I marked down November 23rd on my calendar a few months ago. It was an important date and no matter what was going down between the hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, I knew I needed that time. No excuses. Pencils down. Work would stop at 8 pm that day.
And so when my afternoon meeting that started at 3 pm was running past the 7 pm hour, I got a little worried. I reiterated that I was going to leave shortly in order to make my 8 pm "appointment." At 7:25 pm, I began packing my stuff and by 7:30, I was out the door. I got home at 7:52 pm and turned off my cell phone. It was time to go dark. Why?
Jack Bauer was back. And this time, he was off to save Africa.
But seriously... there are few things that take this kind of priority in my life, and I realize that TV shows like 24 (and The Office) are among those high-priority items. It begs the question: idiotic or genius?
At any rate, the tv movie was pretty good. What was incredibly frustrating was not being able to chat about it live with Phil since there is the time zone delay. When the season kicks in full gear in January, it's going to be the longest day of my life.... not being able to break down the episode with him until he sees it. As Jack would put it, "DAMNIT! DAMNIT! DAMNIT!"
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
A Second Look
I woke up this morning to find an email from my cousin in Toronto.
He wrote:
"So, I seem to recall a few years ago I think I may have given you a hard time for liking Veronica Mars.…. I hate to admit this but I’m sorry. It is a really great show! Some of the lines are a bit cheesy but the stories themselves are pretty good."
Yes, add that to another convert to the show. What have I been saying all along? Anyway, it's been almost two years since I first saw a billboard like this one here and decided to watch the show. But how life changing it was! Maybe it will for you loyal readers too.
Veronica Mars. Give it a shot.
He wrote:
"So, I seem to recall a few years ago I think I may have given you a hard time for liking Veronica Mars.…. I hate to admit this but I’m sorry. It is a really great show! Some of the lines are a bit cheesy but the stories themselves are pretty good."
Yes, add that to another convert to the show. What have I been saying all along? Anyway, it's been almost two years since I first saw a billboard like this one here and decided to watch the show. But how life changing it was! Maybe it will for you loyal readers too.
Veronica Mars. Give it a shot.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
The 1524 SF Crew
For those of you who haven't seen "Ocean Beach," this is a photo from our trip to Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Calif., last year. The black-and-white adds some class, does it not?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The East Bay is Dead to Me
As Rohit wrote earlier, we had a conference call on Monday among the 1524sf O.G. members. It was only fitting that the call occurred exactly one year to the day when we vacated the house and disbanded like in the ending of The O.C.... or more like in Lord of the Rings. Pick your reference, but either way, you get where I'm going at.
And really, what has happened since we left? Some executive highlights:
- Gavin Newsom got reelected despite our grassroots efforts.
- His people have reportedly stolen our Pave the Road idea without proper credit.
- Baron Davis left the Warriors.
- The Treesitters at Berkeley began throwing their poo and pee at people.
- And of course, the producers of "24" delaying the season by a full year because their number 1 fans disbanded.
Yes, times are changing. As a friend once said, "the east bay is dead to me." It's true. At least for me. Life goes on.
But with that, the spirit of 1524sf will also continue living on.
(This it the point where you should cue up Journey's "Don't Stop Believing.")
We (and by we, I mean Rohit and I - unless Phil is promoting a new headset gizmo) will continue to write and provide you entertainment to your homes.
We will continue to provide you with the irreverent commentary and analysis that most people are afraid to give and to admit.
And of course, we will continue to write about our ideas that pop in our head.
Like our latest and greatest one: meeting up in Africa this November to watch the 24 tv movie. Idiotic or genius?
It's great to be back.
And really, what has happened since we left? Some executive highlights:
- Gavin Newsom got reelected despite our grassroots efforts.
- His people have reportedly stolen our Pave the Road idea without proper credit.
- Baron Davis left the Warriors.
- The Treesitters at Berkeley began throwing their poo and pee at people.
- And of course, the producers of "24" delaying the season by a full year because their number 1 fans disbanded.
Yes, times are changing. As a friend once said, "the east bay is dead to me." It's true. At least for me. Life goes on.
But with that, the spirit of 1524sf will also continue living on.
(This it the point where you should cue up Journey's "Don't Stop Believing.")
We (and by we, I mean Rohit and I - unless Phil is promoting a new headset gizmo) will continue to write and provide you entertainment to your homes.
We will continue to provide you with the irreverent commentary and analysis that most people are afraid to give and to admit.
And of course, we will continue to write about our ideas that pop in our head.
Like our latest and greatest one: meeting up in Africa this November to watch the 24 tv movie. Idiotic or genius?
It's great to be back.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Family Dinner with a Vengeance
One of the grand traditions that developed at 1524 during the time the three of us lived in San Francisco was the concept of "family dinner." Generally falling on a Wednesday, "family dinner" was a standing event wherein the three of us could catch up, check out a neighborhood restaurant or perhaps the same one (Park Chow, anyone?), and discuss the happenings of our lives—you know, like a real family, or whatever.
The dinner almost always began with a round of status updates, usually starting with Garett prompting Phil, "So, Phil, what's new in your life?" Each of us then answered that question in turn. The dinners then usually devolved into discussions of our notable successes and (more likely, at least for me) ignominious failures in the love department, and culminated in insults hurled every which way.
It has been over a year since we left 1524, but in a recent telephone conversation where Garett and I were updating each other about the happenings of our lives, we wondered what our elusive brethren back in SF was up to. And thus was born one of Garett's one great ideas out of ten: a conference call later that week via the magic of the "internets."
Frankly, despite being a huge technophile, I had never used Skype (or any other Internet telephony service) before, and so when we got the call going last night, it was novel and exciting much the way any new technology tends to be. The call lasted around an hour and spanned three time zones: Eastern (me), Central (Garett), and Pacific (Phil). I tried to get one of my Salt Lake City wives to respond (all of them are considered a part of 1524) so that we could have Mountain time representation, but unfortunately, I did not get a response in time.
The call was very much like our usual family dinners. Status updates; conversations about failures in the love department; insults; and idiotic (genius?) ideas. My personal favorite idea to come out of the call: that I should quit law school and move back to SF in pursuit of one or more attractive women I have met headed there in the past six months. Idiotic or genius? Time will tell.
The bottom line: the physical manifestation that brought 1524 together, i.e., that house on 8th Ave, might be a long gone memory (too bad we didn't torch it when we left), but 1524 SF the concept knows no end. Can't stop, won't stop—or something to that effect.
The dinner almost always began with a round of status updates, usually starting with Garett prompting Phil, "So, Phil, what's new in your life?" Each of us then answered that question in turn. The dinners then usually devolved into discussions of our notable successes and (more likely, at least for me) ignominious failures in the love department, and culminated in insults hurled every which way.
It has been over a year since we left 1524, but in a recent telephone conversation where Garett and I were updating each other about the happenings of our lives, we wondered what our elusive brethren back in SF was up to. And thus was born one of Garett's one great ideas out of ten: a conference call later that week via the magic of the "internets."
Frankly, despite being a huge technophile, I had never used Skype (or any other Internet telephony service) before, and so when we got the call going last night, it was novel and exciting much the way any new technology tends to be. The call lasted around an hour and spanned three time zones: Eastern (me), Central (Garett), and Pacific (Phil). I tried to get one of my Salt Lake City wives to respond (all of them are considered a part of 1524) so that we could have Mountain time representation, but unfortunately, I did not get a response in time.
The call was very much like our usual family dinners. Status updates; conversations about failures in the love department; insults; and idiotic (genius?) ideas. My personal favorite idea to come out of the call: that I should quit law school and move back to SF in pursuit of one or more attractive women I have met headed there in the past six months. Idiotic or genius? Time will tell.
The bottom line: the physical manifestation that brought 1524 together, i.e., that house on 8th Ave, might be a long gone memory (too bad we didn't torch it when we left), but 1524 SF the concept knows no end. Can't stop, won't stop—or something to that effect.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Paving the Roads: DONE
As Phil pointed out today, SF roads are being paved, no doubt due in large part to our heroic efforts. Much remains to be done, however, and G-Unit remains confident that you all shall support him as we seek to Take Back the 'Loin and Privatize MUNI.
Four more years!
Four more years!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Baron, please stay!
Terrible news on the bandwagon front.
ESPN - "Baron passes on riches: Warriors' Davis to opt out of deal"
The Warriors need to resign him. Unless he goes to the Celtics. In which case my head my explode.
(Sorry for the loooong hiatus folks)
ESPN - "Baron passes on riches: Warriors' Davis to opt out of deal"
The Warriors need to resign him. Unless he goes to the Celtics. In which case my head my explode.
(Sorry for the loooong hiatus folks)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
It Wasn't Me
It wasn't me.
— Shaggy
Before the mainstream media picks this up, I would just like to come out and say that I had nothing to do with this article. The important thing is that we do not allow the lies that are promulgated by our enemies to distract us from the real problems that face the noble city of San Francisco, viz., paving the roads (assholes), taking back the 'loin, and privatizing MUNI.
This campaign has faced numerous hurdles in the past, from our candidate moving 3,000 miles away, to him being accused of using performing-enhancing substances.
We have weathered each so-called scandal with poise and determination; this non-issue will prove to be just that, despite the best efforts of those who would oppose our revolution.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
We Ride Together, We Die Together
The past few weeks have been very difficult for myself, my family, and my friends as I've had to face repeated allegations of steroid and performance-enhancing drug usage during the time I worked. I have always claimed that my work and project performance were all due to practice and determination. Yet, these lies have continued to follow me and plague me like the black venon that it is.
But enough's enough and it's time to be on the offense. I'm returning to San Francisco with the 1524sf team, and we will all clean this mess one way or another. As Ron Paul would say, the revolution continues. Or even better, "we ride together, we die together. Bad boys for life."
We're taking back the street. And while I acknowledge that no matter what we discuss in SF during my time there I am never going to have my name restored, I've got to try and set the record straight.
March 12-22nd. San Francisco. The encore. This shit's got real.
Stay tuned
But enough's enough and it's time to be on the offense. I'm returning to San Francisco with the 1524sf team, and we will all clean this mess one way or another. As Ron Paul would say, the revolution continues. Or even better, "we ride together, we die together. Bad boys for life."
We're taking back the street. And while I acknowledge that no matter what we discuss in SF during my time there I am never going to have my name restored, I've got to try and set the record straight.
March 12-22nd. San Francisco. The encore. This shit's got real.
Stay tuned
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Touch the Magic: The Return
The 1524 reunion tour is confirmed for March 2008 in San Francisco, Calif. Shit just got real.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday results are still coming in, but it now seems clear that there will be no decisive victor. This makes it even more important that people living in primary states that hold elections in the next few weeks vote.
Our supporters across the country will be happy to know that 1524 has come down strongly against "change." Change is bad. It is against the American way. We encourage you to write in Jeb where you can. Four more years!
Our supporters across the country will be happy to know that 1524 has come down strongly against "change." Change is bad. It is against the American way. We encourage you to write in Jeb where you can. Four more years!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Phil, Rohit, and Garett Go to White Castle
Yes, in a sign that the world (or my head) is going to explode, the O.G. members of 1524sf reunited this weekend in Chicago. It didn't take long for all of us to bust on each other. I met up with Rohit and Phil at a museum and in the midst of trying to find them, they sent me a text message, "I like what you're wearing." It was very Bourne Supremacy-esque.
The Saturday evening together was your typical 1524sf evening, although in a new location. Yes, there was the storytelling where we made fun of each other to Rohit's law friends. Of course, there were the Red Bull and Vodkas followed by Johnny Walker blacks. And to top it off, there were numerous Entourage references, including the direct action (or inaction) of awakening the sleeping giant... if you know what I mean.
To end the reunion on two high notes, we drove about 30 minutes in the afternoon yesterday to a place we've all never been to before... Yes, if you've read the title of this post, it's true. We went to White Castle. Let's just say that burgers are burgers, and we ate a lot of them. And our conclusion after leaving the place: the movie glorifed the amount you can really eat in one sitting. Call that a myth busted.
Afterwards, we went to my sister's place and watched the Patriots game while taking in the drink the united us all: the champagne of beers, Miller High Life. The game was alright and we were all a little tired, but it was worth it.
The next reunion's in March back in the place where everything started. Watch out SF!
The Saturday evening together was your typical 1524sf evening, although in a new location. Yes, there was the storytelling where we made fun of each other to Rohit's law friends. Of course, there were the Red Bull and Vodkas followed by Johnny Walker blacks. And to top it off, there were numerous Entourage references, including the direct action (or inaction) of awakening the sleeping giant... if you know what I mean.
To end the reunion on two high notes, we drove about 30 minutes in the afternoon yesterday to a place we've all never been to before... Yes, if you've read the title of this post, it's true. We went to White Castle. Let's just say that burgers are burgers, and we ate a lot of them. And our conclusion after leaving the place: the movie glorifed the amount you can really eat in one sitting. Call that a myth busted.
Afterwards, we went to my sister's place and watched the Patriots game while taking in the drink the united us all: the champagne of beers, Miller High Life. The game was alright and we were all a little tired, but it was worth it.
The next reunion's in March back in the place where everything started. Watch out SF!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Huckabee's Secret Weapon
Gov. Huckabee & Chuck Norris Interview with WLTN
Originally uploaded by Huckabee on the campaign trail in New Hampshire!
Or as my dad puts it, the guy Bruce Lee beat up in that movie.
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