Monthly Archive for June, 2006

Photography Log

I recently set up a photoblog called sweet nothings. I’ve worked out a template for it. What’s funny is that I didn’t notice that Lou’s photoblog also runs on Pixelpost. It’s a pretty nice system to use.

There are some things I still need to work out like the commenting system and little details. I also need to pick up some batteries for my Lomo so I can start using that more. Should be interesting.

School’s Almost Out

I can’t wait to get out of school. I have just two more days left. This Wednesday, I am going to take a Regents exam for Chem. Then, I’m going to school for one period the next Wednesday to pick up my report card. I don’t think I mentioned this before, but I’m gonna be working at YoYoNation during the summer. I can’t wait to start. I’ll be getting paid and its my first job so that’ll be fun.

There are a few things I’d like to save up for with the money I’ll be getting. Now, I’m gonna try and hold myself back from splurging with the all money since I know I’ll need it later. Hopefully, I’ll find some way to “grow” my money.

Here’s my summer wishlist (listed in the order I’m most probably getting each):

  1. Brain Age: I really want this game since, as fun as it is, New Super Mario Bros. gets boring when it’s the only game you have.
  2. Canon EOS 350D: Lou and Aaron seem to be happy with it. I’d look at the Nikon D50, but I’m more of a Canon person. I actually wish I had enough money right now since there’s this rebate offer going on.
  3. Banjo: I’d really like to get a banjo sometime in the future. Maybe not now, but someday.

A Review of the Nintendo DS Lite

New Super Mario Bros.

Recently, I had the pleasure of splurging on a Nintendo DS Lite with my birthday money. Let me say, it is one hell of a system. Just like Glen, this is my first system I’ve had in a long time. My last system was the original Game Boy Advance, which is so old now it’s missing its battery cover.

The DS Lite looks very nice. I didn’t like the look of the original DS so I didn’t want to get it last year. I’m into the sleek, minimalistic look, thanks to Apple, and the DS Lite has it going on. I’m not ashamed to carry it around in front of people with PSPs.

I didn’t feel like waiting for the other colors to come in the US, so I went ahead and bought the white one the day it came out. EB Games decided to get only enough DS Lites for people who reserved it. Best Buy was nice and had a lot in stock. All I had to do was go to the cashier and they’d get me one.

Originally, I had planned to get both New Super Mario Bros. and Brain Age. When I was at Best Buy, I decided to get just New Super Mario Bros. because my mom would be paying for it seeing as to how I had barely enough money for just the system.

New Super Mario Bros. is a really addictive game. It’s amazing how easy the bosses are yet how hard the levels are. I can’t wait till I meet up with others with DS’s. Pretty sure that’ll be fun.

Spam is Funny

I love reading the the spam I get both here as comments and as emails to my various addresses. There are always some funny ones. Some of my favorites include:

  • “sexy baby and bad erection?”
  • “Take just a candy and become ready for 36 hours of love”
  • “This is most modern and safe way not to cover with shame”
  • “Your partner will worship you for it”
  • “New Surely you only dream of it”
  • “Hope that the day after you die is a nice day.”
  • “Q: How do you play religious roulette?
    A: You stand around in a circle and blaspheme and see who gets struck by lightning first.”

When will these spammers learn that they need to get smarter if they wanna get more attention? Do they seriously think they can find that many people that find babies sexy? I hope not, that’s just sick.

Do The Monkey!

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Oh So Sleepy

I’m working on a project that I should’ve started working on a long time ago. Reminds me of a night a year ago. I need to start learning from my mistakes.

I’m having hallucinations, both visual and auditory. There are thoughts going through my head, including of certain people. It’s crazy what happens to me when I’m sleepy and bored at the same time.

On another note, I now know what it feels like when you underestimate the power of the internet and you make a big mistake. Things you didn’t want happening start to occur and deleting things only prevent further damage.

Request Denied

Here are some things people should consider before asking me to join their band. I’d like to say beforehand that I don’t mean to be rude.

  1. I play stuff like indie rock and folk, not metal. No, indie rock is not from India.
  2. There’s no way I’d join your band if you say that girls can’t drum. My friend’s awesome at drumming and she’s a girl.
  3. If I say I don’t feel like joining today, there’s a chance I won’t feel like it in a couple of weeks. Or ever again.
  4. “It’s My Life” is not punk rock.

Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn ya. I said I didn’t mean to be rude.