Thursday, August 13, 2009
When The Dismissive Wank Goes Wrong...
I removed the embedding because of the autostart function, but you can still catch the video HERE.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Survivor Pool
I am going to be running a survivor pool this year. They are real easy all you have to do is pick one loser out of all the games each week. The catch is you can only pick a team once. This is more difficult than it sounds I assure you but it is a pool anyone can be in without much knowledge of the game. If you are interested see the link below. All you need to do is hit the join group button and put in the league ID# and password listed below. It is $10 to join winner take all. If you know anyone interested that may not read this blog send them the link or send me there email.
Link
League ID#: 5175
League Password: bigtasty
Send your checks to:
Matt Browne
46 Tower Drive
Sun Prairie WI, 53590
Link
League ID#: 5175
League Password: bigtasty
Send your checks to:
Matt Browne
46 Tower Drive
Sun Prairie WI, 53590
A year in the life...
Time flies and little Myles is one year old today. Exactly one year ago at this moment, 9:00 AM on the dot on August 12, 2008, Myles was born. It has really been an amazing year to see how much the little guy has changed, and how much he has changed our lives. He's gone from a helpless, curled-up newborn to a strong and strong-willed little boy who will sprint-crawl across the room, pull all the pots and pans out of the kitchen cabinets, slam the cabinet doors 20 times for good measure and then giggle like a drunken clown when you scold him to stop.
The changes apply to us as well. The good is that he provides a much deeper meaning and purpose to everything we do. I've always gone to work, but I no longer work for my bosses. I work for my son, so that I can provide him with a comfortable life. I also no longer have any of those natural, lingering doubts about who I really am and what I'm really supposed to be doing. Now, I'm Myles's dad, and whenever I'm caring for him or playing with him, I know I'm in exactly the place I belong. In terms of lifestyle, our primary lesson is that when you have kids there is no such thing as free time or time to kill. You are busy all the time. You always have a list of 9 other things that are waiting to be done. On top of that, your family is in love with your kid and suddenly your weekends and nights fill up with visitors that are primarily there to see the kid, meaning you're busier than ever as the kid's driver, butler and social director. When you do get some time where he is sleeping or grandma is babysitting, you'd better damn well take advantage of it. There is no time to waste. Perhaps the most common cliched advice that we received during my wife's pregnancy was to enjoy your free time now. You will never sit down and eat an entire meal, watch an entire 30 minute show, or complete a telephone conversation without being interrupted by something you have to do for your kid. It's not all that bad, as Myles now sleeps from about 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every single night, but when he's awake and at home, he pretty much completely occupies at least one of us for every minute of the day.
All in all, without a doubt, it has been the best year ever. I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything. Tasty, you've got a lot of exciting things coming up in the next year.
That was then, August 12, 2008:
This is now:
The changes apply to us as well. The good is that he provides a much deeper meaning and purpose to everything we do. I've always gone to work, but I no longer work for my bosses. I work for my son, so that I can provide him with a comfortable life. I also no longer have any of those natural, lingering doubts about who I really am and what I'm really supposed to be doing. Now, I'm Myles's dad, and whenever I'm caring for him or playing with him, I know I'm in exactly the place I belong. In terms of lifestyle, our primary lesson is that when you have kids there is no such thing as free time or time to kill. You are busy all the time. You always have a list of 9 other things that are waiting to be done. On top of that, your family is in love with your kid and suddenly your weekends and nights fill up with visitors that are primarily there to see the kid, meaning you're busier than ever as the kid's driver, butler and social director. When you do get some time where he is sleeping or grandma is babysitting, you'd better damn well take advantage of it. There is no time to waste. Perhaps the most common cliched advice that we received during my wife's pregnancy was to enjoy your free time now. You will never sit down and eat an entire meal, watch an entire 30 minute show, or complete a telephone conversation without being interrupted by something you have to do for your kid. It's not all that bad, as Myles now sleeps from about 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every single night, but when he's awake and at home, he pretty much completely occupies at least one of us for every minute of the day.
All in all, without a doubt, it has been the best year ever. I wouldn't trade a minute of it for anything. Tasty, you've got a lot of exciting things coming up in the next year.
That was then, August 12, 2008:
This is now:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Fall Guide to Television Part 1
One major adjustment I had to make with having a baby is not going out as much. It has actually been easier than I thought. I have went to a bar twice in the last month. I am starting to get accustomed to staying in on a Friday and Saturday and either making a nice dinner or odering in. Another thing I have been doing a lot of is catching up some of my favorite TV shows. This first part is kind of a review/preview of shows that have new seasons starting soon. If anyone agrees/disagrees with my review please post a comment.
Mad Men (AMC, Season 3 airs 8/16, 9 PM Central)
I have given this show some props before and have posted some of the shows beautiful vixens for hump day. Yes that is one reason to watch, but the main reason is the show is smart, funny, and incredible sexy. Though it shown on the AMC channel, so it cannot cross the line really, it is able to toe the line in a way that leaves you coming back for more. The show is about NYC ad men, who make there living doing advertisements for a large firm. The show is set in the early 1960's and ties in real history with the themes and plots of the show. The 60s to me was a fascinating time to live in the US and this show is probably the best depiction that I have seen of that era. The lead character Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm) is a mysterious man that is haunted by his past. He is the Frank Sinatra of advertisment and although he is great with the ladies and in his business, at home he has his problems like everyone else. Another aspect I really enjoyed about the show is the struggle of power between men and women. This was a time where women were starting to come into there own in the work place and beginning to be considered equals, though often the men they work with didnt feel that way. It is just very interesting time in US history, with a lot going on. Guys watch one episode and tell me you dont want to be Don Draper. The show does have some slow moments, and the fact that it is not on HBO or showtime gets frustrating, but overall they have wonderful characters, and a pretty good storyline. You throw in the look and style which is as good as any TV show I have ever seen and you truly wonderful television.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FX, season 5 airs 9/17, at 10 PM Central)
When I first started watching this show, I have to admit I didnt think it was that funny. I caught a couple episodes and yeah they had some slap stick humor but overall I didnt see the genious of it. Then I started watching them from the beginning and now I think it is the best sitcom on television. The show follows a group of friends in Philly who are running a shitty run down bar. The show basically chronicles the lives of five of the funniest losers in Philly. I think my favorite thing about this show is the creators of the show are also the stars, and they have a wonderful chemistry. It gets to a point after you see enough episodes that you can almost finish the lines, because they play these personalities to such a tee. In season 2 they added Danny Devito, and I never knew what type of comedic genious he could be. Devito, plays Frank, who is father to two of the members in the group. Frank is a terrible father, who is famous for his get rich schemes and his crude way of doing business. Just like a Seinfeld or a Curb, I can explain the comedic genious that is this show, you just need to watch for yourself. Season 5 starts in September and Season 4 is due in stores I believe next week. I urge you to go out and rent some of the previous seasons and catch up, you wont be dissapointed.
Mad Men (AMC, Season 3 airs 8/16, 9 PM Central)
I have given this show some props before and have posted some of the shows beautiful vixens for hump day. Yes that is one reason to watch, but the main reason is the show is smart, funny, and incredible sexy. Though it shown on the AMC channel, so it cannot cross the line really, it is able to toe the line in a way that leaves you coming back for more. The show is about NYC ad men, who make there living doing advertisements for a large firm. The show is set in the early 1960's and ties in real history with the themes and plots of the show. The 60s to me was a fascinating time to live in the US and this show is probably the best depiction that I have seen of that era. The lead character Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm) is a mysterious man that is haunted by his past. He is the Frank Sinatra of advertisment and although he is great with the ladies and in his business, at home he has his problems like everyone else. Another aspect I really enjoyed about the show is the struggle of power between men and women. This was a time where women were starting to come into there own in the work place and beginning to be considered equals, though often the men they work with didnt feel that way. It is just very interesting time in US history, with a lot going on. Guys watch one episode and tell me you dont want to be Don Draper. The show does have some slow moments, and the fact that it is not on HBO or showtime gets frustrating, but overall they have wonderful characters, and a pretty good storyline. You throw in the look and style which is as good as any TV show I have ever seen and you truly wonderful television.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FX, season 5 airs 9/17, at 10 PM Central)
When I first started watching this show, I have to admit I didnt think it was that funny. I caught a couple episodes and yeah they had some slap stick humor but overall I didnt see the genious of it. Then I started watching them from the beginning and now I think it is the best sitcom on television. The show follows a group of friends in Philly who are running a shitty run down bar. The show basically chronicles the lives of five of the funniest losers in Philly. I think my favorite thing about this show is the creators of the show are also the stars, and they have a wonderful chemistry. It gets to a point after you see enough episodes that you can almost finish the lines, because they play these personalities to such a tee. In season 2 they added Danny Devito, and I never knew what type of comedic genious he could be. Devito, plays Frank, who is father to two of the members in the group. Frank is a terrible father, who is famous for his get rich schemes and his crude way of doing business. Just like a Seinfeld or a Curb, I can explain the comedic genious that is this show, you just need to watch for yourself. Season 5 starts in September and Season 4 is due in stores I believe next week. I urge you to go out and rent some of the previous seasons and catch up, you wont be dissapointed.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Baby Update
So August is finally here, and I am just week/weeks away from being a daddy. The Dr. told my girlfriend at her last visit that he believes the new due date is one week from today, so I am getting very excited. Jenny has done so well, she suprised me with her toughness and will power through out this pregnancy. I have a new respect for women after watching what she has gone through. I honestly dont know how they can do it.
With only a few weeks left I am more anxious than nervous. The nerves are gone I am completely ready (well I will probably think different at 4 AM of the first week) to be a dad. Those scary moments that I had in the beginning of this, have subsided and I am just truly looking forward to the next challenge in my life. The baby room looks amazing, we have enough baby stuff to have octuplets, and I am the proud new owner of a video camera to catch all of Adeylnn's firsts. Like I said all I can do is wait, I havent been sleeping hardly at all lately as I can only think about what my life is going to be like just a few months from now. So far this has been the hardest part for me, just trying to wait patiently.
When the baby gets here I am sure all hell is going to break loose. Jenny is measuring pretty big the Dr says so they anticipate a big baby, which has Jenny very scared. Which I am sure all women go through before giving birth. I have been trying to be as reassuring as possible that she can and will get through this, but it is still tough. So needless to say I dont think either of us are looking forward to labor, but it is part of the miracle that is life, so we will deal with it. We have a lot of family and friends that seem more excited than we are. I am sure they are going to want to see the baby as soon as possible which should make the hospital a freaking zoo. i am leaving visitors up to Jenny if she wants them then they are welcome if not, good luck getting past me me.
Some interesting questions have come up with the baby nearing. I have to up my life insurance policies, we have to decide which insurance to put the baby on, whose last name is she going to have, and whether or not she is going to be baptized. I tell you what those things never crossed my mind once, 7 months ago. for the most part all of these things pretty much work themselves out. I have a buddy who has been trying to sell me some insurance for a while, Jenny is fine with our baby being a Browne, and I think at least for the first year, our baby will go on Jenny's insurance. So really those things have worked out. We also plan on having our baby baptized. Yet I do have some issues. What do you look for when trying to pick a church to take your child too? Do the parents have to be members to have there child baptized. I have no interest in joining the church, I mean I would for the sake of our daughter if I had too, but my beliefs dont neccassarily follow in line witht he church. With that being said, I think it is essential that our daughter is baptized and raised with a certain amount of religion. After all I do believe that religion along with family is still the moral backbone of this country, and I am hoping that her faith can help her through sometimes when Jenny and I may not. I also think it provides some very good opportunities to socaliaze with people her own age. Jenny cannot wait to teach sunday school. It is all very interesting and I would love to hear from TK or maybe some of my readers on what they think about getting your child baptized. I think the positives definitely out weigh the negatives, for reasons listed above, what are your thoughts?
With only a few weeks left I am more anxious than nervous. The nerves are gone I am completely ready (well I will probably think different at 4 AM of the first week) to be a dad. Those scary moments that I had in the beginning of this, have subsided and I am just truly looking forward to the next challenge in my life. The baby room looks amazing, we have enough baby stuff to have octuplets, and I am the proud new owner of a video camera to catch all of Adeylnn's firsts. Like I said all I can do is wait, I havent been sleeping hardly at all lately as I can only think about what my life is going to be like just a few months from now. So far this has been the hardest part for me, just trying to wait patiently.
When the baby gets here I am sure all hell is going to break loose. Jenny is measuring pretty big the Dr says so they anticipate a big baby, which has Jenny very scared. Which I am sure all women go through before giving birth. I have been trying to be as reassuring as possible that she can and will get through this, but it is still tough. So needless to say I dont think either of us are looking forward to labor, but it is part of the miracle that is life, so we will deal with it. We have a lot of family and friends that seem more excited than we are. I am sure they are going to want to see the baby as soon as possible which should make the hospital a freaking zoo. i am leaving visitors up to Jenny if she wants them then they are welcome if not, good luck getting past me me.
Some interesting questions have come up with the baby nearing. I have to up my life insurance policies, we have to decide which insurance to put the baby on, whose last name is she going to have, and whether or not she is going to be baptized. I tell you what those things never crossed my mind once, 7 months ago. for the most part all of these things pretty much work themselves out. I have a buddy who has been trying to sell me some insurance for a while, Jenny is fine with our baby being a Browne, and I think at least for the first year, our baby will go on Jenny's insurance. So really those things have worked out. We also plan on having our baby baptized. Yet I do have some issues. What do you look for when trying to pick a church to take your child too? Do the parents have to be members to have there child baptized. I have no interest in joining the church, I mean I would for the sake of our daughter if I had too, but my beliefs dont neccassarily follow in line witht he church. With that being said, I think it is essential that our daughter is baptized and raised with a certain amount of religion. After all I do believe that religion along with family is still the moral backbone of this country, and I am hoping that her faith can help her through sometimes when Jenny and I may not. I also think it provides some very good opportunities to socaliaze with people her own age. Jenny cannot wait to teach sunday school. It is all very interesting and I would love to hear from TK or maybe some of my readers on what they think about getting your child baptized. I think the positives definitely out weigh the negatives, for reasons listed above, what are your thoughts?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Humpday: January Jones
This is my first part of a few part humpday tribute to one of my new favorite shows. January Jones stars in Madmen which is full of beautiful women. She plays the wife of the shows lead character Don Draper. Anyways, if you like I strongly urge you to check this out. Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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