Do the math, true believers!Friday, February 24, 2006
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
...But I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
After reading an acquaintance's blog yesterday (when I should have been working on something), I decided that I was going to list all the qualities I look for in a woman.
So I gave it some thought on the train while listening to my iPod and reading my first pocket book of Strangers in Paradise (after finishing the first this morning, I immediately ordered parts 2 & 3).
Then I gave it some more thought this morning while listening to Lewis Taylor and...
...I don't know.
I know what I've had, what I've loved and what I've hated.
But I don't know what I need in my life right now.
The "me" who was in a relationship a year or so ago doesn't exist anymore.
Like certain animals who periodically shed their skin, I have a tendency to shed skin after every relationship.
There are certain consistencies but certain things that have definitely changed.
I'm a much more openly geek than I used to be.
I like to be alone more.
I rarely talk on the phone unless it is for confirmation of plans.
I used to be die-hard about looking for people who I had a bunch of things in common (favorite movies, TV shows, restaurants, brand of soap, etc.) because I still think there isn't anything more fun than sharing a passion with someone.
But now I find myself attracted to be people I have little to nothing in common with.
I guess the whole point of this was that I realized this morning that I don't know what this "me" (Version 4.0) really wants in a woman anymore.
The only thing all we can agree on is that I have to think she is funny and (harder of the two) she needs to think I am funny. Because I am going to make a lot of bad jokes and if you are not even slightly amused, we might as well skip dessert and I'll just drive you home.
So I gave it some thought on the train while listening to my iPod and reading my first pocket book of Strangers in Paradise (after finishing the first this morning, I immediately ordered parts 2 & 3).
Then I gave it some more thought this morning while listening to Lewis Taylor and...
...I don't know.
I know what I've had, what I've loved and what I've hated.
But I don't know what I need in my life right now.
The "me" who was in a relationship a year or so ago doesn't exist anymore.
Like certain animals who periodically shed their skin, I have a tendency to shed skin after every relationship.
There are certain consistencies but certain things that have definitely changed.
I'm a much more openly geek than I used to be.
I like to be alone more.
I rarely talk on the phone unless it is for confirmation of plans.
I used to be die-hard about looking for people who I had a bunch of things in common (favorite movies, TV shows, restaurants, brand of soap, etc.) because I still think there isn't anything more fun than sharing a passion with someone.
But now I find myself attracted to be people I have little to nothing in common with.
I guess the whole point of this was that I realized this morning that I don't know what this "me" (Version 4.0) really wants in a woman anymore.
The only thing all we can agree on is that I have to think she is funny and (harder of the two) she needs to think I am funny. Because I am going to make a lot of bad jokes and if you are not even slightly amused, we might as well skip dessert and I'll just drive you home.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Now I've Seen Everything
From The Smoking Gun:
Sicko "Marriage Contract" One For The Ages
Repulsive "Wifely Expectations" pact emerges in Iowa kidnap case
FEBRUARY 17--This country, as you know, is filled with the deranged. And then there's Travis Frey, a 33-year-old Iowa man who is facing charges that he tried to kidnap his own wife (not to mention a separate child pornography rap). Frey, prosecutors contend, apparently is a rather demanding guy. In fact, he actually drew up a bizarre four-page marriage document--a "Contract of Wifely Expectations"--that sought to establish guidelines for his spouse in terms of hygiene, clothing, and sexual activities. In return for fulfilling certain requirements, Frey (pictured right) offered "Good Behavior Days," or GBDs. Each GBD, Frey wrote, could be redeemed by his wife to "get out of doing the things" he requested daily. A copy of the proposed contract, which Frey's wife never signed and later provided to cops, can be found below. While we normally point out the highlights of most documents, there are so many in this demented, and very graphic, contract, we really can't do it justice. So set aside ten minutes--and prepare to be repulsed. (4 pages)
Click here to see the "contract"
Sicko "Marriage Contract" One For The Ages
Repulsive "Wifely Expectations" pact emerges in Iowa kidnap case
FEBRUARY 17--This country, as you know, is filled with the deranged. And then there's Travis Frey, a 33-year-old Iowa man who is facing charges that he tried to kidnap his own wife (not to mention a separate child pornography rap). Frey, prosecutors contend, apparently is a rather demanding guy. In fact, he actually drew up a bizarre four-page marriage document--a "Contract of Wifely Expectations"--that sought to establish guidelines for his spouse in terms of hygiene, clothing, and sexual activities. In return for fulfilling certain requirements, Frey (pictured right) offered "Good Behavior Days," or GBDs. Each GBD, Frey wrote, could be redeemed by his wife to "get out of doing the things" he requested daily. A copy of the proposed contract, which Frey's wife never signed and later provided to cops, can be found below. While we normally point out the highlights of most documents, there are so many in this demented, and very graphic, contract, we really can't do it justice. So set aside ten minutes--and prepare to be repulsed. (4 pages)
Click here to see the "contract"
Friday, February 17, 2006
Because I liked being judged...
Tell me about myself.
This may be your only chance.
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Melanism *
*Stolen from Sheilz who stole it from Alphaduck
This may be your only chance.
http://kevan.org/johari?name=Melanism *
*Stolen from Sheilz who stole it from Alphaduck
Thursday, February 16, 2006
I Promise to Hold Your Hand...
The Hill Have Eyes
I need a girl who wants to see horror movies with me.
Because this looks pretty damn creepy.
Usually, I frown on this trend of remaking 70's horror movies because they all seem to do the same thing: enhance gore, through in some Japanese "Ringu"-jerky walking camera tricks, and add some Michael Bay/Tony Scott epileptic camera editing.
But Wes Craven was hands on with this remake of his own movie and the director is Alexandre Aja whose High Tension I just finished watching (the twist was flimsy and unbelievable but stylistically a very good movie).
So ladies, what's up?
I need a girl who wants to see horror movies with me.
Because this looks pretty damn creepy.
Usually, I frown on this trend of remaking 70's horror movies because they all seem to do the same thing: enhance gore, through in some Japanese "Ringu"-jerky walking camera tricks, and add some Michael Bay/Tony Scott epileptic camera editing.
But Wes Craven was hands on with this remake of his own movie and the director is Alexandre Aja whose High Tension I just finished watching (the twist was flimsy and unbelievable but stylistically a very good movie).
So ladies, what's up?
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
My Valentine's Day Dedication to Everyone
This Is Not A Love Song (click to listen)
by Omar
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
I draw the line at getting involved with anyone
I’ve been messed with all my life
I don’t consider it much fun
Love is all around me but so damn hard to find
People keep telling me it’s there I must be blind
This is not a love song
This is not a love song (don’t get me wrong)
Every day I try to get on with my life but you get in the way
Excuse me if I’m distant I’m trying to keep love at bay
If you love me you will give me all the time that I need
Love is for some people maybe it’s not for me
I tried to sit and wait and contemplate that
You were simply a phase I had to overcome
Spend sleepless nights around you procrastinate about you
I’m thinking something simply has to be done
Who says I love you but I don’t think I do
by Omar
This is not a love song
This is not a love song
I draw the line at getting involved with anyone
I’ve been messed with all my life
I don’t consider it much fun
Love is all around me but so damn hard to find
People keep telling me it’s there I must be blind
This is not a love song
This is not a love song (don’t get me wrong)
Every day I try to get on with my life but you get in the way
Excuse me if I’m distant I’m trying to keep love at bay
If you love me you will give me all the time that I need
Love is for some people maybe it’s not for me
I tried to sit and wait and contemplate that
You were simply a phase I had to overcome
Spend sleepless nights around you procrastinate about you
I’m thinking something simply has to be done
Who says I love you but I don’t think I do
Friday, February 10, 2006
Thursday, February 09, 2006
I Hate The Grammy's (still)
Every year, there is a win that defies logic.
This year's "winner" is Gwen Stefani.
Her album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby., was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
Now, hers was the only album in the Female Pop Vocal Album category that was nominated for Best Album of the Year.
So, it should be a no-brainer that she would at least win that category.
Nope.
Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway won Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
While I am happy for her, it just reminds me why I don't watch the Grammy's any more after the India.Arie debacle of 2002 (7 nominations including Album of the Year and she left empty-handed)
This year's "winner" is Gwen Stefani.
Her album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby., was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
Now, hers was the only album in the Female Pop Vocal Album category that was nominated for Best Album of the Year.
So, it should be a no-brainer that she would at least win that category.
Nope.
Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway won Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
While I am happy for her, it just reminds me why I don't watch the Grammy's any more after the India.Arie debacle of 2002 (7 nominations including Album of the Year and she left empty-handed)
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Don't Call Me During...- 2006 Edition (Revised)
It's been a month and I have already have had to make changes.
New stuff is in yellow
Sunday:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: 24 (A&E repeats, the second season is just as good the second time around)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Mile High*/Family Guy*/American Dad*/Desperate Housewives**/
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Grey's Anatomy (off probabtion)
Monday:
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: How I Met Your Mother ("Doogie" makes this show)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 24
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Real World/Road Rules Challenge (The best thing about DVR is I can fast forward all the challenges)
Tuesday:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Scrubs
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: The Shield/Love Monkey*
Wednesday:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Lost
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Invasion (Still no sign of Alias coming back)
Thursday:
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Everybody Hates Chris/Four Kings* (at the behest of my coworkers)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Smallville (on probation)
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: My Name Is Earl
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: The Office
Friday
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Monk/Battlestar Galatica
Saturday:
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Hu$tle
Watching all the shows I missed on DVR and downloaded episodes of The L Word***
* Viva La DVR
** It's my brother's fault
*** I miss Showtime but unless they acquire Arrested Development, Viva La Bittorrent!
New stuff is in yellow
Sunday:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: 24 (A&E repeats, the second season is just as good the second time around)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Mile High*/Family Guy*/American Dad*/Desperate Housewives**/
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Grey's Anatomy (off probabtion)
Monday:
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: How I Met Your Mother ("Doogie" makes this show)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: 24
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Real World/Road Rules Challenge (The best thing about DVR is I can fast forward all the challenges)
Tuesday:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Scrubs
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: The Shield/Love Monkey*
Wednesday:
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Lost
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Invasion (Still no sign of Alias coming back)
Thursday:
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Everybody Hates Chris/Four Kings* (at the behest of my coworkers)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Smallville (on probation)
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: My Name Is Earl
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: The Office
Friday
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Monk/Battlestar Galatica
Saturday:
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Hu$tle
Watching all the shows I missed on DVR and downloaded episodes of The L Word***
* Viva La DVR
** It's my brother's fault
*** I miss Showtime but unless they acquire Arrested Development, Viva La Bittorrent!
Monday, February 06, 2006
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Friday, February 03, 2006
Sigh
I was going to post up this article in the Guardian about how Bush and Tony Blair pretty much agreed to go after Iraq with or with the U.N. backing but at this point...who cares anymore?
He's [Bush] isn't getting impeached. Nothing is ever going to happen to this guy.
Every time we discover another fast one he pulled on us, all I can do is sigh.
Democrats suck.
He's [Bush] isn't getting impeached. Nothing is ever going to happen to this guy.
Every time we discover another fast one he pulled on us, all I can do is sigh.
Democrats suck.
Smallville's Elephant in the Room
So I started watching Smallville this season, inspired by my roommate's summer long binge on the DVD sets for seasons 1-3.
There was a reason I didn't watch this show. When I started watching it, I forgot what that reason was. But now I remember...
(Warning: I'm going to geek out for a minute)
Now, even they are taking many liberties with the comic and even Richard Donner's Superman film, the basic premise is that Clark is going to grow up to become Superman and Lex will become his mortal enemy.
But if these two guys grew up together and had such an interaction, especially with Lex constantly suspicious of Clark and the "miracles" that seem to befall the residents of Smallville (especially Lana Lang, Clark's only love), how is Lex NOT going to know that Clark is Superman when they get to Metropolis?
Matter of fact, now that they [the writers/producers] got bored and decided to add Lois Lane to the everyday cast and who happens to be living with The Kents, how is Lois not going to know that this farmboy is Superman when they start working together at the Daily Planet in the future?
(I know that pre-Crisis, Clark & Lex knew each other as children. Thank God that fixed that because that was equally problematic)
The first time I heard of this show being made. The first thing I thought was Clark Kent's disguise is flimsy enough but now he is supposed to have known Lex since he was in high school and this future genius won't be able to put 1+1 together and figure out Clark and Superman are one and the same. Riiiiight.
I'll keep watching but I know that whatever they do to make Clark slip under everyone's radar when they become adults (whether he be collective amnesia or some crystal that Zor-El has left him in the Fortress of Solitude), it will be a HUGE deus ex machina (Not as big as Superman reversing time by flying around the Earth in the opposite direction, but big nonetheless).
I look forward to being disappointed. God knows I love to have things to complain about.
(I should have titled this "No P For Me Part II")
There was a reason I didn't watch this show. When I started watching it, I forgot what that reason was. But now I remember...
(Warning: I'm going to geek out for a minute)
Now, even they are taking many liberties with the comic and even Richard Donner's Superman film, the basic premise is that Clark is going to grow up to become Superman and Lex will become his mortal enemy.
But if these two guys grew up together and had such an interaction, especially with Lex constantly suspicious of Clark and the "miracles" that seem to befall the residents of Smallville (especially Lana Lang, Clark's only love), how is Lex NOT going to know that Clark is Superman when they get to Metropolis?
Matter of fact, now that they [the writers/producers] got bored and decided to add Lois Lane to the everyday cast and who happens to be living with The Kents, how is Lois not going to know that this farmboy is Superman when they start working together at the Daily Planet in the future?
(I know that pre-Crisis, Clark & Lex knew each other as children. Thank God that fixed that because that was equally problematic)
The first time I heard of this show being made. The first thing I thought was Clark Kent's disguise is flimsy enough but now he is supposed to have known Lex since he was in high school and this future genius won't be able to put 1+1 together and figure out Clark and Superman are one and the same. Riiiiight.
I'll keep watching but I know that whatever they do to make Clark slip under everyone's radar when they become adults (whether he be collective amnesia or some crystal that Zor-El has left him in the Fortress of Solitude), it will be a HUGE deus ex machina (Not as big as Superman reversing time by flying around the Earth in the opposite direction, but big nonetheless).
I look forward to being disappointed. God knows I love to have things to complain about.
(I should have titled this "No P For Me Part II")
Thursday, February 02, 2006
No P For Me
In my continued effort to make sure no woman will ever show any interest in me...
I'm buying this watch...
I'm buying this watch...
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