Quick post

So I'm trying to do small, quick posts to make up for lost time! Anywho, someone sent me this picture this morning with the line "which one doesn't fit". Needless to say, it didn't take long....

Embarrasing moment # 17,298

When you see a girl at the gym obviously doing ab exercises, walking up and in the best Mix-A-Lot voice, saying "You can do side bends and sit ups, but please don't lose that butt". The appalled look you will receive will be both rewarding, and embarrassing.
-JB

I see London, I see France.....

Does it get any trller than wine and a baguette at the Eiffel Tower at night with your spouse? Well, maybe the triple lindy is triller, but that's about it.


Any who, after being stranded in Chicago for 2 days, Kristen and I managed to make it to Europe. First, London for a day, then the train to Paris for 3, then back to London for 3. I really wish I had my bicycle for the trip. There is a following there that is nuts!

Heck, sometimes I just like to ponder the things in life....

And of course, the London eye.

Of all the places I've been outside the country, London is definitely one that I could live in. Perhaps I will be back next year.

Cheers,

JB

Oh wow

So people send me all kinds of pictures, videos, quotes and such all the time. However, this kid was sent to me on Friday, and it creeps me out.

In Final Four news, I'm quite happy that Michigan is in the finals. Since Minnesota couldn't make it out of the first round, and North Dakota and Wisconsin didn't fair well either, Michigan is the closest thing to a "home team".

So my plans to bike for a while today was thwarted by this snow.
Dear March,
Wow, I'm not quite sure how to say this. We had a good run. But I have to be honest. It's not you, it's me. Really. We were nothing more than a spring fling. I was in a strange place in my life, and you only come around once a year. Oh who am I kidding, you and I were never meant for each other. I enjoy bikes and running outside. You're all about cloudy days and lingering snow. I think it's best for us to part ways and move on. Sorry. We'll still be friends right? I'll still keep you on my calender--I promise.
-JB

Dear end of April weather,
How you doin'? giggity!
-JB

So if all goes to plan, in two weeks I'll be sitting in jolly old England sipping tea and crumpets. I'll be picking up my new camera this week so I can actually take some decent pictures while in Europe.

Jay Culter a Bear?? I was really bummed when he left Denver, hopefully this works for him.

Stupid Yankees beat the Cubs......

I can't wait for the baseball season to get into full swing. Thankfully the Twins will be out of that dome at the end of the regular season (because they have no shot at the playoffs this year).

I'm slowly planning a scheme. I mean the kind of scheme that takes 6 people sitting around a dimly lit round table with blueprints in the middle. The kind of scheme that will allow me to yell "45 seconds left" during the act. The kind of scheme that needs 6 people with odd traits to pull off (the tech guy, the muscle, the brains, the guy with an eye patch). Mostly, I just want to climb around in some heating ducts with a helmet flashlight, wearing all black. I've been watching too many movies......

Peace out.
-JB

Hop the bandwagon

So I was coaxed into the Twitter world by random friends at NPR over the weekend. Check it here: http://twitter.com/twincitiesgreat I can't really believe that people update this thing multiple times a day. I'm lucky to get a one-a-day....

Remember that movie Vision Quest? I'm pretty sure it starred Jake Ryan as a Native American wrestler who wasn't actually Native American....Anywho, it was on over the weekend and I forgot how good this 80's flick was! I like how the cove doesn't really have anything to do with the movie either.

In other news, I'm currently #1 in 2 different NCAA brackets. The Locals, and Swishyville! Though when we get the sweet 16 I will be falling to about 3rd and 4th place. Darn you West Virginia!

I spent way too long in Barnes and Noble the other day looking for a new book. I didn't find anything good. That is one of the few times that has happened....

It also seems as though something is missing in Minneapolis these days.....Hmmmm, I can't quite put my cherry, err, my finger on it. It really does look different these days in the sculpture garden. It sure is nice to see the snow leaving the city.

Well I better be getting off to the grocery store. I need some pita bread.
-JB

Wok this way

So for no real reason other than being bored and hungry, I broke out the wok today (obviously in a St. Patricks mood). I'm not exactly a wiz with it yet, but I can sizzle up some tasty meals. I dug out some chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, basil, garlic, Serrano peppers, red peppers and some sriracha.

Mashing up the garlic and Serrenos.

No household should be without at least one bottle of the sauce! It's great on everything: Chicken, burgers, Chinese food, mashed potatoes (well, maybe not potatoes).

And the finished product....After some brown rice and bok choy, this was one hell of a meal.

In other news, we finally got up in the 60's yesterday. It's nice to finally open widows and go out without a coat on. But fear not, we'll be in the 20's next week.

And while biking, my backpack tore open and it's shot now. So I have to find a new bag. I think a Trash Bag would work just fine--thanks to Damien for the tip.

Well, that's about it.....

MSN should stick to the net

So as I was doing some web based research (see "Lafours from Mallrats other roles"), and I came upon an article from MSN about the worst movies made by celebrities. Ok, now Crossroads (Spears version, not Macchio), The Hottie and the Nottie, From Justin to Kelly all deserve to be on the list. But one of their top flops was the cinema classic--Cool As Ice. If I remember correct, this film was in hot contention with Silence of the Lambs for movie of the year. And I'm pretty sure Vanilla Ice almost beat out Anthony Hopkins for best actor. As a kid, I had this soundtrack on my walkman all day! I also had pants that looked exactly like the Ice mans......Sad to say, but true.

But one movie they chose to leave off the list, was the classic flick Disorderlies starring the Fat Boys. I loved this show.....I wish the Fatboys would do some kind of comeback.














In other internet worthy notes, I got some goofy virus or something on the computer last week. So I've been out of commission for a while. But it appears as though I'm back. Whew!
Well, that's about all I have. Make sure to check out the Punk Rock Prom coming up!