Tough Decision to Make

Oh man. Marc Savard MAY be returning tomorrow night against Atlanta. But he may not. Either way I need to start thinking who to drop in my Fantasy hockey team as it is the only way to activate Savvy. I am definitely not dropping a winger. I cannot.

Here's my team:
C- Henrik Sedin
C- Patrice Bergeron
LW- Alexander Ovechkin
LW- Dennis Penner
RW- Daniel Alfredson
RW- Ales Kotalik
D- Scott Neidermayer
D- Drew Doughty
D- Dennis Wideman
D- Kimmo Timonen
UTILITY- Bill Guerin (RW)
BENCH- Derek Morris (D)
BENCH- Mike Fisher (C)
BENCH- James Neal (LW)
IR- Andrei Markov
IR- Marc Savard

I think it will be between Patrice Bergeron and Mike Fisher. FUCK!! I love Bergy as a player and I still believe he will have an awesome year. As for Fisher, well he started the season very well with 9 goals and 5 PP points (also important in the league). I am currently in first place (I have been in first place like 90% of the time so far this season). The thing is, if Savvy does not play this week, then I can wait another weak before making a decision. Then again, what if Savvy plays tomorrow and I still have him on IR??? That can mean I cannot use him for Friday either (that's TWO games!!!) since it takes a day or two to active a player off IR. Bitch! Any advice?? Yes, I know I have several Boston players (Thomas as goalie as well, along with Emery and Rinne). But it is not like I choose the worst ones. Come on!: Wideman, Savvy, Bergy, Morris, Thomas!!

Quite funny

So, I have been really enjoying this Harry Connick Jr. guy. Great voice. I never thought I'd really get into that kind of music. Don't get me wrong, it's good, but I never thought it would really get to me. Good shit!

Discuss.

Why do I keep drinking this coffee?

Come to think of it, I should get back to blogging some neat stuff on this so called blog of mine. Who knows, maybe I'll be talking about toys, cartoons, pens, folders, painted walls or something exquisite. Hell, why not birds? There is no moral lesson in this blog post. Sorry, father and the holy spirit. Hell, I don't even think I engaged in any sort of moral lesson in this entire blog. OK, maybe once. Twice? Three times? Max. Anyways, what was I trying to say? You know, more often than not I can concentrate while having music playing (not too loud, of course), but this time I cannot (some Portuguese music!). No, I do not understand one single freaking word. Don't even ask me to pronounce any of the words. Actually, come to think of it, I may be able to read some of the words. Sipping this coffee, milk bullshit thing isn't helping either. Anyways, what was I saying? I'm not in the mood to start rereading my bullshit. Bullshit is not meant to be reread. Fuck, I don't even know where I was going with that: I guess I'll just leave it in this mindless, endless (?) ongoing blog entry.
Don't worry, I won't bore you with whatever you think I will be talking about. I don't know what you think I will talk about and I don't want to know what you think I will be talking about. Going to be a sweet busy upcoming week. I guess I already mentioned that in my previous blog entry. Hmm, what next? Any rabbits being pulled out of a hat? Where? Where? Speaking of which, this coffee tastes like shit. Well, actually I don't know how I went from rabbit to coffee, but who cares. Also, I guess I should mention, I have never really tasted shit. That said, what I have stated about the coffee I am currently having (not anymore!) cannot really taste like shit. Should I pull my sleeves up and get into a fist fight now?!! Just take the coffee-shit ... thing ... as an expression, stuff thing. Whatever! Fucking Maxwell. Maxshit! I am blinking. I am not going to reread what I have written here. Ha, reread? Ha.

Bring on the Blitzkrieg!

A massive headache coming from the dentist today. The female dentist (assistant) was aggressive and rough. It was a fun experience though. My teeth hurt for a while. Yeah, it felt like a fucking blitzkrieg. Then, of course, I get a headache while heading to class. Long story short, I went home after one class. Fun.
OK, on to something else. I have a wonderful 15-20 page essay to begin sometime this week. Teacher has a knack for either not responding emails or responding them very late. UGH! Due November 18. Mark down November 19 or 20 as the day I celebrate by smoking a Cuban Cigar. Oh, shut up!! It's not like I smoke them every fucking day. Only on special occasions or to celebrate something.
The best medicine is MUSIC!!

Guns N' Roses: About Fucking Time

Seems like forever. Really has. Feels like a Guns N' Roses marathon every single day. Yeah, it does. Fucking ecstatic about getting tickets to their concert in late January! It was pretty upsetting that all the bands I love either broke up, were not touring or weren't touring here. Bands like Rage Against the Machine (broke up 1999-2000, got together again for a tour last year but didn't come here), At the drive-in (broke up in 2001, but the singer and guitar player formed The Mars Volta - a band I love, too. I also missed them live early this month!), Bruce Springsteen (came here 3 years ago), The Strokes (broke up on & off), Jane's Addiction (reunited), New Found Glory (came here 2-3 years ago, didn't go), etc etc.
The point being: Guns N' FUCKING Roses is coming here and I got two tickets. I know the hardcore fans will criticize Axl Rose because GNR consists of one original member, Axl Rose. Long story short, those who like Axl Rose tend to support him, those who prefer Slash don't support Axl. A vicious circle. No one will know the full truth between Axl and Slash; only they know exactly what happened. That said, Axl Rose is one of my favorite singers of all time. He is up their with Rage Against the Machine's singer, Zack De La Rocha.
I cannot wait! I hope I don't go deaf!

*Oh, almost forgot to mention: the last time Gun's in Roses came to Montreal was way back in 1994 when they left 45 minutes into their performance because of technical difficulties (vocal sound was very bad and Axl had to yell louder just to get the sound at average: yes, he could have lost his voice then and there). As a result, the famous Montreal riots began. It should be very interesting to see what Axl does when he comes back to Montreal. Perhaps something special??

NHL Season Preview [Standings]

A'ight, I have completed my NHL season preview concerning the standings - both the East and the West. I don't think I need to go into any details why I choose certain teams to finish where I believe they should. However, if you want an explanation then write a comment on this blog.

NORTHEAST:
1. Boston
2. Montreal
3. Toronto
4. Ottawa
5. Buffalo

ATLANTIC:
1. Philadelphia
2. Pittsburgh
3. New Jersey
4. New York Rangers
5. New York Islanders

SOUTHEAST:
1. Washington
2. Carolina
3. Florida
4. Atlanta
5. Tampa Bay

EAST:
1. Washington
2. Philadelphia
3. Boston
4. Pittsburgh
5. Carolina
6. New Jersey
7. Montreal
8. New York Rangers
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9. Toronto
10. Florida
11. Ottawa
12. Buffalo
13. Atlanta
14. Tampa Bay
15. New York Islanders

*I would not be surprised if Toronto bump the Rangers off the 8th spot. Watch out for Carolina. And as you can see I did not put Boston #1

NORTHWEST:
1. Calgary
2. Vancouver
3. Minnesota
4. Edmonton
5. Colorado

CENTRAL:
1. Detroit
2. Chicago
3. St-Louis
4. Nashville
5. Columbus

PACIFIC:
1. San Jose
2. Anaheim
3. Los Angeles
4. Dallas
5. Phoenix

WEST:
1. San Jose
2. Detroit
3. Calgary
4. Vancouver
5. Chicago
6. Anaheim
7. St-Louis
8. Minnesota
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9. Los Angeles
10. Dallas
11. Edmonton
12. Nashville
13. Columbus
14. Phoenix
15. Colorado

* #6 to #8 is anyone's spot (those ranked from 6-12); that's how weak the WEST is

Less than a week away

Hockey season about to begin Thursday! Oh, fuck yes! I am thinking of writing a mini prediction of the NHL this season (standings, sleepers, overrated players, etc). Perhaps before Thursday - seems unlikely though. If not, then by the end of this week (Sunday) for sure. Everyone knows I was born a Boston Bruins fan - Diehard fan! And everyone knows the Montreal Canadiens SUCK - Bunch of pansies :P

Feels like November Rain . . . (feels good!)

Been a while. Yes, I know. Nonetheless, I have been in a real good mood since the beginning of the semester. I've claimed before the semester started that it will be a great one, and I promise to fulfill that belief. Obviously there are ups and downs, always are, but when your confidence is high (not too high! because it can lead to problems) nothing can put you down.
You have to play with the cards you are dealt to the best of your abilities. I do not regret anything that I have done or said since the end of last semester. Despite being tired from Thursday to this Monday, I have been in a very good mood lately. Times a changin'. It's tough to explain why I am in such a good mood - not because I do not want to. :D

Time for bed because I just realized that I have a dentist's appointment tomorrow morning.

What we talkin' bout?

Yes. Yes. Yes.
Oh. Oh. Oh.
W00t. W00t. W00t.
What? What? What?

*clears throat*

I finally got some Cuban cigars. My parent's arrived today from Cuba with a box of Cuban cigars for me. Sweet. No, I don't smoke cigars like I drink water. Only on certain occasions - usually special ones. To celebrate something or someone. For example, I have made it a tradition to smoke one cigar after each semester. Special moments, too. You name it. But I do not smoke cigars everyday, nor do I drink everyday. And I hate cigarettes. Complete shit. I just got to make sure I don't have cigarillos or cigars with me when I go out drinking. Last time I went drinking with friends (sometime in March) I smoked 5 cigarillos. Yeah, I was pissed at myself the next morning when I noticed half the box was gone. Not cool.

Almost there. Watch your HEAD! OUCH!

Six days until school. Time off from school has gone by pretty fast. All good. Tuesdays should be ..... interesting. Religion class (1:15-4) and U.S history (6-8pm). Mondays and Wednesdays are identical: Italian (1:15-2:30) and Enlightenment (2:45-4). Thursdays and Fridays off. Fantastic.

I feel like having some yogurt.

I should write about TRUE BLOOD sometime soon. Therefore, expect it.

Cuba and some Adventureland

Early afternoon and a few beers later. What is up, homies? Hopefully my parents bring back some Cuban Cigars (and some Cuban Rum!) back from Cuba sunday. Oh, yeah. Incase you were wondering the beer I've had is called Brahma - Brazillian beer. Pretty. Pretty. Pretty good. No, I am NOT an alcoholic. In fact, I have become a lightweight. But that is a story for another time.
Hmmm. I should read. I started reading Shutter Island; movie, which is based on a book by Dennis Lehane, comes out in February, 2010. Only read 90 pages, not so much I can say about it. Good.
This week has been fun to say the least. Rented two movies last night, Adventureland and Max Payne (there wasn't anything good that I hadn't seen). I will be watching Max Payne later tonight, but I did watch Adventureland last night. Oh, so good! Adventureland is about a young guy (20) who gets a crummy job at a theme park called Adventureland. Meets a girl (cute!) and falls in love. That's what it's about Seems like those cliche teen-love stories, and in a way it is. However, it is done real well. The trailer sells it as a comedy, but it's really drama.
I strongly recommend Adventureland!
Next.

Guitar Crackin'

I should really pick that guitar up once again and start relearning how to play. I used to be a decent player, but the last time I played was 4-5 years ago. I tried picking it up and starting where I left off, but I have noticed that I will need a lot of practice to get to half of what I was. Oh my. It would also work with the lyrics I have been writing.

Hey! Maybe I'll be able to fulfill a dream of mine (well, kind of) to be the singer of a band even for a brief moment.

CAFFEINE WEEK

Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine and more caffeine. Coffee is something, isn't it? Oh yeah, for some it's a necessity in their life - morning, afternoon, supper, and (for the insane) before going to bed. I am not an addict. In the past I would drink about 3-4 cups of coffee's per week. However, the consumption of coffee during my second semester in University practically doubled. Early on it became 5-6 coffees per week when I went to school (4 times a week) and, say, 2 or 3 the other days. It all began last spring break - what a fucking pointless "break". I had 3 essays to write, including 1 take home exam. Each essay was 1,500+ words. That week, my insane friends, was CAFFEINE WEEK. Believe it or not, I was having 3-4, sometimes even 5 cups of coffee at night (9pm-1am). The amounts of coffee I had that week. I quickly became sick of it.
That's when I decided to stop drinking coffee.
Now, I begin again. Not as often as the good old days. Three times a week at most. However, I must say this Colombian Coffee (by Juan Valdez) is insanely good - sweet coffee bean smell (before water is poured in cup), strong taste (once hot water is poured in cup). It is definitely not one of those cheap ass coffees.
Not to worry, I will not be drinking anymore than 3 coffees per week......until school starts...


*GIVE ME MORE COLOMBIAN COCAINE*

*I mean COFFEE*

What's left of 2009

Things to accomplish by the end of this year (in no particular order):

- Karaoke (Guns n' Roses)
- Be Axl Rose for Halloween? HAHAHA (I rather sound like him for one day)
- Exercise (lose 5-10 lbs)
- Get a part time job
- Get atleast A's in 2 out of 4 courses
- Get tickets to a Boston-Montreal game (go with friends)
- See a band I like live
- Grow my chin beard (the sacredness lol)
- Read atleast 2 novels
- Improve my Italian
- Cuban cigars (smoke one, and only one, at the end of the fall semester)
- Although I know alot about CHE, I want to read more about him and Cuba.


*This will be updated*

**Any suggestions?**

Back To School

My summer will be quite short - three weeks actually. Once that is over, my second year in University begins (September 8th). Two weeks left before it begins. Fuck, I feel like i'm rambling about all kinds of stuff. *laughs* No, seriously I am excited to get back to school for many reasons. To name a few: going to re-learn Italian (from scratch because I have lost a good chunk of it, sadly), fun history classes, being back in downtown, coffee (oh boy!), meeting new people, being with friends again (fucking work limited me from hanging out much with friends this summer), and so on. Oh yeah, also that thing they call learning. *laughs* No, no. I enjoy learning about history and reading books about history. Then again, a good chunk of the stuff is biased. That is why you got to read a lot of books/articles about the same event, just different perspectives.

Should be a 'fun' semester/year.

Two

Wow. I think I am on to something. Maybe not. But I did manage to write two new lyrics on my other blog, while fixing up another. I also finished editing Calignosity somewhat, but I am not completely satisfied with it. Although it is a pretty long fucking lyric.

My TOP 10 Guns N' Roses songs

1. Paradise City [6:46]
2. Estranged [9:24]
3. Locomotive [8:42]
4. Breakdown [7:05]
5. Back Off Bitch [5:04]
6. Sweet Child O' Mine [5:56]
7. You Could Be Mine [5:44]
8. November Rain [8:58]
9. Welcome To The Jungle [4:34]
10. Prostitue [6:15]

Anything else?

Damn fucking headaches twice a day. *blinks* Finally some nice weather here. Then again I have missed the majority of this summer's weather thanks to my job at night - yes, I slept throughout the day. Oh well. What is done is done. Now, my first full week of summer is almost completed. Not bad, actually. Decent weather. Sun shining. Who doesn't love that? Well, I don't when it's bloody fucking dry and humid out there. Don't get me wrong, sun is great but I like that breeze that usually comes with it. Today isn't too bad. Sunny but not too hot. Finally found my sunglasses, too. What a savior.
I had 1/4 bag of butter popcorn and I feel fucking full. That's all I have had for lunch so far, but I doubt I'll be eating anything else until supper time. Hmm. What should I cook? Maybe order a pizza? Hmm. I don't know. Something though. Not fucking pasta. I think I had enough of that this week. Come to think of it I think I had pasta only once this week. Still, not in the mood for pasta. Why the fuck am I thinking about food? I just finished stating that I am full and my stomach hurts (O.K. I did not state that before, but I am now). Now I am thinking about what the fuck to eat. Jesus Christ. *Drops a bucket of water on his face*
Next.
I am glad I went shopping for clothes last week. I am good for summer and fall. Let me go dry this wet face. Fucking bucket of water!

Have you ever.........?

Have you ever layed down on the bed (or couch) close your eyes and listen to music that speaks to you? I am not talking about trash genre, or metal music. It could be slow music, acoustic, even rock n' roll (but not to heavy on the beat). Whatever band that suits you. Whatever song that suite you. It could also be the beat that sweeps you off your feet, or the lyrics that touch your heart. Maybe the song (beat and/or lyrics) reminds you have a great time in the past (or present). Maybe the song (beat and/or lyrics) gives you an impression or opens your eyes to certain things, situations or person. Different reasons, different stories.

A little bit of nothing

I see that I haven't been blogging much lately. Partly my fault - other half belongs to Tommy Gavin, fictional character from the show Rescue Me. That show is bloody addictive. A brief idea of what the show is about: firefighters dealing with everyday issues including: sex, alcohol, friendship, death and life. First three seasons were great (my favorite were seasons 1 and 2). Fourth season was a little dull, but season five which is 24 episodes and not the usual 13 (currently at episode 20) is pretty damn good so far. Be prepared for dry humor (you got to have a sense of humor!) about sex (yes. Incase you are wondering I am talking about dicks and vaginas!). Anyways, why am I talking about Rescue Me? Don't know.
O.K. Down to business now. I seriously need to get back to blogging. I began (again) reading House of Sand and Fog last week to which I stopped because it was too slow and boring for me. The book is apparently really good to book critics, but everyone's got his or her taste. I guess you feel the difference when you go from books that are fast paced and always some sort of action (not necessarily violence and weapons!) to a slow paced and minimum action. Fuck, I think I need an espresso.


hmm....