Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Graphic Design and Social Activism
p.s. - please let me know if I should even continue writing this blog. no one seems to be that enthused.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Update
So I don't know that anyone actually reads my blog anymore, but just in case you do, I thought I'd give you a super quick update on my life.
It's almost football season and even though I don't think the Longhorns have what it takes this year, I'm STOKED. I've really been into this website, bleacherreport.com. You can write and post articles that actually get used on major websites quite frequently. It's fun.
I just started going to Christian counseling. I'm hoping to get some things figured out. I think it's going to be good.
I got back from Africa about a month ago and I can't remember if I've gone into detail, but will if prompted. It was a GREAT trip that stirred up a lot of thoughts and emotions. It's hard getting readjusted to life here. It happens whether you want it or not.
Things are kinda shaky at work. I enjoy my job, but a newspaper is not the most stable industry out there right now. They've laid off a lot of pple recently and while my dept seems safe, ya never know. I don't really have a backup plan, so I guess I should start looking now for jobs. If you know of anything for a graphic designer, please let me know asap.
I'm still dating Lindsey, and it's going pretty well. She's an amazing person and we enjoy a lot of the same things. It's great.
On the 14th, I'm going back to Texas for the first time since Christmas. I'm really excited to see my momma! and sis, and dad and be in the greatest state in the country. It'll be nice to get some decent TexMex and BBQ in me. Hopefully there won't be any more Hurricanes and the temp will drop below 100. Hey, remember when hurricanes used to hit Florida and not Texas/Louisiana? I preferred those days.
I went to Boston for the first time about 2 months ago, it was so tight! I guess that's not that recent, but what is is that I lost my Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs hats. They have big meaning to me and I'm pretty bummed. The Red Sox hat had been to Boston and seen a couple games at Fenway (which is breath-taking) and Kenya! The Cubs hat, which was the old school version is kinda rare and I bought it at Wrigley on my only trip to Chicago. If you see either one, let me know.
Ok that's it for now! Write me please!
It's almost football season and even though I don't think the Longhorns have what it takes this year, I'm STOKED. I've really been into this website, bleacherreport.com. You can write and post articles that actually get used on major websites quite frequently. It's fun.
I just started going to Christian counseling. I'm hoping to get some things figured out. I think it's going to be good.
I got back from Africa about a month ago and I can't remember if I've gone into detail, but will if prompted. It was a GREAT trip that stirred up a lot of thoughts and emotions. It's hard getting readjusted to life here. It happens whether you want it or not.
Things are kinda shaky at work. I enjoy my job, but a newspaper is not the most stable industry out there right now. They've laid off a lot of pple recently and while my dept seems safe, ya never know. I don't really have a backup plan, so I guess I should start looking now for jobs. If you know of anything for a graphic designer, please let me know asap.
I'm still dating Lindsey, and it's going pretty well. She's an amazing person and we enjoy a lot of the same things. It's great.
On the 14th, I'm going back to Texas for the first time since Christmas. I'm really excited to see my momma! and sis, and dad and be in the greatest state in the country. It'll be nice to get some decent TexMex and BBQ in me. Hopefully there won't be any more Hurricanes and the temp will drop below 100. Hey, remember when hurricanes used to hit Florida and not Texas/Louisiana? I preferred those days.
I went to Boston for the first time about 2 months ago, it was so tight! I guess that's not that recent, but what is is that I lost my Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs hats. They have big meaning to me and I'm pretty bummed. The Red Sox hat had been to Boston and seen a couple games at Fenway (which is breath-taking) and Kenya! The Cubs hat, which was the old school version is kinda rare and I bought it at Wrigley on my only trip to Chicago. If you see either one, let me know.
Ok that's it for now! Write me please!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
CHEEEEEEEESE
Kind of...sorry...cheesy, but interesting none the less. Muenster is my favorite cheese and favorite part of the video.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Make me fries!
Pretty funny stuff. This song technically has no official words, so I guess it's possible.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Jonesin' for some college football
My all time favorite hit:
these aren't bad either:
Don't you miss Keith Jackson?
My Favorite Longhorn of all time:
Vince was pretty special too:
pretty well produced, but maybe a little long
Greatest moment of my life:
I prefer the Craig Way call, it reminds me of Hungerbusters and Blizzards.
Gah, it's time to break out the Rose Bowl dvd and a box of kleenex.
these aren't bad either:
Don't you miss Keith Jackson?
My Favorite Longhorn of all time:
Vince was pretty special too:
pretty well produced, but maybe a little long
Greatest moment of my life:
I prefer the Craig Way call, it reminds me of Hungerbusters and Blizzards.
Gah, it's time to break out the Rose Bowl dvd and a box of kleenex.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Forget Norway!
Um I don't quite get this, and it isn't accurate, but it's kinda funny. Pause when they're on the map the first time and read what it says about pee.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Holy Moley, Check this out
This is amazing! I don't know about the safety of logistics, but it's a great concept. At the end of the video, the car winks!
Monday, June 16, 2008
This is what I'm stressin'
There's just no justice in the world. Or maybe I'm just super jealous. I dunno but you gotta see this...
MISMATCH!
One of these things is not like the other.
MISMATCH!
One of these things is not like the other.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
My new favorite blog....(besides my own)....
Tirico Suave
www.tiricosuave.com
brilliant and hilarious comparision of musical acts to teams in the NBA draft lottery.
I love #5 & #7!
www.tiricosuave.com
brilliant and hilarious comparision of musical acts to teams in the NBA draft lottery.
I love #5 & #7!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Kenya!
So I'm about 6 weeks away from heading to Kenya for my mission trip with the church. It's becoming a little more real, now that I've gotten all my shots and pills and some support money has started to come in. It's been an interesting process to say the least.
I've had some things go on in my personal life that have really made me question whether I deserve to go or not. I've made some mistakes that make me ashamed when I think about all of the things I said in my support letter and the generosity some have shown. People have put their faith in God's mission and my participation in that through prayer and financial support, and yet I have been so selfish and stubborn at times.
Ultimately I am learning about grace, love, mercy and God's plan in a much more personal way than I had been previously. Although I don't think most pple know about these struggles, I just want to apologize for letting anyone down or the potential to do so if they were to dig deeper into who I've been lately.
With that being said, (and here's where I begin to feel extra slimey,) I have not reached my financial goal. I'm only about 1/3 of the way to $3,500 and I still need your support. If you have not given to this cause, please consider it. We are building an orphanage in one village, and a clean water system in another. We are helping people and this is your chance to be apart of this. This is not some kind of vacation for me, it's work. I'm honored to do it.
So again if you haven't given, please consider it. here's the info, and if you'd like to read my original support letter you can on facebook or just look in the archives of this blog:
If you would like to partner with my Kenya mission trip team through giving, you can do so two ways:
* By Check:
1. Checks should be made out to Buckhead Church
2. Memo Line should read: Kenya June 26th – July 6th
3. Mail check to me at 4735 Roswell Rd. NE, apt. 221 Atlanta, GA 30342
* By Online Contribution: The church has created a secure way for you to donate online. You can do this by:
1. Going to http://www.globalxm.org/
2. Clicking on ‘Donate Now’.
3. Once you get to this page, PLEASE be sure to properly allocate the funds by choosing the following at the GlobalX Trip Information part of the page.
o Country: Kenya
o Trip: Kenya Buckhead Anyone – 06/26/08 - 07/06/08
o Individual: Your Name
My info:
Michael Bergman
4735 Roswell Rd NE. Apt 221
Atlanta, Ga. 30342
michaelgbergman@hotmail.com
936-676-2973
p.s. - guilt comin' at ya!
I've had some things go on in my personal life that have really made me question whether I deserve to go or not. I've made some mistakes that make me ashamed when I think about all of the things I said in my support letter and the generosity some have shown. People have put their faith in God's mission and my participation in that through prayer and financial support, and yet I have been so selfish and stubborn at times.
Ultimately I am learning about grace, love, mercy and God's plan in a much more personal way than I had been previously. Although I don't think most pple know about these struggles, I just want to apologize for letting anyone down or the potential to do so if they were to dig deeper into who I've been lately.
With that being said, (and here's where I begin to feel extra slimey,) I have not reached my financial goal. I'm only about 1/3 of the way to $3,500 and I still need your support. If you have not given to this cause, please consider it. We are building an orphanage in one village, and a clean water system in another. We are helping people and this is your chance to be apart of this. This is not some kind of vacation for me, it's work. I'm honored to do it.
So again if you haven't given, please consider it. here's the info, and if you'd like to read my original support letter you can on facebook or just look in the archives of this blog:
If you would like to partner with my Kenya mission trip team through giving, you can do so two ways:
* By Check:
1. Checks should be made out to Buckhead Church
2. Memo Line should read: Kenya June 26th – July 6th
3. Mail check to me at 4735 Roswell Rd. NE, apt. 221 Atlanta, GA 30342
* By Online Contribution: The church has created a secure way for you to donate online. You can do this by:
1. Going to http://www.globalxm.org/
2. Clicking on ‘Donate Now’.
3. Once you get to this page, PLEASE be sure to properly allocate the funds by choosing the following at the GlobalX Trip Information part of the page.
o Country: Kenya
o Trip: Kenya Buckhead Anyone – 06/26/08 - 07/06/08
o Individual: Your Name
My info:
Michael Bergman
4735 Roswell Rd NE. Apt 221
Atlanta, Ga. 30342
michaelgbergman@hotmail.com
936-676-2973
p.s. - guilt comin' at ya!
Texas & SI
Here are some of Texas' appearances on SI. I particularly like the top one. It's classic yet retro without seeming too corny or outdated. The "Superman" cover is obviously pretty special too.
Moustache May
Hey gang, sorry I've been away for so long, but I'm about to hit you with all kinds of cool stuff...hopefully...unless I get lazy, which is quite possible.
Here's the first thing. This reminds me of a couple of friends and a project I did back in college. We too appreciated the disgustingness of the 'stache.
http://www.moustachemay.com/home/
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Poor Aggies!
Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne has held an annual "state of the program" discussion with Aggie fans throughout his tenure. More than 1,200 people turned out for Byrne's most recent session earlier this month.
One of the most intriguing questions asked his reasoning for the Aggies' move last year from Nike to adidas as the department's primary apparel provider.
The San Antonio Express-News reported that Byrne detailed a meeting with a Nike representative in which he requested a similar deal as A&M's major rival, Texas.
Byrne said he was offended when the Nike official told him, "You're not as good as they are and you're probably never going to be." That blunt assessment, Byrne said, made his move to adidas easier. The adidas deal also provides more money for A&M than their Nike offer, Byrne said.
One of the most intriguing questions asked his reasoning for the Aggies' move last year from Nike to adidas as the department's primary apparel provider.
The San Antonio Express-News reported that Byrne detailed a meeting with a Nike representative in which he requested a similar deal as A&M's major rival, Texas.
Byrne said he was offended when the Nike official told him, "You're not as good as they are and you're probably never going to be." That blunt assessment, Byrne said, made his move to adidas easier. The adidas deal also provides more money for A&M than their Nike offer, Byrne said.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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