Very exciting news... while out at lunch earlier today at the Taco Bell on Conant Street (in Maumee), I happened to notice a sign advertising a new tenant moving into the new shopping plaza soon. As soon as I read the name, I knew that my prayers had finally been answered. Donatos, the amazing thin-pizza chain founded in Columbus in 1963, is finally entering the Toledo market. Even better, this location is approximately 5 minutes from both my apartment and office. I have a feeling it will be a weekly stop for me as soon as it opens. No word on when opening day is scheduled for...

Tomorrow is not only the big Ohio State vs. Michigan game, but also Landin's birthday with most of the gang heading to the Conley's house for what should be a fun time. Next week is a short work week due to Thanksgiving. I'll be heading home for a day or so before coming back up for the UT vs. BG game on Friday afternoon. I'm not expecting much from either team, but it would be a good way to end the season for UT. They really need to get their act together; they'll be playing some pretty tough teams in the upcoming seasons. My birthday is also quickly approaching, and Cheryl and I will be seeing Spamalot at the Stranahan Theater on November 28th. As a fan of the movie, I'm interested to see how it translates to the show format. The firewall training that I need to attend for work was rescheduled for the first week of December up in Grand Rapids, MI. I've already found four breweries to visit while in the area, and will probably try and stop at the outlet malls to get some Christmas shopping out of the way.

At the request of my mother, I have compiled a list of gift ideas for Christmas. Go check it out if you need some ideas; I'll probably add to it in the next week or two. Everyone have a good Thanksgiving!

As some of you may know, the Writers Guild has gone on strike, putting many of my favorite television shows (The Office, Heroes, etc.) on a hiatus as soon as they finish airing all of the shows they have already filmed. In the case of The Office, there may only be one more episode this season after tonight's episode (which was hilarious by the way). I'm already upset with NBC and their handling of the iTunes sales, but this has really put the entire issue over the edge. The YouTube video below features a number of The Office writers and actors who are currently picketing their own show, forcing production to stop until the strike is resolved. Take some time to watch it; I'm not a fan of unions, but if this is true, it truly is unbelievable what the studios think they can get away with.



I promise I'll put a longer post up here in the near future; I've just been too busy with other things!