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  2. Kex

    I Have Problems

    By Kex,

    Computer problems, mainly.
     
    Long story short, my computer is toast. I'll be getting it back Saturday, but it may or may not be working. We'll see.
     
    BUT HAVE NO FEAR. BZP February plans are still in place!
     
    Anyway, just popping in to prove I'm still alive.
     
    I have so much to blog about... When I get all this stuff sorted out, expect lots of updates from me.
     
    Leave love and tell me how much you've missed me~
  3. Kex
    Alright, here's how it goes.
     
    I'm currently sitting in my fourth hour Digital Design class, which is probably the worst elective I've ever had, ever. It's so boring. Especially when a friend that's in the class is at home sick and you're stuck in class with a substitute teacher and a bunch of freshmen with the maturity level of an eight year old. I feel like I'm coming down with something as I write this. My nose is sniffling and my throat has that funny feeling that can only be described as 'yeah, you're getting sick'. The aforementioned sick friend had a 103 fever last night when I spoke to her, and she sounded awful. I really hope I don't come down with one of those and I really hope she gets better soon. Anyway I'm having a text message conversation with a friend at work, and apparently I'm taking her shift tonight. A closing shift, at that. Whatever. At least it's a cashier shift. Those are somewhat fun.
     
    The plan is to purchase a guitar this weekend. A friend of mine has been giving me lessons the last few weeks, and I've decided that I really should get my own to practice. Still haven't decided on electric or acoustic, but we'll see. Learning guitar is something I've wanted to do for years, but just never really followed through. Should be fun.
     
    And a bit of an update on my last blog entry: what I have planned for the COT Forum is ready (and has been for a while now) and I'm just waiting (and waiting...) for the go-ahead.
  4. Kex
    Tonight was pretty much amazing. Shame I can't really elaborate, but OH WELL it was mad fun. agah gah gah gah
     
     
     
    Anyway, things are goijng swell. THanks for asking. I hope you're doing swell, too, because swell is just such a swell word. So is indeed. Indeed, it is. I;m not really sure why it's not used very often. After it, it such an awesome word... indeed... ... Also, if I ever have a daughter, she will be named Starla.
     
    One more week of school until winter vacation. Mixed feelings about this... no school, there;s the holidays and such, but I'll also be int he middle of nowhere for a few dyas... I'll live... hopefully... I obly have one more gift to purchase, maybe a few more.. still waiitng on word that I'm exchanging gifts with someone.
     
     
     
    it's the nature of the experiment~
     
    And I still smell grape.
  5. Kex

    The Urge To Dance

    By Kex,

    It just overcame me. I danced around the house for a song, and then a whole album (well, EP).
     
    <3 Tokyo Police Club
     
    Tell me I'm not the only one who does this?
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    Getting My Blog Back On Track

    By Kex,

    So, I've abandoned this thing again. I really want to start using it.
     
    I haven't had one of those things were members get to ask me questions and I answer them. So this entry will do just that.
     
    Ask away!
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    Shopping Spree Of Sorts

    By Kex,

    Well, I was randomly browsing this site, like I do time to time. Except this time, I found this one store that seemed to have MOCing essentials for the Technic builder. Alas, I was sucked in like a kid in a candy store. I browsed for well over an hour, accumulating over 600 Lego parts totaling $91.78. Originally, I had much more -- $176 worth. I went through my order and took out some things to make it slightly more economical. Here's a list of the parts I ordered. (I'll be sure to take a few pictures when I receive the loot.) With shipping and everything, I estimate my total will be around $100. I haven't received the invoice from the store owner yet, so I don't know exactly how much my total will be. So I spent $100 on Lego.
     
    I spent $100 on Lego.
     
    One hundred dollars.
     
    On Lego.
     
    --Kex
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    Unreliable

    By Kex,

    Over the last few days, as you've probably noticed, Brickshelf and Maj have been having extended periods of unexplained downtime. It's become apparent that Brickshelf and Maj are no longer reliable sites to host your images at.
     
    The unfortunate thing about this is how the Lego community as a whole has used Brickshelf to host their Lego images -- it didn't matter who you were, what site you visited... everyone used Brickshelf. I'm sure you've heard all about this already.
     
    Now, the issue is: How will BZPower cope with the loss of Brickshelf?
     
    Well, that's easy. I'm sure the admins are looking for some sort of feature that can be added on BZP to help. There are also plenty of other places to upload your images out there. Personally, I would suggest looking into Photobucket or Flickr.
     
    When entering a BBC Contest, I would highly recommend NOT using Brickshelf or Maj!
    If the sites go down during the polls, members will not be able to view your entry.
     
    Please take this into consideration.
     
    --Kex
  14. Kex
    I need someone to make me a sprite. A Pokemon trainer sprite. Of me. For the BZPFL.
     
    I'm thinking something like this, except as a guy. I don't want to go into specifics so I don't make things too complicated. I'll leave the details to the artist.
     
    You can PM/IM/e-mail me any questions or anything. Thank you.
     
    --Kex
  15. Kex

    Guy Rules

    By Kex,

    1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
     
    1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
     
    1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
     
    1. Crying is blackmail.
     
    1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
     
    1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
     
    1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
     
    1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
     
    1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
     
    1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
     
    1. If you think you look fat, you probably do. Don't ask us.
     
    1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
     
    1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
     
    1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
     
    1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
     
    1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
     
    1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
     
    1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
     
    1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
     
    1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine . . . Really.
     
    1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.
     
    1. You have enough clothes.
     
    1. You have too many shoes.
     
    1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.
     
    Yes, they are all numbered '1' on purpose. No, I did not write this, but I thought it was hilarious. Thank you, and please remember to follow all the rules.
     
    --Kex
  16. Kex

    Euphoria Through Cookies

    By Kex,

    In this life of ours, there are many things that we enjoy. Without the feelings of love, happiness, and satisfaction, I cannot honestly say that all of us would live a life that we thoroughly enjoy. One thing that makes each of us individual is what we do that brings us these feelings -- how we live our lives. When under stress, overcoming boredom, or just looking to have some fun, we often seek the comfort and companionship of another person, or an inanimate object. Or both. Maybe you switch it up every now and then. There is no correct method of achieving euphoria.
     
    What I'm getting at, is that cookies are awesome and are a necessary part of any happy life. From grandma's homemade peanut butter deluxe cookies, to that fresh whatever-was-left-over-in-the-back cookie at your local grocery store, to those packaged Chips Ahoy that you have sitting in your kitchen cabinet. They're all delightful. They make the world go 'round. Whoever said you can't buy happiness was full of it.
     
    Now, there is a specific cookie that I happen to favor over... Well, all of them. These cookies have the perfect texture: just the right amount of chewiness and crunch. They literally melt in your mouth. Eat them hot, eat them cold, eat them in a box, with a fox... It really doesn't matter. But what does matter is the mastermind behind this edible artwork. These aren't just any cookies, and it isn't just any recipe made by any old person. This recipe has been handed down from Puffin generation to generation for who knows many years. Empress Tufi's cookies are just plain awesome. And no, you can't have any! You see, the reason why you've never had (or even seen, for that matter) these cookies is that I eat them. All. Every one of them goes down with a smile.
     
    At this point, you are probably questioning my sanity. And for this I do not blame you.
     
    --Kex
  17. Kex
    So please, stop PMing me and asking!
     
    I get several PMs daily from members who would like to start an official topic, RPG, game, etc. I simply cannot approve these things -- it's out of my power. Only Forum Leaders can approve topics. Only Forum Leaders can approve topics. Only Forum Leaders can approve topics. Only Forum Leaders can approve topics!
     
    Okie?
     
    I have provided a list of the FLs of the forums I assist in below. These are the people you should PM if you want your topics approved.
     
    LEGO Bionicle Sets: Screenguy
    Bionicle Promotions: ccso35
    Bionicle-Based Creations: Tufi Piyufi, Schizo Kaita
    Completely Off-Topic: Polo X, Toaraga
     
    Thanks for your understanding and future cooperation.
     
    --Kex
  18. Kex

    Happenings Of All Varieties

    By Kex,

    So many things are happening. Have happened. Will happen. And I haven't blogged in so long. But I will blog. And I have blogged before. That I have done. But I have never blogged like this. Maybe I have, but I don't remember. It's been so long. My blog was on life support. Thank goodness for puffin-Vahki. I knew there was a reason I kept them around.
     
    I suppose I'll start with today. I had to be at work at 7:30, which wasn't particularly appealing at the time... That's A.M., by the way. So that's how my day started out. I was tired, bored, and had nobody to talk to except the old lady at the customer service desk and the Spanish cashier who speaks very minimal English. Oh, and did I mention that it was all of 45 degrees this morning with rain? Not your usual Florida weather for any time of the year. I pity those of you who are burried knee-deep in snow in below freezing temperatures. That must suck.
     
    Yeah, so a few hours passed, and then I went to my 1-year old cousin's birthday party. I didn't think very many people would show, and I was expecting another humdrum event. It was quite the contrary. We had one of those family football games that normally only take place during the holidays (it's the only time you can gather enough people...) and it was very fun. Although now I can barely move, it was still fun. Everybody was rocked a few times... mouthes ran, tempers flared... Good times, good times.
     
    From there, I went home to watch the Great American Race: the Daytona 500. For the most part, it was alright. Not the most exciting race I've ever seen, but man was that finish amazing. As the checkers waved, cars were pinballing off of each other, spinning, wrecking, crashing, burning... heck, one car finished the race up-side-down and on fire. Not to mention that the margin or victory was less than 2 one-hundreths of a second. How about that?
     
    You probably had not the faintest clue that I was a NASCAR fan. Well, you learned something new today. How about that?
     
    Let's see... well, there's school. Chemistry is no fun. Especially when your teacher doesn't teach, but read out of the textbook. You have to teach yourself everything. There's no point in even going to the class. This I do not enjoy. There's really not much else to talk about on the subject of school. It's school. My eleventh year of it. I'm actually looking forward to my Junior and Senior years, as I'm switching high schools next year because my mom is moving out of state to Georgia, so I'll be living with my father. That's yet another story for another time.
     
    And then there's the future... 3/18/07. The day of the concert. Nickelback, Three Days Grace, and Breaking Benjamin. I have the best seats in the house. It's going to be insane. I can't wait. I can't express how excited I am in words.
     
    So, to conclude, my life's alright at the moment. Until next time.
     
    --Kex
  19. Kex

    Concert!

    By Kex,

    Yes. Tomorrow night at the Hard Rock. It will be awesome, and I will be there.
     
    The Panic Channel is opening, followed by Rock Star Supernova. Yes, from the TV show you might have watched. Jason Newsted, Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke, and the winning vocalist of the show, Lukas Rossi.
     
    I can't wait. I'll try and get as many pictures and video as possible.
  20. Kex

    How To Handle A Spam Topic

    By Kex,

    After a recent turn of events in COT (not naming any names, and neither will you), I think it is finally time for this blog entry.
     
    So a member makes a spam topic. What should I, as a BZPower citizen, do? How can I help?
     
    1. Report the topic.
    2. PM or IM an online staff member that can handle the situation.
    3. Reflect upon your good deed.
     
    It is very important to also note that you should never post in a spam topic. Ever. Ever. That will do nothing but encourage others to post, and will only draw more attention to the topic and produce even more spam.
     
    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  22. Kex

    Save My Sanity

    By Kex,

    Or at least what's left of it.
     
    Yes, I am talking about topic revival. I mean, even Omi knows it's evil. It has to be a direct spawn of the devil. You kill it, and it just keeps coming back. However, we can fight topic revival. Oh yes. JUST DON'T REVIVE TOPICS! Here, I've even composed a list of topic revival periods in every forum. Well, I did this months and months ago, but it's still accurate. Please, help me out here. I still have a contest to assist in, I can't be dying on you guys now.
     
    Q&A- generally none
    Contest Voting forum - none
    BZP Library- generally none
    BS01- generally none
    Blogs - none
     
    Sets- 20
    Collectibles- 20
    BBC- 20
    Artwork I- 20
    Artwork II- 20
    Artwork III- 20
    G&T- 20
    B/S/T- 20
    Marketplace Banter- 20
    BZP Voting Booth- 20
     
    News Discussion/Talkback- 30
    RPG- 30
    LGD- 30
    COT- 30
    S&T- 30
    Promotions- 30
    Software- 30
    M&B- 30
    GD- 30
  23. Kex

    360 Or Wii?

    By Kex,

    I dunno. I just dunno. I want to get one of them, but I don't know which. And no, both isn't an option. Now, if Santa would bring me that darned money tree that I've been asking for the last few years, then it wouldn't be a problem. Only thing is, Santa doesn't like me anymore... Apparently Dasher (or was is Prancer?) found something in the kitchen other than cookies and milk, and Santa wasn't all too happy about the present he got on his lap. But I really need to know...
     
    360 or Wii?
  24. Kex

    Name Change

    By Kex,

    So I was a bit bored one day, and decided that my username needed a little spice. My solution? Add a dash to both ends of my username. I was pretty unexpectedly made an ST before I got the chance to remove the symbols myself. So I just stuck with them... Until today. Decided to ask one our friendly neightborhood admins for a name change, as staff members don't even have the option to change their name in their CP, to avoid confusion. And since it was just a matter of removing two little symbols, it wasn't a big deal. I was still Kex all along. I lol'd everytime someone called me -Kex-.
     
    Just a heads up.
  25. Kex

    Deck The Halls

    By Kex,

    Official BBC Contest #39: Deck the Halls!
     
    Yeah, it's here. Yeah, it's awesome. Yeah, I've gotten 31 PMs related to it. Yeah.
     
    A few things need to be said, though:
     
    1. Please, please, please ask all questions in the entry topic. I hate PMs, and rule number two even states that you should ask all questions in that topic.
    2. If you see an entry that you feel doesn't meet the requirements of the theme, then you should PM a contest staff member (Tufi Piyufi, -Shannara-, or myself). How would you feel if somebody just told you that you were disqualified from a contest? It's not a very pleasant thing to do (which is why the puffin does it). It's something best kept strictly to PM.
    3. Have fun!!!
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