They're expecting for the first time after trying for a while now. I'm confident that she'll be an excellent mother, and that Joel will adequate at times ;)
- I'm in love with my beautiful wife Jasmine. It's not even a little question lurking at all. I'm whipped beyond whipped. I'm very lucky to have found her. I'm also proud to announce that we're expecting our first child together. We're both elated, although she's a bit scared. The adventure begins...
- Christmas and New Year's Eve were great this year. Christmas is always good, but I pretty much hate NYE. To me it's depressing because for some reason, no matter how hard I try and avoid it, I wind up dwelling on the miscues from the year behind. This year was different. Not only did I have a fab year, but I didn't make it all about me. We took the Keaghan and the Kainoah to my friend's house where they have kids the same age as mine. It was a good time to watch how much fun they all had together.
- I'm fat. I'm uncomfortable in my own skin. I need to do something to change it. I always have a hard time with staying motivated. I'll be all pumped up for a few weeks, and then it just dwindles. I'm sure I'm like most people. I just need to pony up and join a gym and go with a friend. Through the years that's the most success I've had as far as staying motivated.
- I love Pepsi.
- I feel like I'm doing a disservice to my children by having another child. I'm afraid they'll feel neglected because no matter what, they'll never have the stability that the new baby will. It makes me sad, real sad.
- I miss my kids. For those who don't know, I have my kids 50% of the time. This just isn't enough. It's nice to have a break, but I want them all the time. That's selfish of me to say, but I do. I miss them when they're not with me, and that also makes me sad.
- My dog is awesome. She is a 5 month old Plott Hound named Harper. She weighs about 35 lbs now, and the breed standard is 50. I think she might break that.
- I can't wait to buy a house. Within the next few months we're going to seriously start looking at buying a house. I can't wait to not pay someone else's mortgage.
- I want to travel. I've got friends scattered around and I want to visit all of them. Not only to go spend time in a differnt place, but because they mean a lot to me. I miss spending time with them too.
- I have wonderful friends that all live close to me, and I better spend time with them before they move.
- If you haven't seen it already, go see Slumdog Millionare. It's an amazing story, told well, acted well, and is visually stunning. For those who don't know it's the story of an uneducated 18 year old who grew up an orphan, who falls in love at an early age, and who goes on India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionare. Well the night before he's to answer the last question for 20 million Rupees, he's arrested because they think he's cheating. The story follows how he knew all the answers. Well thought out. Go see it now.
- I want to meet Benjamin Button
- After watching Dark Knight again and again, Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker may be the best piece of acting...ever.
-fin
- The current NCAA Div 1 football system is royally screwed up. To steal the words from my buddy McKay, it's silly to crown a national champion based on people's opinions and computers. They should just settle it on the field. This would be akin to crowning the heavyweight boxing champion because he's the most popular, not because he beat the best fighters.
- Although I despise the University of Utah football program and most of its fans, I'm happy they won. Not only because the BCS is broken (see above), but because it goes to show that the so called "little guys" may not be so little anymore. The fact that the MWC doesn't get an automatic BCS birth, and the Big East does, baffles me.
- I'm totally happy for my friend Joel and his wife Shannelle. They're expecting for the first time after trying for a while now. I'm confident that she'll be an excellent mother, and that Joel will adequate at times ;)
- I'm in love with my beautiful wife Jasmine. It's not even a little question lurking at all. I'm whipped beyond whipped. I'm very lucky to have found her. I'm also proud to announce that we're expecting our first child together. We're both elated, although she's a bit scared. The adventure begins...
- Christmas and New Year's Eve were great this year. Christmas is always good, but I pretty much hate NYE. To me it's depressing because for some reason, no matter how hard I try and avoid it, I wind up dwelling on the miscues from the year behind. This year was different. Not only did I have a fab year, but I didn't make it all about me. We took the Keaghan and the Kainoah to my friend's house where they have kids the same age as mine. It was a good time to watch how much fun they all had together.
- I'm fat. I'm uncomfortable in my own skin. I need to do something to change it. I always have a hard time with staying motivated. I'll be all pumped up for a few weeks, and then it just dwindles. I'm sure I'm like most people. I just need to pony up and join a gym and go with a friend. Through the years that's the most success I've had as far as staying motivated.
- I love Pepsi.
- I feel like I'm doing a disservice to my children by having another child. I'm afraid they'll feel neglected because no matter what, they'll never have the stability that the new baby will. It makes me sad, real sad.
- I miss my kids. For those who don't know, I have my kids 50% of the time. This just isn't enough. It's nice to have a break, but I want them all the time. That's selfish of me to say, but I do. I miss them when they're not with me, and that also makes me sad.
- My dog is awesome. She is a 5 month old Plott Hound named Harper. She weighs about 35 lbs now, and the breed standard is 50. I think she might break that.
- I can't wait to buy a house. Within the next few months we're going to seriously start looking at buying a house. I can't wait to not pay someone else's mortgage.
- I want to travel. I've got friends scattered around and I want to visit all of them. Not only to go spend time in a differnt place, but because they mean a lot to me. I miss spending time with them too.
- I have wonderful friends that all live close to me, and I better spend time with them before they move.
- If you haven't seen it already, go see Slumdog Millionare. It's an amazing story, told well, acted well, and is visually stunning. For those who don't know it's the story of an uneducated 18 year old who grew up an orphan, who falls in love at an early age, and who goes on India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionare. Well the night before he's to answer the last question for 20 million Rupees, he's arrested because they think he's cheating. The story follows how he knew all the answers. Well thought out. Go see it now.
- I want to meet Benjamin Button
- After watching Dark Knight again and again, Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker may be the best piece of acting...ever.
-fin
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