He was just looking for a place to sleep

Volusia County, FL
Tuesday

Jeremy Hinson/Man Slept on Sofa
Brandi Bell/Man Slept on Sofa

--INTRO--
A FLORIDA COUPLE COULDN'T BELIEVE THEIR EYES.
THEY WOKE UP SUNDAY MORNING TO FIND A HALF-NAKED MAN SLEEPING ON THEIR COUCH.
HE APPARENTLY BROKE INTO THEIR HOME AFTER LEAVING A BAR.

--PACKAGE--
IT WAS AS EASY AS POPPING OFF A SCREEN, FORCING OPEN A WINDOW, AND HUGO ACOSTA HAD A PLACE TO SLEEP FOR THE NIGHT.
"Still a little weirded out about it, but it's something I'll probably laugh about in about a week."
6:30 SUNDAY MORNING JEREMY HINSON WALKED PAST HIS COUCH AND SAW SOMEONE SLEEPING THERE... HE THOUGHT IT WAS HIS GIRLFRIEND, BUT THEN REALIZED SHE WAS STILL IN BED.
"I came back in here and looked, saw it was a stranger, by that time it was when the fear set in."
THE COUPLE CAME BACK OUT TOGETHER... WITH A GUN... AND FOUND ACOSTA, MOSTLY NAKED, COMPLETELY PASSED OUT.
"There was a guy on my sofa. He left his shoes and pants and everything else along the way."
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THAT AFTER A LONG NIGHT AT A NEARBY BAR, ACOSTA CRAWLED IN, SCATTERED HIS CLOTHES ON THE FLOOR, GRABBED FOOD AND SOMETHING TO DRINK FROM THE FRIDGE, HE EVEN FOUND A SHEET FROM THE CLOSET TO COVER UP WITH... AND HE WAS QUIET ENOUGH THAT ONLY BRANDI WOKE UP AFTER HEARING A NOISE, BUT NEVER BOTHERED TO CHECK IT OUT.
"Didn't think anything of it. Went right back to sleep and woke up to find a half-naked man, on my sofa!"

--TAG--
THE MAN THEY FOUND IS IN JAIL TONIGHT.

Gettin' with the times

I finally have a DVD player in my apartment! Let the Seinfeld marathon begin...

The Sports Gods are Smiling Upon Me

...and it feels so good. Wow this past weekend was great. Let's start with the Mizzou game. I had been eagerly anticipating the MU vs. Nebraska game for quite some time, especially after I found out it was going to be broadcast on ESPN. It brought back very fond memories of Freshman year. What a magical year for the Tigers...6-0 at home, with the highlight of the year, for me at least, being that game against the Huskers. It was very similar to this year's game. It was at night, broadcast on national television (TBS) and there was a lot on the line...like ending a 25 year streak of losing to them. We ended up winning that freezing, wet, pneumonia-bound game, and of course, those goal posts came down (see picture). Okay, back to this year. You could just feel the excitement in the air. I got this warm, fuzzy feeling while I was at Wal-Mart buying cups for jell-o shots. There are few things greater than Columbia on a Saturday when there's a football game in town. I would guesstimate that at least 80% of people in that Wal-Mart were wearing gold or Mizzou related apparel. It's just amazing how much the community backs up the team. Seeing us win on national television was just amazing...and not only win, but kick some major ass.

Now on to baseball. It was the cubs year. At least that's what cubs fans said...and have been saying ever year since I can remember. They were pretty hot going into the playoffs and their chances were looking good. I'll admit it, I was getting a little scared, but not nearly as scared as others. I knew deep down in my heart they would some way, some how, screw up like they always do. I was hoping for one of two things: they make it to the NLCS, get all the fans hopes up, then crap out '03 style, or, get swept in the first round. It turns out they didn't need Steve Bartman. We were at Hooters when I found out they lost the series. I screamed pretty loud (I might have been a little drunk) and an alleged cubs fan behind me made a comment and of course, I put him in his place. I couldn't stop smiling for probably about 10 minutes. The cubs losing in the playoffs is almost as good as the Cardinals winning in the playoffs. 99 years and counting. I can't wait for next year.

There's growth!

Before I left for Mizzou Friday, I made sure to give my future Christmas tree plenty of water, and it helped! When I checked it out today to give it the daily squirt of water, I noticed the first sprout! I honestly didn't think this thing would grow at all; that's about half the reason why I'm so excited. I'm also pretty excited that I can actually grow something. You don't even wanna see what my Chia head is looking like right now.

We Want the Funk

This commercial kills me. I absolutely LOVE it! There's just something about those dorky little kids, their awful dance moves, and how small their huge backpacks make them look. Just wanted to share.

The Cardinals <3 me

I am a woman of many mediums. I am in the current issue of the Mizzou Alumni magazine (running live truck, I look very sad, but it's probably because I'm running live truck). I am in the background of many newscasts. Here's an example. And now I can add the internet to my portfolio. I'M ON THE CARDINALS WEBSITE!!! I feel so famous. Is that sad? Who cares. I'm in a picture with one of my BFFs. You should check it out. I don't know how long it will be up there, so do it NOW! I look like a huge dork compared to the little kid that's next to me, but oh well. I know you're jealous :)

Oh, Christmas Tree

Christmas is three months and a day away. That's a little far to start preparing for the holiday season, but I have one little thing I'm starting now to get ready for then. While shopping at Michael's with Mommy this weekend I found a "Christmas Tree Kit" for $1. So I said, What the heck?! and got it. So I started my Christmas tree, and I'm sooo excited. I've never had a real Christmas tree before so if this thing actually grows it will be my very first one. As you'll be able to tell from the picture it just might grow into the most pathetic little thing ever, but I will be so incredibly proud of it. Below is a picture of Day 1. Hopefully I'll see some signs of life soon.

The day has come

Go Brewers.

Them other drinks, they don't taste quite like that

Only in Nebraska

From time to time I will share interesting stories I find on the wires while I'm at work. There's a lot of weird people out there and a lot of crazy things going on. Here's the first installment; a very interesting one from today...

DATE: Monday, September 17, 2007
SOURCE: KMTV/CBS/Omaha, NE

INFORMATION:
God is getting sued by a Nebraska state senator.

Senator Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit in the Douglas County District Court last week.
In the suit, Chambers claims God has made terroristic threats, caused horrific hurricanes and terrifying tornadoes resulting in widespread death.
He even accuses God of laughing when those things happen.
So he's seeking a permanent injunction against God.
The self-proclaimed agnostic said he filed the lawsuit to make a point that not every mistake has a remedy in court.
He noted a recent federal lawsuit filed against a state judge as an example.
In that suit, a 24-year-old woman said a judge violated her free speech rights when he banned the words, "rape" and "victim" in the trial of Pamir Safi.