Football is back in full swing. Week 2 of high school football (in Georgia) is now, college football is in week 3 (the first game was Valdosta State, before anyone else played), and the NFL just kicked off Thursday night, and will be in full swing this Sunday. Sure it's fun to watch the 2nd highest paid team (Detroit Tigers) swirl around .500 and just play average, but it's much better to watch football competitions between teams playing hard and keeping games interesting, especially in the beginning of the season when everyone is fresh.
I finally have internet at the house, which means much more Pandora, and much more Yahoo euchre. I'm incredibly excited that Mediacom has ESPN360, as I feel I may be able to catch a few Bobcat basketball games on the internet. I am really looking forward to seeing what Groce can do.
Other things I am looking forward to is being completely settled in to the place I live now. We have tv, internet, and everything we need. All that's left for me is to get a dresser and clean my room (clothes are just everywhere).
While I'm continuing this sporadic blog let me talk about a few things.
I will stay up late for any game that is like the UCLA - Tennessee game. With two big name schools playing in a close and exciting game, it is always worth staying up for, regardless of when I have to be up.
The similarities between the two schools I like and the two rivals of each school is quite scary. UM (Universirt of Michigan) vs. UM (University of Miami). Game time: 12:00 Noon. TV: ESPN2. TOSU (The Ohio State University) vs. TOU (The Ohio University - it says the on the diploma, of course, I don't have mind yet). Game time: 12:00 Noon. TV: ESPN. Pretty crazy huh?
I am really looking forward to how Cincinnati plays against Oklahoma, as I think they will prove they are legit competitors. I am also intrigued in the GameDay's game: Miami vs. Florida. If you look at the history, Miami has owned in the most recent games. Don't expect history to be completely forgotten in this battle of the titans.
My look forward to game for the NFL: New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins. Because of the area I live in, I will probably be able to watch this game, and I will get to see Brett Favre's new team vs. Chad Pennington's old team. I will also be able to watch the speedster Ted Ginn, which I am excited about. I'm also, believe it or not, excited about the Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns. Normally I wouldn't say I'd ever be excited about the Browns, but I am excited to see exactly what that Ohio-North Orange team is made of.
To complete this blog let me leave you with this statement that you can ratiocinate in your brain:
John McCain would look just like Dr. Evil if he shaved all his hair. (You know it's true)
Friday, September 5, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Buckeye in GA
Well friends, it has been a lengthy while, but here finally is a new post.
It's been five weeks since I first stepped foot into Valdosta, GA. It seems like just yesterday I was starting my senior year of college, not knowing what was next. But now, things are flying by and I have to say it has been fun.
Valdosta, GA, where I now reside, is quite the city. For the first time in my life, I consider myself part of a "diverse" city. Certainly it is not like Athens diverse, and definitely not even close to my hometown diverse (the only minority in my class was one Mexican kid). This city of approximately 40,000 residents features all different types of locations and all kinds of characters. One example is the north side of town vs. the south side. It's kind of like Cubs-White Sox (well not really), but there are two rival schools here. You have Valdosta High School on the north side and Lowndes High School (essentially) on the south side. Although I have not witnessed it yet, I have been told that the town basically shuts down when these two rivals go head-to-head in football. For those of you unfamiliar with some of the tradition of high school football around here I will give you this insert (per wikipedia).
"Valdosta has a strong high school football tradition. The Valdosta High School Wildcats have the winningest high school football program in the country.[14] Its record from 1913 through 2004 includes six national championships, 23 state championships, and 41 regional championships. Cross-town rival Lowndes High School has also built a strong program, winning four state titles since 1980 (including 2004, 2005 and 2007).[1]"
Both schools are the reason why a town like Valdosta, GA, even gets a mention on ESPN, thanks to their titletown special.
But enough about football, let's talk more about the city. I really do enjoy what is offered around here. I feel like the place still has that bit of a hometown feel, but it is still large enough that you will find things to do. I mean, there are restaurants all over, there is a $2 theatre, and there are some decent bars (though I've only experience three so far). The university is plopped right into the middle of the city, so things are never too far away. It's great to see the different mix of people at the university. You will have your stereotypcial "southerners" with the country accents and everything, but you will also find people from Atlanta and other places farther north who talk much more similar to me. (I have already met a few people originally from Ohio and Michigan). The university features quite the mix of ethnicities: Black, White, the occasional Asian, and a few randoms in-between. It's funny to me, since this is the largest city I have lived in, to see some stereotypes come true. For instance, nearly every gas station around here is like a "Kwik-e-Mart" because of who is working behind the counter. And yes, the Mexican population has a strong showing as restaurant employees. Fascinating stuff, I know.
It is cool to see how many UGA fans there are in the area. You can tell that they think of their team the way Ohioans think of the Buckeyes. The other day I saw a man at the bank, dressed in a Bulldog shirt with the Bulldog logo everywhere. The logo must have been on his clothing 500 some times. But it is definitely not all UGA around here. Since I live near the Florida border, I run into the occasional Gator fan. It reminds of my days back home, when I lived near the Michigan border, and saw the occasional Wolverines gear. So you can see the pride of these people and their sports teams. It is pretty fun being down here; the only thing I will need to figure out next is... Where or where will I watch my Buckeye games?
Don't fret Buckeye fans, I'll find that place.
It's been five weeks since I first stepped foot into Valdosta, GA. It seems like just yesterday I was starting my senior year of college, not knowing what was next. But now, things are flying by and I have to say it has been fun.
Valdosta, GA, where I now reside, is quite the city. For the first time in my life, I consider myself part of a "diverse" city. Certainly it is not like Athens diverse, and definitely not even close to my hometown diverse (the only minority in my class was one Mexican kid). This city of approximately 40,000 residents features all different types of locations and all kinds of characters. One example is the north side of town vs. the south side. It's kind of like Cubs-White Sox (well not really), but there are two rival schools here. You have Valdosta High School on the north side and Lowndes High School (essentially) on the south side. Although I have not witnessed it yet, I have been told that the town basically shuts down when these two rivals go head-to-head in football. For those of you unfamiliar with some of the tradition of high school football around here I will give you this insert (per wikipedia).
"Valdosta has a strong high school football tradition. The Valdosta High School Wildcats have the winningest high school football program in the country.[14] Its record from 1913 through 2004 includes six national championships, 23 state championships, and 41 regional championships. Cross-town rival Lowndes High School has also built a strong program, winning four state titles since 1980 (including 2004, 2005 and 2007).[1]"
Both schools are the reason why a town like Valdosta, GA, even gets a mention on ESPN, thanks to their titletown special.
But enough about football, let's talk more about the city. I really do enjoy what is offered around here. I feel like the place still has that bit of a hometown feel, but it is still large enough that you will find things to do. I mean, there are restaurants all over, there is a $2 theatre, and there are some decent bars (though I've only experience three so far). The university is plopped right into the middle of the city, so things are never too far away. It's great to see the different mix of people at the university. You will have your stereotypcial "southerners" with the country accents and everything, but you will also find people from Atlanta and other places farther north who talk much more similar to me. (I have already met a few people originally from Ohio and Michigan). The university features quite the mix of ethnicities: Black, White, the occasional Asian, and a few randoms in-between. It's funny to me, since this is the largest city I have lived in, to see some stereotypes come true. For instance, nearly every gas station around here is like a "Kwik-e-Mart" because of who is working behind the counter. And yes, the Mexican population has a strong showing as restaurant employees. Fascinating stuff, I know.
It is cool to see how many UGA fans there are in the area. You can tell that they think of their team the way Ohioans think of the Buckeyes. The other day I saw a man at the bank, dressed in a Bulldog shirt with the Bulldog logo everywhere. The logo must have been on his clothing 500 some times. But it is definitely not all UGA around here. Since I live near the Florida border, I run into the occasional Gator fan. It reminds of my days back home, when I lived near the Michigan border, and saw the occasional Wolverines gear. So you can see the pride of these people and their sports teams. It is pretty fun being down here; the only thing I will need to figure out next is... Where or where will I watch my Buckeye games?
Don't fret Buckeye fans, I'll find that place.
Monday, January 21, 2008
It's Inevitable...
I know when I am up a 1:36 in the morning, particularly when I'm sober, it's for no good reason. Reason: Cannot go to sleep to save my life. I had all the greatest intentions but I have warmed the laptop back up, and I am already doing funny things.
For one, I looked up Miley Cyrus's new hit song. Yes, just the song, not her. If I want to see a young hottie I'll just search for Vanessa Hudgens ;-). Well, back to Miley, she has this one song lyric that I like..."the last time I freaked out" and I think that is relatively appropriate to me. See, I freak out a lot, but usually you don't know it. Usually it happens at around 1:30 in the morning on a weekday, so who is going to notice anyway. It's not like I have any girls lying in my bed.
When I freak out I also often decide to type. Now why do these two things even go together? Hell if I know, maybe my subconscious wants to tell me something with the eyes of a frosty eve, or maybe I'm just being a douche, either way I'm up and I'm typing.
I have been up because of what often keeps me up, the thoughts of my life in general. I have a great life with many good things going for me, which I love but there is always that one thing that lacks...ladies.
Yes, I know women, in fact I know many. Some pretty crazy, some pretty tame, some in between. I would love to have complete this part of my mysterious puzzle but at the same time I don't want it to get in the way of what I have. You're saying to yourself right now, "but Huggy Bear, true love conquers all." Well that's all good and well when things are ripe, but I am in my last year of college and in 5 months I am saying goodbye to Athens. So you can see the type of paradox that has presented itself to me.
However, I shall not fret, for I know there are many like me, single for various reasons, and I know that this is true for both sexes, but it would be nice to snatch into something before I go.
I guess I will just continue to take it one day at a time, and hope for the best to what lies ahead.
Huggy Bear is a lovable and loyal member of the Ohio University community and endorses the love that is OU.
For one, I looked up Miley Cyrus's new hit song. Yes, just the song, not her. If I want to see a young hottie I'll just search for Vanessa Hudgens ;-). Well, back to Miley, she has this one song lyric that I like..."the last time I freaked out" and I think that is relatively appropriate to me. See, I freak out a lot, but usually you don't know it. Usually it happens at around 1:30 in the morning on a weekday, so who is going to notice anyway. It's not like I have any girls lying in my bed.
When I freak out I also often decide to type. Now why do these two things even go together? Hell if I know, maybe my subconscious wants to tell me something with the eyes of a frosty eve, or maybe I'm just being a douche, either way I'm up and I'm typing.
I have been up because of what often keeps me up, the thoughts of my life in general. I have a great life with many good things going for me, which I love but there is always that one thing that lacks...ladies.
Yes, I know women, in fact I know many. Some pretty crazy, some pretty tame, some in between. I would love to have complete this part of my mysterious puzzle but at the same time I don't want it to get in the way of what I have. You're saying to yourself right now, "but Huggy Bear, true love conquers all." Well that's all good and well when things are ripe, but I am in my last year of college and in 5 months I am saying goodbye to Athens. So you can see the type of paradox that has presented itself to me.
However, I shall not fret, for I know there are many like me, single for various reasons, and I know that this is true for both sexes, but it would be nice to snatch into something before I go.
I guess I will just continue to take it one day at a time, and hope for the best to what lies ahead.
Huggy Bear is a lovable and loyal member of the Ohio University community and endorses the love that is OU.
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