MVK 3, Aarhus 0

Match highlights:
-Tobias coming off the bench and digging some clutch balls
-Schulha dominating from the service line and on the attack
-Jumanji being over the line 4 times and tipping the ball under the net
-christian's new serve

There has been quite a bit of debate over whether or not their third middle's jump sploat is on purpose or not. I think that it is supposed to be a spin serve that ends up being a wicked jump float. I would like to start a poll, is he trying to spin serve or jump float?


In other news, the 'community glass' has officially been banned from all poker games.

I will try to post some pics later that clearly illustrate why i'm declaring this.

I challenge anyone to solve my little riddle/puzzle that I made up last night. It goes like this:

I've felt this way since The Day I Was Born.

In the old days, the jumbo shrimp were named Ned.

Random venting.

So i'm trying to get a stupid x-ray for my ankle. Seems like it would be a simple thing to do. It only takes like 7 mins total to take the x-ray. So i went to my doctor and he told me to go home and wait for a letter from the hospital. Three business days later I get a letter telling me that I have an appointment at the hospital at 9:40 am on Wednesday MARCH 1ST!!!! WTF! thats is over a month away. How could they not have a single 7 minute time slot open in all of February. At this rate I will get the results in June.

I know the chances of anything being broken are really slim but I still want to know for sure because its been over 6 weeks and my ankle still feels like shit. I heard all the same stuff before two years ago when i thought i only had shin splints. The doctors and everyone told me that a fracture was highly unlikely because i'd been playing on it. After 2 months i finally went and got it x-rayed and did a bone scan, and it was fractured. I am 95% sure that this won't happen this time but I just want to know for sure.

On another note we have another big weekend coming up vs. Aarhus. They are coming off a 3-0 loss while we are coming off a 3-0 win, it will be interesting to see how both sides react.
Prediction: MVK 3, Aarhus 0

81


What the hell???? how do you score 81 points in one game? who was guarding him? damn.

That is the sickest performance by a single player that I have ever heard of. The game didn't even go into overtime. I'm amazed. Whats even crazier is that exactly one month ago he had 62 against the mavericks in only 3 quarters, he sat out the entire fourth quarter. Can you imagine two 80 plus games in one season. I can't.

Kobe knows how to score. WOW

So i'm reading this little advice page written by Daniel Degreanu on his top ten trouble hands in no-limit texas hold'em. http://lifeofsports.com/pokernews.php?pokernews=485 I really got nothing out of this advice. Basically he is warning you that playing anything less than A-K or pocket queens can be dangerous. I agree that you can end up trapped with all the hands he mentions, but no shit...you can get fucked playing any two cards. I like how he warns you about playing J-8 because even if you hit the staight (Q-10-9) you will lose to a K-J which most players would play and then later he says that K-J is a hand that only rookies play because it can be dominated by sooo many hands.

Everything he says is true in a way...but poker is so situational that I couldn't find a shred of good advice in this article.

ps. poker is the devil, stay away from it!

This site is pissing me off!!!!!!

MVK 3, Gentofte 0.

I hate volleyball.

I think I have fucking bi-polar disorder when it comes to vball. Some days I love it and I can't get enough. Then there are days like today when I would rather take a swift roundhouse to the teeth from C.N. then look at another volleyball.

I don't know how we won this match so handily. I know Funk and Schulha played well. Our middles must have had a decent game also. I, on the other hand, played the worst match anyone has ever witnessed. I could have played just as well if I was blindfolded and missing a leg. Thats all i'm going to say about that, time to forget and move on.

What volleyball game??

Gentofte

Tomorrow is the first game of the second half for MVK. We matchup against Gentofte tomorrow night at 8pm. Gentofte is coming off a gold medal performance in the pocal final, while we only have a distant memory of a disapointing semi way back in december. Word is that Gentofte's import from Brazil, Santos, is playing really well lately. I guess Toubro had a lackluster performance in the pocal final, but we are still going to have to key on him because he still has the potential to take over a game, him being a giant and all. We have not been stellar as of late either. We've only played a few practice games since the xmas break, but I think we have yet to show the same level that we finished with toward the end of the first half. Tomorrow's game will be a good test for us. I think that both teams are relatively even on paper going into the match. It is going to be the team that comes out most aggressively and deals with the other team's runs the best that will come out victorious. I think that if we serve tough and put the ball away in transition we will come out on top.
prediction: MVK 3, Gentofte 1

These are pretty funny too! http://www.hbo.com/billmaher/new_rules/

Chuck Norris

I'm sure you've all received an email or two listing chuck norris facts. I dont know who started all these, but I think they are fricken hilarious!
One of my favorites is: Chuck Norris once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.
In case you have no idea what i'm talking about, you can find a buffet of chuck norris facts at http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/ .

The Rules of Wedding CrashingI have compiled possibly the most important list in the History of Lists. Without wasting any more time, I bring you The Rules of Wedding Crashing, as given by Chazz Reingold, made popular by the film Wedding Crashers:
1. Never leave a fellow crasher behind. Crashers take care of their own. 2. Never use your real name. 3. Never confess. 4. No one goes home alone. 5. Never let a girl get between you and a fellow crasher. 6. Do not sit in the corner and sulk. It draws attention in a negative way. Draw attention to yourself, but on your own terms. 7. Blend in by standing out. 8. Be the life of the party. 9. Whatever it takes to get in, get in. 10. Invitations are for pussies. 11.Sensitive is good. 12. When it stops being fun, break something. 13. Bridesmaids are desperate - console them. 14. You're a distant relative of a dead cousin. 15. Fight the urge to tell the truth. 16. Always have an up-to-date family tree. 17. Every female wedding guest deserves a wedding night. 18. You love animals and children. 19. Toast in the native language if you know the native language and have practiced the toast. Do not wing it. 20. The older the better, the younger the better. (See Rule Below) 21. Definitely make sure she's 18. 22. You have a wedding and a reception to seal the deal. Period. No overtime. 23. There's nothing wrong with having seconds. Provided there is enough women to go around. 24. If you get outted, leave calmly. Do not run. 25. You understand she heard that but that's not what you meant. 26. Of course you love her. 27. Don't over drink. The machinery must work in order to close. 28. Make sure there's an open bar. 29. Always be a team player. Everyone needs a little help now and again. 30. Know the playbook so you can call an audible. 31. If you call an audible, always make sure your fellow crashers know. 32. Don't commit to a relative unless you're absolutely sure that they have a pulse. 33. Never go back to your place. 34. Be gone by sunrise. 35. Breakfast is for closers. 36. Your favorite movie is "The English Patient". 37. At the reception, one hard drink or two beers max. A drunk crasher is a sloppy crasher. 38. Never hit on the bride! It's a one-way ticket to the pavement. 39. The way to a woman's bed is through the dance floor. 40. Dance with old folks and the kids. The girls will think you're "sweet." 41. Try not to break anything, unless you're not having fun. 42. At the service, sit in the fifth row. It's close enough to the wedding party to seem like you're an invited guest. Never sit in the back. The back row smells like crashing. 43. Create an air of mystery that involves some painful experience when interacting with the girl you're after. But don't talk about it. Allude to it. Then walk away. She'll follow. 44. Always remember your fake name! 45. The Rules of Wedding Crashing are sacred. Don't sully them by "improvising." 46. You forgot your invitation in your rush to get to the church. 47. Make sure all the single women know you're there because you've just suffered either a terrible breakup or the death of your fiance. 48. Always work the following into a conversation: "Yeah, I have tons of money. But how does one buy happiness?" 49. Be pensive! It draws out the "healer" in women. 50. Always pull out in time. 51. Tell any woman you're interested in that you'd love to stay but you promised to help out at the homeless shelter today. 52. Get choked up during the service. The girls will think you're "sensitive." Bring a slice of onion or artificial tears if necessary. 53. Avoid virgins. They're too clingy. 54. If pressed, tell people you're related to Uncle Ned. Everyone has an Uncle Ned. 55. Don't fixate on one woman. ALWAYS have a back-up. 56. When seeing a rival crasher, do not interact-merely acknowledge each other with a tug on the earlobe and gracefully move on. 57. The Ferrari's in the shop. 58. If two rival crashers pick the same girl, the crasher with the least seniority will respectfully yield. 59. No "chicken dancing" - no exceptions. 60. When crashing out of state, request permission from a local Wedding Crasher chapter. 61. No more than two weddings in a weekend. More and your game gets sloppy. 62. Bring an extra umbrella when it rains. Courtesy opens more legs than charm. 63. Always save room for cake. 64. When your crash partner fails, you fail. No man is an island. 65. Smile! You're having the time of your life. 66. Mix it up a little-you can't always be the man with the haunted past. 67. No sex on the altar. Confessionals, okay. Choir lofts, better. 68. Two shut-outs in a row? It's time to take a week off. Ask yourself: what is getting in the way of my happiness? 69. Research, research, research the wedding party. And when you are done researching, research some more. 70. Studies show women have a more developed sense of smell. Breath mints-small cost, big yield. 71. The unmarried female rabbi-is she fair game? Of course she is. 72. In case of emergency, refer to the playbook. 73. Girls in hats tend to be proper and rarely give it up. 74. Keep interactions with the parents of the bride to a minimum. 75. Carry extra protection. 76. No Excuses. Play like a champion! 77. The tables farthest from the kitchen always gets served dinner first. 78. Stop, look, listen. At weddings. In life. 79. Occasionally bring a real gift-you're getting sex without having to buy dinner, you can afford a blender. 80. Always think ahead but always stay in the moment. Reconcile this paradox and you'll not only get the girl, you might also get peace of mind. 81. Don't let the ring bearer bum your smokes. His parents may start asking questions. 82. Stay clear of the wedding planner. They may recognize you and start to wonder. 83. Don't use the "I have two months to live" bit-not cool, not effective. 84. Shoes say a lot about a man. 85. Always choose large weddings. More choice. Easier to blend. 86. You're from out of town. ALWAYS. 87. Know something about the place you say you are from. Texas is played out. For some reason, New Hampshire seems to work. 88. Of course you dream of one day having children. 89. Never dance to "What I like about You." It's long past time to let that song go. Someone will request it at every wedding. Don't dance to it. No matter how hot she is. 90. Tell the bride's friends and family, you are family of the groom and vice-versa. 91. Only take one car. You never know when you'll need to make a fast escape. 92. Deep down, most people hate themselves. This knowledge is the key to most bedroom doors. 93. Try not to show off on the dance floor. That means you Jeremy. 94. Etiquette isn't old fashioned, it's sexy. 95. Catholic weddings-- the classic dilemma: painfully long ceremony - horny girls. 96. The newspaper Wedding Announcements are your racing form. Choose carefully. 97. Be judicious with cologne. Citrus tones are best. 98. Save the tuxes for "the big show" only. 99. Avoid women who were psychology majors in college. 100. No periwinkle ties, please. 101. Always have an early "appointment" the next morning. 102. Be well-groomed and well-mannered. 103. Never cockblock a fellow crasher. Cockblocking an invited guest - okay. 104. Eat plentiful, digest your food. You'll need energy for later. 105. Know when to abandon ship if it ain't floating. 106. Know your swing and salsa dancing. Girls love to get twisted around. 107. Always carry an assortment of different placecards to match any wedding design. 108. Make sure your magic trick and balloonanimal skills are not rusty. If the kids love it, the girls will too. 109. Never, ever reveal your true identity. 110. Never walk away from a crasher in a funny jacket. By decree of Chazz Reingold, Creator of the Rules of Wedding Crashing, revised from 1989 in October 2004, the following bits of slang are no longer acceptable: "it's all good," "hey, no worries," and any sentence that involves anyone getting "their freak on."

Book Review #2

So i 've had quite a bit of time to read since my last post about books. I haven't taken full advantage of this time, but I have managed to read a couple good books. I'm going to start my own five star rating system. (five being the best)

Universe on a t-shirt- by Dan Falk. I give this one two stars. I don't mind reading about the historical stuff. The scientific revolution stuff has always caught my interest, but he really didn't present anything that really blew my mind. I was bored by the end.

Being Peace- by Thich Nhat Hanh. Solid four stars. I believe this was a compilation of presentations that Hanh gave on the basics of Buddhism and how to apply them to everyday life. It's a super easy read that really enjoyed.

The Kite Runner- by Khaled Hosseini. Five Stars. A must read for sure. I don't want to say anything about it because it is always better to start reading a good book not knowing what you are getting into.

Lovely Bones- Alice Seabold. Three stars. This is the story of a family trying to come to terms with the death of a family member. This story is given from a unique perspective. The young girl who is murdered at the beginning of the story tells the story from up in heaven looking down on her family. I really enjoyed about three quarters of this book. However I thought it started to drag on too much and I found a lot of the dialogue to be awkward. Still a decent read.

The 5 People you Meet in Heaven-Mitch Albom. Three stars. Same author who wrote Tuesdays with Morrie for those of you who like that one. This is another story that deals with death. Strangely morbid pattern i've got going here...not on purpose, i swear. Another interesting idea in this book. The main character is this old carney who dies at the beginning and finds out that you meet five people up in heaven, one after the other, who sort of explain the purpose of your life. A good quick read, but it didn't blow my mind by any means.

Shalimar the Clown- by Salmon Rushdie. Five Stars. Maybe the best book i've read this year. I was hesitant going into this book but ended up pleasantly surprised right from the beginning. If you decide to read this one make sure to fully commit yourself because it is consuming. There are a plethora of characters, all with tough names to remember. Rushdie's writing style is unlike any i've read. Its jam packed with metaphors and super descriptive, he does not waste a single sentence. I found it hard to read because I had to concentrate so much but it was very rewarding at the same time.

ok time to watch a movie...keep the book recommendations coming!

Xmas in Balestrate

So I spent my first xmas holiday away from Prince George this year. I would have like to have been home for the break but this was pretty sweet too. The day after our disappointing loss in the pocal semi, I set off for Italy with Erin to meet her parents. We spent a total of 18 days traveling around all of Italy. Our journey followed this path: Rome to Napoli to Balestrate to Lipari to Florence to Venice to La Spezzia and back to Rome. Sooo much happened in these 18 days that I don't have time to write about all of it. So here are the highlights and lowlights.

Highlights:
-Rome, this city is crazy, almost overwhelming. There is sooo much to see in Rome that I could have spent the whole trip there and not seen everything. We took a bus tour of the city on our first night to get a general overview of the area. This was a really good idea because we got to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. The coliseum was wicked, I have trouble comprehending how people build such massive structures way back in 77 ad. The Vatican was also pretty cool, the Sistine chapel is a much see.
-Hiking Mt. Vesuvius. I really enjoyed this. Amazing view from the top. It was also just nice to get out of the crowded cities for a bit.
-Pompeii was pretty neat too walk around in too.
-We spent 5 days in Balestrate, which is a small city in Sicily. This was super relaxing, I did a buttload of reading here. The whole atmosphere in this small town was very relaxed. Everything closed from noon to 4pm so people could eat lunch. The whole town was deserted during this time...kinda weird at first. After this nap/lunch period most of the town would meet in the town square and just hang out and talk. It was nice and warm here too.
-The aeolian islands. This area is extremely scenic...took about a million photos.
-Florence was also cool...new years was a blast just touring around the walking streets drinking and watching all the crazy Italians fire off fire crackers into crowds.
-The best part actually came towards the end in the Cinque Terre region. We hiked along the coast here where there are 5 towns connected by a path through the mountains along the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The view here was unlike any I've seen.

Lowlights:
-the traffic, Rome and Napoli were the worst for this. Italian drivers are nuts! Street lights and crosswalks seem to merely be suggestions in Italy. They take offensive driving to the extreme. Pedestrians beware. The craziest drivers of them all were the scooters who infested the roads. They were all over the place weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds. They were not scared to rip down the wrong side of the road. I can't believe that I didn't witness any actual accidents.
-Napoli was the dirtiest city I've ever been to. I don't know if the garbage disposal people were on strike or what, but there was garbage everywhere!
-The Italian people. I tried my best to give them the benefit of the doubt but time after time we kept running into super rude people. I thought maybe it was just us, but other travelers we talked to confirmed our stories. We found the Italians to be very unhelpful and rude in general. We met some real beauties on the train that i can't even describe, you would have to see them to believe them. This wasn't true of everyone though...We did meet some great people who were very nice and very helpful but these people were few and far between.

anyways that's all i can think of for now...Everwood is on!

Back in the Fart

I am back in Denmark ready for round two, the second half of the season.

Its been about three weeks since our semifinal loss to Aarhus so I've had plenty of time to think about it. That was one of the most disappointing losses I have ever been a part of. I don't want to dissect the match to try and figure out why we lost, but I will say that they didn't have to do much to beat us. Playing like we did, any team in the elite division or maybe even the first division would have beat us. I have to give credit to Aarhus though, they did what was required to beat us. Sasha, despite being an asshole on the court, played a solid match for them and put the ball away at important junctions throughout the match. Thats about all I want to say about that.

I am looking forward to the second half of the season. It will be interesting to see how we respond after suffering our first loss.