Top 10 Best MALE Television Characters of All Time
honorable mention: Johnny Drama (Entourage), Chuck Bass (Gossip Girl), Colonel Klink (Hogan's Heroes), Chandler Bing (Friends), Sawyer (LOST)
10. Barney Stinson (How I Met Your Mother)
9. KIT (Knight Rider)
8. Kevin Arnold (Wonder Years)
7. Seth Cohen (The O.C.)
6. MacGyver (Self-Titled)
5. Hank Moody (Californication)
4. Uncle Cody (Step by Step)
3. Zack Morris (Saved by the Bell)
2. Jack Bauer (24)
1. Dwight K. Schrute (The Office)
Top 10 Worst FEMALE Television Characters of All Time:
honorable mention: Wanda Sykes, Dorothy Sbnornak, Meg Griffin (animated)
10. Brenda Johnson (Kiera Sedgwick, The Closer)
9. Marcy (Neighbor, Married with Children)
8. Darlene Arnold (Roseanne)
7. Elaine Benes (Seinfeld)
6. Jan Brady (Brady Bunch)
5. Miley Cirus (Hannah Montana)
4. Meredith Grey (Grey's Anatomy)
3. Amy Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond)
2. Harriet Winslow (Family Matters)
1. Kimmie Gibbler (Full House)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
A Perpetual State of Disillusionment
Sometimes I guess I need to thank those that have loved me for giving me such a high opinion of myself. I'm glad I surrounded myself with people that believed in me. People that don't shrug off when I say I can be the best at a sport, or school, or friendships, or even relationships. Its because of them that I never said "I can't" and always thought that I would be the best at anything I did. And the reality is I'm probably not the best in the entire world at anything; there are billions of people out there afterall. But someone has to be. And everyone should be afforded that opportunity in life, no matter whether its true or not, because belief; that feeling, that confidence, is the difference between thought and action, the difference between average and greatness, the difference between quitters and success. For me, its the difference between not being well and being OK. Some people will try to tear you down, and not just on purpose but completely accidental -- because they don't see you for what you are, what you can be, what you bring to their life. You need to show those people just what you can do. Strive to be the best in EVERYTHING you do. EXPECT nothing less from yourself.
That said, I've decided to change a few things about my life so that I can be a better person:
That said, I've decided to change a few things about my life so that I can be a better person:
- I will be more receptive to ideas and people that I don't agree with at first
- I will stop tearing others down
- I will stop pressing people's buttons, pushing them away, just to see that they stick by me, just to reassure myself against insecurities that they do not, in fact, love me / care about me
- I will let things that I cannot control go as they may
- And, I will not, I cannot, change the things, people, and events that made me who I am today.
All is well in Baltimore, all is well. Its a permanent struggle to improve. A constant battle against your inner-demons. And if you think you're winning, its a perpetual state of disillusionment. But if you're trying, well then you're living.
I hope those close to me can see part of themselves in me. I hope others get the courage to ask when they need help. And I hope the rest stand tall and know that I'm here to catch them if they fall.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Everyone's a comedian...
Dad only likes my posts when they're funny so I gotta step up the comedy factor. Heres a funny story to tie you over, and sorry mom but its probably PG-13 at best. Mwahaha.
Toilet Humor
First off, as I get older i'm getting more and more creeped out by public bathrooms. I mean, I'm not to the point of laying down toilet paper all the way around the seat-- no I prefer the hover method. Ty, ask mom to explain. But i'm talking about in work, why is it that no can quietly go poop?! I'll be sitting there, minding my own biz, and someone will come into the stall and about 3 seconds later there's an explosion that would rival Hiroshima. Now my concern is that people are holding it until the last minute -- and I only say that with confidence because that explosion is coupled with a comprehensive sigh. GROSS. Furthermore, why is it that there are four stalls and they ALWAYS choose the one next to me!? Now, for a bit of background, there are three normal-sized stalls, and one handicap stall. Its HUGE and glorious. I like to refer to it as "flying business class" or cordially "biz". So I'm already in the best stall, and its already the farthest away from the door. Now under our current theory, these people are about 6 seconds away from defecating their britches, so I don't know why they feel the need to run to the 3rd stall down. Worst of all though is the curiousity of it. I work in an office of ~60 people -- probably <40 males. I have to know which guy was the culprit of Beethoven's latest symphony in S(hit)-flat. And you can NEVER find out who these guys are because they sit in there and wait for you to leave. Hell, they're like Clark Kent in there going to great lengths to protect their secret identity...they'll stay in the bathroom all day waiting for you to leave. I Got news for ya Superman -- When you sit down next to me, i can see your shoes!! Its only a matter of time before I find out who you are.
Basketball
So I finally have enough guys at work to form a decent basketball team. We found a league at the gym downtown and we play every Wednesday night. Its fun. The rules are a running 20-minute clock for two halves (to compare, college is a 20minute stopped clock 2-half game) and everything else is normal. So last week we managed to score 78 points and yours truly had 26. To put this in perspective, UNC averaged 91.6 points per game last season with the clock stopping at dead balls. Not bad, right?! We lost the game. No, let me rephrase, we weren't even IN the game. The other team scored 131 POINTS!!!!! With no substitutions. It was awful. They just shot 3s every time down the court and made at least 60% of them. Say what you want about it being racist but black people are just better at basketball on average...us white guys should probably focus on tennis, golf, racquetball, and other lifetime sports. jeez.
Work
Here's a fun little comparison of how much my job has changed since I started:
The format is as follows:
TOPIC: BEFORE // PRESENTLY
Happy Hours: Monthly // Cancelled
Bonuses: Semi-Annually // Cancelled indefinitely
GMAT Class: Free for Senior Analysts // Cancelled
Hours: Had to work 8-7 to keep up // Working 9-5 5 days a week is more than enough
Employees: 66 Billable professionals // 49 Billable professionals
New analysts: 6-8 per year // 1 this year, starts in January 2010
Events: 1 mtg per quarter, at restaurant // 1 mtg per quarter, in breakroom
Promotions: Given almost annually for good work // Very infrequently
Attitude towards employees:
We invest in strong performers to keep them // you're lucky to have a job.
FAMILYFRieNDSLIFE. Remember work is just a means to an end, and that end is happiness.
MERC-OUT.
Toilet Humor
First off, as I get older i'm getting more and more creeped out by public bathrooms. I mean, I'm not to the point of laying down toilet paper all the way around the seat-- no I prefer the hover method. Ty, ask mom to explain. But i'm talking about in work, why is it that no can quietly go poop?! I'll be sitting there, minding my own biz, and someone will come into the stall and about 3 seconds later there's an explosion that would rival Hiroshima. Now my concern is that people are holding it until the last minute -- and I only say that with confidence because that explosion is coupled with a comprehensive sigh. GROSS. Furthermore, why is it that there are four stalls and they ALWAYS choose the one next to me!? Now, for a bit of background, there are three normal-sized stalls, and one handicap stall. Its HUGE and glorious. I like to refer to it as "flying business class" or cordially "biz". So I'm already in the best stall, and its already the farthest away from the door. Now under our current theory, these people are about 6 seconds away from defecating their britches, so I don't know why they feel the need to run to the 3rd stall down. Worst of all though is the curiousity of it. I work in an office of ~60 people -- probably <40 males. I have to know which guy was the culprit of Beethoven's latest symphony in S(hit)-flat. And you can NEVER find out who these guys are because they sit in there and wait for you to leave. Hell, they're like Clark Kent in there going to great lengths to protect their secret identity...they'll stay in the bathroom all day waiting for you to leave. I Got news for ya Superman -- When you sit down next to me, i can see your shoes!! Its only a matter of time before I find out who you are.
Basketball
So I finally have enough guys at work to form a decent basketball team. We found a league at the gym downtown and we play every Wednesday night. Its fun. The rules are a running 20-minute clock for two halves (to compare, college is a 20minute stopped clock 2-half game) and everything else is normal. So last week we managed to score 78 points and yours truly had 26. To put this in perspective, UNC averaged 91.6 points per game last season with the clock stopping at dead balls. Not bad, right?! We lost the game. No, let me rephrase, we weren't even IN the game. The other team scored 131 POINTS!!!!! With no substitutions. It was awful. They just shot 3s every time down the court and made at least 60% of them. Say what you want about it being racist but black people are just better at basketball on average...us white guys should probably focus on tennis, golf, racquetball, and other lifetime sports. jeez.
Work
Here's a fun little comparison of how much my job has changed since I started:
The format is as follows:
TOPIC: BEFORE // PRESENTLY
Happy Hours: Monthly // Cancelled
Bonuses: Semi-Annually // Cancelled indefinitely
GMAT Class: Free for Senior Analysts // Cancelled
Hours: Had to work 8-7 to keep up // Working 9-5 5 days a week is more than enough
Employees: 66 Billable professionals // 49 Billable professionals
New analysts: 6-8 per year // 1 this year, starts in January 2010
Events: 1 mtg per quarter, at restaurant // 1 mtg per quarter, in breakroom
Promotions: Given almost annually for good work // Very infrequently
Attitude towards employees:
We invest in strong performers to keep them // you're lucky to have a job.
FAMILYFRieNDSLIFE. Remember work is just a means to an end, and that end is happiness.
MERC-OUT.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
No Sleep for the Wicked
The last three weeks have been an interesting bunch. I have been to Vegas, NV Lewiston, ME San Jose, CA Wilmington, NC Myrtle Beach, SC and Phoenix, AZ. I have spent twice as much time in hotels or sleeping on couches than I have in my own bed; though I've been able to see a good amount of my family in the time (i'll let you decide whether that's good or bad :-p). I've racked up 13,500 airline miles plus another ~600 in driving. I got a sunburn and a new pair of sunglasses, in that order. And despite not being here, it has probably been the best month since I lived in Baltimore. Go figure.
I've been a little less regimented on my GMAT studying and going to the gym, but I created a basketball team that plays every wednesday and I think I'm close to convincing my boss to promote me. There are a lot of trade-offs in this life. Living for today or living for tomorrow? I think the true challenge is finding the balance.
I got a Wii after playing it at Dad's house. I'm too poor to get any games really but it was free with my credit card rewards points so that's exciting. I'm pretty happy to be getting Brad as a roommate, because my friends now are really boring. People seem to give up more and more of their hobbies as they get older. That's why this post is a personal one to remind myself of what I like to do so that I never give that up for any age or any woman. Here goes:
-Racquetball
-Basketball
-Whitewater rafting
-tubing
-camping
-jet skis
-frisbee golf
-watching football
-beer
-poker
-UNC sports
-video games
-activities
-family
-friends/socializing
I hope that one day I can be everything I am today and continue to do all of these things. I also hope that everyone I know does themselves a favor and hangs on to those things that we enjoy, hangs on to our sanity. Because you can't be who you are if you don't stay true to what you love.
I've been a little less regimented on my GMAT studying and going to the gym, but I created a basketball team that plays every wednesday and I think I'm close to convincing my boss to promote me. There are a lot of trade-offs in this life. Living for today or living for tomorrow? I think the true challenge is finding the balance.
I got a Wii after playing it at Dad's house. I'm too poor to get any games really but it was free with my credit card rewards points so that's exciting. I'm pretty happy to be getting Brad as a roommate, because my friends now are really boring. People seem to give up more and more of their hobbies as they get older. That's why this post is a personal one to remind myself of what I like to do so that I never give that up for any age or any woman. Here goes:
-Racquetball
-Basketball
-Whitewater rafting
-tubing
-camping
-jet skis
-frisbee golf
-watching football
-beer
-poker
-UNC sports
-video games
-activities
-family
-friends/socializing
I hope that one day I can be everything I am today and continue to do all of these things. I also hope that everyone I know does themselves a favor and hangs on to those things that we enjoy, hangs on to our sanity. Because you can't be who you are if you don't stay true to what you love.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Nostalgia
I've recently realized I have a terrible memory. I think I just think about so much and want to know HOW to do so many different things that I don't spend anytime thinking about WHAT is happening to and around me. Some people are so good at relating times in their life to specific movies, sporting events, even songs. I can't do that at all. I couldn't hardly tell you what my highschool class schedule was like, the names of many of my teachers, or even alot of my classmates. Before highschool? Forget about it.
I just thought about Eric Melino and how he came with me to California one summer. I don't remember when exactly that was but I feel like I was in 8th grade and he was in 9th. I really wish I had a high level overview of my life, like a journal with entries I could read to piece together all of the different times, emotions, and events of my life.
Similarly, I also don't do enough to keep in touch with those friends that were once close in my life.
In other news, I need to lose weight and get into better shape. I'm going to join a gym this week assuming the price is reasonable.
I just thought about Eric Melino and how he came with me to California one summer. I don't remember when exactly that was but I feel like I was in 8th grade and he was in 9th. I really wish I had a high level overview of my life, like a journal with entries I could read to piece together all of the different times, emotions, and events of my life.
Similarly, I also don't do enough to keep in touch with those friends that were once close in my life.
In other news, I need to lose weight and get into better shape. I'm going to join a gym this week assuming the price is reasonable.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Feelin Lucky
My dad has informed me that I'm a terrible blogger because I haven't gotten to it in over a month. He's right. But here goes...
Entertainment:
The ski trip was a success, no injuries and I was able to make it down the mountain several times. I won't say that i'm ready for a double black diamond, but i could get there one day. I'm much more of a beach guy anyway, I've since decided.
Nic made me watch He's just not that into you. (Corny) I just wasn't that into it. Neither was Nicole, she fell asleep. I proceeded to hold her eyelids open because if she was going subject me to this, then I would have to do the same. eye for an eye(lid).
The new season of 24 is good, The Office hasn't dissapointed, and Criminal Minds continues to please. I also watched all three Godfather movies in succession, and you really get a good feel for the Don's life when you watch Al Pacino age 20+ years in 9 hours (over two days).
Sports:
Ravens lost. Steelers won. A tale of two, blue collar, crime ridden, cities. I'd not reccomend visiting, living in, or even going near either of them, if you value your life or your wallet.
Tar Heels are still #1 in the ACC laying the smack down on Duke @ Cameron Indoor. Also beat down NCSU twice, no surprise, as Coach Roy Williams is like 12-1 against NCSU in his illustrious career as a Tarheel. Many supporters don't think they have what it takes to go the distance this year but I'm pretty sure they'll cut down the nets in Detroit.
I've decided I want to go watch a Washington Capitals game sometime soon, Hockey is underrated.
Work:
Sucks. I haven't had anything to do in over a week now, I've complained (asked for work) to everyone with little remorse nor additional to-dos. I guess they won't mind when I blog during company time and study up on my college basketball.
Interview tomorrow for the Equity assistant trader position at Stifel. Though its doubtful I'll take it, i'd still like to make a good impression given the future implications. never know when you'll need to know someone in that industry.
Poker:
Richard and I are going to Atlantic City this weekend, Thursday - Saturday. What a god awful place. Atlantic City is literally what would happen if everyone in Vegas were clinically depressed. I actually thought Slumdog Millionaire was going to be the story of Atlantic City. It should be cool though, because my long time college friends Dan, Fisher, Trevor, and a few other notable characters will be up there during the same time. I saved up enough money where I would be able to comfortably play and lose, if luck so has it, but that doesn't mean i won't be pissed off. it won't be the monetary loss but rather the blow to my ultra-sensitive, overly exxagerated ego. I have to retain that killer instinct. I have enough for 5 buy-ins at $1/$2 No Limit and some spending cash. Won't be playing much roulette or blackjack unless i'm winning. I'm pretty good about setting / keeping limits these days, thanks to my credit card bills and $1000/mo rent.-
Life:
Have to watch Georgia for the next few days until i leave for AC, then I have to watch her again next week. I told Nicole I'm the actual dad and she just gets weekend custody.
Brad put his initial deposit into UMD dental school which is like 10-15 blocks from my house. He would start in August; he is waiting to hear from VCU but he didn't get in and he either will get in from the waiting list or go to UMD. Could be cool to have another good friend in the area, for both of us. Doubtful that we'll live together, I think he wants to live with other students that share his life schedule. I could see how it would be distracting if your roommate never had to study, though i'd probably choose to live with someone i know but don't have to be around all day long, and make friends through school. But that's mainly stemming from my working with/living with kuzon and Goldman, both of which were sort of overkill bc i saw them 24/7. I'm not too particular either way, I could save some money by living with a roommate but at the same time, I like living alone. Important thing would be having another friend in town. Lots of IFs yet.
Played basketball for the first time in forever Saturday. It just adds to the many reasons of why I want to go back to school (intramural sports teams). Its not like I took it for granted neccessarily back then, but I sure do miss be able to go to the gym with my friends on a random weekday and play pick up games for 2 hours a day. My gut misses it too.
Speaking of school, signed up for an online GMAT course that work paid for. $1,549. March 15 - May 25 or something, Sunday nights. If all goes according to plan, I can enroll in the business school of my choice August 2010. Which means one more year of work...
Sorry this blog wasn't as quip-filled or funny as the previous two. work has stripped me of my motivation to be creative, anecdotal, or otherwise clever.
Entertainment:
The ski trip was a success, no injuries and I was able to make it down the mountain several times. I won't say that i'm ready for a double black diamond, but i could get there one day. I'm much more of a beach guy anyway, I've since decided.
Nic made me watch He's just not that into you. (Corny) I just wasn't that into it. Neither was Nicole, she fell asleep. I proceeded to hold her eyelids open because if she was going subject me to this, then I would have to do the same. eye for an eye(lid).
The new season of 24 is good, The Office hasn't dissapointed, and Criminal Minds continues to please. I also watched all three Godfather movies in succession, and you really get a good feel for the Don's life when you watch Al Pacino age 20+ years in 9 hours (over two days).
Sports:
Ravens lost. Steelers won. A tale of two, blue collar, crime ridden, cities. I'd not reccomend visiting, living in, or even going near either of them, if you value your life or your wallet.
Tar Heels are still #1 in the ACC laying the smack down on Duke @ Cameron Indoor. Also beat down NCSU twice, no surprise, as Coach Roy Williams is like 12-1 against NCSU in his illustrious career as a Tarheel. Many supporters don't think they have what it takes to go the distance this year but I'm pretty sure they'll cut down the nets in Detroit.
I've decided I want to go watch a Washington Capitals game sometime soon, Hockey is underrated.
Work:
Sucks. I haven't had anything to do in over a week now, I've complained (asked for work) to everyone with little remorse nor additional to-dos. I guess they won't mind when I blog during company time and study up on my college basketball.
Interview tomorrow for the Equity assistant trader position at Stifel. Though its doubtful I'll take it, i'd still like to make a good impression given the future implications. never know when you'll need to know someone in that industry.
Poker:
Richard and I are going to Atlantic City this weekend, Thursday - Saturday. What a god awful place. Atlantic City is literally what would happen if everyone in Vegas were clinically depressed. I actually thought Slumdog Millionaire was going to be the story of Atlantic City. It should be cool though, because my long time college friends Dan, Fisher, Trevor, and a few other notable characters will be up there during the same time. I saved up enough money where I would be able to comfortably play and lose, if luck so has it, but that doesn't mean i won't be pissed off. it won't be the monetary loss but rather the blow to my ultra-sensitive, overly exxagerated ego. I have to retain that killer instinct. I have enough for 5 buy-ins at $1/$2 No Limit and some spending cash. Won't be playing much roulette or blackjack unless i'm winning. I'm pretty good about setting / keeping limits these days, thanks to my credit card bills and $1000/mo rent.-
Life:
Have to watch Georgia for the next few days until i leave for AC, then I have to watch her again next week. I told Nicole I'm the actual dad and she just gets weekend custody.
Brad put his initial deposit into UMD dental school which is like 10-15 blocks from my house. He would start in August; he is waiting to hear from VCU but he didn't get in and he either will get in from the waiting list or go to UMD. Could be cool to have another good friend in the area, for both of us. Doubtful that we'll live together, I think he wants to live with other students that share his life schedule. I could see how it would be distracting if your roommate never had to study, though i'd probably choose to live with someone i know but don't have to be around all day long, and make friends through school. But that's mainly stemming from my working with/living with kuzon and Goldman, both of which were sort of overkill bc i saw them 24/7. I'm not too particular either way, I could save some money by living with a roommate but at the same time, I like living alone. Important thing would be having another friend in town. Lots of IFs yet.
Played basketball for the first time in forever Saturday. It just adds to the many reasons of why I want to go back to school (intramural sports teams). Its not like I took it for granted neccessarily back then, but I sure do miss be able to go to the gym with my friends on a random weekday and play pick up games for 2 hours a day. My gut misses it too.
Speaking of school, signed up for an online GMAT course that work paid for. $1,549. March 15 - May 25 or something, Sunday nights. If all goes according to plan, I can enroll in the business school of my choice August 2010. Which means one more year of work...
Sorry this blog wasn't as quip-filled or funny as the previous two. work has stripped me of my motivation to be creative, anecdotal, or otherwise clever.
Friday, January 16, 2009
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