If Anybody Cares....

Rush On....


The Chicago Rush won the Arena Bowl for the first time. They entered the playoffs at 7-9 and won four games to capture greatness.....

I know what you are thinking....

It's been over a month since my last post and I come back with this...

I'm sorry....

I'll post later....

Good Evening!!!


-Da Original 1-

Back,Back,Back......Basketball....

Rotten back?...


Sunday I went with a couple of the guys for a nice run on the lakefront. I said to myself that I can get some good cardio in. Well we were to run a certain distance, stop, conduct some krunches and push-ups, run, more push-ups and krunches, you get the drift here. I did some good stretching around Hayes and I felt pretty good. We started on 63rd and hiked it north. Now for those who don't know, let me explain something. Running around the block is one thing. Running around the park is another thing. Even running on a track(indoor or outdoor) can be an experience, but when it comes to running on the lakefront, it really doesn't get any better than that. With a cool breeze smackin' you from whatever angle, the scenery such as the lake, the museum, downtown, gives you that fresh feeling. All of this was on my mind while running, when it happened. My archrival was back, I am referring to the sharp pain in my lower back while running. Before Sunday, I can't remember the last time I had back problems. That's not important now, because I have to deal with the present. I wasn't stretching my back like I normally would. I don't know what the reason could be. It could be that I have weak abs and I am working on my abs now. Or maybe it is just a strain or an aggravation. Maybe not enough support for my back when I work out. It could be anything. Right now I am resting, I worked out Sunday and then Monday, so I need rest. I weighed myself today. I am up to 206 lbs., but I ate not too long ago, so after my workout tomorrow, it may drop.


NBA Playoffs...


The playoffs are back! Some say this may be the best postseason ever, some say it's just another season. I do know one thing that will never change. There will be only one champion! So who will it be? Well unfortunately some of my friends will not have the opportunity. Y'all may know them....

Allen Iverson
Kevin Garnett
Paul Pierce
Ray Allen
Rashard Lewis
Tracy McGrady
Yao Ming
Coach Larry Brown

They will be watching just like I will be, and even you...

Well Kobe is back!!! Bron-Bron has been transformed to King James and has entered the castle looking to dethrone anyone who stands in his way. Last year I did first round predictions with great detail. Not much detail this time(I'll save that for the second round), but I will give a little...


Eastern Conference...


#1 Detroit Pistons vs. #8 Milwaukee Bucks

There is really not much to say here. We're talking about the best team in the league this season going up against the Bucks. Can you name the starting five for the Bucks? I can, but can you?

Pistons sweep series 4-0


#2 Miami Heat vs. #7 Chicago Bulls

As you all know, I do not like the Heat, but the Bulls will not be the one to take them down. The Bulls are not getting the calls. They fall behind and use too much energy to comeback, but they are the Bulls. Gotta luv'em.

Heat wins series 4-2


#3 New Jersey Nets vs. #6 Indiana Pacers

This series is really unpredictable. It could go either way. Since the Nets have home court, I will roll with them.

Nets wins series 4-3


#4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Washington Wizards

The Wizards had a late season slump but still manage to get the #5 seed with a 42-40 record. King James has entered the playoffs for the first time. This series will also go down to the seventh game, with King James dethroning the Wizards.

Cleveland wins series 4-3


Western Conference...


#1 San Antonio Spurs vs. #8 Sacramento Kings

We have the defending champs here who, according to Ron Artest, will go down. Well the Spurs win big in Game 1 and Ron Artest is suspended for Game 2. Enough said...

Spurs wins series 4-1


#2 Phoenix Suns vs. #7 Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe is back!!! Oh wait, I said that already. The Suns are led by MVP Steve Nash and are very talented. Without Amare the whole season, the Suns didn't lose that much, but will miss Amare most in the playoffs. I feel that Kobe(Kobe is back!!!) by himself can get two games in this series. If he can get help from his friends, they have a shot, and from what I saw in Game 1, they may just do that.

Lakers wins series 4-3


#3 Denver Nuggets vs. #6 Los Angeles Clippers

Melo is down 2-0 in this series, but this series will go seven. Yes, the Clippers are in the playoffs. That is not a typo. Los Angeles is rocking now, but still don't have a football team. Well at least they will be able to see the second round matchup: Lakers vs. Clippers

Clippers wins series 4-3


#4 Dallas Mavericks vs. #5 Memphis Grizzlies

It is still very difficult for me to see the Mavs win 60 games and only get a #4 seed. Something is wrong with this picture. I know that they are frustrated and they will take it out on the Grizz...

Mavericks wins series 4-1


Drink of the Day....


Has anyone tried the NEW Heineken Light???

Try it!


-Da Original 1-

Frustrated???...Why???

Problem Bonus...


See this is what had happened...


I was at work. It was Tuesday morning, April 18. To a lot of people, it is just an ordinary day. To others, like myself, it was payday. I really don't make a big deal about paydays, even though I don't mind the money, but since we hit our goal for the month of March, we were due a bonus. Bonuses are nice, especially when they are not expected. I didn't believe that we would hit the goal, but somehow we did. Well, let me get to the problem. I arrived at work Tuesday. Now before I get to the floor that I work on, I always pick up a few items. My strawberry-banana smoothie, my onion bagel, and milk for my weight gain and protein drinks. I ran across a co-worker. She asked me if I checked my bank account. I advised her no. She then goes to tell me that she didn't see the bonus in her account. Now I wouldn't see it. I don't have direct deposit yet.

I get upstairs and I hear my fellow co-workers talkin' bout not getting their bonuses. Now these people are outraged, just flat out irate. I hear things like, "I'm not working any more overtime."..."I got bills to pay!"...."I have plans for that bonus." They were just huddled up and talking about what they gonna do and what's gonna happen if they don't get the bonus. Now some of them noticed that I was not reacting the way that the majority were. I just didn't see it the way they saw. I mean sure they did say that the bonus will be on the 4/18 paycheck. I knew that it could be an explanation for all of this so why jump the boat? I wasn't mad or angry about what was happening.

About 8:30, a meeting was held. The collections manager advised us that the bonus checks were separate from the original checks, which was good due to less taxes. They were mailed overnight to the company and will arrive today. We did receive the bonus checks that day as promised. As the morning grew on, I was thinking about what happened earlier and I got frustrated. I mean I was so frustrated that I couldn't think properly. A couple of co-workers noticed my all of sudden discomfort and asked me if I was okay. I told them I was, but I really wasn't. It was on my mind all day. For me to have experienced that uncomfortable morning, it was just not right. To see how money controls people at my job just made me very sad. That day I was in deep thought the whole day, zoning out others, trying to locate a solution.

I mean why did I get frustrated and saddened by that? This has not been the first time that I have gone through this type of spectacle, but not as frightening as the morning of April 18, 2006. I have an idea as to why this happened and I will explain my reason at a later time. If anyone reads this, I want to know what you think.


-Da Original 1-