Monday, January 3, 2005

   Comin' Out of My Cage
You know what I found out working five days in a row in the cafe? I'm really glad I didn't have to work six days in a row in the cafe.

Oh, and if you burn yourself with 200 degree tea-water, it hurts. A lot.

But getting time and a half on New Year's Day was nice; $10.50 and hour!

Anyway, I'm back from my mini-sabatical, and I have some things to cover.

First, does anyone know where I can download a program to convert .avi files to .wmv files, so I can watch Bleach fansubs? Please let me know, 'cuz that would rock.

Due to the hectic work week, I had little time to watch the news regarding the crisis in Asia; I think I'm actually fortunate to have seen it in pieces, rather than taking it all in at once. When you're dealing with a catastrophe on that scale, just the human cost is overwhelming.

Anyone ever seen the first post-9/11 episode of South Park? I'm reminded of the scene where Stan's mom is in a daze on the couch, having been watching CNN straight for three months. I may sound heartless for saying this, but if you take in too much of a tragedy, especially one of this magnitude, it can consume you.

Niether does this mean it should be minimized. Any chance you get to help the victems of the quake/tsunami, you should take it; I'll try to as well.

I really think that's all I should say on the subject, because others are saying it much better than I can hope to.

I've decided I want to work at the B. Dalton store in the mall, mostly because it closes at nine, as opposed to eleven. That two hours of sleep makes all the difference, wouldn't you agree? I'll ask Evan about it.

I went to the New Year's Eve party at Millenium Comics, and it was actually pretty tame. Sure, there was a keg, but I don't drink, nor was I offered any.

However, I did read several books. In the name of all that's holy, don't ever read "Maximum Carnage", or any volumes of the new Venom series. It will make you cry. Niether should you read "Torment".

What was good? The Pulse, Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men, and, of course, Marvel Knights Spider-Man. Sadly, the X-Men volume I wanted sold out. ;_;

But I did get some nice swag, so it was okay. And my Dr. Octopus arm was a hit.

This morning, I bought my school books and several supplies with my scholarship money. Money=Good. I still have $260 left; I was limited solely by what I was able to physically carry.

And, sadly, Julia's working every day this week, so no movie. ;_; However, I'm going to call her back and ask if she wants to just meet for lunch. I really need to talk with her, to find out where, exactly, we stand.

I really like her, obviously, but the ambiguity is killing me.

I've got some new software to beta-test, so I'm gonna' go. Ciao!

Thought of the moment: Thanks to a guy in recieving, I have 38 Shonen Jump "Archfiend of Gilfar" cards.

Quote of the moment: "Ironic that the lowest knave's blood grows the lovliest flowers." -Kurama, "Yu Yu Hakusho"

Song of the moment:

"Slide", The Goo Goo Dolls


Could you whisper in my ear
The things you wanna feel
I'll give you anything
To feel it comin'

Do you wake up on your own
And wonder where you are
You live with all your faults

Chorus:
I wanna wake up where you are
I won't say anything at all
So why don't you slide

Yeah we're gonna let it, slide

Don't you love the life you killed
The priest is on the phone
Your father hit the wall
Your ma disowned you

Don't suppose I'll ever know
What it means to be a man
Something I can't change
I'll live around it

Chorus

And I'll do anything you ever
Dreamed to be complete
Little pieces of the nothing that fall
May put your arms around me
What you feel is what you are
And what you are is beautiful
May do you wanna get married
Or run away

And I'll do anything you ever
Dreamed to be complete
Little pieces of the nothing that fall
May put your arms around me
What you feel is what you are
And what you are is beautiful
May do you wanna get married
Or run away

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