Boston 2004 World Series Champions

Yes it's true, it wasn't all a dream! The Boston red sox have overcome the curse of el Bambino. Oh man, the Chicago Cubs are now the oldest team in baseball that hasn't won the World Series again. Boston decidedly charged over the St. Louis Cardinals and clean swept them out of the series. I didn't have much time to watch all four games and after the Yankees lost - I wasn't that motivated anyway. This was the year for the Red Sox to win and it couldn't have been more apparent when playing against the Cardinals. What now, What's next do you ask? "They're going to Disney Land" :)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling (R) waves during a parade at the Walt Disney World Resort October 28, 2004. Schilling's Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in four straight games to take their first World Series championship since 1918. REUTERS/Kent Phillips/Handout

Do the Math

from E-mail Forward:
THIS IS AMAZING! TRY IT. Cleo

CHOCOLATE MATHEMATICS
This is pretty neat how it works out.
This is cool chocolate math!!!!!!!
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
It takes less than a minute.......
Work this out as you read.
Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked
it out! This is not one of those waste of time things,
it's fun.

1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that
you would like to have chocolate. (try for more than
once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2 (Just to be bold)

3. Add 5. (for Sunday)

4. Multiply it by 50 I'll wait while you get the
calculator................

5. If you have already had your birthday this year
add 1754.... If you haven't, add 1753 .....

6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were
born.

You should have a three digit number

The first digit of this was your original number
(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each
week).

The next two numbers are ........

YOUR AGE! ~ ( Oh YES, it IS!!!!! )

THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR IT WILL EVER WORK, SO
SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS

Florida's 2004 voting Machine

State of Florida presents it's new Voting Technology for the 2004 Presidential election - Take a look at this funny clip of the Voting Machine

Mirror site: Voting Machine

WORD MIX-UP

When words become scrabbled!

GEORGE BUSH | HE BUGS GORE
DORMITORY | DIRTY ROOM
EVANGELIST | EVIL'S AGENT
PRESBYTERIAN | BEST IN PRAYER
DESPERATION | A ROPE ENDS IT
THE MORSE CODE | HERE COME DOTS
SLOT MACHINES | CASH LOST IN ME
ANIMOSITY | IS NO AMITY
MOTHER-IN-LAW | WOMAN HITLER
SNOOZE ALARMS | ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S
A DECIMAL POINT | I'M A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES | THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO | TWELVE PLUS ONE

And for the grand finale:
PRESIDENT CLINTON OF THE USA | TO COPULATE HE FINDS INTERNS

Presidential Makeover

This site is pretty cool, it made me laugh this morning. You can change both John Kerry And George W. Bush, although the Bush make over was more fun. I wish they would have done the same for kerry. Kerry's is fun nonethe less. Give them a make over at: Funny.AnsMe.comHere are my presidential make overs:

Bush in 4 Years

Kerry in 4 Years

Illinois Senate Race

I am watching the Illinois senatorial debate and in doing so I am getting more and more annoyed by Alan Keyes. He's such a pompous thespian wannabe hypocrite. I respect the views from various people but Keys doesn't firmly stand behind them. He spouts out rhetoric in an insulting manner and defends them blindly though the bible. I am a religious person however I don't believe you can accept blindly the interpretation of the man-written book. Well this is getting in far heavier topic than need be. If you live in Illinois please look up where the senate candidates stand on the issues. I hope you can look at any broadcast of the debate and will vote for Barack Obama. I am not a democrat nor republican, I will confess that I am a registered Democrat, but I am a swing voter. In my opinion Barack is the wiser, smarter, solid choice for senate. Here's a snippet of their difference on issues:

Barack Obama
Opposes mandate death penalty for gang members
(I agree they are already eligible and is unnecessary)
Supports abortion
(I don't agree with abortion but support the right of a woman to choose)
Supports stem cell research
(I think for humanity sake we need some further research)
Supports gun control
(item in question was for automatic weapons, I'm on the fence about this one)


Alan Keyes
Opposes all gay/lesbian issues (adoption, birth) even them as a whole.
(he preaches all men and woman are created equal, yet he vilifies gays/lesbians and condemns any right for them.)
Opposes stem cell research
(Keyes doesn't anything to do with stem cells)
Opposes all laws for gun control
(Wants to focus more on law enforcement to resolve gun issues)
Opposes abortion
(indirectly stated that Rowe vs Wade should be over turned)

LOOK UP THEIR STANCE ON ISSUES @ issues2000.org

Joke of the Day

A woman was walking down the street when she was approached by a man.
The man said, " I must have you right now! I'll drop 500 dollars on the ground at your feet and in the time it takes for you to pick it up I can have my way with you from behind!" The woman thought it over and told the man to wait a minute.

She called her girlfriend on her cell phone and told her about the man's proposition. Her girlfriend said.. "When he drops the $500 on the ground I'm sure you can pick it up and run before he gets his pants down. Call me back and tell me what happened." An hour and a half later the lady called her girlfriend back. "What happened?" the girlfriend asked. The lady said " That M.F. had $500 in quarters!"

Unbelievable BOSTON WINS!!

I started writing into this blog session as the Sox lead game seven 6-0 in the second inning. Damned Color-me-Bad look a like Johnny Damon. He hit a grand-slam towards the right side of the field. Homers AGAIN, beginning of the 4th - the score now 8-1. What's the deal with the Yanks' pitchers? This is not was not the plan. The Yankees were supposed to start off with the big lead! It was the total opposite.

I think Damon made a pact with the devil. In the fifth inning he was supposed to be out, well could have been. His hit was caught by the pitcher. Vasquez throws to third base when payback....runner runs back to plate and inadvertently blocks the throw - No out! Luckily they didn't score in that inning.

In seventh inning Damon at bat with two runners on plate, one out. Joe Torre cautious walks out to the field, stalls for time. New pitcher Felix Heredia is brought out to face the Damon Demon. No runs from Boston in that inning. Finally though the Yankees are able to score as Pedro Martinez starts his pitching round of the night. Questionable why he was brought in though when Boston was still up 7 points and Lowe was pitching very well. Martinez gives up two runs decreasing there lead to 5 points at the end of the seventh.

Awk the Sox start the eight inning with a homer from Bellhorn. Then score another in the ninth. Yankees bring in Mariano Rivera to close the ninth. All hopes to stop anymore runs seem insignificant at this point where the score is not 10-3. Williams,Posada & sierra pop-out and aren't able to add to the huge deficit. Best of luck Boston, I'll cheer for you on to go all the way now.

Damn Gas Prices!

This hasn't been the highest price this year, but I am tired of paying more than 25 bucks every time I fill up! Want to find the best prices around your area check out GasPriceWatch.com
© Araceli Arroyo

Boston Reds Hold On

UGH!! I am so frustrated. I cannot believe the Yankees are allowing a game seven. I'm actually embarrassed at the sneaky attempt from Alex Rodriguez. I am a die-hard Yankee fan, yes even more than my home teams (sox & cubs). However Alex Rodriguez clearly attempted to purposely knock the baseball out of Arroyo's glove. (I love hearing my last name in the major leagues :)

Anyway, the Yankees were up 3-0! THREE-to-ZIP! The previous two games the yanks were leading! I am amazed. If the Red Sox end up winning the series I will honestly give it up to them. They deserve to win the pennant at that point. ONLY if they win game seven.

The Yankees have to come out and build a lead early in the game. They have to imagine that each inning is the last one of the game and play with major heart. I didn't see that heart today. They are taking their history of championship appearances for granted. They are completely underestimating the presumably cursed team. The Sox are not leaving their fate up to luck, they are fighting with all their might, common Yankees! Show me your heart!

Flowing Fingers

I love it when words just flow onto the screen. I don't really know what is about to unfold whether it's a story a song a poem. I just know that as soon as I lay my fingers onto the keyboard my thoughts direct my finger tips towards the appropriate keys on the keyboard. With the exception of the many typos I know what word will follow. The problem is getting to maintain my hands on the laptop. Well honestly my mind needs to maintain it's focus on the monitor screen. I always find a way to distract what I should be doing. There are a million better things I should be doing instead of watching TV. Television is my number one distraction from my writing. There are a million other things I should be doing instead of writing too! I rather do this.

When I see the words appear on the screen, even better when I don't have to look at the keyboard to find the specific letter...and the words from my mind appear without typos. That is magic. There is no magic of the pen here. Who cares - you say what I write. I write crap? Well it's my crap. What are you writing. You aren't even writing a freaking comment. So clearly you are one of the many that don't care. Continue onto the next blog, all you want to do is to criticize me.

Say What You Mean

Why do people, men in particular, bring up an idea and say we'll do something. Hey maybe this weekend we should do this or hey this sat we should go here. I reply yeah that’s a good idea lets do that. What happens next?

No deal. I didn't get that I'll call you line. We all know what the means - it not going to happen. The thing is - I hate when people mention something and then I get my hopes up. I know, I know, the plans weren't set in stone, but one-day prior it was still the idea.

Am I wrong to want to go through that great original idea? If there was no intention to follow thorough why even bring it up? Yes it would be good to do that thing THIS weekend. Yes it would be cool to go to that place This Saturday. LETS!?! He did say 'this' not 'some', meaning don't get your hopes up it' just a thought. Well I got my hopes up, and now it's Saturday and we didn't do anything and didn't go anywhere. My beef today - you said you would come over - where the hell are you? Ugh I hate these games, where's that phone? I have to make a call and bitch.

My Kind of Town

It's a funny thing how movies can inspire you and remind you of what you should feel lucky about. That's why love them, each of them tell you a story. Each of them can take you to places you have never traveled too. I love them best when they take to places you have traveled to and bring you back those memories. They take you through some roads and sights that are familiar and are happy to see once more. I haven't traveled enough, but I enjoy thinking of the possibilities.

I just watched a movie that takes you through Paris. I was fortunate to have been there. Now I want to go back. I wonder though...

I have friends that left Paris, and now live here. As I saw the actress stroll through the bridge across Notre Dame, I felt like asking my friends.... How does it feel to come from one of the greatest cities on Earth? Then I thought, actually I just realized. I come from one of the greatest cities on Earth. Here I am idolizing other cities like Paris, New York and Rome and never included my own hometown. I dream of going back to these cities especially New York, God I love that city. BUT...I love Chicago. I have never appreciated Chicago though. A friend visited last month, from New Jersey. During her visit, while we crossed the streets of the Chicago loop, I told how I wished I had NY as close as she did. She reminded me though how Chicago was in her mind the best city. She has traveled a bit more, and lived in different places. She told me it took leaving this city to realize how much you can miss it. My response: I guess I have to move away to get that appreciation. Today for some reason, I get it. Don't get me wrong I still want to travel. I love traveling, but today I love Chicago more than I ever did.

Movie Review - Ladder 49 ***

Ladder 49 (2004)
Directed by: Jay Russell
Writing credits: Lewis Colick
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Main Cast:
Joaquin Phoenix .... Jack Morrison
John Travolta .... Captain Mike Kennedy
Jacinda Barrett .... Linda Morrison

Ladder 49 will hit home for many Americans. This sad movie whether it intended to or not reminded you of the difficulties that the firemen go through, in particular the tragedy of September 11th. This movie on its own right, without the recollection of the terrorist attack on the empire state building, saddens you. Waiting to see if Joaquin Phoenix’s character is rescued from the burning building, you can help to imagine real firefighters in that same situation. I think we all need this remembrance, we can't forget to honor our brave and heroic civil servants from that day and those who risk their lives everyday. This blockbuster is a tear jerker and worth seeing.

Plot Summary - courtesy of the Internet Movie Database
Under the watchful eye of his mentor Chief Mike Kennedy (Travolta), probationary firefighter Jack Morrison (Phoenix) matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him.

Cubbies' Dream Over for the Season

I got a great treat from work last Tuesday. I was invited to see a cubs game at wrigley field courtesy of my company. About fifteen of us were treated to skybox seats, stocked with free food and drinks. I'm glad my brother in law's joke-wish of rain didn't come true. I know he was only playing and wish he could go, but when I saw the dark clouds in the morning I distinctly remember his word. "I hope it rains." - OUCH! I had a good time even though. The gma was never close but had fun chatting with my coworkers and OMG that carrot cake from the dessert cat, yum yum. I was upset towards the end when the cubs lost, but was glad I went. That was the first and probably my last time being able to watch a game from the suites. My next goal is to watch from front row, by the dug out.

No home runs from Sosa

Final Score

Sadly this weekend they completely lost out of the wildcard race. That's it for this year, season is over. That's such a dissapointment. We could have had a better shot of it this year. We were stocked with great hitters, ugh what a time to get into a hitting slump. Well as the old cliche goes - Wait till next Year!!