My high school Accounting course takes a long time. Like, a really long time. However, it is slightly enjoyable and accountants can make good money. I guess I could write raps in my spare time and work on my basketball skills while being a sophisticated accountant...
tobyMac is coming out with a new album in December. Need I say excitement?
Next season every team will eat Kobe dust.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
No Brainer
Dwyane Wade for Finals MVP.
I'm so Anti-Texan. I always oppose other Texans who like teams just because they're from Texas (Uni. of Texas, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavs, etc.).
Nah, I'm a good Texan. I just like to be different from other people I suppose.
As I said June 5th, Miami in six games ... hey, it could happen on Tuesday!
I'm so Anti-Texan. I always oppose other Texans who like teams just because they're from Texas (Uni. of Texas, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavs, etc.).
Nah, I'm a good Texan. I just like to be different from other people I suppose.
As I said June 5th, Miami in six games ... hey, it could happen on Tuesday!
Monday, June 5, 2006
The fat lady indeed has sung.
It is down to Miami and Dallas. First of all, let me say that I never would've guessed in a million years that these two teams would be playing each other for a championship ring. Second of all, I'm delighted to say that they are! It should be exciting. Also, I was completely wrong about Phoenix and Detroit ... I thought they would bring it, but they apparently aren't made of tough stuff.
Z.T. asked: OK mrs. future sports writer, Will you use your head or heart to make your next prediction.
I would have to say that I want Miami to win. That would be my heart saying that though. My head tells me that Miami has a very good chance to win (the chances are 50/50!) if they do everything right. Dallas can build a momentum and score a lot of points in a hurry. If Miami wants to win, more people other than Shaq and DWade have to step up. Dallas' bench scores a lot of points. Will Miami's bench players score a lot as well? Can Miami stay away from fouling Nowitzki?
My head is telling me that Miami wants this more than Dallas. Alonzo Mourning came back after all those years with Miami ... he has got to get his ring. Gary Payton wants this too. Antoine Walker. Shaq has what it takes, and there's no way that anyone on Dallas can stop him! There's no one strong enough to guard him. And forget about guarding Dwayne Wade, Jason Terry. You can't do diddly squat!
I say that this series goes down to six games (I typed seven at first).
Hahaha, Miami is going to win!
Z.T. asked: OK mrs. future sports writer, Will you use your head or heart to make your next prediction.
I would have to say that I want Miami to win. That would be my heart saying that though. My head tells me that Miami has a very good chance to win (the chances are 50/50!) if they do everything right. Dallas can build a momentum and score a lot of points in a hurry. If Miami wants to win, more people other than Shaq and DWade have to step up. Dallas' bench scores a lot of points. Will Miami's bench players score a lot as well? Can Miami stay away from fouling Nowitzki?
My head is telling me that Miami wants this more than Dallas. Alonzo Mourning came back after all those years with Miami ... he has got to get his ring. Gary Payton wants this too. Antoine Walker. Shaq has what it takes, and there's no way that anyone on Dallas can stop him! There's no one strong enough to guard him. And forget about guarding Dwayne Wade, Jason Terry. You can't do diddly squat!
I say that this series goes down to six games (I typed seven at first).
Hahaha, Miami is going to win!
Friday, June 2, 2006
Nowitzki? Nash? DWade? Flip Saunders?
Will Miami make it to the Finals? It is a tough decision, but someone's gotta make it. I need to be practicing for later on when I am real journalist material and will make real predictions that millions of people will listen to! But for the time being, this will have to do.
Since I really want to see Gary Payton, Dwayne Wade, and Shaq either win a ring or contend for one, I will say that Miami wins the Eastern Conference series, but only after Detroit has forced a Game Seven. Everyone knows that Detroit is a better team though. I mean, come on, Miami had a terrible time against the better teams throughout the course of the season. Detroit has shut down for some reason ... partly because Chauncey Billups was actually being a ball hog in one of the games I watched, and also because Rasheed Wallace hasn't shot the ball well. It would be kind of nice to see Miami pull off the series win.
Now ... who wants to see Dallas play in the Finals? Have they ever been to the Finals? I don't believe so. It is incredibly tough to choose which team I'd like to see play in the Finals from the Western Conference, because truthfully I'd love to see them both go on. I've changed my mind a few times already. But you gotta love Dirk Nowitzki. I almost think he should have won the MVP Award. His game has improved tremendously, and he is now a dominant player. For instance, Dallas lost Game Four and Nowitzki didn't play well. He was fantastic in Game Five, and lookie ... Dallas won! The Mavericks would be nowhere without him. I don't even think they would be in the playoffs. Sure, he may be clumsy, but uh ... he got game. Phoenix is such a classic act. I would love to see them play in the Finals. Nash has so much heart. I just hate to see one of these two teams lose. So here we go ... Phoenix is going to win Game Six. Dallas will be playing Game Seven on their homecourt. They are so close to the Finals that they can taste it. Everything this franchise has worked so hard for these past few years can be accomplished this season. The Mavericks are such a deep team now. I think that Phoenix will fall short, but they're tough, so they may pull it off. Same with Detroit ... they are so tough, they just might pull it off. You know that the playoffs are exciting when you're having an extremely hard time with your predictions. I love being a basketball fan.
Okay Z, I know you've got something to say about this, so type away!
Since I really want to see Gary Payton, Dwayne Wade, and Shaq either win a ring or contend for one, I will say that Miami wins the Eastern Conference series, but only after Detroit has forced a Game Seven. Everyone knows that Detroit is a better team though. I mean, come on, Miami had a terrible time against the better teams throughout the course of the season. Detroit has shut down for some reason ... partly because Chauncey Billups was actually being a ball hog in one of the games I watched, and also because Rasheed Wallace hasn't shot the ball well. It would be kind of nice to see Miami pull off the series win.
Now ... who wants to see Dallas play in the Finals? Have they ever been to the Finals? I don't believe so. It is incredibly tough to choose which team I'd like to see play in the Finals from the Western Conference, because truthfully I'd love to see them both go on. I've changed my mind a few times already. But you gotta love Dirk Nowitzki. I almost think he should have won the MVP Award. His game has improved tremendously, and he is now a dominant player. For instance, Dallas lost Game Four and Nowitzki didn't play well. He was fantastic in Game Five, and lookie ... Dallas won! The Mavericks would be nowhere without him. I don't even think they would be in the playoffs. Sure, he may be clumsy, but uh ... he got game. Phoenix is such a classic act. I would love to see them play in the Finals. Nash has so much heart. I just hate to see one of these two teams lose. So here we go ... Phoenix is going to win Game Six. Dallas will be playing Game Seven on their homecourt. They are so close to the Finals that they can taste it. Everything this franchise has worked so hard for these past few years can be accomplished this season. The Mavericks are such a deep team now. I think that Phoenix will fall short, but they're tough, so they may pull it off. Same with Detroit ... they are so tough, they just might pull it off. You know that the playoffs are exciting when you're having an extremely hard time with your predictions. I love being a basketball fan.
Okay Z, I know you've got something to say about this, so type away!
Thursday, June 1, 2006
A Band Named Anberlin
Anberlin? What kind of band name is that? My thoughts exactly. While discussing favorite bands in an on-line message board, the name Anberlin kept popping up.
"Oh, Anberlin is the best!"
"It's all about Anberlin!"
"Anberlin, Anberlin, Anberlin!"
So I'm thinking, "What's so great about Anberlin?" Everyone was so pumped up about the band, so I decided that I would check out their music. I buy CDs on-line through the BMG music service and on my most recent purchase I ordered a copy of Anberlin's Never Take Friendship Personal, their second full-length studio album (BMG doesn't carry their first album). I had read from the message boards that their song "Paperthin Hymn" was excellent, so I was kind of expecting that song to be the best on the album. It's not. To me anyway. I immediately found "Stationary Stationery" very catchy, and after a couple of listens took a liking to the title track, "Never Take Friendship Personal." Anberlin released "Paperthin Hymn" and "A Day Late" as singles, but I think almost any of the songs would have made great singles.
So what does this group sound like? They sound a lot like any other rock band, except they're actually good. All of the guitar parts are completely irrestible to me. They blast out at you on the title track. Anberlin has traces of a punk sound, but they're more like a band that just wants to rock and is extremely good at it. The band sounds full, like they really know how to play their instruments (it's hard to believe isn't it?).
I think that Anberlin is one of the best bands that I don't hear people talking about (unless of course you read the message board that I was reading). I'm sure you're itching to hear their music ... get ready to be blown away! Visit http://www.purevolume.com/anberlin. The first four songs listed are from Never Take Friendship Personal. It took me a few listens before I really liked these songs, so don't give up after only one listen.
The album opens with the title track which hits you hard, as I said before. The lead singer screams on a few words in this song, which I didn't particularly care for at first. Now I think those vocals add to the song. There is no screaming in any form throughout the rest of this record, so no worries if you're a person who doesn't like screaming in songs. I really am not able to describe in words how brilliantly the band plays from one song to the next, so go to the purevolume site I mentioned above, honestly listen to their music, and buy their album if you fancy their sound! Never Take Friendship Personal is very well produced (Aaron Sprinkle is their producer, who also has produced records for other artists I like from the Tooth & Nail label.). For more details about the band and music, visit http://www.anberlin.com/anberlin_band.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anberlin. Good lyrics + great music = Anberlin.
"Oh, Anberlin is the best!"
"It's all about Anberlin!"
"Anberlin, Anberlin, Anberlin!"
So I'm thinking, "What's so great about Anberlin?" Everyone was so pumped up about the band, so I decided that I would check out their music. I buy CDs on-line through the BMG music service and on my most recent purchase I ordered a copy of Anberlin's Never Take Friendship Personal, their second full-length studio album (BMG doesn't carry their first album). I had read from the message boards that their song "Paperthin Hymn" was excellent, so I was kind of expecting that song to be the best on the album. It's not. To me anyway. I immediately found "Stationary Stationery" very catchy, and after a couple of listens took a liking to the title track, "Never Take Friendship Personal." Anberlin released "Paperthin Hymn" and "A Day Late" as singles, but I think almost any of the songs would have made great singles.
So what does this group sound like? They sound a lot like any other rock band, except they're actually good. All of the guitar parts are completely irrestible to me. They blast out at you on the title track. Anberlin has traces of a punk sound, but they're more like a band that just wants to rock and is extremely good at it. The band sounds full, like they really know how to play their instruments (it's hard to believe isn't it?).
I think that Anberlin is one of the best bands that I don't hear people talking about (unless of course you read the message board that I was reading). I'm sure you're itching to hear their music ... get ready to be blown away! Visit http://www.purevolume.com/anberlin. The first four songs listed are from Never Take Friendship Personal. It took me a few listens before I really liked these songs, so don't give up after only one listen.
The album opens with the title track which hits you hard, as I said before. The lead singer screams on a few words in this song, which I didn't particularly care for at first. Now I think those vocals add to the song. There is no screaming in any form throughout the rest of this record, so no worries if you're a person who doesn't like screaming in songs. I really am not able to describe in words how brilliantly the band plays from one song to the next, so go to the purevolume site I mentioned above, honestly listen to their music, and buy their album if you fancy their sound! Never Take Friendship Personal is very well produced (Aaron Sprinkle is their producer, who also has produced records for other artists I like from the Tooth & Nail label.). For more details about the band and music, visit http://www.anberlin.com/anberlin_band.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anberlin. Good lyrics + great music = Anberlin.
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