Life Phrases

Lately, simple, everyday phrases people use have become more and more annoying to me for some reason. I don't know why, but it's to the point where if I hear it, a part of me laughs and dies at the same time. Yes, I know, they may have deeper meanings, or spiritual whatever to you, this is just my thoughts on them. So, here's my list of 10 phrases that you should think about never using in your life again.

1. "It is what it is."
This is number one for a reason. This phrase helps stupid people try and reason with something. Well, yeah. I guess. It is...what it...is? Because "it" is, what "it"...is. Everything is what it is. That's why it is!!! You might as well say a midget is a midget, because that's what it is. So there's a new phrase for you...instead of saying "it is what it is," just say "well, a midget is a midget."

2. "Everything happens for a reason."
Really? Please, tell me what the reason is for me being diagnosed with a rare form of polio in 2012.

3. "No offense, but..."
I'm pretty sure you mean to offend me here with whatever you are going to finish with..but because you said "no offense" before you said what you meant to offend me with, don't worry, no offense will be taken. Oh and by the way...no offense, you're a douche bag.

4. "Some of the best things in life are free."
Except if you need money to buy the things you probably really want. Last time I checked, Jack's Self Rising pizza and my iPhone were not free.

5. "How random was that?!"
Very random obviously, that's why you said something that should have never been said.

6. "If somebody would've told me XX years ago that I'd be YYY now, I would've never believed them."
Why, because they were possibly from the future, and/or driving a Delorean? Never believe anyone who claims they are from the future unless they have a hoverboard, an orange vest, and a Grey's Sports Almanac.

7. "Go hard or go home."
Thank you caveman. This dumb phrase is on the edge of being sexually dirty. Think about it. Boner.

8. "Better to give than receive."
I'd rather give you this million dollars I just found then keep it for myself. (Another analogy would be to think about conalingus, but I'll take the high road here, you pervert)

9. "Do what you gotta do."
Thank you. Now I guess I know what needs to be done with your solid advice.

10. "Strangers are just friends waiting to happen."
A stranger also might be someone who is trying to rape you. But hey, "it is what it is" right?

Things I'm digging about life right now...

Thanksgiving is long gone, and it's a new year in my 29 year old life. The days go way to quick because of the season and junk weather. I sometimes forget to stop and look around and be thankful for the things in my life that make me happy. I have a blog, so I can write it out; maybe some extra "karma" will kick in, who knows. This is a small list of things I'm thankful for, or loving/digging/liking right now in my life. Here we go...

*My beautiful, amazing wife

*My family

*My friends

*My job(s)

*getting back into the Dubs, and currently finishing what I started a long time ago.

*Starbucks

*My Phone (samsung vibrant "galaxy s"- tmobile #hacked)

*The Android OS

*xda Developers and the wonderful work they do

*Chrome to Phone app

*Google Chrome browser

*Twitter, and I wish more of my friends were using it.

*Foursquare, and I wish more of my friends were using it.

*Facebook

*my iPod, and the wonderful music inside of it

*The TV shows Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, House, Modern Family, Breaking Bad, Tosh.0

*Louis CK

*Michaelangelo's Pizza

*Rosa's Italian Beef and Cheese

*Just Dance 2

*Madden 2011

*NBA 2K11

*my laptop

*OnMilwaukee.com

*What Would Tyler Durden Do

*ESPN's DJ Gallo

*Jim Rome

*Dan Patrick

*WSSP 1250 Sports Talk Radio

*Mykonos, because Oakland Gyros sucks. I know, it's great when you're drunk. But that's weak.

*Taco Bell's Crunch Burrito with Fire Fritos, fire sauce, a double decker taco, & cinnamon twists

*The Milwaukee Brewers and the season to come.

*The Milwaukee Bucks, even though they're hurting right now.

*Guinness Beer

*Buckley's Kiskeam Inn

*The Wicked Hop

*The Gaslight West

*Sendik's

*Sendik's create your own six-pack

and finally...the Green Bay Packers.

150 Songs in My 29 Year Soundtrack

This is a personal list of all the songs that have been part of my life somehow. Through happy times, sad times, driving in the car times, road trip times, doing anything times. These are songs that I have listened to, danced to, sang along with, and so on. I guess you can say, this is my soundtrack so far. You may disagree. You may remember listening to some of these with me. You may have sang these with me. This is kind of like what celebrities do with iTunes (Celebrity Playlists), but I'm not a celebrity. You don't have to read my thoughts on the songs, and they don't all describe why they are all on the list. You may check it over if you're bored at work, surfing the web, or just really like music. Again, this is not a typical 'Top Something' list.

This is "My List," or simply, The Soundtrack to My Life (So Far):

150. On the Other Hand - Randy Travis

My dad would listen to this everyday in the mornings, this probably started my 'like' for country.

149. House of Pain - Jump Around

An angry white, Irish rap group. Parties, sing-a-longs, you name it. You like it too. Be honest.

148. Never There - Cake

A late 90's classic. A jam that hit in high school, and still rocks.

147. Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block

aka NKOTB. I once lip synced this song in front of family members. There is video footage.

146. Fire Water Burn - Bloodhound Gang

From the opening guitar, and then "the roof, the roof.." BG is an amazingly fun group.

145. Lovefool - The Cardigans

This CD was rocked in UW-Dubs with Tommy K. I was a fan. It's REAL poppy, and I'm a fan.

144. Something to Change - Pennywise

Other than their BIG hit (Bro Hymn), this song did it for me. Kevo & I rocked this on road trips.

143. You Could Be Mine - Guns N Roses

My fave movie as a kid was Terminator 2. This was the theme song. The opening drums rock.

142. My Life to Live - Lars Fredericksen & the Bastards w/ Tim Armstrong

This is a love song about a man and his past girlfriends. Luke is a fan. Thanks Nathan.

141. Beautiful People - Marilyn Manson

Manson was then, what Lady GaGa is now. The video for this song redefined the music video.

140. The Humpty Dance - Digital Underground

If you have never danced or sang to this song, you are not human.

139. Silver and Cold - AFI

They bring a certain theatrics to their music. They started out VERY punk, and have matured.

138. Perfect Situation - Weezer

Being gone for a minute, this brought me back to Weezer. Plus, Elisha Cuthbert was in the video.

137. Susie Q - Creedance Clearwater Revival

Found this cassette tape in my dad's collection as a kid. This always stood out. Classic Rock.

136. Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too - Say Anything

Seriously? This song was out long before I gave SA a chance. Max Bemis is becoming my hero.

135. Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue

This only reminds me cleaning up the Downstairs at bar time. And that makes me happy.

134. Slam - Onyx

Rap can be heavy? You can mosh to rap? Yes you can. See: Onyx.

133. Pepper - Butthole Surfers

Listening to this on "New Rock 102One," it always kept my interest. Weird, weird song.

132. Cruel Summer - Bananarama

If this doesn't make you want to dance, you're crazy. See: Phil's Dance.

131. Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

I always shed a tear in this song. I also think of Tut and Bopper making out.

130. Electric Head: The Agony (Pt. 1) - White Zombie

This was rocked many times with Mentos, PJ, and Jerfry. Ahh, childhood memories.

129. Tomorrow - Silverchair

This was another 90's classic that started my love for the mellow alt-rock. It grew on me.

128. What Goes Around... - Justin Timberlake

My second 'boy-bandish' entry. This song is a jam, especially at 5:22 into the song. Check it.

127. Yeah! - Usher

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Downstairs Sports Bar. Just Thunderclap.

126. Mr Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan

Another song/artist my dad introduced me with. Amazing writer, amazing storyteller.

125. God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You - *NSync

Was this written about my wife? Think so. Also, it was played a lot on the 3rd floor of Tut. UR.

124. When Your Heart Stops Beating - (+44)

A hard, sad musical time for me. But great things came out of it. Blink182/AVA/(+44)

123. Franco Un-American - NOFX

So many great songs from NOFX. Usually hate 'political' songs, but letting this one slide.

122. Scenario - A Tribe Called Quest

Umm, the start of something beautiful? Can you say "true/real hip hop?"

121. The Sign - Ace of Base

So I like a lot of music that is...umm...out there? Yeah, let's go with that.

120. Screaming Infidelities - Dashboard Confessionals

This is a song that took awhile to appreciate. But as I grew older/wiser, I got it, and liked it.

119. Counterfeit - Limp Bizkit

Huge LB fan. As I look back, this was the only good song. I was young & stupid.

118. A-Punk - Vampire Weekend

Really? They're from NYC? Not overseas? Super talented, amazing group.

117. Jurass Finish First - Jurassic 5

This makes me think of a summer day hanging out between Knilans and Tut. People watching.

116. What You Know - T.I.

Don't mind looking ghetto in your car? Roll 'em down, crank this. Have fun.

115. The Word's "Best Friend" Become Redefined - Chiodos

Thank you TG for introducing this. Heavy, then a piano, then hip hop beat? Hold on, what?!

114. MakeDamnSure - Taking Back Sunday

Wanna hang out at the Eagles Ballroom when it's 109 degrees? Hell yes I do.

113. War? - System of a Down

At 1:18, it builds up to absolute insanity. Fell in love with this group after hearing this song.

112. This is for Real - Motion City Soundtrack

This is true nerdy awesome music. The song says this is me, please accept it, because I love you.

111. Straight Up Menace - MC Eight

So I teared up watching Menace to Society and Boyz In The Hood. What of it?

110. Phone Tap - The Firm

Such a creative idea for a song. Got to love Nas and Dr. Dre collabo.

109. Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers

I remember seeing this video when MTV was on channel 11 and wondering why is he running?

108. Where It's At - Beck

Totally different style of music. Two turntables and a microphone.

107. 7 - Prince and the New Power Generation

Paul Hahn and I rocked this. It is possible to have 'rocked' and 'Prince' in the same sentence.

106. Playaz Club - Rappin 4 Tay

I did buy the single for this. It was a cassette tape single. To play in my walkman.

105. Chief Rocka - Lords of the Underground

My mom bought this tape for me, but I put the price tag over the advisory so she didn't see it.

104. Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground

Another sing-along song that I will rock forever.

103. The Science of Selling Yourself Short - Less Than Jake

I think of UW-W, summertime, and Kevin singing this drunk at the Downstairs.

102. Girl's Not Grey - AFI

Again, such a weird, interesting group. This is another U-Dub classic.

101. Joints and Jam - Black eyed Peas

Hello Girls and Boys, this was when BEP was good. Guess what? There was no Fergie.

100. U Remind Me - Usher

How hot is this song? I mean really? It came out the week of my birthday, and its...hot.

99. Karma Police - Radiohead

So mellow and amazing. I didn't originally like this group until this album. Blew my mind.

98. One Armed Scissor - At The Drive-In

Phil introduced this to me, along with many others. This is crazy, fun, alternative punk.

97. Buddy Holly - Weezer

Video = Fun. This was the start of something amazing. You know you like this song in some way.

96. Barroom Hero - Dropkick Murphy's

This was the song that made me like DM instantly. How could you not? Bagpipes and Punk?

95. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N Roses

Axel Rose. Kind of a cool front man. The intro to this song should be enough reason.

94. Mr. Wendel - Arrested Development

Milwaukee connections. This was one of my first CD singles ever purchased.

93. Can't Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West

Kanye is a jackass. He is crazy. He is a musical genius.

92. B.O.B - Outkast

I bet you can't sing this song at karaoke. If you can, I will buy you a Rosa's Italian Beef & Cheese.

91. God's Gonna Cut You Down - Johnny Cash

Such an amazing artist. Some of his best work, such as this, came later in life.

90. Ni**a What, Ni**a Who - Jay Z

I don't really need to explain this one do I? I mean he doesn't write anything down.

89. Shadowboxin' GZA the Genius

If you are from Franklin and you are a male, you should know Wu-Tang Clan.

88. Walk - Pantera

If you are from Franklin and you are a male, you should know Pantera.

87. Rum is For Drinking, Not For Burning - Senses Fail

I LOVE rum, and I love Senses Fail. This should make sense then.

86. When Will They Shoot? - Ice Cube

If you do not own The Predator album you are missing out. Get it. Now. Seriously. Go.

85. Express Yourself - N.W.A

Some would pick others, I pick this. It was fun, and made me want to disrespect 'the man.'

84. Lazy Eye - Silversun Pickups

A super talented group. They are Alternative rock. Great road trip song.

83. Glycerine - Bush

I originally thought this song was called "Listerine," and was about keeping your mouth clean.

82. Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def

Did you know Mos Def was a dope hip hopper before an actor? Check him out.

81. The Warmth - Incubus

Although the acoustic version is better, this song was always there for me in those sad times.

80. Swing Life Away - Rise Against

About enjoying life. It also relates to Milwaukee, because the band is from the Chi.

79. My Mind is Playing Tricks on Me - Geto Boys

Another ghetto song of my ghetto youth living hard in Franklin.

78. Insane in the Brain - Cypress Hill

If I smoked tons of weed and listened to this song, I think B-Real's voice would creep me out.

77. Victory - Diddy

"Braveheart Mel Gibson War Speech" vs "This Song." I pick this song.

76. You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

I still think that Chevy Chase is in this band playing instruments.

75. Passing Me By - Pharcyde

Saw this on Yo! MTV Raps. The video blew my mind, so did the song. So cool.

74. Angeles - Elliot Smith

This was in Good Will Hunting. Elliot Smith died way to young. Amazing writer.

73. Welcome to Atlanta - Jermaine Dupri

One of the hottest songs ever to be played and listened too. Also, a very nice ringtone.

72. Sure Shot - Beastie Boys

Some cool white boys. I will always now think of the Bar Yield and being time warped.

71. Satellite - Dave Matthews Band

THE ONLY DMB SONG I LIKE. Two Step is also okay. But that's it.

70. Failure's Not Flattering - New Found Glory

One of my favorite groups. This song has a special value to me as well.

69. Can't Be Saved - Senses Fail

"Follow your bliss.." such a cool motto to live by.

68. To Have and To Have Not - Lars Fredericksen & The Bastards*

Listen to the lyrics. This is a remake, but you gotta like Lars.

67. 7 Words - Deftones

Seeing this song live changes a lot. One of my fave groups. Always and Forever.

66. Sugar, We're Going Down - Fall Out Boy

Chicago group who has some pluses and minuses. This for me is a plus.

65. A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed and Cambria

This group is crazy good. The whole thing is based on a comic book. True story.

64. Seek and Destroy - Metallica

Did you know Metallica was once super cool and really heavy? They also do not like Napster.

63. Wonderwall - Oasis

Depending on how tipsy I could be, this song could probably be moved up or down on the list.

62. Hold - Saves The Day

Another one of my favorite bands. They can switch it to acoustic like nobody's business.

61. Put Your Hands Where My Eye's Could See - Busta Rhymes

One of the coolest beats in a song. Ever.

60. Blind - KoRn

This brought me back into rock music when I was rap-only. Thanks PJ, Mentos, Jerfry.

59. Cocaine Blues - Johnny Cash

I have never, or would never, touch the stuff; but GD this song amazing. The man in black rocks.

58. Hit Or Miss - New Found Glory

For the record, this song was WAY cooler before it was in American Pie. Chris Klein is a D'Bag.

57. All These Things That I've Done - The Killers

For some, it was Brightside. This song hooked me. One of the best lead singers of our generation.

56. You Have Killed Me - Morrissey

Okay, not only of 'our generation,' but since-forever generations. Moz is amazing.

55. Doggy Dogg World - Snoop Dogg

Again, this is the one that got me hooked into Snoop. So cool, such a jam.

54. I'm Not Okay - My Chemical Romance

It was fun seeing them live, outside, with my friends, on the lakefront.

53. Da Rockwilder - Method Man and Redman

They're not good actors, but their first CD together, and talent, is up there.

52. This is Not an Exit - Saves The Day

"So let a smile out and show your teeth, cause you know you lived it well." So brilliant.

51. Creatures (For Awhile) - 311*

You have to have a little fun with this. I mean, the band has their own day, March 11th.

50. Feel Good, Inc - Gorillaz

So many parts to this song. Plus, I never knew digital cartoons could be so talented.

49. Basket Case - Green Day

See: #101. Please substitute a "Fergie" with "Politics-Only Music."

48. Sam's Town (Live from Abbey Road) - The Killers

This is the only "live" song on the list. It kills the original. Puts you in the peaceful mood.

47. Killing in the Name - Rage Against the Machine

I wish this group was back making music. It would make me happy.

46. I'm A Player - Too $hort

If you're from the suburbs, you probably know the lyrics to this song somehow.

45. 9th and Pine - Less Than Jake / Beer - Reel Big Fish

This is the one and only tie on the list. I love them both equally, like lamb and tuna fish.

44. In Da Club - 50 cent

This song is rad. You can bob your head. You can move your hips. You can shake your thing.

43. Sell Out - Reel Big Fish

How fun and new was this group when this originally came out. Thank you Jackie Roembke.

42. Interlude - Jay Z

One of the best Rap Albums of all time. This was my top song of that album.

41. Kids - MGMT

One of the coolest, laid back, feel good songs ever created. Also, voted for creepiest video ever.

40. Okay, I Believe You But My Tommy Gun Don't - Brand New

Many thanks go out to Phil and Steve-O for introducing this group back in the day.

39. The Adventure - Angels and Airwaves

My lovely wife has the tattoo. This song really does take you to another level.

38. Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes

Rad Beat, check. Rad singer, check. Extremely Catchy, check. Crazy Video, check.

37. Regulate - Warren G

There was a time when Nate Dogg was in every single song on TRL.

36. ATLiens - Outkast

How hot is Andre 3000 and Big Boi. Those two are the definition of dope ass dudes.

35. F*ck Wit' Dre Day - Dr. Dre

This is the song that captured my inner ghetto, and made me want to buy a White Sox hat.

34. Uptown Anthem - Naughty by Nature

This is from the movie Juice. I would watch it and wish a was a young black DJ from New York.

33. Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol Dirty Bastard

I saw Wu-Tang with Steve-O at the Rave. ODB was in jail. The crowd sang this entire song.

32. Ambitionz Az a Ridah - 2pac

Amazing poet, artist, rapper. What would it be like if he was still around?

31. Faint - Linkin Park

Their first two albums were something completely different than what was going on at the time.

30. You're All I Need - Method Man f/ Mary J. Blige

Puff Daddy produced this song before he was P. Diddy, or Diddy, or Diddy Dirty Money.

29. Ruff Ryder's Anthem - DMX
I don't own a motorcycle. If I did, I probably would listen to only this song while riding it.

28. Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes

Sing-along anyone?

27. Paul Revere - Beastie Boys

This was my first taste of the Beastie Boys, and it tasted good.

26. What's My Age Again - Blink 182

Sometime's it's fun to act immature and childish. This song reminds you of that.

25. It was a Good Day - Ice Cube

See #86. I told you, get the Predator album. It will not disappoint.

24. Roots Radicals - Rancid

Every time I hear this song, I kinda want to just jump up and down.

23. Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson

He was a creepy, creepy man. But you couldn't help trying to do one moon walk in your life.

22. My Friends Over You - New Found Glory

You must see this group once in your life. That's all I really have to say here.

21. The Impression That I Get - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Such a different style of "punk/ska."

20. Ruby SoHo - Rancid

This is about a girlfriend that cheated on a band member, and he never knew until later years.

19. My Name Is Jonas - Weezer

I always think of this song when I leave work. "the worker's are going home..."

18. Santeria - Sublime

This song screams summer, drinks, friends, patios, fun.

17. Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades - Brand New

If you don't know this group, check them out. Your face might get blown off.

16. Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones

Punk Legends that like to mention my name (initials) in this song. Thank you for that.

15. The Way I Am - Eminem

One of my top songs on one of the most amazing albums of any genre of all time.

14. Nuthin' But A "G" Thang - Dr. Dre

I wanted my first car to have hydraulics.

13. I Get Around - 2pac

This was the 1st song I had ever heard from Tupac Shakur.

12. If I Ruled The World (Imagine That) - Nas

Not a huge fan of him from the first album, but this next one changed my mind on him entirely.

11. I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles

In all honestly, I'm not a huge Beatles fan, but I do get it. Some songs I do like, this is one.

10. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd

Classic rock at its finest. Take 5:57 of your life and listen to this song again.

09. Song 2 - Blur

This came out, you were confused. Then you tapped your finger. Then you accepted.

08. Cute Without the "E" (Cut From the Team) - Taking Back Sunday

One: Amazing Song. Two: Amazing Lyrics. Three: Amazing 'Fight Club' Video

07. Beautiful Disaster - 311

So rad. "butterfly in the wind without a care"

06. Juicy - Notorious B.I.G.

I agree with Diddy. Young rapper/hip hop artists should know this before starting anything.

05. Role Model - Eminem

Marshall is kind of like Charles Barkley in this song. I don't know if either would be a good one.

04. Journey To the End Of East Bay - Rancid

Rancid has been doing it for so long, and doing it right. Very simple, awesome punk music.

03. My Own Summer (Shove It) - Deftones

Anything I ever need to get out, this helps. Real Loud. In the car. Just hit play.

02. The Rock Show - Blink 182

I don't now why, but this song kind of reminds me of my wife. Not the part about the girl in the song being crazy, but the part about "everything's better when she's around." It's just a fun, upbeat, goofy song, like when we're together. Just let loose, be goofy, have fun.

01. Triumph - Wu Tang Clan

No explanation needed.

Honorable Mentions (aka songs that were very close to making the list, but I had to cut it some where. I mean, c'mon, 29 years is a long time. Plus, going through 9,188 songs on my itunes is tough to cut down to 150) In no order:

Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi

Don't Trust Me - 3OH!3

Robocop - Kanye West

Bad Romance - Lady GaGa

99 Problems - Jay Z

Bang Your Head - Gravediggaz

Cat Like Thief - Box Car Racer

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Hip Hop - Dead Prez

How We Do - The Game

Any song on Wu Tang: Enter the 36 Chambers

Run This Town - Jay Z

Top Albums Of My Life may be coming next in this "blog."

Yes, I love music.

ok ok ok

Bobby Bows has now motivated me to get my blog rollin again....soon

Just saw this today...

this is how i am doing my hair from now on....and i probably will end up drinking in a bar by myself...like that man...and then dancing with a buncha random people...because no one will like me anymore...but hey...at least i have sum kick ass hair...

Best Buy commercials are not real...i mean...they cant be

I do not like these new Best Buy commercials where they have a 'store' person talk about experiennces of people coming in, and the 'store' person, not an actor, recalls the moment. The one that really gets me is a family is going on a vacation, the son breaks his leg or is sick or has lupus or something, and can't go. So the family decides to get a laptop and webcam so they can share the moment with him, via webcam. What kind of kid would want this!?!?! I'm at home with f*cking lupus, and you, my family, is rubbing it in with your awesome vacation...Not cool best buy sales guy...way to go...i do not like these commercials...if my family did that, they might see this on the other end....family gone...i'm throwing a party...and they have to watch me destroy the house...HAHA...now your vacation is ruined.

2 things going on...

1. this was last night...invite one has been sealed and licked and wrapped...sending them out very shortly...stay tuned..

2.

The buying of the condo was countered very small and possibly maybe will be ours tomorrow...

THANK GOODNESS!!!!!

this is how i feel about not dealing with searching for houses anymore...

see you soon!