snowpacalypse in seattle

Christmas break in Seattle!

Obligatory Niketown shot. I stop in probably twice a week. Hey, it’s right across the street from my bus stop! Totally valid excuse.

Pre! Technically more of an Oregon thing, but I’ll take it. Also upcoming: roadtrip to Portland for another swooshtastic day with my favorite Tarheel. Actually, technically he might be second, after Tyler Hansbrough.

Busy at work.. Celebrity Salvation Army bell ringing. Basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes and Storm mascot Doppler ring it in. Check out Swoopes’ kicks!

Dusting off 8 years of basketball rust and playing on the Sonics/Storm practice courts.

Who said anything about rain and overcast weather? Snowpacalypse in Seattle! Seattle-ites are worse than Atlantans!

Oh, and Sue Bird has one sweet ride.

nike. newbies.

Welcome to the family..

Nike Zoom Hayward+3

These will hopefully tide me over until the Nike Lunaracer and Lunar Trainer come out. Sometime in July, supposedly. Unless J stumbles upon a pair in my size. You might recall (but probably not), that Lance was wearing custom LiveStrong lunars at the Boston Marathon.

Sneak peak of the goodies:

Also totally digging the red:

Curious to see what the women’s colorways will be.. unfortunately, they are usually less cool. (Hence why I bought the men’s Haywards rather than the pink ones. For the record, I like pink, it just wasn’t working for me in this instance).

The Haywards replace the Nike Jasari+, aka my 2-face shoes. (hard to see, but they are solid grey on the inside. Kinda bipolar looking). Still thinking about the kicks and outfit for the NYC half, which is in exactly a month (July 27th).

And speaking of races, totally forgot to mention that Anthony Edwards, aka Dr. Mark Greene of ER, was at the race as the designated celebrity person.

QOTD:

QOTD Honorable mention:
———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Cybil
Date: Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Subject: I can’t wait to see Dana’s accessories!
To: “Dana”, “Rachel”

ATLANTA, June 25 GA-Chic-fil-A-cow-day
ATLANTA, June 25 — Holy cow! It’s time to break out your cow suit and leave your wallet out to pasture. On Friday, July 11, the Chick-fil-A(R) chain will celebrate its annual Cow Appreciation Day event by offering a free meal to any customer who isn’t “too chicken” to visit any of the chain’s nearly 1,400 participating restaurants fully dressed as a cow.

mileage. milestone.

I have not yet sung the praises of the Nike+ Sportband that I purchased at the Boston Marathon Expo in April. Now that I’m not riding crashing bikes anymore, it’s been put to good use.

100 miles in 18 runs.. just easing in. Much more to come, esp with that pesky half marathon to run. And the Human Race 10K. And the Nike Women Half Marathon this fall..

Not to mention, J is responsible for the biggest time waster ever: go to nikeplus.com (you’ll need an account and Nike+) and create your own mini! Basically they work like avatars, but sync with your running information from your Nike+ gadgets. Including calling you out when you aren’t running.

And here is mine.  And as you might be able to tell, she’s throwing punches (animated on facebook). Yeah, seems pretty accurate.

The only minor change would be more to the effect of “Bring on the challenges, bitches.”

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/?l=avatar

my. better.

New Nike spot.. best yet?

Thanks to J, for ‘encouraging’ me to watch American Idol tonite for its debut.

PS — like the music? It’s Saul Williams. But don’t give iTunes your money.. You can download the whole album off his website for five bucks.

j-versations

What better way to spend time at 230am than having ridiculous conversations with J?

On invention:
J: My little Dana is a star.
J: I feel like an East German sports coach.
J: I have made a creation.
J: And it is remarkable.

On leisure:
J: Worry about golf second year.

On academic standards:
SPOON10: OH, i get to drop econ!!
J: How did that happen?
J: What kind of pussy school did you go to?

On how not to get a job:
J: If you make me a brochure, I’m going to kill you.

On career services:
J: What are other possible careers?
J: Besides the future Mrs. [edit]?

On Skybil:
J:: And I don’t talk to Cybil anymore.
J: Tell her to fix that.

can’t. stop.

It’s like a train wreck.. we just can’t stop watching. And it’s all J’s fault.

http://www.justin.tv/

hump. diggity.

Sisters are so thoughtful..
jep4s: i’m glad no one wants to shoot you!!

A new object of affection?
jfromfar: Tell Cybil I love her!

Considering some new contact lenses..

Stephen Colbert is gonna be sad about this one:
TMZ has confirmed through sources that Miles O’Brien and Soledad O’Brien have been officially booted as anchors of “American Morning.”
CNN To Miles, Soledad — Bye Bye O’Briens
Also, slightly intrigued by a comment left in this article: “I’ll be interested to read in TMZ about what new show Amy Sedaris is planning. This will probably be announced shortly.”
… Because as many of you know, I think Amy Sedaris is hilarious, and the author of one of my favorite books of the moment: i like you: hospitality under the influence

march. madness.

March Madness commence!!

One of the greatest times of the year.. only to compete with the SuperBowl, Opening Day, New Years Day football, and anything to do with the World Cup.

jfromfar: Seriously, Dana, I know I completely sexually harrass you, and don’t worry, I will continue to do so.
jfromfar: But you are the greatest sports loving woman on Earth.
jfromfar: I would have made you stand under the Villanova logo and made out with you.
jfromfar: You know, like Mistletoe, but in March.

Get your bracket on here.

totally. productive.

Totally productive day! Not only did I write an essay, I wrote multiple essays. (insert oohs and ahhhs here). And thanks to J for some major advice.

SPOON10: i’m writing about what long term success would be
SPOON10: in my career
jfromfar: Making out with me?
SPOON10: that part mysteriously got edited out
jfromfar: Don’t worry, I know it’s true.

and who needs the truth anyways?
jfromfar: Emotions are good in essays.
jfromfar: Facts are sometimes unnecessary.

Stephen Colbert would agree, I bet..

duck. fuke.

DUCK FUKE!

http://www.wral.com/news/9361971/detail.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/ncaa/06/13/redick.ap/index.html?cnn=yes———-

Forwarded message ———-
From: J
Date: Jun 13, 2006 12:20 PM
Subject: Oh yes.

The Highway of Life

(a poem by jj)

Led by a coach

Who is not a coach

But a leader who coaches

I drive.

Intoxicated by the prospect of glory

and booze.

I drive.

brilliant. move.

 

smart, smart girl..

 

Area briefs: Duke guard expected to transfer to Villanova

 

jfromfar: Finally got her head out of her ass.

 

hair. haven.

Finally got my haircut (but not too short cause you know I’m gonna be in that Matthew McConaughey movie) and lots of new fun products to play with. Don’t you love it when the stylist does your hair for you? I’m having the greatest hair day ever.
jechee: WATCH NOW: DP unveils new hair cut.

On my pending golf career superstardom:
“We will have huge drivers, popped collars, and no skill. Perfection!”

Fruitcake lady

Hawks are sold out for their final home game. Seriously?? Pissed.

I find it hilarious that not only is there an 80s/mullet night promotion in Georgia (will anyone really look any differently?), but also that the word “mullet” is mispelled on the promotions webpage (reads “mullett” – extra T is the spelling for the fish.. unless of course they really do want to have a fish theme nite). Classic!

PS, calves are still sore. How is this possible? I do leg weights all the time??

real. bust.

It’s official: Season 18 of the Real World will be headed to Denver. After months of speculation that the 18th season would be based in the Royal Oak neighborhood of Detroit, MTV has released an official statement officially confirming that season 18 will be located in Denver. Construction on a former nightclub in the LoDo neighborhood is already taking place (on Market Street in the former B-52 nightclub). The season will begin filming in about a month or so, it will premiere in October of this year.
via RWRR blog
I’m still shocked that ATL hasn’t been hit up given its reputation of being so ghetto fab (Luda, Usher, Yin Yang Twins, etc.)

The real reason why I work Saturday evenings:
Senior Editor: But I just wonder why you’re in on Sat nights…. are you banned from every bar in Georgia?
DP: shhhh
Senior Editor: Don’t worry — Lou Dobbs is on your side
DP: i have to maintain a low profile until my notoriety wanes
Senior Editor: can’t get much lower than a sat night at dotcom….

And, have a happy Easter.
EV1LMOLLY: Yet another reason why I love South Park: “The comedy — in an episode aired during Holy Week for Christians — instead featured an image of Jesus Christ defecating on President Bush and the American flag.”

jfromfar: Because this afternoon is DParific.

sign. generator.

Courtesy of J, of course.

one. shift.

I need a vacation.. oh wait, I’m actually getting one. (about damn time, too). In about 24 hours the ‘Nova bow girls will be reunited in slightly cold state of Montana. It was 72 in Atlanta, so pray that I don’t die/freeze/frostbite/etc. Might have to carry a flask or two to keep warm. Yeah, to stay warm.

Also.. scored tix to opening day. Holla.

This is pretty much the only time ever that I would root for FSU. And get this, FSU students are so STUPID they stormed the court with 1.7 seconds remaining, causing the game to be delayed several minutes and a few technicals later before the game could actually conclude (and potentially let Dook come back, dumbasses).
jechee: Coach Krazooski is an ass.
jechee: “My starters need to get off the court.”
jechee: Fucking pussy.

Also, I’ve decided I’m going to UNC Business School.
(Since they are the only school at UNC that serves booze to its students and also cause J is gonna introduce me to all the frat-tastic Carolina boys before landing me a job at Nike).

new. template.

soooo.. whaddya think?
Still working out some bugs, so whatever.

Apparently in the housing market once again. Anyone know good (& relatively cheap) places to live in Midtown? Might even be open to purchasing.

Quote of the day:
j (2:06:31 PM): Also, I’m sorry I’m married.
j (2:06:36 PM): Because you are the greatest woman on Earth.

Lizzie Heilig is coming to the ATL (again) today! This time, I am mostly sober and will remember.

Fwd: ESPN is biting your style.

I said it first.

———- Forwarded message ———-
Date: Dec 28, 2005 2:54 PM
Subject: ESPN is biting your style.

DP:

Scroll down for your quarterback theory.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=lukas/051228

J

Related:
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2005/04/safe-mode.html
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2005/04/sun-day.html
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2005/01/breaking.html
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2004/12/b-diddy.html
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2004/11/quarter-back.html

authentic. apparel.

J wants this jersey, fittingly:
http://www.elon.edu/athletics/profile.asp?id=1808&sport=mbb Chronicles of Narnia = good.

Wed = last day in the burg

I want my own bobblehead:

http://www.whoopassenterprises.com/

Also, there is almost no news the week after Christmas.

re. taliation.

So as previously posted, stupid MySpace users have been stealing my bandwidth. Upon checking up on them, most have been removed.. except this girl, who just decided to steal a different image from The Nation instead. Bad move.

Time to embrace some J from FAR on this one.. I replaced it with a pic of, er, something not as pleasant looking and a little more hairy. Let’s just say that her “heroes” are not Brad Gascon Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird as previously listed. muhahahha.

Related:
http://dpnation.blogspot.com/2005/12/more-bandwidth.html

Unrelated:
Going to the V-A this week. 3 days of work. And a lotta shopping.

comment.ary.

apologies that I did not realize that I had turned the comments off and subsequently silenced my favorite North Carolinian from spouting off. And fixed. I think.