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Dear friend from Blue Lake, I know that a trilogy is three, that is what makes it funny. Its a joke... get it?
And Chris W., it seems that Chuck has been infected with Las Plagas, he has been acting sick recently, and I think we might have to "take care" of the situation, if you get my drift. Woohoo!! Comments!! They make my day!
Godspeed

Wow, no one has commented recently, that makes me sad

What happened to my regulars? I'm looking for some comments people!
Anywho, nothing much has happened since my last blog, but I just finished my fourth site visit paper for Christian Worship and I decided to reward myself before starting doing even more research for my paper on Suger (he was the Abbot of St. Denis from 1122 - 1151) and if any of you know anything about him, aside from what I just wrote, please be so kind as to inform me in a 12 - 15 page essay in which you discuss his Mysticism of Light and his administration of the monastery. But, after that paper, I'm really pretty much home free, with just finals and a worship project to do, I'll be a graduated man.
Speaking of which, in my search for jobs, I am applying at three places, EBGames, Bookland, and the library. If any of these really stands out to you, it would be nice to hear from you. I am just getting a quick job like this for now, since I will have RD responsibilities in the upcoming year, and I would like to take some time and try to get published a little bit to get my writing started and have a base to begin from when Katie becomes my sugar-mama and I write while she works! Yeah, so we are only 6 and a half weeks from the wedding!! woohoo!
On a more serious note, its time to educate you in the world of Douglas Adams in order that you can see "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" next friday and join me in the joy of one of the best books (and series - its a trilogy of 5 books - of books) ever written. You see, the story is about Arthur Dent and everything that happens to him after Earth is suddenly destroyed to create a hyperspace bypass through the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the galaxy. Anyway, the humor of the book is fast and outrageous. It will have you rolling on the ground in laughter at some points. I keep thinking of good words to describe how great this book is, but there really isn't a word that would do justice. I'm dead serious in saying that if you haven't read this classic (the radio drama - which was first - recently celebrated its 25th anniversary), it is a must read for everyone, its got depth, humor, science fiction, action, humor, and a manically depressed robot named Marvin. Also, if you like detective novels with a twist, Douglas Adams also wrote two books starring the great Dirk Gently. Entitled "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and "The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul," these books will again enrapture you into the genius of Douglas Adams. If you get through these and want some non-fiction, he's got "Last Chance to See," in which Douglas tells of his travels to see some of the most endangered species in the world one last time. Aside from these, there are the three books that are hard as crap to find and so I haven't gotten to read them yet (and would make awesome wedding gifts - hint hint), these are "The Meaning of Liff," "The Deeper Meaning of Liff," and "Starship Titanic" (which really isn't so rare, but I just haven't had the opportunity to buy it yet - and it isn't really technically by Douglas Adams). And for completions sake, I must mention "The Salmon of Doubt," which was compiled after his death and contains all of his uncompleted writings and some essays and newspaper articles.
Wow, that went longer than expected. If you wind up loving Douglas Adams, soon I will have to tell you about Piers Anthony's Xanth series and Terry Pratchett's Discworld books, which both have the same sense of humor and great stories. But for now, I must go to bed for the first time in like 4 weeks before 230 in the morning!
Godspeed
"I demand that I may, or may not, be Broomfondel"
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - see I told you it was great!

Sham Bam Bamina

Well, its a beautiful saturday afternoon, and here I am stuck in my room on duty! At least it gave me time to watch one of my favorite videos - Sockbaby! If you want to see some hilarious kung-fu action, I recommend you drive that mouse on over to www.sockbaby.com and watch the three episodes (it totals about 15-20 minutes), it will definitely change your life as it did mine. Anyway, yesterday I turned in a paper, took a test, and in exchange got a paper and a midterm back! I did really well on my history midterm, so it was a happy day.
By the way, I think I mentioned it before, but if I didn't, the new Mae cd ("The Everglow") is incredible and is a must listen! Oh, and in my previous upcoming events blog, I forgot to mention that the new Dave Matthews Band cd comes out in June, the new Riley Armstrong cd in May, the new Emery cd in like Aug, and I get to go to a Jump, Little Children concert in 2 weeks with Katie, Chris, AJ and Debbie! And in conjunction with those upcoming events, I pre-ordered my copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince yesterday!
On a side note, it is a very tempting notion for me to move out of the country to somewhere in Europe (like Sweden maybe). I just think they have some good things going for them with the manditory 5 weeks of vacation minimum, the great health care and education deals. I mean, sure its higher taxes, but I don't mind because basically everything is taken care of. I know this is getting political, so I think I'll just continue on... if it upsets you, too bad.
Our country has severe problems, especially considering that "one in every six American children still falls below the poverty line in America - and one in three children of color" (Jim Wallis' God's Politics). This is sad, considering we are the wealthiest nation in history, it makes me wonder why we don't use our power to help people who need it, especially when we are so worried about paying more taxes, I say go ahead and tax us richer people in order to establish a more efficient health care system and a greater help for those who are suffering. Crap, there is just a lot more to talk about, but I can't fit it in here because its already fully explained in Wallis' book, which needs to be read by everyone who considers themselves to vote for moral (and religious) reasons. Our current leading institution (or pretty much any leaders of this country) just is lacking in halping the poor, especially when they claim to be a Christian leader and that was pretty much Jesus' message. Anyway, I've ranted enough for now, I think I'm going to go shoot some zombies.
Godspeed

little side note

While talking to Linden this afternoon, I had quite a realization... the next few months are packed with incredible goodness. Let me lay it out for you.
3 weeks = Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie release (one of my favorite books of all time hitting the big screen, Heck yes!)
4 weeks = Classes end for my final semester of my final year of college
5 weeks = Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith release. Who is not excited about this movie? I mean come on, if you aren' t then you have severe problems that need to be discussed immediately.
7 weeks = MY WEDDING!! Yippee, I'm so ready for this, I can't wait, I mean there aren't really words that can express how excited I am for this!!
9 weeks = Batman Begins release. After the other four pieces of crap, this movie might actually get the Batman franchise into good hands and turn it around into something enjoyable.
ALSO that week = Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince release! We are nearing the end of the saga, and they just keep getting better. I can't wait to just sit down and rock this book!
Plus Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie will be released this year, and if each movie keeps getting better like they have been, this one should be awesome!
There are some more things, but I can't quite think of them now, so let me jump down to the final big thing of this year...
December = Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe release!! One of the best books ever written is getting the big screen treatment and everything released so far looks great!
So, there you have it a few reasons to make it all the way through this year! I finished one of my three papers last night, only 2 more to go! Woohoo!
Godspeed

Great week.... Interesting day

Well, the third annual BSU Spring Break Mystery Mission Trip went off without a hitch and was absolutely wonderful. We went up to Boone, North Carolina, where we helped out with the Operation Christmas Child stuff by opening boxes, emptying them of other boxes, then placing those boxes into more boxes, which were in turn opened and sorted through before they were placed into their final box! As you can clearly see, there were a lot of boxes involved in this week. Anywho, we stayed in an awesome cabin (its not skiing season, so it was pretty cheap) and inside this cabin was an original NES, complete with awesome games like the original TMNT, Tetris, Contra, and R.C. Pro Am!!! That was a definite plus. Plus, I was able to buy not only a new cd (although its not really a new cd, since it is 8 years old). It is Ben Folds Five's "Whatever and Ever Amen" album, and boy is is just dandy! I really like the way he rocks that piano! Well, the week was great and I could talk about it for a long time, but if you really want to hear about it, just send me an IM or a call, and I'd be happy to talk.
Things changed when we got home.... As we arrived, we got into the Interfaith Center, only to find that it had been ransacked and our piggies full of money (about $500) had been ripped out of their locked cabinet and torn apart. Not only that, but tonight, as I was sitting here about to start writing this blog, I got a call from Quincy, our campus minister, telling me that his office had also been broken into, so I got to meet for a second time with the police and re-explain what we had found in the Interfaith Center, and helped them to find whatever evidence we could. So, yeah, that was lots of fun.
On the plus side, I got to watch my taped episode of LOST, and it was amazing, I would tell you more, but it would definitely spoil some stuff for those of you who are trying to catch up. Also, Arrested Development was on tonight, and that always brings me some joy! On the negative side, I've got 2 papers due this week and another in the week after, so I get to spend plenty of lovely time here at my computer working.
Oh yeah! I beat Resident Evil 4 and am confident in saying that I would have gladly sold my firstborn child for this game, it is that dang good. Plus, Katie got me Mario Power Tennis for my birthday and now I have a new multiplayer game to play with the guys! Woohoo! Also, there is only 5 weeks left of school, and less than 3 weeks until Hitchhiker's hits the theaters!! Ok, I'd better get a bit more work done before bed.
Godspeed.
"Give me my money back, give me my money back... Noelle"
- Ben Folds Five (with a slight change)

Sin City is awesome

Yup, it sure is. After a rough week full of papers, and a midterm (but also deliciously filled with Resident Evil 4, but more on that later), I went with Ryan and Chris to see Sin City. First, we had to run by Circuit City and pick up the new Mae cd, which is so amazingly beautiful, I can't believe it. Anywho, as the movie started, I just knew it would rock, and it didn't dissappoint. The cinematography is spectacular, I mean, the previews look good, but the movie looks even better. Also, the stories are just pitch perfect, each one hits dead on with the grittiness of the city and each character is brilliantly played. Note, for those who now want to see this movie - be warned, there is lots of violence and a dab of nudity, but they all really fit within the story, and aren't exactly gratuitous, its just like the comic book. Anyway, after that awesome movie, Ryan and I went by Wal-Mart for the midnight release of all the new Star Wars toys, and I got an Obi-Wan Unleashed, and it looks super snazzy.
Then today, after finally getting more than 6 hours of sleep, Katie and I dropped our bikes off to get new back tires (the back ones were slashed by some buttmuncher), and then we spen the afternoon/evening hanging out with one of the coolest guys around - Jared. We went to eat at the Christian Chicken place (Jim Bob's), then we went to the art building and watched The Incredibles on the projector and surround sound. Man, do I love that movie, and the special features just make it even better!! Go see it now, if you haven't, or I will haunt you until you do.
Ok, now its time to devote to the most amazing game that I have played since Legend of Zelda: Windwaker (shut up naysayers, that Zelda game is awesome, and you only say it sucks because you haven't played it). Anyways, Resident Evil 4 opens up with greatness, and just keeps on getting better. Whether I'm freaking out as a man (or woman) runs towards me with a chainsaw, or whether I'm blasting the mess out of the "zombies" (although they aren't quite zombies, they are people infected with Las Plagas, so there Chris, go be your stupid pro-undead self, while I shoot them), this game is a complete blast! I have already logged over 12 hours into it, and I can't wait to find out what happens next. I also think that once I beat it, I'm just going to hop right back into it and play it over again, it is that good! So, if you have a GameCube (its coming out on ps2 later this year) go pick this game up, I love it! Well, I have to go set my clocks forward and play some Resident Evil!
Godspeed
PS, today is my birthday!