Well, let's just get down to business.
First, I hate the Spurs. I said I wanted Finley to go there, and he did. But I didn't want Nick Van Exel to go there. I wanted him to be a Maverick. Now I have no choice but to jinx the defending champ and say they'll run away with the West.
Yao got a contract extension, so there goes every teams' "soggy dream" and plans to get under the cap.
3 classes today. EE316 (Digital Logic Systems) is going to be do or die. It's self-paced, so I'm either going to do all of the work in the next month, or I'm going to procrastinate like always and make things hard towards the end of the semester.
CS 337 (Theories in Programming) is huge! Well over 100 people. It's not the biggest class I've ever had, (EE 306 was about 480) but it is nice. I can sit in the back of the auditorium and sleep. Awesome!
SPN 312K (Third Semester Spanish) isn't as nice as I would have hoped. It's a small class in a room without air conditioning. But, there are some really cute chics in there. Yea!
Oh, my name was read on Attack of the Show again yesterday! My parents watch it now because I forced them to watch it while I was home, and my mom recognized my screen name. So my Dad called and was like, "Yea! Cool!" At least Sarah said it right this time. (It's F Bomb Andy, not F Bomb Bandy.)
I have just one class tomorrow. CS 349 (Contemporary Issues in Computer Science) might be OK, as long as I don't have to do a ton of reading. I'm sure I will.
Baby, I'm going to make you healthier, more cheerful, stronger, more beautiful, and sleepy, all in an hour.
Wednesday, August 31
Tuesday, August 30
562
Well, school starts on Wednesday. I had to change my schedule, but it worked out for the better. CS 337 is only offered from 3 - 4, so I couldn't avoid being on campus during the afternoon. This also allowed me to drop my 10 -11 class, so I don't have to wake up as early. Well, except for Wednesdays. I scheduled my French Horn lessons for 9:30, so I'll have to wake up early. I'll have a 2 hour lunch break on Monday, Wedneday, and Friday. I'm done at 2 on Tuesday and 12:30 on Thursday.
Overall, I think it's nice. I like have a long lunch break. And if I can't make lunch last 2 hours, then I can do homework or something. I'm sure I'll have some days where I don't eat lunch and instead have a power bar and play basketball or work out. I'll still be home before 5, so I'll be able to watch Attack of the Show like always. I don't have to wake up until 9 on 4 days, so I can stay up until 1 and still get 8 hours of sleep. That's awesome!
I looked at what all I have left to take before I graduate, and it's not much. I'm still going to be set back by a semester or two because of damn electrical engineering, but I guess it's OK. If EE offered a minor, I would have it. Oooh, I should talk to an advisor and see if I can make that my science area. If I can, then that'll be great. If not, then I have 8 hours of physics done, so that will be my back up.
I still have to do some research on receivers with up-conversion and subs. I'm going to piece together a home entertainment system for Brandon. Man is already talking about buying a house. Ladies, you should really set your sights on him.
Also, I created my first mIRC script. I plan on making more.
I'm also going to learn about networking. Considering what all I have learned in CS 336 and PHL 313K, I should be able to comprehend concepts fairly easily.
Alright, that's all I have for now. I'll try to post on a daily basis again soon.
Oh, in response to Rowdielou's comment on the previous post:
I hope I do create something with that type of impact. I'm completely serious when I say I want to change the world. I just have this feeling that one day, I'll come up with a great idea. I've had that feeling for years now. But I'm lazy.
The one thing that still scares me a little bit, and I've mentioned this once to somebody, is that when I try to picture myself in 5 years, I can't. Most people can, but I see nothing. So if I'm going to have an impact, it better be soon.
Overall, I think it's nice. I like have a long lunch break. And if I can't make lunch last 2 hours, then I can do homework or something. I'm sure I'll have some days where I don't eat lunch and instead have a power bar and play basketball or work out. I'll still be home before 5, so I'll be able to watch Attack of the Show like always. I don't have to wake up until 9 on 4 days, so I can stay up until 1 and still get 8 hours of sleep. That's awesome!
I looked at what all I have left to take before I graduate, and it's not much. I'm still going to be set back by a semester or two because of damn electrical engineering, but I guess it's OK. If EE offered a minor, I would have it. Oooh, I should talk to an advisor and see if I can make that my science area. If I can, then that'll be great. If not, then I have 8 hours of physics done, so that will be my back up.
I still have to do some research on receivers with up-conversion and subs. I'm going to piece together a home entertainment system for Brandon. Man is already talking about buying a house. Ladies, you should really set your sights on him.
Also, I created my first mIRC script. I plan on making more.
I'm also going to learn about networking. Considering what all I have learned in CS 336 and PHL 313K, I should be able to comprehend concepts fairly easily.
Alright, that's all I have for now. I'll try to post on a daily basis again soon.
Oh, in response to Rowdielou's comment on the previous post:
I hope I do create something with that type of impact. I'm completely serious when I say I want to change the world. I just have this feeling that one day, I'll come up with a great idea. I've had that feeling for years now. But I'm lazy.
The one thing that still scares me a little bit, and I've mentioned this once to somebody, is that when I try to picture myself in 5 years, I can't. Most people can, but I see nothing. So if I'm going to have an impact, it better be soon.
Sunday, August 28
561
I was in the car with Brandon, finally on my way back home, and we had an interesting conversation about traits that we inherit and characteristics that we learn.
When I analyze both of my parents, I can see what I've inherited from each. I have the natural kindness of my father. I have his martyr complex, only mine is a bit worse. I share his occasional desire to be alone. But, I have the quiet attitude of my mother. I am introverted just like her.
Characteristics or reactions that I've picked up start with my ability to tune someone out if they just keep repeating the same thing, or if they aren't open-minded. Instead of calling someone a 'moron' to their face, I'll wait until I'm alone. If I feel like someone doesn't care about me, I can easily stop caring about them.
I was with my dad and he talked about me while I was sitting next to him. He pointed out that I've picked up qualities from both my brother and my sister, but more from my sister. The one thing that he said that I cannot disagree with was his statement, "You can't get him to do something he doesn't want to, and he knows exactly what he wants."
I am very self-destructive. I tend to criticize myself more than I should. I stress myself out to the point that I'll need someone to take me to the ER. When I'm mad at someone, my first instinct is to punch something inanimate. I have the scars to show. When I don't have control over something, I ask myself why I don't.
I have a cousin who joined the Marines a while back. He's going to be shipped out on Sept. 5th. He's 20. He says that there's just nothing for him at home. He's younger than me, but he's about to do things that I would be too scared to do. And this is where I just don't know what to think. Yes, I'm about to get a Computer Science degree. He's about to be part of a war. And while both are admirable in their own ways, I feel like he's accomplishing more than I ever could.
I'm losing contact with people I've considered 'true friends.' I see people I knew years ago and realize that I don't know them anymore. And I can't do anything about it except blame myself for it.
Ugh. I'm going to sleep.
When I analyze both of my parents, I can see what I've inherited from each. I have the natural kindness of my father. I have his martyr complex, only mine is a bit worse. I share his occasional desire to be alone. But, I have the quiet attitude of my mother. I am introverted just like her.
Characteristics or reactions that I've picked up start with my ability to tune someone out if they just keep repeating the same thing, or if they aren't open-minded. Instead of calling someone a 'moron' to their face, I'll wait until I'm alone. If I feel like someone doesn't care about me, I can easily stop caring about them.
I was with my dad and he talked about me while I was sitting next to him. He pointed out that I've picked up qualities from both my brother and my sister, but more from my sister. The one thing that he said that I cannot disagree with was his statement, "You can't get him to do something he doesn't want to, and he knows exactly what he wants."
I am very self-destructive. I tend to criticize myself more than I should. I stress myself out to the point that I'll need someone to take me to the ER. When I'm mad at someone, my first instinct is to punch something inanimate. I have the scars to show. When I don't have control over something, I ask myself why I don't.
I have a cousin who joined the Marines a while back. He's going to be shipped out on Sept. 5th. He's 20. He says that there's just nothing for him at home. He's younger than me, but he's about to do things that I would be too scared to do. And this is where I just don't know what to think. Yes, I'm about to get a Computer Science degree. He's about to be part of a war. And while both are admirable in their own ways, I feel like he's accomplishing more than I ever could.
I'm losing contact with people I've considered 'true friends.' I see people I knew years ago and realize that I don't know them anymore. And I can't do anything about it except blame myself for it.
Ugh. I'm going to sleep.
Wednesday, August 24
560
This is really odd.
So back in March, I mentioned my use of AXE Shower Gel. Today, I got an email from someone who works at AXE. It says something about thanking me for mentioning it on my blog. They also want to send products to me before they become available in stores. I've done a ton of research to see if this is legit or not, and I haven't found anything discouraging. Very cool.
I don't think I did anything today. My dad and I relived the old days by playing some old video games. Very fun.
I'm not sure what the plans are for tomorrow. I know I'm having lunch at Joe's Crab Shack. I think I might go watch Brandon play basketball. Otherwise, I'm going to relax some more.
Once again, if you want Gmail, let me know. I really want to get people on Google's IM client.
Milk chugging! Oh come on MLB, lighten up! In fact, these contests would probably bring better ratings if you placed them during the 7th Inning Stretch!
Oh, and if you didn't know, the NBDL is putting new teams in Fort Worth and Austin. I don't know what the mascot is for Fort Worth, but I know the team from Austin will be the Toros. I'm real excited about this.
I read some stuff last night and it almost inspired me to write a short story on here. But, I didn't. Original ideas aren't flowing, and I want to put more effort into it than just one post.
I had a very pleasant dream last night. I remember there being rifles, people to shoot at, and some chic helping me shoot them. A very cute chic. She might have been hot...
Alright. I'm going to get some sleep now. I hope I get at least one more dream like that last one.
So back in March, I mentioned my use of AXE Shower Gel. Today, I got an email from someone who works at AXE. It says something about thanking me for mentioning it on my blog. They also want to send products to me before they become available in stores. I've done a ton of research to see if this is legit or not, and I haven't found anything discouraging. Very cool.
I don't think I did anything today. My dad and I relived the old days by playing some old video games. Very fun.
I'm not sure what the plans are for tomorrow. I know I'm having lunch at Joe's Crab Shack. I think I might go watch Brandon play basketball. Otherwise, I'm going to relax some more.
Once again, if you want Gmail, let me know. I really want to get people on Google's IM client.
Milk chugging! Oh come on MLB, lighten up! In fact, these contests would probably bring better ratings if you placed them during the 7th Inning Stretch!
Oh, and if you didn't know, the NBDL is putting new teams in Fort Worth and Austin. I don't know what the mascot is for Fort Worth, but I know the team from Austin will be the Toros. I'm real excited about this.
I read some stuff last night and it almost inspired me to write a short story on here. But, I didn't. Original ideas aren't flowing, and I want to put more effort into it than just one post.
I had a very pleasant dream last night. I remember there being rifles, people to shoot at, and some chic helping me shoot them. A very cute chic. She might have been hot...
Alright. I'm going to get some sleep now. I hope I get at least one more dream like that last one.
Tuesday, August 23
559
Well, I just downloaded Google's new IM client. It's very simple with the appearance. I'm liking it so far. Not only does it just handle IMs, it also does VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) communication. If you have a mic and speakers, you're set.
So please, I need more contacts on my list. If you don't have Gmail, let me know and I'll send you an invite. 2.5GBs of storage and 10MB attachments allowed!
I got my hair fixed up today. Put in some reddish-copper color. I also had to buy new earphones since my mom's little dog chewed on my iPod earphones. I hate that dog. But the new earphones are pretty good. The frequency response is better than I could imagine.
Maybe I'll post more in just a bit.
So please, I need more contacts on my list. If you don't have Gmail, let me know and I'll send you an invite. 2.5GBs of storage and 10MB attachments allowed!
I got my hair fixed up today. Put in some reddish-copper color. I also had to buy new earphones since my mom's little dog chewed on my iPod earphones. I hate that dog. But the new earphones are pretty good. The frequency response is better than I could imagine.
Maybe I'll post more in just a bit.
Monday, August 22
558
Ugh. I turned on the Alternative Digital Music channel that's part of my parent's cable plan, and they're playing a song I have memories attached to. Wheatus' Teenage Dirtbag. The song sucks. But someone I knew liked it. Oh well.
Blogger has a new feature that puts word verification before someone can post a comment. I won't turn this on until I have to. The second I get SPAM comments, I'm flipping the switch.
I'm getting another haircut tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm also getting some color put in. It's going to be winter soon, so I think I'm going to go with red. I keep telling my mom that I'm going to put in platinum, but it's just to freak her out.
I need to upgrade my computer. I'm just going to look at getting a new processor and a new video card. I'll probably have to get a USB TV Tuner thinger, but that won't be too bad. The problem is picking the parts. I could go to Fry's, but they didn't have what I wanted last time I checked. Looks like it'll be all online.
I'm about ready to head back to Austin. I've enjoyed my time here, but I'm missing my room. I miss the convenience of having a Racetrac within walking distance. And apparently my nephew has been calling out my name ever since I left.
I guess this has been a vaction. I haven't worried about school or anything. But I can't say my stress level is down. I know that when I get back, I'll have a few days to adjust and then get back into 'school' shape.
I've decided that starting in September, I'm going to cut sodas out of my diet and exercise more. While I can play basketball for hours on end, I know that I'm not at my peak physical condition. If I improve my health, I'll improve my game on the court.
Either way, that's all I can think of for now. Or, all I want to write.
Blogger has a new feature that puts word verification before someone can post a comment. I won't turn this on until I have to. The second I get SPAM comments, I'm flipping the switch.
I'm getting another haircut tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm also getting some color put in. It's going to be winter soon, so I think I'm going to go with red. I keep telling my mom that I'm going to put in platinum, but it's just to freak her out.
I need to upgrade my computer. I'm just going to look at getting a new processor and a new video card. I'll probably have to get a USB TV Tuner thinger, but that won't be too bad. The problem is picking the parts. I could go to Fry's, but they didn't have what I wanted last time I checked. Looks like it'll be all online.
I'm about ready to head back to Austin. I've enjoyed my time here, but I'm missing my room. I miss the convenience of having a Racetrac within walking distance. And apparently my nephew has been calling out my name ever since I left.
I guess this has been a vaction. I haven't worried about school or anything. But I can't say my stress level is down. I know that when I get back, I'll have a few days to adjust and then get back into 'school' shape.
I've decided that starting in September, I'm going to cut sodas out of my diet and exercise more. While I can play basketball for hours on end, I know that I'm not at my peak physical condition. If I improve my health, I'll improve my game on the court.
Either way, that's all I can think of for now. Or, all I want to write.
Sunday, August 21
557
Big thanks to Brandon for taking me out and showing me a good time. Honestly, if I were in Austin, I would have stayed home and worked online.
Things went well. Met up with Krista and Lish, went to the Manhattan Bar, and just hung out there. A bit loud for my taste, and a bit crowded. It was cool though.
I don't feel any different. And I guess that's to be expected.
I still have another 3 hours of being awake. I don't know what to do to kill the time.
"I dare you to make less sense." - Dean Venture
Things went well. Met up with Krista and Lish, went to the Manhattan Bar, and just hung out there. A bit loud for my taste, and a bit crowded. It was cool though.
I don't feel any different. And I guess that's to be expected.
I still have another 3 hours of being awake. I don't know what to do to kill the time.
"I dare you to make less sense." - Dean Venture
Thursday, August 18
556
Well, my last day with an excuse to not buy alcohol is here. In less than 24 hours, nothing will be between myself and a bottle of Paulaner.
As I look back on the past 20 years and 364 days, I realize that up until now, every day has been the exact same. Wake up, do some stuff, eat some food, go to sleep. I've wasted so much time doing nothing, or meaningless activities. I've met people that I don't even speak to anymore. People from high school or my first 2 years here at UT. I've learned things that I will forget over the next year. I have not accomplished enough yet.
While most people look forward to being 21, I do not. The prospect of buying alcohol whenever one feels like might be exciting for most, but not for me. I could care less right now about buying a 40 or a bottle of Malibu Rum.
I wish I could skip 21, 22, 23, and 24. I want to be 25. I want to have my degree and a job. I want my own place and my own car. A Computer Science degree. Some software company. A nice apartment like this one. I don't know what type of car I want. I'm the type of person who would choose a nice apartment and a decent car over a decent apartment and a nice car.
I imagine walking downtown on a cold night with a nice black leather jacket (3/4 length) and stopping inside a bar for a quick drink. Then walking up to my apartment and unlocking the door. Next, I would sit on my couch and turn on some ESPN. There, I would pull out a laptop and do all of my usual online stuff. You know, post on the blog, check the email, check the news, and get on some sort of IM. Unless I'm married by that age. Then it'll be more like walk home, unlock the door, find my wife wearing some nice lingerie, and so on.
But I can't do all of that at 21. Not right now at least. My degree is going to take another year at the least. I'll have to pay back college loans before I can get a fancy apartment in a great location. Things aren't in place yet.
Unless I find a cute, rich chic, I'll have to wait a few years. So what do I care about being 21? I'd much rather be 25.
As I look back on the past 20 years and 364 days, I realize that up until now, every day has been the exact same. Wake up, do some stuff, eat some food, go to sleep. I've wasted so much time doing nothing, or meaningless activities. I've met people that I don't even speak to anymore. People from high school or my first 2 years here at UT. I've learned things that I will forget over the next year. I have not accomplished enough yet.
While most people look forward to being 21, I do not. The prospect of buying alcohol whenever one feels like might be exciting for most, but not for me. I could care less right now about buying a 40 or a bottle of Malibu Rum.
I wish I could skip 21, 22, 23, and 24. I want to be 25. I want to have my degree and a job. I want my own place and my own car. A Computer Science degree. Some software company. A nice apartment like this one. I don't know what type of car I want. I'm the type of person who would choose a nice apartment and a decent car over a decent apartment and a nice car.
I imagine walking downtown on a cold night with a nice black leather jacket (3/4 length) and stopping inside a bar for a quick drink. Then walking up to my apartment and unlocking the door. Next, I would sit on my couch and turn on some ESPN. There, I would pull out a laptop and do all of my usual online stuff. You know, post on the blog, check the email, check the news, and get on some sort of IM. Unless I'm married by that age. Then it'll be more like walk home, unlock the door, find my wife wearing some nice lingerie, and so on.
But I can't do all of that at 21. Not right now at least. My degree is going to take another year at the least. I'll have to pay back college loans before I can get a fancy apartment in a great location. Things aren't in place yet.
Unless I find a cute, rich chic, I'll have to wait a few years. So what do I care about being 21? I'd much rather be 25.
Tuesday, August 16
555
Yea, today was OK. Nothing new.
I bought my dad a PSOne. We were at Gamestop and I know my dad gets bored sometimes. So, I saw one and decided, "What the hell?"
I spilled some spaghetti sauce onto my favorite pants. Damn.
Sorry. No new links today.
According to Marc Stein, of ass-like quality, it's been said that Finley will go to Miami, Detroit, Phoenix, or San Antonio. Considering I hate Michael Finley so much, I hope he goes to San Antonio. That way, wins over the Spurs will be twice as nice. The Mavs better beat the Spurs all 4 games in the regular season.
Alright, my headache is kicking in. Time to take some Tylenol.
I bought my dad a PSOne. We were at Gamestop and I know my dad gets bored sometimes. So, I saw one and decided, "What the hell?"
I spilled some spaghetti sauce onto my favorite pants. Damn.
Sorry. No new links today.
According to Marc Stein, of ass-like quality, it's been said that Finley will go to Miami, Detroit, Phoenix, or San Antonio. Considering I hate Michael Finley so much, I hope he goes to San Antonio. That way, wins over the Spurs will be twice as nice. The Mavs better beat the Spurs all 4 games in the regular season.
Alright, my headache is kicking in. Time to take some Tylenol.
Monday, August 15
554
Well, I just got online and checked the usual news sources.
Wooooo! No more Michael Finley! Woooo!
Yea, I know Brandon will be pissed because I did that, but oh well. He needed to go. Overpaid and old. That's business.
Nothing happened today either. Now that I think about it, I really didn't get anything done. Watched Attack of the Show like I do every weekday. I didn't do anything else. I'm boring.
Imagine the faces on those kids!
I don't care, I'm still not buying one.
Good to know if you're a Windows person.
Other than those, I don't have much. Hope everyone has a good night. If there's any requests out there, let me know.
Wooooo! No more Michael Finley! Woooo!
Yea, I know Brandon will be pissed because I did that, but oh well. He needed to go. Overpaid and old. That's business.
Nothing happened today either. Now that I think about it, I really didn't get anything done. Watched Attack of the Show like I do every weekday. I didn't do anything else. I'm boring.
Imagine the faces on those kids!
I don't care, I'm still not buying one.
Good to know if you're a Windows person.
Other than those, I don't have much. Hope everyone has a good night. If there's any requests out there, let me know.
Sunday, August 14
553
Another fun-filled Sunday!
Woke up at about 1PM and did the usual morning routine. I actually ate cereal today, milk and all. And then I got the call for some basketball. It was just my bro, Brandon, and I, but that's more than enough for an entertaining game. We all won a game. There were some arm slaps and such. No one ended up bloody or with a broken bone, so it was alright.
My bro and his wife left for Austin at 5:30PM or so. Then it was just my parents and myself. My mom likes to watch Six Feet Under, and it was OK. This is supposed to be its last season and I can see why. We also watched that Roast of Pam Anderson. It was funny, but it could have been better. And whatever she was wearing wasn't leaving anything to the imagination. Then again, she did pose in Playboy, so I guess it's nothing new. Fun to stare at though.
No news is good news.
I've already determined that I'm going to see all of my doctors when I get back to Austin. I'm getting migraines now and that's new for me. I also need to get my index finger checked out. I jammed it on Friday and it's been swollen since. I can still move it but something doesn't feel right.
Not going to sign onto AIM tonight. I just don't feel like it. This is my time off and besides, I don't talk to anyone anyway. The people who read this know I'm in town, and those are the same people I'll try to hang out with while I'm here. Good enough for me.
Thought about visiting the ol' high school. I haven't decided if that would be fun or embarassing. There are a few teachers I want to see. Everyone who was a freshman when I was a senior has already graduated, so I don't have to worry about getting recognized by some student. Unless it's a younger sibling or whatever.
School starts Monday around here. I remember hating it when someone would ask me if I was happy that school was starting. Now that I'm in college, I want to go around asking kids, "Hey, are you happy to go back to school? Better go to sleep now."
That reminds me. The first day of school is the best and the worst at the same time. It's the best because everything is new and you have an excuse for showing up to class late. It's also easier to meet people on the first day. The bad thing is that you stay up late all summer and it throws off your sleeping schedule. When I was in high school, I would stay up until 4AM every night during the summer. Then school starts (or for me, band practice) and you have to wake up at 6AM. It's a tough transition.
Ugh, the weekend before sucks too. All of the kids go to the mall and try to find clothes and such. We have a crappy mall and I bet it was packed today. I'm not going to the mall for a while. And when I do, it'll be while school is in session. I really don't want to be recognized while I'm here. I don't need one of my exes spotting me and trying to catch up. Well, maybe one.
Crap. I have to get an outfit for when I go out on Saturday. I didn't bring any fancy clothes. Not even a button up shirt. I'll have to figure something out.
Alright, I could write more, but I have a killer pain in the back of my neck. I'm going to lay down and see what's on the cable.
Woke up at about 1PM and did the usual morning routine. I actually ate cereal today, milk and all. And then I got the call for some basketball. It was just my bro, Brandon, and I, but that's more than enough for an entertaining game. We all won a game. There were some arm slaps and such. No one ended up bloody or with a broken bone, so it was alright.
My bro and his wife left for Austin at 5:30PM or so. Then it was just my parents and myself. My mom likes to watch Six Feet Under, and it was OK. This is supposed to be its last season and I can see why. We also watched that Roast of Pam Anderson. It was funny, but it could have been better. And whatever she was wearing wasn't leaving anything to the imagination. Then again, she did pose in Playboy, so I guess it's nothing new. Fun to stare at though.
No news is good news.
I've already determined that I'm going to see all of my doctors when I get back to Austin. I'm getting migraines now and that's new for me. I also need to get my index finger checked out. I jammed it on Friday and it's been swollen since. I can still move it but something doesn't feel right.
Not going to sign onto AIM tonight. I just don't feel like it. This is my time off and besides, I don't talk to anyone anyway. The people who read this know I'm in town, and those are the same people I'll try to hang out with while I'm here. Good enough for me.
Thought about visiting the ol' high school. I haven't decided if that would be fun or embarassing. There are a few teachers I want to see. Everyone who was a freshman when I was a senior has already graduated, so I don't have to worry about getting recognized by some student. Unless it's a younger sibling or whatever.
School starts Monday around here. I remember hating it when someone would ask me if I was happy that school was starting. Now that I'm in college, I want to go around asking kids, "Hey, are you happy to go back to school? Better go to sleep now."
That reminds me. The first day of school is the best and the worst at the same time. It's the best because everything is new and you have an excuse for showing up to class late. It's also easier to meet people on the first day. The bad thing is that you stay up late all summer and it throws off your sleeping schedule. When I was in high school, I would stay up until 4AM every night during the summer. Then school starts (or for me, band practice) and you have to wake up at 6AM. It's a tough transition.
Ugh, the weekend before sucks too. All of the kids go to the mall and try to find clothes and such. We have a crappy mall and I bet it was packed today. I'm not going to the mall for a while. And when I do, it'll be while school is in session. I really don't want to be recognized while I'm here. I don't need one of my exes spotting me and trying to catch up. Well, maybe one.
Crap. I have to get an outfit for when I go out on Saturday. I didn't bring any fancy clothes. Not even a button up shirt. I'll have to figure something out.
Alright, I could write more, but I have a killer pain in the back of my neck. I'm going to lay down and see what's on the cable.
Saturday, August 13
552
Got my haircut today. It's a little long on top, but that's fine since I'll get another haircut before I head back to Austin.I uploaded a pic, but I'm starting to hate the camera feature on my phone. Not the best quality.
F.L.C.L. is a great anime. I know, anime. On the Cartoon Network. But check it out and see for yourself. Very entertaining.
AC adapters from Radioshack suck! I got a multi-purpose adapter with a bunch of different plugs and it doesn't fit anything I have. That's a suck product.
Other than that, I don't have much else going on. I downloaded GAIM last night so I could at least be online with an away message. I've fixed up this computer a bit, but I have more work to do. My mom wants to get a new video card, maybe some more RAM, and I don't know what else. Gonna be fun.
F.L.C.L. is a great anime. I know, anime. On the Cartoon Network. But check it out and see for yourself. Very entertaining.
AC adapters from Radioshack suck! I got a multi-purpose adapter with a bunch of different plugs and it doesn't fit anything I have. That's a suck product.
Other than that, I don't have much else going on. I downloaded GAIM last night so I could at least be online with an away message. I've fixed up this computer a bit, but I have more work to do. My mom wants to get a new video card, maybe some more RAM, and I don't know what else. Gonna be fun.
Friday, August 12
551
Well, I made it to Dallas in one piece. The trip went well, but I didn't get much sleep last night. Oh, and I played basketball today. My elbow scrape still isn't healed, but oh well. I know, it's just a scrape. The problem is that it's on a joint, so everytime I bend my arm, the wound reopens. Yea, sucks. I played through, had some nice plays, but nothing spectacular. I think I'm going to play tomorrow. I just need to wash my basketball clothes and what not.
I'm also getting my haircut tomorrow. It's been about 6 weeks and it's getting real long. I don't like it. So, I figure I'll get a haircut this weekend, and during the weekend I leave I'll get my highlights. It's almost winter time, so I usually go with a dark red. I figure I'll do the same this year.
Ugh, I would be posting links and such, but I just spent a couple of hours working with this computer. My parents are exactly computer-literate, so I have to make things nice again.
By the way, whomever set up the cable for my parents is an idiot. It's not hard to plug things in. But apparently it was hard enough for that guy. "The ethernet card has been deleted from the system." Moron.
Well, the way the sleeping arrangements worked out is that I get the room with the computer. Awesome! This means I should be able to post like normal. And since there's a small stereo in here, I can listen to my music. If I don't have my music going, I can't sleep. Even when I stay the night at a friend's I have to bring my iPod Shuffle. And I can fall asleep to any type of music. Lately I've been on an Audioslave kick. I haven't listened to Radiohead in a long time. And Radiohead is much softer for sleeping and such. I don't know. Hell, I can even fall asleep while listening to Tool.
Otherwise, I don't have much else to report. Oh, wait, one more thing.
I hate Doug Christie, but whatever. I'm not the GM.
Oh, and about NBA trades. Sam Cassell is old, so anything where you get rid of him is a good trade. Abdur-Rahim is a good player, but Sacramento's window has been shut for a while and I don't see them making it out of the first round.
I don't like to toot my own horn, but read last year's summer analysis.
I'm also getting my haircut tomorrow. It's been about 6 weeks and it's getting real long. I don't like it. So, I figure I'll get a haircut this weekend, and during the weekend I leave I'll get my highlights. It's almost winter time, so I usually go with a dark red. I figure I'll do the same this year.
Ugh, I would be posting links and such, but I just spent a couple of hours working with this computer. My parents are exactly computer-literate, so I have to make things nice again.
By the way, whomever set up the cable for my parents is an idiot. It's not hard to plug things in. But apparently it was hard enough for that guy. "The ethernet card has been deleted from the system." Moron.
Well, the way the sleeping arrangements worked out is that I get the room with the computer. Awesome! This means I should be able to post like normal. And since there's a small stereo in here, I can listen to my music. If I don't have my music going, I can't sleep. Even when I stay the night at a friend's I have to bring my iPod Shuffle. And I can fall asleep to any type of music. Lately I've been on an Audioslave kick. I haven't listened to Radiohead in a long time. And Radiohead is much softer for sleeping and such. I don't know. Hell, I can even fall asleep while listening to Tool.
Otherwise, I don't have much else to report. Oh, wait, one more thing.
I hate Doug Christie, but whatever. I'm not the GM.
Oh, and about NBA trades. Sam Cassell is old, so anything where you get rid of him is a good trade. Abdur-Rahim is a good player, but Sacramento's window has been shut for a while and I don't see them making it out of the first round.
I don't like to toot my own horn, but read last year's summer analysis.
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Alright. One more post from my computer. Then I'm off to Dallas to spend a couple of weeks with family and friends.
What do they all have in common? Stare long enough, and you'll find out.
What every guy has probably already learned...
Some of these look cool, but I won't ever ride a bike again. On a related note, I hate fire hydrants.
Alright, Mozilla doesn't like me right now, so I'm going to get some sleep. I'll still post while I'm in Dallas, although I don't know if it'll be every night or what. Oh, and I think Brandon and I are going to do another podcast at his place with fancy recording equipment. Hopefully it will be just as good as the last one, if not better.
{Added on around 3:33AM}
One more, for my drinking buddies. Or for anyone who drinks.
What do they all have in common? Stare long enough, and you'll find out.
What every guy has probably already learned...
Some of these look cool, but I won't ever ride a bike again. On a related note, I hate fire hydrants.
Alright, Mozilla doesn't like me right now, so I'm going to get some sleep. I'll still post while I'm in Dallas, although I don't know if it'll be every night or what. Oh, and I think Brandon and I are going to do another podcast at his place with fancy recording equipment. Hopefully it will be just as good as the last one, if not better.
{Added on around 3:33AM}
One more, for my drinking buddies. Or for anyone who drinks.
Wednesday, August 10
549
Alright. One more day. I'm going to post early so I can finish studying and go to sleep. And by 'studying' I mean 'doing nothing.'
If you can't please your woman, learn how to solder!
Makes me wonder...
I just got an email from my CS 310 TA about one of my homework assignments. I need to fix some issues and send it back to him. Sorry there isn't many links, but I'll try to find some real good ones tomorrow.
If you can't please your woman, learn how to solder!
Makes me wonder...
I just got an email from my CS 310 TA about one of my homework assignments. I need to fix some issues and send it back to him. Sorry there isn't many links, but I'll try to find some real good ones tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 9
548
Not much on the ol' news front.
Kenny Rogers is going to be reinstated. I'm rooting for him because you have to look up to a guy who doesn't contain his anger. Give me an annoying news reporter, and I'll give you a quiet news reporter. Very quiet.
A rotating globe of light. It's weird to think that there are spots of light coming from way up north.
Build your own USB IR receiver. Yea, that's a bunch of letters. Could be cool if you can make your TV remote compatible with it. Guess I have a new project.
Lemurs are cool, I guess. I don't know. (Seriously, it's really slow today.)
I overheard something rather interesting and entertaining while I was walking out of class. Some girl mentioned that she "had to tell her Mom that she got pink eye and that it was from dirt or something." (I know one person who is laughing right now.)
As far as the world of FBombAndy goes, there's nothing new to report. I have a test on Thursday, a final project due on Friday, and then I'm done. I've finished about 80% of the final project. So I should have everything done by Thursday at noon. From what I can tell, I'll be in Dallas Friday afternoon. Going to take care of my Dad, relax for a while, go to some bars, and then relax some more. I'm finally going to have a vacation.
Go listen to my latest podcast! (Right-click, Save As. It's the one with Brandon as a guest host.)
Oh, and I still hate dreams.
Kenny Rogers is going to be reinstated. I'm rooting for him because you have to look up to a guy who doesn't contain his anger. Give me an annoying news reporter, and I'll give you a quiet news reporter. Very quiet.
A rotating globe of light. It's weird to think that there are spots of light coming from way up north.
Build your own USB IR receiver. Yea, that's a bunch of letters. Could be cool if you can make your TV remote compatible with it. Guess I have a new project.
Lemurs are cool, I guess. I don't know. (Seriously, it's really slow today.)
I overheard something rather interesting and entertaining while I was walking out of class. Some girl mentioned that she "had to tell her Mom that she got pink eye and that it was from dirt or something." (I know one person who is laughing right now.)
As far as the world of FBombAndy goes, there's nothing new to report. I have a test on Thursday, a final project due on Friday, and then I'm done. I've finished about 80% of the final project. So I should have everything done by Thursday at noon. From what I can tell, I'll be in Dallas Friday afternoon. Going to take care of my Dad, relax for a while, go to some bars, and then relax some more. I'm finally going to have a vacation.
Go listen to my latest podcast! (Right-click, Save As. It's the one with Brandon as a guest host.)
Oh, and I still hate dreams.
Monday, August 8
547
I'm really starting to hate dreams.
Really cool site that helps you decide what to pack for a vacation or whatever. I think it will come in handy.
A computer that can learn languages? That's awesome, if it can do my Spanish homework.
A guy makes moonshine using the heat from an AMD processor. Linking this for all of my friends who love alcohol.
For those of you who use your cell phone for everything, here is an article that has links to a bunch of mobile search engines.
I consider myself to be an audiophile. Sure, I don't have a $10,000 turntable, but I'll get there eventually. I hope. Well, Creative is making some new sound cards that blow current ones out of the water. The best technology, tons of memory built onto the card, and it's black! All four cards in the line will be available at Best Buy this month.
Mornings have been great lately.
Really cool site that helps you decide what to pack for a vacation or whatever. I think it will come in handy.
A computer that can learn languages? That's awesome, if it can do my Spanish homework.
A guy makes moonshine using the heat from an AMD processor. Linking this for all of my friends who love alcohol.
For those of you who use your cell phone for everything, here is an article that has links to a bunch of mobile search engines.
I consider myself to be an audiophile. Sure, I don't have a $10,000 turntable, but I'll get there eventually. I hope. Well, Creative is making some new sound cards that blow current ones out of the water. The best technology, tons of memory built onto the card, and it's black! All four cards in the line will be available at Best Buy this month.
Mornings have been great lately.
Thursday, August 4
546
That's awesome! I talk about trying to post 2 or more times a day, and I get ZERO in for Thursday. Nice. Real nice.
Well, here's a little something. Today was rather slow on the news front.
For those of you who actually have a job, unlike your's truly, here are some tips to call in sick with a genuine sound.
Oh, and if you understand the power of the Google Search but your friends don't, just send them a link to this site.
If you don't know how to throw a punch, well, now you do. Here are some handy tips.
Oh, and one more. Microsoft has their answer to Google's start page. It's nice, I guess. Try it out and see for yourself.
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Oh, two links for my peoples with the liquor in their left hand and the beer in their right. First up is a search engine that lets you search for a recipe based on a specific alcohol. It's still in Beta form, so it might not be entirely accurate. Second is a website that tells you what cocktail is best for a specified event. You get to enter in the circumstances and it'll do the rest.
Well, here's a little something. Today was rather slow on the news front.
For those of you who actually have a job, unlike your's truly, here are some tips to call in sick with a genuine sound.
Oh, and if you understand the power of the Google Search but your friends don't, just send them a link to this site.
If you don't know how to throw a punch, well, now you do. Here are some handy tips.
Oh, and one more. Microsoft has their answer to Google's start page. It's nice, I guess. Try it out and see for yourself.
{Added on around 1:44AM}
Oh, two links for my peoples with the liquor in their left hand and the beer in their right. First up is a search engine that lets you search for a recipe based on a specific alcohol. It's still in Beta form, so it might not be entirely accurate. Second is a website that tells you what cocktail is best for a specified event. You get to enter in the circumstances and it'll do the rest.
Wednesday, August 3
545
I will usually try to post 2 or more times a day, but right now I am tired and my stomach feels like it's going through a meat grinder. I'll keep it short.
Here's some basketball news. Blazers waive Derek Anderson. I guess that was expected. But they also waived Nick Van Exel. I would love to see him back in a Mavs uniform. I don't want to see him in a Rockets uniform.
If you're into hockey, then know that Mike Modano agreed to a five-year contract with the Dallas Stars. I remember rooting for them the year they won the Stanley Cup. I also remember that Pizza Hut was having a deal where you buy a pizza and then you could buy a Dallas Stars hockey stick. We bought three, but I broke one.
I hate Time Warner, even though my cable service is provided by them. Their employees are the least competent of any ISP, by far.
Adidas to merge with Reebok? Eh, I don't wear either of their shoes anyway. (AND1 or Nike for me. Oh crap! T-Macs are made by Adidas!)
Oh, and if there's any song you should check out, it's Audioslave's #1 Zero. Here is a link to the lyrics.
Here's some basketball news. Blazers waive Derek Anderson. I guess that was expected. But they also waived Nick Van Exel. I would love to see him back in a Mavs uniform. I don't want to see him in a Rockets uniform.
If you're into hockey, then know that Mike Modano agreed to a five-year contract with the Dallas Stars. I remember rooting for them the year they won the Stanley Cup. I also remember that Pizza Hut was having a deal where you buy a pizza and then you could buy a Dallas Stars hockey stick. We bought three, but I broke one.
I hate Time Warner, even though my cable service is provided by them. Their employees are the least competent of any ISP, by far.
Adidas to merge with Reebok? Eh, I don't wear either of their shoes anyway. (AND1 or Nike for me. Oh crap! T-Macs are made by Adidas!)
Oh, and if there's any song you should check out, it's Audioslave's #1 Zero. Here is a link to the lyrics.
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My favorite sports radio station is now doing podcasts. That's right, 1310AM The Ticket can be found on iTunes. Just click "Ticket Podcast" on the left. All they produce is the Daily Ticket Top Ten. If you don't know, it consists of the top ten moments of the day condensed into one hour. Usually very funny. (Oh, I just checked it out and it seems to just be the best bit of the day. Still, that's the best part.)
Oh, and this has my interest! Just another reason why Seattle is soooo attractive.
Looks like UT finally has a reason to dance around in circles while throwing money into the air.
Eh, I don't like MySpace anyway. This just gives me another reason.
Amazing. Simply amazing. I don't like kids very much, but this is just too much.
Oh, and this has my interest! Just another reason why Seattle is soooo attractive.
Looks like UT finally has a reason to dance around in circles while throwing money into the air.
Eh, I don't like MySpace anyway. This just gives me another reason.
Amazing. Simply amazing. I don't like kids very much, but this is just too much.
Tuesday, August 2
543
So, the NBA was "rocked" by the biggest trade ever. Big deal. There weren't any big names. Antoine Walker was the biggest name on that list, and he sucks. Pat Riley says, "He is able to handle the ball, pass it, make plays, shoot 3's and rebound the ball. There isn't anyone in this league better at doing that." Is he able to do those things? Yes. Will he do those things with consistency? No. And as far as the last sentence goes, well, Riley must have a good supplier. Especially to pay Shaq $100 million over 5 years.
Bo Bice broke his foot while doing a concert. He blames it on his change of shoes. What can I possibly say?
Oh, and this is nice! I don't carry change, so this type of how-to really benefits me!
By the way, I have tried 3 times now to upload the newest podcast, but apparently Ourmedia.org still sucks. I don't know what I'll do yet. I'll try one more time before I go to sleep but that's it. I might have to find another server. Oh, wait. It's up now. Just now. Why the hell did it take so long?
In case some of you use Skype, there's a new VoIP program out there called Gizmo. They showed it off on Attack of the Show and it led to some funny moments. It is absolutely free with no adware or spyware.
Bo Bice broke his foot while doing a concert. He blames it on his change of shoes. What can I possibly say?
Oh, and this is nice! I don't carry change, so this type of how-to really benefits me!
By the way, I have tried 3 times now to upload the newest podcast, but apparently Ourmedia.org still sucks. I don't know what I'll do yet. I'll try one more time before I go to sleep but that's it. I might have to find another server. Oh, wait. It's up now. Just now. Why the hell did it take so long?
In case some of you use Skype, there's a new VoIP program out there called Gizmo. They showed it off on Attack of the Show and it led to some funny moments. It is absolutely free with no adware or spyware.
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I use Ourmedia.org to host my podcasts and they absolutely suck right now. I'm going to try to upload it one more time.
Well, here's something interesting about Netflix. If you rent movies like crazy, they will slow down the whole process so you get fewer movies. They won't ship them right away, or they won't update the database when you return a video. They do this to save money and help out customers who do not rent as much. I never trusted these types of services anyway.
Ugh, this is why I hate elevators. I don't like the idea that an elevator can be "hacked" to do things it should not normally do. I don't like elevators at all. I just get a weird feeling when I step into an elevator. I think to myself, "This could be the last time I step into one of these deathtraps." I'll take the stairs most of the time.
Also, Apple released a new 2-button mouse. It even has a weird peg sticking up through the center. Could be neat, but not with the name, "Mighty Mouse."
Well, here's something interesting about Netflix. If you rent movies like crazy, they will slow down the whole process so you get fewer movies. They won't ship them right away, or they won't update the database when you return a video. They do this to save money and help out customers who do not rent as much. I never trusted these types of services anyway.
Ugh, this is why I hate elevators. I don't like the idea that an elevator can be "hacked" to do things it should not normally do. I don't like elevators at all. I just get a weird feeling when I step into an elevator. I think to myself, "This could be the last time I step into one of these deathtraps." I'll take the stairs most of the time.
Also, Apple released a new 2-button mouse. It even has a weird peg sticking up through the center. Could be neat, but not with the name, "Mighty Mouse."
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On Systm Episode 3, Kevin Rose and his crew go over how to make a high-end A/V cable. I would definitely consider this the second best vidcast of the three. What a ranking!
Of course, in order to make these cables, you're going to need experience with solder and wire crimping. Oh, and more than $20. Hell, the solder gun alone will probably set you back $30. Most of the supplies you can find at Radioshack, but the best tools are found in specialty stores.
But anyway, for those of you interested, here is a link.
Aren't these interesting? I know some people who could really use one.
And what is up with this? Notice that the first priority is to get the tax, and the second priority is to keep kids away from pornography. "In addition to the fund,..." Money first, morals second. Isn't 25% just a little much? And don't most people just download it for free with torrents or P2P networks?
Alright, and one more. If you hate Best Buy, this site is for you. Just click 'Employee' or 'Customer' on the left and you'll get plenty of stories about incompetence gone wild at the yellow tag store. (Personally, I prefer Fry's.)
Of course, in order to make these cables, you're going to need experience with solder and wire crimping. Oh, and more than $20. Hell, the solder gun alone will probably set you back $30. Most of the supplies you can find at Radioshack, but the best tools are found in specialty stores.
But anyway, for those of you interested, here is a link.
Aren't these interesting? I know some people who could really use one.
And what is up with this? Notice that the first priority is to get the tax, and the second priority is to keep kids away from pornography. "In addition to the fund,..." Money first, morals second. Isn't 25% just a little much? And don't most people just download it for free with torrents or P2P networks?
Alright, and one more. If you hate Best Buy, this site is for you. Just click 'Employee' or 'Customer' on the left and you'll get plenty of stories about incompetence gone wild at the yellow tag store. (Personally, I prefer Fry's.)
Monday, August 1
540
I'm going to get straight to the point.
I want to change the world. I want to have a positive impact on everyone I meet. I want to be the guy that everyone can rely on.
But it's just unrealistic right now. So screw everyone. Why should I care? I should just focus on myself and do what I want.
So from now on, I'm not going to post about myself or my day or whatever. I'm going to write about the things that interest me.
I would start a new blog and just have both going, but I know I wouldn't write in both. I would end up forgetting about the other, much like my uncensored blog, or my original moblog.
So yea, it all starts with the next post. Maybe I'll do that tonight.
I want to change the world. I want to have a positive impact on everyone I meet. I want to be the guy that everyone can rely on.
But it's just unrealistic right now. So screw everyone. Why should I care? I should just focus on myself and do what I want.
So from now on, I'm not going to post about myself or my day or whatever. I'm going to write about the things that interest me.
I would start a new blog and just have both going, but I know I wouldn't write in both. I would end up forgetting about the other, much like my uncensored blog, or my original moblog.
So yea, it all starts with the next post. Maybe I'll do that tonight.
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