Last night, Ro called me and asked me a very difficult question. What was my favorite cereal? What's my favorite sweet, and favorite healthy options? Ro has her own favorite healthy... and I can't remember the name of it specifically. But it was her sweet options that made me smile. What's Ro's favorite sweet cereal? Fruity Pebbles. oh and Frosted Flakes. And Fruit Loops. And Life. Oh, and about everything else.
My favorite healthy? Rice Krispies with Bananas. My favorite sweet? A broken up Hershey bar with chocolate milk poured over.... with some Nestle chocolate chips sprinkled on top.
What about you?
Friday, June 30, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Money doesn't grow on trees you know
So the Washington Post had an article entitled: "How Else Would You Spend $320 Billion?"
As with most news articles, it is a little misleading... even if not intentional. The basic premise is that we've spent $320 Billion in Iraq*... That's $320,000,000,000. According to my own math (which might be correct) if you counted 1 number every second, it would take you 10,175 years to count to 320 Billion. Anyways the article talks about other ways that money could have been spent. The two biggest points that me missed are: a) that our national deficit is something like $8.3 Trillion so Iraq counts for like 4%. b) we didn't really have the money in the first place, we had to raise our debt ceiling in order to spend that. But all that aside it is still a heck of a lot of money spent on a incredibly questionable war, and it does make my more liberal half wonder what had happened if a president had borrowed all that money to fix problems here rather than well... this mess.
I'm not going to bother retyping the article, if anyone is interested I'm sure you'll click the link. Basically a 3-10 billion here and there, covering health care, education, research and technology and security would sure alleviate quite a few "issues."
In other money news, for those of you who haven't heard, my good friend Bill Gates has announced his pseudo-retirement. He's slowly pulling out of Microsoft and going to devote himself to his philanthropic work. So that's what the richest man in the world is doing... what about the rest of those richie-riches? How about Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world? What's he doing? Giving away all his money to Bill Gates - Holy Crap. $30 Million to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Ok, so good news. Its the year 2010 and we have a new president, Iraq is fixed, and Bill Gates has cured world hunger, education, cancer and AIDS... And YOU just won the lottery. Provided you already paid all loans for your family and friends, what are you going to do with your money?
Me? I'm buying a nice Digital Video Camera, Production Team, and the Crystal Ballroom in Stauton. Josh and I's movie-of-our-lives will finally be made.
*by the way people, it's pronounced eh-rack (like the "i" in pit) not I-Rack. Same for eh-Ran.
As with most news articles, it is a little misleading... even if not intentional. The basic premise is that we've spent $320 Billion in Iraq*... That's $320,000,000,000. According to my own math (which might be correct) if you counted 1 number every second, it would take you 10,175 years to count to 320 Billion. Anyways the article talks about other ways that money could have been spent. The two biggest points that me missed are: a) that our national deficit is something like $8.3 Trillion so Iraq counts for like 4%. b) we didn't really have the money in the first place, we had to raise our debt ceiling in order to spend that. But all that aside it is still a heck of a lot of money spent on a incredibly questionable war, and it does make my more liberal half wonder what had happened if a president had borrowed all that money to fix problems here rather than well... this mess.
I'm not going to bother retyping the article, if anyone is interested I'm sure you'll click the link. Basically a 3-10 billion here and there, covering health care, education, research and technology and security would sure alleviate quite a few "issues."
In other money news, for those of you who haven't heard, my good friend Bill Gates has announced his pseudo-retirement. He's slowly pulling out of Microsoft and going to devote himself to his philanthropic work. So that's what the richest man in the world is doing... what about the rest of those richie-riches? How about Warren Buffett, the second richest man in the world? What's he doing? Giving away all his money to Bill Gates - Holy Crap. $30 Million to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Ok, so good news. Its the year 2010 and we have a new president, Iraq is fixed, and Bill Gates has cured world hunger, education, cancer and AIDS... And YOU just won the lottery. Provided you already paid all loans for your family and friends, what are you going to do with your money?
Me? I'm buying a nice Digital Video Camera, Production Team, and the Crystal Ballroom in Stauton. Josh and I's movie-of-our-lives will finally be made.
*by the way people, it's pronounced eh-rack (like the "i" in pit) not I-Rack. Same for eh-Ran.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
I can't believe its not bitter.
Yeah, get it? Its a play on words... like the old can't believe it's not butter commercials. Just one letter different. Anyways here's what you missed:
Yesterday I was bragging to everyone that I got put on special assignment at The Buy. Working on the night crew, 60 hours in like 5 days. That's time and a half, PLUS no customers... it doesn't really get any better. I was way excited. Sure it was midnights, but who cares when I'm making decent money and don't have to put up with customers, right? Well it "would have been" awesome if it hadn't gotten taken away from me today. But I'm not bitter... know why? Cause I have a picture of Ro playing with a puppy.
Yesterday I was bragging to everyone that I got put on special assignment at The Buy. Working on the night crew, 60 hours in like 5 days. That's time and a half, PLUS no customers... it doesn't really get any better. I was way excited. Sure it was midnights, but who cares when I'm making decent money and don't have to put up with customers, right? Well it "would have been" awesome if it hadn't gotten taken away from me today. But I'm not bitter... know why? Cause I have a picture of Ro playing with a puppy.
See
Makes everything better.
But as far as work is concerned, who needs that anyway. Who needs the extra money and vacation from customers? Not this kid, no sir. I've actually started going into The Buy on my days off in full regalia to help those lovely people out off the clock. But why would I do that? Because I love customers. I love it when they're mad at me because they have to buy anti-virus to protect their computer on the internet and they feel that its all a scam. I love it when they act like its Hank's Used Cars and they can just haggle to their hearts content just to end up throwing a fit, spending $959 instead of $999, and giving me a migrane. Totally worth it. And I love it when I ask Person A if they need anything, they shoot me down, I help Person B and then person A get pissy when I'm not right there at thier beck and call....
Makes everything better.*deep breath*
ok....
ok....Time to go to work.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Has anyone mentioned you look like Butt today?
I've decided its never appropriate to tell someone they look like crap. I mean, if its a costuming choice, that's one thing, but typically its the: "Damn Rob, you look like shit today... are you feeling ok?" "Actually no, Not anymore! I mean I did until you told me how hideous I apparently look right now." Or even if you are sick: "Thanks... you really know how to cheer a fella' up."
When I was sick on Sunday/Monday I had to go to a 3 hour meeting at the Buy. During said period of time, not a person mentioned how crappy I'm sure I looked (unknown to me at the moment, I had quite a fever building up). I don't actually remember talking to anyone at that meeting, which should have struck someone as odd, but hey... I'm not bitter. ANYWHO!
Today I had people tell me twice that I wasn't looking so good and asked if everything was ok. So the last time most of these people saw me I was incredibly miserable and sick, and NOW apparently my appearance warrants a "you don't look so good." Bah! Fine! So apparently this morning I rolled out of the ugly side of the bed, I'll try to do better tomorrow.
And to everyone who scoffed when your mothers/teachers told you to cut up those six-pack rings.
When I was sick on Sunday/Monday I had to go to a 3 hour meeting at the Buy. During said period of time, not a person mentioned how crappy I'm sure I looked (unknown to me at the moment, I had quite a fever building up). I don't actually remember talking to anyone at that meeting, which should have struck someone as odd, but hey... I'm not bitter. ANYWHO!
Today I had people tell me twice that I wasn't looking so good and asked if everything was ok. So the last time most of these people saw me I was incredibly miserable and sick, and NOW apparently my appearance warrants a "you don't look so good." Bah! Fine! So apparently this morning I rolled out of the ugly side of the bed, I'll try to do better tomorrow.
And to everyone who scoffed when your mothers/teachers told you to cut up those six-pack rings.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Cartoon Recap
When did cartoons stop being taken for cartoons and more like actual films. I mean, the quality of cartoons have increased dramatically over the ages, and I'm very greatful of this. This little cartoon will show you just how far we've come (in more than one area). I should warn, this is an very old cartoon and has some, shall we say, Racial Stereotyping.
Now moving ahead just a bit we'll come to the less controversial, hotter, and more melodic cartoons where the characters had a bit more depth and people love them. Hot.
And now we have the works of Pixar that are bringing cartoons to a whole new level.
Seriously, Cars and The Incredibles were both quality movies. The reason for this little recap? I saw a review of Cars and the reviewer gave it only moderate scores because, get this, shallow depth of character. ITS A CARTOON!!! They're not shallow, they're 2D! Seriously, the review was talking about your 'typical hot headed athlete, grumpy cop, and out of place beautiful laywer.' Since when did we hold cartoons up to the same level as The English Patient (never saw). People, Cartoons are for kids... we are just lucky they are making them good enough that everyone else can enjoy now as well. And as of late, I'm glad Pixar picked up the slack from Disney who's really sucked it up since oh.... Lion King.
Now moving ahead just a bit we'll come to the less controversial, hotter, and more melodic cartoons where the characters had a bit more depth and people love them. Hot.
And now we have the works of Pixar that are bringing cartoons to a whole new level.
Seriously, Cars and The Incredibles were both quality movies. The reason for this little recap? I saw a review of Cars and the reviewer gave it only moderate scores because, get this, shallow depth of character. ITS A CARTOON!!! They're not shallow, they're 2D! Seriously, the review was talking about your 'typical hot headed athlete, grumpy cop, and out of place beautiful laywer.' Since when did we hold cartoons up to the same level as The English Patient (never saw). People, Cartoons are for kids... we are just lucky they are making them good enough that everyone else can enjoy now as well. And as of late, I'm glad Pixar picked up the slack from Disney who's really sucked it up since oh.... Lion King.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Euphemisms: Putting things politely.
So I've been sick. Yesterday I had a 101 temperature and various other unpleasant symptoms. It all started (Sat Night) with nausea at the movie theatre, incorrectly attributed to a bad batch of popcorn. And yesterday I slept more than a person ever really should. It was both the best and worst time to get sick, I had requested off work yesterday so that I could spend time with Ro. I hadn't seen her in 3 weeks so the last thing I wanted was to waste that time sleeping while she caught up on some episodes of Lost. But then again, I had the best nurse to take care of me that I could ever wish for.
I called off today, only being the second time I've ever done so, and work said it wasn't that big of a deal. The message I left my supervisor went as follows. "So the fever's gone and I'm feeling better however... I don't feel that control of certain bodily functions have achieved acceptable levels of stability. " I'll feel a little guilty if I'm totally better in like 4 hours, but right now I don't think work is doable.
Anyways, the Movie we saw Saturday night was Cars (trailer). It was great... I mean, it got Ro to snort on several occasions. Her favorite part was either flies (itty bitty mini vans with wings) or Guido, the little Italian car. Or about a hundred other parts. If you liked Shrek and other Pixar stuff, you'll love it. I give it two thumbs up. But for now I need to tend to my left over sickness... later.
I called off today, only being the second time I've ever done so, and work said it wasn't that big of a deal. The message I left my supervisor went as follows. "So the fever's gone and I'm feeling better however... I don't feel that control of certain bodily functions have achieved acceptable levels of stability. " I'll feel a little guilty if I'm totally better in like 4 hours, but right now I don't think work is doable.
Anyways, the Movie we saw Saturday night was Cars (trailer). It was great... I mean, it got Ro to snort on several occasions. Her favorite part was either flies (itty bitty mini vans with wings) or Guido, the little Italian car. Or about a hundred other parts. If you liked Shrek and other Pixar stuff, you'll love it. I give it two thumbs up. But for now I need to tend to my left over sickness... later.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Monday, June 05, 2006
My New Powers
So I am now claiming that I have a super power. I call it "Poison Fist!" See, the mess is clearing off my face now, the stomach is still itchy but not so bad, but its still going strong on my hand/arm. This, I believe, is something that's meant to be. Now I have my awesome Poison Fist power: all I have to do is punch/backhand someone with my left hand. Now it may not win me the battle (i.e. it may not hurt the other person too much and they might beat me up for it) but I'll win the war (I'll give them Poison Ivy of the Face!) Evil Do'ers and people who get on my bad side beware.
But I just got called into work early so I'm going to have to cut this short, here's a link to a TON of old TV Shows that you can watch online, but I'm not sure of the legality of this... So if it gets taken down, that means it probably wasn't legal. But heres the list, everything from Batman to Charles in Charge, Get Smart, Seinfield and the Wonder Years.
But I just got called into work early so I'm going to have to cut this short, here's a link to a TON of old TV Shows that you can watch online, but I'm not sure of the legality of this... So if it gets taken down, that means it probably wasn't legal. But heres the list, everything from Batman to Charles in Charge, Get Smart, Seinfield and the Wonder Years.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Post #350: Virtual Cyborgs
So I finished my book on "Matrix and Philosophy" and it was pretty interesting, and I feel like I could hold my own in an amature philosophical discussion. But in the book they also kept alluding to another movie released around the same time called eXistenZ. Both movies deal with the whole "What is reality?" concept. I liked the Matrix better of course, but eXistenZ was interesting as well. Doesn't have much of a chance mainstream, but its good for the cult movie crowd (I mean, William Dafoe is in it). Its all look video games plug straight into your mind and you can't tell the difference anymore and you don't know what's real and what's another scene of the video game and WHAT IS GOING ON???
I think its interesting because I can relate it back to the Wii (the new Nintendo). The whole goal of Nintendo is to get people to be more immersed into the game. Heck, and maybe let them get some exercise (DDR) because lets face it, girls don't really dig emmaciated gamer nerds... oh wait... crap. Well, besides Ro that is.
Also another point that was often brought up by the books was that the likelyhood of us being taken over by robots is a little far fetched. If you stop thinking about it from a Fiction standpoint and actually consider it--its much more likely that we're going to evolve into Cyborgs that are just part machine. Just evolve pacemakers and hearing aids and prosteics a little further and we're there. Check out the article on a hand being controlled by... human thought...
I have poison ivy on my belly... and my arm...
it itches.
and my face. that itches too.
I think its interesting because I can relate it back to the Wii (the new Nintendo). The whole goal of Nintendo is to get people to be more immersed into the game. Heck, and maybe let them get some exercise (DDR) because lets face it, girls don't really dig emmaciated gamer nerds... oh wait... crap. Well, besides Ro that is.
Also another point that was often brought up by the books was that the likelyhood of us being taken over by robots is a little far fetched. If you stop thinking about it from a Fiction standpoint and actually consider it--its much more likely that we're going to evolve into Cyborgs that are just part machine. Just evolve pacemakers and hearing aids and prosteics a little further and we're there. Check out the article on a hand being controlled by... human thought...
I have poison ivy on my belly... and my arm...
it itches.
and my face. that itches too.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Don't drink the blue toliet water
I've got a new stash of chemicals at my apartment due to my new ailment. While I was at walmart picking up some Calamine lotion, Caladryl Clear and Bleach when I came across those big blue discs you put in your toliet bowl. I figure its a good way to encourage me to take my vitamins: Turning the water green is the best.
And speaking of changing the color of the toliet water, did you know that if you pour some bleach into the blue water it'll clear it up? CRAZY! The deciving part of this is that the way nature intended things is that you don't eat or drink brightly colored things. Like pretty frogs in the jungle, you don't eat them... especially the blue ones. This holds true for the toliet water as well... regular toliet water is ok to drink, blue is not, but if you add bleach its clear again but still not safe. Perplexing I know.
I bet about now you're wondering if there's any point or direction to this, the answer: not really. Except to let you know that not only did the Geocaching suck because we didn't find anything, but because I've now, for the first time in my life, contracted poison ivy. I've got it all over my left hand and the left side of my face. Poison Ivy on the lips sucks a lot by the way, which leads me to mention: Don't eat poison ivy.
My favorite new poison ivy term: describing your sores as weepy. I guess saying the your face is all pussy doesn't quite read right on paper.
And speaking of changing the color of the toliet water, did you know that if you pour some bleach into the blue water it'll clear it up? CRAZY! The deciving part of this is that the way nature intended things is that you don't eat or drink brightly colored things. Like pretty frogs in the jungle, you don't eat them... especially the blue ones. This holds true for the toliet water as well... regular toliet water is ok to drink, blue is not, but if you add bleach its clear again but still not safe. Perplexing I know.
I bet about now you're wondering if there's any point or direction to this, the answer: not really. Except to let you know that not only did the Geocaching suck because we didn't find anything, but because I've now, for the first time in my life, contracted poison ivy. I've got it all over my left hand and the left side of my face. Poison Ivy on the lips sucks a lot by the way, which leads me to mention: Don't eat poison ivy.
My favorite new poison ivy term: describing your sores as weepy. I guess saying the your face is all pussy doesn't quite read right on paper.
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