Tag Archive for 'football'

Alma mater and such

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on November 24, 2007
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I never thought I’d be around to hear that the football team of my old school (Burlington-Edison High School) would make it to the state championship game. I mean, the last time they won a state title was back in 1986, before I was even born (and long before I came to Burlington). But now? Now the team is one win away from being state champions. Amazing. And not just a little annoying that they get a bunch of good players after I graduate and go to a school that used to have a good football team (I say this in the nicest way possible: the current Husky football squad sucks, and yes, that includes Jake Locker).

Anyways, I also never thought I’d be writing a personal post again, but I don’t really have much to rant about. Bagel from RationReality wrote me an email about something I could write about, but I didn’t get back to her in time so I must now live the rest of my life regretting my inability to check my email more than twice a day. (”I coulda been a contender! …er, blogger!”)

More on the home front: know how my last post was about building a Linux distro from scratch? Well, scratch it. I don’t know what I was doing wrong, but I’ve been given more grief from that project than all my other Linux-related sojourns combined. I blame the instruction manual, which assumes too much. I can understand the assumption that the reader knows the basics of navigating in a Linux console (copying, removing, etc.) but I don’t get the assumption that the reader knows what file the manual is talking about when it refers to it by a vague name. If any of my readers has dabbled in Linux From Scratch, leave me a comment to ask me just what part of the manual I’m referring to. I’d ask about the problem in some Linux forums, but I don’t wish to be told to RTFM. I did RTFM and it didn’t help me, so STFU. Now that is a retort worthy of a nerd such as I.

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The Steelers cheated

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on February 6, 2006
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Well that was the worst Super Bowl I’ve ever had the misfortune of not watching. In retrospect, I’m glad I didn’t. I would have been fed up by the time the Old Guys (er, I mean the Rolling Stones) came out to rock out and jump around.

I did, however, watch one play. It was the end of the first quarter, when Hasselbeck threw a very nice pass to the endzone, where what’s-his-name (I wasn’t paying that much attention due to mass amounts of chicken wings in front of me) caught it. Touchdown, Seahawks!…right? Wrong. The ref throws a flag claiming that Endzone Guy pushed off from the Steeler covering him. As anybody with at least two brain cells can tell you, there was no push. They were touching, yes, as most players do when covering, but when the Seahawk player went to catch the ball, he didn’t push the other guy. If there had been a push, the Steeler would have moved. But he didn’t. And the ref, who was standing right there called it a push and the Seahawks had to settle for a field goal. I’m told the game went downhill from there, with Roethlisberger (the Steelers quarterback), pushing a downed ball across the endzone line for a “touchdown.” Pathetic. Apparently, the 12th man is no match for blind and unbiased officials. At least they didn’t penalize Seattle for the helmet incident in the first quarter. They almost did, though. I suppose it was too obvious of a non-penalty to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes.

Yes, I’m bitter.

Anyways, I had a good weekend. I went to the Construction Zone down in Seattle (a big Christian youth gathering) and had a blast, as well as a moment. Yes, I, Cody the Cynic, had a moment. It was pretty deep, I must say. You see, on Saturday night, we did an experiential prayer thing. Lectio Divinia, the guy called it. The idea was not only to speak to God, but to get an answer in return. Most of you know my feelings on the subject, and that night was no different. I thought it was pure hogwash going in. However, I decided to try something. All day Saturday, I had seen such devotion to religion and spirituality around me, and it bothered me that I didn’t seem to have the same thing. Even when I tried, I hadn’t ever received an answer from God. Of course, most people would call me weak for having given up so easily, but it wasn’t easy to give up my faith. I honestly wanted to believe in God, but if he didn’t answer, how could I know he was there? I’m not the type to have blind faith. I need some sort of sign.

And I got one that night. During the Lectio Divinia, I held my head in my hands and seriously prayed. I said, “God, are you there? I want you to be, but I just don’t know. Just give me some sort of sign. Tell me you’re actually there like all these people believe.” And then I just started crying. I’m not one for spontaneous weeping, especially not in a room full of teenagers. But I did. Everything I had pent up inside just flooded out. I’m not quite sure what kind of answer that was, but I can tell you, it was one. Afterward, I felt both emotionally drained and happier than I had felt in a long time. My belief in mainstream Christianity is still tenuous at best, but I’m no longer an agnostic.

On the other side of the issue, however, the Zone reminded me that I still hate the way most of Christianity is run. Especially the idea that you can believe whatever you want, as long as you have Jesus in your heart. I heard that way too many times over the weekend. I personally hold the belief that you’ll be rewarded somehow for being a good person. Heaven, Nirvana, Valhalla, whatever. I refuse to believe that an atheist who gives everything he owns to help the poor will go to hell when a greedy Christian who believes in God will go to heaven. That’s pure bullshit if I’ve ever heard it. And I did numerous times. It bugged me to no end. There was even one speaker–an ex-druggie/rock singer–who preached to us that if you didn’t go to church every Sunday (he used the example of going on a picnic), you’re letting Satan into your heart, and you’ll eventually end up like him: lost, confused, and addicted to crystal meth. He seriously scared me. Anyone who prays to God about what restaurant they should eat at should be avoided at all costs, especially when they’re trying to convince you that you should have conversations “worthy of Jesus.” Now, having such strong faith is admirable, but I want no part of it. I’m no zealot.

Over that weekend, I had a few deep and meaningful conversations with Lindsay and found out that she’s in the same boat as me, meaning that she feels it’s unfair to assume only Christians can be good and loving individuals. I’ll not go into anything personal, but I feel our relationship got that much stronger over the weekend. And I’m definitely glad for her being there when I broke down. I don’t know what I would have done otherwise.

Speaking of crying, how unmanly can I get? I should be slapped with a raw steak and forced to watch Rambo repeatedly. I vahnt to be mahre like Ahnald.

Also, I got a two-year University of Washington Undergraduate Scholar Award for $4,000, in the form of $667 a quarter for my freshman and sophomore years. I’m one of only 250 entering freshmen who received the award. Sweetness.

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Free Askar

Published
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Cody
on January 8, 2006
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National Flag

The Democratic States of Free Askar

“Without personal liberties, we are nothing.”

UN Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy
Civil Rights:
Excellent		 Economy:
Good		 Political Freedoms:
Excellent

Location: The North Pacific

The Democratic States of Free Askar is a tiny, socially progressive nation, notable for its burgeoning askarian eagle population. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The large government juggles the competing demands of Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. The average income tax rate is 23%. A large private sector is led by the Cheese Exports industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Door-to-door Insurance Sales.

Crime is a problem. Free Askar’s national animal is the askarian eagle and its currency is the askot.

Ian got me hooked. I don’t like the bit about the cheese, but there’s not much I can do about that. Meh.

I got back from PLU yesterday. It was all right. I was planning to rant on how I’m doomed to mediocrity because I’m not some rich snob who can drop a few thousand dollars on quality equipment, but I realized that would be whining, and I’m not much of a whiner. But I have decided I’m not continuing on with concert performance in college. No more clarinet for me, until I’m filthy rich and can afford a really good one. Instead, I’ll concentrate more on marching band. I think I’d have a lot of fun playing at football games and doing field shows. Yeah.

I also got new glasses. They’re snazzy.

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Glee!

Published
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Cody
on November 9, 2005
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Another survey thingy. I may have done this already, but oh well.

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How much do we actually know about our friends? This is a questionnaire to get to know them better. Read though the comments below about me and then make sure you read the directions at the bottom!
Have fun!!

1. Time now: 1:19pm PST

2. Name as it appears on birth certificate: Cody James Logan

3. Nicknames: Code, Codeman, Codelo, Codenator, Viking, Genius4. Piercing: None.

5. What is the most recent movie you’ve seen in the theater: Legend of Zorro

6. Eye color: Green…ish

7. Place of birth: Hanford, CA

8. Favorite Foods: Taco Bell, anything Chinese

9. Ever been to Africa? Not yet

10. Ever dreamt about someone from your past? Probably

11. Love someone so much it made you cry? Not quite12. Been in a car accident: A fender bender

13. Anchovies? Fish don’t belong on pizza

14. Favorite day of the week: Friday

15. Favorite restaurants: El Gitano, Max Dale’s…a few others16. Favorite sport to watch: Football

17. Favorite drink: Mountain Dew

18. Favorite ice cream: Cookie dough ice cream

19. Favorite movies: Remember the Titans, October Sky, Miracle, Saving Private Ryan, Enemy At The Gates, Finding Nemo, Robots, quite a few more

20. Favorite fast food restaurant: Taco Bell21. What color is your bedroom: White, or mostly white

22. How many times did you fail your driver’s test? I passed it the first time, barely

23. Before this one, from whom did you get your last email: I haven’t checked my email recently

24. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Best Buy, if I had a credit card25. What do you do most often when you are bored? Muck around on the computer and/or read and/or listen to music, sometimes all at the same time

26. Bedtime: nine or ten in the evening, eleven on weekends

27. Who will respond the quickest to this? Whoever reads my Xanga first

28. Who is the person you sent this to that is least likely to respond? Whatever loser doesn’t read my Xanga

29. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? Everyone30. Favorite TV shows? Lost, NUMB3RS, My Name Is Earl, Threshold, AFV

31. Last person you went to dinner with? Lindsay

32. Favorite car? 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

33. What are you listening to right now? Something on the radio….the DJ didn’t say what34. What is your favorite color? Blue! No,…red!–ARRGH! *is thrown into fiery pit*

35. Lake, Ocean, or River? Lake

36. Favorite Candy Bar? Fast Break

37. Time you finished this e-mail? I’m not finished yet…

38. How many people are you sending this e-mail to? Everyone on my Xanga

39. What time did you get up this morning? 6:20am

40. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, ‘cuz they’re worth more

41. What did you have for breakfast? Oatmeal, heavy on the brown sugar

42. What food do you dislike? Anything with the word “surprise” in it

43. What is your favorite chip flavor? Barbeque or salt and vinegar

44. What is your favorite CD? AC/DC’s Back in Black

45. What type of car do you drive? ‘94 Geo Metro

46. Favorite sandwich? Ham and cheese

47. What characteristic do you despise? Self-pity

48. Favorite item of clothing? I don’t have a favorite piece of clothing

49. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be? The Mediterranean

50. What color is your bathroom? White

51. Favorite brand of clothing? Mossimo for cheap, AE or Abercrombie for expensive

52. Where would you retire to? That’s a long way off, but probably Europe

53. Favorite time of the day? Early afternoon

54. What was your most memorable birthday? The one where a sexy magician did her act (I think it was 10, or around there)

55. What fabric detergent do you use? Detergent? Bah.

56. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi57. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Night owl, definitely

58. What is your shoe size? 11, 11.5 depending on the brand

59. Do you have any pets? Button the Shih-Tzu, Bootsie the cat, and a couple betta fish60. Any new and exciting news you would like to share with your family and friends? Nothing really exciting has happened recently…curse this small and boring little town!

61. What did you want to be when you were little? An adult

62. Any words of wisdom? When you go on a date, have something to talk about. Awkward silences can be really, really awkward.

63. Who sent this to you? I got it from Ron’s Xanga (mrtekkid)Now, here’s what you’re supposed to do. And please don’t spoil the fun.

Copy (do NOT forward) this entire e-mail and paste it onto a new e-mail
that you will send.

Change all of the answers so that they apply to you.

Send this to a whole bunch of people you know INCLUDING the person who sent it to you. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about those who know you.

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Right. So, we’re into our four day weekend (glee!). Unfortunately, I have quite a bit of homework, as well as craft fair set up Friday evening and the craft fair, Vet’s Day parade, and Burlington-O’Dea football game all on Saturday. Yay. Actually, aside from the parade, I volunteered for everything I have to do this weekend. What can I say? I’m a dedicated band geek. Anyways, if anyone cares, the football game is Burlington’s first match at State and we’re going up against O’Dea. I don’t know their record, but it’ll probably be a good game. Unfortunately, because Lynden lost to Shorecrest last night, the game will be at Memorial Stadium down in Seattle, at six, no less. Well, I hope it’ll be a close game. Or a shutout on our part. While I’d prefer O’Dea to put up a little fight (unlike Cedarcrest last night…51-0…sad, sad, sad), a stomping would be nice for us as well. Whatever keeps us in the tournament, I say. Now, to bribe the refs…

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Hurray for sweater vests

Published
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Cody
on November 6, 2005
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You know what I said about us going against Cedarcrest in the playoffs? Well, I lied. It’s not a playoff game, but the winners do go to state (the playoffs). So, here’s hoping we win on Tuesday!

I took Lindsay to see Legend of Zorro today. It was a blast! That movie is one big long adrenaline rush. A fitting sequel to the first one (which I have yet to see).

Also, I’m off to Blaine on Monday for SJMEA with Becca, Ashley, and Theodore (if he wears a sweater vest, I’m going to hit him, just kidding). I’ll be gone from 7:30am to 10pm (or thereabouts). Fun. I’m thinking maybe I’ll let the other clarinetist have the solos. I haven’t practiced at all. Perhaps I should do that…

The Week of Happiness approaches. Repent, and ye may be saved! Okay, I suppose you don’t need salvation to enjoy two half-days and a four-day weekend.

Excellent…

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