Welcome to another edition of your favorite time killing device known as: my blog. I realize many of you are experiencing this for the first time and are new to the blogosphere (Ryan Casey…you are my idol for life. Please, let’s keep it that way). There are many things you need to know about the blogger community and my writing style before you take a step into this steaming pile right here. Having a catchy title like the one above gets more hits than one without. That was step 0. On to step 1:
First: Only write a blog If you have something to say.
Talking about how much you like dogs or talking about your cat like it is a person ARE TWO UNACCEPTABLE BLOG TOPICS. People only deserve the chance to write about interesting stuff AND something they are passionate about. Also, you should not waste people’s time with pointless garbage they can hear on KIIS FM or radio Disney. I love Hannah Montana just as much as the next 12 year old girl, but the goal of my blog is to achieve internal bliss knowing that I have adequately proclaimed my love/hatred/indifference for a particular something or other and changed YOUR life, the reader, for the better.
Second: Know your blog etiquette.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury…this IS NOT myspace (or facebook for that matter). It is the blog. You can’t TYPE IN ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME LIKE THIS BECAUSE IT IS ANNOYING. Nor can you expect me to understand writing ThAT LoooooooooKSSSSS LiKE ThIs xoxo. My blog is whatever I am thinking and is all-knowing. It will give you an insider’s view as to what I am doing as to the date of my entry. And sometimes, I tend to rant. I do that from time to time if you haven’t noticed.
Third: For my sake, please comment every once in a while.
The comments are the only way for me to measure whether people are reading or not. Though I would like to think that everyone and their mom is paying attention to everything that I am saying…this is a very high expectation and is, well, highly unlikely. You and I both know we are probably the only people reading this right now so send me a text or something if you see something that bothers you or excites you (*wink*) and I may give you a shout out (i.e- B Wert, Heimy, Colleen, Heather, Ryan, Dad). It can be very rewarding and sometimes…kinda creepy. But whatever. It’s my blog. Think the movie Being John Malcovich meets Charlie Bartlett meets another pretty sweet movie you’ve seen recently where the main character is a badasss (yes, with 3 s’s).
With that said…on to the blog!
I am currently in Philadelphia watching movies and passing the time until my cousin’s wedding on Sunday. It was nice to finally have a day off after working 12-14 hour days in Wyoming and it is refreshing to see my family again (especially my grandma and an aunt that I have).
The only downside is that my grandma, though she has a brand new Samsung 32” TV and HD cable teleivision, does not have internet. We asked her why she doesn’t have it yet and she defended herself as any Jewish grandmother would by dodging the question and replying (I shit you not and I quote): “AAAADDDDAAAAMMM, are you hungry? Of course, you are. Let me fix you a sandwich hun. You like turkey?” I always loved the full service of Grandma Rouman’s duplex diner every time I came here. In the meantime, we are stealing someone else’s weak signal and surviving with very limited internet. Thank you old creepy guy across the street with the telescope for turning on your unprotected router so I can check my bumper sticker notifications on facebook and updated this oh so compelling piece of literature.
Not to be too long-winded, but I would just like to let you all know that my grandma lives around the corner from probably the best pizza place I have ever been to besides chuck e cheese circa my10th bday party. It is called New England Pizza and not only did we have their pizza but I have reached philly bliss when I attacked my philly steak sandwich. Pictures can be found via my facebook mobile downloads but it does not give it justice whatsoever.
Here’s to another day alive on the internet. Hope you enjoyed this latest entry of your favorite chicken soup for the college insomniac/alcoholic/bored-at-work soul.
Respek.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
I'm Leavin' on a Jet plane...
Without John Denver and his melodic, tribal, cult-like anthem for every summer camp farewell, what would the title of this entry be? I don't want to think about it, but i know it wouldn't be half as interesting.
I was playing around with some settings and colors today so don't panic I was just trying to help faithful readers. Let me know what you think.
So I am leaving tomorrow and have nearly everything packed up and ready to go. In a way, I am torn because I only gave this town a week's chance to be everything I expected. Maybe I was too hasty in my decision, but I know (FOR SURE) I will be happy doing what I am doing for the rest of the summer.
Last night was almost like the final straw for shittiness. Expecting to work the doubleheader and just hang out for two games helping out wherever I was needed and schmoozing with the guests, I was told I needed to work at crossroads. Crossroads is the concession stand at the softball fields next door. So I wasn't even at the game. Instead, I was flipping burgers, making popcorn, heating frozen pretzels, and wheeling and dealing with the kids over how many ring pops they wanted. After almost snapping, I walked back to the stadium and ended up just chillin with the beer girl and her customers. Funny story, one of the regulars that stops into town every month or so had a conversation with me about EVERYTHING. Turns out he was born and raised in the netherlands and was telling me about his life story. Naturally, we begin to talk about Dutch football and how their season was ended by Russia in the Euro Cup last week and...wait for it...AMSTERDAM. If any of you are going there this summer, I have his cell number and he will give you the do's and dont's of the world's only true sin city. He said (and I quote), "Amsterdam makes vegas look like chuck E. cheese." Now I need to head to Amsterdam and get my free t-shirt from club vandersexxx.
The last game of the homestand is tonight so it should be pretty easy with all 50 fans in attendance. Literally, almost 50-100 people show up to these games which make it that much more exciting.
I will update you all once I arrive in beautiful, sunny, humid Philadelphia for my cousin's wedding. Talk to you all shortly.
It would be funny if you called the office right now on my last day and requested to speak to Adam the ticket sales manager. Haha, the number is (307)232-1111.
-Adam (former ticket sales manager for the Casper Ghosts Professional Baseball Club)
I was playing around with some settings and colors today so don't panic I was just trying to help faithful readers. Let me know what you think.
So I am leaving tomorrow and have nearly everything packed up and ready to go. In a way, I am torn because I only gave this town a week's chance to be everything I expected. Maybe I was too hasty in my decision, but I know (FOR SURE) I will be happy doing what I am doing for the rest of the summer.
Last night was almost like the final straw for shittiness. Expecting to work the doubleheader and just hang out for two games helping out wherever I was needed and schmoozing with the guests, I was told I needed to work at crossroads. Crossroads is the concession stand at the softball fields next door. So I wasn't even at the game. Instead, I was flipping burgers, making popcorn, heating frozen pretzels, and wheeling and dealing with the kids over how many ring pops they wanted. After almost snapping, I walked back to the stadium and ended up just chillin with the beer girl and her customers. Funny story, one of the regulars that stops into town every month or so had a conversation with me about EVERYTHING. Turns out he was born and raised in the netherlands and was telling me about his life story. Naturally, we begin to talk about Dutch football and how their season was ended by Russia in the Euro Cup last week and...wait for it...AMSTERDAM. If any of you are going there this summer, I have his cell number and he will give you the do's and dont's of the world's only true sin city. He said (and I quote), "Amsterdam makes vegas look like chuck E. cheese." Now I need to head to Amsterdam and get my free t-shirt from club vandersexxx.
The last game of the homestand is tonight so it should be pretty easy with all 50 fans in attendance. Literally, almost 50-100 people show up to these games which make it that much more exciting.
I will update you all once I arrive in beautiful, sunny, humid Philadelphia for my cousin's wedding. Talk to you all shortly.
It would be funny if you called the office right now on my last day and requested to speak to Adam the ticket sales manager. Haha, the number is (307)232-1111.
-Adam (former ticket sales manager for the Casper Ghosts Professional Baseball Club)
Monday, June 23, 2008
It's Official...
So I have made a decision. I am leaving the team here in Casper and doing something I feel is alot more rewarding this summer.
I made this decision yesterday when I felt like this was not the best fit for me and my career path. I mean I love baseball, meeting new people, talking up a product I believe in, and selling myself to the best of my ability. However, there were many things that just added up to make this experience simply not worth it in my mind. (i.e.-nearly 12 hour days making 30 dollars per home game)
I am going to my cousin's wedding on Thursday in Philadelphia then coming back July 1st. I will be spending July 9th through August 19th at Camp Yofi- A Jewish sleepaway camp for kids 3rd-8th grade. The camp seems like it will be alot of fun and would be a great experience to practice all my new skills I have acquired with my psychology minor.
Another thing: Airlines suck.
I spent like 30 minutes talking to a representative to change my flight back to California rather than back to this state America would be better off without. Rather than scheduling a $1200 flight, the lady somehow miraculously got me something to get me back home, but still around 200 dollars! wow.
oh well.
At least I will be happy while having fun this summer. The funny thing is that even when I get back from camp I can't move back to Slo because I already subleased my room till the beginning of September. Kinda funny and ironic...oh well.
Even though I won't be in Wyoming for the rest of the summer I think I will be updating this blog regularly because it is amazing to see how my day was quantified with my random thoughts and you all know how much I like talking...about myself haha. But seriously though, even if you talk to me regularly and everything, I want to keep this up because...well, because I think it's kind of fun.
As promised, the next blog you will be reading and experiencing will be a photo safari of my adventures thus far. Get amped or whatever. Thanks so far for your input: Dad, Mom, random people from CBS, B Wert (ps-what are you doing with your life?), Colleen, and any others I forgot.
That's it. Update coming 6/26!
I am going to my cousin's wedding on Thursday in Philadelphia then coming back July 1st. I will be spending July 9th through August 19th at Camp Yofi- A Jewish sleepaway camp for kids 3rd-8th grade. The camp seems like it will be alot of fun and would be a great experience to practice all my new skills I have acquired with my psychology minor.
Another thing: Airlines suck.
I spent like 30 minutes talking to a representative to change my flight back to California rather than back to this state America would be better off without. Rather than scheduling a $1200 flight, the lady somehow miraculously got me something to get me back home, but still around 200 dollars! wow.
oh well.
At least I will be happy while having fun this summer. The funny thing is that even when I get back from camp I can't move back to Slo because I already subleased my room till the beginning of September. Kinda funny and ironic...oh well.
Even though I won't be in Wyoming for the rest of the summer I think I will be updating this blog regularly because it is amazing to see how my day was quantified with my random thoughts and you all know how much I like talking...about myself haha. But seriously though, even if you talk to me regularly and everything, I want to keep this up because...well, because I think it's kind of fun.
As promised, the next blog you will be reading and experiencing will be a photo safari of my adventures thus far. Get amped or whatever. Thanks so far for your input: Dad, Mom, random people from CBS, B Wert (ps-what are you doing with your life?), Colleen, and any others I forgot.
That's it. Update coming 6/26!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Finally some free time, like 5 mins
Sorry I havent updated in a while loyal readers. It has been a whirlwind of activity here the past 48 hours and I have not had time to give you all the attention you deserve. Part of this is having access to a computer. Since I don't have one here. I steal time off other people's comps and barely scrape by with the three mandatories: Gmail, facebook, and the blog. I dont always have time for a full entry so I will do what I can in the future.
Opening day was kickass! It was fun to just meet some new people and sell sell sell. Some people, though loyal fans, were initially kind of bitter about the logo switch from the Casper Rockies to the Ghosts but they understood that it was for the best. (Check out my facebook mobile uploads for the new logo or go to casperrockies.com) After everyone was out of the ballpark, the interns including myself cleaned the stadium. The entire god awful stadium. Now, no one can bitch at me for not cleaning up a mess that I made. After now cleaning two nights in a row out of a 6 game homestand, here are some thoughful dedications to "that guy":
-To that guy who bought the extra rediculous size of cola and took one sip, either get a smaller one or drink it...you are the reason my bag leaked on Friday. Shame on you.
-To that guy who bought the minute-maid frozen lemonade and refused to eat more than one bite...please reconsider your decision or give it to me.
-To that guy who somehow manages to get soap everywhere on the bathroom countertops...please, do yourself a favor and just dont wash your hands at all if you can't handle a fucking restroom.
-To that guy who left sunflower seeds out on the deck...yeah, i took em. One of the perks. (For all of you who think this is disgusting, they're only seeds)
That was my rant section.
Last night's game wasn't too bad. We had a smaller crowd and we actually scrapped the music for the night and had a live band playing in between innings and for batter walk-ups. Apparently, they are local stars around here and were actually pretty good for country/rockabilly (buttrock for brian lol).
The coolest part about cleaning the stadium is that after we're done, we all have a beer from the concession stand. Oh, you're thinking,"Adam, what's the big deal? It's just beer" This is not just beer. There are about 8 different beers on tap here: bud, bud light, amber bock, Boo Brew (really pale ale specially made for the Ghosts by Fat Tire in Ft. Collins), Fat Tire, and BLUE MOON (probably the best ever)!!!
This job can be very tiring for me and I really don't know if I am cut out for this for the entire summer. We have nearly 12 hour days or more where over half of that time...I don't even get paid. The state minimum wage is like 5.75 and is getting bumped up a dollar in July (woop-dee-doo). So I am keeping my options open everywhere. I was talking to a guy from Wells Fargo and he said he may hook me up with a job during the day here in Casper. If you know of something that I could/would be good at. Keep an eye out for me.
I know you all want to see lots and lots of pictures. I simply don't have enough time nor do I have access to a way to get the pics from my camera to a computer so I am simply uploading them to my facebook mobile uploads. Every picture that i take will be available there. Look forward to some pictures here. The best ones may be posted in a special ALL ACCESS PICTURE BLOG! Coming soon...
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
Opening day was kickass! It was fun to just meet some new people and sell sell sell. Some people, though loyal fans, were initially kind of bitter about the logo switch from the Casper Rockies to the Ghosts but they understood that it was for the best. (Check out my facebook mobile uploads for the new logo or go to casperrockies.com) After everyone was out of the ballpark, the interns including myself cleaned the stadium. The entire god awful stadium. Now, no one can bitch at me for not cleaning up a mess that I made. After now cleaning two nights in a row out of a 6 game homestand, here are some thoughful dedications to "that guy":
-To that guy who bought the extra rediculous size of cola and took one sip, either get a smaller one or drink it...you are the reason my bag leaked on Friday. Shame on you.
-To that guy who bought the minute-maid frozen lemonade and refused to eat more than one bite...please reconsider your decision or give it to me.
-To that guy who somehow manages to get soap everywhere on the bathroom countertops...please, do yourself a favor and just dont wash your hands at all if you can't handle a fucking restroom.
-To that guy who left sunflower seeds out on the deck...yeah, i took em. One of the perks. (For all of you who think this is disgusting, they're only seeds)
That was my rant section.
Last night's game wasn't too bad. We had a smaller crowd and we actually scrapped the music for the night and had a live band playing in between innings and for batter walk-ups. Apparently, they are local stars around here and were actually pretty good for country/rockabilly (buttrock for brian lol).
The coolest part about cleaning the stadium is that after we're done, we all have a beer from the concession stand. Oh, you're thinking,"Adam, what's the big deal? It's just beer" This is not just beer. There are about 8 different beers on tap here: bud, bud light, amber bock, Boo Brew (really pale ale specially made for the Ghosts by Fat Tire in Ft. Collins), Fat Tire, and BLUE MOON (probably the best ever)!!!
This job can be very tiring for me and I really don't know if I am cut out for this for the entire summer. We have nearly 12 hour days or more where over half of that time...I don't even get paid. The state minimum wage is like 5.75 and is getting bumped up a dollar in July (woop-dee-doo). So I am keeping my options open everywhere. I was talking to a guy from Wells Fargo and he said he may hook me up with a job during the day here in Casper. If you know of something that I could/would be good at. Keep an eye out for me.
I know you all want to see lots and lots of pictures. I simply don't have enough time nor do I have access to a way to get the pics from my camera to a computer so I am simply uploading them to my facebook mobile uploads. Every picture that i take will be available there. Look forward to some pictures here. The best ones may be posted in a special ALL ACCESS PICTURE BLOG! Coming soon...
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
What a day
It is 12:30 now and I am finally home from the ballpark. I am drained. Casper is a very interesting place. For one, thier walmart is a small city which spans the walk from about Cal Poly's PAC to around at least the rec center, maybe a bit more. AND!!! to top it all off, one would think that excellent use of this space would be to provide an excellent and wide variety of alcoholic beverages. NO DICE. Apparently, it is state law that only licensed liquor establishments may sell alcohol. Believe it or not, there are additional restrictions on top of that. You cant even buy from gas stations and cannot make purchases after 9 regularly and after 4 on sundays.
What the fuck?
Anyway, after I visited the one of the two super walmarts in town, I went home to finally pump up my air mattress. I put in my special D batteries that I was told to get for the air pump and Lo and behold it works...for about 20 seconds. After fiddling with it and switching around the batteries for about 15 minutes I got the damn thing to work just long enough so I am essentially sleeping on a hoverboard that occasionally bottoms out. I am so tired from today I could really care less.
On a lighter note, all that are curious, this is what the sign looked like from the Beacon from my post earlier today
Another really cool thing happened today actually, my team, the Casper Ghosts, were actually featured in an article we found in ESPN the magazine and talks about the new sweet logo the team has on all thier merch. I found out that sales for the past 6 months have been better than the past 7 years for the franchise!
Anyway, I am about to pass out on the keyboard and have to wake up early tomorrow to prep for opening night! It should be alot of fun.
For those of you who ARE actually reading my blog, please call, text, email, or comment absolutely anything at all. It is probably the only thing that keeps me writing. Thank you to those who wrote already- it gave me a smile to know that the people I am thinking about while away are thinking about me while I'm away.
I probably wont get a chance to update until maybe saturday or sunday night so hang tight avid readers...You will get your next fix of adamrouman.blogspot.com very shortly.
For now though, ponder this and comment if you feel so compelled:
What would you do for a klondike bar?
What the fuck?
Anyway, after I visited the one of the two super walmarts in town, I went home to finally pump up my air mattress. I put in my special D batteries that I was told to get for the air pump and Lo and behold it works...for about 20 seconds. After fiddling with it and switching around the batteries for about 15 minutes I got the damn thing to work just long enough so I am essentially sleeping on a hoverboard that occasionally bottoms out. I am so tired from today I could really care less.
On a lighter note, all that are curious, this is what the sign looked like from the Beacon from my post earlier today
Another really cool thing happened today actually, my team, the Casper Ghosts, were actually featured in an article we found in ESPN the magazine and talks about the new sweet logo the team has on all thier merch. I found out that sales for the past 6 months have been better than the past 7 years for the franchise!
Anyway, I am about to pass out on the keyboard and have to wake up early tomorrow to prep for opening night! It should be alot of fun.
For those of you who ARE actually reading my blog, please call, text, email, or comment absolutely anything at all. It is probably the only thing that keeps me writing. Thank you to those who wrote already- it gave me a smile to know that the people I am thinking about while away are thinking about me while I'm away.
I probably wont get a chance to update until maybe saturday or sunday night so hang tight avid readers...You will get your next fix of adamrouman.blogspot.com very shortly.
For now though, ponder this and comment if you feel so compelled:
What would you do for a klondike bar?
In the office
My first night in Casper was interesting to say the least. After going to dinner in a slightly more-cowboy version of Applebee's/Chili's a few of the interns and myself went to a dance club/bar called "The Beacon". The Beacon, for those of you who are from SLO, is kinda like the Grad on line dancing night...but ALL THE TIME. There is a huge neon sign on the side of building that says, "Where the cowboys go sneakin'".
WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN?
I have never heard that expression before in my life and was driven to find the meaning of it. To give you some background to the night. Casper, WY is currently home to the rodeo finals which are in town until this saturday which means that cowboys and gowgirls from all over the nation (mainly the south lol) to compete in random rodeo events that would only make sense if you know what a rodeo is. Attempting to fit in among all these cowboys in FULL cowboy attire was not an easy feat. If it helps, think Billy Crystal in City Slickers (ya, essentially a gringo). Anyway, after meeting a few nice people here from the Cal Poly Rodeo team, I was introduced to the owner of the place and asked her face to face what the expression "sneakin" meant. Laura, the owner, told me that sneakin is what cowboys do at night...example- sneakin out of the house while their parents don't know.
I am very busy right now preparing for tomorrow for Opening day by selling tickets and fulfilling orders. It's pretty fun so far.
Comment!
PS- order a hat because they're badass!
WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN?
I have never heard that expression before in my life and was driven to find the meaning of it. To give you some background to the night. Casper, WY is currently home to the rodeo finals which are in town until this saturday which means that cowboys and gowgirls from all over the nation (mainly the south lol) to compete in random rodeo events that would only make sense if you know what a rodeo is. Attempting to fit in among all these cowboys in FULL cowboy attire was not an easy feat. If it helps, think Billy Crystal in City Slickers (ya, essentially a gringo). Anyway, after meeting a few nice people here from the Cal Poly Rodeo team, I was introduced to the owner of the place and asked her face to face what the expression "sneakin" meant. Laura, the owner, told me that sneakin is what cowboys do at night...example- sneakin out of the house while their parents don't know.
I am very busy right now preparing for tomorrow for Opening day by selling tickets and fulfilling orders. It's pretty fun so far.
Comment!
PS- order a hat because they're badass!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I'm HERE!!!
So after two flights, a rental car adventure, and a drive to the stadium I am finally in the small town of Casper, WY.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning so it's been a long day and I am apologizing now if my thoughts are a bit scatter brained.
Four things I would like to share with you today from my epic day out traveling the not-so-traveled parts of America:
1)Yes, Wyoming is a real state and exists in all terms of reality
2)Having an old lady call you out in the airport and recognize that her sons are in AEPi so that makes you a mench (aka: a "G" for all you non-hebrew speaking people)
3)People from Denver CANNOT drive to save thier lives. If you ARE from Denver...please do not drive in the left lane if you are going <60mph
4)Casper,WY has a target AND a mall while people in SLO still have to trek to Grover Beach to get thier hands on the latest and greatest bbq's and patio furniture.
For all that are curious and inquistive, my address for the duration of the summer is right below:
Adam Rouman
P.O. Box 1293
Casper, WY 82602
Update will be coming soon...Opening Night is Friday the 20th! Get excited!!! If you want something, check out the website and tell me!
Talk to you soon,
Adam (AKA: the NEW Ticket Sales Manager for the Casper Ghosts)
I woke up at 4:30 this morning so it's been a long day and I am apologizing now if my thoughts are a bit scatter brained.
Four things I would like to share with you today from my epic day out traveling the not-so-traveled parts of America:
1)Yes, Wyoming is a real state and exists in all terms of reality
2)Having an old lady call you out in the airport and recognize that her sons are in AEPi so that makes you a mench (aka: a "G" for all you non-hebrew speaking people)
3)People from Denver CANNOT drive to save thier lives. If you ARE from Denver...please do not drive in the left lane if you are going <60mph
4)Casper,WY has a target AND a mall while people in SLO still have to trek to Grover Beach to get thier hands on the latest and greatest bbq's and patio furniture.
For all that are curious and inquistive, my address for the duration of the summer is right below:
Adam Rouman
P.O. Box 1293
Casper, WY 82602
Update will be coming soon...Opening Night is Friday the 20th! Get excited!!! If you want something, check out the website and tell me!
Talk to you soon,
Adam (AKA: the NEW Ticket Sales Manager for the Casper Ghosts)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The night before...
My fellow readers (yes, all three of you),
As most of you know, or will soon find out, I am flying to Wyoming tomorrow to embark on my summer internship working for the Casper Ghosts, a single-A farm team affiliate for the Colorado Rockies.
I will blog as often as i can while providing photos here and there to tell you all about the shenanigans I will be getting myself involved in. Hopefully you take the time to read up on how I am doing and feel free to comment on the blog, on facebook, send an email, or even, if you're feeling generous, send a care package! I will try to let you know my address as soon as I get to it tomorrow.
My official title will be the ticket sales manager. Opening day is the 20th so I'm pretty excited about that. Though excited for the opportunity, I am pretty nervous about leaving everything behind for 3 months. There are some loose ends I wish I could have tied up before leaving, but I am doing my best to keep them intact and looking to have a good time out here in Casper.
You can check out the team at casperrockies.com
I don't know if I will always have access to a computer to chart my thoughts, but be patient avid readers! I will be sure to update you with all the juicy details.
In the meantime, check out this sweet video I found on youtube
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