Busy, Busy, Busy

I've kind of had writer's block lately and also the lack of time to sit down and write. We started our busy season at work, but it seems like it is going by fast. I actually don't mind working a lot, it ten times better than having nothing to do at work. I love that my job is flexible. Most of the time I'm able to get in early and get my hours in and leave to get home at a decent time. The only things that stinks, is that Courtney gets tired and wants to go to bed around 9:30. Well if I get home at 7, we eat dinner, and I don't have a whole lot of time to blog, watch TV, read the paper, and read books. But I enjoy the extra sleep, I know I'll miss it when Savannah gets here.

In other news, the Skeeters are playing in the third round of the basketball playoffs this week. Hopefully, I'll be able to go to the game with my Dad. I'm really looking forward to baseball season. The Horns started out slow, but have won there last two series against Stanford and Washington State. I have no idea what to expect out of the Rangers. I really don't care if they make the playoffs, I just want there to be a chance. I want to still have an interest in August.
Texas started spring football this weekend, hopefully I can keep you updated or at least point you to some articles.

I hope you all have a blessed week!

Spring football starts this week.

BON has the preview here.

Poor Sooners

The following is taken from an article written last Thursday by James Taranto published in the opinion page of the Wall Street Journal.

When NBC's Tim russrt asked John Edwards on Sunday if he, as president, would accept a nuclear-armed Iran, the silver-tongued lawyer got tongue-tied: "I-there's no answer to that question at this moment. I think that it's a-it's a-it's a very bad thing for Iran to get a nuclear weapon. I think we have-we have many steps in front of us that have not been used. We ought to negotiate directly with the Iranians, which has not, not been done. The things that I just talked about, I think, are the right approach in dealing with Iran. And then we'll, we'll see what the result is...I think-I think thee-we don't know, and you have to make a judgment as you go along, and that's what I would do as president."

Less than two weeks earlier, Mr. Edwards said "Let me be clear: Under no circumstances can Iran be allowed to have nuclear weapons..."

Pandering to public sentient may be fine for a senator, but the president needs to be able to make decisions in the national interest-which sometimes means shaping public opinion, sometimes defying it. Mr. Bush has done both, whether or not his decisions were wise ones. Perhaps voters next year chastened by Mr. Bush's dangerous boldness, will opt for someone more risk-averse. But if a crisis arises and the president proves unable to lead, they may find themselves longing for Mr. Bush's steadfastness. An excess of caution is itself a form of recklessness.

That's not he whole article, but I think you get the point.

My thoughts: Much like Aaron, I'm trying to pay closer attention to world events. I've thought a lot about the war lately and I still haven't come to a solid conclusion. I support our soldiers and the war, but I hate the loss of life for a region that will probably never know peace. I do strongly agree with the closing paragraph above. I think Bush is the leader we need during this time.

Well, I should probably get back to less troubling things like watching the Hills and the Texas basketball game.

I was Curious...

What is the history behind the basketball heckle "Air Ball"? If I had to bet I would have put my money on the Cameron Crazies, and I would have been correct. It was first used back in 1979 in a game against none other then the hated Tar Heels. I was thinking about this because I feel like the chant has run its course, but it is great when pulled off by the crazies. Now we know.

I'm not as disgusting as I used to be!!

During the month of January I participated in a work-out/weight loss competition with a few friends. I needed to lose some weight and this was the perfect opportunity. The winner of the contest got their dinner paid for at Bob's Steak and Chop, this reward was very motivating. I had a pretty successful month as I lost about 10 pounds. My clothes fit better, I have more energy, and I generally just feel better about myself. My goal is to lose 10 more pounds by the time Savannah gets here. I could post a few before and after pics, but since this is a family friendly blog I better not!