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So the other day I downloaded the original Doom II. Brought back some nostalgic feelings from when I played the original Doom 95. I just love the chainsaw. -Omi
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..... is really awesome. Who agrees? -Omi
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Remember Monopoly? There were those cards called the Community Chest or something like that. Unlike the Chance cards, Community Chests were generally always for the best. They'd include such gems as "Get Out Of Jail Free" can "You Came In Second In A Beauty Pageant!" Well, the other day I sorta recreated one of my favorite Community Chest Cards: "Bank Error In Your Favor." Now, before anyone starts thinking the bank messed things up, I'll let you all know this isn't so much an error as it was a series of miscommunications. One of the most important and frustrating parts of college is financial aid. You fill out the FAFSA, file your loans, and basically itemize and numerate every facet of your life. In the end, you recieve a package from the school that lays out your expenses (and what the school will cover) for the following year. At the time, the plan was still for me to live in the dorms. When that changed, I dropped a significant amount of cost from my overall bill. However, the total financial aid (including scholarships and loans) didn't change. Why this was the case, I don't know. But because scholarships weren't collected until late September, I wasn't able to adjust anything. See, the last time I did that, they ended up canceling too much and left me with a significant amount (about $500) left to pay in. So this year, I decided to wait until around September to adjust everything. Well apparently I waited too long. Upon going online to balance my checkbook, I was met with an...interesting...surprise. The overage of my loan (to the tune of $1800) had been deposited into my checking account. The fact it was deposited wasn't unusual, as that is always what is done with leftover financial aid money. What's weird is how much overage I actually ended up having. Original estimates I had run when comparing my bill to my aid only left about $500 in overage. So you can guess this was a pretty big surprise. Whatever the case, I can't keep the money. At this point, all it's going to do is sit in my account and gain interest. However, the interest gained is not going to outweigh the interest on the loan amount. So I have to get in touch with the proper people and fix the problem ASAP. But don't think it hasn't been tempting to go out and enjoy it a little bit. I'm being tested, I don't know by who...but I know it's a test.
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I don't know if anybody else has been following the ads in the paper this week, but things have been getting busy when it comes to DVD releases. I would guess most people were aware that the original Star Wars trilogy was released on DVD today. This is important because it's the original theatrical versions that were out before Lucas decided CGI was more important than story. But that's just the tip of the iceburg. Also out today, Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamabala. I'm a huge fan of FMA, and have been trying to track down the movie since I heard about it last year. Well, it was finally dubbed and brought over to the US (apparently it was shown in a few theaters too). From what I've been told, it's the true conclusion to the story, which is good...because that story was too exciting to leave hanging. So you're probably sitting there going, "Wow! That's a lot of DVDs." Here's the best part. That's just the four I bought. Seventy bucks later, and I'm still left with a handful of great DVDs that I just can't afford. Why? Well, apparently Best Buy got it's shipment of Voltron: Vol 1 early. So that's out there. Yes, Voltron, the giant robot made up of five equally robotic lions. They've finally begun releasing the series on DVD. The next set comes out in November I think. But oh man...there's even more! Target has several excellent DVD sales this week. This sale includes severe price cuts on American Dad: Season 1, The Producers (2005), 24: Season 1, and Firefly: The Complete Series. Fortunately my dad wanted LOST: Season 2 (which came out last week), so I'm borrowing that. And I've watched all of 24, but season 1 was so great that I think it's something I'd want to watch again. Combined with the DVDs I've wanted for a while: Mystery Science Theater 3000 (10 volumes), Pinky and the Brain: Vol. 1, and DBZ Movie 12: Fusion Reborn....I'm probably breaking over $700 in DVDs. Though admittedly, most of that is in the MST3K collections. ...Have I ever mentioned that being poor stinks?
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So as I was on my way home from school, I noticed something that must be a miracle. Gas (at that station, maybe more) up here is $1.29. Other stations is like $2.30-2.40. So yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! -Omi
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So our school (and the assumption of all colleges) has a nice little policy. If the teacher is late for class and does not show up in the first 15 minutes, you get to leave regardless. Well guess what, it just happened this morning during English. Just counting down the minutes. Oh boy was it fun. -Omi
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In the time I've been writing entries here in the Haven, you've probably noticed that I haven't said much about sports. In the past few years, some have probably come to know me as a pretty dedicated Twins fan. So, with football season right around the corner (as the Vikings don't play until tomorrow), it shouldn't be shocking that my focus is still on the MLB. And why is that? Well, because in the past few months, the Minnesota Twins have been on fire. And not the bad kind of fire that burns and causes suffering (you know, the Kyle Lohse kind), but the good kind that involves wins and lots of pretty runs. What seemed impossible back in April and May has now become a surprising possibility. The Twins are in the playoff hunt, and are currently controlling their own destiny at the moment. To paint a more accurate picture of the complete 180 that they pulled, take a look at this graphic: I figured June 17th would be a good date to use as a starting point, since it was also the first day I started blogging. On the right is the standings as of the end of today's games. The Twins have surged to within striking distance of the Divison Title, and are currently in the driver's seat of the Wild Card. I don't know what to expect in the next few weeks. Detroit and Chicago still have four games left against each other, while the Twins play Chicago in the final three games of the year. This adds up to create one heck of a conclusion to what originally was a yawner of a season. Can Joe Mauer finish the season as the league's leading hitter, or will Derek Jeter's recent streak be enough to put him at the top? Will Johan Santana claim his second Cy Young award? Who is going to be the league MVP...Jermaine Dye, Justin Morneau? There are a ton of stories building up, and though I may not like how things wind up in October...I'm still going to thank the team for putting on a show in the closing months of what started as a fiasco. Go Twins!
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Now that Brickfest 06 is entirely over, we are already on our way in preparing for Brickfest 07. Right now is basically a call for coordinators on who wants to help out next year. I considered taking it again, even though I have no idea of what next year brings for me. I wasn't even planning on doing it again. -Omi
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When I started blogging on BZP, I didn't really know what to expect for activity. So then it was really a surprise when I began finding ways to blog on something every couple of days. To the point even that I had a M-W-F pattern going. It was working for a while, but today I can't think of anything to blog about. This will most likely remain true until Monday or so, when the Twins playoff picture starts getting a little more clear. Until then, I'll be away. Patio work is almost finished on the Haven, but HGM's got a while before he's paid off his debt. In the meantime, I'll be watching the Twins/Tigers series and perhaps getting my butt over to a game or two this weekend. Enjoy yourselves!
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Thats right! It is Labor Day! The day where everything is practically closed. And after that, I start college, again. -Omi
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This entry is dedicated to the people who supported me during Brickfest. Being a coordinator is not an easy task, but I managed to pull through and be victorious. But I could not have done it without the support of my fellow staff colleagues, such as Bionicle Rex (for the BBC), Black Six (for just being there), Kopaka's Ice Engineering, Rayg, Smeags (came up for the idea for the posters), Kaiapu, and the rest. If I didn't get help from them, Brickfest would have been a failure for Bionicle. It goes to show that having help is sometimes good to have in life. I would also like to thank Joe Meno (Head Coordinator), Derek Schin (Mosaic Coordinator), and Bryan Bonahoom (Technic/Mindstorms/GBC Coordinator). Joe and Bryan helped me along the way so I can learn the ropes of the coordinating. Derek provided his services for having MOCs shipped to him. Joe also sent them back out. Without them, I woulda been a sucky coordinator. And I would also like to thank you guys, cuz you did support me (even if you don't know or see how you did). Thanks guys. -Omi
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Thats right. It is a lifesize Zamor. -Omi
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Most professors will at least try and sound upbeat when introducing the class on the first day. But not this one...not the professor teaching Systems Analysis and Design. The title for this entry is from her own words, a less than encouraging message for a guy who's just now getting up the gusto to work while still taking classes. "Everything you've heard about this class is wrong..." she started. "It's worse. If you're carrying 18 credits this semester and also working, then maybe you should consider dropping this class." Talk about a slap in the face. This is one of five classes between me and momentary freedom from courses (I haven't decided if I'm going for my Masters quite yet). If I quit now, it throws me back at least another semester, if not more. I don't want to be here until the spring of 2008. I've got places to go, and a life to get in motion. There are a few pluses, mainly that I've only got two other classes...both of which don't appear to have the same kind of workload as Systems Analysis, and the majority of the work is in a group. So hopefully I can focus on getting a good group and won't have to worry about getting everything dumped on me (as tends to be the case when I'm in a group scenario). But that's downbeat. Let's cheer things up. I'm still going to post additions to Rebirth, as it's getting some decent feedback and appears to be fairly popular (it's got a significant amount of views for it's short length). Also, Xenosaga III comes out today. And though I'll have to tolerate Ziggy in a thong, I'm looking forward to the finale to what has been an entertaining game series. Once things settle down, I may invest in Xenogears to get some backstory. I'm still dreaming of a future in the gaming industry...and I've been told it's very possible. Also, repairs to the Haven are going smoothly. The south side was going to be rennovated anyway (there's a indoor-smoking ban in Mankato so I have to add a patio) and while it wasn't quite the way I wished to go about it, HGM saved me a bit of time in the long run. So things are hectic but not impossible right now. Time will tell...especially with Systems Analysis. You know, I really don't want to hear the word "system" again. For like two weeks, if possible.
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Space nuts, science enthusiasts, and just overall geeks were rocked today by the latest news from the science community. In case you haven't heard it yet, Pluto is no longer a planet. Now now, take your time. It's harsh news for all us geezers who grew up remembering the classic mnemonic device: "My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas"... but changes happen everyday. We'll just have to gather our strength and move on. Pluto would've wanted it that way. For me, this marks the end to so many fond memories. For one, Pluto single-handedly won me the sixth grade science quiz competition. Well, I should say it indirectly won it for me. After taking a 50 question science quiz (I told you, I'm a nerd...it's what we do for fun), the teacher added on two tie-breakers. The first I don't recall, but the second I do. "Which planet is currently furthest from the sun?" Catch that? The key word in the question, "currently", got me thinking. Well, I've always known Pluto was last...but wasn't there something about the planets occasionally not being in that order? Then it hit me, on an episode of Beakman's World a few days prior, they had talked about how Neptune's orbit sometimes carries it past Pluto. Which means that the question was most likely a trick. Well, apparently I was the only one who picked up on it, because I learned that it had come down to that very tiebreaking question. Everybody else has said Pluto (when you don't know, or aren't thinking, you sometimes go with the gut reaction). I don't remember what I won. But I won it. All thanks to Pluto. But that's just my experience. What of everybody else? Surely now some new mnemonic will be needed to remember the planetary order? Eager mothers the world over can't just serve us 'nine.' So, I propose the folowing: "My Vicious Elephant Melvin Jousted Seventy Unique Ninjas" Sure, it doesn't quite roll off the tounge...but it's very bizarre. And to a kid, who knows. I know I'll probably never forget it. And besides, I was never a fan of notion that mothers would over indulge their kids by giving them nine of anything. That's just poor parenting. This way, kids will remember the planetary order, and hear a story about an exciting battle between good and evil (Though I'm not sure at this point which is which). Furthermore, to aid in the process of overcoming this incredible loss...I, T-Hybrid, have taken it upon myself to gather up some other well known Plutos. Hopefully, us Pluto fans will be able to look to these figures as a potential replacement for our now Dwarf planet. Sailor Pluto Pros: Strong leader, great role model for women, fancy dresser Cons: May or may not have died Pluto the Dog Pros: Good natured, obedient, popular with both men and women Cons: Unlike fellow canine Goofy...is unable to grasp the concept of pants Pluto the God Pros: Omnipotent, all-knowing, immortal Cons: God of the Underworld (not exactly a good thing) Pluto Nash Pros: Features the guy who voiced Donkey Cons: About as funny as the original Pluto. So, as you're lying in bed tonight, trying to overcome what is certainly going to be the big news for the next few weeks...remember that though we may have lost one Pluto, there are at least four others watching your back.
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Well, I got the phone call today. I'm now gainfully employed at the Buffalo Wild Wings near campus. And I'm so glad. This puts to rest the last couple months of worrying what I was going to do to make ends meet. From the sounds of things, I'll be the door guy...which means I'll be checking IDs at the door and what not. The hours are going to be evenings, which will actually blend well with my class schedule. It'll be late/early (sometimes as much as 2 AM), but that's alright. I don't have class until 10 during the week. So there's always time to sleep in. And I'll have to get used to napping. But...whee...I have a job again!
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Well since members didn't wanna PM me about their MOC payment, then looks like they won't be getting anything back in the mail. Sucks to be them. They can complain and whine all they want. I don't care. They failed to follow instructions which makes them at fault for losing their MOC. And since I am in a ###### mood, I won't be posting anything about Brickfest. Sucks to be you guys I guess for not getting any awesome info and pics. Good news is though, is that there isn't any/ -Omi
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As you all should know, InnerRayg is another annoying staff member of BZP. He is staying with me for the week for Brickfest. After I arrived in Dulles, I quickly went to the hotel, dropped my stuff off, relaxed a bit, and then went back to the airport. Reason why is cuz I had to pick up the other dude, Rayg. So after I dragged him out of the airport, went back to the hotel, dropped his stuff off, and then went out, to find a place to eat. We walked to the Tyson Galleria, which was like suicide pretty much. People here drive like crazy people, and the crosswalks like didn't work, so he and I pretty much ran across a big huge street when the lights went red. We walked around the Galleria, some interesting stuff, but we were HUNGRY. So we ate at this pub and grill restaurant. I must say, not always was the chick who seated us really cute, but that restaurant had the best darn service I have ever witnessed in my entire life. Our waiter was so awesome. He also recommended a good steak, which ended up being the best darn steak I ever had. And now, I am sitting here in the lobby, cuz that is the only way I can get internet access, as Rayg is unattended in the room, probably playing with my MOCs. -Omi
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Tomorrow I leave for DC. I gotta get up early and get to the airport. I leave at 11 am, change plans in New York, and then arrive in DC like sometime around 2 pm. -Omi
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As of this entry, I am still very much unemployed. And by no means is it by choice. The big problem is my class schedule. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are fine...as I've only got the one class, but Tuesday and Thursday is a nightmare. With three classes over the course of 8 hours, there's no opening for me to squeeze in a day on the job. A lot of places would prefer that an employee work 5 days a week, and many of the places I've applied to are M-F/9-5 jobs. I am fortunate however, to have found one place that seems interested in hiring me. I've been interviewed once, and asked back for a second. It's a very popular establishment, which means I'll never have to worry about finding something to do. And it's also the kind of place that is open late at night, which means even with my class schedule I'll still be able to get in a decent shift in the evenings. The biggest benefit to working there, though, would be that it's food service. Over the last 5-6 years of working, I've gotten to know how various foods places work. To top it off, it's style of service is very similar to the last place I worked, which would hopefully make for a short period of adjustment. I'm crossing my fingers that it works out. ...Now, I'm kind of superstitous. It's why I haven't said much about this until now. I'm still not sure what to think, so I'm not going to name the place or act like I've got the job. The last time I did that, it turned out not to be the case. So hopefully you'll understand if the next update doesn't come until I've found out either way.
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Well as I said in the first entry about my packing, I said my MOCs took up 2 suitcases. Well me being the great awesome Omi, I managed to get all of them in one suitcase along with my toiletry items (toothbrush, comb, soap, deodorant, cologne), the Brickfest MOC Trophies (which have been redone, since there are 4 categories) and some other small stuff. My clothes are in a duffle bag. My laptop will be in my shoulder bag along with my camera and important documents and stuff. And also the Brickfest Surprise will be my carry on. But one more day to wait. -Omi
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I just recieved my planning info and stuffff from Joe Meno today. Reason why I'm blogging this is because of the way it was mailed. Papers were in a tube. It was like I won a contest or something. Beats the standard envelope. -Omi
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Well I had a secret project that has been kept unknown to BZP for Brickfest. It involves BZPower. However since I won't reveal it until like Thursday, I figured to give ya guys a spoiler: 7 wonderful and amazing talents will be displayed for the public and Lego staff to see. -Omi
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This is going to be a quicker entry, as I have a few places I'm going to stop by in regards to work. The school year is fast approaching, and if I can't find something soon who knows how much time I'll have once classes start. Not to mention the expenses I'm already incurring...let alone book fees. Fic News: Well, the results are in, and I'm proud to say that my Epic Contest entry has been named winner. I'm so excited! This is my first ever contest win in the 5 years I've been at BZP. I've made it to the finals in a few BBCs, and I scored runner-up in the first two Comedy Contests...but never a win until now. It was such a tough competition, with a lot of good entries, I would've felt lucky to just get an honorable mention. I'm eagerly awaiting more writing contests, as the last one really got my creative spark going again. If you'd like to read the Entry, now named "Proving Grounds", feel free to click the appropriate links. Inuva News: *dun dun dununununun* Some of you may have noticed the new link in my sig. After finishing The Alliance and getting pumped up by writing my Contest entry, I've gone ahead and began the Inuva fic. I thought about the title, and I thought that "Rebirth Of Fusion" would be perfect. So far it's only the prolouge, but expect more chapters as I figure out my schedule. I'll let you know if there's going to be significant down time. I really want to promise it won't be another Alliance as far as delays go...but I can't promise it'll be added to on a regular basis. Haven News: As you can see, I've added a few more buttons and changed the position of some of the content blocks. Every appears to work on my screen, but I'd be willing to make a few changes if there was some appearance problems with other users. I don't mind some feedback, so let me know if you're having problems with any of the links or if the format is messing with your navigation. I'll see what I can do on my end to make things work. Also, thanks to those who have rated the Haven. It was a pleasant surprise to log on and see some stars next to the name. I'd also like to thank HGM for another fine entry in my place. He's definately shown the enthusiasm we look for in our crew here at the Haven. Other News: As HGM let you know, no good word on the job front yet. I had one interview yesterday and another one that's up in limbo (I've been playing phone tag for the last few weeks on this one). Another place isn't hiring for a few more weeks but did take my application and contact info. I've got a few places left to turn, and then I'm sorta stuck until the Job Fairs start up here on campus. It's Part-Time or Internships that I'm looking for right now, as the Intern position is all I'm missing before I can finish up my four-year degree. That's should do it for today. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must be off. There's jobs awaiting...I just need to find them.
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another name. That's right people. I have a new name. Now longer am I TheMog, not Mog. Now I am TASTY WHEAT!!! No! Don't think about it. Just be consumed in the all powerful randomness that is tasty wheat!!!!
