Can I get a… July 7, 2009
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Ah, so much has happened since I have last posted. Mostly, I’ve either been busy or lazy, so the writing thing hasn’t happened. So, now, it’s catch-up time. I’m always trying to do this in fun and somewhat interesting ways, so here’s a new one. In line with the Jay-Z and Ja Rule song “Can I get a…”, I’m going to line out some random thoughts. Hold on to your lunchbox…
Tidbits July 1, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Ranting, Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Hot Guy Pic, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Indians, military, Rich Harden, Sports
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I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do a whole bunch of posts since I have a few subjects to go over or if I just wanted to cram it all into one. I determined that this may keep me from rambling too much. Maybe.
I am going to “adopt” a soldier to send stuff to. I have a total soft spot for military personnel, and have been mulling this over in my head for a while. I am still a little nervous. What if “my” soldier finds my letters really freaking annoying? Will the care packages make up for it? I guess, overall, it doesn’t matter. He or she doesn’t have to write back. But, I could be lucky and get someone who appreciates my obnoxious sense of humor…here’s hoping.
Next subject: I should probably move before I go insane. The State of Indiana passed a budget yesterday. It only took 9,273 days to do it. Kidding – it only felt like that long. The worst part is that the state budget includes a component to bail out the worst government department ever - the fucking CIB. That’s the Capital Improvement Board for the City of Indianapolis, and this little group is responsible for the operation/maintenance(!)/whatever of two of the city’s four sports venues – Conseco Fieldhouse and the blasted behemoth that is Lucas Oil Stadium. Why does the CIB need a bailout you ask? It’s because they’re a group of idiots that a) don’t know shit about how much it costs to build and/or operate anything and b)like to kneel at the throne of Irsay. Truly, it is an extension of the overwhelming dislike I have for the Colts and their ownership, but it has it’s own twist. I’m now paying for it in multiple ways. It’s not enough to bump up the sales tax and food/beverage tax and tourism taxes (hotels and rental cars), no, now I have to pay for it out of my State income taxes. MOTHERFUCKERS.
Moving on before I blow a gasket somewhere: The White Sox have now won 4 in a row, defeating Cliff Lee and his Indians last night in a weather-shortened game. Yeah, bishes, 11-4 brings us above the .500 mark. That would be nice to hang onto. I do have to say that Michigan alumni Clayton Richard didn’t do half bad last night in his start. I’ll not complain about it, at least. We’re set to rumble again tonight – let’s go for the sweep!
The DH and I went to the Indianapolis Indians’ game last night and had a good time. We had great seats on the third base line (my preference), and watched a crazy one. Indians’ infielder Chris Barnwell now has a new nickname – Barney – from us for his, um, antics last night. I still think Mike Koplove has a weird approach and he earned the loss, gaining two strikes from this fan. Sorta-hottie Garrett Jones and his big bat have been called up to PGH, and Jeff Salazar got the same deal. Once again, we’re trying to groom the kiddies for an upward move…at least we’re not in last place this year.
Super Hottie Matt Kata is still surviving on the Astros’ roster, occasionally making big enough plays to stay alive in the Majors. That’s good enough for me; they keep video highlights involving his hotness coming on the Astros’ website. At last night’s Indians’ game, there was an announcement about a Fantasy Night at Victory Field…the DH says “nope, that was last year for my wife. One season too late.” He’s a good man for taking my drooling in stride.
In closing: Welcome back to the bigs, Rich!
Photo: AP via tsn.com
Blog hits & other randomosity June 30, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Hot Guy Pic, Sports, baseball, hockey.Tags: blogging, Chicago White Sox, Hot Guy Pic, Hotties, Other Nifty Blogs, Random, Sports
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Apparently, lots and lots and lots of folks are into one certain NFL WR that I had posted about in my List Love posting: Brandon London. Yes, he’s a hottie. Sho’ nuff. But what the heck with the go-zillion hits I got off of him the other day? I tried to see if there was some news regarding him, and all I could find was an older reference to a BET special that he was modeling on. Not that I mind – maybe more folks will hang around and laugh with me at the absurdities of life and enjoy the hotness of athletes – but how random! For you all, he’s your Hot Guy Pic of the Day…check it below.
Before we get to that, let’s talk about some sports goodness. Yesterday I didn’t have much time, so I neglected to laugh evilly over the ChiSox’s taking of the Crosstown from the Northside Pity. As Meatloaf says, two out of three ain’t bad. The DH had to suffer with me all weekend over it. The 6-0 shutout was the frosting on such a delicious cake. 
Poor guy. He doesn’t totally deserve all the abuse. Not totally.
My White Sox also defeated the bottom-dwelling Indians last night 6-3, but face the possible happy-vibe killah that is Cliff Lee tonight. No worries, kids, we’re still something like 5 games back from the division-leading Tigers. This is something the DH doesn’t let me forget.
I have never really considered going to a draft. That is, until I read about how much fun Wraps had in Montreal at the NHL draft…now, I’m damn jealous and want to go. Maybe it’s just that I need to get out of central Indiana, but this sure seemed like a freaking blast.
Now, because work is kinda slow, I’m going to go research some more law schools and count down until the Indianapolis Indians game tonight…
As promised, Brandon London:
Photo: theInsider.com
Death comes in 3s June 29, 2009
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or maybe 6s. So, you may have heard that Michael Jackson died. Sho’ nuff. The autopsy results were “inconclusive”, which means to me that no one should really be told what really happened to the man. The sad thing is that I think he’s been pretty much dead for the past five or seven years, just still with a heartbeat and breathing air.
Farrah Fawcett also passed away, splitting the news of Ed McMahon and the King of Pop. I personally loved her in Cannonball Run. In fact, I, too, love trees.
The world probably breathed a sigh of relief when the three was completed, regardless of the loss impacted. Death comes in 3s, right? Well, bring on numbers 4 & 5 – Billy Mays, the really freaking annoying pitchman for OxyClean, and some actress (awesomely) named Gale Storm. I have yet to see a news story on the cause of 50-yr-old Mays, but Ms. Storm seems to have passed from your basic “old age” and failing health.
So, who might be #6?
Welcome to Snarkyville June 25, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Sports, Stupid people.Tags: Cubicle Life, Hot Guy Pic, Snark, Sports, Work
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Population: 1
I often wonder if everyone has the same sort of thoughts that I have. It’s especially notable on days like today when I feel pretty sharp and on my game. I see someone (the RFAC, for example) and my brain whirls with the power of a tornado, spitting out crazy-mean and really entertaining thoughts and one-liners. Fortunately, my filter works. I can keep most, if not all, of those thoughts to myself, albeit the evil grinning that goes on during the tongue-biting process.
The RFAC is quite the target of my sarcastic wrath, even if it is unspoken. I wrote briefly about her really ridiculous requirements of her boyfriend and the engagement ring. Well, apparently, the guy’s an idiot and he actually proposed. [I met him once, and oddly enough, he seemed relatively normal and sane. I guess that neither are the truth.]
By the grace of a divine being or maybe I’d saved up some good karma, I wasn’t in the office on Monday when she came around flashing her (freaking ugly) ring to everyone. Everyone. I understand that she went around, to individual cubes, telling the whole story over and over and over. A coworker of mine is in the beginning stages of an ugly divorce, and I understand that she handled it the best of everyone – congratulated the RFAC and then told her that she needed to get back to work. Everyone else was held a hostage to the story of the proposal.
Don’t get me wrong: it’s a monumental occasion, and you should certainly tell people. But don’t go around soliciting congratulations from everyone. Maybe it’s just me. Whatever.
A quick sports blurb here: The ChiSox almost blew it in the 8th yesterday against the Dodgers but managed to come out with the win. They are currently behind in today’s day game. Brett Favre will be a Viking, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Hopefully the Tiggers sweep the Cubbies. I saw a brief thing about the USA soccer team defeating No.1-ranked Spain for the Confederations Cup…and I’ve decided that I should watch soccer more often, as they have some good-looking guys running around there:
(Photo: isiphotos.com via ussoccer.com)
Sweeeet June 24, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Football, Hot Guy Pic, Michigan Football, Sports, baseball.Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Football, Hot Guy Pic, Joe Mauer, Michigan Football, Sports, The Quest
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I may have mentioned it before, and I’ll be surely saying it again, but my husband is the awesome-est. He calls me this morning from his office to see if I would be interested in trading going to one NFL game this year (furthering The Quest) for going to the Big House for a game and to see all the renovations they’ve made. It’s been a few years since we’vegone to a Michigan game, so I’m cool with it. We’ll be playing the Eastern Emus – yes, I know they’re supposedly the Eagles, but if they aren’t the Hurons anymore, they’re the freaking EMUS to me – so I’ll anticipate a fun and full game. I can almost taste the Dominos pepperoni pizza now…
We are still looking for some (relatively cheap) tickets to the Chiefs-Cowboys game in October, so if you know of any, let me know. I’ve been checking Craigslist and eBay, but tickets don’t actually come out until next month, so there’s not a LOT of activity. This is simply to go see a game at Arrowhead as part of The Quest, so I’m not too concerned about seat location. Unfortunately, the KC fans still love their team and everyone wants to see Dallas play (for whatever reason), so it’s been hard snagging those on a good deal.
In baseball stuffs, the ChiSox lost the series opener against the (thankfully) Manny-free Dodgers. The Oz-Man got ejected in the 8th for arguing pitch calls and called the ump out on his “weak” ejection:
“That’s the weakest ejection I’ve ever had,” Guillen said. “I asked where the pitch was, he didn’t like my question and he kicked me out of the game. He big-leagued me. I’m not going to say much because it might cost me one day without pay and one day without my ballclub.”
I love that guy.
Gotta get back to that thing called “work”, so here’s your Hot Guy Pic:
With a batting average of .395, Super Hottie Joe Mauer (Photo: AP via Yahoo!Sports)
Get on with it! June 17, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Ranting, Sports, Stupid people, baseball.Tags: Baseball, Ranting, Sports, Steroids, Stupid people
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Yeah, even God is tired of all this bullshit.
So, Sammy Sosa tested positive for PEDs in 2003. Someone leaked this new name to the press. Now, perhaps if you aren’t a cynical person such as I, you are surprised. You may be appalled and heartbroken. If you’re a Cubs’ fan, you’re used to this kind of disappointment, but that may not make it any easier.
Personally, it would be impossible to care less. See, I am at the point where I will not be surprised if the 2003 list says that my 87-year-old grandfather tested positive for PEDs. That’s why his garden freaking rocks every year, dammit, and my measly tomato plant is suffering a slow death.
What I would like to see is the list published. Just get it over with. This way, everyone can be bummed/outraged/whatever all at once and then we can move on. There will be one giant-ass media blitz about it, and then they can all STFU and go back to worrying about Lindsay Lohan and her Twittered boobs.
Let’s just get on with it, shall we?
Ugh June 15, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Hot Guy Pic, Sports, baseball, hockey.Tags: Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey, Hot Guy Pic, Indianapolis Indians, Matt Kata, Sports
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First, let me just say that I did not watch Game 7. I am glad that I didn’t. In fact, I haven’t even read a recap of it for it would make me far too sad. That said, congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the words (and accent!) of Sean Connery, you were a most worthy adversary…and it was probably well-deserved. But I refuse to go find out. Hell, I’m not even going to find out who won the Conn Smythe – yes I am, wait…well, at least it’s not Sidney.
In good news, the Chicago White Sox have won the last two of their series with the Brewers. The Milwaukee boys have been good on the DL lately, so it’s nice to take a few games here and there. And, while he’s not attractive to me whatsoever, I love A.J. Pierzynski. His attitude problem and my attitude problem are similar…maybe we’re related. Cooler yet, Mark Buehrle smacked his first professional HR. BUT (there’s always one of those), the ChiSox are 4.5 games back from the Tiggers, and 1.5 games behind the Twinkerbells…it’s the middle of June. Shouldn’t we be playing some good ball (consistently) by now?
The Indianapolis Indians are 3.0 games behind the Louisville Bats, but are getting closer to that elusive .500 mark. If they get to that threshold, it will be the first time they’ve had a winning season since I’ve been following them. What an accomplishment! 
Super Hottie Matt Kata is still on the active roster for the Astros, making this Angel quite happy for him. He seems to be getting into the groove, finally climbing out of the batting average cellar and, of course, doing a fine job at defense. I told my crazy friend that we’re going to CIN if he’s still playing with the Astros. As the saying on the Ladies… goes, it’s not stalking if you bought a ticket!
In non-sports things, I had a great weekend with some friends. I was on the lookout for a replacement for El Quattro…there was one who was close, but, alas, it was not to be. The DH and I have a long weekend with other friends coming up, and I am only partially looking forward to the trip. It will be nice to get away, but this trip is with 6 other adults and their 6 children. In one house. And it looks like it might rain all day Sunday. I’ll try to stay positive though: we’re bringing lots of alcohol, and I love all the guys – just not necessarily their wives.
And now, I should go do work. Or take my lunch. Work is totally overrated today anyway.
Hot Guy Pic:
Saw The Hangover on Friday, and this cutie, Bradley Cooper, is awesome in it. (Photo: about.com)
Chicks dig the long ball? June 11, 2009
Posted by gretchenarchangel in Sports, baseball.Tags: Sports, Baseball, Unrequited love
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The DH and I were strolling in our local mall and we passed a store that sells athletic shoes and clothes related to the different sports teams. One of the t-shirts in the window was for the Cubs, and it said “Chicks dig the long ball”. I’m sure they have that shirt for a lot of teams (could be for the ChiSox, right? Gotta love those Thomers.), but first I laughed about it being for the Cubs. The Cubs are currently 12th in HRs this year. Woo!
Then, it started to bug me a little. Sure, home runs are cool to see. It’s better if it’s not a solo, but we’ll take it regardless. After thinking more about it, I’ve determined I dig defense way more than offense when it comes to baseball. Football and hockey are totally different stories, but that’s neither here nor there.
The DH loves me, and indulges me frequently, so he asks the obvious question: What’s better than a HR? I started rattling them off:
- A beautiful 5-4-3 double play (so freaking hot)
- A sliding/diving catch with throw from the knees to make the out
- A catcher throwing a guy out at second base
- An outfield throw directly to home (screw the cut-off man!)
- Good pitching mechanics (HUGE thanks to Crane for learning this Angel on said subject (here too)- now I watch for it.)
I just gave myself chills thinking about those. The moral of the story? I guess I need to go find a shirt that says “Chicks dig the double play” and let that double entendre happen.
Totally Ate Up June 11, 2009
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That’s what the DH says about me as I check, for the fifth time, the box for the Astros-Cubs game. Matt was playing 2B. I had to know how he did. So I’m ate up.
He kinda sucked, btw. I still heart him.
I know, it's from last year; sue me. (Photo: Me, so don't steal it, bishes)
Short post now – longer post later. I have training to attend. Good times, yo.
