Sick Ed

Eww I'm currently sick, and have been for a few days. Congested nasal cavity and coughs that hurt my head. I told my parents and now they won't stop calling. It'll be over soon, I hope.

I just watched the Spike Lee film called "25th Hour" starring Ed Norton. Fantastic movie with a touching ending. Makes me want to read the book (sorta). I wanted to read the book from the I Am Legend movie but never get myself to do that.

When it comes to books, I most prefer to read non-fictional books that can help you in real life. Currently, I'm slowly reading "Change of Heart."(Am I correctly naming titles of books/movies? I'll find out after I finish typing this blog.) I would rather read these books today because I find them much more useful. Earlier in my life, I read fictional books for entertainment, which I'm sure is the general reason people read such literature.

Which do you prefer to read?

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Herro,

My time back at home has been pretty well spent. I got to see a lot of friends but not everyone.

Several of us went snowboarding. For me, it was not that fun. First, I forgot to adjust my flow bindings , and I already fell behind the group. I had to readjust the bindings again mid-down the trail. So I texted a friend to go on without me, and after I sent the message, I look down and my board has disappeared. Off in the near distance I see my my board going down the mountain. Finally, I found it after some hiking down. For most of that boarding event, I was on my own doing trails of my choice. It's really nice because you can really go at your own pace. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time controlling my board, especially on alternating from heel to toe, vice versa. So several times my board caught the snow/ice and resulted in some bad falls, but luckily I wore my helmet. I don't recommend using flow bindings. They're great for getting your boots in fast, but they sacrifice too much control to be worth using.

The night before I watched the George Clooney movie "Up In The Air." It was a really entertaining movie and Clooney is a really good and suave actor.

Anyways, I'm heading back home tomorrow for a class later that night. Vacation is basically over as it should be. I'm somewhat tired of the traveling by air and road so going back to the routine student life will seem refreshing.

Morning 1.27.09

...or evening is more precise. 

Just got done watching a 720p (1280x720) version of the Dark Knight. WOW. I've seen that movie too many times but once more in HD was a good way to finish. Much better than Batman Begins, imo.

Happy New Years to all that know. So far I've had two nights of lots of food with two more nights to go. Tonight was veggies only but it was good. It's like a little buffet. So many things to try and I wonder what's for tomorrow. 

I changed my background picture. I really liked the original picture because I got it from a favorite manga I'm currently reading. That reminds me I should check for a newly released chapter...nope.   :(  The problem was that my eyes felt like it was being pierced when I would read my own blog. So the original background was replaced by a Mr. T. picture where he's spending his Easter Sunday at a homeless shelter and making a prayer with a homeless dude. That earned a bit of respect from me.

I don't know if you've been keeping up with tennis but this year's Australian Open is very interesting. America's Andy Roddick made it to the semi-final and I was waiting for Roger Federer's quarter-final match but it seems that will be later today. Luckily, Tuesdays are my short days at school. Or I can skip it all together because I'm so damn smart. ::snirk::

School yesterday (monday) was interesting. I got back my group test score from my elem org class and we missed one question of 20. Originally, I had circled the right answer but my three partners were strongly convinced it was the other 'teaser' answer. I suppose because it was awhile I did this stuff that I was persuaded to eat the devil's donut (The Simpsons). The class is split into three groups. One group was short that day so I was moved there for the week. Turns out the lowest scoring group was my original group. The girl who takes charge made a point to the professor that they scored the lowest because they lost me. It seems people are catching on that I've had experience in organic...

I finish off with a clip of Mr. T. I think I'll look into his show.

Yoho! Captain's Log 1.20.2009

I've returned! 

Easy going weekend. Saturday morning got the workout going on with Phil. Good workout and even included running and interrupted racquetball! I was beating Phil 6-3 in points! Not sure if that's a win or a postponed game. Usually, I'll win 1 out of every 4 games so every lead I take is surely exciting. Not that I suck or anything. What? You think I suck? I'll destroy you on the court!

Moving on: 

Didn't do a whole lot as to socializing outside the house. Shortly went to a friend's gf's art thingy that I thought was alright. It was at a ski and boarding shop but everything was poorly placed that it was hard to walk around. The art was rather dark but a few were interesting. I saw a Mr. T canvas that belonged to someone else, which I liked the most. Mr. T is the shiet. Foo.

Didn't go boarding this weekend as things weren't planned out that well. Also, my body said the massive pecs needed rest from the intense workout with Phil. I've gotten better at boarding as my helmet gives me the confidence to be a bit more risky. My next goal is to work on smoothing out my carves to where it seems I'm doing it effortlessly.

Just now I finished watching the 2001 movie Evolution. Funny movie that isn't crazy like Old School. Watched it with a follow up short paper for some extra credit in my chemistry class. Weird but I'm not complaining. 

David Duchovny: 'No, no government. I know those people. Absolutely not.'

Orlando Jones: 'You do?'

::camera looks at a quiet David Duchovny:: 

HAHAHA

This afternoon I was working on making a edited video from playing this game called Left 4 Dead. I did it succesfully but not perfectly. Youtube wasn't too happy with my size of my video so it isn't optimized. The video is of Yoshi and I playing the hardest map and hardest difficulty by way of a map exploit. We failed the first time but Yoshi made it alive the second time. Btw, I purposely stayed behind to take on the bosses and zombies so Yoshi could escape and get a game achievement. It's not that I suck. Huh? You think I suck? I'll kill you on left 4 dead!!!

Currently listening to Audioslave- Revelations album while typing this. It pumps me up! Great for boarding music for it kills your fear!