People just...
I got an email last night, and it was from someone I know decently well. Anyways, his email basically said things to me that would've started a fight had it been said in person. When I read it I had no clue what I possibly could have done to have set him off, considering the fact I hadn't seen him in 2 weeks. I really wasn't angry, just completely confused and a little hurt.
So I send off an email in reply, inquiring what in the known world I could have down to have made him that angry.
Seems like he has no clue what I was talking about. Therefore I'm assuming someone is yanking his and my chain on this, and I am NOT happy about it...
Trying to create discord, even for the sake of a joke, is in my opinion (%#@ed up. That's why I don't like practical jokes. Usually it involves trying to trick people using a degree of real problems and real situations, and then real emotions become involved. I'm not saying I do not have a sense of humor, for I do. Goodness knows enough of you laugh at me and I laugh right along. But something like this...whoever sent it must be getting their yuks now, no doubt. Not sure if they were hoping to get me mad enough to throw blows or if it was just to jerk around with me, but if I can figure out who it is we will have a nice long discussion.
Was going to be just a light-hearteded update today, but that email episode ruined that. Anyways, trying to get back to our originally scheduled programming, I finally finished the Big O. Very good series, and with rumors the second season may be starting production I can't wait. Just started watching Princess 9, and considering I've never really seen a sports anime series before it's not too bad. My main beef with it though is the character designs. It's sort of a retro-70's look, that's the best way I can describe it. Think something along the lines of Go Nagai (Cutey Honey) or Getter Robo and you get the general ideer. Yes, I know I mispelled "idea". That's intentional. I'm about halfway through the Kenshin TV series as well, but I am STILL waiting for it to get good. Seriously, I keep wondering why this show has so many devotees. I keep thinking I should just skip right to the OAV's to see the dark, gritty samurai action, cause that's what I want. Yeah, I know the TV series is suppossed to be lighter in tone, but please, less talky-talky and more slashy-slashy.
Oh yeah, if you've ever wanted to know if you share a birthday with any anime characters or seiryuu, go to oocities.com/tokyo/ginza/7551/bday-index.html
Sugar: Sorry babe, but I kind of object to Brittany Spears on general principal. She can't sing a lick, and like my brother says "She'd have a fan club if she was mute." I laughed when he told me that line, for it's so true. And for the record, I also object to Christina Aguileria, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, all boy bands and any other vestiges of teenage popular culture today. I'm old, so it's my right to be able to object to these things, because we did it better when we were your age. *Sticks out tongue*.
Melange: Dude, you must be hooked on Dynasty Warriors, for you haven't updated your blog in a couple of weeks now.
Air Marshall: Well, if I entered the service or got drafted, I'd get stuck in a lab making superbugs. I mean, a couple of years ago a professor was showing me a full-page ad the CIA took out looking for people with a scientific background. Oh, did I mention I'd be working in their Covert Ops division? Uh huh, 3 guesses as to what I'd be doing...No thank you, I'd like to keep my soul. Ghost Recon, you need to rent it. Very good game, but even if they are spec forces the idea of a squad of operators taking out an entire platoon of russian infantry AND armor is a little unrealistic. Especially when the armor doesn't fire its cannons at you. It is kind of nice to operate the OICW (Objective Individual Combat Weapon or "Saber") though. If you haven't heard about it, though you probably have, think of the pulse rifles from Alien with the rifle part of the weapon detachable from the grenade launcher.
Ryan: So, what is the premise of your new comic? You haven't told us anything about it yet. Don't keep us in suspense! And where are you headed for spring break? Or is it already over? Meet any cute girls over it?
Tigris: Sleep. Sleep is good. The only time you're getting enough sleep is when you get too much sleep. Case closed.
So, until I can figure out who pulled this little stunt, remember: Whatever you do wherever you do it, keep it real.
posted by Michael Saiyasombat on 12:12 PM |
Monday, March 25, 2002
You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run. Kenny Rogers, The Gambler.
Me being a scientist and all, I will give a clinical, detached observation of Vegas. I hadn't been back for awhile, and while some things change, some things stay the same. Vegas is one of those things.
Vegas. Well, how can I put this... Vegas is one of the few bastions left of flagrant, obscene excess. Unashamed self-indulgence and gratification on a frightening scale set against a sea of glaring neon. It's offensive, amazing, dazzling and disgusting all at the same time. The electricity used in one night would probably be enough to power a third-world nation for quite some time.
The whole city's setup to stun your senses, and it works. Restraint and self-control fly out the window unless you've tied them down with lead weights. Nothing is done halfway in Vegas. From the shows to the food, the mentality is a little bigger, a little better. Just one more pull. One more hand. One more dessert. You get the idea.
But as amazing as the city can be, it's so obviously artificial. The theme hotels; Paris, Venetian, Bellagio and the like...They're not so much reflections of France and Italy as they are cariacatures. They are such...sanitized versions of those locals. The trappings and facades of those locations put on display while the heart and soul of what and where they are stripped away. About as representative of exotic locals as It's A Small World is in Disneyland of the world's different ethnicities.
Don't get me wrong. I don't hate Vegas, but neither do I like it. It simpy is what it is...A mirage shimmering in the desert, beckoning to one and all...
*Directs the following to follow him to the buffet line*
Sugar: Congrats on winning that contest sugar! Oh yeah, is Crossroads that movie with Mandy Moore? The last movie I saw is Blackhawk Down, which I loved. I tend to think most flicks aren't worth seeing, so I tend to stay away from them for the most part.
Ming-Ling: I hope your vacation's going well, and those are cool badges. And I like you Erika wall, always thought Hanabi was the star of Sakura Taisen 3, guess not. You probably don't play games, but I've always wished they'd import games like the Sakura Taisen series into the states so we can partake of the digital goodness.
Neaux:: I didn't gamble, but I did manage to marry a showgirl. Of course, when she finds out I'm broke...*Sticks out tongue*. You know, I didn't even think that the first Blade was very good. So are they going to make Blade 3? I heard rumors about that even before this one was released.
Ryan: So you're going to do a new comic? Remember, you still owe me a cameo. *Winks*
Tigris: You know, one time I was hungry after an autopsy. I wasn't bothered in the least and scarfed down my lunch.
*Sees most people turning green*
And on that note, I shall end my entry for today. So, until I go back for a drive-through wedding (Yes, those really do exist in Vegas), remember: Whatever you do wherever you do it, keep it real.
posted by Michael Saiyasombat on 5:58 PM |
Thursday, March 21, 2002
Addendum to Tigris. No matter what I do, Blogger will not let me post my comments, so here it is: Exxxcellent. I am, obviously, Mr. Burns. And for me it's actually not too far off. We both don't like kids, we're both old codgers, but unfortunately I'm not a multi-zillionaire. And I'm glad I don't have a Smithers either. But if you're Marge, do you have that really annoying nagging voice too? *Sticks out tongue*
posted by Michael Saiyasombat on 8:45 AM |