Archive for June, 2008

Chuck Norris Action Jeans

June 25, 2008

The fine print tells you that these jeans were “developed by Chuck Norris for stunt fighting in action movies. These great looking western style jeans have a unique hidden gusset which allows greater movement without binding or ripping.”
Hum. So thats why I have been ripping all of my jeans doing round-house kicks and lion dancing [...]

Speed Stacking is Sweet!

June 23, 2008

I stumbled upon the videos below showing some of the worlds best speed stackers. Something about this “sport” that is mesmerizing! I love the Siamese-style stackers who set the current doubles record in the second video.
The World Sport Stacking Association is a large organization with thousands of stackers! They hold a world championship each year, [...]

Tired of Being Tired?

June 13, 2008

I tend to blog more about lighthearted, not-so-personal issues… but I am making an exception with the hope that I might be a help.
Since my mid-twenties I have struggled with some severe anxiety issues. I was diagnosed with GAD – generalized anxiety disorder, and I was having panic attacks weekly with a constant sense of [...]

Did the Bulls Hire the Coach from Teen Wolf??

June 11, 2008

The Bulls hired former Spur guard Vinny Del Negro as their head coach this week… and I shuttered. I am trying to remain optimistic… the Bulls still have the top pick in the draft. That is enough for me to keep watching for sure. But Del Negro?? Really? I listened to a [...]

Why Monkey’s on Parade?

June 3, 2008

I just updated the about section of this blog… and here is how I explain the title:
I am not sure when my fascination with monkeys began… probably the time one of the playful primates jumped into the stroller that my twin brother and I were in at the Milwaukee Zoo! No harm done, just a [...]