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Friday, December 25, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
9:19PM - tl;dr = no stay warms?
So, one of the programs the Air Force has is READY. Don't ask me what it stands for, I can't remember. The basic concept of the program is that for one reason or another, a person gets sent from their job for a couple months out of the year to work with Security Forces (Air Force cops). I used to be part of the program, but those people above me have decided that I'm no longer on the list for it. Which is sad, I really enjoyed it. Partly 'cos the work was a much different form of stress than my normal job, a form of stress that I'm better at dealing with. But I also enjoyed it 'cos I always got put on the midnight shifts. Being someone who has a horrible time sleeping at night, when I first started on this program I learned that I have an easy time sleeping during daylight. Bizarre, I know, but that's how it is for me.
Anyway, since I'm sadly no longer a part of this, I get sent out one morning every month to help check Ids at the gate. Not nearly as much fun, but I've had worse jobs. The biggest thing I do like is some of the names of people that come through. Nothing crazy or anything, but funny names. For example this morning, a man came through with the name Steve Stevopolous, and a lady who has to sell makeup, but I'm not sure who she should sell for 'cos her name is Mary-Kay Avon.
Now here's the weird thing, and anyone who's worked a gate can tell you how strange this is, it was 16 degrees out this morning and I didn't get a single "Stay Warm"! People say that even if it's not cold out, but not today. Not once. It was a little off-putting.
crazyThursday, December 17, 2009
8:19PM - I Feel Old
Every now and then, somebody says something that reminds me the age difference between myself and some of the people that I work with.
I don't watch the Simpsons much, but I did a while back. And while I was mentioning this to someone, they took that opportunity to let me know that they weren't even born when the show started. And we're not talking when they were just a comedy sketch on the Tracy Ullman Show, we're talking about classic episodes featuring the introduction of Santa's Little Helper. or the first time we learn of the malevolence of Sideshow Bob.
But then today is the 20th birthday of the series...
Also, I'm probably a horrible, horrible person 'cos I couldn't stop laughing at this article.
Sometimes something is so outrageously wrong on so many levels that I can't help but laugh.
After all the only other option is to weep for the future that it promises.
okaySunday, December 13, 2009
1:28AM - Title
Sorry for being away like that. Thanksgiving went as well as it ever does. Which if you're not sure, is pretty good.
The week after Thanksgiving I took off and went to visit an old friend up in New York City. Spent the week wandering around Manhattan. I absolutely loved it. I definitely need to go back some time. They have an exhibit up at the Museum of Modern Art with tons of Tim Burton art. Short films, sketches galore, sculptures, and film props from the 60s up through the current time. It was quite amazing.
This week was full of wonderful Christmas shopping. I found most of what I needed Friday night, which turned out to be a good time to head out shopping despite my initial worries. The interesting thing was that while I had to through several stores to find what I was searching for, each place that did end up having the items, had them for wonderful deals (I never expected to see TV show season sets in a "Buy one, get two free" bin).
And now were up to the current time. Right now I am watching NCIS and typing up an entry for LiveJournal, having just taken a sip of soda.
Oh yeah, I'm officially upset that Dollhouse was cancelled. It's finally arrived at a point where I can't miss an episode, but there are only a few left. At least we'll still get Epitaph Two, hopefully that wraps things up given that it will likely be the last we see of that universe.
Also, I'm tired.
And now... the news
It's a Frap: When flag officers review coffee winning is ensured...
The Creep Factor of Human CGI: Except the girl on the Palm Pre ads is real (and unnervingly hot)...
Luke Skywalker Has OCD: I'm still laughing at this one...
Artist's Son Swipes Paintings: "used a backhoe to break into a museum..."
tiredTuesday, November 24, 2009
9:37PM - I Only Meant to Stay a While...
In celebration of New Moon and all things Twilight, I am not wearing a shirt!
Now if only I had the supernatural abs of werewolves and vampires...
boredMonday, November 23, 2009
10:42AM - I've Lost My Sanity
I have decided to take it on myself to start writing up a draft for the Saw christmas special.
I promise it won't be nearly as bad as the Star Wars christmas special.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:32PM - Air Force
It's not science fiction.
It's what we do every day.
Or so I've been told.
amusedThursday, November 19, 2009
11:24PM
I'm currently in line for the midnight showing of the new Twilight film. All I have to say right now is HOLY CRAP! This line is even longer than when I went to see The Phantom Menace! I'm on my second spiral around the theatre and there's one more to get in. I really hope the movie is good.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
9:46AM - IMG00050-20091118-0945.jpg
Aargh. Now I'm going to get fat...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
8:40AM - The Ring
Okay, I'm kinda freaking out right now.
The first time my father deployed to Desert Shield he brought me back a ring. It was a three-colour, four-band puzzle ring. At the time it fit on my thumb, but that was okay 'cos I was still growing. These days it fits on my pinky.
Every now and then someone would try to tell me they didn't like it, but I don't care. My father brought it back to me from the war. It is one of very few things I own that has sentimental value to me. And of those few things it has the most.
So fifteen minutes ago when I noticed I was no longer wearing it I freaked. I had just returned from the restroom (where I immediately retraced my steps through). I couldn't find it anywhere. Right now I'm working on convincing myself that I simply wasn't wearing it this morning, but I still fear that it managed to work its way off when I wasn't paying attention and I'll never see it again. I don't know how well I'd handle that.
I guess I'll find out when I get home tonight.
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Edit:
There it was, sitting next to my alarm clock. How it ended up there I'm not sure, but I'm not going to complain. I'm just glad it wasn't lost to wherever lost things go.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
1:17PM - Halloween
Okay, I know it's a little late, but I just remembered something I saw on Halloween and wanted to ask your opinions about.
Is it ironic to see a girl all dressed up as Dr Frank-N-Furter of Rocky Horror? Not that I minded, she was quite appealing in the outfit, but I could help but wonder...
confusedMonday, November 9, 2009
9:10PM - Oh no!
They're on Terminus!
They're on a leper ship!
They're all going to die!!!
ditzy8:47PM - It must be November again.
Twenty years ago today the Berlin Wall fell. I feel kind of old 'cos I was talking to someone today who didn't "remember that chapter in history class." But that's alright, since no book can really completely describe how it felt to witness such a world changing event.
I wonder what the next great event like that will be.
Also, Turlough is working for the Black Guardian, and has just sabotaged the TARDIS. What will the Doctor do?
blahSaturday, November 7, 2009
9:30PM - The Box
So way back when they first announced The Box was being made I was interested. Based on the short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson (author of some of the best Twilight Zone episodes out there), it tells the story of a young couple who are visited by a stranger. This man gives them a box containing only a button. He then tells them how if they press the button they will be given a million dollars, but someone they don't know will die. And then the story moves into them trying to decide whether or not it's worth it.
The movie takes that and expands on it. Director Richard Kelly makes it his own. I won't go in to detail on his additions, but I will say they are very interesting, and at a few points confusing. I think what I loved the most of the whole thing was it not only had the feel of a Twilight Zone episode, but it also had the distinct cinematographic feel of a Stanley Kubrick film. The setup of the scenes, shots, and camera angles, even some of the blocking reminded me of 2001 or The Shining. Even the score was outstanding. There is little in the way of describing it that I can offer, but it certainly creates the perfect ambience for the film.
There wasn't an aspect of this movie that didn't entice me to want more. I enjoyed Kelly's first film, Donnie Darko, for all the creativity he put into it, but when his second film, Southland Tales, came out I found myself among the many people that were disappointed. It was interesting, but not up to par. The Box has certainly gone beyond the par set by Darko, and I am eagerly anticipating his next movie.
All in all, a masterpiece of a film. Especially if you ever wanted to know what it would look like to see Kubrick make a Twilight Zone.
impressedMonday, November 2, 2009
11:01PM - College Stuff
I got the results back from my CLEP test for Speech class. This was the last class that I needed to complete my current degree.
I passed!
Now comes the fun part. I went down to the base education office to see what wacky paperwork I need to go through in order to officially graduate the program. It looks to be pretty simple. Then all I have to do is wait for it to go through. But it certainly feels nice to have that done. Now I get to start figuring out what I want to do for my next degree. In the Air Force you never have an excuse to not be in college. You could have three doctorates and they'd still ask you what you're working towards next. Which is great, as long as they pay for it, I'll take as much as time allows.
happySunday, November 1, 2009
12:42AM - Ha-ha
Today was interesting. Mostly boring though, so I'm going to skip to the interesting bit. Somewhere between 10 and 11 pm I was out shopping and received a message on facebook. It read as follows:
you fucking talk to shantelle again your nuts will be a memory
I'm not sure exactly what all this is about, but I can take a guess. Either way, I don't know the guy who sent it to me but I felt he deserved my response. Which was this:
Oh wow, where shall I begin? First off, this is a conditional phrase, you needed to start off with an "If". After that, you should have capitalised the S in "shantelle". Finally, you should have added a comma between "again" and "your" (at least you used the proper form of your, good job). If you use correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalisation your threats will have so much more of an impact. Another way to make your threat more frightening is to direct it at someone who doesn't have military training, combat experience, and PTSD.
Am I a horrible person for mocking someone who is simply trying to scare me from talking to my friends? But just so you can have the proper image (and probably amuse yourself with it), I'm sitting here typing this up (as I just sent off that response) wearing a kilt and eating an ice cream sandwich.
Also, Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
3:07PM - Okay
So, I just got teh interwebzors hooked up at my new flat. I now have connection to the outside world once again, and I'll be spending some time getting caught up on everyone's journals
As for my last entry, since a question was asked of me, I'll explain...
About a month and a half ago I met a girl. This happens occasionally. I liked her and she told me that she liked me. We went out a few times before I left for Aruba, and a few times after I returned home. Then she randomly stopped wanting to do anything. I figured it was just an off week, but then one day (in fact shortly prior to my posting) I ask her how she's doing and she tells me that an ex boyfriend came to town and they got back together, in the meantime she didn't want to break things off with me in case he was just looking for a few one-night stands and left again.
As far as I'm concerned, this counts as cheating. But then I've begun to learn that I seem to have a different idea of how relationships work than most people.
Anyway, on the more mundane side of life, I picked up season four of Bones and have been working my way through the episodes I missed out on. I love that show. I also find that Dollhouse is a lot stronger than when it started, and I can't really fault Whedon for starting slow. If I were to create the show I'd like to someday, it would start similarly slow and droll. Of course I don't have the power he does.
okayTuesday, October 20, 2009
8:26PM - Same Old Story
To all my dear readers out there. Common courtesy dictates that you break up with any current significant other prior to getting together with someone else. This should include if you decide to get back together with an ex.
In fact, a lot of people out there consider it cheating if, while dating them, you are also dating someone else.
And it's especially bad for their self-esteem.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
8:06PM - Blah
So I sit here in my lovely new apartment. I have the living room set up and am finally getting caught up on the movies. For the record I must now despise Will Barrel for what he did to Land of the Lost. Anyway the place is great, they are supposed to connect the internet on the 27th (then I can get caught up on all your wonderful journals out there). Unfortunately, like any move it appears that a box has disappeared. This time it's the one with all my pillows and power supplies for my computer accessories. Hopefully it turns up soon.
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