8.8.08

8.8.08

Pretty cool, huh? Apparently they are supposed to have a record number of marriages today (just like last year on 7.7.07 and probably just like next year on 9.9.09)...

But what makes today wayyyyy better than all those other #-#-# dates?

The 2008 Summer Olympics start today! Finally!


And, in perfect fashion, the opening ceremonies are tonight at 8:08pm. Should be exciting!

Overwhelming Coverage

So... a few weeks ago I was all upset because China was reportedly going to screw with and potentially limit TV coverage of the summer Olympics.

Welllllll now it seems they must have changed their tune because NBC Universal apparently has HUGE plans for unprecedented coverage--some 3600 hours of it.

Good lord! 3600 hours? Is that even possible? Are there 3600 hours in the two-plus weeks of the Olympics? Let's see-- 24 hours X 17 days = 408 hours. Huh?!

Don't worry, the math isn't wrong--it appears that the coverage will be simultaneous on all of NBC Universal's television network, plus 2000+ hours of streaming live sports coverage online. Pretty cool (especially for fans of polo/archery/synchronized swimming) but maybe a little overkill, even for an Olympics nut like me. Taking a look at the schedule, though, everything I'm interested in watching is during primetime on NBC. Nothing new there.

I guess China's letting everybody in after all... or if not everybody, at least NBC. 30 Days!

The Shiniest Moment of All

I alluded to watching it last night, and now--thank you Internet--it's up on YouTube already.

Here's last night's "One Shining Moment" for the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Oh Luther Vandross, I love ya.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

KU beat Memphis tonight in an overtime victory 75-68!


THEY WON THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!

2008 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!

Mario Chalmers hit a game-tying three with like a second left in regulation to send it to overtime. Then, KU DOMINATED.


I needed to be asleep like a half hour ago, but I had to stay awake for One Shining Moment...

I can't believe we did it.

For now, just celebration.
Actually, sleep, but celebration nonetheless.

ROCK CHALK!

KU just beat North Carolina by 18 points.

18 points!
They are headed to the National Championship game against Memphis Monday night.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!Plus, did I mention they beat North Carolina?
North Carolina!

Suck it Roy Williams!
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!

Rock Chalk Jayhawk

After a win against Davidson in today's Midwest Regional Final, KU is on its way to the Final Four!!! Yes, it was a rough and ugly win but guess what? It was still a win.


The good news? We're headed to the Final Four.
The bad news? We have to play North Carolina and ROY WILLIAMS. Ugh.

Roy Williams meets Kansas for the first time since he ditched us for UNC 5 years ago?

Let the week of hype begin!

Things Keeping Me Sane While Sick

I'm still sick but getting better I suppose. Yesterday and today I did a lot of sitting in order to speed up that whole getting better process. I really don't like being sick. I don't like giving into sickness. But sometimes it's inevitable.

Here are a few amazing things that kept me sane during my sick time:

Love in the Time of Cholera
I finally watched the entire thing yesterday (I started it three times the day before but kept falling asleep--not because it was boring but because I was THAT SICK). I enjoyed this movie a lot! I wasn't sure if I'd like it because I read the book first, but it was a pretty good adaptation overall. I did NOT enjoy that its Netflix envelope said it was 1 hour 40 minutes long when it was actually 2 hours 10 minutes long. Not cool Netflix. The end got a bit long but overall this was a beautiful love story. Javier Bardem and Benjamin Bratt in a love triangle? Count me in!

Samantha Who?
I didn't start watching this show when it began last fall so didn't feel like I could ever jump in, even though I heard such great reviews. Fortunately, sick = tons of time to sit and watch shows on ABC.com so I caught up on all 9 episodes of the season so far. It's especially easy when they are only 20 minutes without commercials! The verdict: super cute show. I love Barry Watson as Todd and Jean Smart as Samantha's mom Regina. Samantha's friend Dena makes me feel awkward though... maybe strikes a chord a little close to home? Anyway this is a funny, unique and very cute show and I am excited for it to return a week from Monday for new episodes.

NCAA Basketball
An awesome upset (Davidson over Wisconsin) + a KU win (over Villanova) = perfect night of basketball last night. I really think KU could win the whole thing if they keep playing so well. I have also been watching tonight, and right now Louisville and North Carolina (grrr Roy Williams) are in a super close match. Gotta love March Madness! KU vs. Davidson tomorrow to see who goes to the Final Four! Rock Chalk!

Newsweek/Time
I caught up on all the issues I was behind on. I even took them all home for Spring Break and didn't get around to reading them. That changed yesterday--I read some great articles, including "How to Make Better Teachers" and tons and tons of stuff about Barack and Hillary. I also marked a bunch of stuff to possibly use next year for my journalism class.

Bloglines
It doesn't take much effort to click through my Bloglines reader, so I was able to stay up-to-date on news and entertainment stuff. Keeps me in the loop and endlessly entertained.

Arrested Development
Rewatching Season 2? A-may-zing! Love every episode and it's keeping my spirits up when I feel so terrible. Thank you Bluth family!

Irrational Hatred

Here are four things I harbor an irrational hatred for:

1. Top of the list is ROY WILLIAMS
Here's an article that was on KUSports.com the other day about Roy. We're still talking about him because we all still HATE him for leaving KU for North Carolina... after he said he never would. Maybe that's a good reason to hate someone, but here's the clincher: that was 5 years ago. I should be over it by now. I'm not. Every time I see him on TV, I want to strangle him with his tacky mint green tie.
2. Cadillac Escalades
My stupid high school boyfriend who ended up cheating on me over the summer and dumping me in a very not-nice way drove an Escalade. I've hated them ever since. I'm about to get my Masters if that lets you know how many years ago THAT was. Crazy.


3. People who wear out their welcome on American Idol
Last year, it was Sanjaya. He could not sing, had stupid hair and took the spot of people who deserved to be in the top 10. This year, I think it's a combo of Kristy Lee Cook and Ramiele what's-her-face. At least both can sing better than Sanjaya, but they still make me pretty angry. Especially when Kristy Lee Cook pulls the sneaky (albeit genius) move of singing God Bless the USA last night. Maybe this hatred isn't so irrational, but why do I even care?

4. Carrabba's
I had a horrible experience ONCE at this restaurant and now I just make faces at the building and its stupid plant-covered roof every time I pass it. I'm sure the food isn't that bad.


There are probably more but my brain is clouded up from my stupid cold so I'm done.
Do you have anything you hate in an irrational way?