Oh, you hate your job? Why didnt you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called Everybody and they meet at the bar.
-- Drew Carey
Scott Kurtz recently mentioned the webcomic Least I Can Do and I find it absolutely brilliant! Rayne Summers is a guy cut from the same cloth. Heh.
That's a damn minigun!
-- Pilot from Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Mittens shouldnt have fracked with the dog. Heh.
I would kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
-- Stephen Wright
Although we lost our match tonight, I was in pretty good spirits. The game was an absolute blast with the wind, rain, and cold. Their best striker worked over our slow defense since we more in an attack formation then defense. Granted we were missing our best defender and striker, but we still learned alot. I cant wait for the next game.
Afterwards, the huge amount of dry cleaning was put away and I wolfed down a ton of chili from Wendy's. While I was stuffing my face, I found the full length video to Placebo's A Song To Say Goodbye. Its not much of a consolation prize, but it still is absolutely brilliant.
My approach is hoping that every player that I've played with, every place that I've been, that in some way, shape or form, I leave my stamp on those people and those places. Thats what I want my legacy to be. The football stuff, thats all gravy.
-- Kurt Warner
I've been a fan of Warner since his days in St. Louis. The fact that he came in as unknown and made an impact on the world has been an inspiration. Through it all, he remains a charitable, devout, humble man.
Well that and he has one hell of a fiery wife. One game when Warner was having a bad day, an Arizona fan began calling the quarterback some not so polite names. At that point, Brenda Warner, turned to the irate fan and said "He's a two time MVP. What have you done?!" The fan promptly shut up.
Now, for the third time, Warner goes into the biggest game in the NFL. The old man of the league marches his troops once more. How could someone not be encouraged?
Good luck Cardinals! Go get some!
UPDATE: That was a great game! It could have gone either way. Its true that defense wins championships because Arizona's defense failed at the worst time. Warner had a decent game, but the interception turned out pretty big. The Cardinals still had a chance except for the collapse on defense.
Mitchell's the man. I'm the idiot. You're the screw-up. And we're all losers. Welcome to Music Town.
-- Joe from Empire Records
I always wondered why some bands make several video versions of their song. For example, U2's song One has at least 3 types that I am aware of. Abit ironic considering the name of the song.
I guess its partly creativity and partly marketing. After all, some different visions appeal to different people.
While I was rummaging around abit, looking for the video to Open Up Your Eyes by Tonic, I stumbled on this version, which I could only call "The Pretty Version."
You can never correct your work well until you have forgotten it.
-- Voltaire
I posted this long ago and said the name wrong. The song was Polska Gra by the Polish girl band, Queens.
Regardless, this is the real reason why its called The Beautiful Game. Heh.
They could score on me anytime they like. Err... But in a good way.
The quickest way to a man's heart is through his chest.
-- Rosanne Barr
Tonight was the first game of the intermural soccer season. My team, BC United, was matched up one of the AC teams, of which the name escapes me. We just knew that they were good and they were ready. Most of them played in the local leagues around town. Even for a 7 vs 7 squad, we were just hoping for a good outing.
The things we had going for us: a good, experienced goalie and a good, experienced defensive back. Well, that and almost a full roster. Ok, maybe that and their forwards couldnt get back to play defense while we typically had four or five on defense and clogged the passing lanes.
Ok, maybe it was the fact it was the first game of the season and most of their group hadnt worked together in awhile. In our case, we had most of the same group from last year. And we've been playing in almost every scrimmage since last year.
Now I can understand why soccer is called The Beautiful Game. For all the running around and gasping for air, everything still seemed to move in slow motion. You could watch as forwards fought to get in position. The ball sailing as a group fought to head it in a different direction. A pass fired just in the right spot so your team-mate can head the ball in past the unsuspecting keeper.
It became even more beautiful as we won our first match 3-0 against a team that we just wanted to keep the game close.
To show for our effort, we all came away with aches, pains, and a lot of sweat. I took so many bounces off my chest, for a little while there, it appeared as if someone had given me CPR.
But what we really took away from this, was lots and lots of fun. Regardless of the score, both sides gave it their all and left it on the field. Thats all that really matters.
I am a sun, certainly. But he is Dream. They say Death is kinder than he is.
-- Sto-Oa from The Sandman: Endless Nights
I've said in the past that Neil Gaiman has been one of my favorite writers for as long as I can remember. Ever since his stint with the comic books The Sandman and Death: The High Cost Of Living, I've always enjoyed his wit and imagination.
Now another of his stories has been made into a full length movie: Coraline.
Damn, I cant wait. After Neverwhere, Stardust, MirrorMask, and Beowulf, I know I wont be disappointed.
I wonder when American Gods will make it to the big screen.
Serendipity: I'm responsible for nineteen of the twenty top grossing films of all time.
Bethany: Nineteen?
Serendipity: Yeah, the one about the kid? By himself in his house, burglars trying to get in and he fights them off? I had nothing to do with that one. Somebody sold their soul to Satan to get the grosses up on that piece of shit.
-- from Dogma
Mermaid and I are at lunch and somehow the coversation turned to shit. Literally.
We had talked about various videos on YouTube where people had accidents. About the incident where a homeless guy defecated in front of a store. About how a scuba diver let loose in the water.
Yeah, it was really a great topic to have while over food.
But then it reminded me about the Bristol Stool Scale which measures a patient's stool sample based on its form. 
Its just like doctors to figure out exactly how full of shit we really are.
You can't teach people to be lazy. Either they have it or they don't.
-- Dagwood Bumstead
This damn song has been kept going thru my mind today. Guess I was craving cupcakes. Snack attack!
Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island
Its all about the Hamilton's baby.
People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.
-- V from V for Vendetta
This kept coming into my mind today. Well, that and some very unpolite statements. Heh.
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I can think of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
You're a woman of many parts, Pussy.
-- James Bond in Goldfinger
Who says classical music doesnt rock? I might have paid more attention in music class if there were girls like this.
Hmmm. Probably not.
Explosive by Bond
There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.
-- Stephen Wright
Here is one of my favorite vids from Weezer. After all, the Muppets will probably be around longer than any of us.
Have fun!
Keep Fishin' by Weezer
You know how much money the average jizz mopper makes per hour?
-- Randel from Clerks
I know the feeling... err... I mean I've heard about such matters. *cough*
Jizz In My Pants by The Lonely Island
Hat tip to Shannon. This is her fault.
Its never too late to have a happy childhood
-- Tom Robbins
Today was the typical lunch time soccer game which I fondly call recess. It was raining. It was cold. The field was muddy.
It was absolutely brilliant.
We ran around in the freezing rain, flopping thru mud, and flying thru puddles. We didnt even want to take a halftime break so that our muscles wouldnt cool down. We were all covered in mud, laughing hysterically. I couldnt even feel my fingers until twenty minutes after we were done playing. People that walked by on the sidewalk were under umbrellas, pointing at us, calling us crazy.
But isnt this what we watch our kids do? Go out. Have fun. Enjoy life. Enjoy their friends. Play.
How does the saying go? Oh yeah...
You dont stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing.
Merlin: It's not for you, Uther. Hearth and home, wife and child.
Uther: To kill and be King. Is that all?
Merlin: Perhaps not even that.
-- from Excalibur
Ever since seeing Excalibur, its been one of my favorite movies and an influence on my imagination. The Arthur legend was always in my memory, but the movie pulled it all together. That and the song O Fortuna has lasted generations long before the film was created.
O Fortuna,
velut luna statu variabilis,
semper crescis aut decrescis;
vita detestabilis nunc obdurat
et tunc curat ludo mentis aciem,
egestatem,
potestatem
dissolvit ut glaciem.
Sors immanis et inanis,
rota tu volubilis,
status malus,
vana salus semper dissolubilis,
obumbrata et velata
michi quoque niteris;
nunc per ludum
dorsum nudum
fero tui sceleris.
Sors salutis
et virtutis michi nunc contraria,
est affectus
et defectus
semper in angaria.
Hac in hora sine mora
corde pulsum tangite;
quod per sortem
sternit fortem,
mecum omnes plangite!
Yes, I do know what the translation is. The Latin seems more fitting.
Don't you think dreams and the Internet are similar? They are both areas where the repressed conscious mind vents.
-- from Paprika
I've been a fan of anime since I was young, but as I grew older, it was harder and harder to find good anime. Time and responsibility became a factor as well as what was available here in the US. There are alot of anime dvds available at your local Best Buy, but the majority of it are tv series aimed towards the teen sector. I may be a kid at heart, but even I have my limitations. So my search for anime dwindled.
Then while flipping channels on the tv, completely by accident, I found one of the best anime movies I had seen in a very long time. The latest full length feature by acclaimed director Satoshi Kon known as Paprika was on. Based on the novel, this film is definately what I have been craving.
Paprika is not meant for kids. Very similiar to Kon's earlier works like Perfect Blue, the story is an intriguing mix of sci-fi, psychology, and mystery. It touches on a variety of questions. What are the differences between adulthood and childhood? Between dreams and reality? Is the person you see in the mirror really you?
Or are you the reflection of them?
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.
-- Angela Monet
Ever wonder what rock stars do at home?
Well wonder no more. The one and only Cynical Tyrant shows exactly what they do.
She says it was an accident. I think it was to prove that she had more talent than the original artist.
Yes, CT. You rule YouTube and I am one of your peons.
Now there are more overweight people in America than average weight people. So overweight people are now average. Which means you've met your New Year's resolution.
-- Jay Leno
Happy New Year to everyone. Most folks have some sort of resolution for this time of year. But then, how many of them truly follow up on them? Weight loss, more exercise, etc. All of which tend to be forgotten by the second week.
I typically dont have any sort of resolution. I would prefer to have some goal to have done by the end of the year.
My goal for last year was change. Some sort of change. As I've said before, I dont know if I could measure it but I sure can feel it.
This year's goal is to follow the motto of the clothes company, Nike: Just Do It.
For too long I've been sitting here, being way too complacent for my tastes. So now its time to do something. Anything.
So I'll start with the simplest thing. I'm finally updating the blog.
With YouTube having its legal issues, alot of the stuff I like to show isnt allowed. With Blogger's constant changes, using one of their basic templates was a good way to go. So there will be changes being made as time goes by.
I've kept the original in storage, just in case. Besides, old things have this bad habit of coming back around.
Now I just need to stick to my resolut.. err.. goal. Perhaps have a little resolve.
Resolve by Foo Fighters
The rule is: jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today.
-- Lewis Carroll
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It Will Be Alright In The End
Its New Year's Eve. Time to start all over again. Sort of.
I was told the next year should be interesting. That sounded omnious to me, but thats just my warped sense of things. After all, its the people and events in our lives that make things interesting. The year just happens to be along for the ride.
Everyone stay safe and get ready for tomorrow.
What Happens Tomorrow by Duran Duran
I've come to ask if you'd like to join my Owsla. We shall be glad to have you and I know you would like it. You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now.
-- The Black Rabbit from Watership Down
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Watch Me Navigate
Its almost the end of the year. Usually by this time, we take stock on what we've done for these past twelve months.
I'm not sure if I've actually accomplished anything of any major significance, but I do know that things have changed somewhat. Its what I told myself at the end of last year. Perhaps I cant measure what those changes are, but I can feel it.
Physically and mentally. For good and bad.
So I took another pass at filling the memory box. The pictures of beach walks, the images of dancing on the greens, and even the ones of wading ducks. Time to put them away and go forward.
Off we go then, hm?
Feels Good Inc by Gorillaz
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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People only have substance within the memories of other people. And thats why there were all kinds of me's.
-- Lain from Serial Experiments: Lain
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Keep You In The Dark
There is just something about a live concert. The energy that it can bring to everyone has always amazed me. For just those few moments, the whole world and everything in it is in harmony, especially when the entire crowd is singing along with the band.
You cant help it. You just have to sing along. Even if its just a recording.
I broke down and bought Foo Fighters: Live At Wembley Stadium. Hearing the crowds and the music, I could still feel power that the music and audience gave. Especially when I had the theater system up abit too loud. Heh.
The Pretender by Foo Fighters
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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Akane: How's this, Ranma? What do you think? A little too much you think?
Ranma: Nah, I'm actually really glad I asked you.
Akane: You are?
Ranma: Oh yeah. Look at it. Jolly green giant meltdown. If you had been cooking, we'd all be in the hospital by now.
-- from Ranma 1/2: Tendo Family Christmas Scramble
::: Tower View :::
Maligayang Pasko
What can I say?
My sentiments exactly. Shoot me now. Heh...
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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Cindy Lou Who: Santa, dont forget the Grinch. I know he's mean and hairy and smelly and his hands are cold and clammy, but I think he's kind of... sweet.
Grinch: Sweet?! You think he's sweet? Cute kid. Bad judge of character.
-- from How The Grinch Stole Christmas (film)
::: Tower View :::
I Got Your Log Right Here
I think I have more in common with the Grinch as opposed to Scrooge. Bah humbug.
Have a Merry Christmas, all! And to all, a good night.
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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Birth is the sudden opening of a window, through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything.
-- from William MacNeile Dixon
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Beginnings From One End To Another
First, I want to thank everyone for all the kind wishes. Everyone was absolutley brilliant. So in that regard, let me say this:
Second, how ironic that I've become an uncle.. err.. second cousin.. umm.. innocent bystander. So world, this is Ike. Ike, the world.
Dont worry, Ike. They arent all that bad.
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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Jeff: Your wife is a lovely lady.
Walter: She's getting old.
Jeff: Well, women age like fine wine.
Walter: She's aging like milk.
-- from Arguing With Myself
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What The Hell Is Call ID?
A happy birthday goes out to the Mermaid who just so happens to share the same idea as me: we refuse to grow up. Ha!
Whats My Age Again? by Blink-182
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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I was so sick of that song I was ready to Mmmbop the cd right out of the house.
-- Bill Engvall
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Do You Know Why I Die?
During a recent conversation, I was told to turn in my man card for saying I liked a few songs from Hanson. Granted, they are most known for Mmmbop, but I'm not afraid to admit that was a catchy little tune.
So I blame Shylie for this. Here's the proof that the band does have a decent amount of musical talent.
This Time Around by Hanson
The acoustic version of Mmmbop is pretty good, but I'll be damned if I understand all the lyrics.
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have not forgotten this.
-- Terry Pratchett
::: Tower View :::
The Ancient Radiation
Frank Sinatra by Cake
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Pushed to the ground,
Enmity gauged,
United by fear.
Forced to endure what I could not forgive
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If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.
-- Flavia Weedn
::: Tower View :::
Tabula Rasa
What I've Done by Linkin Park
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I only leave the house when it's raining. Or when I'm running low on milk.
-- Konstantinos from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
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Flying Turkeys
I did the annual Turkey Ride on Thurs and actually brought the good camera with me. It was a great ride especially with the 30 degree weather. There is just something about riding in cold weather that I enjoy. Add on the fact that we had to ride the local ferry as part of the event was a huge plus.
The view was brilliant despite the winds. Low tide always made for a great picture.
Sarah had the best story for the day. Her $3000 bike frame was destroyed during the MS Bike ride. She had hit an object and crashed on the road. The cyclist behind her had ran over the frame and kept going. This proved that cyclists dont get any respect, even from other cyclists.
It broke my heart seeing the frame. I had wanted to get an Orbea Orca frame, but had opted for the new car instead.
Sarah kept an optimistic view when she talked about getting a new frame and attaching her components. She said All I need is a frame and a screw.
I bit my tongue.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I do wish we could chat longer, but I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye.
-- Hannibal Lector from Silence of the Lambs
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Dinner Time
Centuries ago, sailors on long voyages used to leave a pair of pigs on every deserted island. Or they'd leave a pair of goats.
Either way, on any future visit, the island would be a source of meat. These islands, they were pristine. These were home to breeds of birds with no natural predators. Breeds of birds that lived nowhere else on earth. The plants there, without enemies they evolved without thorns or poisons. Without predators and enemies, these islands, they were paradise. The sailors, the next time they visited these islands, the only things still there would be herds of goats or pigs.
Does this remind you of anything? Maybe the old Adam and Eve story?
You ever wonder when God's coming back with a lot of barbecue sauce?
-- Chuck Palahniuk
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I am thankful for laughter except when milk comes out of my nose.
-- Woody Allen
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Enjoy The Moment For Once
First and foremost, a happy birthday must go out to Starfury! You may actually catch up with me, sir. Ha!
And to all, have a happy Thanksgiving! Be thankful for what we have, not sad for what we dont. Stay safe and stay frosty throughout this holiday season.
Thank U by Alanis Morissette
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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What I do not give, you must never take by force.
-- The Emperor from Curse of the Golden Flower
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Flowers At Dusk
The movie Curse of the Golden Flower has been playing alot on cable tv. Although I already have the dvd, I tend to keep watching it over and over again.
After all, this is one film that simply says Dont ever, ever fuck with Dad.
Chrysanthemum Terrace (Ju Hua Tai) by Jay Chou
From what I understand, the actual translation is Chrysanthemum Flower Bed, but close enough.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Count de Monet: I've come of the most urgent of business. It is said that the people are revolting.
King Louis: You said it. They stink on ice!
-- from History of The World: Part 1
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Knight Jumps Queen
see more puppies
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.
-- Gen. Douglas MacArthur
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See These Scars
Faint by Linkin Park
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength. Move on.
-- Henry Rollins
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Sharing The View
Scar Tissue by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want.
-- Mark Twain
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What Was That, Archer?
I know I'm wierd but when the tv show Enterprise mentioned this poem, my curiousity caught me looking. I have to admit its pretty good.
The Song of Wandering Aengus by W.B. Yeats
I went out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;
And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.
When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire aflame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.
Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lads and hilly lands.
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold, but so does a hard-boiled egg.
-- Unknown
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I See The Footprints
Afterimage by Rush
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I feel like I have a hangover, without all the happy memories and mystery bruises.
-- Ellen DeGeneres
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Now That I've Found My Reward
Hey Johnny Park! by Foo Fighters
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Moocher: Since you won that Italian bike, man, you've been acting weird. You're really getting to think you're Italian, aren't you?
Cyril: I wouldn't mind thinking I was someone myself.
-- from Breaking Away
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Chain Gangs
Here is today's public service announcement: Cycling can help improve your health and save money. As long as you dont get hit by the jackass driving the car.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.
-- Douglas Adams
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Time And Time Again
I'm still feeling abit acoustic...
Times Like These by Foo Fighters
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
-- Steven Wright
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Speed Demon
I used to have a kung fu teacher that said speed kills. How fitting.
Too Fast by Jon Lajoie
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Yasuo: When it's all said and done, the Wired is just a medium of communication and the transfer of information. You mustn't confuse it with the real world. Do you understand what I'm warning you about?
Lain: You're wrong.
Yasuo: Huh?
Lain: The border between the two isnt all that clear. I'll be able to enter it soon.
-- from Serial Experiments: Lain
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I Am Fading
I've liked this song ever since I watched Serial Experiments: Lain. If you have never seen the series, the easiest way to explain it is that Lain, a high school student, becomes trapped between her identity in the real world and the one within "The Wired." For her, reality may be nothing more than a digital imprint.
Duvet by Boa
While the series can be classified as really wierd, the song fit the storyline.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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This is blood for blood and by the gallon. These are the old days! The bad days! The all or nothing days! They're back!
-- Marv From Sin City
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The Big Fat Kill
Video games, Happy Tree Friends style...
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Dharma: Honey, are you OK?
Greg: I'm fine. I'm just lying here trying to decide whether your father is a hole surrounded by ass.
-- From Dharma & Greg
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Contact Zens
And now for something completely different...
Those who see worldly life as an obstacle to Dharma
See no Dharma in everyday actions.
They have not yet discovered that
There are no everyday actions outside of Dharma.
By Dogen
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Merciful Father, I have squandered my days with plans of many things. This was not among them. But at this moment, I beg only to live the next few minutes well.
-- Ibn from The 13th Warrior
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Bitter Cold Within
For some reason, I've always liked the accoustic version of this song rather than the electronic, dance version.
Days Go By by Dirty Vegas
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Never do anything against conscience, even if the state demands it.
-- Albert Einstein
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State of Confusion
The funny part is probably the only way I could ever remember any of the state capitals.
Hat tip to Adnil.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Colonel James: You never served in the military, did you, Mr Rago?
Bill: No. My military experience is limited to the day that I walked for hours in the rain from Arlington Cemetary to the White House carrying the name of the soldier who died needlessly in Vietnam.
Colonel James: Do you remember the soldier's name?
Bill: Umm... No...
-- from Renaissance Man
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Bleed With Me
No matter how you feel about the military, please remember the price for freedom is not free. To the soldier, it isnt about dying for a rag on a pole, but fighting for what they feel is right.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Life is short. Dont waste time worrying about what people think of you. Hold on to the ones that care. In the end they will be the only ones there.
-- Unknown
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Days Gone Past
I had forgotten how quirky Colin Hay was back in the 80s. Still, he is one of those original artists whose music has lasted the decades.
Hold Me by Colin Hay
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Claudia: You were ambushed by elves?
Sean: Yeah yeah. Santa's elves. The fat bastard sicced them on me.
Claudia: But your dad is Santa.
Sean: Yeah and he's a fat bastard.
-- from Grounded For Life
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Aw Damn
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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The hookers of New York City are offering their "Obama Special." Fifty dollars and you get change.
-- David Letterman
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Some Things Never Change
No matter the event or situation, we always seem to haze the new guy.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Don't drop me fellas. I'm worth a million dollars.
-- Shark from Any Given Sunday
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Bring The Pain Baby!
I had forgotten about Terry Tate. We need one of these guys at our office. Heh...
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Remember in elementary school you were told that in case of fire you have to line up quietly in a single file from smallest to tallest? What is the logic in that? What? Do tall people burn slower?
-- Warren Hutcherson
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Light Em Up
I first read this poem back in high school, oh so many moons ago. For some odd reason, it came to mind today.
Fire And Ice by Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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The problem with political jokes is they get elected.
-- Henry Cate
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And There's The Crew
I really should have posted this earlier in the week, but it still fits today, especially after the ephoria many were in today.
From Richard Jeni's A Big Steaming Pile of Me.
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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The next time they give you all that civic bullshit about voting, keep in mind that Hitler was elected in a full, free democratic election.
-- George Carlin
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Poll Dance
So today is Election Day or as someone put it, Choose Day.
Yes its very important for every citizen to voice their choice, but sometimes the whole process makes me wonder. For example, check out this video from the debate in Quahog, Rhode Island.
How clever you are, my dear! You never mean a single word you say.
-- Oscar Wilde
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Say Say Say
This is one of the best songs that I was introduced to through Rock Band. Apparently for the lead singer, Karen O, this is one of her more mello songs.
Maps by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned for Sega.
-- Brodie from Mallrats
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Snoogins!
Kevin Smith's new film Zack And Miri Make A Porno opened this weekend. I hadnt had a chance to catch it yet, but I will see it. Oh yes, I will see it.
So until then, here is a vid for one of Smith's earlier films, Mallrats.
Build Me Up Buttercup by The Goops
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.
-- from Albert Einstein
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Staring Blindly Into Space
I always loved this song. Time to jam!
25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago
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Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand.
Take it all in on your stride.
It is sinking, falling down
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Steve: You know Teague. He won't take "Go to Hell" for an answer.
Diane: What are you going to do?
Steve: I'm gonna give him directions.
-- from Poltergeist
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This House Is Clean
Happy Halloween, all...
more animals
Stay safe. Stay frosty. Stay away from the TV.
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs and ham breakfast. The chicken was 'involved.' The pig was 'committed'.”
-- Unknown
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Just Give Me
One Vision by Queen
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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From a certain point of view our real enemy, the true troublemaker, is inside.
-- Tenzin Gyatso
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Is It Living Or Just Existence?
The Enemy Within by Rush
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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This has got to be the weirdest day of my life. Well, so far.
-- Mikey from Look Who's Talking
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A View Of Things To Come
Family gatherings are typically not my forte. More specifically, gatherings of my family are not my forte. Any reason to have a party and off we go. Tonight was a baby shower combined with a costume party.
I have no idea where they got the idea from, but my cousin, Janey, and her husband Ri (as in Rye) are expecting their first baby in a couple of months. So everyone in the family was invited as well as their church. Thats usually not a bad thing except I always fall into the Giggle Loop whenever one of their pastors or deacons decide to talk. Its gotten to the point where I will stand outside to avoid the blessing of the food (aka the 30 minute speech).
Then, of course, there are the party games my family comes up with. Can you tell me what the frack this is?!
Of course, its chocolate that has been squished in a diaper. There were eight different diapers with different kinds of chocolate. The one that guessed the most won the game. Tasting was recommended.
Jeff Foxworthy said it best: "That's your blood there, ya'll."
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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Stupid is as stupid does.
-- Forrest from Forrest Gump
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The Village Idiot Has Relatives
I know this gives unnecessary attention to the stupidity that is PETA, but its funny how PETA is upset about a baseball player's love for SPAM. Not the email type; the pork shoulder kind.
The food stuff that has been around for generations. The kind that was given to soldiers during WWII. The kind that was given to me as a child growing up. And quite frankly I still like it.
So here are some kind words to PETA: Shut the fuck up.
Nugget by Cake
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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Tigers die and leave their skins; people die and leave their names.
-- Japanese Proverb
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Hear My Name
Porch by Pearl Jam
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.
-- Nietzsche
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Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes
Who watches the Watchmen, indeed.
Yahoo! Video 'Watchmen' Trailer
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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But dreams have a nasty habit of going bad when you're not looking. The sun went down with practiced bravado. Twilight crawled across the sky, laden with foreboding.
-- from Max Payne (The Game)
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Driving Into The Night
The Max Payne movie comes out soon and I cant wait. In the meantime, here is the theme for the original Max Payne computer game.
Late Goodbye by Poets Of The Fall
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A little bit of disregard
Handful of complaints
But I can’t help the fact
That everyone can see these scars
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God is not on the side of the big battalions, but on the side of those who shoot best.
-- Voltaire
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Shoot Straight You Bastards
Over The Hills and Far Away by John Tams
Do your duty until your time is up.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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I will see you again, but not yet. Not yet!
-- Juba from Gladiator
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Sunrise, Sunset
I've posted this before, but when I heard the news that Drummerboy passed away today from his long term illness, it was the first thing that came to mind.
Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park
I close both locks below the window
I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye is the only way
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye is the only way
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you...
I and the rest of The Fallen will see you again, sir. Just not yet.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Know how sublime a thing it is - To suffer and be strong.
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Pain And Suffering
This past weekend was the big event of the year; the MS Bike ride. With over 2,300 cyclists participating, its the main event that Team Blue trains for. Its what we hurt ourselves over for and struggle to complete.
And in the end, the accomplishment outweighs the pain.
Then you end up with silly little stories like this one. Apologies must go out to Peter King, the NFL writer for Sports Illustrated, for "borrowing" the title.
The 10 Things I Think I Know -- 2008 MS Bike Ride Edition
1. The predominant cycling announcer, Phil Liggett, has always said that "Cycling is all about the suffering." This probably explains this year's most said comment: "My ass hurts!"
2. The most used high tech device used this year: the plastic freezer bag.
3. This is because its now a requirement that the last 15 miles must be ridden during a huge rain storm of biblical proportions.
4. One rider earned the name "Captain Nemo" for having to take their recumbant bike thru all the flooded streets. It was so bad that there was actually water inside the frame and it had to be drained.
5. If you ever want to have fun, when a cyclist comes into the finish area after riding thru a torrential downpour, ask him if they would like a bottle of water.
6. If you ever need to get your heart rate up, try almost dropping your wallet through an open hole while going over a bridge.
7. I can do without seeing yet another PB&J sandwich until next season.
8. The snowcone flavours were actually kind of bad this year. Root Beer?!
9. The Powerade was an excellent idea for Day One. Too bad we drank it all so there was none left for Day Two.
10. The pain and suffering we go thru for this is nothing when compared to the folks who have to deal with their MS throughout their life. Its no wonder cyclists want to keep going despite crashing across a metal grate bridge.
Cheers, mates.
Time to get ready for next season.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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I have the right to breathe. Everything else is a bonus.
-- Unknown
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Do I Dare
Breath After Breath by Duran Duran
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.
-- Unknown
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Stealthy, Fuzzy Bastard
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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One out of four people in this country is mentally unbalanced. Think of your three closest friends. If they seem OK, then you're the one.
-- Ann Landers
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Four by Four Relay
Adnil sent this out so this is her fault. She totally twisted my arm on this. Yeah. Thats it. *Cough*
1. Four places that I go to over and over: Work, Gym, Soccer Field, Bike Trail
2. Four of my favorite places to eat: Bamboo Garden, McDonald's, Chun King, Pancintan
3. Four places Where I'd rather be: Las Vegas, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong
4. Four TV shows I watch: Law & Order: Criminial Intent, Bizarre Foods, Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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It needs but one foe to breed a war, and those who have not swords can still die upon them.
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
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Choices
Sometimes you dont get a choice in the matter. Sometimes you do what is required, whether you like it or not.
Never forget those that didnt have a choice. Never forget those that choose willingly.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself makes you fearless.
-- Lao Tzu
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Live Proud
Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) by Jay Chou
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.
-- Thomas Carlyle
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If I Only Could
Running Up That Hill by Placebo
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Alone we live and die
We love and fight
Breath after breath
We carry this mortal coil
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