THE DAILY DIVERSION

Well, I feel like updating the world on what's been going on, but I decided I'd break it down into three sections, which pretty much sums up how I feel right now.

THE GOOD

1. Today is the 6 month anniversary of the day my wife and I were wed. I know she won't read this until much later on, so I'll go ahead and tell all what my plans are. I'm going to take her out for sushi, just the two of us. She loves sushi and has been saying that she's going finally get to go there when I'm out of town next week. I also plan on getting her some flowers, but the closest flower shop is a good jaunt away (and I can't get out of the parking garage without the pass card, which she has), but I'm going to try to make it there!

2. The Hilltoppers rebounded after a big loss to Florida on Friday night to beat Ball State by 10 last Saturday night. I think a game that quickly is a big test of a team's psyche. A win tells me a lot about them, especially with all of the youth on the squad.

3. Next week I'm getting to travel for the first time this year for work!

4. I didn't see much of #4 on "THE BAD" list. However this does keep me from having to hear all of the hype around another Ohio State - Michigan matchup.

5. We made it to Owensboro and back in one piece.

THE BAD

1. The Hilltoppers got crushed by the Florida Gators on Friday night. The final difference was 33 points, but it felt a lot worse. I ended up drinking way more Newcastle during that game than I really wanted to.

2. The Irish stunk it up against USC on Saturday night, ending all possibility of a National Championship contest with Ohio State. It also will bring out all of the idiots (national pundits) saying that Notre Dame is way overrated, they didn't play anyone, and that they don't deserve a BCS bowl. It's frustrating, really it is.

3. I get to travel for the first time this year for work. I mentioned this already, right? Well, the week I'm traveling just happens to be the same week my wife has things at school that I can actually attend. They're having a charity basketball game (faculty and staff, she's not playing, but is going to be a cheerleader) and they're also having their Christmas party next week. Oh, did I mention that I'm traveling to Cleveland? Tennessee?

4. Traffic was abysmal this weekend. Really, it was horrible! I understand having bottlenecks in major metropolitan areas, but in the middle of nowhere on the interstate? Some people really need to learn how to get out of the fastlane and let quicker moving vehicles go past them. I'm not going to really get into it, but I've never understood why people want to slow down when they pull up next to a semi (tractor-trailer). I always try to move past them as fast as possible, so there's less possibility of something happening.

5. The douchebag next to me (not my co-worker buddy, but the "other" guy) is making up for his not being in the office shouting at his speakerphone last week today. Headaches are pretty much common around here now. The only days I get a break from them are when he's not here. Coincidence? I highly doubt it!

6. On Friday, I will start a nine day period where I will not see my "Boo Boo" (aka my wife). It will be the longest period we'll have been apart since we got married. I'm sure she needs the break anyway, so it may not be all that bad! (for her)

7. I lost my debit card yesterday. I went to eat today and couldn't find it. So, anxiety ensued, but now it's okay. The card has been located... In Bowling Green Kentucky. Good Times!

INDIFFERENT

1. I'm at work, with not a whole lot to do. So, I'm wasting time blogging and catching up with message board chatter.

2. I've got to drive quite a bit over the next two weeks. I'll probably double the mileage I've put on my car this year with my trips. Gotta love not having to drive, right?

3. Just knocked down from "THE BAD" list... I didn't hear from my Dad over the weekend. I called on Thanksgiving and got his voicemail. His birthday was the Friday afterwards, so I wished him an early birthday too. I asked him to call me back, but still haven't heard anything. My feelings were pretty hurt, up to about 20 minutes ago. I got off the phone with my sister only to find out that he didn't try to call her either. He called our Grandmother though, so at least we know his phone works. I guess that lets us know where we stand. I'm not going to fret over him any more. I'm done with it. I'll just concentrate on the people in my life that actually show me that they love me. There are plenty of them, and I'm really happy I have them!

4. Did I mention I'm at work? Well, it's a beautiful day. I think the temperature is right around 70 degrees and the sun is out. Not exactly a day made to keep oneself inside. However, this is why it's on the "Indifferent" list, it's supposed to get silly-ass cold this weekend. So, I'm not getting all giddy about the great weather, because it'll change to being shitty soon enough.

Okay, that's it for today. I may come back tomorrow and post something I should've a long time ago. It directly relates to item #3 on the "Indifferent" list.

So, have a great day! If the weather is nice where ever you are, try to enjoy it!