In honor of our 7 year relationship anniversary (yesterday), a re-copied LiveJournal post from 1 month before we started dating:
Friday was our interns' last day. We hired 4 kids back in June to help us out. We've never had interns before so it was a new experience for all of us. I thought they were great people and did well. So we went out to celebrate at the Ames Hotel. It's an upscale hotel not far from the office and we were able to reserve the patio right off the bar. So I think 18 of us ended up going out and we were there for about 4 hours. I had an Old Fashioned for the first time in awhile (my usual whiskey go-to is a 7&7) and possibly my last mojitos of the summer. So at about 7 everyone starts filing out. A few of us are feeling good and want to stay out so we head over to Coogan's. Me, Keith, Josh, and Brigid. Brigid's our new receptionist so she hasn't been out with us yet. I have to give her credit, she held her own. Almost immediately we start with the shots. Red Headed Slut, Soco Lime, Washington Apple, Surfer On Acid. By this point we had sort of split up, and I mean that only in the drunk sense. We were still like 2 feet away from each other buy Keith & Josh were completely consumed in their conversation and Brigid & I were the same. It's like no one else existed. So it was a little jarring when Keith said they were getting the tab and leaving. So we figured it was a good idea to go too. It's funny how many different types of drunk there are. Normally my brain is swimming. It's difficult to focus and get words out. But this time I was thinking fine; I just couldn't walk or see correctly. Yeah, I said see. When we left the bar and were walking to the subway I realized that I was just doing it off of muscle memory. Instincts might be the better word. I wasn't seeing where we were I just knew it from doing it so many times. It was weird.
So Brigid & I both live off the Blue Line so we went together and were laughing and whatever. I noticed some people looking at us but didn't think anything of it because it's normal for young people to get drunk. Only later did I realize that we left at like 9:30 so it wasn't even that late! We had been going since 3:30 so it felt a lot later than it was. Whatever.
We're getting close to her stop and she asks me if I'm coming home with her. Right?! Except it didn't sound like THAT KIND of invitation. Which confused me. So I asked Why? so she could spell it out and she literally just asked it again and so I asked it again. Needless to say nothing happened haha. Later I felt like an asshole because I should have just walked her home. She lives alone and just moved here and was pretty fucking drunk. But so was I, so I was just trying to figure out how I was gonna get home. Long story short, she sent me a Facebook request today so I know she's alive. Phew. Conscience clean.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Senor Octobre
Ok, ok, I guess I couldn't stay away forever. It's weird charting out on my own, deciding what to blog about each day.
I just finished reading Big Papi's book. I timed it to coincide with the end of the regular season so that was a success. The book came out in 2007 so it's not up to date or anything (and doesn't even include their second World Series win which happened in 2007) but it was an interesting read none the less.
I remember a lot of things from the curse-breaking 2004 team but one thing that I can't remember ever happening was Papi being called Senor Octobre due to his two walk-off hits in Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS against the Yankees. For those who don't know, Senor Octobre is the Spanish-equivalent of Mr. October which is famously the nickname of Reggie Jackson, one of the greatest postseason players of all time. This isn't the only time a nickname has been repackaged linguistically: Albert Pujols played many years for the St. Louis Cardinals and was a 3x MVP and 2x world champ. The nicknames Fat Albert and Winnie the Pujols never quite took off so many started calling him El Hombre, in remembrance of the Cardinals great Stan "The Man" Musial. Pujols actually declined the nickname because El Hombre is simply Spanish for The Man and he didn't appreciate sharing that nickname with a legend.
This is something I've seen over the years and don't really care for: the reappropriation of nicknames and themes. I'm not talking generally like there are football Giants and baseball Giants, football Panthers and hockey Panthers but specifically the players. Why did Dwight Howard come into the NBA with the Orlando Magic being known as Superman? 12 years earlier, Shaq came into the NBA with the Orlando Magic being known as Superman. Both Jevon Kearse (NFL) and Tim Lincecum (MLB) go by The Freak. Rich Gossage (MLB) and Tony Siragusa (NFL) are Goose. In boxing, we have Sugar Ray Robinson and Sugar Ray Leonard (which one was Sugar Ray named after?). Why did Kevin Garnett come into the league with the nickname The Kid, when it was already taken by Billy?
But the absolute worst has to be LaDainian Tomlinson swiping Lawrence Taylor's LT. I really don't understand why people allowed this to happen. LT (the real one) is an all-timer. LdT was one of the top RB's for a few years when fantasy football was really taking off. Judging by the first scene narration of Sandra Bullock, one of them caused Michael Oher to play football. The other one lost to the Patriots in the playoffs for 2 straight years and cried about it.
Maybe I'm a bit biased but I think if we as a society can't come up with fresh, new nicknames for players then we're 1) just being lazy to reuse an old one and 2) not appreciating history and the original bearer of the nickname. I think of the quote, "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it" and just think of all the former players who are being phased out of our minds every day.
Arnold Palmer; Gordie Howe; Muhammad Ali. All historic greats who died in 2016. Lemonade and iced tea notwithstanding, how many young people are going to grow up knowing who Palmer was and what he did? I'm certainly not old enough to have ever seen him play nor am I a golf fan but I know how he changed the game. I can appreciate his career and his impact. If people think of Tiger Woods as the greatest golfer of all time, or of LaDainian fucking Tomlinson as LT, then we've all lost something.
I just finished reading Big Papi's book. I timed it to coincide with the end of the regular season so that was a success. The book came out in 2007 so it's not up to date or anything (and doesn't even include their second World Series win which happened in 2007) but it was an interesting read none the less.
I remember a lot of things from the curse-breaking 2004 team but one thing that I can't remember ever happening was Papi being called Senor Octobre due to his two walk-off hits in Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS against the Yankees. For those who don't know, Senor Octobre is the Spanish-equivalent of Mr. October which is famously the nickname of Reggie Jackson, one of the greatest postseason players of all time. This isn't the only time a nickname has been repackaged linguistically: Albert Pujols played many years for the St. Louis Cardinals and was a 3x MVP and 2x world champ. The nicknames Fat Albert and Winnie the Pujols never quite took off so many started calling him El Hombre, in remembrance of the Cardinals great Stan "The Man" Musial. Pujols actually declined the nickname because El Hombre is simply Spanish for The Man and he didn't appreciate sharing that nickname with a legend.
This is something I've seen over the years and don't really care for: the reappropriation of nicknames and themes. I'm not talking generally like there are football Giants and baseball Giants, football Panthers and hockey Panthers but specifically the players. Why did Dwight Howard come into the NBA with the Orlando Magic being known as Superman? 12 years earlier, Shaq came into the NBA with the Orlando Magic being known as Superman. Both Jevon Kearse (NFL) and Tim Lincecum (MLB) go by The Freak. Rich Gossage (MLB) and Tony Siragusa (NFL) are Goose. In boxing, we have Sugar Ray Robinson and Sugar Ray Leonard (which one was Sugar Ray named after?). Why did Kevin Garnett come into the league with the nickname The Kid, when it was already taken by Billy?
But the absolute worst has to be LaDainian Tomlinson swiping Lawrence Taylor's LT. I really don't understand why people allowed this to happen. LT (the real one) is an all-timer. LdT was one of the top RB's for a few years when fantasy football was really taking off. Judging by the first scene narration of Sandra Bullock, one of them caused Michael Oher to play football. The other one lost to the Patriots in the playoffs for 2 straight years and cried about it.
Maybe I'm a bit biased but I think if we as a society can't come up with fresh, new nicknames for players then we're 1) just being lazy to reuse an old one and 2) not appreciating history and the original bearer of the nickname. I think of the quote, "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it" and just think of all the former players who are being phased out of our minds every day.
Arnold Palmer; Gordie Howe; Muhammad Ali. All historic greats who died in 2016. Lemonade and iced tea notwithstanding, how many young people are going to grow up knowing who Palmer was and what he did? I'm certainly not old enough to have ever seen him play nor am I a golf fan but I know how he changed the game. I can appreciate his career and his impact. If people think of Tiger Woods as the greatest golfer of all time, or of LaDainian fucking Tomlinson as LT, then we've all lost something.
Friday, September 30, 2016
September to Remember: Day 30
30th – 30 in 30; since I’m about to turn 30, it seemed appropriate
Welp, I did it. 30 blog posts in 30 days on 30 topics of my wife's choosing. Brig started strong -- coming up with the contest on 8/31 then posting on 9/1 & 9/2, then 9/4... 9/6... 9/12................. maybe today? Clearly, I'm the only one who took #babblingbridgeseptembertoremember seriously. (Is it trending yet?)
I guess the point is this: I definitely would have finished that Whole 30 if Brig hadn't sabotaged me. (Wait, is this September 12?)
Anyway, don't think this is my grand return to blogging. I can't think of anything I want to do less tomorrow than drum up a new blog post... and without having a pre-chosen topic on top of it. But hey, it got me through the pains of 3 games without Tom Brady (3-0, baby!) and missing Big Papi's final playoff push because we cut cable. Here's to distractions!
Welp, I did it. 30 blog posts in 30 days on 30 topics of my wife's choosing. Brig started strong -- coming up with the contest on 8/31 then posting on 9/1 & 9/2, then 9/4... 9/6... 9/12................. maybe today? Clearly, I'm the only one who took #babblingbridgeseptembertoremember seriously. (Is it trending yet?)
I guess the point is this: I definitely would have finished that Whole 30 if Brig hadn't sabotaged me. (Wait, is this September 12?)
Anyway, don't think this is my grand return to blogging. I can't think of anything I want to do less tomorrow than drum up a new blog post... and without having a pre-chosen topic on top of it. But hey, it got me through the pains of 3 games without Tom Brady (3-0, baby!) and missing Big Papi's final playoff push because we cut cable. Here's to distractions!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
September to Remember: Day 29
29th – What I think Brent and my sisters are planning for my (surprise!) 30th!
Well, we are doing exactly what the birthday girl wants so unless she forgets the incredibly detailed agenda she sent us, she probably won't be surprised.
We are going to the Cape. We are eating. We are dancing. We are celebrating Brigid. Pretty much all her favorite things.
The real surprise is the presents coming her way! Except the one she outright told me she wanted. And the other that she strongly hinted at. And the thing she's been mentioning for months. Oh well, surprises are overrated anyway.
Well, we are doing exactly what the birthday girl wants so unless she forgets the incredibly detailed agenda she sent us, she probably won't be surprised.
We are going to the Cape. We are eating. We are dancing. We are celebrating Brigid. Pretty much all her favorite things.
The real surprise is the presents coming her way! Except the one she outright told me she wanted. And the other that she strongly hinted at. And the thing she's been mentioning for months. Oh well, surprises are overrated anyway.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
September to Remember: Day 28
28th – Worst birthday ever
I've never had some terrible or embarrassing thing happen on my birthday. There was the year I cut my finger on a deli slicer and had to go to the hospital but that was a couple days after my birthday.
I guess my 30th (not for THAT reason) because Brig got me pretty good with a surprise party. She asked me what I wanted to do and mentioned going to the Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. Brig can't stand football so I knew this was a grand gesture.
So I was all excited to go with her and then a few days later she tells me that she had gotten a text from one of my friends and that they wanted to take me instead. I was a little bummed that Brig wouldn't get to see it but my buddies actually like the Pats so it was still gonna be pretty fun.
We had a great time while there but it was getting towards meal time so I thought we should get food while there. They were all like no, no we'll just pick something up after we get home. I said well can we order something and pick it up on the way? And they said we'll order but have it delivered to the house. I thought that was weird but said OK and one of them went off to order some pizza.
We headed home and I was thinking nothing of it, just chatting as we went up our street. I walk in the house looking for Brig and turn the corner from the kitchen into the dining room and see all these people in the living room. Surprise!
My friends had to convince me not to get food because there was already some at the house for the party. Then one had to make a fake phone call to a pizza place. Then I was somehow oblivious to all my friends' wives cars that were parked down our street as we drove by. Boy was I fooled.
So, no, my 30th was definitely not a "worst" birthday but I was hoodwinked and that's never a good feeling.
I've never had some terrible or embarrassing thing happen on my birthday. There was the year I cut my finger on a deli slicer and had to go to the hospital but that was a couple days after my birthday.
I guess my 30th (not for THAT reason) because Brig got me pretty good with a surprise party. She asked me what I wanted to do and mentioned going to the Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. Brig can't stand football so I knew this was a grand gesture.
So I was all excited to go with her and then a few days later she tells me that she had gotten a text from one of my friends and that they wanted to take me instead. I was a little bummed that Brig wouldn't get to see it but my buddies actually like the Pats so it was still gonna be pretty fun.
We had a great time while there but it was getting towards meal time so I thought we should get food while there. They were all like no, no we'll just pick something up after we get home. I said well can we order something and pick it up on the way? And they said we'll order but have it delivered to the house. I thought that was weird but said OK and one of them went off to order some pizza.
We headed home and I was thinking nothing of it, just chatting as we went up our street. I walk in the house looking for Brig and turn the corner from the kitchen into the dining room and see all these people in the living room. Surprise!
My friends had to convince me not to get food because there was already some at the house for the party. Then one had to make a fake phone call to a pizza place. Then I was somehow oblivious to all my friends' wives cars that were parked down our street as we drove by. Boy was I fooled.
So, no, my 30th was definitely not a "worst" birthday but I was hoodwinked and that's never a good feeling.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
September to Remember: Day 27
27th – Best birthday ever
This is a tough question. I can think of some great Christmases but specific birthdays don't come as readily to mind.
When I was younger, I would have joint birthday parties with my sister since we're 12 days apart (and 4 years). Because it was July we always had a pool party. As you can imagine, it was the best.
Of course, my 21st was memorable (from what I can remember) and also my 23rd birthday sticks in my mind as one of the few times we were able to get the whole lot of my high school friends together again.
Lastly, my 28th, but only for what happened the next day.
This is a tough question. I can think of some great Christmases but specific birthdays don't come as readily to mind.
When I was younger, I would have joint birthday parties with my sister since we're 12 days apart (and 4 years). Because it was July we always had a pool party. As you can imagine, it was the best.
Of course, my 21st was memorable (from what I can remember) and also my 23rd birthday sticks in my mind as one of the few times we were able to get the whole lot of my high school friends together again.
Lastly, my 28th, but only for what happened the next day.
Monday, September 26, 2016
September to Remember: Day 26
26th – One week til the big three-oh! Birthday posts commence
As someone who has already turned 30, let me pull back the curtain (we just saw Wicked!) on all the associated myths.
It's kind of like the New Year -- the calendar may have changed but your life is still the same. Sure, you're older now but every single day you are older than the day before. You might have a harder time recovering from a night of drinking or from running a 10k but, let's be honest, you've been feeling it a little more the last few years of your 20's already.
Really the biggest difference is talking to young people (mid-20's or younger) and how they react to hearing you're 30. It's funny how everyone is surprised like "Wow, you're so cool and handsome I never would have guessed you were 30." What is this negative connotation the age of 30 has and how is it so prevalent?
All I can do is keep being cool and handsome and showing people that there's nothing wrong with the big three-oh.
As someone who has already turned 30, let me pull back the curtain (we just saw Wicked!) on all the associated myths.
It's kind of like the New Year -- the calendar may have changed but your life is still the same. Sure, you're older now but every single day you are older than the day before. You might have a harder time recovering from a night of drinking or from running a 10k but, let's be honest, you've been feeling it a little more the last few years of your 20's already.
Really the biggest difference is talking to young people (mid-20's or younger) and how they react to hearing you're 30. It's funny how everyone is surprised like "Wow, you're so cool and handsome I never would have guessed you were 30." What is this negative connotation the age of 30 has and how is it so prevalent?
All I can do is keep being cool and handsome and showing people that there's nothing wrong with the big three-oh.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
September to Remember: Day 25
25th – Six years together w/ B; a celebration of us
Brig told me she'd be writing a full relationship retrospective on her blog today to mark the occasion so, to prevent stealing her thunder, I will simply post this photo from our very first date.
Brig told me she'd be writing a full relationship retrospective on her blog today to mark the occasion so, to prevent stealing her thunder, I will simply post this photo from our very first date.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
September to Remember: Day 24
24th – Why all pets are better than kids
Well, the streak came to an end yesterday. I had done 22 of these blog posts and gotten them all published on the day of. Until yesterday's cat > dog post which I didn't end up doing until this morning.
Yesterday was my company's 9th birthday as well as the last day of a kid on my team so we went out after work. I got home just before midnight and somehow realized as I walking into the kitchen that I had to get a post up. But when I grabbed my phone it said 12:01 and all was lost.
Anyway, pets are better than kids because it's more socially acceptable to abandon a pet than it is a kid. Although using that as a bargaining tool to make the pet/kid behave better may not have its desired effect since A) the pet doesn't understand you and B) the kid probably can't mentally grasp any other situation but hey.
Pets and kids are pretty similar though in that you need to train them and sometimes they need to be put in their room for timeouts and they can make a mess of the house, etc. I just want someone to impart my vast wisdom to but Binx just wants me to scratch his head.
Well, the streak came to an end yesterday. I had done 22 of these blog posts and gotten them all published on the day of. Until yesterday's cat > dog post which I didn't end up doing until this morning.
Yesterday was my company's 9th birthday as well as the last day of a kid on my team so we went out after work. I got home just before midnight and somehow realized as I walking into the kitchen that I had to get a post up. But when I grabbed my phone it said 12:01 and all was lost.
Anyway, pets are better than kids because it's more socially acceptable to abandon a pet than it is a kid. Although using that as a bargaining tool to make the pet/kid behave better may not have its desired effect since A) the pet doesn't understand you and B) the kid probably can't mentally grasp any other situation but hey.
Pets and kids are pretty similar though in that you need to train them and sometimes they need to be put in their room for timeouts and they can make a mess of the house, etc. I just want someone to impart my vast wisdom to but Binx just wants me to scratch his head.
September to Remember: Day 23
23rd – Why cats are better than dogs
Two cat posts in the same week? This September to Remember is #amateurhour.
Two cat posts in the same week? This September to Remember is #amateurhour.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
September to Remember: Day 22
22nd – Why dogs are better than people
Is this even a question? People are the worst. I don't even like dogs and this is a no-brainer.
Is this even a question? People are the worst. I don't even like dogs and this is a no-brainer.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
September to Remember: Day 21
21st – My take on the first season of the Serial podcast, since I just wrapped it up (only 2 years late)
My wife might have been 2 years late to the podcast but I never listened to it. However, I pride myself on knowing things so I do have some pieces of the story. Anyway, it sounds like the guy in jail is actually maybe innocent.
The podcasts I listen to are Bill Simmons' The Ringer Podcast (sports) and The Coin Show (nerdy).
I've been a fan of The Sports Guy for as long as I can remember. His articles were always hilarious and when he created Grantland it quickly became my favorite site. When he left ESPN and Grantland was shuttered I quickly realized that my RSS feed had really only been full of his articles. Now on HBO and with a new podcast, I'm glad to be able to listen in again.
The Coin Show is something I just discovered earlier this year. My mother-in-law got me into coin collecting and I thought I'd check to see if there were any cool podcasts. Turns out there's just one but it's awesome. The two hosts are extremely funny and informative. I wish they would update more!
My wife might have been 2 years late to the podcast but I never listened to it. However, I pride myself on knowing things so I do have some pieces of the story. Anyway, it sounds like the guy in jail is actually maybe innocent.
The podcasts I listen to are Bill Simmons' The Ringer Podcast (sports) and The Coin Show (nerdy).
I've been a fan of The Sports Guy for as long as I can remember. His articles were always hilarious and when he created Grantland it quickly became my favorite site. When he left ESPN and Grantland was shuttered I quickly realized that my RSS feed had really only been full of his articles. Now on HBO and with a new podcast, I'm glad to be able to listen in again.
The Coin Show is something I just discovered earlier this year. My mother-in-law got me into coin collecting and I thought I'd check to see if there were any cool podcasts. Turns out there's just one but it's awesome. The two hosts are extremely funny and informative. I wish they would update more!
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
September to Remember: Day 20
20th – Trendsetter post on all the things you might not know about yet, like kale and coconut oil and ombre hair
Trendsetter post on all the things you might not know about yet, like my 5 fantasy football leagues and 1 pick 'em league. Woo!
Like, fantasy football is so in right now. Everyone's playing it and you like don't even have to watch the games! Which is good cuz football = snoozefest.
Even though 6 teams are waaaaay too much to keep track of, I just have so many friends and you know how I can never say no to anybody!
Anyway, you need to wait like 2 weeks to gauge how your draft went anyway before you can really make any moves. So this is pretty much the most important waiver wire of the year. What am I even doing on here right now, I need to go research! JK, as if.
Trendsetter post on all the things you might not know about yet, like my 5 fantasy football leagues and 1 pick 'em league. Woo!
Like, fantasy football is so in right now. Everyone's playing it and you like don't even have to watch the games! Which is good cuz football = snoozefest.
Even though 6 teams are waaaaay too much to keep track of, I just have so many friends and you know how I can never say no to anybody!
Anyway, you need to wait like 2 weeks to gauge how your draft went anyway before you can really make any moves. So this is pretty much the most important waiver wire of the year. What am I even doing on here right now, I need to go research! JK, as if.
Monday, September 19, 2016
September to Remember: Day 19
19th – Recipe: Homemade cat treats even a feral cat won’t touch
What is this topic even? I guess I'll just talk about my cat. People love hearing stories about other people's pets, right?
My cat is turning 9 next month. That means we've had him almost 4 years now. He's a black and white with the loudest purr you've ever heard.
I had 2 cats growing up (brothers) but they both died before I started high school. So it was nearly 15 years until another feline entered my home and now I was actually responsible for it. The first time I made a tuna sandwich after getting him, he meowed and meowed but I thought, "He can't have this, it's human food." When Brig came home she reprimanded me for not giving him any of the juice from the can. Clearly, I had a lot to learn.
He's been a great addition to our family. He solves a lot of disagreements by seeing whose side he takes. (Literally, we call and clap and try to get him to come to one of us). No hard feelings though because he's just so darn cute.
What is this topic even? I guess I'll just talk about my cat. People love hearing stories about other people's pets, right?
My cat is turning 9 next month. That means we've had him almost 4 years now. He's a black and white with the loudest purr you've ever heard.
I had 2 cats growing up (brothers) but they both died before I started high school. So it was nearly 15 years until another feline entered my home and now I was actually responsible for it. The first time I made a tuna sandwich after getting him, he meowed and meowed but I thought, "He can't have this, it's human food." When Brig came home she reprimanded me for not giving him any of the juice from the can. Clearly, I had a lot to learn.
He's been a great addition to our family. He solves a lot of disagreements by seeing whose side he takes. (Literally, we call and clap and try to get him to come to one of us). No hard feelings though because he's just so darn cute.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
September to Remember: Day 18
18th – Instagram pointers from someone w/ over 60 followers
I only have 21 followers but hey I'm following 64 people so let's call it even.
Tip 1: Post photos of you in a group. Think of it as built in likes since those people will want to "heart" anything that they're in.
Tip 2: Use an array of filters. Your followers will quickly catch on if you're always using the same yellowish hue or black & white trick. At the same time, don't use #nofilter unless it's legit.
Tip 3: Be funny or be beautiful. Everybody likes to laugh and everybody likes prettiness. Stick to those two things and you'll be golden.
Tip 4: Don't listen to me... I only have 21 followers!
I only have 21 followers but hey I'm following 64 people so let's call it even.
Tip 1: Post photos of you in a group. Think of it as built in likes since those people will want to "heart" anything that they're in.
Tip 2: Use an array of filters. Your followers will quickly catch on if you're always using the same yellowish hue or black & white trick. At the same time, don't use #nofilter unless it's legit.
Tip 3: Be funny or be beautiful. Everybody likes to laugh and everybody likes prettiness. Stick to those two things and you'll be golden.
Tip 4: Don't listen to me... I only have 21 followers!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
September to Remember: Day 17
17th – Blogging pointers from someone w/ a kickass blog
Rule #1: Supply and demand. If you're posting every day then it isn't that big a deal. You want a new post to be special, for you followers to get excited when they see something new is up.
The only caveat here is if you rarely blog (like me) and need to convince people that you're really back this time. Then doing a post a day isn't such a bad idea.
Talk about things going on in the news/sports/entertainment world but make sure you are knowledgeable enough to speak at length on the topic. People don't read your blog just for a list of links to stories... they want to hear your opinion so make sure to share it.
I've never had many followers but make sure to include them. Do something fun in the comments, ask questions, etc. I don't know, this is never a problem I'll have but from the other side think would be fun. Shoutout to the Froggers (The Public Frog's fanbase, of course)!
Rule #1: Supply and demand. If you're posting every day then it isn't that big a deal. You want a new post to be special, for you followers to get excited when they see something new is up.
The only caveat here is if you rarely blog (like me) and need to convince people that you're really back this time. Then doing a post a day isn't such a bad idea.
Talk about things going on in the news/sports/entertainment world but make sure you are knowledgeable enough to speak at length on the topic. People don't read your blog just for a list of links to stories... they want to hear your opinion so make sure to share it.
I've never had many followers but make sure to include them. Do something fun in the comments, ask questions, etc. I don't know, this is never a problem I'll have but from the other side think would be fun. Shoutout to the Froggers (The Public Frog's fanbase, of course)!
Friday, September 16, 2016
September to Remember: Day 16
16th – All the best new fall shows ranked, from someone w/out cable television
1. Gilmore Girls Netflix revival
Brig and I just finished all 7 seasons (my 2nd time) and are all ready for this to arrive on Black Friday.
2. NFL
I mean, obviously.
3. MLB
Big Papi's final season and the Sox look destined for the playoffs. Gotta send him out on top.
4. The Walking Dead
Sometimes I love this show, sometimes I loathe this show but I keep watching so...
5. Modern Family
I could probably quit this show at this point but occasionally they'll have a new episode that feels like one of the old classics and all is forgiven.
1. Gilmore Girls Netflix revival
Brig and I just finished all 7 seasons (my 2nd time) and are all ready for this to arrive on Black Friday.
2. NFL
I mean, obviously.
3. MLB
Big Papi's final season and the Sox look destined for the playoffs. Gotta send him out on top.
4. The Walking Dead
Sometimes I love this show, sometimes I loathe this show but I keep watching so...
5. Modern Family
I could probably quit this show at this point but occasionally they'll have a new episode that feels like one of the old classics and all is forgiven.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
September to Remember: Day 15
15th – Home tour; the peek into my life you’ve been asking for all these years
Just watch my wife's favorite video below:
Just watch my wife's favorite video below:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
September to Remember: Day 14
14th – Photo tutorial: how to take poorly lit and largely mediocre photos for your blog and Instagram
All my pictures are like this but my old phone was even more messed up because the lens was scratched so everything came out awful. Examples:
Actually, when I got a new phone I didn't even transfer over any of the terrible quality photos so I guess you'll just have to trust me. Feel free to check out my Instagram though!
All my pictures are like this but my old phone was even more messed up because the lens was scratched so everything came out awful. Examples:
Actually, when I got a new phone I didn't even transfer over any of the terrible quality photos so I guess you'll just have to trust me. Feel free to check out my Instagram though!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
September to Remember: Day 13
13th – Shrewd political analysis of the 2016 election forecast
Boy, is this timely! I guess people who catch pneumonia aren't suited to be president? Not sure how that works but why the weird backlash? I understand she's older (so is Trump) but people do get sick. Especially people who are travelling all the time and extremely stressed and pretty much every part of the election process for the candidates. FDR had freaking polio and was a great president so why is pneumonia a talking point?
I haven't met a Trump supporter (at least an outward Trump supporter) but they're clearly out there as this is still a close race. Maybe that will change once the debates start (2 weeks!) but it is something. What's really impressive is I can't remember the name of either VP candidate. They were pretty vanilla, right? No Tina Fey, err, Sarah Palin, this year.
Of course, I think the only way to gauge an election year is by how funny SNL is so take this post at face value.
Boy, is this timely! I guess people who catch pneumonia aren't suited to be president? Not sure how that works but why the weird backlash? I understand she's older (so is Trump) but people do get sick. Especially people who are travelling all the time and extremely stressed and pretty much every part of the election process for the candidates. FDR had freaking polio and was a great president so why is pneumonia a talking point?
I haven't met a Trump supporter (at least an outward Trump supporter) but they're clearly out there as this is still a close race. Maybe that will change once the debates start (2 weeks!) but it is something. What's really impressive is I can't remember the name of either VP candidate. They were pretty vanilla, right? No Tina Fey, err, Sarah Palin, this year.
Of course, I think the only way to gauge an election year is by how funny SNL is so take this post at face value.
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