tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59487262011-08-03T15:41:21.973-05:00Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.comBlogger6551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-31400872207944085402007-04-10T21:34:00.000-05:002007-04-10T21:37:07.312-05:00

I couldn't do the 999 challenge. It's embarrassing. I'd been looking forward to it for so long, too. Oh well. Six Beers and Six dogs in 7 innings is plenty. Those last two innings were spent in agony.Mad props to Will and Pearson for finishing. Incredible, guys. Incredible. I can't imagine cramming 3 more beers and 3 more hot dogs in there. I can't even imagine your #2 tomorrow. Good

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-37957509386740132192007-03-29T14:41:00.000-05:002007-03-29T14:45:09.059-05:00

Ever wonder what the Q stands for in Q-Tip? No googling. Is that how you say that? Or more like google-ing? Googleing...Anyway. Time to graduate is coming so horrendously fast. I'm going to miss my smelly, dirty house and roommates. My smelly, dirty roommates.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-33051615457365148532007-03-06T19:36:00.000-06:002007-03-06T19:38:35.794-06:00

I tried to get a free Whopper today after my visit to Burger King. My receipt had a call in survey option, and I figured it was a great idea considering how much I have to eat out. So I call the number, and a recording tells me to push any number on my touchpad for more information about the number I called. I pushed one, so it told me that I would receive a text message with how to get more

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-34357113779282990572007-03-01T12:43:00.000-06:002007-03-01T12:45:15.125-06:00

Well, I was hinting that you'd get to see the awesome snow penis in my last update, but it turns out Will is just about as good with technology as Mark is.Ohhh, I kid.But seriously, another blizzard warning? I hate the snow. All this extra crap is going to make next week, when it all melts again, very, very gross and wet. Can't wait until my house is soggy. Great.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-30672768855435145592007-02-25T16:23:00.000-06:002007-02-25T16:25:56.782-06:00

Stupid ice/snow storm. We lost power at 8pm and didn't get it back until 12:30am. Lost it again for about 4 minutes at 4pm this afternoon, after I had reset my alarm clock. That was one of the most boring Saturday nights with one of the best ideas ever. I can't believe Mark didn't even get to see the big penis we put on his car, but I hope to God the pictures we took turn out.The production

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-33934252118530410052007-02-16T12:40:00.000-06:002007-02-16T12:43:03.338-06:00

Off to the Lake this weekend. Or should I say Kading's future employer? Hopefully I won't get hypothermia in our proposed polar plunge.Auditing a new company the last couple days in the same line of work that NewCom was in. Ironically, this company is losing money too, but by the boatloads. This company has NewCom beat in net loss 20 times over!....It's a league game, Smokey.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-59885066212712257862007-01-30T19:46:00.000-06:002007-01-30T19:55:12.998-06:00

Will drop kicked a bottle and bruised his ass after he missed. Kading got a birthday present from a girl who told him to never talk to him again. Mark's hand is healing slowly after an all male hot tub incident went haywire. And I go to work and to school.The Superbowl is going to be so boring. I'm calling it now, Bears 21 Colts 31.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-4171308805212514532007-01-28T16:17:00.000-06:002007-01-28T16:20:36.654-06:00

Kading's parents came over and played beer pong with us last night. It was quite a sight. Made me wonder if my M&D would fancy a game...?Jean came this weekend and it was awesome. Sad to see her leave, but at least I know it'll only be two weeks this time, instead of three. Great to see Stultz again, too. I can't imagine how he gets himself motivated for classes knowing he already has a job.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-25648966991454543432007-01-24T09:36:00.000-06:002007-01-24T09:38:50.972-06:00

I'm even more sore the second day after lifting. I think this is going to take awhile to get used to. But man, once I do... Prepared to be bench pressed, world!Nadal is out, Roddick is in! You have to think the winner of tonight's match between Roddick and Federer will take the title, but I guess I had already made up my mind about the Nadal match.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-70977020112816698282007-01-21T17:36:00.000-06:002007-01-21T17:42:51.712-06:00

The pictures from last night made experiencing it much easier. I wish I could show you all, but Kading would probably try and tackle my McDonalds pole cover again. Ohhh, fine. Kading's spreadin' them cheeksI actually stayed in budget this weekend!! I'm sure Jean will be proud of me. I really need to get my ass over there to pick up my student loan reimbursement check. That'll buy a LOT of

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-66373310932551870782007-01-20T23:12:00.000-06:002007-01-20T23:15:18.249-06:00

A straw poll at my house revealed that most (3/4) of us sit when wiping. I know I'm not alone in the half-stand position. I wonder what the percentage is across America. And isn't there a way we can design some kind of contraption where we don't even have to make that decision?Kading didn't win the lottery. Guess I still have to pay my student loans. It's hard to pay for something so gradual

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-56274366912528601122007-01-19T15:48:00.001-06:002007-01-19T15:48:44.313-06:00

RRROOOWWRRRRRRME HUNGRY!!!

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-23419649019624184002007-01-18T15:43:00.000-06:002007-01-18T15:47:27.924-06:00

Booked the limo today. Or should I say stretch SUV. Stupid thing was expensive as hell. I guess it probably doesn't get very good gas mileage...Tom keeps cornering me and offering me a spot at LWBJ. I don't know how many times I can tell him that I need another year to make that decision.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-33976937784801194972007-01-17T09:49:00.000-06:002007-01-17T09:51:27.790-06:00

Okami is the game of the year? Seriously? Has anybody even heard of this piece of crap? Twilight Princess got robbed.It's come to this: I febreezed my pants instead of washed them. It's just faster! I swear, once its warm enough to do laundry, I'll wash them. Probably. Maybe.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-18781634469057046602007-01-15T12:06:00.000-06:002007-01-15T12:07:52.769-06:00

I love playing name that tune with iTunes. Jenna rocked all our worlds when we went to the country top 100. If it was like.. 5-10 year old country songs, we could've had a contest.It's a SNOW DAY! All the schools in town are cancelled, so I figure work for me must be too... right?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-69949700574736216692007-01-14T13:03:00.000-06:002007-01-14T13:05:27.426-06:00

Bah! The night I don't go out, interesting things happen. I guess I probably couldn't have handled the Guitar Hero until 4 AM, but it still would've been nice to see the fighting and the yard urination.School is just around the corner and it's depressing. My eye twitch had gone away for weeks... I think it's going to come back.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-75669283404160075452007-01-13T12:10:00.000-06:002007-01-13T12:11:08.790-06:00

There was lots of yelling and slamming of things in our house last night, and it wasn't even about football.You happy, Kading?

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Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1164579944906121722006-11-26T16:22:00.000-06:002006-11-26T16:25:44.953-06:00

That was an extremely fast week. It seems like just yesterday I was waking up at 7 to get the Wii, and now (forty-something gaming hours later) it's almost time to start a new week.I decided to stay home tonight because I think the interstate will probably just be busy as hell...plus I get to sleep in a warm house with plenty of food. Hopefully Kading's gotten his Wii in the mail, or else

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1163987731233912132006-11-19T19:51:00.000-06:002006-11-19T19:55:31.283-06:00

I got a Wii! I know I promised you pictures, but I don't want to take the time to take them and put them up...less time for Nintendo! It's really fun and I can't wait for you all to try it!It was GREAT to see Staub's this weekend. I can't wait until the wedding just so I can see her again!

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1162262909120218732006-10-30T20:47:00.000-06:002006-10-30T20:48:29.156-06:00

I can now successfully graduate college: I have been featured on College humor.Did laundry today. I guess I got tired of wearing old clothes. I gotta tell you, 5 loads is a personal record.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1162020049573255132006-10-28T02:19:00.000-05:002006-10-28T02:20:49.606-05:00

Yeah, yeah. It's been two weeks. I didn't get the job and I failed my exam. Isn't this stuff supposed to happen during freshman year?All I know is that I got the 5-5-5 deal tonight from Dominos and it was fantastic. There's nothing that can compare with a hot pizza and free beer.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1160496039397619302006-10-10T10:57:00.000-05:002006-10-10T11:00:39.586-05:00

My first round of tests is over and I was creamed. I'm gonna have to start studying for these things. And apparently read over my answers when I'm done. I actually used the word "awesome" in one of my finance essays. Ridiculous.Still no word from my parents. Guess they're busy being adults. I'm still in that blissful middle ground. Some responsibility, but young enough to still have a keg

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1159838631074738892006-10-02T20:22:00.000-05:002006-10-02T20:23:51.126-05:00

Well, it's all but officially dead. The US Government passed the Online Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 on Saturday. The act effectively prohibits businesses from accepting transactions with online casinos. PartyPoker has already released a statement saying they will suspend all American accounts indefinitely if the President signs the bill into a law.Guess I'll have to find another way to

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1159474560242038822006-09-28T14:59:00.000-05:002006-09-28T15:16:00.283-05:00

One interview in the can and two (supposedly) to go. This was the weirdest interview I've had, save that John Deere fiasco last year. The questions were all behavioral in nature and very little was asked about my actual work experience. Oh well, I guess we'll see in a couple weeks.Off for the weekend to see the Ohio State - Iowa game. I can't believe I got a ticket to this. The Kading's are

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1159385848134816492006-09-27T14:34:00.000-05:002006-09-27T14:37:28.173-05:00

I had a surprise meeting with my graduate advisor today. Luckily, my week-ago self was smart and put the reminder in my phone. She told me that if I take an "accounting practicum" this summer, which involves presenting the results of my summer internship to the faculty board, I can take three classes next fall and 2 next spring and be done. She says, "Then, you can start taking the exams." Oh

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I saw my parent's photos from their weeklong trip to Las Vegas yesterday. I'm relieved to be able to tell you I didn't see anything I didn't want to see. I'm guessing the pictures that I wouldn't want to see, they just didn't show me. It was Vegas after all...I spent far too much time yesterday watching football games I don't even care about, and not enough time figuring out the direct method

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1158519121794216072006-09-17T13:41:00.000-05:002006-09-17T13:52:01.956-05:00

If anybody wants to know what I'll be doing from November 19th until I graduate, click "watch now" under the trailer for this game for the Wii.I'm really starting to get back into the swing of things at school. Everything is balancing so far. When extra assignments and things start popping up, we'll see if the scale tips.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1157560338104648952006-09-06T11:29:00.000-05:002006-09-06T11:32:18.173-05:00

While I'm still waiting for student loans to come through, I'll try to curtail spending. Well, I won't actually. I'll pretend I am and complain a bit when the boys want to go get beer and wings, but go anyway.Facebook made these crazy updates and everybody says they're creepy. I don't see it. It saves stalkers like me time. Now I can see exactly what's changed and who did what. No more

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1155909182707549872006-08-18T08:47:00.000-05:002006-08-18T08:53:02.770-05:00

My first entry of the summer and it's the last day of my job. My time at AEGON was interesting and educational. I'm so glad I came here, and so happy I never have to come here again.My parents really made a great home for me all summer. I appreciate all the great things they do for me. It was fun being home again, but I think my parents are more excited for me to leave than I am. There's

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1147816976619173892006-05-16T17:01:00.000-05:002006-05-16T17:02:56.660-05:00

I had my first actual day of work today. I think it went pretty well. I got done twice what they thought I would and nobody knows I'm a fraud. So overall pretty solid.Jean's job is clearly more exciting than mine. Driving to Chicago at 530 in the morning? I'm SO jealous.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1147213295229374552006-05-09T17:19:00.000-05:002006-05-09T17:21:35.266-05:00

If everything goes to plan, here's my schedule for next semester. We'll have to see how much I actually work at LWBJ. Both because of the ridiculous amounts of homework I'm expecting, and because fall work at a CPA firm of that size is probably not fun.2 finals in the can and 2 more on deck for tomorrow. If I get all A's this semester, my GPA will go up by 5 hundredths of a point. Wow, that

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1147097074406806972006-05-08T09:02:00.000-05:002006-05-08T09:04:34.446-05:00

My birthday was pretty great. I wish I remembered more of it, but I guess that's bound to happen. Thanks to everybody who made that one of those best nights and worst mornings of my life.My parents came up on Saturday which was awesome. I think it's only the second time they've been in my house and the first was to help move in. Last time they said it was too hot and this time it was too cold

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1146807543693111282006-05-05T00:35:00.000-05:002006-05-05T00:39:03.723-05:00

Lets not forget, Dude, that keeping wildlife, um... an amphibious rodent, for... um, ya know domestic... within the city... that ain't legal either.Classes are over and Josh is happy. I have four finals and a paper to turn in. I still have finals, but I also have Jean and my birthday to keep me busy. Wish me luck!!

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1146331697631647362006-04-29T12:26:00.000-05:002006-04-29T12:28:17.660-05:00

Last night at Court Ave was just about the most fun I've ever had out and about. "Good Will Rocking" was the funniest I've ever seen Will and I'm pretty sure everybody else at that bar loved it too. Everybody kept asking where Jean was... Kinda sad, but she'll be here next weekend!!Tonight we're hosting a little soiree at our house. How much does it cost to rent a carpet cleaner?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1145934947036074462006-04-24T22:14:00.000-05:002006-04-24T22:15:47.123-05:00

My office was combined with Dana's today in what could possibly be an end to the best job I ever had. I wonder what the hell they're going to do about making money now?I was told to start practicing the Drake Fight Song for the first meeting at AEGON. Would that scare the crap out of you too?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1145476898813203442006-04-19T15:00:00.000-05:002006-04-19T15:01:38.826-05:00

One simple scavenger hunt by Ernst and Young and I get a very positive feeling about working for that company. I worry about my wifey and how she'll cope with a year in Des Moines, then immediately moving to a bigger city, but we'll manage.Besides, I'll be promoted immediately; I outperform everybody!

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1144889062559986072006-04-12T19:41:00.000-05:002006-04-12T19:44:22.573-05:00

My battle with my jaw is subsiding. I thought I was talking too much, then I thought I was singing too much, then I thought I had the mumps. I'm not sure what it ended up being. I guess I don't care if it stops driving me nuts.It's so nice out that I just want to grill and drink beer for the next month. Who's with me?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1144448429596167282006-04-07T17:19:00.000-05:002006-04-07T17:20:29.623-05:00

Haha, I've fallen for that before.Jean's coming. We're gonna grill out and chill out. Okay, sorry. Too far?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1144109403059869752006-04-03T19:09:00.000-05:002006-04-03T19:10:03.073-05:00

One test in the can! I've got a couple more big, crappy things to get through this week and then it's relaxation time.The Bravos won their season opener today.. barely. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1144013209120270532006-04-02T16:22:00.000-05:002006-04-02T16:26:49.133-05:00

I had a great Saturday. We woke up early and went to the humane society to play with some dogs and cats. I loved this little lab-esque mix that loved me back. It was heartbreaking to leave him, but I know there's no way he'll be there when I go back. That's a good thing, I guess. We came home and changed then went to Panera. Never had it before, but it was all right. Guess I'm not a real

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1143515768174522572006-03-27T21:11:00.000-06:002006-03-27T21:16:08.190-06:00

The semester is speeding up. I looked at Google's website for internships for next summer. Apparently I have to be working towards an MBA at Harvard or Wharton to be considered. Oh well. I didn't even want to go to California anyway.You should never open your case on that Deal or No Deal show. Why do people always wait so long? You didn't pick the $750,000. Get over it.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1143299674146809322006-03-25T09:13:00.000-06:002006-03-25T09:14:34.163-06:00

I don't know if anybody but Eggroll will care about this, but I read this morning that Futurama has been renewed for a whole new season. This was one of my favorite cartoons and it was renewed because of the success of Family Guy and the re-runs on Adult Swim. I'm going to go ahead and pat myself on the back.Nice job, Josh.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1142971764867842452006-03-21T14:07:00.000-06:002006-03-21T14:09:24.883-06:00

They step off the plane and it's 75 and sunny. I know I say this every year, but next year I'm going somewhere. I mean it.Nothing else to report.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1142744444853658302006-03-18T22:59:00.000-06:002006-03-18T23:00:44.870-06:00

You could practically hear the hearts of hundreds of foxy ladies breaking when Jean said, "Yes". I got engaged tonight and it's one of the best things that's ever happened to me.I love you, Jeaner. Thanks for saying yes.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1142459657380434262006-03-15T15:51:00.000-06:002006-03-15T15:54:17.396-06:00

I'm so far in debt that I'm starting to panic. I guess I never really thought how deep the hole was getting. I don't regret going to Drake instead of KWood for my electives, but seriously? $2000 for "Intro to Visual Communication"? Man...Will plans to live like a hobo for a couple years after he graduates to save some money. I guess that's really the only way to do it. A tiny one bedroom

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1142305770550685402006-03-13T21:08:00.000-06:002006-03-13T21:09:30.566-06:00

So close to break. So close...I talked with my advisor about grad school today. I guess I'll be starting on my masters next semester. I just need to get that GMAT out of the way.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1142026301267606552006-03-10T15:30:00.000-06:002006-03-10T15:31:41.286-06:00

The exam took a little bit more than "skirting" and it might have ruined my shot at a 4.0 this semester. Ugh. We'll see on Tuesday.In other news, this is the first update from LWBJ. I've never been this bored here before, but I'm sure it won't be that common.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1141854375527313932006-03-08T15:43:00.000-06:002006-03-08T15:46:15.543-06:00

This weekend is shaping up to be pretty awesome. I just have one quick exam to skirt though on Thursday and a long day of work on Friday. I can't imagine working 40 hours a week.. ever.Come to think of it, the 50+ hours a week I'll be at work from January - April when I actually do get out of school just might kill me. Maybe I'll be a professional student.Joshua Maurer, JD, CPA, CFA, PHD

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1141618943046801672006-03-05T22:21:00.000-06:002006-03-05T22:22:23.063-06:00

Looks like another boring spring break is on the horizon. As much as I'd love to go to Texas with Kading and Mark and experience their "Brokeback Mountain"-esque discovery, I think I'll just stay in Iowa.Where we're happy being closeted homosexuals.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1141534515384097182006-03-04T22:52:00.000-06:002006-03-04T22:55:15.400-06:00

"Seriously though, I swear to God I'm uncomfortable now and it's time you should go."Name that movie!!

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1141273924376329842006-03-01T22:30:00.000-06:002006-03-01T22:35:32.860-06:00

The weeks are going faster and faster. When you really only have 3 days of classes, it's easy to love weekends.Does anybody remember a time before cell phones? I can't even describe how much I hate cell phone ads and TV must've been awesome without them. You outta prepaid minutes, foo.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1141074832837478992006-02-27T15:10:00.000-06:002006-02-27T19:19:41.630-06:00

A busy week behind me and a real lax one ahead. I got A's on both my tests last Monday; let's see how I did on today's exam. Jean came this past weekend and it was awesome. We went out Friday (but really stayed in) and relaxed Saturday. Mark says it's great that he's gone two weekends in a row without getting crazy, but I say he's full of crap. Also, giggling at the professor is pretty

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1140488511794765492006-02-20T20:20:00.000-06:002006-02-20T20:21:51.810-06:00

I made it through the worst accounting exam of my life. We'll see how it gets graded. I get the feeling from everybody that I wasn't the only one surprised by the wording of the questions.In more important news, the puzzle is completed!! 1000 pieces on a floor that did NOT want them to stay together.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1140408120713181942006-02-19T22:00:00.000-06:002006-02-19T22:02:00.730-06:00

Two tests and an interview..of sorts. Tomorrow will be interesting and a relief to get through. If I don't make it, Jean gets my iPod.here here!

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I just heard a radio ad for lasik eye surgery: $999/eye! It was almost as if they were expecting someone to come in and ask for just one of their eyes done. "Don't worry, I've got a monocle."Denny Crane forgot about me, I guess. I spent two hours at LWBJ this morning with no direction and no boss. At 10 I gave up and came to NewCom. I guess I'll go back after lunch... but where the hell is

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1140127052769294682006-02-16T15:56:00.000-06:002006-02-16T15:57:32.786-06:00

Two birds with one stone, I guess. Here's my new coat and haircut.I know this happened on Halloween, which is over 3 months ago, but I love how Mark's hand somehow found his way into a frito's bag.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1140036302183015802006-02-15T14:41:00.000-06:002006-02-15T14:45:02.196-06:00

All right, all right. It's been a week and you kids are whining about as much as my loyal Aqua Teen-erds. Have you done anything noteworthy in the last week?I really dropped the ball on Valentines Day. Sorry poop. Next year, we won't do gifts at all and then there will be no disappointment. But if you wanna buy me candy, I mean I'd eat it.. I started an enormous puzzle on my floor a couple

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1139364333252294012006-02-07T20:02:00.000-06:002006-02-07T20:05:33.266-06:00

Phew.So maybe I take a few months to dry clean stuff.. Am I that strange?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1139200438821429722006-02-06T00:05:00.000-06:002006-02-05T22:34:52.280-06:00

All is right with the world: The Steelers have another Superbowl victory. The ball crossed the plane and that was definitely not a hold.The commercials were okay. I liked the way those jackasses looked in business slacks. Good stuff.Damn you Will for predicting my post.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1139155638670626272006-02-05T10:05:00.000-06:002006-02-05T10:07:23.756-06:00

The Iowa game and the Drake game were both let downs, but in much different ways. I don't think I've seen Drake win a single home game by less than 5 points. Every single one I go to we lose close or we win big.Everybody is excited for the Super Bowl. Well, I think Mark is just excited for the food at Kading's. But I want Big Ben to win himself a big, gawdy ring today.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1138854898649616972006-02-01T22:30:00.000-06:002006-02-01T22:34:58.663-06:00

I have a million things to do at once, and none that are at all fun.Tubbs, you're great for trying. But it's just not the same.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1138587011249789762006-01-29T20:09:00.000-06:002006-01-29T20:10:11.266-06:00

Parmesean and Garlic Cheese Nips are gross. Don't buy them. Gross, gross, gross.Jean came this weekend and it was pretty sweet. I hate looking forward to something for two weeks, and then having it be over in an instant.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1138321042871727322006-01-26T18:15:00.000-06:002006-01-26T18:17:22.886-06:00

The house is clean. Well, cleaner. I hope Jean appreciates the hard work of the boys are 3430. She's coming this weekend and it looks to be a good one.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1138143006331693672006-01-24T16:47:00.000-06:002006-01-24T16:50:06.343-06:00

I don't so much mind hearing Valorie talk to the customer she has on the phone about how to administer their pension plan. At least I'm learning. It's more the fact that she doesn't really know what she's talking about. It's the blind leading the blind.Then she, verbatim mind you, repeats the whole conversation to her managing partner that sits in an office directly behind me. I hear the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137990262751990302006-01-22T22:21:00.000-06:002006-01-22T22:25:23.143-06:00

I guess I'm running out of interesting things to say. Not that everything I say is interesting. This weekend included a lot of freak occurrences. From crazy beer pong shots to the shattering of a years old institution, it was interesting.Polamalu is fast, Roddick is pathetic, and some sixteen (or was she fifteen) year old ice skater is HOT.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137881426042202982006-01-21T16:05:00.000-06:002006-01-21T16:10:26.070-06:00

I work for Denny Crane. Well, close. Tom is just a little crazy. But the job is very challenging. He said I would get no training, and he was right. I think I learned more in one day at LWBJ than I did in a year at NewCom.Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love NewCom. But this is so close to an actual job I can taste it..

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137469468237078342006-01-16T21:43:00.000-06:002006-01-16T21:44:28.256-06:00

I got the job. I didn't even have to interview for it, I guess. He just assumed that I would be the right fit. Weird enough. I'll be starting on Thursday as an "Audit Intern".I have no idea what I'll be doing or how often I'll be doing it, but I know I'll be stealing some pens.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137354223180442222006-01-15T13:41:00.000-06:002006-01-15T13:45:27.226-06:00

Everything is falling back into place. After a great night last night, I plan on watching the Steelers game, watching that weird episode of Lost again and scouting out (stalking) the place where I'm going to interview tomorrow. I've gotta spend tomorrow doing research. LWBJ Check it out for yourself.This made me laugh. A lot.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137261583603159222006-01-14T11:56:00.000-06:002006-01-14T11:59:43.616-06:00

I understand the "how" of Johnny Cash's nickname "The Man in Black". What I don't understand is the "why". Johnny Cash is perhaps the coolest name of all time. Give me a better name and I'll tell you why yours sucks. "Hello. My name is Johnny Cash."Go see "Walk the Line". It's good.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137192168584271482006-01-13T16:40:00.000-06:002006-01-13T16:42:48.600-06:00

I got my haircut today and it was traumatizing. I just want my heavenly locks back. Here's my new "improved" look: mmmwah.The reason for the cut is because I have a job interview (gasp) on Monday. I'll keep you all posted.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1137087491881800682006-01-12T11:36:00.000-06:002006-01-12T11:38:11.893-06:00

I don't know about you, but I didn't see any figures in the smoke of the "monster" on Lost last night. Apparently there were many. I looked again, and I guess I can kinda make them out when the image is tinkered with...it's kind've a stretch though.So the monster is some kind of neural scanner? Checks to see if you're evil or not? That's why the other's keep the kids? I have no idea.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136914351932562672006-01-10T11:28:00.000-06:002006-01-10T11:32:31.953-06:00

Our oven was hooked up yesterday. It is probably the crappiest new oven that you can buy anywhere, but we do have one. The guy that came to hook it up forgot to take the plastic off of the burners before he turned them on. It just ignited and a mini-campfire was started on our new stove. He says, "Boy you can put some hot dogs on that!""Is that plastic supposed to be on there?" Will asks."Oh

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136817691085674492006-01-09T08:39:00.000-06:002006-01-09T08:41:31.110-06:00

Well, home is as cold as it ever was. But my new blanket and layering methods allow me to sleep very, very comfortably. Getting out of bed has never been this hard.Kading's desk building was pretty funny, but the result of the Steelers game was even better. Good luck next week, boys.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136564155460189542006-01-06T10:13:00.000-06:002006-01-06T10:15:55.473-06:00

I watched the movie Crash last night and I was very impressed. Everybody tells me to see it and I've had tons of opportunities, but once I finally did I realized how great it is. Such rampant racism like I've never witnessed before. And Sandra Bullock is foxy.Anybody want to help me sue Party Poker? I really think they could get in trouble for what they're doing. Didn't Napster get in

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136403807265822592006-01-04T13:42:00.000-06:002006-01-04T13:43:27.266-06:00

She's not my girlfriend. I find her interesting because she's a client and she sleeps above her covers -- 4 feet above her covers.Name that movie! And no googling. That's cheating.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136356994190049622006-01-03T23:41:00.000-06:002006-01-04T13:42:15.533-06:00

I had my first experience with a laxative today, and I gotta say I'm disappointed. It's not that I really wanted the explosive ass experience that I was expecting, but that was it?Man, I gotta get back to work.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136156713035702362006-01-01T16:59:00.000-06:002006-01-01T17:05:13.053-06:00

I went out last night for New Years to my new favorite restaurant. It's called Hong Kong and it's in Cedar Falls. The food is great, prices are modest, and the service is incredible. If you're ever up there, it's right next to the Famous Dave's, so go there instead.This comes a day after the worst service experience in my life? Who knows. Everything will eventually balance itself out, right?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1136011842464329892005-12-31T00:48:00.000-06:002005-12-31T00:50:42.476-06:00

Tonight I did something I've never really done before. I complained about service in a restaurant to the manager. It was the most frustrated I've ever been in a restaurant in my entire life, I don't argue that fact. But who won? Did anybody really benefit from my complaint? The waitress was sour, the manager was pissed at the waitress, and I'm guilty because I complained to eventually save

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135917977659376732005-12-29T22:45:00.000-06:002005-12-29T22:46:54.683-06:00

Not sure how many people are into Aqua Teen, but I redesigned my website and completely overhauled the forum. I'd say I've put about 10 hours of work into this thing in the last 2 days. It really gives me a sense of accomplishment. At least the 12 year olds appreciate it.mcpeepants.com

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135801838199185622005-12-28T14:19:00.000-06:002005-12-28T14:30:38.213-06:00

I just had the weirdest dentist experience of my life. Way worse than the nine minute dentist experience last time.I arrived early, of course, and was quickly ushered into the chair after I read a bit about endangered frogs. She started cleaning my teeth and then all of the sudden goes, "Whoa..." I'm thinking, oh man...cavities. Swear to God, it was like in Friends when Ross had that thing on

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135698614355307522005-12-27T09:47:00.000-06:002005-12-27T09:50:14.373-06:00

It took 2 weeks for my accounting professors to put up our grades and I was beginning to worry. I absolutely destroyed my Intermediate Accounting final with a 140/150 and my Cost Accounting final suffered the same fate with a 97/100. I finished my second straight semester with 4 A's and 1 B. There's always just one class that I can't seem to get an A in.Why do I wake up in the middle of the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135557787547848032005-12-25T18:42:00.000-06:002005-12-25T18:43:07.566-06:00

Merry Christmas.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135185003128437902005-12-21T11:06:00.000-06:002005-12-21T11:10:03.146-06:00

This week is going very quickly. I really don't wanna go back to Des Moines. I kinda like this slacking business I've got going on.Reminiscing about moments you'll never forget with the people you made the moments with is the greatest part of owning a memory.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1135054404675652782005-12-19T22:51:00.000-06:002005-12-19T22:53:48.176-06:00

My first day home was pretty sweet. I got absolutely nothing done. Well, I guess I got something done. Something I wasn't looking forward to doing, but I got it done.I looked over the syllabus for this tax course I'm trying to cram in. This is pretty technical. Most of our accounting classes have been conceptual in nature, just giving us the tools we need to easily understand any accounting

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134664538447986222005-12-15T10:28:00.000-06:002005-12-15T10:35:38.463-06:00

I'm done with finals and I'm fairly certain that they were easier than they have ever been. It was nice to be pretty confident of what grade I was going to get before I even went into the test.I'm taking bets now for how much I actually read of that tax book over break. Also Kading.. I don't know what the hell that brown crap was all over your hands after you lifted, but now it's all over mine

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134523850003078532005-12-13T19:28:00.000-06:002005-12-13T19:30:50.016-06:00

I'm going home on Friday for 2 weeks. Do I take my computer? You know if I don't I'm gonna wanna shoot myself. But it's so much of a hassle lugging this thing around. I really should just get a laptop...I wish all Tuesdays were this lazy.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134439644999013562005-12-12T20:06:00.000-06:002005-12-12T20:07:25.013-06:00

Management and Accounting are in the can. I actually think I might get an A in management, which will be a surprise to both me and Scullen.So far it looks like I'll for sure have at least 3 A's and 2 B's. That's been my goal since day one, so....booyeah.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134358519135379442005-12-11T21:30:00.000-06:002005-12-11T21:35:19.146-06:00

It's finals time. I have two tomorrow and one Wednesday which means that while this weekend should've been a great time to prepare, I felt it more important to figure out the minimum grade I needed on the final to receive an A or B and reassure myself that getting that would be easy.Kading's parents had a party at their house and our house received the spoils. The difference between Kading's

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134148906908778132005-12-09T11:18:00.000-06:002005-12-09T11:21:46.920-06:00

I just received what could be the last paycheck from NewCom Technologies. We've gotten ourselves into a ridiculous situation because a trusted client failed to get a government grant. They were already into us for $500,000 and we were into others for half of that. The problem with the situation is that while we will not see any of that $500,000, our creditors fully expect to see all of the

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1134055186601758232005-12-08T09:18:00.000-06:002005-12-08T09:19:46.613-06:00

We are once again having major issues with the internet. I don't know what happened to my router, but it is screwed up royally. It will work fine when it's just Mark and I on there, but as soon as Will tries to access it, it just stops working. Anyone know what to do?Why does it keep snowing? Did we get this much all of last winter?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133930053614092242005-12-06T22:17:00.000-06:002005-12-06T22:34:13.633-06:00

Boston Legal was disappointing for the first time...ever. I really didn't think it was even close to realistic and it felt like David E Kelly is having issues attracting viewers to this show. Nothing like comprising the integrity of a great show to make it popular.My bed is so cold when I get in it, but it's too warm to leave in the morning. Is this some kind of paradox?

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133841989616920212005-12-05T22:04:00.000-06:002005-12-05T22:06:29.630-06:00

I spent about $150 on sheets and a new comforter for my bed. Tonight is the first night in my new bed. You'd better get used to me, bed. We're going to be spending a LOT of time together.Trying to pick out a bedroom set is more complicated than figuring out the plural of 'analysis'. I wish my girlfriend would've done it for me.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133710859523128422005-12-04T09:39:00.000-06:002005-12-04T10:03:00.573-06:00

So I changed the design. I'm not sure if even I like it, so I have no hope that you will. I dunno, leave feedback in the comments and we'll change stuff up.I downloaded the entire first season of Lost from Matt's MIT server (THANKS!) and have watched 18 episodes in 2 days. It's like Star Wars. I fell in love with the original three, then 3 prequels emerged and filled in the details.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133554791623266832005-12-02T14:12:00.000-06:002005-12-02T14:19:51.640-06:00

I wish I could be thought provoking. You'd come here and actually think about something a different way after you'd read what I wrote about it. I think that's pretty universal, though. Everybody wants to think that they're the most interesting person in the world.It's the last good weekend of the semester. Next weekend will be filled with last minute cramming (or video games for Josh) and

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133449808437760062005-12-01T09:06:00.000-06:002005-12-01T09:10:08.453-06:00

We just had the first big snowfall of the year! I scooped off about 4 inches of snow on my car this morning. I was forced to move it into the driveway (we got all four in there!) because of the snow ordinance.Meanwhile, our heat and electricity bill was $302. Upon closer inspection, we found that Kading forgot to pay the last bill..entirely so it's really only $200. Still though.. is warmth

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133239981553606182005-11-28T22:50:00.000-06:002005-11-28T22:53:01.570-06:00

The toaster oven that Denny gave us had a short life. After I nuked the metal insert plate, we decided it must go.It's that time of the year. The blissful lull right before finals begin. I have one good week before it becomes awful, then becomes awesome again. For Christmas, I want a big piece of yellow cake with chocolate frosting.

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1133137066310697382005-11-27T18:12:00.000-06:002005-11-27T22:08:52.860-06:00

What a good Thanksgiving Break. I know that Jean will complain that there wasn't any stuffing at our Thanksgiving, but I don't care. I hate stuffing. I'm kind've glad it wasn't there, just so I wasn't obligated to take a dallop.Break Activities:Watched Liar, LiarWatched Good Will HuntingWatched CollateralWatched The InterpreterWatched Groundhog DayWatched Pooh's Heffalump MovieWatched

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1132675151881247172005-11-22T09:56:00.000-06:002005-11-22T09:59:11.900-06:00

The new generation of console wars started today with the XBOX 360 launching. For a mere $600, you can get a bundle of entertainment that will last well after Christmas. Is it odd that I don't really like Microsoft or the XBOX, but now that I see they're practically sold out until 2006 I want one REALLY bad? I guess it's true that you only want what you can't have.I've finally made over

Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06494896236384909538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948726.post-1132329375681066422005-11-18T09:55:00.000-06:002005-11-18T09:56:15.693-06:00

Thanksgiving is inching closer and Christmas is just around the bend. I can't flippin' wait for Thanksgiving. I'm gonna eat soooo much pie.All I'm really asking for is a chance to prove that money can't buy happiness.

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