What to Blog About?

After being able to come up with different subjects to blog about week after week, I have definitely hit a wall this week. For the last hour I have been sitting here just thinking about what I want to write about, but nothing is coming to me. So instead of continuing to sit here, frustrated, because I cannot come up with a topic, I am just going to harp on some random issues that are decently prevalent today. First of all, I do not understand the fascination with this Twilight movie series. Personally, all I see is relatively good-looking people (not the girl) with too much make who are overacting. Vampires are supposed to be violent creatures who suck the blood out of their victims, but these movies are romantic. What the hell? And people who think this series will be as successful as the Harry Potter series are just morons. This type of person needs to get punched in the face. The next thing I am thinking about this morning is U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. All the major news organizations are debating whether President Obama will send more troops to fight that guerrilla war. If it were up to me, there would be more troops over there ASAP. We do not need another Vietnam on our hands, and it is imperative we do not give these terrorists the satisfaction of "beating" us. Finally, I am a huge Friends fan and I can't express how gorgeous Jennifer Aniston is. Ever since I started watching this show religiously, I have essentially been in love with her. What is the exact reason? Could it be the sense of humor she shows in the series? That may be. Could it be how she has dated younger men ever since she divorced Brad Pitt? That could also be the truth. Honestly, it's probably how damn hot she is. Just check out the recent cover she has for GQ. Well, that's all I want to harp on today, and maybe I can come up with something specific next time.

Vocab Words

-Voluble- characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words.

-Iconoclast- a person who attacks cherished beliefs.

Alex Rodriguez and his Playoff Struggles

Alright, so Alex Rodriguez is my favorite baseball player in today's age, and I always get hated on all over the place for liking this guy. So many people give me so much shit on being an A-Rod fan, and damn do they get to me sometimes. People say, "You are a front runner," or, "You only like him because he makes the most money," or, "He's just a pretty boy," or even, "He's only good because he used steroids." However, the one people rag me about is how A-Rod has always "shat the bed" in the playoffs. This is definitely a subject that gets to me every single time that someone brings it up. You know what, I'm not going to deny that he has sucked in the playoffs, because he has been god-awful. Back in 2004, he tried to knock the ball out of the first baseman's glove by slapping in away. When he did that I was like, "Dude what are you doing? Do you even know what sport you are playing?" Better yet, in 2007, he was dropped down to the eighth spot in the batting order because he was crapping all over himself every time he got into the box. This is a guy who may go down in history as the the greatest home run hitter of all time. Now, after all these playoff struggles A-Rod has finally told his doubters to go screw themselves after carrying the Yankees so far. Through his first five games this playoff season, A-Rod has hit for a .358 BA, with three home runs, and eight RBIS. The way he has turned himself around this postseason is almost miraculous, after all the drama that has gone on the last few years. This is a guy that has terrible moments in the late innings when the game matters most, and this October it is the total opposite. When things have mattered most, A-Rod has dropped bombs over the fence to tie games in the ninth innings against All-Star closers, Joe Nathan, and Brian Fuentes. People are still going to hate on this guy because he simply better than other players, but I am finally proud to say that I am an Alex Rodriguez fan.

Vocab Words

Rife- of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

Ebb- a flowing backward or away; decline or decay

The Big 21

On Wednesday, October 14 I finally turn the big 21. For years now I have pictured what my 21st birthday would be like, and all the crazy things that I would do. So what will I do on my birthday? Will it be as I have envisioned? Will I end up doing memorable things that I will probably not remember because of my drunken stupor? Will I end up having a drunken princess moment? Will I be waking up next to countless girls that I cannot name? Finally, will I be getting into stupid, drunken bar fights that are caused by a mix of liquor and testosterone? As much as I would love to have moments like these, the answer to these questions is that my life from 21 on will most likely not be what I have imagined. For the most part, people have told me that turning 21 is a bit of a letdown. Don't get me wrong, I plan on having someone memorable nights, but for the most part I won't be making a fool of myself in forgettable bars on a daily basis. From what I see, turning 21 is a just another birthday in a long line that are to come. Turning 21 does not make you an adult, the only thing it does do is allow you to go into places where they charge too much for a drink, and encourage you to make an ass out of yourself. Personally, turning 21 is just a little closer to 25, which is half way to 30, and which is the birthday that makes people finally feel old. I've seen my life flash by so quick that I cannot keep up, but I hope it will slow down soon. Getting old is not something I want to happen quickly, but I will accept it when it comes. For turning 21, I expect to have some fun nights and early afternoon hangovers, but I don't think it will be anything it is cracked up to be.

Vocab Words

Abase- to reduce or lower.

Anhydrous- with all water removed

Beginning of 49ers Season

For the last few years, I have not been too proud to be a San Francisco 49ers fan, but this year is a totally new story. Since Steve Young and Jerry Rice left the team, the 49ers have been a team without vision, but that all changed when Mike Singletary took the helm in the middle of last season. Every lesson he has tried to instill on the team have looked like they are being heard loud and clear. The players, from star linebacker Patrick Willis to aging receiver Issac Bruce, play with a new sense of intensity like never before. Mike Singletary explained his philosophy to the team when he said, "We go out and hit people in the mouth." This message was taken clearly obvious yesterday when the 49ers emphatically kicked the stuffing out of the Rams, bludgeoning them to a 35-0 defeat. It was a display of physicality that we only see out of dominating defensive teams like the Ravens, and Steelers. As good as the defense looks, it is pretty apparent that the offense has some work to do. Shaun Hill runs the team pretty well, with limiting turnovers, and making the routine throws. However, the play calling is extremely conservative, and it looks like the team gets complacent at times. Frank Gore is a budding star, but every year it seems like he gets hurt at one point or the other. At receiver, the 49ers could use a star, but it looks like the ego of Michael Crabtree will never allow him to put on the red and gold. After being banished to the locker room in Mike Singletary's first game, Vernon Davis looks like one of the best tight ends in the league. In the trenches, the offensive line needs some improvement. They show glimpses of brilliance at times, where Frank Gore gets a huge hole and runs for an eighty yard touchdown. Consistency is still not there. The 49ers look like one of the best teams in the league through four games, but we will see if they can pick up the pace. If it were not for a Brett Favre miracle, the team would be 4-0. Oh well, 3-1 is pretty damn good and the future looks bright.

Vocab Words

ossify- to convert into or cause to harden like bone.

quell- to suppress; put an end to; extinguish