Yih!

So this is New Years. And what have we done? Or something similar. Anyways, as promised, here is my take on 2009:

Movie of the year: a lot of good options here, but I have to go with 'Zombieland' over 'The Hangover' and 'Inglourious Basterds'. It's just such a great movie, I haven't had as much fun in the theatres since i saw 'Borat' for the first time. Honorable mention goes to 'Watchmen' and 'Public Enemies'.

Band of the year: easier than doing Record. It came down to Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam or Them Crooked Vultures for me, and I had to side with the latter as their self-titled debut is simply amazing. Good music from good musicians.

Comeback of the year: the jury's own favorite, mr. Tom 'Tommy B' Brady of the New England Patriots.

Party of the year: anything involving the brothers Rein this year, from rookie parties and Nordic Championships to soccer matches in Oslo and hockey games in New York. Gotta love it.

Gig of the year: by payment and luxuries, it would have to be either Springsteen or Coldplay. By sheer fun it would be AC/DC and by extreme weather conditions it would be Madonna.

Lesson learned: having the cops break up my party.

Drink of the year: whisky. Straight.

Best inside joke: rainbows. Research methods.

Best read: Simmons' column on ESPN.com. Always entertaining and opinionated.

Best party place: have to give props to my man Christian W for this one, the pirate party was pretty sweet.

Best eat: mom's home-cooking. Nothing like it.

If there is something i forgot, please let me know, but do so in a timely manner (probably before the first week of January passes). For now, Happy New year!

End of the year

Is nigh, indeed. Final grades are up, and I'm fucking pissed I only got a C in Judicial Process. My efforts warranted at least a C+ or B-. But no time to cry about missed opportunities, I'm off to the races for the night. Wish me luck, and we will try and get you some 'Best of the Year' tomorrow or Thursday. Good night!

Whew

To be perfectly honest, I'm really glad the Colts lost today, just because I actually think their team is playing well enough right now to win the Super Bowl. There. I said it.

Week 16 picks

Almost there! Just 2 more weeks of regular season football, and then we're off to the playoffs. Playoffs?!

Kansas City
@ Cincinnati
Pick: Cincinnati -13.5

Oakland
@ Cleveland
Pick: Cleveland -3.0

Buffalo
@ Atlanta
Pick: Atlanta -9.0

Houston
@ Miami
Pick: Houston +3.0

Seattle
@ Green Bay
Pick: Green Bay -14.0

Tampa Bay
@ New Orleans
Pick: New Orleans -14.0

Baltimore
@ Pittsburgh
Pick: Pittsburgh -3.0

Carolina
@ New York
Pick: New York -7.5

St. Louis
@ Arizona
Pick: Arizona -14.0

Detroit
@ San Francisco
Pick: San Francisco -13.5

Denver
@ Philadelphia
Pick: Philadelphia -7.0

New York
@ Indianapolis
Pick: Indianapolis -4.0

Dallas
@ Washington
Pick: Dallas -6.5

Minnesota
@ Chicago
Pick: Minnesota -7.0

Last week: 5-7-1

Season: 106-100-3

Christmas football?

It's the Chargers versus the Titans, only on NFL Network!

San Diego
@ Tennessee
Pick: San Diego +3.0

Christmas table

Had a great time last night, thank you to each and everyone that made our Christmas Party a blast. I just wished we beat up on that guy. Sorry for loosing my cool there at the end of the night.

I'm just about finishing my last gift wrapping, and then I'm hitting the hay within half an hour. From everyone here at Zip-City, to all of you: Merry Christmas!

Some stuff

Had a pleasant flight from Boston to Amsterdam on Saturday morning. Food was not that great, but I got to watch both Inglourious Basterds, an episode of Family Guy and the G.I. Joe movie. Not bad for an American airline.

It's good to be back, I'll tell you that much!

My record from last week, as well as seasonal (not counting week 15):

Last week: 9-6

Season: 101-93-2