Sunday, October 28, 2007
Rocktober
In Denver being a sports fan is almost a prerequisite for residence and as such (or perhaps in spite of it) I consider myself a sports fan. I'm not a sports fanatic, and I don't pretend to know everything about everything, but I enjoy watching most spectator sports.
As you know, the Colorado Rockies won entrance into the World Series a couple of weeks ago after a remarkable winning streak. Everyone was calling their success "destiny," including me, but I also said all along that they weren't capable of winning it all. However, even my lack of illusion about the success of our homegrown team has not kept me from the hype about the Rockies. At the risk of sounding like a fair weather fan (which I don't consider myself to be), I have watched more baseball in the last month than I have in the last five years. I like baseball, I even enjoy watching it on TV unlike a lot of fans, but these last three games have been such heart-breakers that I can hardly stand the idea of watching tonight's game. I even considered skipping it in the hopes that it might make the difference to the Rox, but like most obsessions my current obsession with Rockies baseball is not to be cured at this late juncture. And, so, yet again and for the last time I will settle in for the evening with a wad of gum and clench my jaw as the Rox inevitably hand the Sox the Series--in Denver. I'm not sure what is more heart-breaking: the Rox losing in a sweep, or the fact that the Sox are winning it in the Mile High City; I just wish they'd waited 'til they got back home to take it away.
As you know, the Colorado Rockies won entrance into the World Series a couple of weeks ago after a remarkable winning streak. Everyone was calling their success "destiny," including me, but I also said all along that they weren't capable of winning it all. However, even my lack of illusion about the success of our homegrown team has not kept me from the hype about the Rockies. At the risk of sounding like a fair weather fan (which I don't consider myself to be), I have watched more baseball in the last month than I have in the last five years. I like baseball, I even enjoy watching it on TV unlike a lot of fans, but these last three games have been such heart-breakers that I can hardly stand the idea of watching tonight's game. I even considered skipping it in the hopes that it might make the difference to the Rox, but like most obsessions my current obsession with Rockies baseball is not to be cured at this late juncture. And, so, yet again and for the last time I will settle in for the evening with a wad of gum and clench my jaw as the Rox inevitably hand the Sox the Series--in Denver. I'm not sure what is more heart-breaking: the Rox losing in a sweep, or the fact that the Sox are winning it in the Mile High City; I just wish they'd waited 'til they got back home to take it away.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Calling
I am proud to live in a country where I'm allowed--expected--to vote. I was more informed on candidates and issues at age 10 than my parents were, so when I turned 18 I was beyond excited to be able to cast my vote and I have never missed an election since.
With all the craziness surrounding the '08 Presidential election in addition to our own municipal election here in Denver next week my phone has been ringing off the hook. It only took my answering a call once, interrupting the caller by saying, "yes, I'm already voting yes on A-I, thanks for calling" *click* to know what to avoid in the future. The calls all show up on caller I.D. as coming from (000) 000-0000, which makes them fairly easy to ignore effectively.
While I was in Nicaragua--with no phone access--I came home to five voice mails all from candidates or campaigns. This morning I slept late (I'm on vacation okay?!) and while I was still sleeping, within 20 minutes of each other, I received five calls from that telling number, (000) 000-0000. I didn't bother to answer any of the calls because I've actually already filled out my absentee ballot for the municipal election next week, and I already know who I'm pulling for in the Democratic primary--I don't need to be sales pitched. But, I have to say that calling five times in such a short amount of time is quite brazen, in my opinion. I mean, that's the kind of thing that could actually reverse psychology on me, it could actually force me to vote against whatever they were pitching me on. That is, of course, if I weren't so stubborn in my political beliefs.
By the way, Denver residents: be sure to vote YES on Issues A-I on your ballot this year!
With all the craziness surrounding the '08 Presidential election in addition to our own municipal election here in Denver next week my phone has been ringing off the hook. It only took my answering a call once, interrupting the caller by saying, "yes, I'm already voting yes on A-I, thanks for calling" *click* to know what to avoid in the future. The calls all show up on caller I.D. as coming from (000) 000-0000, which makes them fairly easy to ignore effectively.
While I was in Nicaragua--with no phone access--I came home to five voice mails all from candidates or campaigns. This morning I slept late (I'm on vacation okay?!) and while I was still sleeping, within 20 minutes of each other, I received five calls from that telling number, (000) 000-0000. I didn't bother to answer any of the calls because I've actually already filled out my absentee ballot for the municipal election next week, and I already know who I'm pulling for in the Democratic primary--I don't need to be sales pitched. But, I have to say that calling five times in such a short amount of time is quite brazen, in my opinion. I mean, that's the kind of thing that could actually reverse psychology on me, it could actually force me to vote against whatever they were pitching me on. That is, of course, if I weren't so stubborn in my political beliefs.
By the way, Denver residents: be sure to vote YES on Issues A-I on your ballot this year!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Random
Random is the word to describe a lot about my life right now: randomly deciding to post on my blog. Randomly deciding when to work. Randomly choosing to go on a random vacation to a random country. Yes, random really is the most perfect adjective for my life.
While taking my random vacation (10 whole days off!) to a random country (Nicaragua) I got a not-so-random illness. No, I didn't drink the water, but I did manage to catch a nasty cold/flu/infection of some kind. And, of course, it happened on my first full day away from home. Being sick definitely put a damper on my trip, but the tropical depression that settled in over much of Central America and the rain that came along with it--the likes of which I've never seen before--took care of the rest. I was there visiting a good friend from college who has a beautiful house featuring all the comforts of home, including air conditioning, high speed Internet and cable TV so all was not lost, just somewhat washed away with the rain.
I can't really say that Nicaragua was on the top of my list of places to visit, but I can honestly say now that I'm SO glad I went and not just because the rum is the best I've ever tasted. The few pictures I managed to snap during the rain breaks are posted on my Flickr page, so check 'em out if you get a chance.
While taking my random vacation (10 whole days off!) to a random country (Nicaragua) I got a not-so-random illness. No, I didn't drink the water, but I did manage to catch a nasty cold/flu/infection of some kind. And, of course, it happened on my first full day away from home. Being sick definitely put a damper on my trip, but the tropical depression that settled in over much of Central America and the rain that came along with it--the likes of which I've never seen before--took care of the rest. I was there visiting a good friend from college who has a beautiful house featuring all the comforts of home, including air conditioning, high speed Internet and cable TV so all was not lost, just somewhat washed away with the rain.
I can't really say that Nicaragua was on the top of my list of places to visit, but I can honestly say now that I'm SO glad I went and not just because the rum is the best I've ever tasted. The few pictures I managed to snap during the rain breaks are posted on my Flickr page, so check 'em out if you get a chance.
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