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Hello, fellow computer users! So glad you're reading my blog. Anyway, just wanted to tell you what this site is all about. I'm pretty much just blogging about books, movies, TV shows, music, and any other random thought that comes to my head (because isn't that what blogging is all about?). So sit back, relax, and START READING!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Pokemon In Real Life!

One of the best YouTube videos out there is Pokemon In Real Life by Smosh.  If you've ever played a Pokemon game on a gameboy (guilty) or watched others play or really know anything at all about Pokemon, it's freakin' hilarious.  They have three videos out: Pokemon In Real Life!, Pokemon In Real Life 2!, and Pokemon In Real Life 3!.

CAUTION:  It's kinda inappropriate (but still amazing).  Just thought you should know.

Best E-Mail Ever

So I was checking my e-mail today (like pretty much every else in the world) and I found that one of my friends sent me this e-mail.  I'm not going to lie, it is absolutely fabulous.  Truly, it is and you have not lived until you have read it.  So what are you waiting for?  Read it!
CAUTION:  There is some mild language.  Just thought you should know.

Random Thoughts of the Day:
*I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
*More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.
*Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
*Why start a fire with flint and sticks when they've invented the lighter?
*Have you ever been walking down the street and realized that you're going in the complete opposite direction of where you are supposed to be going? But instead of just turning a 180 and walking back in the direction from which you came, you have to first do something like check your watch or phone or make a grand arm gesture and mutter to yourself to ensure that no one in the surrounding area thinks you're crazy by randomly switching directions on the sidewalk.
*I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
*The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will never be ending a work email with the phrase "Regards" again.
*Do you remember when you were a kid; playing Nintendo and it wouldn't work? You take the cartridge out, blow in it and that would magically fix the problem. Every kid in America did that, but how did we all know how to fix the problem? There was no an internet or message board or FAQ's. We just figured it out. Today's kids are soft.
* There is a great need for sarcasm font.
*Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the f*** was going on when I first saw it.
* I think everyone has a movie that they love so much that it actually becomes stressful to watch it with other people. I'll end up wasting 90 minutes shiftily glancing around to confirm that everyone's laughing at the right parts, then making sure I laugh just a little bit harder (and a millisecond earlier) to prove that I'm still the only one who really, really gets it.
*How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
*I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.
*I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
*The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
*A recent study has shown that playing beer pong contributes to the spread of mono and the flu. Yeah, if you suck at it.
*Was learning cursive really necessary?
*Lol has gone from meaning, "laugh out loud" to "I have nothing else to say".
*I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
*Answering the same letter three times or more in a row on a Scantron test is absolutely petrifying.
*Whenever someone says "I'm not book smart, but I'm street smart", all I hear is "I'm not real smart, but I'm imaginary smart".
*How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
*I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a dick from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
*While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it...thanks Mario Kart.
*Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
*Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
*I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
*Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
*I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
*Bad decisions make good stories.
*Whenever I'm Facebook stalking someone and I find out that their profile is public I feel like a kid on Christmas morning who just got the Red Ryder BB gun that I always wanted. 546 pictures? Don't mind if I do!
*Is it just me or do high school girls get smuttier & smuttier every year?
*If Carmen San Diego and Waldo ever got together, their offspring would probably just be completely invisible.
*Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I'm from; this shouldn't be a problem....
*You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
*Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
*There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are going to die after leaning your chair back a little too far.
*I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
*"Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this ever.
*I hate being the one with the remote in a room full of people watching TV. There's so much pressure. 'I love this show, but will they judge me if I keep it on? I bet everyone is wishing we weren't watching this. It's only a matter of time before they all get up and leave the room. Will we still be friends after this?'
*While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
*I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Darn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
*I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
*When I meet a new girl, I'm terrified of mentioning something she hasn't already told me but that I have learned from some light internet stalking.
*I like all of the music on my iPod, except when it's on shuffle, then I like about one in every fifteen songs.
*Why is a school zone 20 mph? That seems like the optimal cruising speed for pedophiles...
*As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.
*Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
*It should probably be called Unplanned Parenthood.
*I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
*I think that if, years down the road when I'm trying to have a kid, I find out that I'm sterile, most of my disappointment will stem from the fact that I was not aware of my condition in college.
*Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet my a$$ everyone can find and push the Snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time every time...
*My 4-year old son asked me in the car the other day "Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?
*I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit.
*I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
*I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.
*The other night I ordered takeout, and when I looked in the bag, saw they had included four sets of plastic silverware. In other words, someone at the restaurant packed my order, took a second to think about it, and then estimated that there must be at least four people eating to require such a large amount of food. Too bad I was eating by myself. There's nothing like being made to feel like a fat bastard before dinner.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Parks And Recreation

Parks and Rec is all about the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana.  It's kind of filmed like The Office (actually, it's a lot like The Office).  I think it's pretty funny, not my favorite show, but better than watching Pawn Stars for four hours straight (I have no life).  The first season isn't very good, but the second season is way better.  You get to know the characters and their stories.  So, yeah, if you're a Office fan, like comedy, and are into taking long walks by the beach*, I'd say check out!

*the long walks at the beach are optional; I myself have never taken a long walk at a beach so do not yet see the appeal

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Evanescence: Delux

So right now I'm listening to Evanescence's newest album (the 5 year wait is over, buddy!) and it is blowing me away.  It's probably my hundredth time listening to it (I got it on Tuesday, heh), but every time it just seems to get even better.  If you've never heard Evanescence you a) have been living a shell of a life and b) must listen to this amazing music.  Click on this link to watch their Everybody's Fool music video (this song isn't on the new album, but it kicks some serious butt).  My favorite song on this album is probably Sick.  The lyrics are strong and true and the instruments are great as always, not to mention Amy Lee's crazy awesome voice.  Listen and be amazed.

"...now there's nothing that can change the way I feel.   Hold on, little girl, the end is soon to come."
~Sick, Evanescence

One of the Survivors by Susan Shaw

Joey Campbell survived and 24 others did not.  He should feel lucky that he and his best friend, Maureen, survived.  But he doesn't feel lucky.  Not when he can't stop thinking about the fire that killed the other kids in his history class.  Not when people stop outside his house to throw things at him and yell, "Murderer!"  Not when they think he started the fire.  Just because he survived.  Just because he is one of the survivors.

This was one of the most powerful books I've ever read.  I kept asking myself "What if?" along with the characters.  The suggested age group for this book is 10-14, but I personally think that adults and older teenagers should read this story too.  I think the best part of this book was when Joey wrote about his sketch in his journal.  Very strong writing right there, folks.