Thursday, April 23, 2009

jeanius

Sudden obsession with jeans. Jeezums its a terrible addiction man. How did this all come about anyways? Let me take you back to a night once upon a time...

I don't even really remember what we were doing that night. Just remembered we were going out somewhere with a couple of friends. I had picked up a friend and went on to meet another friend. Soon as a stepped out of the car...

Me: Hey..whats up
Friend: NEW JEANS!!!!!!!
Me: Huh!? Wha?! Whats going on?!
Friend: YOU GOT NEW JEANS!!!
Me: Dang... how did you know so fast?? its dark out here!
Friend: Dude seriously?? you got like...3 pairs total.
Me: Dang why you gotta call me out like that??
Friend: You only wear like one pair dude, and its not that one.. SO ITS NEW!!
Me: Crap maybe i should get some new jeans..
Friend: uh YEA you should, i got like 60 pairs
Me: 60!?! i bet you only wear like 5 of em huh...
Friend: Don't hate

So that started it all. I set out to have more jeans. Started out as an amateur and rightfully so, picking up some ok jeans here and there. But something was missing.. what was it? Baller jeans, duh. And since I'm a self proclaimed baller anyway, might as well go for it. Ended up at a far away place that had some pretty ballerific jeans...

Friend: Dude, gotta get some man.
Me: Na man.. a bit out of my league, not used to spending this much on jeans.
Friend: Dude, feel these. Feel how soft they are.
Me: Whats the big deal, its just a pair of j... ....oh my. These ARE soft.
Friend: Try them on yo.

And that was that. The beginning of an era. So it began. Now i had some guidlines to go by courtesy of my jeans mentor. Softness, comfort, wash and fit. Got em coach. I got it. But I was still young and not experienced enough and still had alot to learn.

Me: Sifu, Sifu. How about these?
Sifu: *backhand slap* Have I taught you nothing? Feel the texture of those. Smell the poor materials that they are made of. Out of my sight!

But I perservered. Trying to get better and better everyday. Only way to get better? Buy more jeans of course. And so i did. Not to long ago my closet had nary an option as far as jeans go. Now? I actually have some sort of choice. And the addiction isn't slowing down. More, More! MORE!

Me: SIFU! I got you these! what do you think??
Sifu: hmm, eh. Not bad. These are ok, do away with these.

Sifu would never say it, but Sifu was proud. I could tell.

All this accumulated to last night when I was trying on my latest pair at home. Seriously, they were softer than a swimming pool full of named brand marshmallows. Called for my cousin...

Me: Dude, come check out these jeans. FEEL THEM!
Cousin: ZOMG, so soft!!
Me: I know! What you think? Look alright?
Cousin: Dude.. what the hell man? Your..hot?
Me: What??
Cousin: Na, dude...like.. the girl kind of hot. Those jeans make your ass look better. Your... gay.
Me: *raises hand in victory as my cousin walks out of my room*

I follow her to her room.

Me: EH? EH? EH?
Cousin: Your such a chick. My cousin is a homo. Get out of my room
Me: Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful.


til next time kiddos
gt

Friday, April 17, 2009

NBA Playoff Predictions Part 2

Now on to the Eastern Conference. I'll do this one a little bit different than the west. Just gonna break down the team and their chances of reaching the finals. Here we go.

No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers

I guess Lebron James really is that good. This team is trash to me. I just don't understand that they are this good. But they have the best record in the league and have an unbelievable home court advantage. They should reach the east finals with relative ease with KG seemingly out of the picture. But this team isn't just perfect. Their main competitors are the Lakers and the Celtics. The Lakers best player is Kobe Bryant, their second best is Pau Gasol and their third is maybe Lamar Odom. The Celtics best player is Paul Pierce, second is Ray Allen, and if healthy their third best is Keven Garnett. Not bad. But what about the Cavs? Obviously Lebron is their best player, but their second best player is...Mo Williams? More power to you if you Cavs fan trust him to be your second best player. What about your third best player? Sideshow Bob? Do they even have a third player on that team? Their third best player is probably Lebron James' penis. It's huge. Don't ask me how i know that. I heard that as a kid when he played hockey, he used it as his hockey stick. No joke. I still think this team reaches the east finals as they have the easier route of both Boston and Orlando, they only gotta play one of them. But we'll see what happens if this team is faced with a little adversity and a little pressure.

MVP through the playoffs - Lebron James, duh
Xfactor - Lebron James' penis, duh

No. 2 Boston Celtics

KG and his knee kind of took the drama out of this one. They were decimated by the Cavs at the end of the year and they don't have the home court this year. Little reason to think Cavs won't take this series IF they meet. Big if as if they both advance, Boston has Dwight Howard and company to deal with. But don't count them out just yet. They still have The Truth Paul Pierce. Over the last 2 years he has definitley propelled himself into the top 3 or 4 of most clutch players. He can take over a series as he showed you in last years finals. So you know there are still things the Celtics will do to give them a chance. Paul Pierce will hit the clutch shot, Jesus will J you in your grill if you let him breathe, and Rajon Rondo will keep doing his fake behind the back pass in the paint that will lead to something or another. How will the Celtic bigs man the paint? Time will tell.

MVP through the playoffs - Paul Pierce
Xfactor - Rajon Rondo

No. 3 Orlando Magic

Gotta love this team cause you gotta love Dwight Howard. Superman is in the building. Dudes a beast but is he really ready to carry a team on his shoulders alone? It would appear he is not. It will take him doing what he does and the rest of his capable squad to do what they do in order for this team to advance. I think without KG Orlando will dispatch Boston in 6 or 7 games in the second round and get a date with Lebron James and his crew of rejects. I think Orlando CAN win vs Cleveland but I don't think they will. This time next year I'll take Orlando in a heartbeat if they got the same team more or less. This year... one series short.

MVP through the playoffs - Dwight Howard
Xfactor - Rafer Alston

No 4. Atlanta Hawks

Can they really build upon what they did last year? I really can't tell. If they win the first round they will be rewarded with a matchup with the top seeded Cavaliers. I really don't know what this team is gonna do. And when i say that I mean i don't know if they will take the cavs to 6 or 7 or just get swept. I don't think they will lose the first round even against Dwyane Wade. Seriously he is just ONE guy. Ill take the Hawks round one but no further. Althought I would LOVE to see it go further. Their a fun bunch. Should keep getting better.

MVP through the playoffs - Joe Johnson
Xfactor - Josh Smith

No 5. Miami Heat

Dwyane Wade can only do so much although he has shown he is absolutley incredible. But Atlanta has too much talen at too many positions and this team is chalk full of rookies and nobodies. Beasley hasn't shown me a thing this year but should improve in the coming years. Chalmers is still a kid playing a mans game although he has done well. I don't really trust him. Wade will carry this team, and if they advance it will be soley on his shoulders alone. Don't get me wrong, I would not be surprised if he averaged 43 in this series and wins it by himself. I just don't think it will happen. He does have a chance to do it because no player in the NBA is allowed to travel more than Dwyane Wade. More than a few times this year I've seen him come down court, kill his dribble at the three point line, do a spin move and dunk the ball. I kid you not. The NBA, where amazing happens.

MVP through the playoffs - Dwyane Wade
Xfactor - Dwyane Wade

No. 6 Philadelphia 76ers

Is there a team in the league that anyone cares less about than this team? I don't think so either. Honestly i don't know too much about this team. I know their fairly tough and their series with Orlando might be closer than some may think. The sixers tend to stick around close til the end and let the new AI do something crazy. Works out sometimes believe it or not.

MVP Through the playoffs - Andre Iguodola
Xfactor - man i dont know...

No 7. Chicago Bulls

A fun and exciting team to watch because of The Chosen One. You already know who. In due time, he may very well take this league over. Only a matter of time before King's ankles become a victim of the Red Rose. But its not his time just yet. This team really doesn't have an identity. What do they do? Don't really know. They have some talented forwards that play hard but I don't know if anyone of them will amount to even an all star. Kirk Hinrich needs more credit. An excellent combo guard that can shoot, score, finish and defend. They need him this series. Maybe if he and Rose are on their game the same night they can steal one from the Celtics. Maybe without KG there might be some matchup problems but Boston should still come through. Bulls fans should be excited about the future...or very scared of what their front office might do. But you still have The Chosen One. Bless that young man.

MVP through the playoffs - Kirk Hinrich
Xfactor - Tyrus Thomas

No. 8 Detroit Pistons

If the Bulls don't have an identity then this team is straight up lost in purgatory. I REALLY don't know what they do and still don't know what the big fuss is over Rodney Stuckey. Not impressed. If they got one thing going for them is Detroit and Cleveland have a bit of a rivalry. Would be great if they could make a series out of it. Won't believe it til i see it though. Good luck agains that giant penis.

MVP through the playoffs - Richard Hamilton
Xfactor - Rasheed Wallace


I'll write about the finals when it comes around just in case my teams that I picked don't get there haha. Right now I got the Lakers and Cavs going at it. More on this in June

til next time
gt

Thursday, April 16, 2009

NBA Playoff Predictions Part 1

The NBA playoffs are among us. Without further ado, here is my breakdown of what will happen. I'll start with Western Confernce today, and finish up with the Eastern Conference tomorrow.

No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs No. 8 Utah Jazz

Why the Lakers can win: They are clearly the best team in the west with everything they need to go to the finals. They are the most balanced team. Not much to talk about here, they should win.
Why the Jazz can win: On paper they can beat any team. A world class point guard, an all star forward, and some great role players. For some reason this team is jekyl and hyde. They are fantastic at home, and completely below average on the road. Who knows, maybe home court Utah shows up for the series

The Jazz still don't have anyone to guard Kobe despite better guard play than last year. This team closed the season on a major slump losing even at home. This team never put it together this year for whatever reason. I see them winning one home game but thats about it. Lakers advance 4-1

Best player in the series: Kobe Bryant - No one on the Jazz can slow him
X Factor: Paul Milsap - No one else will play harder

No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs No. 7 Chris Paul.. I mean New Orleans Hornets

Why the Nuggets can win: I believe they are the second best team in the west, well rounded from top to bottom. Great point play, great energy off the bench, and they got a closer of their own in Carmelo. And JR Smith is one of the most underrated players in the league.
Why the Hornets can win: They got Chris Paul. He will bring it every single game. They might need him to play 48 minutes a game to have a chance. Just a question as to who else shows up to play with him.

Denver is obviously the more complete team. But the Hornets are a one man team. But that one man is THE man. Without him the Hornets are on the precipice of the lottery. No one means more to his team this side of Lebron James. But I don't think its enough, especially if JR Smith knocks down his first three of the night. It rains after that. Nuggets win 4-2

Best player in the series - Chirs Paul, nuff said
X Factor - JR Smith - this dude is on the edge of superstardom

No. 3 San Anotonio Spurs vs. No. 6 Dallas Mavericks

Why the Spurs can win - They are the Spurs. Never count them out until they are out. Tony Parker is killin it this year. No one on Dallas can guard him, he should have a huge series. Timmy will be Timmy
Why the Mavericks can win - They end the season on fire offensively. Jet Terry is dialed in and for some reaosn, the Spurs have never been able to stop Dirk. Who knows why.

I really think the Mavs are the better team this time around. And I think they win. Seeing them going into SA and winning game 7 doesn't seem likely, so I guess I will take them in 6. Mavs move on 4-2

Best player in the series - Dirk/Tony Parker - neither team can stop the other
X Factor - Jason Terry - If he's on, good night.

No. 4 Portland Trailblazers vs. No. 5 Houston Rockets.

Why the Blazers can win: This team is playing great. Young energetic and full of confidence. Roy and Aldridge will be tandem to be reckoned with for years. And i got a man crush on Rudy Fernandez.
Why the Rockets can win: Yao should dominate this series. Oden can't check him yet. Artest is their next go to guy and he does a decent job. Houston is all about their role players. How will they play out?

This is the toughest series to predict in my opinion. I actually like the Blazers, but i don't think they are ready just yet. Its about damn time the Rockets left the first round. It finally happens here. And I'll take homecourt when im not for sure sure. Rockets slip by 4-3

Best player in the series: Yao Ming - He's really tall
X Factor - Rockets bench - they need to score the ball

Round 2 Western Conference

No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs No. 5 Houston Rockets

Why the Lakers can win: Kobe destroyed the Rockets in the regular season. Him and Artest got something going. Kobe steps it up and drops 30 per.
Why the Rockets can win: If Battier can shut down Kobe enough to frustrate him to a bad series. Seriously, thats the only way.

Too much power from the Lakers. They take it. Lakers 4-2

Best player in the series - Kobe Bryant - He torched them all year
Xfactor - Andrew Bynum and what he can do against Yao

No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs No. 6 Dallas Mavericks.

Why the Nuggets can win: The starters are pretty even here but the Nuggets have the better bench. JR smith, Kleiza and Birdman > Jet Terry by himself.
Why the Mavs can win: Same as always, Dirk and Jet two man show. Nuggets advance 4-3

Best Player in the series - Carmelo Anthony - dropped over 40 on them last time
Xfactor - Birdman - outhustled every Maverick this year

West Finals No. 1 Los Angeles Lakers vs No 2. Denver Nuggets

Why the Lakers can win - Broken record, the best team in the west.
Why the Nuggets can win - They can't, but for argument sake, if Melo and JR can average 60 together they got a shot. Lakers win easy - 4-1

Best player in the series - Pau Gasol - should school Denvers big men
Xfactor - JR Smith - he always the xfactor


Its How I Roll

I guess this should have been my first post before anything else, before I offend someone, or a large nation, or a small planet. (Its really not that bad, but just in case). I don't really care what anyone else thinks about me. I'm an ass and a hater. Definitely not very gentleman like. I say whatever i feel like, right or wrong be damned. Racial comments, sexist comments, stereotypes, unfair hatred... its all fair game here. If you don't like that, or are easily offended, then just don't read it. Take it for what it is. Its well documented that I'm a hater. But the good thing is i don't discriminate between hate. I hate ignorance. And ignorance comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Many times, I get alot of heat for stereotyping, which I love to do. "That's not fair to say, their not all like that, that's so not cool to say that about them." Duh, I'm well aware that they are not all like that. There are exceptions to everything. But where do you think stereotypes come from? They happen enough within a group of people that it gets itself a label. Just how it goes. Sorry white people, I know you love to give everything more credit than they actually deserve, but the reality is stereotypes and ignorance are everywhere and it effects just about everyone in their own way. I just like to call some of them out once in awhile in a greatly exaggerated fashion. Again, take it for what it is. There's a reason why everyone says black people are better in sports, that Jews are cheap as hell, that asian people can't drive, or that white people...dont get me started on them, or that asian people are better in math. It's because we have all had experiences about that. We all been dominated in sports by the superior black athlete. We all been shortended by some cheap ass people before. We have all cussed out some retarded asian on the road for nearly causing fatal accidents. And we have all copied off that ridiculously smart chinese dude in school that has no friends. So...read my posts if you like and I hope you enjoy it, again take it for what it is. "He keeps saying take it for what it is, what IS it?" um... hell if I know.

til next time
gt

preview of next post: I generally try to stay away from sports topics since it only tailors to sports fans, but sometimes ill talk about it anyway. Hopefully, for you non sports fans, you will still find my writing interesting even if it is about sports. So next up, the NBA playoffs and my predictions.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Chinese Food Buffets

Been so long since i been to a Chinese food buffet. Always avoided them for some reason. But this past weekend for whatever reason i decided to tag along with the some family to go to a Chinese buffet. Seemed one of my aunts really likes their crab there. And hell, you know when there is unlimited crab...or lobster... or any other kind of crustaceans, Asian people will be there to attempt to put the owners out of business, you know the drill. And when it comes to lobster and crab and stuff like that.. they are a little bit like pizza... or sex...when its good, its good. When its bad... its really not that bad. So while they were destroying plates of crab i was walking the buffet aisle seeing what all they had. And i came upon three trays of chicken sitting next to each other. General Tsao's Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Sesame Chicken. I always chuckle when i encounter these dishes, as you have no idea how many times white people have told me "Oh! i know this GREAT chinese place that serves THE MOST authentic Orange Chicken you've ever had!" Anyways, I'm looking at the chicken and I thought to myself...is there a difference between them?? Man i dont know.. they all look like cubes of fried chicken with some sort of gooey orangey brown sauce on them. The only difference i see is that one has sesame seeds on them, the other has some orange peels somewhere in the pan, and the last one doesn't have either so it has to be the good Generals chicken. Meh, hating on the chicken all the time but like always i put some on my plate, ate it, and probably enjoyed it too. Surprisingly, the food there was actually pretty good. i was a bit surprised. But like all of you know, even if the food was absoultley terrible, chinese food buffet always has a backup. The jello sitting next to the honey dew melons and the canned peaches with syrup. YEA BABY, jello there always taste so good. Usually they got red and green flavor and if your lucky enough, they might even have orange flavor. Not that the orange is the best flavor, but it just doesnt make an appearance as often as the other two. Mmm mmm mmm. Chinese food buffet jello. Money.

Til Next Time

gt