...at least that's what other people are calling me. I donated some photos for a charity and they went over real well. A few people asked to meet the artist and the first time I was told someone wants to meet the artist and I looked around and realized that they wanted to meet me. Damn that felt good. I also found out that my photos were some of the most popular items in the raffle and people have already put them up in their house.
Top it off I showed some of my photos to an art collective and they asked if I was ready to have an exhibit, after I said no, they asked how soon I could be ready. So if you are reading this go through my photos and tell me which ones would be great for an exhibit, please. More news about the exhibit coming soon, maybe or you might just get an invite. Also I might be asking for help about pricing, because when someone asked me how much my 8X10 framed photos went for I said $50? and they were surprised by the price and said only? Is $50 too much for a framed 8X10, or are these weird suburbanites who would pay too much for a photo.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
All I want to do is talk about me
It was a fantastic weekend, A great weekend, a spectacular weekend. It was so good I can now check off one of the things I wanted to do before I die list. And if you do hear the story, my life is not a walking talking sitcom, although I do have similar characteristics with them.
So I spend a crap load of money in photography equipment the past week, and went out and took pics with the new camera. They came out great, and I'm inching more and more at trying to have my own exhibit. Crap, I actually started to think my photos are good...that is a weird feeling. So I'm taking the advice find what you love to do, and then try to figure out how to get paid for it. So I'm taking a break from school to follow my photography dream. Hell I tried to resign, but I was considered to important and my resignation was refused, I will pick up school again some time in the future, I'll give it a year or less or more, who knows. I've joined some Detroit photographer groups and I'll see how that goes, at least they can tell me where to get some cool shots, and they are liking some of my work already. Well that's all for now, stay tuned for more updates on my crazy/exciting/hectic/fun-filled/never a dull moment life.
So I spend a crap load of money in photography equipment the past week, and went out and took pics with the new camera. They came out great, and I'm inching more and more at trying to have my own exhibit. Crap, I actually started to think my photos are good...that is a weird feeling. So I'm taking the advice find what you love to do, and then try to figure out how to get paid for it. So I'm taking a break from school to follow my photography dream. Hell I tried to resign, but I was considered to important and my resignation was refused, I will pick up school again some time in the future, I'll give it a year or less or more, who knows. I've joined some Detroit photographer groups and I'll see how that goes, at least they can tell me where to get some cool shots, and they are liking some of my work already. Well that's all for now, stay tuned for more updates on my crazy/exciting/hectic/fun-filled/never a dull moment life.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
A long overdue update
So life has been freakishly complicated over the past few months and mostly because of my own doing...mostly. It's been fun and since August when I was writing about almost 9000 views on flickr since then I've been viewed an additional 6000 times and I'm at 15,000 views. I'm really digging this photo thing and am now constantly looking at life through a lens. It opens up a whole new world to me for some reason, I lose all my cares and fears when I pick up my camera now. The camera releases me from this crappy world and lets me do things I normally would not, like trespass, enter abandoned warehouses at midnight, take pictures of people downtown at 1am. I feel no fear with my camera which is not necessarily a good thing. Best part of the photo shoot last night was the bum who would not leave me alone, and by bum I mean big guy who might kick my ass for my money and camera, I was ignoring him, and he asked me if I was a soldier, I said not exactly and he would not leave me alone, so I told him I was an off-duty cop and he said sorry and left, did I mention I decided to walk into a dark corner of Masonic temple with no light to get a shot. But I'm liking my photos, except when I hurt myself to get the damn shot.
Lalalala, anyways I'm keeping myself busy in good and bad ways now, and some of the bad ways are thanks to friends, I love all of you guys. I love when a friend gets me in a invite only party, or gives me more beer tokens, and I especially love being able to get almost anything done around town with a few phone calls and a few favors. I'm also beginning to realize that at work I'm needed more for these connections than anything else now, because it's the let's just do it through him it will be quicker. Always remember it's not what you know, but who you know, or in my case it's both, because I'm special
Lalalala, anyways I'm keeping myself busy in good and bad ways now, and some of the bad ways are thanks to friends, I love all of you guys. I love when a friend gets me in a invite only party, or gives me more beer tokens, and I especially love being able to get almost anything done around town with a few phone calls and a few favors. I'm also beginning to realize that at work I'm needed more for these connections than anything else now, because it's the let's just do it through him it will be quicker. Always remember it's not what you know, but who you know, or in my case it's both, because I'm special
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Two completely different reactions
So, today I was called a dick a douchebag and a trooper. The person who called me a dick and a douchebag was the same person, and it was actually funny. This was not a bad thing really, he just called me this because he finally saw my photos online and thought I was holding out on him. He wants me to teach him my tricks to photography, he went on the rant for quite some time, but all in fun. Apparently people do like my photography and that has been making me feel good, hell I'm over 9,000 views on Flickr already...WOO-HOO! Still kinda freaked out about having my photos on exhibit on a wall for people to see and critique.
Which then leads me to being called a trooper and sort of in awe of my quick rebound from long nights. So I've been going out a lot more recently and it's been fun meeting some interesting people, and then seeing them again. One person who expected me to be dead by night three and they asked my boss how I was doing, and lo and behold I'm doing just fine and they could not believe it. Some of you know I have a very short recovery period and I'm good on just a couple of hours of sleep, or if I have to not sleeping at all. I'm young I need to have fun, no regrets later, so I keep doing it. That's it.
Which then leads me to being called a trooper and sort of in awe of my quick rebound from long nights. So I've been going out a lot more recently and it's been fun meeting some interesting people, and then seeing them again. One person who expected me to be dead by night three and they asked my boss how I was doing, and lo and behold I'm doing just fine and they could not believe it. Some of you know I have a very short recovery period and I'm good on just a couple of hours of sleep, or if I have to not sleeping at all. I'm young I need to have fun, no regrets later, so I keep doing it. That's it.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
...WOW
So yeah, uhmmm not much to report on my side here, been having fun, hanging out everywhere and meeting new people. Nothing can cheer a guy up like being offered to be blown at a bar. How and why this happened is beyond me, but hey what the hell...right? Also great to know that employees at a certain bookstore thought I was cute but were not allowed by management to talk to me...Stupid management. But yay that's good to know too.
On a completely different topic I am beginning to hate the Salvation Army, partially because it's my fault but oh well. I learned my lesson never buy anything in advance, from here on out it's generic gifts and nothing else for almost everyone. I mean not spending too much money and special ordering stuff for anyone, especially when over $200 worth of stuff is valued at $5 by the Salvation Army. From here on out it's off the shelf anything.
And I'm really beginning to like work again, and am now being called the creative one. Working on an awesome grant proposal or a community wide art project, I feel so important driving around to meetings and talking to directors of stuff. I am doing this completely unprofessionally in shorts and a soccer jersey, but I semi-fill the artist look by doing this. Wish me luck, and now back to the phones to get more money and people involved...This is awesome!
On a completely different topic I am beginning to hate the Salvation Army, partially because it's my fault but oh well. I learned my lesson never buy anything in advance, from here on out it's generic gifts and nothing else for almost everyone. I mean not spending too much money and special ordering stuff for anyone, especially when over $200 worth of stuff is valued at $5 by the Salvation Army. From here on out it's off the shelf anything.
And I'm really beginning to like work again, and am now being called the creative one. Working on an awesome grant proposal or a community wide art project, I feel so important driving around to meetings and talking to directors of stuff. I am doing this completely unprofessionally in shorts and a soccer jersey, but I semi-fill the artist look by doing this. Wish me luck, and now back to the phones to get more money and people involved...This is awesome!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The UN-Great Baraboo
This place deserves a rant blog, so here goes.
You horrible, horrible brewery never again shall I set foot in your establishment. Let me tell you, you are not worth it; your beer is awful. Who the hell added the sugar to your beer? I was ahead of Mike in drinking last night and the holding back from puking after trying every beer was a great sign for him. If your beer was good I could deal with the horrible service. On the service note, YOU SUCK! Thank you for forgetting to place my order after you acknowledge it, thank you for ignoring me the rest of the night too. I was totally ok with you hitting on the two old married guys and then chumming it up with the Gay Carney sitting across from us. To the other waitress it took all of my strength not to jump over the bar and smack you for singing "Come on Barbie Let's Go Party" every fucking 3 minutes.
Also I know you'll never find this blog or even read it but you sure as hell were not pretty enough to be getting away with what you were doing last night. I don't care, I can deal with bad service under the following conditions: 1. You have good beer - you failed miserably at this 2. You have good food - I don't know if you did, because you chose to ignore us and forgot our order 3. you are hot - HAHAHAHA, not even close, although you did think you were. I'm not quite sure if you can tell but I pretty much hated the whole experience last night. I would not even send my enemies to this bar, but if you are looking for someplace with shitty beer, carny folk, ugly waitresses that are annoying as fuck, then this is definitely the place for you. Me, I'm totally fine with being on a first name basis at the Motor City Brewery, you know a brewery with great beer, great food, and a great staff.
You horrible, horrible brewery never again shall I set foot in your establishment. Let me tell you, you are not worth it; your beer is awful. Who the hell added the sugar to your beer? I was ahead of Mike in drinking last night and the holding back from puking after trying every beer was a great sign for him. If your beer was good I could deal with the horrible service. On the service note, YOU SUCK! Thank you for forgetting to place my order after you acknowledge it, thank you for ignoring me the rest of the night too. I was totally ok with you hitting on the two old married guys and then chumming it up with the Gay Carney sitting across from us. To the other waitress it took all of my strength not to jump over the bar and smack you for singing "Come on Barbie Let's Go Party" every fucking 3 minutes.
Also I know you'll never find this blog or even read it but you sure as hell were not pretty enough to be getting away with what you were doing last night. I don't care, I can deal with bad service under the following conditions: 1. You have good beer - you failed miserably at this 2. You have good food - I don't know if you did, because you chose to ignore us and forgot our order 3. you are hot - HAHAHAHA, not even close, although you did think you were. I'm not quite sure if you can tell but I pretty much hated the whole experience last night. I would not even send my enemies to this bar, but if you are looking for someplace with shitty beer, carny folk, ugly waitresses that are annoying as fuck, then this is definitely the place for you. Me, I'm totally fine with being on a first name basis at the Motor City Brewery, you know a brewery with great beer, great food, and a great staff.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I'm out of my funk
YAY!!!
It takes a kind word, a good friend, a great beer, or that quick glance from someone to make you feel good again. Or in my case it's doing something you didn't think you had in you and actually being a good guy about it. I am not going into the details of what happened (some of you know) but I did something to surprise myself last Monday night, and I have no regrets about it. Right now I'm living life to have fun and to see what happens. I'm OK again, I'm back to normal. I am also on a photography kick and I'm loving every minute of it. My photos are coming out OK in my opinion, still need to work on my technique and skills.
I realized I'm out of my funk by being called a brat at work again by my co-workers and finally being able to joke around and goof off again. My favorite part of last week was hearing a co-worker say "we can tell them we know Konrad," hahahaha, I know a lot of people and apparently get preferential treatment. I am totally OK with this, it's not what you know but who you know, I am a people person I talk to random people, this is how I was invited to some dude's BBQ waiting in line at the Secretary of State, or how I am going to be hooked up at an Arabic restaurant near Mike and Joyce's place, we should look into this. I find silences awkward and will break them up, sometimes that works well and at other times it backfires, but that still doesn't stop me.
Just remember kids I'm back to my old self for now, and I'm loving every minute of it.
It takes a kind word, a good friend, a great beer, or that quick glance from someone to make you feel good again. Or in my case it's doing something you didn't think you had in you and actually being a good guy about it. I am not going into the details of what happened (some of you know) but I did something to surprise myself last Monday night, and I have no regrets about it. Right now I'm living life to have fun and to see what happens. I'm OK again, I'm back to normal. I am also on a photography kick and I'm loving every minute of it. My photos are coming out OK in my opinion, still need to work on my technique and skills.
I realized I'm out of my funk by being called a brat at work again by my co-workers and finally being able to joke around and goof off again. My favorite part of last week was hearing a co-worker say "we can tell them we know Konrad," hahahaha, I know a lot of people and apparently get preferential treatment. I am totally OK with this, it's not what you know but who you know, I am a people person I talk to random people, this is how I was invited to some dude's BBQ waiting in line at the Secretary of State, or how I am going to be hooked up at an Arabic restaurant near Mike and Joyce's place, we should look into this. I find silences awkward and will break them up, sometimes that works well and at other times it backfires, but that still doesn't stop me.
Just remember kids I'm back to my old self for now, and I'm loving every minute of it.
Monday, August 3, 2009
What an interesting weekend
It started off with work ehh, then tennis and the bar (cougar central that night). It seriously became the weekend I needed, it wasn't what I should have done but I did. It became the weekend of talking to old friends and some that wouldn't be considered friends. Saturday included going to Kuhnehn's brewery to hang out with the normal gang, then afterwards it was a call to an old friend, a friend from the recently mentioned asshole phase. These friends were douchebags, but not the pop collared douchebags the HIMYM Barney douchebag the ones that did everything they could and would never call you again. It turned into an almost hour conversation with him, he told me that I'm not that guy anymore, and that it's a good thing I changed. At least he thought I changed, he went on to tell me that although we used to hang out a lot, and we did certain things similarly, he told me I was never really like them, I actually had feelings. Thank you, at least I feel a little better about that. He went on to tell me that I am in all honesty a good person that like other things I do, I have no idea how to take things slowly or how to do anything small. Mike also noted this during Tennis it's the true fight or flight mantra of my life, its go big or go home type.
This led me into calling a person I wouldn't call a friend anymore, but it was something I had to do. This was awkward to say the least because I had to go find my old phone to get the number, and lo and behold it's still the same number. Oddly enough she still had my number programmed into her phone. I ended up apologizing for how I treated her and how I strung her along for a few years during my asshole phase. I literally had a girl that was basically head over heels for me but I was too dumb to realize what it really was, she was always there if I needed to go out or talk, I took this for granted, I always did. She was the last resort girl, if I had nothing else to do, or no one to hang out with, I was the guy who was always busy or doing something when she would call to hang out. I did not know how to start the conversation, and it was obvious she didn't know what to say either. But after the Hello how are you, I just ended up saying I'm truly sorry for what I did, I finally got to tell her what I've wanted to say for a few years now. I've felt bad about it but have been too much of a coward to even say anything to her because I felt so bad, I've decided you can't live your life regretting everything and the things you do regret you have to make amends with. It actually turned into a good conversation, the weirdest question was when she asked why the sudden change, and in all honesty I told her I've finally been hurt emotionally and am reflecting on how I've acted, she said I'm finally growing up. The conversation went on for a while and ended ok, and I'm actually happy that she found someone and is going to get married in a few months.
And the last old friend was someone who contacted me on Sunday, and his advise to me was "cowboy the f*ck up" and get over it. Yes he did use a Bruce Willis movie quote, but it kinda helped. He went on to say that he knows that I'm a good guy and that whoever I chose must have been a good person, but I have to get over it. He went on to say it's not like you were in love or anything...silence....and the Oh shit moment was priceless. He still says that his advice holds, he went on to tell me to stop torturing myself about it and dammit this is what I've been hearing for quite some time. But these things all hit me this morning I'm not quite sure why or how it happened but it felt as if the weight of the world fell off my shoulders, and that a cloud was finally lifted that has been hanging over me. I still can't explain if it was a combination of everything, but the last person told me something else that was true, it's not what happened or the girl that's doing this to me but it's myself kicking my own ass. I need to stop that, I need to try to get better one way or another. But now I am beginning to think it will.
This led me into calling a person I wouldn't call a friend anymore, but it was something I had to do. This was awkward to say the least because I had to go find my old phone to get the number, and lo and behold it's still the same number. Oddly enough she still had my number programmed into her phone. I ended up apologizing for how I treated her and how I strung her along for a few years during my asshole phase. I literally had a girl that was basically head over heels for me but I was too dumb to realize what it really was, she was always there if I needed to go out or talk, I took this for granted, I always did. She was the last resort girl, if I had nothing else to do, or no one to hang out with, I was the guy who was always busy or doing something when she would call to hang out. I did not know how to start the conversation, and it was obvious she didn't know what to say either. But after the Hello how are you, I just ended up saying I'm truly sorry for what I did, I finally got to tell her what I've wanted to say for a few years now. I've felt bad about it but have been too much of a coward to even say anything to her because I felt so bad, I've decided you can't live your life regretting everything and the things you do regret you have to make amends with. It actually turned into a good conversation, the weirdest question was when she asked why the sudden change, and in all honesty I told her I've finally been hurt emotionally and am reflecting on how I've acted, she said I'm finally growing up. The conversation went on for a while and ended ok, and I'm actually happy that she found someone and is going to get married in a few months.
And the last old friend was someone who contacted me on Sunday, and his advise to me was "cowboy the f*ck up" and get over it. Yes he did use a Bruce Willis movie quote, but it kinda helped. He went on to say that he knows that I'm a good guy and that whoever I chose must have been a good person, but I have to get over it. He went on to say it's not like you were in love or anything...silence....and the Oh shit moment was priceless. He still says that his advice holds, he went on to tell me to stop torturing myself about it and dammit this is what I've been hearing for quite some time. But these things all hit me this morning I'm not quite sure why or how it happened but it felt as if the weight of the world fell off my shoulders, and that a cloud was finally lifted that has been hanging over me. I still can't explain if it was a combination of everything, but the last person told me something else that was true, it's not what happened or the girl that's doing this to me but it's myself kicking my own ass. I need to stop that, I need to try to get better one way or another. But now I am beginning to think it will.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
What is wrong with Me?
So I'm on a path of self destruction and don't care enough to change it.
I've already had this conversation before, but what the hell I'm venting. I'm fighting the idea of whether or not I'm actually an asshole, bear with me for a moment as I explain my logic. There have been now two times in my life that I've been hurt by the opposite sex, the first time was not a great emotional attachment but she said something that completely f*cked me up. After that I went on a sort of douchebag/asshole trend that lasted some time. I ended up taking a break and returning to "normal." This is where I met most of my friends, and hear from everyone that Konrad is a nice guy, we all like him. I tend not to ever hang out with the people I met during douchebag days.
Well recently I've been back on the whole asshole road again, only this time I'm realizing it. The only thing that I don't know is am I an asshole or is it my defense mechanism to the world. I am doing things without thinking anymore, and stuff I would normally not do. The bar has become my sanctuary, and yesterday a friend told me we're only 25 we should have a substance abuse problem...NO WE SHOULDN'T, and why the hell would you tell me this? Now I'm not sure if I'm an asshole with periods of being nice, or a nice guy with a tendency to become an asshole.
Case in point last Wednesday, getting out of class a girl I went to undergrad with came up and talked to me (backstory I have turned her down at least a dozen times before), started talking to me and asked me if I want to go out. A reasonable response would have been, no I'm sorry I'm busy or something of the sort; My response during this whole asshole phase: Sorry 13 is not your lucky number, and I'm sorry I just don't find you attractive. Again I didn't realize what I said/did until after and it was too late. I've lost the filter in my head to stop me from saying/doing these types of things. The only saving grace I can think of is that I feel bad about these things later, not much of a saving grace though. So right now I'm trying to figure out who I really am, and maybe I should reinvent myself, because I don't know what the hell is wrong with me anymore.
In other news I'm back to eating once a day if at all, and still trying to work out at about 1 in the morning. Oh well.
I've already had this conversation before, but what the hell I'm venting. I'm fighting the idea of whether or not I'm actually an asshole, bear with me for a moment as I explain my logic. There have been now two times in my life that I've been hurt by the opposite sex, the first time was not a great emotional attachment but she said something that completely f*cked me up. After that I went on a sort of douchebag/asshole trend that lasted some time. I ended up taking a break and returning to "normal." This is where I met most of my friends, and hear from everyone that Konrad is a nice guy, we all like him. I tend not to ever hang out with the people I met during douchebag days.
Well recently I've been back on the whole asshole road again, only this time I'm realizing it. The only thing that I don't know is am I an asshole or is it my defense mechanism to the world. I am doing things without thinking anymore, and stuff I would normally not do. The bar has become my sanctuary, and yesterday a friend told me we're only 25 we should have a substance abuse problem...NO WE SHOULDN'T, and why the hell would you tell me this? Now I'm not sure if I'm an asshole with periods of being nice, or a nice guy with a tendency to become an asshole.
Case in point last Wednesday, getting out of class a girl I went to undergrad with came up and talked to me (backstory I have turned her down at least a dozen times before), started talking to me and asked me if I want to go out. A reasonable response would have been, no I'm sorry I'm busy or something of the sort; My response during this whole asshole phase: Sorry 13 is not your lucky number, and I'm sorry I just don't find you attractive. Again I didn't realize what I said/did until after and it was too late. I've lost the filter in my head to stop me from saying/doing these types of things. The only saving grace I can think of is that I feel bad about these things later, not much of a saving grace though. So right now I'm trying to figure out who I really am, and maybe I should reinvent myself, because I don't know what the hell is wrong with me anymore.
In other news I'm back to eating once a day if at all, and still trying to work out at about 1 in the morning. Oh well.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Yay for Hamtramck Bars
Good Gravy! I just returned from my daily swim on the beautiful Fijian beach and realized I have not updated this since Hammertime was in the charts... You would not believe the amount of people that are totally stalking me. Seriously!.
I am absolutely consumed with setting fire to people wearing Crocs, learning to speak Japanese, just generally being a biatch to anyone unfortunate to cross my path, my day seems to be packed from the second I am woken by murderous Teletubbies to I feel like going to bed. I am quite the socialite. I need a nap.
I declare solemnly won't blog until the next time booze prices go up and I have to get sober for a while. You have my word! Until my paycheck dawneth..
I am absolutely consumed with setting fire to people wearing Crocs, learning to speak Japanese, just generally being a biatch to anyone unfortunate to cross my path, my day seems to be packed from the second I am woken by murderous Teletubbies to I feel like going to bed. I am quite the socialite. I need a nap.
I declare solemnly won't blog until the next time booze prices go up and I have to get sober for a while. You have my word! Until my paycheck dawneth..
Monday, July 20, 2009
Recap of the Weekend
So, it's been a fun/tiring weekend, here's a little recap of what the "Guy's" weekend was like.
Thursday:
Started off at around 7:20PM went to go pick up Sergiy, and then off to pick up Mike, I couldn't go the quickest way because someone decided to blow up an Oil Tanker the night before so 75 was still closed. On the way from picking up Mike, getting on the highway, I almost get us killed getting on the on-ramp (great way to start a trip). The joys of driving for hours on 75 are awesome, especially when they GPS keeps telling you to turn around and drive through Chicago. First unexpected stop at a rest area due to Mac and Cheese, and boy oh boy you know it's gonna be a great stop when you open the door and everything smells like cow manure. Back on the highway, need to find food about 10:30ish we stop in at Gaylord, why does everything close so early? Ended up eating at Big Boy, then back on the road for a long time.
Friday
Fast forward to maybe 3:30am or 4, I don't remember Mike and Sergiy asleep in the car, me running on adrenaline and red bull, misjudged how quickly one can wear off, so I maybe nodded off for a second somewhere west of Marquette, then the caffeine kicked in again, and I was fine. Roll into the Porcupine Mountains at about 6am, oh did I forget to mention it was foggy and raining all the way from Gaylord to the State park, made for some fun times on the road. So 6am still foggy, can see maybe 20 feet in front of you, I get 20 minutes of sleep in the car, I'm ecstatic about this. We decide to see the Lake of the Clouds, and boy did it earn its name that day, you can't see a damn thing other than the Guard wall, so back to the car, and head into town for breakfast, which is about 20 miles away, a great sign that my reaction time is lacking was when Mike kept yelling DEER and about 15 seconds later I reacted. There's a bar called Stubbs here, I will need to visit later. After breakfast we go to the "grocery" store, they have lawnmowers in front of the refrigerators here, I think this is hilarious and took a picture. Why did Sergiy and Mike decide that raman was a good idea? Back to the camp with a detour at some river along the way, now to walk some trails, because the fog is gone.
Beautiful waterfalls, and awesome trails, except that apparently I walk too fast for the two guys, and am told to slow down, absolutely not. We keep going, it is seriously just amazing up there. After the trails we go to set up camp, and yes we did have to read the instructions on how to put the tent up. We attempt Lake of the clouds again, this time we can see the lake and like everything else it is just amazing. Back to camp we go, and boy did we look like College kids with our Raman and Hot Dogs, oh and to top it off we had a hard time starting the fire. We decide to hit up the city one more time, make a few phone calls, and try to catch the Tigers score. We walk in and right out of Stubbs, holy crap is it the locals only bar. We then drive down to a bar called Porkys, and someone please explain to me why at both bars they watch the weather channel? Back to the park to get some sleep.
Saturday
Leaving the park, there are ravens on the road, at least I thought they were ravens, almost all of them get out of the way except for the hawk(?) which decides turning towards my car and windshield was a good idea. I am sorry little bird I had no intention of killing you, and of course bird man is sitting next to me and I feel horrible. Well enough of that back to driving to the Keweenaw. On the way there Houghton/Hancock has an awesome river view we decide to stop and take pictures. I end up rolling my ankle on a sidewalk, great and 2 more days of hiking. On the first hike nothing says Nature Conservancy trail like shit stained underwear on the side, pics to come later, awesome view of Lake Superior. Second hike according to the hiking book is a moderate hike, F*CK YOU STUPID BOOK. The hike involved rock climbing, six inch paths on the side of the bluffs, rock slides, and a lot of holy shit is that seriously where the trail goes? After a bit of climbing/hiking we ascend to the top of the bluffs, and yes like everything else it was just beautiful. Only problem was I rolled my ankle a few more times on this hike, good times there. I should have taken some pics of the trail, but I was more worried about not falling off the bluff, so I kept walking. After the trail we met a couple going to attempt the hike, we told them to go the old easy way, because she would have killed the guy if they did the real trail. We also found out that they met the trail designer, he told them this was the most difficult trail he's ever designed. A warning or a sign explaining this to people might have been helpful.
Down to Calumet to visit on old bar that sounds cool, but is now closed for business...off to Houghton. The Keweenaw Brewing Company has great beer, the Library brew pub has ok beer but great food, and yes I'm drinking again. I was buzzing by the time I left the library and decided to give up my keys at the restaurant. Holy Crap what did I do, I asked for help, NOOOOO!!!!! Ended up in Marquette and spent the night in a suite in a Hotel, good job Mike, only problem was there were only two beds, so I ended up bunking with Sergiy. Note to everyone Sergiy apparently searches for heat sources at night and tried to spoon with me, I almost ended up falling off the bed trying to get away, I thought this was nicer than just punching a sleeping guy. He turned away and I went back to sleep, I was over the covers he was under them.
Sunday
We wake up, and head to the beach take some more pics, and head east in the UP, another waterfall with a snapping turtle that Mike rescued. Off to Lunch at the Lake Superior Brewing Company, again great beer, and the Blueberry Wheat is awesome. More hiking, Sable falls and Log Slide travel, note to DNR when mentioning shipwrecks visible, please add only wooden board on shore left, and you can't really tell it was from a boat. And after this trail we call it a weekend and start the drive home. On the drive Mike tells me that he was secretly pleased that I rolled my ankle because I slowed down on the trails...thanks! We get home just after 1am, and I'm exhausted, I have to be at work by 9am Monday morning.
I make it in time to work, but feel like I might pass out any minute...where did I put those disgusting 5 hour energy shots again??? More pics to come sometime, not sure when.
Thursday:
Started off at around 7:20PM went to go pick up Sergiy, and then off to pick up Mike, I couldn't go the quickest way because someone decided to blow up an Oil Tanker the night before so 75 was still closed. On the way from picking up Mike, getting on the highway, I almost get us killed getting on the on-ramp (great way to start a trip). The joys of driving for hours on 75 are awesome, especially when they GPS keeps telling you to turn around and drive through Chicago. First unexpected stop at a rest area due to Mac and Cheese, and boy oh boy you know it's gonna be a great stop when you open the door and everything smells like cow manure. Back on the highway, need to find food about 10:30ish we stop in at Gaylord, why does everything close so early? Ended up eating at Big Boy, then back on the road for a long time.
Friday
Fast forward to maybe 3:30am or 4, I don't remember Mike and Sergiy asleep in the car, me running on adrenaline and red bull, misjudged how quickly one can wear off, so I maybe nodded off for a second somewhere west of Marquette, then the caffeine kicked in again, and I was fine. Roll into the Porcupine Mountains at about 6am, oh did I forget to mention it was foggy and raining all the way from Gaylord to the State park, made for some fun times on the road. So 6am still foggy, can see maybe 20 feet in front of you, I get 20 minutes of sleep in the car, I'm ecstatic about this. We decide to see the Lake of the Clouds, and boy did it earn its name that day, you can't see a damn thing other than the Guard wall, so back to the car, and head into town for breakfast, which is about 20 miles away, a great sign that my reaction time is lacking was when Mike kept yelling DEER and about 15 seconds later I reacted. There's a bar called Stubbs here, I will need to visit later. After breakfast we go to the "grocery" store, they have lawnmowers in front of the refrigerators here, I think this is hilarious and took a picture. Why did Sergiy and Mike decide that raman was a good idea? Back to the camp with a detour at some river along the way, now to walk some trails, because the fog is gone.
Beautiful waterfalls, and awesome trails, except that apparently I walk too fast for the two guys, and am told to slow down, absolutely not. We keep going, it is seriously just amazing up there. After the trails we go to set up camp, and yes we did have to read the instructions on how to put the tent up. We attempt Lake of the clouds again, this time we can see the lake and like everything else it is just amazing. Back to camp we go, and boy did we look like College kids with our Raman and Hot Dogs, oh and to top it off we had a hard time starting the fire. We decide to hit up the city one more time, make a few phone calls, and try to catch the Tigers score. We walk in and right out of Stubbs, holy crap is it the locals only bar. We then drive down to a bar called Porkys, and someone please explain to me why at both bars they watch the weather channel? Back to the park to get some sleep.
Saturday
Leaving the park, there are ravens on the road, at least I thought they were ravens, almost all of them get out of the way except for the hawk(?) which decides turning towards my car and windshield was a good idea. I am sorry little bird I had no intention of killing you, and of course bird man is sitting next to me and I feel horrible. Well enough of that back to driving to the Keweenaw. On the way there Houghton/Hancock has an awesome river view we decide to stop and take pictures. I end up rolling my ankle on a sidewalk, great and 2 more days of hiking. On the first hike nothing says Nature Conservancy trail like shit stained underwear on the side, pics to come later, awesome view of Lake Superior. Second hike according to the hiking book is a moderate hike, F*CK YOU STUPID BOOK. The hike involved rock climbing, six inch paths on the side of the bluffs, rock slides, and a lot of holy shit is that seriously where the trail goes? After a bit of climbing/hiking we ascend to the top of the bluffs, and yes like everything else it was just beautiful. Only problem was I rolled my ankle a few more times on this hike, good times there. I should have taken some pics of the trail, but I was more worried about not falling off the bluff, so I kept walking. After the trail we met a couple going to attempt the hike, we told them to go the old easy way, because she would have killed the guy if they did the real trail. We also found out that they met the trail designer, he told them this was the most difficult trail he's ever designed. A warning or a sign explaining this to people might have been helpful.
Down to Calumet to visit on old bar that sounds cool, but is now closed for business...off to Houghton. The Keweenaw Brewing Company has great beer, the Library brew pub has ok beer but great food, and yes I'm drinking again. I was buzzing by the time I left the library and decided to give up my keys at the restaurant. Holy Crap what did I do, I asked for help, NOOOOO!!!!! Ended up in Marquette and spent the night in a suite in a Hotel, good job Mike, only problem was there were only two beds, so I ended up bunking with Sergiy. Note to everyone Sergiy apparently searches for heat sources at night and tried to spoon with me, I almost ended up falling off the bed trying to get away, I thought this was nicer than just punching a sleeping guy. He turned away and I went back to sleep, I was over the covers he was under them.
Sunday
We wake up, and head to the beach take some more pics, and head east in the UP, another waterfall with a snapping turtle that Mike rescued. Off to Lunch at the Lake Superior Brewing Company, again great beer, and the Blueberry Wheat is awesome. More hiking, Sable falls and Log Slide travel, note to DNR when mentioning shipwrecks visible, please add only wooden board on shore left, and you can't really tell it was from a boat. And after this trail we call it a weekend and start the drive home. On the drive Mike tells me that he was secretly pleased that I rolled my ankle because I slowed down on the trails...thanks! We get home just after 1am, and I'm exhausted, I have to be at work by 9am Monday morning.
I make it in time to work, but feel like I might pass out any minute...where did I put those disgusting 5 hour energy shots again??? More pics to come sometime, not sure when.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Holy Crap did this just become fun
First off whoever designed older apple computers needs to be shot, they are a pain in the ass to take apart, and even worse putting back together again. But some highlights of the dis-assembly: "Why is there grease here?", "This is disgusting," "Just give me one with a rubber." Ahhh tech support is fun sometimes, now to Macgyver it back together again, because hell if we remember where the 60 odd screws we had to take apart go.
And Re-Assembly had even better moments: Just put it in the hole, Dude I pulled out already, Is it in yet, Ok You go in through one hole I'll go through the other. There were others that I just can't remember now, and after all the crap the stupid thing no longer works, so back to work.
And Re-Assembly had even better moments: Just put it in the hole, Dude I pulled out already, Is it in yet, Ok You go in through one hole I'll go through the other. There were others that I just can't remember now, and after all the crap the stupid thing no longer works, so back to work.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Feeling a Little Better
So I wrote about a career change, and I put out my resume, and sort of applied to a couple of places just to see how it goes. So far two call backs, and an e-mail response, I'm still appreciated, and can actually change careers if I need to. I put this up last Thursday, so the response time is fairly good. I am encouraged by this but still I'm sticking it out with the library, for now.
I don't know really why I updated my resume and submitted them, but I did and it seemed to have worked to boost my spirit. Now to increase happiness where I am now, might be a little tougher but who knows.
Also if you've noticed I've been using the blog to vent/talk...a huge leap for me. I have trouble talking with people about myself, and uhhh these feelings things. I don't know why this is easier, I know who comes here and reads this, but its working. Now all I have to do is learn how to ask for help when I need it, or actually admit I need help sometimes. In the almost seven years of working at the library I've asked for help with something maybe once, everything else I try to do by myself even if I have no idea how to do it, learn on the fly nothing can go wrong right? This is something that I will have to learn how to change because the whole go it alone mentality is not working out too well, physically or mentally. Hell I've done stuff that I shouldn't have even thought of doing alone, but I had to prove to everyone I could do it. Screw that, seriously there is no need for me to prove some bull sh*t bravado crap just to prove someone wrong.
I don't know really why I updated my resume and submitted them, but I did and it seemed to have worked to boost my spirit. Now to increase happiness where I am now, might be a little tougher but who knows.
Also if you've noticed I've been using the blog to vent/talk...a huge leap for me. I have trouble talking with people about myself, and uhhh these feelings things. I don't know why this is easier, I know who comes here and reads this, but its working. Now all I have to do is learn how to ask for help when I need it, or actually admit I need help sometimes. In the almost seven years of working at the library I've asked for help with something maybe once, everything else I try to do by myself even if I have no idea how to do it, learn on the fly nothing can go wrong right? This is something that I will have to learn how to change because the whole go it alone mentality is not working out too well, physically or mentally. Hell I've done stuff that I shouldn't have even thought of doing alone, but I had to prove to everyone I could do it. Screw that, seriously there is no need for me to prove some bull sh*t bravado crap just to prove someone wrong.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Still going
Well I tested myself twice this past week with the whole no drinking thing. At the bar I had an espresso and two cokes, and and a birthday all I had was water. I can do this. I am feeling better as of late, but that could be because I try to keep myself busy and not leave myself much free time. In other news, I don't think I want to do anything for my birthday this year...well not thinking I'm not doing anything for my birthday other than homework. This way I am sure I will not have a drink and keep the promise to myself. I'll see how well this plan works at the Summer Beer fest, so either I'll have a few or you will be getting my extra tickets. (which was almost ruined when I heard there was a Detroit Beer fest)
Reactions I've heard to my decision have been mixed but mostly positive, the best was because I've realized that I've made some bad decisions because of alcohol recently that it's a good thing that I realized what I'm doing and stopping for a while. Others just don't understand and that's ok. That's all.
Reactions I've heard to my decision have been mixed but mostly positive, the best was because I've realized that I've made some bad decisions because of alcohol recently that it's a good thing that I realized what I'm doing and stopping for a while. Others just don't understand and that's ok. That's all.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Yet another update
So, after last week and early this week, I have decided to take a break from drinking. I kinda used it as an escape from reality last week, and it just doesn't work, living for the night kinda sucks. 4 hours of sleep and heading out to the bar after work is not the greatest plan, while only eating once a day and still trying to work out at 1-2 in the morning. So I'm going to take my friend Jide's advice and force myself to eat more, not much at a time, but to at least try to get my metabolism a little more back to normal. This time-out from drinking is something I probably need, I've done it before, but this time I will make an exception for the Summer Beer Fest, and see how long it goes (I don't even want to drink on my birthday).
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Update about me...
...So I have had a horrible week at work, that has me contemplating a career change. I wrote about this on facebook, and I'm still thinking about going back into finance. Don't get me wrong I still like working at the library but seriously, I am getting a little frustrated with all the crap I put up with. I could be putting up with the same crap for more money elsewhere. Seriously I took a $20,000/year pay-cut to become a librarian, and was one of the few people who declined a financial analyst position while I was still in school. Who knows maybe it's just a combination of feeling horrible the past few weeks. In other news to try and change how I feel I ended up taking my barber's advice that he gave me.
I did something and feel horrible about how I acted and how I did it, and yes I have had confirmation that I take the douchebag of the week award for it. I hear it takes time and get over it, well guess what I probably will at one point but who knows when. Believe me hearing at work a few weeks ago "you are beginning to depress me because I've never seen you sad" does not help make me feel better. And to help in self-fulfilling prophecies, after what I did and feeling bad about it, yes I went out a few nights in a row, and alcohol does nothing to make a person feel better. The best part of the week was the 4th of July park excursion at Stoney where I got to forget about all the crap I have been putting up with and just got to hang out for a while with friends. And the weekend is almost over and I will be returning to reality and remembering everything that sucks about life again.
Sigh, here we go again.
I did something and feel horrible about how I acted and how I did it, and yes I have had confirmation that I take the douchebag of the week award for it. I hear it takes time and get over it, well guess what I probably will at one point but who knows when. Believe me hearing at work a few weeks ago "you are beginning to depress me because I've never seen you sad" does not help make me feel better. And to help in self-fulfilling prophecies, after what I did and feeling bad about it, yes I went out a few nights in a row, and alcohol does nothing to make a person feel better. The best part of the week was the 4th of July park excursion at Stoney where I got to forget about all the crap I have been putting up with and just got to hang out for a while with friends. And the weekend is almost over and I will be returning to reality and remembering everything that sucks about life again.
Sigh, here we go again.
Monday, June 29, 2009
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Suffering Defines us
So getting stuff ready for a program I'm in charge of has me revisiting old school work. From my philosophy class:
As Seneca said "The greater the torment, the greater the glory shall be," we cannot know life without suffering. Seneca says without an adversary we will never know our potential, or who we really are. Those that try to avoid suffering are doomed to fail, and worse yet they do not have the character to deal with this failure. In other words how we deal with suffering in our life defines us as the person we are or will be.
In no way am I saying I have an adversary, or at least one that I can tell you without reveling my secret identity, but the statement holds true, you really cannot judge what type of character you have until you have met some sort of challenge. Seneca also says that "Prosperity can come to the vulgar and ordinary talents, but to triumph over the disasters and terrors of mortal life is the privilege of the great man."
Yeah so this is one of those posts that don't really fit in with this blog, but hey what the hell everyone's entitled to be different, at least every once in a while. Yes I have been re-reading these sort books again, along with many other books...I'm boring I know. In a totally unrelated topic I am on my 8th straight day of work...all work and no play makes Konrad a dull boy.
As Seneca said "The greater the torment, the greater the glory shall be," we cannot know life without suffering. Seneca says without an adversary we will never know our potential, or who we really are. Those that try to avoid suffering are doomed to fail, and worse yet they do not have the character to deal with this failure. In other words how we deal with suffering in our life defines us as the person we are or will be.
In no way am I saying I have an adversary, or at least one that I can tell you without reveling my secret identity, but the statement holds true, you really cannot judge what type of character you have until you have met some sort of challenge. Seneca also says that "Prosperity can come to the vulgar and ordinary talents, but to triumph over the disasters and terrors of mortal life is the privilege of the great man."
Yeah so this is one of those posts that don't really fit in with this blog, but hey what the hell everyone's entitled to be different, at least every once in a while. Yes I have been re-reading these sort books again, along with many other books...I'm boring I know. In a totally unrelated topic I am on my 8th straight day of work...all work and no play makes Konrad a dull boy.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Hey I still sometimes add stuff here
Well its been a few busy and fun weeks, and if you are my friends you've either seen pics on facebook or flickr. So, I have started a new semester of classes and oh boy the same as before, just boring. Web site development was the first class, and is an online class. Guess what remember when my adviser said I would be bored the first six weeks, well turns out he was right and wrong, I will be bored not just the first 6 but all 15 weeks will be boring. So I got to learn how to create a web page, and use Google analytics in week 1, week 2 will have links, tables and image maps, this program wants me to become an alcoholic. I mean seriously what the hell is wrong with my school, yes its a school now no longer a program. Wahoo! (please note the sarcasm)
Class #2 is a fun management class, yes I have to take management again. But this time with less management theory and more talking about what/why we need. Awesome, so I have to go to a class and learn things I know again, and what I do everyday...I'm beginning to see a pattern with these classes I'm taking. In all seriousness though I might complain about these classes but I really do like my job and what I'm doing. I have fun at work, and that's what's important, I can sit through the classes and talk to people take facebook quizzes and find sneak peak tickets to movies during classes. The only drawback is the busywork that I don't really want to do.
On a totally different side note Motor City Brewing Co. has their Summer Brew back, so any takers? It's good stuff.
Class #2 is a fun management class, yes I have to take management again. But this time with less management theory and more talking about what/why we need. Awesome, so I have to go to a class and learn things I know again, and what I do everyday...I'm beginning to see a pattern with these classes I'm taking. In all seriousness though I might complain about these classes but I really do like my job and what I'm doing. I have fun at work, and that's what's important, I can sit through the classes and talk to people take facebook quizzes and find sneak peak tickets to movies during classes. The only drawback is the busywork that I don't really want to do.
On a totally different side note Motor City Brewing Co. has their Summer Brew back, so any takers? It's good stuff.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Ping Pong Penguin
Mike get on this, and train the penguins at the zoo:
Also feed them Carlsberg Sport, apparently this teaches magical ping pong skills
Also feed them Carlsberg Sport, apparently this teaches magical ping pong skills
Monday, April 27, 2009
He bites me in my...
and he bites my Labrador in the ...Time to get a new dog, this one has some serious issues.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
One Word...Awesome!
You can't get any geekier than this though, Playing Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody on your old gadgets.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
If you like the Onion...
...try reading the Ironic Times. Nothing else, that's it, I can't always find a stupid video, or bitch about school on here.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
I'm bored
I have reverted to blogging when I'm bored apparently. So I'm finally a librarian, and you know what it's absolutely nothing different than before at work, just a new title, and a bunch of useless old business cards that need to be replaced. I would feel a little better about my "promotion" if I wasn't already doing everything before, I mean I was basically a librarian for less pay and no benefits. My favorite part is after working here for six years, I still get put on probation for 6 months for the union, and 12 months for the City. Right, thanks I'm totally going to disappear and become a horrible employee now that I'm full time.
So the whole crap of me getting rid of my blog was premature, I get bored and will do this but not as much as before. In all honesty I don't care if people stop coming to this blog, for the few of you that do I get to make you laugh or cringe in horror for some of the stuff I have posted or will post. That's right, cring in horror, I should start adding some of those videos to this blog that I talk about, so in other words Mike will never want to click on a video again when I start.
And finally and update about school, so I'm officially a slacker, big surprise right? I don't even know where my class meets anymore, and have no idea when homework is due. It only takes at most 45 minutes to finish an assignment, and is completely pointless busy work. I don't know if any of the teachers try to make class challenging anymore, or they just have such low confidence in their students that they make it easy. This could also be a ploy by the school to make students grades look better, but enough with the conspiracy theory crap. If any of you want a career change and need to find something easy to do, become a librarian. You too can learn the power of finding stuff online, and write papers abotu the future of the profession, make sure to include the internet changed everything and we need to adapt blah, blah, blah... I have written basically the same thing in three classes now, and because the lack of communication between teachers exists no one can tell I resubmit the same thing. I even told a teacher I wrote this for another class and am just copying it for you. Oh well I hope beyond hope that I might do something fun in this program, at least once before I graduate, but I'm not holding my breath
So the whole crap of me getting rid of my blog was premature, I get bored and will do this but not as much as before. In all honesty I don't care if people stop coming to this blog, for the few of you that do I get to make you laugh or cringe in horror for some of the stuff I have posted or will post. That's right, cring in horror, I should start adding some of those videos to this blog that I talk about, so in other words Mike will never want to click on a video again when I start.
And finally and update about school, so I'm officially a slacker, big surprise right? I don't even know where my class meets anymore, and have no idea when homework is due. It only takes at most 45 minutes to finish an assignment, and is completely pointless busy work. I don't know if any of the teachers try to make class challenging anymore, or they just have such low confidence in their students that they make it easy. This could also be a ploy by the school to make students grades look better, but enough with the conspiracy theory crap. If any of you want a career change and need to find something easy to do, become a librarian. You too can learn the power of finding stuff online, and write papers abotu the future of the profession, make sure to include the internet changed everything and we need to adapt blah, blah, blah... I have written basically the same thing in three classes now, and because the lack of communication between teachers exists no one can tell I resubmit the same thing. I even told a teacher I wrote this for another class and am just copying it for you. Oh well I hope beyond hope that I might do something fun in this program, at least once before I graduate, but I'm not holding my breath
Doctor Manhattan Video Game
8-bit retro, and if you've seen watchmen you know why this is so f*in hillarious
Monday, March 23, 2009
Internet Explorer 6
Check out the rest of his fun splash screens here.
He has a point if you are still using Internet Explorer 6, I have nothing to say to you, you should not be on this site, or talk to me.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Olbermann and Seth MacFarlane
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
Does anyone actually have a speech writer anymore?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Baby
Getting a dog before having a baby teaches you valuable lessons, just remember there's a difference between the two.
Baby from summer of tears on Vimeo.
Baby from summer of tears on Vimeo.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Little Pimpin'
OOOh I can't wait to see little Tyrone be like this when he grows up.
Little Pimpin' - watch more funny videos
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
I was told to blog...
...why do people tell me to blog? I don't have much to say, so lets have a recap; School-still boring
Work-I'm finally a librarian
School- did I mention school is still boring?
Paczki Day- Drinking and fun
Blowout Day 1 - Hasselhoffed Eric, Drinking and sort of fun
Day 2 - Didn't go, saw a blue floppy penis
Day 3 - Drinking and fun, threatened, had an awkward conversation and many drinks.
Yes I was threatened, if you f*ck this up, you f*ck with me...Now go get us shots. Nice, thank you. School is getting ridiculous, I am beginning to think that this program is intended for the slightly mentally challenged wanna-be librarians. I had to go talk to my adviser, told him about my class I was going to take he tells me I'll be bored for the first six weeks of the 14 week class, and already know 80% of the class...what? Can I only pay for the 20% I don't know? Interesting email from my teacher telling me I can skip class, because she doesn't have much to talk about and would be pointless to come, thank you! Monotone teacher is still monotone, and is getting stranger each class, I honestly believed she stopped caring 20 years ago, but now I'm not sure if she ever cared about teaching. So...I'm really running out of ideas, I am getting bored seeing the same re posts online, so I blog less. I have no idea if I will blog more consistently or just give up on this site, its been getting less and less traffic, and I am getting bored with it. We'll see, so this might or might not be my last post; tell me what I should do, because I really need advice, or a reason to try to blog.
Work-I'm finally a librarian
School- did I mention school is still boring?
Paczki Day- Drinking and fun
Blowout Day 1 - Hasselhoffed Eric, Drinking and sort of fun
Day 2 - Didn't go, saw a blue floppy penis
Day 3 - Drinking and fun, threatened, had an awkward conversation and many drinks.
Yes I was threatened, if you f*ck this up, you f*ck with me...Now go get us shots. Nice, thank you. School is getting ridiculous, I am beginning to think that this program is intended for the slightly mentally challenged wanna-be librarians. I had to go talk to my adviser, told him about my class I was going to take he tells me I'll be bored for the first six weeks of the 14 week class, and already know 80% of the class...what? Can I only pay for the 20% I don't know? Interesting email from my teacher telling me I can skip class, because she doesn't have much to talk about and would be pointless to come, thank you! Monotone teacher is still monotone, and is getting stranger each class, I honestly believed she stopped caring 20 years ago, but now I'm not sure if she ever cared about teaching. So...I'm really running out of ideas, I am getting bored seeing the same re posts online, so I blog less. I have no idea if I will blog more consistently or just give up on this site, its been getting less and less traffic, and I am getting bored with it. We'll see, so this might or might not be my last post; tell me what I should do, because I really need advice, or a reason to try to blog.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Another reason to drink
Yes I know this is an old campaign most likely for prohibition, but this plan surely backfired. Seeing these women and that sign, I would have definitely laughed first, then gotten sh*tfaced in front of them, and saying thank God the no lip touching rule is yours. I don't feel like a jack ass by telling you that you all absolutely repulse me, and that the drinking is helping me keep my sanity. Just a quick suggestion for you uhhm "stunning" ladies next time force feed men alcohol, it might make you happier, at least until they sober up and realize what a horrible alcohol induced mistake they just commited.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Simpsons Finally get a new intro
Because they are finally going Hi-def this Sunday, the Simpsons will have a new intro to the show, maybe not exactly new but updated. Check it out:
Friday, February 13, 2009
Catching up on the posting...
...because of my social reprimand last night. So sorry that I have not been posting every day, or posting stupid videos/links for all of you to go to. I have been busy, well not really but at least I can say that and make myself feel better. So it's been a while since I've complained about the newest adventures in my academic escapades.
So I am taking a whole two classes in grad school, why you ask because it's expensive and that's all I can do at a time. So this semester I am taking cataloging, and referencing, yes I know I sound like a fun, crazy, wild guy you all know and love.
These classes maybe the reasons that I drink as much as I do, seriously one teaches you common sense, and is filled with students who apparently have A) No social Skills B) Know nothing of real life C) Have been home schooled D) have been beaten repeatedly with the ugly stick E) Have had a mid life crisis and decided to change their career paths E) the few of you are actually cool, and I will talk to and F) A grade school teacher teaching grad classes. I actually get homework time during class, something I have not had since 4th grade, oh and if you can't find all the requirements for the assignment that's ok, it's hard to find things and you will not be marked down? Seriously thank you, that two hours you gave me last week for homework, I was at the bar drinking away my Motor City Ghetto Blasters, and the one shock top, which I will never drink again. Oh and I will get another two hours in class to do homework this week, so I'll put up a poll on what you think I should do during this homework time.
So far the best part was after the first assignment, we have a guest speaker come in to talk about real life situations. She started off by telling us that the last time she used what we just did, was for the assignment when she had the same class years ago. Guess what she uses Google to look stuff up, and never goes to reach for a book. Thank you, you mean that the internet has made the task of finding information easier? No, you don't say. I mean I can determine if a source is reliable on my own, holy crap thank you for this nugget of information. In all my collegiate life I never knew that the internet was a large warehouse of information that can be accessed anywhere and at anytime. I mean why should I pay for this degree when I can find everything on Google, it's such a time saver, and anyone can use it. Am I being too cynical here?
Second class has surprisingly more socially acceptable people, except for the teacher. Truly a surprise to find a class filled with mostly social people, the teacher is monotone, and appears to have stopped caring about teaching about 20 years before I enrolled for the class. So during her reading the freaking book to me for 3 hours at time, I take those stupid facebook quizzes, or read blogs/sites, or read watchmen. The teacher also has a habit of telling you very disturbing stories/facts mixed into her reading us rules; some great gems were her racist comments, disturbing revelations of her husband and "Daddy," and usually anything else she tells us that is not read from a gigantic rule book.
So, this a fun semester filled with beer, and me slacking through again. If I learn anything worthwhile I will be amazed, but looking forward to registering for a web development class this summer, and one of the main points of teaching is frames, you know what, 1995 called and they want their outdated web design idea back. WTF, I now think they are going to teach me how to log into AOL in this class, FRAMES SERIOUSLY!??!! Should I be prepared to hang myself now, is this the reason it's an online only class, that the people who know what they are doing do not beat you senseless for even mentioning the word frames in 2009? I half expect to log in and watch the first video and hear behold the power of FrontPage 5.0!!! Welcome to the new and exciting life of web-sites. ARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
So this summer might be filled with more booze than I thought, and I'm going to love to learn about web design drunk! Behold the power of education, and how it is greatly improved with the addition of alcohol.
So I am taking a whole two classes in grad school, why you ask because it's expensive and that's all I can do at a time. So this semester I am taking cataloging, and referencing, yes I know I sound like a fun, crazy, wild guy you all know and love.
These classes maybe the reasons that I drink as much as I do, seriously one teaches you common sense, and is filled with students who apparently have A) No social Skills B) Know nothing of real life C) Have been home schooled D) have been beaten repeatedly with the ugly stick E) Have had a mid life crisis and decided to change their career paths E) the few of you are actually cool, and I will talk to and F) A grade school teacher teaching grad classes. I actually get homework time during class, something I have not had since 4th grade, oh and if you can't find all the requirements for the assignment that's ok, it's hard to find things and you will not be marked down? Seriously thank you, that two hours you gave me last week for homework, I was at the bar drinking away my Motor City Ghetto Blasters, and the one shock top, which I will never drink again. Oh and I will get another two hours in class to do homework this week, so I'll put up a poll on what you think I should do during this homework time.
So far the best part was after the first assignment, we have a guest speaker come in to talk about real life situations. She started off by telling us that the last time she used what we just did, was for the assignment when she had the same class years ago. Guess what she uses Google to look stuff up, and never goes to reach for a book. Thank you, you mean that the internet has made the task of finding information easier? No, you don't say. I mean I can determine if a source is reliable on my own, holy crap thank you for this nugget of information. In all my collegiate life I never knew that the internet was a large warehouse of information that can be accessed anywhere and at anytime. I mean why should I pay for this degree when I can find everything on Google, it's such a time saver, and anyone can use it. Am I being too cynical here?
Second class has surprisingly more socially acceptable people, except for the teacher. Truly a surprise to find a class filled with mostly social people, the teacher is monotone, and appears to have stopped caring about teaching about 20 years before I enrolled for the class. So during her reading the freaking book to me for 3 hours at time, I take those stupid facebook quizzes, or read blogs/sites, or read watchmen. The teacher also has a habit of telling you very disturbing stories/facts mixed into her reading us rules; some great gems were her racist comments, disturbing revelations of her husband and "Daddy," and usually anything else she tells us that is not read from a gigantic rule book.
So, this a fun semester filled with beer, and me slacking through again. If I learn anything worthwhile I will be amazed, but looking forward to registering for a web development class this summer, and one of the main points of teaching is frames, you know what, 1995 called and they want their outdated web design idea back. WTF, I now think they are going to teach me how to log into AOL in this class, FRAMES SERIOUSLY!??!! Should I be prepared to hang myself now, is this the reason it's an online only class, that the people who know what they are doing do not beat you senseless for even mentioning the word frames in 2009? I half expect to log in and watch the first video and hear behold the power of FrontPage 5.0!!! Welcome to the new and exciting life of web-sites. ARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
So this summer might be filled with more booze than I thought, and I'm going to love to learn about web design drunk! Behold the power of education, and how it is greatly improved with the addition of alcohol.
If Valentines Day Cards told the truth
From Cracked here is a few cards that you won't see this very Hallmark Holiday, but maybe you should.
Check them out here.
Check them out here.
This Kid sounds Awesome!
So kids tell you the truth and how they really feel, and they don't care about it. Well this kid is my new hero, he is hilarious, and will more than likely end up being a jerk when he grows up.
Some gems:
"You can't trust girls. When I get a girlfriend I am not going to tell her where I live or work."
"I am going to have seven girlfriends when I get older so that I can be with a different one every day and then start again on Mondays."
Players aren't made. They are born.
Read the rest of his quotes here.
Some gems:
"You can't trust girls. When I get a girlfriend I am not going to tell her where I live or work."
"I am going to have seven girlfriends when I get older so that I can be with a different one every day and then start again on Mondays."
Players aren't made. They are born.
Read the rest of his quotes here.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Mighty Putty Dub
This has to be funnier than the original, at least you don't hear Billy Mays screaming at you the entire commercial.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Worst Music VIdeo Ever
Here are some of the lyrics:
Fly away, my space rocket,
You no need put money in my pocket
The door is closed I just lock it,
(Ha) I put my (Ha) port plug in your socket (Ha Ha Ha)
What is this from?
Gunther Ding Ding DOng
Here is the music video that I can't believe everyone has not yet seen, you told me to put it up on my blog. Sadly he has an entire album, and yes it is on my iPod.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Previously on Lost
Yeah that's how everyone feels watching the show, and has the exact questions. I think Sergiy pretty much watched the first two seasons in 2 days, he didn't sleep and looked half dead when he got to work.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
One of the weirdest Yahoo Questions I've ever read...
I think this tops yours Mike, sorry.
What if God came into your room?
Seriously what the hell is wrong with people? What kind of question is that, and how the hell do you come up with it?
What if God came into your room?
Seriously what the hell is wrong with people? What kind of question is that, and how the hell do you come up with it?
Alcohol
Well this store is convenient see the display/layout of their items.
And the way this guy put it why he stopped drinking tequila.
Oh and using someones definition I am not going to real school because I'm blogging from class.
And finally a fun little Heineken Commercial:
And the way this guy put it why he stopped drinking tequila.
Oh and using someones definition I am not going to real school because I'm blogging from class.
And finally a fun little Heineken Commercial:
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dirty Dancing
I was just bending over and he was just stretching.
Nothing like making it awkward for the principal, wow just wow.
Nothing like making it awkward for the principal, wow just wow.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sitting at the bar...
...only on my first and I still can't figure this out.
How to know when its time to leave the bar.
Link and Graph here.
Link and Graph here.
Unfortunately spilling a drink on yourself for no reason is not on the list/graph/chart.
By the way Motor City Brewing Works is awesome, they have a beer called the Strong Ale 12% alcohol and it doesn't come in those pussy tulips, they come in pints. Great beer, great people and interesting conversations to say the least. So support corktown and Detroit go to the Motor City Brewing Works for Great beer and good times. Oh and they have awesome brick oven pizzas.
By the way Motor City Brewing Works is awesome, they have a beer called the Strong Ale 12% alcohol and it doesn't come in those pussy tulips, they come in pints. Great beer, great people and interesting conversations to say the least. So support corktown and Detroit go to the Motor City Brewing Works for Great beer and good times. Oh and they have awesome brick oven pizzas.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Stuff that made me laugh
Yes I know I didn't post yesterday, so here's a double post.
The first is a story from Craigslist, just read it.
Next is Olafur Eliasson making some waterfalls:
The first is a story from Craigslist, just read it.
Next is Olafur Eliasson making some waterfalls:
I love the IT crowd
Here is what it feels like to work in IT, and this is sadly true:
and another reason I love the show is their parody of facebook, called friendface, they won't let me embed it so here's the link.
and another reason I love the show is their parody of facebook, called friendface, they won't let me embed it so here's the link.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Friday, January 9, 2009
It's not a video
And yes I am posting at work, but technically I'm still at lunch so it doesn't count. But it's been a fun week, being told I am not doing my job, then that I don't know how to do my job, and my sis telling me I don't have a real job. But the woman complained printing took too long, and it was my fault, I did what I could and that was apologize for the delay but that was not good enough. Today I had to tell a patron that limewire is an illegal program to use at the library and if he did not stop we would ban him from using our WIFI, he didn't seem to understand that we cannot be responsible for distributing illegal music/video/software or whatever he was downloading, then he follows it up so where can I get music then? Seriously dude, I might know where but there is no way in hell I am the one who is going to tell you.
And then I had to go to Ikea, it was great the store was empty, and I needed to buy a bed frame. So since it was empty I decided to see what else was on sale, ehhh not much that I could use, big discounts on oddball items that no one wants. But I went to pick the damn frame I wanted, get the girl to help me, she tells me they have 4 in stock I was like cool, she tells me downstairs, I go down there and guess what they are no where to be found. I start walking up and down aisle 28 looking for the damn frame. I go to the help desk, he looks it up, and it is a full service item, which means that it's not with the other frames, but they actually have to get it from the back for you. Ok, he prints up my ticket, I go pay, and then pick it up. But bedding woman couldn't you have told me this? In the whole conversation of that's the one I want, and do you have it, you couldn't have said but it's not down there, and I have to print this up for you? Other than that it was ok, I guess.
On a completely different side note, Fox's game time crew sucks, they don't know how to talk about games. Will Oklahoma go for it on 3 and1, well yes, it's F*CKIN third down morons, they will go for it! And enough with the Tebow man loving every 13 seconds, yeah he's a down to earth do good guy, but don't keep telling me this. Oh and it doesn't matter to me how long it takes for Oklahoma between plays, as long as they snap the ball before the play clock expires then great if not 5 yard penalty, or as everyone knows these as basic rules.
And this is my last week off before schools starts up again, but if last semester was any indication, I'll have about 15 weeks off from real work. It should be better though, because I do not have a computer basics class that will drive me insane every week, instead I have more basic library function classes :-) So depending on how those go, I will have more frustrated rant posts coming up, and those are always fun! Bright spots of the coming semester include: Paczki Day (YAY Hamtramck Polish Drinking Day), and St. Patty's Day (During Spring Break, double bonus). And for those of you who remember last year; WE ARE TABLE #3, #3, #3, WE ARE TABLE #3, WHERE THE F*CK IS TABLE 4? Hopefully we have drunk wannabe leprechaun leading the chants again. And about that whole designated driver thing...1 2 3 NOT IT.
And to finally end this post I was looking stuff up when I found an awesome definition of a word that originated in West Philadelphia where I was born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days, chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool and all shootin' some b-ball outside the school when a couple of guys who were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood. Got in one little fight and my mom got scared, said you're moving with your Auntie and Uncle in Belair. And you have just been belaired.
And then I had to go to Ikea, it was great the store was empty, and I needed to buy a bed frame. So since it was empty I decided to see what else was on sale, ehhh not much that I could use, big discounts on oddball items that no one wants. But I went to pick the damn frame I wanted, get the girl to help me, she tells me they have 4 in stock I was like cool, she tells me downstairs, I go down there and guess what they are no where to be found. I start walking up and down aisle 28 looking for the damn frame. I go to the help desk, he looks it up, and it is a full service item, which means that it's not with the other frames, but they actually have to get it from the back for you. Ok, he prints up my ticket, I go pay, and then pick it up. But bedding woman couldn't you have told me this? In the whole conversation of that's the one I want, and do you have it, you couldn't have said but it's not down there, and I have to print this up for you? Other than that it was ok, I guess.
On a completely different side note, Fox's game time crew sucks, they don't know how to talk about games. Will Oklahoma go for it on 3 and1, well yes, it's F*CKIN third down morons, they will go for it! And enough with the Tebow man loving every 13 seconds, yeah he's a down to earth do good guy, but don't keep telling me this. Oh and it doesn't matter to me how long it takes for Oklahoma between plays, as long as they snap the ball before the play clock expires then great if not 5 yard penalty, or as everyone knows these as basic rules.
And this is my last week off before schools starts up again, but if last semester was any indication, I'll have about 15 weeks off from real work. It should be better though, because I do not have a computer basics class that will drive me insane every week, instead I have more basic library function classes :-) So depending on how those go, I will have more frustrated rant posts coming up, and those are always fun! Bright spots of the coming semester include: Paczki Day (YAY Hamtramck Polish Drinking Day), and St. Patty's Day (During Spring Break, double bonus). And for those of you who remember last year; WE ARE TABLE #3, #3, #3, WE ARE TABLE #3, WHERE THE F*CK IS TABLE 4? Hopefully we have drunk wannabe leprechaun leading the chants again. And about that whole designated driver thing...1 2 3 NOT IT.
And to finally end this post I was looking stuff up when I found an awesome definition of a word that originated in West Philadelphia where I was born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days, chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool and all shootin' some b-ball outside the school when a couple of guys who were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood. Got in one little fight and my mom got scared, said you're moving with your Auntie and Uncle in Belair. And you have just been belaired.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Keeping up the Posting
So I have been trying to post more stuff recently, as you can tell. I might have already posted this but what the hell.
So do you have a dirty mind or not?
And look I posted this at home, and not from my "fake" job. Because I apparently don't have a real job, so I can look stuff up online, so this constitutes fake job. Except for those times that I actually have to work, and not face co-workers challenges, by the way he also threatened to steal my cell phone today, and is still trying to actively recruit others to take me on. Why do I deserve this, he has even called me a liar today for my posting, do you not realize that this only makes me angry, and is having the completely opposite effect of what you want?
So do you have a dirty mind or not?
And look I posted this at home, and not from my "fake" job. Because I apparently don't have a real job, so I can look stuff up online, so this constitutes fake job. Except for those times that I actually have to work, and not face co-workers challenges, by the way he also threatened to steal my cell phone today, and is still trying to actively recruit others to take me on. Why do I deserve this, he has even called me a liar today for my posting, do you not realize that this only makes me angry, and is having the completely opposite effect of what you want?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The 30 day Challenge
So this past weekend I worked at la biblioteka, and I was challenged by a co-worker. For the first time since I worked here someone at work stood up to me, I was across the room behind my desk, and when I got up to confront him (jokingly of course) he tried to jump over his desk. I lifted him and gave him as a gift to another co-worker. So to be nice I gave him 30 days to bulk up and to truly challenge me; I even marked it on my calendar at work! Then he threatened to steal my calendar, BOO! so I marked it as an appointment in my phone, can't steal that! So as you can see I am not the bully at work, and throughout this he tried to recruit others on his side, so he's trying to make it an unfair fight! No worries though I can take basically everyone at work, so I should be fine, but in the meantime I am also getting ready, so I am going to the gym again, and getting ready for the challenge, HAHA, vengeance shall be mine!!!
And you know who you are who challenged me, no backing out of it now! Even if you steal my calendar I remember the date!
And you know who you are who challenged me, no backing out of it now! Even if you steal my calendar I remember the date!
I know the feeling
So I really understand this comic; in August I got my mom a mac laptop, and I think it's been used like twice. On New Years day my mom called me about 9AM, saying she keeps getting an error when she tried to get on the WIFI, yes she said WIFI! She asked me what it means, I had no idea what she was talking about, so I head over to her house, and check out the computer, it was asking if she wanted to join the network? Click OK or Cancel, I click OK, and voila internet. The best part was I get the call, and Kasia was there, but she was sleeping. Thank you. So after I go online, I then have to log into her email, because she couldn't remember her password. And since I'm me and am using a computer, I install the updates, make sure everything's working right, and charge the battery for her, yeah I know the last one was the toughest part; I had to make sure it was plugged in.And since that day it just sits in the living room, speaking of macs though here's a great story: So a few years ago Kasia worked for WSU Athletics or Pharmacy one of these and needed to do some ad work, so they gave her Creative Suite for the Mac. I so happened to have a Mac I bought, repaired and was about to sell; so she asked if she could use it, I was loke OK. Three years later and I still don't have the computer, can't sell it, and not even going to sell it anymore. Now I am not complaining about this, seriously what is there to complain about? I mean seriously I got the Computer for $5, put about $400 into it, and could have sold it for $1000. instead I don't really use it and someone else is. Wow, I really do complain a lot don't I? Haha oh well, there's always more computers to buy/fix, and then later complain about. And as you all know I'm a tech whore so I'll have plenty of stuff to sell if I ever do decide to do that.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Please let me know when I hit this point
I need you all to promise to tell me when I hit that point, but do it nicely please.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Made Me Laugh
From SMBC (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal)
and then I read this story, it sounds absurdly fun, except for when he starts talking about his dead friend. Read about the 300 Club.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Where the Hell is Matt?
So a lot of people called the video a fake, and he has come clean about it. IF you don't remember the video it does play during the presentation or you can see my old post here.
At least he has a sense of humor
At least he has a sense of humor
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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