Yes, I have finally crossed a major checkpoint in my English/Anthropology term paper. I have reached the 10 sources used in my paper. With the title page, and works cited page I have reached the 8 page mark. In reality the way that this teacher (English) looks at things I have barely six pages. When the paper is due at the end of the first week in May, I will need to have typed at the least 10 pages of actual report or 12 pages total. So off to bed here at 2:40 in the am so that I can wake up no later than 1000 in order to take a shower and go meet with the _ _ _ _ _. I'll let you fill in the blanks.
I guess I'll talk/write/type later. Oh if you know what my car looks like and you live in the Northern portion of SD County or in the OC look for the "Silver bullet" on Thursday as I get the pleasure to go to Vanguard University to watch the Hawks take on the Lions. My prediction is that an animal that usually preys on others will win.
Hint: the third letter is a T.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
What a weekend....
So, for those that actually care (I know Jesse doesn't but bear with me buddy), the SDCC baseball team swept a doubleheader from Westmont College in Santa Barbara by scores of 5-4 and 2-0. The team has five games remaining in this season, the team right now needs to win out and have quite a few other teams lose at least two games in order to get into the playoffs. Taking a quick look at the potential 2009 season schedule some interesting opponents are shaping up for the Hawks. If the potential schedule that I have been hearing rumors about are true, then the Hawks will be taking on Lewis & Clark State, Sioux Falls, Occidental, San Francisco State, UC San Diego, CSU-Bakersfield, and in what could be a very questionable matchup.....San Diego State.
Now about last weekend. We (my Mom, Matt, and I) left San Diego and flew Virgin America to San Francisco International. First let me say, Virgin America blows my former employer OUT OF THE WATER. Some of the finer points of the VA experience are the fact that TV is free (unlike my previous employer), music videos, and chattin within the plane. Every single seat is covered in leather, and the seats are made by Ferrari (you can't get much better than that). We arrived in San Fran at 3:45 pm on Friday. After a 2 stops on our way to Sacramento that totaled maybe 10 minutes, we arrived at our hotel at 8:15 pm. We got settled in and got ready for the dance and went to the dance. After the dance some friends and I went to Denny's for a post-dance hangout.
On Saturday, we went back to the convention, and had fun during the day dancing and hanging out with friends. I was chosen to coach a square in the annual Youth compitition against my good friend Jesse. Jesse going into this weekend was a clean 5-0 against me, well, you can now make that 5-1 as my square finally got me off the schnid.
Saturday at the after party, Robert Woodard stepped up to the stage to call. For those who don't know, I do know how to call, but thanks to everyone in SD not giving me a chance over the last four years. Andy Allemao who graduated in the same class as I did is now not only calling throughout the state, he is getting out of state gigs now as well. Me, nothing since no club will give me a shot at practicing in front of live squares. That is all for my venting.
On Sunday, Mom, Matty, and I all left Sacramento after driving by the state capitol, and then making our way to Vacaville to visit the Outlet Center. After purchasing a few items there, we went to a great Italian place, where the sexiest looking woman in all of Northern California is working. She is So Cal quality trapped in nowhere-ville in Nor Cal. Wow, I'm still thinking of her two days later.
We made our way down to "the city by the bay" 
and stopped in the middle of the bay on Treasure Island. This brought back some memories for me as I spent two weeks on this base when it was still a Naval Station.
and stopped in the middle of the bay on Treasure Island. This brought back some memories for me as I spent two weeks on this base when it was still a Naval Station.We took a few pictures from the middle of SF Bay and then we went down the Embarcadero in SF I have no idea how I did it, but I found Lombard Street, and went down that famous street. Saw the TransAmerica building from several different angles.
From there, we made our way over to SFO (the airport code for San Francisco International, in 
case you didn't know). We flew home to SD and then fell into bed.
case you didn't know). We flew home to SD and then fell into bed.This is a great warmup for me as this summer I will be traveling to the Mid-West. On that trip my Mom, Dad, & I will be visting Des Moines (where my Dad grew up) then over to Omaha to watch some CWS action, and then down to Whichita for the National Square Dance Convention. It should be fun. Til I write again, Later.
Keep close attention
I will be posting several pics and stories from this past weekend. I traveled to Sacramento via San Francisco. I will be giving a full review of this weekend after I get some z's.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
this weekend
So if you are going to try and get ahold of me this weekend, look for me in our state capitol, Sacramento.
I will be at Cal Expo to be exact as it is the 49th California State Convention. I will be enjoying the weekend, and not even thinking of my term paper for English/Anthropology. So enjoy your weekend, and I'll talk to you on the other side of the weekend.
Chris
PS I will be talking about the 2009 San Diego Christian College baseball schedule.
I will be at Cal Expo to be exact as it is the 49th California State Convention. I will be enjoying the weekend, and not even thinking of my term paper for English/Anthropology. So enjoy your weekend, and I'll talk to you on the other side of the weekend.
Chris
PS I will be talking about the 2009 San Diego Christian College baseball schedule.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong Day @ the Ballpark
Talk about a long, long, long draining day at the ballpark.
For those who do not know, I work with the San Diego Christian College Baseball team, as statistician and in-game dj. This is great, because I love college baseball, and baseball in general but talk about a long day at the park.
The San Diego Christian baseball team plays at Stars Field/Casiono Diamond on the Barona Indian Reservation here in San Diego County. The field is nice and is very pitcher freindly (especcially when the wind blows in, like it was yesterday). The only downside to this facility is that when it is hot (+ 90F) the heat just drains all energy out of those who are at the ballpark.
The field has gone through many upgrades since I worked for the Stars, including a closed in press box (there is nothing worse then a blue tarp over your head trapping the heat in on a hot July day!). I got to the field at 11:30 for a noon first pitch (yes, late by my standards, but when you only get 4 hours sleep what more do you wnat?). I took the laptop, printer, and the other equipment that was going to be needed, including 2 waters and a gatorade to keep me hydrated (very easy to get dehydrated up there). First game was a total blowout 12-4 #4 Azusa Pacific's favor. With the game being alot more lopsided then what the score would indicate.
Anyways, so that was how my Saturday went. Love to write more, but I need to work on my term paper.
PS. Turned in my rough draft on my term paper today (4/16). It was supposed to be five pages, but I only got in four and a half pages turned in. CD
For those who do not know, I work with the San Diego Christian College Baseball team, as statistician and in-game dj. This is great, because I love college baseball, and baseball in general but talk about a long day at the park.
The San Diego Christian baseball team plays at Stars Field/Casiono Diamond on the Barona Indian Reservation here in San Diego County. The field is nice and is very pitcher freindly (especcially when the wind blows in, like it was yesterday). The only downside to this facility is that when it is hot (+ 90F) the heat just drains all energy out of those who are at the ballpark.
The field has gone through many upgrades since I worked for the Stars, including a closed in press box (there is nothing worse then a blue tarp over your head trapping the heat in on a hot July day!). I got to the field at 11:30 for a noon first pitch (yes, late by my standards, but when you only get 4 hours sleep what more do you wnat?). I took the laptop, printer, and the other equipment that was going to be needed, including 2 waters and a gatorade to keep me hydrated (very easy to get dehydrated up there). First game was a total blowout 12-4 #4 Azusa Pacific's favor. With the game being alot more lopsided then what the score would indicate.
Anyways, so that was how my Saturday went. Love to write more, but I need to work on my term paper.
PS. Turned in my rough draft on my term paper today (4/16). It was supposed to be five pages, but I only got in four and a half pages turned in. CD
Monday, March 31, 2008
NL Previews
Let's get the National League out of the way here on Opening Day.
NL East -
Well, the pundits say that it is a two horse race between the Mets and the Phillies. Then you read my predictions and even thou as I write this, the Nationals are leading the division that will not last. I believe that the Braves will return to their glory and join the race between the Mets and Phillies. The Nats and Marlins I don't believe have the pitching that will be required to win the division. The Braves I believe on paper have the best rotation, but the Mets have the names in the rotation (Santana, Martinez) and the Phillies have the bats (of course when you play in a ban box such as Citizens bank, you better have the bats!).
NL East Finish -
1. Braves
2. Mets
3. Phillies
4. Nats
5. Marlins
NL Central -
Here is a shocker the pundits are picking the Cubs to win the Central. Here is another shocker, they won't! Why you ask, simple they are the Cubs! In the Central it might be an interesting race between three cubs, one of which you might be a little shocked with. The Cardinals will be in the race along with the Cubs, but the team that is going to surprise many (not me) will be the Cincinnati Reds. Yes the Reds will resurrect themselves and be a contender again. The Astros and Brew Crew will be in the race until the All-Star break, but that is it. The Pirates will need too many things to go their way for them to be competitive, they may have a shot at snapping the 15 year run of being sub-.500, but they won't challenge for the lead.
NL Central finish -
1. Reds
2. Cardinals
3. Cubs
4. Milwaukee
5. Pirates
6. Houston
NL West -
This division was considered the NL Worst just two or three seasons ago. Now, the NL West is considered the NL Best. The Padres, Rockies, and D-backs all were in the race until game 162 (163 in the case of Padres and Rockies).
During the off-season, the Padres signed Jim Edmonds, the Rockies didn't do much but the one big signing was re-signing TT (Troy Tulowitzki).
The D-backs pulled off two trades during the off-season, one good, one very puzzling. The good trade was shipping minor league talent to Oakland for Dan Haren. The puzzling trade was shipping your closer from last year to the Astros in exchange for Chad Qualls, Juan Guitierrez, and Chad Burke. So Arizona has a great one-two punch with Webb and Haren, but who do you have in the back end of the pen?
The only move that the Dodgers made in reality was signing Joe Torre, great move for the fact that Torre is a great manager, but what, maybe 6 games a year will come down to managers calls. The Dodgers certainly missed the playoffs by more than 6 games, and while looking at teams that didn't do a damn thing, San Francisco. The Giants lost Barry Bonds and replaced him with the power hitting left fielder Dave Roberts. The DR. is a great guy, and fine speed threat, but power hitter?????? I'm not so sure. The Giants will have to rebuild after spending the last dozen years or so with the biggest Steroid user in baseball.
NL West finish -
1. San Diego (Pitching, it will carry the Padres all the way back to the pinnacle of the NL West)
2. Colorado (Hitting will only get you so far)
3. Los Angeles (Torre won't get them higher)
4. Arizona (They will not repeat the overachieving that they did last year)
5. San Francisco (maybe staying there until the 2010 or 2011 seasons)
Your thoughts?????
NL East -
Well, the pundits say that it is a two horse race between the Mets and the Phillies. Then you read my predictions and even thou as I write this, the Nationals are leading the division that will not last. I believe that the Braves will return to their glory and join the race between the Mets and Phillies. The Nats and Marlins I don't believe have the pitching that will be required to win the division. The Braves I believe on paper have the best rotation, but the Mets have the names in the rotation (Santana, Martinez) and the Phillies have the bats (of course when you play in a ban box such as Citizens bank, you better have the bats!).
NL East Finish -
1. Braves
2. Mets
3. Phillies
4. Nats
5. Marlins
NL Central -
Here is a shocker the pundits are picking the Cubs to win the Central. Here is another shocker, they won't! Why you ask, simple they are the Cubs! In the Central it might be an interesting race between three cubs, one of which you might be a little shocked with. The Cardinals will be in the race along with the Cubs, but the team that is going to surprise many (not me) will be the Cincinnati Reds. Yes the Reds will resurrect themselves and be a contender again. The Astros and Brew Crew will be in the race until the All-Star break, but that is it. The Pirates will need too many things to go their way for them to be competitive, they may have a shot at snapping the 15 year run of being sub-.500, but they won't challenge for the lead.
NL Central finish -
1. Reds
2. Cardinals
3. Cubs
4. Milwaukee
5. Pirates
6. Houston
NL West -
This division was considered the NL Worst just two or three seasons ago. Now, the NL West is considered the NL Best. The Padres, Rockies, and D-backs all were in the race until game 162 (163 in the case of Padres and Rockies).
During the off-season, the Padres signed Jim Edmonds, the Rockies didn't do much but the one big signing was re-signing TT (Troy Tulowitzki).
The D-backs pulled off two trades during the off-season, one good, one very puzzling. The good trade was shipping minor league talent to Oakland for Dan Haren. The puzzling trade was shipping your closer from last year to the Astros in exchange for Chad Qualls, Juan Guitierrez, and Chad Burke. So Arizona has a great one-two punch with Webb and Haren, but who do you have in the back end of the pen?
The only move that the Dodgers made in reality was signing Joe Torre, great move for the fact that Torre is a great manager, but what, maybe 6 games a year will come down to managers calls. The Dodgers certainly missed the playoffs by more than 6 games, and while looking at teams that didn't do a damn thing, San Francisco. The Giants lost Barry Bonds and replaced him with the power hitting left fielder Dave Roberts. The DR. is a great guy, and fine speed threat, but power hitter?????? I'm not so sure. The Giants will have to rebuild after spending the last dozen years or so with the biggest Steroid user in baseball.
NL West finish -
1. San Diego (Pitching, it will carry the Padres all the way back to the pinnacle of the NL West)
2. Colorado (Hitting will only get you so far)
3. Los Angeles (Torre won't get them higher)
4. Arizona (They will not repeat the overachieving that they did last year)
5. San Francisco (maybe staying there until the 2010 or 2011 seasons)
Your thoughts?????
Sunday, March 30, 2008
I should really go Pro
I'm sure some of you are trying to figure out what the heck I mean by that title. Well, what I mean is the fact that I shold really become a professinoal horse handicapper. I say this due to the fact that I have just reciently (about two weeks ago) decided to track how well, or bad, I am doing this year as far as handicapping the Southern California horse races.
Currently, the ponies are at Santa Anita and through six cards, I have had only two marginal cards. The first marginal card, I lost $4.80 and the second card (the very next day) I won $2.20. The other four cards, I have won (on paper) at least $50.00.
I'm pretty much over the cold or whatever I had last weekend that totally kicked my butt. I will be putting up all three NL division predictions before Tuesday.
Currently, the ponies are at Santa Anita and through six cards, I have had only two marginal cards. The first marginal card, I lost $4.80 and the second card (the very next day) I won $2.20. The other four cards, I have won (on paper) at least $50.00.
I'm pretty much over the cold or whatever I had last weekend that totally kicked my butt. I will be putting up all three NL division predictions before Tuesday.
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