Heeeeellllllllloooooooooooo out there!... Ok now that I got my Boomer and Carton moment out of the way, I can start. Actually, I need to make one more Boomer and Carton Reference, If anyone has seen the GQ with Tim Tebow in it, you will know what I am talking about but from now on (Credit to Boomer and Carton on this) when i speak of Tim Tebow, I will be referring to him as "Sexy Jesus".
Anyway, I am pretty ashamed that we, as a whole, can't evolove to the point where"lynch mobbing" someone for a perception and not valid facts does not exist. This has happened a lot in the past few months and we should all be ashamed. "Where? Who? No, not me". I know that's what your thinking well here are some of the blatant ones
I'll start with Chad "the player formally known as Ochocinco" Johnson. Let me start this one out but saying this. I, in no way, support anyone hitting a woman for any reason ever. I think Chris Rock said it best "I'll never hit a Woman, but I'll shake the shit out of one!" Chad gets arrested for head butting his (soon to be ex) Wife, gets cut from the Dolphins and no one else picks him up, and then loses endorsements. Evelyn his a cut on her head and swears he head butted her. He swears (until this day) that he didn't head butt her, still professes his love for her and is seen in recent pictures still with his wedding ring on. You all know this story by now (unless you've been under a rock). I watched Chad get killed for hitting Evelyn by a lot of people. Here is the question, Why couldn't Chad be telling the truth? Picture this, Evelyn finds a receipt for condoms in the car screaming and badgering him the entire ride home from dinner, while he tried to deny it. She starts getting mad as sassy at him, he starts getting sarcastic like he always is toward her, she starts screaming and flailing around, he looks over to her and the knock heads, OR maybe, just maybe she gets so mad she head butts him and cuts herself then blames him.
I don't know, I wasn't there but neither were you. Could Chad have done this, Absolutely. But, could he have not? I think so too. We are talking about a guy that doesn't drink, doesn't do drugs, and doesn't get in trouble with the law. He's guilty of being a show off big mouth. That's it. Like it or not, the man is a good person. He appreciates fans (buys entire resturante's dinner once every few months), and his teammates loved him. But I guess the chic that broke up with her "Basketball Fiancee" because he got cut and didn't have enough money to support her is who we should trust. Just some food for though here #justsayin
I've been yappin about the Saints all summer long. All of a sudden, the players sue, and it comes out that GODdell has shown no real evidence except some disgruntled ex employees, a few ledgers with saying that the players explained in court, and a recorded speech that if you've never played football would not understand but for everyone that has played or been around football and is not a 49er fan does understand. Lets face it. the saints got caught with a "Paid for performance" (not injury) program that is not allowed but 90% of the league has. They were told to stop and didn't so the power hungry Commish used them as an example so that he can do what he did today. Today they asked for the 3000 player lawsuit for concussions and head injuries to be dismissed citing the saints as a way they are trying to make the league safer now. This guy is a joke. Kenny Britt and Marshawn Lynch have been waiting 4 weeks to see if they will be suspend for something that a Giants Offensive Lineman did a month ago and Goddell dismissed. How long does it take to decide a suspension. Oh i get it. Flex your muscle and show the power you have by letting them wait and sweat it out until a few days before the regular season starts. This is the same guy that most poeple just decided to take his word for at the beginning of the summer when he said "i have evidence the Saints did bad bad things!". #justsayin
I hope everyone would just stop, realx, and take a second to realize that sometimes, it's not what THE MEDIA wants us to believe (PLease note the fact that a federal investigation showed there was no wire tapping in the superdome and it was a false store by ESPN with no appology by ESPN yet) but what we should actually believe. I'll finish with I can't wait to see "Sexy Jesus" and the "Sanchize" actually work well together this season and blow poeple's minds. #justsayin
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
JULY 25th, 2005
Some people get lucky in life and meet someone special. Someone that may change the course of their life or their way of thinking. People that have the power to do this are truly amazing. I'm not talking about your mom or dad, they're supposed to be an influence (although sometimes are not) but maybe a coach, teacher, friend that just makes you go "Wow, how can I be more like them?". I was lucky enough to meet such a person and was even prouder to call him my Friend.
My Friend Nick was one of those people that would go out of this way to make you smile even when you were having the worst day ever. Always having a joke to tell you and meet you with a smile on his face. Nick lived life like every day was a gift. Now, I'm sure Nick got mad but I never saw it... ever. He treated everyone with respect and a kindness that in this day in age just does not happen anymore.
A little back story to Nick. He was born with a Heart condition. The story I was told is that he had a surgery done which had previously been unsuccessful on many other patience. He survived. I was even told that he had this procedure done 6 more times in his life to help his heart condition. Nick couldn't allow too much strain on his heart, causing him to attend school for a semester, then having to take a semester off.
Nick went to the college I attended and thankfully, I was able to meet and stay friends with him after my graduation due to the frequent visits I made back to the school because of good friendships I created while attending. Nick ended up being employed by me at a local CVS I managed. He also played first base for our softball team for a summer. At work, playing ball, hanging out, or singing WEZZER songs at some of the shows a band I was in played, Nick always seemed to be having a wonderful time.
On July 25th, 2005, Nick was playing softball for the College Summer Camp and Hit a Home Run! When he reached home plate, his heart gave in and he passed right there on the field on what seemed like a regular Monday. Every year, through out the year, and especially around this time I always think of Nick.
I saw how he treated people and it inspired me to attempt to be just a little bit of what Nick was. Kindness and forgiveness are emotions that are hard to master. It can be frustrating and difficult if people view it as weakness. For the first 5 years after Nick passes I threw a music festival in Nick's name to benefit a camp he went to and worked at in NJ called "Hope with Heart" that helped kids with heart problems just like Nicks. They Strive to provide Kids with was can be called a "normal" summer for at least a few weeks. At this music festival, I spoke with literally hundreds to thousands of people over the years that have had their lives effected (for the better) just by knowing Nick. This gives me hope. Hope that with every bad there are more good. Hope that with every one person that views weakness, there might be 5 that view kindness.
They say as long as people remember you, you are never gone. That legacies are forever. So I leave you with this verse from a song me and my friends wrote in memory of Nick and hope that you all have someone in your life that can move you like Nick has for so many
"Live every day as your last....
Don't dwell on the past.
I'll see you soon...
Heavens only a prayer away
It's only a prayer away"
-Switch: Prayer Away
IN MEMORY OF: Nick Fen Gretina
My Friend Nick was one of those people that would go out of this way to make you smile even when you were having the worst day ever. Always having a joke to tell you and meet you with a smile on his face. Nick lived life like every day was a gift. Now, I'm sure Nick got mad but I never saw it... ever. He treated everyone with respect and a kindness that in this day in age just does not happen anymore.
A little back story to Nick. He was born with a Heart condition. The story I was told is that he had a surgery done which had previously been unsuccessful on many other patience. He survived. I was even told that he had this procedure done 6 more times in his life to help his heart condition. Nick couldn't allow too much strain on his heart, causing him to attend school for a semester, then having to take a semester off.
Nick went to the college I attended and thankfully, I was able to meet and stay friends with him after my graduation due to the frequent visits I made back to the school because of good friendships I created while attending. Nick ended up being employed by me at a local CVS I managed. He also played first base for our softball team for a summer. At work, playing ball, hanging out, or singing WEZZER songs at some of the shows a band I was in played, Nick always seemed to be having a wonderful time.
On July 25th, 2005, Nick was playing softball for the College Summer Camp and Hit a Home Run! When he reached home plate, his heart gave in and he passed right there on the field on what seemed like a regular Monday. Every year, through out the year, and especially around this time I always think of Nick.
I saw how he treated people and it inspired me to attempt to be just a little bit of what Nick was. Kindness and forgiveness are emotions that are hard to master. It can be frustrating and difficult if people view it as weakness. For the first 5 years after Nick passes I threw a music festival in Nick's name to benefit a camp he went to and worked at in NJ called "Hope with Heart" that helped kids with heart problems just like Nicks. They Strive to provide Kids with was can be called a "normal" summer for at least a few weeks. At this music festival, I spoke with literally hundreds to thousands of people over the years that have had their lives effected (for the better) just by knowing Nick. This gives me hope. Hope that with every bad there are more good. Hope that with every one person that views weakness, there might be 5 that view kindness.
They say as long as people remember you, you are never gone. That legacies are forever. So I leave you with this verse from a song me and my friends wrote in memory of Nick and hope that you all have someone in your life that can move you like Nick has for so many
"Live every day as your last....
Don't dwell on the past.
I'll see you soon...
Heavens only a prayer away
It's only a prayer away"
-Switch: Prayer Away
IN MEMORY OF: Nick Fen Gretina
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Rapid fire (sorry for the delay)
Super slacking on my rants for a while. This just means I have a lot to say. So here it goes...in no particular order
Let's start with football. That would lead me to something I have been waiting all summer for... DREW BREES GETS PAID! That's what's up! Talk about waiting till the last minute to give the guy what he wanted all along Whatever right. With that in hand the saints now need to stay focused and remind themselves of the chip that's on their shoulder throughout this season. It's the "us against the world" mentality and with Drew in place, there is always a chance. You think Rodger GODdell will be happy when he hands the Saints the Lombardi trophy? #justsayin
Everyone that knows me, knows I love Tim Tebow. Now that he's a Jet I get to watch him every week which is awesome (for me at least). I'm a believer that bringing Tebow in will work and was a good move but the media has to give it a break.... Please!!! The guy takes his shirt off in the rain and I think the reporters got moister then the women when they saw the picture. Leave the guy alone and let him be a football player please!!! With 29 arrests this offseason, I wish the league had more Tebow's. #justsayin
Real interested in Hard Knocks this season. Big Reggie Bush and Chad (ochocinco) Johnson fan. Hopefully they will be as entertaining on tv as they are on twitter.
Why is Jerry Jones calling out the Giants. Has he not realized the cowgirls haven't been relevant in 10/15 years #justsayin
On to baseball. Last time I ranted, the Mets were relevant. Now they are kind of doing what they were supposed to be doing. I'm surprised and a little shocked the Mets Brass didn't take a shot at a wild card. They could have went after a reliever or 2. But in reality Met fans, did you think you were winning the world series this year. Think of more important things like how do we get rid of Jason Bay, who is our catcher of the future because Thole is not the answer, Center fielder... Yes please we can we one of those too. There's a good core there and a good pitching staff so this off season should be interesting but please stop bitching about this season.
Yankees still can't hit with runners in scoring position. Other then that, they look good even with the injuries. Remember, the last 2 seasons they couldn't hit with runners in scoring position in the playoffs and you see where that got them right. #justsayin
Jeremy Lin Lin Lin. He got paid. Good for him. Knicks didn't take on what is most likely a bad contract. Good for them. What's the problem? Stop it with the "he's the second coming of Nash" crap. News flash. For the next 4 years, all offense goes through Carmelo Anthony, like it or not. He didn't play well with Lin. (fact). Smart move for all parties.
My Rangers get a goal scorer (thank the heavens). Dubbie, anisimov, I'll miss you and good luck but it was a good trade. Rangers don't lose Krieder, Mcdonagh or Stephan in this deal. No brainier.
Alright that's all I got for now. I know it was a lot at once and I'll try harder to be more consistent. Footballs going to start (saints preseason starts Sunday) and then baseball playoffs. Hockey and bball start up again soon too. Man I love it! In the immortal words of Michael Kay "SEEEEEEYAAAA"
Let's start with football. That would lead me to something I have been waiting all summer for... DREW BREES GETS PAID! That's what's up! Talk about waiting till the last minute to give the guy what he wanted all along Whatever right. With that in hand the saints now need to stay focused and remind themselves of the chip that's on their shoulder throughout this season. It's the "us against the world" mentality and with Drew in place, there is always a chance. You think Rodger GODdell will be happy when he hands the Saints the Lombardi trophy? #justsayin
Everyone that knows me, knows I love Tim Tebow. Now that he's a Jet I get to watch him every week which is awesome (for me at least). I'm a believer that bringing Tebow in will work and was a good move but the media has to give it a break.... Please!!! The guy takes his shirt off in the rain and I think the reporters got moister then the women when they saw the picture. Leave the guy alone and let him be a football player please!!! With 29 arrests this offseason, I wish the league had more Tebow's. #justsayin
Real interested in Hard Knocks this season. Big Reggie Bush and Chad (ochocinco) Johnson fan. Hopefully they will be as entertaining on tv as they are on twitter.
Why is Jerry Jones calling out the Giants. Has he not realized the cowgirls haven't been relevant in 10/15 years #justsayin
On to baseball. Last time I ranted, the Mets were relevant. Now they are kind of doing what they were supposed to be doing. I'm surprised and a little shocked the Mets Brass didn't take a shot at a wild card. They could have went after a reliever or 2. But in reality Met fans, did you think you were winning the world series this year. Think of more important things like how do we get rid of Jason Bay, who is our catcher of the future because Thole is not the answer, Center fielder... Yes please we can we one of those too. There's a good core there and a good pitching staff so this off season should be interesting but please stop bitching about this season.
Yankees still can't hit with runners in scoring position. Other then that, they look good even with the injuries. Remember, the last 2 seasons they couldn't hit with runners in scoring position in the playoffs and you see where that got them right. #justsayin
Jeremy Lin Lin Lin. He got paid. Good for him. Knicks didn't take on what is most likely a bad contract. Good for them. What's the problem? Stop it with the "he's the second coming of Nash" crap. News flash. For the next 4 years, all offense goes through Carmelo Anthony, like it or not. He didn't play well with Lin. (fact). Smart move for all parties.
My Rangers get a goal scorer (thank the heavens). Dubbie, anisimov, I'll miss you and good luck but it was a good trade. Rangers don't lose Krieder, Mcdonagh or Stephan in this deal. No brainier.
Alright that's all I got for now. I know it was a lot at once and I'll try harder to be more consistent. Footballs going to start (saints preseason starts Sunday) and then baseball playoffs. Hockey and bball start up again soon too. Man I love it! In the immortal words of Michael Kay "SEEEEEEYAAAA"
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