Time to Start Updating

I've been bad about updating this, but with Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, who can keep up?! But I will try to start updating this little blog o mine a little more. For now, I will edit all the other areas...really??? "My Love" is still my "On the Radio" fave...yeah time to update. OMG, I just noticed the last time I updated this thing was in June of 2007...yikes!

Hole-in-One in the paper!

As a follow up to my Hole-in-One, it was finally put in the paper:

Dallas Morning News Golf Results

WOO-HOO!!!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 223

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Film :: Camera


2. Dragon :: Slayer


3. Hunger :: Starving


4. Plucked :: Eyebrows


5. Dissolving :: Salt


6. Executive :: Branch


7. Ridiculous:: Absurd


8. Mist :: Sierra


9. Minority :: Report


10. Map :: Google

Disappointing and Pathetic

Disappointing and Pathetic is how I can describe the Mavericks....mostly Dirk Nowitzki. He is my favorite player at the moment but his performance or lack thereof made me more upset than angry. Granted Golden State had the Mavs number all season, NO EXCUSE...the Mavericks did not show up. How pathetic to be the number one seed, get home court throughout the whole playoffs and go out in the first round. Sad, Sad, Sad. Everyone tried to step it up but putting up bullshit shots and trying for threes that weren't going in?!?!?!? UH HELLO...wake up. The outside shot isn't working, go inside! Where was our defense that worked for us all season...UHMMMM letting that Beirdens in for dunks and all those Warriors easy lay-ups. I would say, maybe next year, but every year they choke more and don't finish. Dirk has to take ALOT of responsibility but there are 4 other guys on that court that didn't pick up his slack. All I can say now is "GO BULLS!"

More on my Hole-in-One

http://www.holeinone.com/index.php/aces.details/golferID/17788

I HIT A Hole-in-One!!!!

The Golf Digest study provided many great nuggets of information, even breaking the odds down by quality of play:

Tour player making an ace: 3,000 to 1
Low-handicapper making an ace: 5,000 to 1
Average player making an ace: 12,000 to 1

Did you also know that if you make a hole-in-one you buy drinks for everyone?!

Well, yesterday at the Sharky's Spring Shootout, I, yes moi, hit a hole-in-one!!!!! Luckily I didn't have to buy people drinks, but if I had the money I totally would have. It took me a while to take it in, but when it was all over and done with, everyone congratulated me and it all sank in. It was on the 13th hole at Plantation Golf Course in Frisco, TX. Par 3, from the women's tees 76 yards (Men's White tee was at 124 yards). CRAZY but I did it!!!! If you need confirmation, my teammates Glenda, Pete and Evan can all attest to it. Once in a lifetime and it took me three games! Luck I tell you, L-U-C-K!

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 220

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Found :: Lost


2. Male :: Female


3. Spoken :: Word


4. Life :: Coach


5. Tonight :: Entertainment


6. Fingernail :: Clippings


7. True :: Lies


8. Give up :: Surrender


9. Shining :: Jack Nicholson


10. Everywhere :: but here

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 219

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Freeze :: Dry


2. Naturally :: Beautiful


3. Painting :: Picasso


4. Merits :: Boy Scouts


5. Ironic :: Alanis Morrisette


6. Survival :: of the Fittest


7. Cow :: Milk


8. Anchor :: Man


9. Sisters :: Pointer


10. 70 :: MPH

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 218

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Freak :: Out


2. Open :: Door


3. Important :: Information


4. Magnetism :: Animal


5. Lap :: Dance


6. Anything :: Say


7. Match :: Point


8. Father :: Mother


9. Idea :: Light Bulb


10. Mirror :: Reflection

I'm worth $2720.00

Natural Hair Color:
[] Redhead/auburn - $100
[] Brown - $75
[] Blonde - $50
[x] Black - $15
[] Bald - $5
[] Other- $0

Total: $15.00

Eye Color:
[] Blue - $100
[] Green - $75
[X] Brown - $20
[] Hazel - $50
[] Other - $15

Total so far: $35

Height:
[] Over 7' - $200
[] 6'8" to 7' - $175
[] 6'0" to 6'7" - $150
[] 5'5" to 5'11" - $75
[X]5'0" to 5'4" - $45
[] Under 5'' - $35

Total so far: $80

Age:
[X] 31 to 40 - $100
[] 26 to 30 - $75
[] 21 to 25 - $50
[] 18 to 20 - $25
[] 0 to 17 - $15

Total so far: $180

Current Education:
[] PhD - $500
[X] Masters - $450
[] Bachelors - $400
[] Associates - $350
[] In College/Some College - $300
[] High School Graduate - $250
[] High School - $200
[] Junior High School [middle school] - $200
[] High School Dropout - $100
[] Elementary School - $50
[] What is School - $Bankrupt$

Total so far: $630

Birth Order:
[] Twins or more than twins - $300
[] First Born - $300
[X] Only Child - $250
[] Second born-$150
[] Middle child -$100
[] Last Born - $100

Total so far: $880

Drink:
[] Never/rarely-$300
[] Only Holidays - $250
[] Sometimes -$200
[] Every other week - $150
[] Every Weekend - $100
[] Every other day - $50
[X] Once a day - $15
[] I live from the bottle - $Bankrupt$ [[back to $ZERO]]

Total so far: $895

Vision?
[] No correction $75
[] Glasses $50
[X] Contacts $25
[] Surgical correction $10

Total so far: $920

Car Color:
[] Gold - $700
[] Grey - $600
[] Blue - $500
[] White - $475 (times 2)
[] Black - $450
[] Red - $400
[] Green- $350
[x] Silver - $300
[] Purple- $250
[] Metallic - $200
[] Yellow - $100
[] Primer - $75
[] Rusted - $15
[] No Car - $0

Total so far: $1220

Shoe Size:
[] 13+ - $300
[] 11 to 12 - $200
[X] 7 to 10 - $100
[] Under 7 - $50

Total so far: $1320

Room Color (can be multiple colors):
[] Red - $600
[] Black - $500
[] Blue - $475
[] Brown - $450
[] Purple - $425
[X] White - $400
[] Green - $350
[] Orange - $300
[] Yellow - $200
[] Pink - $100
[] Other - $ 50

Total: $1720

Did you use a calculator to add it all up?
[] yes-add $500
[X] no-add $1000.

Grand total: $2720

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 217

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Trembling :: Cold


2. Shut up :: Silence


3. Heights :: Arlington


4. Monica :: Rivera (from grammer school)


5. Delicious :: Yummy


6. Joint :: Jakes (best burgers!)


7. Ferry :: Boat


8. Bliss :: Ignorance


9. Rejection :: Letter


10. Satisfying :: Snickers

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 216

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Groovy :: Austin Powers


2. Jealousy :: Hey


3. Watching :: Party


4. Kenny :: Rogers


5. Games :: People play


6. Bread :: Garlic


7. City :: Chicago


8. Stems :: Roses


9. Birds :: of a feather


10. Listener :: Friend

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 215

Lunanina says and I say...

1. San Francisco :: Rice-a-Roni


2. Sadness :: Enigma


3. Spirits :: Ghosts


4. Harriet :: Ozzie


5. State :: of the Union


6. John :: Doe


7. Offense :: Basketball


8. TImeless :: Memories


9. Account :: Executive...I NEED A JOB!


10. Refuse :: Denied!

100 Questions

1. Are you ready for 100 questions? That's why I'm filling this out

2. Do you watch college football? Yes...GO ILLINOIS (even though we suck)

3. Who will fill this survey out after you? Who knows...I'm blogging it

4. Who was the last person to send you a text message? Clarinda

5. Last time you went swimming in a pool? Last summer?

6. Are you happy? Yes, kinda, I need a day job and I'll be happier

7. Where was the last place you went shopping? Walmart...4am, fun

8. How do you feel about your hair? It needs a wash

9. Where do you work? Kirby's while looking for a day gig

10. Last thing you ate/drank? Fried chicken salad and water

11. Do you wish you were someplace else right now? Nope

12. Last time you smoked a cigarette? I don't smoke but I guess that last time was yeaaaarrrrs ago

13. Do you have any expensive jewelry? Sure

14. AIM or Yahoo? Yahoo

15. What classes are you taking now? none

16. How many hours on average do you work a week: 15-20 years

17. Who do you like right now? Austin

18. Favorite NFL team? Chicago Bears

19. Do you watch the Olympics? Sometimes

20. Last restaurant you went to? LaHacienda Ranch

21. Who was the last person to call you? My mom

22. What's your sign? Aquarius

23. Do you have a favorite number? 276...i guess that's numbers

24. Last time you did volunteer work or made any donations? Donated at church yesterday, as for volunteer work, it's been a while

25. What do you spend the majority of your money on? Food and Bills

26. Where does your family live? Mostly Chicago but also Texas, Florida, and the Philippines

27. Are you an only child or do you have siblings? Only child...yes I'm spoiled

29. Ever been called a bitch? Yes....all men are a@@holes and all women are bitches

30. Got any guilty pleasures? Fries

31. Do you drink beer? Yes, but not til after Easter...I gave it up for Lent

32. Have you ever experienced true love? I thought it was but I was wrong...but I might be on my way

33. Did you ever collect Beanie Babies? Yes, my faves are my hippo and turtle

34. Ever bought anything online? Plane tickets all the time

35. Myspace or Facebook? MySpace

36. Do you have T-Mobile? Nope...Cingular

37. What was your favorite subject? Math

38. Do you sometimes wish you were someone else? Soooommmmetimes

39. Do you usually fall for the "man whores" or the "sluts"? Neither...ewww

40. Were you an outcast in high school? Nope, but I definitely wasn't part of the popular crowd either

41. Last time you saw your parents? My mommy....Christmas in Galveston

42. Do you have any talents? Sure, plenty I suppose

43. Ever been in a wedding? Always a bridesmaid, never a bride

44. Do you have any children? Nope...one day

45. Last movie you watched? In the theater...Hannibal Rising

46. Are you missing anyone at the moment? No not really

47. Did you take a nap today? Not yet

48. What was your high school's mascot? Lane Tech INDIANS!

49. Ever been on a cruise? Yes and I want to go on another

50. Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere away from Dallas

52. Do you have any wealthy friends? Yes, and they are totally down to earth

53. Ever met anyone famous before? Yes, every once in a while

54. Favorite actor? Mark Wahlberg at the moment

55. Favorite actress? Julia Roberts

56. Are you multi-tasking right now? Yes, doing this, taxes, laundry, job hunting, whew

57. Could you handle being in the military? Probably not

58. Are you hungry or thirsty? Hmmmm come to think of it, I can use some water

59. Favorite fast food restaurant? McDonalds

61. What is your average cell phone bill? $60-70

62. Do you own a camera phone? Yes

63. Ever had to take a sobriety test? No

64. Do you believe in Karma? Yes

65. Can you speak any other languages? Si

66. Last time you went to the gym or worked out? Hahaha...I was just saying that I needed to do this

67. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Lots

68. Do you have a photo hosting site that you use? Photobucket, RockYou, PictureTrail and Yahoo

69. Last place you were? Sharky's for lunch

70. What is your college mascot? Fighting Illini

71. Ever been to Las Vegas? Yes, my first was all expenses paid!

75. What do you think is your best feature? My smile

76. Have you ever been gambling? Yes, love the slot machines

77. How old are your parents? My mom is.....now I'm not giving away her age

78. When is the last time you updated your blog? about 30 minutes ago

79. Do you have your wisdom teeth? No

80. Favorite place to be? Home

81. Have you been to New York City? Yes, my best friend lives there...well she actually lives in Jersey now

82. Favorite sit down restaurant? Benihana...YUM...haven't been in a while though

83. Ever been to Disney Land? Yes

84. Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Scooby Doo

85. Last thing you cooked? Ramen

86. How is the weather today? Cloudy with the possiblity of rain, upper 60's

87. Do you email? ALL THE TIME

88. Last letter/piece of mail you received besides junk or a bill? A card and pics from my Goddaugther Kayla

89. Favorite store? Best Buy I guess

91. Last voicemail you received? My mom..."where are you at?"

92. Do you drunk dial/text? Not anymore

93. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone? Drunk dialed/texted

94. What is the best city in the state that you have lived in? Chicago

95. Favorite band? Dave Matthews Band

96. Last time you were sick? Now or it could be allergies...UGH!

97. Are you bored right now? Nope, keeping busy

98. Last concert you went to? Black Label Society back in November

99. What do you think about before you go to bed? That I can sure use some sleep

100. What are your plans for today? Finish laundry, take a nap, dinner at Kirby's, maybe a movie or go to the Shark

Whew....that was longer than I thought.

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 214

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Contribution :: Donation


2. Ryan :: Philippe


3. Minimal :: Maximum


4. Cleansed :: Soul


5. Centered :: Down to earth


6. Arrow :: Bow


7. Beyond :: Outer Space


8. Execute :: Computer Program


9. Intuition :: Sixth sense


10. Apology :: Flowers

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 213

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Nude :: Hose


2. Support :: Group


3. Rachel:: Friends


4. Crane :: Frazier


5. Candy bar :: Snickers


6. Material :: Girl


7. Mind games :: Cris Angel


8. Eviction :: Notice


9. Produce :: Lettuce


10. Joke :: Clown

Unconcious Mutterings

Week 212

Lunanina says and I say...

1. Soldier :: Iraq


2. Lipton :: Tea


3. Reason:: Excuse


4. Terms :: of Endearment


5. Positive :: Energy


6. Example :: ie


7. Legacy :: History


8. Solo :: Music


9. Instrument :: Guitar


10. Later :: Gator

The Last Dance

And so tonight, Chief Illiniwek performed his last dance. In a way, yes it was a little sad because of the history, but as I watched the halftime performance, I say...it's about time!! It was a big deal. They showed the full halftime performance on ESPNU. As I sat and watched the performance I became less and less proud, yet more and more proud to be an Illini. Less because of the prancing around this guy did, but more because the University is doing the right thing and that was his last performance. All those kids who were crying at the end, do research and learn about Native Americans before you allow some random guy pretend to be the highest ranked official of an Indian tribe.

I am a Fighting Illini through and through, but was never a fan of the Chief as our mascot. When I was at U of I, I admit I was anti-chief mascot. I wore the "Racial Stereotypes Dehumanize" button and t-shirt proudly. Why? Because I heard the stories from Native Americans on how the mascot is degrading to them as a people. I heard the story of a woman who took her kids to a basketball game and as the Chief did his thing at halftime, her daughter cried because she felt they were making fun of something so traditional to them. Instead of honoring the Illini tribe we dress some frat boy in honorary Native American clothing and have him prance on a basketball court or football field during halftime. The Chief, again a person of high honor, is compared to a Wolverine, a Buckeye, a Blue Devil, a Terrapin. Does that make sense? Think about it.

Not to start controversy, because this is my opinion. I love my Alma Mater, I love my Illini. Kudos to the University and those who kept the fight alive.

If you got this far, please go here for more information:
Questions and Answers on the "Chief"
Retire the Chief



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Chief Illiniwek performs for last time

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The student who had just performed Chief Illiniwek's last dance stood in a tunnel just off the basketball court, still in costume and grimacing to fight back tears.

After 20 years of pressure from activists who found the University of Illinois mascot offensive, the school did away with Illiniwek and his antics. Dan Maloney, a graduate student who portrays the controversial American Indian mascot, performed for the final time in front of students and fans at a men's basketball game Wednesday night.
"If this is the last time — and I stress if," Maloney said, "I couldn't think of a better way for it to end."

The school's decision led the NCAA to lift sanctions that had barred Illinois from hosting postseason sports since 2005. The NCAA had deemed Illiniwek - portrayed since 1926 by students who cavorted at home football and basketball games in buckskin regalia - an offensive use of American Indian imagery.

But in the eyes of orange-clad students who waited outside Assembly Hall in chilly weather for hours ahead of the game, the decision robbed the school of a piece of its history.

Jonathan Bluenke, a junior from Crystal Lake, said Chief Illiniwek will be missed most at football games, where Illini fans haven't had much to cheer about the past few years.

"If we were down by like 30, people stuck around for the chief," Bluenke said. "Honestly, that's like what you hear in the stands."

One activist who worked to convince the university to get rid of the chief questioned whether a mascot was integral to the experience.

"Does having a mascot or having a flag, does it change the devotion to the team?" asked John McKinn, a Maricopa Indian who is assistant director of academic programming for the school's Native American studies program. "I don't see why it would."

Under the plan announced last week, the university still will be able to use the name Illini, because it's short for Illinois, and the nickname Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said.

Neither of those ideas sit well with McKinn and others who opposed the chief. They say they want the university to end the use of the names.

The university hasn't said yet whether it will replace the chief with another mascot. Board of trustees Chairman Lawrence Eppley said last week that was a possibility, but said the impetus wouldn't come from the board.

On Wednesday night, few fans seemed interested in a replacement.

As Chief Illiniwek took the floor for the last time, a video montage of chiefs past played on video screens above the court. After the halftime dance, hundreds of students and others in the normally orange-filled arena shed their shirts to reveal black T-shirts worn underneath, mourning the loss of the chief.

"To me the chief is spirit," said Paul Bruns, a retiree who worked for the university for 38 years. "Why did (American Indians) dance? They danced for spirit."

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Unconcious Mutterings

Week 211

Lunanina says and I say....

1. Threshold :: Limit


2. Jason :: Friday the 13th


3. Suspicion :: Shady


4. Tender :: Love


5. Tempted :: Apple


6. Crimson :: Tide


7. Repulsive :: Disgusting


8. Bulldog :: Georgia


9. Garage :: Band


10. Racket :: Tennis

Never thought this day would come....

Chief Illiniwek will be officially retired

Associated Press
Posted: 2 hours ago

URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois will retire its 81-year-old American Indian mascot, Chief Illiniwek, following the last men's home basketball game of the season on Wednesday.

The NCAA in 2005 deemed the buckskin-clad Illiniwek an offensive use of American Indian imagery and barred the university from hosting postseason events.

American Indian groups and others complained for years that the mascot, used since 1926, is demeaning. Supporters of the mascot say it honors the contributions of American Indians to Illinois.

Illinois still will be able to use the name Illini because it's short for Illinois and the school can use the term Fighting Illini, because it's considered a reference to the team's competitive spirit, school officials said. It is unclear if the school will get a new mascot.

"This is an extremely emotional day for people on both sides of the issue, but the decision announced today ends a two-decade-long struggle surrounding Chief Illiniwek on this campus," said athletic director Ron Guenther.

"Personally, as an alumnus and former athlete, I am disappointed. However, as an administrator, I understand the decision that had to be made."

School officials said they received a letter from the NCAA on Thursday that said the school will no longer be banned from hosting postseason events if it drops the mascot and related American Indian imagery. The NCAA's sanctions thus far have prevented Illinois from hosting postseason events in two low-profile sports.

"The Chief Illiniwek tradition inspired and thrilled members of the University of Illinois community for 80 years," board of trustees chairman Lawrence Eppley said Friday. "It was created, carried on and enjoyed by people with great respect for tradition, and we appreciate their dedication and commitment. It will be important now to ensure the accurate recounting and safekeeping of the tradition as an integral part of the history of the university."

On Friday, a Champaign County Circuit Court judge rejected two students' request for a court order banning the university from "capitulating to the NCAA by announcing the retirement of Chief Illiniwek."

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