DAILY DOSE: "This is the Last Time You Fall On Me for Anything You Like"

Well everyone, it’s been a pretty slow week around these parts, so you’ll have to forgive me for the lack of good blogging. I’m sort of in a weird, pent-up nervousness mood, due to the impending Game to End All Games on Sunday. Which, obviously, I won’t be speaking about. However, should things go poorly, don’t expect to hear from me for a few days, but don’t worry—I maybe probably won’t jump off the Clemente Bridge, I’ll just hide in my room until February 16 (when we watch A Few Good Men in movies class). Besides, I’ve heard that the Clemente Bridge isn’t high enough to kill yourself off of. Were I to take the leap, I think I’d probably break my leg and drown in the Allegheny. Which sounds like the WORST way to go—have you seen the Allegheny?

Anywho, enough about Stillers-induced suicide, let’s talk about her Royal Darkness, KLE. Recently knighted as the Official Heel of the Kingdom, KLE was nice enough to accept my offer to write as an EVIL guest star. KLE, the email address is adam.knor@gmail.com, I’d like to post something up next Tuesday. I don’t know what you mean by “speak the truth,” and almost got mad at what that implies—until I realized that’s just you being you, trying to get a rise out of us. You’re so GOOD at being BAD. So start writing. (Also, it’s draft Blue Moon. But a dollar’s a dollar.)

As for my personality. Kujo, you were wrong—dead wrong. I am not an ENTJ. Actually, I clocked in as an INFP. My write up reads:

Usually gentle and kind, they are intense and passionate about their
values and deeply held beliefs, which they share with trusted friends.
Because of their discreet manner, their enthusiasm may not be
apparent. They are sensitive to others' pain, restlessness or general
discomfort and strive to find happiness, balance and wholeness for
themselves in order to help others find joy, satisfaction and
plenitude. They are deeply empathetic.

They live life in an intently personal fashion, acting on the belief
that each person is unique and that social norms are to be respected
only if they do not hinder personal development or expression. They
strive to adhere to their own high personal moral standards and are
particularly sensitive to inconsistencies in their environment between
what is being said and what is being done. Empty promises of adhering
to something they value – such as environmental causes or human rights
- set off an inner alarm and they may transform themselves into modern
day Joan of Arcs.

They are quietly persistent in raising awareness of cherished causes
and often fight for the underdog in quiet or not-so-quiet ways. In a
team, they will raise issues of integrity, authenticity, and good or
bad, and may to opt out if the team refuses to address the questions
raised.

They are usually tolerant and open-minded, insightful, flexible and
understanding. They live for the understanding of others and feel
deeply grateful when someone takes the time to get to know them
personally. They have good listening skills, are genuinely concerned,
insightful, and usually avid readers. At their best, they inspire
others to be themselves.

I think that matches up to me pretty well, but YMMV. Opinions?

Okay, I’m thinking we’re Linkless today. That, or give me some more time to come up with something. I’m a little short on ideas. The best I’ve got for y’all is the Fantastic Four teaser trailer, but I doubt many of you are interested (regardless of the Jessica Alba-greatness). The Song of the Day is “This is the Last Time” by Keane. I’ve heard precious little of this band, but so far, they’re 3 for 3. Give ‘em a ear or two, you’ll probably enjoy it.

And finally

THE MACKOWIAK UPDATE:

Rob is the only remaining unsigned, arbitration-eligible Pirate. It looks like he’s head to arbitration, too. The Buccos offered him $1.3 Mil, and he wants $1.8. Can you say “impasse?” I knew you could..

Okay, that’s it for today. Perhaps I’ll return, perhaps I won’t. Nice to see the chatter on the boards, though. It makes me all warm and fuzzy. I’ve got an idea—throw out YOUR AFC Title Game predictions. Just because I can’t say anything, doesn’t mean that you can’t.

Be good to each other,

-apk