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Today, I got my Rahkshi shoes containing two TOK (trans-orange kraata) from Ebay. The shoes don't fit me, but that's not why I got them. Yes, I got them for the kraata. This will be a great start to my kraata colection. I'll show some pictures, but you can click this sentence to see all the TOK pictures from Brickshelf (when public). Wow. Big picture. Sorry. It doesn't stretch the screen, though. Anyway, I've been waiting about two weeks for these to come, and now they're here. I have a loonng driveway, so my brother and I walked our dogs down to the end where our mailbox is to check if it came. While going down the driveway, we saw the mailtruck pass the road we live on, passing our mailbox. We waited for at least ten minutes until we saw it come back. Without putting any mail in the mail box, the driver turned into our driveway and we knew what he was delivering. Filled with excitement, I began to rush up the driveway. "John!" my brother called. "Let's wait for him to come back down with the mail!" Always something preventing my excitement. I waited. As soon as the driver returned with our mail, which I quickly grabbed, I hurried back home, tore away the tape on the package, and stared in awe. This is what I saw: There they were, the TOK in a pair of shoes that don't fit me. I had some trouble getting it out, though. "You're probably not supposed to get it out," my mom said. When I informed her that other people had TOK in their kraata collections separate from these shoes, she replied, "They probably tore the shoes up to get them out, and we're not going to do that because we can sell them on EBay again in a year. Now do your math." I knew this was not true. I followed orders, pausing the DVD that teaches me my math frequently, trying to figure out how to get them out. You see, I'm homeschooled. So I learn math off of a DVD. Finally, I pried open the part of the shoe guarding the TOK. There was an orange flap you had to pull, revealing the kraata, as shown below: Awesome. With haste, I removed the kraata and held them as I finished my math. I'd done it. That was an experience I'd never forget.
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First I give you my sun pics: All these other photos are not mine, I found them while searching. Here we have the sunset, you can actually see the sunspot on it! Next I bring you Sun Haloes! And some recent Solar Flares! And lastly some lovely Auroras! Hope you all enjoy!
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Well I am officially an old man now. Lots of packing going on and changes in my life. Im returning to my hometown, after alot of soul searching and learning. I have alot more stuff than I realized! Probably wont be getting much loot this year, as I have isolated myself from just about everybody. But hey, I am just glad to have a 30th birthday. Take care everyone!
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Please, keep an open mind, and be safe....
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Merry Christmas to all the BZPeoples. I will be working the holiday, evening shift, fun stuff, making money though. Christmas just does not feel the same this year. Last year was tough, this year is a bit easier I guess. Life is taking its toll on me again, everyone is joyous, I observe them and feel a bit of envy. I am thankful for what I have, motivated and determined to push on, but I just feel no real joy or happiness this year. I miss my family, I miss my hometown, I miss time with my kid, and time passes faster each day. Life does not get any easier, of this I am certain. Loot included cash, von nebula, rotor, coat, colonge, eletric razor, gloves, beanie, socks and a very nice picture frame made by my daughter. Life marches on.
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Seems like the things I enjoy, such as lego, video games, basketball, are things people I grew up with have grown out of. I always get an awkward look or comment when someone asks me, "So what hobbies do you like?". I think this is why I am mostly a loner, I have always been different than other people. I guess it is starting to take hold on me now, getting old but feeling young is quite a conundrum. I need to find a place that I fit in, outside of this internet! Suggestions?
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Figured it was time to update my personal photo. Finally getting bigger muscles too!
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I have decided, this awesome image will be the first to grace my body. Id like it to cover my whole back but doubt I can afford it. Maybe a shoulder blade. Also, I am considering this one on my arm.
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I was so wore out last night after the late night lego store dash, I was unable to blog. So tonight I have to blog for 2 days worth! First, da pics. This was one of my favorites, those are REAL bees flying around in there! Tomorrow is the final day, allready. I am sad but at the same time anxious to see who will win best in show, and all the other awards. Also, I got a glimpse at the bionicle trophies and prototypes. One of them is a green gelu helmet, a trans black/brownish strakk head, and my personal favorite a trans clear bohrok headplate, with magnifying lens. Much like the one Bundalings won for BBCC 42, DO WANT IT BADLY! Id like to send a huge thank you to Letagi and his mother for transporting my family to the lego store, I am in your debt. Letagi also purchased the metal purple akaku, he now owns both of those precious flintsmith customs and a piece of BZP history! I was able to pick up some power function sets for a bargain price at the lego store, they will be put to good use as I was given a genius idea! The gang also reviewed Skopio, I was able to get in a few words as well. Everyone had a blast with Prometheus too, they put it to the test and it performed well. Looking forward to the final day, but also sad to see that the event has gone by so quickly. Look for more pics, updates, and other stuffs tomorrow!
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Well day one is over allready. What a day! I was one of the first to arrive, helped with setup, then it was onto my own MoC setups. Met up with Arkov, who is an awesome dude, with awesome MoCs. Here are some notable pics from day 1. The day concluded with the meet and greet, where trophies were unveiled! Sadly, xccj and kraalix were no where to be found today, so I could not see the best bionicle trophy. My Brickcon Loot: Brickcon Trophies: Awesome MoCs: Stay tuned for more, opening ceremony is tomorrow, so is alot more info on upcoming lego 2010 stuff and the late night lego store dash!
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The countdown begins, 20 hours till Brickcon. I gots lots of stuffs to display, and hopefully I can find someone willing to split a vendors table with me so I can sell my goods. I dont quite have the inventory I had last year, but I still have a pretty good supply of things to vend. Including like 4 Rockoh sets, a Takanuva, Gelu, Rahkshi Star, Strakk, a trans clear baseplate, and a bag of kanohi. Also I will have the uber awesome Metal Purple Akaku up for sale, one of a kind! For those who are unaware, it is a Flintsmith custom, here is a pic: Also, Im taking the laptop, so I will have nightly updates and pictures from Brickcon streaming from my hotel room. Stay tuned for the latest!
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Only 2 days left till Brickcon, and I still have like NOTHING packed up! I still have 2 MoCs to finish also, granted they are quickies but time is almost up and I have a ton left to accomplish! I got called into work today so that cost me 8 hours too! Grah! How will I get all this stuff done? *Rushes off to build*
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To Have Loved And Lost, Is Better Than To Never Loved At All.
CzaR posted a blog entry in blogs_blog_584
I disagree. I lost my fiancee today, to betrayal and lies, much like my only love before her. Once again I am alone, confused and lost. Im not sure of anything anymore, you give all you can, trust, your heart, your home, only to end up betrayed. I think I am giving up on this relationship deal, Ill never find total honesty and trust, it just does not exist. On the bright side, Brickcon is only 16 days away. Its sad though, I registered for both her and I, now she will not be going with me. I was so looking forward to sharing the experience with her, I will miss her deeply. -
Yea its my turn for one of these topics. So, ask old man CzaR, in all his age and wisdom, and he shall answer with honesty.
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As the days grow longer, the dawn beings earlier, I am reminded that the long cruel winter is almost over. This spring will be different, it is a whole new world for me now, I am alone, I have no confidant anymore. It has been a difficult time, but I think I am finally seeing my way through it. I cannot go on as I have been, there is no point. I know I am doing the best I can, for her, for my child, and for myself. I take comfort in that, and I know that I will one day be happy again. I miss them both, its crazy, they are so close, yet so far away from me. The little time I have with my kid I cherish, we have so much fun together and it is always a heart wrenching time when she has to leave and go back to her home. I took alot of things for granted, I know its tried and true but I really did. Mostly the time I had, lost. Things left unsaid, undone and unwanted. I look forward to the future, the warmer days, the blooming flowers, it reminds me that time moves on. I see many things in a new light since I moved away, when I go to work, or at night, I take more time to take a deep breath, admire the sights, sounds and smells of the outside world. Life is what you make it, but at times you make it impossible. Sometimes we have to remember that we are not the only ones that matter, and consider what consequences our actions will have, not only on the near, but also distant future. Spring, a time when the winds of change blow, when life begins anew, I am ready.
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Coming to terms with all that bad stuff, I find myself trying to move forward. I have realized I hate being alone, I need to find someone, fast. I am in the best shape of my life, I work out everyday between the rec room at our apartments and grinding out miles on the bike. Mentally I am still healing though. I have found a couple new friends, which has helped, but I am a lover, and lovers need lovees! Work is going well, I continue to impress the boss with my skills in math and inventory. As for the drivers license, I had to re-schedule sadly. Got all the way there and had a brake light out, my new date is the 11th of next month. No one seems to trust me with their vehicle, so I gotta get a rental I suppose. I swear I cannot depend on anyone round here, even my family has pretty much disowned me! No luck with getting my own computer yet, its going to be that or a car, and I think the car will take priority. No new lego works in progress, still trying to get motivated, everytime I look at them the memories come flooding back and I just cannot get inspired. Sales in the store are brisk though, and that has helped me out big time. I have to get my parts inventoried some day soon, time is just flying by lately, which stinks, I am losing so much time with my child, and regrettably, her mother. Take care all!
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Well, it has not gotten much better. I have been texting with my childs mother, begging for a reason why and where I did her wrong. She refuses to give me anything, says she wants me to move on but how can I with no further closure? My nightmares continue to haunt me. I have been pedaling my bike for miles each day just to visit and try to help my poor daughter through this. I still love her mother even after she has turned my world upside down, I bring her gifts and try to be a nice guy, only getting the cold shoulder in return. Yet this guy she has never met has her heart and kindness at his will. I am just so lost and alone, its an awful, horrible thing and I fear I am slipping away into madness and despair. The little good news I have is that the store is back online and I hopefully, after 28 years will be getting my drivers license for the first time. I take the drive test on the 21st, wish me luck there. Even as an old man I am nervous! Take care all, I hope to have a laptop and some kind of social life again soon. The Wii can only do so much.
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Hey people, now that I am back online I should be blogging regularly. Let me tell you all of my shocking discovery. So we all know I was dumped by my babies mother a few weeks back, I was and still am devastated. But I found some closure yesterday, in a letter she wrote to a complete stranger who she has apparently fallen in love with. She has not even met this guy and lied to me and the family about him! I begged her for honesty and she completely ruined my life, she even accepted that she was an evil person who broke my heart. She is two-faced and I do not even trust my child with her now, so sad that 10 years of bonding ended in this. So I offer a bit of advice to you young people, do not become overwhelmed in love and blinded, I had my gut feeling and nightmares but I just held on for the sake of my child. I came from a broken family and never wanted this for her. However when I discovered the truth on my own, I knew I had to leave. I will never know how anyone, let alone the mother of my child can be so cruel and heartless, but now I know I am a far better person than she can ever hope to be. So take it from me, there is no worse pain than a broken heart, stay guarded and reserved until you feel in your heart and mind that you are ready to commit.
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Hey everyone, hows it going here? I have been adjusting to my new life, it has been a sombering experience, things have gotten very real in the last 2 weeks. Things are looking up though, I have a nice apartment now, I will be able to keep my job and I hope to be back online within my home by mid Janurary. I have not really touched my LEGO Bricks since this whole thing went down, its going to take some time for me to get motivated again, they bring back some harsh memories ya know? Of course just about everything does, all I do is think of her and my kid. But enough of that, I got some nice gifts for the holiday, some Cool Water colonge and aftershave, a few lego sets, a shirt and other stuff. I cannot believe the outpouring of kindness I have receieved from people, both friends and strangers, in helping me get through all this. I feel very lucky to be who I am, and have those people who really do care about me. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
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She dumped me, and finally was able to tell me face to face. I am moving out for real this time, yesterday was the worst day of my life. I do not know if/when I will return here, but I do hope to someday, when I can get back on my feet and get a computer and etc. Id like to thank everyone here for their kind words, friendships, everything. You young people have helped me alot, crazy as it may seem. Wish me luck, this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life.
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Been very busy, the store is getting very busy this time of year, everyone wants lego! I have had a staggering amount of orders the last few days. Things are going well for the most part, working alot, making good money. Which in turn translates to new stuff to keep me from going insane, such as Wii points cards for nostalgic gameplay, new music, lego parts for my works, clothes and the like. Then there is my relationship, or lack there of. Which seems to have come to a total halt. I am tired of heartache, I try to put on a good show but it continues to tear at my very core. Forgive me for venting, pathetic as it is I take some comfort in putting it out here, among the BZPeoples, my peoples. Look for new MoCs soon, I have found that when I find myself in strife, I tend to become more active with building stuff. Funny huh?
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Worked 6 days last week, 6 days this week, including 4 10 hour days, then I have to work 10 hours on both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am a bit discouraged about that. On the flip side, I will be making 30 dollars an hour on the holidays. Is being a slave to society really worth it people? For that all mighty dollar bill?
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For the first time in nearly 14 years, I actually bought a CD! I found my favorite album of ALL TIME, so I had to buy a CD player since I have none, I cannot wait to crank it up all the way on my noise enhancing headphones! It will be almost like when I saw them (White Zombie) live in the mosh pit! Also picked up a Wii points card as I see the virtual console now has Ogre Battle on SNES, a game which has haunted my existance ever since the mid 90s when I was unable to finish it. Lastly, I got Glatorians, which I plan on selling! The greatest hardcore heavy metal album EVER, Astro Creep 2000: Wii Points: Glats: Okay now I go to blast my eardrums out of my head!
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1. What will you dress up as this year? (I am going to be the Reaper, I even have a real scythe and my skeleton claws!) 2. Will you be trick or treating? (After work yes, I am just a big kid after all!) 3. What kind of candy is your favorite? (Kit Kat) 4. What kind of candy is your least favorite? (Generic hard candies) 5. Did you carve your own pumpkins? (I did, its a creepy one!)
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Well, it is all over now sadly. But, I have pics! This was the venue when I arrived, I was one of the first: Roas giant Bionicle tub: The Maverick: Roas neato RC car: Giant Mantis of awe: Another awesome battle bug: Look at these details: Stuffs I had for sale, all but the expensive SW stuff sold: Brickcon goods: Winner of best battle bug: Arpy and Xccj: Dan Parker had these nifty lampshades: This was a little game I made and offered prizes, I call it lego jenga, you try to stack them as high as you can, just something made with the brickgrab bag I got. The best part was that Todd Webb, who works for Lego, approached me and asked for a design, which I was more than happy to give him: The mad dash at the Lego store: My ugly mug at the Lego store: More stuffs I made from the brickgrab: Thats all for now!
