Well, sorry to disappoint, but not only am I still here, I'm still writing. Jeez I wonder if anyone still reads this... No matter. I have continued work on the book, finished outlining the last few bits and now only have some small plot and thematic things to figure out. I'm currently writing draft 4 and hope to fix most of the bugs by draft 5, then it should be about ready to send around for editing. I figure I can rope some friends and colleagues... i.e. the departments at my former college (whom I became intimately familiar with during all my long hours spent there... lots of studying, and no that's not a joke) and friends.
I spent the-end-of-the-world-day drinking alone, schnapps is just good like that. And what better to do when drinking alone than to write never-ending drafts. Somehow fitting for the last day of life for me I think. But for whatever reason I'm still here so I apologize for that ever so sincerely and then kindly ask you to buy 30 copies of my book each when its done. :)
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Shadow and LEET
Much has happened that I cannot discuss. Partially for national security reasons (I know what they did) and partially for personal security reasons (they know what I did). I had the privileged of shadowing my Dad today and watching several inter-business deals go down. It was kinda fun actually. The day before yesterday my car got towed, so I and a friend spent several hours working on getting it back. Let it be a lesson to you, if you are kind, it can even occasionally melt hearts of ice and you can see glimpses of humanity shine through. That and it helps to have good friends in high places. Gotta say, though it's always been true, I love my friends at B's G. All of them.
1337 is the number of un-read emails in my inbox right now, yes, I'm that cool!
Oh, and until I post-edit some entries and back-date the past that never was, this is my 200th post. Happy 200!
Just as a side note, the world ends monday, so I'ma throw a party, all are invited! I'll catch you guys on tues for my next post, so sit tight!
1337 is the number of un-read emails in my inbox right now, yes, I'm that cool!
Oh, and until I post-edit some entries and back-date the past that never was, this is my 200th post. Happy 200!
Just as a side note, the world ends monday, so I'ma throw a party, all are invited! I'll catch you guys on tues for my next post, so sit tight!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Changeling
Only now, after a quarter of a century can I admit my true heritage... I am a changeling. I have never been baptized and thus have always been vulnerable to such malicious spirits. When I was born, I had golden hair, that now, though there is little left, is brown. My eyes are generally "green" but change color from near silver to black based on my surroundings, my cloths, and my mood. And whilst I was young I came down with Scarlet Fever. Later in my life I was diagnosed with only what doctors could call a viral infection of the lymph nodes. I have never been particularly good at anything for few things hold my interest long enough for me to find perfection in their art; yet I am naturally talented in everything. All of these signs point towards one clear explanation. I am not the child I was born to be. That child was stolen by elves or fairies, I'm not yet sure which, and was replaced with me. One perk to this is that I can claim my elven heritage and seek out the kingdom, if any yet live, to fight for my birthright as royalty.
Yes, it is late, and I'm still working on the book, steeped waste deep in medieval folklore. You should try it sometime, the welsh isn't so bad after you dive in.
Yes, it is late, and I'm still working on the book, steeped waste deep in medieval folklore. You should try it sometime, the welsh isn't so bad after you dive in.
Monday, September 14, 2009
+5 xp
I have declared today as a day of writing for me... So I figured I'd start with my neglected blog.
119289
This is the last mile my car may ever know... not that my car is broken, smashed or un-drivable, but the odometer has died and the number is permanently stuck at 119289. Sad yes, but not the end of the world, I plan to drive it until there is nothing left to drive, then when I have millions of dollars, I'll buy something classy.
Millions of Dollars
So I have finally decided what I want to do with my life... make millions of dollars (shocker huh). But not just any old way, I have finally decided to finish my book and become a writer. I feel it fits my personality of loving to stay up late, sleep in later, and generally do nothing but lounge around looking for cultural experiences. See, I figure if I experience life and society as leisure, where as most people have no time for such things, I can use this to improve my writing. Also I really like the idea of no cubicle and no boss... But the first book is outlined and half done, my plan is to get more done today, say maybe 50% of what remains... ambitious I know, but its a kids book and plenty of boring and uneducated people write, so I might have a shot falling into both of those categories.
In the news
Lots of news has been swirling about concerning the VMA fiasco with Taylor Swift and Kanye West. Now I agree with the world's reaction, but I wanted to express something slightly different. Taylor, I think you did a great job and if you ever need a husband who is fine with your super-hotness, your lots of money, and your success, I am the man for you. Just think, I could help console you in times like these and, you know, punch a guy in the face or some such. Think about it, and give me a call when you're ready to move our relationship to the next level ;).
Count Dave
So I have come up with this ingenious plan. When I buy a house I shall name said house. It's name will be "The county of such-and-such" (note: such-and-such will be replaced by something classy sounding). This way, being the owner of a county, I automatically gain the title of Count. I really wasn't feeling duke or baron, and king really wouldn't fly well here in America. But count... yeah I think its a good idea.
+5xp at last
The past week I orchestrated a grand social manipulation... er... coalition. I have dug deep and found my old self and I like it. Problem solving between multiple people, movable goods, and money has in the past been something I'm good at as I collect favors wherever I go. This time though I helped to arrange an exchange between a couch and two groups. Group one wanted to be rid of a couch, and group two wanted a couch. Not a hard exchange, but for some price haggling and the forming of social bonds. Now these groups are important as the exchange helped build a bridge of trust and social connection between the group I live with as brothers, and the group I have always been apart from of female friends. The hope is that this event will foster future dealings and trust between the two and myself. Yes I'm crazy, and I have decided to live in my own world of crazy, so there is no hope in convincing me otherwise! This is how the world works because I have decided it will work this way!
119289
This is the last mile my car may ever know... not that my car is broken, smashed or un-drivable, but the odometer has died and the number is permanently stuck at 119289. Sad yes, but not the end of the world, I plan to drive it until there is nothing left to drive, then when I have millions of dollars, I'll buy something classy.
Millions of Dollars
So I have finally decided what I want to do with my life... make millions of dollars (shocker huh). But not just any old way, I have finally decided to finish my book and become a writer. I feel it fits my personality of loving to stay up late, sleep in later, and generally do nothing but lounge around looking for cultural experiences. See, I figure if I experience life and society as leisure, where as most people have no time for such things, I can use this to improve my writing. Also I really like the idea of no cubicle and no boss... But the first book is outlined and half done, my plan is to get more done today, say maybe 50% of what remains... ambitious I know, but its a kids book and plenty of boring and uneducated people write, so I might have a shot falling into both of those categories.
In the news
Lots of news has been swirling about concerning the VMA fiasco with Taylor Swift and Kanye West. Now I agree with the world's reaction, but I wanted to express something slightly different. Taylor, I think you did a great job and if you ever need a husband who is fine with your super-hotness, your lots of money, and your success, I am the man for you. Just think, I could help console you in times like these and, you know, punch a guy in the face or some such. Think about it, and give me a call when you're ready to move our relationship to the next level ;).
Count Dave
So I have come up with this ingenious plan. When I buy a house I shall name said house. It's name will be "The county of such-and-such" (note: such-and-such will be replaced by something classy sounding). This way, being the owner of a county, I automatically gain the title of Count. I really wasn't feeling duke or baron, and king really wouldn't fly well here in America. But count... yeah I think its a good idea.
+5xp at last
The past week I orchestrated a grand social manipulation... er... coalition. I have dug deep and found my old self and I like it. Problem solving between multiple people, movable goods, and money has in the past been something I'm good at as I collect favors wherever I go. This time though I helped to arrange an exchange between a couch and two groups. Group one wanted to be rid of a couch, and group two wanted a couch. Not a hard exchange, but for some price haggling and the forming of social bonds. Now these groups are important as the exchange helped build a bridge of trust and social connection between the group I live with as brothers, and the group I have always been apart from of female friends. The hope is that this event will foster future dealings and trust between the two and myself. Yes I'm crazy, and I have decided to live in my own world of crazy, so there is no hope in convincing me otherwise! This is how the world works because I have decided it will work this way!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Will-o-the Wisp
It's been a while, I know. I seem to be on Alaskan solar time here, which the rest of the world does not for whatever reason align with. Much has happened but not much of great interest. I have decided to go the day without phone contact to make it feel more like a holiday. The weekend was spent well playing games. And now a friend is in a rough place by unexpected means, the ghosts of the past rarely bring good omens, and their shadows stretch long across our lighted days. I am still running, still chasing, ever and ever, but the light that I follow may be but my old friend Will. I have once again begun writing, and it comes well, but much will be needed to finish the book.
Tomorrow begins the school year, and too, my second semester of substitute teaching. I hope to have work and good kids like the last one, but will sorely miss my friends now gone. So here is to the future, for us all, may it burn bright and colorful!
Addendum:
My blood-pressure has been above normal again recently. I'll plan to rest more and stay up less and blah blah blah. I can tell because my cauterized nose will burst into a bloody mess when it gets too high. But enough of me (for the moment), time to reflect on you. What is that one thing that is just out of your reach, but has always been? I wrote this post with the name in mind (as always) because it is worth reflecting on. Knowing one's self is important, even more so to know your weaknesses than to know your strengths. For by knowing your weaknesses you may guard against catastrophic personally generated failure and oversight. Will-o-the Wisp was a thing that would often lure people off of paths, consequently getting them lost, injured or killed. Sometimes they lead to treasure and good things, but much like leprechauns, they were rarely caught. As I have been failing for years, I know one of my greatest delusions of reality is the romantic relationship. I must know this and be weary as to not let it ruin me, a thing that always seems within reach, but can never truly be grasped, such things will destroy. They will destroy because they are so deceptively conquerable and within reach, but like a mirage, will mislead our senses into believing we are doing well, when in fact we are in deep trouble...
Tomorrow begins the school year, and too, my second semester of substitute teaching. I hope to have work and good kids like the last one, but will sorely miss my friends now gone. So here is to the future, for us all, may it burn bright and colorful!
Addendum:
My blood-pressure has been above normal again recently. I'll plan to rest more and stay up less and blah blah blah. I can tell because my cauterized nose will burst into a bloody mess when it gets too high. But enough of me (for the moment), time to reflect on you. What is that one thing that is just out of your reach, but has always been? I wrote this post with the name in mind (as always) because it is worth reflecting on. Knowing one's self is important, even more so to know your weaknesses than to know your strengths. For by knowing your weaknesses you may guard against catastrophic personally generated failure and oversight. Will-o-the Wisp was a thing that would often lure people off of paths, consequently getting them lost, injured or killed. Sometimes they lead to treasure and good things, but much like leprechauns, they were rarely caught. As I have been failing for years, I know one of my greatest delusions of reality is the romantic relationship. I must know this and be weary as to not let it ruin me, a thing that always seems within reach, but can never truly be grasped, such things will destroy. They will destroy because they are so deceptively conquerable and within reach, but like a mirage, will mislead our senses into believing we are doing well, when in fact we are in deep trouble...