doodlelist : looking on the brighter side edition

  • The new Beck album. And yes, I know it's totally cliché for some doof with a blog to talk about how he likes a new Beck album, but I'm saying it anyway because I'm finding it too difficult to pretend I don't like it. I'm also hoping that 'Girl' isn't released as a single and played into the ground to the point where I totally hate it, because that song rules and I want to keep loving it.
  • Google Maps. It has instantly become my go-to site for all things needing mapping. I find it reassuring that there are still people doing such neat things with the stupid internet.
  • The eensy weensy bit of late-season suspense that the Wolves are generating. I'll be the first to admit I stopped paying attention months ago, but the last couple of weeks have me showing symptoms of having a mild playoff fever. Don't look for me down at the Target Center holding an "I Believe" sign or anything, but if it's an important game I'll probably try and tune in.
  • Team Yep Softball 2005 countdown: 5 days. And the extended forecast seems to imply we'll actually be playing.