I walked the streets on my own

I spent the last two days wandering the streets of San Francisco, no particular destination, no set route, no list of things to see. It was just me, walking, all the while Jim Ward’s lyrics rattling around my head on repeat, “I walked through the neon streets of Tokyo on my own”, inspiring me. When I saw something that looked interesting I stopped, changed my direction, sat, whatever felt right. I discovered that this is a great way to see a city. Too many times when you have a list of things that you want to see, you are too focused on the destination, and you miss all the hidden treasures along the way. Next time you are in a new city that is accessible on foot, take a day or two to just get lost, you might find what you are looking for.

Remember that one time...

I spent the first two days of my trip in San Francisco with two amazing friends, we spent most of the second day just reminiscing about shared experiences that happened at work of all places. We couldn’t stop laughing, it was one absurd story after the other; this went on until midnight or later. I love that we lost a day just sharing stories and remembering those moments that made us the friends we are today. Even the moments that seemed miserable at the time put smiles on our faces looking back at them. Thank you both for the great company and the great memories, new and old.

The Office said "fuck it"

While watching the new season of The Office it feels like they have just said, “fuck it, let's see what we can get away with”. While watching the new episodes I like to picture the writers and producers sitting in a room saying, "this week we are going to do this, there is no way people will buy this". Imagining that scene makes the absurdity of the show hilarious to me. I am able to watch them get away with it, and not just get away with it, but get away with it on a primetime network show in a Must See TV time slot.

Kudos Sirs.

Off the Market

Have you ever noticed that when a celebrity gets engaged or married, someone always says, “did you hear, so and so got engaged, that sucks”, like now all of a sudden she is off the market to guys like us? I found myself thinking this recently when I heard Natalie Portman is engaged and pregnant. In what universe was Natalie Portman ever an option for me? If anything, shouldn’t we all be happy that she is getting married and pregnant? Let’s be honest, we have a more realistic chance with a divorced, single mom, Natalie Portman.

Going back to work

I decided tonight, well this morning, it’s 12 am, to watch the premiere episode of Jersey Shore. I didn’t watch season 2 so I thought I would check in and see what’s going on. After watching just the first few minutes I had two thoughts. First, while watching the montage of everyone driving back to the Jersey Shore, I thought, “this is going back to work for them now”, the same as when you or I go back to work after a vacation. Season one they were cast members, it was all new to them, even season 2 when they went to Miami, but now that they are returning to the “Shore” and to the same house, this has become their job. This is now how they earn a living, it’s just another day on the job, getting drunk, fighting, and fucking.

Then while watching the same montage, all I could think was, “how long until one of them is on Celebrity Rehab”? They get paid to party, isn't it inevitable that it becomes a problem for at least one of them? Hell, if Jason from Laguna Beach and the Hills is enough of a celebrity for Celebrity Rehab, Snooki certainly is, she was on the Today show with Matt Lauer!




On a side note, Jersey Shore just doesn’t have the same appeal as it used too. With about 20 minutes left in the episode I found myself flipping channels between it and an old UFC fight, Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz 2. Even though I knew Chuck was going to win by TKO in the 3rd round (because I have watched this fight at least a half dozen times), it was still more entertaining to me than watching Ronnie and Sam being miserable together.