I should be happy. The Lions won yesterday. 13-10 over Cleveland. So why do i feel so damn empty and hopeless inside? I'll tell you why...Joey Harrington. I love him. He was a Heisman finalist. Remember the billboard they took out in Times Square that said "joey heisman"? remember all the hype he had? I remember when we drafted him it was like he was our messiah. A bright spot in the dark years that were Barry Sanders-less. And he was solid. But Mooch is determined to have the WC offense and Joey, never a really strong arm QB, just doesn't seem to fit in. Which shocks me. And Mooch will not change up his offense to flatter and help his QB. It's obvious he'd rather go down in flames. So Garcia gets the starting nod yesterday and we pull out with a win. And I watch Joe Harrington on the sidelines and my heart aches. I honestly think he's going to be a phenomenal QB someday...just not here in Detroit. We're going to let him go and in about 3 or 4 years we're going to see him playing in the SuperBowl. *sigh* And Jeff Garcia isn't the answer. I mean sure he's a Pro Bowler and he's a veteran and he KNOWS Mooch's WC offense like the back of his hand...but he's old. So even if the team rallies behind him like it appeared they did yesterday, we're still only gonna have him for a couple years before he just can't play anymore. And that's IF he stays healthy.
I honestly wonder about Joey's relationship with his teammates. Remember "Any Given Sunday"? When the line wouldn't protect their replacement QB cuz they didn't like him? I wonder if his teammates just didn't like him and as a result they weren't cohesive. Maybe they didn't like that a younger player was telling veterans in the league what to do. All conjecture on my part since I'm not privvy to any locker room discussion, but you really have to wonder... especially after yesterday's game. Garcia had so much time and his receivers actually ran the patterns like they were supposed to. And that shovel to Bryson in the 2nd half...brilliant! I could almost hear Bryson shouting to Garcia to give him the ball "I can get the 1st down throw it to me" And let us not forget about the rushing TD Garcia made.
I'm not gonna lie. Overall i wasn't that impressed with Garcia and I'm reserving any praise or disdain until next week when there will be more of Garcia to judge. There were things I liked about him and there were things I didn't. The clock was definitely mismanaged and we should have scored more. He overthrew and underthrew to his receivers and Kevin Jones wasn't that spectacular. Cory was back ,so that was also a factor I'm sure. Honestly I just have such a heavy heart today regarding Joey. He was a god when we drafted him. What the hell happened? Did we ruin him? Did he ruin us? Only way to know that is to give him to someone else...someone NOT running a WC offense ... and see what he can do. I mean he pulled it out for Oregon...he will do the same for someone else. Our coach just was set on a certain style and wouldn't change it for anything. Jim Mora Jr. tried that with Vick in ATL and it didn't work so he let his QB do what he does best. Too bad our coach wouldn't do the same.
On a slightly related topic...I watched the press conference with Jeff Garcia after the game....HE IS SO GAY! FLAMER! No wonder he played in San Francisco.
10/24/05
10/22/05
10/20/05
A quick post before Bed
I haven't been online much. What with the new kitty and my newest obsession crochet, i've been spending alot of time on the couch having kitty time while working on my first crochet project. It's a scarf for my mom...It was going to be a scarf for Kevin but he didn't go get the yarn he wanted me to make it out of, so I used what I had purchased when i got the book @ Michael's ... a really pretty multi-colured worsted yarn that's shades of purkle & blue. I'll post a pic once I'm done with it...which at the rate I'm going should be later on today lol. I can't seem to get to sleep for wanting to crochet this damn thing. I'm gonna dream of sc I just know it.
I remember when my Mama tried to teach me how to crochet many years ago. I simply could not get it. I tried and tried and couldn't hook the yarn and pull it thru with just the hook. It frustrated me to no end and so i gave up. Who would have thought 20 years down the road I would turn into my Mama...sitting in front of the tv watching soaps and crocheting a scarf. I like to think she helped me this time when i picked it up. I learned my first stitch in less than an hour and 2 stitches a day after that. It will take time to get to where I wanna be.... you know...crazy crochet lady that gives everyone placemats and doilies and such for the holidays... but I'll be happy right now as long as my scarf turns out halfway decent. I know my mom will love it no matter what.
Other than my obsession with crochet and loving my new kitty so much it hurts (her name is Kaguya Hime btw...Princess Kaguya...I'm too lazy to put up the link, but there's a story behind her name. Just go to wikipedia and type in Kaguya Hime...she a princess of the moon people) I'm missing my Kikyo so much. I cry a little each day. I try not to, but i compart the 2 cats all the time. The other day one of Kikyo's old toys appeared I swear out of nowhere. It's a little plastic ball with a jingle bell inside. Kaguya-san loved it. I think it was Kikyo's way of welcoming the kitty. I know i sound crazy, i don't care. I tell you honestly I thought all those toys had been lost or smashed by my big feet stepping on them when they were accidentally under my feet (they aren't the sturdiest of toys...dollar store lol) I'm making a special effort not to step on this one. In honor of my Kikyo whom I miss dearly. *wipes away tears*
This Friday we go to a party in Wyandotte which is taking place at the hall where we plan to have our reception. So Kevin will have to endure my wedding talk all night as well as my incessant picture taking of the place. I'll have a better idea of what we have to work with for May...and in 2 weeks I'm going to a bridal show here in Livonia...so expect much wedding talk in the near future.
That reminds me! If you read this blog and want an xmas card from me with a wedding reminder, please email me @ magikjaz@gmail.com
wow I had more to say and I can't even remember anything. Guess that's what I get for blogging on a tired mind.I watched something today that gave me all kinds of philosophical thoughts and I couldn't wait to write them down and make my blog worthy of reading and now I can't even remember what it was I watched. I am getting old.
OH! my bday is in a week (roughly) we're having a party the sunday after cuz i work that night. Nothing major, just food, drinks and friends. I'm hoping people will come since it is a Sunday and chances are most of them are going out Saturday night and gonna be hung over :-( I should make it a costume party, but I'm kinda lazy myself. I still don't know what I'm wearing to work the Halloween party the 28th.
OH! another OH! I ran into the mom of an old high school friend @ my last karaoke gig. She gave me his number. I still haven't called. Kinda worried about what I'm gonna say to be honest. Haven't talked to him in about 15 years.
Okay, time to get back to my crochet and work towards getting to sleep. I was gonna go out and get doughnuts for me and Kevin but he has no $$ in his wallet ... just cc ... just my luck...I'm craving a glazed doughnut (not that i need it lol)
Peace out. Sweet Dreams! check me on myspace if you get a chance. I'm magikjaz (again ... too lazy to post the url) *hugs*
I remember when my Mama tried to teach me how to crochet many years ago. I simply could not get it. I tried and tried and couldn't hook the yarn and pull it thru with just the hook. It frustrated me to no end and so i gave up. Who would have thought 20 years down the road I would turn into my Mama...sitting in front of the tv watching soaps and crocheting a scarf. I like to think she helped me this time when i picked it up. I learned my first stitch in less than an hour and 2 stitches a day after that. It will take time to get to where I wanna be.... you know...crazy crochet lady that gives everyone placemats and doilies and such for the holidays... but I'll be happy right now as long as my scarf turns out halfway decent. I know my mom will love it no matter what.
Other than my obsession with crochet and loving my new kitty so much it hurts (her name is Kaguya Hime btw...Princess Kaguya...I'm too lazy to put up the link, but there's a story behind her name. Just go to wikipedia and type in Kaguya Hime...she a princess of the moon people) I'm missing my Kikyo so much. I cry a little each day. I try not to, but i compart the 2 cats all the time. The other day one of Kikyo's old toys appeared I swear out of nowhere. It's a little plastic ball with a jingle bell inside. Kaguya-san loved it. I think it was Kikyo's way of welcoming the kitty. I know i sound crazy, i don't care. I tell you honestly I thought all those toys had been lost or smashed by my big feet stepping on them when they were accidentally under my feet (they aren't the sturdiest of toys...dollar store lol) I'm making a special effort not to step on this one. In honor of my Kikyo whom I miss dearly. *wipes away tears*
This Friday we go to a party in Wyandotte which is taking place at the hall where we plan to have our reception. So Kevin will have to endure my wedding talk all night as well as my incessant picture taking of the place. I'll have a better idea of what we have to work with for May...and in 2 weeks I'm going to a bridal show here in Livonia...so expect much wedding talk in the near future.
That reminds me! If you read this blog and want an xmas card from me with a wedding reminder, please email me @ magikjaz@gmail.com
wow I had more to say and I can't even remember anything. Guess that's what I get for blogging on a tired mind.I watched something today that gave me all kinds of philosophical thoughts and I couldn't wait to write them down and make my blog worthy of reading and now I can't even remember what it was I watched. I am getting old.
OH! my bday is in a week (roughly) we're having a party the sunday after cuz i work that night. Nothing major, just food, drinks and friends. I'm hoping people will come since it is a Sunday and chances are most of them are going out Saturday night and gonna be hung over :-( I should make it a costume party, but I'm kinda lazy myself. I still don't know what I'm wearing to work the Halloween party the 28th.
OH! another OH! I ran into the mom of an old high school friend @ my last karaoke gig. She gave me his number. I still haven't called. Kinda worried about what I'm gonna say to be honest. Haven't talked to him in about 15 years.
Okay, time to get back to my crochet and work towards getting to sleep. I was gonna go out and get doughnuts for me and Kevin but he has no $$ in his wallet ... just cc ... just my luck...I'm craving a glazed doughnut (not that i need it lol)
Peace out. Sweet Dreams! check me on myspace if you get a chance. I'm magikjaz (again ... too lazy to post the url) *hugs*
10/16/05
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS FROM A PET'S POINT OF VIEW
My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Please think of this before you bring me home.
Teach me clearly and with patience. Remember that I don’t speak English. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, school, entertainment, and friends. I have only you.
Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.
Before you hit me, remember that I have jaws that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but that I choose not to bite you or hurt you.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself what might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I’ve been in the sun too long, my heart might be getting old and weak or perhaps I just don’t understand what you want.
Take good care of me when I am old. You will grow old, too.
Remember that I love you. Life is better because we have each other.
Teach me clearly and with patience. Remember that I don’t speak English. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, school, entertainment, and friends. I have only you.
Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.
Before you hit me, remember that I have jaws that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but that I choose not to bite you or hurt you.
Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself what might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I’ve been in the sun too long, my heart might be getting old and weak or perhaps I just don’t understand what you want.
Take good care of me when I am old. You will grow old, too.
Remember that I love you. Life is better because we have each other.
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