LIVE FROM PELLA, IT'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

You know, I should have realized that her not laughing at my jokes was the first sign she was stupid and crazy... but that was another time, another life.

So, I promised to talk about the (way cooler and nicer) girl that I met on Wednesday, which is... a week ago today. Odd, that. Anyway, so it turns out there's one other person on campus who plays DQIX, and one of her friends just so happened to catch me playing it, and let me know she was looking for someone to do multiplayer with... fastforward a week or two, and I met her!

It's kind of weird, because she shares a lot of my interests. She get pretty much all of my random, obscure, geeky jokes. I don't think anyone's understood anywhere near that amount before. It's almost like I'm mainstream. But yeah, she likes Doctor Who, Pokemon, Firefly, music, anime, reading, practically everything short of Terry Pratchett, though I intend to introduce her to his books one of these days. She has Pokemon White on a flash card. So... yeah. Almost identical wavelengths there.

She's kind of shy, though given she was homeschooled and lived quite a few varied places when she was younger, it makes sense that she's kind of quiet. Sometimes conversations can get hard, though, when I can't think of something to say and she doesn't really say anything unless spoken to first, but that's not a huge problem.

On Wednesday night we played Dragon Quest outside, and then when our batteries ran out, stayed up until close to 4:00 am just talking. It was one of the better nights of my life, especially when it had come so soon after one of my worst. Perhaps someone up there is looking out for me after all.

So, long story short, I've learned more from my latest defeat that I can use to make a good attempt this time around. I like her lots, hopefully I can make this work for once. It's about time, wouldn't you say?

I have almost decided my teams for Pokemon Black and White... and the third version as well. Seriously, I'm one decision away from having all three teams. I will post them later on once I figure them out.

Got to see some preliminary pictures for the third series of collectible LEGO minifigures. I particularly like the elf (think Legolas, not Christmas) and the gorilla. Hopefully they will all end up being pretty cool.

Basically, life is pretty good at the moment.

A lot can happen in two weeks

So... yeah, been a while since I posted. A LONG while. No real excuse other than "wasn't really feeling like it." One heck of a recap ahead.

First off, culture trip. It was great, absolute fun. Saw some really cool shows, saw a few nice museum pieces, got to go to a two-floor Barnes & Noble, and had some awesome pizza. Oh, and some long bus rides. Stayed up late, played a children's card game, got my swag on, went to Target (also two floors!), walked through the rain, read the Onion, went to Jimmy John's, had my heart broken and repaired...

Yeah, that happened. Second night in, actually. Yes, she hates me, exactly what I didn't want. I will admit that, for a while, I was in horrible shape. I can honestly say I was closer to the despair event horizon, the point of no return, than I've ever been, and frankly I have no problem with never going back there. Thank whatever god(s) you care to believe in for my mother, though. I talked with her and... things got better. Mothers make everything better, mine most of all. Yeah, I cried a lot, for a while, but I got rid of years' worth of backlogged sorrow and am so much better off for it. Plus, getting over her let me get my life back.

I'm moving on and perfectly happy with it. Something suggests to me she's not though, because of the whole "refusal-to-talk-or-make-eye-contact" thing. Also, she blocked me on Facebook. Reeeeeeaaallll mature there, kiddo. Or are you just a coward who can't face that maybe you're the one who isn't good enough? Because, I have to be honest, come what may, I'm the one who decided to go on to better things while you're acting like a six-year-old, and when I have to be the mature person in this that's looking pretty sad for you.

And the funny thing is, now that I have the power of perspective, I can see you for how sad you are, really. You have a tendency to make stupid decisions and ignore the advice of friends who care about you, and you're rather shallow and wishy-washy. You're apparently bitter and spiteful, because it seems you're still trying to inflict some sort of emotional damage, but it's hilarious because I now understand something you don't. I'm not angry or depressed. I pity you. And no matter how hard you try...

YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO HURT ME EVER AGAIN.

Suck it, bitch.

But wait, that's not all! Beyond the aforementioned character development, I've started reading Scott Pilgrim, out of order because I have to get them where I can find them. I've got the first, fourth, and sixth (also final) volumes and my mom found three and five today. Huzzah! It's fun stuff, I started reading it after thinking about the movie and decided I liked it and want to see said film. It makes me laugh but it also has a lot of heart.

Dragon Quest IX is still going well. My hero has mastered the sword 100% as of tonight, but last night I got the ultimate sword move. I will admit I whisper "finishing move... GIGAAAAASLAAAAAASSSSSH" under my breath when I use it. Looks cool as heck too. It's an amazing game, and I'm glad I bought it (I haven't even TOUCHED Metroid: Other M yet!).

Classes... mostly boring but OK. Lots of reading, not as much writing as I feared. Always good. Lots of doodling time. I feel like I need to do something but I'm not sure. There's a shapeless, formless idea at the back of my brain that I feel is going to gestate into something interesting soon.

The theater show is coming along nicely too. Lines are... mostly memorized... accent is doing okay, I guess. I got a nice hat tonight, a black fedora. Before they'd been making me use this ratty old white hat, but this is a massive improvement. I haven't seen any other costume pieces except for boots that were two sizes two small. Had a flask for one night, but they scrapped the idea. Shame, I was doing some really funny stuff with it too.

Oh, and I met someone new and interesting on Wednesday. Perhaps I shall talk about her next time.

Kings and Queens

This is War.

It's only 30 Seconds to Mars, you know.

...okay, so in case you don't get it, the title and first two lines of this post reference the title, album, and artist of a song I've been looking for as of late. You know that really epic tune they have in the trailer for that CGI movie with all the owls? Yeah. That song. I finally figured it out. Huzzah!

Anyway...

Been a while since I've posted. I've been busy. Besides the obvious Team Fortress 2 stuff (going to break from that for a while though, otherwise I'll be up playing every night), there's been play rehearsal, the usual personal problems, and having to deal with sick friends who needed to be taken to the hospital. I'm worn out from the last three days. Just... yeah.

My mom sent me a picture of something interesting she found. Turns out the second series of collectible LEGO minifigures is in some stores here. Apply forehead to wall, repeat ad nauseum.

Still, glad they came when they did. It's nice to have the whole set... just staring at me right now... perhaps I should put the Spartan a little closer to the mime just in case...

Pokemon Black and White come out in two or three days. Around culture trip time, I guess, which is funny since I first found out about the games on the last one. I will be sure to post about it. The trip, I mean. The games too, probably. But hopefully I won't have a hotel room separate from almost everyone this time.

Last culture trip, the second Eleventh Doctor episode came out. Now it's only a few months til the Christmas special. Just... wow. All the stuff that's happened since then, and I don't just mean TV-wise. Everything. I may very shortly need a lie down.

And since I'm really tired, I think I'll go do that.

In memory

Nine years ago today were the September 11th attacks on New York City. Amazing how much the world and humanity as a whole have changed since then.

I haven't posted in a while for various reasons, and while I've had some difficult times as of late, I don't feel that now should be the time to discuss that.

Instead, I want to remember the heavy losses people suffered, and that we haven't fallen apart at the seams like the evil, intolerant people who initiated the attacks hoped we would. I also hope for a future that can be more peaceful and understanding than what we have now.

Remember when, right after the attacks, everyone was helping everyone else out regardless of religious or cultural differences? What happened to that?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

Right now I'm having one of the "worst" times. Just... one of those melancholy days. At least it's only one, and the first in quite a while. Hopefully tomorrow will feel better. Today I felt rather low though.

We played some Brawl in the room just a bit ago, played Subspace Emissary up to right before the Rayquaza battle. It's fun to do the co-op version, I find that a little more enjoyable. Especially with someone who doesn't know the game quite as well, it's fun to be helpful and guiding.

My LEGO guys should be coming tomorrow or the next day. Hopefully will get my form turned in tomorrow. Official moving, here I come.

Dragon Quest IX is still fun. The story is a bit predictable at points, but still interesting. The gameplay is really where it's at, but either way it's a good game for any RPG fan, and even if you're a first-timer like me.

Ran the improv table at the student activities fair tonight. I was the only available (or willing, I suspect), only found out it had to be me last night, and oh, they didn't make any signs or stuff for me to use. So it was mostly talking with the other theater-related groups, interjecting "and watch some improv!" into conversations, and... playing DQIX.

Life goes on.

Spy sappin' my web connection

So I finally gave in and downloaded Steam so I could play Team Fortress 2 at long last. I'm... still waiting for it to finish downloadin. Over four hours ago, the download begin, and it's not yet half done. Probably because so many people are on Central's wireless right now, which would explain why my connection seems to have crapped out on me. Oh well, I can wait a little longer to erect dispensers and backstab enemies and all that. It shall be worth it, I am sure.

Inception was yesterday. Brilliant, brilliant movie. I loved it. It made me think, and I like it that I finally saw a movie that expected me to be intelligent for once. The acting and concept was great, the actors were amazing to watch (Tommy from Third Rock From the Sun is Arthur!), and the end... mystifying but cool. Also, Ellen Page. Just saying.

Also, I went to Best Buy, since my parents somehow picked up a gaming magazine, published by Best Buy (I think) that had coupons for games. So I picked up Metroid: Other M and Dragon Quest IX for $15 off apiece. I haven't started either yet since I got back and got more settled into the new room today, and I will attempt some Dragon Quest tomorrow. I look forward to it, it's a classic series that I've never explored before. It's supposed to be a really deep game with some great character customization, so I have a feeling it'll be fun. As for Metroid, my only prior experience is Fusion and Smash Bros. So... yeah. But people with similar tastes to mine like it, so I have a feeling I will enjoy it as well.

Improv auditions were tonight. It was a little odd being the person looking for talent instead of trying to prove my own for once. About nine people showed up, and the whole thing was only about two hours. They were... interesting, to say the least. There were ups and downs, and there was one really annoying guy we all gave a big resounding "NO!" to ASAP. Well, not in person, but it was a unanimous decision even before we were all done. Some people were genuinely good, or had good potential though. My two favorites made it in, so I'm pleased, although I think we should have taken just one more person. We will see how it works out.

No class until 2:15 tomorrow. Technically Labor Day weekend isn't over for me yet.

Oh, and I got another jacket yesterday. With elbow patches. Life is bliss.

Current TF2 progress: around 2970 MB out of over 8300. If this count makes it to another post I'm gonna scream.

Like Nero on the hill

Except instead of Rome, I'm sort of watching Pokemon message boards burn. If you're not a fan or somehow haven't heard, some rather controversial pictures of purported starter evolutions came out a day or so ago. There's no definitive proof of it being real or fake yet (though based on the evidence, Occam's Razor would point toward it being fake), and as a result flame wars are starting all over the place, rather than just, y'know, waiting for any actual confirmation.

Home for Labor Day weekend. Nice to be back, again. Play practice is going great, I enjoy it (even if I stumbled backward over a bench and winded myself pretty badly last night, I'm surprised at the level of concern I saw, but I only have a slightly sore neck today). Classes are good too, the Saturday one as well- even though I got up at seven o'clock and we didn't get out until one.

I've got a little homework to do, but not much. I think I can actually get it done beforehand for once. And of course, Inception tomorrow! I'm actually kinda excited for it, I've heard nothing but good things about it yet. I don't think I've even spoiled myself for it. And did I mention the LEGO version of the street-bending scene from the trailer?

Improv auditions Monday. Should be interesting.

I want to come up with theme songs for all my Pokemon team members. Perhaps I will start with my proposed Black team. Right now it's the fire pig, the big eagle, the drill mole, and the plant monkey. Maybe the fish thing if it was real, I dunno. Just a couple weeks until they come out and we know everything for sure.

Man, I remember the first time I saw the second-generation starters. It was in a magazine at a grocery store, and I was so excited. My, how the web has changed things...

Rain rain... don't go away, it's better than the heat

Like really. I can't stand much more humidity, it's just horrible sometimes. The rain's a welcome change, and hopefully I will have an awesome new rain jacket/trenchcoat thingymabobber to wear for the rainy days.

Central's web connection has been a bit iffy as of late, so I couldn't post last night. As a result, I'm doing it now. I have some spare time, and I won't be leaving the theater for most of the night... I love my part, I get to be hammy and loud and jump around while doing silly monologues, and I spend part of my first scene sitting in a lounge chair. Sometimes I love my life. Oh, and I got my costume fitting today, I look forward to seeing what I wear. For some reason I'm hoping for leather pants, but I'm not entirely sure why.

Acting class is kinda tough sometimes (yoga drains my energy pretty quickly), but we started a partner project a couple days ago, where we have to work on a scene with one other person. I got lucky and got a good partner, we end up doing our scene a few times and then talk for the rest of the time. It's good practice for socializing, and she's fairly pretty too, so it's not something I dread when it gets close to our meeting times.

Well, yes, I know what I said earlier, but I guess I'm expanding my horizons or some other cliche. At least I'm having fun.