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"... and Australia is still like, WTF mate?"
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Tuesday, December 30, 2003
Playing temporarily: Papa Roach, Between Angels and Insects
Playing currently: Seether, Gasoline
If you could see me, you would behold the face of boredom. Sure, I could go finish up my paper journal, start one of the multiple books I have waiting, even play some wonderful computer game... but I don't want to do all that, and what I want to do is not not a possibility for about two more weeks. Damn the dilation of unoccupied time. Damn it to hell.
Post-format, at least this computer only sucks, instead of sucking hardcore like it did a few hours ago. Dell techs are very nice, so long as you have twenty minutes to wait on hold every time they transfer you to another department. Now all Mom needs is a burner for backing up crap and some RAM so the computer is worth fixing, and I'll format it every week if she wants.
Going to make some calls regarding the plans for tomorrow... =D
"...when I was 18... it was a very good year..."
Playing currently: Seether, Gasoline
If you could see me, you would behold the face of boredom. Sure, I could go finish up my paper journal, start one of the multiple books I have waiting, even play some wonderful computer game... but I don't want to do all that, and what I want to do is not not a possibility for about two more weeks. Damn the dilation of unoccupied time. Damn it to hell.
Post-format, at least this computer only sucks, instead of sucking hardcore like it did a few hours ago. Dell techs are very nice, so long as you have twenty minutes to wait on hold every time they transfer you to another department.
Going to make some calls regarding the plans for tomorrow... =D
"...when I was 18... it was a very good year..."
Saturday, December 27, 2003
Recently playing:
Usher, You Don't Have To Call
Snoop Dogg feat. Pharell, Beautiful
P. Diddy, I Need a Girl Part 2
Jay-Z and Beyonce, '03 Bonnie and Clyde
Feeling a little down, being alone and planless for my birthday. Not that that's particularly new to me, but this is a special case. I was between getting Bend It Like Beckham and Terminator 3 tonight, and I figured I was ok for a chick-flick-ish movie (and have you seen Kiera Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean?).
However, I forgot which one I got, so I was all set for some Ah-nold kicking ass and causing large explosions, but instead got teenage female angst over family, friends, and relationships. Needless to say, macho dude Tom is still somewhere in hiding, and vulnerable sensitive Tom is depressed over the lack of company. Being as how this is Centreville, agricultural center and sleepy small town extraordinaire, it doesn't look as if I'll find respite either. Sigh.
If I think any more about this, the risk of slipping into a blue funk becomes considerable. I'd better go blow stuff up and pump iron or something.
Usher, You Don't Have To Call
Snoop Dogg feat. Pharell, Beautiful
P. Diddy, I Need a Girl Part 2
Jay-Z and Beyonce, '03 Bonnie and Clyde
Feeling a little down, being alone and planless for my birthday. Not that that's particularly new to me, but this is a special case. I was between getting Bend It Like Beckham and Terminator 3 tonight, and I figured I was ok for a chick-flick-ish movie (and have you seen Kiera Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean?).
However, I forgot which one I got, so I was all set for some Ah-nold kicking ass and causing large explosions, but instead got teenage female angst over family, friends, and relationships. Needless to say, macho dude Tom is still somewhere in hiding, and vulnerable sensitive Tom is depressed over the lack of company. Being as how this is Centreville, agricultural center and sleepy small town extraordinaire, it doesn't look as if I'll find respite either. Sigh.
If I think any more about this, the risk of slipping into a blue funk becomes considerable. I'd better go blow stuff up and pump iron or something.
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Now playing: Good Charlotte, Girls and Boys
Aha, updated on Penny Arcade!
Girls don't like boys
Girls like cars and money...
=P
Aha, updated on Penny Arcade!
Girls don't like boys
Girls like cars and money...
=P
You know it's bad when I'm getting tired of video games. My music collection is reasonably organized, and there isn't much more I can do with it on the POS computer I have to work with until mine gets fixed. This means that all the computer games I was going to try during break are out as well. Game development on the 89 isn't getting anywhere fast, mainly because I have hit a thorough lack of inspiration - call it programmer's block - that is probably related to the video game overuse. I've ripped through at least five books since I hit the library last week, and the remaining few are most certainly quaking in fear. I've even restarted that written journal, and I still find myself with a ridiculous abundance of time. It's getting to the point that, despite the sad download times this computer suffers from, I'm tempted to get caught up on all the old webcomics...
Incidentally, all I really want to do is go hang out with friends, and that seems to be the hardest thing to do so far. Damn being in the middle of nowhere!
Incidentally, all I really want to do is go hang out with friends, and that seems to be the hardest thing to do so far. Damn being in the middle of nowhere!
Monday, December 22, 2003
Now playing: Linkin Park, Numb
So I've decided once again that uncertainty and confusion are the inevitable results of being around women. I have to say, I've had more clear thoughts on that subject lately than is usual for me, but I have yet to find a definite course of action that appeals to me, and until then I will likely continue to weigh all the different possibilities against each other... and get nowhere. More on this subject if I figure anything out, which - given all the time I spend thinking about it - had better be soon.
Vacation has been more relaxing than I give it credit for; I've had a good time seeing friends I haven't seen enough during the semester, gotten more sleep than one would think possible (thanks to lovely drugs which aren't making me better, either), and spent plenty of quality time with the good ol' video games. It still isn't the same, being alone or just with parents most of the time, but not having to conform to any sort of schedule is positively glorious. I only hope I can spend as much time hanging out with friends during the rest of my time off as I have so far, if not more... damn this living in the middle of nowhereish.
That said, I'm seriously considering a major cutback in gaming this coming semester, no matter what fourth class I get into. I got into the gym this year, but it wasn't good enough, particularly since I've been sick. My current attitude says damn the sickness, a little coughing won't stop me from hitting some weights... the aerobics will come in time. I've already proven that I can, so it's time for a little change and commitment. The only obstacle is this damn lung thing, which is far too well entrenched for my liking; I grant that my next doctor's visit is still a few days away, but the doctor suggested I would feel "like a million bucks," and so far I'm feeling about $22.50.
Anyway, those are the random thoughts of the day. I think I'm starting a paper journal again - i.e. somewhere I don't have to worry about everyone reading my deepest darkest secrets ;) In that case, I may come up with something intelligent to say, rather than this themeless collection of scraps floating about my consciousness. As always, life continues...
Happy Hanuramakwanzmas to all, and to all a good night.
So I've decided once again that uncertainty and confusion are the inevitable results of being around women. I have to say, I've had more clear thoughts on that subject lately than is usual for me, but I have yet to find a definite course of action that appeals to me, and until then I will likely continue to weigh all the different possibilities against each other... and get nowhere. More on this subject if I figure anything out, which - given all the time I spend thinking about it - had better be soon.
Vacation has been more relaxing than I give it credit for; I've had a good time seeing friends I haven't seen enough during the semester, gotten more sleep than one would think possible (thanks to lovely drugs which aren't making me better, either), and spent plenty of quality time with the good ol' video games. It still isn't the same, being alone or just with parents most of the time, but not having to conform to any sort of schedule is positively glorious. I only hope I can spend as much time hanging out with friends during the rest of my time off as I have so far, if not more... damn this living in the middle of nowhereish.
That said, I'm seriously considering a major cutback in gaming this coming semester, no matter what fourth class I get into. I got into the gym this year, but it wasn't good enough, particularly since I've been sick. My current attitude says damn the sickness, a little coughing won't stop me from hitting some weights... the aerobics will come in time. I've already proven that I can, so it's time for a little change and commitment. The only obstacle is this damn lung thing, which is far too well entrenched for my liking; I grant that my next doctor's visit is still a few days away, but the doctor suggested I would feel "like a million bucks," and so far I'm feeling about $22.50.
Anyway, those are the random thoughts of the day. I think I'm starting a paper journal again - i.e. somewhere I don't have to worry about everyone reading my deepest darkest secrets ;) In that case, I may come up with something intelligent to say, rather than this themeless collection of scraps floating about my consciousness. As always, life continues...
Happy Hanuramakwanzmas to all, and to all a good night.
Friday, December 12, 2003
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
Best new instrumental: Clubbed to Death, by I have no idea who. It alternates between a very nice piano piece, reminiscent of the piano in that hidden track on Mad Season, and ultra-cool piano and strings to an awesome beat with wierd electronic musical noises. The ultimate I'm-supercool-get-in-my-way-and-I'll-kick-your-ass-but-I'm-still-sensitive-on-the-inside piece. Anyone have any idea who did this, please clue me in.
In nonmusical life, well... it goes on. Things aren't perfect; still some drama here and there, but nothing is ever perfect. Going home in a few days is both a relief and somewhat frightening, as this means I will sleep more than I ever wanted to but I have to both clean my room and move most of my stuff. Again. And I have gotten tired of moving. I think I've been tired of moving since I was 8. Now I move at least 8 times a year. Meh.
Anyway, lab reports don't do themselves, or they would have been turned in long ago. In raw terms, I give myself something like 9 hours to do this. Which means if I had gotten on it ASAP, even just today, I'd have them done already. Comforting. Thusly, I go to do my final labors of the semester, and garner whatever remains of the sleeping hours. Finals, pah - it's the damn projects.
In nonmusical life, well... it goes on. Things aren't perfect; still some drama here and there, but nothing is ever perfect. Going home in a few days is both a relief and somewhat frightening, as this means I will sleep more than I ever wanted to but I have to both clean my room and move most of my stuff. Again. And I have gotten tired of moving. I think I've been tired of moving since I was 8. Now I move at least 8 times a year. Meh.
Anyway, lab reports don't do themselves, or they would have been turned in long ago. In raw terms, I give myself something like 9 hours to do this. Which means if I had gotten on it ASAP, even just today, I'd have them done already. Comforting. Thusly, I go to do my final labors of the semester, and garner whatever remains of the sleeping hours. Finals, pah - it's the damn projects.
Sunday, December 07, 2003
I have a recent infatuation with rap. It all started with the latest Outkast CD I bought, which has Hey Ya and The Way You Move (our current suite theme song). Further, a friend has blubster, which apparently isn't blocked on campus, so he has appropriated for general enjoyment a couple of songs which I have subsequently become thoroughly attached to. Among them: Sean Paul, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg... and a lot of Beyonce. Maybe she isn't exactly what one would call hardcore rap, but she has a nice voice that goes well with Jay-Z (hence why I have '03 Bonnie and Clyde stuck in my head) and, to be honest - have you SEEN her? [ogles]
Anyway, I have always liked rap and/or party music, but the recent rash of songs have had particularly high play on my mp3 player. Not that I'm going to start wearing my hat sideways and get me some Tims, but I enjoy at least wishing I had a party at which to play the songs. Ah well, there's always next semester...
Anyway, I have always liked rap and/or party music, but the recent rash of songs have had particularly high play on my mp3 player. Not that I'm going to start wearing my hat sideways and get me some Tims, but I enjoy at least wishing I had a party at which to play the songs. Ah well, there's always next semester...
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