Guys...
Complaint topics aren't cool.
I'll say it again.
Complaint topics aren't cool.
That being said, I'm not opposed to people expressing their opinions on things. Dude, if you don't like the Mistika, you don't have to, and I don't mind you telling me why you don't. Tastes differ. I get that. Odds are, I agree with you on at least one or two points.
The thing that isn't really cool is just coming up and saying, "Hey! I don't like this! Let's all talk about it!"
What ma
Yeah, so I got to miss the past two days of school due to Model United Nations in Topeka. For those of you that don't know what that is, it's basically where a bunch of middle/high school kids assemble and simulate the United Nations, speaking to the world's major issues and voting on them.
Seeing as this was my first year, I got one heck of a nifty country: The United Arab Emirates.
Don't worry, I'd never heard of it either.
I convened in General Assembly II with my friend Sebi, who
These are the times when I wish I was a real doctor...
Well, down here in Kansas, there's been a bad flu virus breaking out with a telling average of 65 absent kids at the junior high for a straight week. I caught the darn thing a couple of weeks ago and lost it pretty quickly, but it looks like I didn't build up a full immunity to it, 'cause it came back on Wednesday.
Within my time of sickness, I managed to inhale a few cups of Pepto Bismol, a score of Tylenol, and freak out the entire
Okay, yes, I did kind of disappear and haven't really had any contact with BZPower in forever.
So I guess some of you (BZPRPers, especially) are wondering where the cow I've been.
Well... uh...
Let's just say that my social life has greatly improved over the past year. Despite the fact that the learner's permit severely limits my driving skillz, my life has become saturated with... well... life.
And also, you guys know that novel I've been talking about?
Yeah, I'm still worki
The quarter's over, FINALLY. The teachers have finally let up on cramming as many projects/strenuous assignments/tests into their deadline as possible, and with a clean slate things have gotten much more relaxed.
A three-day weekend ain't bad either.
Well, a few updates...
Looks like that literature festival I was looking forward to this month I won't be attending. Didn't get my form and money turned in time, I'm not interested in blowing up my brain by reading a novel in four days, a
Yeah, so I forgot to post here in my birthday topic. Nothing snooty, just totally forgot for some reason. So to all you cool people who took some time out of your day to wish me a happy birthday, thanks!
This birthday was exponentially more amazing than most others I've ever had.
Saturday had a bash at my house with a bunch of my closest friends. For those of you who remember my study in the Complex of 8th Grade Males, I must say that Freshmen Males aren't a lot better. I have learned, h
I don't consider this a great year for movies. I admit it. Hardly anything PG or below has really impressed me (save Ratatouille) and most everything PG13 or above is too disgusting, too gory, too sketchy, too controversial, too weird, or too stupid. Throughout the course of the year, I've watched quite a number of movies (some at the theaters, some not) and I've got to say that each one left me with a pretty strong opinion.
So, in case you're thinking of hitting your local movie theater (or
Press conference going on in Ga-Metru with Mythias and Zyrul.
If any of you want to take this opportunity to ask the duo questions, you can submit some questions here, and I'll see if I can work it into the Q Session (unless I can simply answer them here). Any questions I can't answer in the conference I will try to answer or at least hint at here in my blog.
Seriously, anything. Doesn't matter if it's conference-appropriate or not. Questions about The Academy's future, past, present, wha
Never underestimate the power of small cats with captions. This image actually provoked Beans (one of my two cats) to jump on my desk and start hissing and scratching at the monitor. Finding her target unfazed, she quickly retreated to my closet, where she decided to claw up on a few of my t-shirts.
Ahhh, yes, the pleasure of owning cats...
Rawringly,
Dr. Bionicle
Skillet is awesome.
The Bourne series is awesome.
Pearls Before Swine is awesome.
And orange is awesome.
...
That last one isn't so recent.
In the Midst of Revelation,
Dr. Bionicle
School started up about a week ago, so I know you're all dying to hear what I've got for a schedule...
Zero Hour: Chorale (Auditioned choir). I don't care for zero hours, period, but I like the choir. We get to do lots of fun stuff and get some good literature. Plus we have a spring rock show at the end of the year. And as a freshman this year, that means I can audition for SOLOS!
1st-2nd Period/Day 1: Civics. I've been looking forward to this subject. It's bound to bring about some goo
You know, I've always wondered exactly how much I've impact I've left on BZP. In my first year here, I was all about leaving my mark. I was anxious to make friends, create things, get involved, all that. Now, I guess, I feel my mark has been pretty well left. I placed in the first three RPG Contests, participated in Master of Bionicle, got promoted to Forum Assistant, and became a BZPRPG co-host.
So yeah, it seems like I've put a few memories here, right? It seems pretty reasonable. I mean,
I've always been fascinated by the concept that 'angst' in and of itself is cool.
It's not.
If your first reaction is "I don't care", then that's part of the reason. If you're so self-absorbed that your opinion is the one and only important one, and that everyone else that fails to "meet your intellectual standard" is a complete bozo, then I'm sorry. Sorry for you. Because this is the kind of attitude that no one cares for or respects.
Again you react. "I don't care."
Well, congr
Those of you tempted to bust out into Kelly Clarkson lyrics in reaction to the title, you are excused. Go ahead. This is the only time I'll condone any praise of Kelly Clarkson, so take it if you want it. Commence. I'll wait.
...
Done?
Okay, now let's move along. (Those of you tempted to bust out into AAR lyrics, sorry. I'll try and get you a turn later.)
For those of you that don't know, I have a mass of siblings. Three sisters and one brother. Now before my little bro came into
For all of you hoping to make the "Oh no! The DOCTOR (OMG) has a fever! LOLXD", I beat you. So ha.
Anyway, it's a weird feeling. When you're an aspiring writer and you've been working on a novel for a solid year, it's interesting to wake up one day, pull out your finished work, and then realize that you didn't enjoy reading any of it.
Yes, for those of you that have keen memories, I'm talking about Cyborne, a novel I started some time back in early August, 2006. The original premise was
There's something you guys may not know about me. I have a...problem. I get certain urges, things I feel I can't control. I'll act on impulse, without thinking. It's been an addiction for years. I've tried to stop, but my desire has gotten in the way of my common sense.
What is this that I speak of?
Guys...
I'm a compulsive fingernail biter.
Now that half of you have probably breathed a massive sigh of relief, I guess we can move on.
You may be wondering what numerous other p
No, my name is not Jigsaw. No, there are no winners. And yes, you will all come out alive.
Anyway, here's a nifty little game that I've played more than a few times on the internet. It's really simple. There will be a series of questions or statements which require an answer. However, instead of using common sense (wouldn't want to hurt anything ), we're going to use what we call the Shuffle Button.
That's right, take your iPod, Windows Media Player, or whatever playlist you may have av
Okay, not really.
But on attempting to access Brickshelf today, I found this message...
Whoa, mama.
For those of you that don't realize the cataclysmic effects of this, with Brickshelf discontinued, that makes everything that has ever been uploaded to Brickshelf no longer accessible through that site. That includes BBC Contest winners, Artwork Contest winners, avatars, banners, comics, the whole kickin' cabootle.
Yes, Maj is still up and available. I'm guessing that Brickshel
Hey, guys! I'm back from my inactivity slump!
Needless to say, there are enough great members and topics that I haven't posted in to pull me back into my frequent visits. Not to mention, after buying Dekar and Defilak and having them duke it out for a while, I'm looking for the Toa Mahri in my store. Jaller, for the win!
So yeah, needless to say, I've been sort of revived in my interest.
Anyway, updates...
Chaos in the Deep has been a big factor in pulling me back in. My only re
Yeah, so those of you who stalk may have noticed that I haven't been on very frequently and haven't posted very much. A few people have been inquiring as to the cause of my inactivity now that band camp is over and my summer is pretty much open.
Well, you want the answer?
Guys, at this point in my life, I am just not very big with BZPower or Bionicle right now.
Before some of you kill me or start bombarding me with "Why?!"s, let me continue.
The fact is, when I joined BZPower, I
Boy, that brings back memories.
That's right, ask me anything about myself. Granted they're appropriate questions, I'll answer anything.
Naively,
Dr. Bionicle
Just for all your information, this week, till Sunday, I'm going to be away at Band Camp generally from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, and then later I'm usually gone a few hours for an evening activity.
That being said, if you have an urgent request or report or whatever, and can send it to someone else that you can guess is more active than this, then please do. I will be home for maybe two hours every day and in the morning, but how much time will be spent on BZPower there is unknown.
