Things are changing...

When I was in Grade 11 I used to go to Subway a lot with my friend Josh. We went so much that one time I went in and the guy said, "The usual?" That's power! Well, I would ask for pretty much everything on my sandwich, and I determined that there was something on there that was making my sub taste a little funny. I quickly narrowed it down to olives and from then on have given up on the creepy black things.

Until...I went for supper with the Saucy's last month and they served up this super sweet chicken dish. However, I was a little leery when I first saw it cause it looked like there were jalapenos on it, and everyone knows how well I do with spicy stuff. Well, as I'm eating it I realize these are olives!!! But wait...I really like this! That was odd.

And then a few days later I'm standing in line at Subway and I get this taste in my mouth. Is this a craving for olives?!?! What is going on here????? I asked for black olives on half my sub to test it out. And it was bliss!!!! So now, after 12 years of boycotting I regularly put olives on my sub! What an amazing story...

I think this might be because I am somewhat growing up. My buddy Dennis got married and I got to be his best man. He gave me this awesome watch, which to be honest, when I first saw it I thought, oh man, how can I wear this, it's a grownup watch?!? Well, I've been wearing it and I cannot tell you how many people compliment me on it (and many people are shocked that I would wear such a watch).

Thanks Dennis!

So, those are two signs that I am growing up...yay.

google searching

i have this way of tracking my blog.

someone (i dont know who) searched for this phrase on google:

when i wake up i'm touching myself

and somehow my blog came up as a match.

not really sure how to respond to that...

Kortney

Kortney and I have a love/hate relationship. We dated for awhile and it was kind of a messy break-up. I tried to stop her wedding, but was unsuccessful (she always said I was useless...).

One time we were making out and she bit my lip, just to taste my blood. That was freaky...wasn't really surprised though now that I think of it. Another time she called me a yogurt in front of all my friends. I was so embarrassed!


So yeah, there's a little bit of bitterness and tension between the two of us. I can't honestly say I'm happy for her now. I wish we could have worked things out better.

And now this whole business with blog links!

A couple years ago Kortney came up me and was like,
"I READ YOUR BLOG!!!??!!?"

To which I replied, "So...."

"Well how come I'm not in your links???" She snapped back.

"Because you broke my heart you maneater!!!" I thought in my head but was too chicken to say.
Instead I said nothing and ran out of the room crying. That night someone slashed the tires on my hog. I have my suspicions as to who that person just might have happened to be ;(

And now she's on my case again, "WHY CAN'T I BE IN YOUR BLOG LINKS!!!?!?!?!" Her screams resound in my brain...

So I hope you're happy Kortney cause I've finally added you to my blog links...

under Blogs I Don't Recommend...

with the title Tonya Harding...

You see, Kortney is a figure skater,

And she broke my heart like Tonya Harding broke that girls knee,


And the pain will always be there Kortney. Thanks...thanks for not getting out of my life!

I Love Creepiness...

I don't know where it came from or where it started, but I love creepiness. I think that had a big factor in the Dark Avenger fiasco.

I have come across two things lately which have absolutely blown me away.

Number One - Mr. Brooks

This movie is so good! I thought I was going to like it, but I was surprised by how much I LOVED it. All I knew going in was Kevin Costner was a killer and William Hurt was some creepy guy in his mind. Oh man, William Hurt and Kevin Costner do such a good job!

Number Two - Dexter

I looked at the top searches on isoHunt.com and I saw Dexter in there. Thought I would look into it. All I knew was that it was a tv show about a serial killer of some sort. Okay, I watched the first episode yesterday and immediately went to buy the DVD. This show is brilliantly creepy...the end of the first episode absolutely sucked me in!

These fit in nicely with my taste in strange movies. Let me recap some of those for you....

Psycho

I hope they are watching... they'll see. They'll see and they'll know, and they'll say, "Why, she wouldn't even harm a fly...”

The Shining

Perhaps they need a good talking to, if you don't mind my saying so. Perhaps a bit more. My girls, sir, they didn't care for the Overlook at first. One of them actually stole a pack of matches, and tried to burn it down. But I "corrected" them sir. And when my wife tried to prevent me from doing my duty, I "corrected" her.

Session 9

Hello, Gordon. You know who I am... *Do it, Gordon.*

A Clockwork Orange

There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening.

Se7en

We see a deadly sin on every street corner, in every home, and we tolerate it. We tolerate it because it's common, it's trivial. We tolerate it morning, noon, and night. Well, not anymore. I'm setting the example. What I've done is going to be puzzled over and studied and followed... forever.

Saw

Rise and shine, Adam. You're probably wondering where you are. I'll tell you where you might be. You might be in the room that you die in.

The Cell

Do you believe there is a part of yourself, deep inside in your mind, with things you don't want other people to see? During a session when I'm inside, I get to see those things.

From Hell

There, there Netley. I shall tell you where we are. We're in the darkest region of the human brain, a radiant abyss where men go to find themselves.

Frailty

Do it like I showed you, the neck is first.

Friday the 13th

You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday...
(The scariest ending to a movie I have ever experienced!)

Silence of the Lambs

A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

Sweet Dreams....

Thoughts...

I used to love Full House.


In fact, our whole family loved the entire TGIF lineup!






Why?!? What?!?

I used to LOVE Van Damme movies. Seriously...and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Steven Seagal, etc, etc...










These were my favorite movies at age 13!!!!!!!!
What the?!? Huh???


(Okay, I actually still love the movies Timecop & Total Recall)

The reason I can't stand these shows now is because I am intelligent and they are shallow. Now, I'm pretty sure I got my intelligence from my parents, but seeing as how they enjoyed these shows as well (in their adults years) makes me wonder.


I have a sneaking suspicion my Dad is/was a smart guy. I mean, he did crossword puzzles a lot (and he did free the slaves...). Does that say something? I remember overhearing him have a deep theological discussion with my uncle. Now that's what I'm talking about!


My mom is smart, the only way I beat her at Scrabble is by cheating (it's for your own ego mom!). But anytime I try to have deep conversations with my mom about theological issues she usually just smiles at me until I'm done talking.

So why did my parents love to watch these shows and thus make us think these shows were great things to fill our minds with??? (Oh, I should note my mom is smart because she doesn't/didn't like the Van Damme type movies)


I don't get it.

"Super"-Man

Jerry Seinfeld brought up the debate about whether or not Superman was funny or not. His reasoning was that since every aspect of Superman was made greater by our yellow sun, why wouldn't his humour become super-humour? Well, this got me to thinking...everyone is a little bit of a jerk sometimes, so now that Superman is empowered by our yellow sun does that mean he is a super-jerk?

I have discovered the answer to be...


YES, and this website has all the evidence you need!

Superman is a dick. And I have the pictures to prove it.














My personal favorite.

This site cracks me up. I recommend it to everyone who isn't easily offended.

I just peed myself laughing...

Well, not really, but I don't think I've ever been so surprised with laughter...


I was going through my 3 week review of friends' blogs when I came to Nathan Ramer's. Here is a unique individual who I have many very fond memories of...well, I have to say, he's got a good blog going there, but the topics don't always itch where i'm scratching. i am definitely not saying anything negative, it's all a matter of taste (and i have a very particular taste). And so I'm reading through his posts, thinking, wow, he's posted a lot, he's got some more good stuff this time around, and then - KABLAM-O. I come across this post: A History of Dan.

Wow, I've never been more impressed with the direction and effort someone has put into describing my life in pictures. Bravo, good sir, bravo!


And by touching on my passion for loving pictures of myself, Nathan Ramer wins the top spot on the countdown list!!!!!

If you would like to improve your chances, bribery is acceptable as long as it's as sweet as that. Also, remember, I like pictures cause I get distracted easily...and oh yeah, try to vary your topics.

Thank you all, and pleasant blogging.

Lucid Dreaming

There have been a few times in my life when I've been dreaming and became aware that I was in dream, thus giving me some control in my dream state. These are known as Lucid Dreams.

In one dream I was hiking or something with some people near a large cliff. Somehow I became semi-conscious and realized I was dreaming. I told myself to jump off the cliff, because in a dream I would not get hurt...however, I chickened out and did not have complete faith that I was dreaming.


It had been awhile since I have had a lucid dream, but a couple nights ago I had another one! I was in a parking lot with someone else and I began folding up my bike to put it in my backpack. The lady said, "Why are you folding your bike when you need to use it to get home?" I then recalled earlier in my dream when I was riding my bike there, yet I had my bike folded up in my backpack. I soon realized the impossibility of this situation and deduced that I was dreaming! Unfortunately I also began to panic because in the past whenever I realized I was dreaming, I would wake up shortly after. So what did I do with this limitless power in such short notice? Did I jump in the air and take flight? Did I transport myself to another time and place? No...I decided to make out with this unknown lady. What can I say, it's been awhile...

And of course, I immediately woke up, but with a new vigor and passion to master this ancient art. Soon I will be able to fly, bend time and space, and make out with whomever I want for however long I want!

I'm Dizzy

When I was younger my sister and I rented this video game called, "The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy." It was very difficult and I remember not getting very far in it.

Well, I just recently came across this game again, and wow, it's a hard game! But I am proud to say, after probably a month of off and on gameplay I finally finished it!!!!


And I do have to admit I cheated a couple times by looking at online walkthroughs...it's a frustrating game!!!?!?! What do you expect from me???? I'm only a man!!!!

A quick word...

Thanks to all those who answered my three questions.

No thanks to those who were too lazy to try.

As you can see, I've changed my links to a rating system. I'll try to update it every few weeks.

Higher rating goes to:

1. Interesting reading (thoughtful/funny/creative/diverse)
2. Sweet pictures
3. Favoritism

Lower rating goes to:

1. Boringness
2. Lack of current posts
3. Personal vendettas

Have a nice day!!!

Answers Please

I posted three questions earlier this month:


What is sin?


What is salvation?


What is faith?

No more posts until I get some well thought answers....