I just went to my first Dodgers’ game of the season thanks to @reddawg31 and saw Manny for the first time in person since back in June (when he was still wearing a Red Sox uniform). I have to say that it was very weird seeing him run. I got pretty used to the “Manny-pause” after every hit, but it seems that on the west coast and while wearing Blue (instead of Red) he has some speed. He even hit a home run for me, and while it wasn’t much of a comparison to the one he hit over my head on the green monster, it was nice to see him again (kind of like how it’s nice to see an ex w/ their new significant other)..

The day after the game, the Dodgers took the division title. I’m going to stand by my hopes for a Dodgers vs. Red Sox world series, even though I know there is more of a chance of seeing a mesothelioma commercial during prime time (I’m obsessed with commercial patterns lately for some reason, too much tv probably).

Manny’s first at-bat..

#99 Manny Ramirez from bill anastas on Vimeo.

This weekend Andy, Matt, and I embarked on a journey to the LA County Fair in Pomona. It turned into an epic 6+ hour adventure from fried food stand to fried food stand that surely took years off of our lives.

The giant balls award goes to Matt for bungie jumping from a crane immediately after we downed about 3lbs of chili cheese fries. I of course lost $1 to Andy because Matt didn’t end up puking at all.

Click below to see Matt’s bungie jump..


Matt’s Bungie Jump from bill anastas on Vimeo.

Finn McCool’s – Santa Monica, CA

Irish Beef Stew with Guinness [my attempt]

Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cheesecake [my attempt]

About Gerri Gilliland

Éireann go Brách or Erin go braugh translated

Bill’s St. Patrick’s Day Wardrobe provided by Sully’s Tees – Boston, MA

Sully’s Tees – just by wearing one your chances of getting in a fight with someone from NY increase 50% and your chances of getting laid increase 10,000%

To Mr. Callahan, Sr.

HOLLYWOOD (CBS) Patrick Kenney, 43, died Friday, in a three-vehicle collision while crossing a Hollywood street. The accident occurred in the intersection of Crescent Heights and Sunset boulevard. Kenney was in a marked crosswalk and not sitting on a bench, contrary to some reports. The accident occurred in the middle of the intersection but the crash caused the cars to swerve onto the street. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

Almost 2 years ago to the day Patrick called me up and told me that he wanted to offer me a job. It’s been a very weird day of what if’s, retrospect, and tragedy. Patrick and I didn’t always get along, but I do recall that no matter what was going on with work, we always had time to geek out for a minute and talk about the latest gadget, photography, or the best ebay deal we found that day. I feel bad that things didn’t work out better for him at sony, and that when he left on not so great terms I pretty much ceased any communication with him. Mostly though, I feel bad that a few months ago as fate would have it we unknowingly bought tickets next to each other at the arclight and when the lights came up I didn’t have more than a few words to say to him.

Patrick, I know you’re reading this right now and I’d just like to say that you truly left your mark on this world.. I will never forget you.