A Different Me

Well hello there, strange blogger world of my youth.  It has been quite a while since we last met. So long, in fact, that I have aged about two and a half years...and am thus an old geezer now.  Alas and alack, such is the way of life.

As a result of my newfound geezer-dom, my blogging shall be quite different from what it was.  Less article-like, and now geared towards being written more than towards being read.  Oh, and it will also tend to avoid the long rambles I had a penchant for back in the day.  Don't know if I'll ever feel comfortable writing a journal that everyone can read, but I definitely need some new outlet for my thoughts.  Consider yourself warned!

Anyhow, for those of you that may be wondering, this sudden return to blogging comes as a result of nostalgia for days long ago; a nostalgia brought about by the timely reminder of some fans of stupid lego videos I may or may not have had a part in :) (told you I was a geezer!).  Turns out, going back to my blog to re-watch the director's cut of the timeless classic and checking out Face to the Sunshine's new and improved blog reminded me of just how much fun I had....and made me realize that blogging could be just the outlet I need, since I have the very uncharacteristic urge to write a journal but feel like that would make me lose some serious man-points.  Along with the fact that I type faster than I write.

Plus, this will be the perfect release area for the next installment of aforementioned stupid lego videos. >:D

Let's see how long this blogging urge lasts...until it runs out, prepare for a different Zuzusmoosher.

(P.S--My background has a picture of cells under a microscope.  It is thus 1000x more awesome.)

Your Eyes Do Not Decieve You...

Whoa.

What's this? What could it mean? Where did it come from? How did it get here?

Is it...Could it be...A post?!

Yes, it is! Oh the joy that floods within your soul as you gaze upon this long-lost treasure that has eluded you for so long! At last, after more than two long months, this wondrous item has resurfaced once more! You kick your reading into high gear, ready to swallow up whatever you can glean from it, before it too disappears into oblivion...

No, I don't actually think that you're really that excited. In fact, if you're reading this, I'd be surprised that you even bothered to check this blog anymore.

Anyway, where to begin, where to begin. Hmmmmmm. So many choices, so much bloggable goodness. So little time...

Ah, well, I suppose that I should probably give at least one reason for my absence...

So yeah, I've been very busy recently working on a cure for cancer.

...Really.

No, I'm not joking. This is actually perfectly honest. Well, perfectly honest when you take into consideration that this isn't my cure for cancer, I'm working for the doctor working on this intended cure. But I still am working on a cure for cancer.

Yep. Remember that job I mentioned earlier, about working in a research lab in the summer? Well, now it's summer, and now I'm working in the lab. Every day since Monday, I've been waking up around 6:45, driving to the train station at Sullivan Square, and riding the train to the research lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital so that I can get there by 9:00 and leave around six.

Guess how much I make every day? Somewhere around -$10.00 a day.

Yes, that's a negative sign. I have no experience in lab work, and only a high school education, so it would be near impossible to get a paying job like this right now. So, what with parking and train tickets and gas, I end up losing more than $10 every day. But, on the plus side, I'm learning tons (I already filled up 11 pages of notes in my four days there!). And I'm also learning how much I like the medical field. I'm actually enjoying all the time and money I'm putting into it. I see it kinda like a free summer course. I'm learning more than I could have had I signed up for a normal summer course, and I'm getting job experience to boot, which will look great for medical school and will help me land a paying job in the near future.

However, in the process, I'm waking up really early and coming home around 7 or 8. Not too fun, and that leaves me with almost no time.

So, sorry about that rambling, somewhat aimless and rather self-centered post. But I gotta start somewhere, y'know.

Big, meaty, and juicy post in the works.

WaHoo!

Just a somewhat late update on some important events for me.

Last Friday, I got the two things I've been wanting (and at times felt like I was needing) for a long, long time. Two things that open up worlds of new freedom--Driver's license and a cell phone.

So yes, I am quite happy right now.

And I'm cured of my stomach sickness, so I'm even happier.

Sigh, Gasp, Moan, Groan

Finally able to make it to school today after having the stomach bug from Sunday night to yesterday.

Missed homework waiting for me. Test tomorrow on notes I only caught up on today. Stomach still kinda queasy.

Despair...hopelessness...utter loss............not really, but still.

So, though I want to post, all you're getting is:

*sighgaspmoangroan*

"Yeah, We're Rolling."

WARNING: If you have not yet seen Alpha Squad Vs. Pickaxe Gang: Directors' Cut yet, DO NOT READ THIS POST UNTIL AFTER YOU SEE IT.

Maybe this sounds dumb, but I love watching the Alphas vs. Pickaxes movies.

No matter how many times I hear them, certain lines make me laugh. For example, the title of this post, which John said so perfectly in the interview with the director, never ceases to make me crack up. Some other favorites: "Hey, you can't do this, this is discrimination!"; "(in a perfect British accent) Scurvy scum?! Now I'm the Billy Bob Joe Pegleg around here!"; "I love treeeeeesss"; etc. (and for actions in the movie, I loved it when the "shovel demonstrator" got wiped off the scene by the cue ball the third time we tried it, and when the tree guy wobbles around before tumbling under the director's assault)

Now, while I was thinking about what my favorite parts were, I wondered, "What parts do the general audience, the hoi-poloi, the viewers of our masterpiece enjoy the most?" (Actually, it was more along the lines of: "Wonder what everyone's favorite parts were.")

Which brings me to my point.

What part(s) of our movie(s) is your favorite?

Maybe John and I could get some ideas from your comments, and who knows? A third installment of the blockbuster hit could be in the works! (I doubt we'd be able to use any ideas though, lol, those movies are done with hardly any ideas at all, just randomness)

Until then, let us know what you think, and vote in the poll I put up!

This Just in: Blogging Slump

Dunno how the Dow Jones or NASDAQ is doing right now, but I do have the unfortunate news that the MFBP (My Fellow Bloggers' Posts) market has seen a steep and steady decline.

Yes, I will be the first to admit that I am a longtime and current offender. But, what's distressing me, all those faithful others are suddenly...acting like my lazy self (insert *gasp* here). John, Eric, Christine, and Aaron have all either not posted for a while or have just posted after a long period of silence. This terrible news may be enough to break your heart (including, of course, the lax behavior of yours truly), but it gets worse...

(The reader is hereby warned that the following information is not for the faint of heart or those with weak constitutions. If for any reason you feel lightheaded or dizzy after reading this information, stop reading, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, then quickly close the browser window.)

...Anyway, for the horrifying part...

...Mrs. B....is only posting...an average of 1.25 posts per day.....

(insert creepy organ music and chorus of *gasp*s and sounds of ladies fainting here)

What is this world coming to???

I would think that our mass-lack-of-posting was due to Christmas and New Year and such, with the business encased therein consuming our time, and that we still haven't recovered. I know, for myself at least, that Knights' Academy took up much of my time, and kinda killed the blogging spirit (speaking of which, does anyone mind that I haven't even started chapter 2 yet? I just didn't think anyone really finished chapter 1--except Andrew--so I took it easy) But, this un-bloggy spirit shall not prevail! I have returned! And, I hope, so will the rest o' yas!

Until the blogging spirit dies again, that is. ;)

(By the way, I take back the horrifying news that Mrs. B. was only averaging about 1.25 posts a day. Apparently, that's yesterday's news. She's back on track with about 50 bazillion a day)

Busy, Busy, Busy

Pesky remains of college applications to take care of. Putting together a resumé. Sending e-mails to my doctor who is helping me procure a summer job in research. Getting ready for the SAT tests next Saturday. Keeping up with homework in Calculus, Physics, and whatnot. Trying to prepare for my black-belt test coming, hopefully, at the end of the year. And staying up late to follow the Red Sox in the World Series.

Yeah, I'd say I'm busy.

I can't wait 'till this is over, it's annoying to have so much hanging over your head. And, even worse, I got this really good idea that I wanna follow through with, but can't because of lack of time (more on that later). Well, the end is near! November 3 is the magical date for me, the day when my responsibilities slow down, in other words, when all my college applications are sent in, the Red Sox either win or lose the World Series, I've finished all the stuff I need to do to get that summer job, and I've finished my SATs. Can't wait.

Bear with me, not long now.

Comments...

I recently had some comments on Reminiscence of a Departed Friend brought to my attention. I personally find them hilarious. Check 'em out here. (the ones I'm talking about are the last few)

Heehee, I'm not fully serious in my second-to-last comment, but I couldn't resist. :D

If you have not yet read the post and would like to see what the others are commenting on, read it here. In my humble opinion, it is one of the more interesting posts, and well worth the time it takes to read it.

No Ignoring My Posts!

I was on the verge of cooking up a nice, fat & juicy post for your minds to chew on and gain nourishment from.

Then I thought, "Hmmm, not everyone has read Reminiscence of a Departed Friend yet, and that's the best one! And how are they gonna be able to look at Guys vs. Girls and leave some input on it if they fill themselves up with a new post?"

So, I thought the better of a new juicy post and instead wrote this as a reminder to those of you who have not as of yet checked out the aforementioned posts.

Trust me when I say Reminiscence of a Departed Friend is worth the time it takes to read the hefty post, and also take my word for it that Guys vs. Girls will be very interesting once more opinions are shared. (Note the fact that there are THREE of each link, no excuses for not knowing where to look!)

But, as it wouldn't be fair to those faithful few who have both read Reminiscence of a Departed Friend and have shared their thoughts on Guys vs. Girls to completely not post anything new, I shall add in a little tidbit.

If random, utterly nonsensical stupidity makes you laugh, check out this Badger and this Llama music video (both will loop endlessly unless forcefully halted). And if you think you're capable of even more randomness and stupidity, watch The Evil Strawberry. If you haven't dropped dead by the stupidity of it all yet, check out my personal favorite, Forehead Shavecut (no it has nothing to do with foreheads or shaving). There is another even more random flash cartoon, but I refuse to put a link to it here as it has some mild swears in it. If you don't care too much and feel like wasting a literal half-hour of your time, ask me for the name and I'll give it to you. I've only watched that one once and it cracked me up (other than the swears), though I felt like I had wasted a ton of time.

And, again, if you have not already done so, obey my instructions and read/comment!!!!

Statement of Refusal

Ok, I got a blog, and I'm gonna make good use of it. But first I'd like to get a few things out of the way. This is a list of things i refuse to do with my blog.

1. I refuse to use this blog as an online diary. No prying into my thoughts for you! >:P
2. I refuse to get addicted to this. Well...maybe.
3. I refuse to use this blog as a place to describe my muscle-building/victories over certain people in arm wrestling/pictures of me flexing. (My targets of this lampoon know who they are! >:D )

These statements are subject to amendment and may be revised, removed, or added to. (how's that for fine print? :D )

I Got A Blog!

Yes, I got a blog. I never thought I would, but here I am, writing my first post, wondering how I finally decided on it. Hmmm not much to wonder considering I know what happened. I kept seeing friends websites/blogs, especially John's, and I began thinking that it would be fun to have a little place to post some thoughts and info. The idea of an online diary that everyone could read was appalling to me (and still is), and so I ignored the idea of a blog for that of my own website. When I asked my dad if it was alright with him (it was), he asked, "Why not get a blog? You can pretty much do the same things." He was right, and the fact that lotsa friends have blogs helped move me toward bloggy goodness. So now I'm here, and you can expect more from me in the future.