Pigeon brains

dinner was kind of interesting food-wise..
I had a very tiny amount of pigeon brains..
(very creamy in consistency.. didn't really have a taste)
my mom insisted I try some fermented fish sauce..
definitely didn't like that, as it was GROSS..
I'm having my lamb without that next time, thanks!

Bubble tea and dinners... and a deviant quiz!

I'm going out to dinner tonight with my family..
it's apparently my grandma's treat.. (dunno why)
then afterwards, Erin might come over..
we might have one-litre bubble tea.. (that'll be cool)
tomorrow, I'll be going to Sean's for dinner..
lots of meals and company for me.. woohoo!


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Spoz Convos: Recovery BBQ..

It's always interesting talking to Spoz. We don't bug each other every day, but it's fun when we do get a chance. If I were to make a list of my favorite online people to talk to, he'd make the top 5 quite easily. (after that, the list isn't quite so determinate)


Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:|
NOT a sports store! says:
still not over the beer you drank earlier this weekend?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahhahahha
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
well..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
y'see..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it wuz my strategy..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
on how to recover..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
from Friday night's beer festival..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
have a more lo-fi funkin' Saturday night beer festival ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it works.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
by Sunday.... when I wake up..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll be funkin'..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(coz.. there's a "recovery" BBQ birthday for a friend of mine....)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(so.. having a blinding hangover.. is part of the dress code... ;) )
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(although. I'll more likely be funkin'.... so.. nevermind)
still on a sugar high.. whee.. says:
a "recovery BBQ?!"
still on a sugar high.. whee.. says:
what IS that?!
still on a sugar high.. whee.. says:
or is that the theme?! hmm.. interesting.....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hehehehehe
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hangon..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll send you the invite image..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(I designed it..)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(in a hurry...)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
that kinda explains it ;)
still on a sugar high.. whee.. says:
all right, I'll have a look..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hehehhehe
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ok..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
me outta here..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
must sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
[eep]
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
L8rzzzzzzzzzzzz
still on a sugar high.. whee.. says:
all right.. this computer is being an idiot, anyhow.. see ya

Computer clock weirdness...

Just got up, and found that my computer clock had somehow lost an hour overnight. It displayed the time as 9:31, while the real time was (you guessed it) 10:31.

Oh well.. I guess I'm lucky it didn't lose 12 hours on me like it did once. (else I might not have twigged it till later.. and before you ask, my computer clock DOES have AM / PM indicators!) I remember telling Spoz about this, actually. His reaction: "COOOOOOOOOOL! :)"

Then there was the time when it lost an hour, and I almost didn't notice it till too late. (I had a dentist appointment that day, so was watching the time very carefully)

Ah well.. nothing to do about it. It just happens.

Spoz Convos: Overuse of the word "dude"..

NOT a sports store! says:
dude.. how's it going?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah.. dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
um.. dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah.. dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(hahahaha.. dude!)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
"dude"?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
DUDE!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
too much use of the word dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
um..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
kinda crusty, kinda fuzzy..
NOT a sports store! says:
overuse.. yes
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
but.. otherwize.. funkin'.
NOT a sports store! says:
good.. I've had way too much sugar!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahahahaha
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I had 2 energy drinks.. to recover from the nutty alcohol abuse the night before ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
so did that help?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah.. kinda..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
still a bit wobbly on me brain..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
but.. otherwize poppin' a solid..
NOT a sports store! says:
"popping a solid?"
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
HAHAHAHHAHAHHA
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah.. thought I'd throw that in..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and.. no, no idea wot it really means either ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
you are insane ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
(like I'm not?! haha)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hehehehehehe
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
generally.. "doing a solid".. means, I've got something productive going on in me head..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
"poppin' a solid" is just a twist on that phrase.. means I'm trying to "pop" one of 'em out..
NOT a sports store! says:
oh, and NOW you have an explanation for it ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
as long as it's not some OTHER twist on the words that I thought you were trying to do :D
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahhahaa.. no..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's not "laying a brown egg"..
NOT a sports store! says:
good.. not like Austin Powers 2..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahahahha
NOT a sports store! says:
can't remember the exact phrasing.. but it was something to do with an imminent brown egg..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:|
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
"that's me in a nutshell - help! help! I'm trapped in a nutshell! aaaaaaarrrrgggghh!"
NOT a sports store! says:
if that's you in a nutshell, I think I'd get worried ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
that's a quote from Austin Powers..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ie: Mike Myers.. miming.. that he's trapped in a nutshell :P
NOT a sports store! says:
ah.. not quite so up on that as some people are :P
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
well.. you worked Austin Powers into the conversation..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
so.. thought I'd test you on it ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
like that, is it? eh.. go right ahead ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
heheheeeehhe
NOT a sports store! says:
although I did like that scene where they went all around the world.. euphemism city ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
wuh?
NOT a sports store! says:
seen Austin Powers 2?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
which bit wuz that??
NOT a sports store! says:
the one where they were using all these other names for a certain piece of anatomy.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
OH YEAH!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(the launchin' of Dr Evil's escape rocket..)
NOT a sports store! says:
hehehe.. yeah, that one..
NOT a sports store! says:
I was watching it with a friend.. she didn't get why it was so funny..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:|
NOT a sports store! says:
I know.. she looked at me and asked why I thought it was so funny.. :|


"Dude" is a very good word. But seven times at the start of this conversation? Eh, it's all good. If I go around calling everyone "dude" for the next while, don't blame me! ;)

Calling a bunch of friends

the day's been good to me so far..
amusement / surprise / reconnecting..
I called Jon to see what was up with the movie..
he'd make a snap decision whether to go or not..
Steph couldn't go because she had to work..
he told me to call Danielle, and gave me her number..
(seemed surprised that I didn't have it yet..
I was GOING to ask her for it.. but never got around to it)

then I called Danielle to see what was going on..
decided not to meet her and Citrus at Metrotown..
I don't like escalators much anyways, as detailed here..
and that one at Metropolis is a bit scary..
(not to mention the one at Granville Skytrain Station!)
apparently, it's a good thing I've never been to England..

had a wacky conversation early this afternoon..
which definitely left me in a weird mood..
(Cindy, Jackie, and Fidela will see weirdness on their B-Day cards)
reconnected briefly with my friend Keith on MSN..
(he signed in with a MSN 6 name, which I noticed)
then Dawn (of all the people) buzzed me on MSN..
gave her Eunice's cell number, so she could get a ride..
I was about ready to leave when I saw an email from Dawn..
decided I just HAD to see it, in case it was about tonight..
it wasn't.. it was just about her new cell number..

after that, I decided to get out of here to go to church..
but decided to call Eunice first in case she was going..
she was, and can pick me up on the way to Dawn's..
hey, it saves me riding the buses and everything else ;)
the rest of the day should be good.. that BBQ dinner sounds neat!

so I decided to do something with the extra time I had..
finally sent out the party email I'd been promising for a week..
hopefully, people will make a note of the email..
besides, we have to get people to play that card game ;)
(not to mention signing the blue guestbook..)

I'm very pleased right now.. Drunken Spoz Convo

Ah 'tis a right pleasure indeed to talk to Spoz while he's drunk. (imagine my saying that in an Irish pub barman's voice) You can bet that I'll ask him how it's going. Always good to talk to that dude. :)



Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
eh?
NOT a sports store! says:
well... I'm NOT seeing a movie today..
NOT a sports store! says:
if you're wondering about the current name.. check blog ;) details are there :P
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:|
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
dude.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'm reallly drunk..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's taking me..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
a LOT of brainpower..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
just to type this....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ahahahhhhaha
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
wuzzup?
NOT a sports store! says:
let me guess.. you had something on the order of 10 alcohol units earlier tonight..
NOT a sports store! says:
nothing much is up.. not seeing a movie since I'm a wuss.. going to a BBQ later..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
we played..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(huuuuuuuuuge)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
gig tonight...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
like...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
y'know..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
when you go to a gig..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and they have one of those..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
huuuuge...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
gate barrrierrs...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
to block the stage..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
from potential crowd surfers...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
we.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
had one of those stages tonight...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
;)
NOT a sports store! says:
hmm.. sounds good to me ;) you never know what those crowd surfers might get up to
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(Y) [a thumbs-up icon]
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
tell ya wot duuuuuuuuuude...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'm fucken drunk....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I can't believe I can type right now..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
check it out.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
no spelling mistakes ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
actually.. you DID fluff up the word "barriers" ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:

(Y)
NOT a sports store! says:
but other than that.. (Y)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
barriers..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
bariers..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
barrioeers...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
nbiieeriri.a.er..s
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
barrieer.s...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hhahahaahaaaha
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
?
NOT a sports store! says:
haha.. always playing round with the language and words, eh? :D
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hell yeah!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
`DUDE...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
NO..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
SERIOSULY..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
i'M FUCKEN DEEEErunk...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
this is like...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
international...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
alcohol abuse..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(hahahahahaha... wot a concept...)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
damn good gig tho'... ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
international or intentional? ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
international..
NOT a sports store! says:
I have no doubt you're really drunk!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
as in.. other country...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
well...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
GOOD :)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
coz...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'm fucken HAMMERED..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
YOU ROCK!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(that's when you know I'm gone...)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(when I keep saying...)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
"duuuude.... YOU ROCK!!!!"
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
coz...
NOT a sports store! says:
haha.. I'll keep that in mind ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
when I'm drunk....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
eeeeeeeeeeeeveryone rocks!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
but..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
wot's weird...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
is when even when I'm vaguely drunk...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
all my friends... act like... "I rock"....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
coz...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
they enjoy it...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
they enjoy the silliness..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
they think to themselves... "you're nuts.. but.. you ROCK..."
NOT a sports store! says:
y'know.. this may not be international alcohol abuse.. coz I'm not abusing any here right now :P
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
WHY NOT!???
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:D
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's fun!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
y'know what...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I guarentee..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
next day..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll look back tonight....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll laugh...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and I'll appreciate tonight...
NOT a sports store! says:
dude.. it's not even 1:30 PM here.. THAT's why!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
HAHAAHHAHAA
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
well..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
take it from a dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
living in the "future"..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
your weekend...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
willl be a good 'un....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
you'll like it..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
we've been there already...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's been good so far... ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
oi,,,,,
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
oi.....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
HAAHAHAHHAHHAHHA
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
oi....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ok
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'm outta here..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I dare ya...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ask me tomorrow....
NOT a sports store! says:
the BBQ will be good.. and maybe I'll consume some alcoholic stuff later..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
in the next 12 hours....
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(or less)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
ask me...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
"dude... hows it going?"
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and I'll prove to you...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
not only will I remember..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
but...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll look back and laugh..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
for it is good...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
L8rzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
[eep]
NOT a sports store! says:
haha.. I'll keep that in mind too
NOT a sports store! says:
see ya
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(Y)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
[eep]
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
cheers for being online...
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
in a moment when I'm totallly hammered..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
YOU ROCK :D
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(Y)
NOT a sports store! says:
hahaha.. I know you always feel chatty whilst drunk ;)
NOT a sports store! says:
have a good one (Y)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
exactly
NOT a sports store! says:
and if I do drink stuff.. I'll tell you what it was :)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
good
NOT a sports store! says:
yes.. I'm sure you of all people would want to know ;)

Quaruple-posting a thread, and stealing Spoz's links

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIC.. I hope you have a rocking one today! :) It's been great getting to know you, and seeing you around.

so, what else has happened today? let's see..

I managed to quadruple-post a thread today..
it wasn't anything I could have rectified..
certainly I didn't know anything about it till too late..
someone asked me what had happened.. no idea, dude..

I discovered that someone stole my Doonesbury comic link..
but hey, I definitely don't mind that at all..
maybe one of these days, I'll steal one of his in turn ;)
he DOES say to be his guest if we want to do that..
"share the bollocks.. that's wot I say!"
at least I've got the "all clear" for it, and it's all good..

might see S.W.A.T. with Steph, Citrus, and Danielle..
but the movie times don't line up with tomorrow's plans..
Citrus and Danielle aren't online now to tell..
maybe we'll tell them tomorrow morning or something..

and this just in from my sister about the last post:
SportChek and Coast Mountain Sports are the same company..
I didn't know that -- makes things more interesting..
someone else thinks I should look up the numbers..
"maybe they're similar to yours," he says..
eh, I have nothing else better to do right now..

from what I can tell by looking through the phone books..
none of the numbers listed is similar to mine..
(not even remotely close.. something weird's going on..
I suspect some kind of intermittent conspiracy..)


July 10, 2002: I had myself a hilarious laugh over my tapioca thread. I had shown it to my friend Spoz, and apparently, he felt the need to respond. Of course, he had to register just to reply. He told me later that he'd found it kind of annoying, but them's the rules. For some reason, I found the fact that he had replied in the thread (instead of just over ICQ) very funny.


Oct. 6, 2002: On Saturday afternoon, I got called "hamsterette." That was very funny, and in fact, I'm still amused by it now.


December 16, 2002: So does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do to my sister when she gets home tomorrow for Christmas? Keep in mind that my parents and a bunch of Steph's friends will be there at the airport / the house to surprise her / welcome her home.

(I've already received a suggestion to set her hair on fire (thanks, Spoz.. love ya!), plus one from Corey to hire a limo / taxi to pick her up from the airport and drop her off in the middle of nowhere with all her luggage and stuff)

This apartment is NOT a sports store!

I just had someone on the telephone asking if this was the mall. When I said no, she wanted to know if this was SportChek.. nope! Then she verified the phone number, which happened to be *my* phone number! (eek!)

Weird stuff, though it does remind me of what happened back in February. Then, I had some dude calling to ask if this was Coast Mountain Sports. Hmm.. my number can't really be that of the local sports stores around here! (otherwise I'd have a lot more calls of this nature, I think)

IM busyness or not / Spoz convos: Jackasses and comic strips..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL.. I hope you have an awesome one today! :) It's been great knowing you all these years.

yesterday was a rather light day for IMs..
seems nobody was online, or they chose silence..
(sometimes that's the story of my life..)
of course, I *did* talk to a couple of people, including Glancey..
(one only to ask if Placebo did a song called Pure Morning)
and any day with trusted funny people is a bonus ;)
today seems to be looking a bit busier in that regard..
as long as I'm not inundated with zillions of 'em, it's all good :)


This is a convo that Spoz and I just had.. this dude always amuses me in some way. I never finish a conversation with him feeling worse than I did when I started it. :)


split ends says:
psst.. thought you might like to know that the guy who changed his name to "Jack Ass" is dead.. he committed suicide..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
wot a jackass
split ends says:
Robert Craft, who had legally changed his name to "Jack Ass" -- and then sued MTV's Jackass TV series and movie producers for $50 million because the shows "demeaned, denigrated and damaged" his ... um... "good name" -- is dead. Mr. Ass was 45; he shot himself with a hunting rifle after leaving a detailed suicide note, in which he even dictated his own eulogy. The motive for his suicide may be the recent dismissal of his lawsuit, which had been moved to federal court.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahaaha.. fukt up..
split ends says:
yes, indeed.. do you get Doonesbury over there?
split ends says:
(guessing not.. but worth a shot)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
comic strip.. right?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
not thru my usual daily paper.
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
but I've seen it around..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
vaguely..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's with that office worker twit with the glasses.. and the dog.. right?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(no.. wait, I think that's somethin' else..)
split ends says:
no.. that's Dilbert.. the guy with the turned-up tie, right?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
aaah.. yeah, dilbert..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
which one's Doonesbury then?
split ends says:
read my blog, and you shall see.. ;)
split ends says:
(American comic strip dealing with a bunch of politics / current events.. seems everyone's inter-related to each other somehow)
split ends says:
so.. reading the comic?
split ends says:
???????
split ends says:
never mind.. going to bed soon..
split ends says:
dude.. you have connection problems..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
no..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
seems all cool here..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(just distracted ;) )
split ends says:
then how is it that the previous four messages were undeliverable?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hmmmm..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
could be you?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
if I can't send.. it's coz my connection's screwy..
split ends says:
I think I'm just fine here..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
if you can't send.. it's coz your end is screwy..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
it's how it works.. ;)
split ends says:
yes, and if both our connections are screwy at the same time..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
(checkin' cartoon now..)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
then.. WE'RE BOTH FUCKED!!!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
WE'RE DOOMED!!!
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
BLAAAHHAHAHHAHHHAHAHHAHAHHAHA
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
:|
split ends says:
HAHAHA.. yeah, that's gotta be the ticket there ;)
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hehhehe.. yup, that sounds about right..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
and yes.. I DO get blogger's block..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hence the occassional meandering post about some bullshit mindless "vibe" I've got that particular day..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
the minute I start talkin' about the state of me own head.. I've run out've things to say.. ;)
split ends says:
ah yes.. those entries about "yup.. today's a blurry day. and tomorrow my brain will think it's a fuzzy day.."
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
hahahahhahahha


For people who may be new to my journal (or even not), he comes from Adelaide.. a cool musician freak, too. (and I mean "freak" in the nicest goofy sense of the word) Usually, I talk to him on MSN.. though we do talk on ICQ when I get the chance. (very cheering to me)

The reason I save these conversations, not really bothering to use private entries? Everyone should get a cheering dose of the weird conversation. ;) More seriously, it's because I want to remember these conversations for a time. :) (heck, I have a whole binder full of conversations we had from late September to early November.. no, I'm not obsessed!)

Miracle babies and blogger's block

I've been catching up on the paper today..
all the news, sports, miracle babies, BC fires, etc.
I like reading the comics section, as well..
the weekend color comics had a cool Doonesbury..
if only because it mentioned blogging ;)
(though I don't think I get "blogger's block" THAT often!)

here it is!

Caffeine, plus a free-form poem / lyrics... thanks, Spoz and Corey!

This is part of an MSN conversation that my friend Corey and I had last night about caffeine and sleep. I know that there are some people out there who have an immunity to caffeine.. how the heck do they do it?! I'm not a big coffee-drinker.. at most, I'll have two or three cups a week. (and not every single week, either)


split ends says:
had some coffee and red wine earlier tonight.. that's why I'm up now..
Corey says:
wine would make you tired.... :P
split ends says:
yes, but it was only half a glass.. and I had a small mug of coffee afterwards.. so no idea if the coffee would cancel out the wine or whatnot :P
Corey says:
that keeps you up all night? I fall asleep after drinking triple-strength coffee I made just to keep me awake :P
split ends says:
hmm.. maybe you have this immunity to caffeine :P
Corey says:
think so?
split ends says:
depends if you drink coffee all the time..
Corey says:
no, but I drink Coke all the time
split ends says:
there you go :P Coke has a lot of caffeine in it
Corey says:
not a lot :P coffee has way more
split ends says:
probably.. although Jolt Cola certainly has a lot
Corey says:
I've never had that. I know what it is, and know of the kind with double the caffeine as normal Jolt, but I haven't had it myself
split ends says:
Double the caffeine as normal Jolt!?! :O oh my..
Corey says:
it's called Mega Jolt or something like that
split ends says:
hmm.. I think it's a good thing I never had that! there was this time I had normal Jolt at like 11:30 AM, and stayed up till 5:50 AM the next morning!
Corey says:
well, you could just drink two normal ones too
split ends says:
if I had, I don't even want to know what time I'd be up till!
Corey says:
drink 10 of them and never sleep again!
split ends says:
um, no.. although you were telling me a couple weeks ago that you wanted me never to sleep for a week.. that would be the way to go if I really wanted to do that :P
Corey says:
wouldn't you want to break a world record? you might even get on tv for it!
split ends says:
not for THAT.. besides, I think that after a certain amount of time with no sleep at all (not even catnaps), your body will start to shut down
Corey says:
what if you did something like meditation instead?
split ends says:
I have no idea on that one.
Corey says:
well give it a shot :P
split ends says:
I'm not one of those holy people that can just trance themselves into whatever state they wish, y'know :P
Corey says:
well you'll have practice over the week
split ends says:
eh.. I suppose.. but I really am going to bed now..
split ends says:
(funny that my vicious slaps still have some force to 'em.)
Corey says:
vicious slaps?
split ends says:
oh, I'm not slapping anyone.. it's just a test I do :P
Corey says:
okay.... what sort of test is that?
split ends says:
to test if I still have strength left in me.. if not, I definitely go to bed.. though I should in this case regardless
split ends says:
shouldn't YOU be getting to bed, too? ;)
Corey says:
no, I slept all afternoon. I've been going to bed at like 2-4pm these days
split ends says:
hmm.. ok then..
split ends says:
but I did not sleep all afternoon.. been up since 11:35 AM
Corey says:
that's about when I wake up if I'm on a normal sleep schedule
Corey says:
normal for me anyway
split ends says:
my sleep schedule is anything but normal sometimes :P sleep when I'm tired (some of the time, anyhow), get up when I feel like it (also only some of the time..)
split ends says:
but I'm going to bed NOW.. so good night.. and I'll tell you about my afternoon later :P
Corey says:
ok, goodnight :)


Ah well, it was an amusing conversational tangent. :) But how would you become immune to caffeine? Any ideas out there?


For a bonus today, here's some nuttiness stolen from Spoz's blog.. enjoy! :)


sitting
in one spot
waiting
for this plot
to enact
as I rot
pee in a pot
world held to ransom
by a dimwitted despot
wot the hell is this mess
that we got ourselves into
does it continue
to chew
the hand
that feeds us
we discuss
the lies
but are we any more wise
to a conspiracy by any other guise
a disguise
crack head in a vice
as we roll the dice
to determine the fate
set the traps with bait
terminate
those who dare debate
one voice disembodied
endlessly copied
to the point of no return
burn
the books
no lessons to learn
just hanging on fish hooks
why you giving me
those dirty looks?
I aint your enemy
invading your territory
do we learn nothing from
repeating history?
or does it all end in misery?
no mystery
but pay a small fee
and you shall see
under the curtain
and you'll know for certain
doors you cant open
count to ten
turn blue and collapse
throat smashed
in a holding pen
trashed
drugs stashed
stock market crashed
head bashed in
therein
again?
is this where we begin
low blood sugar
head spin
rental car
filled with nicotine tar
chances are
you wont win
living in
a wheelie bin
not really
wot I expected
fuel injected
serving suggested
for four people
dirt poor
missing a floor
hear the roar
of the THX certified boom
you can't afford
this hotel room
untimely doom
captured on digital zoom
situation critical
but pitiful
minimal
mammals
secret panels
hiding weapons
of mass destruction
b-grade movie
with a volcanic eruption
corruption
at the highest levels
devils
in the details
sliding off the rails
saftey fails
the agent bails
leaving flame trails
cat of nine tails
hold the line
what's yours is mine
where IS your spine
give them a sign
stars align
to send
this around the bend
to the final
end

Spoz Convos: 1/4 Panda & Cheese Dance

Phew.... FINALLY HOME! I LOVE MY DOWNTIME!

This is an ICQ conversation I just had with Spoz on the subject of a "1/4 Panda & Cheese Dance." Sounds interesting.. now, if I could only picture a Maori dance in my head.. :)


Hamsterette: dude.. just what IS a "1/4 Panda & Cheese Dance?"
Spoz: HAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHHA
Spoz: don't ask..
Spoz: funnier to try and figure it out for y'self..
Hamsterette: it apparently involves food and drunkenness..
Spoz: well.... YEAAAAAH!
Hamsterette: so.. "Panda & Cheese" is slang for macaroni & cheese?
Spoz: um.. ok... wot does "quarter panda n cheese" most sound like?
Hamsterette: sounds like some kinda burger to me..
Spoz: exactly.. it's a comical mispronounciation.. of "1/4 pounder n cheese" (a MacDonalds hamburger of some kind..)
Spoz: the actual silly dance you do for it.. well, you gotta figure that out for y'self..
Spoz: anywaze.. me outta here..
Spoz: gotta pick up some "printing"..
Hamsterette: well, all right.. if it's a drunken dance, I can sort of imagine..
Hamsterette: might as well print up ads for Subwoofer gigs and such.. plaster them all around Adelaide! ;)
Spoz: think of one of them New Zealand Maori dances.. and you're 1/2 way there..
Spoz: ok.. me outta here..
Spoz: back in a few tho'..
Hamsterette: okay, then :)

Revenge

I'm still here at my parents' house..
Serena and her parents left ten minutes ago..
Steph, Serena, and I watched Fear Factor and other TV shows..
we also talked about New Jersey, music, parents, etc.
it was good to see her again, and to talk for some time..

my family is kind of insisting I sleep over (no thanks!)..
at least I haven't had to do any dishes so far..
Eunice is here, and is eating some dinner now..
we might go for gelato later, and THEN I'll go home..
(I very much hope that's how it will work out!)

my parents tried to hug me just now..
and I pushed them away with all my strength..
I didn't want that contact with them anyhow..
it could be revenge for what they did to me in the past..
but it feels damn good to do that without backlash ;)

Limit exceeded?!

I just got back from grocery shopping..
quite the stressful experience today..
and definitely one which I hope never to repeat..
(it's not my last-ever time grocery shopping!)

I went to pay for my groceries at the checkout..
and thought it would be easy using my debit card..
unfortunately, it turned out NOT to be that way..
punched in my info on the handy little machine..
it spat back "LIMIT EXCEEDED" at me.. (not "APPROVED")

after I tried it again, I got the same results..
since I didn't have any cash on me, the clerk called the bank..
turns out the Interac system is down for who knows how long..
(nothing to do with my cash machine withdrawal limit..
and I haven't even touched my bank account in days)

I decided to go to the bank to see if I could get cash..
the clerk said she'd send my purchases to the cooler meanwhile..
thank goodness I was able to withdraw cash from the bank..
needless to say, I withdrew more cash than I actually needed..
(who knows when the Interac system will be up again, right?)

now I'm home and all my groceries have been put away..
that was my first experience with this kind of thing..
and as I said earlier, I hope never to repeat it again!
man, I am SO stressed right now that it's not funny..

in fact, I wish I could just relax here with a book or something..
but I can't, since obligations are calling me away from here..
Vernon's whole family is coming over to my parents' for dinner..
apparently I *HAVE* to be there.. (as per my brother on MSN)
they're here from San Francisco, and it'll be good to see them..

it'll probably be a good dinner.. (my mom IS a good cook)
however, the number of dishes my mom will use is staggering..
yeah, I guess I'm complaining about doing the washing-up..
the thing is, I *know* what it will be like from past dinners..
eh well, I really hope it won't be THAT bad.. (yeah right!)

Hardcore editing and working like a fiend

for people wondering where the heck I am:
don't worry about me at all if I'm hard to find online..
I'm currently in a "hardcore editing" mood..
so I'm not really around for you to blather on to ;)
it's possible that I might take a break sometime later..
but I'm kind of infamous for working like a fiend..
guess you'll have to wait and see if I talk to you or not ;)

Spoz convos: Email country codes?

This morning, Spoz buzzed me on MSN. I'm not really familiar with country email codes, but did want to help. (though "Lithuania" was a vague educated guess)


Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
you're familiar with country e-mail codes.. right?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
any idea wot .lt is?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
Lithuania?
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
hmm.. no idea..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
you got email from there?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yeah... apparently they wanted me to add them to the Subwoofer mailinglist.. no idea why..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
and they would know that there's such a list.. how, exactly?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
no idea..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
so what did you tell them?
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
?????
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
yup.. according to International Email Accessibility .. ".lt" is Lithuania
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
well.. there ya go..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
well, my message wasn't getting through to you for some reason..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
so had to make sure you were still there
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
so.. what did you tell them?
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
eh... I added 'em..
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
might as well if they really want to be on the list..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
yup..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
if they're crazy enough..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
I'll let 'em..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
anywaze dude..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
me is outta here..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
must fleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..
Spoz (channeling the lo-fidelity dirt-funk hammerin' crunch factor, deconstructing technology to serve our manevolent needs) says:
L8rzzzzzzzzzz
what's a "Panda & Cheese" dance? says:
see ya :)

For those of you wondering, I have absolutely NO idea what a "Panda & Cheese" dance is. Stole it from Spoz's blog.. probably I'll ask him before too long.


In other mundane happenings, I had a good conversation with my friend Corey last night. Definitely cheered me up, and it was a good thing I had him to talk to for distraction. ;)

He thinks I'll be disappointed / upset if I get pregnant and only one baby comes out.. and further thinks that the cosmic fates will decree me to be a mother of quintuplets. Somehow, I don't think so.. but I'll let him know if and when that happens. (multiple births are NOT a desired outcome when you use lots of fertility drugs, despite what he thinks!)

We also talked about calling non-responsive people "fartbuckets".. yes, we are SO very mature. :P I didn't use that suggestion, but we shall see. Spoz's line of "oh, never mind.." would also work right before I go offline or slip into invisible mode. That mode rocks unless someone catches you out.

Not feeling quite so annoyed as I was last night, so be happy about that. Then again, perhaps you should beware too. ;)

Banner ads for bubble tea?

do you see those banner ads up top?
or have they ceased to permeate your consciousness?
I was editing my blog earlier tonight..
and saw two bubble-tea related banner ads..

Bubble Tea -- Bruce & Clark
Premium bubble tea products here..
Watch for specials and promos!

Bubble Tea -- Canada
Bubble (Boba) tea supplies and kits..
Canada and U.S.'s premier distributor

they say banner ads are targeted to the site material..
I did see Vancouver-Whistler 2010-related ads here..
but then that was a couple of months ago with the bid hype..
maybe I've been writing too much about bubble tea? ;)
it's all good; I should direct certain people I know to this blog..
they'll certainly appreciate the guidance I give them..
(that is, if they don't say: "OH NO.. NOT BBT AGAIN..")

Ethan and Seren

I have to add that church was pretty good..
spent lots of time with Ethan and Seren..
Ethan talked to me, and Seren explored my face..
(she ran her finger over my lips, more specifically)
they're almost three and almost one respectively..

it's very good spending time with the kids..
I definitely enjoy it, and the kids like me..
spending time with friends is cool, too..
catching up with people, saying hi, making plans..
I'd have to say that it's all good for us :)

Cool coincidences, fireworks, and twisted card games

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NINA.. I hope you have a great one today! :) Yazmine and I wonder where you went.. perhaps to India to find a husband. We trust you're happy, whatever it is you're doing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOROTHY.. I hope you have a rocking one today! :) I remember when you were a baby.. time passes by so quickly. Definitely wish you happiness and all of that.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WOLFIE.. I hope you have a really rocking one today! :) It's been neat getting to know you.

A very special mention has to go to the Debly-Martin children of Nova Scotia. Imagine this: five siblings all born on the same day.. not quintuplets, but a set of twins (Telina and Irisa) and a set of triplets (Autumn, Kyla, and Zev) born on the twins' third birthday in 2000. What are the odds? Here's a cite for you! (just click on the "Multiple Multiples" tab at left)


this is back in action after a hiatus..
aren't you happy? ;)

HILARIOUS QUOTE OF THE WEEK (1)

"Do they have strawberry here?" -- Eunice at Bubble World, sizing up the available flavors. (Saturday, Aug. 9) [as Nathan said, "that's like asking a Chinese restaurant if they serve tea!"]


I went to the fireworks grand finale last night..
Eunice rocks coz she found a close parking spot..
it was me, Sean Adela, Brian, Amy, a couple of Amy's friends, Jon, Edwin, Eunice, and Nathan..
China won over Canada and the Czech Republic..
(go, China power! my brother had heard that about a third of Canada's fireworks failed to go off last Saturday because they were blanks or something.. that may be why they didn't win like they did last year)

Eunice taught us this really twisted card game..
it's supposed to determine who you'll be with forever..
she and her friends used to play it back in high school..
pick one person you dislike (the suit of clubs) / one person you like as a friend (the suit of spades) / one person you REALLY LIKE (if you know what I mean.. the suit of diamonds) / one person you truly love (the suit of hearts)..
the true love can be a celebrity, and you're also allowed one unnamed mystery person..
we also set up the rule that the person you like as a friend has to be someone we all knew..
(more laughs or grossness that way, depending)

then you ask a bunch of questions that can be answered only by the people's names.. (any sort of queries)
("Who's the best kisser?" "Who really loves me?" etc.)
the other person will flip cards onto the queens / kings..
that is, until it matches the first card's suit..
a match means that the person is your answer..

after you run out of cards, you close your eyes..
the other person mixes up the four piles..
you eliminate two of them, then the fun begins..
each pile's cards are sorted according to suit..
the suits determine the amount of certain elements in your future relationship with the four people you picked at the start..

hearts represent the amount of true love..
spades represent the amount of hate..
clubs represent the amount of *ahem* (sex)..
diamonds represent the amount of money..

once two piles are sorted in this way..
(gotta have something to compare the first to)
one must be eliminated, and the others get sorted in turn..
after all the sorting, you see who was eliminated first..
THEN you see who you'll be with for all eternity..

that can be quite a twisted hilarious game..
Nathan was reluctant to play at first..
but after he ended up with his true love..
(Zhang Ziyi of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon)
he was all gung-ho and raving about it!
(poor Eunice and I ended up with our archenemies.. and were very close to picking people we actually liked or more!)
we're not sure if my brother would play it..
perhaps at some other time.. (my party, maybe?)

after the fireworks, we were all rebels..
meaning we went up an alley to escape the crunch..
then we went against traffic flow on Davie St.
when we were in the car travelling down the road..
some random girl walked by and blew Nathan a kiss..
"Yeah, I just want you to know I'm blowing you a kiss!"
that was pretty amusing and unexpected..
we saw 100+ people waiting for the bus at a stop..
"OH MAN, THAT'S CRAZY.. HOLY COW.."

later, we all went for bubble tea at Bubble World..
we were going to play that twisted game..
but Nathan got Eunice addicted to Photo Hunt..
(she was even addicted to looking at the game previews!)
definitely a cool night out with friends for sure!