Vegas time time

Well, it just seems that in this world there are some lucky people, and while I have never known that to be my lot, I still must say that the Vegas experience was quite an enjoyable one. Minus the three hundo plus I dropped, of course.

RJ, AJ, and DJ rolled up sans GJ to the strip, and the hellhole never knew what hit it. On Day 1, RJ rocked the craps table for a solid 30-minute roll, which I gleefully but frustratedly watched from the side as the money flowed in all around me. But the mad bank for RJ didn't stop there as he went on to domm the blackjack tables, aided by some well-timed bets, fruitful card-counting attempts and presumably by his consistent, genuine efforts to build a rapport with the dealers.

note: Screw the Pats for wrecking my best chance to win on the entire trip.

To be sure, there was a lot of drinking, a lot of gambling, a lot of hangovers, a lot of not sleeping and a lot of fun. That's how us GJ kats roll, forever and for always.

Oh, and the song "Caress Me Down" will never, ever be viewed the same.....and I know what you are thinking since we were in Vegas, but believe me, that's not the case in the slightest. It may be worse.

venting

this is completely unrelated to anything actually noteworthy of putting in a blog as it relates not to my life, but I truly feel compelled to share my thoughts regarding the subject of Ellen right now; it might be that my roommate is somehow watching her show on tv as I type, or it might be her horrendous new commercial which I saw last night for the first time, but I feel it is time to let off some steam.

Okay, here it is. Ellen is not funny. At all. She might be the least funny person I have ever had to stomach. I think I can honestly say she has not ONCE made me laugh. Ever. Is everyone else freakin mad? Am I missing something? Is there some deep-rooted homophobia inside me that only manifests itself with Ellen and Ellen alone? People, she has no humor. Worse, when she tries physical comedy, well, then I just lose it. I want to throw things at the TV whenever I hear that scratchy, dry, HUMORLESS voice. That she exists, is somehow popular, and still maintains her celebrity has me doubting my fellow human beings. That is all.

I'm googleable

that's right boys and girls, it's official.

a "dan findlay" query on the prestigious Google nets me the front page (top 10), while "Daniel Findlay Heels" places me squarely at NUMBER ONE.

I don't crave fame, and don't claim this is it. But eat that.


and yes, I did google myself. and yes, it is lame/vain. and yes, you've done it, too.

one stat, I give you

Had the mighty Tar Heels been held scoreless by those feisty Ramblers for the ENTIRE second half, the incredible defensive effort still would not have been enough, as the Heels would have squeaked out a breathtaking 63-60 victory.

Cause we scored 63 freaking points in the first half, that's why.

sorry for the absence

you'd think I'd have overflowed the blog servers with entries this week, considering I've been doing basically everything BUT studying for my finals.

alas, it has not happened, nor will it--as far as I foresee.

Tomorrow, I dom one.
Wednesday, another.
Thursday, GJ.

just wanted to reassure y'all (aka Mom) that all is well (studying aside) in the life of DTM.

Things learned from the Indiana game

1. Rashad McCants wants to win more than anyone on our team. He is clutch. He may press, but he does it out of a desire to succeed -- unlike those on our team who panic and/or get caught up in the excitement. (BTW, did anyone see after he got called for the offensive foul setting that pick, he was on the bench talking to Sean about the dude who drew it on him, saying "Oh yeah, I'm gonna fuck him up." That's the attitude most of our team lacks.)

2. Ray doesn't lack it. He wants to win bad. That said, he's still very stupid. Too stupid to be an elite point guard, right now. BUT, it's good to FINALLY see him taking (and making) clutch shots.

3. Our energy sucked. Big surprise.

4. Marvin is BY FAR the most aggresive player on our team. It would be one thing it it were close, but it's not.

5. Melvin is the worst defensive player I've ever seen. If a guy beats him (which involves not making a move, but simply moving) he just grabs them with his hands. It's pathetic.

6. What happened to Jackie?


overall, our team is weird. They are frustrating as all get out. They can be phenomenal, and they can suck. And they do both with regularity. Our defense was pretty good, save for a ridiculously poor effort on the defensive boards. It seems we are in for an interesting ride, one that I fear, will in the end expose our mental weakness as our tragic flaw. To me, it's clear this team doesn't have "it." I hope they prove me wrong, starting this weekend with Kentucky (though, honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if we win by 15+).