Patrick's Diary - 12/29/2015

Stopping by McDonald's, I had McGriddle, Hashbrown and a large cup of coffee I hadn't had for several weeks. Then, I went to gym to work out for almost 2 hours: 1 hour on treadmill, 20 minutes on bike and 200 weightlifting. The only feeling I could express was: COOL.

Coming back home, I started watching Armed Forces Bowl. Though Air Force made the first Touchdown, their key defensive player was ejected due to targeting at very early stage, which would cause a lot of issues for their defence later.

 

Berkeley was a better team with their projected top 5 drafted QB who made many effective throws in this game.

I had to drive my mom for her CT Test at Virginia Mason, so didn't catch the most of the 2nd half of this game. I would learn Berkeley eventually won an easy game.

An incident at the intersection of 524 and North Road had driven me so uncomfortable in the entire afternoon. An Volvo Stationwagon was to turn right in front of me. I don't know if the driver was intentional or stupid who just stopped the car even without coming traffic. When that car moved, I instinctually released the break but an pedestrian had started crossing the road in between our two cars. I immediately stepped onto the break to stop the car, that pedestrian yelled to me: "Watch the fucking light!" He was so mad even it wasn't a very dangerous situation. I wasn't sure if he has a miserable life at home or not. I hope this idiotic old garbage will learn how to behave in future. If he needs, I will teach him especially he dressed like an idiot I know. There will be a good chance for me to see him on the road again in our neighborhood. The whole incident actually was driven by the driver's stupidity or conspiracy in that Volvo, so I caught that car up to memorize the license plate: APR66**. I even surpassed it to drive in front to find a chance to have it hit my car's bumper. The driver wasn't so stupid, turned the car to the left at another intersection to escape. 

While waiting for my mom's test to start, I tweeted my angers repeatedly. Then a man wearing Coug's cap coming for a test. After him, another guy wearing shorts as if coming from gym directly came in for test as well. I didn't know his orange shirt representing Illinois, Syracuse or Clemsons. It might be for Denver. 

The team Virginia worked professionally and warmly for my mom's test and I don't think my mom has any issues. Except her mobility, she has been doing great to manage her health. 

Driving back home without more incidents, I started catching Baylor taking UNC in Russell Athletic Bowl. Both teams showcased dramatic plays. 

The following bowl game was Texas Bowl in which LSU played Texas Tech. Both in NFL and College Football games, teams have been faking a lot of plays to draw viewers on TV for commercial purposes. This one wasn't an exception. However, I didn't care. American sports are different from the rest of the world. In soccer world, you always hear fixed games being investigated. In the world of American sports, every game could be a show depending on commercial needs. I enjoy watching exciting shows. Who cares if are they real competitions or not?

I did plan to watch a movie called "The Signal" but was really tired...