Three Things to Do to Kill Time

Since my lazy ass was laid off for nearly four months, I became an expert on killing time. So, here are three things I used to get me through my unfortunate unemployment (keep in mind -- at least you‘re still getting paid):

1. Join Netflix -- Two things we both love -- movies and mail. This way you get the best of both worlds every couple days. Though I rarely use Netflix for movies anymore, it’s still a great deal and it’ll save you a boatload of money on DVDs. I know you and I used to just buy them like packs of gum, but this way you shouldn’t have to. However, the first thing you should have in your Netflix Queue are the first two seasons of Battlestar Galactica (the second half of season two comes out in September). It’s tied with Lost and 24 as the best show on television. No. I’m not kidding.

2. Buy a PS2. With all the money you’re going to save on DVDs, you can easily afford the hundred bucks or so the system is going for now. Plus, the best thing about getting a PS2 now, is that you have an entire backlog of titles that run for $20 or less including Final Fantasy X & X-2, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Quest (formerly known as Dragon Warrior), God of War, and the Sly Cooper Series. If you play those games to their full potential, they should get you through a month or two -- long enough for the Nintendo Wii to completely take over your life.

3. And finally -- walk Maddux. He’s got that look in his eye.