CBrajkovich Ramblings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9VuQdmUJqQ

Note: (added July 17, 2011) I noticed that the NFL took down this video (and I’m assuming many others) due to copyright claims. While I completely understand copyright ownership, these videos serve a purpose as free marketing for you money-hungry corporations. At some point, you’re going to have to decide whether your fans are more important than your profit margins. But I’m not holding my breath! So, I’m leaving the link here as is to show your fans just what you think of them. – A thoroughly disgusted fan who still loves football, and thinks that the NFL needs to learn to play well with others!

I hope that bonemanace doesn’t mind, but I wanted to share this video and give him credit for putting together some incredible footage. Yes, most of you guys out there will think that I’m a fan of Clay Matthews because of his looks and hair. Well, sure, I’m human and have eyes. But it’s not (totally) where his appeal lies with me.

Sports produces some beautiful motions that just leave you breathless. Growing up as a tomboy has fueled my love for movement. My favorite is football, and I’ve always been a fan of the Chicago Bears until I saw this guy playing. While I’m still a fan of the Bears, I’m now a huge fan of No. 52 on the Green Bay Packers. That guy simply is poetry in motion. Ok, maybe not poetry because he’s not at all delicate as prose, but I think you get what I mean. This guy has me glued to the tv whenever he’s on. And off the field, he also sounds pretty incredible as well. I’m pretty sure that if I ever met him, I’d just stand there staring at him speechless. Great things do that to me sometimes. Continue reading →

When we look up at the sky during this week and next, there will be humans out there doing their job on a space shuttle and the International Space Station. In outer space. And it’s not a science fiction story, but the reality of how far we’ve come. We are made up of stars, and now we also walk among them. It a brilliant but mind-boggling thought. Boy, do I envy them for the sights that they must be seeing.

All around the world there are events that are changing people’s lives. Some good, but many horrific. The horrific disaster that occurred in Japan hits close to home because I have family there. Yes, I am an American, but I am also Japanese. I’m also a bit of French, British, Irish, and who knows what else. Perhaps this makes me more aware of what happens worldwide. I wish that I could do more to help those in need around the world. Because there are so many good people out there that desperately need it.

Click on the image above for one small way to lend a minute of stillness for those still suffering in Japan.

Now, if we can all think of something to do for others who are suffering worldwide, just to let them know that there are people behind them who want to reach out with a helping hand. Let’s all do something about it NOW.

Summer is all about traveling. Whether it’s near or far, we all crave the freedom of the open road at some time and summer helps to bring it to reality. Usually, there’s a ton of planning involved, and nearly impossible logistics to overcome. How much do I need to bring? Is there enough music? What’s it going to be like at wherever I’m going? Did I remember to shut off the lights? What did I forget? The trip itself brings out the military precision in everyone who participates. It’s necessary because your stuff is out of reach back at home. Not that we won’t attempt to bring it all with us anyways. It’s our anchor away from home. Continue reading →