Finding time to procrastinate

So I didn't end up getting the blogging gig over at the Blueland Blog. Such is life, I guess. No big deal, at least you can have 100% pure unadulterated, unrestrained foocow-related bloggings over here. And now that I think about it, I guess it's time to come up with a name for the blog since "foocow" really doesn't do much of anything. That sentence is somewhat fitting, too, but I won't divulge further. :P

I am kinda glad that I didn't get the position though. It's like I said - at least I have my own voice over here and I know that I can still generate some readers if I tried to. There is clearly a lack of Thrashers blogs around (only two to my knowledge, one of which being the one that I mentioned already) and there is a need for more representation in the internet community. Sure, there's the Nasty Nest and this new one that I came across the other day (thanks to Blueland, der), but nothing much. And there are some other sites that list the blogs affiliated with teams across the NHL, and it seems as if there are at least five blogs per team, with the Thrashers only getting publicity from two "official" blogs - those being Blueland (directly tied to the Atlanta Thrashers) and the AJC blog (directly tied to Thrashers beat-writer John Manasso, and has some great contibutions from fans as well). So I am well aware of the need to pay attention to this matter, or lack thereof.

Do I seem poised to step up to the challenge? Ehh... if you know me, you know that could be questionable...! But I'll definitely do my best at covering the team that I love as best as I can. I know I may not be the most humorous guy out there when it comes to putting things into words, but I can throw out something funny everyone now and again. And I may not have the best insight when it comes to hockey (or anything, really), but you can't deny the fact that the passion is evident in my personality and writing.

And speaking of writing, this is not to say that this is only going to become a Thrashers-related blog from here-on-in. There are other things that I enjoy that are mildly hinted at in the sidebar of links. Have I done my best to bring these interests to the forefront? Absolutely not! I do have a life outside of my interests and trying to be current with this thing! But I'm pushing myself to the next level now... basically, it's an attempt to prove others wrong. Or just prove myself right... or wrong? I'm getting lost in the mix of things at this point.

So what's next on the agenda here? Eh, probably a few updates, that's for sure. But I really need a title. I guess that's something that I can focus some attention to.

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Next weekend is my little excursion/return up north to Long Island. In case you didn't know, I'm originally from there and I actually haven't been there in nearly two years. I have quite a few friends there as well as some family members, so it's needless to say that I'm excited about flying up for the weekend. What always happens with these trips is that there's some sort of incentive involved. Usually, I fly up there for some amazing concerts (Radiohead at Liberty State Park, Zwan at Hammerstein, and the Pixies two-in-one-nite shows at Hammerstein instantly come to mind). This time is no different, but it is. One thing that I'm completely amped up about is my return to Nassau Coliseum. It's one of the oldest arenas that's used in the NHL, and I'm gonna be there for the Thrashers/Islanders game. Putting things into perspective, the last time I was there (for hockey) was during the Islanders amazing playoff run in '92-'93 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. I was only 11 at that point, and I thought it was the coolest thing to hear in the stands "Barr-asshole!" (in reference to the Pens' goalie, Tom Barrasso). The last time I was at the Coliseum was for the Smashing Pumpkins in '97. So for me to return to a venue, I'm incredibly sentimental with just about everything, but this visit will probably give me chills down my spine. As I read in the latest issue of the Hockey News, when the buliding is filled with fans, it's one of the best arenas in the league in terms of atmosphere. When it's lacking in attendance, it's downright miserable. Do I expect a playoff-type feeling once inside? No, but I know that Isles fans are ruthless and that's wonderful to know and be around that.

So I'm anticipating my trip next weekend. :)