I have been such a raver!
When Perk got suspended last year in the Orlando series, we lost. When he got injured in the Lakers series, we lost. It all.
We were having an excellent season. WHY ON EARTH DID WE TRADE PERK IN THE MIDDLE? Cause ever since we went 16-12 and right now we are down by 10 to the Heat and the clock is winding down...
Who thought that was a good idea? Perk was our anchor. We won't get Dwight Howard either.
Fuck. Fuck man, fuck.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
More
I am getting wrapped up in this.
I was not sufficiently informed earlier. Apparently we went in there looking to capture him but it came down to a firefight where we killed him in self-defense. Ok, I get it.
But our reaction is...scary, immature, and frankly detrimental. Please read this article, I think it really gets at my point, and it is short:
http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/05/02/osama_and_chants_of_usa
It seems like we have won for now. But maybe this is a victory for them. When it is us and them no one wins. This war is never-ending. People have reason to be worried about the repercussions of this. This is sad.
I was not sufficiently informed earlier. Apparently we went in there looking to capture him but it came down to a firefight where we killed him in self-defense. Ok, I get it.
But our reaction is...scary, immature, and frankly detrimental. Please read this article, I think it really gets at my point, and it is short:
http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/05/02/osama_and_chants_of_usa
It seems like we have won for now. But maybe this is a victory for them. When it is us and them no one wins. This war is never-ending. People have reason to be worried about the repercussions of this. This is sad.
Addendum
"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives,but i will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. hate cannot drive hate out hate. only love can do that."
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Bush was not cut out to be president, it just was not his calling. He may not even be a good person. But I would love to just go down to his ranch and ride horses and hang out with him for a week. I think it would be so fun chillin with W.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Bush was not cut out to be president, it just was not his calling. He may not even be a good person. But I would love to just go down to his ranch and ride horses and hang out with him for a week. I think it would be so fun chillin with W.
Osama
Celebrating a death is so incredibly bizarre to me. I understand he was an evil man. But it is very difficult and almost sickening for me to watch people dancing in the streets hollering for joy that he is dead. It is kinda like when there were Palestinians dancing in the streets after the Twin Towers fell. I am sure they hated us and thought we were just as dangerous as we do Bin Laden. Why is this acceptable?
You know, Bin Laden absolutely should not have been a member of society anymore,; he gave up that privilege. But did we need to kill him? Why not imprison him? I understand that killing him makes more of a statement...but isn't this the death penalty? Isn't Barack Obama opposed to the death penalty? How can we reconcile this? Is this somehow different?
I do not like the attitude of revenge. We got that bastard back! That is unacceptable to me. I am glad he is not around anymore. But not for vengeful reasons. For reasons of global safety and well-being. One extremely dangerous murderer is now no longer a threat, and that is good.
I do not like Barack Obama saying "justice has been served." You stole my toy so I am gonna steal yours. You killed a bunch of Americans so I am gonna kill you, because fair is fair...how is justice served? How can one man's life pay for the thousands he took 10 years ago? It don't seem fair to me...but what does justice even have to do with it? You can never repay someone's life! There is no equivalent! Justice does not even enter the equation! Human life is so valuable that when lost there is no fair way to get it back.
I like Obama. He has made some good changes. But I do not like how moderate he behaves. I want him to be more radical. And I understand that it comes with the territory. All politicians, especially ones in is position, need to please The People. I wonder if he actually is as moderate as he behaves or if he is just putting on a show. Either way, I can't blame him for it.
I was also minimally effected by 9/11. I see revenge as an irrational emotion (a highly disputable claim). And for someone who lost their family that day, revenge seems the only option. I honestly do not know how I would feel. Perhaps more vengeful. So, of course, my perspective is seen through a lens different from someone more emotionally bound up in this whole thing.
Everywhere I go, people stop me and say "You are American, right? You must be so happy! What a victory! I am so happy too!" Brazilians are happy. But what do I say to this? I do not like celebrating death. It is good that he is gone.
Anyways. My 2 cents.
You know, Bin Laden absolutely should not have been a member of society anymore,; he gave up that privilege. But did we need to kill him? Why not imprison him? I understand that killing him makes more of a statement...but isn't this the death penalty? Isn't Barack Obama opposed to the death penalty? How can we reconcile this? Is this somehow different?
I do not like the attitude of revenge. We got that bastard back! That is unacceptable to me. I am glad he is not around anymore. But not for vengeful reasons. For reasons of global safety and well-being. One extremely dangerous murderer is now no longer a threat, and that is good.
I do not like Barack Obama saying "justice has been served." You stole my toy so I am gonna steal yours. You killed a bunch of Americans so I am gonna kill you, because fair is fair...how is justice served? How can one man's life pay for the thousands he took 10 years ago? It don't seem fair to me...but what does justice even have to do with it? You can never repay someone's life! There is no equivalent! Justice does not even enter the equation! Human life is so valuable that when lost there is no fair way to get it back.
I like Obama. He has made some good changes. But I do not like how moderate he behaves. I want him to be more radical. And I understand that it comes with the territory. All politicians, especially ones in is position, need to please The People. I wonder if he actually is as moderate as he behaves or if he is just putting on a show. Either way, I can't blame him for it.
I was also minimally effected by 9/11. I see revenge as an irrational emotion (a highly disputable claim). And for someone who lost their family that day, revenge seems the only option. I honestly do not know how I would feel. Perhaps more vengeful. So, of course, my perspective is seen through a lens different from someone more emotionally bound up in this whole thing.
Everywhere I go, people stop me and say "You are American, right? You must be so happy! What a victory! I am so happy too!" Brazilians are happy. But what do I say to this? I do not like celebrating death. It is good that he is gone.
Anyways. My 2 cents.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Boston
You know, there is something special about Boston sports in particular. I imagine other cities feel that way too. But I really do think Boston has something special going for it. I am not even talking about the Pats. It is the Celtics and Red Sox. Just such legacy there...and the fans, and the city...yeah, Boston just got somethin! You can't explain it but you can feel it and if you know then you really do know. I am proud to be a Boston sports fan and I'll never change.
Anyways. That is all I had to say.
Anyways. That is all I had to say.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sports
This is playoff basketball people! FUCK I LOVE the NBA playoffs!!!
I just need to go off here. I won't even talk about how the Celtics swept the Knicks.
The Spurs-Grizzlies game just ended. Damn! Only the 4th time in history an 8 seed has beaten a 1 seed...and the Spurs, a 61 win season (not to mention 11 consecutive 50+ win seasons behind this one with Duncan as the center...) too...what a game! Zach Randolph--what an animal!! Grizzlies up by 5 with 6 minutes left, Spurs rally and go up by 1, Memphis calls a TO and Zach Randolph comes back and hits 12 straight points in the next 3 minutes!! Are you kidding me? And this is not some freethrow shit we are talkin WET SPLISHY SPLASH PULL UP J'S BITCHESSSSSSS SKATIN' THROUGH TRAFFIC LIKE IT AIN'T NO THANG KING KONG AIN'T GOT SHIT ON ME
Let's talk about Tony Allen for a second too. Love that guy! Old friend of mine. AND SILENCING MANU GINOBLI ON THE OTHER END OF THE FLOOR. HELLS YEAH!
AH! I love playoff basketball!! It is ON! I say Bulls beat the Thunder in the finals. Boston will beat Miami cause no matter team he is on Lebron always chokes in the face of The Truth but Derrick Rose is too good to beat (I gotta say it but shit...I want to be a dick Boston sports fan and say the C's will take it no matter what, and maybe they will, but I'm just bein' real here...). Lakers/Mavs is a toss-up with Kobe's ankle and how good LurkaDirk is playing right now (33 points in the playoffs damn!) but as happy as I am for Memphis they don't stand a chance against Oklahoma City. Just sayin'.
Yo this is my SHIT I get so pumped! AHHHHHHH I LOVE IT!
I am a different person when I talk about sports. It is like...I get frenzied, it is like war, if you are not for me you are against me and I will let you know it. I think some competition is healthy but I know I take it too far and antagonize people too much over sports. Yeah...it is just a game, but....it's not! Yeah, they are all overpaid...but shit, sports are serious. They have so much bearing on the culture and character of a city and its inhabitants...damn. I just love it.
Too early to even think about baseball (not that I want to right now with the circus the Sox bring to the diamond....) and hockey, well, it is hockey--fun to watch but not to follow.
They have this sport down here in Brazil that we call soccer but I don't know too much about it.
LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
I just need to go off here. I won't even talk about how the Celtics swept the Knicks.
The Spurs-Grizzlies game just ended. Damn! Only the 4th time in history an 8 seed has beaten a 1 seed...and the Spurs, a 61 win season (not to mention 11 consecutive 50+ win seasons behind this one with Duncan as the center...) too...what a game! Zach Randolph--what an animal!! Grizzlies up by 5 with 6 minutes left, Spurs rally and go up by 1, Memphis calls a TO and Zach Randolph comes back and hits 12 straight points in the next 3 minutes!! Are you kidding me? And this is not some freethrow shit we are talkin WET SPLISHY SPLASH PULL UP J'S BITCHESSSSSSS SKATIN' THROUGH TRAFFIC LIKE IT AIN'T NO THANG KING KONG AIN'T GOT SHIT ON ME
Let's talk about Tony Allen for a second too. Love that guy! Old friend of mine. AND SILENCING MANU GINOBLI ON THE OTHER END OF THE FLOOR. HELLS YEAH!
AH! I love playoff basketball!! It is ON! I say Bulls beat the Thunder in the finals. Boston will beat Miami cause no matter team he is on Lebron always chokes in the face of The Truth but Derrick Rose is too good to beat (I gotta say it but shit...I want to be a dick Boston sports fan and say the C's will take it no matter what, and maybe they will, but I'm just bein' real here...). Lakers/Mavs is a toss-up with Kobe's ankle and how good LurkaDirk is playing right now (33 points in the playoffs damn!) but as happy as I am for Memphis they don't stand a chance against Oklahoma City. Just sayin'.
Yo this is my SHIT I get so pumped! AHHHHHHH I LOVE IT!
I am a different person when I talk about sports. It is like...I get frenzied, it is like war, if you are not for me you are against me and I will let you know it. I think some competition is healthy but I know I take it too far and antagonize people too much over sports. Yeah...it is just a game, but....it's not! Yeah, they are all overpaid...but shit, sports are serious. They have so much bearing on the culture and character of a city and its inhabitants...damn. I just love it.
Too early to even think about baseball (not that I want to right now with the circus the Sox bring to the diamond....) and hockey, well, it is hockey--fun to watch but not to follow.
They have this sport down here in Brazil that we call soccer but I don't know too much about it.
LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
Thursday, April 28, 2011
What does it mean to be healthy?
Rolling over this morning, I decided to take a mental health day. A day just for me. To relax, take care of a few things, do nothing, and basically decompress from traveling.
Craving acai, I headed down to the local suco joint with my enthralling book in hand and Monk in my ears. I had the feeling I was going to see someone I know--I just knew I was. I almost did not go because of that. But now I wanted a burger too.
After my relaxing sandwich (which had HEINZ KETCHUP on it!!! A true rarity in this country) a good friend who I have not seen in awhile and who I have been trying to get together with showed up and pulled up a chair. I let him reside with me without grudge; we chatted ate laughed. As I was leaving, he asked a favor of me--to go up to the university and make some copies for him, because, of course, I have a bike and all....
He could sense the hesitation in my manner. My mind raced--this is my mental health day! I was not even supposed to see you! I need to be alone and have no tasks! Awkwardly, he said "it's all good man I'll just do it."
I suddenly remembered a month or two ago during Carnaval--I had a hot dog or something and he asked me for a bite and I said no because I was starving and did not have any more money. I was being greedy. He looked shocked. I almost immediately apologized and told him of course he could have a bite. But then he refused. I kept trying to make him take a bite. But after my attitude he did not want it.
And so, I insisted on doing this favor for him. Walking away, I felt anxious and frustrated. Then I thought--what is mental health? I asked for a mental health day. The opportunity to help a friend is a gift. This is not only mental health--this is spiritual health!
It is my obsession to give meaning for everything. And this meaning comes from God's will. Why was I asked to do this favor? Because God knew I needed to give something completely selflessly today (or, being that perfect selflessness is impossible--the Other is inevitably involved--it was an act that did not serve my theoretical isolated self...although of course, the completion of the act did...). Why did I miss mass on Easter? Because God knew I did not need a church to feel the love of the presence.
But why do I need to explain everything? It is only a branch of my anxiety. Can I let things be without knowing the truth? I think I am not alone. God is a way for me to explain things (that not being God's only purpose of course)--but ironically, I feel God's will is for me to accept the inexplicable!
Anyways. Here I am. Alone and feeling...ready. It is a good day today.
Craving acai, I headed down to the local suco joint with my enthralling book in hand and Monk in my ears. I had the feeling I was going to see someone I know--I just knew I was. I almost did not go because of that. But now I wanted a burger too.
After my relaxing sandwich (which had HEINZ KETCHUP on it!!! A true rarity in this country) a good friend who I have not seen in awhile and who I have been trying to get together with showed up and pulled up a chair. I let him reside with me without grudge; we chatted ate laughed. As I was leaving, he asked a favor of me--to go up to the university and make some copies for him, because, of course, I have a bike and all....
He could sense the hesitation in my manner. My mind raced--this is my mental health day! I was not even supposed to see you! I need to be alone and have no tasks! Awkwardly, he said "it's all good man I'll just do it."
I suddenly remembered a month or two ago during Carnaval--I had a hot dog or something and he asked me for a bite and I said no because I was starving and did not have any more money. I was being greedy. He looked shocked. I almost immediately apologized and told him of course he could have a bite. But then he refused. I kept trying to make him take a bite. But after my attitude he did not want it.
And so, I insisted on doing this favor for him. Walking away, I felt anxious and frustrated. Then I thought--what is mental health? I asked for a mental health day. The opportunity to help a friend is a gift. This is not only mental health--this is spiritual health!
It is my obsession to give meaning for everything. And this meaning comes from God's will. Why was I asked to do this favor? Because God knew I needed to give something completely selflessly today (or, being that perfect selflessness is impossible--the Other is inevitably involved--it was an act that did not serve my theoretical isolated self...although of course, the completion of the act did...). Why did I miss mass on Easter? Because God knew I did not need a church to feel the love of the presence.
But why do I need to explain everything? It is only a branch of my anxiety. Can I let things be without knowing the truth? I think I am not alone. God is a way for me to explain things (that not being God's only purpose of course)--but ironically, I feel God's will is for me to accept the inexplicable!
Anyways. Here I am. Alone and feeling...ready. It is a good day today.
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